Ryuichi Sakamoto – Playing The Piano
9 MUSIC The legendary composer and sometime David Byrne collaborator pops up in
Edinburgh with a new stripped-back acoustic work. See preview, page 64. Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh, Wed 2 Dec.
St Andrew’s Celebrations AROUND TOWN/MUSIC A range of patriotic elements, including the Final Fling, on the most 10
Scottish day of the year. See feature, page 16 and preview, page 35. Various venues across Scotland, days leading up to Mon 30 Nov.
The Flower and the Green Leaf
8 VISUAL ART Retrospective celebrating Glasgow School of Art in the early 20th century. See feature, page 30. Mackintosh Gallery, Glasgow School of Art, from Fri 27 Nov.
Pantomime in Scotland Luke Fowler
11 THEATRE/VISUAL ART Panto season kicks off with a touring exhibition. See page 83. Motherwell
Theatre, 23 Nov–2 Dec; King’s Theatre, Glasgow, 5–19 Dec; macrobert, Stirling, 21 Dec–14 Jan.
12 VISUAL ART A selection of new work from the acclaimed Glasgow-based artist.
See review, page 89. The Modern Institute, Glasgow, until Sat 30 Jan.
A Serious Man
13 FILM The Coen brothers score their best film in years with an update of the Old
Testament story of Job to a Jewish intellectual community in contemporary Minnesota. General release from Fri 20 Nov.
Edinburgh Sparkles
14 KIDS Bit of a cheesy new name, but a thoroughly excellent Santa-centric programme of Christmassy activities to melt even the hardest heart. See preview, page 62. Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh, from Fri 27 Nov.
Regina Spektor
15 MUSIC Ignore her recent god-bothering – Regina live with her piano is a sight (and sound) to behold indeed. See preview, page 71. O2 Academy, Glasgow, Tue 1 Dec.
19 Nov–3 Dec 2009 THE LIST 5