Around Town '
Events are listed by city, then type. Submit listings at least 14 days before publication to sportCIichoMk for sport or aroundtownelistcomk for all other events. Listings compiled by Kirstin Innes.
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Glasgow
Activities & Events
Allen Wars Until Tue 31 Mar. The
Arches. 253 Argyle Street. 565 1000. 2.30—10pm. £10 (£8; £5 for under 16s). See Hitlist. Irn Bru Carnival Until Sun 1 1 Jan. SECC. Finnieston Quay. 0870 040 40(X). 5—10pm. £10. From the traditional whirl of the Waltzers and the crash of the Dodgems to the all-new Spinning Coaster and four-storey Funhouse. there‘s a ride for every occasion at this year’s Carnival. FREE The Big Stage Until Sun 1 1 Jan. George Square. Times vary. Daily free entertainment to keep you lingering in George Square despite the cold. The packed and ever-increasing schedule offers showcases on Mondays and Tuesdays (5—7pm). tea dances on Tuesdays (1—3pm). festive films on Wednesdays (6—8pm). a party with Real Radio on Fridays (6—9.30pm) and jazz Saturdays (5—7pm). Upcoming films: Polar Express (Wed 17), White Christmas (Wed 24 Dec); Grease (Wed 7 Jan). FREE Seeds of Thought Sat 10 Jan. CCA. 350 Sauchiehall Street. 352 4900. 7.30pm. Ticketed. Live spoken word. acoustic music. drama sketches and open FREE Ceilidhs at Laurles Sat 10 Jan. Lauries Bar. 34 King Street. 552 7123. 8pm. The Riverside Ceilidhs start a new residency at Lauries.
Exhibitions FREE Anne Frank: A History for Today Mitchell Library. 201 North Street. 287 2999. Thu 8 Jan. 3—8pm. An exhibition to commemorate the teenage dian'st and the wider implications of her memory. Oh Yes It Is Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum. Argyle Street. 276 9599. Until Sun 18 Jan. Mon—Thu & Sat 10am—5pm; Fri & Sun 1 lam—5pm; 10am-1pm (Closed ). Exhibition celebrating the history and traditions of pantomime in Glasgow. FREE Heel Lives Museum of Transport. Kelvin Hall. 1 Bunhouse Road. 287 2720. Until Sun 1 Mar. Mon—Thu & Sat 10am—5pm; Fri & Sun 1 1am—5pm; 10am—1pm (Closed ). The Museum of Transport bring their objects to life using photos and film footage from the Scottish Screen Archive.
Skin Deep: A History of
Tattooing The Tall Ship at Glasgow Harbour. 100 Stobcross Road. 222 2513. Until Sun 17 May. 10am—4pm. Included in admission: £4.95 (£3.75; first child free; additional children £2.50). See Hitlist.
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THA Wrestling: Maximum Impact Tour Thu 22 Jan Braehead Arena. Kings Inch Road. 0870 444 6062. 6—10.30pm. £22.50—£45. Total Nonstop Action! Yeah! With professional wrestlers Kurt Angle and Jeff Jarrett.
Workshops Feel the Burns! Vocal Workout Workshop Sun 1 1 Jan. Strathclyde
32 THE LIST 8—22 Jan 2009
University. 107 Rotten Row liast. 548 3444. 2—5pm. £8 (£4—£6). (‘elebrate Rabbie Burns' 250th anniversary and learn how to get the most of your singing voice with the University of Strathclyde Music Society and (‘appella Nova in this ‘sing it yourself' session featuring some great Scottish folk tunes. ()pen to all. no experience required.
Come & Tl'y . . . Sat 17 & Sun 18 Jan. Royal Concert Hall: Lomond Foyer. 2 Sauchiehall Street. 353 8000.
1 lam—12.30pm. £7. A series of (‘eltic (‘onnections workshops happening throughout the weekend. Try your hand at the fiddle. the ukulele. the bodhran. Gaelic song or the humble whistle. amongst others.
Edinburgh
Activities 8 Events
FREE Christmas 8. New Year Carnival Until Sun 1 1 Jan. Royal Highland Centre. lngliston. 335 6210. l—9pm. All rides £1. Stalls. slides. rides and the Meshams‘ ‘Wall of Death motorcycle stunt show (the first time in Scotland for 30 years).
Ceilidhs in Lauriston Hall 1-‘ri 9 Jan. Lauriston Hall. Lauriston Street. 339 5374. 8pm. £8 £10. Lively night of traditional Scottish dancing with a piper and live music from llebrideans. 111.1. Wild Geese and caller Ken (iourlay. FREE Historical Hermitage Sun 1 1 Jan. l-lcrmitage ()f Braid Visitor (‘entre. 69 Braid Road. 447 7145. 1 3pm. Discover the fascinating characters that built. lived in and loved the Hermitage. Under 16s must be accompanied. Please bring sturdy fimtwear. warm clothes and waterprmfs. Booking essential. Ceilidh Club Tuesdays. The Lot. 4 Grassmarket. 225 9922. 8pm. £6. ('eilidh
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dancing. furious liddlers and callers to lead yoti through the steps. featuring lleeliegoleerie ( 13 Jan) and 'l‘radlab (20 Jan). Penguin Awareness Day Sun 18 Jan. lidinburgh Zoo. (‘orstorphinc Road. 334 9171. 9.30am 4.30pm. Included in admission: £l 1.50 (£8 £10; under 3s free). See Hitlist.
Exhibitions
FREE Jean Muir: A Fashion Icon National Museum of Scotland. ('hambers Street. 247 4422. Hail Sun 15 Mar. 10am 5pm. A collection of over 18.000 items from the legendary fashion designer's life.
Food 8 Drink
RSE Burns Supper Thu 22 Jan. The New ('lub. 86 Princes Street. 226 4881. 7pm. £85. Burns Supper held by The Royal Society of lidinburgh with entertainment from (‘lark McGinn. Scottish sitiger/songwriter (iill Bowman and Scottish music.
Talks
Edinburgh Lecture: When was Chinese Art Modern? Tue 13 Jan. Royal Society of lidinburgh. 22 26 (ieorge Street. 473 2000. 6.30 8pm. £3 booking fee. ('raig ('lunas. Professor of History of Art at the l'niversity of Oxford. examines how (‘hinese an is viewed today. I’url o/‘I/ir’ Iz'r/i/i/iiire/i
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FREE The Lives of Robert Burns Wed 14 Jan. Weston Link. llawthornden Lecture Theatre. National (iallery. the Mound. 624 6560. 12.45 1.30pm. The University of ( ilasgow's (icrry (‘arruthers looks at how Burns the man and the poet has been viewed. both in his own day and since. To tie in with the Zig-
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Tooth and Claw: Meet the Artist Thu 15 Jan. lidinburgh '/.oo. (‘orstoiphine Road. 314 ()350. 7.30 9pm. £7.50. Meet Pete ('airns and Mark llanibliu. the photographers behind the lenses of the Inn's 72mm and Claw lit/tibili‘mi. Booking required. Drinks and canapes included.
Workshops Absolute Beginners Classes Tue 13 Dec. Boroughmuir High School. 26 Viewfoith. Bnmtslield. Times vary from £48 (from £24). Start of a ten week term of Scots Music (iroup classes in bodhran. chanter. Highland bagpipes. moothie. melodeon and singing. See www.scotsmusic.org for ftill details. The Ballad of the Old Master Thu 15 Jan. Weston Link. llawthornden Lecture Theatre. National (iallery. the Mound. 624 6560. 5.30 7.30pm. £40 (£36). Artist Damian (‘allan leads a four week course on the imaginative storytelling techniques employed by Titian. Poussin. Rubens and Velazquez. lixperiment with ways of weaving your own tale. with role-playing models to spot-lit figurines.
Jean Muir Event: Fashion
photography workshop weekend Sat 17 Jan. National Museum of Scotland: llawthornden (‘ourt. 2 (‘hanibers Street. 247 4422. 10am 4.30pm. £40 (£30; members £20). See picture. below. and Hitlist. FREE Discovering Family History at NLS Fri 16 Jan. National Library of Scotland. (ieorge 1V Bridge. 623 3845. l lam. Look for family secrets or royal blood in a practical workshop. liniail eventsm nls.uk or phone 0131 623 4675 to book.
If you’ve ever wanted to be a fashion photographer, here’s your chance to set up your own fashion shoot using the Jean Muir handling collection (pictured). Fashion photographer and model Anna lsola Crolla will be on hand to show you the ropes. Bring your own digital camera and lunch. Ages 16—24. I National Museum Hawt/iornden Court, Edinburgh. Sat 17 Jan.