Thursday 15 May 2014 – STREET ART IN WESTER HAILES
Ruth Thomas: The Home Corner.  Edinburgh-based author Ruth introduces her new novel, ‘a funny, tender novel about feeling adrift in the real world for the first time.’ Morningside Library, Morningside Road 6.30-7.30.  Free but please contact the library to book a place: 0131 529 5654 or email morningside.library@edinburgh.gov.uk
Alternatively contact The Edinburgh Bookshop who will also book a place for you: 0131 447 1917.
Award winning Polish journalist Witold Szablowski launches ‘The Assassin from Apricot City‘, an insight into the lives of ordinary people in Turkey today.  Word Power Books, 43-45 West Nicolson Street.  Free and unticketed.  More details on 0131 662 9112.
Blackwell’s Edinburgh presents Jane Mackenzie: Daughter of Catalonia.  Jane Mackenzie’s first novel tells the story of a woman returning to her former home in a Catalan village ro uncover the truth about her father’s death in the French Resistance.  6.30-7.30pm.  Free tickets available from Blackwell’s front desk, or call 0131 622 8216 to reserve your place.
Craigmillar Community Arts: Open Studio.  A chance to drop in, do your own art work or discuss ideas for creative projects with others. 12.30-2.30pm, £1.  Call 0131 669 8432 for details or see Craigmillar’s website.
St Giles’ Cathedral: Lunchtime Concert with pianist Anna Rea.  12.15pm.
Drama @ WHALE! – Bring out your dramatic side in WHALE’S drama group ‘Whale’s Without a Cause.’  This term the group is exploring a brand new piece of theatre about life in Wester Hailes for performance in August.  New members welcome, no experience necessary, free.  WHALE  7-9pm, call 0131 458 3267 or see WHALE’S website for details.
Street Art – out on the streets every Thursday night!  Music, craft, art, street dance, poetry, Beatbox – for ages 8-16.  Locations around Wester Hailes,  times vary (between 6.30 & 8.30pm) – see Street Art’s Facebook page or WHALE’S website, or call 0131 458 3267. A unique outreach project funded by Children In Need.
Adult Learners Week at Fountainbridge Library, 137 Dundee Street: Family History Drop-In Day, 10.30am to 4.30pm.  Refreshments provided.  Limited places: contact the library on 0131 529 5616
