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Events are listed by date, then type. Submit listings at least ten days before publication to glasgow@list.co.uk, by post or by fax on 0141 353 2803. Listings are compiled by Jane Hamilton.
Book events
James Mills Borders Books. 98 Buchanan Street. 222 7700. 6pm. liree. Mills examines the history of drttg law- in his new book. ('mmuhis Britannica.
Talks
Scotlands of the Future: Sustainability in a Small Nation ()ttakar‘s Bookstore. [hit 6. Buchanan Galleries. Buchanan Street. 35.3 1500. 6.30pm. Free. Panel discussion on the environment chaired by Rob lidwards.
Other events Nemis@Musicworks (‘(‘.-\. 350 Sauchiehall Street. 352 4900. l’ree. Two days of music. film. 1)] workshops and conferences addressing Scottish music.
Talks
Ruth Wishart Royal (‘onccrt Hall. 2 Sauchiehall Street. 353 8000. 1pm. £3.50 in advance. £4 on the da_v. The media queen chats with lain Anderson.
Other events Nemis®Musicworks (‘(‘..\. 350 Sauchiehall Street. 352 4900. l-‘ree. See Thu 30.
FIREWORKS TWO TONNES OF SPARKLE
Soma Skool The Arches. 253 Argyle Street. 565 1023. 10am 4pm. £5 (£1 i. A da_v of workshops. demos and talks. (io to \vww.somaskool.com for more info.
Talks
Radical Painters Laurie's Bar. King Street. 221 7714. 1 6pm. l’ree. Join
the l’eoples Part_v in this discussion.
Other events
Festival of Light llidden (iztt‘tlcns. Albert Drive. 0845 330 3501. 7 9pm. Free. The peace garden w ill be hosting the second of four festivals of light.
Talks
Radical Poets Laurie's Bar. King Street. 22l 7714. 1 6pm. Free. Join the Peoples Party in this discussion.
Talks
Work & Love: Naomi Mitchison and Margaret Fay Shaw Campbell l'niversit) ()l‘(ilasgow. The Boyd ()rr Building. 339 8855. 5.30pm. Donation at door. Dr Margaret Macka} delivers the Naomi Mitchison Lecture.
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Book events
Hugh Pennington Borders Books. 98 Buchanan Street. 222 7700. 6pm. Free. Food saler expert llttgh
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Remember remember the 5th of November. In fact, don’t, because this year’s Glasgow Green fireworks extravaganza is happening on the 6th. But why would Glasgow Council spit in the face of tradition, I hear you scream. Well, the UEFA Champions League match is happening at Parkhead on the Wednesday so the council decided it was best for all concerned to move
the fireworks to the Thursday.
Now that we’ve covered the scheduling detail, let’s have a quick history lesson. As well as being known as bonfire night, the 5th is also more traditionally known as Guy Fawkes night. In 1605, Fawkes, along with four other conspirators, stored 36 barrels of gunpowder in a cellar below the Houses of Parliament, ready to blow it up and reap revenge on James I for his intolerance of their Catholic beliefs. They hoped to kill the king, the Prince of Wales and members of Parliament, but word got out and while the others hot footed it away, Fawkes was caught, tried and executed.
Since then it has also been common to see an effigy of Fawkes burned on bonfires. Children used to make their own and ask for ‘a penny for the Guy’ but unfortunately today’s little tinkers just stick a football strip on their sisters’ teddy bear, intimidate a couple of quid out of you and spend it
on fags and Buckfast. Probably
Despite the change of date, the usual fun will be happening on the Green in the form of a sport-themed event with two tonnes of fireworks, video screens, Radio Clyde DJs and a fun fair. (Jane Hamilton)
I Fireworks Night. Glasgow Green. 0871 200 3940. Thu 6‘ Nov. 6‘.3()pm. Free.
Pennington talks abottt his new book. When I'iim/ Kills.
Michael Moore Live (‘lvdc .-\uditoritun. l-‘innieston Qua}; 0870040 4000. 7.30pm. £5. The best-selling author of Stupid ll'liilt' .lli'n talks about Dude. ll'lu'ri's .llv (‘ummjvf’ See Books.
Wednesday 5
Book events
Tom Devine Royal ('oncert Hall. 2 Sauchiehall Street. 353 8000. 7pm. £3. Tom l)e\ ine talks to Alan Taylor abottt Scotland's lint/tire I600 I815.
Other events
Fireworks Display Slrathclyde ('ountr} Park. 366 Hamilton Road. .\lotherwell. 01698 266l55. 6pm. Free. lluge pyrotechnic displa)‘ to tnark (iuv Fawkes night.
Café Flicker (ilasgow Media Access (critic. 3rd lilool'. 34 Albion Street. 553 2620. 7.30pm. £1. Submit your linished film to the (i.\l.'\(' and the) show it at this lively evening of lilut and debate.
Book events
Katie Coutts Borders Books. 98 Buchanan Street. 222 7700. 6pm. Free. Professional ps_\ chic Katie ('outts reads tales from The (firm! ll'liispi'n'r.
Talks
Psychical Research (ilasgow l'niversit} Bo} d On Building. 287 2594. 7.30pm. £3. Richard \Viseman gives a talk entitled ‘Probing the Paranormal'.
Other events Fireworks Night (ilasgow (ireen. 0871 200 3940. 6.30pm. liree. See preview.
Book events
Ralph Blum & Bronwyn Jones Borders Books. 98 Buchanan Street. 222 7700. 6pm. Free. Blunt and Jones discuss their latest book. Relations/tip Runes.
Talks
Libby Purves Riwal (‘oncert Hall. 2 Sauchiehall Street. 353 8000. lpm. £3.50 in advance £4 on the day. Purves discusses her project. ('untinenlu/ Uri/i.
Other events
Scottish Motor Show .'s‘1-2(‘(‘. l'illlllc‘sloll Qua}. 0870 0404000.
Noon 6pm. £9 £16 (£5 £9). See the ver) best in l'our-w heeled splendour at this annual motor show.
Saturday 8
Book events
Iain Banks Borders Books. 98 Buchanan Street. 222 7700. l.30pm. liree. Popular fiction writer Banks signs copies of his new book Ruw Spirit.
Other events
Scottish Motor Show Sli(‘(‘. l‘innieston Qua}; 0870 0404000.
10am 6pm. £9 £16 (£5 £9). See Fri 7.
Other events
Scottish Motor Show Sli(‘(‘. l'iinlticslon Qua}, 0870 040 4000.
10am 6pm. £9 £16 (£5 £9). See Fri 7.
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Other events
Scottish Motor Show Sli(‘('. l‘innicslon Qua). 08700404000.
10am 6pm. £9 £16 (£5 £91. See Fri 7. Glasgow Campaign to Welcome Refugees Public Meeting [)ebating (‘hambeiz Strathchde l'niversit}. John Street. 07985 797022. 7pm. Free. A tueeting to discuss w tl_\s ol w elcoming t‘cl'llgL'Cs lo the cit}.
Glasgow life
Burrell Collection Sir William Burrell‘s world famous collection of beautiful art objects from around the globe is housed in this award-winning building in Pollok Park. 2060 Poi/okshaws Road, 287 2550. Mon—Thu & Sat 70am—5pm; Fri 8. Sun 77am—5pm. Free.
" St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art Opened in 1993, this was the first museum in the world to be dedicated solely to religion. It houses exhibitions which depict art and world religions. 2 Cast/e Street, 553 255 7. Mon-Thu & Sat 7 Oam—Spm; Fri 8. Sun 77am—5pm. Free.
Tenement House This first floor home provides a fascinating look at Glasgow life during the first half of the 20th century. 745 Bucc/euch Street, Garnethi/l, 333 0783. Daily 7 —5pm. £3.50 (£2.60).
Book events
Louise Welsh Waterstone's. 153 157 Sattchiehall Street. 332 9105. 7pm. l-‘ree. The author of the acclaimed novel The (tilting Rmmt is in conversation with David l.eddy. Part of (ilasgayf
Other events
Scottish Motor Show Sli(‘(‘. l-‘innieston Quay. 08700404000.
10am 6pm. £9 £16 (£5 £9). See l-‘ri 7. Dress for Less Fashion Show 2003 .-\rta. the ()1d (‘heesemarkeL
l3 l9 \Valls Street. 572 0237. 7.30pm. £20. Mone} Advice Scotland takes to the catwalk to showcase budget buys.
Wednesday 1 2
Book events
Alan Macintosh Borders Books. ()8 Buchanan Street. 222 7700. 6pm. l’ree. The lifestyle guru gives tips from 7711' Siu‘i‘t'ss/ir/ (bur/ting .lliumgcr.
Other events
Scottish Motor Show Sli(‘(‘. l’innieston Qua). 08700404000.
10am 6pm. £9 £16 (£5 £9). See Fri 7.
Talks
Kin (‘(‘.-\. 350 Sauchiehall Street. 352 4900. 7.30pm. £8 (£5). A platform for new literature unique to the [K exploring kinship and the complexities of life in multicultural Britain.
Other events
Scottish Motor Show Sli(‘(‘. l-'innieston Quay. 08700404000. 10am 9pm. £9 £16 (£5 £9). See Fri 7.
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