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4/3/2024
Anthropocine - The Human EpochThumbnail for article : Anthropocine -  The Human Epoch
A cinematic meditation on humanity's massive reengineering of the planet, ANTHROPOCENE: The Human Epoch is a four years in the making feature documentary film following the research of an international body of scientists, the Anthropocene Working Group.   From concrete seawalls in China, to the biggest terrestrial machines ever built in Germany, to psychedelic potash mines in Russia's Ural Mountains, to metal festivals in the closed city of Norilsk, to the devastated Great Barrier Reef in Australia and surreal lithium evaporation ponds in the Atacama desert.  
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15/2/2024
Uýra - The Rising ForestThumbnail for article : Uýra - The Rising Forest
Uýra shares ancestral knowledge with Indigenous youth in the Amazon to promote the significance of identity and place, threatened by Brazil's oppressive political regime.  Through dance, poetry, and stunning characterization, Uýra confronts historical racism, transphobia, and environmental destruction, while emphasising the interdependence of humans and the environment.  
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5/12/2020
A Festive Drive-in Experience At Lyth Arts CentreThumbnail for article : A Festive Drive-in Experience At Lyth Arts Centre
This Winter, Lyth Arts Centre will produce a new drive-in festive experience for all the family to enjoy.   Through a projection mapping installation, this exhibition will share Caithness' amazing Winter and Christmas history.  
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22/10/2020
Lyth Arts Centre Look To The Future Following Funding AwardThumbnail for article : Lyth Arts Centre Look To The Future Following Funding Award
Worries over the financial outlook for Lyth Arts Centre (LAC) have been eased for the time being after the venue was awarded £97,000 in Scottish Government funding.   The sum - from the Performing Arts Venues Relief Fund - represents the full figure requested by co-directors Charlotte Mountford and Tom Barnes, who say the money secures LAC's short-term future up to the end of March next year.  
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17/3/2020
Coronavirus Action Plan At Lyth Arts Centre - Check Shows Cancelled
Posted 16/03/20 on Lyth Arts Centre web site by Calvin Wilson [Last updated: Tuesday 17 March, 10.30am].   Here at Lyth Arts Centre, we've already taken steps towards keeping our audiences happy and healthy with the recent Coronavirus developments.  
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5/3/2020
Andreas Tophøj and Rune BarslundThumbnail for article : Andreas Tophøj and Rune Barslund
Danish duo Andreas Tophøj and Rune Barslund perform with violin, accordion and viola.  The accomplished duo has its roots in Jutland, Denmark, and emerged from the folk scene formed around the Academy of Music in Odense, which until recently was named after composer and musician Carl Nielsen.  
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11/1/2020
Lyth Arts Plan Spectacular September Show At Wick HarbourThumbnail for article : Lyth Arts Plan Spectacular September Show At Wick Harbour
SCOTLAND'S YEAR OF COASTS AND WATERS 2020 Posted 06/01/20 by Charlotte Mountford Happy New Year! January marks the beginning of Scotland's Year of Coasts and Waters 2020.  This year, Scotland celebrates its Coasts and Waters with a year-long programme of events and activities which will shine a spotlight on these vital elements of our landscape.  
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5/12/2019
Joanne Kaar With Liz & Michael O'donnell At Lyth Festive Makers EventThumbnail for article : Joanne Kaar With Liz & Michael O'donnell At Lyth Festive Makers Event
6th December 4.00 - 9.00pm.   handmade home grown willow baskets lichen inspired art greetings cards string dogs handmade paper art turned wooden xmas trees childrens books written & illustrated by Liz O'Donnell There is also FREE fun for all ages - come along and join in with Lyth Arts Centre's Wishing the Wind outdoor light installation - make a wind spinner to hang on the tree!.  
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5/12/2019
Paper Moon At LythThumbnail for article : Paper Moon At Lyth
7th and 8th December 2019.   Saturday 7th December - Sold Out.  
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5/12/2019
Wishing The Wind Winter Exhibition At LythThumbnail for article : Wishing The Wind Winter Exhibition At Lyth
The ancient folklore tradition of ‘buying the wind' was common across Caithness and the fishing routes of the North Atlantic.  The tradition involved sailors purchasing 3 knots of thread, rope or fabric, to be undone as wind is required, but the mariner is instructed on no account to untie the third knot, as it may start a hurricane.  
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5/12/2019
Festive Makers Market at Lyth Arts CentreThumbnail for article : Festive Makers Market at Lyth Arts Centre
Starts: 4:00pm Ends: 9:00pm.   An indoor market with stalls from local artists and makers, supplying you with all your Christmas gifts and goodies.  
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5/10/2019
Caithness Young Company Audition WorkshopsThumbnail for article : Caithness Young Company Audition Workshops
Caithness Young Company will be holding a workshop for anyone interested in going to Drama College, but doesn't know where to start.   This workshop will take you through the different types of auditions and the various drama courses available in Scotland.  
24/8/2019
A Life Time of Adventures in Glass - solo exhibition by Denis MannThumbnail for article : A Life Time of Adventures in Glass - solo exhibition by Denis Mann
Currently on at North Lands Creative in Lybster, Caithness " A Life Time of Adventures in Glass" a solo exhibition by renowned Caithness artist and craftsman, Denis Mann.  This retrospective collection features highly regarded works spanning Denis' accomplished career.  
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5/7/2019
Summer Exhibition Sound Walk At Duncansby HeadThumbnail for article : Summer Exhibition Sound Walk At Duncansby Head
Sunday 7th July 2019 At Duncansby Head - 2.00 - 3.00pm.   Book on Lyth Arts web site.  
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5/7/2019
Orographic At Secret Location In CaithnessThumbnail for article : Orographic At Secret Location In Caithness
Lyth Arts presents an unusual performance on 21st July 2019 at a secret location between 6.00pm and 7.00pm.   Location to be announced later.  
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5/7/2019
Assynt At Mey HallThumbnail for article : Assynt At Mey Hall
Brought To Caithnes by Lyth Arts and playing at Mey Village Hall.   12 July 2019 - 8.00 - 10.00pm.  
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3/7/2019
Lyth Summer Exhibition LaunchThumbnail for article : Lyth Summer Exhibition Launch
Join us for the opening of our Summer Exhibition Mountains Underwater: Stroma.   The exhibition also features work by local artists, film and audio recordings of Stroma histories, island artefacts and extracts of recent UHI research conducted on the island.  
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3/7/2019
Lyth Family Festival - Sat 10th Sun 11th August 2019Thumbnail for article : Lyth Family Festival - Sat 10th Sun 11th August 2019
Join us for a weekend of family fun at Lyth Arts Centre this Summer! With outdoor circus, bush craft, story telling, arts & crafts workshops and the puppet caravan there is sure to be something for everyone at Lyth Family Festival! £20 family of 4 £25 family of 5 £6 single ticket Tickets grant entry for Saturday, Sunday or both days.   The festival is suitable for all ages and there's lots of fun activities to keep the kids - and big kids - occupied..  
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30/6/2019
Moishe's Bagel - Lyth Arts - 4 July 2019Thumbnail for article : Moishe's Bagel - Lyth Arts  - 4 July 2019
Reay Hall, Caithness.  4 July 2019.  
11/6/2019
Musicians Wanted For Lybster Mini Festival Music StageThumbnail for article : Musicians Wanted For Lybster Mini Festival Music Stage
North lands Creative in Lybster are hosting a free community festival in summer.   There is an opportunity for local musicians to come and play on the free stage in Lybster during the mini festival 10th -11th August 2019.