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Thurso Players Pantomime 2007 - Jack & The Beanstalk
Thurso Players invite you to come along and meet the 'Trotts' at their annual Christmas Panto at Thurso High School. This year's production, Jack & the Beanstalk starts its run at 7.30pm on Wednesday 12th December and will be on, at the same time, each evening up to and including Saturday 15th December.
Kent duchaine Coming Back To Mackays Hotel, Wick - 27 October 2007
Mackays Hotel, Wick once again will be welcoming one of the liveliest bluesmen travelling around Europe. He will be at Mackays Hotel with his steel guitar on Saturday 27th October from 9.00pm.
Aidy Quinn Scottish Tour Includes Thurso
Aidy Quinn embarks on some appearances Fri Sept 28th - Sat Sept 29th in the Scottish Northern Region. On Fri Sept 28th Aidy's makes his first visit to Northern Nashville CMC, Thurso Starts 8.30pm Sat Sept 29th he returns to Carridges Hotel, Insch Aidy Quinn Adds To His Awards.
The Ultimate Chill - Caithness Group Liquid Blue Are Finalists!
After a fantastic and eclectic semi final in Dundee's best live venue Fat Sams on August 24th - with performances from Black Velveteens, Liquid Blue, Callel, Peski Kings, Whale Engineering, a special set from The Electrolites and Barry Greig's recitals of his self-penned poetry - this year's Best Band Competition finalists were announced. Local Caithness band Liquid Blue has made it into the final of The Ultimate Chill Best Band Competition 2007.
'Educating Rita' At Mill Theatre, Thurso - 23rd - 25th August 2007
Thurso Players take to the stage again later this month in what has been one of their busiest years for amateur productions. The latest offering, 'Educating Rita', directed by Iain MacDonald, is a play for two characters and is set entirely in a lecturer's office at a Liverpool University.
Get that Fiddle Out And Join The Thurso & Dounreay Strathspey Reel Society
Tuesday 28th August sees the start of a new season for the Thurso & Dounreay Strathspey & Reel Society. Old and new mebers are invited to get the instruments tuned up and come along when practice starts again at the Ormlie Lodge club, Thurso.Thurso Live Music Association Season Of Concerts 2007 - 08
If you enjoy classical music but do not have the chance to get to live performances you can catch a few by joining Thurso Live Music Association. The annual membership for the coming year is £40 and for that you get eight concerts making bargain price of only £5 per concert.'The Loch of Mey Monster' Poem and Art Competition Exhibition at the County Show
A number of children around the County were thrilled to be awarded special framed pictures and certificates signed by the author and artist at the end of term assemblies. The competition was to draw the best picture or write the best poem about the monster.
Folk And Jazz At The Mill Theatre, Thurso With Landermason
Northumbrian based duo Landermason will be performing at Thurso's Mill Theatre next week as part of their extensive UK tour, promoting their latest album release, 'The Reason'. The song-writing duo of Fiona Lander (vocals, piano, saxophone, whistles, clarinet and recorder) and Paul Mason (vocals & guitars) have developed a unique sound displaying their undoubted talents as musicians.
Martin Taylor - Renowned Jazz Guitarist At The Mill Theatre
On Thursday 21st June jazz guitar maestro Martin Taylor will play at the Mill Theatre in Thurso. On this occasion he will be joined, for part of his set, by singer Alison Burns.
'Habeas Corpus' - Latest Production From Thurso Players
Thurso Players' latest production, 'Habeas Corpus', directed by John Glen, takes to the stage for a three night run starting on Tuesday 26th June. Now, while 'Habeas Corpus' is a legal term meaning 'you must have the body' this is not a play about a trial, rather it is an early treasure from the pen of renowned playwright Alan Bennett.
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.
A Brief History of Scotland
'A Brief History of Scotland', is a look at one small nationıs past and present, who we are, how we got here and the struggles we have confronted on that journey. In particular, the continuing struggle we have had with our much larger and more powerful neighbour.
Auditions For Educating Rita at Mill Theatre, Thurso
Iain will be holding auditions at the Mill for Educating Rita on Sunday 20th May at 7:30pm. Anyone who is interested in coming along is welcome.NORTHERN NASHVILLE CAITHNESS COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL 6th - 8th APRIL
Jett Williams Excellent country singer and daughter of the legendary Hank Williams The Woodys A husband & wife team from Nashville Travis LeDoyt The World's Best Young Elvis Hummingbird (formerly known as Montana Blaze) Superb country band Diesel Cowboys Brendan Quinn & his son James and their band Logue & McCool The Playboys Gerry Ford Artiste & Compere Nickels & Dimes Our local bands also all back by popular demand... The Jacks The Kate Bain Band Manson Grant & The Dynamos Thurso High School Band Northern Nashville Caithness Country Music Club web site www.nncmc.co.uk/.
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18/3/2007New David Morrison Gallery Added
A new David Morrison Gallery has been added to the web site showing some of his recent works. To view the pictures just click through to the gallery.
The Death of Ivan the Terrible
Thurso Players are in the final stages of rehearsal for their forthcoming Historical Production, 'The Death of Ivan the Terrible'. The play tells the story of the declining years of one of the greatest sadists in history - Ivan the Terrible - or Ivan Grozni as he was known to the Russians.
"WHEN WILL I BE FAMOUS" WINNERS TO APPEAR IN WICK
The winners of last Saturday's BBC1 programme "When Will I Be Famous", the Red Hot Chilli Pipers have agreed to play at a Massed Pipe Band event in Wick in September. The live TV show is hosted by Graham Norton and each week 8 different acts compete for a £10,000 first prize.
George Bain Exhibition - Swanson Gallery - 24 February to 24 March
CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF GEORGE BAIN - THE `FATHER' OF MODERN CELTIC ART Groam House, the award-winning museum in Rosemarkie, is embarking on an ambitious exhibition project as part of Highland 2007, Scotland's year of Highland Culture. The project will focus on the outstanding work of Highland artist George Bain, who devoted much of his life to the study of the techniques of the ancient Celtic and Pictish artists.Search Our Site
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