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A Celebration for Rabbie
Date	Location
An afternoon of music, song, poetry and dance to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Robert Burns.
22 Jan 2.00–3.30	Buckie Library, Buckie

The Edinburgh Quartet with Desmond Barritt - A Child's Christmas in Wales
Date	Location
Desmond Barritt, Lawrence Olivier Theatre Award Winner and West End star, narrates 'A Child's Christmas in Wales' alongside music from The Edinburgh Quartet. Mince pies and mulled wine will be served.
21 Dec 3.00	Woodend Barn Arts Centre, Banchory

Two Masterpieces, One Chance: An Evening of Music and Poetry
Date	Location
Live poetry performances of the tales of Actaeon and Callisto from Ovid's 'Metamorphoses', read by John Duncan and atmospherically set in front of Titian's paintings 'Diana and Actaeon' and 'Diana and Callisto'. In between the two readings the Edinburgh University Renaissance Singers will perform works from the Italian Renaissance (6.00-6.30pm).
18 Dec 5.30–6.00 & 6.30–7.00	National Gallery of Scotland Complex, Edinburgh

Poetry Pamphlet Party and Fair
Date	Location
Wine, mince pies, readings and lots of poetry paraphernalia to purchase. Email events@nls.uk to book.
10 Dec 6.30	Causewayside Building National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh

Close Encounters: Benjamin Markovits
Date	Location
Benjamin Markovits, author of novels set in the drama-ridden world of Romantic literature, excavates Byron through material in the John Murray Archive.
9 Dec 7.00	National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh

Holocaust Memorial Day
Date	Location
An international day of remembrance for the victims of the Holocaust which aims to educate, to commemorate and to prompt action against discrimination and hatred in our own communities today. The programme will include school children performances, poetry reading, presentations and an exhibition.
27 Jan 12.00–4.00; 6.00–8.00	The Cowdray Hall, Aberdeen

Reading Group: Round Table
Date	Location
An informal poetry reading group that encourages lively debate and offers members the chance to choose the poems. For booking and more details please phone or email reception@spl.org.uk. Please note: change of venue.
15 Dec 6.00–8.00	Central Library, Edinburgh

StAnza: Scotland's International Poetry Festival
Date	Location
The sole established poetry festival in Scotland: an opportunity to engage with all forms of poetry and hear world class poets in atmospheric venues.
18 Mar 2009–22 Mar 2009 (Times vary)	Byre Theatre, St Andrews

Translating Mein Schatten in Dachau
Date	Location
A two-part workshop led by Ken Cockburn to translate an anthology of poems written by survivors of concentration camps from German to English. You do not need to be able to speak German to take part in these workshops. Please note: change of venue.
15 Jan 6.30–8.00	Scottish Poetry Library, Edinburgh

Burns Alive
Date	Location
David Purdie and Sheena Wellington present a multi-media rendering of Scotland's Bard through song, poetry and previously unseen material from the Scottish National Archive Collection. Part of Scotland's celebration of the 250th anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns.
24 Jan 7.30	Carnegie Hall, Dunfermline

Dead Good Poets' Society Poetry Evening
Date	Location
The Dead Good Poets' Society perform live on the last Thursday of every month. There are often book launches and other events at this popular evening.
30 Dec, 29 Jan, 26 Feb, 26 Mar, 30 Apr 6.30	Books and Beans, Aberdeen

Reading Group: Nothing but The Poem
Date	Location
Removing the pressures of review, criticism and hype, and without relying on background knowledge, this gentle reading group led by Julie Johnstone focuses on the reader's response to the text. For booking and more details please phone or email reception@spl.org.uk Please note: change of venue.
16 Dec 6.30	Central Library, Edinburgh

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