What's On? Glasgow Events - February / March 2009
Glasgow is full of events, gigs, festivals, exhibitions and sporting events. Click on the category below to see the full future list of events.
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Glasgow is full of events, gigs, festivals, exhibitions and sporting events. Click on the category below to see the full future list of events.
Celtic Connections festival is the biggest winter music festival anywhere. Held every January for the 16th year in the row. Recent winner of 2 awards: Best Multi-Venue Festival and Excellence in Scotland's Tourist Industry. In 2009 Celtic Connection joins Homecoming Scotland to celebrate Robert Burns' 250th birthday. With top performances from over 1,500 artists and 20 countries alongside Scotland's own traditional music talent and hosted at over 10 popular venues across Glasgow.
More information and tickets
Address: Multiple Venues. Ticket office: Buchanan Street entrace of The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 2 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3NY, Phone: 0141-353-8000
Distance from Glasgow Central Apartments: 0.5 mile
Its all about the film! 5th year running, fastest growing film event in Britain. Held across multiple viewing venues across Glasgow you can join in to watch the premiers of the newest films, the famous and the noteworthy, the new and the old. Indulge yourself in the blockbusters, documentaries, shorts, and independents. And if you want a break from movie watching, Glasgow Film Festival will host many of exciting events, galas and glamourous guests around Glasgow. Ticket sales and full program will be launched on 21st January.
More information and tickets
Address: Multiple Venues. Ticket office: Glasgow Film Theatre, 12 Rose Street, Glasgow, G3 6RB, Phone: 0141 332 6535
Distance from Glasgow Central Apartments: 0.6 mile
Aye Write! is organised and delivered by Glasgow’s library service on behalf of Culture and Sport Glasgow running from 6th March to 21st March. The festival builds on the great tradition of writing in Glasgow and Scotland, which continues today in the work of, among others, the Creative Writing School at the University of Glasgow. The festival brings together the best Glasgow, Scottish, British and international writing. It is dedicated to celebrating writing and publishing, promoting reading and encouraging debate.
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Address: The Mitchell Library,
North Street,
Glasgow,
G3 7DN, Phone: 0141 287 2870 or 2999
Distance from Glasgow Central Apartments: 1 mile
Glasgow Music Festival is an annual festival of music, speech, drama and dance first held in 1911. Each year around 7,000 performers take part in the two week music festival in Glasgow. The Festival covers a wide range of music including classical, folk, jazz, rock and traditional Scottish music. There are events for solo singers and instrumentalists in addition to a full programme for choirs, orchestras, bands and ensembles.
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Address: Multiple Venues: The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Woodside Halls, Renfield St Stephen's Church
Distance from Glasgow Central Apartments: 0.4 mile
The seventh festival is our biggest yet with over 370 shows packed into 18 days. Household names like Jimmy Carr, Paul Merton, Rob Brydon, Clive James, Frank Carson and Ardal O’Hanlon line up with the best new comedy talent from Scotland and beyond. All shows are now on sale – just work your way through the site to find out more and buy tickets. This year, more than ever, we could all do with a good laugh: look no further. Enjoy.
More information and Tickets
Address: Multiple Venues, Office: Magners Glasgow International Comedy Festival, 278 High Street, Glasgow, G4 0QT, Phone: 0141 552 2070
Distance from Glasgow Central Apartments: 1 mile
An opportunity to see work by a new generation of design talent, the annual Glasgow 1999 Design Medal is a platform for designers studying at Glasgow’s Higher and Further Education institutions and the exhibition will be launched on 17th January at The Lighthouse in Glasgow
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Address: 11 Mitchell Lane, Glasgow, G1 3NU, Phone: 0141 221 6362
Distance from Glasgow Central Apartments: 500 yards
Exhibition of photography project by local schools focusing on Glasgow's "hidden" architecture. The purpose of the competition is to record details of Glasgow’s historic built environment that are often missed at street level and only seen when looking up! Admission if Free and gallery will be launched on 19th January.
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Address: 54 Bell St, Glasgow, G1 1LQ, Phone: 0141 5521331
Distance from Glasgow Central Apartments: 0.7 mile
The exhibition is drawn entirely from the University’s world-famous collection of Whistler's art, which uniquely also includes not just art, but the artist’s working tools, copper plates, and rare archival material. The exhibition will be launched on 23rd January at the Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery in Glasgow
More information; Admission is free.
Address: 82 Hillhead Street, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, G12 8QQ, Phone:0141 330 5431
Distance from Glasgow Central Apartments: 2 miles
One of the leading designers of her generation to emerge from Scotland in recent years, Donna Wilson is celebrated both for her household furnishings and her range of coveted knitted creatures, which made their catwalk debut at 2008 London Fashion Week. Following participation in The Scottish Show 07 at The Lighthouse, where her “it’s raining cats and dogs” was one of the most popular installations, Wilson now has her first ever solo show in Scotland. The exhibition will be launched on 23rd January at The Lighthouse in Glasgow
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Address: 11 Mitchell Lane, Glasgow, G1 3NU, Phone: 0141 221 6362
Distance from Glasgow Central Apartments: 500 yards
Textiles inspired by Archives & Collections at the Glasgow School of Art. The exhibition will be launched on 24th January at The Glasgow School of Art.
Address: 167 Renfrew Street, Glasgow, G3 6RQ, Phone: 0141 353 4500
Distance from Glasgow Central Apartments: 1 mile
The Scottish Caravan and Outdoor Leisure Show is a fantastic one stop shop providing a full range of latest Caravans, Motorhomes, Holiday Homes, Accessories, Marine Products, Camping products and Industry clubs and associations. Exhibition launches on 5th February 2009 at Glasgow SECC. Enjoy the show - Hotel Apartments Glasgow Team
More information and Tickets; or 0870 040 4000
Address: SECC - Glasgow, G3 8YW, Phone: 0870 040 4000
Distance from Glasgow Central Apartments: 1.3 miles
Feast your eyes on the largest bridal collection in Scotland and wonderful outfits to entice the Groom, Mother of the Bride and Bridesmaids. Also includes catwalk wedding fashion show. Exhibition launches on 21st February 2009 at Glasgow SECC. Enjoy the show - Hotel Apartments Glasgow Team
More information and Tickets; or 0870 040 4000
Address: SECC - Glasgow, G3 8YW, Phone: 0870 040 4000
Distance from Glasgow Central Apartments: 1.3 miles
This major touring exhibition from the British Museum features one of the largest selections of Greek artefacts they have ever loaned, and focuses on the theme of competition in Ancient Greece, in sport, politics, drama and music. Exhibition launches on 7th February 2009 at The Burrell Collection in Glasgow. Enjoy the show - Hotel Apartments Glasgow Team
Address: Pollok Country Park, 2060 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow, G43 1AT, Phone: 0141 287 2550
Distance from Glasgow Central Apartments: 3 miles