Arcadia Scotland

Art and Culture

Alasdair Gray: Spheres of Influence I: Throughout March, Gallery of Modern Art
The centrality of Alasdair Gray's work as a visual artist and writer is traceable by drawing connections between his epic work and that of the artists who've come before and after him. This exhibition looks at the influences on Gray himself, and his own influence on others, drawing on works in the Gallery's collection.

Best Use of Timber: RIAS Timber Awards: Throughout March, The Lighthouse
A showcase for innovative uses of wood, from architectural projects all over Scotland.

As Found – Lost Practice: Through 18 March, The Lighthouse
A look at the building program that created new public schools in the post-war period.

The Ballet of the Palette: Throughout March, Gallery of Modern Art
Twentieth-century paintings from the gallery collection, selected by contemporary artists Neil Clements, Lotte Gertz, Charlie Hammond, Louise Hopkins, Merlin James, Victoria Morton, Carol Rhodes, Tony Swain, Hanneline Visnes and George Ziffo.

Duncan Shanks: Sketchbooks: Beginning 14 March, The Hunterion Museum & Art Gallery
Distinguished landscape artist Shanks has bequeathed to the Hunterian his entire collection of sketchbooks from the past 45 years, which amount to more than 100 volumes. The collection has been catalogued, and here a selection from them is on display.

Ingenious Impressions: The Coming of the Book: Throughout March, The Hunterian Museum & Art Gallery
The first major UK exhibition to explore the history of the printed book, this features treasures from the University of Glasgow collection and focuses on themes such as the transition from vellum to paper, the identity and role of the first printers, the content of the earliest printed books and book ownership and collecting.

Jewel-Like Treasures: Dutch and Flemish Paintings on Copper: Throughout March, Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum
Explore works in the collection dating back to the 1600s that eschew canvas or board in favour of thin sheets of copper.

Bellini to Bourdin: Through 21 March, The Burrell Collection
Discover 40 gems from the Burrell's fine art collection, including works by Degas, Cezanne and Whistler.

Music, Comedy and Dance

Ceilidh Dance Classes: 4, 11, 18 and 25 March, St Andrews in the Square, 7:30pm
Tricia Matthews leads these ceilidh dance classes.

Michael McGoldrick, John Doyle & John McCusker: 13 March, St Andrews in the Square, 7:30pm Traditional music from master flautist McGoldrick (Flook, Lunasa and Capercaillie), McCusker (Battlefield Band) and guitarist Doyle.

RSNO: The Music of John Williams: 14 March, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 3pm and 7:30pm
Some classical fans may flare their nostrils at the idea of a concert devoted to the music of the guy who wrote the score for E.T., but from the brutal simplicity of the two-note 'shark theme' inJaws to the sinister music-box tinkle of 'Hedwig's Theme', the unifying musical motif in the Harry Potter films, Williams always seems to get it just right. Richard Kaufman conducts music from the above, as well as Williams' classic scores for Star Wars and Raiders of the Lost Ark. Any chance of Close Encounters too?

Celtic Connections: Family Ceilidh: 22 March, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 3pm
Family ceilidh.

Lectures, Sports and Local Festivals

Buzzcut Festival: 18-22 March, Peace Institute
Cutting edge performance art festival created in December 2011 in response to the shock cancellation of the well-established New Territories festival. Buzzcut is all about sharing: food, ideas and homes.

Lentfest: Throughout March, Various venues and times
An annual festival of faith and arts, incorporating theatre, film screenings, music, poetry and visual arts, across the Archdiocese of Glasgow.

Glasgow St Patrick's Day Festival: 14 March, Merchant Square
Live music, Irish ceili dancing, activities for kids and more at Merchant Square's St Paddy's celebrations.