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17/1/2016
the Edge dance studio showcase is a massive successThumbnail for article : the Edge dance studio showcase is a massive success
The Edge Dance Studio in Thurso marked its 6 month opening with showcase performance at Mount Pleasant school on the 17th of December infront of a sell out crowd.  Around 100 studio members, (kids from the age of 2 right up to adults) performed on the night, showcasing 11 different dance styles.  
16/1/2016
North Lands Creative Glass Appoints New Artistic DirectorThumbnail for article : North Lands Creative Glass Appoints New Artistic Director
The Board of North Lands Creative Glass is delighted to announce the appointment of Jeffrey Sarmiento as Artistic Director from 1 October 2016.  He will succeed Emma Woffenden on the completion of her inspiring three-year term of office, culminating in North Lands 20, the anniversary celebration of its first master class and conference in 1996.  
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5/1/2016
Cloth, Paper, Stitch by Debbie LeeThumbnail for article : Cloth, Paper, Stitch by Debbie Lee
St Fergus Gallery and High Life Highland would like to invite you and your friends to visit Cloth, Paper, Stitch, an exhibition of textile/collage stitched works by our local artist Debbie Lee.   Debbie graduated from Glasgow School of Art in 1992.  
3/12/2015
A New Fiddle Album From Caithness For Christmas StockingsThumbnail for article : A New Fiddle Album From Caithness For Christmas Stockings
For some great Caithness based music this Christmas take look at Gordon Gunns new CD Wick to Wickham.   10 tracks: Woodlea Mount / The Blue Reel / The Earls Chair * Atlantic Forest / Nearly Not / Colonel Penguin * Ardessie * Fleurs de Mandragore / Over The Moors to Maggie * Money, Stories, Fame....Stuff / Boy On a Headland * Osmosis / Alasdairs Reel / The Grey Coast Reel * Rob of The Strath * Phil - Marina Anderson of Springlands / Limehill / McKinnons Brook / Hamish The Carpenter * Shop Street * Wick to Wickham / Anna and Rob Rowe of Plockton / The Black Stairs.  
27/11/2015
Rushdance WOW them at Aviemore CompsThumbnail for article : Rushdance WOW them at Aviemore Comps
Rush.dance kids achieve back to back wins at two massive comps, Rush have just competed at MJN promotions Hip Hop festival in Aviemore.   Once again the Rush kids have stepped up, delivered and came home with a 25 trophy haul, winning 14 Championship titles and (Tops Off Winners) the very best Hip Hop dancers of the day in Junior and Senior sections.  
21/11/2015
Elaine Rapson-Grant - Latest Collection At Caithness HorizonsThumbnail for article : Elaine Rapson-Grant - Latest Collection At Caithness Horizons
Currently on display at the Gallery Cafe, Caithness Horizons from now until the end of November is a collection of paintings by local wildlife artist Elaine Rapson-Grant.   Elaine has a total of fifteen paintings on display and has used various mediums and techniques.  
18/11/2015
MAGI SINCLAIR EXHIBITION AT NORTH LANDS GLASS GALLERYThumbnail for article : MAGI SINCLAIR EXHIBITION AT NORTH LANDS GLASS GALLERY
Latheron based artist Magi Sinclair holds her first solo exhibition this week at North Lands Glass Gallery, Lybster, with a private viewing on Friday evening, November 20 between 6.00 and 8.00pm.   The exhibition of over 20 pieces created over the last three years is entitled Norland and focuses on the Flow Country, Whaligoe and Caithness castles.  
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18/11/2015
Winter Warmth - St Fergus Foyer ExhibitionThumbnail for article : Winter Warmth - St Fergus Foyer Exhibition
St Fergus Gallery, Wick and High Life Highland would like to invite you to view the Winter Warmth art exhibition in the St Fergus Foyer Gallery from 21st November to 19th December 2015.   All artwork will be for sale if you are looking for a special Christmas present and it can be collected during the gallerys opening times on 22nd and 23rd December, in time to wrap it up and put under the Christmas tree.  
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17/11/2015
A Northerly Land - Book LaunchThumbnail for article : A Northerly Land - Book Launch
A Northerly Land - George Gunn book launch - Tues.  3rd Dec 2015 at Caithness Horizons..  
14/11/2015
Caithness Big Band Fundraiser for Heart Support GroupThumbnail for article : Caithness Big Band Fundraiser for Heart Support Group
LOOK OUT your dancing shoes!...the Caithness Big Band is swinging into town next week.   The musicians are again playing for the Caithness Heart Support Group, at Mackays Hotel, Wick, and it promises to be quite a night.  
14/11/2015
Funding Opportunity - Grants to Help New, Innovative Visual Arts Projects
The Elephant Trust: Grants to Help New, Innovative Visual Arts Projects.   The Elephant Trust has announced that the next deadline for applications is the 18th January 2016.The Trust offers grants to artists and for new, innovative visual arts projects based in the UK.  
14/11/2015
Funding Opportunity - Wellcome Trust - Arts Awards
Wellcome Trust - Arts Awards.   The Wellcome Trust is inviting organisations and individuals to apply for funding through its Arts Awards.  
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12/11/2015
Thurso Cinema Reopening as Merlin CinemaThumbnail for article : Thurso Cinema Reopening as Merlin Cinema
MERLIN MAGIC.   Thursday 19th November 2015.  
7/11/2015
Rush.dance kids dance their way to more trophiesThumbnail for article : Rush.dance kids dance their way to more trophies
Rush.dance competitive team have just competed at MAD street dance championships in Motherwell.   Results on the day, SOLO results - U10 Beginner *Winner* Ruby Mann, 3rd place Koby Sutherland.  
4/11/2015
The Devils Larder - Grid Iron Theatre CompanyThumbnail for article : The Devils Larder - Grid Iron Theatre Company
The Melvich Hotel 13 - 15 November 2015.   "Harrison's astonishing command of the whole language of 21st-century theatre - text, music, movement, image and the breathing presence of the audience - never wavers.  
3/11/2015
Shetland Fiddlers Society Trip to John OGroatsThumbnail for article : Shetland Fiddlers Society Trip to John OGroats
On Saturday night, 24 October 2015, in John OGroats there took place something of a Shetland reunion, when Shetland Fiddlers Society entertained in the Seaview Hotel.  Many of the audience with Shetland family connections had travelled from far and near in Caithness, the fiddlers performance was understandably well welcomed and much appreciated, especially Charlie Simpsons historical tune events and tales.  
1/11/2015
MA Arts and Cultural Enterprise applications for January 2016Thumbnail for article : MA Arts and Cultural Enterprise applications for January 2016
Central Saint Martins Granary Building 1 Granary Square King's Cross London, N1C 4AA United Kingdom www.arts.ac.uk The cultural economy—which contributes 7.7bn GBP to the UK economy, an increase of 36% since 2011—increasingly needs multi-skilled individuals who can not only produce the ideas and content for original arts and cultural events, but also provide leadership for the teams that realise them.  On MA Arts and Cultural Enterprise, you'll learn how to manage creativity, but also how to bring creativity to management.  
31/10/2015
Major artwork launched at John O'GroatsThumbnail for article : Major artwork launched at John O'Groats
A major public artwork inspired by the natural force of the tidal races in the Pentland Firth is being officially launched today (Saturday 31 October 2015).   Lord Lieutenant of Caithness Miss Anne Dunnett will say a few words before Alex Kennedy, pupil at Canisbay Primary School, cuts the ribbon to reveal the five metre sculpture named Nomadic Boulders.  
26/10/2015
Thurso Come Dancing Strike Silver! Thumbnail for article : Thurso Come Dancing Strike Silver!
Thurso come Dancing members are going from strength to strength and doing well increasing their levels of dancing that have been recognised in the awards received at recent tests.  10 members travelled to Lossiemouth to be tested and one member was tested on a video.  
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24/10/2015
Peter Cattrell, Landscapes from the Western FrontThumbnail for article : Peter Cattrell, Landscapes from the Western Front
St Fergus Gallery, Wick Library To mark the Centenary of the First World War this exhibition of photographic work by Scottish photographer Peter Cattrell includes quiet, reflective landscapes from the Somme.   Catrell's interest in the Somme was sparked upon the discovery of a photograph of his great uncle, William Wyatt Bagshawe, with three of his companions from the Sheffield 'Pals' Battalion.