Tuesday 20th May 2014
Flora & Fauna: AristoCats – exhibition of work including paintings, collage, cards and bags by Midlothian Community Access Team. 11am-5pm Tuesday to Saturday at The Gallery on the Corner, Northumberland Street, tel: 0131 557 8969. Exhibition continues until 30th May (closed Sundays and Mondays.) The Gallery on the Corner represents and supports artists who have a physical or mental health condition or who are from a disadvantaged background. Part of Autism Ventures Scotland.
Scots Music Group Cafe Ceilidh hosted by the Linten Adie singing group. A friendly afternoon of Scots Traditional and contemporary songs and music – bring along a tune or a song or simply come and listen. 1.30-3.30pm St Brides Community Centre, 10 Orwell Terrace (off Dalry Road.) For further information contact Mary Watt on 01573 223515 or email mary.m.watt@gmail.com. Also see www.scotsmusic.org
Blackwell’s Edinburgh presents Angus Konstam, author of Bannnockburn: Scotland’s Greatest Battle for Independence, published to celebrate the 700th anniversary of the battle that helped to define the Britain we know today. 6.30-8pm, Blackwell’s South Bridge. Free tickets from the shop’s front desk or by calling 0131 622 8218. More information from Ann Landmann on 0131 622 8216 or email events.edinburgh@blackwell.co.uk
Mysteries of Social Media: how to use Facebook & Twitter. Drop-in session, 2-3pm, Blackhall Library, Hillhouse Road. Part of Adult Learners’ Week.
Extreme Crystallography: Towards Infinity but not necessarily Beyond. Professor Malcolm MacMahon from the University of Edinburgh School of Physics and Astronomy gives the second in a series of free talks to celebrate 2014: The International Year of Crystallography. 6.30-7.30pm (doors open 6pm), Cairns Lecture Theatre, Summerhall. Tickets must be booked via eventbrite. Aimed at ages 16+ but all welcome.
University of Edinburgh – Question Time: award-winning journalist Bill Jamieson chairs a debate on the Scottish Independence Referendum and Entrepreneurship with an expert panel of politicians, economists and financial commentators. 6-7.30pm, George Square Lecture Theatre, Buccleuch Place. Free but tickets must be booked via eventbrite.
University of Edinburgh Reid School of Music: BMus Final Year Recitals. Reid School of Music and other venues – see website for details of performers and locations. Free and open to the public. 9am-5.15pm (continues on Wednesday 21st and Thursday 22nd, times vary.)
Embodiment: preview event for exhibition of paintings by Edinburgh-based graphic designer Alan Lennon. 6-8pm, North Edinburgh Arts, 15a Pennywell Court (next to Muirhouse Library.) Tel: 0131 315 2151 for more information.
North Edinburgh Grows Drop-In Sessions. Learn how to grow your own vegetables, fruit and herbs. Relaxed, informal sessions every Tuesday 1-4pm, no experience necessary – for ages 16+ but you are welcome to bring your children with you. Contact North Edinburgh Grows Co-Ordinator, Valla on 0131 315 6408 or northedinburghgrows@gmail.com for more information. North Edinburgh Arts, 15a Pennywell Court (next to Muirhouse Library)
Road to the Referendum: half day session which will consider some of the background issues as well as hard facts and statistics which should inform the debate leading to the Referendum Facilitated by Alex Wood, experienced teacher and adult tutor. Part of Adult Learners’ Week. 2-4.30pm, Kirkliston Library. To book, email kirkliston.library@edinburgh.gov.uk or call 0131 529 5510.
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