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Art park in bloom Jupiter Artland opens its season with a new Charles Jencks exhibition
Y ou know that spring has sprung when Jupiter Artland opens its doors with a new season – and this year’s artistic bloom looks to be just as vibrant as their last. Launching with special exhibition Metaphysical Landscape (pictured) by landform artist, philosopher, collaborator and architect Charles Jencks, Jupiter’s latest instalment showcases never before seen studio works by Jencks, as well as complementing
the existing Jencks sculpture, which sits at the park’s gateway. Look out too for a new piece by Andy Goldsworthy, as well as the permanent works on display by Anthony Gormley, Laura Ford, Anish Kapoor and Marc Quinn. Jupiter Artland, Bonnington, Edinburgh, reopens on Fri 13 May–Sun 18 Sep and is open to the public Thu–Sun. See jupiterartland.org
5 Things. . . ROYAL RUMBLES The best wedding-y activities on 29 April
1 Off With Their Heads Susan
Morrison hosts an afternoon of music and comedy at The
Stand, Glasgow, with proceeds going to Scottish Left Review.
2 Heart Buchanan The Byres Road eatery have a special offer on their early evening menu, and
will be dishing out ‘wedding favours’ as well. How mysteriously alluring.
3 Til Death Do Us Part(y) A
puntastic title for the warehouse party at SWG3, especially
when you note that shouty-metallers Divorce will play a live set.
4 Neu! Reekie! Edinburgh’s
spoken word, music and animation night provides some much
needed political radicalism at the Scottish Book Trust from 7pm.
5 A Right Royal Pop-Up Kirsty
Thomas assumes the alias Lovely Pigeon to present her ‘Beards
and Tiaras’ print exhibition alongside selling merch at Home Game in Fife. LIST.CO.UK Visit us daily for arts & entertainment news
NewsExtra CURTAIN UP ON THEATRICAL PARTNERSHIP
■ It’s all happening at the Royal Lyceum Theatre. Not only have they announced a two-year partnership with Dundee Rep beginning with a production of Mary Queen of Scots Got Her Head Chopped Off, they have also released a heads- up on their 2011/12 season. Look out for the world premiere of The Infamous Brothers Davenport, a contemporary take on The Marriage of Figaro and black comedy The Lieutenant of Inishmore. Plus they’ll be unveiling their first Edinburgh Fringe show, Wondrous Flitting (pictured), in August. See lyceum.org.uk for more details.
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