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issue103 FEB 2011

inc Eden Court film guide & RUSCHA’S ROOM zine

Rise And Shine …with Ballet Rambert. Don’t miss Rambert’s ‘Awakenings’ at Eden Court…

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TRY SOMETHING NEW THIS NEW YEAR NEW CLASSES TERM STARTS 24 JANUARY MORE THAN 50 ACTIVITIES PER WEEK FROM ANIMATION TO ZUMBA FROM YOGA TO DRAMA WE’VE GOT SOMETHING FOR YOU tickets and information 01463 234 234 web www.eden-court.co.uk (C) Eden Court Highlands (SC63216) Scottish Charity (SC008237)

Full Cinema Guide inside

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Essential February ‘11 8 of the best for your february fun!

Ooh, welcome back, Highland people! Good break? Us too. We have a GOOD feeling about this year - you?... Anyhoo - you know the drill - a few highlights here to whet yer collective appetites, then off you scuttle into your favourite corners of the mag and make y’selves at home. It’s been crafted with plenty of love & affection as usual - you’ll find all the bits you usually hang round, plus a few bits & bobs extra. Like a snazzoir 8 page pull-aht on the striking ‘Ruscha’s Room’ - exhibiting art by Highland schoolfolk inspired by the works of pop art icon, Ed Ruscha. Enjoy the ‘zine then get along to see the expo. Too many things to single out here - but we will tip you the wink thus: Feb marks a BUMPER month for a few things - Dance and Folk/Americana/Country in particular. So don’t overlook those! And look out for the 100th International Women’s Day, live tribute shows to Doris Day, Dirty Dancing, The 60’s and Paul Robeson, a play inspired by breakfast cereal, tours from Scottish Opera & NTOS, plus Oscar-nominated films & more! X Sat 26 Feb

DAVE CLARKE @ Ironworks ESSENTIAL FEBRUARY 2011

A true giant of Techno - since ‘94’s ‘Red’ trilogy. Namechecked on wax by Daft Punk, remixer of Chemical Bros to Felix Da Housecat & more. This will be a REAL TREAT. MUSIC P19

Fri 04 Feb

EMILY SMITH @ Eden Court Easy as much on the eye as ear, Emily heads a jam-packed month for Folk, Celtic, Americana & Country... See MUSIC P20

Sun 06 Feb / various dates

BRENDAN COLE / & more... @ Eden Court 06

MASSIVE Dance month - Ballet Rambert, Spirit Of The Dance, Swan Lake in Ice, and Strictly star, Brendan Cole! THEATRE P48-9

ART Sat 19 Feb

The beautiful art of Mike Inglis is soon to adorn the hitherto eyesore, ’Crown Wall’. Plus news of new Victorian Market art... ART P10-11

Thrills, spills, highly skilled. An annual favourite attracting large crowds. The dangers, of course, must be respected by all. SPORT P45

SNOWMAN RALLY

on now, until Sat 12 Feb

Sun 06 Feb

from 24 Feb – 8 Mar

Pop artist Ed Ruscha has inspired a whole exhibition of work by Highland school goers. KIDS P15 & CENTRE

Yes, there was a time when pulling faces was considered comedy. Phil’ll still indulge you! More fun via Tom Stade & Raymond Mearns THEATRE P47

The 100th International Womens’ Day is 09 March but there are events running from 24 Feb. Find out more: SPECIALS P35

pages 69–76

art >> pg 09-13 & 37-44

film >> pg 14-16 & 69-76

kids >> pg 17-19

Nick Tweddle, DUFI, more...

True Grit, Black Swan, NEDS...

Rango, Ruscha’s Room...

music >> pg 20-31

specials & talk >> pg 32-36

sport >> pg 45-46

ClassicalDanceFolkJazzRock

Viking, Biking, Women’s Day...

Walk, Run, Drive, Rugby...

theatre >> pg 47-53

the back end >> pg 54-80

ComedyDanceDramaOpera...

Eating Out, Surfing, Jobs, etc...

ica eden court cinema >> whatsoninvernessdotcom 19 church st inverness pg 69–76 01463 715125 mail@icanow.com NEXT ISSUE OUT 28 FEB !!

Full Dec & Jan Cinema listings!

SPORT

full Eden Court film guide

SPECIALS

INT. WOMENS DAY @ various venues

THEATRE

February 2011:

PHIL COOL @ Eden Court

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RUSCHA’S ROOM & 8-PAGE ‘ZINE @ IMAG & here!

MUSIC

KIDS

IOTA CROWN WALL ART

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imag info: Opening Times: We are open from Monday to Saturday 10am - 5pm. Exhibitions: Enjoy a range of events and exhibitions throughout the year. Facilities: Browse in our shop and enjoy refreshments in the ‘Cuach’ coffee shop.

Find us behind Inverness Castle:

Access: The museum is fully accessible, and there is a platform lift for access to the ground and first floor galleries. Two parking spaces are available for disabled visitors.

Why not stop in to our excellent Coffee Shop for Lunch?

Contact Details: Inverness Museum & Art Gallery, Castle Wynd, Inverness. IV2 3EB. Tel: 01463 237114. Email: inverness.museum@highland.gov.uk www.inverness.highland.museum

just 5 minutes walk from the Bus & Rail Stations and central parking.

ART

Celtic Knotwork & Teenage Kicks

NICK TWEDDLE @ Eden Court, Tue 01-Mon 28 Feb Nick Tweddle was a local man, raised up north near Ullapool, and had his ďŹ rst exhibition in nearly 30 years in the planning when he suddenly died a few months ago. His daughter Kate has organised an exhibition in memory of him showcasing a rare talent that draws expressly on Highland culture and ancient Celtic knotwork. With an incredible attention to detail he deftly applies oils and graphite to create intriguing organic scenes. They re marvellous paintings and the exhibition is well worth seeing. eden-court.co.uk

DUFI: TEENAGE KICKS @ Timespan, Helmsdale, until 27 Feb The modern cultural landscape of Inverness has been spiritually, and physically marked by DUFI, the collaborative brainchild of Highland based artists Al MacInnes and Fin Macrae. You can see many of their works around town (including on the back of the old Woolworths), but there s far more to what they do than just spray-painting walls. Teenage Kicks is an interactive exhibition exploring the relationship between street art, music and childhood. Growing up in locations as geographically diverse as Canada and the Highlands there was nevertheless a common bond in the importance of music to their upbringing, be it Run DMC or Runrig. There s always something engagingly bold in DUFI s work so this should be well worth heading to Helmsdale for. timespan.org.uk duďŹ -art.blogspot.com

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CATHEDRAL:

A visual narrative exploring Scottish beliefs and Highland myths

Many people may recognise themselves or key

years is about to be transformed into a striking

landmarks within the artwork.

narrative artwork.

Mike Inglis wanted to, ‘explore the relationship that

The large curved retaining wall at Crown Road is

exists between the city and the land that surrounds

going to be resurfaced and covered with a three

it. You travel from the gated city, a gate that never

sections of art panels. The artwork will installed as

shuts, over the skinny bouncing bridge and on into

part of a process of transformation being overseen

the rural wilderness beyond’.

for Highland Council. Over a period of 6 weeks,

The artwork celebrates the diversity and resilience

the wall will be refaced ready for the artwork to be installed.

of the human spirit, the way in which the Highlands continues to adapt in a positive way. It will take

Artist MIKE INGLIS has been commissioned

time to read the work; to look beyond the large

by IOTA who have been appointed by Highland

parts of the design to absorb the details and stories

Council to oversee public art projects for the

within it.

city. Inglis’ strong graphic style along with his

Susan Christie, Commissions Manager for IOTA:

professional background - in design, engineering – came into play as part of creative process; weaving stories, characters and different themes into the design. Various groups, organisations and individuals generously shared their time and

precious stories and archive material to the artist.

What has been a visual eyestore for many

‘A striking central figure is surrounded by different aspects of Highland life and culture. To coincide with the completion of the large-scale artwork, we will be hosting a series of talks that will animate the themes – celebrating hidden treasures of

ART

INVERNESS OLD TOWN ART

VICTORIAN MARKET: Before the early snow and cold weather hit, you may

Inverness’s architecture, uncovering the rich natural

have noticed work beginning at the entrances to The

heritage within the city, looking at the spiritual life

Victorian Market. Local contractor DMH had the task

and wellbeing of the city’s citizens. These free talks

of lifting those slabs and getting stuck into laying the

will be widely promoted and will offer the chance to

foundations and underground structure for the Lace

hear directly from the artist, and from other speakers,

Portals.

to invite us to engage and look afresh at the city.’

problems with grout, DMH were able to reinstate

On a practical basis, the road will be open to traffic but will operate as one way from Eastgate towards Crown Wall. On exiting Eastgate Centre level three, drivers will be directed up Crown Road. A podcast about the artwork will be available on

www.invernessoldtownart.co.uk

Although the cold weather caused some

the slabs which have been cut to hold the supporting stainless steel for the Lace Portal. Meanwhile back at the DMH yard on Carsegate, fabrication on the stainless steel structure has continued. IOTA are exciting to be using Corian as our main material which forms the canopy style component of the Lace Portal. Corian is most often seen in kitchens and bathrooms, but recently has used in more innovative ways due to it versatility, durability and particular aesthetic properties. Next time you’re in the old town of Inverness, look for the Lace Portals and enter in to the Victorian Market - a unique shopping experience.

ART & GALLERY > LISTINGS > more at whatsoninvernessdotcom BEAULY GALLERY

Beauly Gallery’s first exhibition of 2011 is showing new spring inspired paintings from Highland artists. New gifts in-store for Valentine’s Day. The Kirk Coffee Shop is open for business as usual, Stovies are still available, along with the usual array of freshly baked scones & cakes. The gallery reopens on Tue 8 Feb. beaulygallery.co.uk

THE BIKE SHED

Creative Pottery Drop In Special! Sat 5 Feb Celebrate The Bike Shed’s one year birthday at this workshop for all the family. Drop in between 10am - 4pm. £2 per person. Try your hand a throwing a pot on the wheel, handbuild or sculpt with clay. Fired pieces will be available for collection after two weeks. 01463 718989

HIGHLAND PRINT STUDIO

Evening/ Weekend Classes Highland Print Studio have Evening and Weekend classes running during February and March in Collagraph, Screenprinting, Digital Imaging, Etching, Polymer Photogravure, Monoprinting and Wood Engraving. For more info and to book call 01463 718999, or email: info@highlandprintstudio.co.uk

THE IG:LU

RUSCHA’S ROOM ON TOUR from 18 Feb Another chance to see works by local young people inspired by the Ed Ruscha Major Works from 4 Decades exhibition.

project the pupils emailed questions to Ed Ruscha in Los Angeles and his intriguing responses are included in the exhibition. Check out the Rushca Room ‘Zine’ in this month’s ICA - pages 37-44

JENNIFER WELCH GALLERY

Traditional Highland Scenes with Deer & Modern Seascapes feature this month, alongside views of Edinburgh and Inverness. Hundreds of pictures on show, depicting a wide range of subject matter in a huge variety of styles. jenniferwelchgallery.com

MORAY ART COLLEGE STUDENTS EXHIBITION from 18 March Check online and in next month’s mag for more info on this exciting exhibition. theig.lu

IMAG

EDEN COURT

Nick Tweddle Tue 01 - Mon 28 Feb Nick Tweddle was a local man, raised up north near Ullapool, and had his first exhibition in nearly 30 years in the planning when he suddenly died a few months ago. His daughter Kate has organised an exhibition in memory of him showcasing a rare talent that draws expressly on Highland culture and ancient Celtic knotwork. With an incredible attention to detail he deftly applies oils and graphite to create intriguing organic scenes. They’re marvellous paintings and the exhibition is well worth seeing. eden-court.co.uk

DIVERSITY through Feb This exhibition is from a group of 3rd year students doing the BA(Hons) in Fine Art at Moray College in Elgin, who want to share their work. The artists are very diverse in their chosen medium and also in their approach towards contemporary art. They will be exhibiting paintings in oil, acrylic and watercolour alongside printmaking and photography, with some 3D works. HIGHLAND QUILTERS - FROM BED TO WALL to 12 Feb An exhibition of recent work by members of Highland Quilters from across the Highlands. Highland Quilters is a quilting group based in Inverness. The group was formed in September 1991, but its beginnings can be traced as far back as April 1980. They hold regular meetings and run talks and workshops for members. Visit inverness.highland. museum for info on an accompanying series of quilting workshops. RUSCHA’S ROOM to 12 Feb ‘Ruscha’s Room’ is a collection of innovative artworks produced by creative young minds in the Highlands in response to an exhibition of the work of one of America’s greatest living artists which was on show at the museum in autumn 2010.

GALLERY PERSIA

Oriental weavings, rugs and more. gallerypersia.co.uk

In response to the exhibition pupils from Fortrose, Kilchuimen, Millburn, Alness and Invergordon Academies attended a series of talks and workshops exploring Ruscha’s unconventional methods - which combine typography with commonplace objects. They created text-based art in the form of collages, which were then developed into printed t-shirts and animated films. As part of the

KILMORACK GALLERY

Winter Show to 12 Mar With work by Alan Macdonald, Lotte Glob, Helen Denerley, Marj Bond, James Hawkins, Kirstie Cohen, Claire Harkess, Helen Fay, Helen Fraser and more. For info 01463 783 230 or kilmorackgallery.co.uk

MORAY ART CENTRE

Building Scotland to Sat 28 Feb As part of the recent Conference on Scotland’s Traditional Building Materials and the launch of the publication “Building Scotland”, the Conservation Group have produced an exhibition to travel to different locations around Scotland over the next 2 years. The exhibition which started off at Edinburgh Castle, provides an introduction to the traditional building materials of Scotland. Visitors will see actual examples of each material as well as a selection of the traditional tools that would be used to work and build with them. morayartcentre.org

TORE ART GALLERY

Closed until 8th April - you can still browse some of the gallery’s featured work online: www.tore-art-gallery.co.uk

WE FRAME IT

Limited edition prints by Fiona Matheson. panoramic-scotland.co.uk

ica • www.whatsoninverness.com BLACK SWAN @ Vue Cinema From 21 Jan / @ Eden Court From 01 Feb

Another likely big winner at the Oscars, with Natalie Portman already having picked up A Best Leading Actress Golden Globe for her portrayal of a troubled ballerina taking on the role of the duplicitous Swan Queen in Swan Lake, a role which parallels her real life rivalry with new dancer Lily, played by Mila Kunis. It s certainly a powerful portrayal, complete with the requisite self-harm that seems to be as necessary to modern ﬁlm making as car chases were a generation earlier. Critics are divided about the authenticity of Portman s dancing and some have insisted that the movie exaggerates the rigours of a dancer s life, but it s generally agreed that Portman fully deserves the awards she s going to collect for her bravura performance in a visually sumptuous work. Director Darren Aronofsky has described it as a psychological horror movie and a trippy, sexy journey into a girl s melting mind . How can you resist?

TRUE GRIT @ Vue Cinema From 11 Feb / @ Eden Court From 25 Feb

As we go to press it s been nominated for heaps of BAFTAs and you can expect it to be in the running for a fair few Oscars come the awards ceremony on 27 Feb. Unsurprising, since it s made by Hollywood darlings the Coen brothers, whose track record, from Fargo, through The Big Lebowski to No Country for Old Men and Burn After Reading is virtually unmatched in modern American ﬁlmmaking. And, secondly, it s a remake of the classic John Wayne western, with Jeﬀ Bridges taking on the role of Rooster Cogburn. For some bizarre reason, this entails wearing his patch on the other eye to the one preferred by Wayne. Every decade someone comes along and says that westerns aren t dead, they just smell a bit funny, trying to save the genre with a host of reinterpretations. This might succeed best of all by simply being a straight ahead homage to good old-fashioned movie making, with Bridges ably assisted by Matt Damon, Josh Brolin and newcomer Hailee Steinfeld.

NEDS @ Vue Cinema From 25 Feb / @ Eden Court From 01 Feb

Peter Mullan s third feature as a writer and director, after Orphans and The Magdalene Sisters, returns him to the 1970s Glasgow of his youth for a look at Non Educated Delinquents (if indeed that s where the acronym comes from. And if you think binge drinkers on top of the car park with a bottle of Buckfast and access to a Facebook account is as Neddy as behaviour gets, this is a real eyeopener. One critic described it as a bit like a reverse Fresh Prince if Carlton was high on adhesives , but it s far weightier than that and could well be the greatest portrayal yet of 1970s Scottish youth culture. A dynamic young cast and a great script too.

THE EDGE OF HEAVEN @ Eden Court, Tue 08 Feb, 7.30pm

Ali Aksu (Tuncel Kurtiz) is an elderly Turkish widower living in Germany. He takes in Yeter (Nursel Köse), a prostitute who also happens to be from his home country. Although Ali s son, Nejal (Baki Davrak), disapproves, he develops a rapport with the strong-willed Yeter. But when Ali inadvertently kills the woman in a drunken rage, Nejal travels to Istanbul in search of Yeter s estranged 27 year-old daughter, Ayten, who s part of a radical activist group and has her own problems. Seemingly unconnected lives intersect in Istanbul in this remarkable ﬁlm which won Best Screenplay at Cannes in 2007. Shown as part of IFF s season dedicated to director Fatih Akin.

FILM

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FROM TUE 01 FEB

BLACK SWAN @ EDEN COURT See P14 for Preview. THE WAY BACK @ EDEN COURT Siberian gulag escapees walk 4000 miles overland to freedom in India.

THU 03 FEB

LIFECYCLES / VAST @ EDEN COURT Another great pedal & two wheel themed night. This time the amazingly filmed LifeCycles, highlighting the seasons endured when hitting the downhill. Followed by Vast, another film thats guarenteed to make you wish you took your bike everywhere. Top Stuff from Eden Court. THE END OF THE LINE @ IONA GALLERY, KINGUSSIE, 8PM An award-winning documentary which asks us all to ‘imagine a world without fish’ as it addresses the problems associated with over-fishing. Part of Food on Film Festival.

FROM THU 03 FEB

KING LEAR @ VUE CINEMA Live via satellite into Vue from the internationally acclaimed Donmar Warehouse: King Lear

FROM FRI 04 FEB

BRIGHTON ROCK @ VUE CINEMA Brighton Rock is a stunning version of the classic Graham Greene novel of gangland murder. SANCTUM 3D @ VUE CINEMA What was supposed to be the adventure of a lifetime turns into a lifeor-death nightmare. THE FIGHTER @ VUE CINEMA Mickey Ward (Mark Wahlberg) is a young ﬁghter desperate to make it in the world of boxing.

SAT 05 FEB

NO ORDINARY TRIFLE @ TALLA NAN ROS, KINGUSSIE, 5PM Brand new British feature ﬁlm (starring Dougray Scott, Michelle Ryan & Gordon Ramsay) which will have a charity screening at Food on Film before its World Premier! The director will give a Q&A – there may also be one of the

actors – so watch this space!! Part of Food on Film Festival. RATATOUILLE @ FOOD ON FILM FESTIVAL, KINGUSSIE, 5PM. A rat named Remy dreams of becoming a great chef despite his family’s wishes and the obvious problem of being a rat in a decidedly rodent-phobic profession.

Nairn is proud to present the classic musical comedy with Gene Kelly and Debbie Reynolds.

FROM FRI 18 FEB

I AM NUMBER FOUR @ VUE CINEMA On the run from intergalactic assassins, John - or Number Four – is coming to terms with being an alien.

TUE 08 FEB

JUSTIN BIEBER: NEVER SAY NEVER 3D @ VUE CINEMA A documentary in 3D about pop sensation Justin Bieber and his journey from musical tot to world domination.

FRI 11 FEB

PAUL @ VUE CINEMA Two guys go on a road trip but things get complicated when they are landed with an alien.

THE EDGE OF HEAVEN @ EDEN COURT, 7.30PM. See Preview P14.

THE MUMMY @ STRATHPEFFER COMMUNITY CENTRE, 7.30PM. An American serving in the French Foreign Legion on an archaeological dig at the ancient city of Hamunaptra accidentally awakens a Mummy.

FROM FRI 11 FEB

GNOMEO AND JULIET @ VUE CINEMA Little do humans realise that when they are away, the gnomes will play, but can love ﬂourish? JUST GO WITH IT @ VUE CINEMA A man pretends he is unhappily married in order to pick up women, but when he ﬁnally meets one really likes. NEVER LET ME GO @ VUE CINEMA Three friends grow up in an apparently idyllic English boarding school, but something sinister lurks behind it TRUE GRIT @ VUE CINEMA See P14 for Preview. YOGI BEAR (2D/3D) @ VUE CINEMA Yogi Bear and Boo Boo face the biggest challenge of their careers as Jellystone Park is set to be sold off.

MON 14 FEB

BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY’S @ EDEN COURT A Screening of the 1961 classic perfect for romantics old and new. SINGING IN THE RAIN (SENIORS SPECIAL) @ CINEMA NAIRN, 2PM Following on from our inaugural years special screening for seniors, Cinema

TUE 22 FEB

HOUSEKEEPING @ EDEN COURT In the Paciﬁc Northwest during the 1950’s, two young sisters whose mother has abandoned them wind up living with their Aunt Sylvie, whose views of the world and its conventions don’t quite live up the most people’s expectations.

FROM FRI 25 FEB

NO STRINGS ATTACHED @ VUE CINEMA A guy and girl try to keep their relationship strictly physical, but it’s not long before they learn that they want something more. THE RITE @ VUE CINEMA A young American priest’s life is turned upside-down goes to Rome to study exorcisms.

DISCOUNT SCREENINGS

KIDS AM @ VUE INVERNESS, EVERY SAT/SUN 10.15AM 95p per ticket for our specially selected film. SENIORS CLUB @ VUE INVERNESS, EVERY TUE 12.30PM £3 per ticket for our specially selected film, including tea/coffee & a buscuit. TEEN SCREEN @ VUE INVERNESS, EVERY THU/FRI £1.95p per ticket for our specially selected film(2D) or £2.95 (3D).

The Kids Are Alright...

Just when you thought that Pixar and Disney had a stranglehold on animation, here’s a chance to see it done by another giant of the industry, special effects company Industrial Light & Magic, making their first full length animated feature in 35 years. And it looks like a bit of a corker. JOHNNY DEPP voices the title character, a pet chameleon living in a terrarium and finding himself removed to an Old West town called Dirt, which is populated by various desert critters garbed like characters out of a spaghetti western. As he’s always thought himself a hero, Rango establishes himself as the lawman, strolling the streets as a sheriff-like character. Unknown to him, the “good guy” role doesn’t do very well in Dirt -- with a whole cemetery filled with good guy tombstones. But that doesn’t stop Rango from trying, constantly seeking to fit in with his surroundings, no matter how challenging. Fitting in with surroundings...chameleon...see what they’re doing there. There’s a top line-up voicing the other characters including RAY WINSTONE, BILL NIGHY, ISLA FISHER and, best of all, HARRY DEAN STANTON, plus of course, Depp himself, who managed to fit in his part in a 20 day window he had in his busy schedule. All the more remarkable since, unlike the usual way of going about these things, most of the actors’ voices were recorded simultaneously rather than being added to scenes in dribs and drabs. They even dressed up in Wild West gear to get in character. It’s directed by Gore Verbinski, better known for making the first three Pirates Of The Caribbean films and obviously a good buddy of Depp. Perhaps the Toy Story franchise has got real competition at last. NB: You can see a brill interactive trailer at www.rangomovie.com

KIDS

RANGO @ Vue Cinema, from 04 Mar (tbc)

DROP IN POTTERY SPECTACULAR @ The Bike Shed, Grant Street, Sat 05 Feb The Bike Shed is a little jewel in the Inverness community and an invaluable addition to Merkinch. They’re celebrating the Bike Shed’s first birthday with a workshop for all the family, where you can drop in any time between 10am and 4pm to try your hand a throwing a pot on the wheel, hand build or sculpt with clay. Fired pieces will be available for collection after two weeks. No need to book, just turn up. For more information contact 01463 718989

RUSCHA’S ROOM @ Small Gallery, Inverness Museum & Art Gallery, until 12 Feb; and @ IG:LU, 14–19 Feb; and @ Foyer, Highland Council HQ, 21 Feb–25Mar What do you get if you mix five schools worth of creative kids with an exhibition of a pop artist who’s work spans 5 decades? Insiration, that’s what. Through a series of talks and workshops, a large number of Highland schoolgo-ers have immersed themselves in the work of American ED RUSCHA, who’s show at iMAG you will have read about in these pages. The kids have produced a prolific body of work that in turn has inspired the exhibitions unit to put together a show - but, in keeping with the whole creative process at work here, they decided to sidestep the usual format of putting the pupils actual pieces on the walls, in favour of a mixture of representing the art and its processes on t shirts and in film. Sound interesting? Well, yeah! You can find out more - and get a flavour of the art at hand - in our CENTRE PAGE PULL-OUT, which details which schools are involved, and features the results of a series of questions put to Ed Ruscha himself by the kids. Cool. The show begins its life at the Museum & Art Gallery, before making a flash appearance at the city’s newest creative space, the intimate IG:LU at 19 Church St, from whence it moves to the council’s headquarters at Glenurquhart Road...

KIDS & FAMILIES > LISTINGS > more at whatsoninvernessdotcom

Activities for February >> Hilton Community Centre Activities >>

Kempo Martial Arts 7 - 8.30pm

Wing TSJUN Kung Fu for Teens 5.30 - 6.30pm

Youth Drop In 7 - 10pm

Wing TSJUN Kung Fu for Adults 6.30 - 8pm

Monday

Thursday

wednesday

Gaelic Parents & Toddlers 9.30 - 11.30am

HCC Beginner Badminton 5.30 - 6.30pm

Dianne’s Cheer & Dance 4.30 - 6.pm, 5 - 7pm

HCC Senior Badminton 6.30 - 7.30pm

Youth Club 6 - 7pm

Youth Café 7 - 10pm

Wing TSJUN Kung Fu 5.30 - 7pm

Friday

01463 712844 hiltoncommunitycentre.org

Playgroup 9.30am - 12

Monkey Club 7.20 - 8.30pm Youth Drop In 8.30 - 10pm

Tuesday

Playgroup 9.30am - 12

Playgroup 9.30am - 12.00 Diane’s Cheer and Dance 3.30 - 4.30pm

War Games Club 6 - 9pm

thursday

Wing TSJUN Kung Fu for Kids 4.30 - 5.30pm

Wing TSJUN Kung Fu 5.30 - 7pm

saturday

Yellow Dog Theatre Group 10am - 1pm

Playgroup 9.30am - 12.00,

Tang Soo Do Martial Arts 6.30 - 8.30pm

Parents & Toddlers 9.30 - 11.30am

Youth Inclusive 7 - 10pm

Drum Tuition (by arrangement) 12 - 2pm

Saturday

some Eden court classes >>

Active Cheer & Dance 4.30 - 5.30pm Active Cheer & Dance 5.30 - 7pm Tang Soo Do Martial Arts 6.30 - 9pm Youth Drop In 7 - 10pm

Wednesday Playgroup 9.30am - 12.00

Inverness Juniors Badminton 6 - 7pm Dianne’s Cheer & Dance 6 - 7pm Little Dragons Martial Arts 6 - 7pm

Birthday Parties available to book

Spectrum centre activities >> 01463 221842 spectrumcentre.co.uk

Monday

Tsjun Kung Fu for Kids 4.30 - 5.30pm

01463 234234 eden-court.co.uk

Elec Sound Production (ages 9-12) Elec Sound Prodn (ages 13-17) Film Making (ages 13-17) Awesome Art (ages 5-8)

Drum Tuition (by arrangement) 6.30 - 7.30pm

Awesome Art (ages 9-12)

Monday Club 7.30 - 9.30pm

Mini Movers (6-18 mths)

TUESDAY

Wing TSJUN Kung Fu for Kids 4.30 - 5.30pm

Creative Writing (ages 13-17) Morn Tiny Tines (ages 3-4) Dance (ages 9-12) Tiny Tunes (ages 1-4)

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MOIRA HARRIS & STEVE JONES @ Inverness Town House, Mon 14 Feb Want to celebrate 14 Feb in a special way? Keeping up the Inverness Lunchtime Concert Series tradition of presenting a celebration of St Valentine s Day, this year s selection of love songs will be performed by Highland based soprano Moira Harris and her partner, Inverness Opera Music Director Steve Jones. Cost: £4 / £3 / £1 children

EMMA JOHNSON & JOHN LENEHAN @ Nairn Community Centre, Thu 24 Feb In l984 Emma (pictured) won the BBC Young Musician of the Year Competition, since when she has become one of the few clarinettists to have established an international career as a soloist. She has appeared with many leading orchestras, is in constant demand as a recitalist and chamber musician and has achieved great success on record with over twenty releases to her name. For this concert Emma will be accompanied by international pianist, John Lenehan, a proliﬁc recording artist in his own right, both as a soloist and an accompanist. In a wide-ranging programme, she will play works by Dvorak, Rachmaninov, Copland, Bernstein, Reich and Dankworth, an enticingly broad choice of material which should showcase her versatility. 01667 453476 musicnairn.org.uk

SCOTTISH ENSEMBLE @ Eden Court OneTouch, Wed 09 Feb Celebrating British composers, incorporating work from the Ensemble s existing repertoire and moving forward with the world première of Joe Cutler s New Work for solo violin, ensemble and electronics. Cutler s work is the latest in a series of projects which have evolved from the Ensemble s initial exploration of the electronic sound world during the IRCAM residency in Glasgow.

KUNGSBACKA PIANO TRIO @ Inverness Town House, Wed 16 Feb Once again Inverness Chamber Music is delighted to present this popular Anglo-Swedish trio playing works by Faure and Schumann as well as the magniﬁcent Archduke Trio by Beethoven.

CLUBBING

The late, great John Peel called Dave Clarke The Baron Of Techno, recognising just what a towering figure in the genre he is. Back in 2000 he was the first techno artist to release an internet-only single and he was an early adopter of all sorts of digital wizardry. Clarke was born and raised in Brighton and often expelled from school, he has admitted to being a disruptive boy with a short attention span caused by an insecure home life. What started him on the road to being a DJ was combining his father’s love of technology with his mother’s disco-soul records, tunes by the likes of Roy Ayers and The Crusaders. “My dad had disco lights in the front room,” Clarke has said. “Record decks, reel-to-reels, reverb units, he even did a thing on BBC Radio about quadrophonics. It’s pretty obvious where I get it all from really.” Retreating to his attic room he made tapes for friends, dismantled electronic equipment, and subsisted on a musical diet of Visage, early hip hop, Pigbag and punk. When his parents split, he ran away from home, sleeping rough in car-parks before a friend offered him floor-space. The only thing that kept him going was music. From soul to the Psychedelic Furs, from Devo to the nascent Chicago house sound, Clarke devoured it all voraciously and blagged himself a DJ slot, followed by the groundbreaking “Red” EPs which brought him to public attention. Briefly signed to Skint (as is pretty much obligatory for anyone living in the Brighton area), he’s more recently cemented his far-sighted reputation with his own White Noise radio show in Amsterdam, (where he lives) and his record label of the same name which has released stuff not only by Clarke himself, but also the likes of Frank Kusserov, Noirdegout, Woody McBride, Marco Bernadi, Terence Fixmer and The Hacker. To see him DJ is to witness an enthusiasm and energy that few other can match, making this Robotone show unmissable. ironworksvenue.com

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DAVE CLARKE @ Ironworks, 26 Feb

NOISEBOX presents MARK EG @ The Vault, Aviemore, Fri 25 Feb Another fine techno DJ, widely acclaimed for his intense stage presence, as well as his outrageous antics behind the decks, spanning several different musical scenes and movements. His most notable achievements have included his massive popularity in the Serbian/Bosnian and Croatian techno scene, the near sonic domination of the Canadian rave scene and his almost cult-like status within the UK hard trance and hardstyle movements where he has been a well respected part of the scene for the last fifteen years - playing regularly at events such as Dreamscape, Helter Skelter, Hardcore Heaven and Slammin Vinyl. facebook.com/vault.vaultaviemore

NEW SOUL CITY @ Maple Court Hotel, Inverness, Sat 12 Feb NSC has returned to its spiritual home at Maple Court with its always excellent selection of funky tunes and great atmosphere. And some of the finest posters you’re ever likely to see. Keep the fire burning and get along.

LATE NEWS: 2 MANY DJS @ Ironworks, Sat 19 Feb Everybody’s favourite Belgians (barring Jens Bogaerts, our favourite 22 yr old photographer on Instagram) hailing from the picturesque city of Ghent, RockNess perennials, and with their 2002 album As Heard On Radio Soulwax Pt2, pretty much inventors of the mash-up. They are extraordinarily talented and loved and this will sell out if it hasn’t already. ironworksvenue.com

ica • www.whatsoninverness.com EMILY SMITH @ Eden Court OneTouch Fri 04 Feb

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You’d be forgiven for not having heard of Emily Smith, such is the plethora these days of folk singers, but to aficionados of the genre (who don’t think the world begins and ends with Mumford and Sons), she’s one of the very best. She’s most often compared with Joni Mitchell, but other people like Richard Thompson, Beth Nielsen Chapman and Eddi Reader often get cited with some justification. Hopefully though, with the release of her fourth album, the curiously spelt Traiveller’s Joy, she’ll finally have the Johnny-and-Jenny-come-lately compared to her rather than the other way round. At seven she started on piano, moved onto snare drum in the local pipe band and subsequently found a passion for piano accordion, where at the age of eighteen she was National Mod champion. But it wasn’t until a solo with the school choir in her late teens that she discovered her singing voice. After winning BBC Radio Scotland’s Young Traditional Music of the Year Award in 2002 she met New Zealand born multi-instrumentalist Jamie McClennan who has been an integral part of her sound ever since. Combining traditional Scottish songs with her own creations proved a success, demonstrated when her song ‘Edward of Morton’ won the Folk Category of the USA Songwriting Competition in 2005. In 2009 Emily and Jamie released a duo album titled ‘Adoon Winding Nith’ to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the birth of Rabbie Burns, who at one time lived only a few miles from where Emily grew up. And now comes “Traiveller’s Joy” incorporating traditional material sourced from the travelling people of Scotland. She’s good. www.eden-court.co.uk

FOLLIES @ Bogbain, Sun 13 Feb

AMERICANA/COUNTRY/FOLK

In the past twelve months, Bogbain has hosted some very ﬁne gigs indeed, the most recent being Phantom Band, where even Tilda Swinton was spotted. Perhaps Rod Stewart might drop in to this one, since he’s described Follies as “sensational”. The trio boast the vocals of Amy Belle, Raymond Hackland and Alan Frew, who came together from varied backgrounds. Raymond is an ex-pat Scot who moved to Amsterdam and ended up with a Dutch No.1, Amy Belle went from busking on the streets of Glasgow to the dizzy heights of performing with the aforementioned Rod and being covered by none other than Miley Cyrus., while the master musicianship of Ayrshire’s Alan Frew completes the trio. They’re soon off on a mammoth European tour, so here’s your chance to see them before they ﬂy away. www.bogbainfarm.com

EDWINA HAYES @ Eden Court OneTouch, Sat 19 Feb Singer songwriter who seems to spend most of her life on the road, supporting the likes of Van Morrison and Nanci Grifﬁth and building up her own increasingly dedicated fanbase. She was last at Eden Court a couple of years back and those who saw her were blown away. We’re expecting more of the same.

DAVID FERRARD, KIM EDGAR & YVONNE LYON @ Eden Court OneTouch, Sun 27 Feb

LEDDRA CHAPMAN & BEN MONTAGUE @ Ironworks Room 2, Tue 01 Mar A chance for those who haven’t yet experienced it, to check out the upstairs room at Ironworks, a great little room that provides a more intimate atmosphere than the main hall. There’s even more potential in the space for it to be shaped into just the kind of up-close, relaxed room that Inverness needs and some innovative bookings are beginning to take it there. Like these two young songwriters who you’ll be hearing lots more about in the months ahead. www.ironworksvenue.com

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Three of Scotland’s most engaging young songwriters who fuse memorable melodies, compelling storytelling and strong harmonies. Should be good.

JAMES GRANT @ Eden Court OneTouch, Thu 03 Mar Ex Love and Money frontman who’s got plenty of critical acclaim for ensuing solo albums and heartrending acoustic material. He might even treat you to some of the old stuff too.

RICHARD WOOD @ Eden Court OneTouch, Thu 10 Feb

One of the most accomplished and entertaining ﬁddlers around, Wood is back after a break of a mere ten years and apparently just as impressive as ever. Accompanied by fellow Canadian Gordon Belsher, he’ll be delivering top notch jigs, reels and Strathspeys along with his own compositions. www.edencourt.co.uk

THE DANGLEBERRIES @ Ironworks, Sat 19 Feb

Disillusioned with the old style pipe band network, The Dangleberries decided to incorporate rock guitars and unashamed boisterousness to create a blueprint that’s spawned a whole load of guitar’n’bagpipe combos. To many, these are still the best and it should be quite a night. www.ironworksvenue.com

BOTHY BALLADS- CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS @ Elgin Town Hall, Sat 05 Feb

Bothy ballads are unique to the North East of Scotland, traditionally sung by farm labourers entertaining each other while sleeping in outbuildings. They’re passed down from generation to generation and stretch back hundreds of years, important enough to the development of folk music in its purest sense that noted archivist Alan Lomax even got a man called Davie Stewart to sing one of them “The Laird o Dainty Doonby” when undertaking his priceless ﬁeld recordings in 1951. Songs range from the tender to politically stirring, often incorporating not just romantic longing, but also frankly eyebrow-raising boasts about the virility of ploughmen. A rich tradition indeed then and the new champ will have quite a history to live up to. Tickets are available from Elgin Library, Cooper Park.

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COCA TENORIO @ Strathpeffer Pavilion, Thu 03 Mar @ Eden Court, Sat 05 Mar Ecuadorean singer/songwriter Coca Tenorio, currently living in Inverness is touring her debut album “Todo Transito” (reviewed very favourably here a couple of months back), a lovely record combining the sounds of her Afro-Latin heritage with soulful Andean inﬂuences. Live, she’s accompanied by a fantastic line-up of highly respected musicians from South America, the Caribbean, and Scotland: Javier Fioramonti [Argentina] Camilo Menjura [Colombia], Jesus Cutino [Cuba], Ricardo Pompa [Cuba], Simon Gall [Scotland] and Wilmer Sifontes [Venezuela]. They’re an exceptional bunch in their own right having worked and toured with likes of Henry Fiol, Omar Puente and groups such as Salsa Celtica, Ska Cubano and Voices of Nature. Coca and her band will also be performing a collection of Latin American standards and there will be plenty of opportunity for dance lovers to take to ﬂoor. www.myspace.com/cocatenorio

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SAMBA SENE @ Cromarty Old Brewery, Sat 05 Feb The Old Brewery regularly puts on shows that you’re not likely to see anywhere else, it’s far-sightedness invariably rewarding. And this looks like being no exception. Samba Sene was born in Senegal but moved to Scotland ten years ago and sings in French, English and Wolof. Inﬂuenced by everything from, jazz and Latino rhythms to the music of his native Senegal, he follows in a rich tradition of artists like Baaba Maal (with whom he studied), Youssou N’Dour, Salif Keita and more, but is equally open to the inﬂuences of people as diverse as Paul Simon, Van Morrison and Aswad. He is a charismatic singer, with a broad appeal, from serious world music fans to audiences who just want to dance to the beats. Recent guest performances include singing with Baaba Maal’s band at Celtic Connections, with American Hammond organ ace Tony Monaco, and sessions on MaryAnn Kennedy’s Global Gathering, so this is a great opportunity to catch someone who’s very much in demand. Tickets £10 from 01381 600277 www.cromarty-training.com

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ART BRIAN KELLOCK TRIO @ Eden Court OneTouch, Thu 03 Feb

JAZZ/WORLD/RETRO

A rare chance to hear the talents of Brian Kellock, the critically acclaimed vocalist Cathie Rae and guitarist Graeme Stephen on one bill. Cathie and Graeme will open the concert with a set from their new CD that includes original compositions, contemporary arrangements of classic pop tunes and some not so well known jazz standards. www.eden-court.co.uk

THE LOVEBOAT BIG BAND @ Eden Court OneTouch, Sat 12 Feb

SCOOTY & THE SKYHOOKS @ Ironworks, Sat 12 Feb There’s hope for wedding party bands everywhere. Having played weddings and functions for many years in days gone by, Scotty and the boys came together for a reunion last year that turned out to be a roaring success, hence their return to Ironworks. Instant partying guaranteed. www.ironworksvenue.com

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The musical cruise of a life time, with the ultimate dream team ship’s band. Featuring Hot, Hot Horns from Orkestra Del Sol and voluptuous vocals from the Bevvy Sisters. This 12-piece spectacular presents a connoisseur’s choice of classic swing and vintage rarities for your dance ﬂoor delectation, having honed their skills for over a decade having been born out of Edinburgh’s Bongo Club. We’re promised “an unforgettable night of ﬁrst-class glamour and sophistication matched with steerage-style relish for a party.” Sounds good.

SOLID SILVER 60S SHOW @ Eden Court Empire, Thu 24 Feb, 5.15/8.30pm Eden Court regularly brings bands from the sixties to town and it’s easy to see the shows as mere exercises in nostalgia, but at the heart they’re the last link we have with a golden age of British (and visiting American) pop, when bands would cram into charabancs and drive the length and breadth of the country to play shows every night and sometimes, like here, two in one day. The Beatles did it, The Stones did it, Motown and Stax did it and, indeed, these very performers did too, perhaps playing at the iconic Northern Meeting Rooms. The Solid Silver 60s Show is now in its 26th year, proving to the young whippersnappers that you can’t rely on the odd NME cover and Brits hype for an enduring career. This one features Chris Farlowe (pic: top right), Dave Berry (pic: bottom right), Wayne Fontana (pic: middle right), Terry Sylvester from The Hollies and special guests The Merseybeats. The music they made ﬁfty-odd years ago is still the bedrock of everything you listen to now. And respect is very much due. www.eden-court.co.uk

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REEL BIG FISH @ Ironworks, Mon 21 Feb (Above) MUSIC

Excellent Californian ska-punk combo who should appeal to fans of Mighty Mighty Bosstones and their ilk. We’re particularly taken by the fact that they once released a record called “Our Live Album Is Better Than Your Live Album”, covered A-Ha’s “Take On Me” and orchestrated a campaign to stop fans buying their own Greatest Hits album. Crazy name, crazy guys.

THE DYKEENIES @ Ironworks, Fri 18 Feb For ﬁve years now, The Dykeenies have been one of those Scottish bands who seem constantly on the verge of breaking through to bigger things, their spiky pop delivered with far more verve than many of their peers who have since hit commercial paydirt. Still, it’s not too late for the Cumbernauld four piece and new tracks posted on their myspace site (www.myspace.com/goﬁndthedykeenies) suggest they’ve got plenty of treats ready to unveil. It’s good to have them back.

JAPANESE VOYEURS @ Mad Hatters, Mon 07 Feb Is it time for a grunge revival? Japanese Voyeurs certainly seem to think so and make some very good arguments for relocating the genre in the 21st century. Should be a pretty marvellous show. In the meantime, we asked the band to tell us what they’ve been listening to. Searching With My Good Eye Closed - Soundgarden “It’s got this awesome scream at the beginning and Kim Thayil writes the best riffs.”

progressive part. Just really good long builds.”

Jambi - Tool “Just an amazing rhythm section; love the vocal melody in the verses.”

Metal Church - Metal Church “Off the album, Metal Church. Love it.”

Red - King Crimson. “Like how it comes back to the heavy groove riff after each

Deliverance - Opeth “Best outro we’ve heard for ages.”

ROCK

A mini Scottish tour from the Biffyesque Glaswegians means that Dingwall gets to experience its most notable gig in years. Fresh from supporting My Chemical Romance and leading up to the release of their forthcoming album “Free” (that’s the title, not the payment arrangement), they’ll be looking to consolidate an enormously successful past twelve months. And if things go according to plan you can be sure you won’t get a chance to see them in a place this size for a long time to come.

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TWIN ATLANTIC @ Oscars, Dingwall, Thu 17 Feb

STANLEY ODD @ Hootananny, Fri 18 Feb If their press release is to be believed, Stanley Odd are writing about the sort of things that Chaucer would were he alive today. That’s perhaps rather overegging the situation, but we may yet be proved wrong. What is clear is that this Edinburgh ﬁve piece’s take on that hippety-hoppety lark is rather more original than most, investing proceedings with a bit of rifftastic business. Their new EP Pure Antihero Material has been well received and we expect them to be doing the business on the festival circuit come summer, so this is a good time to catch ‘em.

FEDERATION OF THE DISCO PIMP @ Mad Hatters, Sat 19 Feb Radio soulster Craig Charles reckons this lot make the most aggressive jazz/funk he’s heard in years, which is actually a compliment. The seven piece from Glasgow have been together for ﬁve years and regularly kick up a storm on the soul scene with appearances at the likes of the legendary Soul Train night.

PENGUINS KILL POLAR BEARS @ Mad Hatters, Thu 24 Feb Following the release of their critically acclaimed debut EP Dawn in June 2010, the band have been busy building their proﬁle supporting the likes of The Twilight Sad, Errors, The Xcerts and Nine Black Alps. And there’s a growing fanbase for their music which draws on inﬂuences like Biffy and Smashing Pumpkins.

ALABAMA 3 ACOUSTIC AND UNPLUGGED @ Ironworks, Fri 04 Mar Always popular when they play up here and usually at the heart of some kind of hedonistic behaviour, which has to be applauded. Bringing the frontier spirit of South London to the Highlands, they’re guaranteed to give you a good time, proving that there’s far more to them than just “that Sopranos song”. It’ll be interesting to see how they work in this acoustic and unplugged format and we’re expecting something pretty ﬁne indeed.

Looking forward to 2011!

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Coca Tenorio and band Spring Wedding Fair

Everything for your big day

Dave MacLeod Illustrated talk from the amazing & renowned climber Skerryvore

Runrig for the 21st century

Clairvoyants

Who knows what will happen?

An Evening of Burlesque

Risqué & Fun! (over 18s only)

Peatbog Faeries Celtic Favourites Catherine Wheels ‘Caged’

Beauty & The Beast - The New Version

Opera Bohemia

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Alvin Stardust I love Rock & Roll Jimmie MacGregor

Scottish Legend

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MUSIC > LISTINGS > more at whatsoninvernessdotcom Tue 01 Feb

BILLY MORRISON @ The Market Bar, Top local musician back in action.

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Wed 02 Feb

Fri 4th Feb A Night of Dirty Dancing Sat 5th Feb Professor Green SOLD OUT Sat 12th Feb Scooty & The Skyhooks Thu 17th Feb Tom Stade Fri 18th Feb The Dykeenies Sat 19th Feb The Dangleberries Sat 19th Feb 2manyDJs Mon 21st Feb Reel Big Fish Sat 26th Feb Dave Clarke Tue 1st Mar Leddra Chapman & Ben Montague Fri 4th Mar Alabama 3 Acoustic & Unplugged Fri 11th Mar Craig Campbell Sat 12th Mar Judge Jules + Activa, Graeme Platt, Mark Burton & Bryan Love Wed 16th Mar Russell Kane Sat 19th Mar Wolfstone Mon 21st Mar The Bootleg Sixties Fri 25th Mar Dan Antopolski Sat 26th Mar Battle In The Glen 2 Wed 30th Mar The Vaccines Fri 1st Apr Highland Darts Challenge Sat 2nd Apr Livewire ACDC Fri 8th Apr Roy ‘Chubby’ Brown Thu 28th Apr Ed Byrne Fri 29th Apr Howard Marks Sat 7th May Coast

SCHIEHALLION @ The Gellions, 9.30pm

JOOST @ The Market Bar,

Thu 03 Feb

ROBIN & BILLS @ The Market Bar, ANDY CHUNG @ The Gellions, 9.30pm DJ STEVIE T @ The Vault, Aviemore, 10pm Current Chart & Dance anthems. Free Entry. THE CHERRY ON THE CREAM @ Hootananny, 9pm 01463 233 651 LIGHTGUIDES / PAWS @ Hootananny Madhatters, 9pm Hotly tipped Glasgow trio who love Mogwai and used to be called WeHungYourLeader. That makes em pretty good in our book. Supported by the fantastic Glasgow scuzz rockers ‘Paws’. 01463 233 651

moved to Scotland ten years ago. He writes his own material and sings in French, English and Wolof. SCHIEHALLION @ The Gellions, 5pm Traditional sounds. DINGWALL CHORAL SOCIETY CONCERT @ Strathpeffer Pavilion, 7.30pm Broadway to Beauly, songs from a variety of musical shows, postponed from November 2010 due to weather. Tickets £8 from Pavilion office and choir members www.dingwallchoralsociety. co.uk. 01997 420124 DJ G PETERS @ The Vault, Aviemore, 10pm Chart Anthems & Requests. Free Entry. FEKT @ Hootananny, 9pm DIGITAL JONES / LEMON PARTY @ Hootananny Madhatters, 9pm This lot combine jazz, funk, electro, broken beat, soul and rock in a heady cocktail, fronted by the exuberant Nikki Kent. 01463 233 651

Sun 06 Feb

BILLY MORRISON @ The Market Bar, SCHIEHALLION @ The Gellions, 5pm ROOT MA TOOT BIG BAND @ Hootananny, 9pm Twenty piece swing band with guest singers. 01463 233 651

Mon 07 Feb

BILLY MORRISON @ The Market Bar,

Fri 04 Feb

EMILY SMITH @ Eden Court One Touch, 7.30pm Emily Smith is a leading light of the contemporary Scottish folk scene, her vocals likened to Joni Mitchell. 01463 234 234 SALSA PARTY @ Columba Hotel, Salsa North party. salsanorth.co.uk THE HIGHLOWSOME @ The Market Bar, Local act. NIGEL’S NONSENSE SEXTET @ Glen Mhor Hotel, 8pm Highlands’ finest Jazz musicians with toetapping tunes from the 1920 ANDY MURRAY @ The Gellions, 10pm JUST JON @ The Vault, Aviemore, 10pm Monster tunes played all night, free entry. FEKT @ Hootananny, 9pm HANNAH O REILLY @ Hootananny Madhatters, 9pm Kiwi singer songwriter based in Edinburgh. 01463 233 651

Sat 05 Feb

MYSTIC SHOES @ The Market Bar, Hard working local band. SAMBA SENE @ Cromarty Old Brewery, 8.30pm Samba Sene was born in Senegal but

JAPANESE VOYEURS @ Hootananny Madhatters, 9pm This London five-piece are resuscitating the plaid-clad corpse of grunge. But in a good way. 01463 233 651

Tue 08 Feb

BILLY MORRISON @ The Market Bar,

Wed 09 Feb

SCOTTISH ENSEMBLE WITH RSAMD, SIDE BY SIDE @ Eden Court One Touch, 7.15pm, 8pm Classical. 01463 234 234 FERGUS & GREG @ The Market Bar, SCHIEHALLION @ The Gellions, 9.30pm Traditional sounds.

Thu 10 Feb

RICHARD WOOD @ Eden Court One Touch, 8pm The talented fiddler is back after more than a ten year break. 01463 234 234

MUSIC > LISTINGS > more at whatsoninvernessdotcom ROBIN & BILLS @ The Market Bar, DJ STEVIE T @ The Vault, Aviemore, 10pm Current Chart & Dance anthems. Free Entry. JAMIE SMITH & FRIENDS @ Hootananny, 9pm 01463 233 651 HAIL DOWNLOAD CARD LAUNCH @ Hootananny Madhatters, 9pm The launch of this year’s Hail Download Card with tracks from loads of local acts. 01463 233 651

BILLY MORRISON @ The Market Bar,

and headline show from always popular Whiskey Works. 01463 233 651

SCHIEHALLION @ The Gellions, 5pm

Sat 19 Feb

Mon 14 Feb

MOIRA HARRIS AND STEVE JONES @ Inverness Town House, 1.10pm Keeping up the Inverness Lunchtime Concert Series tradition of presenting a celebration of St Valentine’s Day. BILLY MORRISON @ The Market Bar,

Tue 15 Feb

JUST JON @ The Vault, Aviemore, 10pm Monster tunes played all night, free entry.

80S ROCKED @ Eden Court Empire, 7.30pm All your favourite rock anthems live and loud, in one place!’The 80s Rocked’ presents the best rock anthem tracks of the 1980’s. 01463 234 234

BRIAN O HEADHRA @ Hootananny, 9pm

BILLY MORRISON @ The Market Bar,

PARETO / MINATURE DINOSAURS @ Hootananny Madhatters, 9pm Glasgow act influenced by Biffy and Frightened Rabbit. 01463 233 651

LOCAL MUSICIANS @ Glachbeg Croft , 7.30pm With performances by Donald Forbes and Ally Mcleod, more to beannounced. 01463 811923 info@glachbeg.org.uk

Fri 11 Feb

DAVY COWEN @ The Market Bar,

Wed 16 Feb

80S ROCKED @ Eden Court Empire, 7.30pm All your favourite rock anthems live and loud, in one place!’The 80s Rocked’ presents the best rock anthem tracks of the 1980’s. 01463 234 234 ROBIN & BILLS @ The Market Bar,

Sat 12 Feb

THE LOVEBOAT BIG BAND @ Eden Court One Touch, 8pm With special guest CAPTAIN BARNACLE on the Creels of Steel.... The Loveboat Big Band was born in Edinburgh’s Bongo Club over a decade ago as a favourite cabaret act. 01463 234 234 SCOOTY & THE SKYHOOKS @ The Ironworks, 7.30pm Scooty 0871 789 4173 SANDRA MACBETH @ The Market Bar, SCHIEHALLION @ The Gellions, 5pm RANT @ The Chieftain, 9pm 01463 232241 DJ G PETERS @ The Vault, Aviemore, 10pm Chart Anthems & Requests. Free Entry. NEW SOUL CITY @ Maple Court Hotel, 8.30pm NSC is back at the Maple Court, and everyone’s invited. TRUE BEAT @ Hootananny Madhatters, 9pm TrueBeat are an eight-legged skanking machine storming the forefront of the UK Ska Rock scene. 01463 233 651

Sun 13 Feb

AMY BELLE AND THE FOLLIES @ Bogbain Farm, 8pm Folk trio much admired by Rod Stewart and covered by Miley Cyrus. 01463772800

SCHIEHALLION @ The Gellions, 9.30pm ICM CONCERT SERIES: KUNGSBACKA PIANO TRIO @ Inverness Town House, 8pm Inverness Chamber Music is delighted to present this popular Anglo-Swedish trio playing works by Faure and Schumann as well as the magnificent Archduke Trio by Beethoven.

Thu 17 Feb

TIM HOLEHOUSE WITH CALUM CARLYLE @ The Market Bar, DJ STEVIE T @ The Vault, Aviemore, 10pm Current Chart & Dance anthems. Free Entry. TWIN ATLANTIC @ Oscars, Dingwall, 9pm 01349 865555

Fri 18 Feb

ANDY MURRAY @ The Gellions, 10pm Local act. JUST JON @ The Vault, Aviemore, 10pm Monster tunes played all night, free entry. THE DYKEENIES @ The Ironworks, 7.30pm Lovely spiky indie pop. Could this be their year at last? They certainly deserve it. 0871 789 4173 THE WHISKEY WORKS / STANLEY ODD @ Hootananny Madhatters, 9pm Inventive riffy hip hop from Stanley Odd

EDWINA HAYES @ Eden Court One Touch, 7.30pm Edwina Hayes is an East Yorkshire based singer/songwriter described by Nanci Griffith as ‘The Sweetest Voice in England’. 01463 234 234 THE DANGLEBERRIES @ The Ironworks, 7.30pm The Dangleberries are a band who add bagpipe influences into “rock” music with a unique blend of vocals, drums and guitars. www.thedangleberries.com 0871 789 4173

NAKED RED @ The Market Bar, Excellent band. SCHIEHALLION @ The Gellions, 5pm DJ G PETERS @ The Vault, Aviemore, 10pm Chart Anthems & Requests. Free Entry. 2MANYDJS @ The Ironworks, 10.30pm The mash-up nom de plume of Soulwax, AKA Belgians David and Steven Dewaele. You can expect their live set to be packed with about ten million samples. 0871 789 4173 FEDERATION OF THE DISCO PIMP @ Hootananny Madhatters, 9pm Assured jazz’n’funk. 01463 233 651

Sun 20 Feb

BILLY MORRISON @ The Market Bar, SCHIEHALLION @ The Gellions, 5pm COUSTI / PANDA SU @ Hootananny, 9pm Intriguing Glasgow combo with more songs than you can shake a stick at and Alan McGee in their latest video. You’ll be hearing lots more about them in 2011 so get along now. 01463 233 651 ANGRY VS THE BEAR @ Hootananny Madhatters, 9pm Marvellously named Colchester electro pop combo with the most preposterously brilliant hairstyles we’ve seen in quite some time. 01463 233 651

MUSIC > LISTINGS > more at whatsoninvernessdotcom To be recorded for future broadcast on LYON TOUR @ Eden Court One Touch, Mon 21 Feb BBC Radio 3 01463 234 234 7.30pm BILLY MORRISON @ The Market Bar,

REEL BIG FISH @ The Ironworks, 7.30pm Californian ska punk band who cover A-Ha’s Take On Me. What’s not to like?. 0871 789 4173

Tue 22 Feb

“WONDERFUL DAY” @ Eden Court One Touch, 8pm Musical Cabaret celebrating the life and music of Doris Day, arguably Hollywood’s most underrated star. 01463 234 234 BILLY MORRISON @ The Market Bar,

Wed 23 Feb

FERGUS & GREG @ The Market Bar, SCHIEHALLION @ The Gellions, 9.30pm

Thu 24 Feb

THE SOLID SILVER 60S SHOW @ Eden Court Empire, 5.15pm, 8.30pm Dave Berry, Chris Farlowe, Wayne Fontana and special guest Terry Sylvester (Formerly of the Hollies), backed by Vanity Fare. With very special guests The Merseybeats. 01463 234 234 ROBIN & BILLS @ The Market Bar, DON’T BOOK FRANKIE @ The Gellions, 10pm But do watch them play. OPERA HIGHLIGHTS @ Universal Hall, Findhorn, 7.30pm The performance features arias, duets and ensembles from well-known operas DJ STEVIE T @ The Vault, Aviemore, 10pm Current Chart & Dance anthems. Free Entry.

THE GALIPAYGOS @ The Market Bar, JUST JON @ The Vault, Aviemore, 10pm Monster tunes played all night, free entry. NOISEBOX PRESENTS MARK EG @ The Vault, Aviemore, 10pm Constantly searching for new sounds, original production talent and cutting edge club music, Mark EG is at the forefront of the UK’s new music movement. But he refuses to be labeled. And this sometimes chameleon-like addiction to music has held Mark responsible not only for some of the most ground breaking releases in the hard techno world over the last few years (The Anxious), but also partly for the underground explosion of both hard trance and hardstyle through the UK. FÈIS INBHIR NARAINN @ Nairn Community Centre, Traditional Music/ Gaelic Singing with tutors inclusing Bruce MacGregor, Sandy Brechin 01667 453476 NORTH SEA GAS @ Hootananny, 9pm

PENGUINS KILL POLAR BEARS / FRENCH WIVES @ Hootananny Madhatters, 9pm Great double bill. 01463 233 651

INVERNESS FIDDLER’S RALLY @ Eden Court Empire, 7.30pm Once again the Fiddlers will be joined by fellow enthusiasts from all over Scotland to total around 100 players performing a program of traditional music from Scotland and beyond. 01463 234 234 DAVE CLARKE @ The Ironworks, 10pm Iconic Techno DJ. Don’t miss it. 0871 789 4173

CHASING OWLS / THE FRUES @ Hootananny, 9pm Folk pop from Edinburgh with a Fyfe Dangerfield feel. 01463 233 651

Mon 28 Feb

BILLY MORRISON @ The Market Bar, ANDY DUNCAN @ The Gellions, 9.30pm

Tue 01 Mar

LEDDRA CHAPMAN & BEN MONTAGUE @ Ironworks Room 2, 7pm Young, hotly tipped singer songwriters playing in the intimate upstairs room at Ironworks.

Thu 03 Mar

JAMES GRANT @ Eden Court One Touch, 8pm Ex Love And Money frontman plays material from all his critically acclaimed solo albums and a smattering of the old favourites in a solo acoustic setting. 01463 234 234 COCA TENARIO @ Strathpeffer Pavilion, 7.30pm South American singer/songwriter Coca Tenorio and band will be performing music from her acclaimed debut album “Todo Transito” [Everything in movement]. 01997 420124

Fri 04 Mar THE JAMIE HARPER BAND @ The Market Bar, ANDY DUNCAN @ The Gellions, 5pm DJ G PETERS @ The Vault, Aviemore, 10pm Chart Anthems & Requests. Free Entry.

NORTH SEA GAS @ Hootananny, 9pm MYSTIC SHOES @ Madhatters, 9.30pm BBC SSO @ Eden Court Empire, 7.15pm, 8pm

SCHIEHALLION @ The Gellions, 5pm

Sat 26 Feb

FÈIS INBHIR NARAINN @ Nairn Community Centre, Traditional Music/ Gaelic Singing with tutors inclusing Bruce MacGregor, Sandy Brechin 01667 453476

Fri 25 Feb

BILLY MORRISON @ The Market Bar,

NORTH HIGHLAND COLLEGE SHOWCASE @ Hootananny Madhatters, 9pm Showcasing new talent from North Highland College. 01463 233 651

EMMA JOHNSON MBE & JOHN LENEHAN @ Nairn Community Centre, 8pm In a wide-ranging programme, Emma Johnson will play works by Dvorak, Rachmaninov, Copland, Bernstein, Reich and Dankworth. 01667 453476 BABELFISH @ Hootananny, 9pm Describe themselves as making “Celtic experimental powerpop”. It’s as good a description as any of an energetic combo formed at celtic Connections back in 2005. 01463 233 651

Three of Scotland’s brightest emerging songwriters collaborate to present music from their albums, each named Album of the Week by BBC Radio Scotland’s Iain Anderson. 01463 234 234

Sun 27 Feb

Hootananny

DAVID FERRARD, KIM EDGAR, YVONNE

NIGEL’S NONSENSE SEXTET @ Glen Mhor Hotel, 8pm Highlands’ finest Jazz musicians with toetapping tunes from the 1920 ALABAMA 3 ACOUSTIC & UNPLUGGED @ The Ironworks, 7.30pm Alabama 3 Acoustic and Unplugged is a four-piece, stripped down version of the usual crew, with all the hits including Woke Up This Morning. 0871 789 4173

Sat 05 Mar

COCA TENARIO @ Eden Court One Touch, 8pm South American singer/songwriter Coca Tenorio and band will be performing music from her acclaimed debut album “Todo Transito” [Everything in movement]. 01463 234 234

Stephen Venables, mountaineer, writer, broadcaster and public speaker, was the first Briton to climb Everest without supplementary oxygen. a thrilling highlight in a career which has taken Stephen right through the Himalaya, from Afghanistan to Tibet, making first ascents of many previously unknown mountains. His adventures have also taken him to the Rockies, the Andes, the Antarctic island South Georgia, East Africa, South Africa and of course the European Alps, where he has climbed and skied for over forty years. In the last ten years he has twice repeated Sir Ernest Shackleton s famous crossing of South Georgia. One of the great epics of exploration, Shackleton s treacherous expedition to cross Antarctica via the South Pole is a tale of escape and survival more miraculous than any fiction.

SPECIALS

STEPHEN VENABLES @ Eden Court Empire, Tue 01 Feb

THE VIKINGS IN THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS @ Millburn Academy Hall, Diriebught Rd, Wed 16 Feb, 7.30pm

An Inverness Field Club illustrated lecture from Dr Susan Kruse separating the truth from the ﬁction about those horned-helmet fellas coming over in their long ships. More information from invernessﬁeldclub@ gmail.com

ALASTAIR HUMPHREYS: ROUND THE WORLD BY BIKE @ Eden Court Empire, Sat 19 Feb

Aged 24, Alastair Humphreys left England to cycle round the world. His journey along the length of the Earth s three great landmasses (Africa, the Americas, Eurasia) took more than four years to complete and was called the first great adventure of the 21st century by none other than Sir Ralph Fiennes. He has written three books about the adventure and made a name for himself as a motivational speaker, with an irresistible enthusiasm for new experiences. A case in point is his undertaking of Credit Crunch expeditions , microadventures like walking the M25, Sea kayaking in Pembrokeshire and even going for an Afghan meal in West London all of which are documented in his excellent blog at www.alastairhumphreys.com You do not need to fly to the other side of the planet to do an expedition, he says. You do not need to be an elite athlete, expertly trained, or rich to have an adventure. Adventure is only a state of mind. That said, he still has some bigger ambitions, including crossing the Arctic Ocean, via the North Pole by dog sled, paddling the length of the Congo River, walking to the four corners of the USA, but with enough money to eat in restaurants a lot and even being the first man on mars. You wouldn t put any of it past him.

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

FOOD ON FILM @ Hall Of The Roses, Kingussie Tue 03- Sat 06 Feb

SPECIALS

International Women’s Day is celebrated annually on 8 Mar and this year marks its hundredth anniversary, thousands of events being held throughout the world to inspire women and celebrate their achievements. A global web of rich and diverse local activity connects women from all around the world ranging from political rallies, business conferences, government activities and networking events through to local women’s craft markets, theatre performances, fashion parades and more. Events up here, not just on the day itself, but in the weeks leading up to it are being coordinated in partnership with several other organisations by the Women@Work Project (W@W), organised by the Workers’ Educational Association in Inverness. It’s a network providing information and training for women in nine local areas of northern Scotland, encouraging them to learn together, to develop skills and to speak out about what matters to them at home, at work and in communities. They will be fundraising for the Linda Norgrove Foundation at the events, to honour the life of the young woman Aid Worker from the Isle of Lewis who tragically lost her life in Afghanistan whilst supporting impoverished women and communities in that war-torn country. Highlights include ﬁlm screenings at Eden Court, an exhibition of banners at the museum and much more. More info at www.weawomenatwork.org.uk

Now in its fourth year this is an innovative community festival aiming to celebrate and explore the world of food, gathering people of all ages in the community to enjoy food and films together in the winter, and providing opportunities for young people to develop new skills. Highlights of this year’s festival include a “Food Art Exhibition” with a free screening of The End of the Line (a documentary about the fishing industry), Oscar Night with a Youth Award when students from High Schools across the Highlands will show their short food films to a panel of film industry judges who will comment and award prizes - followed by a screening of Food Inc and premieres of two short locally made food films Butterfingers and Fishy Business. They’ll also be unveiling “the world’s smallest cinema, in a chair cupboard, with 6 seats and a wide screen TV - and a few hours of indie documentaries for film buffs”. The festival’s biggest coup is a charity preview a still to be released great new British feature film “No Ordinary Trifle” - starring Dougray Scott and Claire Forlani - plus Gordon Ramsay! And to end the weekend, a cosy screening of “Babette’s Feast” with cheese and wine, sofas and a roaring fire. For a full programme go to www. kingussiefoodonfilm.co.uk

SPECIALS & TALK > LISTINGS > more at whatsoninvernessdotcom THU 03 FEB

FOOD ON FILM 2011 @ Hall Of The Roses, Kingussie, With filmmakers and food producers gathering to share their passions, the Cairngorms Food Hall showcasing Highland produce and a red carpet Film Awardkingussiefoodonfilm.co.uk

FRI 04 FEB

SAT 26 FEB

Glen Affric Winter Fest event. Hire winter equipment and take advice from the Tiso personal shopper. winter-fest.co.uk WELCOME DRINKS @ Bog Cotton Cafe, Cannich, Glen Affric Winter Fest Event. Meet the guides and the other walkers and ask any last minute questions. winter-fest.co.uk

FOOD ON FILM 2011 @ Hall Of The Roses, Kingussie, kingussiefoodonfilm.co.uk

NORTH KESSOCK COMMUNITY MARKET @ North Kessock Village Hall, Local food, crafts and refreshments. Last Saturday of every month.

WED 02 MAR

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN & AID – LINDA NORGROVE FOUNDATION @ Eden Court, 12pm Part of the W@W International Women’s Day Celebrations.

SAT 05 FEB

SAT 05 MAR

BOTHY BALLADS CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS @ Elgin Town Hall, Elgin, 7pm Continuing the tradition of Bothy Ballads, unique to NE Scotland. Organised by Elgin Rotary Club. Tickets

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY COMMUNITY CELEBRATION @ Merkinch, Inverness, 11am Part of the W@W International Women’s Day Celebrations. IWD FILM FESTIVAL - A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE @ Eden Court Cinema 6.30pm Part of the W@W International Women’s Day Celebrations.

FOOD ON FILM 2011 @ Hall Of The Roses, Kingussie, kingussiefoodonfilm.co.uk

IWD FILM FESTIVAL - ALL ABOUT MY MOTHER @ Eden Court Cinema 8.30pm Part of the W@W International Women’s Day Celebrations.

SUN 06 FEB

SCOTTISH WOMEN’S CONVENTION CELEBRATION @ Scottish Parliament 9.30am Part of the W@W International Women’s Day Celebrations.

TUE 08 FEB

ATHEISM, SECULARISM, AG N O S T I C I S M AND HUMANISM...A CONCLUSION @ Riverside Lounge, Glen Mohr Hotel, Inverness, 7.30pm Another chance to discuss with the Pink Castle Philosophy Club. (LGBT Friendly Club)

WED 09 FEB

SNOWDROPS AND OTHER SMALL BULBS IAN CHRISTIE OF CHRISTIES’ NURSERY @ Nairn Community Centre, 7.30pm Highland Rock Garden Club talk. 01667 453476

MON 07 MAR

IWD FILM FESTIVAL CARAMEL @ Eden Court Cinema, 7pm Part of the W@W International Women’s Day Celebrations.

FRI 11 FEB

SPRING, SUMMER, AUTUMN AND WINTER IN THE SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS @ St Ninian’s Church Hall, Nairn, 7.30pm Nairn Literary Institute talk by Keith Work.

WED 16 FEB

THE VIKINGS IN THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS @ Millburn Academy Hall, 7.30pm Illustrated Lecture by Dr Susan Kruse.

FRI 18 FEB

GET KITTED @ Tiso Experience, Inverness,

Outdoor

SAT 19 FEB

ROUND THE WORLD BY BIKE @ Eden Court Empire, 8pm Account of cycling around the world. 01463 234 234

THU 24 FEB

MAKING OUR VOICES HEARD - PAST PRESENT & FUTURE @ Timespan And Community Centre, Helmsdale, 9.30am Part of the W@W International Women’s Day Celebrations.

FRI 25 FEB

IWD BANNERS EXHIBITION @ Inverness Museum, 12pm Part of the W@W International Women’s Day Celebrations, includes a launch of IWD museum guided tour leaflet.

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THE ILL YEARS OF THE 1690’S @ St Ninian’s Church Hall, Nairn, 7.30pm Nairn Literary Institute Talk. Harvest failure and famine in the Highlands and IslandsDr Karen Cullen. nairnliterary.org.uk

TUE 08 MAR

TOO MANY COOKS @ Moray College, 5.30pm Acapella Singing performance & workshop. Part of the W@W International Women’s Day Celebrations.

WED 09 MAR

IWD COMMUNITY CELEBRATION @ Lochaber college, 10am Part of the W@W International Women’s Day Celebrations. IWD FILM FESTIVAL - THELMA AND LOUISE @ Eden Court Cinema, 7pm Part of the W@W International Women’s Day Celebrations.

15th January – 12th February Small Gallery, Inverness Museum & Art Gallery 14th – 19th February IG:LU, 19 Church Street, Inverness 21st February – 25th March Foyer, Highland Council HQ 4th April – 6th May Eden Court

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Rus cha’ Roo s m Seòmraichean Luchd-ealain Inverness Museum & Art Gallery 15th January – 12th February 2011 ‘Ruscha’s Room’ is a collection of innovative artworks produced by creative young minds in the Highlands in response to an exhibition of the work of one of America’s greatest living artists which was on show at Inverness Museum & Art Gallery in autumn 2010. The exhibition was ‘ED RUSCHA – Major Works from 4 Decades’* and is one of the ARTIST ROOMS jointly owned and managed by National Galleries of Scotland and Tate on behalf of the nation. In response to the exhibition pupils from FORTROSE, KILCHUIMEN, MILLBURN, ALNESS & INVERGORDON Academies attended a series of talks and workshops with BRIAN MACBEATH, GRAEME ROGER and DUNCAN MARSHALL, exploring Ruscha’s unconventional methods - which combine typography with commonplace objects - creating text-based art in the form of collages and animated films, many of which appear in this publication. As part of the project the pupils emailed questions to Ed Ruscha in L.A. and his intriguing responses are included here. The young people are now having an unmissable exhibition of their work entitled ‘RUSCHA’S ROOM’ at Inverness Museum & Art Gallery until 12th February. (*ED RUSCHA – Major Works from Four Decades is currently showing at the Swanson Gallery, Thurso until 26th February)

Ed Ruscha: Born in 1937 in America’s Midwest, Ed Ruscha grew up in Oklahoma City. In 1956, aged 18, he set out for California, driving 1,500 miles west on the legendary Route 66. Arriving in Los Angeles, he enrolled at the Chouinard Art Institute, a Disney-sponsored art school where he studied fine art alongside typesetting and graphic design. From works that feature single onomatopoeic words and declamatory phrases, to signature images such as the gas station, Ruscha began to make paintings that were premeditated and planned, in which text and imagery from everyday life converged. By the early 1960s he was perceived to have created a new form of visual landscape.

Over the past half-century, Ruscha’s art has evolved in unpredictable ways but the things that first fired his imagination – cinema and film; driving; roadside signs; the flat, featureless landscapes of the American West; the city, filled with constant visual noise; the phenomenon of human communication and the pleasures of typography – remain the basis for his art.

(‘ED RUSCHA – Major Works from Four Decades’ is currently showing at the Swanson Gallery, Thurso until 26th February and Timespan, Helmsdale 5th March – 16th April) For further information about the exhibition please contact Cathy Shankland, Exhibitions Officer, Cathy.Shankland@highland.gov.uk Tel. 01463 710978 For further information about Education programme please contact Lynn Johnson, Arts Links Officer, Lynn.Johnson@highland.gov.uk Tel. 01463 239841 ED RUSCHA images from top, L–R: ‘Standard Study #3’ ‘SMELLS LIKE BACK OF OLD HOT RADIO’

‘PRETTY EYES, ELECTRIC BILLS’ ‘RED ROOSTER’ ‘HONK’ ARTIST ROOMS National Galleries of Scotland and Tate Acquired jointly through the d’Offay Donation with assistance from the National Heritage Memorial Fund and The Art Fund 2008

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Is it just words and lettering you use or do you use other symbols? Pupil, Alness Academy

“I CONSIDER ANY RECOGNIZABLE IMAGE TO BE A SYMBOL AND AM CONSTANTLY USING THEM.”

ARTIST ROOMS National Galleries of Scotland and Tate Acquired jointly through the d’Offay Donation with assistance from the National Heritage Memorial Fund and The Art Fund 2008

Ed Ruscha ‘HOPE’

Today I saw your picture HOPE, 1998 which at first I thought was hope fading away or is it that hope is fading away the darkness? Rhys, Alness Academy In the picture HOPE, 1998 why the use of black which is usually associated with sadness? Pupil, Fortrose Academy

[Answer to both questions:] “THE WORD CAN BE LOOKED AT IN MANY WAYS – THE VIEWER’S INTERPRETATION CAN BE AS IMAGINATIVE AND RESOURCEFUL AS THE ARTIST WHO PAINTED IT.”

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What techniques do you use when using pastels? David, Fortrose Academy

“I GRIND DOWN THE PASTEL UNTIL IT IS A POWDER THEN RUB IT INTO THE PAPER. THIS SEEMS TO BE THE BEST WAY TO GET WHAT I THINK I WANT.” When did you first realise you wanted to be an artist? Amy, Fortrose Ac

“ABOUT AGE 12, WHEN I REALIZED I DIDN’T HAVE THE APTITUDE TO BE A DOCTOR.”

What is your favourite word? Stuart, Fortrose Academy

“SO”.

What does it take to be an artist? I mean is it hard work? Lewis, Invergordon Academy

“I KNOW WHAT IT DOESN’T TAKE TO BE AN ARTIST AND THAT IS THE NEED TO FOLLOW RULES. IT MIGHT BE A STRUGGLE BUT YOU HAVE TO FOLLOW A PATH OF YOUR OWN CREATION.”

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What influenced you to make the ‘HOLLYWOOD’ painting (Dec 30th 2005)? Nikkita, Invergordon Academy (and pupil, Alness Academy)

“TO ME, “HOLLYWOOD” IS LARGE METAL AND WOODEN LETTERS ON THE HILLSIDE OUTSIDE MY STUDIO WINDOW. IF I COULD NOT SEE IT THEN THE SKY WAS OVERCAST OR SMOGGY. I USED THE SIGN LIKE A WEATHERVANE AND PAINTED A PORTRAIT OF THE SCENE OUTSIDE MY WINDOW.”

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Why do you use words as art and what made you start using text in your creations? Tessa, Kilchuimen Academy & Dale, Invergordon Academy

“WORDS IN HORIZONTAL LINES ARE LIKE OBJECTS LINED UP ON A TABLE AND I’VE ALWAYS LIKED STILL LIFES.”

Where do you get your inspiration from and what influences you? Emily, Kilchuimen Academy & Rosie, Fortrose Academy

“OFTEN I AM INFLUENCED BY PICTURES AND EVENTS THAT I DON’T LIKE OR HAVE ANY INTEREST IN. THESE NEGATIVE INFLUENCES TURN OUT TO BE POSITIVE.” Do you prefer to work more with words than, say, objects? Susan, Kilchuimen Academy

“THIS DEPENDS ON MY MOOD AT THE TIME, AND SOMETIMES I CAN’T EVEN DECIDE.”

How do you select your tex t (what you say) and do you plan the rest of the pic ture before or after that? Hannah, Millburn Academ y

“I FOLLOW ANY ORDER THAT I THINK WILL PRODUCE AN INTERESTING PICTURE AND IT SOMETIMES COMES TO ME IN A FLASH. BUT OFTEN THE MOTIVE MOVES ALONG LIKE TREACLE .” think is a more Have you ever worked in what we would etc? Art Teacher ait, portr , cape lands e.g. way nal conventio

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SO WHAT DID THE PUPILS & STAFF THINK OF IT ALL?

“It was one of the best things I have ever done!” Pupil,

Invergordon Academy

ARTIST ROOMS On Tour is an inspired partnership with the Art Fund - the fundraising charity for works of art, and the Scottish Government, making available the ARTIST ROOMS collection of international contemporary art to galleries throughout the UK. ARTIST ROOMS is jointly owned by Tate and National Galleries of Scotland and was established through The d’Offay Donation in 2008, with the assistance of the National Heritage Memorial Fund,

“Participating in this initiative connected well to the capacities, outcomes and experiences within Curriculum for Excellence as it allowed the pupils to experience new areas of education and expertise boosting their confidence and self esteem”

the Art Fund and the Scottish and British Governments.

Joan Anderson, Teacher, Invergordon Academy.

(art talks)

“I really enjoyed the exhibition, loved the paintings. My favourite type of art is typography” Pupil, Millburn Academy.

Acknowledgements: Pupils & Staff of:

FORTROSE ACADEMY, KILCHUIMEN ACADEMY, MILLBURN ACADEMY, ALNESS ACADEMY and INVERGORDON ACADEMY

Graeme Roger

(film workshops & print design)

Duncan Marshall (art workshops)

Brian MacBeath ICA

(‘zine) For further information about the exhibition please contact: Cathy Shankland, Exhibitions Officer Cathy.Shankland@highland.gov.uk For further information about the education programme please contact: Lynn Johnson – Arts Links Officer Lynn.Johnson@highland.gov.uk

GLEN AFFRIC WINTER WALKING FESTIVAL @ Glen Affric Fri 18 > Mon 21 Feb

While soft Southerners might be complaining about all those mysterious white ﬂakes falling from the sky, the return of properly snowy winters in the last couple of years has only served to emphasise the magniﬁcence of the Highland landscape. And it s not just the skiing attracting visitors in record breaking numbers, there s also plenty of good walking to be had as this festival celebrates. WinterFest 2011 is all about just getting out there and giving it a go. Not only will you be able to join guided high and medium level walks, whilst brushing up on those essential winter skills, but you ll also be able to try a snow-hole experience or to strap on webbed feet and have a blast snow-shoeing. There are also sessions on kit advice and plenty of après-walk activities, with quizzes, food and drink. Find out more and register at www.winter-fest.co.uk

ORIENTEERING @ Darnaway, Sun 13 Feb

There s a concerted attempt to bring the World Orienteering Championship to the Highlands in the next few years so it s a sport that s bound to get even more popular. The local Moravian Orienteering Club are already spreading the word about how much fun it can be and organise regular events, the next being in Darnaway on 13 Feb. It s a full scale national ranking colour coded event apparently. There ll be compasses and boots involved, that s for sure. More info at www.moravianorienteering.org The tragic death of Jimmy Girvan last September during one of the stages of the Scottish Rally Championship shows just how dangerous the sport can be, but it s also one of the most thrilling around both for participants and spectators. The first round of the 2011 Championship is the ever popular Snowman rally with well over 100 cars taking part on a five stage course stretching over 40 miles. Living up to its name there was plenty of snow on the course last year making for particularly spectacular action through the scenic forest roads. This year is expected to be just as impressive, kicking off the season in style. More details at www.highlandcarclub.co.uk

SPORT

SNOWMAN RALLY @ Various Stages, Sat 19 Feb

SCOTTISH RUGBY @ Tulloch Caledonian Stadium, Fri 25 Feb

Following the highly successful hosting by ICT of last year s Scotland under-20 ﬁxture against France, Scottish Rugby are bringing the team back to Inverness for another 6 Nations clash. The under-20s second home game of the championship, against Ireland, will be played at Tulloch Caledonian Stadium, giving supporters from across the north the opportunity to watch a host of rising stars in the ﬂesh. Best of all, in common with all other home Scotland A, under-20, club international, under-18, under-17 and Scotland Women games this season, admission to the match will be free. Peter Wright, the Scotland under-20 head coach, says, The under-20s is a great vehicle for exposing guys to quality rugby and helping them develop good habits. I was forwards coach with the team when we went to Inverness last season and it was a really positive occasion. The fans turned out in force, gave us great backing, and showed the passion that exists for the game in the north. I d encourage as many people as possible to come along for the Ireland match next month. It will be another top night of rugby and a chance for people to see some of our best young talent in action. www.scottishrugby.org

SPORT > LISTINGS > more at whatsoninvernessdotcom SAT 05 FEB

STEWARTRY V HIGHLAND Stewartry, 3pm Rugby fixture postponed from 27 November.

COVE RANGERS V WICK ACADEMY @ Cove Rangers, KEITH V FORMARTINE UNITED @ Keith, LOSSIEMOUTH V FORT WILLIAM @ Lossiemouth, NAIRN COUNTY V CLACHNACUDDIN @ Nairn, STRATHSPEY THISTLE V BRORA RANGERS @ Strathspey Thistle,

SAT 12 FEB

ST MIRREN V INVERNESS CT @ St Mirren, Hopefully the away form can be restored for this must-win fixture. ROSS COUNTY V STIRLING @ Victoria Park , 3pm BRORA RANGERS V FORRES MECHANICS @ Brora Rangers,

FORRES MECHANICS V BUCKIE THISTLE @ Forres Mechanics, HUNTLY V DEVERONVALE @ Huntly, KEITH V INVERURIE LOCO WORKS @ Keith, LOSSIEMOUTH V BRORA RANGERS @ Lossiemouth, NAIRN COUNTY V FRASERBURGH @ Nairn County, ROTHES V FORMARTINE UNITED @ Rothes, STRATHSPEY THISTLE V CLACHNACUDDIN @ Strathspey Thistle, TURRIFF UNITED V WICK ACADEMY @ Turriff United, SNOWMAN RALLY @ Various sTAGES, First round of the 2011 Scottish Rally Championship with 5 quality stages totalling 43.5 miles. see highlandcarclub.co.uk for information on where to buy stage maps.

BUCKIE THISTLE V STRATHSPEY THISTLE @ Buckie Thistle,

2 Day Wilderness Expedition. Glen Affric Winter Fest event. winter-fest.co.uk SNOW SHOEING TOLL CREAGACH @ Glen Affric, Glen Affric Winter Fest event. winter-fest.co.uk HIGH LEVEL MUNRO SGURR FUAR-THUILL & SGURR A’CHOIRE GHLAIS @ Glen Affric, Glen Affric Winter Fest event. winter-fest.co.uk

MON 21 FEB

GLEN AFFRIC WINTERFEST 2011 @ Various Locations, Winter walking festival based in the wild mountain scenery of beautiful Glen Affric. winter-fest.co.uk GUEST GLEN HIGH LEVEL MUNRO BEN DAMH @ Torridon, Glen Affric Winter Fest Event. winter-fest.co.uk

FRI 25 FEB

SCOTLAND V IRELAND @ Tulloch Caledonian Stadium , 7.30pm The under-20s’ second home game of the championship, against Ireland, comes to Inverness and admission is free.

SAT 26 FEB

CLACHNACUDDIN V ROTHES @ Clachnacuddin,

HIBERNIAN V INVERNESS CT @ Easter Road, Not as tough an away fixture as it’s been in recent years.

DEVERONVALE V LOSSIEMOUTH @ Deveronvale,

ROSS COUNTY V PARTICK THISTLE @ Victoria Park , 3pm

FORMARTINE UNITED V NAIRN COUNTY @ Formartine,

BRORA RANGERS V HUNTLY @ Brora Rangers,

FRASERBURGH V KEITH @ Fraserburgh, TURRIFF UNITED V COVE RANGERS @ Turriff United,

SUN 13 FEB

DARNAWAY 2011 @ Darnaway, A full-scale national ranking colour coded Orienteering event. Full details at moravianorienteering.org

FRI 18 FEB

GLEN AFFRIC WINTERFEST 2011 @ Various Locations, Winter walking festival based in the wild mountain scenery of beautiful Glen Affric. winter-fest.co.uk

BUCKIE THISTLE V LOSSIEMOUTH @ Buckie Thistle,

HIGH LEVEL MUNRO MAM SODHAIL @ Glen Affric, Glen Affric Winter Fest event. winter-fest.co.uk

DEVERONVALE V COVE RANGERS @ Deveronvale,

SNOW HOLING IN THE CAIRNGORMS @ Cairngorms, 2 Day Wilderness Expedition. Glen Affric Winter Fest event. winter-fest.co.uk

SUN 20 FEB

SAT 19 FEB

RAF KINLOSS TO RAF LOSSIEMOUTH HALF MARATHON @ Lossiemouth Community Centre, 11am

DUNFERMLINE V ROSS COUNTY @ Dunfermline, 3pm

GLEN AFFRIC WINTERFEST 2011 @ Various Locations, Winter walking festival based in the wild mountain scenery of beautiful Glen Affric. winter-fest.co.uk

COVE RANGERS V FORT WILLIAM @ Cove Rangers,

SNOW HOLING IN THE CAIRNGORMS @ Cairngorms,

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CLACHNACUDDIN V FORRES MECHANICS @ Clach Park,

FORMARTINE UNITED V STRATHSPEY THISTLE @ Formartine United, FORT WILLIAM V TURRIFF UNITED @ Fort William, FRASERBURGH V ROTHES @ Fraserburgh, WICK ACADEMY V KEITH @ Wick Academy,

MON 28 FEB

COVE RANGERS V ABERDEEN UNIVERSITY @ Cove Rangers, KEITH V HUNTLY @ Keith,

COMEDY PHIL COOL: A COMEDY LEGEND @ Eden Court OneTouch, Sun 06 Feb Back in the eighties Phil Cool had the kind of omnipresent TV profile currently held by the likes of Jon Culshaw, with his weekly impression show pulling in record numbers. All this due not particularly to the quality of the material, but his extraordinarily flexible face which does indeed appear to be made of rubber. With a capacity to be instantly believable as both George Bush and Bugs Bunny, often within the blink of an eye, his live shows were some of the first to sell in truckloads on DVD (or to be more precise, the then dominant format of VHS-ask your parents). Coming onto the scene at the same time as the first boom of alternative comedy, he managed to straddle both the energy of that culture and more traditional comedy mores, guaranteeing a cross-generational appeal. The self-proclaimed comedy legend status isn t without foundation then and, after a decade out of the spotlight it ll be interesting to see what fans old and new make of that amazing face. eden-court.co.uk

RAYMOND MEARNS @ Craigmonie Centre, Drumnadrochit, Fri 18 Feb Not to be confused with man o the wild Ray Mears, though this comedian isn t averse to a little savagery in his material. He s had plenty of opportunities to hone his talents as a regular performer and compere at shows across the country and you might even have caught him on TV in things like Legit, Rab C Nesbitt and the mighty Limmy s Show. Along the way he s even found time to appear in well regarded Ken Loach ﬁlms like Ae Fond Kiss and It s A Free World. Grumpy, lugubrious and possessed of a ﬁne capacity for swearing like billyo, he s well worth checking out. craigmoniecentre.co.uk booklochness.com

Strange how Canada has such a strong comedic tradition. Not only the hugely influential Montreal Comedy festival, but also the likes of Rich Little, Howie Mandell, Rick Miller, the Kids In The Hall crew and, more recently Craig Campbell and Tom Stade. Campbell s coming to Ironworks next month but, before that there s the chance to see Stade who, like Campbell has benefitted from a close connection with Frankie Boyle, a man who seems to be setting himself up as a patron for itinerant Canucks. As a co-writer on the hit-and-miss Tramadol Nights TV show, he s obviously unafraid of coming out with stuff that s close to the bone so don t go if you re easily offended. If however you want to witness a real talent at the top of his game, this one s unmissable. ironworksvenue.com

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TOM STADE @ Ironworks, Thu 17 Feb

ica • www.whatsoninverness.com DANCE BRENDAN COLE LIVE & UNJUDGED @ Eden Court Empire, Sun 06 Feb The last series of Strictly was widely regarded by fans as the best for some time, suggesting that even right-wing old birds like Anne Widdecombe can’t ruin the simple fun to be had from seeing people dance. Brendan Cole won the first series when partnering newsreader Natasha Kaplinsky and has since teamed up with the likes of Kelly Brook, Lisa Snowden and Jo Wood, giving him a profile a world away from when he first took up dancing as a six year old in his native New Zealand. For this tour he’s joined by a fourteen piece band with two singers and will be accompanied by former Strictly professionals Nicole Cutler, Andrew Cuerden, Hanna Haarala, Izabela Hanna and Brendan’s brother Scott Cole. Should tide you over until the next series starts. www.eden-court.co.uk

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SWAN LAKE ON ICE @ Eden Court Empire, Tue 01–Sat 05 Mar Ice shows at Eden Court are always pretty spectacular and judging by the sneak peeks we’ve had at this one it could be one of the most impressive you’re ever likely to see. The Imperial Ice Stars include in their ranks 26 World, European and National Championship skaters, who between them hold more than 250 competition

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SPIRIT OF THE DANCE @ Eden Court Empire, Tue 08-Sat 12 Feb Rivalling Riverdance as the most popular show to come out of Ireland, “Spirit...” has been picking up awards all over the place and expanded to the extent that there are now ten separate troupes performing around the world with four permanently based in the States. More than 25 million people have seen the world champion dancers from the Irish International Dance Company combining traditional Irish dance with the Latino rhythms of flamenco and salsa, complete with dazzling costumes and extraordinary choreography. The tour will presumably go on for several hundred years, but it still comes highly recommended. www.eden-court.co.uk

RAMBERT DANCE COMPANY: AWAKENINGS @ Eden Court Empire Tue 22 & Wed 23 Feb

medals, taking contemporary ice dance to a new level with their daring and graceful feats – some of which are so complex they haven’t yet been named. So you can be sure that “falling over”

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The Rambert Dance Company is arguably the most prestigious around, a dynamic force at the heart of British dance for many years now. And it can always be relied upon to stage innovative productions, Awakenings being no exception. A theatrical rollercoaster of emotions, Awakenings is based upon true life stories and inspired by Dr Oliver Sacks’ book of the same name, made famous by the 1990 Hollywood film. In 1918 a mysterious sleeping-sickness epidemic swept across the world leaving hundreds of survivors in an unexplained paralysis. This moving new work is inspired by the powerful true stories of a group of very individual patients, catapulted temporarily but dramatically from their long slumber into their own emotionally-charged awakenings. Featuring a specially-commissioned score, both passionate and lyrical, the Rambert dancers and orchestra draw you into this dramatic and spine tingling new work. Two further dance works, brand new to Inverness audiences, will also be performed, including Hush by renowned British choreographer Christopher Bruce, and Itzik Galili’s sensational samba-inspired A Linha Curva. www.eden-court.co.uk www.rambert.org.uk/awakenings

won’t be among them. This is part of a two year world tour with Tchaikovsky’s glorious music, exhilarating new choreography from leading ice director Tony Mercer, and dazzling costumes. The innovative take on the classic love story is guaranteed to take your breath away.

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ica • www.whatsoninverness.com THE STRANGE UNDOING OF PRUDENCIA HART @ The Ceilidh Place, Ullapool, Fri 25 & Sat 26 Feb The National Theatre of Scotland continues its mission to not only present ground breaking work, but also take it to all corners of the country. The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart takes theatre into pubs, howfs and other unlikely venues, where stories are told, re-told, sung and passed on. So now is the time to enjoy a long winter evening and share a lock in with the NTS’ company of actors and musicians and indulge in an evening of supernatural storytelling, music and theatre inspired by the Border Ballads, Robert Burns and the poems of Robert Service. Director Wils Wilson says, “The Scottish Borders are the borders between the everyday world and other worlds – so that on occasions the supernatural creeps in. It is a place where cultures mix and collide, people fall in love across boundaries and new and interesting music, stories, culture are created. It is a dangerous place, but also a place of extraordinary potential, excitement and beauty.” David Greig’s story concerns 28-year-old Prudencia Hart, a collector of folk songs, an academic, who has devoted her life to the study of folk material. She comes to town to research her thesis and gets caught up in a lock in with a bunch of locals. That’s when she hears of the existence of a song beyond song… the original song… the uncollected song… the song of undoing, and sets out to find it. What Prudencia doesn’t know is that the song of undoing belongs to the devil. It’s based on a “110% true” story told by an auld fella to Greig and Wilson apparently. Yikes! And the spookiness factor is ramped up by the warning that “The National Theatre of Scotland cannot be held responsible in the event of any members of the audience losing their heart, their shoes, their head or their very self during the course of the performance.” Sounds intriguing. Book on 01854 612 103, theceilidhplace.com

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SINGIN’ I’M NO A BILLY HE’S A TIM @ Eden Court Empire, Sat 05 Feb Since sectarianism remains one of the few aspects of Scottish football performed with enough vigour to make us truly world leaders, Des Dillon’s play is more relevant than ever. Back at Eden Court for the third time and performed on the stage of the Empire, it’s a marvellous tale of two opposing Old Firm fans banged up in a cell together on the day of the match. It’s already picking up awards for NLP Theatre, the company behind it and looks set to become a fixture in the Scottish dramatic canon.

AGAINST THE ODDS @ Eden Court OneTouch, Fri 18 Feb

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There can’t be many plays inspired by a breakfast cereal, but such is the case with Jade Blue’s onewoman show. The idea of Weetabix’s choose-your-own-adventure story-books (together with a paragraph from The Brooklyn Follies by ace American novelist Paul Auster) set in motion this interactive piece where the narrative is decided by the audience randomly choosing cards. Flora introduces the four people who matter the most to her, and then deals out playing cards and asks an audience member to shout stop at a random point – whichever suit that card is corresponds to one of the four people, and means she will tell their story next. It’s a finely restrained story about a mentally disturbed young woman who’s also a mathematical genius; sectioned in a mental health unit, she tells us the stories of the various people in her life. There’s an extraordinary detachment by Flora from the tales she tells of suicides and other apparently equally bleak material, but those who’ve seen the show say it’s ultimately uplifting rather than depressing. Certainly a bold and unusual piece of theatre and well worth checking out. eden-court.co.uk

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MUSICAL

A NIGHT OF DIRTY DANCING @ Ironworks, Fri 04 Feb When it was ﬁrst released back in 1987, surely no one could have thought that Dirty Dancing would still be so popular almost a quarter of a century later. Nevertheless the summer camp romance is enduringly loved, even if leading man Patrick Swayze is no longer with us. This is an unashamed girlie night out with all the hits and plenty of smartly choreographed dancing from a cast of West End performers. ironworksvenue.com

CALL MR ROBESON: A LIFE WITH SONGS @ Eden Court OneTouch, Sat 05 Feb Although possessed of a gloriously rich, deep voice, heard to best effect on the mighty Ol Man River, Paul Robeson was perhaps even more famous (or infamous) as a pioneering civil rights campaigner. A true American hero he was, not entirely unexpectedly, relentlessly persecuted by the US government and even disowned by some leaders of the civil rights movement itself, branded a traitor and denied opportunities to perform or travel. Thankfully, having been all but erased from US cultural history, he s being reintroduced to the public by the likes of Tayo Aluko, whose show (with piano accompaniment from Michael Conliffe) traces Robeson s story, featuring speeches and including a defiant testimony to the Senate House of Un-American Activities Committee, as well as those glorious songs. There ll also be a post-show Q&A with members of the company so you can find out more about the man himself. Don t miss it. eden-court.co.uk cmr.tayoalukoandfriends.com

WONDERFUL DAY: THE DORIS DAY SHOW @ Eden Court OneTouch, Tue 22 Feb From a liberal America hero to a poster girl for the wholesome US way of life. Doris Day may have a reputation as the most saccharine of stars, but she was a much underrated actress and, of course, singer of a host of classic numbers in musicals like Calamity Jane, Pillow Talk and the Pyjama Game. Airlie Scott takes on the role of Day in this evening of musical cabaret celebrating her life and work. eden-court.co.uk

THEATRE

SCOTTISH OPERA: OPERA HIGHLIGHTS @ Universal Hall, Findhorn, Thu 24 Feb

Full of energy, versatility and plenty of humour, four fantastic young singers and a pianist introduce a line-up of excerpts from well-known operas along with some surprises from lesser-known works. This annual tour has become a favourite with audiences across Scotland, providing something for everyone, from seasoned fans to opera ﬁrst-timers. The Findhorn show is just one date on an extensive sojourn that takes in everywhere from Orkney and Ullapool to Galashiels and Greenock, a genuinely impressive attempt by Scottish Opera to take the art form they love to people who may never have experienced it before. scottishopera.org.uk

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SALLY MORGAN - PSYCHIC SALLY ON THE ROAD @ Eden Court Empire, 8pm Fresh from her new TV Series - ‘Psychic Sally On The Road’ on LIVING TV, Britain’s best loved celebrity psychic, Sally Morgan visits Inverness for the first time. 01463 234 234

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FRI 11 FEB

SINGIN’ I’M NO A BILLY HE’S A TIM @ Eden Court Empire, 7.30pm Celtic mad Tim and Rangers daft Billy find themselves banged up in the same police cell on the day of an Old Firm match. Des Dillon’s ace play is back with new jokes. 01463 234 234 CALL MR ROBESON - A LIFE, WITH SONGS @ Eden Court One Touch, 8pm Rollercoaster journey through the life of singer, actor and activist Paul Robeson. 01463 234 234

SUN 06 FEB

PHIL COOL : A COMEDY LEGEND @ Eden Court One Touch, 8pm Long-time stand up and impressionist with a rubber face. 01463 234 234 BRENDAN COLE LIVE AND UNJUDGED @ Eden Court Empire, 7.30pm Straight from Strictly. His previous tour played to sold-out audiences and this one promises a dazzling night of dance with a difference. 01463 234 234

TUE 08 FEB

SPIRIT OF THE DANCE @ Eden Court Empire, Ever popular Irish dance inspired show. With extraordinary choreography. 01463 234 234

WED 09 FEB

SPIRIT OF THE DANCE @ Eden Court Empire, Ever popular Irish dance inspired show. With extraordinary choreography. 01463 234 234 SCOTTISH ENSEMBLE WITH RSAMD, SIDE BY SIDE @ Eden Court One Touch, 7.15pm, 8pm New work for solo violin, ensemble and electronics (UK premire) Tippett’s Fantasia Concertante on a Theme of

SPIRIT OF THE DANCE @ Eden Court Empire, Ever popular Irish dance inspired show. With extraordinary choreography. 01463 234 234

SAT 12 FEB

TUE 22 FEB

AWAKENINGS TOUR 2011 Court Empire, 7.30pm See Preview P48.

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DORIS DAY SHOW @ Eden Court Onetouch, 8pm Musical cabaret about one of Hollywood’s legendary actresses.

WED 23 FEB

AWAKENINGS TOUR 2011 @ Eden Court Empire, 6.30pm, 7.30pm See Preview P48.

FRI 25 FEB

SPIRIT OF THE DANCE @ Eden Court Empire, Ever popular Irish dance inspired show. With extraordinary choreography. 01463 234 234

BBC SSO @ Eden Court Empire, 7.15pm, 8pm (to be recorded for future broadcast on BBC Radio 3)SchumannOverture: Genoveva MozartSymphony No. 01463 234 234

SUN 13 FEB

TUE 01 MAR

FEB - GILDED BALLOON COMEDY CIRCUIT @ Eden Court One Touch, 8pm New Scottish Comedy from the Gilded Balloon. 01463 234 234

THU 17 FEB

TOM STADE @ The Ironworks, 7pm Co-writes with Frankie Boyle and can be just as gloriously uncompromising. Not a typical Canadian then. www. myspace.com/tomstadecomedian 0871 789 4173

FRI 18 FEB

AGAINST THE ODDS @ Eden Court One Touch, 7.30pm Would you love someone enough to leave them forever?The audience and chance decide how the story will be told in new one-woman show, inspired by Paul Auster and Weetabix!. 01463 234 234 RAYMOND MEARNES @ The Craigmonie Centre, 7.30pm One of the most experienced - and funniest - stand-ups in the UK.You’ll also know him from the Telly (Legit, Rab C Nesbitt, Limmy’s Show) 01456 459 224

SWAN LAKE ON ICE @ Eden Court Empire, 7.30pm See Preview P48.

WED 02 MAR

SMALLTOWN @ Eden Court One Touch, 8pm A thrilling and downright hilarious rollercoaster of a show from the company that brought you ‘Promises Promises’ and the ‘Little Johnny’ trilogy. 01463 234 234 SWAN LAKE ON ICE @ Eden Court Empire, 7.30pm

THU 03 MAR

SWAN LAKE ON ICE @ Eden Court Empire, 1.30pm, 7.30pm

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SWAN LAKE ON ICE @ Eden Court Empire, 7.30pm

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SWAN LAKE ON ICE @ Eden Court Empire, 1.30pm, 7.30pm

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better than force. A congenial time in which diplomacy, international relations and politics will be given a front seat again. We will act with discretion and make reasonable concessions without too much difficulty.” All sounds tickety-boo, but the same source does add that “law and order will be lax; rules and regulations will not be rigidly enforced. No one seems very inclined to bother with these unpleasant realities. They are busy enjoying themselves, entertaining others or simply taking it easy. The scene is quiet and calm, even deteriorating to the point of somnolence. We will all have a tendency to put off disagreeable tasks as long as possible”. So diplomacy and laziness it is then. And we’ll put those shelves up another day. And just in case you aren’t convinced that the Chinese New Year is a whole lot better than “our” version, here’s a final Oriental observation on proceedings. “When a Westerner gazes at the Moon, he may joke

that it is a ball of cheese or tell a child the story of the Man in the Moon. When a Chinese looks at the Moon, he sees the Moon Hare standing near a rock under a Cassia tree and holding the Elixir of Immortality in his hands.” Throw back your curtains tonight and have a gander at the sky. Cassia tree right? Just there. Got it. So, filled with the spirit of forthcoming rabbit times and practising how to say “Gung Hay Fat Choy”( the traditional Happy New Year greeting), we headed down to Gathering Place on Academy Street, a Chinese & Vietnamese restaurant with a name that perfectly encapsulates the cultural importance of sitting down to eat together. Unfortunately, we chose to go at lunchtime midweek, shortly after the skies had unloaded several hundredweight of snow, so it wasn’t entirely surprising that we found ourselves the only diners. Or that the place was absolutely freezing. Nevertheless, we conjured up a gaggle of

imaginary friends in our heads (some of whom, we have to admit, were a bit odd) and sat down to try out what immediately looked like a rather nice menu. The place is under new management and with its swish, modern decor and extensive menu is obviously trying to attract a clientele who want something a little bit special when they go out for a Chinese. Places like Jimmy Chungs are all very well if your primary reason for going is food-as-fuel-and-lotsof-it, but no matter how good your intentions are when you go there it’s hard not to just pile your plate high and end up with a mish mash of flavours and textures. Which tends to negate all the hard work that’s gone into giving each dish individuality in the first place. It’s always a little dispiriting to see the “European Dishes” section of a menu. Surely

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more likely, that it’s indeed God’s chosen condiment, but we both made for chilli-related dishes as our mains, from an extensive selection. The friendly waiter offered to freestyle a dish for my non meat eating companion, but he (my companion, not the waiter), decided to go for Kung Po King Prawn, a well-received version of the classic seafood/ cashew nut/chilli combo. Nuts being the Devil’s work I refuse to pass judgement, but apparently it tasted ace as the empty plate moments later testified. It was chillis for me too, this time with Char Shiu Pork and Black Bean providing layers of flavour to the zingy heat. The pork was, like the ribs in the starter, deliciously succulent, suggesting some sort of slow cooking and showing that whoever’s in the kitchen is admirably proud of communicating the elegant details of one of the world’s great cuisines. Puddings, alas, were something of an afterthought. For me it was a Banana Fritter that, though wonderfully crisp with its caramelly batter, couldn’t help but make us wonder again just what kind of mentalist would ever think it might sit snugly next to tomato and chicken in

Maryland’s most bewildering gift to the world? If only they’d listened to that voice at the back at the council meeting when it came to the “What Shall We Export?” vote on Chicken Served With Banana Fritters v A Land Full Of Girls Called Mary. Doh! My companion went for the only other option on the dessert menu. Ice Cream. A scoop of (ordinary) ice cream in a bowl. So we’re not exactly going to bleat about any trade description quibbles, but maybe, in this Year Of The Rabbit, it might be worth looking at the moon and seeing if there’s any kind of great Chinese puddings behind that bunny stuck up there with the Cassia tree. Go to any shop in the country’s Chinatowns and you’ll see some fine varieties of lotus cakes, unusual for Inverness maybe, but something that might be worth considering for a restaurant that’s obviously capable of being more than just your average high street Chinese. Gung Hay Fat Choy! As the rabbits are saying. Total for 2 (exc. drinks) £33.98

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Cattle on a Thousand Hills by Katharine Stewart

Katharine Stewart graces us once again with another of her historical looks at life in the Highlands. This time the theme is cattle, however you don’t need to have a particular interest in all things bovine to find interest in this book because as ever Katharine weaves the information around a series of entertaining anecdotes which give a fascinating insight into Highland life hundreds of years ago. We learn where the Highland cattle we know today derived from and how they became domesticated. Also the part

cattle have played in so many facets of Highland life, culture and history. Katharine Stewart always writes with such conviction and enthusiasm for her subject that you willingly go on the journey with her back to days gone by. She plays an important role in the recording the traditional crofting practices of the Highlands and she does it with a lovely light touch which makes it accessible to the average reader.

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NEVER LET ME GO (12A) AD & S (see timetable) Director Mark Romanek I Starring Carey Mulligan, Keira Knightley, Andrew Garfield

UK/USA I 2010 I 103 mins I foxsearchlight.com/neverletmego

Kazuo Ishiguro's Booker Prize nominated novel has been brought lavishly to the big screen by Mark Romanek (One Hour Photo) featuring a talented young cast who inject the characters with life. Ruth, Kathy and Tommy spend their childhood at a seemingly idyllic English boarding school. As they grow into adults, they must come to terms with the love they feel for each other, whilst preparing for the haunting reality that awaits them in life ahead.

FRI 11 – THU 24 FEB See timetable for screening times.

BLUE VALENTINE (15) Director Derek Cianfrance I Starring Ryan Gosling, Michelle Williams USA I 2010 I 111mins I www.bluevalentinemovie.com

Hailed as “ beautifully cool” by The Observer this is one of those films which, having seen the trailer, you decide just can’t be missed. Michelle Williams and Ryan Gosling (who both deserve Oscars for their outstanding performances) are utterly captivating as a couple trying to save their ailing marriage. Cross-cutting back and forth through the years since the night they first met, this accomplished film pulls you inside their relationship and captures the extreme highs and lows which only come from being in love.

FRI 25 FEB – THU 03 MAR See timetable for screening times.

TRUE GRIT (15) Director Ethan Coen, Joel Coen I Starring Jeff Bridges, Matt Damon, Josh Brolin USA I 2010 I 110 mins I www.truegritmovie.com

The Coen Brother’s remake of this timeless western hit the US box office No 1 spot on its opening weekend and is sure to do the same here. 14 year-old Maddie enlists the help of drink-addled and trigger happy US Marshal, Rooster Cogburn, to avenge her father’s killer and deliver justice. As if this isn’t enough, the pair must venture into Indian territory to capture him before a Texas Ranger, who is also hunting down the same man, gets there first...

FRI 25 FEB – THU 10 MAR See timetable for screening times. Welcome to the Robertson Screens. At Robertson we’ve always been a keen supporter of the arts: from brass bands to theatre shows to music festivals and now cinema. We helped to redevelop Eden Court and we’re proud that we can continue to work in partnership with them by sponsoring the cinemas. We hope you enjoy your film. robertson.co.uk Robertson – Investing – Building – Caring

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INTO ETERNITY (PG)

THE WAY BACK (12A)

OUTCAST

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Director Peter Weir

Director Colm McCarthy Starring Kate Dickie, Niall Bruton, James Nesbitt

Denmark I 2010 I 75 mins

Starring Colin Farrell, Ed Harris, Mark Strong, Saoirse Ronan, Jim Sturgess USA I 2010 I 132 mins

Six prisoners break out of their Siberian jail – only to discover that life beyond the walls, in the freezing deserts and mountains of Mongolia and the Himalayas is equally as soul-destroying... Six time Oscar nominated Director, Peter Weir, (In the Year of Living Dangerously, The Truman Show) has a knack of placing his characters in extreme situations... this is no exception.

TUE 01 – THU 03 FEB

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One of the hits of the IFF, Outcast sees James Nesbit as Cathal – a killer in pursuit of his former lover, Mary, who comes from an ancient and magical Celtic race. When local residents begin to die at the hands of an unknown life force, Mary suspects Cathal is the culprit. This debut from Edinburgh born Colm McCarthy has a fantastic cast and is sure to scare you senseless.

The world’s largest underground toxic waste storage vault is being constructed deep underground in Finland. The vault must last 100,000 years – the time the waste will remain hazardous. But nothing man-made has ever lasted that long – not even the Pyramids! So how do we warn our descendants about what’s inside? Which signs, languages or signals will they understand? And even if they do understand, will they respect our instructions?

FRI 04 & MON 07 & WED 09 & THU 10 FEB

WED 09 & THU 10 FEB

UK/Ireland I 2010 I 97 mins

Fri 04 20.45 I Mon 07 20.45 I Wed 09 11.30 I Thu 10 18.15

Tue 01 19.30 I Wed 02 11.30, 19.00 I Thu 03 18.00

WAITING FOR ‘SUPERMAN’ (PG)

BLACK SWAN (15)

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AD & S www.foxsearchlight.com/blackswan Director Darren Aronofsky Starring Natalie Portman, Mila Kunis, Vincent Cassel, Winona Ryder USA I 2010 I 107 mins

At times gripping and terrifying, this psychological thriller from director Darren Aronofsky (The Wrestler) examines the unexpectedly dark world of a New York Ballet company. As Nina and Lily compete for the part of the Swan in Swan Lake, their rivalry quickly develops into a twisted friendship, and as Nina gets in touch with her dark side, a recklessness threatens to destroy her.

TUE 01 – THU 10 FEB See timetable for screening times

LIFECYCLES (8+) www.lifecyclesfilm.com 92 mins

Probably the most anticipated mountain bike film ever, Lifestyles has taken industry and reviewers by storm. Think National Geographic meets The Collective and you’ll realize why “breathtaking” and “stunning” are the words on everybody’s lips.

Followed by

VAST (8+) www.ionatefilms.com Vast is the perfect companion piece for Lifecycles and is guaranteed to have you itching to get out and ride. With locations such as the Swiss Alps, the Ligurian coastline and Provence, vast has to be seen to be appreciated.

THU 03 FEB 20.15 Both films are presented in association with www.bikelove.co.uk Tickets are priced £7.50

Director Michael Madsen

Director Davis Guggenheim USA I 2010 I 111 mins

Davis Guggenheim (An Inconvenient Truth) follows a handful of promising kids through a US education system that inhibits, rather than encourages, academic growth. Once thought of as the best in the world, Guggenheim‘s film portrays "drop-out factories" and "academic sinkholes," dissecting the system and its problems and examining innovative approaches taken by education reformers and charter schools that have refused to leave their students behind.

FRI 04, MON 07, WED 09 & THU 10 FEB

Wed 09 18.00 I Thu 10 20.15

LEAP YEAR (AÑO BISIESTO) (18) Director Michael Rowe Starring Monica Del Carmen Mexico I 2010 I 92mins I Spanish with subtitles

Twenty five year old Laura lives alone and mostly seems to spend her time obsessing about the approaching leap year. She picks up strangers in clubs and takes them home for increasingly violent casual sex. Although explicit, and at times claustrophobic, this impressive Mexican debut from director Michael Rowe cleverly drip feeds the audience so that the realisation of Laura’s intentions becomes painfully apparent.

FRI 11 – SUN 13 FEB Fri 11 18.15 I Sat 12 20.15 I Sun 13 17.15

Fri 04 18.15 I Mon 07 18.15 I Wed 09 20.00 I Thu 10 14.00

BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY’S (PG)

METROPOLIS (PG)

Director Blake Edwards Starring Audrey Hepburn, George Peppard

Director Fritz Lang Starring Brigitte Helm, Alfred Abel Germany I 1927 I 145 mins

Calling all film buffs... Fritz Lang's classic dystopian sci-fi epic makes a welcome return to the big screen in this reconstructed and restored print. With footage not seen since the film’s 1927 release; could this be Lang’s masterpiece as he originally intended?

SAT 05 & SUN 06 FEB Sat 05 14.00 I Sun 06 14.00

USA I 1961 I 114 mins

In Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Director Blake Edwards (who died in December) leaves the perfect legacy. Follow glamorous good-time-girl and free spirit Holly Golightly and her handsome neighbour Paul, as they attempt to live out their big dreams in the Big Apple.

SUN 13, MON 14, THU 17 SUN 20 & MON 21 FEB

Sun 13 13.30 I Mon 14 20.15 I Thu 17 11.30 I Sun 20 14.00 Mon 21 18.15

THE EDGE OF HEAVEN (15)

LOVE AND OTHER DRUGS (15)

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Director Faith Akin Starring Nurgul Yesilcay, Baki Davrak

Director Edward Zwick Starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Anne Hathaway

Germany/Turkey/Italy I 2007 I 115 mins (German, Turkish and English with subtitles)

USA I 2010 I 112 mins

This multi-layered drama confirms Faith Akin’s position as one of Europe’s brightest young talents. Despite his son Nejat’s opposition, Ali decides to live with prostitute Yeter. But when tragedy strikes and threatens to tear father and son apart, Nejat must travel to Istanbul in search of Yeter’s daughter. This screening will be introduced by the Inverness Film Fans.

TUE 08 FEB 19.30

Drug-rep, Jamie, spends his free time breezing through a succession of casual relationships, until one day he meets the beautiful and equally free spirited Maggie. Having finally met someone just as laid back and commitment-phobic as himself, he begins to want the thing he’s never wanted before... Love. But when Maggie reveals the real reason she’s been keeping him at arm’s length, Jamie finds he has more than just romance to contend with.

FRI 11 – THU 17 FEB

Fri 11 20.15 I Sat 12 17.45 I Sun 13 19.15 I Mon 14 18.15 Tue 15 19.30 I Wed 16 11.30 (Dream & Scream) Thu 17 18.15

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GASLAND (CERT TBC)

NEDS (18)

www.disney.go.com/disneypictures/tangled Director Nathan Greno, Byron Howard Starring Mandy Moore, Zachary Levi

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Director Peter Mullan Starring Conor McCarron, Louise Goodall

Director Josh Fox

USA I 2010 I 107 mins When the US government passed a bill exempting gas and oil companies from abiding to strict water Adults will love Disney’s retelling of Rupunzel and environmental regulations, it meant that the just as much (or maybe even a bit more) as new drilling technique called “fracking” could be the kids. It’s absolutely hairalious (get it?). put into practice. But is “fracking” safe? With Everyone’s bound to have their favourite reports of people becoming seriously ill and some character but here at EC it’s undoubtedly Maximus the horse – let’s just say he’s definitely Pennsylvanian residents able to ignite their own drinking water, film maker Josh Fox explores the more canine than equine! Tickets will fly out the many questions being asked which urgently need door for this terrific family film so book now to answered. avoid huge disappointment. USA I 2010 I 100 mins

FRI 11 – SUN 20 FEB See Timetable for screening times

ENEMIES OF THE PEOPLE (No Cert/Cert E)

www.enemiesofthepeoplemovie.co.uk Director Rob Lemkin, Thet Sambath UK/Cambodia I 2010 I 93 mins (English & Central Khmer with subtitles)

Winner of Best Documentary at 2010’s BIFAs (British Independent Film Awards). Journalist Thet Sambath (who lost his family in the killing fields of Cambodia) meets the men who ordered and carried out the mass murders. This heart-wrenching work is the first to interview those responsible for the Khmer Rouge genocides.

TUE 15 – THU 17 FEB

THU 24 FEB 11.30, 20.30

EASIER WITH PRACTICE (15) www.easierwithpractice.com Director Kyle Patrick Alvarez Starring Brian Geraghty, Kel O'Neill USA I 2009 I 100 mins

In a lonely motel room, Davy receives a random phone call from a mysterious woman named Nicole. As an intimate long-distance relationship begins to develop, Davy hopes there is more to the relationship than just a voice and a phone bill and decides he wants to meet Nicole. Ultimately though, he will have to face not just the truth about their relationship, but also about himself.

FRI 18 – SUN 20 FEB Fri 18 18.15 I Sat 19 18.15 I Sun 20 20.15

Tue 15 17.30 I Wed 16 19.00 I Thu 17 14.00

HOUSEKEEPING (PG) Director Bill Forsyth Starring Christine Lahti, Sara Walker USA I 1987 I 116 mins

Following the death of their Mother, two young sisters go to live with their eccentric Aunt, whose erratic behaviour (which at first seems enchanting) begins to drive a wedge between them all. Filmed entirely in British Columbia, Bill Forsyth’s first US film has all the whimsical charm and magic of Gregory’s Girl and Local Hero, as well as a brilliant performance by Christine Lahti as the entrancing Aunt Sylvie. This screening will be introduced by the Inverness Film Fans.

TUE 22 FEB 19.30 THE PORTUGUESE NUN (CERT TBC) www.ocean-films.com/lareligieuseportugaise

ON TOUR (15) www.tournee-lefilm.com (Foreign Language Site) Director Mathieu Amalric Starring Mathieu Amalric, Miranda Colclasure France I 2010 I 111 mins (French and English with subtitles) Best Director Cannes 2010 Former television producer Joachim, left behind his children, friends, enemies and lovers to start a new life in America. Now newly inspired, he returns to France with a team of Burlesque strip-tease performers in tow. With ideas of a grand tour finale in Paris, Joaquim is unexpectedly betrayed by an old friend and previously forgotten wounds are re-opened...

FRI 18 – MON 21 FEB Fri 18 20.15 I Sat 19 20.15 I Sun 20 18.00 I Mon 21 20.45

MORNING GLORY (12A) AD & S

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Director Eugène Green Starring Leonor Baldaque, Ana Moreira

Director Roger Michell Starring Rachel McAdams, Harrison Ford

Portugal/France I 2009 I 127 mins Portuguese & French with subtitles A young French actress arrives in Lisbon to shoot a film based on the 17th-century novel Letters of a Portuguese Nun. As she wanders the streets of Lisbon, she has as an unexpected epiphany and is drawn to a young nun she sees praying in church. Critically acclaimed director, Eugène Green’s latest work has been recommended by The Guardian’s Peter Bradshaw as one of his “must see” films of 2011.

USA I 2010 I 107 mins

WED 23 & THU 24 FEB

Fri 25 18.00 I Sat 26 20.30 I Sun 27 14.00 (Dream & Scream), 17.00 I Mon 28 18.15 (Subtitled)

Wed 23 19.00 I Thu 24 18.00

In an attempt to boost ratings, TV Producer Becky hires legendary news anchor, Mike Pomery. Things don’t go according to plan when serious news man, Mike, refuses to do morning show staples like celebrity gossip and fashion. Add to this his contempt for co-host (and former beauty queen) Coleen and their on-screen bickering, and Becky’s plans to threaten to unravel unless something changes, quickly.

FRI 25 – MON 28 FEB

UK/France/Italy I 2010 I 123 mins Peter Mullen’s third outing as writer/director takes a trip to Glasgow in the 1970’s. Young John finds cracks appearing in his life, as he makes the transition from primary to secondary school. His glittering academic record may be impossible to maintain as his friendship with middle-class Julian exposes his own working-class roots. The question is - can John transcend his class, education, and family to achieve everything he is capable of?

FRI 25 FEB – THU 03 MAR

Fri 25 20.30 I Sat 26 14.00, 18.00 I Sun 27 19.30 Mon 28 20.45 Tue 01 March 11.30, 19.30 I Wed 02 19.00 Thu 03 18.15, 20.45

“THE GIRL” TRILOGY www.thegirl.co.uk Don’t say we’re not good to you... Missed the first one but saw the others? Loved the first one but never got round to seeing the rest? Never seen any and wondering what all the fuss is about? Whichever it is, we’re screening the entire trilogy on the first weekend of February. Single screenings are at our standard price, but we’re also offering a fantastic value triple ticket for just £15.00... and you thought Christmas was over! All films Swedish with subtitles.

THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO MÄN SOM HATAR KVINNOR (18) Director Niels Arden Oplev Starring Noomi Rapace, Michael Nyqvist Sweden/Denmark/Germany I 2009 I 152 mins

SAT 05 14.30 & SUN 06 FEB 13.30

THE GIRL WHO PLAYED WITH FIRE FLICKAN SOM LEKTE MED ELDEN (15) Director Niels Arden Oplev Starring Noomi Rapace, Michael Nyqvist Sweden/Denmark/Germany I 2009 I 129 mins

SAT 05 17.45 & SUN 06 FEB 16.45

THE GIRL WHO KICKED THE HORNET’S NEST LUFTSLOTTET SOM SPRÄNGDES (18) Director Niels Arden Oplev Starring Michael Nyqvist, Lena Endre Sweden/Denmark/Germany I 2009 I 146 mins

SAT 05 20.45 & SUN 06 FEB 19.45

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Staff Pick

Director The Wachowski Brothers Starring Gina Gershon, Jennifer Tilly USA I 1996 I 108 mins

Multi-talented uber-usher, Emma Reid, chose this month’s staff pick and it’s an absolute cracker. Emma said, “The Wachowski brothers (The Matrix) directorial debut is a stylish neo-noir gangster flick with a Sapphic twist and Jennifer Tilly is perfect as the smouldering femme fatale.” If you haven’t already seen this cult classic then make sure you see it on the big screen... it was Bound to happen eventually!

THU 17 FEB 20.45

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February

Wed 09 11.30 Outcast 18.00 Into Eternity 19.30 Black Swan 20.00 Waiting For “Superman”

Wed 02 11.30 The Way Back 14.00 Black Swan 19.00 The Way Back 19.30 Black Swan

Thu 10 11.30 Black Swan 14.00 Waiting For “Superman” 18.00 Black Swan 18.15 Outcast 20.15 Into Eternity 20.30 Black Swan Friends evening screening

Tues 01 11.30 Black Swan 19.00 Black Swan 19.30 The Way Back

Thu 03 11.30 Black Swan 17.45 Black Swan 18.00 The Way Back 20.15 Lifecycles 20.30 Black Swan Fri 04 18.00 18.15 20.30 20.45

Black Swan Waiting For “Superman” Black Swan Outcast

Sat 05 14.00 Metropolis 14.30 The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo 17.45 The Girl Who Played With Fire 18.00 Black Swan 20.30 Black Swan 20.45 The Girl Who Kicked The Hornets’ Nest

Tangled Tangled Tangled Never Let Me Go Leap Year Love And Other Drugs Never Let Me Go

Sat 12 10.30 13.00 14.00 15.30 17.45 18.00 20.15 20.30

Tangled Tangled Never Let Me Go Tangled SUBTITLED Love And Other Drugs Never Let Me Go Leap Year Never Let Me Go

Sun 13 10.30 Tangled 12.45 Tangled Dream & Scream 13.30 Breakfast At Tiffany's 15.00 Tangled 17.00 Never Let Me Go SUBTITLED 17.15 Leap Year 19.15 Love And Other Drugs 19.30 Never Let Me Go

Sun 06 13.30 The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo 14.00 Metropolis 16.45 The Girl Who Played With Fire 17.00 Black Swan 19.30 Black Swan 19.45 The Girl Who Kicked The Hornets’ Nest Mon 07 18.00 Black Swan SUBTITLED 18.15 Waiting For “Superman” 20.30 Black Swan 20.45 Outcast Tue 08 11.30 Black Swan 19.00 Black Swan 19.30 The Edge Of Heaven

Fri 11 10.30 13.00 15.30 18.00 18.15 20.15 20.30

Mon 14 10.30 Tangled 11.30 Never Let Me Go Friends coffee morning 13.00 Tangled 15.30 Tangled 18.00 Never Let Me Go 18.15 Love And Other Drugs 20.15 Breakfast At Tiffany's 20.30 Never Let Me Go

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£6.00 £7.00 (Fri & Sat £7.50) £6.50 (Fri & Sat £7.00) £5.00 at all times £1.00 off

Tue 15 11.00 Tangled 11.30 Never Let Me Go 14.00 Tangled 17.00 Tangled 17.30 Enemies Of The People 19.00 Never Let Me Go 19.30 Love And Other Drugs Wed 16 11.00 Tangled 11.30 Love And Other Drugs Dream & Scream 14.00 Never Let Me Go 14.00 Tangled 17.00 Tangled 19.00 Enemies Of The People 19.30 Never Let Me Go Thu 17 10.30 Tangled 11.30 Breakfast At Tiffany's 13.00 Tangled 14.00 Enemies Of The People 15.30 Tangled 18.00 Never Let Me Go 18.15 Love And Other Drugs 20.30 Never Let Me Go 20.45 Bound STAFF PICK Fri 18 10.30 13.00 15.30 18.00 18.15 20.15 20.30

Tangled Tangled Tangled Never Let Me Go Easier With Practice On Tour Never Let Me Go

Sat 19 10.30 13.00 14.00 15.30 18.00 18.15 20.15 20.30

Tangled Tangled Never Let Me Go Tangled Never Let Me Go Easier With Practice On Tour Never Let Me Go

Sun 20 11.00 Tangled 13.30 Never Let Me Go 14.00 Breakfast At Tiffany's 16.00 Tangled 17.00 Never Let Me Go 18.00 On Tour 19.30 Never Let Me Go 20.15 Easier With Practice

Mon 21 18.00 Never Let Me Go 18.15 Breakfast At Tiffany’s 20.30 Never Let Me Go 20.45 On Tour Tue 22 11.30 Never Let Me Go Dream & Scream 19.00 Never Let Me Go 19.30 Housekeeping Wed 23 14.00 Never Let Me Go 19.00 The Portuguese Nun 19.30 Never Let Me Go Thu 24 11.30 GasLand 14.00 Never Let Me Go 18.00 The Portuguese Nun 18.15 Never Let Me Go 20.30 GasLand 20.45 Never Let Me Go Fri 25 18.00 18.15 20.30 20.45

Morning Glory True Grit Neds Blue Valentine

Sat 26 13.30 14.00 17.45 18.00 20.15 20.30

True Grit Neds Blue Valentine Neds True Grit Morning Glory

Sun 27 13.30 True Grit 14.00 Morning Glory Dream & Scream 17.00 Morning Glory 17.15 True Grit 19.30 Neds 19.45 Blue Valentine Mon 28 18.00 Blue Valentine 18.15 Morning Glory SUBTITLED 20.30 True Grit 20.45 Neds

FRIENDS SPECIAL EVENTS exclusive screenings for Eden Court Friends. Thur 10, 20.30 Black Swan – Friends Evening Screening and Mon 14, 11.30 Never Let Me Go – Friends Coffee Morning DREAM AND SCREAM Bring your baby to one of our Dream And Scream screenings, specially for parents and carers of new babies aged 0–12 months. Look out for ‘Dream & Scream’ on individual screenings AUDIO DESCRIBED & SUBTITLED FILMS Eden Court offers a range of accessible film screenings. Look out for the (AD) for Audio Described, and (S) for subtitled screenings.

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Neighbours on television and in their spare time

unreasonably he decided the principal was much

collecting Pannini football stickers and trying to

the same, the heating comes on and goes off at fixed

make their little Casio keyboards sound like Howard

times when the building’s in use, the same switches

Jones. Recently graduated from Napier College, I’d

could also turn on and off the lights. What he hadn’t

moved to Cambridge to find work and had ended

reckoned on was our unique energy saving routine

up at a company called Potterton Energy Controls,

which decided that if it got really warm outside no

a small part of the famous Potterton Boiler company

heat would be needed inside, and so it was that on

and an off-shoot of the lawn mower maker Qualcast.

a very warm day at the height of summer a large

My job title was Firmware Engineer (in the dark

branch of Top Shop in a bustling town centre was

realms of computer engineering between hardware

plunged into darkness and had to be evacuated.

and software there lurks the darkest ream - firmware - the actual code that makes the whole thing work,

Littlehey Prison – yes, I was coming back to that –

so it was a very important job). Our company made

is one of around a half dozen establishments which

Building Energy Management Systems, a glorified

have (or at least had) my firmware controlling its

term for what were basically central heating

environment. Imagine the situation on one

controllers. My role was to design the firmware that

of the coldest winter nights in history, some

actually controlled the various heating and cooling

one places a warm cup of coffee under an

circuits, keeping the building’s occupants cool in the

insignificant

summer and toasty-warm in the winter. So, as I said,

sending its reading sky high and immediately

a very important job. If it got too cold my subroutines

turning off all the heat and lights - result = riot!

temperature

gauge,

BACK

looking

would kick-in and turn on the heat, likewise if it got too hot they’d switch on a fan - you get the picture.

KEN

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