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AROUND TOWN Hogmanay

It’s the time of year when Scotland well and truly comes alive as we say ta-ta to one year and welcome in another. In Edinburgh, there’s Concert in the Gardens, the Loony Dook and the dramatic Torchlight Procession while Glasgow ushers in 2016 with a programme of events centred around George Square. See feature, page 51. Various venues, Scotland, Thu 31 Dec.

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FILM Star Wars: The Force Awakens

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VISUAL ART Turner Prize

JJ Abrams has only gone and broken pre-sale cinema records with the new Star Wars movie. But he couldn’t have done it without the assistance of his Glaswegian AD, Tommy Gormley. May the force be with you and all that. See Highlights, page 96. General release from Thu 17 Dec. Excitement will be at fever pitch as Glasgow prepares to unveil the winner of the biggest gong in visual arts for the first time ever. The ironically and unusually Glasgow-free shortlist comprises Assemble, Bonnie Camplin, Janice Kerbel and Nicole Wermers. See preview, page 121. Tramway, Glasgow, Mon 7 Dec.

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