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cated to the Picts & displaying examples of the stunning art found in Rosemarkie. Open from 18th April to 31st October. Tel: 01381 620961 www.groamhouse.org.uk
Wednesday 1st July to Thursday 2nd July 2015 THE NEW GIRLFRIEND Eden Court, Bishop’s Road Inverness IV3 5SA
A young woman makes a surprising discovery about the husband of her late best friend, in acclaimed director François Ozon’s witty and moving follow-up to his highly acclaimed film Young & Beautiful. Web: www.eden-court.co.uk/whats-on/shows/ the-new-girlfriend
Friday 3rd July - Wednesday 22nd Wed 1st July until: Thurs 31st Dec July various times Castle Gallery Inverness, 43 Castle MINIONS Eden Court Cinema, Bishop’s Road St Inverness. Inverness IV3 5SA, Showing unique, stylish, artist-designed gifts & affordable art from some of the most talented markers in the UK. Also available are hand-made prints, crafts and jewellery with regularly changing exhibitions. Tel: 01463 729512 www.castlegallery.co.uk
Inverness Museum & Art Gallery, Castle Wynd Inverness IV2 3EB
This exhibition presents new work in print commissioned by the Scottish Print Network. The work, which explores the full range and potential of printmaking in contemporary visual arts practice.Tel: 01463 237114 Inverness.museum@highlifehighland.com
Sat 6th June to Sat 31st Oct Groam House Museum, High St, Fortrose Ross-Shire IV10 8UF
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Long before they met the despicable criminal mastermind Gru, everyone’s favourite little yellow Minions found themselves living in Antarctica without someone to serve. But one Minion named Kevin has a plan and he – alongside teenage rebel Stuart and the lovable little Bob–ventures out into the world. Tel: 01463 234234 Web: www.eden-court.co.uk/whats-on/shows/ minions
Hootannany Ceilidh Bar, 67 Church St Inverness IV1 1ES
Hootananny is a multi-award winning pub & livemusic venue in Inverness, Scotland. Featuring a variety of musicians it’s always a great night for locals and visitors alike! LIVE SCOTTISH MUSIC EVERY NIGHT! Tel: 01463 233651 Web: www.hootanannyinverness.co.uk
Wednesday 29th July to Thursday 6th Aug 2015 LOVE & MERCY Eden Court, Bishop’s Road Inverness IV3 5SA
Love & Mercy is the unconventional Beach Boys Brian Wilson biopic which alternates between the mastermind’s unravelling and redemption in the mid-60s and mid-80. Featuring two brilliant portrayals of Wilson by Paul Dano and John Cusack. Tel: 01463 234234 Web: www.eden-court.co.uk/whats-on/shows/ love-mercy
Weekly Events MONDAYS Every Monday 9.30pm to midnight Traditional Scottish Session, Scottish Food. Hootananny, 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
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
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Every Wednesday 9.30pm to midnight Traditional Scottish Session, Scottish Food. Hotannanny, 67 Church Street, Inverness Scotland IV1 1ES
Sunday Afternoon Ceilidh 2pm 4:30pm The Phoenix Ale House, 110 Academy Street, IV1 1LX
Featuring a variety of musicians it’s always a great night for locals and visitors alike! Tel: 01463 233 651 www.hootanannyinverness.co.uk
An afternoon of Scottish & Celtic ceilidh in a traditional ale house, music by a professional ceilidh band, with accordion, fiddle, keyboards and drums and more led by Raymond Chuchuk and his Band. Listeners and players welcome. FREE to attend. Tel: 01463 240300 Web: http://www.phoenixalehouse.co.uk/
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Every Thursday 8.30pm DAILY DIARY EVENTS Traditional Scottish folk session The Waterfront Restaurant & Bar - Wednesday 1st July 2015 at 70-71 Huntly St, Inverness 7.30pm Evening entertainment at the Waterfront RestauENO LIVE: CARMEN rant and Bar is provided every Thursday night with a traditional Scottish folk session performed Eden Court Cinema, Bishop’s by Kenny Jamieson (Lead singer Schiehallion). Road Inverness IV3 5SA There is also entertainment one Sat a month in July, August and Sept with local Scottish Ceilidh band Schiehallion. Tel: 01463 233870 Web: http://miinverness.co.uk/business/thewaterfront/
FRIDAYS Every Friday 10pm to 1am Music Nights The Room 73 Queensgate, Inverness
Music 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
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Tagged: Cinema/Film Probably the most popular opera in the world. Carmen scandalised its earliest audiences with its raw depiction of lust in 19th-century Seville. In ENO’s popular production, the action is a fullon battle of the sexes, fought out in the arena of the Spanish bullring. Tel: 01463 234234 Web: www.eden-court.co.uk/whats-on/shows/ eno-live-carmen
Thursday 2nd July 2015 9.30pm Zetor in the Kailyard - Live Music Hootananny, 67 Church Street Inverness IV1 1ES
Pushing traditional music to the edge of modernity, from the west coast of Ireland to the East coast of Fife, combining diverse instrumentation and innovative beats...Music of the common people, old and new, with a highly accomplished band. Tel: 01463 233 651 Web: www.hootanannyinverness.co.uk/events/ roddy-johnston-the-kate-badcock-duo/
Friday 3rd July 2015 8.00pm KARINE POLWART (BETWEEN THE LINES) Eden Court, Bishop’s Road Inverness IV3 5SA
Karine draws from folk music’s long tradition while keeping pace with the ceaselessly changing times. Her songs deal with humanity in all its many guises - tenderness, triumph and sorrow. Tel: 01463 234234 Web: www.eden-court.co.uk/whats-on/shows/ karine-polwart-between-the-lines
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Saturday 4th July 2015 8.00pm WITHERED HAND & MALCOLM MIDDLETON DOUBLE-BILL (BETWEEN THE LINES) Eden Court, Bishop’s Road Inverness IV3 5SA
Withered Hand is the nom de plume of Edinburgh basedsinger-songwriter Dan Wilson, who started writing songs almost ten years ago. Malcolm Middleton is a guitarist and songwriter who achieved success in the late 1990s as one half of the Scottish alternative rock band Arab Strap. Tel: 01463 234234 Web: www.eden-court.co.uk/whats-on/shows/ withered-hand-malcolm-middleton-double-bill
Saturday 4th July 2015 4.00pm OPEN MIC SESSION (BETWEEN THE LINES) Eden Court, Bishop’s Road Inverness IV3 5SA
We’re really hoping this open mic session will be packed with singer/ songwriters just itching for the chance to impress our small panel of judges at this informal gathering. Tel: 01463 234234 Web: www.eden-court.co.uk/whats-on/shows/ open-mic-session-between-the-lines
Saturday 4th July 2015 1.30pm ILLUSTRATED SONGWRITING TALK WITH FINDLAY NAPIER (BETWEEN THE LINES) Eden Court, Bishop’s Road Inverness IV3 5SA For something a little bit different don’t miss this unique event. It can best be described as a bit of a gig, a bit of a Q&A and a bit of a chat with one of Scotland’s finest musicians & songwriters, Findlay Napier. Tel: 01463 234234 Web: www.eden-court.co.uk/whats-on/shows/ illustrated-songwriting-talk-with-findlay-napierbetween-the-lines
Saturday 4th July 2015 10.30am SONGWRITING WORKSHOP WITH KARINE POLWART (BETWEEN THE LINES) Eden Court, Bishop’s Road Inverness IV3 5SA Limited to 20 places this is a terrific opportunity for budding singer/songwriters to hopefully learn something new and at the same time get some top tips from Karine. Tel: 01463 234234 Web: www.eden-court.co.uk/whats-on/shows/ songwriting-workshop-with-karine-polwartbetween-the-lines
What’s Perthshire What’sOn OnHighland Inverness Saturday 4th July 2015 7.30pm FAME (JUNIOR) Eden Court, Bishop’s Road Inverness IV3 5SA Set in the early 1980s at the New York School of Performing Arts, the story follows a group of students across the acting, dancing and music faculties as they grow up alongside each other, develop their skills and rise to the various challenges they encounter. Tel: 01463 234234 Web: www.eden-court.co.uk/whats-on/shows/ fame-junior
Sunday 5th July 2015 2.45pm ROYAL OPERA HOUSE LIVE: WILLIAM TELL (GUILAUME TELL) Eden Court, Bishop’s Road Inverness IV3 5SA Rossini’s score is one of his most outstanding, and packed with glorious arias, choruses and ensembles, as those who have heard Antonio Pappano’s admired recording will know. Tel: 01463 234234 Web: www.eden-court.co.uk/whats-on/shows/ royal-opera-house-live-guilaume-tell
Wednesday 15th July 2015 9.30pm Eddie & Luc Hootananny, 67 Church Street Inverness IV1 1ES
Eddie and Luc Eddie on Pipes, Whistles and Bouzouki, with Luc on Guitar and Vocal. Tel: 01463 233 651 Web: www.hootanannyinverness.co.uk/events/ eddie-luc/
Saturday 11th July 2015 7.30pm THE CHICAGO BLUES BROTHERS Eden Court, Bishop’s Road Inverness IV3 5SA
Following their massively successful international Sweet Home Chicago tour, The Chicago Blues Brothers return to the UK with their brand-new action packed show! Tel: 01463 234234 Web: www.eden-court.co.uk/whats-on/shows/ the-chicago-blues-brothers
Sunday 12th July 2015 7.45pm ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK (CULT CINEMA: SCI-FI) Eden Court, Bishop’s Road Inverness IV3 5SA
Cult Classic is a regular film screening night at Eden Court Cinema, with a special ticket price of £10.00 which includes a beer & pizza. Tel: 01463 234234 Web: www.eden-court.co.uk/whats-on/shows/ escape-from-new-york
Friday 17th July 9.30pm Elsa Jean McTaggart Hootananny, 67 Church Street Inverness IV1 1ES Award winner 2012
accomplished Scottish fiddler singer/song writter Elsa Jean McTaggart presents her new show THE MERCENARY FIDDLER. The show will feature well know fiddle songs “The Devil Went Down To Georgia” “Orange Blossom Special” “River Dance” “Fairytale” plus some of Elsa’s original songs. Tel: 01463 233 651 Web: www.hootanannyinverness.co.uk/events/ elsa-jean-mctaggart/
Thursday 16th July 2015 7.30pm INNER SOUND - THE GONDOLIERS Eden Court, Bishop’s Road Inver- Saturday 18th July 2015 10.00am ness IV3 5SA The Inverness Highland Games Skye and Lochalsh’s enthusiastic and highly Northern Meeting Park, Ardross St talented group of singers, Inner Sound return Inverness IV3 5NN to Eden Court after their debut in 2009 with a repeat of their enjoyable performance of Gilbert and Sullivan’s classic Operetta, The Gondoliers. Tel: 01463 234234 Web: www.eden-court.co.uk/whats-on/shows/ inner-sound-the-gondoliers
Thursday 16th 9.30pm Elsa Jean McTaggart Hootananny, 67 Church Street Tuesday 7th July 2015 7.30pm Inverness IV1 1ES Award winner 2012 SIR RANULPH FIENNES: A LIFE AT accomplished Scottish fiddler singer/song writter THE LIMITS Elsa Jean McTaggart presents her new show THE Eden Court, Bishop’s Road Inver- MERCENARY FIDDLER. The show will feature well know fiddle songs “The Devil Went Down To ness IV3 5SA In A Life at the Limits, long-time friend and expedition partner Anton Bowring leads Sir Ranulph Fiennes on a personal journey as they discuss his life, from his ancestral heritage to the present day. Tel: 0871 789 4173 Web: www.eden-court.co.uk/whats-on/shows/sirranulph-fiennes-a-life-at-the-limits
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Georgia” “Orange Blossom Special” “River Dance” “Fairytale” plus some of Elsa’s original songs. Tel: 01463 233 651 Web: www.hootanannyinverness.co.uk/events/ elsa-jean-mctaggart/
Thursday 16th July 2015 7.00pm NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: EVERYMAN Eden Court, Bishop’s Road Inverness IV3 5SA BAFTA winner and Academy Award® nominee Chiwetel Ejiofor (12 Years a Slave) takes the title role in this dynamic new production of one of English drama’s oldest plays, directed by the National Theatre’s new Director Rufus Norris. Tel: 01463 234234 Web: www.eden-court.co.uk/whats-on/shows/ national-theatre-live-everyman
Friday 17th Jul 2015 9.30pm Brian Ó hEadhra & Amy Henderson Hootananny, 67 Church Street Inverness IV1 1ES
Brian Ó hEadhra is a highly acclaimed musician and singer based in Inverness. Brian sings and writes songs in English, Irish and Scottish Gaelic. His music is also well known across the folk world through the band Anam. Tel: 01463 233 651 Web: www.hootanannyinverness.co.uk/events/ brian-o-headhra-friends-4/
The Inverness Highland Games will take place on Saturday 18 July 2015 as part of the Inverness Summer Festival. Founded in 1822 the Inverness Highland Games is one of the most spectacular traditional gatherings staged in Scotland and is one of the highlights of any visit to the Highlands capital city Tel: 01463 785006 Web: www.invernesshighlandgames.com
Sunday 19th July 2015 8.00pm LINDSAY LOU & THE FLATBELLYS Eden Court, Bishop’s Road Inverness IV3 5SA
With roots in the Great Lakes State of Michigan, Lindsay Lou & the Flatbellys have been on the road almost non-stop all over the USA since issuing their 2012 album, Release Your Shrouds. Tel: 01463 234234 Web: www.eden-court.co.uk/whats-on/shows/ lindsay-lou-the-flatbellys
Wednesday 22nd July 2015 8.00pm SOWETO SPIRITUAL SINGERS Eden Court, Bishop’s Road Inverness IV3 5SA
The internationally acclaimed, Grammy Awardwinning Soweto Gospel Choir come to Inverness for the first time, having been favourites at the Edinburgh Fringe in recent years. Tel: 01463 234234 Web: www.eden-court.co.uk/whats-on/shows/ soweto-spiritual-singers
Wednesday 22nd July 2015 7.00pm RSC: THE MERCHANT OF VENICE LIVE Eden Court, Bishop’s Road Inverness IV3 5SA
In the melting pot of Venice, trade is God. With its ships plying the globe, the city opens its arms to all, as long as they come prepared to do business and there is profit to be made. Tel: 01463 234234 Web: www.eden-court.co.uk/whats-on/shows/ rsc-the-merchant-of-venice
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What’sOn OnHighland Inverness What’s Perthshire Wednesday 22nd July 2015 RSC: THE MERCHANT OF VENICE LIVE Eden Court, Bishop’s Road Inverness IV3 5SA
In the melting pot of Venice, trade is God. With its ships plying the globe, the city opens its arms to all, as long as they come prepared to do business and there is profit to be made. Tel: 01463 234234 Web: www.eden-court.co.uk/whats-on/shows/ rsc-the-merchant-of-venice
Saturday 25th July 2015 8.00pm FIDDLER IN THE LOOP Eden Court, Bishop’s Road Inverness IV3 5SA
Sunday 26th July 2015 4.00pm RSC: THE MERCHANT OF VENICE ENCORE Eden Court, Bishop’s Road Inverness IV3 5SA
In the melting pot of Venice, trade is God. With its ships plying the globe, the city opens its arms to all, as long as they come prepared to do business and there is profit to be made. Polly Findlay (Arden of Faversham 2014) directs Shakespeare’s uncompromising tragedy. Tel: 01463 234234 Web: www.eden-court.co.uk/whats-on/shows/ rsc-the-merchant-of-venice-encore
Sunday 26th July 2015 5.30pm THE TERMINATOR (CULT CLASSICS: SCI-FI) Eden Court, Bishop’s Road Inverness IV3 5SA
An orchestra of just one! Italian born violin wizard Luca Ciarla owns the stage with his fiddle, his voice and a few toy instruments. Tel: 01463 234234 Cult Classic is a regular film screening night at Web: www.eden-court.co.uk/whats-on/shows/ Eden Court Cinema, with a special ticket price of fiddler-in-the-loop £10.00 which includes a beer & pizza. Tel: 01463 234234 Web: www.eden-court.co.uk/whats-on/shows/ Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th the-terminator-1
July 2015 10.30pm Classic rockers “BLAZE” Hootananny, 67 Church Street, Inverness, IV1 1ES
BLAZE are back in Inverness, the Highlands and Islands. The band of experienced musicians have all collectively played at the highest level. Not to be missed. Hootanannies - Mad Hatters, Tel: 01463 233 651 Web: Hootanannyinverness.co.uk
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Sunday 26th July 2015 8.00pm THE RUNNING MAN (CULT CINEMA: SCI-FI) Eden Court, Bishop’s Road Inverness IV3 5SA
Cult Classic is a regular film screening night at Eden Court Cinema, with a special ticket price of £10.00 which includes a beer & pizza. Tel: 01463 234234 Web: www.eden-court.co.uk/whats-on/shows/ the-running-man
Thursday 30th July 2015 8.00pm WINGIN’ IT Eden Court, Bishop’s Road Inverness IV3 5SA
One of the most highly rated duo’s in the country, Wingin’ It deliver a fiery, energy fuelled array of acoustic music styles. Weaving effortlessly between Bluegrass, Gypsy Jazz, Folk and Pop, their performances are sure to capture the imagination. Tel: 01463 234234 Web: www.eden-court.co.uk/whats-on/shows/ wingin-it
Friday 31st July 2015 7.30pm UNKNOWN PLEASURES BELLA WARM UP Ironworks, 22B Academy St Inverness IV1 1LX Featuring: GARDEN OF ELKS SILVER COAST SPRING BREAK JAMES MACKENZIE SARA BILLS & THE HASBEENS THE RITES (ACOUSTIC) Tel: 0871 789 4173 www.ironworksvenue.com