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What's On 2009

Eastgate Theatre, Peebles, 5 – 24 January 2009
Exhibition
Maps and Memories
An exhibition of screen prints made in the last 15 years by Peebles artist, Myrtle Ashmole, reflecting her sideways look at the many meanings of maps, and her enjoyment of colour and design in landscape. All proceeds will go to the Carrifran Wildwood project of Borders Forest Trust, a community-based initiative developed in Peebles with supporters throughout the UK and beyond.
FREE
 
Eastgate Theatre, Peebles, Tuesday 6 January 2009 7.30pm
Music
Christina Lawrie (Music in Peebles)
Christina, winner of the Dewar Award – Scotland’s highest accolade for emerging artists – is hailed as a rising star with ‘formidable intellect and boundless technique’.  She will play with the RSNO in May 2009.  Her programme in Peebles includes music by Bach, Chopin, Debussy, Messiaen and Liszt.

Eastgate Theatre, Peebles, Sunday 11th January
Film
Igor (PG) 2.30pm
A hilarious twist on the classic monster movie, Igor proves that heroes come in all shapes and sizes.
The Boy In The Striped Pyjamas (12A) 7.30pm
A moving Holocaust story about a young German boy and his forbidden friendship with a Jewish child.

Eastgate Theatre, Peebles, Thursday 15th January 7.30pm
Music
Africa To Appalachia
A stunning new show tracing the roots and routes of the banjo. 2008 Juno Award winning banjoist Jayme Stone with Malian griot singer and kora player Mansa Sissoko build a musical bridge spanning from Africa to Appalachia.

Eastgate Theatre, Peebles, Friday 16th January 7.30pm
Drama
Sex And Chocolate
Jan has just turned 50, she’s all alone, the rest of the office is off clubbing, the kids have flown the nest, and it’s a holiday weekend. Faced with the prospect of defrosting the fridge she makes a decision which will change her life forever... Award-winning actress Fiona Knowles stars in this warm hearted comedy written by Rona Munro. The show is preceded at 7pm by a sponsored demonstration of chocolate moulding with Cocoa Black... the best bit is that you can sample the goods!

Traquair - The Mighty Deerstalker
Saturday 21st March 2009
A quite outrageous adventure running event. 5km and 10km through rivers, up mountains and into the night!
www.mightydeerstalker.com

Needlework At Traquair – exhibiton (April - May 2009)
A special exhibition of needlework at Traquair ranging from 17th century priests vestments not usually seen on display to a superb new collection of kneelers commissioned by Traquair for the chapel and undertaken by a team of volunteers over the past two years.

Traquair Medieval Fayre
Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th May 2009 11.00am – 5.00pm
A superb weekend that will transport you back to ancient times. Royal Medieval Pageant, falconry, archery, equestrian displays, living history, early music, jesters and children’s entertainment.

Shakepeare At Traquair House
Wednesday 3rd June – Saturday 6th June 2009
Wednesday 10th June – Saturday 13th June
“Othello”
Stunning production set as a promenade performance in the Traquair grounds. For more info:  www.shakespeare-at-traquair.co.uk

Whipman Play Society Festival Week, West Linton, 5 - 13 June 2009
Commencing in the first week in June, Whipman is today a seven day festival which begins by celebrating a local couple in the form of the Whipman (meaning carter) and his Lass. Centred around the historic installation ceremony, the event includes a fairground, dancing, sporting events, outdoor competitions - including the famous Bogie Race through the River Lyne, a bonfire, barbecue... in fact, something for everyone.

Peebles Beltane Festival 14-20 June 2009
Peebles Beltane Festival is a festival of local legend, history and tradition. Beltane is a festival that marks the return of summer with the lighting of fires. You can expect The Inaugural Service at the Cross Kirk, Childrens Sports at Haylodge Park, the Cornet Installation and Riding of the Marches, The Beltane Concert, a Fancy Dress Parade, the Crowning Ceremony, Grand Procession and Sports and Retreat.

Traquair - Old Indians Never Die International Rally
Friday July 24th – Sunday July 26th
Quite possibly the most magnificent motorcycles  in the world. For more information visit www.oldindians.net

Traquair Art In Action Weekend
Saturday 1st August – Sunday 2nd August
11am – 6pm
Traquair Fair is having a year off in 2009. In its place we are hosting an Art in Action event with a superb array of arts, crafts and workshops in which all can participate.

Traquair Halloween Experience
Friday 24th – Sunday 25th October
Friday 30th – Saturday 31st October
The history of Traquair really will come to life with these spectacular historical ghost tours. No gimmicks here but an authentic retelling of the past!
Sunday 26th October – A day of family Halloween fun. Spooky passage experience, ghostly treasure hunts and other activities.

Traquair - Free Christmas Opening
Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th November
11.00am – 4.00pm
Free entrance to house and grounds with festive activites and fun.  A sumptious Santa’s grotto, mulled wine, puppet shows and great sales in all our shops.

 

 

 

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