Around Town
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Glasgow
Activities 8. Events
Murder by Candlelight IIllllI Wed 3] Atig. I’oIIok IIouse. I’ollok ('ountry Park. 2060 I’olIokinaws Road. 6l6 (>1 I0. I0ani 5pm. £5; US on Wed (children free). 'I'ry to figure out whixlunnit as you collect the clues in I’ollok House. On Wednesdays the event includes a three course meal.
Paddle Steamer Waverly Excursions Until Wed .il Aug. (ilasgow Science ('entre. 50 Pacific Quay. 087i 540 I000. All aboard. as the last sea—going paddle stcanter in the world celebrates her diamond jubilee. ('ruises leave regularly from the (ilasgow Science (‘entre book onlinc at WWW.\\‘£I\'crIL‘)’CXL‘llfSIt)llS.L‘().llk or call 08-15 H0 4647.
Rock Karaoke livery 'I'uesday. 'I'be ('alwalk Rock Lounge. ()5 Union Street. 248 6606. 0pm. £50 pri/cs every night and the whole of rock history to choose from. (io on. unleash your inner Meatloaf.
* Zip Slide the Clyde! Stiii 26 Aug. I'innieston (‘rane. by Sli(‘(‘. For the fifth year running. IiNABI .l-Z Scotland rig up their I000ft-long llying fox across the ('Iyde. Raise money to help disabled children and adults to live dignified lives. if you‘re brave enough. See www.myspace.ciim/enablescotland to register.
Books & Spoken Word
Suzi Quatro Thu 23 Atig Borders Books. 98 Buchanan Street. 222 7700. 6pm. The pocket—si/ed rocker launches her tell»aII autobiography. l Uni/wed. Last Monday at Rio Mon 27 Aug. Rio (Kile. 27 IIyntIIand Street. 33-1 990‘).
8 l0pm. I‘ree. A poetry and spoken word night for the West Iind. The headline act this month is Rab Wilson. author of Acre/i! U‘ ffll' Mind. who is joined by Sofia and Nelly B. 'l‘here's an open niic session too please contact coinpere Robin (‘airns trobincaimsm‘btconnectcom) if you would like to perform.
Peter Robinson. Tue 4 Sep. Borders Books. 98 Buchanan Street. 222 7700. Ipm. Peter Robinson will be signing copies of his latest book in the Inspector Banks series Friend oft/re Devil.
Exhibitions Glasgow and the Commonwealth
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Post-Festival blues? Mosey on over to Pilrig Park, which is preparing to twitch again to an insistent, persistent bhangra beat. This year the massive, weekend-long inter-
cultural festival has pulled performers from Tibet, Iran, Nepal, China, Brazil, Iraq and India for a programme packed out with Kathakali dance, giant Lahori puppets, the now-traditional sights and smells of the South Asian bazaar and an appearance from Rahat Zahid, the Pakastani poet who translates Robert Burns poetry into Urdu.
I Pilrig Park, Edinburgh, Sat I 8 Sun ’2 Sep. 800 wwwedi'nburghmelacouk for full listings.
Mitchell Library. 20I North Street. 287 299‘). lIntiI Sat I Sep (not Sun).
Mon Thu 91!") 8pm; Fri 8; Sat
9am 5pm. l‘ree. An exhibition using items from the archives to show (ilasgow's place and influence in the history of the (’oniinonwealth. Thomson Meets Mackintosh Mitchell Library. 20I North Street. 287 299‘). llntil Sat 2‘) Sep (not Sun).
9am 8pm; 9am 5pm. l’ree. An exhibition by (ierald Blaikie comparing and contrasting the styles of Scotland's itiost iconic architects.
Fairs & Markets
Mansfield Park Farmers’ Market Sat 25 Aug. Mansfield Park. I’artick. ()l738 449430. 9am 3pm. I‘ree. ()rganic vegetables. hand-made brooms and happy bacon. You can buy anything on Dumbanon Road these days.
* Collectormania Sat 25 8; Sun 26 Aug Braehead Arena. Kings Inch Road. ()l‘)08 67I l38 l lam 6pm. £5 per day (£3 per day). (leek heaven: 8141ka Anthony Ileatl. Doctor Who's Nick Briggs. Mos of Balhoun and Paul McGann. Ianto oI‘I' lore/neural and Freddy Knieger all in the same building'.’ (‘iti/ens of Braehead. prepare for a fangasni . . .
Scotland's Exclusive Wedding Event Sat 25-Sun 26 Aug Royal (‘oncert lIalI: Strathclyde Suite. 2
Sauchiehall Street. 353 8000. 9am. £7 (L6 in advance ).
. . . meanwhile. on another planet entirely. Scotland‘s blushing brides-to-be congregate to squabble over the strapless Vera Wangs.
Queen‘s Park Farmers’ Market Sat I Aug. Queen's Park. 520 Langside Park. 287 7273. 9am 2pm. Local produce from local people.
The Best Scottish Weddings Exhibition Sat l-Sun 2 Sep. Braehead Arena. Kings Inch Road. 0807 444 6062. I0ain 5pm. £6; family ticket £20 (accompanied children free). Acrylic nails at the ready. as the second mass- bridal shower in a week comes to (ilasgow.
Politics
N02") Meeting Tue 4 Sep. Mono. I2 King‘s ('ourt. King Street. 553 2400. 8pm. Free. Friendly. informal fortnightly meeting an opportunity to meet and discuss with other people interested in the protection of privacy. ciy'iI liberties and human rights.
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The Great Scottish Run Sat I&Sun2 Sep (ieorge Square. 248 990‘). It's that time of year again. (let your runners on for either a I0k or half marathon. (lo to www.mnglasgr)w.gov.uk or call 0845 270 ()I66 for entry information.
Talks
* Thank you for the Music: Roddy Woomble Mon 1 Sep. I’acilic Quay. next to (ilasgov. Science ('cntre. 6.30pm. I‘ree (ticketed). Ah. thank you indeed. 'lhe Idlewild frontntan and loriner IN columnist is the latest in a string of Scottish songwriters honoured on this Radio Scotland programme. and you yes. you can be there at the recording. Doors open at 6.30pm with recording at 7.30pm so please arrive in good time. (‘all Scotland's Music telephone line (0870 4| I I8l0) to be added to the guest list.
An Audience with Sir Alex Ferguson Tue 4 Sep. (‘iti/ens‘ 'Iheatre. I l‘) (iorbals Street. 42‘) 0022. 7.30pm. U5. ('hitter chatter about sheepskin jackets and the beautiful game with I‘ergie. 'Ihe football manager. not the former Duchess or the BIack-Iiyed I’ea.
Workshops
Knitty Gritty Meetup Sat 25 Aug. 'Iheo‘s (‘offee and Play. 380 (ireat Western Rd. 33‘) ‘)I7I. 6 8pm. Gathering for knitters with free coffee and cake. and. presumably. added social realism. African Song and Drumming Workshops with Jerry Bowen Sun 26 Aug. I)owanhill Primary School. IIaveIock Street. Panick. I Iam— Ipm. £5. Souljam- mer and Zuba frontman Jerry Boweh leads a series of drumming and song workshops. ()pen to everyone.
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