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Glasgow
I 2004: A Space Oddity llunterian Museum. 1'niversity Avenue. 330 4221. 9.30am 5pm. Part of a range of activities celebrating the bicentenary of the fall of a meteorite on 5th April 1804.01 High l’ossil on the outskirts of (ilasgow.
Edinburgh
I French Market (ii-assmarket. 10am 5pm. Wine from world-class vineyards. ciders from Normandy and Brittany as well as hand-made crafts. cheeses. hams. pales. crepes and pastries. ()oh la la?
I Drop-in-and-Draw Dean Gallery. 73 Belford Road. 624 6200.
5.45 6.45pm. Free. Drop-in drawing sessions introducing different types of art from the gallery's collection. All 111ate1‘ials provided.
I Bucks Fizz and Strawberries Pottery Evenings Doodles ('ei'amic Workshop. 29 .‘vlarchmont (’r'escent. 229 1399. 6.30pm. £5.00. Free bucks 11/1 and strawberries at Doodles pottery painting studio every Thursday.
Glasgow
I 2004: A Space Oddity llunterian Museum. l'niversity Avenue. 330 4221. 9.30am 5pm. See Thu 22.
Edinburgh
I French Market (irassmat'kel. 10am 5pm. See Thu 22.
I Summer Observing Evenings Royal Observatory Visitor (‘entre. Blackford Hill. 668 8404. 7pm. £2.60 (£1.85). Learn about the Aurora Borealis and check the sun for spots.
I Guid Crack Club Waverley Bar. 1 St Mary's Street. 557 1050. 7.30pm. Free. Regttlar storytelling cltib. Stories. songs and music are invited. with guest storytellers. Fri 23 July welcomes
Audrey Parks. Fri 30 July. Jack Martin.
Saturday 24
Glasgow
I 2004: A Space Oddity llunterian Museum. l'niversity Avenue. 330 4221. 9.30am 5pm. See Thu 22.
I The Quest for Charles Rennie Mackintosh The (ilasgow School of .-\t'l. 107 Renfrew Street. 55.3 4526. 12.30pm. Free. John ('airney talks about his new book. the first full-scale biography of the architect and artist. 30 years iii the making.
I Renga Days The Hidden (iardens. 'l‘ramway. 25 Albert Drive. 0845 3303501. 1 1am 5pm. Free. Renga poems originate in Japan and are created over the period of it day with all participants working together to form the linisltetl piece.
Edinburgh
I French Market (it'ttsstttat‘kel. 10am 5pm. See Thu 22.
I Taste of Scotland l’t'esloniield. the Stables. Priestlield Road. 225 7800. 1.40. See Thu 22.
Glasgow
I 2004: A Space Oddity llunterian .\111seum. l’niversity Avenue. 330 4221. See Thu 22.
Edinburgh I French Market (irassmat‘kct. 10am 5pm. See Thu 22.
Monday 26
Glasgow
I 2004: A Space Oddity llunterian Museum. l'niversity Avenue. 330 4221. 9.30am 5pm. See Thu 22. I Jasper Johns: Past Things and Present to the Catenary (iallery of Modern Art. Queen Street. 229 1996. 12.45 1.15pm. Free. Fred ()1‘ton from Leeds l'niversity gives this lunchtime lecture.
Edinburgh
0 Gilad Atzmon St (ieorge‘s West Church. 58 Shandwick Place. 7.30pm. Free. Israeli jazz musician (iilad At/mon talks about the potential for peace in the Middle liast. See llitlist.
Glasgow
I 2004: A Space Oddity llunterian .‘vltiseum. l'niversity Avenue. 330 4221. 9.30am 5pm. See Thu 22.
I Gilad Atzmon Renfteld St Stephen's (‘hurch ('entre. 260 Bath Street. 332 2826. 7.30pm. Free. See Mon 26.
I Polestars ligo. 14 Picardy Place. 553 1371.7 9pm. £110. Six weeks to learn the art of poledancing. which is apparently an invigorating. playful and accessible keep fit alternative (much foxier than step aerobics anyway). (To to wwwpolestars.net for more info.
I Charles Stross: Singularity Sky ()ttakar’s. 57 (ieorge Street. 225 4495. 7pm. Free. With two llugo Award nominations under his belt for debut novel Singularity Sky. Stross is tipped to be the next big thing in science fiction.
Wednesday 28
Glasgow
I 2004: A Space Oddity llunterian Museum. l'niversity Avenue. 330 4221. 9.30am 5pm. See Thu 22. I Curator’s Favourites Burrell (’ollection. 2060 Pollokshaws Road. 287 2550. 12.30 1pm. Free. Simon liccles. senior curator of ancient civilisations. gives a talk on the ligyptian Lioness (ioddcss Sekhinet. ‘the powerful woman’.
I Glasgow Green Games People's Palace 8; Winter (iardens. (ilasgow (ireen. 271 2951. 1.30 73pm. Free. Races and challenges for all the family. Please arrive at the start of session to register for your chosen race/challenge.
Edinburgh
I Mark Billingham and Paul Johnston: Burning Girl & the Last Red Death \Vaterstone‘s. t28 Princes Street. 226 2666. 6pm. Free. ('rime authors Mark Billingham and Paul Johnston will be reading from and discussing their latest respective novels. The Burning (iir/ and 7711' Last Red Deal/1.
The Luminarium, George Square, Glasgow, Thu 29 Jul-Sun 1 Aug
Citylife
Thursday 29
Glasgow
I 2004: A Space Oddity Hunterian Museum. University Avenue. 330 4221. 9.30am—5pm. See Thu 22.
I Tours of the Mitchell Library Mitchell Library. 20 North Street. 287 2999. 6pm. Behind the scenes at Glasgow‘s famous Mitchell Library.
I Livio, Mario: The Golden Ratio Glasgow Science Centre. 50 Pacific Quay. 420 5010. 7—8.30pm. Senior Hubble space Telescope Astronomer. Professor Mario Livio talks about the world‘s most mysterious number as discussed in his new book. The (in/den Ratio. The talk will take place under the twinkling stars of the Scottish Power Planitarium.
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THE BEST EVENTS THIS FORTNIGHT
Gllad Atzmon More used to making music. acclaimed saxophonist turns his stage into a platform for discussion. The lsraeli-born jazz musician grew up with an acute awareness of the Palestinians' plight. He comes to Glasgow and Edinburgh to talk about the current problems and explore potential solutions for peace in the Middle East. St George 's West Church, 58 Shandw/ck Place, Mon 26 Jul, 7.30pm. Free; Renfield St Stephen '8 Church Centre, 260 Bath Street, 332 2826, Tuesday 27, 7.30pm. Free.
The Lumlnarlum Trippy experience in the middle of Glasgow as George Square becomes home to Alan Parkinson's inflatable psychadelic sculptures — a bit like being high in your mother’s womb. See left. George Square, Glasgow, 01292 678700, Thu 29 Jul-Sun 7 Aug, £2 (£7).
Mardl Gras A bit of New- Orlean's sunshine and soul comes to Edinburgh in this annual jazz parade that turns the Grassmarket into a swinging carnival street full of music, costume and foody treats. Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Sat 31 Jul, 7 ~4pm. Free.
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