Talks

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Afr-I-Can

Afr-I-Can

17 Jul 2008

Running between June and September, Afr-I-can is a loose series of events, talks, workshops and concerts led by artists of African origin and celebrating African achievement. Although the events are mainly aimed at families of African and Caribbean…

The Hard Rain Picture Show

The Hard Rain Picture Show

31 Jan 2008

Presentation and lecture by Mark Edwards, one of the most widely-published environmental photographers in the world. Neither a travelogue, nor another exercise in handwringing, The Hard Rain Picture Show takes audiences on a journey through rainforests…

Refugee Week

Refugee Week

5 Jun 2008

This year, Refugee Week has built a programme loosely themed around the idea of ‘Different Pasts, Shared Futures’, with exhibitions looking at the different ways individuals interpret the cities around them, plays, talks, fairs and film festivals…

Mars

Edinburgh International Science Festival

27 Mar 2008

Scientists: officially cooler and wealthier than you. You spend your evenings staring at Corrie; they’re out there scoping out life on Mars (no, not the one with John Sim) and getting paid for it. All the seats have already gone for the hot ticket of…

Mark Wallinger

Mark Wallinger

28 Feb 2008

A talk by 2007 Turner Prize winner Mark Wallinger (pictured. No, really, that’s him! In the bear suit! Artists, eh?), as he takes up the position of Artist in Residence at Edinburgh College of Art. National Gallery of Scotland, Edinburgh, Mon 3 Mar

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David Simon and The Wire
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The creator of ardently-loved, gritty cop show 'The Wire' is in town for a talk about his creation, to launch his forthcoming true crime novel 'Homicide: A Year on the Killing Streets', and for a screening of the TV show.
18 Sep 8.15–10.15 Glasgow Film Theatre, Glasgow
125 Years of Staring into Space
Date Location
John Pressly discusses the history of the Coats Observatory in celebration of its 125th anniversary.
1 Oct 12.30 Paisley Museum & Art Gallery, Paisley
Colin Fry
Date Location
The phenomenal 'Sixth Sense' star uses his psychic gifts to wow his audience.
27 Oct 7.30 Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow
28 Oct 7.30 Music Hall, Aberdeen
30 Oct 7.30 Caird Hall, Dundee
Artist's Talk: David Bellingham
Date Location
Bellingham discusses exhibition and recent publication, 'Fresh Fruit & Tables'.
13 Sep 3.00 The Changing Room, Stirling
Alexander McCall Smith
Date Location
The A-list author of the hugely popular Ladies No1 Detective Agency series talks about his life.
5 Nov 7.30–9.00 Castle Menzies, Aberfeldy
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