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September 2010


Wednesday 01 September to Monday 27 June Times vary depending on class or course
Hamilton Town House
Annual arts programme 2010-2011

Welcome to our annual programme of arts development classes and courses for 2010-2011 which take place in Carluke, East Kilbride, Hamilton, Lanark and Rutherglen.

Suitable for all ages

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Wednesday 01 September to Sunday 31 October Please see brochure
Calderglen Country Park and Langlands Moss Nature
Annual photgraphy competition 2010

It is time for our exciting annual photography competition, get snapping!

Suitable for all ages

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Wednesday 01 September to Sunday 12 September Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12pm-5pm
Chatelherault Country Park
Finishing Touches Exhibition

Why not come to Chatelherault Cadzow Gallery and admire some of the most exciting costume accessories from South Lanarkshires Museum collection.

Suitable for all ages

full details on Finishing Touches Exhibition


Wednesday 01 September to Sunday 19 September 10am-8pm
East Kilbride Arts Centre
Petre Nikoloski Exhibition

East Kilbride Arts Centre proudly presents an exhibition by Petre Nikoloski.

Suitable for all ages

full details on Petre Nikoloski Exhibition


Wednesday 01 September to Saturday 04 September 7.30pm
Village Theatre East Kilbride
The Steamie

East Kilbride Village Theatre and EK Rep Theatre Club prodly present The Steamie.

Suitable for adults

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Wednesday 01 September to Wednesday 29 December 5.30pm - 6.30pm
Almada Suite
Zumba Fitness

Ditch the workout, join the party.

Suitable for all ages

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Friday 03 September to Saturday 04 September 7.30pm
Rutherglen Town Hall
A Tomb With a View

Rutherglen Repertory Theatre and Rutherglen Town Hall proudly presents A Tomb With a View.

Suitable for adults

full details on A Tomb With a View


Friday 03 September 7.30pm
Hamilton Town House
Ga Ga

The Ultimate Tribute to Queen. As part of the Hamilton Music Festival, Ga Ga make their first appearance at The Town House.

Suitable for adults

full details on Ga Ga


Friday 03 September to Saturday 04 September 8pm
East Kilbride Arts Centre
How to Be Dead

Leading local theatre company Practical Magic Theatre Company present a completely new comedy for 2010.

Suitable for adults

full details on How to Be Dead


Sunday 05 September From 10am
Crutherland House Hotel
Classic cars 120 mile tour

The Rotary Club of East Kilbride Kittoch are organising a 120 mile tour of South Lanarkshire and East Ayrshire, to raise funds for their selected charities.

Suitable for all ages

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Sunday 05 September to Sunday 26 September 12 - 4pm
Chatelherault Country Park
Sunday Afternoon Cream Teas

Why not treat yourself to a traditional cream tea within the west lodge Banqueting Room or (subject to weather conditions) within the beautiful Parterre Gardens, or on the front lawn where you can sit and admire the splendid views to the north, to Ben Lomond and beyond.

Suitable for all ages

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Thursday 09 September 7.30pm
Rutherglen Town Hall
Peter Morrison in Concert

The popular Scottish singing star Peter Morrison, Scotland's 'Ambassador of Song' makes a welcome return to Rutherglen Town Hall.

Suitable for adults

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Thursday 09 September 7.30pm
Hamilton Town House
Women Behaving Madly

MsFits Theatre Company presents Women Behaving Madly. Performed by award winning actress Fiona Knowles.

Suitable for adults

full details on Women Behaving Madly


Friday 10 September to Friday 24 September Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12-5pm
Chatelherault Country Park
Opus V Photography Exhibition

Come along and enjoy the Opus V Photography Exhibition at the Courtyard Gallery.Open daily, during Visitor Centre opening hours.

Suitable for all ages

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Saturday 11 September to Saturday 11 September 8.30-9.45pm approx
Calderglen Country Park and Langlands Moss Nature
Bat Walk

Come for a walk through the woods of Calderglen on a hunt for these nocturnal creatures.

Suitable for all ages

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Saturday 11 September to Sunday 12 September Times vary dependant on venue
Other
Doors Open Day

Doors Open Day is an opportunity not to be missed – giving you the chance to explore buildings which are not normally open to the public. Many of the buildings are also hosting activities and events, so make sure you plan your trip to make the most of your Doors Open Day weekend.

Suitable for all ages

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Saturday 11 September 7.30pm
Hamilton Town House
Scottish Chamber Orchestra

Hamilton Town House proudly presents Scottish Chamber Orchestra.

Suitable for all ages

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Sunday 12 September 2pm and 5pm
East Kilbride Arts Centre
Castaway Island

Two castaways are stranded on a desert island no larger than an ample dining room table. They discuss their loves, hates, cravings and everything else that crosses the horizon of their day.

Suitable for adults

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Wednesday 15 September 7.30pm
Village Theatre East Kilbride
Psychic Night

East Kilbride Village Theatre presents an enthralling evening of clairvoyance with Shaun Dennis.

Suitable for adults

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Thursday 16 September 7.30pm
Hamilton Town House
Carmen

Scottish Opera proudly presents Bizet's Carmen. Sung in English, new translation by Christopher Cowell and orchestral re-working by Derek Clark.

Suitable for adults

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Thursday 16 September 8pm
East Kilbride Arts Centre
Greasepaint Monkey, an actor on acting

East Kilbride Arts Centre proudly presents an evening with John Cairney.

Suitable for adults

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Thursday 16 September 1.30pm-3.30pm
Rutherglen Town Hall
Tea Dances

Join us at Rutherglen Town Hall for our series of Tea Dances.

Suitable for adults

full details on Tea Dances


Friday 17 September 8pm
East Kilbride Arts Centre
A Promised Land

Theatre Objektiv presents, A Promised Land, a story of freedom and captivity, loyalty and love, political coercion and personal self-sacrifice.

Suitable for adults

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Friday 17 September 7.30pm
Hamilton Town House
Thank You for The Music

Together on one stage - ABBA and the Bee Gees. Be the first to see the brand-new show celebrating 40 years of Abba hits with the original ABBA concert show.

Suitable for adults

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Friday 17 September 7.30pm
Village Theatre East Kilbride
The Frank Holden Experience

Award winning Sinatra Vocalist Frank Holden returns to the East Kilbride Village Theatre with his hugely successful show 'The Sinatra Years'.

Suitable for adults

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Saturday 18 September 8pm
East Kilbride Arts Centre
Scottish Folk Heroes

East Kilride Arts Centre proudly presents Scottish Folk Heroes.

Suitable for adults

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Sunday 19 September 1.30pm-3.30pm
Almada Suite
Tea Dances

John Findlay provides the live music for our series of Tea Dances with a mixture of sequence and ballroom to suit all tastes.

Suitable for adults

full details on Tea Dances


Tuesday 21 September 7.30pm-10pm
Almada Suite
Evening Tea Dances

John Findlay is coming to the Almada Suite to provide us with an evening of ballroom, latin and social dancing.

Suitable for adults

full details on Evening Tea Dances


Thursday 23 September 7.30pm
Village Theatre East Kilbride
Broadway To Hollywood

East Kilbride Village Theatre proudly presents Colin Scougall and His Big Band with special guests Francine Burns and The C Club Singers.

Suitable for adults

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Thursday 23 September 7.30pm
Hamilton Town House
Jaleo Flamenco

Enter the flamboyant and magical flamenco world of Andalusian dance, song and guitar.

Suitable for adults

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Thursday 23 September to Sunday 10 October 8am-10pm
East Kilbride Arts Centre
Open Art Exhibition

This annual exhibition, organised by East Kilbride Arts Council, features a wide range of work, including painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics and photography, by professional and amateur artists based in South Lanarkshire.

Suitable for all ages

full details on Open Art Exhibition


Thursday 23 September 8pm
East Kilbride Arts Centre
The Man Who Left The Titanic

Isosceles in association with Useful Idiots present The Man Who Left The Titanic.

Suitable for adults

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Friday 24 September to Monday 27 September 12pm-4pm
Chatelherault Country Park
Autumn Treasure Hunt

Join us at Chatelherault for the Autumn Treasure Hunt.

Suitable for children

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Friday 24 September 1.30-3PM
Low Parks Museum and Hamilton Mausoleum
Going Potty- Archaeology Workshop

September is Scottish Archaeology Month and what better time to come along and find out how to be an archaeologist.

Suitable for children

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Friday 24 September 8pm
East Kilbride Arts Centre
Hip Parade

East Kilbride Arts Centre proudly present Hip Parade.

Suitable for adults

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Sunday 26 September 2-4.30pm approx
Calderglen Country Park and Langlands Moss Nature
Fungi walk

Join us at Calderglen Country Park for a walk with a difference.

Suitable for adults

full details on Fungi walk


Thursday 30 September 7.30pm
Rutherglen Town Hall
The Chooky Brae

Borderline Theatre and Rutherglen Town Hall proudly presents The Chooky Brae.

Suitable for adults

full details on The Chooky Brae


Thursday 30 September to Saturday 02 October 8pm
East Kilbride Arts Centre
The Hired Man

Vertigo Theatre presents The Hired Man. Vertigo Theatre is a young person's drama group facilitated by South Lanarkshire Youth Learning Services, which has been in existence for the past eight years.

Suitable for adults

full details on The Hired Man


October 2010


Friday 01 October 8pm
Rutherglen Town Hall
GoGoBot

GoGoBot hail from a colourful collage of Glasgow's best bits, Marko Kelly on vocals and guitar, Gordo McNeil on drums and Rosie McClune on everything else.

Suitable for adults

full details on GoGoBot


Friday 01 October 7.30pm
Hamilton Town House
The Rat Pack Vegas Spectacular

Fun all the way as the "purveyors of cool" come to town with a sensational show featuring the greatest music of the 20th century.

Suitable for adults

full details on The Rat Pack Vegas Spectacular


Tuesday 05 October to Saturday 09 October 8pm
East Kilbride Arts Centre
A Streetcar Named Desire

Considered one of the finest plays of the twentieth century, Studio 32 are delighted to present a dynamic and contemporary production of this classic text.

Suitable for adults

full details on A Streetcar Named Desire


Wednesday 06 October to Saturday 09 October 7.30pm Saturday matinee 2.30pm
Village Theatre East Kilbride
Up a Close

'Up a Close' is a reminder of days gone by when neighbours were neighbours who knew each others business and were always ready to help anyone in trouble.

Suitable for adults

full details on Up a Close


Friday 08 October 8pm - midnight
Almada Suite
Lady Gaga and Beyonce tribute night

Join us at The Almada Suite for a fantastic tribute night. A tribute to the most cutting edge performer in the world today along with one of the best vocalists around. Ticket price includes finger buffet. From 8pm with a DJ to midnight.

Suitable for adults

full details on Lady Gaga and Beyonce tribute night


Saturday 09 October 3pm
Rutherglen Town Hall
An Afternoon with Fiona Gibson - Writer

Fiona is happy to talk about all aspects of fiction writing including ideas, inspiration, plotting, style, dialogue, writer's block, how to keep going, how to get published.

Suitable for adults

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Saturday 09 October to Sunday 17 October 10.30am-3.30pm
Calderglen Country Park and Langlands Moss Nature
Calderglen Seasonal Treasure Hunt

Join us at Calderglen Country Park for our seasonal treasure hunt.

Suitable for children

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Sunday 10 October 7.30pm
East Kilbride Arts Centre
As I lay me down to sleep

A devastating true story of neglect and abuse by Eileen Munro, part of The Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival.

Suitable for adults

full details on As I lay me down to sleep


Sunday 10 October 2-4.30pm approx
Calderglen Country Park and Langlands Moss Nature
Fungi walk

Join us at Calderglen Country Park for a walk with a difference.

Suitable for adults

full details on Fungi walk


Sunday 10 October 7.30pm
Village Theatre East Kilbride
Lena Martell

East Kilbride Village Theatre proudly presents Lena Martell.

Suitable for adults

full details on Lena Martell


Monday 11 October 7.30pm
Village Theatre East Kilbride
An Evening with Sky Summers, Spirit Medium and Psychic

Sky Summers is returning to the East Kilbride Village Theatre for another evening of spiritual mediumship and psychic messages.

Suitable for adults

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Monday 11 October to Sunday 17 October Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12-5pm
Chatelherault Country Park
Arts Festival Treasure Hunt Week

Come to Chatelherault visitor centre and take part in our Arts Festival Treasure Hunt.

Suitable for children

full details on Arts Festival Treasure Hunt Week


Tuesday 12 October 2.30pm
Rutherglen Town Hall
Peter and the Wolf

Clydebuilt Puppet Theatre presents Peter and the Wolf.

Suitable for children

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Tuesday 12 October 7.30pm
Hamilton Town House
The Not So Fatal Death of Grandpa Fredo

An extraordinary new comedy direct from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2010!

Suitable for adults

full details on The Not So Fatal Death of Grandpa Fredo


Wednesday 13 October 11am and 1.30pm
Rutherglen Town Hall
Paperbelle

From the makers of Moussa’s Castle and Peep, Paperbelle is a new show designed especially for children aged 2 to 5 and their families.

Suitable for families

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Thursday 14 October 2.30pm
Rutherglen Town Hall
Invisible, A Musical Circus

Sokobauno Theatre and The Horse Box Orchestra presents Invisible, A Musical Circus.

Suitable for families

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Thursday 14 October to Friday 15 October 7.30pm
Village Theatre East Kilbride
Showstoppers 2010

As always, an evening guaranteed to put a song in your heart, a tap in your toe and a smile on your face.

Suitable for adults

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Thursday 14 October 7.30pm
Hamilton Town House
The Monster In The Hall

TAG Theatre present The Monster In The Hall. As part of the Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival, our Arts Development Team present The Monster In The Hall.

Suitable for adults

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Friday 15 October 8pm
East Kilbride Arts Centre
A Concert for Peace

East Kilbride Folk Club presents A Concert for Peace. Don’t miss this unique concert of talented songwriters playing to promote peace.

Suitable for adults

full details on A Concert for Peace


Friday 15 October 7.30pm
Rutherglen Town Hall
An Evening with Dean Park

Enjoy an evening with Scotland’s top entertainer Dean Park singing favourites from both his albums 'Hell to Heaven' and 'Live In Concert'.

Suitable for adults

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Friday 15 October to Sunday 31 October 8am-10pm
East Kilbride Arts Centre
Lys Stevens

Lys studied drawing and painting and graduated from Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art in the early seventies then qualified as an art specialist in secondary education.

Suitable for all ages

full details on Lys Stevens


Saturday 16 October 2.30pm
Hamilton Town House
High School Rocks

Join the superb cast for a rollercoaster ride of fun, as they invite you to the ultimate party to celebrate all of these awesome teen sensations in one fantastic concert.

Suitable for all ages

full details on High School Rocks


Saturday 16 October to Sunday 17 October 10am-4pm
Flowers of Scotland Garden Centre
Lanarkshire Club Weekend

Come along and find out which club is right for you. All events are indoors so rain, hail or shine, the show goes on!

Suitable for adults

full details on Lanarkshire Club Weekend


Saturday 16 October 8pm
East Kilbride Arts Centre
Mark Neilson and Sean Grant

Join us at East Kilbride Arts Centre for an evening of comedy.

Suitable for adults

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Sunday 17 October 2pm and 5pm
East Kilbride Arts Centre
Once too often

Lunch time thatre,The Bookends Theatre Group presents Once too often.

Suitable for adults

full details on Once too often


Sunday 17 October 12pm-4pm
Almada Suite
Wedding Fayre at the Almada Suite

The most romantic day of your life requires a lot of intricate planning to ensure everything goes to plan the way you want it. The Conference and Banqueting team within SLC Headquarters can ensure your wedding day meets your every need, including the perfect venue.

Suitable for adults

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Thursday 21 October 7.30pm
Hamilton Town House
In The Flesh The Pink Floyd Show

In The Flesh have created a powerful and dynamic appreciation of Pink Floyd's timeless music in an amazing two and a half hour show drawing on tracks from their classic albums.

Suitable for adults

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Thursday 21 October to Saturday 23 October 8pm
East Kilbride Arts Centre
No Judge of Character

Waiting around can be boring but not in the court waiting room with a host of regular attenders, clients, good time girls and a lady looking for a good time.

Suitable for adults

full details on No Judge of Character


Thursday 21 October 1.30pm-3.30pm
Rutherglen Town Hall
Tea Dances

Join us at Rutherglen Town Hall for our series of Tea Dances.

Suitable for adults

full details on Tea Dances


Saturday 23 October 1pm
Rutherglen Town Hall
Out of the Mouth of Babes

Out of the Mouth of Babes is the latest comedy drama from the pen of award winning writer Elizabeth Davidson and is produced by the Bookends Theatre Group.

Suitable for adults

full details on Out of the Mouth of Babes


Saturday 23 October to Sunday 24 October 10am-4pm
Flowers of Scotland Garden Centre
Scent-sational

Fifty exhibitors bringing glorious scents to the Clyde Valley.

Suitable for all ages

full details on Scent-sational


Sunday 24 October 2pm and 5pm
East Kilbride Arts Centre
Out of the Mouths of Babes

Out of the Mouth of Babes is the latest comedy drama from the pen of award winning writer Elizabeth Davidson and is produced by the Bookends Theatre Group.

Suitable for adults

full details on Out of the Mouths of Babes


Sunday 24 October 1.30pm-3.30pm
Almada Suite
Tea Dances

John Findlay provides the live music for our series of Tea Dances with a mixture of sequence and ballroom to suit all tastes.

Suitable for adults

full details on Tea Dances


Tuesday 26 October 7.30pm-10pm
Almada Suite
Evening Tea Dances

John Findlay is coming to the Almada Suite to provide us with an evening of ballroom, latin and social dancing.

Suitable for adults

full details on Evening Tea Dances


Tuesday 26 October 2.30pm and 7.30pm
Rutherglen Town Hall
Rolling Back the Years 2

Re-vamped for 2010, another sensational show from the producers of favourite Town Hall performances 'Memory Lane', 'Memories are made of This', and ‘A Timeless Collection’.

Suitable for adults

full details on Rolling Back the Years 2


Thursday 28 October 8pm
Rutherglen Town Hall
Best of Scottish Comedy

Rutherglen Town Hall presents Best of Scottish Comedy.

Suitable for adults

full details on Best of Scottish Comedy


Thursday 28 October 7.30pm
Village Theatre East Kilbride
Mad about the musicals 2010

Mad About The Musicals returns with its award winning spectacular spanking new 2010 show.

Suitable for all ages

full details on Mad about the musicals 2010


Thursday 28 October 8pm
East Kilbride Arts Centre
The Brodie Jarvie Trio

East Kilbride Arts Centre proudly presents The Brodie Jarvie Trio .

Suitable for adults

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Friday 29 October 8pm
East Kilbride Arts Centre
Ross 'Teddy' Craig

Teddy, I’ve got more jokes than you. Join us for an evening of comedy at East Kilbride Arts Centre.

Suitable for adults

full details on Ross 'Teddy' Craig


Friday 29 October 7-8.30pm
Low Parks Museum and Hamilton Mausoleum
Tales from the Crypt, Halloween at Hamilton Mausoleum

Come along to Hamilton Mausoleum for some spooky tales told in the crypt by storyteller, Gerry Durkin.

Suitable for adults

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Friday 29 October to Saturday 30 October Friday 4pm, Saturday 12pm and 3pm
Hamilton Town House
The Singing Kettle

The Singing Kettle presents Calamity Castle. Och aye the noo! Scotland’s favourite children’s entertainers The Singing Kettle are dressed to impress after being invited by the Laird of Calamity Castle to help get the castle ready for its grand annual ceilidh.

Suitable for all ages

full details on The Singing Kettle


Saturday 30 October 8pm
Village Theatre East Kilbride
Americana Songbook Country Legends

East Kilbride Village Theatre proudly presents Americana Songbook Country Legends.

Suitable for adults

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Saturday 30 October to Sunday 31 October Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12-5pm
Low Parks Museum and Hamilton Mausoleum
Creepy Crafts at Halloween

Come along to the Witches Corner and have fun with some fantastic colouring sheets and spooky origami.

Suitable for children

full details on Creepy Crafts at Halloween


Sunday 31 October 2.30pm
East Kilbride Arts Centre
Halloween Hilarity

Stories of witches, enchantment, goblins and ghosts. Come and be spooked and surprised, at the old Scottish New Year with storyteller and performer Allison Galbraith.

Suitable for children

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Sunday 31 October 1.30pm-3.30pm
Calderglen Country Park and Langlands Moss Nature
Halloween Special Wizards and Witches Plaster Workshop

Have fun making up and painting your own seasonally scary creation. Calderglen Conservatory, beside the Cactus Bed

Suitable for children

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Sunday 31 October 12-1.30pm
Low Parks Museum and Hamilton Mausoleum
Halloween Tales in the Mausoleum

Have you ever been in Hamilton Mausoleum – you don’t know what you’re missing!

Suitable for children

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November 2010


Thursday 04 November 7.30pm
Hamilton Town House
Buddy Holly – A Legend Reborn

The spectacular show includes the Everly Brothers as the evening’s star-studded guests.

Suitable for adults

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Thursday 04 November 11am and 1pm
East Kilbride Arts Centre
We Dance, Wee Groove

Back by popular demand, We Dance, wee groove will take you on a trip of a lifetime, with a twist and maybe a shimmy.

Suitable for children

full details on We Dance, Wee Groove


Friday 05 November to Sunday 28 November 10am to 8pm
East Kilbride Arts Centre
Andrew Kennedy

As a student at Glasgow School of Art, Kennedy studied Fine Art within the specialist area of printmaking, focusing mainly in the media of etching and screen-printing.

Suitable for all ages

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Friday 05 November to Sunday 07 November various times
East Kilbride Arts Centre
East Kilbride Folk Festival

The festival will be based in the historic Village area of the town, with all venues within easy walking distance of each other.

Suitable for all ages

full details on East Kilbride Folk Festival


Friday 05 November from 6pm
Chatelherault Country Park
Lanarkshire Night Sky - The Chatelherault Experience

View the surrounding Fireworks Extravaganza from the popular Chatelherault vantage point. Optional themed snacks available. You’ll enjoy the experience.

Suitable for all ages

full details on Lanarkshire Night Sky - The Chatelherault Experience


Friday 05 November 7.30pm
East Kilbride Arts Centre
Lanarkshire Songwriters Concert

East Kilbride Folk Festival with the support of East Kilbride Arts Council presents Lanarkshire Songwriters Concert.

Suitable for all ages

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Saturday 06 November 7.30pm
East Kilbride Arts Centre
East Kilbride Folk

East Kilbride’s own folk talent is showcased featuring established performers and the best of up and coming talent. Part of the East Kilbride Folk Festival.

Suitable for all ages

full details on East Kilbride Folk


Saturday 06 November 2pm
East Kilbride Arts Centre
Mr Boom

East Kilbride Folk Festival with the support of East Kilbride Arts Council presents Mr Boom the children's one man band from the moon.

Suitable for children

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Saturday 06 November 1pm
Rutherglen Town Hall
The Smell of the Crowd

Rutherglen Town Hall and Bookends Theatre Group present lunchtime theatre The Smell of the Crowd.

Suitable for adults

full details on The Smell of the Crowd


Thursday 11 November to Saturday 13 November 7.30pm
Village Theatre East Kilbride
Abigail's Party

East Kilbride Village Theatre and the New Victory Players present Abigail's Party.

Suitable for adults

full details on Abigail's Party


Thursday 11 November 1.30pm-3.30pm
Rutherglen Town Hall
Tea Dances

Join us at Rutherglen Town Hall for our series of Tea Dances.

Suitable for adults

full details on Tea Dances


Friday 12 November 7.30pm
Rutherglen Town Centre
Breezin Down Broadway

King's Park Brass will transport you to the bright lights of London's West End and New York's Broadway for a magical evening of music from the shows.

Suitable for adults

full details on Breezin Down Broadway


Friday 12 November to Monday 15 November During visitor centre opening hours
Chatelherault Country Park
The Art Room Exhibition

An exhibition of original and quality work from a new collection of artists to Chatelherault.

Suitable for all ages

full details on The Art Room Exhibition


Friday 12 November 7.30pm-midnight
Almada Suite
Vienna 80's tribute party night

Join us at The Almada Suite for a tribute party night that takes you back to the 80's.

Suitable for adults

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Sunday 14 November 8pm
East Kilbride Arts Centre
Gallant Men

Fourteen new songs and stories on the Fourteen Gallant Men from Lanarkshire who won the highest honour of the Victoria Cross.

Suitable for adults

full details on Gallant Men


Tuesday 16 November 7.30pm-10pm
Almada Suite
Evening Tea Dances

John Findlay is coming to the Almada Suite to provide us with an evening of ballroom, latin and social dancing.

Suitable for adults

full details on Evening Tea Dances


Wednesday 17 November to Saturday 20 November 8pm
East Kilbride Arts Centre
Tenements

Upfront Theatre Company presents an evening dedicated to modern Scottish theatre and showcases a diverse range of plays from three separate playwrights.

Suitable for adults

full details on Tenements


Thursday 18 November to Saturday 20 November 7.30pm Saturday matinee 2.30pm
Village Theatre East Kilbride
Aladdin Jr

Gillybean Theatre School presents Disney’s Aladdin Jr based on the original Disney movie and featuring all of your favourite songs.

Suitable for all ages

full details on Aladdin Jr


Saturday 20 November 7.30pm-midnight
Almada Suite
The Big Shoogle Ceilidh Band

Join us at The Almada Suite for a fantastic fun evening.

Suitable for adults

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Sunday 21 November 1.30pm-3.30pm
Almada Suite
Tea Dances

John Findlay provides the live music for our series of Tea Dances with a mixture of sequence and ballroom to suit all tastes.

Suitable for adults

full details on Tea Dances


Monday 22 November to Saturday 27 November 7.30pm Saturday matinee 2.30pm
Village Theatre East Kilbride
Sleeping Beauty

East Kilbride Village Theatre and Greenhills Panto Club proudly presents Sleeping Beauty.

Suitable for all ages

full details on Sleeping Beauty


Tuesday 23 November to Saturday 27 November 7.30pm
Hamilton Town House
Beauty and the Beast

Experience the romance and enchantment of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast with Hamilton Operatic and Dramatic Club.

Suitable for families

full details on Beauty and the Beast


Tuesday 23 November 1.30pm-3.30pm
Rutherglen Town Hall
Tea Dances

Join us at Rutherglen Town Hall for our series of Tea Dances.

Suitable for adults

full details on Tea Dances


Thursday 25 November to Friday 26 November 8pm
East Kilbride Arts Centre
Café Ole

Presented by Lanarkshire Little Theatre, the play makes a welcome return to East Kilbride Arts Centre. The comedy is by a local writer who has enjoyed previous success with this production in venues across Lanarkshire.

Suitable for adults

full details on Café Ole


Thursday 25 November 6pm - 9pm
Chatelherault Country Park
Christmas retail evening and pre-shop supper

Everyone is welcome to come along to our annual retail evening within Chatelherault Gift Shop. Enjoy hassle free shopping, with special offers, including 10% discount off all shop purchases on the evening.

Suitable for all ages

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Friday 26 November 8pm
Rutherglen Town Hall
The Blackbirds

The Blackbirds are quickly becoming one of the best known tribute bands in Scotland.

Suitable for adults

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Saturday 27 November 8pm
East Kilbride Arts Centre
Cagebirds and The Smell of the Crowd

The Bookends Theatre Group presents Double Bill Night at East Kilbride Arts Centre.

Suitable for adults

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Saturday 27 November 10am-4pm
Rutherglen Town Hall
Rutherglen Town Hall Craft Fair

We are holding a Craft Fair in our Grand Hall and adjacent Mezzanine Bar area, featuring a wide selection of handcrafted items and great gift ideas!

Suitable for all ages

full details on Rutherglen Town Hall Craft Fair


Saturday 27 November to Sunday 28 November Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12-5pm
Low Parks Museum and Hamilton Mausoleum
St. Andrews Day

To celebrate the feast of St Andrew, we have a Scottish themed quiz and colouring sheets in our activity area.

Suitable for children

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Sunday 28 November 2pm to 3pm (Duration approx 45 mins)
Calderglen Country Park and Langlands Moss Nature
Feed the Birds

Do more about helping your feathered friends over the cold winter months, we’ll show you how to feed and look after your garden birds.

Suitable for all ages

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Sunday 28 November 12 noon - 4pm
Chatelherault Country Park
Special Christmas retail discount day and carvery

Back by popular demand! Open for all our visitors to enjoy a hassle free shopping experience within Chatelherault Gift Shop. Bring the children along and visit Pere Noel our very own French Father Christimas.

Suitable for all ages

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Tuesday 30 November to Friday 03 December 7.30pm
East Kilbride Arts Centre
Babes In The Wood

Studio32 Theatre Company returns to the East Kilbride Arts Centre for their fifth panto season with Babes in the Wood. This year's show promises to be as fun and hilarious as 2009's sell out smash, Jack and the Beanstalk.

Suitable for families

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December 2010


Wednesday 01 December 2.30pm and 7.30pm
Rutherglen Town Hall
Christmas Carol Concert

Rutherglen Town Hall proudly presents The Salvation Army Christmas Carol Concert.

Suitable for all ages

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Wednesday 01 December 6.30pm to 9pm
Calderglen Country Park and Langlands Moss Nature
Christmas shopping night at calderglen

Come along and join us for this Christmas shopping event, gift shop and cafe open.

Suitable for all ages

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Thursday 02 December 8pm
Rutherglen Town Hall
Best of Scottish Comedy

Rutherglen Town Hall presents Best of Scottish Comedy.

Suitable for adults

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Friday 03 December to Friday 17 December 7pm to midnight
Almada Suite
Christmas party nights

Join us at The Almada Suite for a festive party night. Christmas party night featuring Kilbryde Hospice roadshow. Ticket price includes three course meal.

Suitable for adults

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Saturday 04 December to Saturday 11 December 11.30am, 3pm and 7.30pm
East Kilbride Arts Centre
Babes In The Wood

Studio32 Theatre Company returns to the East Kilbride Arts Centre for their fifth panto season with Babes in the Wood. This year's show promises to be as fun and hilarious as 2009's sell out smash, Jack and the Beanstalk.

Suitable for families

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Saturday 04 December to Sunday 19 December 2pm - 4pm
Calderglen Country Park and Langlands Moss Nature
Kids Festive Season Decorations Workshop

Come along and have fun painting your own Christmas decorations. All materials including paints and brushes etc. are supplied.

Suitable for children

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Saturday 04 December to Sunday 19 December 1pm - 4pm
Chatelherault Country Park
Pere Noel re-visits Chatelherault

Calling all children. Come and visit our very special seasonal visitors, Pere Noel and his constant companion, Pere Fouettard, in the Cadzow Gallery Winter wonderland.

Suitable for children

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Saturday 04 December to Sunday 19 December 1pm - 4pm
Calderglen Country Park and Langlands Moss Nature
Santa Claus visits Calderglen

Don't miss Santa's very popular annual visit to Calderglen Country Park.

Suitable for children

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Monday 06 December to Friday 10 December 7.30pm
East Kilbride Arts Centre
Babes In The Wood

Studio32 Theatre Company returns to the East Kilbride Arts Centre for their fifth panto season with Babes in the Wood. This year's show promises to be as fun and hilarious as 2009's sell out smash, Jack and the Beanstalk.

Suitable for families

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Monday 06 December to Saturday 11 December Wed-Sat 7.30pm, 2.30pm Sat matinee
Hamilton Town House
The Wizard of Oz

It’s panto time again! Join Hamilton District Youth Theatre in Oz with Dorothy and her travelling companions.

Suitable for all ages

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Tuesday 07 December to Thursday 09 December 7.30pm
Rutherglen Town Hall
It’s an Awfie Guid Life

Rutherglen Town Hall and Acme Theatre Company present It’s an Awfie Guid Life.

Suitable for adults

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Wednesday 08 December 12.30pm-4.30pm
Almada Suite
Midweek Christmas Tea Dance Lunch

John Findlay provides the live music for our series of Tea Dances with a mixture of sequence and ballroom to suit all tastes.

Suitable for adults

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Sunday 12 December 1.30pm-3.30pm
Almada Suite
Tea Dances

John Findlay provides the live music for our series of Tea Dances with a mixture of sequence and ballroom to suit all tastes.

Suitable for adults

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Tuesday 14 December to Tuesday 21 December 7pm, Sat 18 matinee 2pm
Rutherglen Town Hall
Cinderella A Rutherglen Fairytale

Expect sing-a-long songs, slapstick, mayhem and magic, as rags collide with riches in a Panto with a Rutherglen twist.

Suitable for all ages

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Tuesday 14 December to Tuesday 21 December 7pm, matinee and school matinee performances available
Rutherglen Town Hall
Cinderella - A Rutherglen Fairytale!

Book now for award winning playwright Des Dillon's modern day twist on an all time classic - Cinderella - A Rutherglen Fairytale!

Suitable for all ages

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Friday 17 December to Saturday 18 December 8pm
East Kilbride Arts Centre
21 Girlfriends

East Kilbride Arts Centre presents 21 Girlfriends. Written and directed by Alan Bayley.

Suitable for adults

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Friday 17 December to Saturday 18 December 7pm
Hamilton Town House
The Town House Christmas Party Nights

Party the night away in style at the Town House. A spectacular setting for your office or works Christmas night out.

Suitable for adults

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Wednesday 22 December 7.30pm
Hamilton Town House
Christmas Glee

Motherwell College proudly presents Christmas Glee, Don’t Stop Believing.

Suitable for all ages

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Wednesday 22 December 2.30pm and 7.30pm
Village Theatre East Kilbride
Swingin Christmas Winter Warmers

Andy Mears and his Orchestra are proud to present the finest in Big Band and swing music as well as seasonal favourites.

Suitable for adults

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Thursday 23 December 1.30pm-3.30pm
Rutherglen Town Hall
Tea Dances

Join us at Rutherglen Town Hall for our series of Tea Dances.

Suitable for adults

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Wednesday 29 December 7.30pm
Village Theatre East Kilbride
Peter Morrison Nearly New Year Show 2010

It’s that time of year again and Scotland's 'Ambassador of Song' Peter Morrison brings his seasonal show to the Village Theatre.

Suitable for adults

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January 2011


Saturday 29 January to Sunday 27 March Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12pm-5pm
Chatelherault Country Park
World Premiere of the Annual Photography Competition Exhibition

Visit Cadzow Gallery, Chatelherault Visitor Centre to view the stunning entries from South Lanarkshire's 2010 Annual Photography Competition.

Suitable for all ages

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Monday 31 January to Sunday 13 February 9am-5pm
Calderglen Country Park and Langlands Moss Nature
Temporary Closure of the Conservatory

Please note that the Conservatory will be closed to the public from 4.30pm on Sunday 30 January for two weeks until Sunday 13 February (inclusive).

Suitable for all ages

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February 2011


Sunday 20 February 2pm-3.30pm (approx)
Calderglen Country Park and Langlands Moss Nature
Winter Tree ID

Join the rangers at Calderglen for the Winter Tree ID.

Suitable for families

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March 2011


Thursday 03 March to Friday 04 March 7.30pm
Hamilton Town House
Singin’ I’m No a Billy He’s a Tim

Back by popular demand. Singin' I'm No a Billy He's a Tim is a humorous and often poignant snapshot of the pervasive sectarian divide which still exists in the west of Scotland.

Suitable for adults

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Thursday 24 March 7.30pm
Hamilton Town House
Hermans Hermits

Hamilton Town House proudly presents Hermans Hermits.

Suitable for adults

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April 2011


Saturday 02 April to Sunday 17 April 10.30am-3.30pm
Calderglen Country Park and Langlands Moss Nature
Kids Easter Holiday Themed Treasure Hunt

Join us beside the cactus bed in Calderglen Conservatory for a kids seasonal treasure hunt. There is a mystery to solve, and treasure prizes await the winners!

Suitable for children

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Sunday 03 April 12pm-4pm
Chatelherault Country Park
Special Mothers Day Cream Tea Treat

Treat your mum this Mothers day to a special cream tea treat.

Suitable for families

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Sunday 24 April 2pm-4pm
Calderglen Country Park and Langlands Moss Nature
Kids Easter Sunday Plaster Craft Workshop

Have fun demonstrating your artistic skills in painting a selection of specially prepared Easter-themed plaster moulds.

Suitable for children

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Saturday 30 April 10am-12.30pm (approx)
Calderglen Country Park and Langlands Moss Nature
Take a Hike to Langlands

Join the rangers at Calderglen Country Park and Take a Hike to Langlands.

Suitable for adults

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