Issue 96 - June 2010 by ICA | whatsonhighlands

Great Summer Holiday Deals flying direct from

Inverness Airport

MAJORCA

BULGARIA

JERSEY

CROATIA

Hotel – Hipotel Aparthotel Coma Grand – Sa Coma – £427pp, 7 nights, self catering including transfers (saving of £238pp web discount) with Thomson Holidays. Departing on June 20th. www.thomson.co.uk

Flights direct from £189pp, bed and breakfast at the Hotel Norfolk 2* £453pp, 7 nights with Discover Jersey – bookings to be made by calling direct on 0800 415 6653 and quoting INV10. Departing on June 26th.

ZURICH

Flights to Zurich with falcontravel for £355pp, please visit www. falcontravel.ch/de/sonderfluege/ flight-inverness-zurich/ or contact your local travel agent. Departing every Saturday until September 18th.

www.hial.co.uk or contact your local travel agent

local access, global outlook

with Balkan Holidays – Sunny Beach resort, Bourgas, staying at the Sunrise Holiday Club, or Hotel Sredets at £412pp, 7 nights (with a web discount of £66.75pp) including resort transfers. Departing on June 28th. www.balkanholidays.co.uk

with Newmarket Holidays, special offer for this charter, 7 nights in Porec, from £329pp, 2* hotel half board and all transfers please call 0843 316 1166 (and quote NFO CKQ 12). Departing on June 28th.

DUSSELDORF with Lufthansa from £223pp – please call 0871 945 9787 or visit www.lufthansa.co.uk Departing every Saturday from June 5th until September 11th.

Help us support those who need it most Action for Children are always looking for volunteers to get involved in fundraising in their local community to help us support the most vulnerable children and young people in the Highlands. On 5 June, we are hosting our ‘My Action for Children’ Day at Falcon Square in Inverness. So if you want to find out more about the work we do and how you can get involved, and if you fancy a free game of street football, then please come along!

To get involved, come along to our event on 5 June or call 01463 717227 Work for us: We offer a range of rewarding careers that really make a difference to people’s lives and we have vacancies open now, including fundraising opportunities. To find out more, call 01463 717227

Registered charity no. 1097940/company no. 4764232. A charity registered in Scotland no. SC038092

UHI climate change summit Think together, change one small thing.

Ă&#x20AC;rd-choinneamh atharrachadh gnĂ th-shĂŹde OGE Smaoinich cĂ˛mhla, atharraich aon rud beag.

10th-11th June | 10mh-11mh Ă&#x2019;gmhios ('(1 &2857 7+($75( ,19(51(66 7$,*+ &/8,&+( &+Ă&#x2013;,57 $1 $2'$,11 ,1%+,5 1,6 Thursday 10th June, 7pm - 9.30pm CLIMATE CHANGE: THE DEBATE Chaired by the BBCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gary Robertson, Tony Juniper, ex-Executive Director of Friends of the Earth debates alternative views on climate change with Johnny Ball. Tickets ÂŁ5 from Eden Court Box Office www.eden-court.co.uk Friday 11th June, 9am - 5pm THE SUMMIT Scientists and experts along with schools pupils share the stage to discuss climate change and solutions. Come along and contribute your thoughts and ideas on climate change on the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Scribe Wallâ&#x20AC;?. Special guests include Johnny Ball. For the full programme and timings visit our website www.uhi.ac.uk. For further information please email allane.hay@uhi.ac.uk. To book your FREE place contact Paul Ellison: 01463 279344 or email paul.ellison@uhi.ac.uk.

Thinking of university? Think UHI.

www.uhi.ac.uk UHI Millennium Institute (UHI) is a registered Scottish Charity no. SC022228

Diardaoin 10mh Ă&#x2019;gmhios, 7f - 9.30f ATHARRACHADH GNĂ&#x20AC;TH-SHĂ&#x152;DE: AN DEASBAD Le Gary Robasdan bhon BhBC sa chathair, bidh Tony Juniper, a bha na Ă rd-stiĂširiche air Friends of the Earth, aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; deasbad sheallaidhean eadar-dhealaichte air atharrachadh gnĂ th-shĂŹde le Johnny Ball. Tiocaidean ÂŁ5 bho Oifis Thiocaidean ChĂširt an Aodainn www.eden-court.co.uk Dihaoine 11mh Ă&#x2019;gmhios, 9m - 5f AN Ă&#x20AC;RD-CHOINNEAMH Bidh luchd-saidheans agus eĂ˛laichean air an Ă rd-Ăšrlar cĂ˛mhla ri sgoilearan gus atharrachadh gnĂ th-shĂŹde agus fuasglaidhean a dheasbad. Thig ann agus cuir do bheachdan agus beachdan-smuain air atharrachadh gnĂ th-shĂŹde ris â&#x20AC;&#x153;aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Bhalla SgrĂŹobhaidhâ&#x20AC;?. Tha Johnny Ball am measg nan aoighean sĂ˛nraichte. Airson aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; phrĂ˛graim air fad agus uairean, tadhail air ar lĂ rach-lĂŹn www.uhi.ac.uk. Airson tuilleadh fiosrachaidh cuir fios gu allane.hay@uhi.ac.uk. Gus dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Ă ite SAOR AN ASGAIDH a ghlĂ¨idheadh cuir fios gu Paul Ellison: 01463 279344 no cuir post-d gu paul.ellison@uhi.ac.uk.

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They’ll talk about this month for years to come...

But add to this now-heavyweight festival, such juggernauts of entertainment as JIMMY CARR, THE PROCLAIMERS, JOAN ARMATRADING, PETIT MAL (see above), NORTHERN ROOTS FESTIVAL, MONSTER SCIENCE FESTIVAL incorporating a UHI CLIMATE CHANGE SUMMIT, National Theatre of Scotland’s spectacular new PETER PAN, REGINALD D HUNTER, KAREN MATHESON, ABAGAIL GREY... GREY are you getting the picture? Yes, you will be going out this month!!! We very nearly forgot about producing your little nugget of lovliness we call ICA this month as we got lost in the mayhem of the 2010 ICA Awards show... Yikes. A great night - thanks to all of you who came and celebrated with us... Loudest cheers of the night? For Best Local Personality winner Market Bar legend BILLY MORRISON and for Gerry Reynolds plea to save the SPECTRUM CENTRE! To see some of the action, see our 4 page pictorial - complete with list of awards winners - from page 49... More inside as usual - and at:

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ICA awards pic report - 49–52...

RockNess overview - centre pages...

this issue dedicated to the memory of Midge and of Maclaren...

u ...they really will! We just can’t believe what a stonking (technical term) month this is for entertainment! So, obviously, RockNess is here again - and with AEG’s millions adding to the fun, they’ve scored a line up good enough to get it placed ABOVE Glastonbury in NME.com’s chart of must-go-to festivals for 2010! THE STROKES, LEFTFIELD, BLONDIE, FATBOY SLIM, FRIENDLY FIRES, PENDULUM, SOULWAX, PLAN B, VAMPIRE WEEKEND, BOOKA SHADE, ZANE LOWE, ANNIE MAC, BLOODY BEETROOTS, MACABEES, CLUB75... crazy, crazy line up. As you will see from our front cover though, the act we’re tipping to really blow your minds is ENTER SHIKARI. Read our 4 page pull-out on centre pages...

& TALKS

play around with your perceptions via some time-related pieces, the most intriguing of which is a

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complete rendition of the 1960’s film version of HG Wells’s novella Time Machine, re-edited by the artists in its entirety into alphabetical order. This re-working imposes a formalistic time travel on the

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original movie and presents it back as a more esoteric and rhythmic narrative assemblage. Clever.

AND MORE

The End is an intervention into HICA’s picture window, where the words ‘The End’ are fixed onto the inside of the glass in a style and scale one would associate with the end credits of a movie. “By the simplest means possible, the artists gently fictionalise the surrounding landscape by suggesting a sense of cinematic time overlaying the real-time view out of the window”. It’s a thrillingly simple idea, but something we most definitely want to see. We might even be recreating it in our own houses before too long. www.h-i-c-a.org

FEATURES

Art: H-I-C-A p11 Film: VUE, EDEN COURT p13 Kids: BABY DANCE... p15 Classical: TRUMPET FEST p17 Clubs: KISSY SELL OUT + p18 Folk: NORTHERN ROOTS + p20-21 Rock: PROCLAIMERS + p23-25 Jazz: SPIRIT OF DJANGO p25 CD REVIEWS p27 Specials: SCIENCE FESTIVAL p31 CLIMATE CHANGE SUMMIT p32 NAIRN BOOK & ARTS FEST p33 Sport: CHEERLEADING... p35 Comedy: JIMMY CARR + p39 Dance/Death: PETIT MAL p43 Drama: PETER PAN + p44

TITLE YOUR LIFE...

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KIDS & FAMILIES > YOUTH DANCE

KIDS

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WE CALL THIS A COALITION P15 BABY GROOVE @ Eden Court Jim Love Studio, Sun 20 Jun, 11am isco on down with your under 5s for a jam packed hour of funky beats and groovy moves for under 5s and their families. Mini movers and tiny Travoltas can bliss out to the aptly named DJ Rusk on the wheels of steel with guidance from Eden Court’s drama and dance

team, with the alarming possibility that grown-ups might even do a bit of dad dancing of their own.

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Add some creative play with scarves and hoops, rhythm sticks and shakers and, with a bit of luck the little ‘uns will not only have a great time, but also be tired out by bedtime. What more could you

The session is for all under 5’s. No experience necessary!

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CHEER FESTIVAL @ Eden Court Empire, Sat 19 Jun

YES, REALLY, @ ROCKNESS! P23

Funny to think that only a decade ago, cheerleading was seen as a faintly exotic activity confined to

American Football games and Stateside ticker tape parades. Now of course, it’s everywhere, from

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BILL HICKS STORY...

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Heroes to, it seems, the humblest village fete and recognised as a sport in itself. The best of the

best will be in attendance at the biggest cheerleading and open dance event in the country with 800

competitors from as far afield as Stornoway, Wick, Brora and the Isle of Skye vying to be crowned

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North Of Scotland Champion 2010. While the movies might suggest cheerleading is a hotbed of backbiting and treachery, the reality is rather nobler as the organisers are keen to emphasise.

“The Cheer Festival strives to build a fun and family atmosphere for all participants, coaches and

spectators,” they say. “We value healthy rivalry and promote team spirit! We encourage participants

coaches and spectators to represent themselves and their teams with pride at all times and show

CAN’T SEE THE WOODS FOR THE TREES @ Eden Court, Thu 10 Jun

respect to their competitors on and off the performance floor.”

If you were a bird, in which tree would you make your nest? If you could plant a tree, who would it be in memory of and why? Collections of stories, movements and memories around trees form the basis of an exciting and innovative performance by Eden Court Theatre Young Company. This is your opportunity to join young theatre-makers from across the Highlands as they present a brand new piece of contemporary theatre, which is Eden Court’s entry into this year’s National Theatre of Scotland Exchange programme. Exchange is the NTS’ nationwide youth theatre, which unites young theatre-makers from across Scotland and beyond. Youth theatres create a new piece

GUESS WHO’S BACK…

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REGULARS:

Month To View p08 Surfing p48 Local Music p22 ICA AWARDS p49–52 NEW: Future Events… p52 Eating Out p53–59 Surfing p53 Making The Most of You p60–63 Eating Out p54–59 Property p64–69 Xmas Pages p60–64 The Fly Wall p69–71 Making The Most of You p65–69 ICA Jobs p72–73 Property p70–73 Ken Kelman p74 NEW: ICA Jobs p74-76 Eden Court Film Guide p75-78 The Fly Wall p77 Local Bands returns next time Ken Kelman p78 more @ whatsoninvernessdotcom Eden Court Film Guide p79–86

of quality contemporary theatre that is devised and performed entirely by the groups themselves. Each piece of theatre is then performed as part of the Exchange festival week, which will take place at the Byre Theatre in July.

...SUNFLOWER MONTH

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highlights of the summer. Organised by the teenagers and adults that use the ramps, they’re trying to help raise funds for repairs and new equipment. If you like extreme sports or just looking for a great day out, you really should take a gander past. With skateboard, BMX and inline

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jams galore they’re aiming to make it even bigger and better. Live DJs promise to provide the soundtrack and they’ve even asked the local butchers to come down and cook some proper grub! Tickets are £1.50 and can be bought on the day.

PETROFAC ATHLETICS LEAGUE @ Inverness Golf Clubs, Fri 28-Sun 30 May

The Petrofac Athletics League is flying the flag for the North and East of Scotland while, locally Inverness Harriers Amateur Athletics Club (IHACC) caters for all abilities and aspects of the sport This ranges from track and field to cross country, road running and hill running and they also have a thriving joggers group. Club training nights are at Queens Park Stadium, Inverness on Tuesday and Thursday nights and move indoors on a Thursday night to Millburn Academy in the winter. There are plenty of events coming up in the months ahead, with the Secondary Track and Field Championships in Grangemouth on 11 Jun and a Petrofac Athletics League North meet on 27 Jun in Inverness. For more details go to www.invernessharriers.org.uk

ICA AWARD WINNER...

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NEW FOOTBALL SEASON P35

Last year with only a little notice a few hundred people turned up for what became one of the

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What’s Laurie Got???

Monster Rampjam @ BMX Ramps, Bught Park, Inverness, Sun 20 Jun

DYA KEN WHO THIS IS?

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EDEN COURT CINEMA GUIDE inside back NEW! NEW! EDEN EDEN COURT COURT CINEMA CINEMA GUIDE GUIDE p75–78 p75–78 Full 4 page guide to MAY Films !! P75-78 >

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Short Break Carers Needed for Children and Families affected by Disability Short break care is family based and takes place in the carerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own home. Bringing up a child with a disability can put extra demands on any family. Though friends and the wider family can help, many parents find that regular short planned breaks with trusted

and trained carers can make a huge difference to them, to the child with disability and other children in the family. In Highland many children and their families are linked with a carer family, and have been for many years...

...Here is what a few of them have to say: “Having short breaks for John means uninterrupted family time and undisturbed sleep. It means for our son a chance to meet other people, get out and about and have a life outside his home. He loves “Having short breaks for John means uninterrupted hometime but and getsundisturbed depressedsleep. if he Itdoesn't have family means for ourthings to look forward to. He has hopes and dreams like anyone son a chance to meet other people, get out and else andabout lovesand making for his helps him have aplans life outside hisholidays. home. HeItloves but gets if he things develop home life skills anddepressed learn from thedoesn't widerhave world.”

...Here is what a few of them have to say:

Lorraine – mother of a teenager with autism Lorraine – mother of a teenager with autism

to look forward to. He has hopes and dreams like anyone else and loves making plans for his holidays. It helps him develop life skills and learn from the wider world.”

"I have gained valuable experience in cooking, climbing, "I have fishing, gained valuable experience golfing, shopping, bogclimbing, walking, in cooking, fishing, videogolfing, watching, glueing, shopping, boggardening, walking, videobowling, watching,cycling, glueing, drawing, gardening, painting, painting, drawing, playing boardbowling, games,cycling, sand castle playing board games, sand building, reading, egg rolling,castle building, reading, egg rolling, badminton, XBox and pool - as you badminton, XBox and pool - as you can see, I have hadhad a ball too!" can see, I have a ball too!"

Veronica – Carer Veronica – Carer

“I first met Jan ages ago and came to stay with her just to get to know her more. There I met “I first met Jan ages ago and came to stay with and made friends with He isI amet black her just to get to know herDiesel. more. There Labrador, he taught how and made friends with me Diesel. Heto is cross a blackroads, all about hair andme that hetolikes gold fish. Labrador, hegel taught how cross roads, all about gel and that to heleave likes gold fish. At firsthair I didn’t want mum so Jan really At first didn’t want to leave really now got on Imy case. Mum andmum Jan so areJan friends got on my case. Mum and Jan are friends and even though I don’t stay at Jan’s now anymore and even though I don’t stay at Jan’s anymore II still see her and we laugh about the gold fish still see her and we laugh about the gold fish and the hair gel.” and the hair gel.”

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a typical child familywho who can can be having regular shortshort breaks, ThereThere isn't isn't a typical child or or family be helped helpedbyby having regular breaks, just as there a typical carer. just as there isn’tisn’t a typical carer. Children teenagers affectedby by disability disability ininmany different ways. HereHere is a is a Children and and teenagers areare affected many different ways. 'snapshot' of the children we need carers for in all parts of Highland . 'snapshot' of the children we need carers for in all parts of Highland .

So who needs just some of your time and energy?

So who needs just some of your time and energy? • 2 brothers 8 + 10 with

• 2 brothers 8+ 10 with learning difficulties learning difficulties • 7 year old deaf girl • 14 old yeardeaf old girl • 7 year girlon the autistic spectrum • 18 months old with complex • 14 year old girl onbaby the autistic spectrum developmental problems • 18 months old baby with complex developmental problems

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Highland Council Fostering and Adoption Service

FIND OUT MORE TEL: 01463 703 431 Or email us at fostering@highland.gov.uk

Secrets & The City The final slabs

are in place; part of the culmination of 3 years work on the Inverness Streetscaping project by Inverness Old Town Art (IOTA). The project began in 2007 with Highland duo DUFI (Fin Macrae & Al MacInnnes) invited to creatively transform the floorscape of the Old Town. Stories, quotes and newly commissioned writing were interwoven with the running theme of water – something that’s fundamental to the city. Etched Caithness paving stones were laid throughout the city centre designed to intrigue the passer-by… but what you might not know is that underneath each stone is a specially placed “hidden” work. To celebrate all the contributions (by musicians, writers and members of the public) IOTA, DUFI and the writers got together at Rendezvous Café for an evening of music and film on 29th April, bringing together many of the people involved in the project for the first time.

A taster of things to come can be seen on the new doors on Union Street. These fascinating images were the product of the creative mind of Inverness-based artist, Gordon Robin Brown, with a wee bit of additional design magic provided by MOOSE77. Delicate and lace-like designs provide a flavour of what’s coming… Look out for unusual details in the designs – a butterfly, pennyfarthing, penguins and microsope! Other dynamic public arts projects are underway for high-vis spots in the city… More will be revealed next issue… IOTA is looking to broaden its scope to embrace the whole of the city. We would be delighted to hear from any groups, businesses or members of the public who have an idea for a project or would be interested in working with us. Please contact Susan Christie on 01463-724383 or via the website www.invernessoldtownart.co.uk

Work has been simmering away behind the scenes of the Victorian Market to develop three new entrances. IOTA worked with artists B&W Cart who came up with a Lace Portal theme and the final phase is coming to an end. Detailed designs have been given the go-ahead by the engineers and manufacture is underway with installation scheduled to take place very soon! Photos by Ewen Weatherspoon

ART & GALLERIES > TRADITIONAL & MODERN

ART

JENNIFER MACKENZIE/WILL SHAKSPEARE @ Castle Gallery, 05-26 Jun

ennifer Mackenzie, originally from Lanarkshire, now lives and works in Sutherland. Her paintings are very much a personal response to her environment, in the Scottish tradition of colour, light and space. She loves bold colour and the tactile qualities of oil paint and though she paints

mostly still life, she also enjoys figurative and landscape work and has undertaken a number of portrait commissions. Will Shakspeare (not that one, presumably), lives and works in the West Country. His glass is hand blown from recycled lead glass then coloured using a variety of different processes. Will discovered hot glass in 1981 and he finds it a constant challenge both physically and mentally. He is inspired by rock pools and the Big Bang theory. www.castlegallery.co.uk

THOMSON + CRAIGHEAD @ HICA, 20 Jun-25 Jul Sometimes this modern art malarkey spends far too much time burrowing up its own fundament, but when it hits on a truly great idea it proves irresistible. Jon Thomson and Alison Craighead play around with your perceptions via some time-related pieces, the most intriguing of which is a complete rendition of the 1960’s film version of HG Wells’s novella Time Machine, re-edited by the artists in its entirety into alphabetical order. This re-working imposes a formalistic time travel on the original movie and presents it back as a more esoteric and rhythmic narrative assemblage. Clever. The End is an intervention into HICA’s picture window, where the words ‘The End’ are fixed onto the inside of the glass in a style and scale one would associate with the end credits of a movie. “By the simplest means possible, the artists gently fictionalise the surrounding landscape by suggesting a sense of cinematic time overlaying the real-time view out of the window”. It’s a thrillingly simple idea, but something we most definitely want to see. We might even be recreating it in our own houses before too long. www.h-i-c-a.org

ART & GALLERY > LISTINGS > more at whatsoninvernessdotcom BEAULY GALLERY

Beauly Gallery contunues with an eclectic mix of works from local artists, including new works from: Nicola MacDonell, Lynne Bennett-Mackenzie, David Body, Theresa Brown and Sila Collins-Walden. New handmade designer jewellery from Kay Callander and Quirky Cat Designs, The Natural Life Boutique products bring a burst of colour wth its felt cushions, funky keepsakes and cute piggy banks. Coming next month: Highland Open Studios Week, ‘Art Around The Firth’. beaulygallery.co.uk

CASTLE GALLERY

Jennifer Mackenzie & Will Shakespeare 5-26 June An exhibition of work by Jennifer Mackenzie and Will Shakespeare. Jennifer Mackenzie, originally for Lanarkshire, now lives and works in Sutherland. Her paintings are very much a personal response to her environment, in the Scottish tradition of colour, light and space. She loves bold colour and the tactile qualities of oil paint and though she paints mostly still life, she also enjoys figurative and landscape work and has undertaken a number of portrait commission. Will Shakspeare lives and works in the West Country. His glass is hand blown from recycled lead glass then coloured using a variety of different processes. Will discovered hot glass in 1981 and he finds it a constant challenge both physically and mentally. He is inspired by rock pools and the Big Bang theory. His glass is featured in numerous collections world-wide. castlegallery.co.uk

INCHMORE GALLERY

to 17 July Gwen Black & Robyn Kennedy Gifted Artist, Printmaker, Visual Arts Teacher and owner of Inchmore Gallery, Gwen Black well known for her abstract work. Distinguished Artist Robyn Kennedy is also exhibiting. Her understanding of patterning and skill in suggesting climatic moods provides us with some of the best Highlands and Islands inspiring landscapes. inchmoregallery.co.uk

IMAG

Imvasion to 29 May Invasion brings together an army of famous - and infamous - aliens and monsters from Hollywood’s biggest sci-fi blockbusters. Craft Spotlight - Laura West 5 June - 3 July Inspired through June An Inverness College exhibition, featuring the strength and potential of local young artists. A mix of paintings, photography and illustrations inspired by simple objects, transformed to something completely different through the imagination and the vision of the artist.

KILMORACK GALLERY

Summer Exhibition to 7 August Kilmorack Gallery’s thirteenth summer exhibition continues. kilmorackgallery.co.uk

GALLERY Persia

NAIRN BOOK & ARTS FESTIVAL

5-13 June Highlights include: Off The Peg community art event in Nairn High Street. Unframed paintings pegged inside shop windows for all to see and buy. 10% of sales will be given to the Children’s Art Club. Nairn Camera Club’s Photographic Competition - entries on view at Nairn Community Centre, and a 2 day Landscape Oil Painting course with the outstanding painter Allan Macdonald (£80). More events and full details of this exciting festival at nairnfestival.co.uk

The Stables, Cromarty

The Big Art Sale, 20th - 27th June, 11am - 4pm

Tore art gallery

Tore Art Gallery has a mixed exhibition this month with emphasis on variety of artists and media. There are large seascapes by Kit Beecroft, new landscape from John Bathgate, and more of Dot Walker’s atmospheric Highland oil paintings. The “Own Art” scheme supported by the Scottish Arts Council makes the purchase of original art relatively painless!

Signed copies of exciting and informative new book ‘Tribal Rugs – Treasures of the Black Tent” by Brian MacDonald, is available now. gallerypersia.co.uk

HICA

Jeremy Millar Exhibition to 6 June Thomson & Craighead 20 June to 25 July See our art feature. h-i-c-a.org

anonymous drawings from 15th and 16th century renaissance Italy. Renaissance drawings from the British Museum’s collection are augmented by additional works from The Courtauld Gallery and the National Galleries of Scotland. morayartcentre.org

WE FRAME IT Killearn church hall

New range of vintage Inverness photos. panoramic-scotland.co.uk

Killearn Art Group Exhibition 4 & 5 June, 11am-4pm Entry Free; Teas; Wrk for sale -10% of sales to Ekwendeni Hospital Malawi

MORAY ART CENTRE

Nameless - Anonymous Drawings From 15 & 16 Century Renaissance Italy . to August 22 Nameless is a major collection of

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CINEMA > Vue, Eden Court & More VUE CINEMA

EDEN COURT

From 4th June - She’s out of my League (15) An average Joe meets the perfect woman, but his lack of confidence and the influence of his friends and family begin to pick away at the relationship. Starring Jay Baruchel and Alice Eve.

Bill Hicks was one of the funniest comedians ever to tread the stand up boards. His social conscience comedy baited everyone right wing – religion and politics being his main topics (I wonder what he would have thought of a certain dull power hungry Etonian) – which meant that he is beloved by half the population and ignored by the rest. Two young British directors have made a loving and visionary portrait of Hicks with American: The Bill Hicks Story (18th-24th), turning the usual talking heads documentary on its head with a mix of animation and archive footage. Not just for fans of Hicks but a great introduction for anyone yet to hear his acerbic wit.

Death at a funeral (15) - Chris Rock stars in this 2007 comedy remake. Following the death of his father, Aaron must sort out the funeral arrangements. Things go well, until mistakes form the reverend, and a mysterious dwarf, turn the day into chaos. Also starring Danny Glover and Keith David From 11th June - Greenberg (15) - A New Yorker moves to Los Angeles in order to figure out his life while he house sits for his brother, and he soon sparks with his brother’s assistant. Starring Ben Stiller. From 18th June - Killers (TBC) - A vacationing woman meets her ideal man, leading to a swift marriage. Back at home, however, their idyllic life is upset when they discover their neighbors could be assassins who have been contracted to kill the couple. From 25th June - Get Him to the Greek (15) - A record company intern (Jonah Hill) is hired to accompany outof-control British rock star Aldous Snow (Russell Brand) to a concert at L.A.’s Greek Theater. However, Aldous’ rock star life leads the comedy duo from the frying pan in to the fire, in an ambitious attempt to make it half way round the world in time. When in Rome (PG) - Beth is a young, ambitious New Yorker who is completely unlucky in love. However, on a whirlwind trip to Rome, she impulsively steals some coins from a reputed fountain of love, and is then aggressively pursued by a band of suitors. Next thing she knows, Nick (Josh Duhamel) shows up in her life, but Beth is unsure weather he is actually falling for her, or if he is in fact under the spell also.

Woody Allen has long been punching way below his belt; his 70’s comedies were inspired introspective gold, his more serious 80’s dramas held him up as the heir to Ingmar Bergman that he so idolised, but the last 20 years have thrown up a mix bag of decent (Bullets Over Broadway) and terrible (Anything Else, anyone?). His new film Whatever Works (from 25th) is his funniest film since Sleeper in 1973 and his best film since Crimes and Misdemeanor in 1989, it shows us what he could have been making over the past 30 years. Larry David (‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’) is perfectly cast as an old curmudgeon just trying to make his life work, trying to grab hold of any kind of love and happiness that he can find; as he says ‘whatever works’. Even if you don’t like Woody Allen this could be the film to change your mind. Revanche (25th-1st July) was nominated for last year’s Best Foreign Language Oscar, losing out to Departures (which also won Inverness Film Festival’s best film). It is a slow burning thriller about a robbery gone wrong with the perpetrator looking to get his revenge against the man he feels is responsible. This is one of the best films that I have seen in the past 15 years, it’s perfectly paced, superbly directed and full of terrific performances. Not just for fans of world cinema but for film fans of all types. [PAUL TAYLOR]

PreVUE Shrek Forever After 3D (Tuesday 1st June: 10am , 12am.) Shrek and the gang return in the fourth sction packed kids film, this time in fantastic 3D. Things turn ugly when Shrek makes a wish from a passing warlock, leading to scary consequences.

FILM FANS & INDEPENDENT

Special Screening H2Oil Tuesday 15th June Moving between a local microcosm and the global oil crisis, H2Oil weaves together a collection of compelling stories of people who are at the front lines of the biggest industrial project in human history: Canada’s tar sands.

@ Nairn Community & Arts Centre, Friday 25nd June - 7.30pm see: www.cinemanairn.blogspot.com for full information

KidsAM Every sat/sun 10:15am 95p per ticket Senior Screenings Every Tuesday 12:30pm £3 per ticket, including tea/ coffee and biscuits.

THUNDERBOLT & LIGHTFOOT (18) @ Eden Court, Tues 8th June - 7.30pm Clint Eastwood plays the crook who teams up with drifter Jeff Bridges and, with george Kennedy and Geoffrey lewis in pursuit, goes on a quest for hidden loot.

SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE (15)

SOME LIKE IT HOT (U) @ Eden Court, Tues 22nd June - 7.30pm Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon are ideally matched in this crackling cross-dressing comedy as the 1920s musicians who join an all-girl band to escape the mob after witnessing the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre.

THE YOUNG VICTORIA (PG) @ Strathpeffer Community Centre, Friday 25nd June - 7.30pm A dramatization of the turbulent first years of Queen Victoria’s rule, and her enduring romance with Prince Albert

OUT OF AFRICA (PG) @ Strathpeffer Community Centre, Friday 25th June 7.30pm

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Summer Fun - Book Now! Event

Date/ Times

Yellow Dog Theatre - ‘Bad Wolf’

Mon 5th & Tues 6th July, 10 am - 3.30pm Show 3.30pm on Tues.

6-11

£40

10+

Yellow Dog Theatre - ‘Midsummer Scream’

Wed 7th - Fri 9th July Show 3.30pm on Tues.

12-16

£50

10+

Be an X Pop Star with X Factor contestant

Tue 13th July - 1.30-3.30pm

£3

Messy Mayhem/ Canvas Art

Thurs 15th July - 10.30am - 12noon - 1pm - 2pm

5-8 8-12

£3 £3

12 12

Hidden Gem Fun Fairy Cake Decorating. Happy Face - Face Painting

Tue 20th July - 2pm

£4

North South East West - Compass Guide to our Bodies

Mon 19th - Fri 23rd July - 10am - 2pm

under 12 £85

Strictly Salsa for Families

Mon 19th - Fri 23rd July - 3pm - 5pm

open

£3

Kung Fu Camp, beginners welcome

Mon 26th - Fri 30th July - 10.30am-12

£15

30+

Holiday Phrases In French, German & Spanish

Mon 26th - Fri 23rd, 1pm-2pm

£3

‘Travellers Follies’ - Zenwing Puppet Show

Sat 24th July - 2pm

£4.50

160

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KIDS & FAMILIES > YOUTH DANCE

KIDS

BABY GROOVE @ Eden Court Jim Love Studio, Sun 20 Jun, 11am

isco on down with your under 5s for a jam packed hour of funky beats and groovy moves for under 5s and their families. Mini movers and tiny Travoltas can bliss out to the aptly named DJ Rusk on the wheels of steel with guidance from Eden Court’s drama and dance

team, with the alarming possibility that grown-ups might even do a bit of dad dancing of their own. Add some creative play with scarves and hoops, rhythm sticks and shakers and, with a bit of luck the little ‘uns will not only have a great time, but also be tired out by bedtime. What more could you ask for on a Sunday afternoon? The session is for all under 5’s. No experience necessary!

CAN’T SEE THE WOODS FOR THE TREES @ Eden Court, Thu 10 Jun If you were a bird, in which tree would you make your nest? If you could plant a tree, who would it be in memory of and why? Collections of stories, movements and memories around trees form the basis of an exciting and innovative performance by Eden Court Theatre Young Company. This is your opportunity to join young theatre-makers from across the Highlands as they present a brand new piece of contemporary theatre, which is Eden Court’s entry into this year’s National Theatre of Scotland Exchange programme. Exchange is the NTS’ nationwide youth theatre, which unites young theatre-makers from across Scotland and beyond. Youth theatres create a new piece of quality contemporary theatre that is devised and performed entirely by the groups themselves. Each piece of theatre is then performed as part of the Exchange festival week, which will take place at the Byre Theatre in July.

KIDS & FAMILIES > LISTINGS > more at whatsoninvernessdotcom Wed 02 Jun

BIG TREES, LITTLE TREES @ Meet At Glenmore Visitor Centre Car Park , 12.30pm Can t see the wood for the trees? Join the ranger for a closer look at the pinewoods in Glenmore. No need to book. Phone 01478 861220 for info. Free FC event

Fri 04 Jun

SWT GUIDED WALK: NATURE’S FEAST FOR THE SENSES @ Wdcs Wildlife Centre Use all your senses to explore your world in a new way. See, hear, feel and taste your way around the reserve and learn some useful foraging tips while you re here! Booking is essential - please call 01343 820339 before 4pm on the day of the walk.

Sat 05 Jun

BIODIVERSITY ACTION DAY @ Merkinch Local Nature Reserve, Visit the hidden gem that is Merkinch Local Nature Reserve and find out about what threats our native plants and animals face and what we can do to help them out. The Ferry Turning Circle, South Kessock, Inverness NH 655 472 FAMILY GOLF TOURNAMENT & BBQ @ Cawdor Castle, OPEN DAY: BIODIVERSITY 2010 @ Floral Hall, Inverness, 10.30am

Sun 06 Jun

MOTORFUN AND FOOD FEST @ Cooper Park, Elgin, 12pm New and Vintage cars, music, charity stalls, entertainment, food stalls and cookery demonstrations.

Sat 12 Jun

RIVERSIDE WANDER @ Kiltarlity Old Church, A lovely walk along the banks of the River Beauly taking in scenery and wildlife. One of the Ranger’s favourites. 5km on good tracks. Please book: £5/ £3, 01463 710786

Sun 13 Jun

FARM SUNDAY @ The Loft, Have a day out at the Farm. Meet the lambs, go on the nature treasure trail and see how a modern farm encompasses producing food and encourages nature to flourish. Taster sessions on all activities such as quad bikes, lasertag. 01343 850111

Wed 16 Jun

Fri 18 Jun

DR BUNHEAD: STAND UP SCIENTIST @ Millburn Academy, Inverness, 7.30pm Yep, its Dr Bunhead from Braniac, showing you the sillym crazy, dirty and dangerous and magnificent side of science. Free event but booking essential: see monsterfest.co.uk

Sat 19 Jun

MARYMAS FAIR @ Northern Meeting Park MONADH MOR IN SPRINGTIME @ Tore Explore this unique bog woodland habitat and learn about the wildlife that benefits from it. Looking out for pinewood specialists including plants that have adapted to the conditions. FC Monadh Mor car park off the A835(T) west of Tore. CHEER FESTIVAL @ Eden Court Empire, 11am North of Scotland s Premier cheerleading festival. 01463 234 234

Sun 20 Jun

DRAGONS AND DAMSELS @ Dog Falls Car Park In Glen Affric, 2pm Do you know your damsels from your dragonflies? Walk to Coire Loch in Glen Affric to look for and find out about the lives of these amazing insects. No dogs allowed. FAMILY FUN DAY @ Brodie Castle, 1.30pm Come along to Brodie Castle and enjoy an afternoon of family fun and games and help the National Trust for Scotland celebrate 30 years at Brodie Castle. Adults £ 2/Kids Free BEACH CLEAN @ Wdcs Wildlife Centre Keep the beach at Spey Bay beautiful and safe for everyone by helping pick litter. There will be fun activities at the WDCS wildlife centre where you can learn more about the problems of marine litter to our wildlife. All safety equipment provided, children must be accompanied by an adult.

Tue 22 Jun

CULLODEN ACADEMY HIGHLAND GAMES @ Culloden Academy, 6pm A fun evening for the whole family! Sport, music, stalls and attractionsAdmission: £1/ 50p JOURNEY INTO SPACE @ Room G20, Inverness College, Longman Rd, 7pm Fasten your seatbelts and get ready for the G-Force, as the Highland Astronomical Society takes us on a journey into space. No need to book. monsterfest.co.uk

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Sat 26 Jun

CFPA AND RNLI FAMILY DAY @ Shore Road, Invergordon, 11am Plenty to see and do on the day - helicopter SAR demonstration with the lifeboat, sailing displays, canoe races and both the lifeboat and CFPA s pilot cutter will be open to the public. On shore the emergency services will be on hand to talk to visitors, back by popular demand will be minibus tours of the Service Base, craft stalls, plus a full programme of music and dancing displays, bouncy castle and more. The RNLI will have their BBQ on the go, supplying food throughout the day. No entrance fee.

Sun 27 Jun

LITTLE COOKS CLUB @ Baxters Highland Village, The free one hour hands-on cookery sessions are for 5-12 year olds and must be pre-booked by calling the store on 01343 820666. THE MAGIC OF RYVOAN @ Meet At Glenmore Visitor Centre Car Park Walk in Ryvoan s magical mix of pinewoods, mountain and loch. Bag some views and exercise and see what the fairies have done to Lochan Uaine. No need to book. 01478 861220 for info.

Wed 30 Jun

BIG TREES, LITTLE TREES @ Meet At Glenmore Visitor Centre Car Park , 12.30pm Can t see the wood for the trees? Join the ranger for a closer look at the pinewoods in Glenmore.

MUSIC > Classical

MUSIC

SCOTTISH INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF TRUMPETS @ Elgin, Fri 18-Sun 20 Jun

ou can’t beat a bit of trumpeting as will be conclusively proved at this inaugural event bringing musicians and music lovers from across the world to the North East of Scotland. Some of the biggest names connected with the instrument will be in attendance, luminaries like Derek Watkins, Chuck Findley and Andrea Tofanelli. A key event at the Festival will be the first ever Scottish International Trumpet Competition, which will be open to all players, to be held on 20 Jun. There will be two categories, classical and jazz, with prizes totalling £5000. The preliminary rounds will be held on the Thursday before the festival weekend and players who are unsuccessful in the preliminary rounds will be invited to participate in a large trumpet ensemble that will perform in the final Gala Concert on the Sunday night. The last three rounds will be held during the weekend, with the Final being held on the Sunday afternoon. The top three in each category will be awarded their prizes during the Sunday night Gala Concert, with overall winners performing in the concert. Events will be held at four sites around town- Elgin Town Hall, St Giles Church, Holy Trinity Church and Elgin Library Gallery. For ticket details and a full programme go to www.sift-uk.com

SCOTTISH ENSEMBLE @ Strathpeffer Pavilion, Sat 12 Jun

The foundation of SE’s work is the rich repertoire of music for strings of the three centuries since the age of Bach and Vivaldi, but they’ve also collaborated with folk musicians such as Aly Bain and Dougie Maclean. Concerts and recordings may be the most visible aspect of the Scottish Ensemble’s work, but its commitment to education, outreach and community work in Scotland is equally important. Well deserving of your support then and this should be a fine night. www.strathpefferpavilion.org

SCOTTISH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA @ Universal Hall, Findhorn, Fri 18 Jun

The SCO and Principal Conductor Robin Ticciati return to Universal Hall, a place where they always get a great reception for what promises to be a marvellous programme of Brahms and Mozart. Brahms’ Serenade contains some of the composer’s most appealing music – melodious and big-hearted with more than a hint of folk influence. Brahms was much influenced by Mozart while writing the piece, whose ‘Turkish’ Violin Concerto is performed here by the sensational young German soloist, Veronika Eberle.

SONG STUDIO FROM THE RSAMD @ Nairn Community Centre, Sun 13 Jun

The Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama has for many years held an international reputation for producing exciting young singers, many of whom are currently performing around the world. Song Studio is a new initiative aiming to enhance the profile of song within the Academy and to extend its accessibility to a wide range of audiences in Scotland and beyond. A pool of advanced singers and pianists will present a series of creativelythemed concerts where presentation will be both informal and informative, with a view to breaking down some of the barriers which songs in a foreign language may present to some people.

MUSIC > Clubbing

KISSY SELL OUT @ Ironworks, Wed 02 Jun

hen you bring East London together with MySpace you’re bound to end up with some kind of scene stealer and such is the case with Kissy Sell Out who’s become one of the most in-demand producers, remixers and DJs around. His name may suggest some kind

of Nathan Barley frippery, but he’s actually rather tremendous.

HEADROOM @ The Phoenix, Academy Street, Sat 05 Jun Always good to see someone trying a bit of a different template for the clubbing scene in Inverness and this one looks to be a bit of a corker. Psychedelic and Goa Trance no less with the exotically/ bafflingly named DJs Aurora, Whirling Dervish and Pedro_GMB. Plus a live set from Poland’s very own Janko, psychedelic UV decor and VDJ Pluto. Now that’s got to be a bit different from what you’d normally expect on a Saturday night. Entrance is a mere £3 and it runs from 9pm-1am.

LES PETITS PILOUS @ Ironworks, Sat 26 Jun Hard though it might be to believe, it’s actually summer and the season gets celebrated at Ironworks’ Summer Party with an appearance from one of the hottest new acts around. Les Petits Pilous aka Anthony Ferrando & Jean-Patrick Simonetti from Nice are best known for their hits “Wake Up” and “Jolie Fille”, but have also done remixes for Justice and Goose and garnered fans like Moby, Errol Alkan and Felix Da Housecat along the way. Their forthcoming “Bielle” looks like soundtracking the months ahead, so it’s a great time to catch them. Joining them will be Ross Lyall from local favourites FILTH certain to play the best in dirty beats and filthy electro, a live set from We See Aliens aka Joystick Discoteque & Robbie Dunsmore who have played with the likes of Cagedbaby, Justin Robertson and Funk D’Void. The line up is completed by former Blue/Motion man Mike Macdonald.

MUSIC > Folk

ABAGAIL GREY @ Eden Court One Touch, Fri 04 Jun Good to see the sextet of Claire Campbell, Stephen Obern, Gillian Fleetwood, Fraya Thomsen, Ali Brown and Derek Urquhart playing at Eden Court and perhaps attracting an audience who wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t necessarily have gone to check them out at Hoots or Ironworks, venues where they are more likely to be found. The line up of vocals, piano, two harps, trumpet, violin, acoustic guitar, bass guitar and drums is unusual in itself, but used nicely to communicate their soaring folk, as the Long Case Clock Suspension album released earlier this year demonstrated. Well worth investigating. www.eden-court.co.uk

KAREN MATHESON @ Universal Hall, Findhorn, Fri 04 Jun

ean Connery described Karen Matheson as having “a throat surely touched by the hand of God”, a vaguely unsettling way of trying to put into words a beautifully celestial voice. Best known as the frontwoman of Capercaillie, as a solo performer, Karen has been involved in various projects of collaboration including the award winning BBC series Transatlantic Sessions, where she recorded tracks with Emmylou Harris, The McGarrigle Sisters, Nanci Griffith, Rufus Wainright and a host of respected musicians. She also recorded and toured as lead vocalist on Heritage de Celts, a supergroup project in France that sold half a million albums and more recently she has been collaborating with James Grant in special concerts and TV appearances and recorded songs for Norway’s multi-platinum artists Secret Garden. At Celtic Connections in Glasgow, Karen has performed sell-out solo shows in the reverential ambience of Glasgow Cathedral , so her Findhorn show will undoubtedly attract a heap of acolytes. And when you’ve heard her extraordinary voice, you’ll be one of them too.

NORTHERN ROOTS @ Bogbain Farm, Fri 04- Sun 06 Jun The return of the popular Northern Roots festival sees an intriguingly varied line up guaranteeing a weekend packed with talents old and new. Friday’s opening concert finds The Bevvy Sisters, Dean Owens, Mairearad Green and Anna Massie in The Byre followed by the Festival Club in the Bistro from 10.30pm featuring excellent local act the Galipaygos and Neonach. There’ll be sore heads the next day, but an elixir for the soul comes in the form of an afternoon in the Bistro on Saturday subtitled “Are You Sure Hank Did It This Way?” paying tribute to the mighty Mr Williams. And we don’t mean Robbie. In the evening it’s the turn of the finest klezmer band around, Moishe’s Bagel, to raise the roof, ably assisted by Blue Flint and Vaguely Rajun. And it’s the turn of the wonderful Chihuahuas to host the Festival club. Sunday afternoon sees another themed affair in the forms of Songs Of Protest hosted by Iain MacGillivray, with the closing concert in the evening featuring Andy M. Stewart & Gerry O’Beirne, The Tim Eady Collective and Alan & Mary Anne Frew. You can buy tickets for individual shows, but why not get a weekend ticket (including festival club and afternoon concerts) for £45? More details at http://northernrootsfestival.wordpress.com

THE 7TH MIDSUMMER GIG @ The Beaufort Hotel, Inverness , Sat 19 Jun, 8pm Ranald Smith and Iain MacGillivray are calling this one “The Back Catalogue” and with 35 years worth of stuff they’ll have plenty to choose from. “It seems like yesterday we were zipping up and down the road to Ullapool after playing a night at the Market Bar,” they say, “or heading off to one of our residencies in Aviemore, Nairn or the Haugh Bar”. And along the way, they’ve picked up plenty of fans who’ll all be calling for their favourites, requests that should bear fruit. The duo will be joined by Ranald’s playing partner of old, Marie Saunders, who proved to have lost none of her vibrancy at last year’s concert. Should be a good night of nostalgia. Tickets will be on sale at the Beaufort reception desk from Fri 04 Jun.

MUSIC > Rock

THE PROCLAIMERS @ Ironworks, Sat 05 Jun

raig and Charlie Reid’s distinctive sound and facility for writing deceptively barbed pop has made for a career lasting over twenty years and, courtesy of the Sunshine On Leith musical (which returns to Eden Court later in 2010) continues to attract new fans. It’s a heck of a way from when they played The Market Bar back in the mists of time, so there’s something fittingly triumphant about them appearing on a proper big stage (Highland Games excepted) in the Ness at last. Rather like madness, they actually have far more hits than you might at first imagine and there’s also bound to be plenty of stuff from the critically well-received Notes And Rhymes album of last year. A rather joyous shindig we’ll warrant.

BARB JUNGR @ Eden Court, Wed 30 Jun Rochdale born Jungr is the toast of New York these days for her clever interpretations of songs from right across the musical spectrum. Last time she was up here it was to showcase her unique take on Bob Dylan, while this time the show is going under the banner of The Men I Love, meaning songs by such diverse figures as Neil Diamond, Bruce Springsteen, Paul Simon, Brian Eno and Iggy Pop. Now in her mid-fifties, she cut her teeth on London’s alternative cabaret circuit in the 1970s and went on to form a long- running musical partnership with the blues guitarist and singer Michael Parker, releasing a number of albums of original material, and collaborating with comedians Julian Clary and Arnold Brown (with whom she actually won the Perrier Award in 1987). “We were just at the end of the time when the Perrier was given to acts that did music and comedy,” she says. “I was lucky because I came up through that circuit and the people who were on it were Paul Merton, Julian Clary, Arnold, Steve Brown – the comedy was different. People had to do everything – it’s called entertainment.” And refreshingly open to all influences it is too. If this show’s anything like her last we’re in for a real treat.

JOAN ARMATRADING @ Ironworks, Thu 17 Jun With nineteen albums to her credit and another on the way, Joan Armatrading has had what you might call an enduring career. Having persuaded her mum to barter two prams for her first guitar, she started songwriting at the age of 14 and the ensuing years have seen her turn out a host of hits like “Love and Affection”, “Down To Zero”, “Drop the Pilot”, “Me Myself I” and many more. The consummate singer songwriter, there’ll be plenty of fans taking advantage of the opportunity to actually see her play live. If there are any tickets left by the time you read this, get ‘em now.

THE FOXES @ Hootananny, Sun 06 Jun You’ve got to love a band who call one of their singles, “Bill Hicks”. Such is the case with The Foxes who are coming to town to promote their new “Depression, Joy & A Moment Of Fame” EP. Having just recorded a debut album with producer John Cornfield (Oasis, Muse, Supergrass, Razorlight) it’s pretty certain you’ll be hearing more of their warm, harmonic pop’n’roll in the months ahead and they’re already getting a favourable critical response to match their unabashed self-belief.

MUSIC > JAZZ > Django & Kidd SPIRIT OF DJANGO @ Strathpeffer Pavilion, Wed 23 Jun, 8pm And what a spirit it is. Jazz guitarist Martin Taylor (below) marshals the spirit of the mighty Django Reinhardt to celebrate the centenary of the great man’s birth. Award winning guitarist Taylor has established a unique musical career as an internationally acclaimed musician, and his inimitable style has seen him recognised as the world’s foremost exponent of solo jazz guitar playing. As well as being a true guitar innovator, he is also a master concert performer, dazzling audiences with his solo shows, which combine virtuosity, emotion, humour, with a strong stage presence. As well as his solo concerts and recordings, he has also collaborated with musicians from many different musical genre including, Stephane Grappelli, Chet Atkins, Bill Wyman, George Harrison, Dionne Warwick, Sacha Distel, Bryn Terfel and Jamie Cullum. And just to fill those half seconds in his life when he’s not whizzing around the world, he even has an online guitar academy at martintaylor.com. This show takes its name from the title of his new album, wherein he does justice to Reinhardt’s work and indeed something very close to his own heart. Having played with Grappelli, that means Taylor can trace his own musical lineage back to the original Hot Club Of France and it’s that panache that shines through in what he does. Recommended. www.strathpefferpavilion.org

CAROL KIDD @ Eden Court, Sat 12 Jun Kidd’s impeccable phrasing and distinctive delivery have seen her highly acclaimed for interpretations of jazz standards and here she’s joined by long-time guitarist Nigel Clark, for popular tunes from The Great American Songbook and more. www.eden-court.co.uk

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MUSIC > CD REVIEWS > The Fall, Oasis, Lady Antebellum... THE FALL-Your Future Our Clutter (Domino) Mark E Smith makes his debut for a new label, though something like his 400th release to date. And this is the best thing he’s done in a while, combining his usual oblique lyrical savagery with a noise that rocks in all the most unexpected directions. Even finding time to criticise his new patrons, he delivers a heap of new classics in the likes of “Cowboy George” and Mexico Wax Solvent”. There ought to be statues. SAINT ETIENNE- Tiger Bay/Finisterre (Heavenly) Unexpected, but very welcome rerelease of two gently classic pop albums that actually sound more modern today than when they first came out over a decade ago. Mixing folk vibes with electronic technique they found the perfect outlet for musings on people, politics and, most of all, a fractured, vaguely nostalgic vision of a London rarely explored. And great pop songs too, supplemented here with a load of unreleased tracks and outtakes. OASIS-Time Flies 1994-2009 (Big Brother) The definitive singles collection, with videos and a DVD of their final concert. Oddly the order has been changed so it’s not all chronological, but perhaps the fact that it’s not immediately sonically obvious adds fuel to the argument that they ought to have either progressed more or split earlier. Their Masterplan compilation album remains more rewarding, but a final hurrah sales wise is assured for this one. THE BLUETONES- A New Athens (CIA) Fellow Britpop refugees who actually prove themselves capable of brave new impulses. Mark Morriss still has a fine knack for inventively original pop shapes, but this is an altogether darker proposition and none the worse for that. If you had ‘em down as mere perky funksters, this might prove you wrong. TEENAGE FANCLUB- Shadows (PeMa) Ah, Norman, good to have you back. Mr Blake returns to the fray with TFC’s first album in five years and, while the Big Star influences are still apparently a prime motivation there’s much more to this than just the sound of tilting at past glories. Lead single Baby Lee is a perfect introduction to a summery, elegant piece of work where tracks like “Sometimes I Don’t Need To Believe In Anything” and “Sweet Days Waiting” slip easily into the Fanclub canon. APPLICANTS- Escape From Kraken Castle (Tigertrap) What a glorious din. Led by ex Digital Hardcore act Fidel Villeneuve, this recalls the spirit of Atari Teenage Riot for a punked up generation as loud guitars collide with sneaky samples. Even the titles rule- “Evelyn Waugh”, “Obey eBay”, “Since Porn Took Over The World”, “Treble 20”- and they’ve got the noise to back them up. HARPER SIMON-Harper Simon (PIAS) Paul Simon’s son no less, though he’s spent much of his life playing down the association. Based in London for several years as part of the band Menlo Park he now has the confidence to unveil his own solo creations and they’re not half bad in an Elliot Smith/Ryan Adams vein. THE MAGIC NUMBERS-The Runaway (Heavenly) More retro-influenced pop as magic Numbers return after a lengthy hiatus with, well, pretty much a retread of the things they did before. It’s all very pleasant in a harmonically celebratory way, but not about to change even the tiniest part of your world. Nice, but nothing more. THOMAS TRUAX-Sonic Dreamer (SL) Mad as a box of frogs, Truax uses home-built instruments and rhythm machines to craft the most curious of sounds, unsurprisingly finding a kindred spirit in David Lynch with whom he previously collaborated. Back on his own surrounded by steampunk oddities he comes up with all manner of unhinged tunes, the highlight being the fabulously titled “The Cannibals Have Captured Our Nicole Kidman” when he’s joined by Curtis Eller, the man who calls himself “New York’s Angriest banjo Player.” Brilliant. LADY ANTEBELLUM-Need You Now (Capitol) Best selling act in America by a (literally) country mile. Actually closer to soft rock than any real C&W roots, but by the end of the summer they’ll be everywhere, mark our words. And that’s not necessarily a good thing.

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MUSIC > LISTINGS > more at whatsoninvernessdotcom Tue 01 Jun

BILLY MORRISON @ The Market Bar, 9pm ICA Award Winner and great musician.

Wed 02 Jun SCHIEHALLION 9.30pm

The

Gellions,

NORTH HIGHLAND COLLEGE SHOWCASE @ Hootananny Madhatters, 9pm Music Students end of year gig. 01463 233 651 INME @ The Ironworks, 7.30pm Up until now InMe have always divided opinion. The band’s 4th album, ‘Herald Moth’ is a record which reveals a band matured, one who’ve clearly shaken off the early ‘emo’ trappings of their 2003 debut. £8 0871 789 4173 FERGUS & GREG @ The Market Bar, 9pm

Thu 03 Jun

THE IVAN DREVER BAND @ Hootananny, 9pm Rock-meets-folk. The band will be primarily song based and features Ivan on guitar and vocal, Andy Murray on electric guitar, Findlay Wells on bass and Ashley Macmillan on drums. Return of the Mothership of Celtic Rock. 01463 233 651 ANDY MURRAY @ The Gellions, 9.30pm THE BEVVY SISTERS @ The Stables, Cromarty, 8pm The Bevvy Sisters unite the richly seasoned voices of Heather Macleod, Kaela Rowan and Lindsey Black in a headily harmonised cocktail of jazz, Americana, folk and newly-written material. STETSONHEAD @ The Market Bar, 9pm Local country rock act BEAULY PIPE BAND Square, 7.30am

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TANNAHILL WEAVERS @ Ardross Hall, 8pm The Tannahill Weavers are one of Scotland’s premier traditional bands. Tickets £ 10 (£ 7 concessions) from Box Office on 01349 880591 DJ STEVIE T & G PETERS @ The Vault, Aviemore, 9pm ST. DELUXE + THE LITTLE MILL OF HAPINESS @ Hootananny Madhatters, 9pm

Fri 04 Jun

JAMES MACKENZIE AND THE AQUASCENE @ The Market Bar, 9pm Free entry, James Mackenzie and the Aquascene play the Market Bar, a 6 piece and with some excellent

string arrangements, vocal harmonies and all round fun. For fans of Damien Rice, Ray LaMontagne, City And Colour and Crosby, Stills and Nash. 01463 233292 NORTHERN ROOTS FESTIVAL @ Bogbain Farm, 7.30pm A celebration of roots and acoustic music, Including Performances from ; The Bevvy Sisters, Dean Owens, Mairearad Green and Anna Massie, Moishe s Bagel, Blue Flint, Vaguely Rajun, The Tim Eady band, Alan & Mary Anne Frew. Full Information at: tinyurl.com/3934wgd

DONNIE LIVINGSTONE @ The Market Bar, 9pm 01463 233292 BRIAN O HEADHRA @ Hootananny, 9pm THE MAN FROM DELMONTE @ The Room, 9pm STRATHPEFFER AND DISTRICT PIPE BAND @ Strathpeffer Square, 8.30pm THE PROCLAIMERS @ The Ironworks, 7.30pm The brothers return to the ‘Ness. 0871 789 4173 HEADROOM @ The Phoenix, 9pm Psychedelic and goa trance.

KENT DUCHAINE @ The Warehouse Theatre, 8pm Kent Duchaine started in music when his father taught him to play the ukulele at the age of six. 01343 814004

GOULD PIANO TRIO @ Nairn Community Centre, Welcome return. 01667 453476 ANDY MURRAY @ The Gellions, 10pm SCHIEHALLION @ The Gellions, 5pm

Hootananny

MUSIC IN THE PARK @ Cooper Park, Elgin, 7pm

KAREN MATHESON @ Universal Hall, Findhorn, 8pm Capercaillie vocalist Karen Matheson plays with her band, who include Donald Shaw, Ewen Vernal and James Grant.

DJ STEVIE T & G PETERS @ The Vault, Aviemore, 9pm

STETSONHEAD @ Madhatters, 9pm

KISSY SELL OUT @ The Ironworks, 10pm East London’s Kissy Sell Out emerged from the MySpace generation of cool nerds and sonic visionaries and is one of the hottest club DJs, producers and remixers around. £ 8 0871 789 4173 BLUE LIGHT DISCO @ Strathpeffer Pavilion, Blue Light Disco - another in a series of such events organised by Northern Constabulary for school pupils 01997 420124 DECLAN HEGARTY @ The Gellions, 10pm ROCK NIGHT WITH LUKE HUMBERSTONE @ Phoenix Bar, Inverness, 8pm DJ STEVIE T & G PETERS @ The Vault, Aviemore, 9pm ABAGAIL GREY @ Eden Court One Touch, 8pm See feature. THE MAN FROM DELMONTE @ The Room, 9pm

Sat 05 Jun

RIGHT HAND LEFT @ Hootananny Madhatters, 9pm NORTHERN ROOTS FESTIVAL Bogbain Farm, 2.30pm

DJ FIRAS @ The Vault, Aviemore, 9pm Fresh from NME and having shared stages with the likes of LCD SOUNDSYSTEM and LATE OF THE PIER, Firas should set the night on fire with ecelptic mixes. £ 6

Sun 06 Jun

THE FOXES @ Hootananny, 9pm NIGEL’S NONSENSE @ Nicky Tam’s Bar, Glen Mhor Hotel, 2pm ANDY DUNCAN @ The Gellions, 9pm SCHIEHALLION @ The Gellions, 5pm NORTHERN ROOTS FESTIVAL Bogbain Farm, 2pm

BILLY MORRISON @ The Market Bar, 9pm

Mon 07 Jun

BILLY MORRISON @ The Market Bar, 9pm

Tue 08 Jun

BILLY MORRISON @ The Market Bar, 9pm

MUSIC > LISTINGS > more at whatsoninvernessdotcom Wed 09 Jun SCHIEHALLION 9.30pm

The

Gellions,

ROBIN & BILLS @ The Market Bar, 9pm

Thu 10 Jun

GO NORTH @ The Market Bar, 9pm See www.goevents.info for full information 01463 233292 BEAULY PIPE BAND @ Beauly Square, 7.30am DAVY COWAN @ The Gellions, 9.30pm DJ STEVIE T & G PETERS @ The Vault, Aviemore, 9pm

Fri 11 Jun

GO NORTH @ The Market Bar, 9pm See www.goevents.info for full information 01463 233292 KINGS OF HAKKEN @ The Room, 9pm Great skye band ROCKNESS @ Dores Beach

ing career. 0871 7894173

SCHIEHALLION @ The Gellions, 5pm

ROBIN & BILLS @ The Market Bar, 9pm

DJ STEVIE T & G PETERS @ The Vault, Aviemore, 9pm

Fri 18 Jun

Sun 13 Jun

NAKED RED @ The Market Bar, 9pm

KITCHEN PARTY @ Hootananny, 9pm

ROXBURGH STRING QUARTET @ Boat Of Garten Community Hall,

SCHIEHALLION @ The Gellions, 5pm

ESTHER O’CONNOR @ The Loft,

BILLY MORRISON @ The Market Bar, 9pm

SCHIEHALLION @ Hootananny, 9pm

ANDY DUNCAN @ The Gellions, 9pm

BIRO @ The Room, 9pm

SONG STUDIO FROM THE RSAMD @ Nairn Community Centre, “The Italian Connection” - Songs by Italian composers or with an Italian connection. 01667 453476

SCOTTISH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA @ Universal Hall, Findhorn, SCOTTISH INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF TRUMPETS @ Various Elgin Venues, The inaugural Scottish International Festival of Trumpets. sift-uk.com

ROCKNESS @ Dores Beach, rockness.co.uk 08708 034928 THE OUTSIDE TRACK @ The Stables, Cromarty, 4pm The Outside Track’s marriage of Canadian, Scottish and Irish music and song has been rapturously received around the world.

FIONA MACKENZIE @ Strathpeffer Pavilion, 8pm Acclaimed singer/songwriter and recording artiste in both English and Gaelic.

Mon 14 Jun

BILLY MORRISON @ The Market Bar, 9pm

CHAS & HIS BAND @ Strathpeffer Pavilion, 8pm Dave’s not playing live these days but Chas continues to fly the flag for rock’n’roll vaudeville. The Libertines were big fans. 01997 420124 RANT @ The Gellions, 10pm DJ STEVIE T & G PETERS @ The Vault, Aviemore, 9pm ROCK NIGHT WITH LUKE HUMBERSTONE @ Phoenix Bar, Inverness, 8pm SUCKER PUNCH @ The Market Bar, 9pm

Sat 12 Jun

MYSTIC SHOES @ The Market Bar, 9pm EZRA @ The Room, 9pm STRATHPEFFER AND DISTRICT PIPE BAND @ Strathpeffer Square, 8.30pm SCONE FAERIES @ Hootananny, 9pm ANDY DUNCAN @ The Gellions, 9pm, 10pm ROCKNESS @ Dores Beach SCOTTISH ENSEMBLE @ Strathpeffer Pavilion, 3pm An afternoon concert by the brilliant Scottish Ensemble. 01997 420124

Tue 15 Jun

BILLY MORRISON @ The Market Bar, 9pm

JOSEPH FLEETWOOD @ Inverness Town House, 1.10pm Having built up a popular following in his home city of Dundee, pianist Joseph Fleetwood makes his Inverness debut with a Bach partita, a Mozart sonata and Schubert’s spectacular Wanderer Fantasie.Cost:£ 4 / £ 3 / £ 1 children

Wed 16 Jun

FERGUS & GREG @ The Market Bar, 9pm DAIMH AND BUILLE @ Universal Hall, Findhorn, 8pm SCHIEHALLION 9.30pm

The

Gellions,

ANDY MURRAY @ The Gellions, 10pm

Thu 17 Jun

DJ STEVIE T & G PETERS @ The Vault, Aviemore, 9pm

RENO TROILUS WITH SHOWSTOPPERZ AND JUNIORZ @ Strathpeffer Pavilion, 8pm BONFIRE BAND @ Hootananny, 9pm

ROCK NIGHT WITH LUKE HUMBERSTONE @ Phoenix Bar, Inverness, 8pm

TIPSY LAIRD 9.30pm

Sat 19 Jun

The

Gellions,

BUZZ @ Hootananny Madhatters, 9pm

STANLEY ODD @ Hootananny Madhatters, 9pm Rap music that will appeal to jazz junkies, funk fans and hip-hop headz alike 01463 233 651

ALTERNATIVE X (UNDER 18S) @ The Ironworks, 6pm

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ALTERNATIVE X (OVER 18S) @ The Ironworks, 10pm DJ Debra (Banshee, Manchester)

DJ STEVIE T & G PETERS @ The Vault, Aviemore, 9pm

ALI HUGHES @ The Market Bar, 9pm

JOAN ARMATRADING @ The Ironworks, 9pm Nineteen albums to her credit and another on the way, Joan Armatrading has had what you might call an endur-

STRATHPEFFER AND DISTRICT PIPE BAND @ Strathpeffer Square, 8.30pm

BEAULY PIPE BAND Square, 7.30am

SCOTTISH INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL

MUSIC > LISTINGS > more at whatsoninvernessdotcom OF TRUMPETS @ Various Elgin Venues, WHY NOT? CLUBNIGHT @ The Phoenix, 9pm THE 7TH MIDSUMMER GIG @ The Beaufort Hotel, 8pm The 7th Midsummer Gig, a concert featuring Ranald Smith

Fri 25 Jun

THE GALIPAYGOS @ The Market Bar, 9pm Bit of a rough day? Quickly irritated? Bad hair day? The Galipaygos will get you out of the deepest well. Five young guests from Inverness who surprise us with uncut, refreshing americana. 01463 233292

SCHIEHALLION @ The Gellions, 5pm

DJ STEVIE T & G PETERS @ The Vault, Aviemore, 9pm

Sun 27 Jun

DJ STEVIE T & G PETERS @ The Vault, Aviemore, 9pm Chart Requests

SCOTTISH INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF TRUMPETS @ Various Elgin Venues,

DJ FARMER DUNC @ The Gellions, 9.30pm

NORTH SEA GAS @ Hootananny, 9pm

DJ FARMER DUNC @ The Gellions, 9.30pm

Sun 20 Jun

GRASS ROUTES @ Richmond Hall, Tomintoul, 8pm Country and Bluegrass band, Tickets £ 10 from Mike 01807 580262.

ANDY DUNCAN @ The Gellions, 9pm SCHIEHALLION @ The Gellions, 5pm BOMBSKARE @ Hootananny Madhatters, 9pm Excellence 01463 233 651

BILLY MORRISON @ The Market Bar, 9pm

NORTH SEA GAS @ Hootananny, 9pm One of Scotland’s most popular folk bands with great vocals and tremendous three part harmonies. Guitars, mandolin, fiddle, bouzouki, whistles, bodhrans, banjo and good humour are all part of the entertainment. 01463 233 651

Mon 28 Jun

BILLY MORRISON @ The Market Bar, 9pm ESTHER O’CONNOR @ Hootananny, 9pm 01463 233 651

TAM WHITE @ The Loft,

Wed 30 Jun

Mon 21 Jun

NEIL DIAMOND TRIBUTE @ Mosset Tavern, Forres, Sweet Caroline, Forever in Blue Jeans and all the rest.£ 8. 01309 672 981 mossettavern.co.uk

ANDY DUNCAN @ The Gellions, 9pm NIGEL’S NONSENSE @ Nicky Tam’s Bar, Glen Mhor Hotel, 2pm SCHIEHALLION @ The Gellions, 5pm

BILLY MORRISON @ The Market Bar, 9pm

Tue 22 Jun

BILLY MORRISON @ The Market Bar, 9pm

Wed 23 Jun

ANDY & FERGUS @ The Market Bar, 9pm SCHIEHALLION 9.30pm

The

Gellions,

SPIRIT OF DJANGO @ Strathpeffer Pavilion, 8pm Martin Taylor MBE, leading jazz guitarist, has revived his Spirit of Django to mark the centenary of the great Django Reinhardt. 01997 420124

Thu 24 Jun

TEN TONNE DOZER @ Hootananny Madhatters, 9pm Shetland’s Answer to Heavy Rock. If that was the question. 01463 233 651 DOC LIVINGSTON @ The Gellions, 9.30pm ROBIN & BILLS @ The Market Bar, 9pm BEAULY PIPE BAND Square, 7.30am

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DJ STEVIE T & G PETERS @ The Vault, Aviemore, 9pm

ULTIMATE EAGLES @ The Ironworks, 7.30pm, 7.30pm

BILLY MORRISON @ The Market Bar, 9pm

Tue 29 Jun

BILLY MORRISON @ The Market Bar, 9pm

FERGUS & GREG @ The Market Bar, 9pm SCHIEHALLION 9.30pm

The

Gellions,

DBF @ The Gellions, 10pm NOISEBOX @ The Vault, Aviemore, 9pm With guest DJs. £5 ROCK NIGHT WITH LUKE HUMBERSTONE @ Phoenix Bar, Inverness, 8pm THE SHIRE @ The Room, 9pm

Sat 26 Jun

JAMIE HARPER BAND @ The Market Bar, 9pm THE FUMES @ The Room, 10pm

More great events including: 11 June • 8pm

Chas & his band 12 June • 3pm

sCottish ensemble 17 June • 8pm

shoWstoPPeRZ JUnioRZ

S T R AT H P E F F E R AND DISTRICT PIPE BAND @ Strathpeffer Square, 8.30pm

Fiona maCKenZie (leWis)

PHOENIX NIGHTS @ Phoenix Bar, Inverness, 9pm

maRtin tayloR’s sPiRit oF dJango

SCHIEHALLION @ The Gellions, 5pm

18 June • 9pm 23 June • 8pm

See Listings • ring 01997 420124 visit www.StrathpefferPavilion.org

SPECIALS / TALK > Monster Science Festival aims to tame the monster of science

SPECIALS

A celebration of the big and the scary, the Inverness Monster Science Festival gets underway in June, with a host of free events and activities for schools and the general public. The Festival launches with world-famous scientist and author Professor Richard Dawkins, who will be talking about The Wonder of Science, and why a little scientific understanding can add so much to our enjoyment and appreciation of the world around us. (Although free, you will need to book to attend: see www.monsterfest. co.uk, or call 01463 700391.) Among the monsters being tamed during the Festival are the Big Scary 3: diabetes, heart disease and cancer informal evening sessions will give you access to friendly advisers, supporters and experts, who can guide you on their prevention and management. We shall also be travelling to the stars, pondering the secrets of the universe, exploring the astonishing biodiversity of our planet, thinking about climate change, and having a LOT of fun at our Monster Science Open Day, where you can grapple with ‘Blood, Bile & Body Bits’, take part in the mind-bending K’nex Challenge, make friends with Dr Mhairi’s Micro Monsters, have fun at our science-in-comics drawing masterclass, and more. A separate schools programme will offer a fantastic array of activities to spark an abiding interest in science – including 2 shows by TV’s amazing Dr Bunhead! (Dr Bunhead is doing a public show, too – see website for details and booking.) The Monster Science Festival also incorporates a Monster Film Festival at Eden Court and a creative approach to exploring science through art, which will be on display throughout the month (see website for venues). Liz Barron, manager of the Festival for Inverness College, explained, ‘Monsters represent what we don’t understand. There are aspects of science that can feel scary, but we’re hoping that the Festival will help people to see that science is also beautiful, important, exciting and fun! It is by understanding the science that we can tame the monsters!’

Don’t Miss:

Professor Richard Dawkins

The Wonder of Science

Tues 1 June, 7-9pm, Drumossie Hotel Free event, but booking essential See www.monsterfest.co.uk for details

A monster celebration of science and technology, with a bit of a focus on the BIG and the SCARY! Open days, presentations, hands-on activities, films, art, exhibitions, health experts, games, and lots of fascinating facts along the way - who knew science could be so much fun? And it’s all free! Space travel! Climate change! Biodiversity! Health & disease! Life! The universe! And more! Runs throughout June. Full details at www.monsterfest.co.uk & ICA listings.

SPECIALS / TALK > Various

UHI CLIMATE CHANGE SUMMIT @ Eden Court, Thu 10 & Fri 11 Jun

A two-day summit all about that climate change that’s apparently happening all over this here planet. On Thu 10, Climate Change: The Debate is chaired by the BBC’s Gary Robertson and finds Tony Juniper, ex Executive Director of Friends Of The Earth debating alternative views on climate change with none other than Johnny Ball off the telly, the man who we demand be acknowledged as far more than just Fatboy Slim’s father in law. Ball is a special guest again the next day for The Summit, wherein scientists and experts along with schools pupils share the stage to discuss climate change and solutions. Get along and contribute your thoughts and ideas on climate change on the “Scribe Wall”. For the full programme and timings go to www.uhi.ac.uk and to book your free place contact Paul Ellison: 01463 279344 or email paul.ellison@uhi.ac.uk The Summit is part of the INVERNESS MONSTER SCIENCE FESTIVAL, taking place at various venues around town throughout June. Other highlights include Richard Dawkins speaking at Drumossie Hotel on Tue 01 Jun, a Biodiversity 2010 Public Open day at Floral Hall on Sat 05 Jun and even a journey into space with the Highland Astronomical Society at Inverness College on Tue 22 Jun. It all climaxes with a Public Open Day at Inverness College on Sat 26 Jun with maths challenges, Meccano competition, rocket building and much more. For full details and times go to www.monsterfest.co.uk

TIM QUINN @Eden Court, Sun 27 Jun

Subtitled “Arrgh-The Ups and Downs of a Comic Book Creator”, this promises to be a marvellous opportunity for comic fans to get the inside track on what it’s really like to make the things. Tim Quinn has worked on a wide range of strips throughout a 30 year career, ranging from Beryl The Peril and Bunty to Spiderman and The Incredible Hulk. And he’s got a heap of great tales to tell including how the naughtiest comic strip ever seen was produced in the Marvel Comics basement and what the banned Spiderman cover looked like. You can also participate in Tom’s cartoon workshop which will share some of the tricks of the trade and help you improve your own drawing skills. Come wearing capes and masks.

NEIL GUNN TRUST LECTURE @ Eden Court, Tue 01 Jun

Entitled “The Power Of Friendship Across The Israeli-Palestinian Divide”, features two women Daniela Norris and Shireen Anabtawi, each from either side of said divide talking about their different cultures and upbringing and how they’ve come to appreciate each other’s point of view. Last year Daniela was awarded one of the top prizes in the Neil Gunn Writing Competition and encouraged by this, compiled a book with Shireen called “Crossing Qalandiya” which examines many of the things they’ll be talking about at the event. There’ll be a Q&A session afterwards, followed by the launch of the 2011 Neil Gunn Writing Competition.

SPECIALS / TALK > NBAF, SUNFLOWERS & MORE NAIRN BOOK AND ARTS FESTIVAL @ Nairn, 05-13 Jun

Britain’s first female poet laureate Carol Ann Duffy has been one of the most interesting holders of the title, most recently penning a rather splendid poem about David Beckham’s troubled Achilles tendon. She’s the star attraction at Nairn’s Book and Arts festival this month, but there are plenty of other big names appearing including Christopher Brookmyre, John Burnside, Andrew O’Hagan, A L Kennedy, Sir John Lister-Kaye, Denise Mina and Allan Guthrie. Another highlight will see one of the event’s most successful past speakers, winner of the United Nations Prize for journalism, Ishbel Matheson, who now works for the charity Save the Children, talking about her recent return visit to Darfur. Gaelic language events include writers Angus Peter Campbell and Meg Bateman; top musicians Iain and Charlie MacFarlane, Ingrid Henderson and Ewan Robertson; and an introductory “fun session” for people who would like to know more about the Gaelic language. With subjects covered ranging from history and the archaeology of battlefields to gardening, travel and fiction, there’s obviously pretty much something for everyone, including, for the first time, a film programme. For full details go to http://www.nairnfestival.co.uk

At Highland Hospice and throughout the Highlands, June 2010 is Sunflower Month We would like everyone to get involved in our Sunflower Appeal by ‘doing something sunny for money.’ Our aim is to have a month of fun and involvement throughout the Highlands raising valuable funds for, and awareness of Highland Hospice. The fundraising team at Highland Hospice faces the challenge of raising over £6000 a day to ensure that patients continue to receive the unique services that we provide. As the only hospice serving the Highlands we rely on the generosity of the Highland community to enable us to deliver the exceptional level of quality care and support that we provide to patients, their families and their close friends, free of charge, at a difficult and traumatic time when they are faced with so many fears and uncertainties. So why not make 2010 your year to make a difference to someone’s life and get involved in Sunflower Month. Sunflower badges, the Hospice emblem, not to be confused with the Marie Curie daffodil, are widely available throughout June so why not buy one and wear it with pride to show your support. Could you get together with some friends or colleagues and organise your own Sunflower Event. June 4 is Hospice Day and we are encouraging as many businesses as possible to show their support on this day by organising a fundraising event. Alternatively you could organise an event at home, at your local church, club or organisation such as T @ 3 or Wine at 9. Whatever you decide to do you can be sure that you would be supporting a good cause and that your donation will be received with huge gratitude and will make a direct contribution to our work with patients and their families. Our Fundraising Team are on hand to point you in the right direction with tips and encouragement. You can get in touch by calling our Events Hotline on 01463 227906 or emailing us at events@highlandhospice.org.uk

TUE 01 JUN

FRI 04 JUN

PROF RICHARD DAWKINS: THE WONDER OF SCIENCE @ Drumossie Hotel, Inverness, 7pm Free. Book on 01463 700391 www. monsterfest.co.uk

MADE IT! - IN CONVERSATION @ Inverness Museum And Art Gallery,

THE POWER OF FRIENDSHIP ACROSS THE ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN DIVIDE @ Eden Court One Touch, 7pm

WED 02 JUN

BIG TREES, LITTLE TREES @ Meet At Glenmore Visitor Centre Car Park , 12.30pm

SWT GUIDED WALK: NATURE’S FEAST FOR THE SENSES @ Wdcs Wildlife Centre Book on 01343 820339

SAT 05 JUN

BIODIVERSITY ACTION DAY @ Merkinch Local Nature Reserve, 2pm NAIRN BOOK AND ARTS FESTIVAL @ Nairn,

Sat 5 - Sun 13 June. Featuring writers, speakers, drama, music, art, exhibitions and workshops. Lots of great events: nairnfestival.co.uk for full programme. ESTHER WOOLFSON @ Nairn Little Theatre, 2.30pm nairnfestival.co.uk DONALD PATERSON @ Nairn Little Theatre, 4pm nairnfestival.co.uk OPEN DAY: BIODIVERSITY 2010 @ Floral Hall, Inverness, 10.30am

SPECIALS & TALK > LISTINGS > more at whatsoninvernessdotcom continued...

Sun 06 Jun

ANDREW O’HAGAN @ Nairn Community Centre, 4.30pm Writer & journalist discusses his work. £6 SUSIE ALEXANDER @ Community Centre, 2.30pm

Nairn

PROF STEPHEN BLACKMORE @ Cawdor Castle Restaurant, 6pm will speak about his motivation for writing Gardening the Earth: Gateways to a Sustainable Future. More events at nairnfestival.co.uk

Mon 07 Jun

Uisge-Beatha: A Highlander’s Celebration of Whisky @ Nairn Community Centre, 7.30pm Music, song, humorous anecdotes and visuals to celebrate our most famous export, Uisge Beatha - the water of life. Lots more festival events at: nairnfestival.co.uk ALISTAIR MOFFAT - THE HIGHLAND CLANS @ Little Theatre, Nairn, 4pm

Tue 08 Jun

TOMORROW’S HEALTHCARE TODAY @ Centre For Health Science, Old Perth Road, 11am Public Open day, see the future of Healthcare, latest 3D technology, Workshops and a Health Check! CHRISTOPHER BROOKMYRE @ Nairn Community Centre, 8.15pm Best selling Scottish Novelist, £6 CAROL ANN DUFFY @ Nairn Community Centre, 6.30pm The Poet Laureate speaks, £8. Lots more events:nairnfestival.co.uk

Wed 09 Jun

PHILIP PARIS - ORKNEY’S ITALIAN CHAPEL @ Nairn Community Centre, 11am Talk from author of two bestselling history books, Courtesans and Daughters of Britannia. £6 Lots more at: nairnfestival.co.uk

Thu 10 Jun

DAWN CHORUS @ Meet At Glenmore Visitor Centre Car Park , KATIE HICKMAN @ Nairn Community Centre, 6.30pm Lots more events:nairnfestival.co.uk UHI CLIMATE CHANGE SUMMIT @ Eden Court, 7pm, 7pm “Climate Change: the debate” Tony Juniper (ex-Executive Director of Friends of the Earth) and Johnny Ball present alternative views on climate change. £5, eden-court.co.uk

Fri 11 Jun

PETER KERR @ Nairn Little Theatre, 6pm Talk with Author of Snowball Oranges. Lots more events at: nairnfestival.co.uk

UHI CLIMATE CHANGE SUMMIT @ Eden Court, 9am “The Summit”Scientists, experts and school pupils share the stage to discuss climate change and solutions. Come along and contribute your thoughts and ideas on climate change on the ‘Scribe Wall’. Special guests include Johnny Ball. Book your FREE place: 01463 279344

Sat 12 Jun

VICTORIAN STRATHPEFFER MARKET @ Strathpeffer, 11am CATCH AND COOK DAY @ Balnain Forest Office, 10am 01463 791575 GARDENERS QUESTION TIME @ Nairn Community Centre, 11am Come along with your gardening questions. Lots more events at: nairnfestival.co.uk

Sun 13 Jun

AL KENNEDY @ Nairn Community Centre, 4pm Author and comedian. Lots more events:nairnfestival.co.uk

Wed 16 Jun

THE BIG SCARY 3: DIABETES @ Centre For Health Science, Old Perth Road, 7pm Find out about the prevention and management of Diabetes. monsterfest.co.uk BIG TREES, LITTLE TREES @ Glenmore Visitor Centre, 12.30pm

Thu 17 Jun

DRAGONS, DAMSELS AND THE ICE AGE @ Uath Lochans Car Park, Inshriach Forest, Nr Kincraig

Bring wellies. DRAGONS AND DAMSELS @ Dog Falls Car Park In Glen Affric, BEACH CLEAN @ Wdcs Wildlife Centre

Mon 21 Jun

THE BIG SCARY 3: HEART DISEASE @ Centre For Health Science, Old Perth Road, 6.30pm Find out about the prevention and management of heart disease in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. monsterfest.co.uk

Tue 22 Jun

JOURNEY INTO SPACE @ Room G20, Inverness College, Longman Rd, 7pm Fasten your seatbelts and get ready for the G-Force, as the Highland Astronomical Society takes us on a journey into space. No need to book. www.monsterfest.co.uk

Thu 24 Jun

AN EVENING WITH THE STARS @ Room G20, Inverness College, Longman Rd, 7pm What are stars? How are they born? What goes on inside them? And can we ever find the edge of the universe? The Highland Astronomical Society reveals all! www.monsterfest.co.uk EYES TO THE SKIES - RED KITES OF THE HIGHLANDS @ Fortrose Community Theatre, 7.30pm

Sat 26 Jun

CFPA AND RNLI FAMILY DAY @ Shore Road, Invergordon, 11am

NORTH KESSOCK COMMUNITY MARKET @ North Kessock Village Hall,

STRATHPEFFER AND DISTRICT PIPE BAND QUIZ NIGHT @ Strathpeffer Community Centre, 7pm

OPEN DAY: MONSTER SCIENCE! @ Inverness College Midmills Campus, 10am A fun day for all the family: games, competitions, challenges, and more. You can even launch your own rocket! See www.monsterfest.co.uk for details.

LADIES DAY-ROYAL ASCOT Kingsmills Hotel

Fri 18 Jun

DR BUNHEAD: STAND UP SCIENTIST @ Millburn Academy, Inverness, 7.30pm Yep, its Dr Bunhead from Braniac, showing you the silly, crazy, dirty and dangerous and magnificent side of science. Free event book: monsterfest.co.uk

Sat 19 Jun

MARYMAS FAIR Meeting Park

Northern

FARIGAIG WILD TROUT FESTIVAL @ Farigaig Forest Centre , 10am Book on 01463 791575 MONADH MOR IN SPRINGTIME @ Tore FC Monadh Mor car park off the A835(T) west of Tore. Countryside Ranger event.

Sun 20 Jun

DRAGONS, DAMSELS AND THE ICE AGE @ Uath Lochans Car Park, Inshriach Forest, Nr Kincraig

Sun 27 Jun

THE MAGIC OF RYVOAN @ Meet At Glenmore Visitor Centre Car Park

Mon 28 Jun

THE BIG SCARY 3: CANCER @ Centre For Health Science, Old Perth Road, 6.30pm Find out about the prevention and management of cancer in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.monsterfest.co.uk

Wed 30 Jun

BIG TREES, LITTLE TREES @ Meet At Glenmore Visitor Centre Car Park, 12.30pm

CHEER FESTIVAL @ Eden Court Empire, Sat 19 Jun

SPORT

Funny to think that only a decade ago, cheerleading was seen as a faintly exotic activity confined to American Football games and Stateside ticker tape parades. Now of course, it’s everywhere, from Heroes to, it seems, the humblest village fete and recognised as a sport in itself. The best of the best will be in attendance at the biggest cheerleading and open dance event in the country with 800 competitors from as far afield as Stornoway, Wick, Brora and the Isle of Skye vying to be crowned North Of Scotland Champion 2010. While the movies might suggest cheerleading is a hotbed of backbiting and treachery, the reality is rather nobler as the organisers are keen to emphasise. “The Cheer Festival strives to build a fun and family atmosphere for all participants, coaches and spectators,” they say. “We value healthy rivalry and promote team spirit! We encourage participants, coaches and spectators to represent themselves and their teams with pride at all times and show respect to their competitors on and off the performance floor.”

Monster Rampjam @ BMX Ramps, Bught Park, Inverness, Sun 20 Jun Last year with only a little notice a few hundred people turned up for what became one of the highlights of the summer. Organised by the teenagers and adults that use the ramps, they’re trying to help raise funds for repairs and new equipment. If you like extreme sports or just looking for a great day out, you really should take a gander past. With skateboard, BMX and inline jams galore they’re aiming to make it even bigger and better. Live DJs promise to provide the soundtrack and they’ve even asked the local butchers to come down and cook some proper grub! Tickets are £1.50 and can be bought on the day.

PETROFAC ATHLETICS LEAGUE @ Inverness Golf Clubs, Fri 28-Sun 30 May The Petrofac Athletics League is flying the flag for the North and East of Scotland while, locally, Inverness Harriers Amateur Athletics Club (IHACC) caters for all abilities and aspects of the sport. This ranges from track and field to cross country, road running and hill running and they also have a thriving joggers group. Club training nights are at Queens Park Stadium, Inverness on Tuesday and Thursday nights and move indoors on a Thursday night to Millburn Academy in the winter. There are plenty of events coming up in the months ahead, with the Secondary Track and Field Championships in Grangemouth on 11 Jun and a Petrofac Athletics League North meet on 27 Jun in Inverness. For more details go to www.invernessharriers.org.uk

SPORT > LISTINGS > more at whatsoninvernessdotcom Sat 05 Jun

UCI MOUNTAIN BIKE WORLD CUP @ Fort William Now in its 9th year - the two day bonanza of biking is bigger than ever. Along with world class bike action expect live music, big screen entertainment and an awesome atmosphere! fortwilliamworldcup.co.uk SPONSORED WALK @ Cooper Park, Elgin, 2pm

Sun 06 Jun

RAF KINLOSS TO RAF LOSSIEMOUTH HALF MARATHON @ Kinloss, 11am No Entries on the Day. morayroadrunners.com INVERNESS HARRIERS OPEN GRADED MEETING @ Queens Park, Inverness, 11am Track and field. GRANTOWN 10K ANAGACH FOREST RACE AND 3K FUN RUN @ Grantown Primary School, 1pm 10K - £ 8/£ 10, 3K - £3, Mini Fun Run £ 1 MOUNTAIN MAGIC @ Loch Beinn A Mheadhoin Car Park Glen Affric, 2pm Bag some exercise and views of mountains on the historic track along the Allt na Imrich river. Hear some of the history and hopefully see some of the biodiversity!Mountain Magic starts at Loch Beinn a Mheadhoin car park in Glen Affric near Cannich. UCI MOUNTAIN BIKE WORLD CUP @ Fort William fortwilliamworldcup.co.uk

MON 07 Jun

CHAMPIONS POKER LEAGUE @ Phoenix Bar, Inverness, 9pm

Tue 08 Jun

GAIRLOCH 10K @ Gairloch, 6.30pm

Wed 09 Jun

THE LAIRD OF GLENFESHIE WALK @ Meet At Feshiebridge Car Park, Nr Kincraig Hear about some of the wildlife, history, and folk tales from this area on a walk along the majestic Glen

Feshie. 01478 861220 for info.

Book on 01540 673907

HIGHLAND DISABILITY SPORT SENIOR ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS @ Queens Park, 10am All disabilities

Sat 19 Jun

Thu 10 Jun

DAWN CHORUS @ Meet At Glenmore Visitor Centre Car Park , Be the early bird. Join the ranger at 6, yes 6am on a walk to hear the dawn chorus. No need to book. 01478 861220 for info

Sat 12 Jun

THE CALEDONIAN CHALLENGE @ West Highland Way, complete 54 miles in 24 hours, whilst helping to support some of the UK’s most isolated communities. caledonianchallenge.com RIVERSIDE WANDER @ Kiltarlity Old Church, Book on 01463 710786

Sun 13 Jun

THE CALEDONIAN CHALLENGE @ West Highland Way caledonianchallenge.com MORAY SUMMER CHALLENGE @ Cooper Park, Elgin, 11.30am 5K run. The fairly flat route along the banks of the Lossie River includes running past the historic ruins of the Cathedral. A junior event 1.5k will also take place. walkjogrunmoray.org.uk MORAY & HIGHLAND JUNIOR ORIENTEERING CHAMPIONSHIPS @ Culbin Forest, Near Forres,

Mon 14 Jun

CHAMPIONS POKER LEAGUE @ Phoenix Bar, Inverness, 9pm

Wed 16 Jun

JOGSCOTLAND 5K CHALLENGE AND JUNIOR RUN @ Bught Park, Jogscotland.org.uk/challenges

Fri 18 Jun

ABRIACHAN HIGHLAND GAMES @ Abriachan, 6.30pm ACROSS THE MONADHLIATH @ Kingussie, 10am

THE TOUGH NESS CHALLENGE @ Inverness The Tough Ness Challenge is a 40 mile walk and a 30 mile bike along the Great Glen Way: from one side of Scotland to the other. motivationcompany.com/event/12 HIGHLAND CROSS 2010 @ Kintail To Beauly The Highland Cross is a 50-mile duathlon (20 miles on foot, 30 miles on bike) traversing the spectacular Scottish Highlands coast to coast, west to east from Kintail through Glen Affric and Strathglass to Beauly. Entry to the Highland Cross is by INVITATION ONLY.

Sun 20 Jun

THE TOUGH NESS CHALLENGE @ Inverness GLEN MORAY 10 MILE ROAD RACE & GLEN MORAY 10K @ Forres, 2pm Road race. Pre Entry £ 5/£7 forresharriers.org.uk SKATE JAM @ The Ramps, Bught Park, 11.30am Skate comp - see our feature for more info.

MON 21 Jun

CHAMPIONS POKER LEAGUE @ Phoenix Bar, Inverness, 9pm

Tue 22 Jun

CULLODEN ACADEMY HIGHLAND GAMES @ Culloden Academy, 6pm A fun evening for the whole family! Sport, music, stalls and attractions. £1/ 50p

Wed 23 Jun

THE LAIRD OF GLENFESHIE WALK @ Meet At Feshiebridge Car Park, Nr Kincraig Hear about some of the wildlife, history, and folk tales from this area on a walk along the majestic Glen Feshie.No need to book. 01478 861220 for info.

Fri 25 Jun

POKER NIGHT @ Smithton Hotel, 7.30pm

THEATRE > COMEDY JIMMY CARR-RAPIER WIT @ Eden Court Empire, Sun 13 & Mon 14 Jun

THEATRE

An inevitably popular return for the man who, we’ve recently noticed, has a laugh like a sea-lion being disembowelled. Perhaps that’s why he’s honed his persona as the undisputed master of the deadpan, vicious one-liner. Whether he’s actually that funny anymore, or just impeccable at what he does, is a matter for some debate, but there’s no doubt that he can work an audience better than anyone else.

MORECAMBE @ Eden Court Empire, Thu 17 Jun Last month Eden Court reminded us of the genius of Stan Laurel and now it’s the turn of arguably the finest post-war comedian, Eric Morecambe to get justified praise. In what’s been critically lauded as ‘the performance of a lifetime’, actor Bob Golding hurtles through the triumphs and tribulations in the life of 1971’s Pipe Smoker Of The Year - from his humble beginnings as a lad from Lancashire singing for pies and peas, through the giddy heyday of variety and summer season to his rightful status as a national treasure in the hearts of almost thirty million TV viewers. The play also examines Eric’s relationship with his ambitious mother, his struggles with ill-health and how his partnership with Ernie survived a long, arduous road to fame and fortune. This exciting and original work, written by Tim Whitnall and directed by solo-maestro Guy Masterson, had its debut at the 2009 Edinburgh Festival Fringe enjoying full houses, standing ovations and dazzling reviews, culminating in a prestigious Scotsman Fringe First Award for ‘innovation and outstanding new writing’. It also picked up glowing tributes from many celebrities - several of whom had known or formerly worked with Eric himself. In an ironic twist, one of the few towns in Britain that turned down the chance to show this fine work, was Morecambe. Doh!

REGINALD D. HUNTER @ Ironworks, Thu 03 Jun A regular fixture on TV panel shows, Hunter’s live shows are far more incisive than most of his onscreen ruminations, sticking by and large to a tried and trusted routine, but always prepared to lob in a few incendiary diversions just to see where it takes him. The result can often be stunning, as you’ll find out.

Dates for your diary. 19 July – 7 August

Fèis Rois Ceilidh Trail 19 June

Gaelic Medium Family Fèis Day Young people (P7 – S6) and their families

Fèis Rois musicians will perform at various venues across Ross-Shire. See www.feisrois.org for further details of the tour, or to apply for a place on this unique training programme. Young people aged 16 – 25 have the opportunity to: • Spend a whole week learning repertoire and technique from some of Scotland’s most acclaimed traditional musicians

medium Fèis day in Tain Royal Academy.

• Tour for three weeks where you will experience any kind of gig imaginable (background music, formal concerts, ceilidh dances, outdoor gigs, indoor gigs, festivals…)

Classes led by Ishbel MacAskill and

• Learn to use a PA system

Douglas Beck include Gaelic song, Gaelic

• Learn to play for dancing and call the dances

language and group music-making.

• Develop your Gaelic language skills and learn to introduce your sets bilingually

are very welcome at this new Gaelic-

• Be paid a competitive weekly wage and have all reasonable expenses reimbursed

For further info, please go to www.feisrois.org or contact the office: T: 01349 862600 E: fios@feisrois.org

ROCKNESS S

: a 4 page guide

trange to think that there was a time when RockNess didn’t exist. Now it’s an established part of the festival circuit, shaping its own identity with each passing year and challenging T In The Park for status as Scotland’s premier bash. Quite why TV stations haven’t cottoned

on to the aesthetic possibilities of covering a festival set against a backdrop of jaw-dropping beauty remains a mystery, but perhaps the more the bands who play put the word around, the closer the possibility of full telly coverage. NME certainly seems to agree having ranked the festival in its Top Five and this could be the year that gets it atop the podium. On the following pages we highlight some of the acts worth parking yourself in front of the stage for, but of course, the real joy comes from stumbling across the unexpected. Have fun.

RIZLA SPE CIALS

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COMEDY

For the first time, comed y comes to marvellous, the festival, much-younge headlined by r-than-he-look the have seen hi s, KEVIN BR m all over th IDGES e S.. You’ll telly in recent to catch him months. Now’ live. The com s your chance edy all takes hosted by th place in the Ho e legendary “M wards End pu r Nice” Howa b, on the bill ar rd Marks and e a host of ot joining Bridge her funny fo s Papa CJ, Rob lk in th e form of Scot Heaney, Mar t Agnew, ty Mclean an d more. For full details go to www.ro ckness.co.uk

RockNess Day 1 Friday 11 June 2010 Fatboy Slim A welcome return for the man we like to think of as Mr Rock Ness. A prime impetus behind the whole festival his appearances are guaranteed to inspire mass celebration and should kick of the weekend in style. Expect to hear the anthems spliced with stuff from his new concept album (recorded with David Byrne) about Imelda Marcos. DOWNLOAD Weapon Of Choice

Pendulum Australian drum’n’bass rockers who don’t know the meaning of slowing down. Stroboscopic frenzy is usually the order of proceedings and if you’re lucky you might even get treated to their cover of Metallica’s “Master of Puppets”.

DOWNLOAD Salt In The Wounds

Friendly Fires St Albans dance punksters whose music, oddly enough, is regularly used to soundtrack then football - Final Score on the BBC and the upcoming fixtures on Soccer AM. A sign perhaps of their dazzling way with hook-filled pop. DOWNLOAD Jump In The Pool

Enter Shikari Perfectly encapsulating the contradiction that is the UK in 2010. A Dance band. A Rock band. A blindly hedonistic band. A bitingly political band. Trance, dubstep, screamo, metalcore. In one place. There is no precedent, only obscenely uplifting life-affirming flames-of-discontent-fanning oblivion. Sure, there are going to be iconic moments aplenty at this year’s RockNess. But if you really want to know where it’s at, do not miss Enter Shikari. Can you write this bit Graham? Yes, I can. I did.

DOWNLOAD Juggernauts, Zzzonked, Tribalism, The Jester, Sorry You’re Not A Winner, No Sleep Tonight, Mothership, Return To Energiser, Wall, Thumper, Kickin Back On The Surface Of Your Cheek. And wonder why you didn’t before...

Crystal Castles Canadian experimental electronica duo of Ethan Kath and Alice Glass. Their music has been described as “ferocious, asphyxiating sheets of warped one-dimensional Mario Paint loops and bruising drum bombast that beats into the heart with sheer shrill force, and burrowing deeply into the mind of free thought like a fever”. We’re not about to disagree. DOWNLOAD Celestica

RockNess Day 2 Saturday 12 June 2010 Leftfield Perhaps the highlight of the whole festival as Paul Daley and Neil Barnes reform and play for the first time in a decade. As the first act to truly combine house with dub and bring on board vocalists from other genres, their music sounds as fresh and thrilling today as when first released and their influence continues to seep through to all who followed. We’re expecting something triumphant.

DOWNLOAD Not Forgotten

Ian Brown Brown may have peaked long ago at the helm of the mighty Stone Roses, but his solo stuff can still engage, particularly live. Of course, right from the off the calls will be for some of the old classics and with luck he’ll oblige. DOWNLOAD I Am The Resurrection.

Aphex Twin The Marmite of electronica, but there’s no denying the imprint he’s made on modern music and the scope of his imagination. Let’s hope the live set gets across the twisted visions that inhabit his head.

DOWNLOAD Windowlicker

Soulwax Always welcome duo of David and Stephen Dewaele from Belgium, who’ll also be playing on Sunday under their 2ManyDJs moniker. Kings of the mash-up, it would be churlish not to tip our hats again to the fact that they had an album majestically titled “Most of the remixes we’ve made for other people over the years except for the one for Einstürzende Neubauten because we lost it and a few we didn’t think sounded good enough or just didn’t fit in length-wise, but including some that are hard to find because either people forgot about them or simply because they haven’t been released yet, a few we really love, one we think is just ok, some we did for free, some we did for money, some for ourselves without permission and some for friends as swaps but never on time and always at our studio in Ghent”. Excellent!

DOWNLOAD E Talking

Plan B Or Benjamin Paul Ballance Drew to give him his full name. Having been dismissed by many, the rapper from Forest Gate has brought some soul on board for his “Defamation of Strickland Banks” album and shot straight to the top of the charts. It’s the title of a film he’s directed too so expect something of a concept show.

DOWNLOAD Mama (Loves A Crackhead)

RockNess Day 3 Sunday 13 June 2010. The Strokes The men who made skinny jeans fashionable again and, for a while at least, restored New York’s status as the epicentre of louche, spiky rock and roll. They’ve never quite matched the vigour of their original assault on the senses, but perhaps self-imposed exile will have restored their mojo. Here’s the first chance to find out. DOWNLOAD Last Night

Vampire Weekend Way back when Orange Juice were experimenting with their own combination of Afrobeat and indie pop, little did they know that two decades later it would be refined and delivered with panache by an American act who give the impression they’ve just popped out of an Ivy League lacrosse match or stepped off a yacht at Martha’s Vineyard. Whatever the preconceptions, VW make a magnificent sound and the sun should come out during their set if it knows what’s good for it. DOWNLOAD Oxford Comma

Doves Doves’ original dance incarnation as Sub Sub actually influenced many of the acts playing this weekend, but having moved away from the whole Hacienda vibe that first spawned them, they’ve moved on to explore the kind of lyrical, Northern pop that will appeal to fans of Elbow and the like. A perfect soundtrack for the big landscapes of their surroundings.

DOWNLOAD Sky Starts Falling

Blondie The best pop group of all time. End of. While they might not have the pristine Lower East Side elegance of days gone by, the songs themselves are timeless and whatever your age, it’s impossible to deny the thrill that comes from realising, “That’s Debbie Harry.

There. Really.” DOWNLOAD Atomic

Dananananaykroyd Six-piece from Glasgow delivering what they call “Fight Pop” that’s spiritually closest to the irresistible clatter of The Fall and sonically unafraid to go up against Pavement, Fugazi and a host of other “post hardcore” combos. Spectacularly abandoned on stage, to the extent that physical injury is an ever present hazard, they should wake up even the weariest of Sunday revellers.

DOWNLOAD Totally Bone

THEATRE > PETIT MAL

PETIT MAL @ Eden Court, Tue 15 & Wed 16 Jun They’re calling this one a circus, but don’t expect any of that Charlie Cairoli/Billy Smart business. This production by the marvellous Race Horse Company posits itself far closer to the stuff you get from Pierrot Bidon’s Archaos or Cirque Du Soleil. Petit Mal is the first overseas work from RHC in collaboration with Circo Aereo and the show, they explain, is “a prime example of concrete circus: a combination of the tradition of village fools and performing art, where sweat and bruises embroider the skins of the performers. The show has no story or plot, and not much sense to speak of. It does not tell a story, but certainly has its fair share of action.” Formed by three Finnish acrobats: Petri Tuominen, Rauli Kosonen and Kalle Lehto, Race Horse Company proudly proclaim that they “intend to take the world by storm” and first set about doing so with a performance entitled Rusty Road Circus that has, in addition to Finland, toured in Sweden, Latvia and Lithuania. Now it’s time to spread their wings of “exceptional with break

and present us with a breathtaking mixture skill and faultless physicality combine dancing, martial arts and hip-hop movement, a Chinese pole,

wild

trampoline senseless and

solos, acrobatics disjointed

juggling.” Looks like being

something

very special indeed.

THEATRE > Peter Pan & Great Catle Raid

PETER PAN @ Eden Court Empire, Tue 01 Jun

on’t go expecting the panto now. This is an altogether more ambitious affair that finally does justice to Barrie’s original book, shearing it of sentimentality and making Wendy the protagonist. National Theatre of Scotland’s most expensive production to date, it utilises

a complex series of bungee harnesses to invest proceedings right from the opening scene (when Peter appears to walk straight down a wall) with a vigorous dynamism and genuine sense of wonder. The- largely unknown- actors have spent months practicing for the physical rigours and you can also expect some startling special effects, but there’s far more to it than just a lot of jumping about. John Tiffany, the director responsible for perhaps the greatest piece of theatre to have come out of Scotland in the past generation- Black Watch- has reunited three of the creative team from that show (sound designer Gareth Fry, musical director Davey Anderson and designer Laura Hopkins), so it’s clear right from the off that we’re in very good hands. And early reviews of the show are already suggesting it’s a landmark production, closer to the dark spirit of the original than has ever been seen before. We’re very, very excited about this one.

GREAT CATTLE RAID @ Eden Court OneTouch, Tue 15 Jun A bit of derring-do from days gone by as you get to see Eden Court’s Adult Drama Lab telling the epic tale of Cu Chulainn, the Irish mythological hero, who having killed the King of Ulster’s guardian hound, offers to take its place in defence of the realm until a replacement can be found. At the age of seventeen he defended Ulster single-handedly against the armies of Queen Medb of Connacht in the epic Táin Bó Cúailnge. A tale much darker than Macbeth it may be, but it’s apparently played “in a Carry On style” with ensemble physical-theatre acting. Interesting.

NTS Peter Pan Jimmy Carr Petit Mal Dirty Dusting Boogie Pete Live! Kids Movies The Gruffalo Decky Does a Bronco The Vagina Monologues Magic of the Dance Comedy NTS Caledonia Swedish Jazz Kings Pokey La Farge Calendar Girls The Elvis Years Blockbuster Cinema Restaurant & Bar Independent Films Inverness Book Festival Jason Manford Kids Summer Holiday Activities Abagail Grey Cool Roof Terrace ... and so much more

ONE HOT SUMMER

tickets and info 01463 234 234 www.eden-court.co.uk (C) Eden Court Highlands (SC63216) Scottish Charity (SC008237)

Robertson’s The Larder

TOMICH FARM SHOP & CHILDRENS FARMYARD 1 mile north of Beauly on A862

Looking for somewhere fun & friendly to take the family? Visit our Farmyard to meet and feed our selection of rare breed animals:

Goats, Sheep, Lambs, Alpacas, Hens, Chicks, Rabbits, Sally and Charlie our Donkeys and our Highlanders Heather & Hamish and Bertie the Pig.

Nairn’s celebration of literature, drama, art , film and music beside the Moray Firth

At the Farm Shop stock up with our Free Range Eggs, Home Produced Pork Sausages and Dry Cure Bacon. Along with a range of tasty treats - Home Baking, Honey, Jams, Oatcakes. A selection of Gifts & Joules Clothing. Open Mon - Sat: 10 - 5pm • Sun: 12 - 4pm Admission: Adults £2.50 Children £1.00

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JUNE 2010 Telephone: 01667 451804

www.nairnfestival.co.uk

Tel 01463 782181 • IV4 7AS • www.robertsonstomichfarmshop.co.uk

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.

THEATRE > LISTINGS > more at whatsoninvernessdotcom

Tue 01 Jun

PETER PAN @ Eden Court Empire, 7pm All children, except one, grow up. 01463 234 234

Wed 02 Jun

PETER PAN @ Eden Court Empire, 7pm

Thu 03 Jun

PETER PAN @ Eden Court Empire, 1.30pm, 7pm REGINALD D. HUNTER @ The Ironworks, 7pm Reginald D Hunter’s uniquely nonsecular approach to comedy continues. 0871 789 4173

Fri 04 Jun

PETER PAN @ Eden Court Empire, 7pm

Sat 05 Jun

PETER PAN @ Eden Court Empire, 1.30pm, 7pm

Sun 06 Jun

GILDED BALLOON COMEDY CIRCUIT @ Eden Court One Touch, 8pm Tom Wrigglesworth. 01463 234 234

Mon 07 Jun

THE VAGINA MONOLGUES @ Eden Court Empire, 8pm Following its sell-out season last Autumn, The Vagina Monologues comes to the Eden Court Theatre for three nights only with an all star cast! 01463 234 234

Tue 08 Jun

THE VAGINA MONOLGUES @ Eden Court Empire, 8pm

Wed 09 Jun

THE VAGINA MONOLGUES @ Eden Court Empire, 8pm

Fri 11 Jun

THE TAILOR OF INVERNESS @ Nairn Community Centre, 8pm The tailor sews the finest clothes for the people of Inverness, but what costume is he making for himself? The Tailor of Inverness uses storytelling, video projection, music and choreography to tell the story of a farm boy from Poland. By forced migration, he cuts a path across war-torn Europe, the Middle East and England. In a new country,

he becomes a new man as his identity is deconstructed and then re-sewn from the pieces. Amongst many other awards, The Tailor of Inverness won the Best Actor Critics’ Awards for Theatre in Scotland 2009. Nairn Books & Art Festival Event - check out the many other events at: nairnfestival.co.uk

SAT 12 Jun

LOST IN SCOTLAND: SCOTTISH CLICHES SCOTCHED! @ Nairn Community Centre,7.30pm An action-packed, and at times absurd, play inspired by the book Scotching Scottish Clichés by Isabelle Gilbert and Théodora Olivi. Nairn Books & Art Festival Event - check out the many other events at: nairnfestival.co.uk

Sun 13 Jun

JIMMY CARR - RAPIER WIT @ Eden Court Empire, 8pm The Marmite of stand-ups. 01463 234 234 AN IDEAL HUSBAND @ Brodie Castle, 7pm Open air theatre at its best with Oscar Wilde’s ravishingly witty drama courtesy of heartbreak Productions. Ideal entertainment for a summer’s evening.

Tue 15 Jun

PETIT MAL @ Eden Court Empire, 8pm PETIT MAL By Race Horse Company A subversive circus performance for the next generation. 01463 234 234

Wed 16 Jun

THE SPACE CADETS @ Eden Court One Touch, 7.30pm PETIT MAL @ Eden Court Empire, 8pm

Thu 17 Jun

MORECAMBE @ Eden Court Empire, 8pm Comedy genius and an extraordinary portrayal by Bob Golding. 01463 234 234 NA DAOINE @ Eden Court One Touch, 7.30pm

Sun 20 Jun

ROMEO AND JULIET @ Brahan Estate, 7pm More outdoor theatre, this time performed by the always magnificent Illyria troupe, with the gorgeous Georgian House at Brahan a fine backdrop. If you caught the Romeo

and Juliet ballet at Eden Court last month, now’s your chance to see how it was originally performed as a play, still one of Shakespeare’s most enduringly resonant classics and a story that appeals to all ages. Gates will open at 6pm so you can enjoy a BBQ by The Storehouse of Foulis or your own picnic. The play begins at 7.30pm. There is no seating provided though, so bring a rug or a low backed chair and perhaps a little midge cream! This production will support the Highland Hospice Tickets are available from www. illyria.uk.com ;www.thebooth.co.uk or 01349 861150 AN EVENING OF MEDIUMSHIP WITH PSYCHIC TONY STOCKWELL @ Eden Court Empire, 8pm An Evening of Mediumship with Psychic Tony StockwellIs. Is there anybody there? 01463 234 234

Mon 21 Jun

DIRTY DUSTING @ Eden Court Empire, 7.30pm Smash hit comedy. 01463 234 234

Tue 22 Jun

DIRTY DUSTING @ Eden Court Empire, 7.30pm

Wed 23 Jun

DIRTY DUSTING @ Eden Court Empire, 7.30pm

Thu 24 Jun

DIRTY DUSTING @ Eden Court Empire, 7.30pm STAGE ONE @ Eden Court One Touch, 8pm Musical numbers from Threepeny Opera, Smokey Joe’s Cafe, Starlight Express, Dreamgirls, Cabaret, Jersey Boys, Chicago and lots more. 01463 234 234

Fri 25 Jun

DIRTY DUSTING @ Eden Court Empire, 7.30pm STAGE ONE @ Eden Court One Touch, 8pm

Sat 26 Jun

DIRTY DUSTING @ Eden Court Empire, 2pm, 7.30pm Smash hit comedy. 01463 234 234 STAGE ONE @ Eden Court One Touch, 8pm

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id-May in Inverness and hailstones the size of boulders cascade off the pavement rattling out a welcome to another Invernessian summer. A day earlier, the city had actually submitted to sunshine and with tourists flocking to restaurants (as well as our own bona fide celebrity Karen Gillan dining in the Corner Grill) there was a vaguely utopian glimpse of how it’s supposed to be. Not, alas, today, with sogginess all around and plummeting temperatures making us wish simply for calorific fuel to ward off hypothermia. Not perhaps the best afternoon then to head for Aspendos, the newly opened Turkish restaurant on the site of the much-missed Jeera (and, before that, less thrilling Italian joint). You may have heard all the hoo-ha when Aspendos opened concerning their rather over-eager painting of the stonework outside, a genuine mistake now rectified. We were actually rather more concerned that, when the original hoardings went up, the word

“Mediterranean” was spelt wrong, which hardly inspired confidence in a place that used that region as its central culinary selling point. Despite such teething troubles, the enterprise appears to have hit the ground running and seems to have a healthy turnover of customers taking advantage of food that can’t be found elsewhere in town. Word has it that the couple who run it have come up from London, where there’s far more of an entrenched Mediterranean food culture and even the ropiest of kebab shops are miles better than those found up here. They must have been genuinely shocked at the kind of rubbish that gets crammed into pitas in the Highlands and hopefully by demonstrating how such things really should taste they’ll go at least some way towards forcing everywhere else to raise their game. The restaurant (even in previous incarnations) has always had one of the best spaces in town, with high ceilings, plenty of light and an open kitchen at the back. The new owners have kept the look simple, adding only some large photos of Mediterranean climes,

though the tables could do with being a little larger. Particularly with what’s on offer. The intended mood is, one presumes of some faraway place in the sun where hours can be whiled away over food and drink. And, at the heart of such a dining experience is the Mixed Mezze, something that requires a far larger space than our allocated table for two to be entirely comfortable. And so to said Mezze, the main attraction at £9.95 a head and seemingly the best introduction to the cuisine, offering a taster of a dozen different dishes. While we were waiting, the charming and friendly waitress (and co-owner?) brought bowls of humus, olives and warm bread, all of which were top notch, preparing us for what lay ahead. And, just moments later the full Monty is brought to the table immediately covering just about every space. As mentioned earlier, the pouring rain didn’t provide the most inspirational of backdrops to a Mediterranean spread, but there was certainly enough colourful and fresh-tasting fare to bring some Southern European spirit to proceedings.

So what do you get? Well, working across the table, here’s what was tickling our taste buds.

Humus - A slightly different colour to that offered earlier, and even tastier. Rich, pureed chickpeas with tahini, garlic, cumin, lemon juice and a little pool of olive oil. Delish. Borek - Resembling samosas in shape, these deep fried filo pastry concoctions contain spinach and feta cheese. Though supposedly freshly cooked they were only warm and lacked crispness. Tastewise they couldn’t be faulted, with spinach and feta cheese a tried-and-trusted combination made in heaven. Kisir - Crushed walnuts, hazelnuts, bulgur wheat, tomato juice, herbs, peppers and onions.

My companion, not subscribing like me to the theory that nuts might be the devil’s work, gave this unusual dish the thumbs up, suggesting that there might even be a welcome chilli presence. Looked nice, I’ll give it that.

Cacik - Yoghurt, cucumber, garlic and mint. No surprises here, but nice balance of ingredients and suitably zingy. Maydonoz Salatasi - Chopped parsley salad with tabuleh, bulgar, tomatoes, onions and olive oil. Terrifically healthy looking. And, indeed tasting. Nice to be able to appreciate the taste of parsley as an ingredient rather than just an afterthought. Lovely. Falafel - Chickpea fritters, but a world away from the cardboard pucks you get elsewhere. Packed

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Kalamar Tava- Another disappointment. I would have expected the kitchen to be able to deliver calamari with aplomb, but these were chewy and enclosed in sad, soggy batter. Dolma- Finally, and thankfully, another success. Vine leaves stuffed with rice, pine kernels, sultanas and herbs, another dish that’s often a travesty, but which here retained just the right level of sweetness and succulence. Just the tableful of dishes then and, as you can see, fairly wildly varying in quality. The stuff that was done well however suggested that the talent is most definitely there, so we’ll certainly give them the benefit of the doubt. It would have been nice if the mezze had included a few meat dishes (a couple of which are offered in the £6.95 set lunch deal), since that’s one of the finest aspects of Mediterranean cuisine. From the menu proper there are all sorts of tempting meat options from lamb shank and rich

chicken stew to moussaka and lamb kofte as well as an array of delicious sounding fish. With most coming in around the ten quid mark though, you get the feeling that, like us, most will make for the mezze option, missing out on a whole other world of possibilities. If they priced the mains at, say, £7, you get the feeling the queues would stretch halfway down the street. There’s a short, but suitably authentic dessert menu, from which we had Sutlac (rice pudding with rosewater, orange rind and cinnamon, served cold) and a rather splendid Chocolate Pudding (a close Turkish relative of the chocolate blancmange and just as delicious), rounding off an intriguing meal that always seemed half a heartbeat away from being very special. Hopefully the folk in the kitchen were merely thrown off their stride like the rest of us by the torrential, distinctly non-Mediterranean weather. And, when the sun deigns to shine once more, we’ll definitely be back for what, at its best, could be the closest Inverness has ever had to authentic Turkish cuisine. Total for 2 (exc. drinks £26.30)

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“The business is doing well,” says Director, FIONA BERRY. “My fellow director, MALCOLM MACKINTOSH, and I started in February but things really began motoring in March. We have a range of courses and vehicles to suit every level of driver and as a result we have had everyone from kids to pensioners out in our Land Rover Discoverys and Suzuki Vitara.” When Fiona and Malcolm started out they knew that an effective marketing campaign would be critical to let people know they were open for business and that was when the pair turned to Business Gateway.

“Our adviser, Mark, has been great and has really helped us out with the marketing side of things and with networking,” says Fiona. “He helped us secure some much needed funding which has allowed us to get our signage and promotional literature sorted.” Despite the business being at an early stage, Business Gateway adviser, Mark Mackintosh believes the company has what it takes to succeed.

“Inverness 4x4 Adventure is a great business and Fiona and Malcolm have the drive and enthusiasm to make a real success of the venture,” says Mark. “It is important that the right support is available to them in the months ahead and as such we are continuing to support Fiona and Malcolm as they look to develop the business. “ A full programme of June events can be found at www.highland-opportunity.com or by calling 01463 713889, however highlights over the coming weeks include the following: 2 Day Business Start Up – Thursday, June 10th and Friday, June 11th Understanding Finance – Thursday, June 17th Going Into Business – Friday, June 25th All the above courses run from 9.30am-4pm and are held in Ness Horizon, Kintail House, Inverness. Business Gateway provides practical help, advice and support for new and growing businesses. To find out about events in Inverness, or how Business Gateway can help your business visit www. bgateway.com or call 0845 609 6611. Alternatively contact your local office on 01463 713889.

KEN KELMAN: Fashionista Extraordinaire...

expect by now you will have seen at least a few pictures from this year’s ICA awards so I’m guessing my humiliation will already be apparent to you. Not the fact that I didn’t win I’m not bitter about that; Billy Morrison’s far more deserving than I. No, I’m happy with my 17% of the popular vote - though I’d like to say I am willing to talking to Kit, Marion or Terry on the subject of finding some common ground and forming an alliance to maybe take the shiny disc off him. The humiliation I’m thinking of is you noticing that I’m wearing the same blazer as I did last year. The problem is I got it last year, all special like, for the awards and wore it as a bold fashion statement, then ‘Jedward’ came along with similar outfits and it’s been in the wardrobe ever since in case anyone thought I’d copied them when clearly the reverse is true. Anyway discussions with myself as to what I should wear to this year’s ceremony weren’t going too well, I had a nice dinner suit and natty yellow bow tie which due to the continued eruption of Eyjafjallajökull I hadn’t been able to wear earlier this year, but I feared this might be a bit too formal. At previous ICA awards I’ve noticed many others wear jeans and t-shirts, sometimes even with a good couple of inches of underwear visible at the waist – honestly! people really do go out looking like that. Then I had the idea that if I could get a nice pair of yellow shoes that, along with the yellow bow tie would temper the dinner jacket a bit and I’d not look so over-dressed. From the photos though you’ll realise that I had another crisis of fashion-conscious and long-story-short decided against that, settling on a new blue gingham shirt, four-quid yellow trainers, the bow tie and last year’s blazer worn ironically (and some trousers, obviously). The amusing part of this story involves the tying of the bow tie, which I thought I’d have a go at at 4 in the afternoon – a good four hours before it needed to be tied – plenty time to get it right. However the first attempt resulted in the best tied bow tie I’ve ever managed, there was no way I’d be able to better or even equal it, the problem was I wasn’t dressed yet (don’t tell me you’ve never tried a bow tie on in the nude before .. actually I was wearing a t-shirt – yes, and some trousers, what is it with you?). Carefully I removed my t-shirt over the top of the tie, then got washed and cleaned my teeth, being extra careful to avoid splashing – you don’t want to have to explain away white tooth-paste stains on your yellow bow tie, not at an awards ceremony. The difficult part was manoeuvring the collar of my gingham shirt up under the tie and making it look pretty with out the tie untying itself .. which I’m pleased to say I did manage, then I sat for three hours watching television wearing a yellow bow tie - a first for me. Finally .. I expect you might be wondering about the snappy logo adorning this page? .. glance down now then if you haven’t noticed it. Cool eh? Let’s just for the moment say it’s for a wee project I’m involved with. Let’s not say “what’s that coming over the hill?” - but maybe think it. If you’re confused, all will be revealed soon, just make sure you have fresh batteries in your radio, come September. That’s what’s known in the trade as a teaser, do you feel teased? .. do you? KEN

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FRIENDS SPECIAL EVENTS exclusive screenings for Eden Court Friends. THURSDAY 10th 20.30 Sex and the City 2 and MONDAY 14th 11.30 Agora 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.

SEX AND THE CITY 2 (CERT TBC) The wait is over. Get your girlfriends together and join Carrie, Miranda, Samantha and Charlotte for a night of friendship, fun and fashion with Sex and the City 2. Director Michael Patrick King Starring Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Kristen Davis, Cynthia Nixon

USA I 2010 I TBC mins I www.sexandthecitymovie.com

FRI 28 MAY – THU 10 JUN

Fri 28 18.00, 20.30 I Sat 29 14.00 (Dream & Scream), 20.30 I Sun 30 13.30, 17.00 I Mon 31 14.00, 20.30 Tue 01 June 11.30, 19.00 I Wed 02 14.00 I Thu 03 11.30 (Dream & Scream), 18.00, 20.30 I Fri 04 18.00, 20.30 Sat 05 14.00, 18.00, 20.30 I Sun 06 13.30, 19.30 I Mon 07 18.00, 20.30 I Tue 08 11.30, 19.00 I Wed 09 14.00, 19.30 Thu 10 14.00, 18.00, 20.30 (Friends Evening Screening

WHIP IT (12A) What would you do if your Mother wanted you to be a beauty queen but all you wanted to do was live life in the roller derby fast lane? Well, if you’re Bliss Cavender (Juno’s Ellen Page) the answer’s simple; strap on your skates, let rip, and kick some ass! Drew Barrymore’s directorial debut is punky, stylish, fast paced, hilarious and has a brilliant soundtrack. This could be the most fun you’ll have at the cinema all year. Director Drew Barrymore Starring Ellen Page, Juliette Lewis, Kristen Wiig, Alia Shawkat

USA I 2009 I 111 mins I www.foxsearchlight.com/whipit

FRI 11 – WED 16 JUN Fri 11 18.00 I Sat 12 20.15 I Sun 13 13.30, 17.00 I Mon 14 20.45 I Wed 16 11.30 (Dream & Scream)

AMERICAN: THE BILL HICKS STORY (15) Three years in the making, American: The Bill Hicks Story employs animation, rare and previously unseen performance footage and testimonies from the people who knew Bill Hicks best to create a deeply perceptive, fittingly honest celebration of this most controversial of comedy icons ….As complete and definitive a biography as you would wish for, American shows just why Hicks is still revered and relevant fifteen years after his death. Director Matt Harlock, Paul Thomas Starring Bill Hicks

UK I 2009 I 107 mins I www.americanthemovie.com

FRI 18 – THU 24 JUN

Fri 18 20.30 I Sat 19 20.00 I Sun 20 19.15 I Mon 21 18.00 I Tue 22 14.00 I Wed 23 19.30 I Thu 24 11.30, 20.30

From 01 April 2010 Eden Court Cinemas will be known as The Robertson Screens Robertson is a privately owned portfolio of individual companies working in construction, investment, development and facilities management services throughout the UK. robertson.co.uk

book by phone: 01463 234234 FOLLOW ME & SEASONS (15)

GLASGOW INTERNATIONAL BIKE FILM FESTIVAL Don’t miss this chance to see two of MTBing’s best movies – in one double bill! UK I 2008 I 105 mins I WED 02 JUN 19.30 I Ticket price: £7.50 / £6.00 Reduced Rate

FOLLOW ME www.anthillfilms.com/followme.php Take a group of the worlds best mountain bikers, mix with stunning locations, top drawer cinematography and a thumping soundtrack and you have Follow Me – a must for film and bike fans alike. See it on the big screen here at Eden Court.

SEASONS www.thecollectivefilm.com/seasons Seasons features the UK’s very own reigning Downhill World Champion, Steve ‘Peaty’ Peat and six of the world’s top mountain bikers through the four seasons of the year. Seasons captures the feel of the sport at its bone-crunching best.

WHATEVER WORKS (12A)

THE FATHER OF MY CHILDREN

www.sonyclassics.com/whateverworks

LE PÈRE DE MES ENFANTS (12A)

Curb Your Enthusiasm’s Larry David plays an eccentric New Yorker who swaps his bourgeois existence for a more bohemian lifestyle in Woody Allen’s best comedy in 30 years. Reminiscent in style of Annie Hall and featuring a fantastic cast, Woody Allen fans are in for real a treat as he returns to form.

www.filmsdulosange.fr/fr/fr_peredemesenfants.html

Director Woody Allen Starring Larry David, Evan Rachel Wood, Patricia Clarkson USA / France I 2009 I 91 mins

Sat 26 14.00, 18.15, 20.15 I Sun 27 13.30, 17.00, 19.30 I Tue 29 11.30 I Wed 30 14.00, 19.00 I Thu 01 July 18.15, 20.15 Sat 03 14.00 (Dream & Scream),18.15, 20.15 I Sun 04 13.30, 19.30 I Tue 06 11.30, 19.00 I Wed 07 14.00, 19.30 I Thu 08 18.15, 20.15

Starring Louis-Do De Lencquesaing, Chiara Caselli, Alice De Lencquesaing France / Germany I 2009 I 111 mins I In French with subtitles

TUE 08 – THU 10 JUN Tue 08 17.00 I Wed 09 19.00 I Thu 11 11.30, 18.15

AGORA (12A)

SAMSON & DELILAH (15)

www.agorathemovie.com 4th Century AD. As violent religious upheaval brings mayhem to the city of Alexandria, the misunderstood, but beautiful astronomer Hypatia is at the centre of a battle for her heart and her country. From the director of The Sea Inside and Open Your Eyes, this stunning cinematic adventure won an incredible 7 Goya awards (Spanish Oscars). This is one of those films that just has to be watched on the big screen. Director Alejandro Amenábar Starring Rachel Weisz, Max Minghella, Oscar Isaac, Ashraf Barhom Spain I 2009 I 126 mins

www.samsonanddelilah.com.au Warwick Thornton’s feature length directorial debut featured at last year’s Inverness Film Festival – now it’s back for a well deserved second run. Samson and Delilah’s world is small – an isolated community in the Central Australian desert. When tragedy strikes, they escape to Alice Springs but instead of finding the dream life they yearn for, they are forced to fend for themselves on the harsh streets of an unfamiliar city. Lost, unwanted and alone they discover that life isn’t always fair, but love never judges. Director Warwick Thornton

FRI 11 – THU 17 JUNE Fri 11 20.15 I Sat 12 13.30 (Dream & Scream), 17.45 I Sun 13 19.15 Mon 14 11.30 Friends Coffee Morning, 18.15 I Tue 15 19.30 I Wed 16 19.00 Thu 17 11.30, 20.15

NO ONE KNOWS ABOUT PERSIAN CATS

KASI AZ GORBEHAYE IRANI KHABAR NADAREH (12A)

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Inspired by the tragic true story of French producer Humbert Balsan. Grégoire Canvel is a charming, handsome and respected film producer. Yet as he falls deeper into debt and the pressures of work begin to mount, it soon proves too much for him. Director Mia Hansen-Løve

FRI 25 JUN – THU 08 JUL Fri 25 18.15, 20.15 I Mon 28 18.15, 20.15 Fri 02 18.15, 20.15 I Mon 05 18.15, 20.15

FRENCH LANGUAGE WEBSITE

Fresh out of jail, Negar and Ashkan are two Iranian indie boys who trawl Tehran’s underworld music scene looking for band members to play at a London Concert (and the visa which allows them to follow their dreams and leave Iran for good).

Starring Marissa Gibson, Rowan McNamara Australia I 2009 I 100 mins I In Warlpiri and English with subtitles

FRI 04 – THU 10 JUN Fri 04 18.15 I Sat 05 20.15 I Sun 06 16.45 I Mon 07 20.45 I Wed 09 11.30 I Thu 10 20.45

INVERNESS FILM FANS

THUNDERBOLT & LIGHTFOOT (18) Post Dirty Harry, Clint Eastwood gives another powerfully unique performance alongside Jeff Bridges in Michael Cimino’s quick-witted directorial debut heist movie.

Director Bahman Ghobadi

This screening will be introduced by the Inverness Film Fans, with a discussion following the film

Starring Negar Shaghaghi. Ashkan Koshanejad, Hamed Behdad

Director Michael Cimino

Iran I 2009 I 106 mins I In Persian with subtitles

Starring Clint Eastwood, Jeff Bridges, George Kennedy, Catherine Bach

TUE 01 – MON 07 JUN

USA I 1974 I 114 mins

Tue 01 19.30 I Wed 02 19.00 I Fri 04 20.45 I Sat 05 17.45 I Sun 06 19.15 I Mon 07 18.15

TUE 08 JUN 19.30

book online: eden-court.co.uk CRYING WITH LAUGHTER (18)

DOGTOOTH KYNODONTAS (18)

STAFF PICK DIE HARD (18)

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Life takes a turn for the worse when stand-up comic Joey tells a gag about Frank, an old friend from school (who just happens to be in the audience). Suddenly Frank is everywhere Joey goes, wanting to reminisce about the old days... This dark comedy gem is well worth seeing. Winner of the Scottish BAFTA for Best Film.

On the outskirts of a Greek city lives a family whose grown-up children have never been further than their perimeter fence. They believe the planes that fly overhead are toys and that zombies are yellow flowers. Nothing looks likely to change in this bizarre world until Christina arrives and the lies begin to unravel.

This month’s staff pick has been chosen by Eden Court’s very own Bruce Willis; “Pest in a Vest”, Mike Savage from our tech department. Just like his hero, John McClane, Mike spends his working life cutting wires, triggering explosions and creating uproar (but then saving the day). Join Mike and the rest of Eden Court’s Die Hards and watch McClane give the nasty terrorists a taste of their own medicine!

Director Justin Molotnikov

Starring Christos Stergioglou, Michelle Valley

Starring Stephen McCole, Malcolm Shields, Jo Hartley

Greece I 2009 I 97 mins I In Greek with subtitles

UK I 2009 I 93 mins

FRI 11 – THU 17 JUN

Fri 11 18.15 I Sat 12 20.00 I Sun 13 17.15 I Mon 14 20.00 Tue 15 11.30 I Wed 16 19.30 I Thu 17 20.00

Fri 11 20.30 I Sat 12 14.00, 18.00 I Sun 13 19.30 Mon 14 18.00 I Tue 15 19.00 I Wed 16 14.00 Thu 17 14.00, 18.00

Director Giorgos Lanthimos

Director John McTiernan Starring Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman USA I 1998 I 131 mins

TUESDAY 29 JUNE 19.30

DOUBLE TAKE (12A)

A SINGLE MAN (12A)

THE BAD LIEUTENANT – PORT OF CALL: NEW ORLEANS (18)

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www.badlt.com

A Single Man is back by popular demand! Colin Firth stars as the preoccupied college professor struggling to cope with the death of his partner in Tom Ford’s Oscar-nominated directorial debut. If you missed A Single Man last time round don’t miss it again. If you saw it last time – it’s well worth a second viewing. Starring Colin Firth, Julianne Moore, Matthew Goode

Academy Award nominated director Werner Herzog’s latest outing finds Nicholas Cage playing a rogue detective whose appetite for drug deals and misdeed is equalled only by his devotion to the job. Cage’s Bad Lieutenant reigns over post-Hurricane Katrina New Orleans with a fist of steel, but with a prostitute girlfriend (Mendes) and a drug habit to support, it’s not long before things start going badly wrong for old Nick.

USA I 2009 I 100 mins

Director Werner Herzog

FRI 25 – TUE 29 JUN

THU 17 – SUN 20 JUN

Starring Nicholas Cage, Eva Mendes, Val Kilmer

Thu 17 18.15 I Fri 18 20.15 I Sun 20 14.00

USA I 2009 I 121 mins

Fri 25 18.30 I Sat 26 20.30 I Sun 27 17.15 I Mon 28 18.30 Tue 29 19.00

Director Tom Ford

FRI 18 – THU 24 JUN

EYES WIDE OPEN EINAYM PKUHOT (12A) www.hautetcourt.com/fiche.php?pkfilms=156 FRENCH LANGUAGE SITE

A Family man and an upstanding member of Jerusalem’s Orthodox Jewish community, Aaron provides for his wife and children and lives within rules of his faith. When handsome student Ezri, enters his life, Aaron experiences feelings of intensity and desire he has never known before which push the men together as their relationship threatens to tear their community apart. Director Haim Tabakman Starring Zohar Shtrauss, Ran Danker, Tinkerbell Israel/Germany/France I 2009 I 91 mins In Hebrew and Yiddish with subtitles

FRI 18 – THU 24 JUN Fri 18 18.15 I Sun 20 19.30 I Mon 21 20.45 I Tue 22 11.30 Wed 23 19.00 I Thu 24 20.45

INVERNESS FILM FANS SOME LIKE IT HOT (U) This sizzling screwball comedy classic from the 50’s is back on the big screen where it belongs. This screening will be introduced by the Inverness Film Fans, with an optional discussion following the film.

Fri 18 18.00 I Sat 19 17.45 I Sun 20 17.00 I Mon 21 20.30 Tue 22 19.00 I Wed 23 14.00 I Thu 24 18.00

THE BLIND SIDE (12A) AD www.theblindsidemovie.com Oscar Nominated for Best Picture and starring Best Actress Oscar Winner Sandra Bullock – this heart-warming story of triumph over adversity, human compassion, and sheer determination will soften even the hardest of hearts. Director John Lee Hancock Starring Sandra Bullock, Tim McGraw, Kathy Bates USA I 2009 I 128 mins

SAT 19 – THU 24 JUN Sat 19 20.30 I Sun 20 13.30 (Dream & Scream), 16.45 Mon 21 18.15 (Subtitled) I Wed 23 11.30 I Thu 24 18.15

REVANCHE (15) www.janusfilms.com/revanche At once a gripping thriller and a tragic drama, Revanche is the international breakthrough film from Austrian filmmaker Götz Spielmann. In downmarket Vienna, hardened ex-con Alex (Johannes Krisch) works as an assistant in a brothel, where he falls for Ukrainian prostitute Tamara (Irina Potapenko) with whom he hatches a plan to escape... Nominated for the Best Foreign Language Oscar in 2009. This may just be the best thriller you will see all year.

Director Billy Wilder

Director Götz Spielmann

Starring Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis, Jack Lemmon, George Raft, Joe E. Brown

Starring Johannes Krisch, Irina Potapenko

USA I 1959 I 121 mins

TUE 22 JUN 19.30

www.doubletakefilm.com Director Johan Grimonprez hijacks the documentary form with truly exciting results in this very unusual but brilliant film. He casts Alfred Hitchcock as a paranoid history professor caught up in the cold war and obsessed over the perfect murder of his elusive doppelganger. Meanwhile, Khrushchev and Nixon lock horns as they battle to say the right things on live TV. Sound strange? It is...but it’s also a unique movie, the likes of which are rarely seen on the big screen. Director Johan Grimonprez Starring Ron Burrage, Mark Perry, Delphine Bafort Belgium / Germany / Netherlands I 2009 I 82 mins

MONSTER FILM FESTIVAL Scare yourself silly with some of the best monster films of all time!

KING KONG (PG)

Director Merian C. Cooper, Ernest B. Schoedsack Starring Fay Wray, Robert Armstrong, Bruce Cabot USA I 1933 I 100 mins

THU 03 JUNE 20.15

DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE (12A) Director Rouben Mamoulian Starring Fredric March, Miriam Hopkins USA I 1931 I 95 mins

SUN 06 JUNE 17.00

MONSTERS, INC (U) Director Pete Docter Voices John Goodman, Billy Crystal USA I 2001 I 95 mins

SUN 13 JUNE 14.00

JURASSIC PARK (PG) Director Steven Spielberg

Austria I 2009 I 121 mins I In German with subtitles

Starring Sam Neill, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum, Richard Attenborough, Bob Peck

FRI 25 JUN – THU 01 JUL

USA I 1993 I 126 mins

Fri 25 20.30 I Sat 26 13.30, 18.00 I Sun 27 19.15 Mon 28 20.30 I Wed 30 11.30, 19.30 Thu 01 July 18.00, 20.30

SUN 27 JUNE 14.00

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>>>timetable JUNE

Tue 01 11.30 Sex and the City 2 19.00 Sex and the City 2 19.30 No One Knows About Persian Cats Wed 02 14.00 Sex and the City 2 19.00 No One Knows About Persian Cats 19.30 Follow Me & Seasons (Double Bill)

Fri 11 18.00 18.15 20.15 20.30

Whip It Dogtooth Agora Crying With Laughter

Sat 12 13.30 14.00 17.45 18.00 20.00 20.15

Agora Dream & Scream Crying With Laughter Agora Crying With Laughter Dogtooth Whip It

Sun 13 13.30 14.00 17.00 17.15 19.15 19.30

Whip It Monsters, Inc. Monster Film Festival Whip It Dogtooth Agora Crying With Laughter

Mon 14 11.30 18.00 18.15 20.00 20.45

Agora Friends Coffee Morning Crying With Laughter Agora Dogtooth Whip It

Mon 21 18.00 18.15 20.30 20.45

American: The Bill Hicks Story The Blind Side Subtitled Bad Lieutenant – Port of Call: New Orleans Eyes Wide Open

Tue 22 11.30 14.00 19.00 19.30

Eyes Wide Open American: The Bill Hicks Story Bad Lieutenant – Port of Call: New Orleans Some Like It Hot

Wed 23 11.30 14.00 19.00 19.30

The Blind Side Bad Lieutenant – Port of Call: New Orleans Eyes Wide Open American: The Bill Hicks Story

Thu 24 11.30 18.00 18.15 20.30 20.45

American: The Bill Hicks Story Bad Lieutenant – Port of Call: New Orleans The Blind Side American: The Bill Hicks Story Eyes Wide Open

Fri 25 18.15 18.30 20.15 20.30

Whatever Works Double Take Whatever Works Revanche

Sat 26 13.30 14.00 18.00 18.15 20.15 20.30

Revanche Whatever Works Revanche Whatever Works Whatever Works Double Take

Thu 03 11.30 18.00 18.00 20.15 20.30

Sex and the City 2 Dream & Scream Katyn (See website) Sex and the City 2 King Kong Monster Film Festival Sex and the City 2

Fri 04 18.00 18.15 20.30 20.45

Sex and the City 2 Samson & Delilah Sex and the City 2 No One Knows About Persian Cats

Sat 05 14.00 17.45 18.00 20.15 20.30

Sex and the City 2 No One Knows About Persian Cats Sex and the City 2 Samson & Delilah Sex and the City 2

Sun 06 13.30 16.45 17.00 19.15 19.30

Sex and the City 2 Samson & Delilah Dr Jekyll And Mr Hyde Monster Film Festival No One Knows About Persian Cats Sex and the City 2

Wed 16 11.30 14.00 19.00 19.30

Whip It Dream & Scream Crying With Laughter Agora Dogtooth

Mon 07 18.00 18.15 20.30 20.45

Sex and the City 2 No One Knows About Persian Cats Sex and the City 2 Samson & Delilah

Tue 08 11.30 17.00 19.00 19.30

Thu 17 11.30 14.00 18.00 18.15 20.00 20.15

Agora Crying With Laughter Crying With Laughter A Single Man Dogtooth Agora

Sex and the City 2 The Father Of My Children Sex and the City 2 Thunderbolt And Lightfoot

Sun 27 13.30 14.00 17.00 17.15 19.15 19.30

Whatever Works Jurassic Park Monster Film Festival Whatever Works Double Take Revanche Whatever Works

Wed 09 11.30 14.00 19.00 19.30

Fri 18 18.00 18.15 20.15 20.30

Bad Lieutenant – Port of Call: New Orleans Eyes Wide Open A Single Man American: The Bill Hicks Story

Samson & Delilah Sex and the City 2 The Father Of My Children Sex and the City 2

Mon 28 18.15 18.30 20.15 20.30

Whatever Works Double Tak Whatever Works Revanche

Sat 19 17.45 Bad Lieutenant – Port of Call: New Orleans 20.00 American: The Bill Hicks Story 20.30 The Blind Side

Thu 10 11.30 14.00 18.00 18.15 20.30 20.45

The Father Of My Children Sex and the City 2 Sex and the City 2 The Father Of My Children Sex and the City 2 - Friends Evening Screening Samson & Delilah

Sun 20 13.30 14.00 16.45 17.00 19.15 19.30

Tue 15 11.30 Dogtooth 19.00 Crying With Laughter 19.30 Agora

The Blind Side – Dream & Scream A Single Man The Blind Side Bad Lieutenant – Port of Call: New Orleans American: The Bill Hicks Story Eyes Wide Open

Tue 29 11.30 Whatever Works 19.00 Double Take 19.30 Die Hard Staff Pick Wed 30 11.30 14.00 19.00 19.30

Revanche Whatever Works Whatever Works Revanche

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