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| Kingussie Food On Film Festival, February 1st-3rd 2008
Kingussie is celebrating food this winter with an extravaganza of films, food and music. | |
| 'Tartan with a Twist' Demonstrates Words of Wisdom
'Whiteadder Weavers', a group of professional tartan weavers, are holding a festive exhibition and sale this weekend (1st & 2nd December), allowing the public to see a traditional weaving demonstration on an enormous Harris loom and discover the work that goes into making our national tartans. | |
| John Butler Yeats’ Portraits on exhibition at Strule Arts Centre
The Omagh/Sligo Joint Cultural Events project is pleased to present an exhibition of Portraits by John Butler Yeats from The Niland Collection at Omagh’s Strule Arts Centre. This unique exhibition is open to the public from Friday 7th December to Friday 4th January. | |
| Composers Award for Susanne Olbrich and launch of “marama music findhorn”
Moray-based pianist and composer Susanne Olbrich received the 3rd prize in the Composers Competition run by EPTA UK (European Piano Teachers Association). | |
| Scotland and Venice 2007: Aberdeen Art Gallery Hosts Homecoming Venice Biennale Exhibition
A homecoming exhibition featuring the work of six of Scotland’s most exciting and innovative artists, selected to represent the country at this year’s 52nd Venice Biennale, will be unveiled to the public on Saturday (1 December) at Aberdeen Art Gallery. | |
| The Wigtown Poetry Competition
The Wigtown Poetry Competition is the largest poetry competition in Scotland, attracting in the region of 2000 entries each year so far. | |
| Weekend Drama Workshop for experienced Community Performers
Wildbird will be running an intensive creative weekend workshop that aims to rehearse and produce a stunning new piece of contemporary theatre in just one weekend. | |
| There’s No Business Like Snow Business
Building on the success of the 2005 and 2006 Nairn Community Celebration’s Projects aimed at young people in Nairn to develop their event management and performance skills as part of the Scottish Year of Highland Culture, this year’s winter lights switch on is gearing up to provide another unforgettable evening on Friday 30 November. | |
| Homecoming Scotland invites applications to fund themed events
The launch of a new £1 million funding programme to help organisations stage events to support a year-long celebration of Scotland’s culture and heritage was announced today, Monday 26th November 2007 . | |
| Seaboard Storytelling Weekend
A weekend (Friday 7 & Saturday 8 Dec 2007) in the atmospheric setting of the Seaboard Villages, celebrating the Norse, Gaelic, Pictish and Traveller traditions of Easter Ross - in Story, Music and Song. | |
| "Scotland: Creative Nation, Cultural Summit" (SAC Conference)
The Scottish Arts Council are going to be holding their "Scotland: Creative Nation, Cultural Summit" conference from 25-27 February 2008 for which potential delegates may wish to register. | |
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Art in a Box at Inchmore
Inchmore Gallery continues to forge ahead with its invigorating program of promoting original and collectable art and artists in the Highlands. “Art in a Box” is the latest exciting twist to original art brought to the area by the gallery and is an exhibition of art works made to be shown using a CD case as a frame. |
| YDance News
Please read on for excepts from the the latest from the latest YDance e-bulletin....... | |
| John Murray Archive Writer in Residence
The National Library of Scotland has an opportunity to appoint a writer in residence for initially a one-year fellowship, starting in January 2008. | |
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Oidhche Challuinn DVD now available
Christmas and New Year are just around the corner. To help you get in the mood, and providing an excellent Christmas present opportunity, Berneray Historical Society is delighted to announce that its Oidhche Challuinn DVD is now available for sale. |
| Making it Visible: Exploring the role of creativity and imagination in health and wellbeing
Making it Visible – a one-day conference exploring the role of creativity and imagination in health and wellbeing will take place tomorrow (Thursday 22 November) at Platform Art Centre, Easterhouse Glasgow. | |
| Free entry to Historic Scotland sites
To celebrate St Andrews Day on 30 November 2007, Historic Scotland are offering FREE entry to 45 of their sites across Scotland. | |
| Recruiting now for Project Y 2008
YDance are looking for talented dancers aged between 16 and 21, who have a passion for dance and are considering professional dance training to take part in Project Y 2008. | |
| Wake up with Scottish Ballet
Scottish Ballet is delighted to unveil a brand new festive production, The Sleeping Beauty, sponsored by Bank of Scotland, which tours to Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Inverness and Newcastle from early December. | |
| 5th Scots Trad Music Awards weekend
Hands up for Trad will be hosting the 5th Scots Trad Music Awards weekend at the Nevis Centre in Fort William from Thursday 29th November to Saturday 1st December 2007. | |
| Call for Artists
Highlands Open Studios are looking for new members for the Open Studios event in 2008. Dates for the Open Week in 2008 are May 31st – June 8th when members will throw open their doors to visitors to have a look round their studios and learn more about the artists work. HOS 08 is planning to hold a launch and exhibition at Easter and a month long exhibition in the autumn at a prestigious Highland Gallery. | |
| Highland Council Regional Music Groups - Winter Festival of Music
Four of The Highland Council’s Regional Music Groups, with over 150 musicians from Highland schools provide a weekend of music and entertainment for both public and resort residents in Aviemore. | |
| News from New Media Scotland
Read on to find out the latest news from New Media Scotland........ | |
| A Festive Focus on Star Ballerina Puts Local Businessman in the Frame
It’s all about eyes this forthcoming season, and what better way to complement your perfect party frock with a little specs appeal courtesy of Dior and Robert Callander Opticians. This Saturday, 17 November, Scottish Ballet Soloist Sophie Martin, the face of Linlithgow’s Robert Callander Opticians, will be pirouetting in store to launch Dior’s ultra-stylish Autumn Winter Collection. Sophie will be signing autographs and sharing some of her backstage secrets as well as offering fans the chance to win tickets to see her in action this Christmas in the Company’s forthcoming World Premiere of The Sleeping Beauty. | |
| 2007 Winners Announced for Scottish Eco Prize for Creativity
The Eco Prize for Creativity announces its 2007 winners today (Wednesday 14th November). The Prize celebrates artistic work in any creative form which demonstrates flair and imagination inspiring others to engage in environmentally friendly lifestyles. | |
| More Than Us symposium
On Friday 30 November 2007 at the Town House in Inverness, Dalziel + Scullion have brought together a panel of leading political, ecological and cultural commentators including Ruth Wishart (chair), Mike Russell MSP the Environment Minister in the Scottish Government (opening remarks), Mark Lynas, Jay Griffiths, , John Lister-Kaye and American author David Abram (speaking in Scotland for the first time) to take part in a symposium entitled More Than Us - Conversations between Humanity, the Arts and Ecology. | |
| Drums and Rockets 2007
Drumnadrochit gets ready for Hogmanay with the best lineup ever at the Drums and Rockets festival on Saturday 29 December 2007. | |
| Two new Development Officers for Shetland Arts
Shetland Arts welcomed two new arts development officers to the organisation this week. | |
| Blazin' Fiddles to raise temperature of new Eden Court
Super group Blazin' Fiddles’ line-up features the hottest contemporary fiddle players from the Highlands and Islands. They will be playing at the newly reopened Eden Court Theatre on 22 November 2007. | |
| Rumours recreate classic Fleetwood Mac sound
Top tribute act Rumours of Fleetwood Mac will be in concert at the newly reopened Eden Court on Wednesday 21 November 2007. | |
| Inverness Choral Society tackle Haydn work for the first time in a decade
Inverness Choral Society is celebrating Eden Court’s re-opening with a marvellous performance of one of the greatest oratorios ever written on 24 November 2007. | |
| Inverness Gaelic Choir - Failte
Fàilte / Witamy / Welcome is a Gaelic and Polish concert hosted by the award winning, nationally regarded Inverness Gaelic Choir (adult) and groups from the Gaelic community here in Inverness on 20 November 2007 - with very special guests The Warsaw Village Band from Poland. | |
| Stable Arts Sale
The Cromarty Arts Trust are pleased to announce their very own Art Sale on 8 & 9 December 2007. | |
| Mull Theatre in association with The Byre Theatre presents Katie Morag
Katie Morag is one of the best-loved characters in children’s books, and she’s the star of the Byre Theatre’s Christmas show for 2007. | |
| Shooglenifty Tune Up Tour November 2007
Shooglenifty will be touring Scotland this month as part of the Scottish Arts Council Tune Up Tour with the North American Inuit throat singer Tanya Tagaq Gillis. | |
| Kendal Mountain Film Festival
One of the world’s premier specialist film festivals opens next week. The Lake District will play host to Kendal Mountain Film Festival, which has grown into the biggest festival of its type in the UK and an event of global renown. Thousands of film and outdoor enthusiasts will descend on the Lake District town for the event, which builds up to a three day programme of films, lectures, seminars and other entertainment from 16th-18th November. | |
| "Artfull" Conference in Glasgow
The Scottish Arts Council and Glasgow Arts and Health Learing Network are holding a one day conference, "making it visible: exploring the role of creativity and imagination in health and wellbeing". The conference is part of the Artfull initiative and will be held at Platform at The Bridge, 1000 Westerhouse Road, Easterhouse, Glasgow on Thursday 22 November 2007. The event will feature inspiring speakers, facilitators and performers from the arts and health sectors. | |
| 'Seedling' Sculpture. |
New Sculpture by Geoff Lucas.
'Seedling', a new sculpture by artist Geoff Lucas, has been installed in Nethybridge. |
| Blueprints Invitation. |
Blueprints Art Project
Read on to learn of Roxane Permar's recent art project in Cornwall. |
| Endangered Speeches
Scotland supports Iraqi writers with an evening of readings and music on 11 November 2007 at Hootananny's in Inverness. | |
| Scone Palace at Christmas
Scone Palace in Perthshire will be celebrating Christmas in style this year with a programme of festive events for all the family. | |
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Sad news of death of Orkney based artist photographer
Orkney-based artist photographer, Gunnie Moberg, sadly died on 31 October 2007. |
| Cromarty Art Trust Art Sale - Call for Artists
The Cromarty Arts Trust are pleased to announce their very own Art Sale, in which they hope to showcase local artists and give them an opportunity to sell some of their work in the run-up to Christmas. | |
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Duan Nollaig - A Gaelic Christmas Double CD
Produced by the Mhàiri Mhòr Gaelic Song Fellowship, for the Highland Council, in association with Greentrax Recordings, this double CD is the first ever Scottish collection of Gaelic Christmas carols and songs for all ages. |
| Stop Press! - 2008 Highlands Open Studios deadline
Last date to apply for membership of the 2008 Highland Open Studios group is 1st December 2007. | |
| It’s not too late to add your event to the Highland 2007 events calendar
Event organisers are being encouraged to continue to make the most of Highland 2007, Scotland’s year of Highland culture, by adding their events to the online events calendar. | |
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Power to the Artists Elbow
To enhance a further understanding of the “Original” side of the art form of "Original Print" and its mark-making techniques, the Inchmore Gallery is now showing a selection of works by professional Printmakers. |
| Cultural Bridges Fund
The Cultural Bridges Fund (CBF) will make £30,000 available during an 18 month period to encourage greater understanding across cultures in Highland. | |
| Inverness highlights Iraq writers in an evening of words and music
Endangered Speeches’, an evening of readings and music at Hootenanny’s, unites Inverness with cities all over the world that are marking ‘Day of the Imprisoned Writer’. | |
| Traverse Theatre Company in association with Eden Court Theatr present The Pearlfisher
For its 15th annual tour of the Highlands & Islands, Traverse Theatre Company, in association with Eden Court Theatre, present the world premiere of The Pearlfisher by Iain F MacLeod (Traverse dates: 30 Oct – 10 Nov and then on tour 13 Nov – 24 Nov). | |
| The Pier Arts Centre in Orkney wins major architecture prize
Tonight (2 November 2007) the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) celebrates the very best in Scottish architecture at a stylish award presentation and dinner at The Balmoral Hotel, Edinburgh, when the prestigious RIAS Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland Award 2007 is presented to The Pier Arts Centre in Orkney designed by Reiach and Hall Architects. | |
| Whispers, Cries and Rebels - A Cromarty Drama
In an incredibly packed three weeks, Artistic Director Symon Macintyre, together with Cromarty musicians, performers, and writers have taken over this Historic Town and are about to stage four unique performances. | |
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LIGHT IN THE NORTH – a Celebration of the Life and Work of Neil M. Gunn
Three Caithness organisations have joined forces this year for a three-day festival called ‘Light in the North – a Celebration of the Life and Work of Neil M. Gunn’ in Dunbeath, Caithness (8-10 November). |
| Whisky Kisses to feature on new documentary MacMusical
The new musical by Right Lines Productions, "Whisky Kisses" (book and lyrics Euan Martin & Dave Smith, music Jim Bryce), will feature in a 3-part documentary about the Highland Quest. | |
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Inverness Gaelic Choir plays host to Welsh Male Voice Choir
Inverness Gaelic Choir is to play host to the Bois Y Castell (Boys from the Castle), a forty-strong Welsh male voice choir, from Carmarthenshire during their first ever visit to the Highlands on 2 November. |
| Northwords Now 7 - out early November
NORTHWORDS NOW ISSUE 7 is out early November, containing tales with a touch of the Gothic, Gaelic reviews, Inuit art, Thomas Telford projects, short and very short stories, travellers’ poems, food poems, and much more. | |
| Scotland's Music Businesses win funding for New Future
SEVENTEEN applications from music businesses in Scotland have been approved for funding support from the Scottish Music Futures Fund. | |
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