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Citylife
Wednesday 11 continued
I Brian Johnston and Jerry Loose Scottish l’oetry Library. 5 ('richton‘s (’lose. ('anongate. 557 3876. 7.30pm. £3 (£3). Poetry readings by Brian Johnston and Jerry Loose. Organised by tlte Poetry Association of Scotland.
Glasgow I Big Hearted Big Wheel (ieorge Square. 33l 3668. £3 (£l.50). See Fri 6.
Edinburgh
I Eric Schlosser Blackyy‘ells (l'ormerly James 'l'hin Sottth Bridge). 53 5‘) Sottth Bridge. 633 8333. 6.30pm. l’ree. liric Schlosscr. author of Rt'tf/fllltIt/Itt'yxy and I’m! l-itml .Vutitm. discusses his work.
I Gary West: Pipers Without Kilts Sotllh Morningside School. (‘omiston Road. 7 9pm. £3. A suggestiye title it' ey‘er there “its one with tltis talk organised by the .\lorningside lleritage Association.
Glasgow
I Steve Mallon: Sexuality and Salvation Borders Books. 98 Buchanan Street. 333 7700. 6pm. l‘ree. Author Stey e .\lallon talks with .\lSl’s and a panel of experts about his next book on sex. religiott and morality.
I CND Quiz Night The Annexe. 9a Steyy'arty ille Street. l’artick. 8 l lpm. Free. Test your knowledge at this fun qui/ night. I Big Hearted Big Wheel George Square. 33] 3668. £3 (£l.50). See Hi 6. I Superstition - Science Fact or Fiction (ilitsgtm Science Centre. 50 Pacific Quay. 430 5010. £6.05 (£3.75 ). Visitors are united to test a number ol' superstition traditions by straining their relationship with Lady Luck.
Edinburgh
I Walkabout lidinburgh Zoo. ('orstorpltine Road. 334 917 l.
l lam l3.45pm. £8 (liree £5). Meet the penguins at the end of this informal walk around the loo. Althottgh this is a tree ey‘ent donations to the Rhino Appeal are more than yyelcome.
Saturday 14
Glasgow
I Farmers’ Market Mansfield Park. oll l)umbarton Road. 34l ()844.
10am 3pm. l-‘ree. A chance to buy ll‘CSh produce direct from the larmers.
I Heart & Soul Reception .\loir Hall. Mitchell 'I’heatre. (irany ille Street. 387 4855. l0.30am noon. Free. An introduction to the city-\y ide initiatiye that
THE LIGHT FANTASTIC The ever impressive Royal Observatory brings to the fore the Northern Lights phenomenon. During the dark months of winter and early spring the Northern Lights can often be seen dancing in the sky. Learn how best to see this spectacular display of undulating colours and how to construct a simple instrument to show its effect on the Earth’s magnetic field. I Magnet/t: Lights -< a Gil/do to Aurora. Royal Observatory V/s‘itor Centre, Black/0rd Hill. 0131 6‘68 8401. hit) (0 Feb.
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(ilasgoyy churches are bringing to (ilttsgoyy' in the summer. I’m! tt/t'ity' oflm-t'.
I City of Love Tour (ieorge Square. 33| 3668. Noon. £5 (£3). See Sat 7.
I Subcurrent Panel Discussion ('('A. 350 Saucltiehall Street. 353 4900. 4pm. £3. (iuest speakers and musicians get together to discuss improvised and electronic music.
I The British Heart Foundation 2004 Valentine’s Ball Hilton Hotel. I William Street. 437 9095. 7pm. £60. The glittering annual ball lays on the style aitd romance for an unforgettable experience. l’url (ti-(itly Uflxtt't'.
I Glasgow University College Club (ilasgoyy l'niyersity (‘ollege ('lub. l'niyersity Aye. 33l 3668. 7.30pm. £5 (tree to Society Members). The Saltire Society celebrates St Valentine‘s Day by bringing together former winners of the Society ’s Book Ayyard yyith readings l'rom Janice (ialloyyay and l)eriek 'l‘ltomson. l’urr of (70' (ill/.ui‘r'.
I Society (ilttsgtm l'niyersity (‘ollcge (‘lub. l'niy'ersity Aye. 7.30pm. £5 (l’ree). 'l‘hc lirst event of the re-established (ilasgoyy branch ol‘ the Saltire Society \y ith l.i/ l.ochhead. Derick 'l'homson. Iidyyin Morgan and more.
I 28: There are No Limits Mitchell 'I‘heatre. 6 (irany ille Street. ()845 330 350l. 7.30pm. £5. ('oittmunity social youth eyent “ith bat '1s and talks lt) launch the (ilasgoyy Heart and Sotil ittitiatiye.
I Big Hearted Big Wheel (ieot-ge Square. 331 3668. £3 (£1.50). See Hi 6.
I CND Benefit Night Barfly. 260 (‘lyde Street. 331 04l4. Free. A night helping raise lunds l'or (’.\'l).
I Superstition - Science Fact or Fiction (ilasgoyy Science ('entt'e. 50 Pacific Quay. 430 50l0. £6.05 (£5.75). See Hi )3.
Edinburgh
I Walkabout lidinburgh Zoo, ('orstorpltine Road. 334 ‘)l7l.
llam l3.45pm. £8 (lirce £5). See l‘ri I3. I February Fling lidinburgh Zoo. ('orstorphine Road. 33 917].
()am 4.30pm. £8 (l-‘ree £5). linioy the loo. bit/ling \y ith lots ol actiyities during the schools' mid terms break. including (‘lose lincotmters animal handling and more.
Glasgow
I Scotfairs Antique Fair Kely in Hall International Sports Arena. I445 Argyle Street. 357 3535. l0am 4.30pm. £1 (accompanied children free). See Sat 14. I City of Love Tour (ieorge Square. 33l 3668. .\'oon. £5 (£3). See Sat 7.
I Lantern Procession ()utsitte (ilasgoyy (’athedral. ('athedral Street. 33l 3668. 6.30pm. liree. Join in the lantern procession l'rom (ilttsgtm' (‘athedral
LOVIN' IT
Say it with pottery this Valentine's as Doodle's, Edinburgh's pottery painting studio, invite you to create your very own pottery present for your loved one this Valentine's day. Classes are green for 90 most evenings up until Sat 14 Feb. Book now or call 0131 229 1399 for more details.
l’recinct to Jolui l)uns Scotus. Ballatcr Street. (iorbals. l’re booking essential. l’ttr! of ( ‘I'ty' ttl~ Lure.
I Big Hearted Big Wheel (ieot'ge Square. 33l 3668. £3 (£1.50). See iii 6.
I Superstition - Science Fact or Fiction (ilztsgoyy Science ('entre. 50 Pacific Quay. 430 5010. £6.05 (£3.75). See liri l3.
Edinburgh
I Design and Decoration: Eastern Style Royal Museum. 3 ('hambers Street. 347 43 l‘)/4433. l0.30am l.30pm. £48 (£36). See Sun 8. I Walkabout lidinburgh Zoo. (‘orstot'pliiue Road. 334 ‘)l7l.
llam l3.45pm. £8 (liree £5). See l’ri I3. I February Fling lidinburgh Zoo. ('orstorphine Road. 334 ‘)|7l.
()am 4.30pm. £8 (l‘ree £5). Sec Sat l4.
Monday 16
Glasgow
I Big Hearted Big Wheel (ieorge Square. 33l 3668. £3 (£l.50). See Hi 6.
I Objects and Atmospheres 'l'ramyyay. 35 Albert l)ri\c. ()845 330 350l. £50. (ieraldinc l’ilgrim leads a tyyo-ueek course in deyeloping and creating site- specilic enyironments and narratiye. l’tirr of .VVH' 'It'rrilttrtt'y.
I Superstition - Science Fact or Fiction (ilasgoyy Science ('entre. 50 Pacific Qtllt}. 430 50l0. £0.95 (£3.75). See I’ri 13.
Edinburgh
I Walkabout lidinburgh Zoo. (‘orstorphine Road. 334 ()l7l.
llattt l3.45pm. £8 (l-‘ree £5). See l-‘ri I3. I Launch of Oulandish Affairs the l’leasance ('abaret Bar. 60 The l’leasance. 650 334‘). 7pm. l-‘ree. (‘ome along and be part of the launch for this anthology of amorous encounters.
I February Fling lidinburgh Zoo. (‘ot'stot‘phinc Road. 334 ‘)l7l.
0am 4.30pm. £8 (l‘rce £5). See Sat 14.
Tuesday 1 7
Glasgow I JAM74 (ioyanliill (‘ommunity (‘entre.
Daisy Street. 7.30pm. Free. Join in the J.-\.\l74 meeting and yyork toyyards stopping the building of the neyy MN.
I Big Hearted Big Wheel (ieorge Square. 53| 3668. £3 (£1.50). See Hi (i.
I Objects and Atmospheres 'l‘ramyyay. 35 Albert l)ri\e. 0845 330 350l. £50. Sec .\lon I6.
I Superstition - Science Fact or Fiction (ilasgoyy Science (‘entre. 50 Pacific Qttay. 430 5010. £6.05 (£3.75 ). See Hi 13.
Edinburgh
I Walkabout lidinburgh Zoo, (‘orstorphine Road. 33 OH).
I lam l3.45pm. £8 (l-‘ree £5). See l-‘ri 13. I February Fling lidinburgh Zoo. ('oi'storphine Road. 33 ‘ll7l.
0am 4.30pm. £8 (l‘ree £5). Sec Sat l4.
Wednesday 18
Glasgow
I Sense Scotland St Valentine Charity Show Princes Square. 48 Buchanan Street. 564 3444. 7.30pm.
£30 £40. Rangers lootballet‘ and Danish internationalist l’eter l.o\enkrands joins Su/ic .\lc(ittire and lasltiott students lrom ('ardonald ('ollege iit modellittg the latest lashions for charity. in the company of HR” the Princess Royal. l’art ol~ ('ity M l.()\ e lc\li\ttl. (‘all lot' tickets or entail _iellis(n sensescotland.org.tik.
I Mr & Mrs (others. 93 05 llyndland Street. 357 5835. 0pm. £3. See \Ved ll. I Big Hearted Big Wheel (ieorge Square. 33l 3668. £3 (£1.50). See Hi 6. I Objects and Atmospheres 'l'ramyyay. 35 Albert I)ri\c. ()845 330 350l. £50. See .\lon H).
Edinburgh
I Women Alive North lidinburgh Arts (cutie. l5a l’ennyyyell ('ourt. 3|5 3l5l. [0:10) noon. Free. See Wed 1 l.
I Walkabout lidinburgh Zoo. ('orstorphine Road. 334 ‘ll7l.
llattt l3.45pm. £8 (l-‘rec £5). Sec liri I3. I Murray Watson: Being English in Scotland ()uakar‘s. 57 (ieot'ge Street. 335 4405. 7pm. liree. Murray \Vatson talks about his neyy book on the contentious topic (it yyhat it's like being at) linglislt person in Scotland.
I February Fling lidinburgh '/.oo. (‘orstorphine Road. 334 ‘)l7l.
0am 4.30pm. £8 (liree £5). See Sat l4.
Thursday 19
Glasgow
I Meg Henderson: Second Sight \Vaterstone‘s. I53 I57 Sauchicltall Street. 333 ‘ll05. 7pm. l‘rec. local author .\leg llcndet'son reads from her neyy uoyel. .St't‘riltt/ .Slt'lll.
I Scottish Mobilisation for the European Social Forum 2004 S'l‘l'('. 333 Woodlands Road. 7.30 9pm. l’ree. The first meeting for anyone wanting to participate in mobilising tor the liSl: 3004.
I Echo (ilasgoyy l'niyersity ('ollege (‘lub. l‘niycrsity Aye. 7.30 0.30pm. l‘ree. See Thu 5.
I Objects and Atmospheres 'l’ratuyyay. 35 Albert l)ri\e. ()845 330 350]. £50. See .\lon l6.
Edinburgh
I Walkabout lidinbtu'gh Zoo. ('orstorphine Road. 334 0171.
l lam l3.45pm. £8 (l-‘ree £5). See Hi )3. I Information Everywhere and Not a Byte to Think Royal .\ltiseum Lecture 'l‘heatre. 3 ('hambers Street. 347 431‘). 6.30pm. £4 (£3). lloyy ditl'erent \yould the world be it (here new more machines talking to machines than humans talking to humans'.’
I Murray Watson: Being English in Scotland Blackyyells (formerly James ’lltin Sotith Bridge). 53 5‘) South Bridge. ()33 S333. 6.30pm. l‘ree. See \Vc‘tl '8.
I February Fling lidittburgh /.o(). ('orstorphine Road. 3.34 ‘)l7l.
‘laiu 4.30pm. £8 (l‘i'ec £5). See Sat l4.