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AroundTown HITLIST BICYCLES AND BROADS, PLUS OUR NEW MUSEUMS SECTION
Design and Democracy This month is your last chance to see this design exhibition in the Parliament, featuring 15 recent graduates from Scotland’s finest art schools. The Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh, until Fri 23 Mar.
The Victorians After Dark Part of Kelvingrove’s series of activities designed to give an insight into life in the 19th century, this unique music event features musician Thomas Truax and contortionist Iona Kewney. Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Glasgow, Sat 3 Mar. Bicycle Boom: Kelvingrove to Riverside A cycling tour to the Riverside Museum by quirky theatre peeps Fish & Game for Kelvingrove’s Very Grand Day Out. Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Glasgow, Sun 4 & Sat 10 Mar.
La Tête et les Jambes Philippe Auclair and Patrick ‘Paddy’ Barclay discuss legendary French footballer and philanthropist Eric Cantona. Institut Français d’Ecosse, Edinburgh, Thu 15 Mar, 6pm. Love Club An evening of spoken word, music and, ahem, knitting from NYC performance artist Markus Makavellian. The Arches, Glasgow, Tue 6 Mar, 7.30pm. £4. The Arches, 253 Argyle Street, 565 1000.
Glasgow School of Art Fashion Show Forget Gok Wan – the annual GSA show is the place to uncover new design talent, with work from second and this year textile students. SWG3, Glasgow, Tue 13 Mar.
A Night in the Gutter: Scottish Independence, Irish Consequences Lit mag Gutter talk Scottish independence with their Irish cousins who have seen it all before. National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh, Thu 22 Mar.
International Women’s Day Swept away by all Edinburgh International Festival of
that chat about ‘the Year of the Woman’, or just want to celebrate your inner femme? See preview, page 42, for a round-up of events. Various venues, nationwide, Thu 8 Mar. Middle Eastern Spirituality and Peace A selection of spiritual talks, concerts, screenings, workshops and exhibitions. Various venues, Edinburgh, until Sat 24 Mar.
TEDxGlasgow At their first Glasgow event, TED asks big thinkers to give information- packed 18 minute seminars on key issues facing Scotland. A nifty project devoted to ‘ideas worth spreading’. CCA, Glasgow, Sun 4 Mar.
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AROUND THEIR BIT OF TOWN Name Alex Mackenzie
Age 23
Occupation Graduate / barman
Lives Dowanhill, Glasgow
Favourite places to eat and drink? Stereo is good for food. Even though I’m not vegan, they still make interesting dishes that appeal to me despite the lack of meat, and it’s not too expensive. For drinks, the Ivy on Argyle Street has quite a laid back atmosphere which is a good vibe for a Friday night pint after work. Best day out/night out? I’m a big cinema fan and Glasgow has a lot to offer on that front, whether it be the vast beast that is Cineworld or the quaint, intimate touch of the GFT. Other than that, you could have a wander round the Gallery of Modern Art – I think they’ve got an Alasdair Gray exhibition on which sounds cool. Bloc on Bath Street put on some good gigs at night and the Captain’s Rest is good for music and watching a bit of footie on the weekend.
Favourite quiet spot or hidden gem? The Glue Factory put on some cool art exhibitions or it’s nice to go to the Botanic Gardens and have a walk around the glasshouse, or one of the parks. (Lauren Mayberry)
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