ARTS TRAIL

Open Studios Sat 14th, 21st& 28th Sept, 11am to 4pm: Jane Kelly, Penicuik Pottery, Valleyfield House, 17 High Street, Penicuik Ulla Hipkin at The Garden Studio, 20A John Street, Penicuik Christina Suter at The Weaving Studio, 5b West Street, Penicuik Christine Finlayson, an embroiderer, 26, Stevenson Road, Greenlaw Mains Shop Windows There will be arts works on display by various local artists in many shop windows and interiors around Penicuik, details will be available soon.

VENUES
Live music, meeting space, craft activities and the Annual Penicuik Turner Prize exhibition will be on show throughout the festival, Mon-Sat 10am-4pm www.penicuikarts.org Penicuik Town Hall

4 West St, Penicuik, EH26 9DL

West St Arts Centre

Rosslyn Chapel Poetry and music from Henry Marsh & Friends 7.30pm Thurs 26th

Roslin, EH25 9PU

PENFEST
PENICUIK & DISTRICT ARTS FESTIVAL 2013 14th 28th Sept.
CELEBRATING OUR LOCAL ARTS, MUSIC, LITERATURE, HISTORY & CULTURE
In association with

Howgate Village Hall Howgate, EH26 8QB Exhibitions and music www.howgate-village.com The Hub Next to Penicuik High School, Bellman's Road, Penicuik, EH26 9EP MIKE VAS AND FIONA HUNTER Fri 27th Sept The Roadhouse 136 John Street, Penicuik, EH26 8NJ Penicuik Folk Club Tues 24th Sept

High Street, Penicuik, EH26 8HS

Sunday cinema, craft activities and exhibitions www.penicuikcdt.org.uk

Near Penicuik, Peeblesshire, EH26 9NF

Carlops Village Hall

An Evening of Readings and Music with the Pentlands Writers, Sat 21st

Unless stated otherwise, tickets for most events can be purchased at the Gallery Caf or online at the PCAA boxoffice www.penicuikarts.org/PCAABoxOffice.htm

Saturday 14th September

EVENTS

Mon 23rd September 8 pm* THE IRISH IN SCOTLAND: ROBERT TANNAHILL Room 1 - West St Arts Centre 5/4# Dr Fred Freeman returns with a talk and some Tues 24th September 8.30 pm SING ALONG WITH PENICUIK FOLK CLUB
songs of Robert Tannahill. Exploring the unique collection of music written in defence of the early Irish immigrants to Scotland.

2 pm

PCAA Annual Open Exhibiton & Penicuik Turner Prize Opening and festival launch by Midlothian Provost Joe Wallace, with music from classical guitarist Alan McMillan Room 1 at the West St Arts Centre

View the PCAA Annual Open Exhibition 10 am - 4 pm every day expect Sundays and vote for your favourite work. 11 am - 4 pm Open Studios (see back page) Sunday 15th September 7 pm Wreck-it Ralph Penicuik Cinema Town Hall 5/3
Refreshments available

8 pm* STAGE SESSION WITH PENICUIK WRITERS Room 1 - West St Arts Centre, 2 (refreshment included)
An evening of recitations and music. Audience is invited to contribute poems, prose or music. It promises to be an exciting evening and all are welcome to contribute or simply sit back and enjoy.

The Roadhouse, John St, Penicuik (free entry) Join the folk club for a relaxed evening of song and music. All are welcome to sing, play an instrument, join in a chorus or simply enjoy the music and fun

7 pm

Wednesday 18 September Inspired by Art 3/2 West St Arts Centre

writing with music and poetry in the inspiring surroundings of the Penicuik Turner Prize exhibition, Peter Stewart on piano & clarinet, Stephanie Clark on saxophone, Sophie Burt with vocals & guitar
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Weds 25th September 3 530 pm Making Space becomes Crafts 4 All West St Arts Centre 7.30 pm (doors open 7 pm) Thurs 26th September POETRY AND MUSIC IN ROSSLYN CHAPEL 8/7#

Music, crafts, storytelling & chat, bring & share nibbles by donation

8 pm

Friday 20 September Step Into My Parlour, Room 1 - West St Arts Centre, 8/7#
Michelle Burke and James Ross present their sell out 2012 Edinburgh Fringe Festival Show. A collection of songs from the Irish tradition interspersed with stories, memories and tales in a quirky inviting parlour setting.

Henry Marsh and friends are again staging this very popular event. Be inspired by the poetry and music in the mystical surroundings of Rosslyn Chapel. This year the poets will be taking their inspiration from nature.

Sat 21st September 10 am - History of Howgate, Howgate Village Hall and Church (free 5 pm entry) An exhibition of photos, papers ,artefacts, slides and maps 11 am - 4 pm Open Studios (see back page) 1130 am Crafts 4 All Craft Workshops for all ages and stages - by 130 pm donation Penicuik Town Hall 10 am - Print Exhibition Gallery Cafe - West St Arts Centre 4 pm An exhibition of prints from the Edinburgh Printmakers Union.

Fri 27th September 7 pm MIKE VAS AND FIONA HUNTER The Hub, Bellman's Rd, Penicuik (doors 10/8 (concession) Fiona Hunter launches her debut solo album in open) Penicuik Hub as guest of Penicuik Folk Club. Fiona is one of Scotland's
foremost traditional singers. She has been singing as part of renowned folk song group Malinky for the best part of a decade.

showing the history of Howgate village and surrounding area, with music in the church

Sat 28th September

2 pm

Sponsored by Midlothian Council. PCAA is delighted to host this exhibition from professional printmakers. The print exhibition is viewable all week alongside the PCAA Annual Open Exhibition.

7.30 pm Pentland Writers - An Evening of Readings and Music in Carlops Village Hall, 6 on door or call 07584 634060 to book see www.westlinton.org.uk/writers/events Sun 22nd September 11 am - History of Howgate - Howgate Village Hall & Church (free entry) 5 pm Exhibition of photos, papers ,artefacts, slides and maps showing the 7 pm
history of Howgate village and surrounding area, with music in the church

Penicuik Turner Prize & People's Favourite Award West St Arts Centre. Come and see who's won the awards and a raffle for an original piece of work from the exhibition (all proceeds go to the PCAA). The Penicuik Turner Prize with be judged by renowned sculptor, David Annand and the peoples award presented by Penicuiks Citizen of the Year Mose Hutchison

11 am - 4 pm Open Studios (see back page) Sun 29th September 7 pm Penicuik Scottish Film Festival - Double Bill, Penicuik Town Hall Dummy Jim followed by Natan at 9.15 pm 3 each or 5 for both, Refreshments available

Penicuik Scottish Film Festival - Double Bill, Penicuik Town Hall Shell followed by Natan at 9.20 pm 3 each or 5 for both, Refreshments available