http://inverness.gumtree.com/cgi-bin/list_postings.pl?posting_cat=4047 en-GB Latest posting for Inverness events / gigs / music / nightlife / clubbing Fri, 4 Jul 2008 23:46:00 GMT 142 18 http://inverness.gumtree.com http://inverness.gumtree.com/images/logo.gif The Craigmonie Centre is delighted to welcome back the Alistair McCulloch Trio (Alistair McCulloch Fiddle Mark Duff Whistle and Bodhran Aaron Jones Bouzouki Guitar Vocals) to the stage at Glen Urquhart High School Drumnadrochit on Monday July 7th 2008 at 7.30pm to help us launch our summer programme. We want as many people to enjoy an evening with us and these fine musicians as possible so we have decided that You the audience will set your own ticket price No excuses Come join us for a fantastic night of entertainment for the whole family. Doors open at 7pm. Proceeds from the caf bar will go to the Glen Urquhart Youth Club you also have the chance to win tickets to upcoming performances by Aly Bain Phil Cunningham and The Scottish Opera who are both taking to our stage this autumn. Further information on this event and on the summer programme is available from w.craigmoniecentre.co.uk or by calling 01456 459 224. Mon, 7 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://inverness.gumtree.com/inverness/12/25726212.html Bringing together sections from five entrancing pieces including multi award-winning choreographer Stephen Petronios high octane Ride The Beast set to the soaring sound of Radiohead Aria a delicate and reflective duet from Krzysztof Pastor s exuberant In Light and Shadow performed to part of Bachs famous Goldberg Variations Othello a powerful dance drama based on the Shakespeare play and choreographed by Scottish Ballets founding director Peter Darrell as well as premiering a brand new work choreographed by Scottish Ballet Soloist Diana Loosmore featuring music by the eastern European influenced ensemble Basquiat Strings. Tue, 8 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://inverness.gumtree.com/inverness/34/25397634.html Bringing together sections from five entrancing pieces including multi award-winning choreographer Stephen Petronios high octane Ride The Beast set to the soaring sound of Radiohead Aria a delicate and reflective duet from Krzysztof Pastor s exuberant In Light and Shadow performed to part of Bachs famous Goldberg Variations Othello a powerful dance drama based on the Shakespeare play and choreographed by Scottish Ballets founding director Peter Darrell as well as premiering a brand new work choreographed by Scottish Ballet Soloist Diana Loosmore featuring music by the eastern European influenced ensemble Basquiat Strings. Tue, 8 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://inverness.gumtree.com/inverness/71/25397971.html Mercy Corps is looking for volunteers for The Great Kindrochit Quadrathlon 2008 the most exciting event of the summer For the fourth year running Mercy Corps is delighted to have been nominated as the beneficiary charity for the Artemis Great Kindrochit Quadrathlon (w.artemisgreatkindrochit.co.uk) Scotland toughest one day sporting event The event will take place on Saturday 12th July 2008 at Loch Tay Perthshire and this year it is going to be bigger than ever before with around 200 participants which means we need you more than ever As a volunteer you would be asked to help out with different tasks throughout the course such as helping people in and out of a kayak selling fish and chips handing out water to the athletes etc. It s a long day starting from 6am and finishing sometimes as late as 10pm. But we can assure you it will be a fantastic day with lots of laugh and a ceilidh for all at the end For more information about volunteering at the Quadrathlon please call Ylva at direct line 0131 550 1425 or email me on ypersson uk.mercycorps.org Hopefully see you at Loch Tay Mercy Corps Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://inverness.gumtree.com/inverness/11/23576111.html The Inverness Highland Games Committee is proud to present Lowtide Revelry 4pm and The Jyrojets 5pm at Bught Park arena on Sunday 20 July for those of you who are coming to see The Proclaimers in concert later that night. Tickets cost £6 before 4pm but you can get into the biggest Highland Games in the North of Scotland after that for just £2. Visit w.invernesshighlandgames.com for further details Sun, 20 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://inverness.gumtree.com/inverness/19/25782719.html We are looking for a Scottish Dance Band to play at the 1st Annual Ord Arms Hotel Summer Ball on Friday 25th July 2008. This is a Charitable Black Tie Formal Highland Dress event and therefore we are looking for a band who are willing to commit at least a 50 discount. Your exposure via advertising will be exceptional and we would look to engage you as our first choice for all Weddings and Functions that we have at the Hotel. We realise everyone is out to make money but ocassionally we should all realise not everyone is as fortunate as us. Thanks for reading give us a call if you are interested in talking.01463 870286 and ask for Melanie. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://inverness.gumtree.com/inverness/37/23347837.html Wine Tasting School comes to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this year for the first time. Please visit the website to book your tickets. No matter how little you know you can learn how to taste wine by joining our tastings at the Fringe show. We are located just off the Royal Mile in the heart of the old town. Running from 2-24 August every day at 6 p.m. and 2p.m. and 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday w.edinburghwineschool.co.uk Sat, 2 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://inverness.gumtree.com/inverness/32/25485632.html Following on their fantastic &quot No Hall Too Small&quot show last year with a wealth of classic songs about anything from Religion Atomic Power and Class Prejudice to Cheatin Drinkin Divorce. Hank deadpans his way through some of the funniest stories this side of standup and Regs voice soars like an angels. A teatime gig with a difference. Tickets online now at w.thebooth.co.uk £10 £8 under 18s £6 Family ticket £30. Afternoon tea with home baking included in ticket price. Doors open 3.30pm. Unreserved seating. Enquiries 01456 450155. w.glenurquhart.info Sun, 24 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://inverness.gumtree.com/inverness/45/25839145.html From remote village halls to the Bbc Proms at the Royal Albert Hall Blazin Fiddles have delighted audiences with their Highlands and Islands tunes and tales. In the past decade no other band has quite captured the same excitement passion and sensitivity to Scottish music. Fiddles and bows blaze away with guitar and piano for one of the most exciting and memorable fiddle ensembles ever to take the stage. Now aged 10 years the band continues to provide a blend of music that is a delight featuring a whole new set of tunes from their latest album Blazin Fiddles Live. Allan Henderson Bruce MacGregor Catriona Macdonald Iain Macfarlane and Aidan ORourke on fiddles are accompanied by Marc Clement on guitar and maestro Andy Thorburn on piano in an ensemble representative of the very best in Scottish music today. Tickets £14 £12 Under 18s £6 online now from w.thebooth.co.uk Licensed bar. Unreserved seating. Doors open 7.30pm Enquiries 01456 450155 w.glenurquhart.info Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://inverness.gumtree.com/inverness/08/25839208.html Hosted by Karma Chodrak 5 7.00 9.00 pm An evening discovering one of the profound meditation practices of Tibetan Buddhism. Through imagination and your connection with your teacher nothing is impossible even your enlightenment Guru Rinpoche and Guru Yoga. A multimedia presentation. The Chapel Northern Royal Infirmary Ness Walk Inverness info highlands.rokpa.org w.highlands.rokpa.org 0845 458 9527 Wed, 3 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://inverness.gumtree.com/inverness/43/25509243.html Nuala Kennedy originally from Dundalk Ireland is a sensational instrumentalist and singer and in 2007 she released her album The New Shoes and gained critical acclaim for her Astar new voices commission at Celtic Connections. Nuala will be performing with Phillippe Guidat Luke Daniels and Donald Hay. The programme will also feature cl rsach player Rachel Hair one of the most exciting and dynamic performers of her generation accompanied by Paul Tracey and the uplifting accordion playing of Glen Urquharts very own Stuart MacKintosh. In short a feast of great music played by some of the most talented musicians around today. Note Starting Time 7.30pm. Tickets on sale now at w.thebooth.co.uk £12 (Earlybird discount till Jul 31st £10) Concs £10. Children £5. Family ticket £30. Licensed bar. Unreserved seating. Doors open 7.00pm w.blas-festival.com w.glenurquhart.info Enquiries 01456 450155 Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://inverness.gumtree.com/inverness/58/25840658.html &quot the long-awaited revival of the legendary comedy ceilidh murder mystery &quot An inspired collaboration between Mull Theatre and Right Lines Productions has brought about the long-awaited revival of &quot The Accidental Death of an Accordionist&quot for a major Scottish tour in summer 2008. Glengirnie s holding its grand ceilidh and the village is out in force. Master of Ceremonies for the evening John Angus is loosening up his vocal chords with a couple of drams Aly the accordionist and the band have promised not to be late the raffle s ready the bar s well stocked and Jean s even sold a ticket to the Laird. But behind the scenes there s trouble brewin You re invited to take your partners for the first dance and join the craic but watch your back because just below the surface of this Highland idyll lurks deceit mistrust jealousy hatred and bloody revenge The Accidental Death of an Accordionist swept through the Highlands Islands on an inaugural tour in 2001 selling out at almost every venue. Dont miss your chance to join in the fun. packed with uproarious situations witty lines and richly comic characters. The Inverness Courier .red-blooded rollicking farce. simply explodes with raw theatrical energy Joyce McMillan The Scotsman gloriously slapstick in its broad outlines sharply witty in its finely observed details Kenny Mathieson The Herald Tickets online at w.thebooth.co.uk price £12 £10 under 18s £6 Includes a free drink on arrival Doors open 7.15pm. Unreserved seating. Licensed bar. Enquiries 01456 450155 Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://inverness.gumtree.com/inverness/47/25839347.html Meditations to Balance Your Mind With Karma Chodrak 4 week course £20 Discover your habits traits and emotional patterns how they relate to the elements and imagine your way to a quieter mind by introducing a series of meditations that help you work with your emotions using shape and colour. These simple and effective techniques can be used anywhere any time by anyone Suitable for everyone. easy to learn. easy to use. Guided sessions with animation. The Chapel Northern Royal Infirmary Ness Walk Inverness Iv3 5ss 0845 458 9527 info highlands.rokpa.org w.highlands.rokpa.org Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://inverness.gumtree.com/inverness/25/25811825.html Who can match the fabulous Orkestra del Sol for exhilarating joie de vivre? Inspired by the great brass band traditions of Eastern Europe Orkestra del Sol s music exudes energy and spirit the swagger of a Balkan wedding band the vibrancy of a Caribbean festival and the flair of a Latin ballroom. Welcome to the irresistible world of Orkestra Del Sol brass troubadours with an uncanny ability to win over audiences with their captivating presence slapstick antics and infectious energy. Globally inspired but distilled in Scotland. This is the final gig of their 2008 world tour which started in Beijing in February (have a look at their wonderful China Monologues YouTube video right) and the Orkestra are sure to be giving it all theyve got Tickets are online now at w.thebooth.co.uk £12 £10 under 18s £6 buy early to ensure your dose of orkestral sunshine for the winter. Unreserved seating. Licensed Bar. Doors open 7.30pm. Enquiries 01456 450155 w.glenurquhart.info Sat, 20 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://inverness.gumtree.com/inverness/88/25839888.html It s a Knockout 21st Sept 2008 This is your chance to relive and take part in the all time classic television programme It s a Knockout which is taking place at the Kingsmills Hotel Inverness. Highland Hospice are working with Graham Fisher s International It s a Knockout to deliver a hilariously fun and entertaining event for you to enjoy. Teams should be made up of ten people (if possible) and can be submitted from companies clubs or groups of friends. This event is great for team development or for enjoying a day of merriment with your friends family or colleagues. We ask each team member to raise £100 minimum sponsorship for Highland Hospice. It s a Knockout features highly imaginative giant colourful inflatable games. These exhilarating games guarantee that everyone will laugh they will be inspired by each others abilities motivating the whole team to pull together if they are strong or weak quick or slow large or small. Confidence and team spirit will shine through. The Kingsmills Hotel will be offering a Bbq and bar on the day. Trophies will be presented to the top three teams. Be prepared to get wet For more information or for a registration form please contact Amanda on a.burt highlandhospice.org.uk or Tel 01463 227 913 Join us and have some fun Sun, 21 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://inverness.gumtree.com/inverness/88/18580888.html wedding band that can do chelidh and other music wanted Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://inverness.gumtree.com/inverness/95/15475395.html