Saturday, 19 April 2008

The Eastgate - w/c 24 April 2008

Thursday 1 May 7.30pm
Picasso and Me
Drama
Mike Maran
Music: Karen Wimhurst Director: Patrick Sandford. To be a son of a great man such as Picasso is certainly not easy – but then being a son is probably never easy, neither is being a father. The search for a father, like the search for love, is a never-ending story.

Friday 2 May 7.30pm
Czesc! Hello! - A Polish Celebration
Family
Chris Sawers
Screening of the Polish film 'Street Games - Gry Uliczne' (In Polish with English subtitles) and £5 ticket includes music, tastings of Polish food and a display by members of the local Polish community reflecting current and historical links with Poland. Tasting starts at 6.30pm

Saturday 3 May 7.30pm
Be a Star Night
Music
Jamie Boyd Russell
Following the success of his earlier evenings, Jamie invites you to come along and join in the fun... get your 15 minutes of fame on his Open Mic Stage. Jamie used to run the highly successful Open Mic Evenings in and around Penicuik (Craigiebeild Hotel etc.)

Monday 5 May Daily
Jo Powell 5th - 31st May
Exhibition
Jo Powell
Jo Powell runs arts classes for children of all ages in the Eastgate Studio. Here she displays the work of some of her students.

Thursday 8 May 7.30pm
Ivan Drever & Duncan Chisholm
Music
Firefly Productions
One of Scotland's top duo's, playing across the UK, Europe and the USA. Orcadian Ivan is well known throughout the world of traditional music for his songwriting. Duncan a Mod Medal winner from Ross-shire has been at the forefront of Scottish fiddle playing for the last ten years.

Friday 9 May 7.30pm
The Lady of Burma
Drama
James Seabright
The inspirational true story of Burmese leader Aung San Suu Kyi is told in this compelling solo performance about the life of the only Nobel Peace Prize winner who is also a political prisoner. This powerful performance has been sold out at the Edinburgh festival and the Old Vic in London.

Friday, 18 April 2008

Traquair House shortlisted in nationwide awards

Families throughout the UK are being asked to vote for the UK's favourite picnic spot in the 2008 Warburton's Picnic Awards. Apart from the national award, regional awards are up for grabs.

To vote for Traquair, follow this link, click on Britain's Best Picnic Site Awards, then on vote for your regional favourite and select Scotland and vote.