15DAYStolive The things to catch this fortnight
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Gutter Magazine’s Alternative Valentine’s BOOKS/AROUND TOWN Ewan Morrison and friends take a different view on love, courtesy of the down-and-dirty style gurus at Gutter. See Morrison interview, page 18, and preview, page 38. National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh, Tue 15 Feb. 3
Marilyn THEATRE New play exploring the relationship between Marilyn Monroe and Simone Signoret. See feature, page 22. Citizens Theatre, Glasgow, Thu 17 Feb–Sat 12 Mar; Royal Lyceum, Edinburgh Tue 15 Mar–2 Apr. Dirk Bell VISUAL ART Bell’s new installation explores old-fashioned ideas of belief systems, ritual, myth and healing. See review, page 89. The Modern Institute, Glasgow, until Sat 19 Feb.
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Beautiful Thing FILM/LGBT Story of two young boys falling in love on a suburban London estate, featuring Meera Syal. Part of LGBT History Month – see preview, page 62. Filmhouse, Edinburgh, Mon 14 Feb. 4 THE LIST 3–17 Feb 2011
Let’s Get Lyrical BOOKS The celebration of song lyrics takes place throughout the month with events at venues around the city. See preview, page 37. Various venues, Edinburgh, until Mon 28 Feb. Musika CLUBS Edinburgh’s leading house and techno night turns four and genre supremo John Digweed is coming along to help it celebrate. See preview, page 45. Liquid Room, Edinburgh, Sat 12 Feb.
Aidan Moffat’s Valentine’s Hangover MUSIC The merry miserablist treats us to three appearances in one show: with pianist Bill Wells, band The Best Ofs, and solo. See preview, page 64. Oran Mor, Glasgow, Wed 16 Feb.