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cultural bridesmaid to its smaller. posher

counterpart in the liast. While no one would seriously suggest that the people of The Dear (ireen Place have ever been green with envy about the monstrous cultural heano going on 5() miles down the MS. it would be nice to have a piece of all that great comedy action once in a while.

Happily. for the lirst time ever. those thoughtl'ul types at The Stand have persuaded. cajoled and prodded the best acts on the circuit into take a well-earned break from the overpriced beer and overwhelmed tourists ol’ the capital and head west for a night. Billed as being ‘l'or those of us secretly glad we don‘t have a castle'. the line up includes Simon Munnery‘s‘ AGM. Reginald l) Hunter and Andy [alt/man. while veterans Bruce Devlin and Raymond Mearns will be presenting a nightly Pick of the Fringe showcase. while on the seventh day .‘vlichael Redmond hosts his very own Fringe Sunday. Um

I Scots aspiring creative types can add another possible route into the world’s thorniest industry to their ‘to do’ list. International design, fashion and lifestyle brand Carolina Hererra New York have announced the 212 Innovation Awards, which aims to reward young talent across the UK. Instead of focusing in on one particular field of the arts, the award will concentrate on a different area

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every year. The theme of the inaugural 2006 awards will be film. The brief is to create a short work on video or DVD format based on themes which reflect the Manhattan lifestyle (area

The winner will attend a training course at the National Film and Television school before shadowing an established UK film director on their latest project. The closing date is

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Seminary benefit gig at the Stand is among the Pick of the Fringe. Words: Allan Radcliffe

l't’SIll‘U/ (iii/(Iv cover star. American rising star l)oug Stanhope will also be appearing in a l5l‘inge special on Mon l4 Aug.

'l'lit' Listis benelit gig in aid of the St Peter’s Seminary at ('ardross takes place at The Stand on Tue 15 Aug. Tickets are £6 (£4 students and members) with doors opening at 7.30pm l'ol' an 8.30pm start. The League

Against 'li'ilillm‘s Simon .‘vlunnery and Scottiin comics

Kevin Bridges. Al. Kennedy and Tony ('arter (as well everyone at The Stand) are giving up their time for tree. and all money raised will be ploughed back into the cause. So il‘ you're keen to support The Livr’s campaign to save this (irade ‘A' listed building. which has been allowed to la” into ruin by its owners the Archdiocese of (ilasgow. get your hands on these gold dtlst tickets.

For further details see comedy listings, page 18. The Stand, Glasgow, 0870 600 6055, until 27 Aug. www.thestand.co.uk.

15 Sep 2006, with the five shortlisted entrants being invited to an awards ceremony at London‘s Electric Cinema in November. Judges include film producer and head of the NFTS, Nik Powell and Kate Vogel, assistant editor for documentaries at Channel 4 as well as Caroline Herrera herself. For further details visit the dedicated website www.carolinaherrera.com/ 212awards. (AR)

Mark Thomas Political polemics have always been his speClaIity and Thomas (pictured) is always on hand to regale us With tales of sticking to the man. In this case it's arms dealers. See Around Town, page I 3.

Chomllul Underground Spoclal To mark the release of their new DVD CD set. the Underground Wlll present a screening of various moments from the disc alongside acoustic performances from Arab Strap. De Rosa and Aereogramme and some top DJ action. See Music, page 30.

Andrew O’Hagan The Missing made his name in 1995 but O'Hagan has carved himself a distinct place in British literary landscape with his beautifully-crafted prose. His latest. Be Near Me. IS one of the novels of the year we reckon. See Books, page 74.

Dance to the Boat NYC! Old school hip hop meets new school Glasgow deck abuse as Optimo's Twitch and Wilkes play host to electro pop veterans ESG and DFA's Tim Sweeney at the Art School. See Clubs. page 75.

Tony Millionaire‘s With Bil/y Haze/nuts. the underground comic legend behind the genius comic strip Maakies. draws up a dark and wonderful grim fairy tale for twisted kids and their adult kin. a tale of mice. minoemeat pies, alligator pirates and trippy adventures. See Books, page 14.

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