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Its A Wonderful Life despite the bankers.
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King Humphrey and Queen Boa are so delighted at the birth of their daughter, Aurora, but their happiness soon turns sour when Vestra the powerful sorceress casts a spell. The comical Fairy Nuff comes to the rescue to stop Aurora dying but how will she awake from her 100 years sleep? Join Giggles the Jester and his friends for this magical tale. TICKETS: 8.00; Family (2+2) 30.00. Discounts on groups of 10 or more, available on request.
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HOLLY AT CHRISTMAS
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Adapted by David Harrower, from the book by Roger Hutchinson Directed by Gerry Mulgrew
Was the tale of George Bailey ever more pertinent? His question to the Nairn & developer, Mr Potter, rings rather true even now: greedy selshBook banker and
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chancegreat to Xmas perform ART: Some shows and a secretive FIRST AGAINST THE WALL show live at the Festival in at IG:LU | FILM: Mega. ANCHORMAN 2, HOBBIT 2, SAVING MR BANKS plus September! OLDBOY and SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY remakes plus, of course, For more info on how to ITS enter A WONDERFUL LIFE | KIDS: Not really much of a time of year for kids visit: is it? www.nairnfestival.co.uk Oh yes it is! Aside from all the pantos, they can meet Santa and his reindeer at Whin Park, join the Hogmany afternoon party on the streets with the WEE HOT Nairn HIGHLAND , and get along to STICKY KIDS SINGALONG and BookFLING & Arts Festival HUMM-BUG! shows. | MUSIC: Take your pick of big name favourites: 3rd 8ththeatre September 2013 THE VIEW, DOUGIE MACLEAN, BLACK STAR RIDERS, ALABAMA 3 (see Registered Charity SC037105. our Interview p18), RED HOT CHILLI PIPERS, SISTER BLISS and SLAM to name but a soupson | SPECIALS: HOMECOMING 2014 launches in style at 8.14pm on Hogmanay - news of this and other festive events - a TORCHLIGHT PROCESSION in Aviemore, a FREE XMAS TREE cull in Inverewe and of course our Inverness WINTER WONDERLAND and RED HOT HIGHLAND FLING events. | SPORT: Terrys o to Hibs - what next for ICT? Plus loads of seasonal fun - SANTA RUNS, TURKEY TROTS and BOXING DAY SWIMS | THEATRE: Well, its panto season (private groan) and youll all be loving them of course - SLEEPING BEAUTYs the biggie at Eden Court, but there are others: ALADDIN in Nairn whilst the Florians are doing CINDERELLA. Also on - a production based on the tv show ALLO ALLO and another spoken word club event - the NIGHT OF SMALL MIRACLES.
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Good to see KILMORACK GALLERY entering into the spirit of the season with their WINTER EXHIBITION which runs right up until 15 MAR. Winter is my favourite time to be in the gallery, says director Tony Davidson, adding that Its a time for sharing a coffee (or whisky) round our large stove. It is also a relaxed mixed exhibition, which allows us to try some new artists as well as old favourites. Those old favourites are: KIRSTIE COHEN, HELEN DENERLEY, ALLAN MACDONALD, CHARLES MACQUEEN, ILLONA MORRICE, EUGENIA VRONSKAYA and many more. All of them produce new and sometimes smaller work especially for Christmas. And the new artists? These will soon be announced on the gallerys website - kilmorackgallery.co.uk In a similar vein, WINTER BEAUTY at EDEN COURT from 03 DEC05 JAN follows on from the success last year of a similar enterprise, having taken submissions from artists of all levels. Therell be a generally wintery theme to proceedings so its well worth stopping by if youre out on a constitutional. And if youre in town head along to IG:LU in Church Street for their XMAS SHOW running from FRI 13FRI 20 DEC, then TUE 07FRI 24 JAN. Previous Xmas shows have featured some truly great talents established and new and this one should be no exception. Deliciously, its titled F1RST AGAINST THE WALL, but the rest remains hush-hush. Keep checking www.theIG.LU for more details. more at: whatsonhighlands.com
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warming story of the worlds favourite toy from the creation of the rst jointed bear in 1902, Winter inter exhibition THREE showcasing original using over eighty of the nest bears from the works from local artists inc FIONA MATHESON, V&As collection, including a French mechanical JULIA SMITH, CLARE BLOIS, DAVID BODY & more. bear from the 1880s, an early German bear made by the famous Steiff company from about 1905, a small English bear held in the pocket MIXED CHRISTMAS EXHIBITION, to 31 Dec of a soldier during the First World War, a 1930s Schuco miniature bear containing a perfume castlegallery.co.uk bottle, and a classic Paddington Bear from 1960s AMAZING AUTOMATA, Foyer Gallery, to 4 Jan. Unusual exhibition of performing automata from WINTER BEAUTY, 3 Dec to 5 Jan See feature < For further information please Cabaret Mechanical Theatre. a man in a bath practices eating spaghetti; a row of dancing ladies contact Jane on gallery@eden-court.co.uk perform the can-can; a small dog has taken up skiing and a monkey rows a banana boat. CELEBRATION WITH HIGHLAND HOSPICE, MORAY CAMERA CLUB ANNUAL EXHIBITION, Foyer Gallery, 7 Dec to 11 Jan. inverness.highland.museum 30 Nov to 20 Dec
COLLECTION, to 11 Jan, An eclectic mix of artworks by new and familiar Inchmore Gallery artists, along side small CD sized pieces inchmoregallery.co.uk
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MIXED EXHIBITION, through Dec, SIMON GUNN, LINDA SMITH, EDWARD MACMILLAN, ANGUS CLYNE, HELENE LISTER BOST.
SBSA WINTER ART FAIR, 30 Nov to 1 Dec, Art and craft made locally on display. theionagallery. co.uk
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CHRISTMAS SHOW, 29 Nov (preview - 6-9pm), GLASSTORM CHRISTMAS SHOW, 30 Nov to Event #68: F1RST AGAINST THE WALL 01 Dec Inc Xmas decorations & gifts and make Fri 13*Fri 20 Dec/Tue 07Fri 24 Jan 11am 30 Nov & 2 Dec (10am6pm) Art & craft from Nairn Arts Society. your own glass tile glasstorm.com 4pm *except Fri 13 - opens 7pm See feature < and www.theIG.LU
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WANDERINGS, 13 Nov-31 Dec TEDDY BEAR STORY, Community Gallery, to 4 Jan. Intriguing and heart- WINTER EXHIBITION & THIRD ANNUAL CD Works by ROSIE NEWMAN.
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THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE @ Eden Court & Vue Cinemas, Inverness,
JEAN PAUL BELMONDO in a story of a French gangster reconnecting with his wife and kids.
TUE 10 DEC
Eden Court 7.15pm InFiFa With live piano accompaniment from FORRESTER PYKE - see our interview at whatsonhighlands.com HIGHLAND SPIRITUAL CINEMA @ Highland Rail House, 7.30pm.
WED 11 DEC
WED 27 NOV
RSC - RICHARD II (SCHOOLS) @ Eden Court 10.30am DISTILLED @ Eden Court A celebration of Scottish winter climbing and a poignant profile of a life spent in the mountains. Shown with Wild Boyz.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL @ Nairn CAC, 2pm DRINKING BUDDIES @ Eden Court , LEVIATHAN @ Eden Court Extraordinary documentary about the world of commercial fishing GLORIA @ Eden Court BLACK NATIVITY @ Vue A street-wise teen from Baltimore who has been raised by a single mother travels to New York City to spend the Christmas holiday with his estranged relatives, where he embarks on a surprising and inspirational journey. FROZEN 3D @ Vue Seemingly an Ice Age rip-off HOMEFRONT @ Vue A former DEA agent moves his family to a quiet town, where he soon tangles with a local meth druglord. , NEBRASKA @ Vue , OLDBOY @ Vue See feature <
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CONTINUES @ Vue See feature < , THE HARRY HILL MOVIE @ Vue WALKING WITH DINOSAURS 3D @ Vue , CAPTAIN PHILLIPS @ Eden Court FROZEN @ Eden Court , COMPUTER CHESS @ Eden Court Wherein geekiness is ltered through shades of both Woody Allen and David Lynch YOUNG & BEAUTIFUL @ Eden Court , ITS A WONDERFUL LIFE @ Eden Court
SAT 21 DEC
THE EPIC OF EVEREST @ Eden Court Official film record of the legendary Everest expedition of 1924, the third attempt to climb the mountain, featuring a newly commissioned score by Simon Fisher Turner (The Great White Silence). LOVE IS ALL YOU NEED @ Eden Court Films of 2013 Season
THE SELFISH GIANT @ Eden Court Programmers Choice , KILL YOUR DARLINGS @ Eden Court , NEBRASKA @ Eden Court BRUCE DERN in potential Oscar winning form as an alcoholic father who thinks hes won the lottery and heads to said state with his son to claim the prize. Its from the director of Sideways. , OLDBOY @ Eden Court See feature <
CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS 2 @ Eden Court TURBO @ Eden Court WHITE HOUSE DOWN @ Eden Court Films of 2013 Season
SAT 28 DEC
SUN 08 DEC
RSC - RICHARD II @ Eden Court 7pm. DAVID TENNANT showing his Shakespearean chops
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FIS FARR @ Farr Community Hall, 7.30pm. Workshops for young people aged 8 to 18 in a wide range of subjects at different levels: fiddle, chanter, tin whistle, guitar, Gaelic song, bodhran and art. Fis Bheag for wee ones aged 5-7 4 first child, 2 siblings Info: 01463 225559
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THU 12 DEC
STICKY KIDS CHRISTMAS SINGALONG @ Boat Of Garten Community Hall, 10am, 1pm. Molly and Mac are getting ready for Christmas. Lots of laughs and lively action songs for 26 year olds.
HUMM - BUG! @ Eden Court, 11am, 12.30pm, 2pm, 3.30pm. See feat <
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FREE DROP-IN TEDDY BEARS PICNIC @ Inverness Museum and Art Gallery. See feat <
MON 16 DEC
WEE HOT HIGHLAND FLING @ Inverness City Centre Before the big four hour extravaganza kicks off, the council are providing some entertainment earlier on for the wee ones. Youll find some very familiar and fun figures having an end of year party - and they are sure to want the wee ones to join right in! Expect the unexpected...
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ELGIN CITY BAND @ Forres, 5pm. Forres Christmas Lights switch on. THE MARVEL OF PERU @ Brodie Castle, 8pm.
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FRI 29 NOV TUE 03 DEC
ARE YOU COMING OUT? @ Aces, the Highlands only LGBT night.
SUN 01 DEC
CORONACH: A KIST OF WHISTLES @ Nairn Museum, 3pm, ELGIN CITY BAND @ Asda, Elgin, 1.30pm.
EDM @ Aces, Expect Hardwell, Alesso, Nicky TORRIDON @ The Ironworks, 7.30pm. Romero, Tiesto, SHM, Benassi, Afrojack, Sander Van Doorn, Nervo, Chuckie and NORTH SEA GAS @ Hootananny, 9.30pm. more. in Association with smashradio.co.uk
SAT 14 DEC
TUE 03 DEC
JUICY @ Aces, New night; Hip Hop, RnB, Afrobeat, Classics. DJ T.Smalls.
SANDRA MACBETH @ The Market Bar, 10pm. ALLY MACKENZIE @ Hootananny, 9.30pm. CLAIRE PATRICIA CAMPBELL & DANIEL ABRAHAMS @ Hootananny, 9.30pm.
THE INVERNESS SINGERS @ Crown Church SISTER BLISS (FAITHLESS) DJ Hall, 7.30pm. Carols at the Crown. SET @ The Ironworks, DJ set from one third of Faithless. TROILUS ENSEMBLE - CAROLS BY CANDLE LIGHT @ Dornoch Cathedral, 7.30pm. EDM @ Aces, as Fri 29 Nov.
SAT 07 DEC
SCOTTISH ENSEMBLE: NORDIC NIGHTS @ Inverness Cathedral, 8pm. Transport yourself to a Scandinavian winter landscape. eden-court.co.uk
SAT 28 DEC
SLAM @ The Ironworks, The legendary UK duo, comprising of Stuart McMillan and Orde Meikle. Regular nights at Miam, Aces, Gs and Karma Lounge. See: whatsonhighlands.com for latest.
SUN 08 DEC
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THE ROGUES @ Hootananny, 9.30pm. DAVY COWAN & RACHAEL PARKER @ Hootananny, 9.30pm.
MARIE CURIE HIGHLANDS CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION @ Ness Bank Church, 3pm. With local choirs, Silver Belles and The Accidentals plus Inverness Fiddlers. TROILUS ENSEMBLE CAROLS BY CANDLE LIGHT @ Inverness Cathedral, 3pm.
FOLK
FRI 29 NOV
SCHIEHALLION @ Hootananny, 9.30pm. HOGMANAY CEILIDH DANCE @ Strathpeffer Pavilion, 8pm. Music by the dynamic Highland Ceilidh Band, with Fiona Dalgetty. RHYTHMNREEL HOGMANAY PARTY @ The Ironworks, 9pm.
IAN WATT @ Inverness Town House, 1pm. The guitarist performs various works by Scarlatti, Torroba, Falla and Giuliani. ianwattguitarist.com
TUE 10 DEC
SAT 30 NOV
THU 12 DEC
ST ANDREWS NIGHT CEILIDH @ Waterside Hotel, Inverness, 7.30pm. Live Music from Andys Ceilidh Band. 7.50, tickets: reelceilidhs.moonfruit.com THE SCONE FAIRIES @ Hootananny, 9.30pm.
PHILIP CONTINI & HIS BE HAPPY BAND @ Inverness Town House, 7.30pm. For over twenty years Philip Contini and his Be Happy Band have been playing to sell-out audiences. invernesschambermusic.com
WED 01 JAN
NEW YEARS DAY CEILIDH @ The Glen Mhor Hotel, Inverness, 7.30pm. Tickets: reelceilidhs.moonfruit.com See whatsonhighlands.com for latest dates & regular nights.
SOCIAL GATHERING @ Merkinch Community Centre, 1.30pm. MATTHEW MACLENANN & FRIENDS @ Hootananny, 9.30pm. DOUGIE MACLEAN OBE @ Strathpeffer Pavilion, 8pm. One of Scotlands bestknown and best-loved singer-songwriters. BRIAN O HEADHRA & AMY HENDERSON @ Hootananny, 9.30pm.
SAT 14 DEC
DINGWALL CHORAL SOCIETY @ Strathpeffer Pavilion, 7.30pm. dingwallchoralsociety.co.uk RICHARD MORRISON AND FRIENDS @ Nairn Community and Art Centre, 7.30pm. Richard Morrison, Jessica Leary, Claire Telford, Walter Blair.
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FRI 29 NOV
SON AL SON @ Universal Hall, Findhorn, 8pm.
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FRI 29 NOV
7.30pm. Hip-hop infused punk & indie rock. BAND SHOWCASE @ Strathpeffer Pavilion, 7.30pm. A fantastic bill that includes: Three Blind Wolves, AMWWF, Donald Macdonald and The Islands and Dr. Wook. MOUNTAINS UNDER THE OCEANS, AGAINST ALL FLAGS, DAVE HUGHES @ The Eagle Bar, 9.30pm. BIRDHEAD @ Mad Hatters, 10pm. BILLY LIAR @ The Market Bar, 10pm. MAN FROM DELMONTE @ The Room, 10pm.
SLAMMIN SAM BAND @ The Room, 10pm. JAMES MACKENZIE @ The Eagle Bar MYSTIC SHOES @ Mad Hatters
RANT @ The Room, 10pm. ELEPHANT SESSIONS @ Hootananny, 9.30pm THE AGRONAUTS @ The Eagle Bar NETSOUNDS UNSIGNED @ Mad Hatters Casual Sex / Be Like Pablo.
SUN 08 DEC
ALABAMA 3 @ The Ironworks, 7pm. EMILY AND BEN @ The Market Bar, 10pm. RMT BIG BAND @ Hootananny, 9.30pm.
SUN 22 DEC
FERGUS AND GREG @ The Market Bar, 10pm. HOLLY AT CHRISTMAS @ Eden Court OneTouch, 7.30pm. Featuring all of Buddys classics plus the greatest hits from the legends of the 1950s and 60s. FRASER ROSS @ The Market Bar, 10pm. TED CHRISTOPHER @ Hootananny, 9.30pm.
SAT 30 NOV
THE FAKE PLASTIC TREES @ Mad Hatters MIRIAM CAMPBELL @ The Market Bar, 10pm.
CASPIAN @ The Eagle Bar, 9.30pm. FOZZIE @ Tipsy Laird, 10pm. DIXIE FRIED/ HABITAT @ Mad Hatters, 10pm. FURRY VENGEANCE, SEARCHING FOR DONKEYS, KRISTEN MACBETH @ The Market Bar, 10pm. MAN FROM DELMONTE @ The Room, 10pm.
MIND FUNK @ Mad Hatters NAKED RED @ The Market Bar, 10pm. THE FEDERALS @ The Eagle Bar
FRI 13 DEC
HOLLY AT CHRISTMAS @ Eden Court OneTouch, 7.30pm. As Thu 12 Dec. THE MYSTIC SHOES @ The Room, 10pm. ASHLEY AND THE COSMONAUTS @ The Market Bar, 10pm. CLUB GRAMOPHONE @ The Eagle Bar VICTORIAN TROUT CONSPIRARY @ Mad Hatters
SUN 01 DEC
SAT 28 DEC
NEON KNIGHTS @ The Market Bar, 10pm. EZRA @ The Room, 10pm. GLASS MUSEUMS @ The Eagle Bar
GLENN TILBROOK @ The Ironworks, 7pm. The Ex-Squeeze star returns to Inverness. Expect hooks aplenty and hits, clever lyrics and great audience engagement. And a good time. EMILY AND BEN @ The Market Bar, 10pm.
SUN 29 DEC
THOMAS ELIAS @ The Market Bar, 10pm. ANDY DUNCAN @ The Market Bar, 10pm.
SAT 14 DEC
HOLLY AT CHRISTMAS @ Eden Court OneTouch, 7.30pm. As Thu 12 Dec. BLUES BROTHERS PARTY NIGHT @ MacDonald Aviemore Resort THE GALIPAYGOS @ Market Bar, 10pm. SHIRE @ The Room, 10pm. PHANTOM RIFFAGE @ The Eagle Bar CRYPTIC KEYS @ Mad Hatters
HOODJA @ Hootananny, 9.30pm BOGMANAY @ Bogbain Farm, 7pm. bogbainfarm.com RED HOT HIGHLAND FLING @ Northern Meeting Park, 7pm. Scotlands biggest FREE Hogmanay party.
TIM HOLEHOUSE @ The Market Bar, 10pm. timholehouse.com BLACK STAR RIDERS @ The Ironworks, 8pm. Support from Dead Daisies. THE BROKEN RAVENS @ Mad Hatters
FRI 06 DEC
RED KITES @ The Ironworks, 7.30pm, FAT SUIT @ Hootananny, 9.30pm THE VIEW @ The Ironworks, 8pm.
BIRO @ Johnny Foxes, 9pm. SEARCHING FOR DONKEYS @ The Market Bar, 10pm.
ASHLEY & THE COSMONAUTS @ Mad Hatters WILLIE AND TABS MACASKILL @ The Market Bar, 10pm.
SAT 07 DEC
QUEEN PARTY NIGHT @ MacDonald Aviemore Resort DANCING QUEEN @ The Ironworks, 7pm. Featuring a glittering cast of the UKs finest musicians, dancers and vocalists, Dancing Queen is packed with all of ABBAs greatest hits. BIRO @ Johnny Foxes, 9pm. THE SIGNAL @ The Market Bar, 10pm.
FRI 20 DEC
HOGMANAY @ The Market Bar, 10pm. SCONE FAIRIES & FRIENDS @ Hootananny & Big FAT ELECTRIC CEILIDH in hatters tickets available from the bar. SILVER COAST @ The Eagle Bar HOGMANAY @ The Castle Tavern See whatsonhighlands.com for latest dates & regular nights.
THE HIGH LONESOME @ The Market Bar, 10pm. BIRO @ The Room, 10pm. THE GROOVE BONES @ Mad Hatters
SAT 21 DEC
ALABAMA 3 must have played Inverness and the Highlands more than any other visiting band over the past few years and theyre always a whole lot of fun. Ahead of their gig at IRONWORKS on SUN 08 DEC, we caught up with the groups LARRY LOVE to shoot the breeze.
I Way back when you launched yourself as the First Presleyterian Church of Elvis the Divine (UK) did you honestly feel youd still be going strong almost two decades later? Was there a plan for world domination? Our initial manifesto was ridiculous. We were mixing country and western with techno together with fake American accents at the height of Brit Pop, which was on some levels career suicide. On the other level, Im not sure were masters of the art but were increasingly nding that Nashville is going to Detroit for dance beats and Detroits going to Nashville and Alabama for blues. Our vision has remained true I While loads of bands have suffered in the internet age, you seem to have thrived with a massive online fan base. Why do you think what you do has such a global appeal? We anticipated the death of the music industry a long time ago. Were quite techno savvy in that sense and we welcome it. The record industry was a f***ing con anyway. The artists were getting 16% of what they were owed and the other 84% was going to the record labels. That was a totally incongruous and incompatible situation. Like any capitalist venture it becomes a victim of its own success I Youre always going to be particularly famous for providing the theme tune to The Sopranos. Has that made you every wise guys favourite acid house-meetscountry rock combo? Did you ever get to meet James Gandolni? Yes and yes! Theres that DJ Avicii. Hes just said hes invented the blend of house music with acid country house He went to Nashville where theyve got that whole Miley Cyrus crossover shit going on at the moment. Gangsters seem to like us! We met James a couple of times and were privileged to have been in his company. He was a good fella! He likes to party, probably what killed him Read full interview: whatsonhighlands.com
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ALSO SCREENING THIS MONTH THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE, DON JON, THE COUNSELLOR, PARKLAND, BLUE IS THE WARMEST COLOUR, WARREN MILLER & ROYAL SHAKESPEARE COMPANY RICHARD II ENCORE
FOR SCREENING TIMES SEE THE TIMETABLE & FOR MORE INFO GO TO WWW.EDEN-COURT.CO.UK
Welcome to the Robertson Screens. At Robertson weve always been a keen supporter of the arts: from brass bands to theatre shows to music festivals and now cinema. We helped to redevelop Eden Court and were proud that we can continue to work in partnership with them by sponsoring the cinemas. Robertson Investing Building Caring We hope you enjoy your film. robertson.co.uk
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LEVIATHAN (12A)
PROGRAMMERS CHOICE
Director Joe Swanberg Starring Olivia Wilde, Jake Johnson, Anna Kendrick
USA I 2013 I 90 mins I magpictures.com/drinkingbuddies
GLORIA (15)
FRI 06 MON 09 & WED 11 & THU 12 DEC
Director Sebastin Lelio Starring Paulina Garca, Sergio Hernndez
Chile/Spain I 2013 I 109 mins Spanish and English with subtitles
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Kate and Luke work together in a brewery. They have one of those friendships that feels like it could be something more but theyre both seeing other people. When they unexpectedly find themselves alone for a weekend they discover what makes the line between friends and more than friends really blurry Beer.
Fifty-something divorcee Gloria is smart, savvy and young at heart. Living on her own she makes the most of her situation by filling her nights seeking love in clubs filled with other middle-aged singles. When she meets Rodolfo they begin a passionate affair, to which she gives everything as she embarks on the last act of her life.
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Starring Lino Ventura, Jean-Paul Belmondo France/Italy I 1960 I 110 mins French and Italian with subtitles
Abel Davos, a French gangster wanted for murder, has been hiding out in Italy for the last ten years. Desperate to return home to Paris he sets out to make his great escape but finds going home is harder than he expected. This truly great crime thriller gets a welcome re-release in British cinemas.
TURBO (U)
SAT 07 & SUN 08 & SAT 14 & SUN 15 DEC
Director David Soren Voices Ryan Reynolds, Paul Giamatti, Maya Rudolph
USA I 2013 I 95 mins I turbomovie.com
From the makers of Kung Fu Panda, Turbo is a high-velocity animated comedy about a garden snail whose dream of becoming the fastest snail in the world comes true when he miraculously attains the power of super-speed!
PROGRAMMERS CHOICE
Director Destin Daniel Cretton Starring Brie Larson, John Gallagher Jr. USA I 2013 I 97 mins I shortterm12.com
Rising star Brie Larson (Don Jon, 21 Jump Street) stars as a troubled young foster-home care worker in this honest and uplifting American drama.
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PLAYS WITH:
WILD BOYZ
Director Paul Diffley Featuring Pete Whittaker, Tom Randall
UK I 2012 I 50 mins
Two climbers from England set out to explore the world of offwidth crack climbing, a strange sub-culture rumoured to be dominated by knuckle-dragging, barbrawling dirt-bags!
OLDBOY
PROGRAMMERS CHOICE
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NEBRASKA (15)
SEASONS
SCROOGED ITS A WONDERFUL LIFE BAD SANTA
CHRISTMAS FILMS Tis the season to cosy up and watch classic Christmas films
(PG) THU 19 & SUN 22 DEC
Director Richard Donner I Starring Bill Murray, Karen Allen I USA I 1988 I 101 mins
Selfish TV executive Frank Cross is visited by three ghosts who teach him a thing or two about Christmas in this modern day retelling of Dickens A Christmas Carol.
(U) FRI 20 TUE 24 & THU 26 DEC
Director Frank Capra I Starring James Stewart, Donna Reed I USA I 1946 I 129 mins
The classic Christmas film about an angel-in-training who shows a broken man what his world would look like if he had never been born.
(15) SAT 21 DEC
Director Terry Zwigoff I Starring Billy Bob Thornton, Bernie Mac I USA I 2003 I 95 mins I miramax.com/movie/bad-santa
Hes very naughty and not very nice. Billy Bob Thornton stars as an alcoholic ex-con who disguises himself as Santa in this hilarious and raunchy romp.
This December were screening a selection of our favourite films from 2013, so come along and relive the magic of this years best films. Tickets for the Best Films of 2013 are 5.00
FILMS OF 2013
WHITE HOUSE DOWN
Like Die Hard in the White House, but more fun, with more explosions and the same amount of white vests!
Director Roland Emmerich I Starring Channing Tatum, Jamie Foxx I USA I 2013 I 131 mins I whitehousedown.com
Director Susanne Bier I Starring Trine Dyrholm, Pierce Brosnan I Den /Swe /It/Fr /Ger I 2012 I 116 mins I Danish and English with subtitles I sonyclassics.com/loveisallyouneed
One of the finest romances for many years, Love Is All You Need stars Trine Dryholm as a woman recovering from cancer who discovers her husband is having an affair. She leaves to go to Italy to her son's wedding where she meets Pierce Brosnan and sparks begin to fly in the Mediterranean sun.
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Director Pablo Larrain I Starring Gael Garca Bernal, Alfredo Castro, Alejandro Goic I Chile/France/USA I 2012 I 118 mins I Spanish with subtitles
During Chiles 1988 referendum, hopes to peacefully overthrow Augusto Pinochets near two-decade reign lie with savvy young advertising executive Ren Saavedra, as he is persuaded to come up with the oppositions campaign.
UPSTREAM COLOUR
Director Shane Carruth I Starring Amy Seimetz, Shane Carruth I USA I 2013 I 96 mins I erbpfilm.com/film/upstreamcolor
Upstream Colour is only the second film from Primer director Shane Carruth but it has proved to be one of the most original and interesting films of the year.
Director Derek Cianfrance I Starring Ryan Gosling, Bradley Cooper, Eva Mendes I USA I 2012 I 140 mins I focusfeatures.com/the_place_beyond_the_pines
Both Ryan Gosling and Bradley Cooper give their best performances to date in what is one of the finest films ever made about fathers and sons.
A young girls enchanted present leads her on a wonderful adventure in this classic ballet, accompanied by Tchaikovskys glittering score.
LIVE WED 18 DEC
Dir Stephen Langridge I Conductor Antonio Pappano I Starring Simon O'Neill, Angela Denoke I 330 mins approx (2 intervals) I German with subtitles
Wagners final great masterpiece returns to Covent Garden in an inventive new staging by Stephen Langridge.
Inverness Film Fans (InFiFa) meet fortnightly at Eden Court Cinema for screenings and post-film discussions. The screenings are open to everyone. Find out more at invernessfilmfans.org
Director Satyajit Ray I Starring Kanu Bannerjee, Karuna Bannerjee, Chunibala Devi I India I 1955 I 119 mins I Bengali with subtitles I invernessfilmfans.org
The first film of director Satyajit Rays, Pather Panchali tells the story of an impoverished Bengalese family from the perspective of a young boy, Apu.
FIND OUT MORE AND BOOK TICKETS ONLINE AT WWW.EDEN-COURT.CO.UK OR CALL BOX OFFICE ON 01463 234 234
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DEC 2013
Sun 01
11.00 13.30 14.00 16.45 17.00 17.15 19.00 19.30 20.00 The Hunger Games: Catching Fire Don Jon The Hunger Games: Catching Fire Parkland The Hunger Games: Catching Fire Don Jon Blue Is The Warmest Colour The Counsellor The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
Sun 08 11.30 Cloudy With A Chance For Meatballs 2 14.00 Turbo 16.00 Drinking Buddies 16.45 The Big Risk 19.00 RSC Richard II Encore 19.15 Gloria Mon 09 18.00 Leviathan 18.15 Gloria 20.15 The Big Risk 20.30 Drinking Buddies Tue 10 11.30 Leviathan 19.15 Through The Eyes Of A Child InFiFa 19.30 Drinking Buddies Wed 11 10.30 RSC Richard II Schools Encore 11.00 Drinking Buddies Dream & Scream 14.00 Drinking Buddies 18.00 Gloria 20.00 Distilled 20.15 Leviathan Thu 12 11.30 Gloria 18.00 Leviathan 19.15 Royal Opera House Live: The Nutcracker 20.00 Drinking Buddies Fri 13 16.00 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug 18.00 Short Term 12 20.00 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug 20.15 Dom Hemingway Sat 14 11.00 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug 11.30 Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs 2 14.00 Turbo 15.00 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug 18.00 Dom Hemingway 19.00 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug 20.15 Short Term 12 Sun 15 11.00 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug 11.30 Turbo 14.00 Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs 2 15.00 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug 17.15 Short Term 12 17.30 The Epic Of Everest 19.00 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug 19.15 Dom Hemingway 19.30 Love Is All You Need Films Of The Year Mon 16 15.00 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug 18.00 Dom Hemingway 18.15 Short Term 12 19.15 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug 20.15 The Epic Of Everest 20.30 No Films Of The Year
Tue 17 11.30 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug 18.00 Dom Hemingway 19.00 The Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug 20.15 Warren Miller Ticket To Ride Wed 18 11.30 The Epic Of Everest 14.00 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug 16.45 Royal Opera House Live: Parsifal 19.00 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug 19.15 Dom Hemingway Thu 19 11.30 Dom Hemingway 16.00 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug 18.00 Dom Hemingway 18.15 Short Term 12 20.00 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Subtitled 20.15 Scrooged 20.30 Upstream Colour Films Of The Year Fri 20 11.30 Frozen 14.00 Frozen 16.00 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug 17.45 Its A Wonderful Life 18.00 Computer Chess 20.00 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug 20.15 Jeune & Jolie 20.30 Captain Phillips Sat 21 11.00 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug 11.30 Frozen 14.00 Frozen 14.15 Computer Chess 15.00 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug 17.15 Its A Wonderful Life 18.15 Jeune & Jolie 19.00 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug 20.00 Captain Phillips 20.15 Bad Santa Sun 22 11.00 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug 11.30 Frozen 13.30 Scrooged 14.00 Frozen 15.00 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug 16.30 Its A Wonderful Life 17.15 Computer Chess 19.00 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug 19.15 Jeune & Jolie 19.30 Captain Phillips Mon 23 11.30 Frozen 13.30 Its A Wonderful Life 14.00 Frozen Subtitled 15.00 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug 18.00 Its A Wonderful Life 18.15 Jeune & Jolie 19.15 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug 20.15 Computer Chess 20.30 Captain Phillips
Tue 24 11.00 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug 11.15 Jeune & Jolie 11.30 Frozen 13.30 Captain Phillips 14.00 Frozen 16.00 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug 16.15 Its A Wonderful Life 16.30 Computer Chess Wed 25 Happy Christmas/Holidays! Thu 26 14.00 Frozen 15.00 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug 17.00 Frozen 17.30 Jeune & Jolie 19.15 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug 19.30 It's A Wonderful Life 20.00 Computer Chess Fri 27 11.30 Frozen 13.00 Saving Mr. Banks 14.00 Frozen 18.00 Nebraska 18.15 The Selfish Giant 19.15 Saving Mr. Banks 20.15 Oldboy 20.30 Kill Your Darlings Sat 28 11.30 Frozen 13.00 Saving Mr. Banks 14.00 Frozen Autism Friendly Screening 14.30 Kill Your Darlings 17.00 Saving Mr. Banks 17.45 Oldboy 18.00 The Selfish Giant 20.00 Saving Mr. Banks 20.15 Nebraska 20.30 The Place Beyond The Pines Films Of The Year Sun 29 11.30 Frozen 13.30 Nebraska 14.00 Frozen 16.45 Nebraska 17.15 Saving Mr. Banks 17.30 The Selfish Giant 19.30 Kill Your Darlings 19.45 Oldboy 20.00 Saving Mr. Banks Mon 30 11.30 Frozen 14.00 Frozen 17.15 Saving Mr. Banks 18.00 Oldboy 18.15 Kill Your Darlings 20.00 Saving Mr. Banks Subtitled 20.15 The Selfish Giant 20.30 Nebraska Tue 31 11.00 Saving Mr. Banks 11.30 Frozen 13.00 Oldboy 14.15 Frozen 16.30 Kill Your Darlings 16.45 Nebraska 17.15 Saving Mr. Banks
Mon 02 11.30 Parkland Friends Coffee Morning 17.00 The Hunger Games: Catching Fire 18.00 The Counsellor 18.15 Parkland 20.00 The Hunger Games: Catching Fire 20.15 Blue Is The Warmest Colour 20.30 Don Jon Tue 03 11.30 Parkland 14.00 Don Jon 18.00 The Counsellor 19.15 Blue Is The Warmest Colour 19.30 The Hunger Games: Catching Fire 20.30 Don Jon Wed 04 11.00 Blue Is The Warmest Colour 14.00 The Hunger Games: Catching Fire 14.30 The Counsellor 18.00 Don Jon 19.30 The Hunger Games: Catching Fire 19.45 Parkland 20.15 The Counsellor Thu 05 11.00 The Hunger Games: Catching Fire Dream & Scream 11.30 The Counsellor 14.00 Parkland 17.30 The Hunger Games: Catching Fire 18.00 Don Jon 20.00 Blue Is The Warmest Colour 20.15 The Hunger Games: Catching Fire Fri 06 18.00 Gloria 18.15 Leviathan 20.30 Drinking Buddies Sat 07 11.30 Turbo 13.30 Leviathan 14.00 Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs 2 Autism Friendly Screening 18.00 Drinking Buddies 20.15 Gloria 20.30 White House Down Films Of The Year
TICKET PRICES
All Tickets pre 5.00pm Adults (over 18) Adult Concession Under 18s & Students Eden Court Friends 7.00 8.00 7.50 5.00 at all times 1.00 off
EXCLUSIVE SCREENINGS FOR EDEN COURT FRIENDS Friends Coffee Morning MON 2 DEC Parkland (15) Film starts 11.30am Coffee served from 10.30am DREAM AND SCREAM Specially for parents and carers of new babies aged 0 12 months. Look out for Dream & Scream on individual screenings. AUDIO DESCRIBED & SUBTITLED FILMS We endeavour to offer as wide a range of accessible film screenings as possible. When a film is marked AD this means that Audio Description is available via a headset for all screenings (please ask box office for your headset). When a film is marked S this means there will be a selected Subtitled screening/screenings. Subtitled Screenings will be highlighted on the timetable and below the film entry. AUTISM FRIENDLY SCREENINGS When a film is marked AF this means that there will be an Autism Friendly Screening of this film. These screenings are especially for people on the autistic spectrum and their families, friends and carers. During these shows low lights are left on in the auditorium and the volume of the soundtrack is reduced. It is fine for customers to move around, make noise or take a break during the film.
Programmers Choice: Buy for all three Programmers Choice lms and get 1.00 off each
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EDEN COURT
December
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CAPTAIN PHILLIPS
FRI 20 TUE 24 DEC
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USA I 2013 I 134 mins I captainphillipsmovie.com Tom Hanks gives the performance of a lifetime in this critically acclaimed thriller from the director of United 93 and The Bourne Ultimatum. Based on an incredible true story, Hanks stars as Captain of the Maersk Alabama, an American cargo ship that was seized by Somali pirates. Set over five days this superb drama tells both sides of the story as Phillips and the pirates face a cat-and-mouse game of survival.
FROZEN
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AD S
FRI 20 TUE 24 DEC & THU 26 TUE 31 DEC & THU 02 JAN
SUBTITLED SCREENINGS MON 23 DEC 14.00
Directors Chris Buck, Jennifer Lee I Starring Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel
SAVING MR. BANKS (PG) collections will take place over Christmas and New Year.
FRI 27 TUE 31 DEC & THU 02 JAN
NORMAL COLLECTION DAY: WILL BE COLLECTED ON: AD S Director John Lee Hancock I Starring Emma Thompson, Tom Hanks USA/UK/Australia I 2013 I 125 mins I movies.disney.com/saving-mr-banks Wednesday 25th December 2013 Saturday 21st December 2013 Two-time Oscar winners Emma Thompson and Tom Hanks star in the funny and heartwarming true story about Mary Poppins trialsome journey to the big screen. Dont miss this film, its supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! (We just had to say this!). Wednesday 1st January 2014 Saturday 28th December 2013 Thursday 2nd THIS January 2014 Saturday 4th January ALSO SCREENING MONTH THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE, DON JON,2014
FOR SCREENING TIMES SEE THE TIMETABLE & FOR MORE INFO GO TO WWW.EDEN-COURT.CO.UK
Welcome to the Robertson Screens. At Robertson weve always been a keen supporter of the arts: from brass bands to theatre shows to music festivals and now cinema. We helped to redevelop Eden Court and were proud that we can continue to work in partnership with them by sponsoring the cinemas. Robertson Investing Building Caring We hope you enjoy your film. robertson.co.uk
THE COUNSELLOR, PARKLAND, BLUE IS THE WARMEST COLOUR, WARREN MILLER & Recycling Centres closed on 25th December and 1st & 2nd January ROYAL SHAKESPEARE COMPANY RICHARD II ENCORE
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CHARITY CLUBS MARKETS MUNICIPAL TALKS
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So, a quick trip on XMAS EVE to AVIEMORE for the TRADITIONAL TORCHLIGHT PROCESSION through the town with Santa and his reindeer, Christmas carols, reworks, mince pies and mulled wine, then home to wrap presents and wonder who was supposed to be in charge of buying the turkey. Unsurprisingly a dearth of non-festive special events this month, but a couple worth your while are: MURDER AT THE FORT AND A HORRID MURDER IN RESOLIS, a talk by Neiliann McIntyre and Chris Rendell on MON 09 DEC at Seaforth Club Rooms, Fortrose and a Royal Scottish Geographical Society lecture by renowned climber DOUG SCOTT at HIGHLAND COUNCIL CHAMBER, again on MON 09 DEC. Hell be talking about SIGNIFICANT AND JOYOUS MOMENTS IN THE MOUNTAINS, none of which we imagine involve sorting out Christmas. Next year is ofcially Homecoming 2014, the event being launched on Hogmanay at 20.14pm (geddit?) over Inverness Castle. The Hogmanay celebrations themselves will commence in mid-afternoon with childrens event the WEE HOT HIGHLAND FLING (see KIDS p12 where you can also read about the Whin Park WINTER WONDERLAND) before Comedian CRAIG HILL takes to the stage at Northern Meeting Park Arena at 8.30pm to host a free four-hour show which will be headlined by THE RED HOT CHILLI PIPERS. Inverness based all-female band DOREC-A-BELLE have been given the honour of getting proceedings underway. Taking the crowd into 2014 will be multi-award winning folk-rock band SKERRYVORE. And you can get interactive with a comment system on the big screen. Send your New Year message to 07786 206955, keyword irhhf then your message. Or Tweet #irhhf . , Commercialism is of course rampant at this time of the year, but theres the opportunity to make buying things into something good with THE GIVING TREE in the EASTGATE CENTRE. Thanks to the Order Of St John, whove been running the initiative for over 20 years, this ensures that children in the Highlands and Islands under the supervision and/or care of various bodies including Social Work departments receive gifts at Xmas. Choose a card from the tree, buy an appropriate gift and it will be delivered on the big day. And you can feel a little bit better about yourself as you open your hundredth prezzie. Check whatsonhighlands.com for more events, latest news and more
MON 25 NOV
CHRISTMAS ARTS AND CRAFTS AND WINTER LIGHTS SWITCH-ON @ The Town House, Grantown, 6.30pm. BUTTERFLIES @ Highland Council Chamber, 12.45pm. Short talk. RUSSIAN HEMP SEALS MADE IN LEAD: A PRACTICAL EYES VIEW @ Dingwall Community Centre, 7.30pm. Talk.
WED 04 DEC
THE INTEGRATION OF THE SCOTTISH UPLAND COMMUNITIES, 15001700 @ Highland Archive and Registration Centre , 5pm. Talk.
WED 11 DEC
THU 05 DEC
THE ROCK GARDEN - MAKING THE ROCK @ Nairn Community and Art Centre, 7.30pm. Highland Rock Garden Club talk. THE SCOTTISH PRIMROSE @ Special Unit, IRA, 7.30pm. Scottish Wildlife Trust illustrated talk. THE ROSE STREET FOUNDRY @ New Millburn Academy Assembly Hall, 7.30pm. Inverness Field Club Talk. invernessfieldclub.org.uk
DECK THE HALLS YULETIDE CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS @ Culloden Free Church, 2pm. Talk by David Bostwick. RSPB OFFICE UPDATE @ Fraser Park Bowling Club, 7.30pm. Talk & slide show. CHRISTMAS COOKERY DEMONSTRATION @ Strathpeffer Pavilion, 7.30pm. By Louisa McLean from the Kitchen Range, Dingwall. strathpefferpavilion.org
TUE 26 NOV
HIGHLAND LITERARY SALON @ Glen Mhor Hotel, 7.30pm. Speakers: Helena Nelson, Kenneth Steven, Jane Riddell, Rivka Spicer. highlandlitsalon.com
WED 27 NOV
FORUM FOR MEN @ Macnabs Bar, Columba Hotel, 8pm. Every Wed through Dec. For gay and bi men. gay-ness.org.uk
FRI 06 DEC
SIGMA CHRISTMAS QUIZ AND PRIZE DRAW @ Birnie Village Hall, 7.30pm. sigma-astro.co.uk AN EVENING WITH ROY DENNIS @ Nairn Free Church, 7.30pm. Red squirrels, ospreys & eagles. Talk. nairnliterary.org.uk PUBLIC ASTONOMY SESSION @ Culloden Observatory, 8pm. Weather permitting. spacegazer.com
SEASHORE TO SUMMIT @ Dingwall Town Hall , 7.30pm. Dingwall field club talk by Derek McGinn. CROMARTY COMMUNITY MARKET @ Victoria Hall, 11am. FOOD,CRAFT AND COLLECTORS FAIR @ Nairn United Reform Church, 12pm. PICK YOUR OWN CHRISTMAS TREE @ Inverewe Gardens, 10am. Take away a Christmas Tree for Free. 0844 4932225 CAKE WALK WITH STORY @ TBC, (Time TBC). Avoch to Fortrose. 07724 992790, guyandjocelyn.org
FRI 29 NOV
SAT 30 NOV
CHRISTMAS FAYRE @ Old High Church Hall, Academy St, 10am. XMAS FOOD AND CRAFT FAIR @ Glen Urquhart Public Hall, 10am. 10am-3pm GAELIC SPEAKERS COFFEE MORNING @ Spectrum Centre, 10am. CHRISTMAS AND CRAFT FAYRE @ Muir of Ord Village Hall, 10am. STUDIO SMITH CHRISTMAS FAIR @ Studio Smith, 11am. ingebjorgsmith.co.uk CHRISTMAS FAYRE @ Smithton Primary School, 11am. LOCALS FREE DAY @ Culloden Battlefield Visitors Centre. Bring proof of an IV post code and get in free to Culloden Battlefield and visitor centre!
SAT 07 DEC
MACMILLAN HIGHLANDS CHRISTMAS CHARITY AUCTION @ Dingwall and Highland Auction Mart. Raising funds for Northern Highland Communities. Info: macmillanauction.org.uk BRODIE CASTLE CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR @ Brodie Castle. BABY AND CHILDRENS INDOOR MARKET @ Millburn Academy Hall, 10am. CHRISTMAS BAZAAR @ Charleston Academy Community Campus, 11am. Santa in his Grotto, Stalls with Christmas Goodies Galore, Performances of Tap, Ballet and Highland Dancing. Carol Singing, Music and other entertainment RE-WRITING MORAYS PAST: FRESH LIGHT ON CELTS, PICTS AND ROMANS @ Conference Centre, Elgin, 9.30am. Day Seminar - to book e-mail: clarlklyleader@hotmail.co.uk
RSPB COACH TRIP @ Station Hotel, Avoch, 9am. Christmas birding and lunch. Booking essential 01997 433283 CROMARTY HISTORY SOCIETY CHRISTMAS CRACKERS @ Cromarty West Church Hall, 7.30pm. spanglefish.com/ cromartyhistorysociety MEDIEVAL CHRISTMAS BANQUETS 2013 @ The Ironworks, 7pm. timetravellerstavern.com CHRISTMAS PARTY @ Strathpeffer Pavilion, 7.30pm.
SUN 01 DEC
WORLD AIDS DAY COMMUNITY GATHERING @ Inverness Cathedral, 3.30pm. Free entry for music from the Bun-sgoil Ghaidhlig Inbhir Nis School Choir, speakers from the local community and refreshments. Tackling HIV together. CHRISTMAS CRAFT MARKET @ YMCA Grantown, 10am. STUDIO SMITH CHRISTMAS FAIR @ Studio Smith, 11am.
SUN 08 DEC
SAT 21 DEC
MON 09 DEC
BIRDS @ Highland Council Chamber, 12.45pm. Short talk. MURDER AT THE FORT AND A HORRID MURDER IN RESOLIS @ Seaforth Club Rooms, Fortrose, 7.30pm. Talk. DOUG SCOTT: SIGNIFICANT AND JOYOUS MOMENTS IN THE MOUNTAINS @ Highland Council Chamber, 7.30pm. Talk.
MON 02 DEC
CHSRISTINGLE SERVICE @ St John Church, Inverness, 3pm AVIEMORE TORCHLIGHT PROCESSION @ Aviemore MIDNIGHT MASS @ St John Church, Inverness, 11pm
EVEREST - HERE CONTINENTS COLLIDED @ Boat Of Garten Community Hall, 7.30pm. 40 years of mountain photography. Talk by Alex Milne.
TUE 03 DEC
BOREAL BIRDS @ Culloden Library, 7.30pm. Talk. GALAXY ZOO @ Smithton Free Church, 7.30pm. Talk. spacegazer.com
TUE 10 DEC
PINK CASTLE PHILOSOPHY CLUB @ Riverside Lounge, Glen Mhor Hotel, 7.30pm. Christmas Cracker!
WED 25 DEC
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FRI 20 DEC
SPORT
ATHLETIC BALL COMBAT EXTREME RACING
Butcher Out
Judas. That was the rst reaction on learning that ICT manager TERRY BUTCHER had, along with MAURICE MALPAS, legged it to Hibs, despite the fact that Caley are in the cup semi-nals, second in the league and seemingly on the brink of real success. All forsaken for a mid-table team, albeit one with a far bigger budget. It remains a bafing decision, but perhaps Butcher sees it as a stepping stone to his long-avowed wish to take the helm at Ipswich or, in the shorter term maybe itll serve as the right sort of CV for him to be offered the Rangers job. And, disappointed as we are by his move, theres no denying that Butcher and Malpas have built something very special at ICT, hopefully sturdy enough of character not to fall apart as soon as they leave. And for that we have to offer genuine thanks. Just a shame that it had to end this way. With perfect timing, ROSS COUNTY host Hibs on Boxing Day with the home fans presumably not knowing whether to cheer or boo El Tel. Whatever, theyll be hoping to pick up much needed points from that and other home games against Kilmarnock (07 Dec) and Motherwell (14 Dec) to turn around a dreadful start to the season. ICT meanwhile will juggle trying to stop a mass exodus in the transfer window while having a go at consolidating their league position with home games against Aberdeen (21 Dec) and Celtic (29 Dec). Away from the footer theres lots more sporting activity to keep you occupied this month, with a couple of SANTA RUNS deserving of your attention, the rst being in INVERNESS on 01 DEC. Organised by WildHearts, its an increasingly popular xture in the calendar. Dress as Santa and run 5k along the River Ness and through Ness Islands, all while raising money for a good cause. The run starts at 1pm but arrive at the venue between 11.30am and 12.30pm on the day of the event to collect your Santa Suit. More details at wildheartsinaction.org/santarun If that gives you a taste for such things, head along to the AVIEMORE SANTA RUN on 21 DEC for a similar event, this time in aid of Disability Snowsport UK. All entrants receive a goody bag. For more details email fundraising@disabilitysnowsport.org.uk There are always plenty of hardy souls eager to take part in the LOSSIEMOUTH 10 MILE TURKEY TROT (08 DEC), so much so that places are limited to 300. If you fancy it see morayroadrunners.com Those with even stronger post-Xmas constitutions will be lining up for the BURGHEAD BOXING DAY SWIM which, if nothing else, will blast away any residual hangovers in time for Hogmanay. Burghead Harbour at 9am on 26 DEC is the place to be.
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TUE 26 NOV
INVERNESS VOLLEYBALL CLUB @ Hilton Community Centre, 7.30pm. Every Tuesday during school term time. 7.30pm-9.30pm Mixed volleyball for anyone aged over 16. All welcome.
Football FORRES MECHANICS V FTINE UTD, 3pm. WICK AC V SSPEY THISTLE, 3pm. ROSS COUNTY V KILMARNOCK, 3pm. LOSSIEMOUTH V HUNTLY, 3pm.
BURGHEAD BOXING DAY SWIM @ Burghead Harbour, 9am. Cool down with a boxing day dip.
WED 27 NOV
SUN 08 DEC
SAT 28 DEC
LGBT 5K RUNNING GROUP @ Inverness Leisure, 6pm. Text/call: 07941 553620. For all levels from beginners to experienced. Every Wed in Oct. gay-ness.org.uk
LOSSIEMOUTH 10 MILE TURKEY TROT @ Lossiemouth Community Centre, 11am. 10/12 pre entry - race limit 300 morayroadrunners.com
Football CLACHNACUDDIN V FORT WILLIAM, 3pm. NAIRN COUNTY V FORRES MECHS, 3pm. SKIMO SCOTLAND RACE @ Lecht 2090, 3pm. Following the success of the first ever ski mountaineering racing series last season, Skimo Scotland are back for another race season. skimoscotland.co.uk
SAT 30 NOV
SAT 14 DEC
Rugby HIGHLAND RFC V RAF LMOUTH, 2pm. ROSS SUTH V ABERDEEN WRERS, 2pm. Football ELGIN V QUEENS PARK, 3pm. CLACHNACUDDIN V BRORA RS, 3pm. NAIRN COUNTY V FRASERBURGH, 3pm.
Rugby HIGHLAND RFC V MORAY , 2pm. Football NAIRN COUNTY V COVE RANGERS, 3pm. ROSS COUNTY V MOTHERWELL, 3pm. CLACHNACUDDIN V LOSSIEMOUTH, 3pm.
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SUN 01 DEC
Athletic SANTA RUN @ Inverness Leisure, 1pm. Dress as Santa and run 5k along the River Ness and through Ness Islands, whats not to like? wildheartsinaction.org/santarun Rugby HIGHLAND RFC (U15) V GSTOUN, 1pm. HIGHLAND RFC (U16) V SWAY, 2pm.
AVIEMORE SANTA RUN @ Macdonald Aviemore, 12pm. Choose to run either 1 mile or 5km, dressed up as Santa! In support of Disability Snowsport UK. All entrants receive a goody bag. fundraising@disabilitysnowsport.org.uk Rugby MORAY RFC V LOCHABER, 2pm. Football INVERNESS CT V ABERDEEN, 3pm. WICK ACADEMY V DEVERONVALE, 3pm. SSPEY THISTLE V TURRIFF UTD, 3pm. FORRES MECHS V CLACH, 3pm. LOSSIEMOUTH V NAIRN COUNTY, 3pm.
Football INVERNESS CT V CELTIC, 3pm. Football INVERNESS CT V ROSS COUNTY, 3pm. El Kessocko. Football ROSS COUNTY V ST JOHNSTONE, 3pm.
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Rugby MORAY RFC V ROSS SUTHERLAND, 2pm. RAF LOSSIEMOUTH V LOCHABER, 2pm. HIGHLAND RFC (U18) V WSCOT, 2pm.
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ALADDIN @ Little Theatre Nairn, 7.30pm. Nairn Drama Clubs Panto. Already sold out! nairndrama.org.uk 27 Nov - 14 Dec
THE NIGHT OF SMALL MIRACLES @ The Ironworks, 8pm. A new word-based club night - opening with Michael Pedersen. opening with Michael Pedersen: Michaels poems are so physical you can almost touch the images in them. Fabulously sensual and alive. I adore poetry like this Stephen Fry If you like poetry that is cool, smart, hilarious and quirky and can just suddenly rip your heart out, Michael Pedersen is your man Irvine Welsh - and the fabulous novelist, poet, Guardian journo, photographer, the award-winning author Sophie Cooke - and new open mic slots for writers and musicians, singer song writers.
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MORE SKY THAN WE NEED @ Ardross Community Hall, 8pm. Following on from the hugely popular Shoogle Project, plan B are back with More Sky Than We Need - a beautiful and serene meditation on the vast clouds above us and the immense space within us. Taking inspiration from The Cloud by Percy Bysshe Shelley and from choreographer Frank McConnells own contemplations, the piece is reflective and breath-taking, exploring how the natural wonders above dictate our moods, thoughts and actions. Performed by Chrissie Ardill, Lucy Boyes and Emma Snellgrove. Accompanied throughout by live music and a specially commissioned soundscape from Lila Senior, the piece is completed by a magical, layered design by Miranda Melville. Preceding the performance plan B will screen their 13 minutes dance film Away From Here.
18th birthday she will prick her finger on a spinning wheel and die. The good Fairy Azuriel offers some hope. She changes the spell to ensure that the Princess wont die but will fall into an enchanted sleep for 100 years from which she will only wake if kissed by the one she loves. Join Nanny Knot, Muddles and the dashing Prince Valiant as they battle with dragons and time machines to ensure that the Prince is ready to wake the sleeping Princess on time! Showing 6 Dec - 5 Jan. eden-court.co.uk
SLEEPING BEAUTY @ Macdonald Aviemore, 2pm. JKing Humphrey and Queen Boa are so delighted at the birth of their daughter Aurora, that they throw the biggest party the kingdom has ever seen! However when they forget to invite the lands most powerful sorceress, Vestra, their happiness soon turns sour. Vestra casts a spell on the baby, proclaiming that on her 18th Birthday, she will prick her finger on a spinning wheel and die! The spell is so strong that the comical Fairy Nuff can only reduce its power be declaring that Aurora will fall asleep for 100 years. But will she be woken? Join Giggles the Jester and his friends for this magical tale! Showing 6, 14, 21, 23, 24, 26, 28, 30 Dec, & 2, 4 Jan.
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CINDERELLA @ Florians Little Theatre, 7.30pm. Florians pantomime. Written by Trevor Nicol, directed by Caroline Nicol. First produced by The Florians in 1992. Theres the usual mixture of old and new jokes, and old and new songs, dances, and fun for all the family! Tickets 10 for adults, 5 for under 16s. Book on-line: nodaboxoffice.co.uk/ cinderella-ticket-400.html florians.org.uk Showing 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 Dec
MON 09 DEC
ALLO ALLO @ Eden Court OneTouch, 8pm. Listen very carefully, I shall say zis only once! Eden Courts CREATIVE department present their take on Allo Allo, the hugely successful British television series that ran for seven seasons. Presented by CREATIVEs Drama Lab class and directed by John Batty (Eden Court CREATIVE Drama Artist).
FRI 06 DEC
SLEEPING BEAUTY @ Eden Court Empire, 1.30pm, 7pm. Filled with fun, laughter, mishaps and magic, the Pantomime has become an essential part of Christmas celebrations for families across the Highlands & Islands, and this years Pantospectacular is the fairytale favourite... SLEEPING BEAUTY! Sleeping Beauty tells the tale of the beautiful Princess Belle who is cursed at her Christening by the wicked Fairy Carabosse, which means that on her
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