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1 What’s On in Stirling January 2014 www.Explore-Stirling.com Stirling January 2014 www.explorescotland.net www.explore-stirling.com e.mail [email protected] or Tel: 01796 473335 If you have an Event you would like to advertise FREE OF CHARGE e.mail [email protected] with Date/Time/Event/ Venue/Price NB We try to make sure all the information we post is accurate, but please check directly with the venue concered before committing yourself. CONTINUOUS EVENTS Wed 27 November 2013 - Sun 05 January 2014 Beauty and The Beast Macrobert. University of Stirling, Stirling, FK9 4LA. Written, Directed By & Starring Johnny McKnight Once Upon A Time in a far, far, faraway land - further than even Falkirk- lived a handsome young Prince and a beautiful young girl named Belle. Stirling Stella is not a happy place. The recession is STILL in full force. Bunty Buntock is worried about her two chil- dren, Belle and Sebastian. Belle is sick of men - especially her psycho-ex Gas- ton, who keeps slapping his thighs and declaring Belle his prize. All Belle wants is her equal (oh and to win the Stirling Stella Showchoir competition). Sebastian is tired of being the silly billy, if only the local evil witch Valentina Rizzla would notice him. And think on poor Prince Matthew Creepy-Crawley, confined to the ground of Bouffin Ab- bey. He used to be the heart-throb of Stirling Stella, and now thanks to an evil curse he’s scarier than Bigfoot. Who would know that a stolen rose- and a Showchoir final - would change their lives forever? The greatest love story in the panto- sphere as you’ve never heard it before. Part Grease, part Downton Abbey and a whole lot of fun! http://www.macrobert. org/beauty-and-the-beast-41.htm Stirling Vue Cinema Stirling Vue, Forthside Way, Stirling FK8 1QZ Vue Stirling is an eight screen, all luxu- ry stadium seated cinema with wall to ceiling to floor huge screens, enhanced by the most progressive projection and Dolby Digital Surround Sound technol- ogy for the ultimate picture and sound quality. The cinema has 1,061 seats over eight screens and is the biggest cinema in Stirling. Tel: 08712 240 240 http://www.myvue.com/ Macrobert Arts Centre - Cinema Stirling University Campus For full listings of what’s on at the cinema go to: Box Office 01786 466666 http://www.macrobert.org/cinema.htm The Hippodrome - Bo’ness 10 Hope St Bo’ness EH51 0AA Some 97 years after the first custom- ers took their seats in the grand picture palace, The Hippodrome re-opens its doors to the public, recreating the gold- en age of cinema-going using 21st cen- tury technology. The A-listed building, brainchild of film-maker Louis Dickson and designed by local architect Mat- thew Steele, was opened on 11 March 1912, is a rare example of pre-art deco cinema architecture, and Scotland’s oldest purpose-built picture house. Having undergone extensive restoration as part of the Bo’ness Townscape Herit- age Initiative (THI), The Hippodrome has seen the 1926 decorative scheme reinstated, new seating installed and

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What’s On in Stirling January 2014

www.Explore-Stirling.com

Stirling January 2014

www.explorescotland.net

www.explore-stirling.com

e.mail [email protected] or Tel: 01796 473335

If you have an Event you would like to advertise

FREE OF CHARGEe.mail

[email protected] with Date/Time/Event/

Venue/Price

NB We try to make sure all the information we post is accurate, but please check directly with the venue concered before committing yourself.

COnTInuOuS EVEnTS

Wed 27 november 2013 - Sun 05 January 2014Beauty and The BeastMacrobert. university of Stirling, Stirling, FK9 4LA.Written, Directed By & Starring Johnny McKnightOnce Upon A Time in a far, far, faraway land - further than even Falkirk- lived a handsome young Prince and a beautiful young girl named Belle.Stirling Stella is not a happy place. The recession is STILL in full force. Bunty Buntock is worried about her two chil-dren, Belle and Sebastian. Belle is sick of men - especially her psycho-ex Gas-ton, who keeps slapping his thighs and declaring Belle his prize. All Belle wants is her equal (oh and to win the Stirling Stella Showchoir competition). Sebastian is tired of being the silly billy, if only the local evil witch Valentina Rizzla would notice him. And think on poor Prince Matthew Creepy-Crawley, confined to the ground of Bouffin Ab-bey. He used to be the heart-throb of Stirling Stella, and now thanks to an evil curse he’s scarier than Bigfoot. Who would know that a stolen rose- and a Showchoir final - would change their lives forever?The greatest love story in the panto-sphere as you’ve never heard it before. Part Grease, part Downton Abbey and a whole lot of fun! http://www.macrobert.org/beauty-and-the-beast-41.htm

Stirling Vue CinemaStirling Vue,Forthside Way, Stirling FK8 1QZVue Stirling is an eight screen, all luxu-ry stadium seated cinema with wall to ceiling to floor huge screens, enhanced by the most progressive projection and Dolby Digital Surround Sound technol-ogy for the ultimate picture and sound quality. The cinema has 1,061 seats over eight screens and is the biggest cinema in Stirling. Tel: 08712 240 240http://www.myvue.com/

Macrobert Arts Centre - CinemaStirling university Campus For full listings of what’s on at the cinema go to: Box Office 01786 466666 http://www.macrobert.org/cinema.htm

The Hippodrome - Bo’ness10 Hope St Bo’ness EH51 0AASome 97 years after the first custom-ers took their seats in the grand picture palace, The Hippodrome re-opens its doors to the public, recreating the gold-en age of cinema-going using 21st cen-tury technology. The A-listed building, brainchild of film-maker Louis Dickson and designed by local architect Mat-thew Steele, was opened on 11 March 1912, is a rare example of pre-art deco cinema architecture, and Scotland’s oldest purpose-built picture house. Having undergone extensive restoration as part of the Bo’ness Townscape Herit-age Initiative (THI), The Hippodrome has seen the 1926 decorative scheme reinstated, new seating installed and

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original seating restored, and digital and 35mm projectors fitted to offer the best cinema experience. Open 6 days a week Screening the best major new releases Independent films and classics. Tel: 01324 506850 www.falkirkcommunitytrust.org

All yearSmith art gallery and museum StirlingFounded in 1874 with a legacy from Thomas Stuart Smith, Painter and collector. The Smith gallery and mu-seum in Stirling houses a wide range of paintings, artworks, historical and archaeological material and a changing programme of exhibitions.Programmes for adults and children include art exhibitions, events, work-shops and school education service.Open All year Tues-Sat 10.30-5 and Sundays 2-5.Admission is free. Disabled access and facilities Cafe serves lunches, snacks, teas and coffees with home baking and is open daily to 4.30pm.The friends of the Smith offer guided tours every Wednesday afternoon to groups and individuals andat other times by arrangement. For further information please telephone 01786 471917www.smithartgalleryandmuseum.co.uk

all yearStirling university Art CollectionTelephone 01786 466050 email [email protected] more info: www.artcol.stir.ac.uk

WEEKLy EVEnTS Every Tuesday/Wednesday/ThursdayKilted Kangaroo - Australian Bar & Grill House9 upper Craigs, StirlingIf you’re looking for some tasty tucker, a cold beer and some bonza entertain-ment the n look no further. We are Scotland’s favourite Australian Themed Bar & Grill House. Located in the heart of Stirling, we are also the first choice for a great night out with Open Mic (Tuesdays), Pub Quiz (Wednes-days) & Karaoke (Thursdays) from 9pm!On top of our weekly programme of entertainment we host a number of events thoughout the year. These

range from Stand-up Comedy Nights to day-long Music Festivals in the huge beer garden.http://www.kiltedkangaroo.com/events.html

no. 2 Baker Street - Regular enter-tainment.2 Baker St Stirling FK8 1BJQuiz Night (Tuesday)Traditional Scottish Open Session (Wednesday)Live music/disco at weekends.A friendly warm welcome awaits.For those that love...tradition, character and real ale.Tel: 01786 448 722

Drouthy neebors7 Baker Street FK8 1BJWhat’s On - Please keep checking back for forthcoming events.http://www.drouthyneebors-stirling.co.uk/whats-on

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Wednesday 8th January 7:30pm to 9:00pmReminiscences - Central Scotland Family History SocietySmith Art Gallery & Museum Stir-lingReminiscences Ron Melville £2 fee for non members Tea and coffee available after the talk.www.csfhs.org.uk/ for more informa-tion http://www.smithartgalleryandmu-seum.co.uk/whats-on/eventsTel: 01786 471917

Saturday 11th January 10am-4pmStirling Farmers MarketPort Street, Stirling City Centre (outside M&S)Outstanding range of superb produce - get the local tasteWhere else can you talk to the farmer/producer and find out how the food is grown/reared/made?Highland beef, pork and bacon, venison and wild game, wild boar, fresh and smoked fish, great bread in variety - continental and traditional recipes in-cluding sourdoughs, scones and cakes, gluten-free baking, jams, chutneys and preserves, Scottish cheeses and but-ter, free-range hen/duck eggs, organic vegetables, cold-pressed oilseed-rape products and dressings, fudge and

tablet, low sodium sea-salt, savoury pies, country fruit wines, hand-made, jewellery, soaps and body care prod-ucts, knitted baby clothes, garden plants. Always the 2nd Saturday of the month

Wed 15 January 2014 - 8pmAlex Horne: Lies @ MacRobert Arts CentreStirling university CampusThe 30 year old multi-BAFTA award-winning stand up and platinum-selling R&B artist Alex Horne is back with an hour of observations, impressions and lies. Best known for mindblowing Powerpoint or live music, this show has neither; just Alex, a panda, some jokes and some lies. Although one of those may also be a lie. Or a joke. Either way, it’ll be funny. Honest. http://www.macrobert.org/alex-horne-lies.htm Box Office: 01786 466666

Friday 17th January 7.30pmEilidh Brown Memorial Concert The MacRobert Arts Centre Stirling uni CampusJoin us for a night of rock n roll and laughter and at the same time you can play your part in building a dream holi-day respite home for children and their families who are touched by cancer.A fantastic show... A Raffle with top Prizes on offer and a free after show party... This is this year’s hot ticket!Hosted by Alan McHugh - Headlined by The Fratellis - with the X Factor’s Melanie Masson, Billy Boyd (Lord of the Rings) & Beecake, Tom Urie (River City), plus special guest appearances and a variety of fantastic perform-ers. http://www.macrobert.org/eilidh-brown-memorial-concert.htm Tel: 01786 466666

Thursday 30th January 8pmGordie MacKeeman & his Rhythm Boys The Tollbooth Jail Wynd Stirling FK8 1DEHailing from Canada’s Prince Edward Island, the award-winning Gordie Mac-Keeman & his Rhythm Boys serve up old-time roots music with an energy level that practically yanks you out of your seat by the collar. The Rhythm Boys were given the Galaxie Supernova Award at the 2012 Ottawa Folk Festi-val for outstanding live performance.

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CBC’s Tom Power called the Rhythm Boys his “Best Discovery Band” at the 2012 East Coast Music Awards. £12/£10 Book now http://tolbooth.stirling.gov.uk/tolbooth/whats_on_at_the_tolbooth/january_2014.htm Box Office: 01786 274000