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The Lost Forest - Puppet Theatre For Children Over 5 and Families
Lyth Arts Centre brings the wonder of Puppet Theatre to Caithness for children over 5 and families. Indigo Moon theatre group specialises in this art form and is wonderfully entertaining.
15/8/2007
Caithness Community Leisure and Sports Facilities
The future of Highland Council owned Community Leisure and Sports Facilities in Caithness is under review. The Highland Council is providing the opportunity for discussion of the outline proposals.Caithness Arts Festival 8th - 22nd September
The Caithness Arts Festival runs 8th to 22nd September 2007 and is packed with events around the county. See the full programme at - http://www.caithnessarts.org.uk/10.html.
ULTIMATE SUCCESS FOR LOCAL BAND - Liquid Blue
Local band Liquid Blue have made it through to the semi finals of 'The Ultimate Chill', a Nationwide wide contest for performers of original compositions. Competition was fierce, with over 70 submissions in total received from demo CDs and from the four regional heats held in Wick, Dundee, Haddington and Fort William throughout the summer.Thurso Live Music Association Season Of Concerts 2007 - 08
If you enjoy classical music but do not have the chance to get to live performances you can catch a few by joining Thurso Live Music Association. The annual membership for the coming year is £40 and for that you get eight concerts making bargain price of only £5 per concert.Latest From Caithness Arts
From Linda Hutton Caithness Arts Co-ordinator Email adnil72[AT]googlemail.com 5 August 2007 First up - the Caithness Arts Festival will be taking place from the 8th - 2nd September. We have around 40 events happening including exhibitions, performances, workshops and parades covering all art forms.4/8/2007
BLAS FESTIVAL LAUNCHES 53 SHOWS ACROSS 48 HIGHLAND VENUES
The leading Gaelic and Traditional music festival in the Highlands has published its 2007 programme of events detailing 53 shows across 48 venues in the region. The BLAS festival will host an array of home grown and internationally-renowned musicians from 31st August - 8th September and is a highlight of the Highland 2007 programme.25/7/2007
Sold Out Edinburgh Festival Show Heads For Orkney and Banchory
For the first time, this August Edinburgh International Festival takes a Festival show on a short tour around Scotland as part of an initiative from new Edinburgh International Festival artistic director Jonathan Mills. The Edinburgh International Festival hit Beowulf - the medieval epic story told by vocalist and performer Benjamin Bagby - will tour to Banchory on Friday 10 August and Orkney on Monday 13 August.
Crimson Tide At Skinandis 27 July 2007
One of the norths great bands are playing once again at Skinandis on Friday 27th July 2007..
'The Loch of Mey Monster' Poem and Art Competition Exhibition at the County Show
A number of children around the County were thrilled to be awarded special framed pictures and certificates signed by the author and artist at the end of term assemblies. The competition was to draw the best picture or write the best poem about the monster.
Folk And Jazz At The Mill Theatre, Thurso With Landermason
Northumbrian based duo Landermason will be performing at Thurso's Mill Theatre next week as part of their extensive UK tour, promoting their latest album release, 'The Reason'. The song-writing duo of Fiona Lander (vocals, piano, saxophone, whistles, clarinet and recorder) and Paul Mason (vocals & guitars) have developed a unique sound displaying their undoubted talents as musicians.
12/7/2007
Caithness Bands - Why Not Enter The Ultimate Chill' Best Band Competition At Wick?
The Ultimate Chill - Dundee's premier music, arts and dance festival and this year the festival is opening up their Best Band Competition to entrants from all over Scotland. Demos with contact details should be sent to Best Band Competition, The Workshop, 205 - 207 Hilltown, Dundee, DD3 7AF by 27th July.
8/7/2007
The 2007 Big Gig At Thurso - Friday 10th August
The Big Gig returns once more to Thurso thanks to the Thurso Town Improvements Association on Friday 10th August. Non-stop music from a huge line-up of bands from 2.00pm until 11.45pm.
1/7/2007
Rock School In Thurso For 3 Days - Book Your Place If Aged 13 - 18
ROCK SCHOOL - THURSO - 3 DAYS - 11-13 JULY A great opportunity to: work with professional rock musicians, including John a former keyboard player with Ozzy Osbourne write and record your own music perform with others Whether you play in your bedroom or are in a band, you are interested in sound recording/production/promotion, you can sing, or just want to have some fun with other like minded people then call Maureen on 01847 805218 to book your place, you must be aged 13-18 - places are limited. The event is sponsored and hosted by Careers Scotland, HIE and the Highland Council..20/6/2007
Scorrie Strories - 'Ghost Walk' round Wick - Tuesday 26th June
Hot on the heels of this weekend's major maritime event in Wick and Lybster, with visits from the Moray Firth Flotilla, pupils from Wick High School are preparing to make a unique creative response to their home burgh's history and heritage, to be performed next Tuesday. The pupils are members of an after-school drama club run by Eden Court's Caithness & North Sutherland Drama outreach worker, David Hunter, who has worked with many other local groups since taking up post two years ago.
20/6/2007
The Ultimate Chill - A Music Competition For Young Folk Aged 12 to 25
The Ultimate Chill is a competition open to musicians from the ages of 12 to 25 performing original compositions. They can be solo performers, groups, choirs or marching bands and they can play any genre of music from Rock to Hip Hop to Blues to Country.20/6/2007
NTS Workshop and Burnt Goods presents "Venus As A Boy"
Adapted by Tam Dean Burn from the novel by Luke Sutherland Performed by Tam Dean Burn with live music by Luke Sutherland SCOTTISH TOUR: 25 - 30 JUNE 2007 Adapted from Luke Sutherland's acclaimed novel and performed by award-winning actor Tam Dean Burn with live music composed and performed by Luke Sutherland, Venus as a Boy is an explosive and haunting story about the miraculous power of sex. In a room in Soho, a dying man is turning gold.
Martin Taylor - Renowned Jazz Guitarist At The Mill Theatre
On Thursday 21st June jazz guitar maestro Martin Taylor will play at the Mill Theatre in Thurso. On this occasion he will be joined, for part of his set, by singer Alison Burns.
11/6/2007
QUALITY PERFORMANCES AT PROVINCIAL MODS
The Provincial Gaelic Mod season is in full swing with events having taken place throughout Scotland showcasing some of the major up and coming Gaelic stars of the future. The Provincial Mods, supported by Caledonian MacBrayne who are the main commercial supporters of the Royal National Mod, the Royal Bank of Scotland, Bòrd na Gàidhlig and the Royal Mail Group offer opportunities for potential National Mod competitors to rehearse their Mod pieces.
'Habeas Corpus' - Latest Production From Thurso Players
Thurso Players' latest production, 'Habeas Corpus', directed by John Glen, takes to the stage for a three night run starting on Tuesday 26th June. Now, while 'Habeas Corpus' is a legal term meaning 'you must have the body' this is not a play about a trial, rather it is an early treasure from the pen of renowned playwright Alan Bennett.
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