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Simon Thacker’s Ritmata
fashion shoot contrast studios Simon Thacker's Ritmata performs new music by the visionary guitar virtuoso, distilling the essence of his pioneering intercultural musical experiences and lifelong absorption in some of the most powerful sounds from across continents and epochs. One of the UK’s most accomplished musical figures, Simon Thacker is a composer, classical guitarist and ensemble leader whose ever expanding world draws on a deep immersion in diverse cultures. Featuring soul stirring improvisation and a directly emotive compositional style, Simon…
Find out more »Penicuik Turner Prize Exhibition
Nancy Bryce; winner Penicuik Turner Prize 2017 The Penicuik Turner Prize Exhibition opens on Saturday the 1st September from 2.00pm till 4.00pm. It is then open from 10.00am till 4.00pm Monday till Saturday and will close with the announcement of the winners on Sunday the 9th September from 2.00pm till 4.00pm. This is always a popular exhibition with many varied art works on display nearly all of which are available to purchase at very reasonable prices. Viewers are also encouraged…
Find out more »Curmudgeon
We are delighted to welcome Curmudgeon back to West Street Arts Centre for the first concert of our Arts Festival. It is 2 years since they last played for us and that is 2 years too long. Curmudgeon in Scots means a bad-tempered, cantankerous or difficult person. None of the members of this band lives up to that reputation. On the contrary, their music making and stage personalities are lively and engaging. Expect an evening of traditional tunes and song.…
Find out more »Storytelling for pre-school children
Daniel Allison is a Scottish musician, storyteller and writer who is based in Roslin. He focuses on animal tales, hero quests and tales of magic, mystery and wonder. He is sure to captivate young imaginations. Find out more about Daniel; click here "The children sat utterly spellbound, hanging onto his every word and note" The Oxford Times This event is free but ticketed and tickets will be available from the beginning of July. Children should be accompanied by an adult…
Find out more »Fun with words
This is a creative writing workshop for children in Primaries1 to 3 and is led by Moira Cormack. Moira is a published children's author and a great communicator with children. In previous workshops the children have had fun and been totally engrossed in the task. On this occasion the children's work will be displayed in the Arts Centre for the remainder of the festival; that is untill Sunday the 9th September. This event is sponsored by Taylor Wimpey and…
Find out more »New works by Nancy Bryce
Opening of exhibiton Sunday 2nd September 2.00pm till 4.00pm West Street Arts Centre 4 West Street, Penicuik EH26 9DL Nancy was the worthy winner of last year's Penicuik Turner prize with this stunning painting of grasses in moonlight. This year she is giving a solo exhibition in the cafe gallery. Openings are free and all are welcome The exhibiton will then run from Monday to Saturday 10.00am till 4.00pm (closed Sundays) until Saturday the 6th October.
Find out more »More fun with words
Moira leads a creative writing workshop for older children in primaries 4 to 7. The work will be displayed for the rest of the festival in the Arts Centre. Older children will be thrilled to see their work displayed and to be able to bring their friends and family to see it. This event is sponsored by Taylor Wimpey and is free but ticketed. Tickets will be available from the cafe at 4 West Street or on line from…
Find out more »Writers’ workshop
Catherine Simpson leads this writers' workshop for adults with the emphasis on writing a memoire. Catherine is a poet, journalist and short story writer. Her first novel, "Truestory" was published by Sandstone Press in 2015. She received the Scottish Book Trust New Writer's Award for the opening chapters of this novel. Her work has been printed in several anthologies and magazines and has been broadcast on Radio 2. Catherine has had experience of orgainising writers' workshops for Midlothian libraries,…
Find out more »Sing along with Penicuik Folk Club
Join Penicuik Folk Club in Shottstown Miners' club for a relaxed evening of song and tunes. Penicuik Folk Club has been welcoming folk since 1986 and is still going strong. Every week they meet to make music and sing together. The membership accepts a very broad definition of folk music to include practically anything that can be sung or played acoustically. They invite you to one of their regular evenings to sing with them or just to…
Find out more »Catharine Davison; An Artist’s View
Catharine Davison hails from Northern Ireland moving to Edinburgh in 2007. She was inspired by the city's panoramas and vistas and has developed her own style of painting referencing the plein air tradition and contemporary art practices. She has shown work throughout the UK and is currently represented by the Open Eye Gallery in Edinburgh. She won the Lynn Painter-Stainer's Prize in 2014 for representational painting at the Mall Galleries, London. In additon to her own art practice she…
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