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Arts Info eBulletin November 2010 Dear omss,  Now that Hallowe'en is out of the way, everyone is starting to get excited about Christmas; so, to keep you going until the party season starts, we've got some cracking events to keep you busy this November! November at the Royal Botanic Gardens Final Fungi Fix Until Sunday 21 November Don't miss blockbuster exhibition 'From Another Kingdom - The Amazing World of Fungi' before it closes this month. Discover the vital role fungi play in the health of people and the planet. Thursday 11 November Come along to a special talk by Dr Andy Taylor on Scotland's Hidden Kingdom. Click here for more information. Inside the Herbarium Opens Saturday 6 November Explore work by ceramic artist Lorna Fraser and embroiderer Lucy Head in this free exhibition inspired by their time working in the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Herbarium. Marc Camille Chamowicz Inverleith House Opens Sunday 31 October until Sunday 6 February 2011 View an exhibition by the influential artist Marc Camille Chaimowicz featuring new work made for Inverleith House. Click here for more information. Short Courses Enjoy short courses on everything from botanical illustration and meditation to tree health and conifer identification this month.Click here for more information. www.rbge.org.uk Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh, 20A Inverleith Row, Edinburgh, EH3 5LR November at Edinburgh Playhouse This November, the Edinburgh Playhouse has a series of one night only shows coming yout way. Catch them while you have the chance. John Barrowman Tuesday 2 November Click here for more information. Sing-a-long-a Sound Of Music Wednesday 3 November Click here for more information. That'll Be The Day Friday 5 November Click here for more information. Anderson Wakeman Project Saturday 6 November Click here for more information. Here Come The Girls Monday 22 November Click here for more information.   Elvis On Tour Tuesday 23 November Click here for more information. 80s Mania Wednesday 24 November Click here for more information. Jake & Elwood Thursday 25 November Click here for more information. Motown On Tour Friday 26 November Click here for more information. Al Murray Saturday 27 November Click here for more information. Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Sunday 28 November Click here for more information. www.edinburghplayhouse.org.uk Edinburgh Playhouse, 18-22 Greenside Place Edinburgh EH1 3AA Coming up at the Festival Theatre Breakin' Convention '10 Monday 8 & Tuesday 9 November, 7.30pm Foyer events from 6pm. Stage show at 7.30pm After the huge success of Breakin' Convention '09, the not-to-be-missed hip hop event makes an explosive return for two nights only. Audiences are treated to pre-show and interval activities in the foyers - including an open dance floor with live DJs, have-a-go workshops, graffiti art, giveaways, family activities, free snacks and water... plus a free smoothie bike courtesy of Scotmid. Featuring French/ German B Boy duo Sébastien & Raphael, plus French B Boy specialists Phase T. This action-packed event is guaranteed to be a totally exhilarating night out, and with last year's sell-out success you're advised to get those tickets quick! For more information, click here. "Hip Hop to make your jaw drop" Evening Standard Tickets: £16.50 / Under 21s £10.   Richard Alston Friday 12 November, 7.30pm A new triple bill features the Scottish Premiere of Alston's latest work, Even More. Also featured is the revival of the iconic Light Flooding Into Darkened Rooms, which is inspired by the paintings of Vermeer and the Baroque lute music of Denis Gaultier. The music for those two pieces is performed live. Finally Shuffle It Right is danced to recordings made by Hoagy Carmichael. For more information, click here.  "His best works are amongst the finest by any choreographer alive" The New York Times Tickets: £11.50 - £17.50 www.festivaltheatre.org.uk Festival Theatre, 13/29 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9FT Coming up at the King's Theatre Enron Tuesaday 9 - Saturday 13 November Evenings 7.30pm Wed & Sat 2.30pm One of the most infamous scandals in financial history becomes a unique theatrical event in this brilliant production. Mixing classical tragedy with savage comedy, Enron reviews the tumultuous 1990s and casts new light on the current financial situation. Contains strong language and a scene of a sexual nature. For more information, click here. "An era-defining, must see, theatrical event" Daily Telegraph Tickets: £14 - £26.50     Julian Clary - Lord of the Mince Sunday 14 November, 8pm Having already thrilled audiences at over a hundred sell out shows across the UK, Australia and New Zealand, Julian has extended his Lord of the Mince tour to bring even more joy to the people of Britain this autumn: "I can't stop now - I'm 50. The shame of it! This will be an intimate evening - a celebration, no less, of my twenty-five years in the camp spotlight: how I got there and why I refuse to leave. Come and see me before they put me in a home for tired old knackers."  For more information, click here. Recommended 16+  "effortlessly amusing... Clary's genius is to find sexual suggestion where the rest of us wouldn't think of looking" Guardian Tickets: £21.50 www.kingstheatre.org.uk Kings Theatre, 2 Leven Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9LQ Winter Events at Usher Hall Salsa Celtica celebrate 15 years of music making at Usher Hall. The seats are out. The dancefloor is in. It's time to party. Salsa Celtica Saturday 6 November It's hard to believe that Salsa Celtica have been making their unique blend of Salsa influenced Scottish and Irish traditional music since 1995. They have been nominated in three categories of the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards including Best Live Band and now have a line-up that combines some of Scotland and Ireland's most exciting traditional musicians together with a stellar group of world, jazz and salsa musicians from the UK and Latin America.  See them live as part of their 15th anniversary tour alongside special guest Julie Fowlis. For more information click here. Hugh Masekala Sunday 14 November Hugh Masekela is one of South Africa's most charismatic musical figures 'a true living legend of phenomenal grace and power' The Independent.   He visits the Usher Hall for one night only performing his stirring music alongside the mesmerising and energetic Mahotella Queens. For more information click here. Afrocubism Thursday 2 December Hot on his heels in their only gig outside of London, Afrocubism play the Usher Hall on 2nd December.  The legendary 'lost' project that became Buena Vista Social Club© is finally realised in what some are calling the musical event of the year.  Featuring some of the finest Cuban and Malian musicians around they collaborate in Nick Gold's newest and most eagerly awaited project for years.   For more information click here. Visit www.usherhall.co.uk or call the Box Office on 0131 228 1155 to book and for more information. www.usherhall.co.uk Usher Hall, Lothian Road, Edinburgh, EH1 2EA Earnest and The Snow Queen at the Lyceum Theatre The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde Until Saturday 20 November Oscar Wilde's classic comedy is a fun and fast paced look at the lives, manners and mores of some nice-but-dim types who can't seem to be truthful with each other. Double lives and double standards abound in this masterpiece of satirical wisdom. For more information, phone the box office on 0131 248 4848 or find out more at www.lyceum.org.uk/earnest. "...a flash of theatrical inspiration, and an explosion of powerful ensemble acting..." The Scotsman, FOUR STARS "...Mark Thomson's elegant and altogether enjoyable new production." The Times, FOUR STARS Special Events Post Show Discussion Tuesday 2 November Free This is your chance to see the show and then hear directly from the people who put it together. Cast members and the show's director will lead a discussion on the production and answer any questions you might have. An excellent and fun way to hear more about the production in the creative teams own words! Matinee Discussion Group Wednesday 3 November Free, ticketed Also, don't miss... The Snow Queen Friday 2- Friday 31 December Hans Christian Andersen's magical story is a fun and adventure filled treat for the whole family this Christmas. The wicked Snow Queen plans to turn everything to winter, starting with one little boy, Kay, who falls under her spell... but Kay's friend Gerda undertakes a brave journey to the Snow Queen's ice palace at the top of the world, where she joins forces with the sun spirit and the beasts of the forest (as well as reindeers and polar bears) to save her friend Kay - and the whole world - from eternal chill! For more information please click here or phone the box office on 0131 248 4848. www.lyceum.org.uk Lyceum Theatre, Grindlay Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9AX. £5 tickets in November with RSNO Come along and experience some of the finest classical music performed by the Royal Scottish National Orchestra for just £5 this November at the Usher Hall! Paganini Variations Friday 5 November, 7.30pm Rachmaninov's world-famous Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini is a showstopper. Witness musical fireworks as Dejan Lazic performs one of the most popular pieces of music ever written. Symphonie Fantastique Friday 12 November, 7.30pm Violinist extraordinaire Frank Peter Zimmermann returns to play Szymanowski's shimmering Second Violin Concerto, plus French Music Director takes on Berlioz's amazing Symphonie Fantastique. Graffiti Friday 19 November, 7.30pm An exciting opportunity to hear the Scottish premiere of Magnus Lindberg's sensational Graffiti - a bold, colourful and spectacular musical portrayal of life and love in ancient Pompeii. Plus one of the UK's greatest pianists joins the RSNO to perform Mozart's 20th Piano Concerto. For full concert details, please click here.  www.rsno.org.uk November Events at Edinburgh Printmakers Myths and Legends: From the Ancient to the Modern Saturday 13 November to Thursday 23 December                                     Stories based on myths and legends conjure up a rich source of visual imagery and have served as an inspiration to artists throughout history. Mythologies reflect the culture they serve, offering an explanation of the world. Inspired by Scotland's own rich heritage of stories, Edinburgh Printmakers presents an exhibition of artwork by artist members that explore the world of myth and legend, the dark and the light, the good and the evil, from supernatural to super fantastical, a feast of imagination awaits you.   Edinburgh Printmakers' Open Day Saturday 13 November, 11am-5pm A fun packed day filled with hands-on events including printmaking workshops for kids & adults, printmaking demonstrations, studio tours and artists talks. In addition, there will be a frame sale and limited edition prints for sale. The Myths and Legends exhibiton will also be open. If you require assistance with physical access or interpretation please contact us prior to your visit, on 0131 557 2479 or email gallery@edinburgh-printmakers.co.uk. www.edinburgh-printmakers.co.uk Edinburgh Printmakers, 23 Union Street, Edinburgh, EH1 3LR Meadows Chamber Orchestra Man And Nature Greyfriars Kirk Saturday 13 November, 7.45pm After his acclaimed concert with the orchestra earlier this year, David Watkin, principal cellist of the Scottish Chamber Orchestra, will conduct the MCO with a programme entitled 'Man and Nature', including MCO's own soloists John Harris (flute) and Pamela Turley (clarinet), and violinist Sarah Stuart. The evening will include works from Haydn (Symphony No 8 in G 'Le Soir'), Vivaldi (Flute Concerto in D 'Il Gardellino' and La Primavera from The Four Seasons), Messiaen (Abime des Oiseaux) and Beethoven (Symphony No 6 in F ('Pastoral'). Tickets are available at the door and from the Queen's Hall Box Office:  0131 668 2019 or click here to book online. www.meadowsorchestra.org.uk Greyfriars Kirk, Greyfriars Place, Edinburgh, EH1 2QQ November Open Evening with NMS Open Evening National Museum of Scotland Tuesday 16 November, 6pm (2hrs) Would you like to find out more about the work National Museums Scotland undertakes to care for the treasures in their collections? The Annual Open Evening is an opportunity to gain behind-the-scenes insights into the work of the Museum, hosted by Chairman Sir Angus Grossart and Director Gordon Rintoul. Enjoy complimentary refreshments and the chance to meet some of our experts. Free Entry For more information and to book, please phone 0300 123 6789. www.nms.ac.uk National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1JF  The Marriage of Figaro with Scottish Opera The Marriage of Figaro Scottish Opera Friday 19 - Saturday 27 November, 7.15pm Don't miss Mozart's unstoppable masterpiece. Set in the late 18th century, this new production brings to life a lively, stylish world where position is everything and the upstairs/downstairs divide is absolute.   Blending breathtaking arias and ensembles with irrepressible characters and chaotic humour, this is Mozart at his theatrical best. Internationally renowned baritone Sir Thomas Allen directs, and Thomas Oliemans, Figaro in 2007's The Barber of Seville, returns to the title role. Acclaimed Mozartian baritone Roderick Williams sings Almaviva and Scottish soprano Kate Valentine sings the role of the Countess. Sung in Italian with English supertitles. www.festivaltheatre.org.uk Festival Theatre, 13/29 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9FT Strictly Dance Base this November Strictly Dance Base Saturday 27 November, 8pm 'til late. A glistening winter evening event provides the opportunity to show off your ballroom moves to live music from the Sound of Seventeen; a 17-piece Edinburgh based big band. The band have played at the North sea, Montreux and Cork Jazz festivals and are sure to add grandeur to the evening.  On the evening you will be welcomed out of the November cold and into the spectacularly transformed Dance Base. Dance Base have promised to glam up big style especially for the event and studio 1 will be transformed into a true 21st century ballroom. To accompany the music and dancing there will be a refreshment area and friendly staff on hand to help with anything you may need. This event is for over 18s only. Tickets: £20 (£17.50 concession). For more information and to book, click here, phone the Box Office on 0131 225 5525 or visit the Dance Base studios.   Ballroom Practice Sessions Sunday 14 November, 3pm - 5pm Have you attended ballroom classes but fancy the opportunity to practice your moves? Try out a Ballroom Practice Session. Work at your own level and choose which dances you wish to practice; waltz, foxtrot, quickstep, tango, cha cha, rumba, samba or jive. Jane Bell and Marina Delicata will be on hand to offer coaching and advice. The practice session is also a great opportunity to brush up your moves before Strictly Dance Base! Tickets: £10 (£8 concession) Open to all levels of ballroom dancers. For more information and to book, click here, phone the Box Office on 0131 225 5525 or visit the Dance Base studios. www.dancebase.co.uk Dance Base, 14-16 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2JU Are you IN? Edinburgh International Festival Enjoy the benefits of being part of the IN crowd for only £20. The Edinburgh International Festival and The Skinny have partnered up to provide people in their 20s and 30s with a real Insider's view on what's happening at Edinburgh's greatest event of the year. Get the ultimate backstage pass with: Exclusive access to 'money can't buy' experiences Invites to dress rehearsals and preview performances Hot tickets to exclusive VIP parties and behind the scenes events The chance to brush shoulders with the dancers, musicians and production staff Exclusive discounts on selected performances If you join today you'll receive a full year's membership. Membership is all year round, so you'll get offers this Winter and Spring, as well as a whole raft of benefits and invitations to events during Festival 2011. For more information and to join go to www.eif.co.uk/insider www.eif.co.uk The Hub, Castlehill, Edinburgh, EH1 2NE   In This Issue November at the Royal Botanic Gardens November at the Playhouse Coming up at the Festival Theatre Coming up at the King's Theatre Winter Events at the Usher Hal Earnest and The Snow Queen at the Lyceum £5 tickets in November with RSNO November Events at Edinburgh Printmakers Meadows Chamber Orchestra November Open Evening with NMS The Marriage of Figaro with Scottish Opera Strictly Dance Base Are you IN? Christmas Quick Links BBC Scottish Sympthony Orchestra Click here to find out what's coming up Brunton Theatre Click here to find out what's coming up  CEC Musuems and Galleries Click here to find out what's coming up Collective Gallery Click here to find out what's coming up Dance Base Click here to find out what's coming up    Edinburgh Playhouse Click here to find out what's coming up Festival Theatre Click here to find out what's coming up Filmhouse Click here to find out what's coming up Hebrides Ensemble Click here to find out what's coming up Inverleith House Click here to find out what's coming up King's Theatre Click here to find out what's coming up National Museums Scotland Click here to find out what's coming up National Theatre of Scotland Click here to find out what's coming up Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Click here to find out what's coming up Royal Lyceum Theatre Click here to find out what's coming up Royal Scottish Academy Click here to find out what's coming up Royal Scottish National Orchestra Click here to find out what's coming up Scottish Ballet Click here to find out what's coming up Scottish Chamber Orchestra Click here to find out what's coming up Scottish Opera Click here to find out what's coming up The Queen's Gallery Click here to find out what's coming up The Queen's Hall Click here to find out what's coming up Traverse Theatre Click here to find out what's coming up UNESCO City of Literature Click here to find out what's coming up Usher Hall Click here to find out what's coming up Thinking of going to a show over Christmas? Here's what's on... Brunton Theatre - Mother Goose - Tuesday 23 November - Friday 31 December Click here for more information Edinburgh Playhouse - Hairspray The Musical - Tuesday 14 December - Sunday 9 January Click here for more information Festival Theatre - The Secret Garden - Thursday 9 December - Saturday 8 January Click here for more information King's Theatre - Jack and the Beanstalk - Saturday 4 December - Sunday 23 January Click here for more information Royal Lyceum Theatre - The Snow Queen - Thursday 2 December - Friday 31 December Click here for more information Traverse Theatre - The Three Musketeers - Thursday 2 December - Friday 24 December Click here for more information There's also some great music on over the Festive Season, check out... The Queen's Hall Click here for more information The Usher Hall Click here for more information Best wishes The image at the top of this email is courtesy of Edinburgh Inspiring Capital www.edinburgh-inspiringcapital.com

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