The Courier & Advertiser (Angus and Dundee)
Dundee
Kate V Robertson: This Mess is Kept Afloat
Dundee Contemporary Arts, 152 Nethergate, DD1 4DY, 01382 909900, until Sun February 25, Mon-wed & Fri-sun 10am–6pm; Thu 10am–8pm, free. New sculptural work in the first solo exhibition in a UK institution by the artist. www.katevrobertson.com
Twilight Taster Sessions
Dundee Contemporary Arts, 152 Nethergate, DD1 4DY, 01382 909900, Thu January 18, 5.30– 6.30pm, £3. Drop into the print studio on your way home from work or college, watch some printing techniques and admire the end results. Then decide which course is for you. www.dca.org.uk
The Victorian Landscape in Watercolour
The Mcmanus, Albert Square, Meadowside, DD1 1DA, 01382 307200, until Sun January 28, Mon-sat 10am–5pm; Sun 12.30– 4.30pm, free. Work from artists including John Macwhirter and William Mctaggart, offering the chance to compare the effects achieved by artists in their use of different media. www.mcmanus.co.uk
University of Dundee Discovery Days
Dalhousie Building, University of Dundee, Old Hawkhill, Balfour Street, DD1 4HB, 01382 223181, Fri January 12, 1.30–4.45pm, free. Get snippets of the brilliance that resides at Dundee Uni by listening to a series of short talks from professors and award-winning teachers and communicators. Members of the public, colleagues, professionals and all others welcome. www.dundee.ac.uk
Astronomy Talks
Mills Observatory, Balgay Park, Glamis Road, DD2 2UB, 01382 435967, Sat January 13, 2pm, free. An exciting programme of astronomy talks aimed at expanding our understanding of our solar system and space further afield. Today’s talk is ‘Planets of the Solar System – an Odd Bunch!’ by Ken Kennedy of Dundee Astronomical Society. www.leisureandculturedundee.com/mills
Encore: Celebrating 5 Years of Stage Academy
Whitehall Theatre, 12 Bellfield Street, DD1 5JA, 01382 434940, Sat January 13, 7.30pm, £13 (£11). Over 100 Stage Academy Students aged between 3–18 perform song, dance and drama sequences. The show also welcomes back some Stage Academy graduates. www.whitehalltheatre.com
Mactallica
Beat Generator Live, 70 North Lindsay Street, DD1 1PS, 01382 229226, Sat January 13, 8pm, £8. Scotland’s tribute to the legendary Metallica. www.beatgenerator.co.uk
Soup’n’song
Marryat Hall, City Square, DD1 3BY, 01382 434111, Sat January 13, 1.30–3pm, £5. Soup and a roll followed by Gaelic music and song from Craig Irving and Charlie Stewart. www.dundeebox.co.uk
Taster Session
Dundee Contemporary Arts, 152 Nethergate, DD1 4DY, 01382 909900, Sat January 13, 2–5pm, £10. This session provides demonstrations of etching, relief printing, screen printing and photography. Try some of the simpler stages and leave with a small portfolio of your own prints. www.dca.org.uk
Bird Feeder Workshop
Monikie Country Park, Monikie, DD5 3QN, 01382 370202, Sun January 14, 1pm & 2pm, £3.60–£5.10. Build a bird feeder from sustainable wood to put up in your school or garden. www.angusalive.scot
Jean Johnson with Naomi and Fali Pavri
Marryat Hall, City Square, DD1 3BY, 01382 543207, Sun January 14, 7.30pm, £14 (£7; children £1). Distinguished British American clarinettist, Jean Johnson, joins the Scottish-based husband-and-wife duo of Naomi and Fali Pavri in a performance of the clarinet trios of Beethoven and Brahms. www.dundeechambermusic.org.uk
Gelli Plate Monoprinting
Dundee Contemporary Arts, 152 Nethergate, DD1 4DY, 01382 909900, Sun January 14, 11am–6pm, £30. Get crafty at this one day course. Gelli Printing Plate looks and feels like gelatin, but is durable, reusable and stores at room temperature. www.dca.org.uk
Dry Slope Skiing
Ancrum Centre, 10 Ancrum Road, DD2 2HZ, 01382 435911, Mon January 15, £46. A chance for kids aged 5–9 to learn to ski on Dundee’s only dry ski slope. This course is suitable for absolute beginners. www.ancrum.com
DCA Young Photo Club
Dundee Contemporary Arts, 152 Nethergate, DD1 4DY, 01382 909900, Tue January 16, 6–8pm, £8. Skills-building workshop for young photographers with tutored sessions led by local photographers and time to show your work on a big screen. The session begins with a ‘how to’ introduction to let you try new techniques and familiarise yourself with the camera’s settings. www.dca.org.uk
Contemporary Dance Technique
Dundee Rep, Tay Square, DD1 1PB, 01382 223530, Tue January 16, 6.30pm, £5. Technical exercises and sequences are taught to build strength, coordination and flexibility. Ideal for people with previous dance experience. www.dundeerep.co.uk
Behind the Scenes
Mcmanus Collections Unit, Barrack Street, DD1 1PG, 01382 307200, Wed January 17, 12.30–1.30pm, free. Go behind the scenes and delve into the city’s fascinating collections of archaeology, history, natural science and world cultures. www.mcmanus.co.uk