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Coming Home
If truth be told, were already getting a little tired of The Year Of Homecoming and it hasnt even really got underway yet. Whats needed is something to reinvigorate our emotions and fortunately thats happening at INVERNESS MUSEUM & ART GALLERY in the form of NEEDED ON A JOURNEY, running until 10 MAY. The exhibition brings together historic pieces and contemporary creations that evoke journeys from and to our region, throughout Scotland and across the world. It explores the essential elements of culture music, tradition, language, lore and craft that people bring with them to express their identity and to make home from home. In addition to using High Life Highlands collections to illustrate three centuries of journeying, the exhibition includes two new creations. The Homecoming Quilt, created by over 200 quilters across the region and the Inverness Storymap, populated with images of traditions, memories and histories collected from local community members. One reason thats always going to draw people back to the Highlands is the breathtaking landscape and thats showcased rather beautifully in DRAWN TO THE WEST, a new exhibition at the LOCH TORRIDON CENTRE GALLERY, running until August. Bringing together a whole range of local artists, its the perfect excuse for making the journey to one of the most glorious areas of the Highlands. And, of course, showing your support for a gallery set in a building thats a focal point for the local community and visitors alike. For hours etc call 01445 791361. Closer to home, youll notice throughout this issue, the plethora of events taking place as part of the HAPPYNESS comedy festival, running from 2225 MAY. One such is STEVE ULLATHORNES ANNUAL PHOTO FEST [1] at EDEN COURT. In which the award winning photographer presents a rather splendid selection of live and studio photographs of comedians, actors, singers, and cabaret artists from all corners of the world. Well worth checking out if youre heading along to the venue to see the stand-ups in the esh.. more at: whatsonhighlands.com

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VANITAS & OTHER MOMENTS IN TIME BY DONALD MCKENZIE Painter, sculptor and writer who combines a conceptual approach to his work with traditional techniques and materials. His inspiration stems mainly from his interest and connection to the Western Isles. BLINK GALLERY: INC FINE ARTS Highland based contemporary ne art dealer and print maker. incnearts.com I HAPPYNESS: STEVE ULLATHORNES ANNUAL PHOTO FEST Award winning photographer Steve Ullathorne presents his stunning exhibition featuring live and studio

EVENT #77: I HAPPYNESS FESTIVAL CLUB 1, Fri 23 May, 10.30pm with JARRED CHRISTMAS, MICHAEL REDMOND, STUART MITCHELL, ZOE LYONS. 10. Bottle bar

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DRAWN TO THE WEST to August. The exhibition - Drawn to the West showcases local artists and pulls together a variety of mediums and styles of a high quality. Denitely worth the beautiful drive to go check out art reective of the area. For opening hours call 01445 791361.

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SUMMER EXHIBITION, 31 May14 Jun, Dornoch Soc Club A wide and exciting range of work designed and made in the Highlands by local artists and craftsmen. dornochgallery.com

MAKING PROGRESS SHOWCASE to 24 May Part of emergents annual craft mentoring programme featuring some of the best makers and designers from across the Highlands including Catriona MacAllister, Jayne Stephen, Jill MacLennan and Kate Tweddle. emergents.co.uk 40/40: 40 YEARS 40 ARTIST, 17 May7 Jun To celebrate their 40th anniversary Glasgow Print Studio commissioned a high quality series of prints that represent the full range of artists who use the studio. Working with all the different techniques that are made available in the studio, this exhibition features art work from 40 artists including Elizabeth Blackadder, John Byrne, Ken Currie, Jim Lambie, Alison Watt, Adrian Wiszniewski, Claire Barclay and Toby Paterson to name but a few. WILLIAM GLASHAN: OLD BUILDINGS OF INVERNESS

PATRICIA CAIN/KIRSTIE COHEN/ HENRY FRASER to 3 May EARLY SUMMER EXHIBITION 10 May5 Jul Exhibition drawn from the more than fty regular artists the gallery features.

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JOHN NICHOLSON & BIDDY NICHOLSON, 3 to 24 May To mark his 70th birthday John Nicholson exhibits a selection of new works, mainly of landscapes and still life paintings inspired by visits to France and parts of Scotland, especially the West Coast. This is the second time John has shared an exhibition with his daughter Biddy. In Biddy Nicholsons latest body of work, she continues to explore Scotlands varied landscapes and ever changing seascapes. She lives on the Fife coast and does a lot of drawing and painting locally, but the West Coast is still a major inspiration and in particular the area around Arisaig. Biddy sketches and paints on the spot, in all weathers, laying the foundations for larger scale works produced in her studio. castlegallery.co.uk

EVENT #67: BREAKIN CONVENTION AFTERPARTY, Fri 16 May, 10.30pm Unbelieveable opportunity to see some world-class breaking up close and personal. Strictly limited numbers - book your place online at theIG.LU and click on tickets. Awesome. Internationally renowned breakers rub shoulders with local crews and generally get right on down after their opening Eden Court show.

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EVENT #80: I HAPPYNESS FRINGE UNFILM FESTIVAL Mon 19Fri 23 May, 11am4pm Films and lm clips that you really wont believe - Salman Rushdie being attacked by ying Qurans in INTERNATIONAL GUERILLAS, the worst martial arts ght scene in the world - quite literally - in UNDEFEATABLE, Sean Connery hearing the gun is good, the penis is evil from a rock in ZARDOZ and the legendary Tommy Wiseau in his classic stinker, THE ROOM plus many more - maybe even a bit of Tom Cruises see-it-to-believe-it Irish accent in FAR AND AWAY!...

NEEDED ON A JOURNEY to 10 May, Community curated exhibition, part of High Life Highlands contribution to the My Heart is in the highlands 2014 Homecoming Project. Including an Inverness Story Map, created by local participants. MEGALOMANIA to 10 May David McDiarmids rst solo exhibition since graduating from Grays School of Art in Aberdeen last year. His work draws inuences from architectural history and examines the importance of scale, size, materials and process in creating built environments that are often designed and used as tools for power, propaganda and legacy. David typically incorporates the construction materials and processes associated with power art and architecture in his work. For example, cast cement and scaffolding juxtaposed with precious materials such as gold leaf and faux marble.

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CRAFT & DESIGN MONTH thru May An exciting nationwide project designed to raise awareness of the enormous amount of creative talent we have in this country. We are delighted to be able to provide an opportunity for Scottish designer makers to shine in the spotlight that is Craft and Design Month. inchmoregallery.co.uk

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LESLEY D BOYD to 9 May Paintings by Speyside artist PHOTOGRAPHS BY IAN CAMERON, 24 May - 6 June

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PHOTOFEST 2014, to 27 Apr (closed Tues & Thus) Photography Exhibition/Sale, an eclectic mix from Pros, Amateurs & Hobbyists inc a community section. ALSO - WW1 exhibition running until November.

photography of comedians, actors, singers, and cabaret artists from the world of entertainment.

EVENT #78: I HAPPYNESS FESTIVAL CLUB 2, Sat 24 May, 10.30pm with AISLING BEA, ROB DEERING, JARRED CHRISTMAS, MICHAEL REDMOND. 10. Bottle bar EVENT #79: I HAPPYNESS FESTIVAL CLUB 3, Sun 25 May, 10.30pm with SCOTT AGNEW, GORDON SOUTHERN, MICHAEL REDMOND, ZOE LYONS, 10. Bottle bar

1731 May On hearing of the proposed demolition of certain buildings in Inverness in the mid20th century, local architect, William Glashen, set out to paint as many of these as he could before they were lost forever. Back by popular demand, dont miss this opportunity to view a selection of his drawings as well as photographs and maps of old Inverness! inverness.highland.museum

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We Are Weird
There must be something in the water this month cos at times itll feel like youre tripping as big stars and unlikely names are crammed into all manner of downright peculiar enterprises, some of which might actually turn out to be rather brilliant. Take FRANK [1] for example. Inspired by Manchester musician Chris Sieveys creation Frank Sidebottom - a man who spoke with a strange comic voice and wore a giant head - is an unlikely vehicle for MICHAEL FASSBENDER, but the movie, written by Jon Ronson (who played keyboards in Sidebottoms band) and co-starring MAGGIE GYLLENHALL and DOMHNALL GLEESON, has been a huge hit at the lm festivals. And Fassbender in the title role is a thing of wonder. More music in THE PUNK SINGER docu about riot grrrl luminary Kathleen Hanna nicely conterpointed by hot indie Swedish lm WE ARE THE BEST! [2] Its back at Eden Court from 0915 May having impressed at the Inverness Film Festival, telling a touchingly entertaining yarn about a bunch of schoolkids in 80s Stockholm who form an all-girl punk band. A little gem. Another unlikely line-up in FADING GIGOLO [3], written, directed and starring the excellent JOHN TURTURRO. This one has JT setting himself up as a Don Juan to get money for his pal, played by none other than WOODY ALLEN. Modern Familys Gloria (Soa Vergara) co-stars along with the underrated SHARON STONE, and VANESSA PARADIS. A month isnt legally allowed to go by without some sort of superhero ick in which CGI and explosions precede a st ght in front of crumbling buildings. This months is X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST which will excite X-fans in a time-defying way. Busy MR FASSBENDER is back, joined by the usual suspects, MCKELLEN, STEWART, JENNIFER LAWRENCE, ELLEN PAGE and JAMES MCAVOY - the next installment is already planned, so do keep up... Perhaps more rewarding will be GODZILLA - with a monster (arf) cast - inc BRYAN CRANSTON, AARON TAYLOR-JOHNSON, ELIZABETH OLSEN, JULIETTE BINOCHE and DAVID STRATHAIRN. Directed by Brit Gareth Edwards whose low-budget Monsters was well-received, it might just launch him onto a new plane. Another Brit, Paul W.S. Anderson, is also rebooting an old yarn with POMPEII, cramming a love story into all the volcano hoo hah. Hes been responsible for endless sequels to Death Race and Resident Evil, so dont expect nuance to be high on his agenda. What else? Deep breath: Family Guy creator Seth Macfarlanes A MILLION WAYS TO DIE IN THE WEST, the marvellous pairing of KRISTEN SCOTT THOMAS and DANIEL AUTEUIL in BEFORE THE WINTER CHILL [4], Angelina Jolie in the long-awaited MALEFICENT, telling the back story of the evil queen from Sleeping Beauty with the aid of SHARLTO COPLEY, ELLE FANNING, SAM RILEY, IMELDA STAUNTON, JUNO TEMPLE and LESLEY MANVILLE, plus new efforts (that you can sniff out in the listings >>) from Arnie, Cruise, Lohan, Hayao Miyazaki, two with Oscar Isaac, and, erm, Postman Pat You know what? Forget all that. Just make sure you get along to the Inverness Film Fans GERARD DEPARDIEU SEASON at EDEN COURT with JEAN DE FLORETTE (13 MAY), MANON DES SOURCES (20 MAY) and BON VOYAGE (27 MAY). Thatll see you just ne.

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A STORY OF CHLDREN & FILM (PG) @ EC 6pm THE PAST (12A) @ EC 11.30am NOAH @ EC 2pm, 8.15pm * VIKINGS LIVE FROM THE BRITISH MUSEUM (12A) @ EC 7pm

THU 24 APR

FROM FRI 25 APR

** CALVARY (15) @ Eden Ct

* BAD NEIGHBOURS @ Vue New parents Seth Rogan & Rose Byrne are suddenly faced with a rowdy fraternity next door - led by Zac Efron, playing against type... THE KING & THE MOCKINGBIRD (U) @ EC 11.30am THE RAID (18) @ EC 6pm

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* NT LIVE: KING LEAR (Encore) @ Vue 7pm (Thu) 1pm (Fri) & at EC 10am (Fri) * GODZILLA @ EC 6pm, 8.30pm & at Vue

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BON VOYAGE (12A) @ EC 7.15pm

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SABOTAGE @ Vue - Arnie vehicle.

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EDGE OF TOMORROW @ Vue (Cruise) * A MILLION WAYS TO DIE IN THE WEST @ Vue

VIKINGS LIVE FROM THE BRITISH MUSEUM (12A) @ EC 5pm

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TOMKA AND HIS FRIENDS @ EC 11.30am

ILO ILO (12A) @ EC 7.15pm MUSICWOOD (12+) @ EC 7.30pm BAY OF ALL SAINTS @ EC 8.15pm

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* NT LIVE: KING LEAR (12+) @ Vue & EC 7pm

THE UNKNOWN KNOWN (12A) @ Eden Ct * LOCKE (15) @ Eden Ct * THE RAID 2 (18) @ Eden Ct * THE DOUBLE (15) @ Eden Ct Richard Ayoades adaptation of

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BEYOND THE EDGE (PG) @ EC 8.45pm & Vue A THOUSAND TIMES GOOD NIGHT @ EC 6.15pm * X-MEN: DAYS OF THE FUTURE PAST @ Vue

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* FRANK (15) @ Eden Ct

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@ EC 8.30pm See main feat< THE WIND RISES @ Vue (Miyazaki) THE CANYONS @ Vue (Lohan) * FRANK @ Vue (tbc) Playing fast & loose with the story of Frank Sidebottom (and creator Chris Seivey) but also inspired by the likes of Daniel Johnson & Capt Beefheart. Fiction inspired by reality w/ Michael Fassbender, Domhnall Gleeson & Maggie Gyllenhaal. Worth your attention.

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John Michael McDonaghs muchanticipated follow up to The Guard. Already being tipped as film of the year. We have absolutely no reason to doubt that. Go see, go see. THE LUNCHBOX (PG) @ Eden Ct

FROM SUN 04 MAY WED 07 MAY

* NT LIVE: KING LEAR (12+) @ EC 11am, 7pm

THU 29 MAY

THE SEARCHERS (U) @ EC 1pm Gareth Edwards follows his impressive Monsters with a Toho-friendly reworking of the sci-fi monster story. Aided by a great cast withAaron Taylor-Johnson, Bryan Cranston, Ken Watanabe, Elizabeth Olsen, Juliette Binoche, David Strathairn & Sally Hawkins. THE STRANGE COLOUR OF YOUR BODYS TEARS (18) @ EC 6.15pm EXHIBITION (15) @ EC 8.15pm IN SECRET @ Vue (Oscar Isaac) * THE TWO FACES OF JANUARY @ Vue Thriller with Oscar Isaac, Viggo Mortensen, Kirsten Dunst.

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Dostoyevskys novella with Jesse Eisenberg and Mia Wasikowska jostling for screentime with a host of familiar faces - Chris ODowd, Chris Morris, Paddy Considine and Dinosaur Jrs J Mascis BRICK MANSIONS @ Vue BLUE RUIN @ Vue TARZAN 3D @ Vue Animation

THE EARTH STOOD STILL @ Strathpeffer Pavilion, 8pm BLACKBIRD (15+) @ EC 6pm

FROM WED 14 MAY

LEGENDS OF OZ: DOROTHYS RETURN @ Vue POSTMAN PAT THE MOVIE @ Vue

* FADING GIGOLO @ Vue

BLENDED @ Vue

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Summers on its way and were expecting a host of kids activities in the months ahead, but for now there are just a few attractions to look out for. First up is the REALLY WILD FESTIVAL at Spey Bays SCOTTISH DOLPHIN CENTRE on MON 05 MAY. This free event will be packed with fun, interactive activities for all ages including land based dolphin watching, guided walks, competitions, traditional music, food from Scotlands larder, local produce, entertainment and much more. Admission is free, but children must be accompanied by an adult. If youd prefer some indoor entertainment then GRANDAD AND ME [1] at EDEN COURT on WED 14 MAY might be just the ticket. The young lass at the heart of the yarn is missing her departed granddad so traces his footsteps on a magical adventure: exploring shing trawlers, meeting characterful Scottish seagulls, ying to the moon, and an adventure in Grandads Italian ice cream van. Using original music, choreography and animation inspired by the illustrations of Jon Bishop [AKA The Grey Earl], it looks like being a heartwarming tale. Events this month are dominated by the HAPPYNESS comedy festival and, unsurprisingly, kids are well catered for on the weekend of SAT 24 and SUN 25 MAY, with chief mischief maker BEC HILL and the bubble-blowing magic maker FREHD THE CLOWN [2] orchestrating the fun in FALCON SQUARE. Becs back again at EDEN COURT on SAT 24 at 11.30am when shes joined by PATRICK MONAHAN for a special kids comedy show taking the form of an hour of stories, songs and games. You might have seen the duo on CBBC and if so youll know your funny bones will be well and truly tickled. If you fancy yourself as a bit of a joker then youll welcome the return of CLASS CLOWNS at EDEN COURT on SUN 25 MAY. Schools have been scoured for the funniest budding stand-ups with the prize of a trip to the Fringe on offer and you just might get to see a star of the future. Details of this and all Happyness events at happy-ness.co.uk

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THE SECRET LIFE OF SUITCASES @ Mill Theatre, Thurso, 2.30pm Join Larry in The Secret Life of Suitcases as his world is turned upside down and he discovers the thrill of an adventure and the joy of coming home again. A childrens show by Lewis Hetherington and Ailie Cohen. THE REALLY WILD FESTIVAL @ Scottish Dolphin Centre, 10.30am-4.30pm A fun filled day celebrating the wild side of Spey Bay! This free event will be packed with fun, interactive activities for all ages; including land based dolphin watching, guided walks, competitions, traditional music, food from Scotlands larder, local produce, entertainment and much more. Admission is free, Children must be accompanied by an adult. wdcs.org

moon, and an adventure in Grandads Italian ice cream van. See main feat<. A SMALL STORY @ Eden Court, 10.30am, 1.30pm Starcatchers and Theater o.N. (Berlin) present a small story eine kleine geschichte. A gentle world of objects and visual storytelling for those aged 2 and over created and performed by Andy Manley and Ania Michaelis.

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Presented by Bodysurf Scotland this is a RISE Dance Festival event & part of the Glasgow 2014 Cultural Programme. bodysurfscotland.co.uk I HAPPYNESS KIDS COMEDY with BEC HILL & PATRICK MONAHAN @ Eden Court Empire, 11.30am Come and join Bec and Patrick in a world of silliness! For an interactive experience like no other, this high energy duo are certain to tickle your funny bone with a comic array of entertainment, suitable for all the family. CBBC favourites (as seen on The Dog Ate My Homework and 12 Again), Bec and Patrick invite you to join them on their journey into a realm of creative, comedy chaos. With a jam-packed hour of stories, songs and games - as well as a few added surprises along the way - youll be bouncing your way home with excitement! Bec side-splittingly funny Hill and Patrick Hilarious without being outrageous Monahan offer their honed comedy stylings with added imagination in this unique, childrens show. Dont miss out! I HAPPYNESS BUBBLE FUN @ Falcon Square, 2pm with FREHD THE CLOWN. I HAPPYNESS FAMILY FUN @ Falcon Square, 4pm with BEC HILL.

I HAPPYNESS FAMILY FUN @ Falcon Square, 1pm with BEC HILL. I HAPPYNESS BUBBLE FUN @ Falcon Square, 3pm with FREHD THE CLOWN. I HAPPYNESS CLASS CLOWN GRAND FINAL hosted by PATRICK MONAHAN @ Eden Court, 5pm Following a bumper 1st year Class Clowns is back! Once again weve scoured the schools of the Highlands and we are bringing you the funniest, silliest, most clowny Class Clowns! Chosen by their peers to come and compete here at the Grand Final, the funniest jokester of the lot will be winning a trip for themselves and a guardian to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe including accommodation and a VIP pass to one of the top venues on the Edinburgh Fringe, the Gilded Balloon! The winner will be chosen by a panel of industry experts and the Grand Finale will be hosted by the wonderful Patrick Monahan. If you are/ know a kid with funny bones then why not get in contact to find out how you can take part! FAIRY & ELF TRAINING CAMP @ Brodie Castle, 11am A range of activities to keep everyone entertained at the Fair, from making your own elf shield to taking part in some fairy and elf workshops 30 minute sessions to advance fairy and elf skills like camouflage games, making fairy wings and more.

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GRANDAD AND ME @ Eden Court OneTouch, 11.30am, 3.45pm A living storybook about loss, longing and the treasures of memory and imagination. In Grandad and Me we meet a little girl whos Grandad has gone, even though his favourite job was being her Grandad. Armed with her mouse, a hopeful heart and some jam sandwiches she traces his footsteps on a magical adventure: exploring fishing trawlers, meeting characterful Scottish seagulls, flying to the

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SALTBUSH CHILDRENS CHEERING CARPET CHILDREN @ Universal Hall, Findhorn, 9.30am A unique and exquisite interactive journey through the culture and landscape of Aboriginal Australia, celebrated through live dance, music, song and stories. Saltbush tells the story of two friends as they cross Australias diverse landscapes on foot. With the aid of state of the art infra-red technology that triggers images and sounds, the audience is invited to explore, play and dance with the performers as this beautiful story and its landscape unfolds around them.

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PEACE: What Weve Been Listening To

Ironworks, Inverness Sun 01 Jun 2014

PEACE, who play IRONWORKS on SUN 01 JUN, are a rather splendid indie quartet from the rocknroll not-very-hotbed of Worcester. Having been trumpeted as ones to watch/hear in the BBCs Sound Of 2013 awards, theyre nally condent enough to start creating something truly distinctive and, hopefully, about to shake off all those Maccabees/Foals comparisons. We caught up with drummer DOM BOYCE to nd out what music is inspiring him right now:
I Marvin Gaye Whats Going On He died 30 years ago last month, and his music remains as relevant as it was when it was made. I Mac Demarco Freaking Out The Neighbourhood From the new album 2. Recently got added to my cooking playlist, really nice way to make a Thai green curry. I Jungle The Heat Love everything Ive heard of theirs, really hoping to see them live soon. I Red Hot Chili Peppers The Power Of Equality My girlfriend recently got a dog called Chili, so this ones for her. I Lalo Shifrin Shifting Gears (off the Bullitt lm soundtrack) Bought this soundtrack off a mate the other day and it makes me want to be Steve McQueen.

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BOGBAIN FARM is the place to be this month as the festival season kicks off with the always tremendous BREW AT THE BOG on SAT 03 MAY. Even traditionally Scottish inclement weather last time couldnt quell the enthusiasm so even if you have to pack a cagoule and thermals you can still expect your spirits to be lifted by some ne food, top ales, hip clothing, an even hipper gin bar, and - best of all - an extensive line-up featuring some of the best new Scottish talent around. For the full list go to the ofcial website at brewatthebog.com but make a point of checking out STANLEY ODD [1], ADMIRAL FALLOW [2], KING CREOSOTE [3], THE PICTISH TRAIL [4], KID CANAVERAL [5], MIAOUX MIAOUX [6], CASUAL SEX [7] and, back from the wilderness, the newly reinvigorated CALL TO MIND [8] all of whom will more than repay your attention. And there is a secret set from someone we KNOW you wont want to miss BOGBAIN pretty much bookends the month as it hosts the nal event of the otherwise now completely city-based NORTHERN ROOTS INVERNESS FESTIVAL, which runs from FRI 30 MAY to SUN 01 JUN. The organisers, in aiming to develop a world-class folk festival have decided this is the year to move proceedings into town - with headline gigs at EDEN COURT and HOOTANANNY, plus free live music sessions led by Fis Rois and featuring pop-in appearances from the headline musicians taking place at HOOTS, THE GELLIONS and SO COCO plus outdoor performances on FALCON SQUARE. Add to those a singing workshop at IG:LU led by festival star BELLA HARDY [9] and you can see the town will be buzzing the whole weekend. The small but perfectly formed line-up features unfailing excellence from the likes of US singer from bluegrass/string band Crooked Still, AOIFE ODONOVAN [10], RACHEL SERMANNI [11] (Carrbridge offspring gaining a truly international reputation), Master of the mouth harp (UNCUT Magazine), WILL POUND [12], BBC R2 Folk Award-winning Derby singer/songwriter BELLA HARDY, Edinburgh balladeer ADAM HOLMES [13], riotous dirty bluegrass/celtic fusing THE DIRTY BEGGARS [14] and London-based/Edinburgh-born singer/songwriter BLUE ROSE CODE (Ross Wilson) who plays his own brand of Caledonian Soul. The Hoots evening gigs on Fri and Sat are led by the ber-talented FINDLAY NAPIER [15] and involve highly regarded local act HoRo and the utterly rumbustious MAD FERRET. In addition to all these there is an impressive house band featuring ANGUS LYON, ANNA MASSIE, RUA MACMILLAN, MIKE VASS, FIS ROIS and the INVERNESS GAELIC CHOIR. Events are drawn to a close by a NATIONAL COLLECTIVE LAUNCH event up at Bogbain - a day of music, song, dance, poetry, readings and debate running from 3pm until late - all for free. For details of all thats going on see our website at whatsonhighlands.com and northernrootsfestival.com Theres plenty of good music elsewhere month starting on SAT 03 MAY with both hip-hop turntablist DJ YODA [16] (IRONWORKS) and the excellent MAHLER PLAYERS (STRATHPEFFER PAVILION), the NUALA KENNEDY BAND [17] (EDEN COURT WED 07), DOMINIC KIRWAN [18] (EC SUN 11), one-time Jethro Tuller (and hero of Jessie from Breaking Bad) IAN ANDERSON [19] (EC WED 21) and lauded indie tykes PEACE [20] (IRONWORKS SUN 01 JUN). For more, visit whatonhighlands.com

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So by the time you are reading this well be one month into our show on NorthHighlandRadio, Emerge (every Mon, 34pm) a platform to give valuable airplay to acts locally, nationally and internationally. The level of submissions and quality has been mind-blowing! Here are just 5 tracks that we have really enjoyed so far: 1: MEDICINE MEN Show What Youre Made Of Glasgow group who formed earlier this year and played their debut gig at King Tuts, Like a 70s funk act jamming with Beady Eye says Stuart. | 2: DR. WOOK Grace From Below Local singer/songwriter Kris Douglas aka Dr. Wook has been gaining recognition with each show he plays Moody, country-drenched urban blues says Stuart. | 3: THE FRAMED Sinking Feeling Aberdeenshire 4 piece who cite influences ranging from The Libertines to The Damned. A joyful racket! says Stuart. | 4: UNKLE VANYA City Lights West of Scotland six piece alt folk act. I challenge anyone to not want to dance to this, infectious folk says Stuart. | 5: FOREIGNFOX We Float Like Sinking Ships Foreignfox are a 4 piece alternative indie folk post rock outfit from Dunfermline in Scotland. Huge sounding band, Editors jamming with Big Country says Stuart.
To get your material played please email your music and some info to emergeradioshow@gmail.com (downloadable soundcloud links preferred!). TO HEAR ALL THESE TRACKS, VISIT whatsonhighlands.com/localtalent

STEVE & STUARTS EMERGE TIPS: MAY

LEIRSINN @ Foulis Castle, Evanton, 3pm As Fri 02 May. THE NUALA KENNEDY BAND WITH TROY MACGILLIVRAY @ Universal Hall Findhorn, 7.30pm

WED 14 MAY THU 15 MAY

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THE EMERALD ARMADA / THE JEPETTOES @ Hoots 9.30pm

HERE COME THE GIRLS @ Victoria Hall, 6.30pm THE TOM OAKES EXPERIMENT @ Glen Urquhart Hall, 4pm House Concert w/DANNI NICHOLLS @ Crystal House, 7pm ROOTS & CHEROOTS @ IG:LU, 7.30pm With Fraser Anderson.

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FOLK MUSIC NIGHT @ Glachbeg Croft, 7.30pm glachbeg.org.uk

MENDELSSOHNS ELIJAH @ Eden Court, 7.30pm BEARD QUARTET @ Nairn CC, 3pm musicnairn. org.uk 01667 455701 MAHLER PLAYERS @ Dornoch Cathedral, 8pm Tickets: Strathpeffer Pavilion 01997 420124, Leakeys Bookshop 01463 239947, Junes Card Shop, Dingwall, The Dornoch Bookshop, The Nairn Bookshop, mahlerplayers.co.uk MAHLER PLAYERS @ Nairn CC, 8pm As Wed 30 Apr.

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THE BAND OF HER MAJESTYS ROYAL MARINES SCOTLAND @ Eden Court Empire, 7.30pm

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FRASER ANDERSON: DRIVING MISS DAISY TOUR @ The Greenhouse DALLAHAN @ Hootananny, 9pm

SAT 17 MAY

FRI 02 MAY

MUSIC IN THE OLD HIGH @ Old High Ch, Inverness, 12pm Gordon Tocher organist at the Cathedral will play an organ recital. Donations are in aid of Music Therapy at the Orchard.

SARAH MCQUAID @ Ardross Comm Hall FRASER ANDERSON DRIVING MISS DAISY TOUR @ 2CV Hire Loch Ness House Concert LEIRSINN @ St Michaels, Inverness, 8pm 01349 830366 GABBRO @ Hootananny, 9pm

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MAHLER PLAYERS @ Strathpeffer Pavilion, 8pm As Wed 30 Apr.

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JACKMASTER AND JASPER JAMES @ Karma Lounge, 9pm DJ YODA @ Ironworks, 9pm Current king of the scratch DJs comes to town.

ROYAL STRING QUARTET @ Nairn CC, 7.30pm

NUALA KENNEDY BAND WITH A. J. ROACH @ Eden Court OneTouch, 8pm

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SUN 11 MAY

ARE YOU COMING OUT TONIGHT? @ Aces, 9pm Highlands Only LGBT night.

SCHIEHALLION @ Hoots 9.30pm

SUN 11 MAY

MNRAN @ Strathpeffer Pavilion, 8pm

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DINGWALL CHORAL SOCIETY @ Strathpeffer Pavilion, 7.30pm Performing Rossinis Petite Messe Solennelle.

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LEIRSINN @ Torridon Village Hall, 8pm As Fri 02 May

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FRI 30 MAY

ARVEL @ Hootananny, 9pm

WED 07 MAY

THE OLD DANCE SCHOOL @ Universal Hall Findhorn, 7.30pm

NORTHERN ROOTS FESTIVAL INVERNESS @ Eden Court, 8pm Relocated to the heart of Inverness this year presenting an astounding array of musicianship. See main feat and centre pages

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HIGHLAND CHAMBER ORCHESTRA @ Strathpeffer Pavilion, 3pm

SUN 01 JUN

NICKY MCMICHAN @ Hootananny, 9.30pm

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HOOLEY IN THE HIGHLANDS @ Strathpeffer Pavilion, 1pm Country music festival featuring JOHN MCNICHOLL & BAND, STILLWATER, WESTERN RHYTHM, JOHN DOLAN & OFF THE KUFF BAND AND TREVOR LOUGHREY.

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CLASSICAL DELIGHTS FOR A SUNDAY AFTERNOON @ Alvie House, Kincraig, 3pm 01540 662294 or info@ calderasnighmusic.com

ROOTS AND CHEROOTS @ IG:LU, 7.30pm With NELS ANDREWS 8, medicinemusic. co.uk 07725 793216

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FRED MORRISON @ Eden Court OneTouch, 7.30pm

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DAPPY @ Miami

DOMINIC KIRWAN @ Eden Court Empire, 8pm

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NORTHERN ROOTS FESTIVAL INVERNESS @ Eden Court OneTouch, 8pm See main feat and centre pages

HIGHLAND HOTCLUB @ Market Bar, 10pm

ALAN FREW @ Market Bar, 10pm

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FINDING ALBERT/ NEON KNIGHTS @ Mad Hatters, 10pm STETSONHEAD @ Market Bar,

TEN TONNE DOZER @ The Thunderton Elgin, 8.30pm VERON @ Mad Hatters, 10pm MYSTIC SHOES @ Market Bar, 10pm WE COULD BE ASTRONAUTS/ VIOLET MOSES @ Mad Hatters MIR @ Market Bar, 10pm ALICE & THE RAMPANT TRIO @ Market Bar, 10pm

FRI 23 MAY

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BITE NIGHT @ Eagle Bar, 8pm BIRO @ Johnny Foxes, 9pm MIR @ Market Bar, 10pm WE CAME FROM WOLVES @ Mad Hatters, 10pm

SAT 10 MAY

DOORS ALIVE @ Ironworks, 8pm ASHLEY & THE COSMONAUTS/ ALAN FREW @ Mad Hatters, 10pm NEON KNIGHTS @ Market Bar, 10pm

SAT 24 MAY

BUDAPEST CAFE ORCHESTRA @ Universal Hall Findhorn, 8pm NORTHERN ROOTS FESTIVAL: THE NATIONAL COLLECTIVE INVERNESS LAUNCH @ Bogbain 3pm til late See main feat and centre pages

SUN 01 JUN

ABBAMANIA @ Ironworks, 7.30pm SEA BASS KID @ Eagle Bar, 8pm RYAN KEEN @ Old Bridge Inn, Aviemore, 9.30pm MYSTIC SHOES @ Mad Hatters 10pm WINDOWS @ Market Bar, 10pm BLEECH / RABBIT PUNCH @ Mad Hatters, 10pm

SAT 26 APR

THE BILLY FURY YEARS @ Eden Court Empire, 7.30pm ANDY DUNCAN @ Market Bar, 10pm FERGUS & GREG @ Market Bar, 10pm THE ELSIE NORMINGTON FOUNDATION FUNDRAISER @ Mad Hatters, 8pm

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FAT GOTH / THE LITTLE MILL OF HAPPINESS @ Mad Hatters, 8pm 8

WED 04 JUN THU 05 JUN FRI 06 JUN

MARIT AND RONA @ Eden Court OneTouch, 8pm

SUN 27 APR TUE 29 APR FRI 02 MAY

JOHN MITCHELL & SOFIE JOHNSON @ Greenhouse 7.30pm ROOTS & CHEROOTS @ IG:LU, 7.30pm with JOHN MITCHELL & SOFIE JOHNSON HORSE FLYING SOLO @ Eden Court OneTouch, 7.30pm

PREACHER @ Mad Hatters, 10pm DONNIE LIVINGSTONE @ Market Bar, 10pm

INUIT/BIANCA @ Market Bar, 8pm FAREWELL SINGAPORE @Market Bar, 10pm

SAT 17 MAY

BIRO @ Johnny Foxes, 9pm THE SIGNAL @ Market Bar, 10pm VICTORIAN TROUT CONSPIRACY @ Mad Hatters, 10pm

BEARS DEN @ Ironworks, 8pm SINGING NINA SIMONE @ Eden Court OneTouch, 8pm VAGABOND POETS / WATCHFI @ Mad Hatters, 10pm LIONEL @ Market Bar, 10pm

THE COUNTERFEIT SIXTIES @ Ironworks, 7.30pm THE ROPE AND THE COLT @ Mad Hatters, 10pm SEARCHING FOR DONKEYS @ Market Bar, 10pm

SAT 31 MAY

WED 21 MAY

SAT 03 MAY SAT 07 JUN

HIGHLIGHTS CONCERT: INVERNESS MUSIC FESTIVAL @ Eden Court OneTouch, 7.30pm

JETHRO TULLS IAN ANDERSON @ Eden Court Empire, 7.30pm

THE FAKE PLASTIC TREES @ Dingwall Town Hall , 7.30pm A tribute to the songs of Radiohead. Special guest Sean Stuart. MISS LUCID @ Mad Hatters THE GALIPAYGOS @ Market Bar

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BLUES BUSKERS @ Innes Bar, 8pm GENTLE JAZZ @ Inverness Town House, 1pm ROSSANO SPORTIELLO @ Nairn CC, 7.30pm CHRISTINE TOBIN @ Greenhouse , 2pm

BREW AT THE BOG @ Bogbain Farm BrewDog and Northern Roots Events have teamed up once again to bring the 3rd Brew at the Bog festival to Inverness. See main feat<

PEACE @ Ironworks, 7pm The Koisser bros bring their indie hot-property to Ironworks!!

SUN 01 JUN

FRI 02 MAY

STEVE EAGLESHAM @ Market Bar, 10pm

THU 08 MAY

THU 22 MAY
LITTLE EYE / RUSSIAN NINJAS @ Mad Hatters, 10pm THE TRAVELS @ Market Bar, 10pm

TOBY MICHAELS ROLLING DAMNED / TEN TONNE DOZER @ Mad Hatters, 10pm ELIO PACE PERFORMS THE BILLY JOEL SONGBOOK @ Eden Court Empire, 7.30pm See whatsonhighlands.com for latest dates, more info & regular music nights.

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PAWS AT DORES
24th August 2014
Join us for Paws at Dores, a 5k walk for all our furry friends (and their owners of course!). Registration is 10 per dog. Post walk BBQ, treats and goodie bag all included. Register at: highlandhospice.org/paws

November 2014 - November 2015 10 Day Challenge Various Dates Available

RAJASTHAN CYCLE

Travel to Rajasthan, the desert region of northern India, where this exciting cycle challenge takes you through many historic and beautiful attractions, finishing at the Taj Mahal. Tough, hot but unforgettable! highlandhospice.org/rajasthan

RUN FOR SMILES

15th June 2014, Queens Park, Inverness Leisure, 2pm

Primary school children are invited to participate in this sponsored 5k which is organised by OJ Sports. Many fun activities on offer! iPad mini is the prize for the child who raises the most sponsor money, with a further iPad mini draw for those raising over 50! Register at: highlandhospice.org/runforsmiles

June & July 2014 Host some summery fun in aid of Highland Hospice. Options include a Summer Sizzler BBQ, Pimms Party or Summer Sale. Which will you choose?! Download a pack at: highlandhospice.org/sunflowersummer

SUNFLOWER SUMMER

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Explore and celebrate your Highlands in 2014! Dan rannsachadh is moladh air do Ghidhealtachd-sa ann an 2014!

Is your heart in the Highlands? Do the Highlands feel like home to you?
My hearts in the Highlands is a special Homecoming 2014 project looking at what makes the Highlands special to the people who live here, and to people around the world. Whether you live in the Highlands and Moray, have family roots in the area, or just love coming here, dont miss this chance to nd out about how the past has shaped life here today. Music, songs, stories, traditions, sport, crafts, emigration and return explore their history and discover why they are still important now. My hearts in the Highlands - exploring and celebrating the heritage of the Highlands and Moray during Homecoming 2014. Tha mo chridhe sa Ghidhealtachd - a moladh is a rannsachadh dualchas na Gidhealtachd is Mhoireibh r Tilleadh Dhachaigh 2014.

Be part of it! Download our free app. Celebrate Highland Homecoming 2014.
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Explore and celebrate your Highlands in 2014! Dan rannsachadh is moladh air do Ghidhealtachd-sa ann an 2014!
Enjoy over 80 special Homecoming events in the Highlands and Moray this year, including:
Needed on a Journey a new exhibition touring the Highlands, exploring what those who left the Highlands took with them. Lots of accompanying activities and workshops. How to nd your ancestors family tree workshops around the Highlands. Culloden Homecoming kids activities, living history, traditional music an event for the whole family. Culloden Battleeld and Visitor Centre, 6th and 7th September 2014. Special local Homecoming events at museums and heritage sites across the Highlands and Moray. My hearts in the Highlands sele sessions a chance to record and upload your thoughts on what the Highlands mean to you.

Image courtesy of Inverness Museum and Art Gallery

Image courtesy of National Trust for Scotland, Culloden

Find out more on www.hearthighland.org, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter @hearthighland - and dont miss our free iPhone/iPad app launching soon pre-register now!

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FRIENDS COFFEE MORNING MON 12 MAY 11.30 DREAM & SCREAM SCREENING WED 14 MAY 11.00
Director John Curran I Starring Mia Wasikowska, Adam Driver Australia I 2013 I 112 mins I In English and Aboriginal Based on the true story of Robyn Davidson who in 1977 undertook an extraordinary 1,700 mile solo trek by foot across the unforgiving Australian outback with her four camels and faithful dog. From the director of The Painted Veil comes this achingly beautiful tribute to both one womans courage and the magnificent land she travelled.

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Director Lukas Moodysson I Starring Mira Barkhammar, Mira Grosin, Liv LeMoyne Sweden I 2013 I 102 mins I Swedish with subtitles I magpictures.com/wearethebest Set in 1980s Stockholm. Neglected or taken for granted at home and school, three outcasts react by forming an all-girl punk band making themselves unignorable. The other girls in school are offended, the boys just dont like their punk-influenced style and bravado and the adults are even less tolerant! This sweet, spirited and eccentric new film from Lukas Moddysson recalls the same humour and feeling of his first two films Show Me Love and Together.

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SUBTITLED SCREENING MON 19 MAY 18.00 USA/Japan I 2014 I TBC mins I godzillamovie.com

Director Gareth Edwards I Starring Bryan Cranston, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Juliette Bincohe Fifteen years after a devastating catastrophe destroyed Japans Janjira nuclear pwer plant, US physicist Joe Brody remains convinced that there has been a high-level cover-up. His search for the truth uncovers a terrifying radiation-enhanced Godzilla. The worlds most revered monster is reborn in this epic blockbuster remake from the visionary director of Monsters.

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FRI 30 MAY THU 05 JUN

Director Lenny Abrahamson I Starring Michael Fassbender, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Domnhill Gleeson

UK/Ireland I 2014 I 95 mins I frank-film.com From the acclaimed Irish director of What Richard Did comes this offbeat comedy about a young wannabe musician. Jon finds himself out of his depth when he joins an avant-garde pop band led by the mysterious and enigmatic Frank, a musical genius who hides himself inside a large fake head. Written by and based on the memoir by Jon Ronson, and loosely inspired by Frank Sidebottom.

ALSO SCREENING THIS MONTH: THE LUNCHBOX and CALVARY

FOR SCREENING TIMES SEE THE TIMETABLE & FOR MORE INFO GO TO WWW.EDEN-COURT.CO.UK
Welcome to the Robertson Screens. At Robertson weve always been a keen supporter of the arts: from brass bands to theatre shows to music festivals and now cinema. We helped to redevelop Eden Court and were proud that we can continue to work in partnership with them by sponsoring the cinemas. Robertson Investing Building Caring We hope you enjoy your film. robertson.co.uk

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THE UNKNOWN KNOWN (12A)
FRI 02 SUN 04 & THU 08 MAY
Director Errol Morris Starring Donald Rumsfeld, Errol Morris
USA I 2013 I 103 mins I dogwoof.com/theunknownknown

PROGRAMMERS CHOICE: THE RAID DOUBLE BILL

THE RAID 2: BERANDAL (18) THE RAID SERBUAN MAUT (18)
SAT 03 MAY
Director Gareth Huw Evans
Starring Iko Uwais, Ananda George

FRI 02 THU 08 MAY

Director Gareth Huw Evans
Starring Iko Uwais, Julie Estelle

Academy Award-winning director Errol Morris offers a mesmerizing portrait of Donald Rumsfeld, the larger-than-life figure who served as George W. Bushs secretary of defense and was the principal architect of the Iraq War.

Indonesia/UK I 2011 I 100 mins

Indonesian with subtitles merantaufilms.com/the-raid When a SWAT team is sent in to remove a drug baron from a tenement block in the heart of the Jakartan slums, their cover is blown and the only way out is to fight through the citys worst criminals in order to survive. Buy a ticket for The Raid Double Bill on Sat 03 May for 10.00

Indonesia I 2014 I 150 mins Indonesian with subtitles sonyclassics.com/theraid2

Following immediately on from the events of The Raid, rookie Rama is forced to go undercover in order to bring down a crime lord and protect his wife and child.

THE KING & THE MOCKINGBIRD LE ROI ET LOISEAU (U)

SAT 03 & SUN 04 MAY
Director Paul Grimault France I 1980 I 84 mins
Widely considered one of the best animated features of all time The King and the Mockingbird is an adaptation of the Hans Christian Anderson fairytale about a tyrannical King and the spirited, brightly feathered Mr Bird who, from his nest near the Kings secret chamber, dares to make fun of him.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE SAT 03 11.30 & SUN 04 14.00 FRENCH WITH SUBTITLES SUN 04 MAY 11.30

THE DOUBLE (15)

FRI 02 THU 08 MAY
Director Richard Ayoade Starring Jesse Eisenberg, Mia Wasikowska UK I 2013 I 93 mins

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PROGRAMMERS CHOICE LOCKE (15)

FRI 02 THU 08 MAY
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SUBTITLED SCREENING TUE 06 MAY 18.00

Director Steven Knight Starring Tom Hardy, Ruth Wilson (voice) UK/USA I 2013 I 85 mins
Ivan Locke is a successful construction manager and adoring family man to his wife and two young sons. But a phone call he receives during a car journey is about to set in motion a series of events that will put his job and family on the line. Tom Hardy gives an exceptional solo performance in this gripping thriller from the award-winning writer of Eastern Promises.

THE SEARCHERS (U)

SUN 04 MAY
Director John Ford Starring John Wayne, Natalie Wood USA I 1956 I 114 mins
John Fords masterpiece stars John Wayne at his best. When Ethan Edwards niece is captured by comanches he sets off with his nephew on a long and bitter search for her.

From the director of Submarine comes this comedy about a man driven insane by the appearance of his doppleganger. Based on the novel by Dostoyevsky and starring The Social Networks Jesse Eisenberg.

THE EXPLOITS OF A GERMAN SUBMARINE (U35) & FIGHTING U-BOATS (8+)

FRI 09 MAY
120mins approx I iwm.org.uk
A selection of propaganda films for the home front introduced by the Imperial War Museums Senior Curator, Dr Toby Haggith. This screening includes examples of IWMs most recent film preservation work.

CUBAN FURY (15)

FRI 09 SUN 11 MAY
Director James Griffiths Starring Nick Frost, Rashida Jones UK I 2014 I 98 mins

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HALF OF A YELLOW SUN (15)

SAT 10 MON 12 & THU 15 MAY
Director Biyi Bandele Starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, Thandie Newton Nigeria/UK I 2013 I 111 mins halfofayellowsunmovie.com
This epic love story weaves together the story of four people swept up in the chaos of the Nigerian Civil War. Based on the award-winning best-seller by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.

GODZILLA GOJIRA (PG)

SUN 11 MAY
Director Ishir Honda Starring Akira Takarada, Momoko Kchi
Japan I 1954 I 96 mins I Japanese with subtitles
Celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, Godzilla is regarded as one of the greatest classics of cinema and as the definitive monster movie. Dont miss this chance to see one of the most inspiritaional films ever made before the blockbuster remake comes to our big screen this May. Tickets 5.00

As a teenager Bruce Garrett had the salsa-dancing world at his feet but when his life was tragically turned upside down he gave up his beloved dancing for good. Now 35, an overweight Bruce discovers that his glamorous new boss has a soft spot for salsa and so takes to the dancefloor once more in the pursuit of love.

BLACKBIRD (15+)
Director Jamie Chambers

SUN 11, WED 14 & THU 15 MAY

Starring Andrew Rothney, Scarlett Mack
UK I 2013 I 90 mins I facebook.com/blackbirdthemovie

THE STRANGE COLOUR OF YOUR BODYS TEARS LTRANGE COULEUR DES LARMES DE TON CORPS (18)
FRI 16 SUN 18 MAY
Directors Hlne Cattet, Bruno Forzani Starring Klaus Tange, Ursula Bedena
Belgium/France/Luxembourg I 2013 I 102 mins

EXHIBITION (15)
Director Joanna Hogg

FRI 16 THU 22 MAY

Starring Viv Albertine, Liam Gillick UK I 2013 I 105 mins
From acclaimed British director Joanna Hogg comes this exquisite portrait of the troubled marriage of two artists. D and H are preparing to sell the sophisticated designer home that has defined their relationship, and possibly their work, for almost two decades. As they begin to say goodbye to this shared history the upheaval causes anxieties to surface, and the cracks in their relationship are exposed.

Ruadhan, a young ballad singer who treasures his hometown, feels saddened by the changes in his community. Jobs are disappearing and the young generation are leaving for the cities. The life he loves is slipping away and the old people of the town to whom he feels closest to are dying off. Can Ruadhan find a way to keep the past alive?

RIO 2 (U)

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SAT 17, SUN 18, SAT 24 & SUN 25 MAY

Director Carlos Saldanha Voices Jesse Eisenberg, Anne Hathaway USA I 2014 I 101 mins I riomovies.com
City bird Blu, Jewel and their three kids leave their life in the city for a journey to the Amazon in this colourful sequel to the smash-hit animated adventure.

AUTISM FRIENDLY SCREENING SAT 17 MAY 14.00

French and Dutch with subtitles

This modern day gallio sees businessman Dan Kristensen return home to discover his wife missing and their front door locked from the inside. His investigation into her disappearance leads him on a nightmarish journey through the strange labyrinth of halls in his apartment building.

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Welcome to Northern Roots Festival Inverness

When we originally started Northern Roots Festival it was with a mission to promote grass roots music in Inverness. After five years successfully building the festival at Bogbain Farm we felt that the time was right to expand into the city and make this a festival that we as Highlanders can be truly proud of. Having toured Europe and attended some of its best festivals through my years with Blazin Fiddles, I hope that that experience can help to develop something special in our city. Id like this festival to develop into a ten day event that covers jazz, folk, blues and world music and has performances in every nook and cranny of this great city. Id love this to be the festival that folk from throughout Europe start making a beeline for. To develop a product like that, we have to get grassroots support something that has the backing of musicians, music fans and all our venues and promoters. With that in mind it is brilliant to be able to team up with venues Eden Court, Hootanany and The Ironworks, community music group Fis Rois, local arts magazine ICA and a whole team of professional musicians as well as pub and caf owners. A special note must be given to ICA our media partners who have helped secure funding from Arts and Business Scotland. With the ultimate aim of making this a world class event, I hope that you will come along join in the music and song and help make this grow. Bruce MacGregor
Festival Director

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FRI 30 MAY 2014 NORTHERN ROOTS FESTIVAL INVERNESS - OPENING Bella Hardy Band ~ Will Pound & Emma Sweeny ~ Blue Rose Code ~ The Dirt

Bella Hardy and Will Pound are both BBC radio 2 Folk award nominees. Bella is regarded as one of the UKs leading songw genius and has dazzled audiences with his pyrotechnics on the mouthie. The Dirty Beggars bring four part harmonies and comparisons to John Martyn and Van Morison. This promises to be an astonishing night of music featuring the absolute be

Headline Event Saturday

SAT 31 MAY 2014 NORTHERN ROOTS FESTIVAL INVERNESS - HIGHLAN Rachel Sermanni ~ Aoife O'Donovan ~ Adam Holmes
with the Northern Roots House Band (Anna Massie, Angus Lyon, Rua MacMillan, Mike

Hosted by BBC Radio Scotland's Bruce MacGregor, the Northern Roots Highland Sessions, featuring Rachel Sermanni, Ao The House band, including Anna Massie, Angus Lyon, Rua MacMillan, Mike Vass and Feis Rois are reason enough to com and recent star of BBC's Transatlantic Sessions Aoife O'Donovan from USA, together with the melancholic beauty of Scotla Scotl by Mary Anne Kennedy, will be opening up the evening then it's an almighty hoe down with everyone in! Expect the unex

A day of music, song, dance, poetry, readings and debate on the road to the Referendum.

Other Northern Roots Events SUNDAY 1 JUNE 2014 THE NATIONAL COLLECTIVE INVERNESS LAUNC

National Collective was founded by a small group of artists and writers based in Edinburgh in 2011. Since then it has grow support Scottish independence. The organisation was founded with the aims of arguing the positive case for Scottish indep

WED 28SAT 31 MAY 2014 NORTHERN ROOTS SESSIONS | VARIOUS C FRIDAY 30 & SATURDAY 31 MAY 2014 OPEN AIR PERFORMANCES | FA FRIDAY 30 & SATURDAY 31 MAY 2014 ROOTS @ HOOTS | HOOTANAN

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writers and interpreters of traditional song. Pound is described by Radio 2s Mark Radcliffe as a flat out harmonica stunning fret work to their brand of Americana whilst Blue Rose Codes own unique brand of Caledonian soul has seen est in new folk.

ND SESSIONS | Eden Court OneTouch, Inverness, 8pm | 20/17.50

Vass, Greg Barry), Feis Rois and Inverness Gaelic Choir

oife O'Donovan and Adam Holmes, promises to be one of the concerts of the year! me to this concert but when collaborating with Scotland's most promising and invigorating folk prospect Rachel Sermanni, land's rising star Adam Holmes, you know you are going to get something very special. Inverness Gaelic Choir, conducted xpected!

CH | BOGBAIN FARM, Inverness, 3pm til late | Free

wn significantly across Scotland with over 2,000 members. It is the non-party movement for artists and creatives who pendence and imagining a better Scotland.

. A full line will be announced www.northernrootsfestival.com

City Centre Venues and times - (see overleaf) | Free ALCON SQUARE, Inverness 12.30pm til 2.00pm | Free NNY, Church St, Inverness, 9pm - (see overleaf) | Free

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I THE SESSIONS @ Inverness City Centre:

WED 28 MAY THU 29 MAY FRI 30 MAY SAT 31 MAY SO COCO | High St, 8pm til 10pm [ Adult Fis Rois comes to Inverness ] HOOTANANNY | Church St, 9pm til late GELLIONS BAR | Bridge St, 3pm til 5.30pm SO COCO | High St, 8pm til 10pm [ Teenage session ] GELLIONS BAR | Bridge St, 3pm til 5.30pm

The Sessions venues:

SoCoco - new to our High Street a veritable treat for our foodie loving musos with some amazing treats in store. The Gellions - just down the road from So Coco and one of the most popular pubs in the Highlands, the Gellions is a hotbed of live music throughout the week. Sessions are open to one and all. Hootananny - one of the best traditional live music venues in Scotland, Hoots, as it is affectionately known, provides session music, live bands and ceilidhs throughout the year. Our sessions are being led by Fis Rois. The role of the Fis has expanded considerably over the years. It is now the prime mover and shaker in providing opportunities for all ages a chance to develop their interest in music and song. We are delighted that Fis Rois have taken some of their regular sessions from Ross-shire into Inverness for this years Northern Roots festival.

A note about The Sessions:

I ROOTS

Northern Roots has helped Hoots programme the music on both Friday 30th and Saturday 31st May with artists including Findlay Napier (pic top left), supremely talented local act HoRo, the raucous and rambunctious Mad Ferret. There will also be guest spots from artists appearing at the other festival venues throughout the weekend so keep your eyes and ears tuned to Twitter and Facebook for up to the minute updates. You never know who is going to pop in!

HOOTS:

I SINGING WORKSHOP

Vocal workshop with Northern Roots star BELLA HARDY in the intimate setting of IG:LU - which has a great acoustic for singing. Book your place through website: www.northernrootsevents.com

IG:LU

Church St, Inverness, Sat 31 May, lunchtime

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Tickets available from: www.eden-court.co.uk or on 01463 234234 For more info and to book workshop places: www.northernrootsfestival.com

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PROGRAMMERS CHOICE BEYOND THE EDGE (PG)
FRI 23, SAT 24, MON 26 & WED 28 MAY
Director Leanne Pooley Starring Chad Moffitt, Sonam Sherpa New Zealand I 2013 I 90 mins beyondtheedgefilm.com
On the 29th May 1953 Edmund Hillary, a modest beekeeper from Auckland, made a triumphant ascent to the top of Mt Everest with the experienced Sherpa, Tenzing Norgay of Nepal. On the 61st anniversary of the expedition, Beyond The Edge documents the epic tale behind their heroic and triumphant ascent to the top.

A THOUSAND TIMES GOOD NIGHT (15)

FRI 23 THU 29 MAY
DREAM & SCREAM SCREENING TUE 27 MAY 11.00

SHAADI KE SIDE EFFECTS (12A)

FRI 30 & SAT 31 MAY
Director Saket Chaudhary Starring Vidya Balan India I 2014 I 142 mins I Hindi with subtitles
Newly weds Trisha and Sid are enjoying every moment of married life so far. But the arrival of their gorgeous baby girls turns their world upside down for good in this Bollywood romantic comedy.

Director Erik Poppe Starring Juliette Binoche, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau Norway/Ireland/Sweden I 2013 I 117 mins
Rebecca is one of the worlds top war photographers. On assignment while photographing a female suicide bomber group, she gets badly hurt in the explosion. No longer able to bear the thought of her dying on assignment in some faraway land her husband and daughters give her an ultimatum her work, or her family. The choice seems obvious...

VISITORS (U) FRI 30 & SAT 31 MAY

Director Godfrey Reggio USA I 2013 I 88 mins I visitorsfilm.com
From the visionary filmmakers of Koyaanisqatsi comes this stunning, wordless portrait of modern life. Shot in high-definition monochrome the documentary explores humanitys trancelike relationship with technology. *Director Mark Cousins will do a Q&A after the screening on the 19th

LIVE CINEMA

NT LIVE: KING LEAR (12+) THU 01 MAY (LIVE) SOLD OUT, FRI 16 MAY (SCHOOLS ENCORE SCREENING), THU 29 MAY & SUN 08 JUN (ENCORE SCREENINGS)
Director Sam Mendes I Starring Simon Russell Beale I UK I 2014 I 210 mins approx I ntlive.nationaltheatre.org.uk Sam Mendes returns to the National Theatre to direct Simon Russell Beale in the title role of Shakespeares tragedy. Tickets 14.00/Reduced Rates 12.00 Schools 5.00. There will be 50 tickets made available to the general public for the school screening on Fri 16 May at 14.00/Reduced Rates 12.00.

ROYAL SHAKESPEARE COMPANY: HENRY IV PART I

(CERT TBC) WED 14 MAY (LIVE)

Director Gregory Doran I Starring Antony Sher, Jasper Britton, Alex Hassell I 150mins approx I www.rsc.org.uk/whats-on/henry-iv-part-i Henry IV prepares for war. Having deposed the previous king, he is all too aware of his tenuous position, and the price to be paid if he falters.

NT LIVE ENCORE: THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME (15)

THU 22 MAY & SUN 29 JUN

Director Marianne Elliott I Starring Luke Treadaway, Niamh Cusack I UK I Recorded live in 2012 I 160 mins I ntlive.nationaltheatre.org.uk Following its smash-hit live broadcast in 2012, the National Theatre production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time returns to cinemas. Seat Price 14.00/Reduced Rates 12.00

DRIVING MISS DAISY: THE PLAY (12+) FEATURING LIVE Q&A WITH ANGELA LANSBURY FROM THE BFI SOUTHBANK SUN 25 MAY LIVE, TUE 27 MAY ENCORE
Director David Esbjornson I Starring Angela Lansbury, James Earl Jones I Australia I 2013 I 140mins (incl. interval and Q&A) I http://whatson.bfi.org.uk A stunning comedy-drama play based on the 1989 film of the same name starring two of the worlds greatest living actors, Angela Lansbury and James Earl Jones. Following the screening the Q&A will provide an insight in to Angelas motivations for doing the play and look back at her incredible career in film and on the stage. Seat Price 14.00/Reduced Rates 12.00

The Cinema of Childhood season is curated by filmmaker Mark Cousins, presented by Filmhouse and supported by the British Film Institutes Programming Development Fund, awarding funds from the National Lottery.

CINEMA OF CHILDHOOD SEASON

BAG OF RICE KISEYE BERENDJ (U) SAT 10 & MON 12 MAY
Director Mohammad-Ali Talebi I Starring Jairan Abadzade, Shirin Bina I Iran/Japan I 1998 I 80 mins I Persian with subtitles I cinemaofchildhood.com Four year old Jairan is ignored at home and itching for something to do. She convinces her neighbour, an old lady who is partially blind, that they should travel across one of the worlds busiest cities, Tehran, to buy rice. What could possibly go wrong? A gentle take on Planes, Trains and Automobiles.

TOMKA AND HIS FRIENDS TOMKA DHE SHOKT E TIJ

(CERT TBC) SAT 31 MAY & MON 02 JUN

Director Xhanfise Keko I Starring Enea Zhegu, Sotiraq ili I Albania I 1977 I 78 mins I cinemaofchildhood.com When the Nazis occupy an Albanian village after the withdrawal of the Italian army from WW2, Tomka and his gang are furious because the Germans set up camp on their football pitch. The local partisans recruit the boys to spy on the invaders, and help to set an ambush. Who knew war could be this much fun? Tickets for all the films in the Cinema of Childhood season 5.00, U16s free

MIDDLE EASTERN FILM FESTIVAL

OMAR
(15+) MON 19 MAY

Director Hany Abu-Assad I Starring Adam Bakri, Leem Lubany I Palestine I 2013 I 96 mins I Hebrew & Arabic with subtitles I www.mesp.org.uk

BETHLEHEM (15+) SUN 25 MAY

Director Yuval Adler I Starring Tsahi Halevi, Shadi Mar'i I Israel/Germany/Belgium I 2013 I 99 mins I Hebrew & Arabic with subtitles I www.mesp.org.uk

Inverness Film Fans INVERNESS FILM FANS GRARD DEPARDIEU SEASON (InFiFa) meet fortnightly at JEAN DE FLORETTE (PG) TUE 13 MAY Eden Court Cinema for Director Claude Berri I Starring Yves Montand, Gerard Depardieu, Daniel Auteuil I France/Switzerland/Italy/Austria I 1986 I 116 mins I French with subtitles screenings and post-film discussions. The screenings MANON DES SOURCES (PG) TUE 20 MAY Director Claude Berri I Starring Yves Montand, Daniel Auteuil, Emmanuelle Bart I Italy/France/Switzerland I 1986 I 108 mins I French with subtitles are open to everyone. BON VOYAGE (12A) TUE 27 MAY Find out more at Director Jean-Paul Rappaneau I Starring Isabelle Adjani, Grard Depardieu I France I 2003 I 112 mins I French, German, English & Italian with subtitles invernessfilmfans.org
CERTIFICATES Films rated (12+), (15+) are documentaries without BBFC classifications, these are our recommended age suitability ratings. Films rated (CERT TBC) can be checked nearer screening dates or at bbfc.co.uk

Eden Court, Bishops Road, Inverness IV3 5SA Box Office 01463 234 234 Administration 01463 239 841

MAY 2014
Thu 01 14.00 18.00 19.00 20.15 Fri 02 18.00 18.15 20.15 20.30 Sat 03 11.30 13.45 14.00 18.00 20.15 20.45 The King and the Mockingbird The Unknown Known The Double The Raid The Raid 2 Locke The Unknown Known Locke The Raid 2 The Double The Lunchbox The Lunchbox NT Live: King Lear Calvary

Fri 09 18.00 Tracks 18.15 The Exploits of a German Submarine (U-35) & Fighting U-Boats 20.30 We Are The Best! 20.45 Cuban Fury Sat 10 11.30 18.00 18.15 20.15 20.30 Bag of Rice Cinema of Childhood Half of a Yellow Sun Cuban Fury We Are The Best! Tracks

Sat 17 11.30 13.00 14.00 17.30 18.00 20.00 20.15 Rio 2 Godzilla Rio 2 Autism Friendly Screening Godzilla Exhibition Godzilla The Strange Colour Of Your Body's Tears

Sun 25 11.15 13.00 13.30 17.00 17.30 19.45 20.15 Rio 2 Godzilla A Thousand Times Good Night Godzilla Driving Miss Daisy: The Play Godzilla Bethlehem Middle Eastern Film Festival

Sun 18 Rio 2 Godzilla Godzilla The Strange Colour Of Your Body's Tears 19.45 Godzilla 20.00 Exhibition Mon 19 18.00 18.15 20.15 20.30 Godzilla Subtitled Exhibition Omar Middle Eastern Film Festival Godzilla 11.00 13.00 17.00 17.15

Mon 26 18.00 18.15 20.15 20.30 Godzilla Beyond The Edge A Thousand Times Good Night Godzilla

Sun 11 13.00 13.30 17.00 17.15 19.30 19.45 Blackbird We Are The Best! Tracks Half of a Yellow Sun Cuban Fury Godzilla (1954)

Tue 27 11.00 A Thousand Times Good Night Dream & Scream 11.30 Driving Miss Daisy: The Play Encore 19.00 Godzilla 19.15 Bon Voyage InFiFa Wed 28 11.30 14.00 19.00 19.15 Beyond The Edge Godzilla Godzilla A Thousand Times Good Night

Sun 04 11.30 13.00 14.00 17.00 17.15 19.15 19.30 The King and the Mockingbird The Searchers The King and the Mockingbird The Unknown Known Locke The Raid 2 The Double

Mon 12 11.30 18.00 18.15 20.15 20.30 Tracks Friends Coffee Morning Half of a Yellow Sun Bag of Rice Cinema of Childhood We Are The Best! Tracks

Tue 20 11.30 Exhibition 19.00 Godzilla 19.15 Manon des Sources InFiFa Wed 21 11.30 Godzilla 19.00 Godzilla 19.15 Exhibition Thu 22 14.00 Exhibition 18.00 Godzilla 19.00 NT Live Encore: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time 20.30 Godzilla Fri 23 18.00 18.15 20.30 20.45 Sat 24 11.30 13.00 14.00 17.30 18.00 20.00 20.15 Rio 2 Godzilla Rio 2 Godzilla Beyond The Edge Godzilla A Thousand Times Good Night Godzilla A Thousand Times Good Night Godzilla Beyond The Edge

Tue 13 11.30 We Are The Best! 19.00 Tracks 19.15 Jean de Florette InFiFa Wed 14 11.00 18.00 19.00 20.15 Tracks Dream & Scream Blackbird RSC: Henry IV Part I We Are The Best!

Thu 29 11.00 14.00 18.00 19.00 20.30 Fri 30 18.00 Frank 18.15 Visitors 20.00 Shaadi Ke Side Effects 20.15 Frank Sat 31 11.30 Tomka and his Friends Cinema of Childhood Frank Shaadi Ke Side Effects Frank Visitors Frank NT Live: King Lear Encore A Thousand Times Good Night Godzilla NT Live: King Lear Encore Godzilla

Mon 05 18.00 The Double 20.15 Locke 20.30 The Raid 2 Tue 06 11.30 18.00 19.15 20.00 Locke Locke Subtitled The Raid 2 The Double

Wed 07 11.30 The Raid 2 19.00 Locke 19.15 The Double Thu 08 11.30 14.00 18.00 18.15 20.15 20.30 The Double Locke The Unknown Known Locke The Raid 2 The Double

Thu 15 11.30 14.00 18.00 18.15 20.15 20.30 Fri 16 10.00 NT Live: King Lear Schools Encore 18.00 Godzilla 18.15 The Strange Colour Of Your Body's Tears 20.15 Exhibition 20.30 Godzilla Half of a Yellow Sun Tracks We Are The Best! Blackbird Half of a Yellow Sun Tracks

14.00 17.00 18.15 20.15 20.30

TICKET PRICES
All Tickets pre 5.00pm Adults (over 18) Adult Concession Under 18s & Students Eden Court Friends 7.00 8.00 7.50 5.00 at all times 1.00 off

EXCLUSIVE SCREENINGS FOR EDEN COURT FRIENDS Friends Coffee Morning MON 12 MAY Tracks (12A) Film starts 11.30am Coffee served from 10.30am DREAM AND SCREAM Specially for parents and carers of new babies aged 0 12 months. Look out for Dream & Scream on individual screenings. AUDIO DESCRIBED & SUBTITLED FILMS We endeavour to offer as wide a range of accessible film screenings as possible. When a film is marked AD this means that Audio Description is available via a headset for all screenings (please ask box office for your headset). When a film is marked S this means there will be a selected Subtitled screening/screenings. Subtitled Screenings will be highlighted on the timetable and below the film entry. AUTISM FRIENDLY SCREENINGS When a film is marked AF this means that there will be an Autism Friendly Screening of this film. These screenings are especially for people on the autistic spectrum and their families, friends and carers. During these shows low lights are left on in the auditorium and the volume of the soundtrack is reduced. It is fine for customers to move around, make noise or take a break during the film.

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Back In Time
While it may not perhaps be as best known as some, the ULLAPOOL BOOK FESTIVAL is certainly enduring. Now in its tenth year, the event which runs from 911 MAY in the idyllic surroundings on the edge of Loch Broom is tinged with sadness this time round, dedicated to the memory of David Pirnie, one of the festivals earliest supporters who recently passed away. And you sense hed be proud that the organisers have again gathered a sterling line-up including AL KENNEDY, MATTHEW ZAJAC, political commentator IAIN MACWHIRTER [1] and investigative journalist NEIL MACKAY, the latter talking about his powerful rst novel All the Little Guns Went Bang, Bang, Bang. Theres a packed programme, but much of the enjoyment comes from meeting like minded bibliophiles in the local bars and bookshops. More details at ullapoolbookfestival.co.uk

Another well-established event is the INVERNESS BID CLASSIC CAR SHOW [2] on SAT 10 MAY between 11am and 3.30pm, when the streets of the city will be populated with loads of examples of classic automobiles and, for the petrolheads, a few modern vehicles with their bonnets open to reveal gaskets and the like. Seeing the variety of older jalopies you do kind of wonder when gloriously individual creativity disappeared from the car designers armoury. The whole thing is masterminded by Inverness BID - whos aim for the event is to bring people into the City centre, move them to areas they might not normally go to hence bringing economic benet to the traders - whilst creating a rewarding atmosphere for shoppers and visitors. This years event - the sixth to date - will feature close to 100 vehicles, so therell be no shortage of things to look at and lust after. The proceedings are as usual focused on Church St (with the section from Friars Lane to Queensgate closed), High Street, Inglis Street, and Falcon Square. Complimenting the vehicles will be a full days entertainment with musicians, and a variety of street entertainers performing on the above streets. The Event Finale is at 3pm when the Norcon Pipe band will lead the parade of all the vehicles down the High Street.

Wouldnt it be great to go back to the past to experience all those great cars in their heyday? Well, if you want to muse on whether such a journey would be possible, head along to WATERSTONES in the EASTGATE CENTRE on TUE 20 MAY at 7pm for a talk by Dr Francisco Perez-reche, Lecturer in Physics and Life Sciences and Dr Stephan Torre, School of Divinity, History and Philosophy, University of Aberdeen, called THE PHYSICS AND PHILOSOPHY OF TIME TRAVEL [3]. Its the latest in the monthly series of talks under the banner Caf Scientique which invites leading experts to share the latest in scientic research with the public in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, where questions and discussions are encouraged. This being the 50th anniversary of Doctor Who, theyre billing this as a tie-in with the TV series which might just attract folk who wouldnt have gone before to what promises to be a stimulating evening. Oh, and theres cake too. Result.

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CRIME & THRILLERS WEEKEND @ Cromarty Various. cromartyartstrust.org.uk

AMATEUR ASTRONOMER IN THE DIGITAL AGE @ Smithton Culloden Free Church, 7.30pm Talk by DENIS BUCZYNSKI.

FRI 16 MAY

FESTIVAL OF MUSEUMS @ Various - across the Highlands festivalofmuseums.com WOLF OF BADENOCHS BANQUET @ Highland Folk Museum, 7pm highlandfolk.com

TALK THE PHYSICS & PHILOSOPHY OF TIME TRAVEL @ Waterstones Inverness, 7pm See main feat <

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TALK CAPERCAILLIE

@ Grant Arms Hotel, 8.30pm

WED 07 MAY THU 08 MAY

TALK MAKING LIFE CHANGES

@ Riverdale Centre, 7pm with SHEENA TAYLOR.

SAT 17 MAY

HIGHLAND LITERARY SALON @ Glen Mhor Hotel, 7.30pm Speaker David Hewson, author of novel adaptations of The Killing.

TALK FROM NEOLITHIC TO THE

PRESENT VIA GEORGE BAIN @ Seaforth Lodge, 7.30pm Groam House Museum Lecture by IAN BEGG. SPIRIT OF SPEYSIDE WHISKY FESTIVAL 2014 @ Various spiritofspeyside.com

THU 01MON 05 MAY FRI 02 MAY

RSPB OUTING TO ROSEHAUGH, ROSEMARKIE, & FAIRY GLEN @ meet Inverness Retail Park, 9.30am 01997 421193
TALK VOICES FROM THE HIGHLAND DIASPORA @ IMAG, 1pm Book on 01463 237114

EAST SUTHERLAND ROTARY CLASSIC COAST-TO-COAST CAR TOUR @ Dornoch Sq. INVERNESS FIELD CLUB STUDY EXCURSION @ Little Loch Broom HIGHLANDS ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY PUBLIC OBSERVING SESSION @ JSL Observatory, 2pm THE GRANTOWN HAGGIS HUNT @ Various - Grantown on Spey. To end of May. CREATIVE MORAY FIRTHS CRAFT, PHOTOGRAPHY & FOOD FAIR @ Mercure Hotel INDOOR CAR BOOT SALE @ Hilton CC, 8.30am KILTARLITY COMMUNITY GALA @ Tomnacross Sch Kiltarlity, 2pm CELEBRATE SCOTLAND! @ Highland Museum of Childhood THE CELTIC TREE ALPHABET MOSAIC TRAIL LAUNCH @ Groam House Museum MY HEARTS IN MY MOUTH! @ Caledonian Canal, Banavie My Hearts In The Highlands Event. Visit: hearthighland.org for more info on this and other events. See main feat < NIGHT FLIGHTS @ Falconer Museum, 1pm TAILS AND TRAILS @ Highlanders Museum Fort George, thehhighlandersmuseum.com WOLF OF BADENOCHS BANQUET @ Highland Folk Museum, 7pm highlandfolk.com NIGHT WALK @ Falconer Museum, 8pm LOOKING FOR THE SOURCE OF THE NILE @ Nairn Museum, 10.30am, 12.30pm, 2.30pm

WED 21 MAY THU 22 MAY SAT 24 MAY

GARDEN OPEN DA Y: BRACKLA WOOD @ Culbokie, Dingwall, 2pm

INVERNESS BOTANY GROUP FIELD TRIP @ Strathkanaird, North of Ullapool invernessbotanygroup.com

HOWARD MARKS @ Strathpeffer Pavilion, 7pm Intrepid bon viveur and counterculture icon Howard Marks will look back at four extraordinary and action packed phases of his life.

FRI 09 MAY

FASHION SHOW @ Strathpeffer Pavilion, 7.30pm Tickets 5. ULLAPOOL BOOK FESTIVAL @ Ullapool Village Hall See main feat <

GARDEN OPEN DAY - ANNIES GARDEN @ The Boots, 2pm 01463870515 GARDEN OPEN DAY @ Oldtown of Leys Garden 2pm HIGHLANDS ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY PUBLIC OBSERVING SESSION @ JSL Observatory, 2pm HIGHLAND WOOL FESTIVAL @ Dingwall Mart 9.30am-4.30pm

SAT 10 MAY

PUBLIC OBSERVING SESSION @ JSL Observatory 2pm Check spacegazer.com FOOD,CRAFT & COLLECTORS FAIR @ Crescent Road, Nairn, 10am Free admission.

SUN 25 MAY

OTHER SPACE DISASTERS @ Birnie Village Hall 7.30pm Sigma talk by JOHN DAVIES.

TALK RUNAWAY ROCKETS &

BID CLASSIC CAR SHOW @ Inverness City Centre See main feat < ULLAPOOL BOOK FEST As Fri 09 MACMILLAN MINI MUDDER @ Grantown Showfield, 1pm Fiona 01479 870320 DAWN CHORUS WALK @ Scottish Dolphin Centre, 5am Booking is essential: wdcs.org ULLAPOOL BOOK FESTIVAL @ Ullapool Village Hall As Fri 09

GARDEN OPEN DAY @ Aultgowrie Mill, Muir of Ord, 1pm GARDEN OPEN DAY - ANNIES GARDEN @ The Boots, 2pm

SAT 03 MAY

INVERNESS BOTANY GROUP FIELD TRIP @ River Nairn Invernessbotanygroup.com STRATHPEFFER MIND BODY & SPIRIT FESTIVAL 2014 @ Strathpeffer Comm. Centre MAGICAL BIRD MIGRANTS @ Meet at Kincraig Hall, 2pm 01479 873706

SUN 11 MAY

DINGWALL FIELD CLUB WALK @ TBC - River Conon, 6.30pm

TALK THE BLACK ISLE RAILWAY

TUE 27 MAY

@ Seaforth Lodge, 7.30pm Talk by JACK KERNAHAN.

GARDEN OPEN DAY - BRACKLA WOOD @ Culbokie, Dingwall, 2pm LESLEY RIDDOCH: JOURNALIST, WRITER & BROADCASTER @ Farr Hall, 8pm Informal conversation about Scotlands future with Lesley Riddoch. Free.

WED 28 MAY

SUN 04 MAY

MON 12 MAY TUE 13 MAY

BANDS OF GOLD @ Ironworks, 6pm Wedding exhibition. MIND BODY & SPIRIT FESTIVAL 2014 @ Strathpeffer CC

TALK THE LATEST RESULTS

FROM NESS GAP, FORTROSE @ Seaforth Lodge, 7.30pm Talk by JURGEN VAN WESSEL

FRI 30SAT 31 MAY

KINGUSSIE WALKFEST @ Kingussie kcdc.co.uk

TUE 06 MAY

INVERNESS FLORAL ART CLUB MEET @ Cauldeen Sch, 7.30pm

SPRINGTIME ON THE FARM @ Black Isle Showground, 10am Rangers walk, 01349 868563
TALK MY PICK OF THE POTS @ Smithton Culloden Ch, 2pm Lecture by LARS THARP, a regular on the Antiques Road Show. tharp.co.uk Non Members 5.

SUN 18 MAY

SAT 31 MAY

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TALK THE TWO ANDREW MORAYS & THE SCOTTISH WARS OF INDEPENDENCE (1296-1338) @ UHI Executive Office, 5.15pm 01463 279344 or emailevents@uhi.ac.uk

THU 15 MAY

CHARITY GARDEN PLANT SALE @ Foulis Castle, 11am-5pm CREATIVE MEDIEVAL WORKSHOP @ Caithness Horizons visit hearthighland.org for details

HIGHLANDS ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY PUBLIC OBSERVING SESSION @ JSL Observatory, 2pm BEYOND THE BATTLEFIELD @ Culloden Battlefield VC. CAKE WALK & STORY @ Council Car Park, Inverness, 10am 07724 992790, guyandjocelyn.org

TUE 20 MAY

MAY 2014 EMPLOYABILITY FAIR

07 May 12.304.30pm
You are invited to attend the Employability Fair at Inverness College UHI, where around forty employers from various sectors and other agencies will be present to give advice on careers and employability skills. There will also be CV and interview skills workshops alternating on the hour.

OPEN DAY
28 May 57pm
Come along to the Inverness College UHI Open Day, where tutors from all subject areas will be available to give advice on full time courses starting in August 2014. Representatives from SAAS and our Information and Guidance Team will also be on hand to give advice on student support and funding.

IC your route to employment

/InvernessCollegeUHI email: guidance.ic@uhi.ac.uk @IC_UHI

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ATHLETIC BALL COMBAT EXTREME RACING

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sticks for the ultimate Zumba workout.

Run-ride-punch-kick-ing
Running is increasingly popular worldwide, nowhere more so than up here with, should you be so inclined, an opportunity almost every week to huff and puff your way through the wall. And one of the most popular is the RACE FOR LIFE which this year takes place on SUN 25 MAY. The 5 & 10K event gives you a chance to show cancer whos boss and youre encouraged to either, run, walk or even dance your way around a course which starts and nishes at Bught Park and takes in Ness Islands. More info at tinyurl.com/ntx7ucn Its not all running though and weve been championing ETAPE LOCH NESS for some months now. The people behind it all are to be loudly cheered for not only realising the potential of a cycle race here, but marketing and organising it so efciently. It even made the cover of Cycling Monthly showing how much its grabbed the attention of the wider cycling world. Its far too late to take part in this years ride on SUN 04 MAY, but if you want to get along and cheer the competitors, theyll be starting and nishing at Eden Court. Take note though, its an early (6.30am) start with them expected back any time between 9.10am and 1pm. For more details, including road closures, go to etapelochness.com WEEKLY CLASSES:
Mon: 5.30pm Fans of pugilism will be heading along to the latest instalment of the ever-popular ABC Power Hoop Party to the Phipps Hall, Beauly BOXING TOURNAMENT at IRONWORKS on SAT 24 MAY. North of Scotland Select take on fantastic Zumba Music. Mon: 6.40pm North of England Select in what should be an impressive tourney.

Zumba

Phipps Hall, Beauly

Tue: 10am going on at FUNNY FOOTY, the now traditional soccer Hopefully therell be no punching Zumba Gold/ Toning match taking place INVERNESS Hall, Beauly LEISURE on SAT 24 MAY at 2PM as part of the For the unconditioned or atPhipps older adult. Tue: 6.15pm HAPPYNESS comedy festival. Once again a selection of comedians appearing during the Zumba/ Toning mix festival will line up against ICT Legends past and, if the past two matches are anything to Green Drive Hall, Inverness go it will be very hotly contested. Wed: 6pm The commentary over the public address system from Powerhoop* FRED is almost as entertaining as the game itself, so get down there for a ZumbaMACAULAY moves Charleston Community Complex, Inverness using lightweight shaker fun afternoon

Linedance (beginners) Green Drive, Inverness

Thu: 6.30pm

Wed: 8.15pm

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Powerhoop*
Thu: 7.30pm

Phipps Hall, Beauly

Linedance (advanced) Phipps Hall, Beauly

Learn to Linedance the Modern Way, to sound tracks including Rock, Pop, Country & Latin. I teach absolute beginners up to advanced classes. To discuss the class best suited to you call Margaret today! zumba.com/margaretmathieson

07745 159366 or 01463 236239 Check whatsonhighlands.com for more events, latest news and more

ELGIN V EAST STIRLING, 3pm. HIGHLANDER MOUNTAIN MARATHON @ Glenfinnan/ Moidart 2 day event handsonevents.co.uk
SHINTY KINLOCHSHIEL V

ETAPE LOCH NESS @ Loch Ness Start/finish @ Eden Court etapelochness.com MAGGIES MONSTER BIKE & HIKE @ Nevis Centre monster. maggiescentres.org

LOCHABER, 2.30pm GLENGARRY V LOCHCARRON, 2.30pm STRATHGLASS V BEAULY, 2.30pm GLENURQUHART V KINGUSSIE, 2.30pm NEWTONMORE V LOVAT, 2.30pm CABERFEIDH V STRATHSPEY, 2.30pm KINGUSSIE V SKYE, 2.30pm LOVAT V KINLOCHSHIEL, 2.30pm. shinty.com ITC V DUNDEE UTD, 3pm

TUE 06 MAY FRI 09 MAY

ROSS COUNTY V HIBS, 7.45pm ROCK & ROAD BIKE FESTIVAL @ Tomintoul rockandroad.co.uk

RACE THE STEAM TRAIN @ Boat of Garten, 11.20am Boat of Garten to Aviemore. cairngormrunners.com

SHINTY BEAULY V

SHINTY NEWTONMORE

MAGGIES MONSTER BIKE & HIKE @ Nevis Centre monster. maggiescentres.org

SHINTY BEAULY V

INVERNESS, 2.30pm. STRATHSPEY V INVERNESS, 2.30pm. shinty.com

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V KINGUSSIE, 12pm CABERFEIDH V KILMALLIE, 12pm INVERNESS V LOCHBROOM, 2.30pm BOLESKINE V SKYE, 2.30pm BEAULY V OBAN CAMANACHD, 2.30pm STRATHGLASS V INVERNESS, 2.30pm GLENURQUHART V LOVAT, 2.30pm. KINLOCHSHIEL V LOCHABER, 2.30pm CABERFEIDH V KILMORY, 3pm shinty.com

BENROMACH 10K @ Forres, 1pm. invernessharriers.org.uk ITC V ST JOHNSTONE, 7.45pm ROCK & ROAD BIKE FESTIVAL @ Tomintoul rockandroad.co.uk CASTLE OF MEY 10K & MEY MILE FUN RUN @ Castle of Mey, 2pm. northhighlandharriers.co.uk

SUN 11 MAY

SHINTY GURQUHART V

SAT 17 MAY

NEWTONMORE, 12pm. CABERFEIDH V LOCHBROOM, 2.30pm. LOCHABER V FORT WILLIAM, 2.30pm. NEWTONMORE V KYLES ATIC, 2.30pm. LOVAT V KINGUSSIE, 2.30pm. KINGUSSIE V STRATHGLASS, 2.30pm. BEAULY V LOVAT, 2.30pm. GLENGARRY V ABERDEEN UNI, 2.30pm. INVERNESS V SKYE, 2.30pm. GLENURQUHART V LOCHABER, 3pm. shinty.com

SAT 31 MAY

SHINTY GLENURQRT V

LOCHABER, 2.30pm LOVAT V FORT WILLIAM, 2.30pm. CABERFEIDH V KINLOCHSHIEL, 2.30pm. shinty.com

NAIRN 10 MILE ROAD RACE & FUN RUN @ Nairn, 2pm In aid of Yorkhill Childrens Charity and Cancer Research UK. nairnroadrunners.co.uk

SUN 01 JUN

SPILL

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SAT 03 MAY

CABERFEIDH, 2.30pm KINGUSSIE V INVERARAY, 2.30pm. shinty.com ROCK & ROAD BIKE FESTIVAL @ Tomintoul rockandroad.co.uk

CULBIN FOREST 5 @ Wellhill Car Park, Kintessack, Forres, 7pm. A 5-mile route that winds its way along the tracks and trails of one of Morays best-loved forests. Now in its 16th year, this event includes a 1-mile fun run for children and a 1.5-mile junior race at (the entry fee for both of these is 1).

SPORT

SAT 10 MAY

FUNNY FOOTY @ Inverness Leisure, 2pm Commentary by FRED MACAULAY Part of the Happyness Inverness Comedy Festival.

SAT 24 MAY

RACE FOR LIFE 2014 @ Bught Park, 1pm Show cancer whos boss by taking on a 5k Race for Life event. Run, walk or dance your way through the course and help us say cancer were coming to get you.

WED 28 MAY

SPECIALS

SUN 18 MAY

SUN 25 MAY

MUSIC

SAT 26 APR

SUN 04 MAY

MACTAVISH CUP SEMI FINALS @ tbc, 2.30pm. For more details visit: shinty.com NB: other shinty fixtures on this date might be postponed depending on what teams progress.

INVERNESS ABC BOXING TOURNAMENT @ The Ironworks, 7pm Inverness ABC Boxing Tournament returns to The Ironworks for North of Scotland select vs North of England select.

Scottish Menu

All Home Made All Day at

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Hootananny
A glorious example of a truly brilliant taste experience
Recommended in ICA review. May 2013
Hootananny 67 Church St Inverness

Choice of starters, 2 roasts, cold table, dessert table Discounts for Children Booking Advisable

Carvery Every Sunday 3 Courses - 13.50 12noon-3pm 2 Course Bar Lunch 7.50
Any Starter,Main or Dessert Mon- Sat 12noon - 2pm throughout May & June

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Exciting New Menus

Daily Lunch Special
12 4 pm from 6.95

Traditional High Tea

4 6 pm from 10.95

Early Bird Menu

5 - 7 pm from 8.95

All Day A La Carte

lunch and dinner

Freshly Prepared

local produce served with a smile

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CABARET COMEDY DANCE DRAMA MUSICAL

Dance Like You Mean It

The world of dance is an increasingly broad church and one with plenty of life-afrming sermons, something proclaimed loudly and proudly over the weeks ahead up here. None better perhaps than ROMEO & JULIET [1] (EDEN COURT, WED 07SAT 10 MAY), the latest production from the always excellent SCOTTISH BALLET. Choreographer Krzysztof Pastor (Polish National Ballet) has created this show for SB set to a rearrangement of the worldfamous Prokoev score - performed live by the Scottish Ballet Orchestra and its apparently a gloriously sensual retelling of the classic love story. Theres also a BALLET CAF LATE event in the JIM LOVE STUDIO on 06 MAY when you can, should you wish, take part in an enjoyable beginners ballet class before relaxing with refreshments and listening to behindthe-scenes tales as well as, on 10 MAY, an illustrated talk from the dancers. And thats not the only stand out performance this month. Take the return of BREAKIN CONVENTION [2] (EDEN COURT, FRI 16 & SAT 17 MAY) for example. Once again the international festival of hip hop dance theatre is hosted and curated by UK hip hop theatre artist JONZI D and if he unveils as much breathtaking talent as last time round, were in for a treat. Alongside performances from local crews (BUTTERSCOTCH & ROBBIE SYNGE, CENTRESTAGE, CULTURED MONGREL DANCE THEATRE, JACKIN THE BOX, IVAN BLACKSTOCK with Jonzi D, TRUUNI TEEN CREW) the event also features performances from Olivier Award nominated ILL-Abilities (International), an international b-boy crew that challenges the misconceptions about people with disabilities and the wondrous WANTED POSSE (France) expressing the roots of their personal revolutions. Expect the whole of Eden Court to be taken over by workshops and impromptu performances. Dope, fresh, etc. Yet another unmissable show is LORD OF THE FLIES [3] (EDEN COURT, 2831 MAY) in which the sublimely talented MATTHEW BOURNE brings his acclaimed New Adventures dancers to town for an extraordinary adaptation of William Goldings novel - complete with remarkable young talent from Inverness. Should be very special. You want more dance? Well heres a heads-up for Stars of Strictly Come Dancing Featuring PASHA KOVALEV & KATYA VIRSHILA @ Eden Court on 02 JUN. Should salve your cravings until the new TV series resumes. All that dance leaves us with little space to tell you about the great drama you should be looking out for. So check our listings (overleaf) and website for more on: BIDING TIMEREMIX (09 MAY), BEN HART - THE OUTSIDER (28 MAY), THE HAUNTERS (29 MAY) and John Byrnes UNCLE VARICK (02 & 03 JUN). All at EDEN COURT, which we guess is going to be pretty much a home from home over the next few weeks More at: www.whatsonhighlands.com

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Remarkable to think that just a few short years ago the prospect of experiencing any high LACup ISU M was AM ARDas likely EC NA D than YDE MO C of TEunbroken RABAC sunshine, quality comedy here about as more two hours the only chuckles to be had from directing tourists to non-existent haggis farms or stumbling across suggestively shaped vegetables in the supermarket. Change began with the refurbished Eden Court and building of Ironworks, both bringing well-known stand ups to the Highlands, rst as a trickle and then as a regular stopping point on nationwide tours.

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Best of all, theres the HAPPYNESS INVERNESS COMEDY FESTIVAL, now in its third year and rmly established in the calendar as a brilliant opportunity to witness a wide range of funny folk from the famous to the up-and-coming, all on our doorstep. This years event, running from 2225 MAY is the best yet and this time theres an Irish emphasis to proceedings, with appearances from the likes of JASON BYRNE, TOMMY TIERNAN, SEAN HUGHES and PATRICK KIELTY. While you can guarantee that all of the above will be hugely entertaining, theres just as much fun to be had from the host of other stand-ups wholl be descending on the city for the four day extravaganza. People like Happyness repeat offenders FRED MACAULAY, BEC HILL, MICHAEL REDMOND, JARRED CHRISTMAS, STUART MITCHELL, ZOE LYONS and, particularly, PATRICK MONAHAN, as well as rising stars like THE BOY WITH TAPE ON HIS FACE, SCOTT AGNEW, AISLING BEA and ROB DEERING. Events take place throughout Inverness, at EDEN COURT, HOOTANANNY, outdoors in FALCON SQUARE and this year for the rst time at an intimate comedy club at IG:LU in Church Street. And theres something for all ages, with the Falcon Square performances aimed squarely at the kids, while the eagerly awaited Class Clown event aims to unearth budding stand-ups from schools throughout the area. If you fancy getting the best out of the whole shindig, youd be well advised to purchase a special Festival Pass which guarantees the holder a ticket for every show, though you will be expected to stitch your own sides together at the end of the four day shindig.
Tickets available at eden-court.co.uk and on 01463 234234 For full details see our listings or visit the festival website at happy-ness.co.uk Follow all the latest news on Twitter @HappynessFest

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HAPPYNESS FESTIVAL: Bec Hill, Fred MacAulay, Frehd The Clown, Gordon Southern, Jarred Christmas, Patrick Monahan, Stuart Mitchell, Tommy Tiernan, Zoe Lyons
Inverness Thu 22Sun 25 May, Various venues

Funny bunch, comedians. So we thought wed speak to some ahead of the HAPPYNESS FESTIVAL. You can read a few snippets here - but for the full interviews head to our website

whatsonhighlands.com/interviews

I WHERE WERE YOU BORN/WHERE IS YOUR FAVOURITE PLACE YOUVE LIVED ? TOMMY TIERNAN: I was born in Donegal abandoned by clowns and raised by civil servants FREHD THE CLOWN: I was born at Eleventy 5 Jellybean Drive, Clown Town, 5555. That is the favouritest place I have ever lived. I EARLIEST COMEDY MEMORY/BEST COMEDY MEMORY/WORST COMEDY MEMORY? JARRED CHRISTMAS: Earliest comedy memory was wearing my older brothers pants on my head for a laugh and then realising too late that they were dirty underpants. Worst comedy memory was any show in Croydon. GORDON SOUTHERN: My Dad had lots of Billy Connolly LPs around the house when I was a kid. Billy when he was a big hairy drunk with bananas on his feet. Billy who would smash every time he went on Parkinson through a cloud of cigarette smoke. STUART MITCHELL: My worst comedy memory was having a pint glass thrown at my head. I have written new jokes since then. And also never invited my dad along again. I WHAT WOULD YOU LEAST LIKE US TO KNOW ABOUT YOU/TELL US SOMETHING ABOUT YOU WE MIGHT FIND SURPRISING ? PATRICK MONAHAN: That I snore in bed and sometimes I dribble. ZOE LYONS: I have been known to bite my own toe nails sorry. STUART MITCHELL: My anc is the only female cast member of The Singing Kettle. She took over from Cilla and Artie when they retired last year and is doing a super job. Very proud, very proud as Sir Alex Ferguson would say. FREHD THE CLOWN: Ummmm... hmmmm... I like to pop off (fart) in the cheese section in super markets then walk away just a bit and watch as people walk passed pulling faces thinking its really stinky cheese. I BEST OTHER JOB YOU EVER HAD ? FRED MACAULAY: I had a number of part time jobs as a student, but my best summer job was Potato Roguing. I dont have time to tell you what it involved, but it was lucrative.

I WHO IS/WAS YOUR FAVOURITE OTHER COMEDIAN ? TOMMY TIERNAN: Lenny Bruce FRED MACAULAY: I like many many other comedians. Its like a fraternity. And a sorority. We respect as much as admire. Laughed out loud at Eddie Izzards gig last year, but no-one has ever made me laugh as much at a single gig as Phil Kay. STUART MITCHELL: Michael McIntyre. I always get abuse from others when I say he really is the best all round comic who appeals to a vast audience. I YOUR FAVOURITE TV SHOW ? BEC HILL: My Mums British, so we grew up on a diet of Monty Python, The Goodies and Dave Allen. BUT my all-time favourite show has always been Red Dwarf. The earlier series have stood the test of time. I YOUR FANTASY PRIME MINISTER ? FRED MACAULAY: Do you know what is a good exercise? Think of all the Prime Ministers youve had in your lifetime. Think about all of their good points. And they still come up short dont they. They comedy answer is of course Brigitte Nyborg, but the actual answer is just someone who will do the job honestly and without favour. PATRICK MONAHAN: Lionel Ritchie, he might not know much about politics but he has a great back catalogue of hits that he can sing in parliament! I WHAT ARE YOU MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING/ DOING/DRINKING/EATING IN THE HIGHLANDS ? BEC HILL: I dont know! I was very busy last year, so I didnt really have a chance to venture outside of the venues I was performing at, but if any readers want to suggest some activities for me, they can hit me up on Twitter: @bechillcomedian! JARRED CHRISTMAS: Good whiskey, Good times and good weather please. GORDON SOUTHERN: I just want to look all windswept on a hillside and maybe make an 80s pop video. ZOE LYONS: Last time I did Happyness I drove over to see my pals who live in Applecross. We ate locally caught prawns at the Applecross Inn. Quite simply the best lunch I have ever had and I am looking forward to repeating that experience!

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THE CONFESSIONS OF GORDON BROWN @ Eden Court, 8pm I, ELIZABETH @ Eden Court OneTouch, 7.30pm

FRI 25 & SAT 26 APR

WED 07 MAY

SUN 27 APR TUE 29 APR

PETER PAN ON ICE @ Eden Court Empire, 7.30pm

ROMEO AND JULIET @ Eden Court Empire, 7.30pm Dance meets drama with powerful effect in Scottish Ballets iconic and vivid reinterpretation of Shakespeares greatest love story. Choreographer Krzysztof Pastor (Dutch National Ballet) has created a Romeo and Juliet for Scottish Ballet as timeless as love itself; set against a dramatic multimedia backdrop, his story of star-crossed lovers spans three decades of Italian life. Romeo and Juliet is set to the world-famous Prokofiev score - performed live by the Scottish Ballet Orchestra and with special rearrangement by kind permission of the Prokofiev estate.

BILLY KIRKWOOD - SHOW ME YOUR TATTOO @ Mad Hatters, 8pm facebook.com/ilikebillykirkwood 6

SUN 11 MAY FRI 16 MAY

BREAKIN CONVENTION 2014 @ Eden Court Empire, 8pm Breakin Convention, the international festival of hip hop dance theatre, returns with another line-up of jaw-dropping performances by companies from around the world and around the corner.

@ Carnegie Hall, Clashmore, Its WW2 and due to rationing, there is not a drop of whisky to be had. Then the SS Cabinet Minister runs aground and the crew has to abandon the cargo - 50,000 cases of the best quality export whisky!

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MON 19 & TUE 20 MAY

THE TAKING OF ZENA CHARBONNE @ Strathpeffer Pavilion, 8pm MARK THOMAS: 100 ACTS OF MINOR DISSENT @ Universal Hall, Findhorn, 8pm MARK THOMAS: 100 ACTS OF MINOR DISSENT @ Eden Court OneTouch, 8pm PETER PAN ON ICE @ Eden Court Empire, 7.30pm

ROMEO & JULIET @ Eden Court, 7.30pm As Wed 7 May

THU 08 MAY FRI 09 MAY

ROMEO & JULIET @ Eden Court, 7.30pm As Wed 7 May PIRATES AND MERMAIDS: A FAIRYTALE FOR ADULTS @ Loch Ness Inn, 8pm If home is where the heart is, what do you do when your heart is all over the place? On a bench in a city park a young man in a kilt is grappling with one of lifes big questions, aided only by his mobile, a bottle of whisky, some sweets and an old storybook. glenurquhart.info BIDING TIME (REMIX) @ Eden Court OneTouch, 8pm Based on Louise Quinns first hand experiences of the music industry with a guest appearance from legendary performer and Drag King, Diane Torr, the show features the first ever use of silent disco technology in a gig format with story told through feature-filmquality visuals and a giant white rabbit for a truly unique, immersive audience experience.

WED 30 APR

THU 01 MAY

THE ONLY WAY IS DOWNTON @ Eden Court OneTouch, 8pm Having made his name with YouTube hit Downstairs At Downton, and appearances in musicals including Les Mis and Avenue Q, Kempners debut solo show won critical acclaim and sell-out audiences at the Edinburgh Fringe last year. As celebrities start appearing at the Abbey, cultures clash and eras hilariously collide in this brilliant new parody, which takes in many other popular TV shows and familiar modern voices to help the cast of Downton save the estate from financial ruin again! PETER PAN ON ICE @ Eden Court, 1.30pm, 7.30pm

PLUS - Breakin Extras @ Newsroom Bar, Eden Court (Fri 16 & Sat 17, 6pm-7.45pm) FREE pre show hip hop extras including a graffiti wall, T-shirt tagging, DJ Tony Thrills hosting the open floor, plus a have a go floor for all ages. well also have performances from local groups and a free workshop for 12+ too. AND BREAKING CONVENTION AFTER PARTIES: @ IGLU, Fri 16, 10.30pm entry only via guestlist: www. theIG.LU/event67 @ Karma Lounge, Sat 17 time & entry info tbc THE BIG DANCE PLEDGE @ Eden Court, 1pm, 7pm bigdance.ork.uk/big-dancepledge INSPECTOR NORSE @ Ardross Hall, 8pm A selfassembly Swedish crime thriller! A man is found dead in a barn with a walking pole in his forehead. Enter Inspector Sandra Larsson in her authentic, rustic knitwear. With her own personal life unravelling before our eyes, it is up to her to follow the pattern of a mystery with many holes. Featuring a knitted set, a seventies pop band and drunken moose. And that jumper!

51 SHADES OF MAGGIE @ Eden Court Empire, 8pm Direct from sell-out runs across the UK, Ireland and Australia comes the one-woman smash hit comedy sensation 51 Shades of Maggie. This best-selling send-up of 50 Shades of Grey by Leesa Harker tells the story of loveable Maggie Muff and her search for love. Maggie is a working class girl who has been let down by the men in her life. Attending an interview at the Social Security Office Maggie meets the handsome and hunky Mr Big! Will Mr Big turn out to be the man of her dreams, or will his Private Room of Pain put her off?

THU 22 MAY

I HAPPYNESS 2014: TOMMY TIERNAN @ Eden Court Empire, 8pm A legend in Ireland, Tommys record-breaking ticket sales extend across the world, including the UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand and Australia which includes two performances at The Sydney Opera House and The Soho Theatre in Londons West End. Tiernans mastery of stand-up allows him to take risks other comedians dare not.

SAT 10 MAY

ROMEO & JULIET @ Eden Court, 2pm, 7.30pm As Wed 7 May WOJTEK THE BEAR @ Universal Hall, Findhorn, 7.30pm Theatre Objektivs award winning production written by Raymond Raszkowski Ross, tells the extraordinary story of Wojtek, the Polish soldier bear, who fought at Monte Cassino and died in Edinburgh Zoo. With Wojtek and his mother, Polish soldier Piotr, a Gulag survivor, we travel from a war-torn Poland, through the Soviet slave camps and the Middle East, into the battle of Monte Cassino and, finally, to post-war Scotland.

I HAPPYNESS AT HOOTS @ Mad Hatters, 6.30pm ZOE LYONS, RAY BRADSHAW, BEC HILL, JARRED CHRISTMAS. 10. I HAPPYNESS 2014: PATRICK MONAHAN; CAKE CHARMER @ Eden Court OneTouch, 7.15pm Patrick Monahans hit show Cake Charmer. I HAPPYNESS 2014: JASON BYRNE Hosted by FRED MACAULAY @ Eden Court Empire, 8.30pm The biggest selling comedian

FRI 23 MAY

THE COMEDY BOTHY @ Mad Hatters, 8pm PETER PAN ON ICE @ Eden Court Empire, 7.30pm

FRI 02 MAY

SAT 17 MAY

BREAKIN CONVENTION 2014 @ Eden Court Empire, 8pm See Fri 16 May. WHISKY GALORE @ Macphail Centre Ullapool, 7.30pm

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at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Jason Byrnes inspired, original brand of high-energy intelligent lunacy ensures that there is no other comedian like him!

AGNEW, PATRICK MONAHAN. I HAPPYNESS FESTIVAL CLUB @ IG:LU, 10.30pm JARRED CHRISTMAS, MICHAEL REDMOND, AISLING BEA, ROB DEERING.

Minister runs aground and the crew has to abandon the cargo 50,000 cases of the best quality export whisky! WHISKY GALORE! @ Eden Court OneTouch, 7.30pm As Mon 26 May. DRIVING MISS DAISY: THE PLAY @ Eden Court, 11.30am. LORD OF THE FLIES @ Eden Court Empire, 7.30pm Finding themselves abandoned in a deserted theatre, Goldings legendary characters are brought to life with raw energy, emotional intensity and breathtaking per formances. Civilisation crumbles and the rulebook is forgotten as the story builds to an electrifying climax. Chilling, beautiful and hugely entertaining, Lord of the Flies will enthral Bourne fans and inspire a generation of new audiences.

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brooding house for very long. There was something wrong there, very wrong. A brilliant doctor takes up residence only to die violently. What is the terrible secret hidden behind the doors of the house by the river?

SUN 25 MAY

I HAPPYNESS FUN & GAMES @ Falcon Square. I HAPPYNESS AT HOOTS @ Mad Hatters, 9pm GORDON SOUTHERN, AISLING BEA, HARI SRISKANTHA, SCOTT AGNEW. I HAPPYNESS FESTIVAL CLUB @ IG:LU, 10.30pm JARRED CHRISTMAS, MICHAEL REDMOND, STUART MITCHELL, ZOE LYONS. I HAPPYNESS FUN & GAMES @ Falcon Square Free. 11am-5pm I PUN RUN @ Mad Hatters, 6pm with BEC HILL, GORDON SOUTHERN, MICHAEL REDMOND, HARI SRISKANTHA, RAY BRADSHAW and more. Part of the Happyness Festival. 6 I HAPPYNESS 2014: THE BOY WITH TAPE ON HIS FACE @ Eden Court OneTouch, 7.15pm The multi award winning show that started this phenomena returns to Scotland for one night only! I HAPPYNESS 2014: PATRICK KIELTY hosted by FRED MACAULAY @ Eden Court Empire, 8.30pm Patrick Kielty began his stand up career as the fearless host of Belfasts Empire Comedy Club in pre-ceasefire Northern Ireland. Two RTS Awards later he became a national star through his CH4 show - Last Chance Lottery before going on to host his own chat show Patrick Kielty Almost Live and Fame Academy for the BBC1. I FOSTERS SO YOU THINK YOURE FUNNY? SHOWCASE @ Mad Hatters, 6pm hosted by GORDON SOUTHERN. I HAPPYNESS 2014: SEAN HUGHES: PENGUINS @ Eden Court OneTouch, 7.30pm The legendary Sean Hughes has performed all over the world and, as well as being the youngest ever winner of the coveted Perrier Award, he has also won a Fringe First for his short plays, Dehydrated and Travellin Light.

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PACK OF LIES @ Florians 7.30pm As Wed 28

SAT 31 MAY

LORD OF THE FLIES @ Eden Court 1.30pm, 7.30pm As Wed 28 PACK OF LIES @ Florians 2.30pm, 7.30pm As Wed 28

I HAPPYNESS AT HOOTS @ Mad Hatters, 9pm RAY BRADSHAW, JARRED CHRISTMAS, HARI SRISKANTHA, ROB DEERING. I HAPPYNESS ESTIVAL CLUB @ IG:LU, 10.30pm SCOTT AGNEW, GORDON SOUTHERN, MICHAEL REDMOND, ZOE LYONS.

MON 26 MAY

BEN HART - THE OUTSIDER @ Eden Court OneTouch, 8pm Having spent his life using magic to solve impossible problems, award-winning magician Ben Hart turns his attention to himself. Be amazed by his magic, impressed by his skill and moved by how the owner of such a brilliant mind can still be so in need of a cup of tea and a cuddle... PACK OF LIES @ Florians Little Theatre, 7.30pm Florians Drama club perform this tense spy thriller by Hugh Whitemore, directed by Stephen Vincent. This is a dramatisation based on the discovery of real spies in suburban Britain during the late 1950s. Recently the BBC The One Show programme featured the story and house at the centre of the Kroger spy ring. Tickets: florians.ticketsource. co.uk/ LORD OF THE FLIES @ Eden Court 1pm, 7.30pm As Wed 28 PACK OF LIES @ Florians 7.30pm As Wed 28 THE HAUNTERS @ Eden Court OneTouch, 8pm No-one ever stayed in the dark,

UNCLE VARICK @ Eden Court As Mon 02 Jun.

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A night of riotous comedy as four hapless but frightfully nice actors in evening dress gather in a 1940s BBC drama studio, where they use their skills, wit, ingenuity and 100 unlikely sound effects and props to recreate the hilarious story of the valiant people of the Island of Todday. Its WW2 and due to rationing, there is not a drop of whisky to be had. Then the SS Cabinet

THU 29 MAY

MADAMA BUTTERFLY @ Eden Court Empire, 7.15pm Classic, timeless and stylish, Sir David McVicars Madama Butterfly has been a firm favourite since it was first staged in 2000. Foregoing sentimentality to create a rich cast of characters with unflinchingly human characteristics, his production lays bare a hugely atmospheric, poignant story that still has the power to affect, over a century after it was first performed.

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Sometimes sticking to a regimented exercise routine can be boring and if it is not enjoyable then you are far less likely to keep it up. So it is a good idea to mix it up a bit and throw in some of the new fun trends that are sweeping the tness world. 1 Boogie Bounce A complete body exercise programme done on a mini trampoline choreographed to funky, fun inspiring music to include aerobics, bums, tums and thighs!
Suitable for all ages, shapes, sizes and tness levels 2-3 times more ecient than normal aerobics Less stress impact on joints than other tness routines Superb for combating stress

Boogie Bounce gives you a real sense of enjoyment and achievement as well as making you laugh. . . A lot. Classes available locally. 2 Zumba A craze that has been running for quite a few years now, Zumba fuses tness, dance and culture into an exhilarating tness sensation. A Zumba class, often described as a tness party , combines world rhythms with easy-to-follow choreography, for a total-body workout that feels like a celebration. Some great local classes on oer. 3 Sleek Technique: Ballet at Home (tutu optional) Based on the principles of ballet training Sleek Technique is a mat-based workout with ballet-inspired moves that helps you hone a lean body and better posture. The genius is that you don t have to leave the comfort of you own home, as the classes are delivered though your laptop by the founders - former ballerinas Flik and Victoria - who both have amazing bodies to encourage you. More interactive than a DVD, as they can see you they can correct your moves along the way. Get a free trial lesson online. sleektechnique.com 4 Dance your heart out Join any dance class, there are loads available locally. Anything that gets you moving, from Line Dancing to Disco. Dancing makes you feel good too - so it benets both mind and body.

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Allangrange Arms
The drive out to Munlochy on the Black Isle reveals the glorious Highland landscape unfurling beneath bright spring skies. Just the kind of journey to lift the spirits and get in the mood for a meal at Allangrange Arms, a place we ve been hearing a lot of good things about. At the top of the main street in Munlochy itself, a village set just back from the exquisite Munlochy Bay, it s a refurbished place, turning what was once a dingy old hotel into a nicely designed gastropub, complete with rather handsome picnic tables outside that you sense would be just the place to down a few ales on a long summer s night. This being spring, it s still not quite warm enough to dine al fresco, so we nip inside into a warren of rooms, each with a completely dierent character, the most suitable for lunch seeming to be the large, airy front section, simple bare tables topped with vases of fresh owers. On a

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the Highlands. It s an admirable intent and reminds you just how true it is that we re Scotland s Larder. My starter is a warm salad of West Coast Scallops and Chorizo nicely presented in a fancy wide-lipped bowl. It s a foolproof combination executed well, the spiciness of the sausage perfectly balancing the perfectly cooked, juicy scallops (served, good to see, complete with their bright orange coral), given acidity and texture by cherry tomatoes and an interesting selection of leaves. Not sure whether cucumber slices are necessary, but a nice enough dish. My companion has Moules Mariniere (available as either starter or main), the mussels coming from Kylesku - the remote fishing hamlet in Sutherland and adjudged to be molluscs of the very highest order. A shame though that theres no bread supplied to mop up the marvellous broth.

midweek lunchtime there are still a dozen or so customers, many having the air of regulars, suggesting that as well as a destination venue, it s managed to retain the spirit (and custom) of an old-fashioned local. They ve a regularly updated Facebook and Twitter presence with loads of promotions and advertising for screenings of footie matches, suggesting they re still more than anything part of the local community. Which has to be applauded. Front-of-house is marshalled by a couple who, we assume manage the place - the woman in particular very charming and friendly. There s no denying that just about everything on the menu tickles the tastebuds oering everything from the simplicity of burgers or bangers and mash to ambitious dishes like roast rump of lamb, along with a number of dishes given an interesting Asian twist, the one unifying presence being that of produce sourced from

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For my main course, I plumped for a Burger. There are three dierent varieties on oer - beef, venison and an interesting Thai Pork version wherein haggis and crispy noodles are introduced to proceedings. Mine is the plain beef version, though to apply such an epithet would be to do an injustice to the enormous thing placed on a wooden board in front of me. Gourmet burgers are not so readily available up here as down south so it s good to nd one on oer here. An 8oz burger of Angus beef is served on a scrumptious focaccia bread bun with Ayrshire bacon, cheddar, pulled pork, chorizo, beetroot salad, a couple of onion rings the size of lifebelts and, just in case you re still peckish, a bowl of superlative, freshly-cooked chips. It s a dizzying prospect, the aforementioned chips, bun and pulled pork particularly successful. And the meat in the patty is top quality - meaning it s all the more disappointing that it s overcooked, making it something of a struggle to cut through, particularly since a sharp knife isn t provided. There are all the elements here for the best burger you ll get within a hundred miles, especially when washed down with a pint of the excellent, locally brewed Happy Chappy Ale, if only the execution on this occasion wasn t a smidgen awry. My companion has one of the Asian options, a Sweet Potato,

of coulis. Here though that s most denitely not the case, with them proving to perhaps be the highlight of the whole meal. Mine is billed as

Caramel Shortbread Cheesecake

- but what s presented is far more inventive, deconstructing the elements into something visually more like an Eton Mess, scattered with chocolate nibs and blueberries. It s absolutely delicious.

My companion s Chocolate Brownies are equally delightful,

crisp on the outside and soft within, accompanied by an orange chocolate sauce and some splendid Black Isle Milk Ice Cream. A great end to the meal, emphasising just why, when they get it right, it s worth making the journey for. But there are a few quibbles: the service is woefully slow - with the nger bowl from the starter left on the table for the entire meal, and the enquiry as to whether we d like another drink only proered two hours into proceedings. Certainly not faultless then, but there s denitely real potential here and it would be a shame for it to spiral out of control by getting more little things wrong. If they keep their eye on the ball they ll be just ne. And we ll be back beneath those huge skies to sup some ales at the picnic tables. Price for 2: 45.85 (exc. drinks) ICA RATING 1: Exterior/Location ..........................8 2: Interior/Atmosphere .....................8 3: StaffAppearance ........................8 4: StaffHelpfulness .........................7 5: Speed Of Service .........................6 6: FoodPresentation.......................8 7: FoodQuality................................8 8: FoodValue..................................8 9: MenuRange/Balance/Clarity ......8 10: ToiletsAppearance/Cleanliness 8 TOTAL: 73%

Courgette & Vegetable Coconut Curry, served with naan bread, rice

and a side salad. It s largely a success, if mildly salty, but the spicing and avour combinations show a real deftness of touch. Puddings are so often a disappointment in gastropubs since we know that the majority of chefs don t really have much truck with creating desserts, preferring instead to buy them in and send them straight out gussied up with a cape gooseberry and a dollop

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