Here are 15 exciting events happening in Edinburgh this month…
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MARKET. Markets in Leith, Stockbridge and the Grassmarket
Saturdays, 8, 15, 22 and 29, 10am – 5pm
A collection of different independent small traders set up at each of the markets.
There are items from artwork, crafts, gifts and street food.
For details visit: http://www.stockbridgemarket.com/.
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FILM. Uncanny Valley, Edinburgh Filmhouse
Fortnightly on Fridays. Friday 7, 10.50pm and Friday 21, 11.05pm, September
The Filmhouse describes their Uncanny Valley screenings as ‘a place for dreams as well as nightmares’. Their aim is to ‘shine a lantern on the nocturnal neo-classics lurking in the shadows.’
On Friday 7, is The Endless, released this year. Having escaped the UFO death-cult they were raised in, brothers Justin (Benson) and Aaron (Moorhead) receive a message via VHS from the group they thought long-dead. Returning, they discover there is much more to the cult’s beliefs than they first thought.
On Friday 21, they are showing ‘Dredd’ – Pete Travis’ action sci-fi that failed to lock down the box office on release, yet obtained a loyal cult following almost overnight. Mega-City One - a sprawling, crime-ridden metropolis. The Judges are all that stand against the millions of lawbreakers in the war for control. Judge Dredd (Karl Urban) is assigned rookie Anderson (Olivia Thelby). Together they face off against crime boss, Ma-Ma (Lena Headey) who exercises full command of her colossal tower block.
For details visit: https://www.filmhousecinema.com/season/uncanny-valley.
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FILM. Ocean Film Festival,
Festival Theatre
Saturday 15, September
The Ocean Film Festival’s UK tour will screen more than two hours of
educational and entertaining films related to the ocean from independent film
makers from across the globe.
It includes a unique selection of films of varying lengths and styles
covering topics such as the oceanic environment, marine creatures, ocean
related sports, coastal cultures and ocean lovers.
Screening begins at 7.30pm with a 15-minute interval at 9pm and
finishes at around 10.30pm. The tour was introduced by Ocean Film Festival
Australia to inspire viewers to explore, respect, enjoy and protect our oceans.
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EVENT. The Edinburgh riding of
the Marches, The Royal Mile
Sunday 16, September
Taking its roots from the historical Common Ridings of Scotland, 280
horses will traverse the ancient Royal Mile. This cavalcade is a re-enactment
of the return of the Captain of the Trained Band (responsible for keeping order
within the City) to Edinburgh with the tragic news of defeat at the Battle of
Flodden, 1513.
Every year, following a morning of high-energy gallops through some of
Edinburgh’s countryside to re-enact the riding of the boundaries of the City,
the Captain and Lass will lead the horses up Edinburgh’s Royal Mile towards the
Mercat Cross. Crowds more than 20,000 line the Royal Mile from midday onwards,
awaiting the arrival of the Cavalcade. Accompanied by several pipe bands and
led by the Lord Provost.
For details visit: http://edinburghridingofthemarches.com/--edinburgh-riding-of-the-marches.
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FITNESS. Edinburgh Kilt Walk,
Holyrood Park
Sunday 16, September
Taking in all the sights that the Capital has to offer the Kiltwalk in
Edinburgh is a unique way to see the city.
There is a new Kiltwalk Edinburgh route and three walk routes of
different distances - The Mighty Stride, Big Stroll and Wee Wander.
For information go to: https://www.thekiltwalk.co.uk/events/edinburgh-2018/.
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| Jenny Saville next to some of her artwork. Image Source. |
ART. Jenny Saville Exhibition,
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
Now – Sunday 16, September
The instalment features a major survey of works by renowned British
artist Jenny Saville, spanning some 25 years of the artist’s career across five
rooms.
Bringing together 17 works from private and public collections across
the globe, this will be the first museum exhibition of Saville’s work ever to
be held in Scotland, and only her third in the UK.
The selection spans 26 years, from iconic early paintings such as
Propped (1992) and Trace (1993-4), to recent charcoal and pastel drawings,
demonstrating how Saville’s approach to depicting the human body has shifted
over the course of her career.
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| Geoffrey Mann with a piece of his glass art called The Leith Pattern. Image credit: Neil Hanna. Image Source. |
EXHIBITION. Art of Glass,
National Museum of Scotland
Now – Sunday, 16 September
Presented in partnership with The National Centre for Craft &
Design, the free exhibition examines the diverse work of established and
emerging glass artists working in Britain today.
Explore how they are embracing the medium of glass in new and exciting
ways, pushing the boundaries of techniques and challenging the perception of
glass as merely a material for creating functional objects.
Featuring a selection of fifteen works, Art of Glass reveals a snapshot
of glass art today, made by fifteen artists including Matt Durran, Harry Morgan
and Emma Woffenden.
On 21 August, from 2pm – 3pm, there will be a tour with Curator Sarah
Rothwell who will provide further insight into the exhibition. For details and
booking visit: https://www.nms.ac.uk/national-museum-of-scotland/whats-on/curator-tour-art-of-glass-21-aug/.
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| Band 'Charlotte Marshall and the 45s' in the line-up. Image Source. |
MUSIC. Edinburgh Blues and Rock
Festival, Corn Exchange
Saturday 22, September
The Edinburgh Blues and Rock Festival is all about getting the local,
national and international performers together for a day of music at The
Edinburgh Corn Exchange.
For details and to see the line-up visit: https://ebrf.co.uk/.
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MUSIC. Joan Armatrading, Usher
Hall
Tuesday 25, September 7.30pm
Tour of Joan Armatrading, the British singer songwriter who has written
rock and pop songs like Love and Affection, Drop the Pilot, and Willow.
For tickets visit: https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/joan-armatrading-edinburgh-25-09-2018/event/360053789D83325A?awc=3589_1536106757_af87a98f16cfb932d21cac4f898cd948&camefrom=CFC_UK_BUYAT_123612.
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FESTIVAL. The Rum Festival, The
Biscuit Factory
Friday 28 - Sunday 30, September
The festival has more than 100 different rums as well as cocktails,
food and music from around the globe.
Throughout the event there will be live entertainment and dancing and
talks from rum industry experts.
Visit https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-rum-festival-edinburgh-2018-tickets-39124525509 or https://www.facebook.com/rumfestivaluk.
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MUSIC. Festival of the Dead,
Usher Hall.
Saturday 29, September
The Festival of The Dead party has resurfaced with a new hoard of
characters and creations.
Expect live music, professional skull face painting and a light show.
A 15ft tall vulture will roam the crowd, plus giant skulls and
skeletons, circus acts and carnival processions.
It is a contemporary event for over 18’s, infusing elements carnival,
circus, theatre and partying.
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| Doors Open Day event banner. Image Source. |
EVENT. Doors Open Day, Various
locations.
Saturday 29 - Sunday 30,
September.
Access for free to buildings across Edinburgh. Including Lothian bus
depot, Informatics forum Uni of Ed, Anatomical Museum Uni of Ed and the Royal
Observatory Edinburgh.
For full listings visit: http://www.doorsopendays.org.uk/
or http://www.doorsopendays.org.uk/places/edinburgh/informatics-forum/.
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ART. Rembrandt: Britain’s
Discovery of the Master, Scottish National Gallery
Now – Sunday 14, October
This exhibition showcases major works by the Dutch Master alongside
those of the many British artists he inspired, such as William Hogarth, Joshua
Reynolds, Henry Raeburn, David Wilkie, Jacob Epstein, John Bellany, and Frank
Auerbach.
Highlights of the show include key paintings by Rembrandt drawn from
British collections, such as Belshazzar’s Feast from the National Gallery in
London and Girl at the Window from Dulwich Picture Gallery. It includes star
paintings now overseas, such as The Mill from the National Gallery of Art in
Washington DC.
Visit: https://www.nationalgalleries.org/exhibition/rembrandt-britains-discovery-master.
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| Rip It Up exhibition. Image Source. |
EXHIBITION. Rip It Up: The Story
of Scottish Pop, National Museum of Scotland
Now – Sunday, 25 November
A musical journey of Scottish pop music from the 1950’s to the present
day.
Artists and bands featured include Lonnie Donegan, Gerry Rafferty, the
Sensational Alex Harvey Band, Lulu, The Rezillos, Midge Ure, Simple Minds, The
Skids, Big Country, Garbage, Franz Ferdinand, Young Fathers, and many more.
The exhibition includes original stage outfits and instruments, many
loaned by the artists themselves, plus memorabilia, props, film and, of course,
music.
A programme of musical events has been organised in association with
the event. Find out more: https://www.nms.ac.uk/national-museum-of-scotland/whats-on/rip-it-up/rip-it-up-associated-events/.
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| Mrs Eveleigh Nash. Inge Morath. Image Source. |
EXHIBITION. Planes, trains and
automobiles, National Portrait Gallery
Now – Sunday 13, January.
The exhibition looks at the variety of modes of transport used around
the world from the 1840s onwards. It is a global look at travel, from pedal
power to commercial airliners, via cars, horse-drawn carriages, sleighs, buses,
and the occasional camel!
Through work by the likes of Alfred G Buckham, Humphrey Spender and
Alfred Stieglitz it examines how photography has been used to chart the
technological innovations created by the desire to travel and the impact that
transportation has on society. The exhibition shows how transport is part of
our everyday lives, from the daily grind of commuting to the pleasure of
holidays away.
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