SWG3, Glasgow’s multi-disciplinary arts venue, has announced the latest exhibition in their Yard Life Gallery will come from revered UK artist PREFAB77 - aka Peter Manning. The exhibition, titled A Slice of Life, which will open on 26th March, is a culmination of Peter’s vast range of influences and obsessions; from pop culture to religion and politics. This exhibition … [Read more...] about SWG3 announce first Scottish solo art show from Prefab77
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Talk of the Town: School of Rock at Theatre Royal
School of Rock, the family friendly musical based on the global 2003 hit film of the same name, rocks the stage at the Theatre Royal this week as part of a UK tour. First debuting on Broadway in 2015 before moving on to the West End in 2016 this high energy, hilarious musical tells the story of Dewey Finn (Jake Sharp) - a mostly hungover wannabe rockstar who is kicked … [Read more...] about Talk of the Town: School of Rock at Theatre Royal
Cycle storage scheme set to expand
The expansion of Glasgow's secure on-street cycle storage scheme is set to continue over the next three years. Demand for the shelters has been high since they were introduced last summer with 98% of spaces currently taken in the 61 shelters installed as a part of an initial pilot programme. At present, around 1500 people are on a waiting list for a storage space with … [Read more...] about Cycle storage scheme set to expand
Talk of the Town: Tommy Shelby’s glasses are made in Glasgow
As one of the UK’s biggest dramas continues its highly-anticipated final season, local Glasgow eyewear company IOLLA are looking back to when they created glasses for Tommy Shelby himself. Played by Cillian Murphy, the protagonist of Peaky Blinders looked to Glasgow for his eyewear inspiration, donning a pair of bespoke IOLLA glasses in 2019’s fifth season. Whilst Tommy … [Read more...] about Talk of the Town: Tommy Shelby’s glasses are made in Glasgow
Ukrainian baker in Glasgow to host fundraising bake sale today
A Ukrainian baker in Glasgow, Yuriy Kachak, said he felt “helpless” as news of the Russian invasion of his country unfolded and decided to use his skills to do what he can to help people affected. He will open Deanston Bakery in Shawlands today, Sunday March 6, when it would normally be shut, to host a fundraising sale from 11am of breads, cakes and treats he has baked along … [Read more...] about Ukrainian baker in Glasgow to host fundraising bake sale today