http://www.scottishculture.org/index/news-app/author.Admin News from www.scottishculture.org en 2010-09-06T13:56:15300:10 hourly 1 1970-01-01T00:00+00:00 http://www.scottishculture.org/index/news-app/story.92/title.course-guide-newsletter-online-now- The August issue of our newsletter is currently being mailed out to all our Friends and participants past and present, alongside our Class Guide 2010-2011. To find out what SC&T have planned for next session, click the links to download the pdf versions. If you would like to be added to our mailing list to receive hard copies, please contact the office. Inside the latest newsletter you will find news of our new tutors for 2010-2011, plus class news upcoming events reviews (including NAFCo 2010) a message from SC&T Chairman Richard Ward SC&T newsletter August 2010 SC&T Course Guide 2010-2011 The SC&T Course Guide 2010-2011 contains all you need to know about classes - what's running and when, course descriptions, a guide to ability levels, how to enroll, a booking form and dates for your diary. Download your copy below. SC&T Course Guide 2010-2011 General 2010-08-17 http://www.scottishculture.org/index/news-app/story.91/title.speyfest-workshops Speyfest Workshops Saturday 31 July, 1pm - 3pm At the Institute, Fochabers Workshops for musicians aged 12-18 years of intermediate or advanced playing ability, with the opportunity to play at Speyfest on Sunday 01 August. Tutors: Fiddle - Adam Sutherland Guitar - tbc Percussion - Fraser Stone Groupwork - John Somerville & Mhairi Hall For application forms and further details please contact Caroline Sterritt on 01540 662165 / 07989 907213 email: caroline.sterritt@feisean.org or feis_mhoireibh@yahoo.co.uk General 2010-07-31 http://www.scottishculture.org/index/news-app/story.90/title.fabulous-scottish-step-dance-tasters-courses Ever wanted to try Scottish step dance?  sitellite/util/snippets (code=3d82101056f64dc24be60a3fc07fa287) Great opportunities in Aberdeen to learn or brush up on Scottish step dance: StepSplore A two-day step dance course for young people aged between 8 and 21, part of the Aberdeen International Youth Festival. 4th & 5th August 2010, 9.45am-4pm, Linksfield Campus, Regents Walk, Aberdeen. Download the application form here: http://www.creativeheritage.com/StepDance/index.html Drop-in taster/refresher classes at CityMoves Every Thursday, 5.30-6.30pm, City Moves, Schoolhill, Aberdeen. All levels catered for. http://citymoves.wordpress.com/classes/ Contact tutor Pat Ballantyne (phballantyne@creativeheritage.com, 01224 491062 for more information. General 2010-07-26 http://www.scottishculture.org/index/news-app/story.89/title.pipe-splore-2010 PIPESPLORE2010 is on again this 4 & 5  August and open to all young pipers aged up to 21 years old. This years focus includes work on traditional Strathspey and Reel playing and ideal for solo and band players alike. Please visit http://www.pipingprogramme.co.uk/Site/home.html to download a flyer/application for more details and all young pipers should complete as instructed to register their place. General 2010-07-26 http://www.scottishculture.org/index/news-app/story.87/title.sandy-irene-and-graham-at-the-lemon-tree Sandy Tweddle, Irene Watt and Graham White will play the SC&Turday Live slot at The Lemon Tree this Saturday General 2010-06-05 http://www.scottishculture.org/index/news-app/story.86/title.the-latest-sc-t-newsletter-is-online Download the latest SC&T newsletter to find out about all our upcoming events for Summer 2010. General 2010-05-31 http://www.scottishculture.org/index/news-app/story.85/title.nafco-fiddle-flash-mob sitellite/util/snippets (code=13e321d19e04745603d7629bdd7062c9) ‘Fiddler in the Mall’ Hurrying, scurrying, round the shops Crowds go hunting for hats or tops Emptying out the family coffers On footwear, hardware, and bargain offers Searching for health and beauty aids – Trainers, stickers, or razor blades Jewellery, perfume, or toddlers’ toys Joggers, jigglers, girls and boys All stood frozen in Union Square When a fiddler played in the entrance there Till bobbin about like a dolphin’s pillow In an Orcadian strip the willow Shopper and strollers joined the dance Linking arms in a rhythmic trance Pensioners, children, in-betweens In t-shirts, leggings, and torn blue jeans Denim-skirted or business-suited Barefoot girls and the leather booted Joined in the music one and all When the fiddler played in the shopping mall. Sheena Blackhall 29 May 2010 Hi everyone, Many thanks for a great Flash Mob on Saturday! The dancing was brilliant and the music was superb, even if the air fiddling was on the thin side. Union Square folk were delighted and took photos for their own use. I’m confident that loads of good publicity went out, and the launch concert at the LT later in the day was a treat, another great turnout. When we get to the Convention proper, 14-18 July, I know we can count on excellent local support. Please forward this message to anyone and everyone you know who was there and took part. All the best, Ian PS Please let me know of any photos or web-based records - photos/video. PPS There are loads and loads of dance events at NAFCo – 27 workshops, several dance artists, and four late night dances at the Lemon Tree – 22:30-01:00. General 2010-05-31 http://www.scottishculture.org/index/news-app/story.84/title.open-mic-night-tonight- Our first Open Mic night for a while will be held in the Belmont Cinema Cafe Bar tonight, 27 May, 8pm-10m. There is a great line-up akready for tonight and there are one or two performance slots still available. Or come along and join in for a tune or two afterwards. Open Mic Running Order Thursday 27 May 8:00-10:00pm Venue – Belmont Cinema Café Bar Each performance group will have up to 10 minutes for their spot. 8:00pm - David Hunter 8:15pm - Susan Kirkwood  8:30pm - Finn O’Neill 8:45pm - Moothie 0 with Dave Lorimer 9:00pm - Moothie 2 with Dave Lorimer 9:15pm - available 9:30pm - available 9:45pm - available Compere:  David Hunter Front of House:  Richard Ward Stage Management/PA:  Richard Ward  General 2010-05-27 http://www.scottishculture.org/index/news-app/story.83/title.ceilidh-the-tunnels Ceilidh to raise funds for the North Atlantic Fiddle Convention (NAFCo 2010) Ceilidh @ The Tunnels, Aberdeen Friday 21st May, 8.30pm Music by Yousedancin? Tickets: £8.00 / £6.00 conc. Contact Iain or Pat on 01224 491062 General 2010-05-21 http://www.scottishculture.org/index/news-app/story.82/title.jani-and-kenn-at-the-lemon-tree Jani Lang and Kenn Clark will play the SC&Turday Live slott at The Lemon Tree this Saturday General 2010-05-15