Arcadia Scotland
St Andrews Happenings: December 2015
Date
December 1, 2015
Art and Culture
Recording Scotland: World War II Through Artists' Eyes: Throughout December, MUSA
What was it like to be an artist during the Second World War? Explore an incredible collection of drawings and paintings created by artists during the war as part of a documentary project called Recording Scotland. Find out more about the impact of the Second World War on the lives and careers of artists.
Journeys--600 Years of the University of St Andrews: Throughout December, MUSA
This exhibition aims to celebrate the University’s long and distinguished history, placing key events in the context of other world events and examining this history from the point of view of students (both past and present), staff and the general St Andrews community.
MUSA Christmas Crafts: 3 December, 1pm
Drop-in sessions in which you can make tags, cards and decorations for Christmas.
Cinderella--Your Ticket to the Ball: Throughout December, Byre Theatre, Varying times
The kingdom of Fantasia is all a-flutter. The handsome star, “Prince” Colquhoun, has announced a search to find his new dance partner and local dance teacher, Madam Zsa Zsa Diabolique, is determined to see one of her daughters win the coveted title. But who’s that in the corner practising her dance moves – could Cinderella be the one that Prince is really looking for? Will her devoted friend, Buttons, ever tell her how he really feels? Will her Fairy Godmother get her to the ball in time?
Objects Unpacked Series: Voyages of Discovery: 2 December, MUSA Collections Centre, 1pm
Dr Helen Rawson shows and discusses terrestrial and celestial globes from the museum's collection.
Music, Comedy and Dance
The RSNO Christmas Concert: The Snowman: 18 December, Caird Hall, Dundee, 7:30pm
A family-friendly concert of carols and seasonal tunes, including the now annual screening of the 1982 film The Snowman, with live musical accompaniment.
The Proclaimers: 19 December, Caird Hall (Dundee), 7pm
Scotland's unforgettable musical twins return to the stage with their singalong Caledonian anthems.
Christmas Crooners: Baby It's Cold Outside: 23 December, Rothes Halls (Glenrothes), 7:30pm
Now in its’ tenth record breaking year this show is guaranteed to get you ready for the jolly holly days! It’s packed with over 30 festive favourites plus the Christmas hits of Bing Crosby, Nat King Cole and Ol’ Blue Eyes himself, Frank Sinatra.