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S pring has only just sprung and it's already festival central round these parts. Turn to page 17 to get the lowdown on all the goings-on near you, from the Edinburgh International Science Festival (it's not just for kids, y'know) to clubbing-by-the-Clyde
extravaganza Riverside. You'll have noticed the fab Anna Meredith on our cover: she'll be opening Hidden Door, as the grassroots arts festival gets ready to take over Leith Theatre
from the end of May. Plus, find out more about newbies like May West Fest on Glasgow Green (page 40) and the Edinburgh Craft Beer Festival (page 39), and we take a look at the recently
re-christened Edinburgh International Children's Festival (page 36).
Outside of festival-land, there's plenty going on: Julian 'Howard Moon' Barratt is on top comedy form in upcoming film Mindhorn (page 44), and we caught up with video artist
Rachel Maclean as she prepares for her summer at the Venice Biennale (page 50).
And it's Eating and Drinking Guide time once again: the 24th edition of The List's
comprehensive food and drink bible hits the shelves on 19 Apr and there's a wee preview of what to expect (page 53), as well as a sneaky £2 off voucher. Go on: those restaurants and
bars aren't going to visit themselves. Happy dining and imbibing.
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ANNA MEREDITH AND FRIENDS GO BEHIND THE HIDDEN DOOR
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SCOTLAND IN VENICE RACHEL MACLEAN ON HER BIENNALE ENTRY
FESTIVAL DIARY ALL THE BEST EVENTS
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SPRING FESTIVALS With winter properly behind us (we hope), it's time to pop the bubbly in celebration of spring and the feast of festivals which that season is laying on us. Among the bonanza of culture in the capital is the Edinburgh International Science Festival and Hidden Door at the resurrected Leith Theatre, while Glasgow is catered for by Electric Frog and Pressure’s Riverside Festival and Dance International Glasgow. Plus, there's a month-by-month run-down to take you through summer.
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RACHEL MACLEAN Moving away from her ‘candy-colour children’s TV’ aesthetic, the acclaimed Scottish video artist takes her new show to Venice. Pulling together Brexit, Trump, lies and Pinocchio, this is visual art for the fake news era.
THE LIST EATING & DRINKING GUIDE Our guide to the best eating and drinking in Glasgow and Edinburgh is almost here for its 24th edition. As a starter, check out page 53 for this year’s best (and most annoying) trends.
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Win tickets to Travels with My Aunt at Citizens Theatre
Win entry to Zoo Nights at Edinburgh Zoo Win tickets to the MagicFest Gala
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Win two tickets to see Glory on Earth at The Lyceum 9
Get 50% off a coffee subscription from Cloud Coffee
Win camping tickets to Doune the Rabbit Hole
Get 15% off tickets to The Foxlake Outdoor Festival 10
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Win weekend tickets to Electric Frog and Pressure Riverside Festival 10
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Hidden Door Rachel Maclean
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ed film fest memories My Life as a Courgette
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Breakin’ Convention Highlights
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