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CARRBRIDGE LIVE 2007

Saturday September 15 - Sunday September 23

A showcase festival providing an eclectic combination of traditional & contemporary music, theatre, spectacular street carnival and jazz.The programme also includes music workshops, a young bands open stage, guided walk golf comeptition etc. Hilights for 2007 include Orkestra del Sol and Mugenkyo with a celebration of Japanese Taiko drumming. Main Programme & Fringe Events

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NOVEMBER 2007

WEDNESDAY 14 NOVEMBER 2007

THE RUSSIAN VALAAM ENSEMBLE...
The Ensemble is a professional choir for the monastery on the Valaam Island in Lake Ladoga (northwest of Russia, near St Petersburg). During the summer they sing for many thousands of pilgrims, tourists as well as for honored quests such as Russian Orthodox Patriarch Alexiy II and President of Russia V. Putin when they visit the island. They also sing at churches in St Petersburg and give public around the world.l.

Carrbridge Village Hall @ 7.30pm
Tickets £7/ £5 concessions
Carrbridge Community Arts Ticket Line: 01479 841211
On line ticket booking at www.thebooth.co.uk

OCTOBER 2007

SUNDAY 7 OCTOBER 2007

WORLD PORRIDGE MAKING CHAMPIONSHIP 2007......
The annual World Porridge Making Championships is followed with interest by connoisseurs of the traditional national dish across the globe. Cairngorms Farmers Market, pipeband parade of judges and competitors, the official Toast to the Porridge, live music, product tastings and street entertainment. Also incorporating the Carrbridge Challenge 5km & 3km Forest Run.

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WEDNESDAY 17 OCTOBER 2007

BREABACH......
One of the top young bands on the tradtional music circuit, Breabach's innovative celtic style has won acclaim with international audiences across the world. The band are largely defined by a contemporary pipe and dance-driven sound, commended not just for their strathspeys and reels but also for their sympathetic treatment of traditional songs and slower melodies. Great music and fabulous entertainment, Breabach produce a show not to be missed. Part of the Scottish Arts Council TuneUp Tour. www.breabach.com

Carrbridge Village Hall @ 7.30pm
Tickets £8/ £6 concessions
Carrbridge Community Arts Ticket Line: 01479 841211
On line ticket booking at www.thebooth.co.uk

SATURDAY 20 OCTOBER 2007

Mull Theatre presents.... BRIGHTWATER......
A play based on the life and writings of one of the most extraordinary Scots of recent times. The naturalist and explorer, Gavin Maxwell (1914-69) - social renegade, basking shark hunter, racing driver, wartime secret agent and poet - one of the most popular authors of wildlife books this century. In Ring of Bright Water (1959), his depiction of the West Highlands captivated the world, but his success came, eventually, to haunt him. Now it’s time for a new generation to discover him and his work, which epitomises a wide range of ecological, bio diversity, sustainable development and conservation issues. Maxwell’s constant battle with the elements, and the wildlife – including the otters – contrast with the idealised picture that the film drew. Together with his failed relationships, lack of money and the eventual destruction of his “absolute paradise”, it makes a fascinating tale.

Carrbridge Village Hall @ 7.30pm
Tickets £7/ £5 Under 18's
Carrbridge Community Arts Ticket Line: 01479 841211
On line ticket booking at www.thebooth.co.uk

SEPTEMBER 2007

SATURDAY 1 SEPTEMBER 2007

The Carrbridge Gathering & Scottish Open Chainsaw Carving Championship...
A gathering of some of the top chainsaw carvers from across the Uk and beyond. Stalls, sideshows, live music, grand auction and quick carve. A fun day out for all the family.

Pictured is Pete Bowsher with his 2007 winning sculpture and brandishing the Claymore Trophy.

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WEDNESDAY 5 SEPTEMBER 2007

BLAS Traditional Music Festival...
THE CLAN - A top line up bringing together the Henderson's from Lochaber and the MacNeils from Cape Breton. The Hendersons are custodians of a musical lineage stretching back several centuries. Originally pipers to the MacDonald’s of Glencoe, the present generation of ‘Clan Eunraig Mòr nam Feadan’ have become widely known as fine instrumentalists and singers. Under the title ‘Clan’, Blas brings together the oldest and youngest members of the seven strong Lochaber siblings to perform a perfect blend of Highland music and Gaelic song combined with the best in traditional music from Cape Breton. An evening not to be missed!

Carrbridge Village Hall @ 7.30pm
Discounted early-bird tickets available on-line at www.thebooth.co.uk

SATURDAY 15 - SUNDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2007

CARRBRIDGE LIVE 2007...
A showcase festival providing an eclectic combination of traditional & contemporary music, theatre, spectacular street carnival and jazz.The programme also includes music workshops, a young bands open stage, guided walk golf comeptition etc. Hilights for 2007 include Orkestra del Sol and Mugenkyo with a celebration of Japanese Taiko drumming. Main Programme & Fringe Events

CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS

SUNDAY 16 SEPTEMBER 2007

CARRBRIDGE FILMS PRESENTS ..
HAG OF THE BRIDGE...
Premiere of an exciting mystery thriller produced by a talented team of local young film makers.

Carrbridge Village Hall - Matinee @ 3.30pm
Evening @ 6.30pm

Tickets £4/ £2 under 18
Tickets from The Old Bakery Coffee Shop, Carrbridge
Carrbridge Community Arts Ticket Line: 01479 841211

WEDNESDAY 26 2007 - 2 FIVE WEEK COURSES

ART CLASSES ...
Returning by popular demand, local art tutor, James Fraser will be starting up two more series of Wednesday afternoon art classes at Carrbridge Village Hall this autumn. The first programme starts on Wednesday September 26 and runs through October 3, October 24, October 31 and November 7. There is a fee of £40 for the five week session which starts with an autumnal still life done on tinted paper using pastels and chalk. The second session runs from November 21 to December 19. The sessions are open to everyone from beginners to more experienced artists.

For more information and to book places, contact James Fraser on Tel: 01479 821673 or e-mail jamesfraser@btinternet.com

AUGUST 2007

SATURDAY 4 AUGUST 2007

LUMINESCENT ORCHESTRII!...
Coming to Carrbridge direct from the Edinburgh Fringe, this New York based band has a growing following and world wide reputation for their ecstatic live performances and infectious onstage energy. Their music crosses many genre boundaries to encompass Romanian gypsy melodies, punk frenzy, salty tangos, hard rocking klezmer, haunting Balkan harmony, hip-hop beats and Appalachian fiddle; all eaten and spit out by a line up of violins resophonic guitar, bullhorn harmonica and Mexican guitarron

Carrbridge Village Hall @ 7.30pm
Tickets £8/ £5 under 16
Tickets from The Old Bakery Coffee Shop, Carrbridge
Carrbridge Community Arts Ticket Line: 01479 841211
On line ticket booking at www.thebooth.co.uk

SUNDAY 5 AUGUST 2007

WILLY CLAY BAND...
One of the hottest properties on the rootsy Americana music circuit will return to Scotland to promote a new EP and launch a ‘live’ CD. The Willy Clay Band caused such a sensation when they arrived in the UK for their first-ever mini tour here last year that tickets were as scarce as gold. The five-piece, from the far north of Sweden, are all the rage all over Europe right now and UK radio stations have been featuring tracks from the latest recording.

Carrbridge Village Hall @ 7.30pm
Tickets £8/ £5 under 18
Tickets from The Old Bakery Coffee Shop, Carrbridge
Carrbridge Community Arts Ticket Line: 01479 841211
On line ticket booking at www.thebooth.co.uk

JULY 2007

THURSDAY 19 JULY 2007

THE LEGACY OF JOHN MUIR + Music by the The Cairngorm Ceilidh Trail Musicians...
Acclaimed actor, Andrew Harrison takes the stage at Carrbridge Village Hall for playwright Murray Watts’ dramatisation of the life and work of John Muir - the 19th century Scottish pioneer of nature conservation whose crucical role in the establishing of the Yosemite National Park and fight to save the giant redwoods of California heralds him as the "Father of National Parks". There will also be a presentation and information about the John Muir Trust and the John Muir Award and links with the aims of the Cairngorms National Park

Carrbridge Village Hall @ 7.30pm
Tickets £7/ £5 under 16
Tickets from The Old Bakery Coffee Shop, Carrbridge
Carrbridge Community Arts Ticket Line: 01479 841211
On line ticket booking at www.thebooth.co.uk

TUESDAY 24 JULY 2007

VOICE OF THE SEA ...
A unique and entertaining Irish show that combines the talents of award winning writer/performer, Macdara Vallely and All-Ireland champion musician, Ivan Goff, formerly of Riverdance on Broadway and the Eileen Ivers Band. 'The Voice of the Sea' uses a magical mix of powerful live theatre and music to explore the island clearances which devastated Irish and Scottish Gaelic communities in the 20th century.
Macdara Vallely's latest play Peacefire ***** (five stars) Utterly Compelling" The Scotsman "**** (four stars) - A rattling good yarn ... Vallely performs exceptionally", (The Guardian ) "Brave and Brilliant' (The Irish Times) Met with critical acclaim at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2004 where it was awarded the Fringe First for excellence in writing and was shortlisted for the Amnesty International Freedom of Expression Award.

Carrbridge Village Hall @ 8pm
Tickets £7/ £5 under 18
Tickets from The Old Bakery Coffee Shop, Carrbridge
Carrbridge Community Arts Ticket Line: 01479 841211
On line ticket booking at www.thebooth.co.uk

JUNE 2007

SATURDAY 2 JUNE 2007

FIRE and FIDDLES...
Family event. Admission free. Donations welcome. Gates open at 7pm with main performance at around 8pm. A stunning combination of fire and fiddles bringing together Scotland's foremost fiddle players, the Blazin' Fiddles and top Edinburgh based outdoor performance company, tepooka for a spectacular evening not to be missed. Stalls and walkabout entertainment. Outdoor event - suitable clothing and footwear advised.

By the Landmark Centre, Carrbridge - Gates Open @ 7pm

SATURDAY 9th - 12th JUNE 2007

CREATIVE CAIRNGORMS...
A showcase exhibition by the Association of Arts and Crafts in the Cairngorms National Park.The exhibition, with the theme ‘The Highlands, its Landscape and Culture’ includes paintings, pottery, photography, ceramics, woodcraft, sculpture, hand-made cards, woolcraft and stained glass. Open 11am - 4pm daily and 12noon - 4pm on Sunday.

Carrbridge Village Hall
Further information: www.creativecairngorms.co.uk

SATURDAY 23 JUNE 2007

THE RACHEL WALKER BAND...
Beautiful Gaelic song at it's very best...Rachel Walker brings her own special style of singing with her crystal clear voice complemented by two of Scotland's most sought after musicians - Carol Anne MacKay (Dochas) on accordion, pipes, whistles and vocals and Ewan Robertson (Breabach) guitar and vocals. Rachel has performed alongside the top names in Gaelic song at a variety of events including the Flower of the West concert in the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall. She has also appeared on numerous TV programmes including the award winning BBC series on Gaelic song.

Carrbridge Village Hall @ 8pm
Tickets £10/ £8 under 16
Carrbridge Community Arts Ticket Line: 01479 841211
On line ticket booking at www.thebooth.co.uk

MAY 2007

SUNDAY 6 MAY 2007

TIME ZONE...
A stunning art exhibition combined with lunchtime jazz and high-energy, individual and contemporary sound from Time Zone led by the renowned musician Loz Speyer whose striking compostions have a distinctly Cuban influence from life spent in the city of Santiago de Cuba. Exhibition includes illustrations of Carrbridge events plus other works including showcase by local artists.

Carrbridge Village Hall @ 1pm to 3pm
Door Admission: £5 - Under 16's £3
On line ticket booking at www.thebooth.co.uk

SATURDAY 19 MAY 2007

FASHION-ATTACK...
Spectacular outdoor youth fashion show with young bands, live music, professional street entertainers etc




















Carrbridge Primary School Grounds @ 7pm
Admission: FREE - DONATIONS WELCOME

MARCH 2007

THURSDAY 15 MARCH 2007

EXPLORER JILL & THE AMAZING STORY MAP...
From the Monsters & Mayhem Theatre Company
Join explorer Jill for an epic adventure around the planet. Stories from around the globe played out on a giant map of the world (about the size of a double decker bus!). Part of the 2007 Puppet Animation Festival.


Carrbridge Primary School @ 7pm
Tickets: £2.50
Tickets from The Old Bakery Coffee Shop, Carrbridge
Carrbridge Community Arts Ticket Line: 01479 841211

JANUARY 2007

SATURDAY 27 JANUARY 2007

BURNS'n'BRASS - BURNS SUPPER
A Burns Night Supper with a contemporary twist to celebrate Scotland's most famous Bard. An evening of music, song and verse along with a traditional haggis & neeps supper. Special guests include Carrumba and one of Scotland's top fiddle players, Bruce MacGregor from Blazin' Fiddles.

Carrbridge Village Hall @ 7.30pm
Tickets £10/ £7 for Children & OAPS
Tickets from The Old Bakery Coffee Shop
Carrbridge Community Arts Ticket Line: 01479 841211

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