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T H O M A S S C H L O E M A N N
Jonathan Lethem
9 BOOKS Acclaimed US author Lethem does Manhattan, in his latest NYC epic Chronic
City. Also, marijuana. Well, his characters do. See interview, page 34. Faber, from Thu 7 Jan.
Love 10
VISUAL ART Sorcha Dallas kicks off the new decade with a spot of starry-eyed romancing
and a show featuring work by famous pairs of lovers who make art together. See preview, page 81. Sorcha Dallas, Glasgow, Fri 15 Jan–Fri 19 Feb.
Celtic Connections
8 MUSIC The ever-popular music festival is back with a bang, boasting a bumper programme. This fortnight’s highlights include Laura Veirs and a tribute to Nick Drake, featuring Stuart Murdoch and Vashti
Bunyan. See feature, page 28. Various venues, Glasgow, Thu 14–Sat 31 Jan.
The Price Hotbox
11 THEATRE The Lyceum are back on familiar territory with Arthur Miller’s classic play
about family tensions. See preview, page 77. Royal Lyceum, Edinburgh, Fri 15 Jan–Sat 13 Feb.
12 CLUBS A touch of Detroit techno to jolt-start the year, as young Turk Ryan Crosson comes across the Atlantic for a stint at Hotbox. See preview, page 36. Universal, Glasgow, Fri 15 Jan.
What You See Is Where You’re At
13 VISUAL ART Something to please everyone as the Scottish National Gallery is
transformed. See review, page 82. Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, Edinburgh, until Sun 28 Feb.
Stewart Francis
14 COMEDY Chirpy Canadian who’s served his time on Mock the Week and Michael
McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow gets his own solo tour. See preview, page 42. The Stand, Glasgow, Mon 11 Jan.
Limmy’s Show
15 TV Glasgow’s narky net comic goes prime time with his own television show. Ah, we knew him when he was but a blog. Enjoy, folks. See feature, page 26. BBC2 from Mon 11 Jan, 8pm.
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