Around Town
Suzanne Hart suggests some leave your purse at home city fun.
I Get your hands mucky with Lothian Conservation Volunteers. The group meet every Sunday to undertake practical environmental conservation in and around Edinburgh. Call 0131 337 0223 to book a place or go to www.lcv.org.uk.
I Celebrate the Year of the Dog with free Chinese art workshops. followed by folk dances, lion dances. acrobatic acts. Chinese music. martial arts and songs. Festival Theatre. Edinburgh. Sun 29 Jan, workshops at 12.30pm. Performances start at 2pm, £4.50. www.eft.co.ul<. 0131 529 6000. I It you like to think while you drink, head to a beermatting event and swap creative ideas with Iikeminded individuals over a pint or two. The Pond, Salamander St, Edinburgh, Mon 23 Jan, 8pm, www.beermatting.com.
I Indulge in some cultural heritage by taking a free guided tour of the Royal Museum. Chambers Street. Edinburgh. 11am (except Sun), 1pm and 4pm. meet at the Totem Pole in the main hall. www.nms.ac.uk.
I Knit your cares away on Thursdays or play board games at the Games Society on Wednesdays in Tchai Ovna, an ace tea shop. Tchai Ovna, 169 Deanston Drive, Glasgow, 0141 649 7258.
I Blow the cobwebs out with a jaunt up Arthur’s Seat. Take the easy-peasy blue route or the tricky purple way. For more information and maps contact Historic Scotland Ranger Service. 0131 652 8150.
I Have a swatch at Picture This!, an exhibition of press photos spanning the 20th century and depicting all aspects of life in Glasgow. Mitchell Library, Glasgow, until Sun 26 February, 0141 287 2999.
I Get more cerebral expansion by taking a guided tour of the Gallery of Modern Art, Royal Exchange Square. Glasgow. weekends 12pm & 2pm. 0141 229 1996.
24 THE LIST ‘1‘.) Jan"? lief) 2000
Events are listed by date, then type. Submit listings at least ten days before publication to sport@list.co.uk for sport or morag.bruce@list.co.uk for all other events. Listings compiled by Morag Bruce.
Glasgow
Talks
In the Footsteps of Lawrence Renlield St Stephen’s (‘hurch Centre. 260 Bath Street. 332 2826. 2.I5pm. Military historian (ieorge Sutherland contrasts the photos taken of Syria nearly I00 years ago by 'I‘li Lawrence with those taken on a recent journey through Syria and Jordon. touching upon Lawrence's activities as an archaeologist and soldier. .\ Royal Scottish (ieographical Society lecture.
Does Life Depend on the Fourth State of Matter? (ilasgow l'niversity ('ollcge (‘Iub. l'niversity Ave. 7pm. Most folks recognise that there are three states of matter: solids. liquids and gases. Some physicists would add a fourth state: plasma. which is found by the truckload in everyday life (in that brand spanking new liquid crystal display telly you’ve
just bought) btrt also throughout nature.
l-‘ind out why this cra/y stuff is vital to life.
Workshops
Club Noir: Burlesque Workshop The Arches. 253 Argy Ie Street. 0870 240 7528. I0.30arn (3pm. £75 (includes two tickets to ('lub .\'oir in lieb). limail tinatu clubnoir‘.co.uk to book. See preview. page
Come and Try Stepdancing Royal ('oncert llall: Iixliibition Hall. 2 Sauclriehall Street. 353 8000.
l lam l2.30pm. L'o. Join Sandra Robertson of l)annsa to learn a variety of Strathspey and reel steps. All that's needed is two feet. hard shoes and a vague sense of rhythm. I’url o/t't’lrit' ('onm't'linns 2006.
Score! ('(‘.r\. 350 Sauchiehall Street. 352 4900. 2 9pm. lirce £4; day pass U5 (U2). :\ day of workshops with the Scottish linsemble. ('omposing for duos and trios 2pm 3pm; writing for electronics 2pm 3pm: writing for piano 3.l0pm 4pm; improvisation in contemjmrary music; writing for strings 4.30pm (rpm. With a performance from the Scottish linscmble at 7. l 5pm (£90201. Write for Life: Creative Writing Workshop (ilasgow Buddhist Centre. 328 Sauchiehall Street. 333 0524.
I lam --lprn. £25 (£15). Published poet Larry Butler leads a workshop trsing creative writing as a way of understanding and supporting our everyday experience.
Activities & Events
lmbolc: From Darkness to Light St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art. 2 (‘astle Street. 553 2557. 2 4pm. ('elebrate the (‘eltic festival of Imbolc (the first day of spring) music. poetry and meditation. If you have a favourite poem or reading about the coming of spring. bring it along to share on the day.
Tuesday 24
Talks
Austria and the Holocaust: Coming to terms with the past? Western Infirmary Lecture 'I‘heatre. l'niversity of (ilasgow, off l'niver'sity Place. 339 I403. (i.l5pm. Dr Robert Knight. Department of Politics. International Relations and European Studies at l'niversity of Loughborough. explores the extent of Austrian involvement in the Ilolocaust.
Wednesday 25
Activities & Events
Curator’s Favourites Burrell Collection. 20(i0 Pollokshaws Road. 287 2550. l2.30pm. I’r'ee. .\'ooralr .»\l-(iailani examines an Islamic Meiping vase from I(ith centtrry (’hina.
Saturday 28
Activities & Events
Breathing Space/Surge Talk 'I'r'arnway. 25 Albert Drive. 0845 330 350]. (rpm. l-‘r'ce. Pamela ('ar'ter. artistic director of liK l’erlormance. leads this short discussion on public and private discourse.
Fairs
3D/2D Craft and Design Fair Royal ('oncert Hall. 2 Sauchiehall Street. ()()l (>600. l0am 5pm. Free. (‘raft workers and artists exhibit and sell their work.
Spon
* Norwich Union Indoor International Kelvin llall International Sports Arena. I445 Arger Street. 357 2525. l 1.30am. £l l (£7); family ticket £29 12 adults/2 conci. Book at
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Workshops
* Come and Try Gospel Royal (‘oncert IIaII: Iixhibition Hall. 2 Sauchiehall Street. 353 8000. 2 3.30pm. £6 (£4). See Ilitlist.
Talks
Traditional Chinese Medicine (iarnethill ('ommunity ('entre. 2I Rose Street. 332 9705. 7. I5pm. 50p. David Shari. ('hinese medicine practitioner talks about the use of ('hinese medicines in treating illness and their values for general good health and well-being.
Talks
The Lost Secret of Rosslyn Chapel l'niversity of (ilasgow. The Boyd ()rr Building. 339 8855. 7.30pm. 1.3. A Scottish Society for Psychicer Research talk by Brian Allan.
Ongoing Glasgow Activities & Events
Behind the Scenes - The Glasgow Collection livery 'I'hu. not 2 lieb. Mitchell library. 20l North Street. 287 2999. 2.30pm. liree. Investigate the (ilasgow (‘ollection including historical newspapers. maps and photographic images. Begins at level 2 meeting point.
Burns Night Wed 25 & liri 27 Jan. ()ran Mor. 73I 735 (ircat Western Road. 357 (1200. 7pm. £30. Join guest speakers Alec McSherry. Dave Anderson. Joyce l’alconer and (iillie (iilchrist fora traditional evening of cultural celebration of Scotland's bard. Tchai Ovna Games Society livery Wed. 'I‘chai ()vna. 1(19 Deanston Drive. (>49 7258. midday 5pm. l'ree. .\'o throwing the board up in a bad temper.
Fairs
Holiday and Travel Show Sat 2| --Sun 22 Jan. Sli(‘(’. I’innieston Quay. 0870 040 4000. l0am 5pm. lily off to the sun or head for the hills with advice from travel industry experts.
Scottish Caravan 8. Outdoor Leisure Show 'I’hu 2-Sun 5 l‘eb. Sli('('. l'linnieston Quay. 0870 040 4000. l0am (ipm. £6.50t8 (£6 £7). liscape the winter chill with the brand new look S('()I. show.
Food & Drink
Queen’s Park Farmers’ Market Sat 21 Jan. Queen‘s Park. 520 Langside Park. 287 7273. l0am 2pm. Who needs supermarket tosh when you've got happy produce from happy places'.’ Taste the difference.
Mansfield Park Farmers’ Market Sat 28 Jan. Mansfield Park. Partick.
l0am 2pm.
Whisky Masterclass Sat 2l & Sat 28 Jan. Royal (‘oncert Hall. 2 Sauchiehall Street. 353 8000. 5.30-7pm. £I0. Join an expert for a journey thouin the classic malts. teach your taste buds to talk! Part of ('(‘hit' ('miirt't'limrs' 2006.
Exhibitions
Bungalow Blitz Sat 28 Jan—Sun 26 Mar. The Lighthouse. I I Mitchell Lane. 22l (1362. Mon & Wed -Sat |0.30am 5pm; Tue 1 lam 5pm; Sun noon-5pm. Floor-to- ceiling photographs of self-build bungalows in Ireland dating from the I970s. based on a book of house plans. 'Ihere will also be a scaled down model that will be gradually constructed throughout the duration of the show. Design Medal 2005 I'ntil Sun 22 Jan. 'Ilie Lighthouse. I I Mitchell Lane. 22! 6362. Mon & Wed—Sat l0.30am~5pm: Inc I lam~5pmz Sun noon—5pm. lixhibition of work by entrants into this prize. now its second year. which is open to all design students studying in the city.
Glasgow 1955: Through the Lens l'ntil Sat 29 Jul. People's Palace 8; Winter (lardens. (ilasgow (ireen. 27l 295 I.
l0am —5pm: Sun I 1am 5pm. Free. An exhibition of images of (ilasgow in I955. previously shown in Kelvingrove and the People's Palace 50 years ago. The exhibition will be closed for a week from Mon 9 Jan. so a new set of images can be hung.
Home Front t.'ntil Sat 2I Jan. Mitchell Library. 201 North Street. 287 2999.
Mon- Wed I0am---(ipm; ’l'hu 10am 8pm: l‘ri Sat I0am 5pm; Sun 10am 12.30pm. l.'sing sources held in the Mitchell's archives and special collections this small exhibition depicts what life was like for (ilasgow's citizens dtrring WWII.
Planet Football (Weltsprache Fussball) l7ntil April. Scottish Football Museum. Ilarnpden Park. Letherby Drive. (ith (il39. 10am 5pm; Sun IIam~-5pm. liree. See caption. right.
A Series of Burns Celebrations: International Burns Conference 2006 Sat 2I & Sat 28 Jan. Mitchell Library. 20I North Street. 287 28I5. 2-430pm. £I0. Sat 21 features aficionados. Ian Reid. (ierry ('amithers and Nigel Leask discuss Burns’ life and work. plus music from the (‘ourt of liquity. Sat 28 Jan welcomes Peter (.‘Iark to discuss Burns and the Scottiin l-‘iddlers of the I8th (‘entury. ('arol Baranuik on I’Ister's Burns: James (hr and (‘ar'I MacDougaII exploring ‘Burns and the Language'. Music comes courtesy of Alison McNeilI who will be performing a modern take on the bard's work. Booking essential.
Workshops
Big Knit Out! Wed 25 Jan. North Star (‘afe. 108 Queen Margaret Drive. 576
01 13. 7pm. (iet together fora spot of knit one. purl one. tea and cakes. Knitting is the new rock and roll.
Tchai Ovna Craft Class livery 'I'ue. 'I'chai ()vna. lb9 Deanston Drive. (>49 7258. 7pm. (ilass painting class with full tuition
Tchai Ovna Knitting Circle livery 'Iiiu. Tchai ()vna. I69 Deanston Drive. (+49 7258. 8pm. liree. Tea and knitting. what else is there‘.’
Stitch and Bitch Thu I9 Jan. (ilasgow Women's Library. I09 'l'rongate. 552 8345. (1.30 8.30pm. l-‘ree. l'nwind wool and any pent up gossip at this close knit knitting group. (‘all to say you‘re going along as places are limited.
Edinburgh W
Talks
Earth‘s Humid Bubbles: Tbrner and a New Understanding 01 Nature Weston Link. Ilawthomden Lecture Theatre. National (iallery. the Mound. (124 (i560. (3.30-8.30pm. £8. Talk by Dr James Hamilton from the l’niversity' of Birmingham. Ticket price includes private view of the exhibition.