News Archive
8/6/2007
Rhythm 07 At Thurso High and Assembly Rooms, Wick - Get Your Tickets Now
Elise Lyall School Of Dance Featuring 100 Highland Dancers accompanied by live music from local musicians and directed by Addie Harper..
8/6/2007
FUND IS MUSIC TO BUSINESS EARS
HALF a million pounds is to be spent on creating business paths for Scotland's up and coming bands, enabling emerging talent to tell the same tale of success as artists such as KT Tunstall, Runrig and Franz Ferdinand. The new Scottish Music Futures Fund was launched in Inverness on 8th June 2007 during the HIE-backed goNORTH festival.8/6/2007
HALF LIFE - Journey Into the Neolithic
TICKETS ON SALE NOW Tickets for this unique event are on sale now. Please visit the website for more information and to book online.
7/6/2007
Petermas - A Dramatic Musical At Thurso High
Don't miss "Petermas" - a dramatic and musical re-enactment of a day at the Petermas Fair which was one of the highlights of the calendar in Victorian Caithness. Written by drama teacher Lisa Grindall, the play incorporates strands as diverse as the legend of the Selkie (creatures that can transform themselves from seals to humans), the Ceilidh and the Petermas Fair, to tell a tale of Caithness in the Victorian era.
7/6/2007
Showcasing The Best New Highland Artists
A new exhibition called Latitudes which assembles the work of fifteen recent art school graduates with a strong Highland connection goes on display at Inverness Museum and Art Gallery from 9th June before touring Highland venues. A play on the double meaning of "latitude", the exhibition celebrates the northerly roots of the artists with the freedom of thought and action that each displays in their work.7/6/2007
Highland Constellation Project - new constellation found in the Highlands!
For the past month the Highland Constellation team, consisting of a writer, artist/astronomer and a bookbinder, have been on the road running workshops to identify a constellation to celebrate Highland 2007, Scotland's Year of Highland culture. From Inverness to Ullapool they have been seeking out stars for the new constellation with pupils from Highland schools.7/6/2007
Between Two Worlds - An Exciting Arts Adventure In A Forest
Between Two Worlds will take place from 2-18 November 2007 at Glenmore Forest Park, in the Cairngorms National Park, near Aviemore. Visitors will visit the Caledonian Pinewood around Lochan Uaine, the Green Lochan, to experience the art, music and light presentation developed by artist Diane Maclean and light artist Malcolm Innes.2007 Caithness Music Festival Photos
The Caithness Music Festival is in full swing 4 - 8 June 2007 Photos can be seen in the Gallery at http://www.caithness.org/fpb/2007/june/gallery.php?gallery=2&start=0 .
Roadworks Allow Extra Pipe Band Practice In The Street
Wick RBLS Pipe Band took advantage of the roadworks which caused the overnight closure of High Street outside the Pipe Band Hall to hold a practice prior to their visit to Germany. The practice provided an unexpected treat for a large group of German tourists staying overnight in the town.
6/6/2007
Blas Festival Concerts In September At Aviemore And Fort William
The Blas Festival in association with Fčis Rois presents Two Spectacular Gala concerts at The MacDonald Highland Resort in Aviemore Friday 7 September 2007 Tickets available now from here http://www.ticketweb.co.uk/user/?region=gb_scotland&query=schedule&venue=avi emorehigh&month=8&day=7&year=107 Dedicated telephone number for Aviemore events is 0871 230 9830 Pre-Show 2 course Dinner available before the Aviemore show Aspects Restaurant (Smart Dress Code) at £15 from 5pm, & Giovanni¹s Italian restaurant will be open from 5.30pm (Booking advised for both) - telephone 01479 815100 to make a booking The Nevis Centre in Fort William Saturday 8 September Tickets available now from here http://www.thebooth.co.uk/auto_choose_ga.asp?area=75&eventID=2893 Dedicated telephone number for The Nevis Centre 01397 700707 OEarly-bird¹ Tickets for both events and ALL Blas events - only available until 30 June Book now to take advantage of substantial discounts .
6/6/2007
Scottish Traditional Music Graded Exams - New Financial Support
Summer is upon us, and with it a fresh update on the development of our Scottish Traditional Music Graded Exams. I'm pleased to report that the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama recently gave added financial backing to the project, responding to demand across the education sector and showing faith in the exam programme's power to promote inclusiveness, confidence and excellence among young traditional musicians everywhere.The Brigitte Beraha Trio At Lyth Arts Centre
A very original Line-up of vocals, trumpet/flugelhorn and piano performing a more melodic programme of jazz and latin standards and original pieces. Brigitte grew up in France, has worked in the USA and is now based in London.
2/6/2007
Highland Young Musician Of The Year.
The inaugural competition to find Highland Young Musician of the Year, will take place on Thursday 7th June at the Drumossie Hotel, Inverness. Organised by the Council's Instrumental Tuition Service, the competition is supported by The Highland Council and The Drumossie Hotel.28/5/2007
FORCE PREPARES TO HELP P7 PUPILS MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICES FOR LIFE
OVER two thousand primary 7 pupils from schools across the Highlands, Islands and Moray will attend the multi-media theme show Choices for Life over the coming week. Choices for Life is aimed specifically at Primary 7 pupils across Scotland to provide them with information about the dangers of drugs alcohol and smoking.22/5/2007
Big Willow and Blazin Fiddles
Big Willow Deconstruction Show: The Story of the Stones (Sgeulachdan nan Clachan) in collaboration with Blazin Fiddles 26th May 2007, Brahan Estate, near Dingwall Gates open 7pm. Performance 8pm.
21/5/2007
Add Your Event To The Highland 2007 Programme!
Event organisers are being encouraged to make the most of Highland 2007, Scotland's year of Highland culture, by adding their events to the programme. Events celebrating the rich culture of the Highlands and Islands will be added to the many hundreds of events already shown on the Highland 2007 website - www.highland2007.com.
21/5/2007
Study Orkney Cultural Traditions At Summer School
THE CENTRE FOR NORDIC STUDIES Summer School 2007 Title: Orkney Cultural Traditions Level: SCQF 7 Date: 9th to 13th July 2007 Duration: 5 days Time: 10-4pm Venue: Orkney College Tutors: Dr Donna Heddle et al. Cost: £120 Qualification: none needed Target audience: Adults with an interest in Orkney culture Course content: This course will involve five mornings of lectures in various aspects of Orkney's culture - from literature and language through folklore and history to archaeology.
19/5/2007
Six Cities Design Festival 17 May - 3 June
INVERNESS ** ABERDEEN ** DUNDEE ** GLASGOW ** EDINBURGH ** STIRLING The Six Cities Design Festival, is Scotland's biggest ever celebration of design. Taking place in each of the country's cities, the Festival consists of hundreds of exhibitions and events which prove how design can make an enormous difference to our lives.
Caithness Arts Forum Minutes Of Meeting 15 May 2007
Caithness Arts Forum Minutes for the meeting of 15 May 2007 are now available at http://www.caithness.org/caithnesspartnership/caithness_arts_forum/index.htm The Caithness Arts Forum is facilitated by the Caithness Partnership and has members from across Caithness to help draw up and further an Arts strategy for the county..[Artists]
16/5/2007Papers made by hand in Caithness to be sent around the globe.
Joanne B Kaar has been busy recycling linen waste from the Scalpay weaving shed in the Western Isles into handmade papers. This is a special commission by the IAPMA (International Association of Papermakers and Artists) for 400 sheets each measuring 16cm X 65cm.
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