South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture

 

We have some very talented artists who deliver our weekly classes and courses programme.  We want to highlight their experience and talents and are focussing on our drawing and painting tutors.  You can check out information on each artist on Facebook.  Each artist has a different style and teaching method therefore can bring new ways to learn.  You can book a lesson with them in the various locations.

View the work of Russell McEwan, a student of Glasgow School of Art, whose drawing and painting focuses on the landscape and rhythms of the human body.

To book please call Rutherglen Town Hall on 0141 613 5700.

Cost: £10.10

 

Our hugely popular, long running Tea Dances return on Thursdays on the following dates;

• 15 January
• 19 February
• 19 March
• 16 April
• 21 May
• 25 June

Time: 1.30pm to 3.30pm

Tickets: £2.50

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

Tea and biscuits provided.

Book early to avoid disappointment! Call Rutherglen Town Hall on 0141 613 5700.

Cost: £2.50

 

Hear all the classic Drifters songs along with hits form many more artists from Motown label “Saturday night at the Movies,” “Under the boardwalk,” “Kissing in the back row,” “More than a Number in Little Red Book” to name a few this show will keep your feet tapping and keep you singing along don’t miss it!

Available to book online or by calling Rutherglen Town Hall on 0141 613 5700.

Cost: £26.00 (subject to £1.50 transaction fee)

 

Folk music was beginning to boom throughout the U.K. in the 1950’s. Much of it was heavily influenced by ‘Skiffle’. The great Lonnie Donegan used many songs from the American folk song scene, and this encouraged many British youngsters to go out and buy a guitar. Average sales of guitars at the time apparently rose from 2000 per annum to 300,000 per annum. At one stage there were over 30,000 recognised ‘Skiffle Bands’ in the UK.

English teacher at Rutherglen Academy, Norman Buchan, was already a dedicated folk fan in 1957 when he decided to open a lunch time folk club, he called it a ‘Ballads Club’, in the school where he taught. Concerned that the idea might not catch on he described the opening event as a ‘Folk and Skiffle’ club. He needn’t have worried; the room was packed. And so, it remained for many, many years.  

Norman’s politics were strongly supportive of Civil Rights; the CND and he leaned strongly to the left. Through this he met many of the currently top politically motivated folk singers, including the great Pete Seeger.   

His personality, politics and folk song enthusiasm endeared him to many ‘stars’ who were willing to come along to the Ballads Club and perform a few songs, free of charge.   

Pete Seeger, Tom Paxton, Ray and Archie Fisher, Matt McGinn, Robin Hall and Jimmie MacGregor, Josh MacRae and many more including Billy Connolly ensured the success of the club. It also encouraged many youngsters to follow a career in folk song. Not all became full time performers, but many became very well-established names on the worldwide folk scene. Sadly, not all of the ‘Ballads Club’ artistes are still alive but there are still quite a few who will come along and perform at this concert with a mix of old favourites and self-penned songs.    

Norman Buchan passed away many years ago but his influence, and that of the Ballads Club is still very strong as will be heard at this event. This will be a great singalong event so come prepared.

Available to book online or by calling Rutherglen Town Hall on 0141 613 5700.

Cost: £10.00 (subject to £1.50 transaction fee)

 

Got the blues? Well, step right up, because The Jive Aces are bringing their "Feelin’ Happy" Tour to town, and it’s gonna flip your frown upside down! When these cats burst onto the stage in their signature yellow suits, you’ll be tapping your feet and grinning like a fool before you know it. This ain’t just a show it’s a proper good time that’ll leave you buzzing with joy.

For 30 years they've have been taking their infectious tunes to over 40 countries and continuously proving why they are the UKs No.1 jive and swing band. They effortlessly transition from smooth-as-butter ballads to rip-roaring rhythm & blues, with a nod to the raw, foot-stomping roots of rock n roll. They’ve played for the Queen, packed out the Royal Albert Hall, and made history as the first band to get to the Britain’s Got Talent finals. With 250 gigs a year, they’ve got a knack for turning any crowd into a dancing, cheering frenzy.

These guys and gals are the real deal. They’ve shared stages with legends like Van Morrison, John Travolta, and Priscilla Presley, Jamie Cullum, Toto and Status Quo, and nabbed awards like the City of Derry International Music Award and the Variety Club of Great Britain Award for their music and charity work. Their music videos? So sharp they’ve won film festival prizes. But what makes The Jive Aces special is how they make you feel like you’re right in the heart of the party.

Don’t miss the "Feelin’ Happy" Tour! Grab your dancing shoes and get ready for a night of swing, jive, and pure, unfiltered entertainment that’ll send you home with more uplifted than a Beverly Hills trophy wife. Snag your tickets now for a show that’ll keep you smiling for days.

Available to book online or by calling Rutherglen Town Hall on 0141 613 5700.

Cost: £22.00 / £20.00 (subject to £1.50 transaction fee)