News Archive

2009: A Sinclair Odyssey - You Can Get Involved

A Sinclair Odyssey combines arts and archaeology to tell the stories of the Sinclair Clan of Caithness.   With a glittering Street Parade and an opportunity to step back in time at The Gathering, Odyssey will explore the themes of Ancestry and Homecoming in the county of Caithness.  

Auntie Janet Saves The Planet - Opera For 3 - 6 Year Olds

Auntie Janet Saves The Planet is a magical, musical tale taking the audience into the woodland world of Auntie Janet and her forest friends.  The characters they meet along the way include some of Scotland's endangered species and Auntie Janet and the audience must help them to save their homes.  

What's On At Eden Court In May

Scottish Chamber Orchestra ----------------------------------------------------------------- Sunday 03 May | 20.00 | Empire Igor Stravinsky Danses Concertantes Joseph Haydn Sinfonia Concertante in B flat Carl Maria von Weber Konzertst�ck in F minor Op 79 Maurice Ravel Le Tombeau de Couperin Piano/conductor Christian Zacharias Oboe Robin Williams Violin Christopher George Cello David Watkin As this year's Classical Concert Series draws to a close, we'll welcome the SCO and the stunningly talented Christian Zacharias to Eden Court.  Zacharias is one of the greatest German pianists of modern times.  

The Sweetener Coming To Lyth Arts Centre

It's 1972.  After devoting his lifetime to sweetening the soundtracks of the stars with canned laughter, Ed looks back over his career and finds himself having to decide who should get the last laugh.  

Travelling Gallery returns to Highlands

27th April - 15th May The Travelling Gallery will be returning to the Highlands for three weeks at the end of April, after successful visits last year.  The custom-build mobile art gallery will be taking its new exhibition 'Finger Buffet', to thirteen schools across the area, and will also be open to the public for the day at the Black Isle Leisure Centre on Monday 4th May.  

Inverness College UHI hosts talk by leading literary figure

Inverness College UHI will welcome leading literary figure, Dr Fred Freeman, to its Longman Campus on Wednesday, 29 April to host a talk entitled 'The Unknown Burns: The Songs of Robert Burns'.   As part of the Homecoming 2009 celebrations, the talk will introduce an unknown side of Burns with Dr Freeman suggesting that Burns was in fact primarily a songwriter.  

The Saturday Festival - Wick - Sat 18 April

Caithness Arts presents The Saturday Festival Saturday, 18th April 2009 Mackay's Hotel, Wick Saturday Afternoon 3pm Five Seasons O' A Lass Poetry � Dance � Music � Song Featuring Jill Kingdon - Dancer & Choreographer Russ Murray - Saxophonist, David Morrison - Narrator ����� � ����� Other Performers James Ross - Pianist, Jenny Stewart - Poet, Edna Morrison - Singer Saturday Evening 8pm After Hours R&B Revue every After Hours gig turns into a party...  ...and you're invited! ����� � ����� Other Performers James Ross - Pianist with guest saxophonist Russ Murray afternoon ticket �3.  

Open Highland Artists Exhibition - Kyle Of Sutherland

Kyle of Sutherland Heritage Society Kincardine Old Church, Ardgay The ELEVENTH OPEN EXHIBITION by HIGHLAND ARTISTS ARTIST'S CHOICE From Thursday 9th April to Sunday 19th April 2009 PREVIEW EVENING With wine and finger food buffet on Wednesday 8th at 7.30pm All Welcome OPENING HOURS 10am Till 5pm Each Day EXCEPT SUNDAYS Framed Originals (must be for sale) for Hanging Only (Maximum 4) Prints (unframed) and Cards may be displayed in Bins Exhibits to be delivered to the centre on Sat.  4thth or Sunday 5th April or by arrangement with Bill Stobo.  

Live Electronic Concert At Ice House, Helmsdale

The Ice House, Helmsdale's monumental deep freeze.   Once a store for salmon catch, later a coal fired fish and chip shop.  

Talented Musicians To Perform Evening of Music and Song

Young musicians from primary and secondary schools across the Highlands are busy preparing for a public concert which will take place in the Black Isle Leisure Centre, Fortrose on Saturday 18 April.   The evening will feature performances by four of the Highland Regional Music Groups including the Highland Youth String Orchestra, 'snas (the Regional ceilidh band), the Highland Youth Pipe Band and the first public recital by the recently formed Gaelic choir, C�isir G which is directed by former MOD gold medallist Eilidh Mackenzie.