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Glasgow Activities & Events FREE Blochestra Mon 9 Aug, 9pm. Bloc+, 117 Bath Street, 574 6066. Bring along any instrument you might have (from tubas to triangles) for a workshop/jam session with Craig Grant (Union of Knives). FREE Saltire Thistle FC Sun 8 Aug, 4pm. Powerleague, Kennedy Street, Townhead, 553 1515. Gay-friendly kick- about in a relaxed environment. Email saltirethistlefc@hotmail.co.uk for more info. FREE Museum Tours Mon 9–Fri 13 Aug, 11am & 3pm. The National Piping Centre, 30–34 McPhater Street, Cowcaddens, 353 0220. Guided tours around the National Piping Centre’s Museum of Piping. Part of Piping Live! FREE Family History Tours Tue 10 Aug, 2.30–3pm. Mitchell Library, 201 North Street, 287 2999. Learn about the library’s genealogical research resources. Dinner by Candlelight and Murder by Pheasant Wed 11 Aug, 7–10.30pm. £30. Pollok Country Park, Pollokshaws Road, 0844 493 2202. A three-course meal served in Pollok House’s Kitchen restaurant, followed by a bit of light sleuthing as guests compete to work out whodunnit and how on earth the pheasant came into it. Grand Highland Summer Ceilidh Thu 12 Aug, 7.30pm. £10. Saint Andrew’s in the Square, 1 St Andrew’s Square, 559 5902. A chance to dance with the Fergie MacDonald Ceilidh Band. Part of Piping Live! Books FREE Poetry Discussion Group Thu 5 Aug, 6–7pm. Mitchell Library, 201 North Street, 287 2999. Lively and informal discussions of poetry on the first Thursday of every month. FREE Paul Ritchie Wed 11 Aug, 2.15pm. The Street Cafe, The National Piping Centre, 30–34 McPhater Street, Cowcaddens, 3530220. Launching his new book and CD of solo pipers, small pipes and mini bands. Part of Piping Live! Poetry @ the Ivory Wed 11 Aug, 7–9pm. Suggested donation £2. Ivory Hotel, Langside Avenue, Shawlands, 636 0223. The regular poetry night is headlined by Brian Whittington. To take part, email jacqueline.smith99@ talktalk.net or telephone 0141 632 2701.
Exhibitions FREE William Hunter: Man, Medic and Collector Until Thu 12 Aug (not Sun), 9.30am–5pm. Hunterian Museum, Gilbert Scott Building, University of Glasgow, 330 4221. Last chance to see the display exploring the life and work of the founder of the Hunterian Museum. FREE Pipe Band Photograph & Memorabilia Exhibition Mon 9–Fri 13 Aug, 10am–4pm. The National Piping Centre, 30–34 McPhater Street, Cowcaddens, 353 0220. Learn about piping through the years. Part of Piping Live! FREE Shotts – 100 Years Mon 9–Fri 13 Aug, 10am–4pm. The National Piping Centre, 30–34 McPhater Street, Cowcaddens, 353 0220. An exhibition celebrating the famous Shotts & Dykehead Pipe Band. Part of Piping Live! Wallace and Gromit Present . . . a World of Cracking Ideas Until Tue 30 Nov, 10am–5pm. Included in admission: £9.95 (£7.95). Glasgow Science Centre, 50 Pacific Quay, 420 5000. Take a tour around Wallace and Gromit’s home, 62 West Wallaby Street, to see some of their wacky inventions.
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FREE A La Mode: Parisian fashion from the Journal des Dames et des Modes Until Sun 31 Oct, Tue–Thu & Sat 10am–5pm; Fri & Sun 11am–5pm. Scotland Street School Museum, Museum of Education, 225 Scotland Street, 287 0500. Parisian chic comes to Glasgow in the form of an exhibition of forty exquisite fashion plates from the Journal des Dames et des Modes.
Food, Drink & Markets ✽✽ Gourmet Glasgow Until Tue 31 Aug, times vary. Prices vary.
Various restaurants, see www.graonline.co.uk. Themed and fixed price menus, wine tastings and demonstrations all across the city. For details and booking, see the Glasgow Restaurateurs’ Association’s website. FREE Queen’s Park Farmers’ Market Sat 7 Aug, 10am. Queen’s Park, 520 Langside Park, 287 2500. Local produce, from local people. FREE Blochairn Car Boot Sale Sun 8 Aug, from 6am. Wholesale Fruit, Veg, Flower and Fish Market, 130 Blochairn Road, 287 2500. Over 500 sellers, with just about anything you could think of on sale, from curtains to cakes.
✽✽ FREE Sloans Market Sun 8 Aug, 11am–5pm. Argyll Arcade,
Buchanan Street/Argyll Street, 812 0937. Outdoor shopping market with stalls stuffed full of gourmet treats, vintage one-offs and classy crafty things. FREE Glenfiddich Whisky Tastings Wed 11–Fri 13 Aug, 4.30pm. The National Piping Centre, 30–34 McPhater Street, Cowcaddens, 353 0220. An opportunity to learn how to sample whisky. Part of Piping Live! See picture, right. Talks FREE Themed Tours at the Burrell Thu 5 & Tue 10 Aug, 2pm. Burrell Collection, 2060 Pollokshaws Road, 287 2550. Thursday’s tour is entitled ‘What do your clothes say about you?’ and is led by Celia Cameron. Tuesday’s is led by Liz Gibson and takes in the embroidery collection housed at the Burrell. The Venus Project Sat 7 Aug, 2pm. £15. Royal Concert Hall: Strathclyde Suite, 2 Sauchiehall Street, 353 8000. A dsicussion on the direction of the planet and human society with noted futurist Jacques Fresco. FREE Burrell Walking Tours Sun 8 Aug, noon. Burrell Collection, 2060 Pollokshaws Road, 287 2564. A tour of the Burrell’s 15th-century stonework, followed by a walk through Pollok Park to Crookston Castle (moderate, 2–3 hours). Booking essential. FREE Pipe Up Mon 9–Fri 13 Aug, noon. The National Piping Centre, 30–34 McPhater Street, Cowcaddens, 353 0220. A series of lunchtime talks on the history of piping. Part of Piping Live! FREE Curators’ Favourites Wed 11 Aug, 12.30–1pm. Burrell Collection, 2060 Pollokshaws Road, 287 2550. A talk by Rebecca Quinton, Curator of European Costumes and Textiles, on a 17th-century beaded basket.
Workshops FREE Tigerstyle Thu 5 & 12 Aug, 6–8pm. The Arches, 253 Argyle Street, 07811 097821. Creative music making programme headed by Scottish bhangra outfit Tigerstyle. FREE GoMA Bites: Adult Workshop Sun 8 Aug, 1–4pm. Gallery of Modern Art, Royal Exchange Square, 287 3050. Brush up on your oil painting skills in this portraiture workshop. All materials provided. Booking essential.
✽✽ FREE Zine Workshop Sun 8 Aug, 2pm. Welcome Home, 19
Keith Street, 334 9598. A chance to learn about the wonderful world of zines with Marceline Smith (Asking For Trouble) and Jen Collins (hellojenuine). Have a go at making your own and browse a selection of classics and future classics from the last 20 years.
Piping Live! While the masses have been busy groaning and cringing at our national instrument, Piping Live! has
spent the last seven years building up a vibrant, exciting and internationally-reaching festival in celebration of the old bags, now typically attracting over 30,000 fans over a week. It’s actually turned into more of a celebration of various older Scottish traditions, in their new forms: highlights this year include the Glenfiddich tent in George Square, with whisky tasting and barrel-making workshops, and Gaelic classes for beginners, being held at CCA throughout the festival, as well as a chance to see some of the international stars of the Scottish folk music scene. Or you could get involved yourself: try out a taster session of the pipes and drums, or register for a week-long summer school workshop. For more info, see www.pipinglive.co.uk ■ Piping Live!, various venues across Glasgow, Mon 9–Sun 15 Aug.
✽✽ Dr Sketchy’s Anti-Art Class Sun 8 Aug, 4–7pm. £7 (£5). The Arches,
253 Argyle Street, 565 1000. Burlesque art class with a relaxed atmosphere, music, drinks and interesting models. Summer Piping School Mon 9–Fri 13 Aug, 9am. £80. The National Piping Centre, 30–34 McPhater Street, Cowcaddens, 353 0220. Week long course in piping. Pre- booking at www.college-of-piping.co.uk is recommended. Part of Piping Live! FREE The Pipers Trails Mon 9–Fri 13 Aug, 10am. George Square Bar, www.pipinglive.co.uk. Join Army pipers and drummers for a come and try session. Part of Piping Live! See picture, page ?? Come & Try Session Mon 9–Fri 13 Aug, 11am & 2.30pm. £2. The National Piping Centre, 30–34 McPhater Street, Cowcaddens, 353 0220. A chance to try your hand at basic piping. Part of Piping Live! Orain nam Piobairean: Gaelic Taster Session Tue 10–Fri 13 Aug, 12.30pm. £2. CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, 352 4900. Workshop giving you an introduction to the Scots language. Part of Piping Live! Orain nam Piobairean Tue 10–Fri 13 Aug, 1pm. £5. CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, 352 4900. A series of workshops focusing on Seudan (9 Aug); free rhythm in Ceol Maor and song (10 Aug); Strathspeys or old Highland reels (11 Aug); Canntaireached with Rona Lightfoot (12 Aug) and Abair Amhran – the Irish song tradition – with the Armagh Pipers Club (13 Aug). Part of Piping Live! FREE Adult Art Workshop: Beadwork Beasties Wed 11 Aug, 10am–noon. Burrell Collection, 2060 Pollokshaws Road, 287 2564. Keen eyes and a steady hand art are essential in this workshop exploring 17th-century beadwork. Limited places – booking essential. D2 Percussion Pipe Band Drumming Clinics Wed 11–Fri 13
Aug, 3pm. £4. The National Piping Centre, 30–34 McPhater Street, Cowcaddens, 353 0220. Interactive clinics and demos on pipe band drumming. Part of Piping Live! Outside the Cities
Lammas Fair Thu 5–Tue 10 Aug, times vary. Prices vary. Various venues, St Andrews, 01334 417846 . Annual street fair that has been held on the streets of St Andrews since Medieval times. FREE West Kilbride Scarecrow Festival Until Sat 7 Aug, all day. Various venues, West Kilbride, 01294 823616. Businesses and residents make and display a host of scarecrow characters around the town. ScottsLand Until Sat 25 Sep, times vary. Prices vary. Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park, www.scottsland.co.uk. A new celebration marking the bicentenary of the publication of Sir Walter Scott’s The Lady of the Lake. Based in the stunning Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, a varied programme of events is on offer including walks, loch cruises, lectures and literary talks, musical performances, family fun days and a mini film festival.
✽✽ Fringe by the Sea Tue 10 Aug–Sun 15 Aug, times vary. Prices
vary. Various venues, North Berwick, 01620 892337. A trip out to the seaside may be just what the doctor ordered if you’re approaching festival burnout, but if you can’t quite bear to be that far away from a bit of culture, here’s a nice compromise: a bus ride out of town there’s pop-up poetry performances, concerts, theatre, walks, talks and kids’ activities, all in a delightful village setting complete with excellent fish and chips and good fresh sea air. See preview, opposite. 5–12 Aug 2010 THE LIST 97