The Courier & Advertiser (Fife Edition)
St Andrews
The Big Chris Barber Band
Botanical Gardens, 22 Canongate, KY16 8RT, 01334 477178, Thu July 27, 7pm, £22.50.
The veteran slide trombonist leads his big band in a programme of swing and New Orleans-style jazz.
www.chrisbarber.net
A Brush with Colour: 20th Century Paintings from the Edinburgh School
St Andrews Museum, Kinburn Park, Doubledykes Road, KY16 9DP, 01334 659380, until Sat November 4, daily 10.30am, free.
After the success of the Glasgow Boys exhibition, the focus moves from east to west, this time looking at the work of the inter-war artists known as the Edinburgh School. The exhibition displays oils and watercolours by a number of well-known artists, including William Gillies, Anne Redpath, John Houston, Robin Philipson and Elizabeth Blackadder.
www.fifedirect.org.uk/ museums
Jango StArr: One Man Shoe
Byre Theatre, Abbey Street, KY16 9LA, 01334 475000, until Fri
July 28, times vary, £8.
Gerry Mulgrew directs this family show about bumbling theatre caretaker Jango. When the headline act fails to show, he’s thrust into the limelight as he finds out his dream of transforming himself into a star. Silent physical comedy for all ages.
www.onemanshoe.uk
Summer Workshop: Rock Detectives Walk
East Sands Leisure Centre, East Sands, KY16 8LH, 01334 659473, Thu July 27, 10am–1pm, free.
Join this guided walk along the coast to see evidence of ancient forests, prehistoric animals and St Andrews’ very own volcano. Be prepared for all weather and some steep steps and slopes along the coastal path and shoreline.
www.st-andrews.ac.uk/musa/whatson
Midge Ure
Botanical Gardens, 22 Canongate, KY16 8RT, 01334 477178, Sat July 22, 7pm, £32.
Ultravox hits, solo work and covers from the man behind Band Aid, currently on his Something From Everything tour.
www.st-andrewsbotanic.org
Out of the Box
Museum of the University of St
Andrews, 7a The Scores, KY16 9AR, 01334 461660, Sun July 23, 1–3pm, free.
Pop into MUSA and try a new ‘Out of the Box’ challenge each month. These self-led activities for families are available every Sunday.
www.st-andrews.ac.uk/museum/events
Fanstastic Fossils
Bell Pettigrew Museum of Natural History, Bute Medical Building, School of Biology, St Andrews University, KY16 9TS, 01334 461660, Mon July 24, 10am, free.
Get your hands on some fantastic fossils and discover what they can tell us about prehistoric life. Ages 3–6.
www.st-andrews.ac.uk
Junior Geologists
Museum of the University of St Andrews, 7a The Scores, KY16 9AR, 01334 461660, Wed July 26, 11am, free.
Conduct your own experiments on rock samples and learn how rocks were formed and what they can tell us about how the world has changed over millions of years. Ages 7–12. Parents can drop kids off at pre-booked workshops.
www.st-andrews. ac.uk/musa