Public Entertainment Licence Changes AroundTown
list.co.uk/aroundtown McCoy’s Premier League Darts Thu 15 Mar, 7pm. £20–£35. SECC, Finnieston Quay, 0844 395 4000. League darts featuring top players Phil Taylor, Adrian Lewis, James Wade and Gary Anderson. Total Football Show Sat 24 & Sun 25 Mar, 9am–5pm. £5 (under 16s £2.50; under 5s free; family £12.50). Toryglen Regional Football Centre, 480 Prospecthill Road, 276 0570. A weekend of fun based around the beautiful game, including seminars, sales, skills demos, games and tournaments.
Talks The Glasgow Lectures on Culture Thu 1 Mar, 6pm. £8. Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 2 Sauchiehall Street, 353 8000. Final lecture in the series in which journalist, presenter and academic Aleks Krotoski discusses the internet and social life in the context of the arts. FREE Matthew Darbyshire: Exhibition Tour Sat 3 Mar, 2pm. Tramway, 25 Albert Drive, 0845 330 3501. Darbyshire gives a short tour and talk on his exhibition T Rooms. Matthew Darbyshire: Discussion Event Sat 3 Mar, 3–5pm. £6 (£4). Tramway, 25 Albert Drive, 0845 330 3501. The artist discusses issues arising from his current installation with collaborators Rupert Ackroyd, Jacob Farrell, Owen Hatherley and Scott King.
✽✽ TEDxGlasgow Sun 4 Mar, 12.30pm. £25 (£17). CCA, 350
Sauchiehall Street, 352 4900. Part of the worldwide phenomenon of TED talks programmes, this event presents a series of speakers exploring transformational ideas in education, economy, health and wellbeing, with the aim to stimulate thought and action. FREE Curator’s Talk: Ikons in Stone Wed 7 Mar, 12.30pm. Burrell Collection, 2060 Pollokshaws Road, 287 2550. Learn all about Nottingham alabaster. The MacBrayne Story Thu 8 Mar, 2.15pm. £8 (students £2; under 18s, RSGS members free). Renfield St Stephen’s Church, 260 Bath Street, 01738 455050. Historian Ian McCrorie examines the history of the famous ferry company. FREE Brian Taylor’s Big Debate Fri 9 Mar, 11.30am–1pm. Wellington Church, 77 Southpark Avenue (off University Avenue), 334 0454. Air your views on the week’s goings-on as BBC Scotland’s Political Editor brings his debate to town. To book a seat or contribute a question, email brian@bbc.co.uk. Captain Cook and the Cosmic Yardstick Sat 10 Mar, 11.30am–1pm. £10 (includes Science Mall entry for the day of the talk). Glasgow Science Centre, 50 Pacific Quay, 420 5000. Martin Hendry gives a talk about the transition of Venus across the Sun, something witnessed on Earth only once every few hundred years. Turn up to find out what Captain Cook’s got to do with it all. FREE Curator’s Talk: Ming Ceramics – A Cup of Spring Tea Wed 14 Mar, 12.30pm. Burrell Collection, 2060 Pollokshaws Road, 287 2550. Talk by the Curator of Chinese Civilisations. FREE Now Hear This! Wed 14 Mar, 6–8pm. City Halls, Candleriggs, 353 8000. Music industry panel discussion with invaluable advice from professionals for young musicians. FREE Thursday Exchange Thu 15 Mar, 5.30–7.30pm. Gallery of Modern Art, Royal Exchange Square, 287 3050. Tours and a talk on the gallery’s exhibitions. FREE The Formation of Planets Thu 15 Mar, 7.30–9pm. University of Strathclyde Royal College Building, 204 George Street, 950 3000. Dr Duncan Forgan of the Royal Observatory Edinburgh talks to the ASG. Andrew Conway Lecture Sat 17 Mar, 11.30am–1pm. £10 (includes Science Mall entry on the day of the talk). Glasgow Science Centre, 50 Pacific Quay, 420 5000. Andrew Conway explores what happens when a comet crashes into, or even narrowly misses, the Sun, and what
Alterations to the Public Entertainment Licence procedure in Glasgow are being criticised by members of the arts community. The changes, detailed in the Criminal Justice and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2010, were due to come into force on 1 April but have been placed on hold for six months whilst Glasgow City Council reviews the effects. The new rules would require all premises putting on exhibitions, shows and performances to obtain a licence, with prices ranging up to £750, even if the event itself is free. The effects of the changes aren’t limited to Glasgow, however, and other campaigns have sprung up across Scotland, including in Edinburgh. See Kirstin Innes’ opinion piece on page 10 for an event organiser’s view on the changes. ■ For updates and information on public meetings see facebook.com/scrapartstax. There’s a public meeting in Edinburgh on Thu 1 Mar at Out of the Blue Drill Hall, 7pm, to discuss the Edinburgh issue with council representatives.
effect it can have on us here on Earth. FREE Specialist Tour: Birds of a Feather Tue 20 Mar, 2.30–3.30pm. Glasgow Museums Resource Centre, 200 Woodhead Road, South Nitshill Industrial Estate, 276 9300. Explore the feathered quarters of the museum. FREE Scottish Opera: The Rake’s Progress Unwrapped Tue 20 Mar, 6–7pm. Theatre Royal, 282 Hope Street, 0844 871 7647. An introduction to Stravinsky’s opera. FREE Curator’s Talk: A Crusader’s Longsword Wed 21 Mar, 12.30pm. Burrell Collection, 2060 Pollokshaws Road, 287 2550. Talk with the Curator of Arms and Armour. Deserts Wed 21 Mar, 7.30pm. £8 (students £2; under 18s, RSGS members free). University of Glasgow, Boyd Orr Building, University Gardens, rsgs.org Nick Middleton explores the unique scenery, ingenious human adaptation and biodiversity in the most extreme places on earth. FREE Artist Talk: Chris Thorpe Thu 22 Mar, 5–6.30pm. The Arches, 253 Argyle Street, 565 1000. Chris Thorpe, part of the duo behind The Oh Fuck Moment, performed later this evening, ‘attempts to scrawl down something which might be useful at a later date’. Part of Behaviour. Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland Lecture Thu 22 Mar, 7–9.30pm. £4. Adelaides, 209 Bath Street, 339 1205. Noted academic and philosopher Roger Scruton gives ‘A Philosophical Assessment of Our Contemporary Architecture’. FREE Curator’s Talk: Animal Fantasia on a Unique Mughal Indian Carpet Fragment Wed 28 Mar, 12.30pm. Burrell Collection, 2060 Pollokshaws Road, 287 2550. A talk by the Curator of Islamic Civilizations. Workshops Dinner Party Sat 3 Mar, 9.45am–4pm. £99.50. The Cookery School, 65 Glassford Street, 552 5239. One-day cookery course: learn how to cook a six- course meal. Stand Up Comedy Workshop Sat 3
Mar, 10am–5pm, Sun 4 Mar, 11am–10pm. £tbc. The Griffin, 226 Bath Street, 07878 437604. Two-day stand-up masterclass with comedian John O’Brien (Obie) and hypnosis specialist Blane Savage, teaching you about comic technique and using hypnosis to aid focus. Culminates in a performance at the Griffin bar for family and friends. Dr Sketchy’s Anti-Art School Sun 4 Mar, 3–5pm. £7 (£5). Tron Theatre, 63 Trongate, 552 4267. Burlesque art class with a relaxed atmosphere, music, drinks and interesting models. FREE Adult Art Workshop: Soapstone Carving Wed 7 Mar, 10am–noon. Burrell Collection, 2060 Pollokshaws Road, 287 2550. Soapstone carving workshop for adults. Great Glasgow Pottery Sat 10 Mar, 1–4pm. £25. Glasgow Museums Resource Centre, 200 Woodhead Road, South Nitshill Industrial Estate, 276 9542. A one-day course in pottery inspired by the great Glasgow potteries of Govancroft, Bells and Verreville. Booking essential. FREE Dizzy Drawings and Designs Sun 18 Mar, 1–3pm. Glasgow Museums Resource Centre, 200 Woodhead Road, South Nitshill Industrial Estate, 276 9300. Seek inspiration in the art collection before making your own animated collage or sculpture. Booking essential. Sewing Classes with Jennie Lööf Sundays, 18 Mar–15 Apr, 1–4.30pm. £150 for the five-week course. Albert Drive Studios, 334 Albert Drive, 07918 123750. Five-week dressmaking course, suited to beginners, and covering everything from making and using patterns, to different types of seam, to altering existing clothes to fit you perfectly. Come away at the end of it all with a custom-designed dress or jacket. Write Camera Action Mon 19 Mar, 7pm. £5 (£3). CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, 352 4900. Creative workshops for film writers, directors and actors. Ages 18+. Registration 6–6.50pm, 7pm start. Russia in Context: The Music of Prokofiev, Stravinksy and Shostakovich Sat 24 Mar, 10am–4pm. £30. Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, 100 Renfrew Street, 332 5057. Study day
offering a bit of background on three great Russian composers, all of whose works are being performed by the Royal Conservatoire and other Scottish orchestras this season. FREE GoMA Bites Workshop for Adults Sun 25 Mar, 1–3pm. Gallery of Modern Art, Royal Exchange Square, 287 3050. Art workshop with all materials provided and no experience necessary. FREE BBC Radio Scotland Topical Stand-Up Workshops Thu 29–Sat 31 Mar, 10am–3pm. BBC Scotland, 40 Pacific Quay, bbc.co.uk/labscotland LAB share the secrets of writing and filming great comedy. To apply, email your comedy biography (500 words max) to labscotland@bbc.co.uk Part of Glasgow Comedy Festival.
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Activities & Events Edinburgh International Festival of Middle Eastern Spirituality and Peace Until Sat 24 Mar, times vary. Prices vary. Edinburgh, mesp.org.uk With spiritual retreats, workshops and conferences, the festival welcomes guests from across the UK and further afield. The Middle Eastern Film Festival is included under the MESP banner, plus there are concerts, talks, and exhibitions. FREE New Fun Quiz Night Thu 1 Mar, 7–8.30pm. Minto Hotel, 16-18 Minto Street, 668 1234. Dr Paul hosts a quiz open to guests and locals alike. Hanover Healthfoods Healthy Lifestyle Event 2012 Sat 3 Mar, 9.30am–5pm. £10. The Merchants’ Hall, 22 Hanover Street, 225 4291. A whole day of healthy living talks, shopping opportunities and the (so they say) now legendary goodie bags. The Great Escape Sat 3 & Sun 4 Mar, various times between 10.15am and 3.15pm. Included in castle admission. Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile, 225 9846. Hear the story of John Mhor Macgregor, one of the few to ever escape from the Castle’s dungeons, at these living history performances. 1–29 Mar 2012 THE LIST 41