Archive for the ‘Arts & Entertainment’ Category

Chapel lit for Mirrie Dancers

The last of 10 temporary illuminations that have made up part of the Mirrie Dancers project is now showing at the gable end of the Auld Chapel at Longfield, Dunrossness.

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Artists’ latest work proves highly popular

Simply titled New Work, the current show in the Gadderie at Shetland Museum is proving to be a big success.

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Bonhoga hosts mixed open show

The next exhibition showing at Bonhoga Gallery, Weisdale, is a mixed show by the winners of the 2009 Shetland Open Art Exhibition.

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Jitters over Mareel, but it is still on budget and on time

Councillors have voiced concern that the Mareel project is using too much money from its contingency budget.

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Second Singing Kettle concert planned for Folk Festival

Tickets for the Singing Kettle concert, which will form part of this year’s 30th Folk Festival, sold out within 90 minutes, prompting the organisers to put on a second show at the Garrison Theatre.

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Plenty to provoke thought and suspense in 60th drama festival

The 60th Shetland County Drama Festival is due to take place in the Garrison Theatre from 3rd to 6th March, highlighting some of the wonderful community drama taking place in areas around the isles.

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Jazz scene looks positive after an excellent meeting

The annual general meeting of Shetland Jazz Club took place last week and a healthy turnout of people ensured a positive and purposeful future of jazz presentation on Shetland.

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Farting giantesses will amuse readers

Grim Gruesome, Viking Villain: Trolls’ Treasure by Rosalind Kerven. Published by Talking Stone, £5.99

Trolls’ Treasure is the third outing for Rosalind Kerven’s villainous child-catcher Grim Gruesome, but it was my first encounter and he’s left a rather dreadful pus-scented impression with me!

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Californian honky-tonk star Myles set to appear at Clickimin

Top US honky-tonk artiste Heather Myles will be performing at the Clickimin Bowls Hall on Saturday 6th March. The show is the latest to be promoted by Shetland Country Music Club.

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Fiddlers’ Bid secure second award for acclaimed new album

Following their best album of the year title at the Scottish Traditional Music Awards in November last year, Fiddlers’ Bid have won another award for their much acclaimed new album All Dressed in Yellow.

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Police still searching for West Side man reported missing on Saturday afternoon

Police have released a photograph of West Side man Oliver Tait, who has been missing in Shetland since the weekend.

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Grant reductions to be discussed in private by SIC development committee

A squeeze will be put on council grants for key industry sectors such as agriculture and tourism during the next financial year.

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Lobbyless, Whalsay and New Rev join Judane in indoor hockey semi-finals

Lobbyless and Whalsay both recorded wins in the indoor hockey knockout competition for the Robertson Cup on Saturday, while New Rev also progressed to the semi-finals after Crusaders failed to field a team.

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