Posts for July, 2023

Ashley Fripp, concert pianist, makes his 5th visit to TOMS in Boat of Garten. In celebration of the 150 anniversary of the birth of Sergi Rachmaninoff, he will play the complete 10 preludes Op23, together with pieces from two of the major influences on Rachmaninoff, Bach and Chopin.

Appearing as guests of TOMS in Boat of Garten, Opera Bohemia returns with its highly acclaimed chamber production of Puccini’s masterpiece, Madama Butterfly.

The star cast is led by Scottish soprano Catriona Clark in the role of Cio-Cio-San, with other cast members including Louise Collett, Cameron Mitchell, Seumas Begg and American baritone Whitaker Mills.

The production is performed in a special arrangement for piano (Andrew Brown) and violin (Colm O’Braoin) and sung in Italian with English supertitles.

Art exhibition by the members of the Society of Badenoch & Strathspey Artists. This is part Kingussie Festival

Do you have what it takes to help Ranger Saranne track this secretive creature at the Highland Folk Museum?

There have been reports of signs of a ‘dragon’ at the Highland Folk Museum but if it does exist – it has proved to have been very elusive.

The curators have asked local Countryside Ranger Saranne to take a look on Tuesday 11th or 25th July between 10am – 12pm. And she could do with some helpers with keen eyes, ears and noses aged 6-10 years old (P2 – P5). Do you have what it takes to use your senses as you explore the museum trying to track down this secretive creature?

10am – 12pm each day, suitable for 6 – 10 yr olds. ££
Booking essential https://www.highlifehighland.com/schools-out/

Heritage in Action Days offer you the chance to see and take part in a wide range of activities. There will be demonstrations across the site of traditional skills including rope making, spinning and weaving, basketry, waulking the cloth and lots more!! Try out some traditional games down at the Croft and in our School, and have a go in a coracle at the Sawmill pond. (Activities may differ on different dates.) Activities run 11am – 1pm and 2 – 4pm each Thursday. Entry by donation, car parking charges apply.

Steve’s music draws from influences that include acoustic, indie, folk and Americana but still retains his own unique voice.

Playing ‘live’ Steve accompanies himself on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and piano. Added to the mix you’ll hear the occasional acapella tune, a wailing harmonica, a couple of interesting cover versions, some tall tales and a positive vibe that will make you glad you came to see the show.

He will be playing songs from his soon to be released double album Muscle Memory and from most recent EP Hope Street (plus fan favourites), which has had plenty of airplay and great reviews including:
Bob Harris BBC Radio 2 “ This is lovely stuff. You can hear all the love that’s gone into it”
Iain Anderson BBC Radio Scotland “So, some good things come out of lockdown”
David Pratt Folk Radio UK (FRUK) “ Sincerely honest, lacking in pretension or hyperbole….’Building The House’ is one of the most beautiful songs of the year”

Steve has played live on BBC 1 ‘The One Show’. He’s supported many acts including Lindisfarne, Richard Thompson, David Gray, The Proclaimers, and Eddie Reader, to name a few, and most recently prog rock legend Rick Wakeman.

Rachel and Aaron will sing songs from their album ‘Despite the Wind and Rain’ and tell the stories of the women who inspired them.

Pop up restaurant evening in Pipers Hall at exquisite Balmoral

A spectacular outdoor performance by The Three Inch Fools of “Robin Hood”, which will be held in the grounds of Balmoral.

Gates will open at 5.15 p.m. so you can get seated before the performance starts at 6.00 p.m. Bring a picnic if you wish or visit our coffee shop for something to eat. Our BBQ will also be available (cash payments only).

OPEN AIR THEATRE TICKETS ARE NON REFUNDABLE

Children under 5 are admitted free of charge.

In this mixed exhibition we are showcasing some of the fantastic local talent from fine artists including Miriam Smith, Bob Kinnaird, Thelma Macbeth, and John Walters.

Chapel House Arts is also a working studio for fine artist Kirsty Ritchie and glass artist Anne Bridgen.

We show a wide range of locally produced crafts including jewellery, tweed, wood and ceramic pieces.