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Dish by Capetown-based ceramic artist John Bauer. Click for full size imageMIXED WINTER SHOW (Castle Gallery, Inverness, January 2009)

GEORGINA COBURN sees the Castle Gallery get the new year off to a good start in their latest mixed show.
07 January 2009


The Bevvy Sisters Click for full size imageTHE BEVVY SISTERS (Leith Folk Club, The Village, Edinburgh, 16 December 2008)

SUE WILSON finds the Bevvy Sisters in sinful mood

17 December 2008


Thea Musgrave Click for full size imageSCOTTISH ENSEMBLE: GREEN (OneTouch Theatre, Eden Court, Inverness, 13 December 2008)

GEORGINA COBURN hears the Scottish Ensemble’s characteristically unconventional take on a seasonal programme
17 December 2008


Work by Allison Weightman. Click for full size imageALLISON WEIGHTMAN & EHREN TOOL – DE-STRUCTION (Taigh Chearsabhagh, Lochmaddy, until 29 January 2009)

IAN STEPHEN reflects on the work of Allison Weightman in the light of a new exhibition.
16 December 2008


National Centre of Excellence in Traditional Music concert (photo - Anita Hurding, NCETM). Click for full size imageSGOIL CHIÙIL NA GÀIDHEALTACHD CD LAUNCH CONCERT (Plockton High School, Plockton, 13 December 2008)

TERRY WILLIAMS celebrates the launch of the 9th annual recording from the Plockton students.
16 December 2008


ALEA Click for full size imageALEA (Inverness Arts Forum Lunchtime concert, Town House, 10 December 2008)

ROBERT LIVINGSTON relishes some classy baroquerie
10 December 2008


Alastair Bruce - Aladdin Click for full size imageALADDIN (Empire Theatre, Eden Court, until 4 January 2009)

JENNIE MACFIE is seduced by the infectious spirit of pantomime
10 December 2008


Hallam Foe Click for full size imageCROMARTY ‘MY FAVOURITE FILM’ FESTIVAL (Cromarty & Black Isle, 5-7 December 2008)

JENNIE MACFIE views a film festival that felt just right
10 December 2008


Isle of Skye Youth Theatre Group Click for full size imageISLE OF SKYE YOUTH THEATRE – MY FAIR LADY (Aros, Portree, Isle of Skye, 3-5 December 2008)

TERRY WILLIAMS enjoys a luvverly staging of a classical musical
10 December 2008


The Chair (© lieve). Click for full size imageMG ALBA SCOTS TRAD MUSIC AWARDS (Old Fruitmarket, Glasgow, 6 December 2008)

SUE WILSON reports on the annual traditional music awards bash
09 December 2008


Skye and Lochalsh Orchestra Click for full size imageSKYE AND LOCHALSH ORCHESTRA (Kyleakin Hall, Isle of Skye, 6 December 2008)

TERRY WILLIAMS hears the SLO earn a big cheer in their winter concert
09 December 2008


Precious Cargo Click for full size imagePRECIOUS CARGO (Inverness Museum and Art Gallery, until 3 January 2009)

GEORGINA COBURN discovers hidden treasure amid the cargo
09 December 2008


Brian Crawford Young - Procession, acrylic on canvas 81x150 cm. Click for full size imageSURFACE: A96 ARTISTS’ COLLECTIVE (Eden Court Theatre, until 29 December)

GEORGINA COBURN discovers strong work in this artist-led show, but wonders what it all implies for cultural policy in the region.
04 December 2008


John McCusker (Photo - Paul Campbell) Click for full size imageUNDER ONE SKY (Ironworks, Inverness, 29 November 2008)

JENNIE MACFIE finds an unexpected standout amongst John McCusker’s multi-talented ensemble
03 December 2008


Migrants by Paul Bloomer. Click for full size imageCHRISTMAS 2008 EXHIBITION (Kilmorack Gallery, until 21 December 2008)

GEORGINA COBURN applauds another strong showing at Kilmorack Gallery.
02 December 2008


The Ceilidh Tree. Click for full size imageTHE CEILIDH TREE (North Edinburgh Arts Centre, 1 December 2008, and touring)

MARK FISHER suggests that kids interacting with an excellent interactive show for the 3-5s is no bad thing.
02 December 2008


Neil Brand Click for full size image6th INVERNESS FILM FESTIVAL (Eden Court Theatre, 19-23 November 2008)

GEORGINA COBURN reflects on a mulitifacted programme
26 November 2008


Lilly Papaioannou. Click for full size imageINVERNESS CHORAL SOCIETY: MESSIAH (EMPIRE THEATRE, EDEN COURT, 22 NOVEMBER 2008)

JAMES MUNRO enjoys a memorable Messiah.
25 November 2008


Andy Goldsworthy Click for full size imageANDY GOLDSWORTHY: NORTH UIST WORKS (Taigh Chearsabhagh, Lochmaddy, North Uist, until 31 December 2008)

EILEEN BELL finds Andy Goldsworthy battling too short a time and the Uist weather.
20 November 2008


Hannah Phillips. Click for full size imageHANNAH PHILLIPS (Town House, Inverness, 14 November 2008)

JENNIE MACFIE finds magic lurking under the external racket in the harpist’s recital.
19 November 2008


Scene from Chris Waitt and Henry Trotter's Dupe. Click for full size imageSCOTTISH DIGITAL SHORTS 2009 (Sabhal Mor Ostaig, Sleat, Isle of Skye, 17 November 2008)

TERRY WILLIAMS reminds would-be filmmakers that time is short for this year’s applications.
19 November 2008


Pekka Kuusisto. Click for full size imageSCOTTISH ENSEMBLE: FIRE (OneTouch Theatre, Eden Court, Inverness, 18 November 2008)

GEORGINA COBURN marvels at the visionary reinvention of tradition in the work of Pekka Kuusisto.
19 November 2008


Benny Young in The Tobacco Merchant's Lawyer. Click for full size imageTHE TOBACCO MERCHANT'S LAWYER (Tron Theatre, 14 November 2008, and touring)

MARK FISHER admires a breezy piece of story-telling from writer Iain Heggie.
18 November 2008


Jane Irwin (Photo - Andres Landin) Click for full size imageHEBRIDES ENSEMBLE (OneTouch Theatre, Eden Court, Inverness, 10 November 2008)

KENNY MATHIESON hears the Hebrides in typically adventurous mood.
14 November 2008


Federico Lepre and Carmen Giannattasio in La Traviata (photo - Drew Farrell). Click for full size imageSCOTTISH OPERA: LA TRAVIATA (Empire Theatre, Eden Court, 8 November 2008)

JENNIE MACFIE celebrates proper opera in the grand manner in a stunning Traviata.
13 November 2008


Rebecca Bottone and Renate Arends as Carolina and Elisetta in The Secret Marriage. Click for full size imageSCOTTISH OPERA: THE SECRET MARRIAGE (Empire Theatre, Eden Court, 7 November 2008)

JENNIE MACFIE is seduced by the fun and frolics of Scottish Opera’s take on Cimarosa’s comic opera.
12 November 2008


The NYPBS at Celtic Connections 2008 (www.thepipingcentre.co.uk). Click for full size imageNATIONAL YOUTH PIPE BAND OF SCOTLAND (Talla Shomhairle, Aros, Portree, Isle of Skye, 8 November 2008)

TERRY WILLIAMS admires the work of the young pipers and drummers.
11 November 2008


Otter Pie. Click for full size imageOTTER PIE (Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh, 5 November 2008, and touring)

MARK FISHER catches up with an oddball take on Scottish national identity.
06 November 2008


Light in the North. Click for full size imageA LIGHT IN THE NORTH (Dunbeath Heritage Centre, Dunbeath, 1 November 2008)

KENNY MATHIESON joined this year’s celebration of the work of Neil Gunn in his home village.
05 November 2008


Teenage Fanclub (photo - Fiona Carr). Click for full size imageTEENAGE FANCLUB (The Ironworks, Inverness, 2 November 2008)

FIONA CARR reckons Teenage Fanclub are aging like fine wine.
05 November 2008


The Edinburgh Quartet. Click for full size imageEDINBURGH QUARTET (OneTouch Theatre, Eden Court, Inverness, 2 November 2008)

JAMES MUNRO checked out the opening of a new series in Inverness from Scotland’s longest-running string quartet.
04 November 2008


Michael Stuart Green - Judgement Suspended 1 (courtesy of the artist). Click for full size imageHOS EXHIBITION (Eden Court Theatre, until 29 November 2008)

GEORGINA COBURN finds a mixed bag on show at the latest HOS Open exhibition.
04 November 2008


Jasmin Vardimon Company - Yesterday Click for full size imageJASMIN VARDIMON COMPANY – YESTERDAY (OneTouch Theatre, Eden Court, Inverness, 30 October 2008)

GEORGINA COBURN goes on a journey through memory with the Jasmin Vardimon Company.
31 October 2008


Ado Matheson Click for full size imageADO MATHESON (An Lanntair, Stornoway, 28 October 2008)

IAN STEPHEN checks out the return of a native
30 October 2008


Little Light. Click for full size imageLITTLE LIGHT (Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh, 29 October 2008, and touring)

MARK FISHER admires an exquisite show for the very young.
30 October 2008


Alyth. Click for full size imageCUIMHNEACHADH AIR SÌM – CELEBRATING SIMON (Empire Theatre, Eden Court, 24 October 2008)

FIONA MACKENZIE welcomes a warm-hearted celebration of the late Simon Mackenzie.
29 October 2008


An Endless Loop of Death, acrylic on canvas, 2003  30.5 x 30.5cm. Click for full size imageTHE GREY PLANETS: PETER SUCHIN (HICA – Highland Institute for Contemporary Art, Dalcrombie, Loch Ruthven, until 30 November 2008)

GEORGINA COBURN reflects on the Concrete Art of Peter Suchin, and wonders how HICA’s new gallery space will develop.
29 October 2008


Scottish Storytelling Centre in Edinburgh. Click for full size imageEDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL STORYTELLING FESTIVAL (Scottish Storytelling Centre, High Street, Edinburgh, 24 October – 1 November 2008)

IAN STEPHEN dropped in on some Northern participants in the festival.
28 October 2008


Simon Munnery as Queen Elizabeth and Miles Jupp as Raleigh. Click for full size imageELIZABETH AND RALEIGH – LATE BUT LIVE (OneTouch Theatre, Eden Court, Inverness, 26 October 2008)

JOHN BURNS delivers his verdict on the latest Late But Live offering.
28 October 2008


Bud Suite Number 1 Click for full size imageSTEPHEN PETRONIO COMPANY (Empire Theatre, Eden Court, Inverness, 23 October 2008)

GEORGINA COBURN finds style and substance in the work of the New York-based Stephen Petronio Company
24 October 2008


Elliot Minor Click for full size imageENTER SHIKARI / ELLIOT MINOR (Ironworks, Inverness, 19 & 22 October 2008)

JELICA GAVRILOVIC & ROCK FANS FROM DRUM respond to two hardcore gigs in our first collective review
24 October 2008


Alexander Grove and Stephanie Corley in The Merry Widow (photo - Drew Farrell). Click for full size imageTHE MERRY WIDOW (Craigmonie Centre, Drumnadrochit, 16 October 2008)

JAMES MUNRO admires a bigger than usual cast in this year’s touring production from Scottish Opera.
21 October 2008


The Blank Album Click for full size imageTHE BLANK ALBUM (An Lanntair, Stornoway, 16 October 2008)

IAN STEPHEN recommends catching The Blank Album if it comes your way.
21 October 2008


Lauren McColl. Click for full size imageBLAZIN’ IN BEAULY 2008 (Phipps Hall, Beauly, 15 & 17 October 2008)

JENNIE MACFIE soaks up the unique atmosphere at Blazin’ in Beauly.
21 October 2008


Brian Ó hEadhra, Bruce Macgregor and Sandy Brechin. Click for full size imageMACGREGOR, BRECHIN AND Ó HEADHRA (Bogbain Farm, Inverness, 12 October 2008)

JENNIE MACFIE enjoys a double launch for both Blazin’ In Beauly and the trio’s debut CD.
16 October 2008


The Lesson (photo - Marc Marnie). Click for full size imageTHE LESSON (Strathpeffer Pavilion, 10 October 2008)

GEORGE MACKAY gives a thumbs-up to benchtours latest interpretation of a modern classic of European theatre.
14 October 2008


Philip Hughes - 'Merry Maidens 1', pencil on paper, 2000 - from Circles in the Landscape exhibition. Click for full size imageSCOTLAND AND VENICE 2003, 2005, 2007 / CIRCLES IN LANDSCAPE (Pier Arts Centre, until 8 November 2008)

MORAG MACINNES emerges with a very clear favourite from these concurrent exhibitions.
14 October 2008


 

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