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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First ever South Mainland Up-Helly-A’ a roaring success

It was a special day in the South Mainland on Friday with its first-ever Up-Helly-A’ festival proving a roaring success.

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Weather Outlook – Friday, 12 March 2010 at 10:42

WEATHER OUTLOOK FOR SHETLAND

Friday, 12 March 2010 at 10:42

HEADLINES

TODAY: SCATTERED SHOWERS, COOL NW’LY WIND
TONIGHT: LITTLE CHANGE
TOMORROW: SCATTERED SHOWERS, BREEZY
DAYS 2-5: SOME RAIN OR SHOWERS, LIGHTER WINDS
DAYS 6-10: RAIN OR SHOWERS

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Businesses facing huge rate rises as revaluation comes into effect

Firms in Shetland are facing huge rate rises – some by as much as two-thirds – under the Scottish government’s revaluation of business property which will come into force at the beginning of next month.

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