What's on in Stirling and the Forth Valley
September 2006

Various Dates in September
Albert Halls and Tolbooth
A wide selection of events are staged throughout the month.
Further details on www.stirling.gov.uk/leisure


5 August – 24 September 2006
Tues – Sat 10.30am to 5.00pm, Sunday 2.00pm to 5.00pm
Claymates - an exhibition of Scottish ceramics from three artists at the Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum. This new exhibition at the Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum illustrates the wide range of work produced by ceramic artists working in Scotland today. Three artists are currently exhibiting; Karen James, Maggie Longstaff and Sjarifah Roberts are all members of the Scottish Potters Association. The three artists have exhibited widely throughout Scotland and we welcome them at the Stirling Smith this summer.
James’ wall pieces are mainly figurative with many influences from the urban environment. Longstaff’s framed ceramic compositions are tile-based, enhanced by sculptural relief and look at a variety of subject matter including landscape and natural objects.
Roberts’ work is free-standing and based on natural forms from the landscape. Her sculptural pieces include studies of ptarmigan.
Venue; Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum, Dumbarton Road, Stirling FK8 2RQ Tel 01786 471917 www.smithartgallery.demon.co.uk
Café and garden

Friday 1 September – Sunday 3 September Exhibition
Views of Stirling
Exhibition of historic and contemporary artworks from the collection. Further details on 01786 471917

Friday 1 September - Sunday 24 September Art
Stirling Smith Art Gallery & Museum
Claymates
Ceramics by Maggie Longstaff, Sjarifah Roberts and Karen James. Further details on 01786 471917

Sunday 3 September 4.30pm – 9pm
Doune Castle
Monty Python Day
Following an amazing sell-out last year, Doune Castle – a key location for the filming of Monty Python and the Holy Grail, again plays host to an informal special event limited to 500 tickets.
We’re keeping some of the schedule this year under wraps at the moment, but wouldn’t dare lose the popular best impersonation/performance (Python Idle) and costume competition.
So, get your coconuts ready for a Pythonfest!
Tickets £15 Adults, Concessions/Children £10 available from Hub Tickets 0131 473 2000
Further details from 0131 668 8926.

Friday 8 September 8pm Music
Tolbooth
Blazin’ Fiddles
Hottest contemporary fiddle players from the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. Back at the Tolbooth after their fantastic performance during last year’s Castle Hogmanay celebrations. £12/£10 Further details 01786 274000. www.stirling.gov.uk/tolbooth

Friday 8 September – Saturday 30 September. (ends 22 October). Exhibition
Stirling Smith Art Gallery & Museum
Waste Not, Want Not
Exhibition of waste and recycling and the consequences for the planet.  Further details on 01786 471917

Saturday 9 September 8pm.Music
Tolbooth
King Pleasure and the Biscuit Boys
Breathtaking mix of Kansas City Jazz and Blues in a truly exhilarating, swinging, non-stop live stage performance. £10/£8 Further details 01786 274000. www.stirling.gov.uk/tolbooth

Friday 15 September 8pm Music
Tolbooth
Eddie and Frank Thomas
An intriguing mix of music, documentary and storytelling. Travel along highway 61 from Memphis to New Orleans in a story of music and the home of the blues. £8/£6 Further details 01786 274000. www.stirling.gov.uk/tolbooth

Saturday 16 September 8pm Music
Tolbooth
Tim Kliphuis - The Grappelli Tribute
Tim Kliphuis has rapidly become a name in European Jazz and his style is very similar to that of Grappelli. £10/£8 Further details 01786 274000. www.stirling.gov.uk/tolbooth

Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 September 12noon – 4pm Family
Stirling Castle
Castle of Magic
Join us for a weekend of magic, mystery and wonder in a brand new event!
Allow yourself to be taken on a fantastic journey into a enchanted world as we provide you with magical entertainment throughout the castle.
Headlining is Ali Bongo, one of the most famous magicians of all time, as well as a tremendous supporting cast from the USA and Europe who will amuse and amaze with trickery, sorcery and illusions. Included in normal admission price to the castle. Further details on 0131 668 8926

Friday 22 September 8pm Music
Tolbooth
Reloaded
£4 in advance/£6 on the door.  Further details 01786 274000. www.stirling.gov.uk/tolbooth
 

Saturday 23 September 8pm
Tolbooth
Bourne Davis Kane
£10/£8 further details 01786 274000 www.stirling.gov.uk/tolbooth

Tuesday 26 September 2pm & 7pm Talk
Tolbooth
Christopher Brookmyre
Scottish author talks about his work and writing.  £6.50/£5. Further details 01786 274000 www.stirling.gov.uk/tolbooth

Wednesday 27 September 8pm Music
Tolbooth
Isobel Campbell
Formally with Belle & Sebastian, Isobel is a remarkable pop singer with a style almost from another age. £10/£8 Further details 01786 274000. www.stirling.gov.uk/tolbooth

Thursday 28 September 7.15pm Talk
Tolbooth
Poem, Pie & Pint – Janet Paisley
Short storywriter, poet and playwright Janet Paisley talks about her work.  £6/£5. includes pie & Pint.  Further details 01786 274000 www.stirling.gov.uk/tolbooth

Thursday 28 September 7pm Family
Tolbooth
Oscar and the Highland Castle
Shadow puppetry brings to life one of Scotland’s most evocative folktales. £4/£3 suitable for 4-11yr olds.   Further details 01786 274000 www.stirling.gov.uk/tolbooth
 

Saturday 30 September 8pm Music
Tolbooth
Dunfermline Town Brass Band
£8/£6 further Details 01786 274000 www.stirling.gov.uk/tolbooth

Saturday 30 September (ends 12 November) Exhibition
Stirling Smith Art Gallery & Museum
Post-War Housing in Stirling
An exhibition from the University of Stirling, incorporating the recent findings of the Housing Research Department.
Further details on 01786 471917

Friday 8 September – Saturday 30 September. (ends 22 October). Exhibition
Stirling Smith Art Gallery & Museum
Waste Not, Want Not
Exhibition of waste and recycling and the consequences for the planet. Further details on 01786 471917

Every Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 1,2,3,8,9,10,15,16,17,22,23,24,29,30 September, 11am to 3pm presentations at 12noon, 1pm and 2pm Living History
Bannockburn Heritage Centre
Sir Thomas Randolph
Come and meet Sir Thomas Randolph. Learn about the Battle of Bannockburn and the weapons and techniques used to defeat Edward II and his army. Further details on 01786 812664

Every Saturday and Sunday, 2,3,9,10,16,17,23,24,30 September. 11.30am to 4.30pm. Family
Bannockburn Heritage Centre
Family Activities
Quizzes, medieval games, dress up in authentic chain mail and hands-on demonstrations of siege weapons (trebuchet and mangonel) Further details on 01786 812664
 

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