Glasgow’s Summer Festivals
Glasgow’s summer festivals are hugely varied; there’s everything from Shakespeare to samba, and piping to Pride. We’ve picked out a few of Glasgow’s best summer festivals. You don’t even need your wellies at most of them.
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Martin O'Connor's Playing Houses
13th – 17th October 2009: As part of Glasgay! 2009, the Arches plays host to Martin O’ Connor’s sensitive take on this year’s theme – FAMILY. It’s the eviction night on Big Brother. All eyes are on the house. But something equally eventful is happening in another house…
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Louise Welsh's Memory Cells
20th – 24th October 2009: Best selling author Louise Welsh explores the age old pattern of women being trapped and contained by predatory men, taking in constriction, sexuality, power and obsession. Part of Glasgay! 2009
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Free Vintage Bus Service
Sunday 28th June 2009: As part of the West End Festival, and in conjunction with the Glasgow Museum of Transport, Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust again offers you the opportunity to travel on vintage buses and coaches from the 1950’s to the 1970’s.
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Retrofest 2009
28th – 30th August 2009: Following two sell-out years, Retrofest has further stretched its spandex offerings as it returns for 2009 with a line-up that spans over three decades in music.
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Homecoming Scotland 2009
Throughout 2009 In 2009, Scotland will host its first homecoming year in order to celebrate Scotland’s great contributions to the world. Such contributions include golf, whisky, technological and medical innovations, a rich ancestry and culture, and the work of Robert Burns whose 250th anniversary is in 2009. Homecoming Scotland will incorporate a year long programme…