CONTENTS 1 NOV 2017–31 JAN 2018 | LIST.CO.UK
H appy Hot 100, everyone – our annual countdown of the hottest Scottish cultural figures is in its 15th year now, and what a 12 months it's been. As always, there have been plenty of frenzied office discussions about our latest list, and we know you'll want to join in to tell us how right / wrong we got it. Can't wait any longer? Turn to page 21 for the Hot 100 for 2017, and join in the debate at #ListHot100.
It's our last issue for the year (sob), so that of course means plenty of top tips for Christmas and Hogmanay. Head to page 52 for festive recommendations, and grab a copy of our yearly Christmas Wish List, bundled up with this issue. Plus, we've got the lowdown on Sleep in the Park, one of the biggest events in Edinburgh's winter calendar (page 50), and some essential Hogmanay highlights (page 54). Elsewhere, look out for the season's best films (page 84) – we're especially excited about The Florida Project (see feature, page 48) and, of course, The Last Jedi (page 83). Check out the latest restaurant reviews (page 59), plan your Christmas TV schedule (page 127) and start the new year as you mean to go on, with the always excellent Celtic Connections (page 57).
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THE DEBATE IS DONE: WHO'S WHERE IN OUR 2017 CULTURAL COUNTDOWN?
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Muso Anna Meredith claimed the number one spot with comedian Richard Gadd a close second in our poll of Scottish culture's 2016's movers and shakers. Where will those two show up in this year's rundown and who will take over at the top? As well as the big countdown, we look at the chancers who made 2017 less hot, explore the films and TV shows shot in Scotland, chat to a beloved crime writer and check out social enterprises in the food industry.
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SLEEP IN THE PARK Eradicating homelessness should be every government's priority, and the good people at Social Bite are showing our leaders the way. We look at those appearing in Edinburgh for a mass sleepover with a conscience. HOGMANAY As one year prepares to depart and another dawns, we offer you the lowdown on those plans you should be making in order to get your Hogmanay off to a bang. How you deal with that New Year's Day hangover is up to you . . .
FRONT
Realist News
Chris Rock
FEATURES
Hot 100
Sleep in the Park Celtic Connections
FOOD & DRINK
Sugar Celino's
AROUND TOWN
Christmas Fairs Highlights
BOOKS Muriel Spark
Graeme Macrae Burnet Highlights
COMEDY
Margaret Cho Jim Jefferies
Highlights
FILM
The Last Jedi The Florida Project
Happy End Highlights
KIDS
Shrek The Musical Highlights
MUSIC The Divine Comedy
Sub Club Creeper
Pictish Trail Highlights
THEATRE & DANCE
Scottish Ballet
Manipulate Acosta Danza
Highlights
VISUAL ART
What Is Life? John Akomfrah
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TV
Alias Grace Christmas TV
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Win tickets to the awe-inspiring Giant Lanterns of China 13 Win a pair of tickets to Glasgow Film Festival 2018 Opening Gala