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.A talk b} Rebecca ()umton. curator ol Izuropean costume and lL‘\lllL‘\. on James \'l's talconrv set and l-rancis North's chancellor's bursc.
Conversation Pieces: John Beattie line I‘) Ma}. Roval ('oncert Hall. 2 Sauchiehall Street. 353 8000 Ipm. £5 (£4 m advancei. A liinchtnne chat vvith the rugbv pundit.
FREE Curators’ Favourites Wed 2() (S: 27 Ma}. littrrell (iollecllorl. 2000 l’ollokshavvs Road. 287 2550.
I2. 30 lprn. Spotlight talks on particularlv interesting oblects.
FREE Artist’s Talk: Chad McCail 'l'hu 2l Ma}. (iallcr'v ot Modern Art. Roval l'.\change Square. 287 3050. 0.30 7. i0pm. 'l'he sh|()l "ll artist discttsses his vvork Spring lice and his ambition to protrude the loriitaltott ol strong and lov mg relationships through his vvork.
Conversation Pieces: Louise Mitchell 'l'ue 2h Ma}. Roval (’oncert Ilall. 2 Sauclnehall Street. 353 8000. lpm. £5 (£4 at advancei. 'l‘hc nevv l)tt’cctot’ ol ( ilasgovv I’Nl'.S( '0 (it!) til Music talks abotit her role and tlte cit) 's musical prolile.
Pecha Kucha Glasgow Vol 7 Thu 28 Ma}. The Lighthouse. ll Mitchell Lane. 22l 0362. 7 l0pm. £l7 (£l0i. The Japanese term ‘l’echa Kucha' roughl) lrttltsltilcs as ‘clttl-cltttl.. :\ sttcL'essltin ()I invited guests vv ill shovv 20 slides Mr 20 seconds each. allovv trig the audience to experience an evhilarating range ol speakers and ilttiiges ov ct' llte course ()I the evening.
FREE Science is Fun Thu 28 Ma}. l'niversitv ol(ilasgovv. Bovd ()r'r Building. 330 5370. 7pm. l’i'otcssor Anne (ilov er tries to empiricallv vv in over sceptics lo the opinion lltttl science is littlt. I’ilrl u/ (i/tlvgiiti' ('Itl't't'rvl'lv' .Sit'lit’llt't' l't’UIl‘tlL
Workshops
FREE Action Hero Workshop Sat lo Ma_v. The Arches. 253 Argv le Street. 505 I000. l I.30am l.30pm. Step out (it vour comlort /one and look bevond ‘vvhal vvot'ked bel‘ore‘ at this lltealt‘c vvorkshop (please email
l_i(” llteareltcsct).ttk to book).
Wind Farm Glasgow Sat In it Sim l7 Ma). ('it) llalls. (‘andleriggs. 353 8000. limes var'_v. £40 (£20). A vv eekend ol' non-pressurised music making vvith ('raig Anderson to create a vvind orchestra and pert'orni in the venues (irand llall.
GoMA Bites: Workshops for Adults 'l‘ue l‘) & 2h Ma_v. (ialler) of Modern Art. Ro_val lixchange Square. 287 305‘). Want noon. I’ree. A look at an artist lollovv ed b_v' practical activities. All materials are supplied. Book in advance.
AftersWork Yoga Class Tue 1‘) & 2t» Mav. Sloan's. Arg'vle .Arcade. 357 5387. 7pm. £5. l)e-slt‘ess ttttd slough (ill the nine-to-tive vviih a mixture or d_vnamic and _vin voga. ('ontact
chervlw _vogalw|les.co.uk to book.
Dr Sketchy’s Anti-Art School Sun 24 Ma_v. 'I‘he Arches. 253 Arg_vle Street. 505 I000. 4 7pm. £7 (£5). l)t' Skelelt'V‘s dravv ing classes bring creativ it_v to lite in a vibrant environment vvith cottlonionists. lire-jugglers. sideshovv freaks and burlesque stars as the models. Beginners vvelcome. Basic art materials are available. Ma} l'eatures M}:sti Vine. I’url ii/tiluxguu' Sulmuv l’evlri'ul.
Club Noir: Burlesque Workshop Sun 24 Ma). l'niversal Bar. 57 5‘) Sauchiehall Lane. 3.32 (80‘). 5 p.30pm. 9; l 5. Learn the art ot‘ being a burlesque performer. from stage presence to costumes. tassel-tvvirling. girlie tricks and choreographv. All protits go tovvards lWorld Scotland. Advance booking is recommended as vvorkshops sell out last. limail .sarah(a clubnoir.co.uk for more details.
Joyworks Laughter Workshops Mon 25 Ma}; (ilasgovv Steiner School. 52 Linnsden Street. Yorkhill. .334 8855. 7.30 8.30pm. £8. See Activities. page I2.
Edinburgh
Activities & Events Reel Iraq l'ntil Sun 24 Ma}. \arious Venues. times var_v. l’rices var_v See pre\ tevv. page 2‘) First Aid Fundraiser that In I5 Ma} British Red ('ross (Lotlnan Branch i. West Point lloiise. (N North (i_v|e 'leriace. 338 5700. 7 9pm. £5 rmrnrnutn donation. You donate some mone_v to Red ('ross Appeal Week. the} teach _vou simple lite-saving skills like ('I’R. It's all good. FREE Beauty, Temptation and Danger'lhu l4 Mav. Scottish Stor_vtelling ('eiitre. 43 45 llrgh Street. 550 9577‘). 7pm. livplore the mountaineering collections and documents lrom the National Librarv ol Scotland vv ith Beth (’ross then create vour ovvn tales. Public Evenings liri l5 iv; 22 Ma). Roval ()bservatorv Visitor ('entre. Blacktord Ilill. (vh884tH. 7 8.45pm. £4 (£3 I. See the R0) til ()bsel‘valtir} ‘s telescope dortte. go on a journev through the Solar Svstem. and hold a meteorite, It it's clear. observe the skies using the telescopes \vhiclt are available tor public Birdsong for Absolute Beginners Stiri 17 Ma}. lnveresk Lodge (iai‘den. lnver‘esk. near Musselburgh. 8.30 10am. £4 (£2i. Learn to identitv birds bv their song mm the help ol‘ the Ranger. ()ver I2s are vv elcorne. FREE Scottish Swordsmen of Legend Sun l7 Ma}. National Museum of Scotland. ('hambers Street. 225 7534. l2.45pm. I.45pm ck 2.45pm. l’anl .\Iacl)onald gets to the point about Williatn Wallace. Rob Ro} and battlclield vveaponr}. After Work Walks and Talks Series Wed 20 it 27 Ma); Nevvhailes. Nevvhailes Road. Mtisselburglt. 0844 4‘).3 2 l 24 . (i.l5 7.30pm. £5 per vveek. Walk and slideshovvs about Nevvhailes and its nature. Booking highlv recommended. FREE Belfast Exposed: History and Place Wed 20 Ma}. liruitmarket (ialler'v. 45 Market Street. 225 2383. (i.3()pm. Director ol Bellast livposed l’atiline lladavva} discusses the gallery's developments in light or the citv ’s particular histor}. FREE The Golden Hour: Reel Iraq Wed 20 Ma). l'iorest ('ale. .3 Bristo Place. 220 4538. 8pm. .A special edition or this ollbeat cabaret night featuring prominent Iraqi authors and poets including Sinan Antoon. Saatli Yousel‘l'. (itilala .\'ouri. lltissain al-Mo/an). Rasotil Saghir and Betool Kheidari (a hall-Scottish. hall-Iraqi author). BYOB. l’ur! (if/{eel Iraq. FREE Badgers on Corstorphine Hill Wed 20 Ma_v. (‘orstorphine llill. Queenslerrv Road. Davidson's Mains. 447 7 I45. 8.30 10.30pm. Join the (‘oitntrv side ranger t'or an introduction to badgers. l'ollovv ed by a walk to a badger sett. Booking essential. FREE Jim Clark International Rally l-‘ri 22 Ma}; liountainpark Leisure ('omplex. Fountainpark. liountainbridge. Dundee Street. 228 9784. 4 8pm. This annual ral|_v roars into life vvith a road shovv from Radio l-‘orth. stunt bike demonstrations and appearances from top I'K drivers before the cars head to Duns in Bervvickshire to ptit pedal to the metal. The Second Arthur Conan Doyle: Edinburgh and Medicine Conference Fri 22 & Sat 23 Ma}. Roval (‘ollege ot‘ Surgeons. ‘) Hill Square. 527 I600. 'l‘imes var}. Price on enquiry. See Ilillisl. FREE Spa in the City Sun 24 Ma). St Andrevv Square. 10am (1pm. An urban spa da) ot‘ tree treatments tor all those in
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FREE Fly Right Dance Company Sun 24 Ma}. \ational Mtiseum ot Scotland. (ltatttl‘et‘s Street. 225 ~5 34
l2 45pm. l 45pm A 2 45pm I’ut _vour best toot tor‘vvard and step back in time to have a go at some popular 20th centurv dances. vv Inch could include the (likevvalk. ('liarleston. Lindv llop. Jitterbug or the .Itnnp .live
Food & Drink
Enthusiasm for Scotch I'l'l I5 .\ 22 Ma}. Scotch Wliiskv liqwrience. 354 (iasllelttll. 'Iilte Kit}.il Mlle. 22” ll44l
.130 ".l5pm. £50. (iuided tours tollovved bv a dram and a selection ot Scottish tapas Includes a tasting ot tour malt vvhrskies pltis a sensor} aroma iournev under the vvatchtul e_v e ot the trained vvhisk) team. Champions League Final Dinner Wed 2" Ma}. ('oi'n l'.\change. l I .\'evv Market Road. 08442 402024 5.45pm. £30, Watch the l'lzl'A ('hampions league Iimal vvhile eating a three~course meal hosted bv Scott Wilson vv lllt post—match entertainment b_v comedian Scott (ilvnn. In association vvrtli (’lnldren l'll'\l ()v er I8s onlv. l)ress: smart casual. Whiskypedia ‘I‘hti 28 Ma}. Signet Librar'v. Parliament Square. (i55 l5l5. (i.30pm. £(i. ('har'les MacLean recites a light-hearted liistoi'v ol~ malt vvhiskv distilleries in Scotland vv ith a levv drams along the vvav. Book in advance.
Jolly Toper Whisky Tastings 'l‘hu 28 Ma}. The 'l‘olboolh 'laver‘n. l(i7 ('anongate. 550 5348. 7.30pm. £I7. Long- riinning bi-monthlv vvhiskv tasting session at one ol the best-stocked bars in tovvn. tvpicall) including tive malt vvhiskies at cask strength. 'I‘ickets must be booked in advance: call 0] 3| 556 5864 or email clivvsw vv iiicadenhead.ciim to reserve.
Talks FREE Understanding Technology: Winston Churchill Thu 14 Ma}. National Museum ol Scotland. ('hambers Street. 225 7534. 3pm. Imperial ('ollege London's l)av id lidgerton discusses Winston (‘hurchill as an inventor and product champion. Book in advance. Polar Bear Talk 'I‘hti 14 Ma}. lidiltbttrgh Zoo. (‘orstorphine Road. 3 I4 0350. 7.30pm. £(i (members £4). l‘ind otit about the /oo's polar bear. Mercedes. l'rotn llte carnivore keepers.
Live Through This:
Performance Sat lti Ma}. The Bovver‘v. 2 Roxburgh l’lace. 7.30pm. £3. See Iltllisl. FREE Turner and the Sublime Inc It) Ma}. Weston Link. llavvthornden Lecture 'l‘heatre. National (iallel'). llte Mound. (i24 (i500. 1245 l.30pni. 'l'he l8th centur) aesthetic theorv ol the sublime inlltienced 'I‘urner throughout his lite and. as Andrevv Wilton argues. his interpretation (it the theorv vv as stamped vvith great indiv idualism.
Car Parking available decorative objects 0 Disabled Access glassware o scarves bags 0 painting 0 (5?" '56 M)” 2009 sketches o ceramics ' pm textiles 0 photography (SllgoilZmVlay 2009
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Around Town
Fantastic Flowers and Imaginary Landscapes \\ ed 20 Ma} l autiston (listle. 2a (‘rainond Road South. 52" No“ l0 30am £8 l).l\l\l Scaiiatt gives a talk on I atiriston's collection ot landscalx‘ and tlovver paintings Includes a totit ot the castle and retresliments l’lease book in advance
The Other Side of Edinburgh \\ ed 20 Ma} I‘dmburgli /oo. (‘otstoiplnne Road. 314 0350 2 30 ”pm to iiiiembers £4! laid out about the residents ot l‘tlllll‘lllg'll. Iristan da (‘unha. vvlncli is on the other side ot the vvoild ttoni the \uld Reekie vv e knovv and love Booking essential
FREE The Austrian Connection: Haydn‘s Scottish Songs llllt 2| \tav National | rbtai'v ot Scotland. (ieorge l\ Bridge. b23 3845 8 30pm l’rotessoi Marioiie vamtt ot (ilasgovv l niveisitv talks about l’lall/ .loseph llavdn's tolksong arrangements Book \ia e\cltls(” ltls ttk ol (II 3| (\2 3 4055
FREE The Banks of a River 1649 by Jacob van Ruisdael In 22 \tav \ational (iallerv ('omplev. l'lie Mound. h24 (i200 I2 45 l.l5pm l)i .Iames Lavvson discusses Ruisdael's dramatic landscape I’art ol a selles ol talks toctIsmg on vvorks m the collection. Ill celebration ot the National (ialleiv 's |50th antnvcrsaiv
Remembered Journeys - A Day of Creative Writing Inspired by Turner Sat 23 Ma}. Weston l ink. llavvtliornden Lecture 'Iheatre. National (i.illei'_v. the Motitid. 024 (ifitin. Into...“ .t.ttiliiii £20 (£l8i, Spend the dav vvor'kmg on a piece ol vvriting. rising the Ill/Ilt‘l it Ira/v evltibition as inspiration and vvitli llclen Boden on liatid vvith some evpcrt guidance Please book in advance. FREE Artist Rooms: Vija Celmins - Master Printmaker Mott 25 Ma} Westoti Link. llavvtltot‘ndett lecture 'l'heatre. National (ialler). the Mound. (i24 (i500. |2.45pm, |)anie| Ilerrinann. ('urator at the (iallerv ol Modern Art. discusses ('elinms' mastei'tul depictions ol cobvvebs. night skies and the sea. vvlnch are on displa} as part ol the gill“! li’immv protect.
Workshops
FREE The Drawing Room llllt I4 Mav. Scottish National (iallei‘v ol Modern Art. 75 Bellord Road. 024 (v-llll
5.30 (i.45pm. l'.\plore (litterent ‘maik makmg‘ pi'tk'esses in these monthlv evperimental dravv mg sessions inspired b} the modern collection. Izach vvoi'kshop is led bv a contemporarv artist and all materials are provided. Suitable lot over l5\. l’lease book In advance. Storytelling Schools: Whole School Approaches the It) Ma). Scottish Stor}telliiig ('entre. 43 45 High Street. 550 057‘). I0. 30am. £32 (£2m. A (la) ol exploring 'slor'}lelltng schools' led b} the Stor')tellmg (‘entre creative team and vvith teacltirig colleagues. prolesstonal stor_vtellers and kcvnote speakers.
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