News from The Old Edinburgh Club
The Old Edinburgh Club want to make everyone aware that the Marie Stuart Society which has been going since 1992 (the 450th anniversary of Mary’s birth) has changed its name to the Mary Queen of Scots Society.
Jerry Ozaniec, Membership Secretary of the Club said: “Mary always called herself Marie Stuart hence the original name of the society. However we realised that we were not reaching our target audience with the obscurity of that name, so we finally voted to change our name at our Annual Gathering on Saturday.
The Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/MarieStuartSociety/?fref=ts) has been renamed and the other social media will be altered soon.
Ballet
After the record breaking Hamilton at the Festival Theatre it will be a lot quieter and more dignified from Thursday when Scottish Ballet take to the stage with Swan Lake for a very limited run until 4 May.
Live shows this weekend at Dynamic Earth
On Tuesday 7 May, the invention of the modern public planetarium experience will celebrate its 99thbirthday with the International Day of Planetariums. These spaces are designed to capture the magic of the night sky whatever the weather. There are more than 4,000 planetariums worldwide ranging from a simple light source to project stars, more complex otto-mechanical systems and portable domes for remote communities. At Dynamic Earth they use advanced digital systems to super charge the night sky for their audiences.
To celebrate the International Day of Planetariums, this bank holiday weekend Saturday –Tuesday , Dynamic Earth will host five special daily live shows. Each with its own unique charm and all created by the team since coming on board in 2020.
The live shows include:
- You are Here: A breath-taking journey to the edge of our solar system and back (11am)
- What’s Up?: Gaze up at the current night sky and catch up on astro-news (12 noon)
- Under Pressure: Take a deep dive into the global ocean and explore hidden ecosystems (1pm)
- Don’t Panic: Explore causes for optimism about our future (2pm)
- What a Wonderful Webb: Learn the story of Webb and marvel at the images captured (3pm).
There will also be six special screenings of We are Stars, a film narrated by Andy Serkis (captioned screening at 4pm) and 5pm. Recommended age 5+.
These live shows, presented by one of Dynamic Earth’s resident astronomers, are 30 minutes long and suitable for ages 6+. For times, prices and to book, visit www.dynamicearth.org.uk
Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival
The programme for this year’s festival is now live and tickets go on sale today.
Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival is back for 2024, ready to light up Edinburgh. For 10 groove-packed days, EJBF presents a super-charged line-up that will delight festival regulars and first timers alike. From Friday 12 to Sunday 21 July, venues across the capital will play host to the finest jazz and blues talent from all corners of the globe. From bop to blues-rock, from samba to swing – there’s something in our programme to suit every mood and musical taste.
From Fri 12 – Sun 21 July, the festival will feature:
- More than 120 events taking place across the city
- 10 livestreamed and pre-recorded concerts
- Mardi Gras – a celebration of music livefrom the Grassmarket
- Edinburgh Festival Carnival – Edinburgh’s largest multi-cultural event
- 18 concerts supported by the Scottish Government’s EXPO fund
- Edinburgh Napier University Jazz Summer School
Click on this link here for more information and to buy tickets.
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