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An Evening of Poetry About Paintings
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Stewart Conn, Dilys Rose and Alan Riach wax poetical about all things artistic over a glass of wine.
22 May 7.30 Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh
Anne Donovan
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Book signing of 'Being Emily' by Anne Donovan, author of 'Buddha Da'.
20 May 7.00–8.00 Mitchell Library, Glasgow
22 May 6.00 Waterstone's, Edinburgh
Book Group: Ian Rankin
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An extra special edition of this regular book group. Have your analysis scrutinised by the author himself at this discussion of Ian Rankin's 'The Falls'. You'd better be nice! All proceeds to charity.
22 May 5.30 Waterstone's, Edinburgh
Conversation Pieces: Alex Gray
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The writer of crime thrillers and creator of DI Lorimer (often described as a Glaswegian version of Ian Rankin's Inspector Rebus) talks about her work.
19 May 1.00 Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow
DIY Stories
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Reading of stories with the theme 'In the Last Year', which will then be made into a pamphlet. 'Part of Ladyfest'.
20 May 8.00 Waverley Bar, Edinburgh
Dr Jane Goodall
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The UN Messenger for Peace gives a talk titled 'Gombe and Beyond', followed by a book signing event.
20 May 7.00 George Square Theatre, Edinburgh
A Herd of Red Deer
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Launch of the revitalised edition of Frank Fraser-Darling's wildlife tome, which is part of the Luath Wild Lives Series. Please RSVP to Angela Audretsch.
22 May 6.00 Swann Buildings, Edinburgh
In a Different Light
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An exhibition of new works exploring short phrases, comprising hand-bound books, cards and screen-prints from Julie Johnstone's Essence Press imprint.
19 Apr–19 Jul, not Sundays Mon–Fri 11.00am–6.00; Sat 1.00–5.00 Scottish Poetry Library, Edinburgh
Inspired? Get Writing!
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Hear winning entries from the National Galleries of Scotland, English-Speaking Union and Scottish Poetry Library Creative Writing Competition 2007/08 that was based on artworks from the National Galleries.
20 May 12.45–1.30 National Gallery of Scotland, Edinburgh
J David Simons
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A signing with music this time for J David Simons' 'The Credit Draper', about the Jewish community in Glasgow in the early 20th century.
22 May 6.30–8.00 Waterstone's, Glasgow

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