ICA Dec 2013 - Issue 136

plus EDEN COURT FILM GUIDE

Happy Christmas.
It’s A Wonderful Life despite the bankers.

issue 136 Dec 2013

J O I N I N T H E F U N AT S C OT L A N D ’ S P L AYG RO U N D

M A C D O N A L D AV I E M O R E R E S O RT

SLEEPING BE AUT Y
King Humphrey and Queen Boa are so delighted at the birth of their daughter, Aurora, but their happiness soon turns sour when Vestra the powerful sorceress casts a spell. The comical Fairy Nuff comes to the rescue to stop Aurora dying but how will she awake from her 100 years sleep? Join Giggles the Jester and his friends for this magical tale. TICKETS: £8.00; Family (2+2) £30.00. Discounts on groups of 10 or more, available on request.

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FESTIVE FUN
There is so much on offer for families during the festive season, you are sure to make memories that last a lifetime. With a soft play, inflatable fun factory, lagoon swimming pool with wave machine and flume and a 3D cinema showing the latest releases, Aviemore has plenty to keep the kids entertained. Our Costa coffee shops, sports bar, famous whisky bar, Vital Health & Wellbeing club and huge selection of local activities, adults won’t miss out either.

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THIS CHRISTMAS AT
THEATRE SHOWS:
SOLD OUT

LITTLE ELVES’ CHRISTMAS PARTY!
SUN 01 DEC

HUMM–BUG!

( Christmas family show for under 5s ) MON 16 – FRI 20 DEC

HOLLY AT CHRISTMAS
THU 12 – SAT 14 DEC

‘ALLO ALLO’ ( Drama lab students

entertain with their take on the TV classic ) MON 09 – WED 11 DEC

CINEMA - CHRISTMAS FILMS:

NORDIC NIGHTS: CONCERTS BY CANDLELIGHT

(Stunning–takes place in Inverness Cathedral) SAT 07 DEC

SCROOGED ( PG )

THU 19 & SUN 22 DEC

IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE ( U )
FRI 20 – TUE 24 & THU 26 DEC

BAD SANTA ( 15 )
SAT 21 DEC
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CALUM’S ROAD Seasonal felicitations one and all…
“What’d you say a minute ago? They had to wait and save their money before they even ought to THINK of a decent home. Wait? Wait for what? Until their children grow up and leave them? Until they’re so old and broken seeks for down that they... entries Do you know how a long it takes a working man to save $5,000? Just remember this, Mr. Potter, songwriting that this rabble you’recompetition talking about... they do most of the WORKING and PAYING and LIVING and DYING in to be judged by much twoto have them work and pay and live and die in a couple of decent rooms this community. Well, is it too of Scotland’s premier and a bath?…” And today the Mr Potters of the world - now under the guise of

CALLING ALL BUDDING SONGWRITERS...

Dec 2013
ART FILM from 10 KIDS from 12 MUSIC from 14 SPECIALS from 28 SPORT from 30 THEATRE from 32 BACK from 36
Adapted by David Harrower, from the book by Roger Hutchinson Directed by Gerry Mulgrew

ART FILM MUSIC SPORT THEATRE

Was the tale of George Bailey ever more pertinent? His question to the Nairn & developer, Mr Potter, rings rather true even now: greedy selfishBook banker and

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faceless corporations - still control the quality of life of the 99%. If Christmas Findlay Napier & stands for Frame. anything at all outside of raising dark damp mid-winter spirits, it is Gillian the very antithesis of greed. George Bailey, we’ll love you to the day we die…
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chancegreat to Xmas perform ART: Some shows and a secretive FIRST AGAINST THE WALL show live at the Festival in at IG:LU | FILM: Mega. ANCHORMAN 2, HOBBIT 2, SAVING MR BANKS plus September! OLDBOY and SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY remakes plus, of course, For more info on how to IT’S enter A WONDERFUL LIFE… | KIDS: Not really much of a time of year for kids visit: is it? www.nairnfestival.co.uk Oh yes it is! Aside from all the pantos, they can meet Santa and his reindeer at Whin Park, join the Hogmany afternoon party on the streets with the WEE HOT Nairn HIGHLAND , and get along to STICKY KIDS SINGALONG and BookFLING & Arts Festival HUMM-BUG! shows. | MUSIC: Take your pick of big name favourites: 3rd – 8ththeatre September 2013 THE VIEW, DOUGIE MACLEAN, BLACK STAR RIDERS, ALABAMA 3 (see Registered Charity SC037105. our Interview p18), RED HOT CHILLI PIPERS, SISTER BLISS and SLAM to name but a soupson… | SPECIALS: HOMECOMING 2014 launches in style at 8.14pm on Hogmanay - news of this and other festive events - a TORCHLIGHT PROCESSION in Aviemore, a FREE XMAS TREE cull in Inverewe and of course our Inverness WINTER WONDERLAND and RED HOT HIGHLAND FLING events. | SPORT: Terry’s off to Hibs - what next for ICT? Plus loads of seasonal fun - SANTA RUNS, TURKEY TROTS and BOXING DAY SWIMS… | THEATRE: Well, it’s panto season (private groan) and you’ll all be loving them of course - SLEEPING BEAUTY’s the biggie at Eden Court, but there are others: ALADDIN in Nairn whilst the Florians are doing CINDERELLA. Also on - a production based on the tv show ‘ALLO ‘ALLO and another spoken word club event - the NIGHT OF SMALL MIRACLES.

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Good to see KILMORACK GALLERY entering into the spirit of the season with their WINTER EXHIBITION which runs right up until 15 MAR. “Winter is my favourite time to be in the gallery,” says director Tony Davidson, adding that “It’s a time for sharing a coffee (or whisky) round our large stove. It is also a relaxed mixed exhibition, which allows us to try some new artists as well as old favourites.” Those old favourites are: KIRSTIE COHEN, HELEN DENERLEY, ALLAN MACDONALD, CHARLES MACQUEEN, ILLONA MORRICE, EUGENIA VRONSKAYA and many more. All of them produce new and sometimes smaller work especially for Christmas. And the new artists? These will soon be announced on the gallery’s website - kilmorackgallery.co.uk In a similar vein, WINTER BEAUTY at EDEN COURT from 03 DEC–05 JAN follows on from the success last year of a similar enterprise, having taken submissions from artists of all levels. There’ll be a generally wintery theme to proceedings so it’s well worth stopping by if you’re out on a constitutional. And if you’re in town head along to IG:LU in Church Street for their XMAS SHOW running from FRI 13–FRI 20 DEC, then TUE 07–FRI 24 JAN. Previous Xmas shows have featured some truly great talents established and new – and this one should be no exception. Deliciously, it’s titled F1RST AGAINST THE WALL, but the rest remains hush-hush. Keep checking www.theIG.LU for more details. more at: whatsonhighlands.com

BEAULY GALLERY

warming story of the world’s favourite toy from the creation of the first jointed bear in 1902, Winter inter exhibition ‘THREE’ showcasing original using over eighty of the finest bears from the works from local artists inc FIONA MATHESON, V&A’s collection, including a French mechanical JULIA SMITH, CLARE BLOIS, DAVID BODY & more. bear from the 1880s, an early German bear made by the famous Steiff company from about 1905, a small English bear held in the pocket MIXED CHRISTMAS EXHIBITION, to 31 Dec of a soldier during the First World War, a 1930s Schuco miniature bear containing a perfume castlegallery.co.uk bottle, and a classic Paddington Bear from 1960s AMAZING AUTOMATA, Foyer Gallery, to 4 Jan. Unusual exhibition of performing automata from WINTER BEAUTY, 3 Dec to 5 Jan See feature < For further information please Cabaret Mechanical Theatre. a man in a bath practices eating spaghetti; a row of dancing ladies contact Jane on [email protected] perform the can-can; a small dog has taken up skiing and a monkey rows a banana boat. CELEBRATION WITH HIGHLAND HOSPICE, MORAY CAMERA CLUB ANNUAL EXHIBITION, Foyer Gallery, 7 Dec to 11 Jan. inverness.highland.museum 30 Nov to 20 Dec

COLLECTION, to 11 Jan, An eclectic mix of artworks by new and familiar Inchmore Gallery artists, along side small “CD” sized pieces inchmoregallery.co.uk

CASTLE GALLERY

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MIXED EXHIBITION, through Dec, SIMON GUNN, LINDA SMITH, EDWARD MACMILLAN, ANGUS CLYNE, HELENE LISTER BOST.

IONA GALLERY, KINGUSSIE KILMORACK GALLERY LAING HALL, NAIRN

ELGIN LIBRARY GALLERY

SBSA WINTER ART FAIR, 30 Nov to 1 Dec, Art and craft made locally on display. theionagallery. co.uk

WINTER EXHIBITION 2013, to 15 Mar See feat

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CHRISTMAS SHOW, 29 Nov (preview - 6-9pm), GLASSTORM CHRISTMAS SHOW, 30 Nov to Event #68: F1RST AGAINST THE WALL 01 Dec Inc Xmas decorations & gifts and ‘make Fri 13*–Fri 20 Dec/Tue 07–Fri 24 Jan 11am– 30 Nov & 2 Dec (10am–6pm) Art & craft from Nairn Arts Society. your own’ glass tile… glasstorm.com 4pm *except Fri 13 - opens 7pm See feature < and www.theIG.LU

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WANDERINGS, 13 Nov-31 Dec TEDDY BEAR STORY, Community Gallery, to 4 Jan. Intriguing and heart- WINTER EXHIBITION & THIRD ANNUAL CD Works by ROSIE NEWMAN.

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FILM
COMEDY DOCUMENTARY DRAMA FAMILY ROMANCE

Crying, Fighting, Laughing.
Good to see EDEN COURT entering into the spirit of the season by screening a trio of Xmas movies, including SCROOGED (THU 19 & SAT 22 DEC) and BAD SANTA (SAT 21 DEC) but most essential of which is IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE (FRI 20–TUE 24 & THU 26 DEC). One day someone will try to convince you that it’s not all that, just sentimental melodrama. And they’ll be wrong. But when it comes to new releases, it’s not all about peace and goodwill to all men - oh, no - quite the opposite in fact. If you like a bit of fighty--punchy--stabby stuff, then there’s quite a range of earnest conflicts to choose from: Fans of Chan-wook Park’s awesome OLDBOY [1] will be interested to see how Spike Lee’s remake (VUE from 06 DEC; EC from 27 DEC) matches up as JOSH BROLIN, SAMUEL L JACKSON, ELIZABETH OLSEN and the excellent SHARLTO (District 9) COPLEY star in the yarn about a man setting out to find out why he was kidnapped and locked into solitary confinement for years with no reason. Meanwhile, KEANU REEVES (remember him?) gets a new outing - albeit playing a Samurai - in the rather dramatic-looking 47 RONIN [2]. More straightforward this - big swords and armour. Rather gentler in approach will be THE HOBBIT: THE DESOLATION OF SMAUG [3] (VUE & EC from FRI 13 DEC) - there’s still plenty of fighting going on, only it’s all a bit velvety-elfey-cutesy by comparison with the two aforementioned titles. No, what’s really noticeable about ‘Smaug’ is that is pairs up Sherlock Holmes (playing the dragon) with his trusty sidekick John Watson (reprising his Bilbo role) again. It seems the internet can’t wait for the new (tv) series of Sherlock to begin - which it will, incidentally, over the festive period - so über-fans will have to get their CUMBERBATCH/FREEMAN fix here for now. The BEST film release for December however, takes its confrontation and tucks it up nice and cosy in a big fluffy lump of comedy. ANCHORMAN 2: THE LEGEND CONTINUES [4] finally arrives (VUE from 20 DEC) and we get to rejoin Ron Burgundy (WILL FERREL) and his gang of misfits, Brian (a stunning PAUL RUDD), Brick (STEVE CARELL) and Champ (DAVID KOECHNER), with Veronica Corningstone (CHRISTINA APPLEGATE) and Wes Mantooth (VINCE VAUGHN) also returning to this sequel. Add a host of star names - HARRISON FORD, KRISTEN WIIG, LIAM NEESON, JIM CARREY, KIRSTEN DUNST, SACHA BARON COHEN, TINA FEY, to name but a few - and you have yourself the best entertainment on offer this month. And if you like your cinema really gentle, then you’re in luck also: Three big releases SAVING MR. BANKS [5] (VUE from 29 NOV; EDEN COURT FRI 27–TUE 31 DEC & THU 02 JAN), telling the story of how Mary Poppins was brought to film, with TOM HANKS (smarming as Walt Disney) and EMMA THOMPSON giving potentially award-winning performances. That is likely to have the edge in terms of quality over the animation FREE BIRDS - in which two turkeys team up to go back in time to stop turkeys getting on the seasonal menu in the first place. WOODY HARRELSON and OWEN WILSON lead the cast of voicers, plus GEORGE ‘Sulu’ TAKEI and AMY ‘Parks and Recreation ‘ POEHLER. And then there’s BEN STILLER’s SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY. Saccharine, mawkish and self-pleasuring? Quite possibly. more at: whatsonhighlands.com

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continuing… TUE 26 NOV

THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE @ Eden Court & Vue Cinemas, Inverness,

JEAN PAUL BELMONDO in a story of a French gangster reconnecting with his wife and kids.

, SCROOGED @ Eden Court
UPSTREAM COLOUR @ Eden Court, Films of 2013 Season AMERICAN HUSTLE @ Vue

TUE 10 DEC

, I WAS BORN BUT... (8+) @

PATHER PANCHALI @ Eden Court 7.15pm. InFiFa

from FRI 20 DEC

Eden Court 7.15pm InFiFa With live piano accompaniment from FORRESTER PYKE - see our interview at whatsonhighlands.com HIGHLAND SPIRITUAL CINEMA @ Highland Rail House, 7.30pm.

WED 11 DEC

, ANCHORMAN 2: THE LEGEND

WED 27 NOV

RSC - RICHARD II (SCHOOLS) @ Eden Court 10.30am DISTILLED @ Eden Court A celebration of Scottish winter climbing and a poignant profile of a life spent in the mountains. Shown with ‘Wild Boyz’.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL @ Nairn CAC, 2pm DRINKING BUDDIES @ Eden Court , LEVIATHAN @ Eden Court Extraordinary documentary about the world of commercial fishing GLORIA @ Eden Court BLACK NATIVITY @ Vue A street-wise teen from Baltimore who has been raised by a single mother travels to New York City to spend the Christmas holiday with his estranged relatives, where he embarks on a surprising and inspirational journey. FROZEN 3D @ Vue Seemingly an Ice Age rip-off… HOMEFRONT @ Vue A former DEA agent moves his family to a quiet town, where he soon tangles with a local meth druglord. , NEBRASKA @ Vue , OLDBOY @ Vue See feature <

MON 02 DEC

THU 12 DEC

from FRI 06 DEC

THE NUTCRACKER @ Eden Court Royal Opera House Live.

CONTINUES @ Vue See feature < , THE HARRY HILL MOVIE @ Vue WALKING WITH DINOSAURS 3D @ Vue , CAPTAIN PHILLIPS @ Eden Court FROZEN @ Eden Court , COMPUTER CHESS @ Eden Court Wherein geekiness is filtered through shades of both Woody Allen and David Lynch YOUNG & BEAUTIFUL @ Eden Court , IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE @ Eden Court

from FRI 13 DEC

SAT 21 DEC

, BAD SANTA @ Eden Court
47 RONIN @ Vue See feature < THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY @ Vue See feature <

, THE HOBBIT: DESOLATION OF SMAUG
filthy JUDE LAW performance, with equally impressive sidekick RICHARD E GRANT. SHORT TERM 12 @ Eden Court FILL THE VOID @ Vue

, DOM HEMINGWAY @ Eden Court A gloriously

@ Eden Court & Vue See feature <

from THU 26 DEC from FRI 27 DEC

from SAT 07 DEC

THE EPIC OF EVEREST @ Eden Court Official film record of the legendary Everest expedition of 1924, the third attempt to climb the mountain, featuring a newly commissioned score by Simon Fisher Turner (The Great White Silence). LOVE IS ALL YOU NEED @ Eden Court Films of 2013 Season

from SUN 15 DEC

THE SELFISH GIANT @ Eden Court Programmer’s Choice , KILL YOUR DARLINGS @ Eden Court , NEBRASKA @ Eden Court BRUCE DERN in potential Oscar winning form as an alcoholic father who thinks he’s won the lottery and heads to said state with his son to claim the prize. It’s from the director of Sideways. , OLDBOY @ Eden Court See feature <

, SAVING MR. BANKS @ Eden Court See feature <

CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS 2 @ Eden Court TURBO @ Eden Court WHITE HOUSE DOWN @ Eden Court Films of 2013 Season

MON 16 DEC TUE 17 DEC

SAT 28 DEC

NO @ Eden Court, Films of 2013 Season

, THE PLACE BEYOND THE PINES

, A ROOM WITH A VIEW @ Eden Court
7.15pm InFiFa Dir James Ivory, with HELENA BONHAM CARTER, DANIEL DAY LEWIS and MAGGIE SMITH. (1976). invernessfilmfans.org

@ Eden Court Films of 2013 Season

SUN 08 DEC

WARREN MILLER’S TICKET TO RIDE @ Eden Court 8.15pm.

RSC - RICHARD II @ Eden Court 7pm. DAVID TENNANT showing his Shakespearean chops…

WED 18 DEC

from SUN 08 DEC

, PARSIFAL @ Eden Court
Royal Opera House Live.

EDEN COURT FILM GUIDE > P23–26 , = ICA recommended
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, THE BIG RISK @ Eden Court Franco-Italian

re-release from 1960 starring the eternally cool

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ART FILM MUSIC SPORT SPECIALS THEATRE

If You Must Go Out…
The festive season is, of course, a time for kids and families, so we shouldn’t perhaps be encouraging you to do anything else other than sit around the house enjoying each others’ company, playing games and perhaps gathering round the piano for a jolly run-through of a selection of carols. If you must leave all that domestic bliss for something, there are plenty of opportunities to celebrate Yuletide in public, nowhere more suitably than in the self-explanatory STICKY KIDS CHRISTMAS SINGALONG at BOAT OF GARTEN COMMUNITY HALL on THU 12 DEC, with Molly and Mac taking charge of a seasonal show involving lots of laughs and lively action songs for 2–6 year olds. Back in the Highland metropolis is WINTER WONDERLAND in WHIN PARK from 13–15 DEC with Santa and his reindeers making their by now regular stop-off in the Highlands while working on the logistics for delivering presents to every child in the world in the space of a single night. When not poring over a calculator and motivating his elves, Santa will no doubt be pleased to say hello. Not strictly Xmas related, but certainly capturing the excitable mood is the FREE DROP-IN TEDDY BEAR’S PICNIC on SUN 15 & SUN 22 DEC at INVERNESS MUSEUM & ART GALLERY from 11am–4pm. Part of the unmissable Teddy Bear exhibition at the museum it gives kids the chance to meet a life size bear and bring along their favourite teddy for a fun drop-in session of activities including a treasure hunt, storytelling in the teddy bear shed, teddy bear crafts and snacks. An animal of quite a different kind at HUMM - BUG! At EDEN COURT from MON 16–FRI 20 DEC. The latest from the EC Creative team, this one introduces the eponymous Humm-Bug who loves snoozing so much that he sleeps all day and night - in fact he’s been asleep all winter and no-one can wake him up! Get along to meet him and his friends for some super shenanigans and see if YOU can rouse him from his slumber. Finally, Hogmanay fun for the little ‘uns with the WEE HOT HIGHLAND FLING on, you guessed it, 31 DEC, with lots of kid-friendly activities planned for the afternoon throughout the city. And if you can keep them up long enough - check out the Castle at about 8.14pm. Again, invernessfestivals.com for more details. More kids features & events at: whatsonhighlands.com

FÈIS FARR @ Farr Community Hall, 7.30pm. Workshops for young people aged 8 to 18 in a wide range of subjects at different levels: fiddle, chanter, tin whistle, guitar, Gaelic song, bodhran and art. Fèis Bheag for wee ones aged 5-7 £4 first child, £2 siblings Info: 01463 225559

FRI 29 NOV

THU 12 DEC

STICKY KIDS CHRISTMAS SINGALONG @ Boat Of Garten Community Hall, 10am, 1pm. Molly and Mac are getting ready for Christmas. Lots of laughs and lively action songs for 2–6 year olds.

HUMM - BUG! @ Eden Court, 11am, 12.30pm, 2pm, 3.30pm. See feat <

TUE 17–THU 19 DEC FRI 20 DEC

FRI 13–SUN 15 DEC SUN 15 DEC

HUMM - BUG! @ Eden Ct 11am 12.30pm. See feat <

LITTLE ELVES’ CHRISTMAS PARTY! @ Eden Court, 11am. SOLD OUT !

SUN 01 DEC SAT 07 DEC

WINTER WONDERLAND @ Whin Park Friday 6–9pm, Sat/Sun 4–7pm invernessfestivals.com

FREE DROP-IN TEDDY BEAR’S PICNIC @ IMAG See feat <

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INVERNESS CHARITY QR TREASURE HUNT @ Inverness, 11.30am. facebook.com/ invernessqrtreasurehunt

FREE DROP-IN TEDDY BEAR’S PICNIC @ Inverness Museum and Art Gallery. See feat <

MON 16 DEC

HUMM - BUG! @ Eden Court, 2pm, 3.30pm. See feat <

WEE HOT HIGHLAND FLING @ Inverness City Centre Before the big four hour extravaganza kicks off, the council are providing some entertainment earlier on for the wee ones. You’ll find some very familiar and fun figures having an end of year party - and they are sure to want the wee ones to join right in! Expect the unexpected...

Choreography Christopher Hampson Music Engelbert Humperdinck

Wed 22 – Sat 25 January 2014
Box Office 01463 234 234* Book Online eden-court.co.uk*

*Booking fee | Registered in Scotland No. SC065497 and Scottish Charity No. SC008037 | Illustration by Scottish Ballet in collaboration with Neil Duerden. Original photograph by Nisbet & Wylie. Dress supplied by Oscar De La Renta.

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Seeing the year out – with a Bang…
There’s plenty of gigs in December to tempt you away from the office party or out from under the Xmas deccies – but let’s start with the finish: Hogmanay is the biggest night of the year up here - and as you’d expect, there’s some big nights on offer where you can bring in 2014 with a crowd, the biggest of which will be at THE RED HOT HIGHLAND FLING in NORTHERN MEETING PARK ARENA. Comedian CRAIG HILL returns to his now traditional compere slot with music just right for the occaision from DOREC-A-BELLE [2], SKERRYVORE [3] and of course, RED HOT CHILLI PIPERS [4]. Kick off is 8.30pm - but while you’re walking in, pause a while in view of the Castle at 8.14pm - you’ll be pleased you did (a hint: Homecoming 2014 officialy starts right then). See inside back pages Other significant Hogmanay options likely to get rather lively include BOGMANAY at BOGBAIN FARM - featuring a ceilidh from BRUCE MACGREGOR & FRIENDS, plus performances from DONALD MCDONALD & THE ISLANDS, MYSTIC SHOES and GRAMAPHONE DJ (stovies, nibbles and entry bubbly all included) and RHYTHMNREEL at IRONWORKS bringing their celebratory 20th year to a close. Sore heads optional. Fans of classic rock (we’re looking at you, Toby Michaels) should iron their bandanas and polish their cowboy boots for the visit of BLACK STAR RIDERS [1] to IRONWORKS on THU 05 DEC. They feature the THIN LIZZY DNA of Ricky Warwick, Scott Gorham, Damon Johnson and Marco Mendoza - augmented by ex-Megadeth drummer JIMMY DEGRASSO. As if that weren’t enough rock royalty for you, they are supported by DEAD DAISIES - who, as well as sporting members of Guns N Roses and INXS, feature the uber-talented bassist DARRYL JONES - member of the ‘Stones for the last 20 years but more notably started out playing with Miles Davis before playing a starring role with Weather Report. Tasty. TORRIDON do their high energy Celtic-Rock thang at IRONWORKS on FRI 13 Dec but for a more restrained form of folk, national hero DOUGIE MACLEAN [5] plays STRATHPEFFER PAVILION on FRI 06 DEC whilst more quality songsmithery can be beheld on SUN 01 DEC as ex-Squeeze man, GLEN TILLBROOK [6] performs at IRONWORKS. THE VIEW [7] have always been big Squeeze fans as their magnificently raddled cover of Cool For Cats demonstrates. It just might get an airing at IRONWORKS on THU 19 DEC as they negotiate that slightly difficult period in their career when they’re way past being bright young hopes, but not yet national treasures. And staying with Ironworks, they have 3 distinct ways to shake your booty in the forms of ALABAMA 3 [8] (SUN 08 DEC), SISTER BLISS [9] (SAT 14 DEC) and SLAM [10] (SAT 28 DEC). Terrific nights, all three. For more Hogmanay events, etc, visit whatonhighlands.com

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CLASSICAL
SAT 30 NOV
ELGIN CITY BAND @ Forres, 5pm. Forres Christmas Lights switch on. THE MARVEL OF PERU @ Brodie Castle, 8pm.

@ Drumossie Hotel, 7.30pm. thetrulyterribleorchestra.org

GRANTOWN OLD TYME DANCING @ Inverallan Church Hall, 7.50pm.

CLUBBING
FRI 29 NOV TUE 03 DEC
ARE YOU COMING OUT? @ Aces, the Highlands’ only LGBT night.

WED 11 DEC FRI 13 DEC

DAVE SIDLEY 60FEST @ Hootananny, 9.30pm.

SUN 01 DEC

CORONACH: ‘A KIST OF WHISTLES’ @ Nairn Museum, 3pm, ELGIN CITY BAND @ Asda, Elgin, 1.30pm.

EDM @ Aces, Expect Hardwell, Alesso, Nicky TORRIDON @ The Ironworks, 7.30pm. Romero, Tiesto, SHM, Benassi, Afrojack, Sander Van Doorn, Nervo, Chuckie and NORTH SEA GAS @ Hootananny, 9.30pm. more. in Association with smashradio.co.uk

SAT 14 DEC

NORTH SEA GAS @ Hootananny, 9.30pm.

TUE 03 DEC

MUSICK FYNE: VOICES OF ANGELS @ St John’s Church, Forres, 8pm, £10.

THU 05 DEC SAT 14 DEC FRI 27 DEC

SUN 15 DEC THU 19 DEC FRI 20 DEC

WED 04 DEC FRI 06 DEC

JUICY @ Aces, New night; Hip Hop, RnB, Afrobeat, Classics. DJ T.Smalls.

SANDRA MACBETH @ The Market Bar, 10pm. ALLY MACKENZIE @ Hootananny, 9.30pm. CLAIRE PATRICIA CAMPBELL & DANIEL ABRAHAMS @ Hootananny, 9.30pm.

THE INVERNESS SINGERS @ Crown Church SISTER BLISS (FAITHLESS) DJ Hall, 7.30pm. Carols at the Crown. SET @ The Ironworks, DJ set from one third of Faithless. TROILUS ENSEMBLE - CAROLS BY CANDLE LIGHT @ Dornoch Cathedral, 7.30pm. EDM @ Aces, as Fri 29 Nov.

SUN 22 DEC TUE 24 DEC

SAT 07 DEC

TWEED @ Hootananny, 9.30pm. GARY INNES @ Hootananny, 9.30pm.

SCOTTISH ENSEMBLE: NORDIC NIGHTS @ Inverness Cathedral, 8pm. Transport yourself to a Scandinavian winter landscape. eden-court.co.uk

SAT 28 DEC

SLAM @ The Ironworks, The legendary UK duo, comprising of Stuart McMillan and Orde Meikle. Regular nights at Miam, Aces, G’s and Karma Lounge. See: whatsonhighlands.com for latest.

SUN 08 DEC
MUSIC

THU 26 DEC FRI 27 DEC

THE ROGUES @ Hootananny, 9.30pm. DAVY COWAN & RACHAEL PARKER @ Hootananny, 9.30pm.

MARIE CURIE HIGHLAND’S CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION @ Ness Bank Church, 3pm. With local choirs, Silver Belles and The Accidentals plus Inverness Fiddlers. TROILUS ENSEMBLE CAROLS BY CANDLE LIGHT @ Inverness Cathedral, 3pm.

FOLK

FRI 29 NOV

SAT 28 DEC TUE 31 DEC

SCHIEHALLION @ Hootananny, 9.30pm. HOGMANAY CEILIDH DANCE @ Strathpeffer Pavilion, 8pm. Music by the dynamic Highland Ceilidh Band, with Fiona Dalgetty. RHYTHMNREEL HOGMANAY PARTY @ The Ironworks, 9pm.

IAN WATT @ Inverness Town House, 1pm. The guitarist performs various works by Scarlatti, Torroba, Falla and Giuliani. ianwattguitarist.com

TUE 10 DEC

THE SCONE FAIRIES @ Hootananny, 9.30pm.

SAT 30 NOV

THU 12 DEC

ST ANDREWS NIGHT CEILIDH @ Waterside Hotel, Inverness, 7.30pm. Live Music from Andy’s Ceilidh Band. £7.50, tickets: reelceilidhs.moonfruit.com THE SCONE FAIRIES @ Hootananny, 9.30pm.

PHILIP CONTINI & HIS BE HAPPY BAND @ Inverness Town House, 7.30pm. For over twenty years Philip Contini and his Be Happy Band have been playing to sell-out audiences. invernesschambermusic.com

WED 01 JAN

MON 02 DEC THU 05 DEC FRI 06 DEC

NEW YEAR’S DAY CEILIDH @ The Glen Mhor Hotel, Inverness, 7.30pm. Tickets: reelceilidhs.moonfruit.com See whatsonhighlands.com for latest dates & regular nights.

SOCIAL GATHERING @ Merkinch Community Centre, 1.30pm. MATTHEW MACLENANN & FRIENDS @ Hootananny, 9.30pm. DOUGIE MACLEAN OBE @ Strathpeffer Pavilion, 8pm. One of Scotland’s bestknown and best-loved singer-songwriters. BRIAN O HEADHRA & AMY HENDERSON @ Hootananny, 9.30pm.

SAT 14 DEC

DINGWALL CHORAL SOCIETY @ Strathpeffer Pavilion, 7.30pm. dingwallchoralsociety.co.uk RICHARD MORRISON AND FRIENDS @ Nairn Community and Art Centre, 7.30pm. Richard Morrison, Jessica Leary, Claire Telford, Walter Blair.

JAZZ/WORLD
FRI 29 NOV
SON AL SON @ Universal Hall, Findhorn, 8pm.

SUN 29 DEC

SUN 15 DEC

HIGHLAND HOTCLUB @ The Market Bar, 10pm.

TAIN CHORAL CAROL CONCERT @ Duthac Centre, 3pm. £6.50

SAT 07 DEC TUE 10 DEC

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TUE 17 DEC

COLIN DONALDSON BAND @ Hootananny, 9.30pm.

ROCK
FRI 29 NOV

THE TRULY TERRIBLE ORCHESTRA CHARITY CHRISTMAS CONCERT!

THE LAFONTAINES @ The Ironworks,

7.30pm. Hip-hop infused punk & indie rock. BAND SHOWCASE @ Strathpeffer Pavilion, 7.30pm. A fantastic bill that includes: Three Blind Wolves, AMWWF, Donald Macdonald and The Islands and Dr. Wook. MOUNTAINS UNDER THE OCEANS, AGAINST ALL FLAGS, DAVE HUGHES @ The Eagle Bar, 9.30pm. BIRDHEAD @ Mad Hatters, 10pm. BILLY LIAR @ The Market Bar, 10pm. MAN FROM DELMONTE @ The Room, 10pm.

SLAMMIN’ SAM BAND @ The Room, 10pm. JAMES MACKENZIE @ The Eagle Bar MYSTIC SHOES @ Mad Hatters

RANT @ The Room, 10pm. ELEPHANT SESSIONS @ Hootananny, 9.30pm THE AGRONAUTS @ The Eagle Bar NETSOUNDS UNSIGNED @ Mad Hatters Casual Sex / Be Like Pablo.

SUN 08 DEC

ALABAMA 3 @ The Ironworks, 7pm. EMILY AND BEN @ The Market Bar, 10pm. RMT BIG BAND @ Hootananny, 9.30pm.

SUN 22 DEC

WED 11 DEC THU 12 DEC

CHARLIE’S RANCH @ The Market Bar, 10pm.

FERGUS AND GREG @ The Market Bar, 10pm. HOLLY AT CHRISTMAS @ Eden Court OneTouch, 7.30pm. Featuring all of Buddy’s classics plus the greatest hits from the legends of the 1950’s and 60’s. FRASER ROSS @ The Market Bar, 10pm. TED CHRISTOPHER @ Hootananny, 9.30pm.

MON 23 DEC TUE 24 DEC

SAT 30 NOV

THE FAKE PLASTIC TREES @ Mad Hatters MIRIAM CAMPBELL @ The Market Bar, 10pm.

CASPIAN @ The Eagle Bar, 9.30pm. FOZZIE @ Tipsy Laird, 10pm. DIXIE FRIED/ HABITAT @ Mad Hatters, 10pm. FURRY VENGEANCE, SEARCHING FOR DONKEYS, KRISTEN MACBETH @ The Market Bar, 10pm. MAN FROM DELMONTE @ The Room, 10pm.

THU 26 DEC FRI 27 DEC

MIND FUNK @ Mad Hatters NAKED RED @ The Market Bar, 10pm. THE FEDERALS @ The Eagle Bar

FRI 13 DEC

HOLLY AT CHRISTMAS @ Eden Court OneTouch, 7.30pm. As Thu 12 Dec. THE MYSTIC SHOES @ The Room, 10pm. ASHLEY AND THE COSMONAUTS @ The Market Bar, 10pm. CLUB GRAMOPHONE @ The Eagle Bar VICTORIAN TROUT CONSPIRARY @ Mad Hatters

SUN 01 DEC

SAT 28 DEC

NEON KNIGHTS @ The Market Bar, 10pm. EZRA @ The Room, 10pm. GLASS MUSEUMS @ The Eagle Bar

GLENN TILBROOK @ The Ironworks, 7pm. The Ex-Squeeze star returns to Inverness. Expect hooks aplenty and hits, clever lyrics and great audience engagement. And a good time. EMILY AND BEN @ The Market Bar, 10pm.

SUN 29 DEC

LADRANA @ Hootananny, 9.30pm

MON 02 DEC TUE 03 DEC

THOMAS ELIAS @ The Market Bar, 10pm. ANDY DUNCAN @ The Market Bar, 10pm.

SAT 14 DEC

HOLLY AT CHRISTMAS @ Eden Court OneTouch, 7.30pm. As Thu 12 Dec. BLUES BROTHERS PARTY NIGHT @ MacDonald Aviemore Resort THE GALIPAYGOS @ Market Bar, 10pm. SHIRE @ The Room, 10pm. PHANTOM RIFFAGE @ The Eagle Bar CRYPTIC KEYS @ Mad Hatters

MON 30 DEC TUE 31 DEC

HOODJA @ Hootananny, 9.30pm BOGMANAY @ Bogbain Farm, 7pm. bogbainfarm.com RED HOT HIGHLAND FLING @ Northern Meeting Park, 7pm. Scotland’s biggest FREE Hogmanay party.

WED 04 DEC THU 05 DEC

TIM HOLEHOUSE @ The Market Bar, 10pm. timholehouse.com BLACK STAR RIDERS @ The Ironworks, 8pm. Support from Dead Daisies. THE BROKEN RAVENS @ Mad Hatters

SUN 15 DEC THU 19 DEC

FRI 06 DEC

RED KITES @ The Ironworks, 7.30pm, FAT SUIT @ Hootananny, 9.30pm THE VIEW @ The Ironworks, 8pm.

BIRO @ Johnny Foxes, 9pm. SEARCHING FOR DONKEYS @ The Market Bar, 10pm.

ASHLEY & THE COSMONAUTS @ Mad Hatters WILLIE AND TABS MACASKILL @ The Market Bar, 10pm.

SAT 07 DEC

QUEEN PARTY NIGHT @ MacDonald Aviemore Resort DANCING QUEEN @ The Ironworks, 7pm. Featuring a glittering cast of the UK’s finest musicians, dancers and vocalists, Dancing Queen is packed with all of ABBA’s greatest hits. BIRO @ Johnny Foxes, 9pm. THE SIGNAL @ The Market Bar, 10pm.

FRI 20 DEC

HOGMANAY @ The Market Bar, 10pm. SCONE FAIRIES & FRIENDS @ Hootananny & Big FAT ELECTRIC CEILIDH in hatters tickets available from the bar. SILVER COAST @ The Eagle Bar HOGMANAY @ The Castle Tavern See whatsonhighlands.com for latest dates & regular nights.

THE HIGH LONESOME @ The Market Bar, 10pm. BIRO @ The Room, 10pm. THE GROOVE BONES @ Mad Hatters

SAT 21 DEC

THE MYSTIC SHOES @ The Market Bar, 10pm.

LARRY LOVE: Alabama 3
Ironworks, Sun 08 Dec

ALABAMA 3 must have played Inverness and the Highlands more than any other visiting band over the past few years and they’re always a whole lot of fun. Ahead of their gig at IRONWORKS on SUN 08 DEC, we caught up with the group’s LARRY LOVE to shoot the breeze.
I Way back when you launched yourself as the First Presleyterian Church of Elvis the Divine (UK) did you honestly feel you’d still be going strong almost two decades later? Was there a plan for world domination? Our initial manifesto was ridiculous. We were mixing country and western with techno together with fake American accents at the height of Brit Pop, which was on some levels career suicide. On the other level, I’m not sure we’re masters of the art but we’re increasingly finding that Nashville is going to Detroit for dance beats and Detroit’s going to Nashville and Alabama for blues. Our vision has remained true… I While loads of bands have suffered in the internet age, you seem to have thrived with a massive online fan base. Why do you think what you do has such a global appeal? We anticipated the death of the music industry a long time ago. We’re quite techno savvy in that sense and we welcome it. The record industry was a f***ing con anyway. The artists were getting 16% of what they were owed and the other 84% was going to the record labels. That was a totally incongruous and incompatible situation. Like any capitalist venture it becomes a victim of its own success… I You’re always going to be particularly famous for providing the theme tune to The Sopranos. Has that made you every wise guy’s favourite acid house-meetscountry rock combo? Did you ever get to meet James Gandolfini? Yes and yes! There’s that DJ Avicii. He’s just said he’s invented the blend of house music with acid country house… He went to Nashville where they’ve got that whole Miley Cyrus crossover shit going on at the moment. Gangsters seem to like us! We met James a couple of times and were privileged to have been in his company. He was a good fella! He likes to party, probably what killed him… Read full interview: whatsonhighlands.com

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THE HOBBIT: THE DESOLATION OF SMAUG
FRI 13 – TUE 24 & THU 26 DEC
SUBTITLED SCREENINGS THU 19 DEC 20.00
Director Peter Jackson I Starring Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen

(12A TBC)
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USA/New Zealand I 2013 I TBC mins I thehobbit.com
The second film of The Hobbit trilogy sees Bilbo Baggins continue on his journey with Gandalf and the thirteen Dwarves on an epic quest to reclaim the Lonely Mountain and the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor.

CAPTAIN PHILLIPS
FRI 20 – TUE 24 DEC

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Director Paul Greengrass I Starring Tom Hanks, Barkhad Abdi

USA I 2013 I 134 mins I captainphillipsmovie.com Tom Hanks gives the performance of a lifetime in this critically acclaimed thriller from the director of United 93 and The Bourne Ultimatum. Based on an incredible true story, Hanks stars as Captain of the Maersk Alabama, an American cargo ship that was seized by Somali pirates. Set over five days this superb drama tells both sides of the story as Phillips and the pirates face a cat-and-mouse game of survival.

FROZEN

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FRI 20 – TUE 24 DEC – & THU 26 – TUE 31 DEC & THU 02 JAN
SUBTITLED SCREENINGS MON 23 DEC 14.00
Directors Chris Buck, Jennifer Lee I Starring Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel

USA I 2013 I TBC mins I movies.disney.com/frozen
From Disney comes this stunning big-screen comedy adventure. The kingdom of Arendelle is frozen in an eternal winter. The only person who can break the spell is the fiesty young princess Anna who embarks on an epic journey to banish the freeze forever.

SAVING MR. BANKS
FRI 27 – TUE 31 DEC & THU 02 JAN
SUBTITLED SCREENINGS MON 30 DEC 20.00

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Director John Lee Hancock I Starring Emma Thompson, Tom Hanks

USA/UK/Australia I 2013 I 125 mins I movies.disney.com/saving-mr-banks Two-time Oscar winners Emma Thompson and Tom Hanks star in the funny and heartwarming true story about Mary Poppins’ trialsome journey to the big screen. Don’t miss this film, it’s supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! (We just had to say this!).

ALSO SCREENING THIS MONTH – THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE, DON JON, THE COUNSELLOR, PARKLAND, BLUE IS THE WARMEST COLOUR, WARREN MILLER & ROYAL SHAKESPEARE COMPANY RICHARD II ENCORE
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DRINKING BUDDIES
FRI 06 – THU 12 DEC
DREAM & SCREAM SCREENING WED 11 DEC 11.00

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LEVIATHAN (12A)
PROGRAMMER’S CHOICE

FRI 06 – SAT 07 & MON 09 – THU 12 DEC
Directors Lucien Castaing-Taylor, Verena Paravel

Director Joe Swanberg Starring Olivia Wilde, Jake Johnson, Anna Kendrick
USA I 2013 I 90 mins I magpictures.com/drinkingbuddies

GLORIA (15)
FRI 06 – MON 09 & WED 11 & THU 12 DEC
Director Sebastián Lelio Starring Paulina García, Sergio Hernández
Chile/Spain I 2013 I 109 mins Spanish and English with subtitles
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France/UK/USA I 2012 I 87 mins
One of the most highly anticipated films of the year, this thrilling, immersive and experimental documentary takes you deep inside the dangerous world of commercial fishing. Set aboard a hulking fishing vessel navigating treacherous waves off the New England coast, this film captures the harsh and unforgiving world of the fishermen in starkly haunting yet beautiful detail. Previously screened at IFF 2013.

CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS 2 (U)
AUTISM FRIENDLY SCREENING SAT 07 DEC 14.00

Kate and Luke work together in a brewery. They have one of those friendships that feels like it could be something more but they’re both seeing other people. When they unexpectedly find themselves alone for a weekend they discover what makes the line between “friends” and “more than friends” really blurry… Beer.

SAT 07& SUN 08 & SAT14 & SUN15 DEC
Directors Cody Cameron, Kris Pearn Voices Bill Hader, Anna Faris
USA I 2013 I 95 mins I cloudy-movie.com
Enjoy a second helping of mouth-watering comedy with this sequel to Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs. Inventor Flint Lockwood’s discovers his out-of-control food machine has survived and is now creating ‘flanimals’, food animals including susheeps and tacodiles…

Fifty-something divorcee Gloria is smart, savvy and young at heart. Living on her own she makes the most of her situation by filling her nights seeking love in clubs filled with other middle-aged singles. When she meets Rodolfo they begin a passionate affair, to which she gives everything as she embarks on the last act of her life.

THE BIG RISK
Director Claude Sautet

CLASSE TOUS RISQUES
SUN 08 & MON 09 DEC

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Starring Lino Ventura, Jean-Paul Belmondo France/Italy I 1960 I 110 mins French and Italian with subtitles
Abel Davos, a French gangster wanted for murder, has been hiding out in Italy for the last ten years. Desperate to return home to Paris he sets out to make his great escape but finds going home is harder than he expected. This truly great crime thriller gets a welcome re-release in British cinemas.

TURBO (U)
SAT 07 & SUN 08 & SAT 14 & SUN 15 DEC
Director David Soren Voices Ryan Reynolds, Paul Giamatti, Maya Rudolph
USA I 2013 I 95 mins I turbomovie.com
From the makers of Kung Fu Panda, Turbo is a high-velocity animated comedy about a garden snail whose dream of becoming the fastest snail in the world comes true when he miraculously attains the power of super-speed!

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DISTILLED (NO CERT)
WED 11 DEC
Director Paul Diffley Starring Andy Cave
UK I 2013 I 60 mins Scotland in winter is an arena where mountaineers pit their skills against exacting climbs often in ferocious conditions. It is respected by climbers around the world. Distilled is a celebration of Scottish winter climbing and a poignant profile of a life spent in the mountains.

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FRI 13 – MON 16 & THU 19 DEC

DOM HEMINGWAY (15)
FRI 13 – THU 19 DEC
Director Richard Shepard Starring Jude Law, Richard E. Grant, Emilia Clarke
UK I 2013 I 93 mins
Released from prison twelve years after taking the fall to protect his benefactor, notorious safecracker Dom Hemingway is back on the streets of London looking to collect what he's owed. Jude Law gets down and dirty as a foul-mouthed ex-con safecracker in this blackly comic crime caper from the producer of Sexy Beast and director of The Matador. Previously screened at IFF 2013.

Director Destin Daniel Cretton Starring Brie Larson, John Gallagher Jr. USA I 2013 I 97 mins I shortterm12.com
Rising star Brie Larson (Don Jon, 21 Jump Street) stars as a troubled young foster-home care worker in this honest and uplifting American drama.

JEUNE & JOLIE
Director François Ozon

YOUNG & BEAUTIFUL

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WILD BOYZ
Director Paul Diffley Featuring Pete Whittaker, Tom Randall
UK I 2012 I 50 mins
Two climbers from England set out to explore the world of offwidth crack climbing, a strange sub-culture rumoured to be dominated by knuckle-dragging, barbrawling dirt-bags!

FRI 20 – TUE 24 & THU 26 DEC
Starring Marine Vacth, Géraldine Pailhas
France I 2013 I 94 mins

French with subtitles
Seventeen-year-old Isabelle loses her virginity while on a summer holiday with her family. When she returns home she begins working secretly as a prostitute and appears to be a cool professional until the unthinkable happens and she is forced to deal with the consequences of her decisions. Coming-of-age story from François Ozon (Swimming Pool). Previously screened at IFF 2013.

THE EPIC OF EVEREST (U)
SUN 15 & MON 16 & WED 18 DEC
Director Captain John Noel Starring Andrew Irvine, George Mallory
UK I 1924 I 87 mins
The official film record of the legendary Everest expedition of 1924, the third attempt to climb the mountain, is one of the most remarkable films in the BFI National Archive. Its release coincides with the 60th anniversary of the first conquest of Everest in 1953 by Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay. Featuring a newly commissioned score by Simon Fisher Turner (The Great White Silence).

COMPUTER CHESS (15)
FRI 20 – TUE 24 & THU 26 DEC
Director Andrew Bujalski Starring Patrick Riester, Wiley Wiggins
USA I 2013 I 92 mins I computerchessmovie.com
From the critically acclaimed director of Funny Ha Ha and Mutual Appreciation comes this hilarious and brilliant new comedy. Taking place in a middleof-nowhere motel on a weekend in the early 1980s Computer Chess follows different groups of chess geeks as each strives to be the first to perfect an unbeatable chess software programme. Previously screened at IFF 2013.

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(18 TBC) FRI 27 – TUE 31 DEC & THU 02 JAN
Director Spike Lee Starring Josh Brolin, Elizabeth Olsen USA I 2013 I 104 mins
A man sets out to discover why he was kidnapped and imprisoned for 20 years in Spike Lee’s dark and gruesome remake of Park Chan-wook’s Cannes winning revenge thriller.

EDEN COURT CINEMA
THE SELFISH GIANT(15)
FRI 27 – MON 30 DEC
Director Clio Barnard Starring Conner Chapman, Shaun Thomas UK I 2013 I 91 mins
From Clio Barnard, director of The Arbor, comes this critically acclaimed contemporary reworking of the story by Oscar Wilde. Set on the outskirts of Bradford, the film follows 13 years old Arbor and his best friend Swifts and their dealings with a local scrap dealer. Boldly cinematic and featuring astonishing performances from the two leads, The Selfish Giant further cements Barnard’s reputation as a visionary filmmaker.

PROGRAMMER’S CHOICE

KILL YOUR DARLINGS
Director John Krokidas

(15)

FRI 27 – TUE 31 DEC & THU 02 JAN
Starring Daniel Radcliffe, Dane DeHaan

NEBRASKA (15)

FRI 27 – TUE 31 DEC & THU 02 JAN
Director Alexander Payne Starring Bruce Dern, Will Forte

USA I 2013 I 104 mins sonyclassics.com/killyourdarlings
Daniel Radcliffe stars as Alan Ginsberg as he leads a cast of great new young talent – Dane Dehaan (The Place Beyond The Pines), Jack Hustons and Elizabeth Olsen – in this gripping true story of obsession and murder set in 1940s New York. Previously screened at IFF 2013.

USA I 2013 I 115 mins nebraskamovie.com
After receiving a sweepstakes letter in the mail, an aging, booze-addled cantankerous father makes the trip from Montana to Nebraska with his estranged son in order to claim the million dollar Mega Sweepstakes prize he thinks he’s won. From the director of Sideways and The Descendants, with a stand out performance from Bruce Dern, who won Best Actor at the Cannes Film Festival. Previously screened at the IFF 2013.

SEASONS
SCROOGED IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE BAD SANTA

CHRISTMAS FILMS ‘Tis the season to cosy up and watch classic Christmas films…
(PG) THU 19 & SUN 22 DEC
Director Richard Donner I Starring Bill Murray, Karen Allen I USA I 1988 I 101 mins

Selfish TV executive Frank Cross is visited by three ghosts who teach him a thing or two about Christmas in this modern day retelling of Dickens’ A Christmas Carol.
(U) FRI 20 – TUE 24 & THU 26 DEC
Director Frank Capra I Starring James Stewart, Donna Reed I USA I 1946 I 129 mins

The classic Christmas film about an angel-in-training who shows a broken man what his world would look like if he had never been born.
(15) SAT 21 DEC
Director Terry Zwigoff I Starring Billy Bob Thornton, Bernie Mac I USA I 2003 I 95 mins I miramax.com/movie/bad-santa

He’s very naughty… and not very nice. Billy Bob Thornton stars as an alcoholic ex-con who disguises himself as Santa in this hilarious and raunchy romp.

This December we’re screening a selection of our favourite films from 2013, so come along and relive the magic of this year’s best films. Tickets for the Best Films of 2013 are £5.00

FILMS OF 2013
WHITE HOUSE DOWN

(12A) SAT 07 DEC

Like Die Hard in the White House, but more fun, with more explosions and the same amount of white vests!

Director Roland Emmerich I Starring Channing Tatum, Jamie Foxx I USA I 2013 I 131 mins I whitehousedown.com

LOVE IS ALL YOU NEED DEN SKALDEDE FRISØR

(15) SUN 15 DEC

Director Susanne Bier I Starring Trine Dyrholm, Pierce Brosnan I Den /Swe /It/Fr /Ger I 2012 I 116 mins I Danish and English with subtitles I sonyclassics.com/loveisallyouneed

One of the finest romances for many years, Love Is All You Need stars Trine Dryholm as a woman recovering from cancer who discovers her husband is having an affair. She leaves to go to Italy to her son's wedding where she meets Pierce Brosnan and sparks begin to fly in the Mediterranean sun.

NO

(15) MON 16 DEC

Director Pablo Larrain I Starring Gael García Bernal, Alfredo Castro, Alejandro Goic I Chile/France/USA I 2012 I 118 mins I Spanish with subtitles

During Chile’s 1988 referendum, hopes to peacefully overthrow Augusto Pinochet’s near two-decade reign lie with savvy young advertising executive René Saavedra, as he is persuaded to come up with the opposition’s campaign.

UPSTREAM COLOUR

(12A) THU 19 DEC

Director Shane Carruth I Starring Amy Seimetz, Shane Carruth I USA I 2013 I 96 mins I erbpfilm.com/film/upstreamcolor

Upstream Colour is only the second film from Primer director Shane Carruth but it has proved to be one of the most original and interesting films of the year.

THE PLACE BEYOND THE PINES

(15) SAT 28 DEC

Director Derek Cianfrance I Starring Ryan Gosling, Bradley Cooper, Eva Mendes I USA I 2012 I 140 mins I focusfeatures.com/the_place_beyond_the_pines

Both Ryan Gosling and Bradley Cooper give their best performances to date in what is one of the finest films ever made about fathers and sons.

ROYAL OPERA HOUSE LIVE roh.org.uk/cinemas/ Tickets £15.00 / £12.50
THE NUTCRACKER PARSIFAL
LIVE THU 12 DEC
Conductor Tom Seligman I Choreographer Peter Wright after Lev Ivanov I Starring Cast to be confirmed I 130 mins approx (includes one interval)

A young girl’s enchanted present leads her on a wonderful adventure in this classic ballet, accompanied by Tchaikovsky’s glittering score.
LIVE WED 18 DEC
Dir Stephen Langridge I Conductor Antonio Pappano I Starring Simon O'Neill, Angela Denoke I 330 mins approx (2 intervals) I German with subtitles

Wagner’s final great masterpiece returns to Covent Garden in an inventive new staging by Stephen Langridge.

INVERNESS FILM FANS

THROUGH THE EYES OF A CHILD PATHER PANCHALI

(U) TUE 10 DEC

Inverness Film Fans (InFiFa) meet fortnightly at Eden Court Cinema for screenings and post-film discussions. The screenings are open to everyone. Find out more at invernessfilmfans.org

Director Satyajit Ray I Starring Kanu Bannerjee, Karuna Bannerjee, Chunibala Devi I India I 1955 I 119 mins I Bengali with subtitles I invernessfilmfans.org

The first film of director Satyajit Ray’s, Pather Panchali tells the story of an impoverished Bengalese family from the perspective of a young boy, Apu.

FIND OUT MORE AND BOOK TICKETS ONLINE AT WWW.EDEN-COURT.CO.UK OR CALL BOX OFFICE ON 01463 234 234

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

DEC 2013
Sun 01
11.00 13.30 14.00 16.45 17.00 17.15 19.00 19.30 20.00 The Hunger Games: Catching Fire Don Jon The Hunger Games: Catching Fire Parkland The Hunger Games: Catching Fire Don Jon Blue Is The Warmest Colour The Counsellor The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

Sun 08 11.30 Cloudy With A Chance For Meatballs 2 14.00 Turbo 16.00 Drinking Buddies 16.45 The Big Risk 19.00 RSC – Richard II Encore 19.15 Gloria Mon 09 18.00 Leviathan 18.15 Gloria 20.15 The Big Risk 20.30 Drinking Buddies Tue 10 11.30 Leviathan 19.15 Through The Eyes Of A Child InFiFa 19.30 Drinking Buddies Wed 11 10.30 RSC – Richard II Schools Encore 11.00 Drinking Buddies Dream & Scream 14.00 Drinking Buddies 18.00 Gloria 20.00 Distilled 20.15 Leviathan Thu 12 11.30 Gloria 18.00 Leviathan 19.15 Royal Opera House Live: The Nutcracker 20.00 Drinking Buddies Fri 13 16.00 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug 18.00 Short Term 12 20.00 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug 20.15 Dom Hemingway Sat 14 11.00 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug 11.30 Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs 2 14.00 Turbo 15.00 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug 18.00 Dom Hemingway 19.00 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug 20.15 Short Term 12 Sun 15 11.00 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug 11.30 Turbo 14.00 Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs 2 15.00 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug 17.15 Short Term 12 17.30 The Epic Of Everest 19.00 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug 19.15 Dom Hemingway 19.30 Love Is All You Need Films Of The Year Mon 16 15.00 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug 18.00 Dom Hemingway 18.15 Short Term 12 19.15 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug 20.15 The Epic Of Everest 20.30 No Films Of The Year

Tue 17 11.30 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug 18.00 Dom Hemingway 19.00 The Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug 20.15 Warren Miller – Ticket To Ride Wed 18 11.30 The Epic Of Everest 14.00 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug 16.45 Royal Opera House Live: Parsifal 19.00 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug 19.15 Dom Hemingway Thu 19 11.30 Dom Hemingway 16.00 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug 18.00 Dom Hemingway 18.15 Short Term 12 20.00 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Subtitled 20.15 Scrooged 20.30 Upstream Colour Films Of The Year Fri 20 11.30 Frozen 14.00 Frozen 16.00 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug 17.45 It’s A Wonderful Life 18.00 Computer Chess 20.00 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug 20.15 Jeune & Jolie 20.30 Captain Phillips Sat 21 11.00 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug 11.30 Frozen 14.00 Frozen 14.15 Computer Chess 15.00 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug 17.15 It’s A Wonderful Life 18.15 Jeune & Jolie 19.00 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug 20.00 Captain Phillips 20.15 Bad Santa Sun 22 11.00 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug 11.30 Frozen 13.30 Scrooged 14.00 Frozen 15.00 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug 16.30 It’s A Wonderful Life 17.15 Computer Chess 19.00 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug 19.15 Jeune & Jolie 19.30 Captain Phillips Mon 23 11.30 Frozen 13.30 It’s A Wonderful Life 14.00 Frozen Subtitled 15.00 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug 18.00 It’s A Wonderful Life 18.15 Jeune & Jolie 19.15 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug 20.15 Computer Chess 20.30 Captain Phillips

Tue 24 11.00 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug 11.15 Jeune & Jolie 11.30 Frozen 13.30 Captain Phillips 14.00 Frozen 16.00 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug 16.15 It’s A Wonderful Life 16.30 Computer Chess Wed 25 Happy Christmas/Holidays! Thu 26 14.00 Frozen 15.00 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug 17.00 Frozen 17.30 Jeune & Jolie 19.15 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug 19.30 It's A Wonderful Life 20.00 Computer Chess Fri 27 11.30 Frozen 13.00 Saving Mr. Banks 14.00 Frozen 18.00 Nebraska 18.15 The Selfish Giant 19.15 Saving Mr. Banks 20.15 Oldboy 20.30 Kill Your Darlings Sat 28 11.30 Frozen 13.00 Saving Mr. Banks 14.00 Frozen Autism Friendly Screening 14.30 Kill Your Darlings 17.00 Saving Mr. Banks 17.45 Oldboy 18.00 The Selfish Giant 20.00 Saving Mr. Banks 20.15 Nebraska 20.30 The Place Beyond The Pines Films Of The Year Sun 29 11.30 Frozen 13.30 Nebraska 14.00 Frozen 16.45 Nebraska 17.15 Saving Mr. Banks 17.30 The Selfish Giant 19.30 Kill Your Darlings 19.45 Oldboy 20.00 Saving Mr. Banks Mon 30 11.30 Frozen 14.00 Frozen 17.15 Saving Mr. Banks 18.00 Oldboy 18.15 Kill Your Darlings 20.00 Saving Mr. Banks Subtitled 20.15 The Selfish Giant 20.30 Nebraska Tue 31 11.00 Saving Mr. Banks 11.30 Frozen 13.00 Oldboy 14.15 Frozen 16.30 Kill Your Darlings 16.45 Nebraska 17.15 Saving Mr. Banks

Mon 02 11.30 Parkland Friends Coffee Morning 17.00 The Hunger Games: Catching Fire 18.00 The Counsellor 18.15 Parkland 20.00 The Hunger Games: Catching Fire 20.15 Blue Is The Warmest Colour 20.30 Don Jon Tue 03 11.30 Parkland 14.00 Don Jon 18.00 The Counsellor 19.15 Blue Is The Warmest Colour 19.30 The Hunger Games: Catching Fire 20.30 Don Jon Wed 04 11.00 Blue Is The Warmest Colour 14.00 The Hunger Games: Catching Fire 14.30 The Counsellor 18.00 Don Jon 19.30 The Hunger Games: Catching Fire 19.45 Parkland 20.15 The Counsellor Thu 05 11.00 The Hunger Games: Catching Fire Dream & Scream 11.30 The Counsellor 14.00 Parkland 17.30 The Hunger Games: Catching Fire 18.00 Don Jon 20.00 Blue Is The Warmest Colour 20.15 The Hunger Games: Catching Fire Fri 06 18.00 Gloria 18.15 Leviathan 20.30 Drinking Buddies Sat 07 11.30 Turbo 13.30 Leviathan 14.00 Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs 2 Autism Friendly Screening 18.00 Drinking Buddies 20.15 Gloria 20.30 White House Down Films Of The Year

TICKET PRICES
All Tickets pre 5.00pm Adults (over 18) Adult Concession Under 18’s & 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 2 DEC Parkland (15) 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.

Programmer’s Choice: Buy for all three Programmer’s Choice films and get £1.00 off each

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December

2013

THE HOBBIT: THE DESOLATION OF SMAUG
FRI 13 – TUE 24 & THU 26 DEC
SUBTITLED SCREENINGS THU 19 DEC 20.00
Director Peter Jackson I Starring Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen

(12A TBC)
AD S

USA/New Zealand I 2013 I TBC mins I thehobbit.com
The second film of The Hobbit trilogy sees Bilbo Baggins continue on his journey with Gandalf and the thirteen Dwarves on an epic quest to reclaim the Lonely Mountain and the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor.

Use Recycling Points for:

CAPTAIN PHILLIPS
FRI 20 – TUE 24 DEC

(12A)
AD

Director Paul Greengrass I Starring Tom Hanks, Barkhad Abdi

USA I 2013 I 134 mins I captainphillipsmovie.com Tom Hanks gives the performance of a lifetime in this critically acclaimed thriller from the director of United 93 and The Bourne Ultimatum. Based on an incredible true story, Hanks stars as Captain of the Maersk Alabama, an American cargo ship that was seized by Somali pirates. Set over five days this superb drama tells both sides of the story as Phillips and the pirates face a cat-and-mouse game of survival.

Use Recycling Centres for:

FROZEN

(U TBC)
AD S

FRI 20 – TUE 24 DEC – & THU 26 – TUE 31 DEC & THU 02 JAN
SUBTITLED SCREENINGS MON 23 DEC 14.00
Directors Chris Buck, Jennifer Lee I Starring Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel

USA I 2013 I TBC mins I movies.disney.com/frozen
From Disney comes this stunning big-screen comedy adventure. The kingdom of Arendelle is frozen in an eternal winter. The only person who can break the spell is the fiesty young princess Anna who embarks on an epic journey to banish the freeze forever.

SAVING MR. BANKS (PG) collections will take place over Christmas and New Year.
FRI 27 – TUE 31 DEC & THU 02 JAN

The following changes to your

NORMAL COLLECTION DAY: WILL BE COLLECTED ON: AD S Director John Lee Hancock I Starring Emma Thompson, Tom Hanks USA/UK/Australia I 2013 I 125 mins I movies.disney.com/saving-mr-banks Wednesday 25th December 2013 Saturday 21st December 2013 Two-time Oscar winners Emma Thompson and Tom Hanks star in the funny and heartwarming true story about Mary Poppins’ trialsome journey to the big screen. Don’t miss this film, it’s supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! (We just had to say this!). Wednesday 1st January 2014 Saturday 28th December 2013 Thursday 2nd THIS January 2014 Saturday 4th January ALSO SCREENING MONTH – THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE, DON JON,2014
FOR SCREENING TIMES SEE THE TIMETABLE & FOR MORE INFO GO TO WWW.EDEN-COURT.CO.UK
Welcome to the Robertson Screens. At Robertson we’ve 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 we’re 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

SUBTITLED SCREENINGS MON 30 DEC 20.00

THE COUNSELLOR, PARKLAND, BLUE IS THE WARMEST COLOUR, WARREN MILLER & Recycling Centres closed on 25th December and 1st & 2nd January ROYAL SHAKESPEARE COMPANY RICHARD II ENCORE

( 01349 886603 * [email protected] 8 www.highland.gov.uk/recycle

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CHARITY CLUBS MARKETS MUNICIPAL TALKS

Xmas is coming, apparently
As with almost everything else this month, it’s all going Christmastastic, but December kicks off with something a little more sobering, if just as important in the form of the WORLD AIDS DAY COMMUNITY GATHERING on 01 DEC at INVERNESS CATHEDRAL. The event, which starts at 3.30pm is hosted by Waverley Care and features music from the Bun-sgoil Ghaidhlig Inbhir Nis School Choir, speakers from the local community and refreshments. Entry is free. Getting to the festive events, there’s no better place to start that with DECK THE HALLS – YULETIDE CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS a NADFAS lecture at Smithton Free Church on 05 DEC at 2pm by David Bostwick that’ll bring you up to speed on all those things we take for granted like holly, ivy and Xmas trees. And if it’s a tree you’re after, why not head along to INVEREWE GARDENS on SAT 14 DEC where you can help to remove unwanted Sitka spruce trees from Inverewe’s woodland, and as a reward for your efforts, take away a Christmas tree for free. Meet outside the visitor centre at 10am with your lumberjack head on. All you need now is the presents, so best get to DINGWALL & HIGHLAND AUCTION MART on SAT 07 DEC for the MACMILLAN HIGHLANDS CHRISTMAS CHARITY AUCTION. Raising funds for Northern Highland Communities, this is the biggest Christmas charity auction the area has seen in years with hundreds of amazing auction lots to bid for including VIP ‘money can’t buy’ items - the current list of lots can be seen at youreventscotland.com - more at macmillanauction.org.uk

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So, a quick trip on XMAS EVE to AVIEMORE for the TRADITIONAL TORCHLIGHT PROCESSION through the town with Santa and his reindeer, Christmas carols, fireworks, mince pies and mulled wine, then home to wrap presents and wonder who was supposed to be in charge of buying the turkey. Unsurprisingly a dearth of non-festive special events this month, but a couple worth your while are: ‘MURDER AT THE FORT’ AND ‘A HORRID MURDER IN RESOLIS’, a talk by Neiliann McIntyre and Chris Rendell on MON 09 DEC at Seaforth Club Rooms, Fortrose and a Royal Scottish Geographical Society lecture by renowned climber DOUG SCOTT at HIGHLAND COUNCIL CHAMBER, again on MON 09 DEC. He’ll be talking about SIGNIFICANT AND JOYOUS MOMENTS IN THE MOUNTAINS, none of which we imagine involve sorting out Christmas. Next year is officially Homecoming 2014, the event being launched on Hogmanay at 20.14pm (geddit?) over Inverness Castle. The Hogmanay celebrations themselves will commence in mid-afternoon with children’s event the WEE HOT HIGHLAND FLING (see KIDS p12 where you can also read about the Whin Park WINTER WONDERLAND) before Comedian CRAIG HILL takes to the stage at Northern Meeting Park Arena at 8.30pm to host a free four-hour show which will be headlined by THE RED HOT CHILLI PIPERS. Inverness based all-female band DOREC-A-BELLE have been given the honour of getting proceedings underway. Taking the crowd into 2014 will be multi-award winning folk-rock band SKERRYVORE. And you can get interactive with a comment system on the big screen. Send your New Year message to 07786 206955, keyword ‘irhhf ’ then your message. Or Tweet #irhhf . , Commercialism is of course rampant at this time of the year, but there’s the opportunity to make buying things into something good with THE GIVING TREE in the EASTGATE CENTRE. Thanks to the Order Of St John, who’ve been running the initiative for over 20 years, this ensures that children in the Highlands and Islands under the supervision and/or care of various bodies including Social Work departments receive gifts at Xmas. Choose a card from the tree, buy an appropriate gift and it will be delivered on the big day. And you can feel a little bit better about yourself as you open your hundredth prezzie. Check whatsonhighlands.com for more events, latest news and more…

MON 25 NOV

CHRISTMAS ARTS AND CRAFTS AND WINTER LIGHTS SWITCH-ON @ The Town House, Grantown, 6.30pm. BUTTERFLIES @ Highland Council Chamber, 12.45pm. Short talk. RUSSIAN HEMP SEALS MADE IN LEAD: A PRACTICAL EYE’S VIEW @ Dingwall Community Centre, 7.30pm. Talk.

WED 04 DEC

THE INTEGRATION OF THE SCOTTISH UPLAND COMMUNITIES, 15001700 @ Highland Archive and Registration Centre , 5pm. Talk.

Philosophical fun and plans for 2014. pinkcastle.eu

WED 11 DEC

THU 05 DEC

THE ROCK GARDEN - MAKING THE ROCK @ Nairn Community and Art Centre, 7.30pm. Highland Rock Garden Club talk. THE SCOTTISH PRIMROSE @ Special Unit, IRA, 7.30pm. Scottish Wildlife Trust illustrated talk. THE ROSE STREET FOUNDRY @ New Millburn Academy Assembly Hall, 7.30pm. Inverness Field Club Talk. invernessfieldclub.org.uk

DECK THE HALLS – YULETIDE CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS @ Culloden Free Church, 2pm. Talk by David Bostwick. RSPB OFFICE UPDATE @ Fraser Park Bowling Club, 7.30pm. Talk & slide show. CHRISTMAS COOKERY DEMONSTRATION @ Strathpeffer Pavilion, 7.30pm. By Louisa McLean from the Kitchen Range, Dingwall. strathpefferpavilion.org

TUE 26 NOV

HIGHLAND LITERARY SALON @ Glen Mhor Hotel, 7.30pm. Speakers: Helena Nelson, Kenneth Steven, Jane Riddell, Rivka Spicer. highlandlitsalon.com

WED 27 NOV

THU 12 DEC SAT 14 DEC

FORUM FOR MEN @ Macnabs Bar, Columba Hotel, 8pm. Every Wed through Dec. For gay and bi men. gay-ness.org.uk

FRI 06 DEC

SIGMA CHRISTMAS QUIZ AND PRIZE DRAW @ Birnie Village Hall, 7.30pm. sigma-astro.co.uk AN EVENING WITH ROY DENNIS @ Nairn Free Church, 7.30pm. Red squirrels, ospreys & eagles. Talk. nairnliterary.org.uk PUBLIC ASTONOMY SESSION @ Culloden Observatory, 8pm. Weather permitting. spacegazer.com

SEASHORE TO SUMMIT @ Dingwall Town Hall , 7.30pm. Dingwall field club talk by Derek McGinn. CROMARTY COMMUNITY MARKET @ Victoria Hall, 11am. FOOD,CRAFT AND COLLECTORS FAIR @ Nairn United Reform Church, 12pm. PICK YOUR OWN CHRISTMAS TREE @ Inverewe Gardens, 10am. Take away a Christmas Tree for Free. 0844 4932225 CAKE WALK WITH STORY @ TBC, (Time TBC). Avoch to Fortrose. 07724 992790, guyandjocelyn.org

FRI 29 NOV

STUDIO SMITH CHRISTMAS FAIR @ Studio Smith, 7pm. ingebjorgsmith.co.uk

SAT 30 NOV

CHRISTMAS FAYRE @ Old High Church Hall, Academy St, 10am. XMAS FOOD AND CRAFT FAIR @ Glen Urquhart Public Hall, 10am. 10am-3pm GAELIC SPEAKERS’ COFFEE MORNING @ Spectrum Centre, 10am. CHRISTMAS AND CRAFT FAYRE @ Muir of Ord Village Hall, 10am. STUDIO SMITH CHRISTMAS FAIR @ Studio Smith, 11am. ingebjorgsmith.co.uk CHRISTMAS FAYRE @ Smithton Primary School, 11am. LOCAL’S FREE DAY @ Culloden Battlefield Visitors Centre. Bring proof of an IV post code and get in free to Culloden Battlefield and visitor centre!

SAT 07 DEC

MACMILLAN HIGHLANDS CHRISTMAS CHARITY AUCTION @ Dingwall and Highland Auction Mart. Raising funds for Northern Highland Communities. Info: macmillanauction.org.uk BRODIE CASTLE CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR @ Brodie Castle. BABY AND CHILDREN’S INDOOR MARKET @ Millburn Academy Hall, 10am. CHRISTMAS BAZAAR @ Charleston Academy Community Campus, 11am. Santa in his Grotto, Stalls with Christmas Goodies Galore, Performances of Tap, Ballet and Highland Dancing. Carol Singing, Music and other entertainment RE-WRITING MORAY’S PAST: FRESH LIGHT ON CELTS, PICTS AND ROMANS @ Conference Centre, Elgin, 9.30am. Day Seminar - to book e-mail: [email protected]

SUN 15 DEC THU 19 DEC

RSPB COACH TRIP @ Station Hotel, Avoch, 9am. Christmas birding and lunch. Booking essential 01997 433283 CROMARTY HISTORY SOCIETY CHRISTMAS CRACKERS @ Cromarty West Church Hall, 7.30pm. spanglefish.com/ cromartyhistorysociety MEDIEVAL CHRISTMAS BANQUETS 2013 @ The Ironworks, 7pm. timetravellerstavern.com CHRISTMAS PARTY @ Strathpeffer Pavilion, 7.30pm.

SUN 01 DEC

WORLD AIDS DAY COMMUNITY GATHERING @ Inverness Cathedral, 3.30pm. Free entry for music from the Bun-sgoil Ghaidhlig Inbhir Nis School Choir, speakers from the local community and refreshments. Tackling HIV together. CHRISTMAS CRAFT MARKET @ YMCA Grantown, 10am. STUDIO SMITH CHRISTMAS FAIR @ Studio Smith, 11am.

SUN 08 DEC

BRODIE CASTLE CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR @ Brodie Castle.

SAT 21 DEC

MON 09 DEC

MEDIEVAL CHRISTMAS BANQUETS 2013 @ The Ironworks, 7pm. timetravellerstavern.com

BIRDS @ Highland Council Chamber, 12.45pm. Short talk. ‘MURDER AT THE FORT’ AND ‘A HORRID MURDER IN RESOLIS’ @ Seaforth Club Rooms, Fortrose, 7.30pm. Talk. DOUG SCOTT: SIGNIFICANT AND JOYOUS MOMENTS IN THE MOUNTAINS @ Highland Council Chamber, 7.30pm. Talk.

SUN 22 DEC TUE 24 DEC

MON 02 DEC

CHSRISTINGLE SERVICE @ St John Church, Inverness, 3pm AVIEMORE TORCHLIGHT PROCESSION @ Aviemore MIDNIGHT MASS @ St John Church, Inverness, 11pm

EVEREST - HERE CONTINENTS COLLIDED @ Boat Of Garten Community Hall, 7.30pm. 40 years of mountain photography. Talk by Alex Milne.

TUE 03 DEC

BOREAL BIRDS @ Culloden Library, 7.30pm. Talk. GALAXY ZOO @ Smithton Free Church, 7.30pm. Talk. spacegazer.com

TUE 10 DEC

PINK CASTLE PHILOSOPHY CLUB @ Riverside Lounge, Glen Mhor Hotel, 7.30pm. Christmas Cracker!

WED 25 DEC

FAMILY COMMUNION @ St John Church, Inverness, 11am

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FRI 20 DEC

SPORT
ATHLETIC BALL COMBAT EXTREME RACING

Butcher Out
Judas. That was the first reaction on learning that ICT manager TERRY BUTCHER had, along with MAURICE MALPAS, legged it to Hibs, despite the fact that Caley are in the cup semi-finals, second in the league and seemingly on the brink of real success. All forsaken for a mid-table team, albeit one with a far bigger budget. It remains a baffling decision, but perhaps Butcher sees it as a stepping stone to his long-avowed wish to take the helm at Ipswich or, in the shorter term maybe it’ll serve as the right sort of CV for him to be offered the Rangers job. And, disappointed as we are by his move, there’s no denying that Butcher and Malpas have built something very special at ICT, hopefully sturdy enough of character not to fall apart as soon as they leave. And for that we have to offer genuine thanks. Just a shame that it had to end this way. With perfect timing, ROSS COUNTY host Hibs on Boxing Day with the home fans presumably not knowing whether to cheer or boo El Tel. Whatever, they’ll be hoping to pick up much needed points from that and other home games against Kilmarnock (07 Dec) and Motherwell (14 Dec) to turn around a dreadful start to the season. ICT meanwhile will juggle trying to stop a mass exodus in the transfer window while having a go at consolidating their league position with home games against Aberdeen (21 Dec) and Celtic (29 Dec). Away from the footer there’s lots more sporting activity to keep you occupied this month, with a couple of SANTA RUNS deserving of your attention, the first being in INVERNESS on 01 DEC. Organised by WildHearts, it’s an increasingly popular fixture in the calendar. Dress as Santa and run 5k along the River Ness and through Ness Islands, all while raising money for a good cause. The run starts at 1pm but arrive at the venue between 11.30am and 12.30pm on the day of the event to collect your Santa Suit. More details at wildheartsinaction.org/santarun If that gives you a taste for such things, head along to the AVIEMORE SANTA RUN on 21 DEC for a similar event, this time in aid of Disability Snowsport UK. All entrants receive a goody bag. For more details email [email protected] There are always plenty of hardy souls eager to take part in the LOSSIEMOUTH 10 MILE TURKEY TROT (08 DEC), so much so that places are limited to 300. If you fancy it see morayroadrunners.com Those with even stronger post-Xmas constitutions will be lining up for the BURGHEAD BOXING DAY SWIM which, if nothing else, will blast away any residual hangovers in time for Hogmanay. Burghead Harbour at 9am on 26 DEC is the place to be.

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TUE 26 NOV

INVERNESS VOLLEYBALL CLUB @ Hilton Community Centre, 7.30pm. Every Tuesday during school term time. 7.30pm-9.30pm Mixed volleyball for anyone aged over 16. All welcome.

Football FORRES MECHANICS V F’TINE UTD, 3pm. WICK AC’ V S’SPEY THISTLE, 3pm. ROSS COUNTY V KILMARNOCK, 3pm. LOSSIEMOUTH V HUNTLY, 3pm.

BURGHEAD BOXING DAY SWIM @ Burghead Harbour, 9am. Cool down with a boxing day dip.

WED 27 NOV

SUN 08 DEC

SAT 28 DEC

LGBT 5K RUNNING GROUP @ Inverness Leisure, 6pm. Text/call: 07941 553620. For all levels from beginners to experienced. Every Wed in Oct. gay-ness.org.uk

LOSSIEMOUTH 10 MILE TURKEY TROT @ Lossiemouth Community Centre, 11am. £10/£12 pre entry - race limit 300 morayroadrunners.com

Football CLACHNACUDDIN V FORT WILLIAM, 3pm. NAIRN COUNTY V FORRES MECH’S, 3pm. SKIMO SCOTLAND RACE @ Lecht 2090, 3pm. Following the success of the first ever ski mountaineering racing series last season, Skimo Scotland are back for another race season. skimoscotland.co.uk

SAT 30 NOV

SAT 14 DEC

Rugby HIGHLAND RFC V RAF L’MOUTH, 2pm. ROSS SUTH’ V ABERDEEN W’RERS, 2pm. Football ELGIN V QUEEN’S PARK, 3pm. CLACHNACUDDIN V BRORA R’S, 3pm. NAIRN COUNTY V FRASERBURGH, 3pm.

Rugby HIGHLAND RFC V MORAY , 2pm. Football NAIRN COUNTY V COVE RANGERS, 3pm. ROSS COUNTY V MOTHERWELL, 3pm. CLACHNACUDDIN V LOSSIEMOUTH, 3pm.

SAT 21 DEC

SUN 01 DEC

Athletic SANTA RUN @ Inverness Leisure, 1pm. Dress as Santa and run 5k along the River Ness and through Ness Islands, what’s not to like? wildheartsinaction.org/santarun Rugby HIGHLAND RFC (U15) V G’STOUN, 1pm. HIGHLAND RFC (U16) V S’WAY, 2pm.

AVIEMORE SANTA RUN @ Macdonald Aviemore, 12pm. Choose to run either 1 mile or 5km, dressed up as Santa! In support of Disability Snowsport UK. All entrants receive a goody bag. [email protected] Rugby MORAY RFC V LOCHABER, 2pm. Football INVERNESS CT V ABERDEEN, 3pm. WICK ACADEMY V DEVERONVALE, 3pm. S’SPEY THISTLE V TURRIFF UTD, 3pm. FORRES MECH’S V CLACH, 3pm. LOSSIEMOUTH V NAIRN COUNTY, 3pm.

SUN 29 DEC WED 01 JAN SAT 04 JAN

Football INVERNESS CT V CELTIC, 3pm. Football INVERNESS CT V ROSS COUNTY, 3pm. El Kessocko. Football ROSS COUNTY V ST JOHNSTONE, 3pm.

SAT 07 DEC

Rugby MORAY RFC V ROSS SUTHERLAND, 2pm. RAF LOSSIEMOUTH V LOCHABER, 2pm. HIGHLAND RFC (U18) V W’SCOT’, 2pm.

THU 26 DEC

Football ROSS COUNTY V HIBERNIAN, 3pm.

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Behind You. Ahead of you.
That most traditional of British theatrical experiences, the panto, unsurprisingly dominates this month, although with that unique Highland twist of not featuring off-duty soap stars, exsportsfolk or shamed politicians donning the tights, slapping their thighs and being urged to “look behind you”. Things are rather lower key here- if panto can ever be described as low key-but that doesn’t stop the productions being hugely popular, with EDEN COURT’s show always being the biggest attraction of all. This year they’re doing SLEEPING BEAUTY [1] (03 DEC–05 JAN) and it’ll sell out as always, being such a huge part of almost every family’s Xmas, so make sure you get your tickets as soon as possible. Another always popular show is that at FLORIANS and this year they’re putting on a production of CINDERELLA by Trevor Nicol, first produced by The Florians in 1992. There’s the usual mixture of old and new jokes, and old and new songs, dances, and fun for all the family. It runs from FRI 06–SAT 14 DEC, excluding Sundays . Evening performances start at 7:30pm. There are matinées on both Saturdays at 2:30pm. Book on-line at NODA Box Office (nodaboxoffice. co.uk/cinderella-ticket-400). NAIRN DRAMA CLUB meanwhile, are doing ALADDIN at the LITTLE THEATRE, NAIRN from 27 NOV–14 DEC, but it’s already sold out so your only chance of getting along is by hunting out returns. The literally farcical nature of panto has much in common with the equally rumbustuous ‘ALLO ‘ALLO, the wildly successful and gently bawdy stage version of the popular TV show. A big hit when it last came here with many of the original stars from the telly, this time round it’s a version by EDEN COURT’s creative department, following on from last year’s take on Fawlty Towers. It’s on from 9–11 DEC and much hilarity based on French stereotypes and roguish Nazis will ensue. THE NIGHT OF SMALL MIRACLES [2] was announced too late for us to tell you about last month, but there’s still just enough time for you to get along to this new word-based club night at IRONWORKS, opening on THU 28 NOV with poet MICHAEL PEDERSEN and novelist, poet, Guardian journo, photographer, the award-winning author SOPHIE COOKE. Future nights will feature readings / performances from the finest writers around and will also provide space for new writers to perform their work, get a sense of the stage and to gain experience of performing in an enjoyable and supportive environment. The organisers are on the lookout for local writers and performers who want to take part so for more details see emergents.co.uk More about this next month, but there’s bound to be a rush for SCOTTISH BALLET’S production of HANSEL AND GRETEL coming to EDEN COURT from 22–25 JAN so get your tickets now. More at: www.whatsonhighlands.com.

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WED 27 NOV

ALADDIN @ Little Theatre Nairn, 7.30pm. Nairn Drama Club’s Panto. Already sold out! nairndrama.org.uk 27 Nov - 14 Dec

THE NIGHT OF SMALL MIRACLES @ The Ironworks, 8pm. A new word-based club night - opening with Michael Pedersen. opening with Michael Pedersen: ‘Michael’s poems are so physical you can almost touch the images in them. Fabulously sensual and alive. I adore poetry like this’ – Stephen Fry ‘If you like poetry that is cool, smart, hilarious and quirky and can just suddenly rip your heart out, Michael Pedersen is your man’ – Irvine Welsh - and the fabulous novelist, poet, Guardian journo, photographer, the award-winning author Sophie Cooke - and new open mic slots for writers and musicians, singer song writers.

THU 28 NOV

MORE SKY THAN WE NEED @ Ardross Community Hall, 8pm. Following on from the hugely popular Shoogle Project, plan B are back with More Sky Than We Need - a beautiful and serene meditation on the vast clouds above us and the immense space within us. Taking inspiration from The Cloud by Percy Bysshe Shelley and from choreographer Frank McConnell’s own contemplations, the piece is reflective and breath-taking, exploring how the natural wonders above dictate our moods, thoughts and actions. Performed by Chrissie Ardill, Lucy Boyes and Emma Snellgrove. Accompanied throughout by live music and a specially commissioned soundscape from Lila Senior, the piece is completed by a magical, layered design by Miranda Melville. Preceding the performance plan B will screen their 13 minutes dance film Away From Here.

18th birthday she will prick her finger on a spinning wheel and die. The good Fairy Azuriel offers some hope. She changes the spell to ensure that the Princess won’t die but will fall into an enchanted sleep for 100 years from which she will only wake if kissed by the one she loves. Join Nanny Knot, Muddles and the dashing Prince Valiant as they battle with dragons and time machines to ensure that the Prince is ready to wake the sleeping Princess on time! Showing 6 Dec - 5 Jan. eden-court.co.uk

SLEEPING BEAUTY @ Macdonald Aviemore, 2pm. JKing Humphrey and Queen Boa are so delighted at the birth of their daughter Aurora, that they throw the biggest party the kingdom has ever seen! However when they forget to invite the land’s most powerful sorceress, Vestra, their happiness soon turns sour. Vestra casts a spell on the baby, proclaiming that on her 18th Birthday, she will prick her finger on a spinning wheel and die! The spell is so strong that the comical Fairy Nuff can only reduce its power be declaring that Aurora will fall asleep for 100 years. But will she be woken? Join Giggles the Jester and his friends for this magical tale! Showing 6, 14, 21, 23, 24, 26, 28, 30 Dec, & 2, 4 Jan.

SAT 30 NOV

CINDERELLA @ Florians Little Theatre, 7.30pm. Florians’ pantomime. Written by Trevor Nicol, directed by Caroline Nicol. First produced by The Florians in 1992. There’s the usual mixture of old and new jokes, and old and new songs, dances, and fun for all the family! Tickets £10 for adults, £5 for under 16s. Book on-line: nodaboxoffice.co.uk/ cinderella-ticket-400.html florians.org.uk Showing 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 Dec

MON 09 DEC

‘ALLO ALLO’ @ Eden Court OneTouch, 8pm. Listen very carefully, I shall say zis only once! Eden Court’s CREATIVE department present their take on Allo Allo, the hugely successful British television series that ran for seven seasons. Presented by CREATIVE’s Drama Lab class and directed by John Batty (Eden Court CREATIVE Drama Artist).

FRI 06 DEC

SLEEPING BEAUTY @ Eden Court Empire, 1.30pm, 7pm. Filled with fun, laughter, mishaps and magic, the Pantomime has become an essential part of Christmas celebrations for families across the Highlands & Islands, and this year’s Pantospectacular is the fairytale favourite... SLEEPING BEAUTY! Sleeping Beauty tells the tale of the beautiful Princess Belle who is cursed at her Christening by the wicked Fairy Carabosse, which means that on her

TUE 10 DEC

‘ALLO ALLO’ @ Eden Court OneTouch, 8pm. As Mon 09 Dec.

WED 11 DEC

‘ALLO ALLO’ @ Eden Court OneTouch, 8pm. As Mon 09 Dec.

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Back in the day, many readers may have eaten at the Beaufort, drawn by the place s deserved reputation for providing great steaks. That was back when such accomplishments were something of a rarity up here, but of course things are different now and, with half a dozen places in town offering great beef, the Beaufort has become somewhat overshadowed by its competitors. Almost literally so, with Albert Roux s sublime Rocpool Reserve just over the road pretty much setting the benchmark for hospitality in the area, something that s had the knock on effect of making many of the other hotels around buck their ideas up. The Beaufort itself went through a period of definitely having seen better times, but it s been

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Obviously that s her job, but first impressions can set the tone for the whole meal and she makes sure it starts positively. And, with just a few bumps along the way, that s our experience from start to finish. My starter of

smartened up with a bit of elegantly modern redecoration and has some of the friendliest staff around, meaning that it s again gaining a reputation as a great place to go, not just to stay, but also, for locals, to have a reliably good meal. And it certainly seems to be working. There are people eating even on a midweek lunchtime with the autumn weather lurching from downpour to hurricane to brief shaft of sunlight illuminating the gorgeous view of the Great Glen out of the front window. We re given the choice of eating in either the restaurant or the more informal bar area with the same menu covering both and opt for the latter, which proves to be a wise choice as our waitress is friendly, welcoming and seems genuinely pleased that we re eating there.

to reinvent what you might expect by having a little dollop of pâté inserted in each shroom, an experiment that fails. Heat pâté and it turns runny, making for a less than appealing taste sensation. The accompanying Piquant Sauce could well be just a mixture of ketchup and HP, but surprisingly it works rather well. My companion s first course shows a lot more finesse. A beautifully presented small bowl of Penne with a

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A good meal in nice surroundings, with genuinely friendly staff. And a stolid sense of reliability. But nothing either to take your breath away (except for the unfortunate lack of soap in the men s toilets). The potential s there for sure though and with a few tweaks and a little more daring it might just turn out to be somewhere special. Price for 2: £36.80 (exc. drinks) ICA RATING 1: Exterior/Location ..........................8 2: Interior/Atmosphere .....................8 3: Staff–Appearance ........................9 4: Staff–Helpfulness .........................9 5: Speed Of Service .........................8 6: Food–Presentation.......................8 7: Food–Quality................................8 8: Food–Value..................................8 9: Menu–Range/Balance/Clarity ......8 10: Toilets–Appearance/Cleanliness 7 TOTAL: 81%

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