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What’s On in Inverness July 2015

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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 2015THE NEW GIRLFRIENDEden Court, Bishop’s Road Inver-ness IV3 5SA A young woman makes a surprising discovery about the husband of her late best friend, in ac-claimed director François Ozon’s witty and mov-ing 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 July various timesMINIONSEden Court Cinema, Bishop’s Road Inverness IV3 5SA, 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 234234Web: 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 & live-music 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 233651Web: www.hootanannyinverness.co.uk

Wednesday 29th July to Thursday 6th Aug 2015LOVE & MERCYEden Court, Bishop’s Road Inver-ness 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 por-trayals of Wilson by Paul Dano and John Cusack.Tel: 01463 234234Web: www.eden-court.co.uk/whats-on/shows/love-mercy

WEEkLY EVENTS

MONDAYS

Every Monday 9.30pm to midnightTraditional Scottish Session, Scot-tish Food.Hootananny, 67 Church Street, Inverness Scotland IV1 1ESFeaturing a variety of musicians it’s always a great night for locals and visitors alike! Tel: 01463 233 651www.hootanannyinverness.co.uk

TUESDAYS

Every Tuesday 9.30pm to midnightTraditional Scottish Session, Scot-tish Food.Hotannanny, 67 Church Street, Inverness Scotland IV1 1ESFeaturing a variety of musicians it’s always a great night for locals and visitors alike! Tel: 01463 233 651 www.hootanannyinverness.co.uk

CONTINUOUS EVENTS

Wed 1st July until: Thurs 31st Dec Castle Gallery Inverness, 43 Castle St Inverness.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 chang-ing exhibitions.Tel: 01463 729512 www.castlegallery.co.uk

Inverness Museum & Art Gallery, Castle Wynd Inverness IV2 3EBThis exhibition presents new work in print com-missioned by the Scottish Print Network. The work, which explores the full range and potential of printmaking in contemporary visual arts prac-tice.Tel: 01463 237114Inverness.museum@highlifehighland.com

Sat 6th June to Sat 31st OctGroam House Museum, High St, Fortrose Ross-Shire IV10 8UF A hidden treasure, a delightful museum dedi-

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WEDNESDAYS

Every Wednesday 9.30pm to mid-nightTraditional Scottish Session, Scot-tish Food.Hotannanny, 67 Church Street, Inverness Scotland IV1 1ESFeaturing a variety of musicians it’s always a great night for locals and visitors alike! Tel: 01463 233 651 www.hootanannyinverness.co.uk

THURSDAYS Every Thursday 8.30pmTraditional Scottish folk sessionThe Waterfront Restaurant & Bar - 70-71 Huntly St, Inverness Evening entertainment at the Waterfront Restau-rant and Bar is provided every Thursday night with a traditional Scottish folk session performed by Kenny Jamieson (Lead singer Schiehallion). There is also entertainment one Sat a month in July, August and Sept with local Scottish Ceilidh band Schiehallion.Tel: 01463 233870Web: http://miinverness.co.uk/business/the-waterfront/

FRIDAYS

Every Friday 10pm to 1amMusic Nights The Room 73 Queensgate, Inver-nessMusic nights, with top quality bands playing cov-ers 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 4.30pmSaturday Ceilidh with Fraser & Erik.Hotannanny, 67 Church Street, Inverness Scotland IV1 1ESFeaturing a variety of musicians it’s always a great night for locals and visitors alike! Tel: 01463 233 651www.hootanannyinverness.co.uk

Every Saturday 10pm to 1amMusic Nights The Room 73 Queensgate, InvernessMusic 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

SUNDAYS

Sunday Afternoon Ceilidh 2pm - 4:30pmThe Phoenix Ale House, 110 Academy Street, IV1 1LXAn 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 240300Web: http://www.phoenixalehouse.co.uk/

DAILY DIARY EVENTS

Wednesday 1st July 2015 at 7.30pmENO LIVE: CARMEN Eden Court Cinema, Bishop’s Road Inverness IV3 5SATagged: Cinema/FilmProbably 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 full-on battle of the sexes, fought out in the arena of the Spanish bullring.Tel: 01463 234234Web: www.eden-court.co.uk/whats-on/shows/eno-live-carmen

Thursday 2nd July 2015 9.30pmZetor in the kailyard - Live MusicHootananny, 67 Church Street Inverness IV1 1ES Pushing traditional music to the edge of moder-nity, 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 651Web: www.hootanannyinverness.co.uk/events/roddy-johnston-the-kate-badcock-duo/

Friday 3rd July 2015 8.00pmkARINE POLWART (BETWEEN THE LINES)Eden Court, Bishop’s Road Inver-ness IV3 5SA Karine draws from folk music’s long tradition while keeping pace with the ceaselessly chang-ing times. Her songs deal with humanity in all its many guises - tenderness, triumph and sorrow.Tel: 01463 234234Web: www.eden-court.co.uk/whats-on/shows/karine-polwart-between-the-lines

Saturday 4th July 2015 8.00pmWITHERED HAND & MALCOLM MIDDLETON DOUBLE-BILL (BE-TWEEN THE LINES)Eden Court, Bishop’s Road Inver-ness IV3 5SA Withered Hand is the nom de plume of Edinburgh basedsinger-songwriter Dan Wilson, who started writing songs almost ten years ago. Malcolm Mid-dleton is a guitarist and songwriter who achieved success in the late 1990s as one half of the Scot-tish alternative rock band Arab Strap.Tel: 01463 234234Web: www.eden-court.co.uk/whats-on/shows/withered-hand-malcolm-middleton-double-bill

Saturday 4th July 2015 4.00pmOPEN MIC SESSION (BETWEEN THE LINES)Eden Court, Bishop’s Road Inver-ness IV3 5SAWe’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 234234Web: www.eden-court.co.uk/whats-on/shows/open-mic-session-between-the-lines

Saturday 4th July 2015 1.30pmILLUSTRATED SONGWRITING TALk WITH FINDLAY NAPIER (BE-TWEEN THE LINES)Eden Court, Bishop’s Road Inver-ness IV3 5SAFor 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 234234Web: www.eden-court.co.uk/whats-on/shows/illustrated-songwriting-talk-with-findlay-napier-between-the-lines

Saturday 4th July 2015 10.30amSONGWRITING WORkSHOP WITH kARINE POLWART (BETWEEN THE LINES)Eden Court, Bishop’s Road Inver-ness 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 234234Web: www.eden-court.co.uk/whats-on/shows/songwriting-workshop-with-karine-polwart-between-the-lines

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Saturday 4th July 2015 7.30pmFAME (JUNIOR)Eden Court, Bishop’s Road Inver-ness 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 chal-lenges they encounter.Tel: 01463 234234Web: www.eden-court.co.uk/whats-on/shows/fame-junior

Sunday 5th July 2015 2.45pmROYAL OPERA HOUSE LIVE: WIL-LIAM TELL (GUILAUME TELL)Eden Court, Bishop’s Road Inver-ness 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 234234Web: www.eden-court.co.uk/whats-on/shows/royal-opera-house-live-guilaume-tell

Tuesday 7th July 2015 7.30pmSIR RANULPH FIENNES: A LIFE AT THE LIMITSEden Court, Bishop’s Road Inver-ness IV3 5SA In A Life at the Limits, long-time friend and ex-pedition 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 4173Web: www.eden-court.co.uk/whats-on/shows/sir-ranulph-fiennes-a-life-at-the-limits

Saturday 11th July 2015 7.30pmTHE CHICAGO BLUES BROTHERSEden Court, Bishop’s Road Inver-ness 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 234234Web: www.eden-court.co.uk/whats-on/shows/the-chicago-blues-brothers

Sunday 12th July 2015 7.45pmESCAPE FROM NEW YORk (CULT CINEMA: SCI-FI)Eden Court, Bishop’s Road Inver-ness 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 234234Web: www.eden-court.co.uk/whats-on/shows/escape-from-new-york

Wednesday 15th July 2015 9.30pmEddie & LucHootananny, 67 Church Street Inverness IV1 1ES Eddie and Luc Eddie on Pipes, Whistles and Bou-zouki, with Luc on Guitar and Vocal.Tel: 01463 233 651Web: www.hootanannyinverness.co.uk/events/eddie-luc/

Thursday 16th July 2015 7.30pmINNER SOUND - THE GONDOLIERSEden Court, Bishop’s Road Inver-ness IV3 5SA Skye and Lochalsh’s enthusiastic and highly talented group of singers, Inner Sound return 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 234234Web: www.eden-court.co.uk/whats-on/shows/inner-sound-the-gondoliers

Thursday 16th 9.30pmElsa Jean McTaggartHootananny, 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 651Web: www.hootanannyinverness.co.uk/events/elsa-jean-mctaggart/

Thursday 16th July 2015 7.00pmNATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: EVERY-MANEden Court, Bishop’s Road Inver-ness 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 234234Web: www.eden-court.co.uk/whats-on/shows/national-theatre-live-everyman

Friday 17th Jul 2015 9.30pmBrian Ó hEadhra & Amy HendersonHootananny, 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 651Web: www.hootanannyinverness.co.uk/events/brian-o-headhra-friends-4/

Friday 17th July 9.30pmElsa Jean McTaggartHootananny, 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 651Web: www.hootanannyinverness.co.uk/events/elsa-jean-mctaggart/

Saturday 18th July 2015 10.00amThe Inverness Highland GamesNorthern Meeting Park, Ardross St Inverness IV3 5NNThe 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 cityTel: 01463 785006Web: www.invernesshighlandgames.com

Sunday 19th July 2015 8.00pmLINDSAY LOU & THE FLATBELLYSEden Court, Bishop’s Road Inver-ness 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 issu-ing their 2012 album, Release Your Shrouds.Tel: 01463 234234Web: www.eden-court.co.uk/whats-on/shows/lindsay-lou-the-flatbellys

Wednesday 22nd July 2015 8.00pmSOWETO SPIRITUAL SINGERSEden Court, Bishop’s Road Inver-ness IV3 5SA The internationally acclaimed, Grammy Award-winning Soweto Gospel Choir come to Inverness for the first time, having been favourites at the Edinburgh Fringe in recent years.Tel: 01463 234234Web: www.eden-court.co.uk/whats-on/shows/soweto-spiritual-singers

Wednesday 22nd July 2015 7.00pmRSC: THE MERCHANT OF VENICE LIVEEden Court, Bishop’s Road Inver-ness 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 busi-ness and there is profit to be made.Tel: 01463 234234Web: www.eden-court.co.uk/whats-on/shows/rsc-the-merchant-of-venice

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Wednesday 22nd July 2015RSC: THE MERCHANT OF VENICE LIVEEden Court, Bishop’s Road Inver-ness 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 busi-ness and there is profit to be made.Tel: 01463 234234Web: www.eden-court.co.uk/whats-on/shows/rsc-the-merchant-of-venice

Saturday 25th July 2015 8.00pmFIDDLER IN THE LOOPEden Court, Bishop’s Road Inver-ness 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 234234Web: www.eden-court.co.uk/whats-on/shows/fiddler-in-the-loop

Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th July 2015 10.30pmClassic 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 651Web: Hootanannyinverness.co.uk

Sunday 26th July 2015 4.00pmRSC: THE MERCHANT OF VENICE ENCOREEden Court, Bishop’s Road Inver-ness IV3 5SAIn 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 busi-ness and there is profit to be made. Polly Findlay (Arden of Faversham 2014) directs Shakespeare’s uncompromising tragedy.Tel: 01463 234234Web: www.eden-court.co.uk/whats-on/shows/rsc-the-merchant-of-venice-encore

Sunday 26th July 2015 5.30pmTHE TERMINATOR (CULT CLAS-SICS: SCI-FI)Eden Court, Bishop’s Road Inver-ness 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 234234Web: www.eden-court.co.uk/whats-on/shows/the-terminator-1

Sunday 26th July 2015 8.00pmTHE RUNNING MAN (CULT CIN-EMA: SCI-FI)Eden Court, Bishop’s Road Inver-ness 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 234234Web: www.eden-court.co.uk/whats-on/shows/the-running-manThursday 30th July 2015 8.00pmWINGIN’ ITEden Court, Bishop’s Road Inver-ness 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 effort-lessly between Bluegrass, Gypsy Jazz, Folk and Pop, their performances are sure to capture the imagination.Tel: 01463 234234Web: www.eden-court.co.uk/whats-on/shows/wingin-it

Friday 31st July 2015 7.30pmUNkNOWN PLEASURES BELLA WARM UPIronworks, 22B Academy St Inver-ness IV1 1LX Featuring: GARDEN OF ELKS SILVER COAST SPRING BREAK JAMES MACKENZIE SARA BILLS & THE HASBEENS THE RITES (ACOUSTIC)Tel: 0871 789 4173www.ironworksvenue.com