Wednesday 28 September 2011

OCTOBER












October is full of festivals and Lit events. Wrap up warm and enjoy words, words and more words.



Ali Maloney – The Ratcatcher Distracted from Paying His Taxes

Slam poet Ali Maloney performs a 'black pantomime splatter opera'. Part of Arches Live.

30 Sep–1 Oct Fri 7–7.30pm; Sat 7.15–7.45pm The Arches, Glasgow



Young Glasgow writer Wilson launches a new collection of short stories.

11 Oct 6pm Waterstone's, Glasgow

Poet and novelist Greig reads from and discusses his work, including As Though We Were Flying, a new poetry collection.

13 Oct 7pm Scottish Writers' Centre, Glasgow

Anne Scott: 18 Bookshops

Scott discusses her new biography, a journey through a life in books and bookshops.
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5 Oct 5.30pm Waterstone's, Glasgow


Actress Celia Imrie, in conversation with friend and fellow actress Fidelis Morgan, tells the fascinating story of her life, including how she really wanted to become a ballet dancer. There's an opportunity for the audience to pose questions, and both actresses are signing copies of their autobiographies after the show.

29 Oct 2.30pm Citizens Theatre, Glasgow
Bards in the Park

Relaxed poetry and storytelling in the great outdoors (or in the Winter Gardens if wet). Part of Glasgow Poetry Week.

1 Oct 1.30pm Tollcross Park, Glasgow

Beginners' Bookbinding Workshop

Learn to make a hand-bound book, which makes a lovely gift or a special scrap book to keep for yourself. Materials and tea/coffee included.

27 Oct 6pm Make It Glasgow, Glasgow

Behind the Scenes

Guided tour around the dusty shelves of the largest public reference library in Europe. Booking is essential.

11 Oct 2.30pm Mitchell Library, Glasgow

The Better Crack Club

Regular storytelling club for adults.

28 Oct 8pm Tchai-Ovna House of Tea, Glasgow


Big Huge Massive Poetry Bash

A huge bill of spoken word performers from the Scottish scene, including Loki, Viv Gee, Eastborn, Young Dawkins (winner of this year's national poetry slam), Tickle and Texture (both of the Chemical Poets), Jenny Lindsay, Sophia Walker, Andy Fleming and Solareye. There's also an open mic hour – email ettadunn@hotmail.com to sign up. Part of Glasgow Poetry Week.

1 Oct 7.30pm Pivo Pivo, Glasgow

Book Party!

Carrie MacLennan of Glasgow crafty queens Made in the Shade celebrates the launch of her book, The Busy Girl's Guide to Sewing, with a party, live sewing demos, pop-up book shop and plenty of food, fun and fizz.

13 Oct 7pm Old Hairdressers, Glasgow



Elegies From Angels, Punks and Raging Queens

An evening of free verse set to blues, jazz and rhythm and blues, celebrating the lives of AIDS victims.

27 Sep–1 Oct Tue–Fri 7.30pm; Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm Tron Theatre, Glasgow



Federation of Writers Open Mic

Event where members of the public get the chance perform a selection of their work on stage in celebration of National Poetry Day. Part of Glasgow Poetry Week.

6 Oct 2pm Gallery of Modern Art, Glasgow


Fighting Fascism, Fighting Franco: Scottish Volunteers for Spanish Freedom, 1936–2011

A day of film, music and poetry to mark 75 years since the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War, a conflict that motivated young people from around the world, including Scotland, to travel to Spain and support their liberal counterparts in the fight against General Franco. Speakers include Jackie Kay, Mike Arnott and Daniel Gray.

15 Oct To be confirmed Mitchell Library, Glasgow



Finale of Headspace by Positive Mental Attitudes

A night of creative wordscapes to round off a week of art making supporting positive thinking and mental wellbeing at The Bridge. Part of Glasgow Poetry Week.

7 Oct 6.30pm The Bridge, Glasgow



Gaelic/Gaidhlig Literature Forum

A forum to discuss how literary organisations can work more closely with Gaelic writers and Gaelic material. Meet Gaelic writers and hear some short readings. In association with Rona Dhòmhnallach of Ceol's Craic.

27 Oct 7pm Scottish Writers' Centre, Glasgow



Glasgow Poetry Week

A week of readings, discussions and slams to celebrate National Poetry Day on Thu 6 Oct.

30 Sep–9 Oct Times vary Various Venues, Glasgow
Italian Connections

Storytellers from Sardinia, Enedina Sanna and Enzo Favata bring the myths of their culture to the table in a celebration of Glasgow's flourishing Italian community. Ages 14+. Part of the Scottish International Storytelling Festival on Tour.

25 Oct 7pm St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art, Glasgow

John Blakemore Book Launch

The launch of Photographs 1955–2010, a major new art book publication comprising a retrospective of Blakemore's illustrious career.

23 Oct 2pm

Contact malcolm@streetlevelphotoworks.org for more information.
Street Level Photo Works, Glasgow
Launch of The Poetry Club

There couldn't be a more appropriate day for the launch of this new regular Glasgow poetry meet-up – it's National Poetry Day and there's live readings on offer from Australian poet Chris Wallace-Crabbe and Glaswegian David Kinloch, while Clydebuilt Jazz Ensemble are performing a short selection of poems from their recent collection Spellwinders, with Amy Anderson, Alexander Hutchison, Lorraine McGuire, Gordon McInness, Sam Tongue. Part of Glasgow Poetry Week.

6 Oct 6.30pm The Glasgow Art Club, Glasgow
Lost in Digression
An eclectic night for those who have lost their way amid the twists and turns of music, comedy, poetry and storytelling.

8 Oct 8.30pm Tron Theatre, Glasgow

The Magic Carpet Cabaret

A night of poetry, songs and stories, with open mic spots.

7 Oct 8pm Tchai-Ovna House of Tea, Glasgow
Masque of Poetic Dread

A public masquerade, all attendees are requested to wear a mask and remain incognito as the revolting poets (their words) stage a last hurrah under the watchful eyes of Sheriff Spiteful and MC Grim Reality. Part of Glasgow Poetry Week.

9 Oct 7.30pm Kudos Bar Restaurant, Glasgow


The Not So Secret Society

Comedy japesters Rufus and Ben are your hosts for this not-particularly-secret artists' gathering, which may or may not involve comedy, theatre, spoken word, music and oddity. Wed 12 Oct: Part of Glasgow Cabaret Festival.



Parliamo Glesga? An Italian Job with a Difference

Live storytelling over dinner, with Glasgow represented by Michael Kerins, and Italy by Diana Bertoldi. Dinner, in case you were wondering, takes its cues from Italy, and a BYOB policy is in operation. Part of the Scottish International Storytelling Festival on Tour.

28 Oct–29 Oct Fri & Sat 7–10pm Café Sejuiced, Glasgow

Paul Cuddihy Discussion and Signing

A discussion and signing of the author's gripping new novel, The Hunted.

13 Oct 6pm Waterstone's, Glasgow
Paul Cuddihy: Saints and Sinners

The Glaswegian author discusses his novel Saints and Sinners, a powerful account of immigrant life in Victorian Glasgow.

27 Oct 6pm Waterstone's, Perth


Poetry Discussion Group

Lively and informal discussions of poetry on the first Thursday of every month. Thu 6 Oct: With marvellous serendipity, the October edition of the monthly poetry group falls on National Poetry Day, which this year has a theme of Games. Part of Glasgow Poetry Week.

6 Oct 6pm Mitchell Library, Glasgow

Reading Allowed

A monthly evening of storytelling and poetry reading.

14 Oct 8pm Tchai-Ovna House of Tea, Glasgow
Reading the Leaves
Date Location
Join guest writers for an evening of poetry and creative writing.

25 Oct 8pm Tchai-Ovna House of Tea, Glasgow

Reading the Waves

A networking event for new and budding writers, with organisers and performers from the Word Factory, Monosyllabic, DiScOmBoBuLaTe, the Scottish Writers' Federation and more in attendance. With live music from the Linda Jaxson Band. Part of Glasgow Poetry Week.

4 Oct 7pm Street Level Photo Works, Glasgow


Rhyme for a Reason

Celebrate National Poetry Day with some poetry by women that will lift the spirits, raise a chuckle and generally improve your life.

6 Oct 6pm Glasgow Women's Library, Glasgow

Richard Morgan Discussion and Signing

Fantasy author Morgan discusses and signs copies of his new book, Cold Commands, about the ongoing adventures of Ringil Eskiath with his broadsword.

14 Oct 5.30pm Waterstone's, Glasgow

Seeds Spoken Word Night

Seeds of Thought celebrates Black History Month with the usual diverse mix of comedy, drama, spoken word and music, including the traditional Africa mbira music played by the Sitholé brothers. Open mic spots available for anyone who fancies joining in.

7 Oct 7.30pm CCA, Glasgow

Shari Low Talk & Signing

Journalist and novelist Low discusses Friday Night with the Girls, a twentysomething fiction of cocktails, heartbreak and high heels.

20 Oct 6pm Waterstone's, Glasgow

Spoken Word in the Den: Memory Mobile

Spoken word speakeasy with host Marc Sherland and a theme of memories, dreams and sleep. Part of Glasgow Poetry Week.

6 Oct 7pm The Bridge, Glasgow

Stories for Health

Workshop in storytelling after bereavement or other disruptive life changes, showing how it can prompt healing. Part of Glasgow Poetry Week.

2 Oct 10am St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art, Glasgow


Storytelling Slam

Storytellers have just 1–3 minutes in each head-to-head bout to impress both judges and audience with their stories of growing up or living in Glasgow, gradually being knocked out of the competition until one winner remains. Stories might be told using spoken word, music, beat-boxing, poetry or rap, and the winner gets a tasty £1000 commission from Ankur Productions. Email steve.collins@ankurproductions.org.uk or phone 07531 033696 to enter.

6 Oct 8pm

Round One.
Mono, Glasgow
27 Oct 8pm
Round Two.
Mono, Glasgow

Tariq Ali

A discussion on the UK economy, Middle Eastern uprisings, European protests and the future of Scotland from a uniquely engaging speaker. Tickets via Glasgow Concert Halls box office.

19 Oct 6pm Mitchell Library, Glasgow

Twenty Years of Making You Think

The library, an important resource for women's history in Scotland and Glasgow, celebrates its 20th birthday with story-sharing event and exhibition. Part of the Scottish Mental Health Arts & Film Festival.

11 Oct 1pm Glasgow Women's Library, Glasgow



USC 40th Anniversary Concert

A Gala Concert to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the USC work-in featuring a mix of folk, music and talks with Tony Benn, Pat Kane, Jimmie MacGregor, Dave Anderson, Arthur Johnstone, Rab Noakes, Gary Lewis, Fraser Speirs, Kevin McDermott, Simone Welsh, The Whistlebinkies, Alba Brass and Sax Ecosse and guests.

1 Oct 7pm Mitchell Theatre, Glasgow



Weegie Wednesdays

Monthly forum offering writers, poets, publishers, booksellers, librarians, creative writing students or anyone else with a literary interest the chance to get together socially to talk about books and publishing.

19 Oct 7.30pm The Universal, Glasgow



Word Play

Open mic night with acoustic music, poetry and prose. Hosts The Word Factory are also performing together as a group. Wed 5 Oct: Part of Glasgow Poetry Week.

5 Oct 8pm Tron Theatre, Glasgow


Words and Music

The regular spoken word open mic night welcomes Marc Sherland as its guest poet, plus there'll be live music and a book table where poets and writers can sell their wares. Part of Glasgow Poetry Week.

3 Oct 7.30pm Samuel Dow's, Glasgow


Words Per Minute

Monthly spoken word, music, film and performance night run by Glasgow-based writer-performers Kirsty Logan, Helen Sedgwick and Kirstin Innes.

9 Oct 4pm The Arches, Glasgow


Writers' Workshop

The Word Factory and Write Attitude host a workout for the imagination along the theme of 'Games People Play'. Part of Glasgow Poetry Week.

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