15DAYStolive The things to catch this fortnight
Gainsbourg
2 FILM Biopic of French singer Serge Gainsbourg, from his upbringing in Nazi-occupied Paris, through his successful song-writing years in the 1960s, to his death in 1991. See review in Film. Selected release from
Fri 30 Jul.
Rubadub
1 CLUBS The legendary record shop reaches the age of maturity, celebrating 18 years in the business by inviting Jeff Mills to play their birthday party. See preview, page 36. Sub Club, Glasgow, Fri 23 Jul.
Toy Story 3
3 FILM The latest gem in Pixar’s crown takes us back to where it all began: with Woody, Buzz and the gang. See review in Film. Out now on general release.
James Robertson
4 BOOKS Latest novel And the Land Lay Still is Robertson’s brilliant panoramic voyage
around this nation. See interview, page 33. Released through Hamish Hamilton, Thu 5 Aug.
Conflux Maximus Street Parade
5 AROUND TOWN The Surge festival is celebrated in Roman style by Emporor Conflux-Maximus, who will lead a grand parade down Buchanan Street to The Arches. See Around Town, page 32. Buchanan Street, Glasgow, Fri 23 Jul, 5pm.
4 THE LIST 22 Jul–5 Aug 2010
George’s Marvellous Medicine
6 THEATRE Brand new adaptation of Roald Dahl’s twisted classic about a boy who gives his malevolent grandmother a dose of her own medicine. See preview, page 84. Theatre Royal, Glasgow, Tue 27–Sat 31 Jul.
Scott Myles: Elba
VISUAL ART Selection of accomplished prints by the Glasgow-based performative artist. See review, page 89. Glasgow Print Studio, Glasgow, until Sun 8 Aug.7