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 Fresh young talent |
19 Parnie Street Trongate Glasgow G1 5RJ United Kingdom +44 141 552 7779 http://www.artexposuregallery.... |
This small, independent gallery focuses on Scottish work and is a charming and unpretentious place to view and buy art. Wander around and admire creations by contemporary artists and recent graduates, many of whom attended the famous Glasgow School of Art. Phone in advance for information on temporary exhibitions as shows change every month and feature a variety of media, including ceramics, etchings, sculpture, paintings and jewelery. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 American country music festival |
11 George Square 11 George Square Glasgow G2 1DH United Kingdom +44 141 204 4400 |
Every year, usually near the end of May or beginning of June, the people of Glasgow get to don their cowboy boots and stetson, get out their lassoes and prance about pretending they're Dolly Parton. Thankfully, they have a good excuse to do so - the annual Big Big Country festival which features an array of concerts and line-dancing nights. A large number of theatres and music venues usually participate in this wide-spread celebration of American country music. Festivities are normally centred around the Merchant City area which houses the Old Fruitmarket, although in 2001 the Tron Theatre is expected to play a particularly big role. Whether you're a massive country fan or disinterested observer, it's a week of good clean fun which is well worth checking out. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Dance the Night Away |
Albion Street Albion Street Glasgow, Scotland G1 1NQ United Kingdom Tickets: +44 141 353 8000 http://www.newyearinglasgow.we... |
Fans of Ceilidh dancing, look no further. Glasgow's "The Big Ceilidh" begins each year with a New Year's Day blowout, with music by the hottest Ceilidh bands and merrymaking into the wee hours of the night. Festivities take place on the 1st of January, and every week thereafter, at Merchant City's The Old Fruitmarket. See website for ticketing info, list of performers and more. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Unique Glasgow spirit |
36 Bell Street Glasgow G1 1LG United Kingdom +44 141 552 5924 |
One of those pubs with a unique Glasgow atmosphere, Blackfriars has around 60 different European beers, live music, good food, a comedy night and friendly people propping up the bar. During the day, meals are available in both small and large portions to suit all appetites. After 6pm, the bar starts to fill up with business types who need to unwind and the menu available from then on is mostly bagels with a variety of tempting fillings. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Russian cafe-bar and art gallery |
10 King Street Trongate Glasgow G1 5QP United Kingdom +44 141 553 0733 http://www.cossachok.com |
Cossachok is a learning experience for the uninitiated: discover specialities from different parts of the former Soviet Union - Georgia, the Ukraine and Mother Russia herself. The Atlas family's hearty, wholesome cooking is what you'll receive - along with an equally warm welcome. Borscht, blinis and piroshki are just some of the delicious traditional dishes to choose from. Of course, a meal would be incomplete without a shot or three of vodka - Cafe Cossachok provides many a chilled variety. Stirring Russian folk tunes played live will complete the experience. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Classical concert venue |
Candleriggs Glasgow G1 1NP United Kingdom +44 141 287 5511 |
This Italian-style hall once housed the cheese, fruit and vegetable market, illustrated by the sculpted basket of fruit on the roof. It also became a venue for entertainment, with Charles Dickens reading from his own work on one occasion. Although City Hall is not open all year round, it is definitely a place worth visiting during events. It is one of the city's most impressive concert halls and hosts a number of cultural productions but it also provides space for other functions and meetings. The venue has an annexe, The Old Fruitmarket, which often caters for musical events of a less classical nature. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Traditional pub by the Clyde |
167 Stockwell Street Glasgow G1 4LW United Kingdom +44 141 552 8681 |
This is a great central traditional pub. It has been around since the 19th century and is decorated in the Victorian style. Cluthas is the Gaelic name for the River Clyde and this place is sited by what was the last stop for the penny steamers which took commuting workers down to Renfrew. These days it's a Glasgow landmark and is popular with locals, tourists and students in search of escape from their peers. The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming and there's a diverse programme of live music, from bluegrass to folk. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Eclectic university gallery |
22 Richmond Street 22 Richmond Street Glasgow G1 1XH United Kingdom +44 141 548 2558 http://www.strath.ac.uk/cultur... |
The Collins Gallery is attached to the University of Strathclyde and is popular with students as well as art enthusiasts. There is a relatively high turnover of exhibitions taking in a wide range of work, from applied to fine arts, sculpture, photography and new media. They feature artists from all over the world as well as supporting local talent so you never know what you'll see. Tucked away next to the unlovely Livingstone Tower, the gallery is also close to Glasgow Cathedral and should not be missed if you are going there. Admission: free Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sumptuous and trendy |
191 Ingram Street Glasgow G1 1DA United Kingdom +44 141 559 6800 http://www.corinthian.uk.com/ |
Built in 1842, the Virginia Mansion has played host to countless banks and even the High Court over the years. Now, restored to its magnificent former glory, it houses Corinthian - complete with exclusive members-only bar (Ewan McGregor drinks here), restaurant, public bars and even a nightclub on Friday and Saturday. Superb pianists create a wonderful atmosphere on a Saturday night and Sundays are woken up with live jazz music. One of Glasgow's more upmarket venues, the toilets are even staffed by a personal assistant offering help, chocolates and mints.The main bar is spacious and ornate with high ceilings, comfy chairs partitioned in wood and surrounding mirrors. The smaller saloon is in the style of a 1920s piano bar with plush red leather bound sofas and huge mirrors. An excellent selection of bar and main meals is available, pricey but worth it. Food is served all week from noon-9p. An wide range of wines and cocktails is on offer with prices reflecting the upmarket atmosphere. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Child-friendly art |
Queen Street (Royal Exchange Square) Glasgow G1 3AH United Kingdom +44 141 229 1996 |
This building started as the Cunninghame Mansion, designed by David Hamilton in 1778 for one of the Tobacco Lords. Its next incarnation was as the Royal Exchange and after that it became a public library. Since 1996, this stunning edifice, fronted by imposing Corinthian columns and crowned with a mini temple, has been home to one of Glasgow's most popular art galleries. The permanent exhibition consists of four galleries, each with an elemental theme. Children are attracted by the cartoon macabre sculptures, some of which hang from sublimely ornate ceilings. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Original prints galore |
22 King Street Trongate Glasgow G1 5QP United Kingdom +44 141 552 0704 http://www.gpsart.co.uk/ |
Original prints by established and new names, both local and international, are on display and for sale at this specialist gallery, founded in 1972. If you'd like a Scottish injection to your art collection, this is the place to visit as it's one of the UK's biggest publishers of original prints. Galleries one and two are purely exhibition spaces but gallery three is a commercial outlet, selling prints, etchings and lithographs by over 300 artists. A workshop is also on the premises and anyone who has sufficient experience in printmaking is allowed to use it. Admission: free Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A temporary exhibition space |
18 King Street Trongate Glasgow G1 5QP United Kingdom +44 141 552 2540 |
This exhibition space is run by Glasgow City Council and let out on a temporary basis to anyone with something worth exhibiting. The work is generally contemporary and a variety of media are represented, with a different show presented every month. This gallery has strong links with the community and a recent show in collaboration with The Big Issue featured work by homeless people. Conveniently located alongside several other galleries in King Street, Intermedia is usually worth a peek. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Festival concert venue |
Albion Street Glasgow G1 1NQ United Kingdom +44 141 287 5511 |
The Old Fruitmarket is a versatile venue specialising in live music. It hosts a range of cultural events and activities including theatre, exhibitions and business functions but is well renowned for its diverse programme of music. As the name suggests, the building used to be an old Victorian wholesale fruitmarket. It has a unique character and is highly spacious, with the capability to accommodate up to 1,000 people. This capacity is often tested during regular festivals such as Celtic Connections, Big Big Country and the Jazz Festival. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Homely converted church |
98 Ingram Street 98 Ingram Street Glasgow G1 1UH United Kingdom +44 141 548 2542 http://www.strath.ac.uk/cultur... |
A converted neo-gothic church, this is one of Glasgow's most unusual theatre venues and a local landmark. Acquired by the University of Strathclyde in 1984, the Ramshorn supports student and community productions as well as professional projects. It is home to the very talented Strathclyde Theatre Group, which presents several productions each year, ranging from classical to contemporary drama. The theatre is small, but homely. Why not sit in the comfort of the bar before and after the show and take in the changing array of modern art on display? Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Enduringly popular since 1792 |
112 Stockwell Street Glasgow G1 4LW United Kingdom +44 141 552 8681 |
Open for business in its present incarnation since the late 1920s, this is a warm Tudor-style pub that always has live music sessions on the go, whether pre-arranged or spontaneous. It claims to be the city's oldest bar as it was built in 1792 but this is hotly contested, both by historians and certain other pubs. Bar meals are served during the day, but the Scotia's purpose in life is to bring music to the people. They have Celtic folk and blues sessions, cover bands and jolly singalongs. This is a fantastic place to meet some real Glasgow characters since it's a popular haunt of local writers, poets, musicians and raconteurs. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Kinetic sculptures |
64 Osborne Street Glasgow G1 5QHD United Kingdom +44 141 552 7080 http://www.sharmanka.com/ |
This highly unusual gallery hosts "performances" by intricate kinetic metallic sculptures, created by Eduard Bersudsky, an artist from St Petersburg. The gallery's name, sharmanka, is Russian for barrel-organ. Hauntingly macabre theatrical shows are accompanied by music and atmospheric lighting to create an eerily and charming effect that few can forget. Advance booking by phone is essential. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Photography gallery and workshop |
26 King Street Trongate Glasgow G1 5QP United Kingdom +44 141 552 2151 http://www.sl-photoworks.demon... |
Street Level is the place to go for photography, new media and digital artwork. It was established to promote the creative use of and access to photography both in Glasgow and further afield. As well as exhibitions and other such events, Street Level runs courses and workshops in photography and digital imaging and has a darkroom on the premises. They host about 11 temporary exhibitions every year, featuring work from emerging artists as well as those who are already established names in their chosen field. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Exciting new multimedia art |
28 King Street Trongate Glasgow G1 5QP United Kingdom +44 141 552 4813 |
Wacky, exciting new art by local and international artists makes this a must on any tour of the city's art scene. Transmission was founded in 1983 by former students at the Glasgow School of Art who felt that the available exhibition spaces were not good or plentiful enough. It's run by the artists themselves and the exhibition space is spread over two levels. Shows include multimedia works and a visit to this gallery is always an interesting, and often surprising, experience. There is no house style and the gallery stages one solo exhibition every year, as well as group shows from many lesser known artists. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Formerly known as the Tron Kirk |
63 Trongate Glasgow G1 5HB United Kingdom +44 141 552 4267 http://www.tron.co.uk/ |
This former church got its name from the public weighing machine which was located outside. The steeple is all that remains of the original 16th century church as the rest was destroyed by members of the Hellfire Club in 1793. The Tron Kirk was built the same year to replace this and is now the Tron Theatre. It's mostly used by touring companies but also hosts in-house productions and collaborations. The Tron prides itself on presenting music, contemporary dance and drama, comedy, children's shows and workshops. In addition to the main theatre, the complex has a studio theatre for smaller productions. Both are splendid venues with distinct warmth and friendliness. A stylish restaurant is recommended for food before performances and there's a bar for interval refreshments. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Live folk music on Glasgow's oldest streets |
159 Bridgegate Glasgow G1 5HZ United Kingdom +44 141 552 6040 |
This traditional pub by the River Clyde, which sells lots of real ale and malt whiskies, was established in 1875. It is situated on one of the oldest streets in Glasgow, known as the Briggait (Bridgegate). The Vicky used to be the local bar for everyone that worked at the fishmarket but since that closed it's become famous for live folk music sessions almost every night and tasty pub snacks like bridies, pasties and toasties. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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