The REALIST

So much culture, so little time. We boil it down to ten of the best events

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CLUBS Bongo Club Hogmanay Party

After months of uncertainty, the clubbing institution throws the i nal party in its current home with a roster of residents from its most (in)famous clubs, including Four Corners, Headspin, Mumbo Jumbo and Soulsville. Don’t worry, though, it’s moving to new premises in the new year. See preview, page 78. Bongo Club, Edinburgh, Mon 31 Dec.

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FILM The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

Peter Jackson returns to Middle Earth for the prequel trilogy (prequilogy?) to Lord of the Rings. Martin Freeman dons the furry feet of Bilbo Baggins this time round, embarking on an unexected journey during which he’ll encounter some familiar faces, including Ian McKellan’s Gandalf, Cate Blanchett’s Galadriel, Hugo Weaving’s Elrond, Elijah Wood’s Frodo and, er, Ian Holm’s Bilbo Baggins. See review, page 90. General release from Thu 13 Dec. 4 THE LIST 13 Dec 2012–24 Jan 2013

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In Pursuit of the Question Mark Glasgow artist George Wyllie passed away in May this year, and this retrospective serves as an apt reminder of the wonderful and often humourous art pieces he created. See review, page 138. Mitchell Library, Glasgow, until Sat 2 Feb.