Maira Martin's September 2013 Towncrier piece
PENFEST in PENICUIK
Another year - another wealth of talent - waiting to stimulate, amaze and amuse you.
Come and join us on this journey into the creative unknown.
Join the celebrations.
Starting with: Saturday 14 September
The PCAA ANNUAL OPEN EXHIBITION & TURNER PRIZE
2pm launch by Midlothian Provost Joe Wallace
West Street Arts Centre
Wednesday 18 September
7pm INSPIRED BY ART – programme of Music and Poetry £3/£2
West Street Arts Centre
Friday 20 September
8pm STEP INTO MY PARLOUR collection of music and stories £8/£7
sell-out at 2012 Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Saturday 21 September
10am- HISTORY OF HOWGATE Exhibition of old photos and artefacts
5pm also music in church
11.30- CRAFT WORKSHOP in Penicuik Town Hall
1.30
10am- PRINT EXHIBITION on view all week at
4pm Gallery Cafe’ West Street
Monday 23 September
8pm THE IRISH in SCOTLAND: Robert Tannahill
Room 1 West St £5/£4
Tuesday 24 September
8.30pm SING ALONG WITH PENICUIK FOLK CLUB Free
8pm STAGE SESSION WITH PENICUIK WRITERS
Audience participation £2
Wednesday 25 September
3pm-
5.30pm CRAFT WORKSHOP West St Arts Centre
Thursday 26 September
7.30pm POETRY AND MUSIC in ROSSLYN CHAPEL £8/£7
Friday 27 September
7pm MIKE VAS AND FIONA HUNTER part of Malinky folk song group
doors open The Hub Bellman’s Road Penicuik £10/£8
Saturday 28 September
2pm PENICUIK TURNER PRIZE & PEOPLE’S FAVOURITE AWARD
West St. Arts Centre Come and see the winners
The Award for Turner Prize will be judged and presented by renowned
Scottish Sculptor, David Annand.
The People’s Favourite Award won by votes, will be presented
by Penicuik’s Citizen of the year Mose Hutchison.
Also do not miss Open Studios Events and Shop Window Displays around Penicuik
Tickets for events: Craft Shop’ or online PCAA boxoffice via http://penfest2013.weebly.com/index.html