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Sat 14
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2.30 |
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Periodicals & Wine Auction
A chance for a bargain! If you woud like lunch beforehand, please remember to book.
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N/A |
Wed 18
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7.30 for 8pm |
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Club Quiz |
£2 |
Sat 20
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7.00 for 7.30pm
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Burns Night (Black Tie)
The Immortal Memory will be given by Brigadier Ian Gardiner and the haggis fiddled in by club member Elizabeth Currie.
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£30 |
Thur 26
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2pm to 4pm (studio)
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Opera Talk by John Anderton: Betrothal in a Monastery
Continuing his successful series of opera talks, John Anderton discusses Prokofiev's Betrothal in a Monastery to coincide with The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland's annual collaboration with Scottish Opera in the Festival Theatre.
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N/A |
Sat 28
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2.30 for 3.00pm
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Visit to St. Cecilia's Hall, led by Dr. John Kitchen
A chance to see the Raymond Russell Collection under John's expert guidance. Numbers are limited to 25. To avoid disappointment, please don't forget to book lunch.
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N/A
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| February |
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Sat 4
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12 noon
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Lunchtime Recital by the Scottish Reed Trio
Musical entertainment by the well-known Scottish Reed Trio. Please remember to book for both the recital and lunch to avoid disappointment.
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N/A |
Web 8
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6.00 to 8.00pm
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Private View - Members of the Edinburgh Printmakers
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| Thu 9 |
2.00 to 4.00pm (studio)
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Opera Talk by John Anderton: Hansel and Gretel
This time John discusses Humperdinck's Hansel and Gretel ahead of Scottish Opera's production in the Festival Theatre.
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N/A |
Fri 10
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7.00pm |
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'Traditions and Precedents, Poetry and Prose'
A talk by author James Robertson
James Robertson reads from and discusses his own poetry and fiction and his use of Scots in both.
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£15 |
Wed 15
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7.30 for 8pm |
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Club Quiz |
£2 |
Thur 16
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5.15pm |
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Private Tour of the RSQ Exhibition
Meet at the RSA at the Mound.
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N/A |
Thur 16
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7.00pm |
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'David Hume - Marking the 301st Anniversary of his Birth'
Talk by historian Dr. Nicholas Phillipson
Come and enjoy a stimulating talk followed by some of David Hume's fvourite food.
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£15 |
Sat 25
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7.00pm |
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Twenties/Thirties Party Night
One guest per member
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£20 |
| March |
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Sat 3
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12 Noon
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Lunchtime Recital by the Ferntower Ensemble
The Ensemble will play Schumann's Piano Quintet. Please remember to book for both the recital and lunch to avoid disappointment.
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N/A |
Fri 9
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6.30 to 8.30pm
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New Member's Reception
A great opportunity to meet both new and longstanding members. Enjoy a welcoming glass of wine on arrival.
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N/A |
Wed 14
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6.00 to 8.00 |
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Private View - Margaretann Bennett
Margarettan is the winner of the SAC-RSW Award for 2010
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N/A |
| Thur 15 |
2.00 to 4.00pm (studio) |
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Opera Talk by John Anderton: The Rake's Progress
In this talk John will explore Stravinsky's opera shich Scottish Opera will be offering at the Festival Theatre. Why not have lunch beforehand?
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N/A |
Fri 16
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7.00pm |
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'Richard Scrope: A Model for Chaucer's Knight?'
A talk by Dr. Melanie Devine
Melanie's talk will look at the changing role of chivalry in the later Middle Ages taking the life of Lord Richard Scrope (1327?-1403) as her example.
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£2 |
| Wed 21 |
2.00 to 4.00pm (studio) |
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Talk by Mairi Wheeler
Mairi discusses her work in the Craft Cabinet which is on display from 13 March - 10 April.
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tbc |
Wed 21
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7.30 for 8pm |
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Club Quiz
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£2
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Sat 24
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12 Noon
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Lunchtime Piano Recital by Marco Grieco
Come and hear Marco play a varied programme including works by Scarlatti, Bach and Liszt. Please remember to book for both the recital and lunch to avoid disappointment.
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N/A |
| Fri 30 |
7.00pm |
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'Dizzy Heights; a walk through the long, exotic and sometimes controversial life of the high heeled shoe'
A talk by Naomi Braithwaite
Come, wearing your wildest shoes, to learn everything you ever wanted to know about high heels.
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£15 |
| April |
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| Wed 11 |
6.00 to 8.00 |
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Private View - George Gilbert RSW |
N/A |
Sat 14
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12 Noon
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"'Pictures at an Exhibition' Mussorgsky plus Brahms"
Piano Recital by Philip Sharp
Why not stay for lunch - please book to avoid disappointment.
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N/A
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Wed 18
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7.30 for 8pm |
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Club Quiz
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£15 |
Thurs 19
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7pm |
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'Forthcoming Festival Highlights'
A talk by Jonathan Mills, Director of the Edinburgh International Festival
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£15 |
| May |
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