Tag: North Edinburgh Arts
What’s On in Edinburgh this week
MONDAY 10TH NOVEMBER 2014
Pakistan Society Heritage Project presents Rural Reflections: an exhibition of rural scenery of Pakistan and Scotland. 'Here we share the stories of ten members of the 50+ group of the Pakistan...
Wednesday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Boney Night wi' Firewurks! Fireworks, dookin', fancy dress competition, turnip lantern competition, snack refreshments - and fireworks! Free and open to all, children must be accompanied by an adult. 6.30-8.30pm, Craigmillar Community Arts Centre, Newcraighall Road. For more...
What’s On In Edinburgh this week
Plenty happening again this week - from fundraisers for Palestine, Water for Life and the Scouts, to films from Poland, Africa and Italy. Books will be launched, exhibitions will be opened, French and Russian...
Saturday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Dads Rock: part of a multi-award winning network of free playgroups for Dads and Kids (aged 0-5). 10-11.30am today and every Saturday, Whale Arts, 30 Westburn Grove and The Prentice Centre, 1 Granton Mains Avenue (groups operate at...
Friday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
The Cancer Research UK Ceilidh Experiment! Dancing (with caller), fairground games, films, theatre, poetry and the chance to try some hands-on science. Brew up a hoolie with Edinburgh-based Cancer Research scientists and find out...
Thursday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Wunderfuk 2! Delighted Peoples (vocals, guitar - hip hop, punk), Small Feet Little Toes (vocals - folk) and Felt Tip Pen ('electro-coloured twisted folk'). Hosted by Chris Willatt. 7pm, Forest Cafe, Lauriston Place. Free entry, BYOB (corkage charge.)
Lunchtime Concert: Canadian National Arts...
Wednesday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Edinburgh Independent Radical Book Fair starts today at 6pm! See The Edinburgh Reporter's article for more details; for full programme visit Word Power Books' or Out of the Blue's websites. Tonight: journalist and author Owen Jones on The Establishment:and How They Get Away...
Tuesday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
North Edinburgh Grows Drop-In Sessions: for ages 16+. Learn valuable gardening skills to grow vegetables, fruit and herbs. 1-5pm today and every Tuesday, North Edinburgh Arts, 15a Pennywell Court. Free. Keep up to date with with NEA's...
What’s On in Edinburgh this week
MONDAY 20TH OCTOBER 2014
Metals and Marble: an exhibition of contemporary metal and marble sculpture by Chris Muirhead and Simon Burns-Cox, displayed in the gallery with its 17th century Renaissance hand-painted ceiling. 9am-6pm today and everyday until 25th October 2014, Gladstone's...
Saturday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Love Culture, Hate Racism: celebrate diversity and enjoy family fun, with music from Rise and the Jit Jive Band, henna hand painting, storytelling from Mara Menzies, world cuisine, stalls, arts and crafts. 12 noon-4pm, St Peter's Church Hall, Lutton Place. Entry free,...
Thursday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Gaelic Rhymetime! Gaelic songs and rhymes for children and babies. 10.30am, Leith Library, 28-30 Ferry Road. (Next meeting 30th October at Blackhall Library, 56 Hillhouse Rd.)
Live Music Now: Morag Brown and Lewis Powell-Reid. This traditional music duo have...
What’s On in Edinburgh this week
MONDAY 13TH OCTOBER 2014
The Key Material is Time: Art and Music in Glasgow since the 1970s. Writer, curator and lecturer Dr Sarah Lowndes traces the development of Glasgow's unique and largely self-initiated arts scene...
Thursday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Bubble Day: North Edinburgh Arts has been appointed by Urban Union to develop an arts strategy for the regeneration project at Pennywell. Come along to this creative thinking day and have your say! 12 noon-4pm, Community Shop, Pennywell Road. Tea and...
What’s On in Edinburgh this week
MONDAY 29TH SEPTEMBER 2014
Dance and Cafe Culture: a new exhibition of work by Andrew Fitzpatrick, Norma Maclean, Peter Nardini, Chris Taylor, Nichola Martin and Maggie Vance. 11am-5pm Monday to Friday, 10am-1pm Saturdays, closed Sundays, The...
Women of Edinburgh: Elaine C Smith answers your questions – about anything!
Actress and comedienne Elaine C Smith will be at North Edinburgh Arts today (13th September) at 11.30am-12.30pm and the Jewel Miners' Club at 1.30-2.30pm to talk to women about the referendum, life or anything...
Saturday in Edinburgh – what’s on today
Create: creative messy play session for 0-5 year olds and their parents or carers. Drop-in sessions demonstrating resourceful and inspiring ways to learn with your child. 10am-12 noon, North Edinburgh Arts, 15a Pennywell Court. 50p per...
Friday in Edinburgh – what’s on today
Duty: local author Joan Rowe talks about her book, ' an epic story about love, loyalty and the winds of war.' 6pm, Far From The Madding Crowd bookshop, 20 High Street, Linlithgow. The Edinburgh Reporter's article about Joan's...
Thursday in Edinburgh – what’s on today
Magic Carpet Minis: introducing very little ones to the fantastic objects in the museum through 20 minutes of stories, songs and activities. Suitable for very young children (ages 0-2) with their parents or carers. 10.30-10.50am or 11.30-11.50am today and...
Wednesday in Edinburgh – what’s on today
Magic Carpet: introducing little ones to the fantastic objects in the museum through 25 minutes of stories, songs and activities. Suitable for ages 2-4 with an accompanying adult. 10.30-10.55am or 11.30-11.55am today and every Wednesday until 17th...
What’s on in Edinburgh this week
MONDAY 1ST SEPTEMBER 2014
Blackwell's Edinburgh presents The Monthly Book Quiz: if you know your Waugh from your Peace and your Meyer from your Heyer, try this monthly quiz. Teams of up to five can...
Thursday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Bach Before Breakfast: John Bryden plays Bach and Shostakovich on the Cathedral Steinway. Coffee and croissants follow. 8.05-8.35am every day until Friday 29th August, St Mary's Cathedral, Palmerston Place. Free: retiring collection.
Map Making: drop-in workshop for families...
Wednesday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Bach Before Breakfast: John Bryden plays Bach and Shostakovich on the Cathedral Steinway. Coffee and croissants follow. 8.05-8.35am every day until Friday 29th August, St Mary's Cathedral, Palmerston Place. Free: retiring collection.
Titian in Ten: ten minute pop-up...
What’s On in Edinburgh this week
As we say goodbye to the festivals, there's still plenty on offer in the capital, and as ever, most of our listings are FREE!
MONDAY 25TH AUGUST 2014
Leith in World War One: Andrew Grant talks...
Saturday in Edinburgh – what’s on today
Lunchtime concert: Judy Brown (soprano), John Bryden (piano.) 1.10-1.50pm, St Mary's Cathedral, Palmerston Place. Free: retiring collection.
GENERATION Tours at Modern ONE: free, discussion-led tours of the GENERATION exhibition, focusing on key themes and artists. 11-11.45am or...
What’s on in Edinburgh this week
MONDAY 18TH AUGUST 2014
Edinburgh Book Fringe 2014: John Menaghan and Andy Jackson. Prize-winning poet and playwright John Menaghan has published four books with Salmon Poetry (Ireland); four of his short plays have been staged...
What’s On in Edinburgh this week
We all know what starts this week: on Friday both the Fringe and the Just Festival open their numerous doors. The Edinburgh Reporter will cover many events at both festivals - so What's On...
What’s on in Edinburgh this week
MONDAY 30 JUNE 2014
Continuing: GENERATION: 25 Years of Contemporary Art in Scotland. Venues include the Scottish Gallery of Modern Art One, Scottish National Gallery, Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Fruitmarket Gallery and Collective Gallery, with...
North Edinburgh ‘Bedroom Tax’ Meeting
Bin the Bedroom Tax - Start Local Fight-Back Groups NOW
Come along on Thursday 11th April 2013 @ 7pm North Edinburgh Arts Centre. All welcome.
This meeting is to help form/ support local groups in Pilton, Muirhouse, Royston Wardieburn,...
Muirhouse Musician Releases Album
Edinburgh singer/songwriter James Campbell is releasing a CD inspired by his life in Muirhouse.
James and I grew up in the same area and went to the same high school. I bumped into James around...
Never Give Up! – Social History Group launches book on North Edinburgh activism
by Dave Pickering
For some, the names Muirhouse, Drylaw and Pilton conjure up images of run-down housing schemes, drugs and violence but a group of local people are showing there's a far more positive story...