What’s On in Inverness September 2014 www.Explore-Inverness.com
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Continuous Events Exhibition - Castle Gallery, 43 Castle Street Inverness IV2 3DU
There are constantly changing exhibitions featuring contemporary paintings, sculpture, original hand-made prints, crafts and designer jewellery, working closely with artists to ensure the finest possible selection of works from both established artists and emerging talent. Ceramics, Glass, Jewellery, Paintings, Prints, Sculpture, Textiles, and Wood. Open Monday to Saturday 9.00am to 5.00pm Tel: 01463 729512 www.castlegallery.co.uk
Unravelling the Celtic Knot - Exploring Pictish Design. Groam House Museum, High Street, Rosemarkie, Ross-shire, IV10 8UF
The exhibition explores the evolution of Pictish design from the ancient sculptured stones found in Rosemarkie, through the analysis and interpretation by George Bain in the last century to modern applications and artefacts in a variety
of media. Many of the exhibits are taken from the George Bain Collection which was recently recognised as being of National Significance by Museums Galleries Scotland. Described as the “father of modern Celtic design”, George Bain (1881- 1968) was an artist and teacher who devoted his life to the painstaking study of Celtic Art and the techniques used by artists to construct these intricate pictures. Every Monday to Friday 11.00am to 4.30pm, Saturday & Sunday 2.00pm to 4.00pm. Tel: 01381 620961 www.groamhouse.org.uk
Cruise Liners at Invergordon.
Cruise ships regularly visit the Port of Invergordon throughout the tourist season. Cruise ships can usually be seen from the coastline at Portgordon. If they are travelling west to east then they may be seen about two hours after their stated departure time from Invergordon. The Firth forms one of the safest and most commodious anchorages in the north of Scotland and Invergordon was at one time a major base for the Royal Navy’s Home Fleet. The Firth was the scene of the Invergordon Mutiny in 1931. 21 cruise liners are scheduled to arrive and sail from Invergordon in September. For up to date information contact 01349 852308
Eden Court Theatre, Bishop’s Road Inverness IV3 5SA CINEMA Saturday 13th September to Wednesday 17th September A Night at the Cinema in 1914
Friday 19th September to Thursday 2nd October MAGIC IN THE MOONLIGHT Eden Court Cinema, Bishop’s Road Inverness IV3 5SA
Set in the 1920s South of France, Colin Firth play a master stage magician with an outsized British ego. His childhood pal, and fellow illusionist, Simon asks him to help to expose a young woman whose sham séances and psychic messages have deceived a family of wealthy Americans. Tel: 01463 234234 www.eden-court.co.uk
Friday 26th September to Thursday 2nd October BEFORE I GO TO SLEEP Eden Court Cinema, Bishop’s Road Inverness IV3 5SA
Suffering from amnesia, Christine Lucas wakes up every morning with no knowledge of who she is or what has happened to her. Incapable of creating and maintaining new memories she decides to keep a video diary. But when she watches it back new terrifying truths emerges. Tel: 01463 234234 www.eden-court.co.uk
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All Tickets pre-5.00pm £7.00 / Adults (over 18) Every Monday 9.30pm to midnight £8.00 / Adult Concession £7.50 / Under 18s & Students £5.00 at all times / Eden Court Friends Traditional Scottish Session, Scot£1.00 off / Buy for all three Programmer’s Choice tish Food. films and get £1.00 off each Hotannanny, 67 Church Street, Tel: 01463 234234 Inverness Scotland IV1 1ES www.eden-court.co.uk Featuring a variety of musicians it’s always a great night for locals and visitors alike! Tel: 01463 233 651 www.hootanannyinverness.co.uk
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What’s On Inverness TUESDAYS Every Tuesday 9.30pm to midnight Traditional Scottish Session, Scottish Food. Hotannanny, 67 Church Street, Inverness Scotland IV1 1ES Featuring a variety of musicians it’s always a great night for locals and visitors alike! Tel: 01463 233 651 www.hootanannyinverness.co.uk
WEDNESDAYS Scottish Showtime Inverness Every Wednesday Bogbain Farm, Inverness
Scottish Showtime Inverness is a new and exciting Scottish show, taking place at Bogbain Farm in Inverness and running every Wednesday until 27th August. This fresh event is ideal for visitors looking for some high quality evening entertainment and is a quirky, funny and genuine Scottish experience - encompassing music, dance, food, drink and history. The show includes: Transport to and from Inverness city centre 1 welcome drink – whisky cocktail/Irn Bru/local craft beer, 2 course supper including a taste of haggis (vegetarian option available), Whisky tasting – samples of Tomatin whisky, Live music from young Scottish musicians, Interactive fun – try the bagpipes, learn a Gaelic song, Ceilidh dancing – including lessons. Standard tickets cost £49.95 for adults and £19.95 for children.
Every Wednesday 9.30pm to midnight Traditional Scottish Session, Scottish Food. Hotannanny, 67 Church Street, Inverness Scotland IV1 1ES Featuring a variety of musicians it’s always a great night for locals and visitors alike! Tel: 01463 233 651 www.hootanannyinverness.co.uk
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FRIDAYS Every Friday 10pm to 1am Music Nights The Room 73 Queensgate, Inverness Music Nights, Friday and Saturday nights, with top quality bands playing covers from 10.00pm to 1am in the morning. ‘Best live covers music in Inverness’ every Fri and Sat from 10pm, with tribute bands and contemporary Rock Music. Free Internet hotspot. Tel: 01463 233077
SATURDAYS Every Saturday 2.30 to 4.30pm Saturday Ceilidh with Fraser & Erik. Hotannanny, 67 Church Street, Inverness Scotland IV1 1ES
Featuring a variety of musicians it’s always a great night for locals and visitors alike! Tel: 01463 233 651 www.hootanannyinverness.co.uk
Every Saturday 10pm to 1am Music Nights The Room 73 Queensgate, Inverness
Music Nights, Friday and Saturday nights, with top quality bands playing covers from 10.00pm to 1am in the morning. ‘Best live covers music in Inverness’ every Fri and Sat from 10pm, with tribute bands and contemporary Rock Music. Free Internet hotspot. Tel: 01463 233077
DAILY DIARY EVENTS Wednesday 3rd September 8pm ROYAL SCOTTISH NATIONAL ORCHESTRA: OPERA GALA Eden Court, Bishop’s Road Inverness IV3 5SA
Conductor Jaime Martín presents an evening of sumptuous music. Don’t miss this chance to enjoy a magical evening with Scotland’s national orchestra. Tel: 01463 234234 www.eden-court.co.uk
Every Thursday 8.30pm Traditional Scottish folk session The Waterfront Restaurant & Bar - Wednesday 3rd September 7pm RSC: THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF 70-71 Huntly St, Inverness Evening entertainment at the Waterfront Restau- VERONA rant and Bar is provided every Thursday night Eden Court Cinema, Bishop’s with a traditional Scottish folk session performed Road Inverness IV3 5SA by Kenny Jamieson (Lead singer Schiehallion). Tel: 01463233870
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Thursday 4th September NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: MEDEA Eden Court Cinema, Bishop’s Road Inverness IV3 5SA
Helen McCrory (The Last of the Haussmans) returns to the National Theatre to take the title role in Euripides’ powerful tragedy, in a new version by Ben Power, directed by Carrie Cracknell. Tel: 01463 234234 www.eden-court.co.uk
Friday 5th to Sunday 7th September 8pm The Highland military Tattoo 2014 Fort George, Ardersier IV2 7TD Set to become the largest annual Military Tattoo outside Edinburgh, The Highland military Tattoo 2014 will take place in the dramatic setting of Fort George, Inverness. Tel: 0844 499 9990
Saturday 6th September 7.30pm BLAS FESTIVAL 2014 - SUBHACHAS - BLAS 10TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Eden Court, Bishop’s Road Inverness IV3 5SA LAS 2014 Cherish The Ladies, The Mischa McPherson Trio, Ross Ainslie and Jarlath Henderson,Coisir G Tel: 01463 234234 www.eden-court.co.uk
Saturday 6th September 8pm THE STRAY BIRDS Eden Court, Bishop’s Road Inverness IV3 5SA
Flown in as one of the main headline acts at Glasgow’s Celtic Connections festival in January, this is a by-popular-demand return. Tel: 01463 234234 www.eden-court.co.uk
Saturday 6th September 9am 4pm The Beast Race Aldourie Castle Grounds, Loch Ness Inverness IV2 6EL
BEAST yourself on an epic 10k obstacle race over rough terrain, dirt tracks and forest; take on 30 mega obstacles on the way; run solo or in a team; win brilliant prizes; do it for charity; eat and drink top-quality local produce; be in ridiculous fancy dress ... Tel: 07743603985
Valentine and Proteus are best friends until they fall in love with the same girl. This is the first time in 45 years that The Two Gentlemen of Verona has been performed in full production on the Royal Shakespeare Theatre stage. Tel: 01463 234234 www.eden-court.co.uk
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What’s On Inverness Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th September 11am - 3.30pm Culloden Homecoming; a celebration of highland culture Culloden Battle Field Visitor Centre, Culloden Moor Inverness IV2 5EU
Join us to celebrate all that is great about highland culture. From Dance, Music, Gaelic song to our shared history. Make Targes, meet Jacobites and visit their Camp, try your hand at a Bhoran. This is an event for the entire family to enjoy. Tel: 0844 493 2159
Sunday 7 September 7.30pm WASHINGTON IRVING + Woodentooth + Penniless Moth The Ironworks, 22B Academy St Inverness IV1 1LX
Friday 12th & Saturday 13th September 9am - 6pm Masters World Championships (MWC2014) Bught Park, Inverness IV3 5SR
Saturday 13th September 7.30pm DANCING QUEEN: THE SHOW The Ironworks, 22B Academy St Inverness IV1 1LX
Friday 12th September 7.00pm IAIN MCLAUGHLIN & THE OUTSIDERS The Ironworks, 22B Academy St Inverness IV1 1LX Iain Mclaughlin at the Outsiders return,
Sunday 14 September 7.30pm MICHAEL PALIN - TRAVELLING TO WORK Eden Court, Bishop’s Road Inverness IV3 5SA
As part of Scotland’s Year of Homecoming - one of the feature events of the Highland Homecoming celebrations sees a world record 190 International Heavies arrive in the Highland Capital to contest 13 World Championships over 3 days. Tel: 01463 785006
fresh from time spent fostering progression. Progression in what they stand for, and how Have released 3 singles, an EP and an album they deliver that intent. It’s the live environment through local indie label Instinctive Racoon where the band’s reputation has been earned. developing an indie rock sound which echoes folk Delivering layer upon layer of sound and melody, song writing from their home on the west coast infused with a darker, dirtier aesthetic. At the of Scotland. core, a sense of unabashed honesty that defines Tel: 0871 789 4173 them not only as a group, but all five as individuwww.ironworksvenue.com als. It is a band and a sound that could only have been produced under the wide open skies of the Wednesday 10th September 8pm Highlands. Tel: 0871 789 4173 THE JOHNNY CASH ROADSHOW Eden Court, Bishop’s Road Inver- www.ironworksvenue.com
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The Johnny Cash Roadshow, a show not to be missed by avid fans or the casual listener. This year prepare for a musical adventure unrivalled by any other that truly celebrates the career of a music legend, Johnny Cash. Tel: 01463 234234 www.eden-court.co.uk
Thursday 11th September 7.30pm BLAS FESTIVAL 2014 - DO BHEATHA DHAN DÙTHAICH / HIGHLAND HOMECOMING Eden Court, Bishop’s Road Inverness IV3 5SA Mànran Macanta The Cheryl Heggie Dancers Angus MacColl Snr Angus MacColl Jnr Tel: 01463 234234 www.eden-court.co.uk
Friday 12th September 8pm BLAS FESTIVAL 2014 - GLÒIR NAN CAMAN - HOME AND AWAY Eden Court, Bishop’s Road Inverness IV3 5SA On the eve of the Camanachd Cup Final, Hugh Dan MacLennan & Friends with music, song and chat charting shinty’s influence across the world. Tel: 01463 234234 www.eden-court.co.uk
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Friday 12th September 7.30pm MIDDLE OF NOWHERE RECORDINGS The Ironworks, 22B Academy St Inverness IV1 1LX LABEL NIGHT feat. RODDY HART & THE
LONESOME FIRE COLIN MACLEOD (THE BOY WHO TRAPPED THE SUN) PETE ROE MO KENNEY Tel: 0871 789 4173 www.ironworksvenue.com
Saturday 13th September 8pm JAMIE MACDONALD - ‘THAT FUNNY BLIND GUY 2’ Eden Court, Bishop’s Road Inverness IV3 5SA
He approaches blindness the same way as he does life; with optimism, irony and filthy humour. Scotland’s hottest visually impaired Stand-up comedian Jamie MacDonald is back with his new show. Tel: 01463 234234 www.eden-court.co.uk
Saturday 13th September 7.30pm BLAS FESTIVAL 2014 - GRAND FINALE - CÈOL NAM FÈIS Eden Court, Bishop’s Road Inverness IV3 5SA
Dust down your platforms, put on your flares and get ready to party with ‘Dancing Queen The Show’ as they celebrate the 40th anniversary of ABBA’s show stopping performance of Waterloo at the Eurovision Song Contest. Tel: 0871 789 4173 www.ironworksvenue.com
Michael Palin presents a brand new two-part stage show, looking back at twenty-five years of exploring the world and nearly fifty years in radio, television, books and films. Tel: 01463 234234 www.eden-court.co.uk
Sunday 14th September 11am6pm Masters World Championships (MWC2014) Finals Day Northern Meeting Park, Ardross St Inverness IV3 5NN The climax of the World Championships moves to Northern Meeting Park as the largest number of heavies in history help up celebrate the 150th anniversary of the opening of the world’s oldest Highland Games stadium. Tel: 01463 785006
Sunday 14th September 7.30pm SHARON CORR The Ironworks, 22B Academy St Inverness IV1 1LX
Grammy Nominee/Brit Award Winner, singer/ songwriter and violinist - hugely successful both as a member of legendary Irish group The Corrs and as as a solo artist is releasing her second solo album. Tel: 0871 789 4173 www.ironworksvenue.com
Wednesday 17th September 8pm DANNY BHOY Eden Court, Bishop’s Road Inverness IV3 5SA
Danny began his stand up career in 1998. A year later he won The Daily Telegraph Open Mic Award, the biggest national competition in the UK for new comics. Tel: 01463 234234 www.eden-court.co.uk
EMPIRE THEATRE The Fèis movement, one of Europe’s most significant community arts initiatives, is showcased in this special concert with Blas giving centre stage to Fèis particiapants from across Scotland to round off our 10th festival. Tel: 01463 234234 www.eden-court.co.uk
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What’s Perthshire What’sOn OnHighland Inverness Thursday 18th September 7.30pm A BUTTON BOX GATHERING Eden Court, Bishop’s Road Inverness IV3 5SA We are glad to have Daniel MacPhee with us for the first time since we began the Button-Box Gatherings Tel: 01463 234234 www.eden-court.co.uk
Thursday 18th September 8pm SHEESHAM & LOTUS & SON Eden Court, Bishop’s Road Inverness IV3 5SA
Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st September 10am - 4pm Inverness Craft Festival Inverness Town House, Ardross St Inverness IV3 5NN
A great opportunity to browse through a range of Scottish Arts, Crafts and Foods from traditional tweeds to contemporary jewellery, home wares and collectibles, along with the chance to talk to the crafters about their craft amd their works. Tel: 01381 621962
Saturday 20th & Sunday 22nd September 11.30am & 6.15pm THE WHITE BALLOON Eden Court Cinema, Bishop’s Road Inverness IV3 5SA
Ever since they caused everyone’s jaw to drop at the big Folk Alliance International event in Toronto, and after their “1929” album was so well received over here, it seems that everyone is Jafar Panahi’s masterpiece about a little girl who developing a S&L&S habit! won’t take no for an answer. Razieh wants a new Tel: 01463 234234 goldfish to celebrate the Iranian New Year, even www.eden-court.co.uk though she’s already got several. Tel: 01463 234234 www.eden-court.co.uk Friday 19th September 7.30pm
KATE RUSBY Eden Court, Bishop’s Road Inverness IV3 5SA
Kate is delighted to be bringing her autumn tour to some parts of the UK not visited for a while. Audiences are sure to be thoroughly entertained by Kate’s choice of much-loved classics from her back catalogue stretching over her two decades of music making. Tel: 01463 234234 www.eden-court.co.uk
Friday 19 September 7.30pm VIGO THIEVES The Ironworks, 22B Academy St Inverness IV1 1LX
Vigo Thieves are a five piece Scottish alternative rock band from Glasgow. They combine heart felt lyrics with sing a long choruses, and an epic sound built for the big stage. Tel: 0871 789 4173 www.ironworksvenue.com
Saturday 27th September 7.30pm (doors & bar open 1 hour before) Eden Court, Bishop’s Road Inverness IV3 5SA Tickets: £13/£11.50 concession (Group discount available)
Immerse yourself in the wonders of the ocean, without getting your feet wet! The brand new UK Ocean Festival brings you the world’s most amazing ocean films, from both above and below the surface. From its Australian origins, this extraordinary collection of films document the beauty and power of the ocean, and celebrate the divers, surfers, swimmers and oceanographers who live for the sea’s salt spray; who chase the crests of waves; and who marvel at the mysteries of the big blue. A truly inspiring and thought-provoking evening, with great prize giveaways! For tickets: www.oceanfilmfestival.co.uk
Sunday 28th to Tuesday 30th September 7.00pm NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: MEDEA (ENCORES) Sunday 21st September 2pm-5pm Eden Court Cinema, Bishop’s Road Inverness IV3 5SA Highland Traditional Strength Helen McCrory (The Last of the Haussmans) reFestival turns to the National Theatre to take the title role Northern Meeting Park, Ardross St in Euripides’ powerful tragedy, in a new version Inverness IV3 5NN by Ben Power, directed by Carrie Cracknell. 2014 sees our much loved Highland StrongTel: 01463 234234 man show get even bigger as Scottish Backhold www.eden-court.co.uk Wrestling and the inaugural Highland’s Strongest Woman Championships are added to the Monday 29th September 7.30pm programme. A new name and a whole lot of new HELA traditional excitement for the whole family to enjoy Eden Court, Bishop’s Road InverTel: 01463 785006 ness IV3 5SA This solo show by Adura Onashile takes as its inspiration the true life story of Henrietta Lacks Thursday 25th September 8pm and the extraordinary life of the HeLa cell line. ROSS NOBLE - TANGENTLEMAN 1951, Henrietta Lacks walks into the coloured Eden Court, Bishop’s Road Inver- section of a hospital in Baltimore with a pain in ness IV3 5SA her abdomen. A cell sample taken without her Following 14 sell-out tours, the king of improvisa- permission was used as the raw material for tional comedy is back with another mind-blowing some of the most important scientific discoveries UK tour. of the past 100 years. Tel: 01463 234234 Tel: 01463 234234 www.eden-court.co.uk www.eden-court.co.uk
Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st September 7.30pm Nathan Carter Sunday 28th September 9am to Eden Court, Bishop’s Road Inver- 4pm. ness IV3 5SA Loch Ness Marathon Nathan Carter in concert with Lisa Stanley this show gives another opportunity to see the young man who is regarded as “The biggest name in Irish Country Music” Tel: 01463 234234 www.eden-court.co.uk
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The Baxters Loch Ness Marathon & Festival of Running is a notable fixture on the running calendar. The Event Village, in Bught Park is open to the public from 9am to 4pm. There’s a fantastic line-up of live music and entertainment, charity and sports expo and family fun activities. The marathon starts at 10am on the southern Loch Ness road, between Fort Augustus and Foyers and finishes in Bught Park, Inverness.
Tuesday 30th September & Wednesday 1st October 7.30pm SCOTTISH BALLET: THE CRUCIBLE WITH TEN POEMS Eden Court, Bishop’s Road Inverness IV3 5SA
A unique opportunity to see two iconic and emotionally charged texts brought to life through breath taking performances from Scottish Ballet’s extraordinarily athletic and expressive dancers. Tel: 01463 234234 www.eden-court.co.uk
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