Central Scotland - April - July 2014 Edinburgh - Apr - May

WHAT'S ON 26th APRIL - 1st MAY 26-Apr-2014 ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN : 3.30-5.30pm 20A Inverleith Row EDINBURGH INVERLEITH 0131 552 7171 John Muir Festival: 3 Poets & Some Seed - Poems inspired by a walk planting seeds, along the John Muir Way. Gerry Loose and Alec Finlay are joined by Andrew Schelling, of the USA, renowned for his Sanskrit translations. - www.johnmuirfestival.com 26-Apr-2014 BRUNTON THEATRE : 2pm Ladywell Way MUSSELBURGH 0131665 2240 John Muir Festival: Into The Wild - Over The Hedge (U) Tim Johnson & Karey Kirkpatrick / USA 2006 / 1h23m 26-Apr-2014 BRUNTON THEATRE : 7pm Ladywell Way MUSSELBURGH 0131665 2240 John Muir Festival: Chasing Ice - Jeff Orlowski / USA 2012 / 1h20m / 12A - www.johnmuirfestival.com 26-Apr-2014 NORTH BERWICK LAW : 2pm Haddington Road NORTH BERWICK 01786 478509 John Muir Festival: Walk Slow, Pedal Fast - Meeting at the Law car park, the event will consist of a slow, mindful walk led by artist Karen Gabbitas to a film installation where participants will be able to pedal a bike-powered projector in order to see a short film screening. www.johnmuirfestival.com 27-Apr-2014 ROYAL HIGHLAND SHOWGROUND & CENTRE Ingliston EDINBURGH INGLISTON 0131 335 6200 Falkirk District Dog Show and Ladies Kennel Club Show 2014 - Falkirk District Dog Show and Ladies Kennel Club Show at the Royal Highland Centre in the Central Hall. -royalhighlandcentre.co.uk 29-Apr-2014 HOLYROOD PARK : 1 pm City Centre EDINBURGH OLD TOWN Historic Scotland: Arthur’s Secrets - Come along on a moderate guided walk to learn more about Arthur’s Seat’s turbulent past, created by fire and ice! - Free - www.historic-scotland.gov.uk 29-Apr-2014 JOHN GRAY CENTRE : 7 pm Lodge Street HADDINGTON 01620 828200 Art appreciation talk with Ola Wojtkiewicz: the concept of beauty - This month Ola will consider the meaning of beauty in art. Is beauty simply a matter of taste or is there a benchmark for what is accepted as beautiful in an artwork? - £3 - www.johngraycentre. org/events 30-Apr-2014 ROSE MURRAY BROWN MASTERCLASS : 7.30pm-9.30pm 28 Queen Street EDINBURGH 01334 870731 South Africa Wine Masterclass - A fun relaxed wine tasting sampling 13 of South Africa›s best wines with Master of Wine, Rose Murray Brown to guide you. - www.rosemurraybrown.com 26-Apr-2014 OUT OF THE BLUE (DRILL HALL) : 10am - 3pm 36 Dalmeny Street EDINBURGH LEITH 0131 555 7102 Out of the Blue Flea Market - Rummage for treasures at the monthly Out of the Blue Flea Market. Over 45 stalls full to bursting with clothes, jewellery, small furniture, music, books, bric-a-brac and so much more. - Free outoftheblue.org.uk 01-May-2014 until 24-May-2014 LYCEUM THEATRE : Various Grindlay Street EDINBURGH WEST END VILLAGE 0131 248 4848 Pressure - By David Haig Directed by John Dove A co-production with Chichester Festival Theatre June 1944. One man›s decision is about to change the course of history. - www.lyceum.org.uk 27-Apr-2014 CAFE GRANDE : 7 pm 184 Bruntsfield Place EDINBURGH BRUNTSFIELD 0131 228 1188 Live Music at Cafe Grande - Come to Cafe Grande to see Malky Boyd, one half of the Whatever Next duo - www.cafegrande.co.uk 01-May-2014 BRUNTON THEATRE : 8pm Ladywell Way MUSSELBURGH 0131665 2240 Craig Campbell’s Thrilling Mic Hunt! - Internationally acclaimed Canadian stand-up Craig Campbell brings his highly anticipated new live show to The Brunton. - www.thebruntontheatre.co.uk 27-Apr-2014 LAURISTON CASTLE : 3pm, 4pm 2a Cramond Road South EDINBURGH 0131 336 2060 Interesting Objects - Experience great costumed interpretation of the Castle with our special tours. Be transported back to the Edwardian period and meet Mr and Mrs Reid, their staff, family and friends as they go about their daily lives at Lauriston Castle. - www.usherhall.co.uk 27-Apr-2014 Edinburgh City EDINBURGH CITY CENTRE Bupa Great Edinburgh Run - The Bupa Great Edinburgh Run has been a permanent fixture in Scotland’s capital city since 2005. In previous years it has featured a 5k and 10k course, but we’re excited to announce for 2014 a brand new 10-mile distance that features The Royal Mile, Scott Monument and Edinburgh Castle. www.greatrun.org/Events/ 24 01-May-2014 BRUNTON THEATRE : 7pm Ladywell Way MUSSELBURGH 0131665 2240 National Theatre Live: King Lear - Academy Award® winner Sam Mendes (James Bond: Skyfall, American Beauty) returns to the National Theatre to direct Simon Russell Beale (Timon of Athens, Collaborators) in the title role of Shakespeare’s tragedy. - www. thebruntontheatre.co.uk 01-May-2014 MORNINGSIDE LIBRARY : 2.30 pm 184 Morningside Road EDINBURGH MORNINGSIDE 0131 529 5654 Morningside Library Book Group - Two groups meeting on first Thursday of the month at 2.30pm and last Monday of the month at 6.30pm. Ask staff for details. -www.edinburgh.gov.uk WHATSONSCOTLAND.COM

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