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EVENTS CALENDARdate time event venue pGSat 1 June 10.30am The Wee Film Club Robert Burns Centre Film Theatre 8Sat 1 June 8pm Across the board soul Dumfries Soul Club @ Dinks 20Sun 2 June 11am-3pm Dumfries Farmers Market Tarff Town and Country 5Sun 2 June 8pm Scordatura plus support The Venue 21Tue 3 June 1pm & 7pm Shakespeare’s Globe on Screen : Henry V Robert Burns Centre Film Theatre 8Sat 8 June 7pm Kolin Grainger, Male Vocalist plus 4 course meal Cairndale Hotel & Leisure Club 9Sat 8 June 8pm Colt 45 plus support The Venue 21Sun 9 June 2pm-4pm In-house Jazz band Kings Coffee & Books 20

Tue 11 June 7.30pm Mike Maran Presents Platero - Travels with a Donkey Theatre Royal 10

Fri 14 June 7pm The Great Moss exhibition launch Dumfries Museum 7Sat 15 June 12pm-4pm The Stove : Taking to the STREET Outside The Stove 12Sat 15 June 1pm & 3.30pm The Singing Kettle - Rumble in the Jungle DGOne 12

Sat 15 June 7pm Scottish Night with Sandy & Lee plus 4 course meal Cairndale Hotel & Leisure Club 9

Sat 15 June All Day Guid Nychburris Day Various Locations 11Sun 16 June 8pm Kryptonik Troqueer Arms 21Sat 22 June 7pm Kolin Grainger, Male Vocalist plus 4 course meal Cairndale Hotel & Leisure Club 9Sat 22 June 7.30pm High Point Films Ltd Presents Sleepless ‘til Seattle Theatre Royal 10Sat 22 June 7.30pm Young Musicians of Dumfries and Galloway St John’s Church, Lovers Walk 13Sat 22 June 9pm Jordan Murray Coach and Horses 20Sun 23 June 2pm-4pm In-house Jazz band Kings Coffee & Books 20Thurs 27 June 2pm-5pm Folk Session Coach and Horses 20Thurs 27 June 7pm Talk: Celtic Art Dumfries Museum 7Fri 28 June Scottish Rally Dumfries 14Fri 28 June All Day Leat Rigg Sculpture Display High Street 16Sat 29 June 4pm StrumSum Coach and Horses 20Sat 29 June Scottish Rally Dumfries 14Sat 29 June 7pm Made In Dumfries Celeb Fashion Show Easterbrook Hall 15Sat 29 June 7.30pm Summer Acoustic sessions Kings Coffee & Books 20Sun 30 June 11am start Run 4 Health The Crichton 15Sun 30 June 3pm Fraser Clark plays jazz piano Coach and Horses 20Wed 3 July 7.30pm King Lear by William Shakespeare The Crichton 18Thurs 4 July 2.30pm & 7.30pm King Lear by William Shakespeare The Crichton 18Fri 5 July 8pm Embrace The Tide plus support The Venue 21Sat 6 July 10.30am The Wee Film Club Robert Burns Centre Film Theatre 8Sat 6 July 1pm-5pm Spinning Jenny’s Circus Skills High Street 16Sat 6 July 8pm The Dangleberries Album Launch Night The Venue 21Sun 7 July 11am-3pm Dumfries Farmers Market Tarff Town and Country 5Sun 7 July 2pm 4pm The IFoundation Plainstanes in the High Street 16Sun 7 July 2pm-4pm In-house Jazz band Kings Coffee & Books 20

Tue 9 July 10am-12noon & 2pm 4pm

Make beautiful butterflies workshop. Drop in - no booking required. Dumfries Museum 7

Fri 12 July 7pm Shakespeare’s Globe on Screen : Twelfth Night Robert Burns Centre Film Theatre 8Sat 13 July 1pm-5pm The Big Sports Day High Street 16Sat 13 July 7pm Shakespeare’s Globe on Screen : Twelfth Night Robert Burns Centre Film Theatre 8Sat 13 July 7pm Neil Diamond Tribute plus 4 course meal Cairndale Hotel & Leisure Club 9Sat 13 July 7.30pm Summer Acoustic sessions Kings Coffee & Books 20Sat 13 July 8pm Rockers Quoing, Status Quo tribute band The Venue 21Sat 20 July 10am-4pm Lady Magpie and Me Greyfriars Kirk 13Sat 20 July 1pm-5pm Spinning Jenny’s Circus Skills High Street 16Sat 20 July 7pm Sax n’ Strings plus 4 course meal Cairndale Hotel & Leisure Club 9Sun 21 July 2pm-4pm In-house Jazz band Kings Coffee & Books 20Sun 21 July 2pm-4pm Koda Plainstanes in the High Street 16Sun 21 July 7.30pm Opera Bohemia Presents La Boheme Theatre Royal 10

Fri 26 July 10am-12noon & 2pm-4pm Dragonfly Day Dumfries Museum 7

Fri 26 July 7pm Park-Safe Celebration of Life Ball Easterbrook Hall 15Sat 27 July 2pm-4pm Wendy Stewart and Friends Plainstanes in the High Street 16

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Sat 27 July 7pm Kolin Grainger, Male Vocalist plus 4 course meal Cairndale Hotel & Leisure Club 9Sat 27 July 7.30pm Summer Acoustic sessions Kings Coffee & Books 20Sun 28 July 2pm-4pm Cairn chorus Plainstanes in the High Street 16

Fri 2 August 7pm Shakespeare’s Globe on Screen - The Taming of the Shrew Robert Burns Centre Film Theatre 8

Sat 3 August 10.30am The Wee Film Club Robert Burns Centre Film Theatre 8Sat 3 August 2pm-4pm Dee and Scope Plainstanes in the High Street 16

Sat 3 August 7pm Shakespeare’s Globe on Screen - The Taming of the Shrew Robert Burns Centre Film Theatre 8

Sat 3 August 7pm Kolin Grainger, Male Vocalist plus 4 course meal Cairndale Hotel & Leisure Club 9Sun 4 August 11am-3pm Dumfries Farmers Market Tarff Town and Country 5Sun 4 August 2pm-4pm The Sensational Mary Barclay Band Plainstanes in the High Street 17Sun 4 August 2pm-4pm In-house Jazz band Kings Coffee & Books 20Wed 7 Aug 7pm Silhouette Stage Academy Showcase Brigend Theatre 19Thurs 8 August 2.30pm and 7pm Silhouette Stage Academy Showcase Brigend Theatre 19Fri 9 August 8pm A Moment Lost plus support The Venue 21Sat 10 August Youth Beatz Dock Park 22Sat 10 August 7pm Men with Hats, plus four course meal Cairndale Hotel & Leisure Club 9Sat 10 August 7.30pm Summer Acoustic sessions Kings Coffee & Books 20

Sun 11 August 2pm - 4pm Steve Dowling and the Obliviates / Dalbeattie High School Guitar Club Plainstanes in the High Street 17

Mon 12 August 7.30pm The Mersey Beatles Theatre Royal 10Sat 17 August 2pm - 4pm Zoe Bestel Plainstanes in the High Street 17Sat 17 August 1pm & 3pm Rugg Tomcat High Street 17Sat 17 August 7pm Kolin Grainger, Male Vocalist plus 4 course meal Cairndale Hotel & Leisure Club 9Sun 18 August 2pm - 4pm Body Electric Dance Studio Plainstanes in the High Street 17Sun 18 August 2pm-4pm In-house Jazz band Kings Coffee & Books 20Sat 24 August 2pm-4pm Johnny Sparra Gardner Plainstanes in the High Street 17Sat 24 August 7pm Kolin Grainger, Male Vocalist plus 4 course meal Cairndale Hotel & Leisure Club 9Sat 24 August 7.30pm Summer Acoustic sessions Kings Coffee & Books 20Sun 25 August 2pm - 4pm Murray the Magican Plainstanes in the High Street 17Thurs 29 August 7pm Talk: Contemporary wildlife photography Dumfries Museum 7

Fri 30 Aug - Mon 2 Sept Environmental Arts Festival Scotland Various venues 19

Sat 31 August 7pm Swede Dreamz Abba Tribute Cairndale Hotel & Leisure Club 9Sun 1 Sept 11am-3pm Dumfries Farmers Market Tarff Town and Country 5Sun 1 Sept 2pm-4pm In-house Jazz band Kings Coffee & Books 20

Sun 1 Sept 7.30pm (Doors 7pm) Superstars of Soul - Ben E King & Jimmy James DGOne 12

Fri 6 Sept 7.30pm Isosceles Theatre Company - On Our Way to Lisbon Theatre Royal 10Sat 7 Sept 10.30am The Wee Film Club Robert Burns Centre Film Theatre 8Sat 7 Sept Coastal Rowing Gathering on the Nith River Nith 17Sat 7 Sept 7.30pm Summer Acoustic sessions Kings Coffee & Books 20Sat 14 Sept 2pm - 4pm Big Dance Day Plainstanes in the High Street 17Sat 14 Sept 2pm - 4pm National Chamber Music Day Garden Wise Garden Centre 13Sat 14 Sept The Tour Ride Scotland 24Sun 15 Sept The Tour of Britain 24Sat 21 Sept 7.30pm Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham Easterbrook Hall 15reGular eventS25 May - 24 August Tue-Sat 10am-5pm Joan Eardley Exhibition Gracefield Arts Centre 5

Sat 9 - 15 June Times Vary Guid Nychburris Week Various Locations 11

Sat 15 June - Sun 18 August

Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, The Great Moss exhibition plus children’s drop in

activitiesw Dumfries Museum 7Sun 2pm-5pm

Sat 22 June - Thurs 4 July times vary The Great Gatsby (2D) 12A Robert Burns Centre Film Theatre 8

Every Tue from 16 July to 13 August

10.30am to 11.30am Family activities, call 01387 253374 to reserve a place Dumfries Museum 7

Tue 23 - Thurs 25 July

7.30pm (plus 10.45am on 25 July)

The Company You Keep Robert Burns Centre Film Theatre 8

Sat 24 Aug - Sat 9 Nov

Mon - Sat 10am - 5pmSun 2pm - 5pm

Tiger, Tiger exhibition Dumfries Museum 7

Until January 2014

Mon - Sat 10am - 5pmSun 2pm - 5pm

Foyer Exhibition 2013 : Who Dares Wins Dumfries Museum 7

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Gracefield arts centre28 Edinburgh Road Dumfries DG1 1JQ01387 262084

Joan Eardley: A Life in Painting With photographs by Audrey Walker

25 May - 24 august Galleries 1 and 2Exhibition open: Tuesday-Saturday 10am - 5pm.

admission free.

This major exhibition by the renowned Scottish artist Joan Eardley and photographer, Audrey Walker is drawn from the Gracefield art collection, The National Galleries of Scotland collection and private collections.

duMfries farMers MarketTarff Town and Country Lockerbie Road, Dumfries, DG1 3PF

sunday 2 June and monthly on the 1st sunday of each month11.00am - 3.00pm

free

Dumfries Farmer’s Market offers a range of locally produced meats and game, sausages and pies, cheeses, eggs, fish, home grown vegetables and salads, breads, baking, desserts, ice creams and sorbets, jams and preserves, honey, chocolates, fudge, apple juice, cider, beer and wine. Everything sold at the market has been produced by the stallholders.

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Gracefield arts centre28 Edinburgh Road Dumfries DG1 1JQ01387 262084

duMfries farMers MarketTarff Town and CountryLockerbie Road, Dumfries, DG1 3PF

caMera ObscuraThe Observatory, Rotchell Road,Dumfries DG2 7SW

Old bridGe HOuseMill Road, Dumfries DG2 7BE

rObert burns centreMill Road, Dumfries DG2 7BE01387 264808

rObert burns HOuseBurns Street, Dumfries DG1 2PS

duMfries MuseuMThe Observatory, Rotchell Road,Dumfries, DG2 7SW

rObert burns centre filM Theatre Mill Road, Dumfries, DG2 7BE

cairndale HOtel & leisure clubBox office 01387 264 808 www.rbcft.co.ukEnglish Street, Dumfries, DG1 2DF

tHeatre rOyalShakespeare Street, Dumfries DG1 2JH

tHe stOVe100 High Street, Dumfries

dGOneHoods Loaning, Dumfries, DG1 2HT

st JOHn’s cHurcHLovers Walk, DumfriesGarden Wise, Castle Douglas Road, Dumfries

Greyfriars cHurcH Church Crescent Dumfries

tHe cricHtOn & easterbrOOk HallCrichton Campus, Bankend Road,Dumfries,DG1 4ZL

cOacH and HOrses66 Whitesands, Dumfries

duMfries sOul club @ dinksDinks Bar, 87 Irish Street, Dumfries, DG1 2PQ

tHe GlObe inn56 High Street, Dumfries, DG1 2JA

kinGs cOffee & bOOks12 Queensberry Street, Dumfries, DG1 1EX

Mississippi Grill HOuse23 Bank Street, Dumfries, DG1 2NP

trOqueer arMs152 Troqueer Road, Dumfries, DG2 7DF

tHe Venue6/7 Church Place, Dumfries, DG1 1BW

tHe VintaGe lOunGeShakespeare Lane, English Street, Dumfries, DG1 2BY

WHite Hart HOtel38 Brewery Street, Dumfries, DG1 2RP

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caMera Obscura The Observatory, Rotchell Road, Dumfries DG2 7SW

Summer opening times: Monday - Saturday 10am - 5pm, Sunday 2pm - 5pm

From The Camera Obscura you can see a fascinating panoramic view of Dumfries and the surrounding countryside.

adult £2.60 concession £1.30

Windmill tower and Camera Obscura are accessed via a spiral staircase - please phone 01387 253374 for further details. Camera Obscura viewings are not available when it is raining in order to preserve this rare historical instrument.

Old bridGe HOuse Mill Road, Dumfries DG2 7BE

Summer opening times: Monday - Saturday, 10am - 5pm, Sunday, 2pm - 5pm

Built in 1660, Dumfries’ oldest house is now a museum of everyday life in the town.

admission free

The Old Bridge House is accessed via steps - please phone 01387 256904 for further details.

rObert burns centre Mill Road, Dumfries DG2 7BE01387 264808

Summer opening times: Monday - Saturday 10.00am - 5.00pm, Sunday 2pm - 5pm

The Robert Burns Centre tells the story of Robert Burns’ last years spent in the bustling streets and lively atmosphere of Dumfries in the late eighteenth century.

admission free.

rObert burns HOuse Burns Street, Dumfries DG1 2PS

Summer opening times: Monday - Saturday 10am - 5pm, Sunday 2pm - 5pm

Free Burns Mausoleum Tours 11.30am and 2.00pm, Monday to Saturday, no booking required.

The house shows us how Robert Burns and his family lived in the late eighteenth century.

admission free.

Robert Burns House is accessed via steps - please phone 01387 255297 for further details.

duMfries MuseuM The Observatory, Rotchell Road, Dumfries, DG2 7SW

Summer opening times: Monday - Saturday 10.00am - 5.00pm, Sunday 2.00pm - 5.00pm

A treasure house of history in Dumfries and Galloway telling the story of the land and people of the region.

admission free

The windmill tower is reached via a spiral staircase - please phone 01387 253374 for further details. www.dumfriesmuseum.com.

MUSEUMS DUMFRIES EXHIBITIONS & EVENTS AT DUMFRIES MUSEUMS

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until January 2014: Dumfries Museum foyer exhibition 2013 : Who Dares Wins. An inspirational exhibition about Captain Cecil Riding MC, a local man who was parachuted behind enemy lines into Nazi-occupied France eight days after D-Day as part of Operation Gain.

friday 14 June, 7.00pm: The Great Moss exhibition launch at Dumfries Museum. Includes a short talk by Biodiversity Officer Peter Norman. Refreshments will be served.

saturday 15 June - sunday 18 august: The Great Moss. The internationally important Lochar mosses, one of the largest areas of raised bog in Europe, played an important role in the history of Dumfries and Galloway.

saturday 24 august - saturday 9 november: Tiger, Tiger. Pioneering the use of tripwires and camera traps, Frederick Walter Champion (1893 - 1970) produced some amazing photographs of Indian wildlife in the 1920s and 30s.

talks Admission is free. Booking is required unless otherwise stated, please phone Dumfries Museum on 01387 253374 to reserve a place.

thursday 27 June, 7.00pm: Talk: Celtic Art Dr Jody Joy, Curator, British and European Iron Age Collections at the British Museum.

thursday 29 august, 7.00pm: Talk: Contemporary wildlife photography with Keith Kirk.

faMily eVents Suitable for aged 5 and upwards, all children must be accompanied by an adult. Admission is free. Please wear old clothes - workshops can be messy! Booking opens one month before each event, and is essential unless otherwise stated. Please phone Dumfries Museum on 01387 253374 to reserve a place.

every tuesday from 16 July until 13 august10.30am to 11.30amFamily activities with Dumfries and Galloway Council Countryside Ranger Tom Henry.Every week a different activity based on the theme of the Bog. Learn about the animals and wildlife and plants that inhabit the bogs, and make lots of great things like candles and dyes.

Summer holiday drop in activities: Drop in sessions every day from 10am - 5pm throughout The Great Moss exhibition, make Animal masks, design, colour and cut out your own Iron Age torc, dress up as an Iron Age boy or girl.

tuesday 9 July10.00am - 12.00noon and 2.00pm - 4.00pmMake beautiful butterflies and help decorate The Great Moss picture-scape. Drop in - no booking required.

friday 26 July10.00am - 12.00noon and 2.00pm - 4.00pmDragonfly Day - Make willow dragonflies to take home. Drop in - no booking required.

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suMMer HiGHliGHts: sHakespeare's GlObe On screen Tickets £9.00 (£7.00) including interval drinks

Henry Vtuesday 3 June, 1.00pm & 7.00pm

twelfth nightfriday 12 - saturday 13 July, 7.00pm

the taming of the shrewfriday 2 - saturday 3 august, 7.00pm

kOlin GrainGer, Male VOcalistsaturdays 8, 22 June, 27 July and 3, 17 & 24 august

Kolin performs a set of song from across the decades. Offering relaxing entertainment after a fantastic four course dinner this evening offers an enjoyable night out.

scOttisH niGHt WitH sandy & leesaturday 15 June

Enjoy a traditional Scottish Night with Scottish music from Sandy & Lee.

neil diaMOnd tributesaturday 13 July

The Neil Diamond tribute act offers an evening of live entertainment, with performances of all Neil Diamond's hits. Followed by a disco til 1am.

sax n’ strinGssaturday 20 July

Playing at The Cairndale Hotel, Sax 'n' Strings offers a great evening of live music.

Men WitH Hatssaturday 10 august

A Pop/Rock band, the four skilled musicians perform hits from the 1950's onwards, covering a wide range of artists!

sWede dreaMz abba tributesaturday 31 august

As one of the top ABBA tribute acts in the UK, Swede Dreamz always prove to be a huge hit with locals and guests alike! Followed by a disco till 1am.

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ROBERT BURNS CENTRE FILM THEATRE CAIRNDALE HOTEL & LEISURE CLUBMill Road, Dumfries, DG2 7BEBox office 01387 264 808 www.rbcft.co.uk

English Street, Dumfries, DG1 2DF

Tickets for all events cost £27.50 per person and include a four course meal with coffee and live entertainment. For more information on events and menus or to book tickets visit www.cairndalehotel.co.uk or call 01387 254111.

The following evenings all start at 7.00pm with meals served at 7.30pm

tHe Wee filM clubsaturdays 1 June, 6 July, 3 august, 7 september, 10.30 am £2.00 Guests / free to Wee film club Members

The Wee Film Club runs throughout the year on the first Saturday of each month and shows the latest and greatest films from all over the world for children. Either join the club or come along for one week only to enjoy a family film. Members will be able to request films for screenings. Sign up at the box office or contact rbcft@dumgal.gov.uk.

Join the film club - just £10 per year (1 Adult & 1 Child) If you sign up for a yearly subscription you will receive a complimentary family ticket (worth £18.20) which you can use to see any film from our main programme.

tHe Great Gatsby (2d) 12asaturday 22 June - thursday 4 July, times vary

Baz Luhrmann’s visually stunning adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic American novel starring Carey Mulligan, Leonardo DiCaprio and Tobey Maguire. tHe cOMpany yOu keeptuesday 23 - thursday 25 July, 7.30pm (plus 10.45am on 25 July)

Robert Redford directs and stars in this gripping political thriller.

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Mike Maran prOductiOns presents platerO - traVels WitH a dOnkeybased on the writings of Juan ramon Jimenez, told by Mike MaranTuesday 11 June, 7.30pm£13.00 (£11.00)

HiGH pOint filMs ltd presents sleepless ‘til seattleSaturday 22 June, 7.30pm

A light-hearted, entertaining talk featuring film clips, photos and music about a 4-month, 4000 mile journey by two Scottish cyclists across the United States; from the east coast at Plymouth to the west coast at Seattle. £10.00 (£8.00)

Opera bOHeMia presents la bOHeMeSunday 21 July, 7.30pm £12.00 (£10.00)

tHe Mersey beatles full tHeatrical cOncertMonday 12 August, 7.30pm

LIVERPOOL'S No 1 BEATLES TRIBUTE BAND £12.50

On Our Way tO lisbOn, isOsceles tHeatre cOMpany Friday 6 September, 7.30pm£12.50 (£10.00)

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THEATRE ROyALShakespeare Street, Dumfries DG1 2JHBookings: Box Office, Midsteeple, High Street, Dumfries01387 253383 www.theatreroyaldumfries.co.uk

Sunday 9th June:10am: Guid Nychburris Autotest, Heathhall 11am: Kirkin of the Cornet, St Michael’s Church (P)2pm: Mabie Ride Out, Leaves Park Farm (P)3pm: Guid Nychburris Bingo Afternoon, Hole I’ the Wa’ Inn, High Street 7.30pm: Songs of Praise, Dumfries High School (P)

Monday 10th June:6.30pm: Kid’s 7 a- side Football, Kingholm Playing Fields7.30pm: Installation of Principals, Mid Steeple (P)9pm: Installation after Party, Globe Inn, High Street (P)

Tuesday 11th June:2pm: Senior Citizens Concert, Park House Suite, Cairndale Hotel (P)6.30pm: Kid’s 7 a- side Football, Kingholm Playing Fields7.30pm: Scottish Night, Globe Inn, High Street

Wednesday 12th June:2pm: Guid Nychburris Tea Dance, Hole I’ the Wa’ Inn, High Street6.30pm: Kid’s 7 a side Football, Kingholm Playing Fields7.30pm: Cornets Ball, Park House Suite, Cairndale Hotel (P)

Thursday 13th June:6.30pm: Kid’s 7 a side Football, Kingholm Playing Fields7pm: Kingholm Ride Out, Leaves Huntingdon Market (P)9pm: Cornets Supper, Locharbriggs Social Club (P)

Friday 14th June:10am: Baby Show, St Mary’s Church Hall (P)6.30pm: Kid’s ‘fun fours’ Football, Kingholm Playing Fields7.30pm: Queen of the South Ball, Park House Suite, Cairndale Hotel (P)7.30pm: RSCDS, Annual Guid Nychburris Dance, Locharbriggs Community Centre

Saturday 15th June:Guid Nychburris Day8am: Riding the Marches, Leave High Street (P)10am: (approx) Various Entertainment, Mid Steeple and High Street (P)12 Noon: Pavement Drawing, Outside ‘The Stove’, 100 High Street12 Noon: Guid Nychburris Café, Free Church of Scotland Hall, 20 George Street 12 Noon: Horses arrive on Plainstanes at Mid Steeple (P)

12.15pm: CHARTER CEREMONY AND ‘CROWNING OF THE QUEEN OF THE SOUTH’ (P)

1pm: (approx) Various Entertainment, Mid Steeple and High Street2pm: Guid Nychburris Day Ceilidh, Hole I’ the Wa’ Inn, High Street6.15pm: The Big Parade, Leaves Morrisons’ Car Park (P)7.30pm (approx) Beating Retreat, Buccleuch Street (P)

(P) Denotes Principals will be in attendance at this event

Full details of all events listed are available from Guid Nychburris website

www.guidnychburris.co.uk or the Guid Nychburris 2013 souvenir magazine.

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Following on from last year’s grand success that was “Punkin the Jubilee,” The Stove are back again for Guid Nychburris - and this year we are taking to the Streets!

Come along and join in the fun as over the course of the day we will be creating a large scale pavement drawing - mapping the identity of Dumfries.

We’ll have stencils and spray chalk on hand so all ages can participate in drawing out Dumfries as you know it!

all events are free and will take place outside the stove building at 100 High street.

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100 High Street, Dumfriessaturday 15 June, 12.00pm - 4.00pm

Hoods Loaning, Dumfries, DG1 2HTBox Office 01387 243550www.dgone.co.ukwww.ticketweb.co.uk 24hr phone hotline 08444 771000 transaction charges may apply

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tHe sinGinG kettle - ruMble in tHe JunGlesaturday 15 June1.00pm & 3.30pm

Anya joins Gary and Kevin in the new look Singing Kettle line-up, as all three set off on their greatest ever adventure - Deep into the undergrowth for "Rumble in the Jungle."

£12.00, family saver (4 x tickets) £44.00, Group discounts available.

superstars Of sOulben e kinG & JiMMy JaMes sunday 1 september7.30pm (Doors 7.00pm)

Two true Superstars of Soul, Ben E. King & Jimmy James are joining forces later this year to present a stunning series of concert dates throughout the length & breadth of the UK. £18.00

DUMFRIES MUSIC CLUByoung Musicians of dumfries and GallowaySaturday 22 June, 7.30pmSt John’s Church, Lovers Walk, Dumfries

A biennial event promoted by Dumfries Music Club, to showcase young talent and future professional musicians. Trumpet, piano, violin and euphonium will feature. All welcome.£12, £3 students, school children free. Tickets available at the door or via website, www.dumfriesmusicclub.com

national chamber Music daySaturday 14 September, 2.00pm - 4.00pmGarden Wise, Castle Douglas Road, Dumfries DG2 8PP

The third annual National Chamber Music Day will feature chamber musicians performing at Garden Wise Garden Centre. Supported by Dumfries Music Club and sponsored by Enterprise Music Scotland. The event is free and further details are available on the website, www.dumfriesmusicclub.com

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SCOTTISH RALLyDumfriesfriday 28 and saturday 29 June

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The RSAC Scottish Rally is a round of the British and Scottish Rally Championships. Following scrutineering at Dumfries Ice Bowl on Friday 28 June, the ceremonial start will take place from Dumfries High Street that evening. On Saturday 29 June, there will be competitive special stages in Ae, Heathhall and Clatteringshaws forests before the ceremonial finish back in Dumfries town centre. Spectators are welcome at the forest stages and can see the cars close up at the Ice Bowl on Friday afternoon.

for more information visit: www.scottishrally.co.uk

RUN 4 HEALTH

EASTERBROOk HALL

The Crichton, Dumfries.sunday 30th June, 11.00am start

Crichton Campus, Bankend Road,Dumfries,DG1 4ZL

Walk, run, hop, push a buggy or wheelchair, or drive your mobility scooter - everyone can be part of the fun! Entry forms available from your local Council Leisure Centre or visit www.run4health.co.uk.

adult £6, child £2, family £14

Made in dumfries celeb fashion showsaturday 29 June, 7.00 pmMade In Dumfries tickets are out now, and we are introducing our special guest… KERRY KATONA.

tickets £23.00 to £29 (Vip) further details from www.madeindumfries.com

park-safe celebration of life ballfriday 26 July, 7.00pmThe Park-safe Campaign Final Fundraising event, in memory of Mya Rose Davidson. Performances from The Yahs and Robert Shields of Finding Albert. Auctions and Raffle, three course meal and bubbly on arrival.

£35 per ticket, from Kings Coffee and Books, Browns Hair Studio, Midsteeple Box Office or contact Rachael Doidge on 01387 248886

an evening with aly bain & phil cunninghamsaturday 21 september, 7.30pmAly Bain and Phil Cunningham have become a national institution with their incomparable mastery of fiddle and accordion, bringing excellence in traditional music to venues across the country.

£18.50. Tickets are available from the Midsteeple in Dumfries, www.dgboxoffice.co.uk, 01387 253383

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IT'S SUMMER!Throughout July and August we are bringing a great series of fun free events and activities to the streets of Dumfries. There will be something happening every Weekend throughout July and August on the Plainstanes Stage or in the square in front of the Midsteeple. Just in case you need an excuse to head into town and support your local retailers.

friday 28 June- all day leat rigg sculpture displayTrevor Leat and Alex Rigg build willow structures. Say ‘hello’ to the Wicker Man!

saturday 6 July, 1.00pm - 5.00pmspinning Jenny’s circus skills WorkshopLearn to Juggle, Unicycle, stilt walk and hula hoop. Great fun and something for everyone.

sunday 7 July, 2.00pm - 4.00pm the ifoundationScotland’s Reggae masterminds take to the Plainstanes in the High Street

saturday 13 July, 1.00pm - 5.00pm the big sports dayInteractive Sports Day: fun for all the family!

saturday 20 July lady Magpie and MeBritain’s Best Vintage Craft fair comes to Dumfries. See p13 for full details

saturday 20 July, 1.00pm - 5.00pm spinning Jenny’s circus skills Workshop

sunday 21 July, 2.00pm - 4.00pmkodaAn eight accordion line-up, with fiddle and bagpipes, accompanied by guitar and percussion.

saturday 27 July, 2.00pm - 4.00pm Wendy stewart and friendsWendy is a leading Scottish harper, who connects with the listener at a deep musical level

sunday 28 July, 2.00pm - 4.00pm cairn chorusMoniaive’s own community choir.

saturday 3 august, 2.00pm - 4.00pm dee and scope Urban hip hop, dubstep and techno from Lewis Schofield (Scope) and Daniel Muir (Dee)

sunday 4 august, 2.00pm - 4.00pm the sensational Mary barclay bandCountry, folk, rock, pop and blues from one of Dumfries and Galloway’s most popular bands. At the

sunday 11 august, 2.00pm - 4.00pmsteve dowling and the Obliviates followed by dalbeattie High school Guitar clubA double bill with a Galloway six-piece blending rock folk and soul. Followed by The Dalbeattie High School Guitar Club, featuring six acoustic guitars and a vocalist.

saturday 17 august, 2.00pm - 4.00pmzoe bestelZoe is a nu-folk singer-songwriter. Aged only 15 she has already won awards and prestigious accolades.

saturday 17 august, 1.00pm & 3.00pmrugg tomcatWell-honed street entertainment as it should be; expect a fire, magic and circus spectacular.

sunday 18 august, 2.00pm - 4.00pmbody electric dance studioDance demonstration featuring street and hip-hop styles, flavoured with a little salsa.

saturday 24 august, 2.00pm - 4.00pmJohnny sparra GardnerDumfries Soul Club resident DJ, spinning Doo Wop, Club Soul and Rock ‘n Roll on classic black vinyl.

sunday 25 august, 2.00pm - 4.00pm Murray the Magican Impossible mind-reading, incredible escapes and magic rarely been seen by modern audiences

saturday 7 september, 2.00pm - 4.00pm coastal rowing Gathering on the nith.Hand made coastal rowing boats from across Scotland will be racing on the shores of the Nith

saturday 14 september, 1.00pm - 4.00pmbig dance dayA gathering of Dumfries’ dance groups for a big show on the Plainstanes

dumfries town centre entertainment is funded by the economic development service of the council to continue to make dumfries a great place to live, work and visitwww.dgartsfestival.com

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ENVIRONMENTAL ARTS FESTIVAL SCOTLAND friday 30 august - Monday 2 september

This new festival aims to celebrate the region’s connections with the environment and explore its landscape identity. Events will take place throughout Dumfries and Galloway from June to August building up to the festival weekend.

The Environmental Arts Festival is a collaboration between Wide Open, Spring Fling and The Stove who will work with other cultural organisations as well as environmental organisations such as the Carbon Centre, The Solway Centre, Scottish Natural Heritage and Forestry Commission Scotland.

The festival’s themes will be energy and the land. Informed by these themes we will create new work and debate through cutting edge practice, temporary commissions, workshops and talks by experts in the field of art and environment. For more information on events and projects around the region please visit www.environmentalartfestivalscotland.com

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GLOBE THEATRE ON TOUR pRESENTSking lear by William shakespeareWednesday 3 & thursday 4 July, 7.30pm, thursday matinee 2.30pmThe Crichton, Bank End Road, Dumfries DG1 4ZE

Performed at the Globe and touring on an Elizabethan-style stage.The performances take place outdoors so please bring a picnic-rug or low-backed seat and suitable clothing for all weather conditions. The plays will go ahead in all but the most extreme weather conditions.

evenings £17.00 (£11.00 under 18s)Matinee £13.50 (£10.50 under 18s)Visit Scotland Box Office 01387 245566 or for more information visit www.thebakehouse.info

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silhouette stage academy presentsMusical theatre summer school showcase performanceWednesday 7 august, 7.00pmthursday 8 august, 2.30pm and 7.00pmBrigend Theatre, Market Square, Dumfries DG2 7AB

tickets £5.00, contact silhoutettestage@yahoo.co.uk

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pUBS AND CLUBScOacH and HOrses66 Whitesands, Dumfries01387 279754

saturday 22 June, 9.00pm: Jordan Murray thursday 27 June , 2.00pm - 5.00pm: Folk Session saturday 29 June, 4.00pm: StrumSum sunday 30 June, 3.00pm: Fraser Clark plays jazz piano

duMfries sOul club @ dinksDinks Bar, 87 Irish Street, Dumfries, DG1 2PQwww.dumfriessoulclub.co.uk

saturday 1 June, 8.00pmAcross the board soul. Free, but ticket required, please call Jeff Grindall on 01387 251307

tHe GlObe inn56 High Street, Dumfries, DG1 2JA01387 252335

Established in 1610, The Globe Inn, Dumfries has long been associated with Robert Burns, Scotland's national poet. Every corner is packed with fascinating memorabilia; Burns’ favourite seat still survives, and some of his poetry may still be seen on his bedroom windows.

kinGs cOffee & bOOks12 Queensberry Street, Dumfries, DG1 1EX01387 254444

summer acoustic sessions from 7.30pm on saturdays 29 June, 13 & 27 July, 10 & 24 august and 7 september. in-house Jazz band from 2-4pm on sundays 9 & 23rd June, 7 & 21 July 4 & 18 august and 1 september. Visit www.kings-online.co.uk for more information.

Mississippi Grill HOuse23 Bank Street, Dumfries, DG1 2NP01387 269028

Live Vocalists, DJ`s and Tribute acts every weekend.

trOqueer arMs 152 Troqueer Road, Dumfries, DG2 7DF01387 254518sunday 16 June, 8.00pmKryptonik return with their take over of The Room. This time they’re bringing Rize and Pharo

tHe Venue6/7 Church Place, Dumfries, DG1 1BW01387 263623www.thevenuedumfries.co.uk

The following gigs are in The Live Lounge (Downstairs Only) from 8pm - 11pmMinimum age is 16 - ID may be required. Young Scot Cards accepted. sunday 2 June : scordatura plus support, £5.00saturday 8 June : colt 45 plus support, £5.00friday 5 July : embrace the tide plus support, £5.00saturday 6 July : the dangleberries album launch night, £7.00saturday 13 July : rockers quoing, status quo tribute band, £5.00friday 9 august : a Moment lost plus support, £5.00

tHe VintaGe lOunGeShakespeare Lane, English Street, Dumfries, DG1 2BY

The Vintage Lounge is a dedicated live venue and boutique club. Friday nights feature live bands from rock and the blues, to soul, to jazz. Saturdays nights vary in theme with Dj’s, comedy, theme nights and live music. Visit www.vintage-lounge.co.uk for an up-to-date programme of events.

WHite Hart HOtel38 Brewery Street, Dumfries, DG1 2RP 01387 253337 , info@whitehart-hotel.co.uk

Local musicians on Thursday nights and Karaoke on Fridays. For more information visit www.whitehart-hotel.co.uk.

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about what is going on in Dumfries, but we’re certain we don’t have everything! If you would like to advertise or have your events listed in future

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Information in this guide is correct at time of going to press, however some events may be subject to change.

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13SUMMER PROGRAMME

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Hawick

Selkirk

Gretna

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PEEBLES

DRUMLANRIG CASTLE

Newcastleton

Canonbie

Innerleithen

Annan

The Tour of Britain returns to Dumfries and Galloway for the 8th time in 9 years, on

Sunday 15 September.

For local fans, who are serious about following cycling, it promises to be another

day to remember.

A momentous Scottish stage of 207km will take the competing cyclists from Peebles,

through the Scottish Borders, Gretna, Annan and Dumfries, and finally to

Drumlanrig Castle.

There will be plenty of entertainment at Drumlanrig, and there is bound to be a

wonderful atmosphere with up to 8000 spectators expected.

You can ride the route too with the Tour Ride Scotland event on Saturday 14 September,

the day before the Tour of Britain

Tour of Britain Stage 1, Peebles to Drumlanrig Castle - Sunday 15 September