April Events

PLEASE NOTE AMENDMENT:

Charlene Moore
Hey,
I'm one of the Strathclyde students students behind new literary journal, Valve, and I'd just like to make an amendment to the information listed on the Glasgow Lit Corner blog page.
At the moment, under April events, it states that we're launching on April 16th in the CCA at 10am, but our April event is actually a readings showca...se, on April 21st, in Mono.
Our launch is on June 16th, in Waterstones, at 6pm.

Thank you for making the changes, and thanks for listing us.Sat 2 Apr 10am–1pm Mitchell Library, Glasgow 0141 287 2999
Free
Glasgow Scribes Book Sale
A sale of books organised by Glasgow's resident group of calligraphy enthusiasts.
Mitchell Library
North Street,
Glasgow, G3 7DN
Phone: 0141 287 2999

6th April 2011 Event Seeds at the CCA
Acoustic music, African drumming, stand up comedy and urban poetry night in a relaxed atmosphere, presented by Seeds of Thought.
CCA
350 Sauchiehall Street,
Glasgow, G2 3JD
Box office: 0141 352 4900


7 Apr 6pm Mitchell Library, Glasgow

Lively and informal discussions of poetry on the first Thursday of every month.
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8 Apr 10pm Tron Theatre, Glasgow

The Magic Carpet Cabaret

A night of poetry, songs and stories, with open mic spots.
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8 Apr 8pm Tchai-Ovna House of Tea, Glasgow

Reading the Leaves



14 Apr 7pm CCA, Glasgow
Turning the Next Page
A day of workshops, panel sessions and socialising aimed at graduates of creative writing programmes in Scotland or those in the early stages of a writing career. Speakers include Jenny Todd of Canongate Books, Jemima Levick of Dundee Rep and writers including JL Williams, Drew Campbell and Sara Sheridan. Email p.johnston@nawe.co.uk to book your place.

16 Apr 10am CCA, Glasgow
Valve Journal Launch Night
Launch of a new journal created by budding writers at Strathclyde University.

Behind the Scenes
21 Apr 2.30pm Mitchell Library, Glasgow
Guided tour around the dusty shelves of the largest public reference library in Europe. Booking is essential.

23 Apr–24 Apr Sat & Sun 11am–1pm & 2–4pm Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Glasgow

RSPB Weekend: How to Make a Heron Happy

Popular Scottish author Lari Don reads from her book How to Make a Heron Happy and there are drop-in arts and crafts on offer too. Best for ages 3–6.

Here is the correct info re April Events organised by The Scottish Writer's Centre:
7 April – David Manderson leads discussion on creative writing teaching/study. (CCA Terrace Bar) 7pm

14 April – Tom Leonard in person. (CCA Club Room) 7pm

21 April – David Kinloch poetry launch 'Finger of a Frenchman' (Carcanet) (CCA Club Room) 7pm

28 April – Iraqi Fiction with special guest Abbas Khider and others. (CCA Club Room) 7pm