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FOREWORDby Phillip Long, Senior Curator, national Galleries of Scotland

I am very pleased to have been asked to write in introduction to the Dumfries & Galloway Arts Festival. The national Galleries of Scotland together with The Tate and the Art Fund are delighted to be playing a part in this for the first time, working with Gracefield Arts Centre to bring to Dumfries the first exhibition in Scotland dedicated to the outstanding art of Vija Celmins. we are very grateful to the artist, who has given new work, and to Anthony d’offay, whose extraordinary donation of the Artist Rooms collection to the nation has made this possible.

Celmins is one among several celebrated individual contributors that promise to make the Festival especially memorable, stimulating and enormously enjoyable. Equally striking are the Festival’s broader international ambitions, bringing to audiences new dance, art, film and music from as far afield as Peru, Syria, Lebanon and India, to be seen alongside work from our own country. Companies such as the Scottish Chamber orchestra will delight, but neither does the Festival shy away from vital and darker matter, such as benson and Eidinow’s profound dramatisation of the Lockerbie atrocity. weaving its way through the programme are events designed especially for children. These sound so interesting and such fun that adults will want to join in!

It is wonderful to see Dumfries and Galloway’s long tradition of nurturing and promoting creative talent thriving through its Festival. on the organisers’ behalf, it is a pleasure to thank all those whose contribution and hard work have made it possible. Please give it your support through your enjoyment of all it has to offer.

Welcome to the 32nd Dumfries and Galloway Arts Festivalby Dame barbara kelly, Chairman

once again the Festival team has been busy assembling ten days of exciting and diverse events celebrating the arts in Dumfries and Galloway. This year’s programme promises to be as rich and varied as ever with something to suit everyone. we hope that you will take the opportunity to participate and make the most of what is on offer. The last week in May is truly a feast of the Arts for you, your family and friends.

You will note the strong Visual Arts programming and the Festival is particularly proud to be associated with Dumfries and Galloway Council in bringing the prestigious Artist Rooms exhibition to Gracefield Arts Centre, Dumfries. with Anthony d’offay’s remarkable gift to the nation, the national Galleries of Scotland are making it possible for the public to have access to some of the most important contemporary artists in the world.

I pay tribute to the band of dedicated volunteers and staff who make the Festival possible. we are grateful to our very many sponsors who include Dumfries and Galloway Council, Creative Scotland, the Dumfries and Galloway LEADER project and Event Scotland. our heartfelt thanks to a wide range of local businesses, trusts and individuals who, despite hard times, continue to back us. without them this Festival simply would not happen.

So.... I look forward to seeing you enjoying yourselves at the many venues scattered across this wonderful corner of Scotland!


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How to Book

Round and About Multi Event Discount

Bookings can be made from April 16th in person, by telephone or by post at:The Midsteeple, High Street, Dumfries DG1 2BHBox Office: 01387 253383 Or on-line: www.dgartsfest.com

• MidsteepleopeninghoursMonday-Saturday10am-4pm.Tel.01387253383. Closed22ndand25thApriland2ndMay.

There will be a £1.00 administration charge per credit card transaction. Tickets sent out by mail will be subject to a £1.00 postal charge.

• Theconcessionticketprice,wherestated,appliesonlyto:studentsinfulltimeeducation,retiredover 60s, people with a disability and the unemployed. Children’s price applies where indicated.

• Ticketscannotbeexchangedormoneyrefundedexceptwheretheperformanceiscancelled.All rights are reserved by Dumfries & Galloway Arts Festival to refuse admission or to alter the advertised programme.

Note: Tickets for performances outside Dumfries may also be available locally. Please see local Press for details.

For£29fullpriceor£25conc.perperson,youcangetentrytoStreets of Dumfries (page 10) and up to four of the following events:

Land or Sea Page 11Marilyn Middleton Pollock, kate kramerand keith hancock Page 12The kingfisher Page 13wild Thing: An Evening with ollie Reed Page 16Annapurna Indian Dance Company Page 16Round the world with Yoohoo Music Page 19wee Stories present The Real Macbeth Page 20Animation workshop with Jo hodges Page 21

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boARD AnD PATRonS

Dumfries and Galloway Arts Festival

Honorary Patron her Grace, The Dowager Duchess of buccleuch and Queensberry

Honorary Vice-President Mrs. beryl Jago M.b.E.

Life MembersMrs. Jill hardyMr. bill CunninghamMr. Douglas Dawson

The Festival gratefully acknowledges the support of the following Patrons:

Festival Board

Chairman Dame barbara kelly DbE DL

Hon. Secretary wendy bailey Hon. Treasurer Archie Donaldson

Company Secretary John walker

Board Members Robin Charlton karen Donald Lindsay Florey Susan Garnsworthy Pam Pumphrey Roger windsor M.b.E. Godfrey bedford

Programme Planning Group Pam Pumphrey (Chair) karen Donald Lindsay Florey Alice Stilgoe hugh Taylor Rab wilson Roger windsor M.b.E.

Administrator Annette Rogers

Programme Planning and Development Officer Peter Renwick

Thispostisbeingpart-financedbytheScottishGovernmentandtheEuropeanCommunity,DumfriesandGallowayLEADER2007-2013PROGRAMME

The Dumfries and Galloway Arts Festival is a wholly independent charitable company limited by guarantee, which works in partnership with local organisations and communities in the delivery of the annual Festival programme.

Roger and wendy baileyDr. & Mrs. G. bedfordColin bellThe Duke & Duchess of buccleuchAnthony and bronwen CohenMrs.T.Cunningham-JardineCaptainR.C.Cunningham-JardineCVOMrs. Jill hardyMrs.V.Jardine-Patersonbrian Johnstonekenneth and barbara kellySir David Landale kCVo & Lady Landalehal McGhieSir neil & Lady McIntosh

Ruari Mcneill MA MPhilLady Mary Mumfordhugh normanMrs. Lynn ottyThe People’s ProjectMaria and Pietro PiconiJamesPrenticeandJeanRoss-WearPam PumphreyDerek w. Rangecroft M.b.E.Robert John ReddawayJohn and Jocelyn walkerDiana waughThe weatherall Foundation

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Saturday 21st MayTHE STREETS OF DUMFRIES, Dumfries Town Centre

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Friday 20th MayTHE GREAT BIG GILBERT & SULLIVAN SHOW,Theatre Royal, Dumfries

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Friday 20th MayDICK GAUGHANThe CatStrand, new Galloway

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Saturday 21st MayLAND OR SEATynron Parish hall, by Thornhill

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Sunday 22nd MayMARILYN MIDDLETON POLLOCK, KATE KRAMER and KEITH HANCOCKA’ the Airts, Sanquhar

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Monday 23rd MayTIM KLIPHUIS TRIOTheatre Royal, Dumfries.

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Monday 23rd MayMARILYN MIDDLETON POLLOCK, KATE KRAMER and KEITH HANCOCKLockerbie Little Theatre, Lockerbie

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Tuesday 24th MayTIM KLIPHUIS TRIOkirkcudbright Parish Church

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Tuesday 24th MayMARILYN MIDDLETON POLLOCK, KATE KRAMER and KEITH HANCOCKThe Mill on the Fleet, Gatehouse of Fleet

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Wednesday 25th MayJAZZ SINGERS SHOWCASECasa Mia Restaurant, Dumfries

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Thursday 26th MaySCOTTISH CHAMBER ORCHESTRACochran hall, kirkcudbright

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Friday 27th MaySCOTTISH CHAMBER ORCHESTRAThe buccleuch Centre, Langholm

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Saturday 28th MayLADA VELESOVÁbarjarg Tower, Auldgirth

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Saturday 28th MayNOëL COWARD: A TRIBUTE TO THE MAN AND HIS MUSICThomas Tosh, Thornhill

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Saturday 28th MayKIRKMAHOE CONCERTS -CHRIS STOUT and CATRIONA MCKAYkirkmahoe Parish Church, kirkton

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Sunday 29th MayNOëL COWARD: A TRIBUTE TO THE MAN AND HIS MUSICThe Lochside Theatre, Castle Douglas

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Sunday 22nd MayTHE KINGFISHERColvend Public hall

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Monday 23rd MayTHE KINGFISHERbroughton house, kirkcudbright

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Tuesday 24th MayTHE KINGFISHERhoddom and Ecclefechan hall, Ecclefechan

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Wednesday 25th MayLOCKERBIE: UNFINISHED BUSINESSThe buccleuch Centre, Langholm

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Thursday 26th MayLOCKERBIE: UNFINISHED BUSINESSTheatre Royal, Dumfries

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Thursday 26th MayWILD THING: AN EVENING WITH OLLIE REEDA’ the Airts, Sanquhar

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Friday 27th MayWILD THING: AN EVENING WITH OLLIE REEDThe birchvale Theatre, Dalbeattie

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Saturday 28th MayWILD THING: AN EVENING WITH OLLIE REEDMurray hall, Auchencairn

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Dance Page

Thursday 26th MayDANCES FROM THE DISTANT LANDSCamphill Community hall, Loch Arthur, beeswing

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Friday 27th MayDANCES FROM THE DISTANT LANDSThe CatStrand, new Galloway

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Saturday 21st MayLIZ LOCHHEAD,Theatre Royal, Dumfries

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Wednesday 25th MayUNIVERSE IN THE LANDSCAPE:CHARLES JENCKSThe Duncan Rooms, Easterbrook hall, Dumfries

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Poetry/Installation Page

Friday-Sunday 27th-29th May InstallationSaturday 28th May PerformanceTOUTES DIRECTIONSThe bakehouse, Gatehouse of Fleet

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Children and Young People Page

Saturday 21st MayROUND THE WORLD WITH YOOHOO MUSICCream o’ Galloway, Gatehouse of Fleet

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Thursday 26th MayWEE STORIES THE REAL MACBETHwallacehall Primary School, Thornhill

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Saturday 28th MayCATHY CASSIDYMidsteeple, Dumfries

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Saturday 28th MayANIMATION WORKSHOP WITH JO HODGESSummerhill Community Centre, Dumfries

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Saturday 28th MayFOREST CREATURES by VISION MECHANICSMersehead RSPb Reserve, Southwick, Dumfries

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Sunday 29th MayFOREST CREATURES by VISION MECHANICSwwT Caerlaverock wetland Centre

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Film Page

25th and 26th MayREEL FESTIVALS 2011Robert burns Centre Film Theatre, Dumfries

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Visual Arts Page

14th May-4th JuneFLINGING THE ARTSottersburn Gallery, Dumfries

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17th May-18th JuneGERI LOUP NOLANThomas Tosh, Thornhill

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18th-30th MaySIMON ROBINSON AND IAN BIGGAR – PHOTOGRAPHSCastle Douglas Art Gallery

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20th-29th MayCLARENCEFIELD QUILT EXHIBITIONMcFarlan Memorial hall, Clarencefield, by Dumfries

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21st May-30th JulyARTIST ROOMS: VIJA CELMINSGracefield Arts Centre Gallery 2, Dumfries

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25th May-5th JuneSOMETHING NEWPAINTINGS BY MARY TRIFFITT and ED SLATERTolbooth Art Centre, kirkcudbright

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28th-30th MaySPRING FLING OPEN STUDIOSVarious artists’ and makers’ studios across Dumfries and Galloway

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ARTS FESTIVAL GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE!

Looking for a unique gift? why not give an Arts Festival Voucher? Availableinmultiplesof£5withnoexpiry date. The perfect gift for all

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15 Colvend Public Hall ColvendCoast,ByDalbeattieDG54QD4 Cochran Hall kirkcudbright Acadmey, St. Marys wynd, k’bright DG6 4Jn7 Cream O’ Galloway Rainton, Gatehouse of Fleet DG7 2DR1 Gracefield Arts Centre 28 Edinburgh Road, Dumfries DG1 1JQ8 Hoddom and Ecclefechan Hall Ecclefechan DG11 3DR4 Kirkcudbright Parish Church St. Mary’s Street, kirkcudbright DG6 4DZ19 Kirkmahoe Parish Church kirkton, Dumfries DG1 1wD14 Lochside Theatre Lochside Road, Castle Douglas DG7 1EU9 Lockerbie Little Theatre well Road, Lockerbie DG11 2EZ

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FESTIVAL OPENING Friday20thMay•6.15pm–8.00pmGracefield Arts Centre Gallery 2, 28 Edinburgh Road, Dumfries DG1 1JQ

The Festival board is delighted to welcome

as our special guest Philip Long, Senior

Curator, national Galleries of Scotland,

who has kindly agreed to launch the 32nd

Dumfries & Galloway Arts Festival and

open the prestigious Festival Exhibition of

Artist Rooms: Vija Celmins.

Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy

a reception hosted by Dumfries and

Galloway Council.

by invitation


TANO REA PRESENTS:THE GREAT BIG GILBERT AND SULLIVAN SHOWOPERA WOW!Friday20thMay•8.00pmTheatre Royal, Shakespeare Street, Dumfries DG1 2Jh£18

The Great big Gilbert & Sullivan Show is a sparkling, costumed Gala Performance of highlights from many of your favourite Gilbert and Sullivan operas, featuring six stars from the old and new D’oyly Carte opera Companies and other major Uk opera Companies.

highlights include selections from; The Mikado, The Gondoliers, The Pirates of Penzance, Iolanthe, Ruddigore, Princess Ida and hMS Pinafore.

Major-GeneralStanley,SirJosephPorterandThePirate king will even invite you to join in with one or two numbers.

Don’t miss this superb evening of highlights from Gilbert and Sullivan’s witty and wonderful works, beautifully performed.

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DICK GAUGHANFriday20thMay•7.30pmThe CatStrand, high Street, new Galloway, Castle Douglas DG7 3Rn.£12.00/£10.00conc.

Dick Gaughan was brought up immersed in the musical traditions and culture of the Gaels, both Scots and Irish, which naturally, therefore, provide the foundation for everything he does. Dick has been at the cutting edge of Scottish music for almost four decades. Guitarist, singer, songwriter, actor, musical director, composer, arranger, producer, engineer, he’s been there, done it. he is also well known for his forthright andlong-timeconsistentlyheld,oft-expressedpolitical views.

Dick is honoured in the Scottish Traditional Music hall of Fame, and he received a Lifetime Achievement Award at bbC Radio 2’s annual Folk Awards ceremony.

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SkerryvoreBlazing bagpipes, fiddle and accordions, electrically fused with funky rhythms and soul-gripping songs, award-winning Scottish band creating a ‘trad-rock’ fusion for the 21st Century.

“This is the real thing, as wild and beautiful as the island they come from” - Donald Shaw, Artistic Director Celtic Connections Festival

Orkestra del Sol’s Top TrumpsOrkestra del Sol’s delightful re-invention of the brass band brings a living, breathing polka-ing, pogo-ing honkstep, soaring horn lines, beautifully layered harmonies, and an uncompromising rhythm section who deliver the meanest grooves with a twinkle in their eye!

“Magnificent!” The Independent

Sat 21st MayA BIG DAY OUT IN DIVERSE SCOTTISH CULTURE

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1pm - Free! Big Band Street Carnivalon Dumfries High Street

5pm - Entertainment kicks off atDock Park

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LIZ LOCHHEADSaturday21stMay•7.30pmTheatre Royal, Shakespeare Street, Dumfries DG1 2Jh£10.00/£8.00conc.

LizLochheadisoneofScotland’sbest-knownpoets and dramatists, with her books and poetry attracting wide critical and commercial success. She has recently been appointed as Scotland’s new Makar, taking over from the late Edwin Morgan, as Scotland’s foremost living poet, essentially Scotland’s ‘Poet Laureate’. She is also a tireless performer and screenwriter, performing all over the Uk and overseas.

born in Motherwell, Lanarkshire, in 1947, she taught art in schools before becoming a full time writer. She has won numerous awards and bursaries, beginning with a Scottish Arts Council award for Memo for Spring in 1972, and more recently with Medea, which won the Saltire Society Scottish book of the Year Award.

Lochhead manages to bridge the gap between the literary and the popular with her lively, witty takes on modern life and relationships, particularly her poems on the lot of modern women. The language she employs is rich in the spoken Scots of Glasgow, and filled with a warmth and humanity that never fails to truly connect with her audience.

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LAND OR SEASaturday21stMay•7.30pmTynron Parish hall, Main Street, Tynron, Thornhill DG3 4JZ£12.00 see page 3 for discount details

Michael haywood (fiddle, saxophone, whistle)Laura Grime (fiddle, piano) Dan walsh (banjo, guitar, voice)

Land or Sea is an exciting, vibrant trio, delighting audiences across the Uk. Their unique combination of instruments merges together in a distinctive style which is both fresh and quirky.

The band has played at several prestigious venues including the Sage Gateshead, and has appeared on bbC Radio and Television. This evening’s event will feature a one hour concert followed by a ceilidh, so bring your dancing shoesforafun-fillednight!

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MARILYN MIDDLETON POLLOCK KATE KRAMERKEITH HANCOCKSunday22ndMay•7.30pmA’theAirts,8-12HighStreet,Sanquhar DG4 6bL £8.00/£6.00conc. see page 3 for discount details

Monday23rdMay•7.30pmLockerbie Little Theatre, well Road, Lockerbie DG11 2EZ£8.00/£6.00conc. see page 3 for discount details

Tuesday24thMay•7.30pmA Mill Session in association with The bakehouse out and About The Mill on the Fleet, high Street, Gatehouse of Fleet, DG7 2hS £8.00/£6.00conc.see page 3 for discount details

This is a rare chance to see, probably for the last time, a singer who is as well known in the world of Jazz and blues as she is in that of Folk Music in a duo with the acclaimed American fiddler, kate kramer. She’s from Chicago but her music took her right across the USA and then to Europe where her first album ‘nobody knows You’ in 1988 won the Music Retailers Association Award for Excellence.

According to billy Connelly she is ‘nothing less than stupendous’ and she was described by Donny o’Rourke in The herald as having ‘A voice like a brillo pad dunked in honey’. She retired from touring over a decade ago to devote herself to teaching voice. She was reluctantly persuaded out

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of retirement in 2009 to perform at Moniaive Folk Festival where an audience in excess of 300 gave her a standing ovation.

As far as singer songwriters go, keith hancock is aone-off.Forastartheplaysmelodeonasifhewas in a Rock band. Add to that one of the most powerful voices in the business, a penchant for writing songs which are politically satirical ( The boys of the old brigade); historical (The overland Lifeboat) and humorous (La Petamain) and you have someone difficult to categorise. he started his career in a band called The Electropathics beforedepartingforasolocareer.Hebrieflyre-joined them to record their only album ‘batteries not Included’. he recorded several solo albums of which ‘Madhouse’ was the most popular.

he was a particular favourite of the Folk Club circuit for many years, appearing at most of the major Festivals then he upped stumps and disappeared. Last year we tracked him down to his new home in bangkok and persuaded him to return for a one off series of concerts at the 2011 Festival. he agreed and is also contemplating a short tour of England.

Claire hastings, who is the supporting artist for all three concerts, is an outstanding young singer from Dumfries currently in her fourth year of the bA(hons) in Scottish Music at The Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama. She has performed at Celtic Connections, the Lord Provost of Glasgow’s burns Supper and as far afield as Rostov on Don, Russia as well as her home area.

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THE KINGFISHER BY WILLIAM DOUGLAS HOME LIBRARY TOURING THEATRE COMPANY

Sunday22ndMay•7.30pmColvend Public hall, Colvend Coast, ByDalbeattieDG54QD£8.00 see page 3 for discount details

Monday23rdMay•7.30pmbroughton house, 12 high Street, kirkcudbright DG6 4JX £8.00

Tuesday24thMay•7.30pmhoddom and Ecclefechan Village hall, Ecclefechan DG11 3DR £8.00with echoes of PG wodehouse, this effervescent romanticcomedytakesalight-heartedlookatthelives and loves of three fascinating characters.

As he peruses The Times obituaries, famous writer Sir Cecil warburton makes a discovery that has him whistling in the bath! At last, the dull Reggie Townsend has died, widowing the only woman that Cecil truly loved...and lost. with only one thing on his mind, matrimony, he arranges to meet Evelyn under the same tree in his garden where he kissed her years earlier.

however, Cecil’s expectations of a joyous engagement are foiled as it becomes clear that he hasn’t considered any possible objections of his bride-to-beorindeedofhisbutlerHawkins!…

A comedy of manners and study of concealed emotions....

TIM KLIPHUIS TRIOMonday23rdMay•7.30pmTheatre Royal, Shakespeare Street, Dumfries DG1 2Jh £11.00

Tuesday24thMay•7.30pmkirkcudbright Parish Church, St. Mary Street, kirkcudbright DG6 4DZ £11.00Dutchman Tim kliphuis and his Trio consisting of top Scots nigel Clark (guitar) and Doonhamer Roy Percy (double bass) is fast gaining a reputation as one of the most imaginative, exciting and entertaining acts on the acoustic scene. kliphuis is the world’s leading violinist in the style of Stephane Grappelli and regularly plays to packed houses.

The Trio combines Gypsy, Folk, Tango and world music and Grappelli jazz to create an inspired and daring mix of soulful melodies, driving rhythms and funky chords. ......Expect some Edvard Grieg, Duke Ellington, J.S. bach, Django Reinhardt and Robert burns......

‘’kliphuis plays with an astonishing fluid versatility, incorporating funky slurs, whooping hoedown flourishes’’ Time out

“ Ear Caressing’’ Sir John Dankworth

‘’ A charming uplifting performance....he has the world at his feet’’ The Scotsman

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JAZZ SINGERS SHOWCASEWednesday25thMay•7pmprompt(Starter and Main Course 7.00pm, sweet during musical interlude)Casa Mia Restaurant, nunholm Road, Dumfries DG1 1Jw£22.00. Groupdiscountforapartyoffour£80-booking through Casa Mia only, tel. 01387 269619

If you like the music that Sinatra, Ella or Peggy Lee sang, or the songs that Cole Porter, George Gershwin or Rogers and hart wrote then this is your sort of evening.

Good food, great songs and great singers.

Featuring:

Mike Rogers-wellknownhostofmanysingers’evenings around Scotland

Sue McHugh-playedtoselloutcrowdsatCorkand Lockerbie Jazz Festivals

Lorna Reid-whoserecentCDreceivedravereviews

with an all star trio of Tom Finlay (Piano), Owen MacDonald (bass),Ken Mathieson (Drums).

LOCKERBIE: UNFINISHED BUSINESSWednesday25thMay•7.30pmThe buccleuch Centre, buccleuch Square, Langholm DG13 0Aw£11.00

Tickets also available from the buccleuch Centre Tel: 013873 81196

Thursday26thMay•7.30pmTheatre Royal, Shakespeare Street, Dumfries DG1 2Jh£11.00

when 270 people were killed in britain’s worst terrorist atrocity, grieving father Jim Swire found his faith in his own country’s legal system shattered. his full shocking story is told in this FringeFirstaward-winningproductionbywriter/performer David benson, and director hannah Eidinow.

Using a blend of verbatim material and dramatisation, benson presents Swire’s ongoing struggletofindthetruthinahard-hittingpieceofpolitical theatre with international relevance.

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“Combines a respectful, subtle and profoundly moving performance with a mighty and unanswerableindictmentofcover-upandinjustice, in a show that every thinking citizen of this country should see, and act upon.” ****

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UNIVERSE IN THE LANDSCAPECHARLES JENCKSWednesday25thMay•7.00pmThe Duncan Rooms, Easterbrook hall, The Crichton, bankend Road, Dumfries, DG1 4Th£10.00

Charles Jencks is one of the foremost international artists working in his medium. his Garden of Cosmic Speculation is one of the most original and highly praised contemporary gardens. he engages with a wide range of contemporary themes from science and cosmology to war, regeneration and man’s relationship to nature. In his sequel, Jencks explains the complex cosmic and historical metaphors underlying his work in the field of land art. The book features new projects in his own garden near Dumfries, as well as the award winning Landform Ueda outside the Museum of Modern Art in Edinburgh, and other projects around the world.

Copies of the book will be available for sale.

SCOTTISH CHAMBER ORCHESTRAThursday26thMay•7.30pmCochran hall, kirkcudbright Academy, St. Mary’s wynd, kirkcudbright DG6 4Jn£12.00/£10.00conc. Children, students, unemployed people and people with a disability (& carer) £5.00.

Tickets also available from Thomson’s newsagent, 23 St. Cuthbert Street, kirkcudbright Tel.(reservationsonly)01557330423

Friday27thMay•7.30pmThe buccleuch Centre, buccleuch Square, Langholm DG13 0Aw£12.00/£10.00conc. Children, students, unemployed people and people with a disability (& carer) £5.00.

Tickets also available from the buccleuch Centre Tel: 013873 81196

hAYDn Symphony no. 70 in DwEbER Clarinet Concerto no.1 in F minorbEEThoVEn Symphony no. 3 ‘Eroica’Jonathan Schiffman ConductorMaximiliano Martín Clarinet

Exciting young American conductor Jonathan Schiffman makes his SCo debut with a thrilling programme of popular classics.

“what poured out from the SCo all evening was some of the most utterly exhilarating orchestral playing you will hear anywhere from anyone.”The herald

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DANCES FROM THE DISTANT LANDS (INCLUDING MONSOON TALES AND INDIAN HEREAFTER)ANNAPURNA INDIAN DANCE COMPANY

Thursday26thMay•7.30pmCamphill Community hall, Loch Arthur, beeswing DG2 8JQ£10.00/£8.00conc. see page 3 for discount details

Friday27thMay•7.30pmThe CatStrand, high Street, new Galloway, Castle Douglas DG7 3Rn£10.00/£8.00conc. see page 3 for discount details

Annapurna Indian Dancers present a rich garland of traditional dances and ancient stories from India with stunning costumes and original music. The Company has built a reputation for producing vibrant dance projects using the best loved stories from the mythology of India for touring and performances to theatres and Festivals.

The company’s main dance form is drawn from an ancient classical style called bharata natyam which is famous for its crisp rhythmic footwork and telling stories using stylised facial expressions and beautifully intricate hand gestures.

“Graceful dancers in meticulously accurate costumeandmake-upwhodancedwithsuchdedicationtheirancient,traditionalstories-arealsense of the spirit of India.” Jeannette barnes, Artistic Director, The heron Theatre, kendal

WILD THING: AN EVENING WITH OLLIE REEDBY MIKE DAVIS AND ROB CROUCH PRODUCED BY BRUTE FARCEThursday26thMay•7.30pmA’theAirts,8-12HighStreet,Sanquhar DG4 6bL£10.00/£8.00 see page 3 for discount details

Friday27thMay•7.30pmThe birchvale Theatre, Southwick Road, DalbeattieDG54AR£10.00/£8.00see page 3 for discount details

Saturday 28th May – 7.30pmMurray hall, 11 Church Road, Auchencairn, DG7 1QS£10.00/£8.00 see page 3 for discount details

inthisblisteringone-manshowweinviteyoutojoinlegendaryhell-raiserOliverReed.Asheknocks back “a few” pints he shares his incredible life story with you and anyone else who will listen. From the boyhood excitement of learning he was a descendant of Peter the Great, through the success of oliver!, boozy adventures with keith Moon and disastrous chat show appearances -thiswasalifewelllived.ButthoughOlliemayappear an unstoppable force of nature, this is Malta, 1999, and time is fast running out for the wild Thing. Produced by brute Farce who brought the acclaimed adaptations Moll Flanders and Around the world in 80 Days to Dumfries and Galloway; Rob Crouch, brings Reed back to vivid life in this swaggering, brilliant evening of entertainment.

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NOëL COWARD: A TRIBUTE TO THE MAN AND HIS MUSIC

Saturday28thMay•7.30pmThomas Tosh, 19 East Morton Street, ThornhillDG35LZ£12.00/£10.00conc.

Sunday29thMay•7.30pmThe Lochside Theatre, Lochside Road, Castle Douglas DG7 1EU£12.00/£10.00conc.

noël Coward ‘a tribute,’ was devised by Louie Utterson (Voice, Producer) and John Foley (Director) for the 2002 Edinburgh Fringe Festival. At that time Jub Davis (Double bass) contributed some musical arrangements and recorded performances to the original show and then performed live with them in 2003 and 2007.

The show is full of charm, wit and nostalgia, with informative anecdotes and stories about the songs as well as noël Coward’s life. Its success has garnered two awards, ‘Fringe Award winner 2003’and‘FringeSell-outAward2007’.

KIRKMAHOE CONCERTSCHRIS STOUT AND CATRIONA MCKAY

Saturday28thMay•7.30pmkirkmahoe Parish Church, kirkton, Dumfries DG1 1wD£8.00

Chris Stout is a hugely dynamic and charismatic fiddle player, composer and producer from Fair Isle in the Shetland Islands. his diverse background, deeply rooted in both traditional and classical styles, has brought him to collaborate with musicians across the globe.

Catriona Mckay is a leading player of the Celtic harp and is widely recognised for her superlative musicianship and innovative style. Fresh from international touring and the successful release oftheirnewCD,Whitenights,theseworld-renowned traditional musicians play fiddle and harp with a contemporary twist, high energy and telepathic rapport.

An evening not to be missed.

Tickets also available from Thomas Tosh, Thornhill oronlineathttp://www.dgarts.co.uk/events/ortelephone 01387 702043.

This event is supported through a project; part financed by the Scottish Government and the European Community DumfriesandGallowayLeader2007-2013Programme.

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thomas toshcafé gifts gallery interiors

19 East Morton Street & 55 Drumlanrig Street, Thornhill, Dumfries & Galloway DG3 5LZ

Open Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm+ Spring Fling Sunday 30th May

10am-5pm

For details of events and exhibitions please see our entries in this programme and visit

our website www.thomastosh.comor ring 01848 331 553


TOUTES DIRECTIONSBY CHRYS SALT, JOHN HUDSON AND BENOIT HAPPIOTSaturday28thMay•7.30pmThe bakehouse, 44 high Street, Gatehouse of Fleet DG7 2hPInstallation: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 27th-29thMay-12-5pm,entrancefree

Performance:Saturday28thMay-7.30pm£8.00and£7.00(regulars)includingaglassof wine.

Tickets only available from The bakehouse. Please see contact details below.Poetry, film, construction, painting and performance combine at Dumfries and Galloway`s specialist poetry venue over the bank holiday weekend. In Toutes Directions, Chrys, John and benoit recreate the extraordinary installation first realised in a 13th century French benedictine chapel. A man travels along a road walking into the distance... the start of many journeys. Don’t miss the performance where Chrys, John and guests will take the audience along many paths to different destinations. For more information or to book a seat for the performance (advisable) go to www.thebakehouse.info or telephone Chrys Salt on 01557 814175 ([email protected])

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A CHANCE TO SUPPORT THE ARTS FESTIVALSPECIAL EVENT FOR PATRONS AND MEMBERS ONLY

AN EVENING OF PIANO MUSICLADA VALESOVÁSaturday28thMay•7.30pmbarjarg Tower, Auldgirth, DG2 0Tn£35.00includingSupperandwine.black tie preferred.

In recognition of their valuable support, the Festival Board has this year arranged a private piano recital and buffet supper for Patrons and Members of the Festival.

Czech pianist Lada Valesová makes a welcome return to the Festival. A leading performer on the European music scene, she graduated from the Prague Conservatoire and has gone on to win many prizes and much critical acclaim for her sensitive interpretation. This will be an evening of outstanding music in beautiful surroundings where members of the audience can walk through the gardens and meet the artist after the concert at a friendly supper party. The programme will include works by Poulenc, Dvorak and Liszt.

Members of the public who wish to attend this event but are not already Members or Patrons may do so by taking the opportunity to join at the time of booking their tickets. The annual membership fee is£25.(Patronssubscription£100)

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SMALLPETITKLEIN IGNITE

Coming to the Arts Festival, Ignite, a street dance project specifically for boys and young men that re-inforcesthemessagethatdanceisnot“justfor girls”. The project will include workshops and performances especially designed to help to break down barriers for boys in dance.

whilst dance in music videos is perceived as a perfectly normal masculine activity, contemporary dance is dismissed without any real knowledge of the physicality or creativity involved, and the project will aim to bridge the gap in perception of street dance and contemporary dance amongst young males.

This project will be taking place in locations across the region, details available nearer the time. If you would like to find out more or register your interest, please contact the Festival on 01387 260447.

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ROUND THE WORLD WITH YOOHOO MUSIC

ROUND THE WORLD WITH YOOHOO MUSICSaturday21stMay•11.00amCream o’ Galloway, Rainton, Gatehouse of Fleet, DG7 2DR£3.50-Ages4-9

Join professional musicians Michael and Laura for an exciting musical journey around the world from Spanish flamenco dancing to a musical Peruvian carnival. Stop off in different countries and sample the culture and sounds of vibrant foreign lands! There will be stories, singing, dancing and even the chance to play some musical instruments. This session is suitable for 4 to 9 year olds accompanied by an adult.

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WEE STORIES PRESENTSTHE REAL MACBETHThursday26thMay•7.00pmwallace hall Primary School, Station Road, Thornhill,DG35DS£3.50-Ages8+

wee Stories’ Andy Cannon will take you on a thousand-yearjourneyfromfacttofictionandback again. Shakespeare’s celebrated play Macbeth is a tale most foul, of witchcraft, deceit and murder! however, the story of the real king Macbeth is a very different tale indeed. So why was the first king of britain so delighted with Shakespeare’s wonderful fictional masterpiece? Suitable for adults and young people aged 8 and over.

“Strikinglyheartfeltandintelligent.…immenselyclassy stuff ” The Scotsman

CATHY CASSIDYSaturday28thMay•11.00am-1.00pmMidsteeple, high Street, Dumfries, DG1 2bhFree -Ages8-14

CathyCassidyistheauthorof15booksforyoungpeople... including her latest two, Cherry Crush and the newly published Strike A Pose Daizy Star!

Girlsaged8-14willenjoyhearingaboutwhereCathy’s ideas come from, how she got started in writing and what’s coming next in her popular ‘Chocolate box Girls’ series. You’ll get a chance to ask questions and get your books signed, as well as finding out about a very cool competition!

There’ll be fun activities, friendship bracelets and even chocolate cake... what are you waiting for?

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ANIMATION WORKSHOP WITH JO HODGESSaturday28thMay•11amto3.30pmSummerhill Community Centre, ballochmyle Terrace, Dumfries DG2 9EF£5.00-Ages9-14

Thisworkshop,runbyprofessionalfilm-makerJoHodges,willintroduceyoutostop-motionanimation which uses a variety of techniques and materials such as plasticine. You will be able to create backgrounds, characters and storylines and learn techniques to make them into a short animation. Take home your very own film on DVD to impress your friends and family!

Please bring a packed lunch. Numbers are limited, so please book in advance.

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FOREST CREATURES BY VISION MECHANICSPUPPET SHOWS WITH A STRONG ENVIRONMENTAL THEME

Saturday28thMay•Mersehead RSPb Reserve, Southwick, Dumfries DG2 8AhPerformances on the hour every hour between 11am and 4.00pm, Running Time 15 minutes By donation

Sunday29thMay•wwT Caerlaverock wetland Centre, Eastpark Farm, Caerlaverock DG1 4RSPerformances on the hour every hour between 11am and 4.00pm, Running Time 15 minutes By donation

In the Forest of Ghuillie Dhu, Gerry, the Forest Ranger,looksaftersixspecialcreatures:-RedSquirrel, Pine Martin, badger, owl, Rabbit and wood Pecker plus a few extras.

These creatures present the facts and figures of why the care of woods has always been so important to us. In seven hilarious scenarios The Gang get stuck into the themes of environment, sustainability, climate change, recycling, forest management and much else.

now running for more than 10 years, Forest Creatures keeps adapting to changing issues and maintains a strong sense of humour as well as purpose. There isn’t a more engaging way to present topical issues for Treefolk.

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REEL FESTIVALS 201125th and 26th May - 7.30pmRobert burns Centre Film Theatre, Mill Road, Dumfries DG2 7bEBox Office: 01387 264808www.rbcft.co.ukTickets only available from Film TheatreReel Festivals 2011 is a three way festival between Syria, Scotland and Lebanon. we are proud to present a programme of films, one from Syria and one from Lebanon during the Dumfries & Galloway Arts Festival. Syrian cinema is exiting and beautiful, yet relatively under-exposedinthewiderworld,thisbeinga first outing into western Scotland. Syria’s neighbour Lebanon, makes films that marry art, politics and cinema providing interesting insights into contemporary Lebanese society.

Film titles and synopsis will be confirmed closer to the screening times. For more information please visit the Reel Festivals website www.reelfestivals.org

Reel Festivals aims to show a different side of areas in conflict, encourage engagement between the arts and international issues, and to provide exchanges between different parts of the world. Previous festivals have focused on Iraq and Afghanistan.

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FILM PRoGRAMME 201120-29MAy

www.uws.ac.uk

degree sTudY aT duMFrIes caMPus.The FlexIbIlITY oF our Full and ParT-TIMe daY, evenIng and onlIne courses leTs You sTudY To FIT Your own schedule.courses are available from introductory to postgraduate level.

•Business Studies •Computing•Information Technology •Childhood Studies•Social Work •Adult Nursing•Mental Health Nursing

call us now on 01387 702075 for details on entry for 2011 or email [email protected]

UWS AlSo hAS cAmpUSeS in Ayr / hAmilton / pAiSley University of the West of scotland is a registered scottish charity. charity nUmber sc002520.


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ARTIST ROOMS: VIJA CELMINS 21st May - 30th JulyTues - Sat 10.00am - 5.00pmAlso Spring Fling weekend Sun 29th and Mon 30th May 10.00am-5.00pmGracefield Arts Centre Gallery 2, 28 Edinburgh Road, Dumfries DG1 1JQ

Free Admission

American artist Vija Celmins makes paintings, drawings and prints. Using charcoal, graphite and erasers she produces delicate monochromatic images based on photographs of the sea, deserts, the night sky and other natural phenomena.

ARTIST RooMS is a collection of international contemporary art which has been created through one of the largest and most imaginative gifts of art ever made to museums in britain.

Seewww.nationalgalleries.org/artistrooms

A full programme of events related to the Artist Rooms exhibition will be confirmed by 31 March 2011. Details will then be available at www.dumgal.gov.uk/gracefield or by joining the Gracefield mailing list (telephone 01387 262084). These events have been made possible with funding from The Art Fund.

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gallery features: RSA New Contemporary Geri Loup Nolan

Monday - Saturday 10am - 5pm& Spring Fling Sunday 29th May 10am - 5pm

19 East Morton Street, Thornhill, DG3 5LZ01848 331 553

www.thomastosh.com


SPRING FLING OPEN STUDIOS28th-30thMay•Daily 10.30am - 5.30pm (some studios open until 7pm on 28th May-pleaseseeSpringFlingbrochurefordetails)

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FLINGING THE ARTS14th May - 4th JuneTues - Fri 10am - 5pm Sat 10am - 4pmottersburn Gallery, 2a nith Avenue, Dumfries DG1 1EF. Tel.: 01387 247128 [email protected] Free Admission“The best of the South west”, showcasing the best artists in the south west of Scotland and the south west of Peru and offering a bespoke framing service.

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VISUAL ARTS 201120-29MAy

Spring Fling is Scotland’s premier annual art and craft open studios event. 86 participants will be opening their doors to the public and we wholeheartedly invite you to come and join us. buy direct from an artist, watch your favourite maker at work, get stuck in at a workshop, meet others with a passion for arts and crafts, or simply hop from studio to studio through some of the most spectacular scenery in Scotland. This year we will also welcome textile artist Deirdre nelson to wigtown. Deirdre undertook aSpringFling-commissionedresidencyatwigtown book Festival last autumn and has been workingsincethenonanexcitingwords-based

installation. This will be on show to Spring Fling visitors throughout the weekend at ‘Thebookshop’ in wigtown and Deirdre will be on hand to discuss her work with the public. In addition we will be holding a series of extra eventsforvisitors,fromguidedstudio-to-studiobike rides and walks to studio bus tours and the ever-popularSpringFlingceilidh,whichwilltakeplace at Castle Douglas Town hall on the evening of Saturday 28th May. For more information about participating studios and the weekend’s events, please call 01387 262084orvisitwww.spring-fling.co.uk.

GERI LOUP NOLAN17thMay-18thJune•Mon-SatandSpring Fling Sun 29th May.Thomas Tosh, 19 East Morton Street, ThornhillDG35LZ.Tel.01848331553www.thomastosh.com Free AdmissionRSA new Contemporary Geri’s artistic journeys across Scotland and Japan could be seen to parallel the travels of two of this region’s most famous artists: E.A. hornel and George henry. but this is the twenty-firstcentury...

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SIMON ROBINSON AND IAN BIGGAR - PHOTOGRAPHS18th-30thMay•Mon-Sat11am-4pmCastle Douglas Art Gallery, Market Street, Castle Douglas (adjacent to Library), DG7 1bE

TwoGalloway-basedphotographerscombinetoshow a joint exhibition of photographs covering a wide variety of techniques and subject matter.

SOMETHING NEWPAINTINGS BY MARY TRIFFITT AND ED SLATER25thMay-5thJune•Mon - Sat 11am - 5pm, Sun 2pm - 5pmTolbooth Art Centre, high Street, kirkcudbright, DG6 4JLTwo artists from the dramatic and beautiful area of Durisdeer, with unique and contrasting styles, cometogetherforaco-creativeexhibitionthatwilldelight and awe. not to be missed!

CLARENCEFIELD QUILT EXHIBITIONANN HILL, QUILTING TEACHER20th-29thMay2011•Weekdays 2pm - 5pm, plus Fridays 6pm - 9 pm Saturdays 10am - 4pmMcFarlan Memorial hall, Clarencefield, Dumfries, DG1 4SF EntryfreeTea,coffeeandhomebakes£2

An exhibition of quilts made by class members of Clarencefield Quilt Group. Crafts and quilting panels, bags, cushions, quilting fabrics, etc., for sale.

www.annhillquilter.co.uk

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DUMFRIES FILM FESTIVAL FRIDAY 29 APRIL - SATURDAY 7 MAY 2011

Spring into Film

An intense week of film in

cinemas across the region

www.rbcft.co.uk/filmfestival


VIJA CELMINS21 May – 30 July 2011

Untitled (Web 1) Vija Celmins 2001 ©Vija Celmins, courtesy McKee Gallery, New York

Gracefield Arts Centre28 Edinburgh Road, Dumfries, DG1 1JQ+44 (0) 1387 [email protected] www.dumgal.gov.uk/gracefield

Tuesday - Saturday, 10am - 5pm

Also open Spring Fling weekend, Sun 29 & Mon 30 May, 10am - 5pm

ARTIST ROOMS National Galleries of Scotland and Tate. Acquired jointly through The d’Offay Donation with assistance from the National Heritage Memorial Fund and the Art Fund 2008


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creative partnerships & arts development

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performing arts literature public and environmental art


if you love food... you’ll love it hereThe best regional food and drink... great tasting,fresh produce sourced locally from people whoreally care about what you eat.

Follow signs to Gretna Green and Blacksmiths Shop Visitor Centre

Open everyday (only closed Christmas Day)01461 338601 • www.gretnagreen.com

The Manfreds, with original ‘front man’ Paul Jones, will be

performing many of their hits along with a mix of Jazz and Blues

songs from some of their best-known albums plus a few ‘surprises’.

Paul Jones, with his unique harmonica sound, will be joined by

Mike Hugg on keyboards, Tom McGuinness on lead guitar, Rob

Townsend on drums, Marcus Cliffe on bass guitar and Simon Currie

on saxophone/ flute.

Tickets and further information from The Ryan Centre,

Fairhurst Road, Stranraer, DG9 7AP. Tel. 01776 703535

West Fest is the Wigtownshire “branch” of the Dumfries

and Galloway Arts Festival. Rather than a short

concentrated festival, we organise and support a variety

of events throughout the year, including art exhibitions,

film, music theatre and ballet.

The 2011 programme continues with... The Manfreds

Let ‘Em Roll,

Hits, Jazz and Blues Tour

Friday 8th April at 7.30pm

Tickets £17.50

The Ottersburn Gallerypresents

“FLINGING THE ARTS”

An Exhibition ofThe Best in the South West

(Scotland and Perú)May 14th until 4th June

2A Nith Avenue DUMFRIESDG1 1EF 01387 247128

E-Mail: [email protected]


EventScotland is the national events agency and we support a fantastic array of events through our funding programmes.

Scotland is the Perfect Stage and EventScotland is here to support the growth, development and success of Scotland’s events industry. For more information about what we do, visit www.EventScotland.org

SCOTLANDTHEPERFECTSTAGE


“Support those who support the arts”

Grierson & Graham Honda365, Annan Road, Dumfries DG1 3JR

01387 257800e-mail: [email protected]: www.griersonandgraham-honda.co.uk

tickets also available by phone on 01387 245566 or www.dgartsfestival.org.uktickets also available by phone on 01387 245566 or www.dgartsfestival.org.uk

JB Houston Butchers supports Dumfries & Galloway Arts Festival“Where quality leads this business first and foremost”

JB Houston Butchers, Greenbrae Loaning, Dumfries Tel: 01387 255528www.jbhouston.co.uk www.haggiesrecipes.co.uk

ASHLEIGH (SCOTLAND) LTDare pleased to support

Dumfries & Galloway Arts FestivalLochar House, Edinburgh Road, Dumfries DG1 3NU

Tel: 01387 711500 Fax: 01387 711501Email: [email protected]


BOX OFFICE TELEPHONE - 013873 81196www.buccleuchcentre.com

the Buccleuch CentreLANGHOLM

Sat. 19th Feb ▪ The BLUES BAND with PAUL JONESThu. 24th Feb ▪ The Big CHRIS BARBER BandFri. 4th Mar ▪ ROYALSCOTTISHNATIONALORCHESTRASat. 12th Mar ▪ An Evening with FRANK CARSONSun. 27th Mar ▪ SOLWAY SINFONIAWed. 30th Mar ▪ ROLLERMANIA

Les McKeown & the legendary Bay City RollersFri. 1st Apr ▪ KARINE POLWART in ConcertSat. 9th Apr ▪ Scottish Comedy Agency presents

SEAN HUGHESTue. 19th Apr ▪ European Ballet presents CINDERELLAFri. 29th Apr ▪ ALAN PRICE in Concert

Fri. 6th May ▪ SHOOGLENIFTYSat. 7th May ▪ T-REXSTASYWed. 18th May ▪ The SEARCHERSWed. 25th May ▪ “LOCKERBIE – Unfinished Business”Thu. 26th May ▪ TANNAHILL WEAVERSFri. 27th May ▪ SCOTTISH CHAMBER ORCHESTRAFri. 3rd Jun ▪ An Evening with JIMMIE MacGREGORThu. 16th Jun ▪ BLAZIN’ FIDDLESSat. 25th Jun ▪ SCOCHA

All shows start at 7.30pm

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CatStrandArts, Community & Visitor Centre

A unique venue in the heart of Dumfries & GallowayA year round programme of theatre, music,

comedy, dance, exhibitions, workshops and fi lms.

See www.catstrand.com for full events listings.CatStrand shop featuring local arts & crafts,

gifts maps & guidebooks.

Cafe & free public internet access.

High Street, New Galloway DG7 [email protected] • www.catstrand.com

Tel: 01644 420374

The CatStrand is an operating name of Glenkens Community & Arts Trust Ltd, a Registered Scottish Charity, No. SC032050

The European Agricultural Fundfor Rural Development


Join us from 28 to 30 May 2011 for a weekend of open studios hosted by artists and makers across Dumfries and Galloway. For more info, call 01387 262084 or visit


Come and participate in a celebration of rural community life… explore what’s on your doorstep, make new friends and develop new skills!

Be part of it… enjoy walks, talks, exhibitions,

music, art, nature, sports or dance … learn something new, volunteer,

paint a picture or write a song!

Flying the flag for the region this year will be Creetown, Gatehouse of Fleet, Castle Douglas,

The Glenkens and Crocketford.

Register now to receive regular updates or to request a full events programme

website: www.dayoftheregion.co.uk e-mail: [email protected]

text: 07797804030 telephone: 01387 850228

post: Rural House, 40 Main Street,

New Abbey, Dumfries,

Scotland DG2 8BY

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