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Thursday 24
Glasgow
0 Paul Gascoigne: Gazza Borders Books. 98 Buchanan Street. 222 7700. noon. Free. Former England and Rangers footballer Paul (iascoigne signs copies of his new biography. Gazza. which charts his course from triumph to tragedy. and from mullet to bleach blond hair.
I Khyber, Karakorum and Cathay Hillhead Library. Byres Road. 339 7223. 2.30pm. Talk and slide show by Bill Henry about his adventures in China. Part of West End Festival.
I Eventyr: Not Lost But Gone Before CCA. 350 Sauchiehall Street. 352 4900. 5.30—7pm. Free. Kathrin Hohne and Bjarte Gismarvik present their book and video project based on their trip to Scandinavia.
I Eighty Years of Star Gazing Glasgow Science Centre. 50 Pacific Quay. 420 5000. 7pm. £4.95—£5.95 (£4.45). Professor Archie Roy celebrates his 80th birthday with a talk at Glasgow Science Centre about the incredible changes that have taken place in science and technology in his lifetime.
I Danny Wallace: Join Me Borders Books. 98 Buchanan Street. 222 7700. 6pm. Free. Journalist Danny Wallace. who co-wrote Are You Dare (im‘ntun. tells the story of how he managed to create a cult by accident in his new book. Join Me.
I His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Clyde Auditorium. Finnieston Quay. 0870 040 4000. 7pm. £8 (£6). .\'ot to be confused with the famous sitar player. the founder of the charitable International Art of Living Foundation expounds on his spiritual views. See preview.
I The Writing Place llillhead Library. Byres Road. 339 7223. 7.30pm. West Iind writers Bernard McLaverty and Suhayl Saadi discuss how a place can influence ideas and writing.
I 2004: A Space Oddity Hunterian Museum. University Avenue. 3304221. 9.30am—5pm. This exhibition is part of a range of activities celebrating the bicentenary of the fall of a meteorite on 5th April 1804. in High Possil on the outskirts of Glasgow.
Edinburgh
I Pottery Painting for Dads Doodles Ceratnic Workshop. 29 Marchmont Crescent. 229 1399. 10am. Free. In celebration of Father‘s Day. Doodles is waiving its normal studio fee for dads — just pay for the item you paint. I After Hours - Traditional and Modern Folk Music National (iallery of Scotland. The Mound. 624 6200. 12.45pm. Free. Folk music with Ileather Innes and Ciaran Dorris.
I Hatwalk 2004 (ircyfriars Kirk. Greyfriars Place. 668 2019. 2pm & 7pm. £5—£30. Scottish milliners take centre stage to help raise the profile of Scottish millinery in the newly restored Kirk.
I Drop-ln-and-Draw National Gallery of Modern Art. 75 Belford Road. 624 6200. 6—7pm. Free. Drop-in drawing sessions introducing different types of art frotn the gallery‘s collection. All materials provided. I Adult Theatre Drama Group North Edinburgh Arts Centre. 15a Pennywell Court. 315 2151. 6.30—8pm. £3 (£1.50--£24 [£121 per term). Adult drama group run by theatre specialist Denis Agnew.
I SiLENCiO Counting House. West Nicolson Street. 667 ()876. 7.30pm—1am. £3 (£2). Surreal and glamorous offerings as always courtesy of this innovative performance piece featuring experimental
music. theatre. spoken word. visuals. comedy and more with surprise MC Ali and DJ Daniel. Creative vintage/glam encouraged.
O The Silver Card Fashion Show Iigo. l4 Picardy Place. 553 1371. 7.30pm. £10. Cabaret-ster fashion show. featuring clothing from Swish. Focus. Xile. Ilerman Brown and Funk Fair. Drinks on arrival and goodie bags for everyone as well as a huge prize draw at the end of the show.
I 3D/2D Craft 8. Design Fair Royal Highland Centre. lngliston. 335 6200. tbc. Contemporary craft. design and artworks direct from the makers themselves.
I The Royal Highland Show Royal Highland Centre. lngliston. 335 6200. Times vary. £tbc. Annual agricultural jamboree which has established itself as the highlight of Scotland‘s countryside calendar. In addition to the traditional displays of cattle. livestock. horse competitions and show jumping. there will be a footl fayre. a flower show. craft fair. live music and much more.
Glasgow
I 2004: A Space Oddity Hunterian Museum. University Avenue. 330 4221. 9.30am 5pm. See Thu 24.
Edinburgh
I Pottery Painting for Dads Doodles Ceramic Workshop. 29 Marchmont Crescent. 229 1399. 10am. Free. See Thu 24.
I Love Moves the World l'shcr Hall. I.othian Road. 228 1 I55. 7pm. £7 (£5). Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. founder of the International Art of Living. spreads his words of wisdom with opportunities for questions and a short meditation. See preview.
I Summer Observing Evenings Royal Observatory Visitor Centre. Blackford Hill. 668 8404. 7pm. £2.60 (£1.85). Learn about the Aurora Borealis and check the sun for spots.
I Taste of Scotland Prestonlield. the Stables. Priestfteld Road. 225 7800. 7pm. £40. See Thu 24.
I Assembly Rooms Ceilidh Assembly Rooms. 54 (icorge Street. 220 4349. 8pm. £8 (£5). Ceilidh band 111.1 and caller Ken (iourlay lead the festivities.
I 3D/2D Craft & Design Fair Royal Highland Centre. lngliston. 335 6200. £tbc. See Thu 24.
I The Royal Highland Show Royal Highland Centre. lngliston. 335 6200. Times vary. tbc. See Thu 24.
Saturday 26
Glasgow
I Farmers Market Mansfield Park. Hyndland Street. 287 2000. 10am~3pm. Free. A chance to buy fresh produce direct from the farmers.
I Writer’s Cramp Tron Theatre. ()3 Trongate. 552 4267. l()zitii—4pitt. £15 (£8). Creative writing workshop looking at technique and how to get your work published.
I Transmission Film Screenings Transmission Gallery. 28 King Street. 552 4813. 2pm. Free. Stephen Sutcliffe presents a series of film screenings.
I Farmers’ Market Barras Market. (iallowgate. 552 4601. 8am. Free. A chance to buy fresh produce direct from the farmers.
I 2004: A Space Oddity Hunterian Museum. l'niversity Avenue. 3304221. 9.30am 95pm. See Thu 24.
Edinburgh
I Pottery Painting for Dads Doodles Ceramic Workshop. 29 Marchmont Crescent. 229 1399. 10am. Free. See Thu 24.
I 3D/2D Craft & Design Fair Royal Highland Centre. lngliston. 335 6200. tbc. See Thu 24.
I Taste of Scotland Prestontield. the Stables. Priestlield Road. 225 7800. £40. Sec Thu 24.
I The Royal Highland Show Royal Highland Centre. lngliston. 335 6200. Times vary. the. See Thu 24.
Glasgow
I 2004: A Space Oddity Hunterian Museum. l'niversity Avenue. 3304221. See Thu 24.
Edinburgh I Pottery Painting for Dads
Doodles Ceramic Workshop. 29 Marchmont Crescent. 229 1399. 10am. Free. See Thu 24.
I Taste of Scotland Prestonlield. the Stables. I’riestlicld Road. 225 7800. 7pm. £40. See Thu 24.
I Shore Poets The Canons‘ (iait. 232 Canongate. 556 4481. 7.45pm. This month’s Shore Poets are Katrina Porteous. Joan McGavin and Paula Jennings with musical support from Duncan McKinnon.
I 3D/2D Craft 8. Design Fair Royal Highland Centre. lngliston. 335 6200. tbc. See Thu 24.
I The Royal Highland Show Royal Highland Centre. lngliston. 335 6200. Times vary. the. See Thu 24.
Monday 28
Glasgow
I Toppling Sculpture Workshop (iallery of Modern Art. Queen Street. 229 1996. 2 4pm. Free. Summer holiday art workshop.
I 2004: A Space Oddity Iluutcrian Museum. l'niversity Avenue. 330 4221. 9.30am 5pm. See Thu 24.
Edinburgh
I Pottery Painting for Dads Doodles Ceramic Workshop. 29 .\'Iarchmont Crescent. 229 1399. 10am. Free. See Thu 24.
I American Artists: Dan Graham National Ciallery of Modern Art. 75 Belford Road. 624 6200. 12.45pm. Free. Alan Johnston from Iidinburgh College of Art gives a talk on the work of sculptor Dan (iraham.
I Taste of Scotland Prestont‘ield. the Stables. Priestfield Road. 225 7800. 7pm. £40. See Thu 24.
Tuesday 29
Glasgow
I Fionna Duncan Jazz Workshops Ramshorn Theatre. 98 Ingram Street. 552 3489. £350
(£250 £300). Fionna Duncan and singer/ songwriter Sophie Bancroft take on all levels of experience for this five- day jil/J. vocal workshop. For application forms and more info call 01620 861000 or visit www.1ionnaduncan-workshopsco.uk. I 2004: A Space Oddity Hunterian Museum. I'niversity Avenue. 3304221. 9.30am- 5pm. See Thu 24.
Edinburgh I Pottery Painting for Dads
Doodles Ceramic Workshop. 29 Marchmont Crescent. 229 1399. 10am. Free. See Thu 24.
I Taste of Scotland Prestonfield. The Stables. Priestlield Road. 225 7800. 7pm. £40. Sec Thu 24.
Wednesday 30
Glasgow
I Curator’s Favourites Burrell Collection. 2060 Pollokshaws Road. 287 2550. 12.30—-|pm. Free. Muriel King. museum manager. gives a talk on the Ilutton Drawing Room.
I Toppling Sculpture Workshop (iallery of Modern Art. Queen Street. 229 I996. 2—4pm. Free. See Mon 28.
I Anti-War Protest (ieorge Square. 5.30pm. March against the occupation of Iraq with simultaneous protests in (ilasgow and Iitlinburgh.
Citylife
Paul Gascoigne: Book Signing Why aye, man, the lads written a book. Whether it’s greetin‘ on the pitch. fake breasts. the brilliance of his runs. his ball crushing agony at the hand of Vinnie Jones. the ugly stories of domestic violence or just pure and simple Fog on the Tyne. everyone has their favourite Gazza tale. He's been through a lot and he's written it all down for you. Borders Books, 98 Buchanan Street, G/asgow, 222 7 700. Thu 24 Jun, noon. Free.
The Silver Card Fashion Show The venue's right. the glitter ball’s twirling and the catwalk's calling. Hosts of Vegas celebrate as the hippest of Edinburgh's alternative designers and fashion emporiums from Swish and Herman Brown to Funk Fair gather to show off their wares. Drinks and goodie bags are just some of the other enticements to this evening of chic and silliness. Ego, 74 Picardy Place. Edinburgh, 553 7377. Thu 24 Jun, 7.30pm. £70.
Fantasy and Science Fiction Philip Pulman has done much to draw in new audiences for that otherwise literary preserve of the geek. Now parallel universes are distinctly cool. philosophical spheres in which to explore this world and escape from it. But of course sci- fi fans knew that all along. Here's your chance to discuss the ideas and dictates of the ever- expanding genre with panel discussion featuring four of Scotland’s top fantasy and sci-fi writers. Ottakar’s Bookstore, Unit 6, Buchanan Galleries, Buchanan Street, Glasgow, 353 7500. Thu 8 Jul, 6.30pm.
Big Word Performance Poetry Big Word are bearers of the performance poetry flame. They keep it burning proudly and this is the last event of the season. featuring all the best rhymers, rhythmics and beatniks of Scotland. Comics join in the throng so prepare to get caught in the verbal crossfire that keeps everyone living off their linguistic wits. The Tron, 9 Hunter Square, High Street, Edinburgh, 226 0937. Thu 8 Jul, 9pm. £3 (£2).
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