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EXHIBITION: LYDIA POPOWICH – DISABILITY PURSUITS (Caithness Horizons, Thurso, ended 25 July 2010)
GEORGE GUNN looks back on a revealing project taking disability as its theme. |
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MUSIC: THE BIG TENT (Falkland, Fife, 23-25 July 2010)
SUE WILSON engages with the issues and the music. |
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MUSIC: INNER SOUND – HMS PINAFORE (OneTouch Theatre, Eden Court, Inverness, 23 July 2010)
JAMES MUNRO has some doubts about the time-shifting in an otherwise enjoyable slice of G&S from Skye. |
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MUSIC: SCO WIND AND BRASS (Community Hall, Boat of Garten, 22 July 2010)
JAMES MUNRO enjoys an evening of music for wind and brass, but wonders why the flutes got short shrift. |
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EXHIBITION: GNŸIS / FACE - MURCHADH MACLEÒID (An Lanntair, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, until 21 August 2010)
IAN STEPHEN assesses an important retrospective of the work of Lewis-born photographer Murdo Macleod. |
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EXHIBITION: MIRRIE LACE (Bonhoga Gallery, Weisdale Mill, Shetland, until 1 August 2010)
KAREN EMSLIE reports on progress in the ongoing Mirrie Dancers project. |
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EXHIBITION: GEOFF UGLOW (Finlay Room, Royal Scottish Academy, The Mound, Edinburgh, until 1 August 2010)
IAN STEPHEN contemplates Geoff Uglow’s Highland journey. |
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MUSIC: HEBRIDEAN CELTIC FESTIVAL (Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, 14-17 July 2010)
SUE WILSON rounds up the onstage action in the 15th festival. |
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MUSIC: SAIL HEBRIDES / HEBRIDEAN CELTIC FESTIVAL (Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, 14-17 July 2010)
IAN STEPHEN mixes music and matters maritime at this year’s dual shindig. |
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MUSIC: VUNK FEST 2010 (Various Venues, Shetland, 9-11 July 2010)
KAREN EMSLIE reminds us that the Shetland scene is not only about traditional music. |
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EXHIBITION: CASTLE GALLERY MIXED SUMMER EXHIBITION (Castle Gallery, Inverness, until late August 2010)
GEORGINA COBURN explores the new work in the summer show at the Castle Gallery. |
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MUSIC: SCOTTISH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA (Strathpeffer Spa Pavilion, 8 July 2010)
JAMES MUNRO wishes the SCO had stuck to the Classical era. |
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MUSIC: MENDELSSOHN ON MULL 2010 (Various venues, Isle of Mull, 27 June - 3 July 2010)
JAMES MUNRO reflects on what felt like a special year for the well-established Mendelssohn on Mull event. |
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MUSIC: HOMEWORK (Ceol-Mor, Inverness, 4 July 2010)
ALEXANDER SMITH catches up with one of the most exciting new bands around. |
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THEATRE: ALEISTER CROWLEY – A PASSION FOR EVIL (Invergordon Arts Centre, 2 July 2010)
ALEXANDER SMITH delves into the strange work of Aleister Crowley, courtesy of John Burns’ Fringe-bound one-man play. |
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EXHIBITION: MADE IT! / DÈANTE (Inverness Museum & Art Gallery, until 31 July)
GEORGINA COBURN is impressed with the craft work in this important exhibition. |
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EXHIBITION: SUMMER OF SCULPTURE (Pier Arts Centre, Stromness, Orkney, until 21 August 2010)
MORAG MACINNES embarks on a fascinating journey around the Pier summer show. |
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DANCE: BODYCURRENTS – NEPTUNE'S REVELRY / RIPPLE EFFECT (Fort William, 25 April 2010 / Loch Morlich, Glenmore, 26 June 2010)
JENNIE MACFIE enjoys a magical final performance in the Bodycurrents project. |
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THEATRE: THE DOCTOR AND THE DEVILS (Kirkwall Arts Theatre, Kirkwall, Orkney, 25 June 2010)
MORAG MACINNES evaluates this year’s ambitious community play at St Magnus. |
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MUSIC: THE INSIDER FESTIVAL – SUNDAY (Inshriach House, by Aviemore, 20 June 2010)
SUE WILSON caught the Sunday action on the designated folky day |
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FESTIVAL: A JOHNSMAS FOY – IN SEARCH OF HOME (Stromness Academy Theatre, Orkney, 22 June 2010)
MORAG MACINNES considers the role of the Foy in the St Magnus Festival. |
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MUSIC: THE INSIDER FESTIVAL (Inshriach House, Aviemore, 17-21 June, 2010)
BARRY GORDON samples the Saturday action in Strathspey’s idiosyncratic festival. |
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MUSIC: SCOTTISH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA (Universal Hall, Findhorn,18 June 2010)
JAMES MUNRO finds a repeat performance has its ups and downs. |
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EXHIBITION: KILMORACK GALLERY SUMMER EXHIBITION (Kilmorack Gallery, by Beauly, until 7 August 2010)
GEORGINA COBURN surveys the latest offerings at Kilmorack. |
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EXHIBITION: GWEN BLACK AND ROBYN KENNEDY (Inchmore Gallery, near Inverness, until 17 July 2010)
GEORGINA COBURN salutes the work of Fred and Gwen Black at Inchmore, and laments the gallery’s impending closure. |
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MUSIC: STANLEY ODD (Madhatters, Inverness, 17 June 2010)
ALEX SMITH wonders if this might be the band to take Scottish hip-hop to a wider audience. |
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COMEDY: MORECAMBE (Empire Theatre, Eden Court, Inverness, 17 June 2010)
JOHN BURNS evaluates Bob Golding’s take on a national institution. |
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THEATRE: PETIT MAL (Empire Theatre, Eden Court, Inverness, 15 June 2010)
JENNIE MACFIE samples some spectacular circus work, 21st century style. |
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THEATRE: BUS STOP (Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Pitlochry, 17 June 2010 and in repertory until October)
MARK FISHER weighs the current value of a once highly rated but now unfashionable playwright. |
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MUSIC: ROCKNESS 2010 (By Dores, Inverness-shire, 11 - 13 June 2010)
ELIZABETH SINCLAIR feels that, despite the unfriendly staff and queues, this is still her favourite festival. |
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MUSIC: ROCKNESS 2010 (By Dores, Inverness-shire, 11 - 13 June 2010)
ALEX SMITH revels in an explosive start to the festival season. |
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MUSIC: goNORTH (Inverness, 9-11 June 2010)
ALEX SMITH wonders if this year’s event can be topped. |
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MUSIC: ROCKNESS 2010 (By Dores, Inverness-shire, 11 - 13 June 2010)
BETH RAY survives a very muddy Sunday at RockNess finding that a little bit of bad weather can't dampen the spirit of the crowd or the talent of the acts. 15 June 2010 |
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MUSIC: SCOTTISH ENSEMBLE (Spa Pavilion, Strathpeffer, 12 June 2010)
JAMES MUNRO indulges in a well balanced concert of old and new musical treats. |
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MUSIC: CAROL KIDD (Empire Theatre, Eden Court, Inverness, 12 June 2010)
JAMES MUNRO enjoys a memorable evening in the company of one of British jazz’s best kept secrets. |
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MUSIC: TUNE UP TOUR - DÀIMH AND BUILLE (An Lanntair, Stornoway, 11 June 2010)
IAN STEPHEN finds a strong standard has been set by this Scottish/Irish transatlantic relationship. |
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THEATRE: ROUGH CROSSING (Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Pitlochry, 9 June 2010 and in repertory until October)
MARK FISHER encounters a comedy deficit in this Tom Stoppard adaptation. |
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THEATRE: NOISES OFF (Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Pitlochry, 9 June 2010, and in repertory until October)
MARK FISHER enters into the spirit of Michael Frayn’s farce-within-a-farce. |
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THEATRE: KISS ME KATE (Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Pitlochry, 8 June 2010 and in repertory until October)
MARK FISHER finds plenty of life in John Durnin’s take on a famous musical. |
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EXHIBITION: SHOOT 2010 (An Talla Solais, Ullapool, until 27 June 2010)
JENNY MCBAIN investigates an eclectic celebration of photography. |
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MUSIC: NORTHERN ROOTS (Bogbain Farm, Inverness, 4-6 June 2010)
JENNIE MACFIE is uplifted by the music on offer at Northern Roots. |
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THEATRE: THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES (Empire Theatre, Eden Court, Inverness, 7 June, 2010)
JENNIE MACFIE finds this feminist classic in danger of falling victim to changing times. |
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MUSIC: RED NOTE ENSEMBLE – A DRUNK MAN LOOKS AT THE THISTLE (Easdale Island Hall, Argyll, 6 June 2010)
NORMAN BISSELL admires an imaginative reinterpretation of a Scots language masterpiece. |
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EXHIBITION: NAIRN OPEN ART EXHIBITION (Nairn Courthouse and Seaman’s Hall, Nairn, until 13 June 2010)
GEORGINA COBURN examines the work on show at this year’s Open Competition. |
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MUSIC: ST DELUXE / ABAGAIL GREY (Hootananny, Inverness, 3 June 2010 / OneTouch Theatre, Eden Court, Inverness, 4 June 2010)
ALEXANDER SMITH checks out some local talent. |
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MUSIC: MUSICK FYNE / CONCERTO CALEDONIA (Pluscarden Abbey, Moray, 2 June 2010 / Dornie Hall, Lochalsh, 3 June 2010)
JAMES MUNRO hears two contrasting programmes of early music. |
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COMEDY: REGINALD D HUNTER (Ironworks, Inverness, 3 June 2010)
JOHN BURNS is transported to the balmy deep south in the Ironworks. |
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MUSIC: ORKNEY FOLK FESTIVAL (Various venues, Orkney, 27-30 May 2010)
SUE WILSON reckons the Orkney Folk Festival is a bit special |
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EVENT: POWER OF FRIENDSHIP (OneTouch Theatre, Eden Court, Inverness, 1 June 2010)
JENNY MCBAIN hears a tale of friendship in the face of war. |
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EXHIBITION: NORTH HIGHLAND COLLEGE ART EXHIBITION 2010 (Caithness Horizons, Thurso, May 2010)
GILES SUTHERLAND looks back on the student show. |
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THEATRE: ROGHAINN NAN DAOINE (An Lanntair, Stornoway, 29 May 2010)
IAN STEPHEN evaluates the new production from Theatre Hebrides. |
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MUSIC: MIDAS ACOUSTIC SHOWCASE / HIP PARADE (The Ironworks / Hootananny, Inverness, 27 May 2010)
ALEXANDER SMITH does a bit of venue hopping in Inverness. |
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THEATRE: WILDBIRD – A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM (Red Shoes Theatre, Elgin, 28 June 2010)
STEVE COOMBER checked out Wildbird’s updating of a classic. |
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COMEDY: DES DILLON TELLS TALL TALES (Spectrum Centre, Inverness, 27 May 2010)
JOHN BURNS checks out writer Des Dillon in his new guise as stand up comedian. |
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MUSIC: HIGHLAND CHAMBER ORCHESTRA (Spa Pavilion, Strathpeffer, 23 May 2010)
JAMES MUNRO enjoys the sunshine and the music for the HCO’s latest outing. |
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MUSIC: PETER GRIGGS (Town House, Inverness, 18 May 2010)
ALEXANDER SMITH enjoys a sunny guitar recital linking Bach with Brazil and beyond. |
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COMEDY: BILL BAILEY (Corran Halls, Oban, 15 May 2010)
JOHN SAICH finds both comedian and audience in good form. |
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MUSIC: SHE’KOYOKH (Community Hall, Isle of Eigg, 20 May 2010)
LUCY CONWAY welcomes a blast of Balkan magic to Eigg. |
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DANCE: SCOTTISH BALLET – ROMEO AND JULIET (Empire Theatre, Eden Court, Inverness, 14 May 2010)
JENNIE MACFIE loves the dancing, but laments that pesky and pervasive mania for back-projection. |
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THEATRE: PONDLIFE MCGURK (Church Hill Studio, Edinburgh, 13 May 2010, and touring)
MARK FISHER is mesmerised by Andy Manley shamanistic spell in a children’s show with depth. |
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THEATRE: WHISKY KISSES (Perth Theatre, 14 May 2010, and touring)
MARK FISHER finds Whisky Kisses taking a big step forward, with potential for even more. |
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EXHIBITION: WEST COAST OPEN (An Talla Solais, Ullapool, until 30 May 2010)
JENNY MCBAIN inspects the wide-ranging work on show. |
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MUSIC: SCOTTISH OPERA – LA BOHÈME (Empire Theatre, Eden Court, Inverness, 6 May 2010)
JENNIE MACFIE has her heartstrings fimly tugged in this revival of Stuart Laing’s updated Bohème. |
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MUSIC: AIDAN O'ROURKE'S AN TOBAR BAND / DAVE MILLIGAN TRIO (Queen's Hall, Edinburgh, 7 April, 2010)
BARRY GORDON catches up with the An Tobar Commissions on the road. |
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THEATRE: BLUE HEN (Citizens Theatre, Glasgow, 5 April 2010, and touring)
MARK FISHER investigates NLP’s latest foray into the work of writer Des Dillon. |
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THEATRE: THE BONZO DOG DOO DAH BAND CHANGED MY LIFE FOREVER (Macphail Centre, Ullapool, 5 May 2010)
JENNY MCBAIN enjoys the sing along but wonders if Isosceles have sold themselves short. |
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MUSIC: SHETLAND FOLK FESTIVAL (Various venues, Shetland, 29 April-2 May 2010)
KAREN EMSLIE gives a local perspective on the festival |
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MUSIC: SHETLAND FOLK FESTIVAL (Various venues, Shetland, 29 April-2 May 2010)
SUE WILSON revels in the Shetland festival’s broad-minded vision and exhausting schedule |
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COURSE: TAPS WRITERSEARCH (Cowan House, Inverness, 16-18 April 2010)
JENNY MCBAIN dips into the world of screen writing. |
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EXHIBITION: GRINNEAS NAN EILEAN (An Lanntair, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, until 16 May 2010)
IAN STEPHEN casts an eye over the annual Western Isles open show. |
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EXHIBITION: LATITUDE – NEW WORK BY STEVEN MACIVER (Pier Arts Centre, Stromness, Orkney, until 5 June 2010)
MORAG MACINNES overcame her maths block to enter the imaginative world of Steven MacIver. |
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