FRIDAY 6 JUNE 2014
Freight Books’ launch of Doubling Back by Linda Cracknell ‘a fascinating and moving account of walking in the footsteps of others.’ 6.30pm, Looking Glass Books, Simpson’s Loan. RSVP to info@freightbooks.co.uk
Easel Sketching in the Gallery. Inspired by the Titian exhibition and working from a costumed fugure. 2-4pm, Scottish National Gallery, The Mound. Free, no booking required.
Flip Side: ‘a playful mashup of pub quiz, ideas slam and debate’ to help you explore the big ideas behind the independence debate. 7.30-9pm, Old Lab, Summerhall, 1 Summerhall. Free but places must be reserved by calling in at the box office or emailing info@summerhall.co.uk Suitable for all ages.
Poster Art of Modern China 1913-1997. A selection of 133 propaganda posters on loan from the Propaganda Poster Art Centre, Shanghai. Opens today at Adam House, Chambers Street and continues every day 10am-6pm to 12th July 2014. Free and unticketed. One hour guided tours available Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays at 10.30am and 3pm, on a first come, first served basis, book at registration desk on 3rd floor. Group tours also available by prior arrangement. A University of Edinburgh and Confucius Institute for Scotland exhibition.
Friends of St Columba’s Hospice Art Exhibition. A chance to buy original and affordable art from some of Scotland’s most popular and well-known artists. All proceeds will go towards the rebuilding of St Columba’s Hospice. 11am-5pm Freemasons’ Hall, 96 George Street. Free entry. Continues 7th June (11am-5pm) and 8th June (11am-4pm.)
Lunchtime Concert: Bodoe Haandverkeres, Sangforening, Norway. 12.15pm St Giles’ Cathedral, Royal Mile.
Chamber Music Concert: the Friends of Music of St Giles’ Cathedral present a programme of chamber music for clarinet trio performed by Edinburgh Young Musicians Tyan Penman (clarinet), Gemma Connor (cello) and Chris Harding (piano.) 8pm St Giles’ Cathedral, Royal Mile. Admission by programme £5.
Between a Rock & a Hard Place: the Beauty of the Royal Mile. A talk by architect Benjamin Tindall, whose philosophy is that art is a powerful and fundamental part of what makes buildings attractive, and should not be on a plinth or frame but integral with the building. Some of his practice’s most notable works are along the Royal Mile. 2pm, City Art Centre, 2 Market Street. Free: to book call Margaret Findlay on 0131 529 3963 or email margaret.findlay@edinburgh.gov.uk
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