This Is Performance Art (TIPA): 16 - 19 February 2011

In collaboration with New Moves International, Peacock Visual Arts and Citymoves Dance Agency present 'This Is Performance Art' (TIPA) , a four-day festival featuring some of the most exciting and influential performance artists in the world.

Black Market International , in residence as part of TIPA Europe 2011, kick-start everything here in Aberdeen.

The festival includes performances, installations and a workshop, as well as an opportunity to meet the artists on their arrival into Aberdeen at a discussion chaired by Lindsay Gordon, Director of Peacock Visual Arts.

Booking
Day Pass: £7 / Four-day pass £15
Call Aberdeen Box Office on 01224 641 122 or visit http://www.boxofficeaberdeen.com

Glasgow Film Festival: 17 – 27 February 2011

The 7th Glasgow Film Festival will run from February 17–27 2011 in venues throughout the city. The Festival is the fastest-growing film event in the UK, attracting audiences in excess of 30,000. In 2010, it welcomed French director Jean-Pierre Jeunet to the city for the opening night gala of Micmacs and hosted the world premiere of Idris Elba thriller Legacy. The 2011 Festival is set to be bigger and better than ever as it showcases the best of home grown talent and international trendsetters. The full programme is announced on 19 January with tickets on sale from 20 January at www.glasgowfilm.org/festival.

Alongside Glasgow Film Festival, January sees the launch of Cinema City, an exciting new online space – brought to you by the same folk behind the Film Festival – which celebrates Glasgow’s rich cinema-going heritage, the films which have been made here and the relationship the people of the city have with moving image. Check it out at www.glasgowfilm.org/cinemacity.

Peacock Visual Arts: ANITA JEAN STEWART “Mounthooly in May”

Peacock Visual Arts: ANITA JEAN STEWART “Mounthooly in May”
Opening night Friday 14 January 6 - 8pmexhibition runs 15 January - 26 February

Last May Mounthooly roundabout has a change of identity. Artist Anita-Jean Stewart, along with her trusty mobile studio, took up residency on Aberdeen's renowned traffic island bringing with her; shadow-shows, tea-parties, poetry, glitter-balls, gigs, hula-hoops and artist's talks.
Stewart successfully transformed the roundabout into a creative bubble for the month of May, the results of which can be seen at Peacock Visual Arts in January. So if you missed out last spring - there's another chance to relive the excitement of Mounthooly in May.

Peacock Visual Arts: ALICIA BRUCE “Menie: a portrait of a North-East coastal community in conflict”

Peacock Visual Arts: ALICIA BRUCE “Menie: a portrait of a North-East coastal community in conflict”

Opening night Friday 14 January 6 - 8pm
exhibition runs 15 January - 26 February

Award winning photographer Alicia Bruce spent the summer of 2010 collaborating with residents of the Menie estate, an area of outstanding natural beauty and a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) situated 20 minutes north of Aberdeen.

The residents' homes are under threat of compulsory purchase as Trump International starts construction of a golf course, hotel and housing development with plans to re-name Menie 'The Great Dunes of Scotland'.

The exhibition showcases a stunning array of photographic and moving image works that present a humane story about people and place - an observance of conflicted territory and those who inhabit it.

Scottish Snowdrop Festival: 1 February - 15 March 2011

Back by popular demand, the Scottish Snowdrop Festival 2011 showcases some of the nation’s most popular and impressive snowdrop gardens, woodlands and estates.

The beauty of the snowdrops in such inspiring surroundings will ensure your visit is both peaceful and relaxing, giving you the perfect opportunity to re-charge your batteries. Experience the crisp whiteness of Scotland’s gardens. Many estates and houses have a welcoming little tearoom, so warm up and grab yourself a tray bake or two before heading out to discover just what else might be in store.

Many of these houses, which are often closed in winter, have opened their walled-gardens up to the public exclusively for the Scottish Snow Drop Festival 2011.

So wrap up warm and spend an afternoon exploring Scotland’s best asset - its natural beauty.

Scotland’s Exclusive Wedding Event: 12 & 13 February 2011

Don’t miss one of the Largest & most Exclusive Wedding Events in Scotland!

Scotland’s Exclusive Wedding Event is held in the luxury venue of Glasgow Royal Concert Hall,
12 & 13 February 2011
Opening Times: Sat 10.00-4.30 & Sun 10.30-4.30

Advanced Ticket Hotline: 0141 353 8000 Special Price Includes Free Entry Fashion Show £9.50 or £10.50 On Entry

‘…with a record attendance, now one of the highest commended & largest Wedding Shows in Scotland promoting quality and ambience!’ by Sunday Herald


~ Breathtaking Designer Catwalks - FREE to Attend 1
~ Showcasing up to 120 Exhibitors !
~ Spectacular Exclusive Production Appearances !
~ Free Entry to Largest Variety of Live Playing Entertainment & Live Band Showcase!
~Limited Fashion Show VIP Tickets – Only £4.50 (Prime Seats & Glass of Bubbly! )
~ NEW – ‘Live Demonstration Advice Theatre’ – Floristry, Cookery to Makeup Artistry
~ Professional Complimentary Hair & Makeovers by International Artists!!
~ Free Discount Voucher Booklet for Every Bride – Exhibitor Offers Worth £1000’s

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EmbraceScotland's Jan 2011 Homepage Highlight: Scottish Romantics

EmbraceScotland's January 2011 Homepage Highlight: Scottish Romantics

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EmbraceScotland's Jan 2011 Homepage Highlight: Cosy Real Fires

EmbraceScotland's January 2011 Homepage Highlight: Cosy Real Fires

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