Your Arts Info eBulletin - all the latest news and events

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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Your Arts Workers' eBulletin - all the latest news and events

Arts Workers' 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 February 6 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 the Usher Hall The very best in international and home grown world music comes to Usher Hall this Autumn.  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 £5 off Earnest and Snow Queen at the Lyceum 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 Arts Workers Discount Offer  £5 off all ticket prices. 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. Arts Workers Discount Offer £5 off all ticket prices. Children's tickets half price. Family tickets £60. 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.  Arts Worker Discount Offer Simply phone the Box Office on 0131 228 1155 and quote ''TAB Fireworks'' to get your £5 tickets. www.rsno.org.uk £10 Vesalii Icones Offer Hebrides Ensemble Vesalii Icones By Sir Peter Maxwell Davies Tuesday 9 November, 7.45pm Vesalii Icones (1969) is a captivating mix of ballet, chamber music and performance art. Drawing on a groundbreaking, illustrated guide to human anatomy from the 16th Century, Vesalii Icones is a powerful evocation of the events leading up to The Resurrection of Christ. Joined by special guests, acclaimed dancer and choreographer Michael Popper and virtuoso percussionist Colin Currie, Hebrides Ensemble Ensemble performs music with a strong Renaissance theme by celebrated contemporary British composers Thomas Adès and Sir Peter Maxwell Davies alongside a work of dazzling, rhythmic virtuosity by Sir Harrison Birtwistle. "a stimulating night all round"  **** The Scotsman,   (March 2010) Arts Workers Discount Offer £10 for arts Workers, simply quote ''ArtsWorkers'' when booking.  For more information, click here and to book, please call the Queen's Hall on 0131 668 2019. www.hebridesensemble.org.uk www.thequeenshall.net The Queens Hall, 85-89 Clerk St, Edinburgh, EH8 9JG 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 £5 ticket offer - Handel's Messiah Scottish Chamber Orchestra Handel's Messiah Usher Hall Thursday 25 November, 7.30pm The Scottish Chamber Orchestra is joined by the SCO Chorus for a performance of Handel's Messiah, one of the most popular choral classics. Stephen Layton, Artistic Director and Principal Conductor of the City of London Sinfonia, is joined by acclaimed soloists Sophie Bevan, Christine Rice, Allan Clayton and Matthew Rose in this seasonal masterpiece.  Arts Worker Discount Offer: To get your £5 ticket, phone the Usher Hall Box Office on 0131 228 1155, and quote "ArtsWorker".   www.sco.org.uk www.usherhall.co.uk Usher Hall, Lothian Road, Edinburgh, EH1 2EA 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 £5 off Earnest and Snow Queen at the Lyceum £5 tickets in November with RSNO £10 Vesalii Icones Offer November Events at Edinburgh Printmakers November Open Evening with NMS The Marriage of Figaro with Scottish Opera Strictly Dance Base Are you IN? Job Opportunities 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 JOB OPPORTUNITES Music Leader Trainee Scottish Opera Closing date: Friday 5 November, 5pm Varying hours from November 2010 - June 2011 This placement, funded by Creative Scotland, is a unique  opportunity to work in the Education Department of Scotland's largest National Performing Company. Scottish Opera are looking for a well organised, energetic and enthusiastic music student or graduate to assist the Music Leader of Scottish Opera's Connect Orchestra. You will be an accomplished player of one orchestral instrument. An ability to speak in front of large groups is essential and any previous experience of instrumental tutoring with young people would be desirable. Connect Orchestra is a course for 16-21 year old orchestral musicians, giving an introduction to the training and experience needed to accompany opera. You will play an active role in the delivery and planning of the Connect Orchestra sessions and provide teaching support. You will be involved in CPD sessions, production rehearsals and performances throughout the programme. You may be required to assist with conducting and the production and arrangement of music. The position is based in Scottish Opera's Production Studios in central Glasgow, but the organisation rehearses and performs throughout the city. All applications should include a covering letter, CV and application form, which can be downloaded from the Scottish Opera website. Applicants should apply in writing to the Human Resources department, Scottish Opera, 39 Elmbank Crescent, Glasgow G2 4PT or email recruitment@scottishopera.org.uk. www.scottishopera.org.uk Volunteer Fonic Project Manager BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra and Fonic Card Closing Date: Friday 5 November, 5pm Voluntary position, one day a week, based in City Halls, Glasgow. Now into its second year, Fonic is an exciting collaboration between four major music organisations in Glasgow: Glasgow's Concert Halls, the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Scottish Chamber Orchestra and the Scottish Ensemble. It is supported by The List. The organisations behind Fonic seek to appoint a voluntary project manager to be responsible for supervising the scheme, spearheading and encouraging volunteers to sign up and providing a point of contact for Fonic networkers.  This is an exciting opportunity for a person looking for a career in arts marketing and provides an opportunity to work with many of Scotland's leading musical bodies. Although the position is unpaid, 2 free tickets will be provided for all Fonic concerts. Candidates should email a CV and a covering letter which explains why they are applying for the position to theteam@foniccard.co.uk. www.foniccard.co.uk Opportunities with Starter for 6 Cultural Enterprise Office Cultural Enterprise Office is Scotland's specialist business support and development service for creative businesses and practitioners. The CEO are looking for two individuals with extensive working experience of the creative industries in Scotland to join the Starter for 6 team based in the Merchant City. Starter for 6 Programme Assistant Closing date: Friday 5 November Salary £16,000 pro rata (part time, 17.5 hours/week) Fixed term contract to July 2011 Reporting to the Programme Manager, you will provide marketing and administrative support to the Starter for 6 programme. This will include supporting scheduling of Starter for 6 activities across Scotland, updating and maintaining the accurate recording of information on our database, supporting the application process and providing marketing support for the programme. This post will require you to implement various administrative procedures and to work closely with the full Cultural Enterprise Office team. Some travel may also be required as part of this role. Interviews will take place during November 2010 leading to an immediate start date. Starter for 6 Programme Manager Closing date: Friday 12 November Salary £32,000 Fixed term contract to January 2012 Reporting to the Director, you will develop, manage and deliver the Starter for 6 Programme, engaging stakeholders to maximise the profile of the programme across Scotland. The role requires experience of project management, building strategic relationships, budget management, evaluation and reporting to third parties. This post will require you to work closely with the full Cultural Enterprise Office team. Some travel will be required as part of this role. Interviews will take place the week beginning 22 November 2010 with a preferred start date of 5 January 2011. For full job descriptions, person specifications and how to apply, please visit the CEO website. www.culturalenterpriseoffice.co.uk Communications Assistant Traverse Theatre Closing date: Monday 8 November 2010 Salary £14,567 The Traverse Theatre is looking for a new Communications Assistant to join its busy Communications team. Must be interested and experienced in design, marketing and administration at entry-level, have unflagging energy and thrive on problem-solving. A great first step in arts marketing. For more information click here or to download the application pack here. Please send all applications to Job Applications, Traverse Theatre, 10 Cambridge Street, Edinburgh, EH1 2ED, or email jobs@traverse.co.uk. . www.traverse.co.uk Traverse Theatre, 10 Cambridge Street, Edinburgh, EH1 2ED Opportunities with Edinburgh's Hogmanay Festival Receptionist/ Marketing Assistant Closing date: Wednesday 10 November, 5pm This position is for a 2 month contract (November to January) Unique Events on behalf of Edinburgh's Hogmanay are looking for a temporary Receptionist / Marketing Assistant to join their festival team. This is a unique opportunity to work with Scotland's leading event organisers, working on Edinburgh's Hogmanay the greatest celebration of New Year in the world and a globally recognised brand. You must be keen, well organised, efficient, a good communicator and flexible. You will need to have good admin skills, fast and accurate typing, be computer literate and preferably hold a clean driving licence. For more information, click here. A covering letter and CV should be sent to Jacqui Sutherland, Unique Events Ltd, Gladstone House, 6a Mill Lane, Edinburgh, EH6 6TJ, or by emailing info@edinburghshogmanay.com. Sponsorship and Development Manager Closing date: Monday 15 November Salary: circa £30,000 pa This position will be offered as an initial 1 year contract, with 3 month probationary period. Unique Events on behalf of Edinburgh's Hogmanay are looking for an experienced Sponsorship and Development Manager to join their festival team. The Sponsorship and Development Manager will play a pivotal role in developing Edinburgh's Hogmanay - the world's original and the best New Year celebrations. Suitable candidates must be available to commence employment prior to this year's festival, familiarizing with the project while focusing on the future. This is a demanding and creative post, requiring substantial experience in events fund-raising and a high degree of determination, professionalism, and articulacy. A full Job Description is available at the festival website or by emailing info@edinburghshogmanay.com. A covering letter and CV should be sent to Penny Dougherty, Unique Events Ltd, Gladstone House, 6a Mill Lane, Edinburgh, EH6 6DJ, or by emailing info@edinburghshogmanay.com.. Edinburgh's Hogmanay is a City of Edinburgh Council initiative, created and produced by Unique Events Ltd. www.edinburghshogmanay.com Opportunities for Arts Workers Visual Arts Awards: Edinburgh and Craft Maker Awards: Edinburgh In partnership with Creative Scotland Deadline for application: Thursday 27 January 2011 In order to advance the City of Edinburgh Council Cultural Policy, Creative Scotland (formerly the Scottish Arts Council) and the City of Edinburgh Culture and Sport Division established a scheme of funding that addresses current gaps in resources available to individual artists and makers.  Formerly known as the Edinburgh Visual Arts and Crafts Award (EVAAC), the scheme has now been divided into 2 separate funds - the Visual Arts Awards: Edinburgh (VAA) and the Craft Maker Awards: Edinburgh (CMA). Now in the 11th successful year, the schemes offer awards to individuals living and/or working in Edinburgh towards costs involved in developing new work. Awards up to a maximum value of £1,000 are available (minimum award £100). For more information or to request an application package, please contact Tracy Scodellaro, Arts Officer at the Culture and Sport Division, City of Edinburgh Council on 0131 529 6720 or by email at: tracy.scodellaro@edinburgh.gov.uk. Call for Submissions:  Edinburgh Visual Arts and Crafts Exhibition Closing date: Monday 14 March 2011   In 2000, the City of Edinburgh Council, in partnership with the Scottish Arts Council (now Creative Scotland) launched a scheme of funding to support individual artists and makers based in the city.  Formerly known as the Edinburgh Visual Arts and Crafts Award Scheme (EVAAC), the Visual Arts Awards: Edinburgh (VAA) and Craft Maker Awards: Edinburgh (CMA) schemes have supported over 200 proposals to develop new work and creative practice. To celebrate the ongoing success of these schemes, the City of Edinburgh Council's Culture and Sport Division will present an exhibition highlighting some of the supported individuals and their work at the City Art Centre from November 2011 to February 2012. To qualify for selection, artists and makers must have received funding between the financial years 2000/01 and 2009/10 from at least one of the following schemes - Edinburgh Visual Arts and Crafts Award (EVAAC), Visual Arts Awards: Edinburgh (VAA) and/or Craft Maker Awards: Edinburgh (CMA).  Funded projects must have concluded and a final report submitted to and approved by the scheme administrator. To request an application package, or to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Tracy Scodellaro, Arts Officer, on 0131 529 6720 or at tracy.scodellaro@edinburgh.gov.uk. 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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