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18/1/2010
Big Dance Tuition Programme Hits Caithness This Week
New Year kicks off with Body Currents exciting dance programme in Caithness The New Year is in full swing and to celebrate, the Body Currents dance programme, run by Eden Court, is launching their new range of exciting classes in Caithness this week for all ages and all abilities. Caithness-based Dance Catalysts, Jill Kingdon and Juta Campbell, who run the outreach programme in the area and host each class, have compiled a programme full of diversity that would make Len Goodman proud.15/1/2010
Fèis News
BBC Alba Consultation - deadline Monday 18 January 2010 Mar a bhios fhios agaibh, tha co-chomhairle a' dol air adhart an-dràsta mu dheidhinn BBC Alba. 'S e Diluain 18mh den Fhaoilleach an ceann-latha airson freagairtean a chur mu BBC Alba.North Highland Connections - 'Young Artistes' Programme
At this time of year there is no shortage of musical celebrations to attend! Now North Highland Connections is adding another one! On Thursday, 17th December, NHC will present another of its highly popular Young Artistes concerts. This one, featuring a 16 year old Russian protégé pianist, Sasha Gracheva, will take place in the Opera House at Ackergill Tower, Caithness.17/11/2009
Highland Young Musicians Shine
The two days of musical events at Eden Court Theatre held over the weekend to commemorate 21 years of Highland Regional Music Groups was a great success and a fitting tribute to the musical talent and abilities of over 320 young people and their tutors. 21 years ago saw the formation of Highland Regional Youth Orchestra and whilst this group was the mainstay of provision until recently, there are now seven Regional Music Groups run by The Highland Council as an extension to the work of the Instrumental Tuition Service.5/11/2009
Chilling Cellos and Spooky Strings 
Hot on the heels of Halloween, the Highland Cello day held in Inverness yesterday (Tuesday 3 November) had a definitely ghostly feel about it. Seventy young cellists and bassists from Highland primary and secondary schools gathered together for a day of workshops and master classes all building up to a performance at the end featuring music from the film Ghostbusters.
3/11/2009
THE MILL THEATRE PROJECT - Needs Your Vote
Have you ever queued in the rain outside Thurso's Mill Theatre and then found an area congested by people trying to get to the Auditorium, the Lounge, the Box Office or the Toilets? Read on to see how you can help to resolve this problem. The National Lottery People's Millions is coming to the STV area in November.31/10/2009
Fields Of Barley By George Gunn
Another chance to see 'Fields of Barley' by George Gunn Fields of Barley by George Gunn is doing a small tour funded as a Highland Homecoming project. Pennyland Primary School, Mon 2nd Nov, 6.30pm Lybster Community Centre, Tue 3rd Nov, 6.30pm Keiss Primary School, Thu 5th Nov, 6.30pm Village Hall Ullapool, Sat 7th Nov, 8.15pm Hillhead Primary School, Mon 9th Nov, 6.30pm Village Hall Reay, Tue 10th Nov, 6.30pm Admission by Donation .
31/10/2009
Light In The North - A Neil Gunn Celebration
Saturday 7th November 10.30am - Mid Afternoon - including lunch Cost £5 Dunbeath Heritage Centre No Booking Required.
27/10/2009
Highland young musicians prepare for 21 year celebrations
Two days of musical excellence to commemorate 21 years of Highland Regional Music Groups are now reaching the final stages of preparation. Over the last 21 years, thousands of young musicians have trained and performed with the local authority's Regional Musical Groups and a showcase event on Friday 13 and Saturday 14 November at Eden Court Theatre, Inverness will provide a fitting tribute to the hard work of past tutors and pupils whilst celebrating new emerging talent.
25/10/2009
Haunted House - Thurso - Venue changed
Friday 30th and Saturday 31st October 6.30pm onwards Old Drill Hall, Sinclair Street Thurso Entry £3.19/10/2009
Catrin Finch:"The Queen of Harps"
Saturday, 24th October, Catrin Finch will give a harp recital in Dornoch Cathedral at 7:30pm. Admission is free, with donations requested.19/10/2009
Rehearsals and Masterclasses in Strings For Local Pupils
North Highland Connections String Players Course Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama - RSAMD students and students from Highland Schools, directed by Robert Irvine. Concert on 12/12/2009 by students on RSAMD string course.19/10/2009
BADBEA - Sent or Went ?
Have you ever wondered why families went to the clearance settlement of Badbea and then decided to up and leave for places such as New Zealand? What were their reasons for going there in the first place and why did they decide to go? Come along to Caithness Archaeological Trust’s (FREE) Homecoming Scotland event on Sunday 25th. October 2009 A trip is arranged to Badbea to be followed by a sandwich lunch at the Bay Owl Restaurant, Inver, Dunbeath.19/10/2009
Brilliant Young Russian Pianist At Ackergill
North Highland Connections presents "Young Artistes Series" Sasha Gracheva, a 15 year old Russian pianist at Ackergill Tower Our final event of 2009 will be a piano recital at Ackergill Tower by the brilliant 16 year old Russian pianist, Sasha Gracheva, born in 1995 in Moscow. From age of five she has been studying at Gnessin School of Music for Grifted Children in Russia with Elena Tolkunova, making her debut performances at six, both as a pianist and a composer.19/10/2009
"Waltz of the Cold Wind"
"Waltz of the Cold Wind" - Paddy Cunneen The last of our drama tours for 2009 will be a new three-actor drama created by Paddy Cunneen, first performed at Oran Mor, our Glasgow-based drama partners. Here is a synopsis of the work....19/10/2009
"Caithness Voices" An evening of Caithness song and drama
Highland Homecoming "Caithness Voices" An evening of Caithness song and drama. NHC is partnering with Castlehill Heritage Society and Grey Coast in presenting a public performance in Castletown Drill Hall on Friday, 30 October, at 7:30pm.18/10/2009
Autumn Moonwatch Events
As part of Autumn MoonWatch week, Caithness Astronomy Group will be holding 3 free public events that will include a mix of observing sessions, illustrated talks, displays and interactive exhibits. Weather permitting, the observing sessions will have telescopes available to allow attendees superbly detailed views of the mountains and craters on the Moon.9/10/2009
BBC To Record "Take The Floor" from Wick - Tickets FREE
BBC Scotland will be recording "Take the floor" with presenter Robbie Shepherd from Wick High School on Tuesday the 27th of October at 7pm. The Addie Harper Jnr trio will be providing the music for dancing and this recording will have a special Caithness connection as the music performed will be music recorded by the Wick Scottish Dance Band in the 70s & 80s.9/10/2009
Time Travellers Fortnight - Cola-deug an t-Siubhalaiche Ama
People looking for something to do over the October holidays can choose from ten exciting events and activities at Inverness Museum and Art Gallery. Assistant Curator, Katey Boal is inviting people to join them during 'Time Travellers Fortnight - Cola-deug an t-Siubhalaiche Ama' by booking a place on 01463 237114.6/10/2009
CREATIVE DANCE AND MOVEMENT CPD FOR TEACHERS
Inspiring Creativity - Dance in the Curriculum Children, young people and other residents in four Highland communities will soon have the opportunity to participate in an exciting new dance project called Body Currents. Body Currents is a dynamic workshop and performance programme that will give people the opportunity to participate in dance activities over a nine month period including workshops and classes in and out of school time in the areas around Aviemore, Dornie, Lybster and Fort William.Search Our Site
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