This year's May Lecture from The Arts Society Dumfries and Galloway (TASDAG) is set to provide a fascinating glimpse into the world of Dutch artist, Johannes Vermeer. Born in the 1600's in Delft, Vermeer was one of many artists working in the Netherlands at that time, but as we know, very little information about him survives. Fortunately, his paintings can still be enjoyed, 350 years after his death. Including, perhaps the most famous, Girl with a Pearl Earring, which has inspired many people to an interest in art. The Lecture will be an excellent opportunity to find out a little more about the artist and how these iconic paintings were created.
Our Guest Lecturer is Brian Healey, a professional artist and interior designer. Brian will guide us through some of Vermeer's most fascinating works and reveal, at least partially, the mysteries which surround this wonderful artist and his enduring legacy.
Back by popular demand John Scott takes you through the decades as he performs a variety of songs! John is a local artiste and has played at the hotel on several occasions and there isn't a party or venue he cannot adapt to.
Scotty D's journey began at just 12 years old, playing guitar and vocals in his family gospel group, "The Imperial Gospel Singers." From there, he went on to join multiple bands across the globe, including the "Alabamas Soul Band" in Granadilla de Abona, Tenerife, Spain and "Soul Connection" in Hamburg, Germany.
Returning to Tenerife, Scotty joined the "Temptations Show" in the Soul Suite, performing as a solo act and as a member of the "Temptations, Four Tops, and Drifters Shows." He also became a member of the Northern Soul act "Soul Sensation," performing at venues around the U.K.
With live entertainment and a four course dinner.
Programme: Händel Giulio Cesare (Venera Bella) Mozart Ridente la calma KV 152 Ravel 5 mélodies populaires grecques (Là-bas, vers l'église; Tout gai) Macmillan Scot's Song Mozart La Clemenza di Tito, KV 621 (S'altro che lagrime) Handel Let the bright Seraphim Mozart Als Luise die Briefe ihres ungetreuen Liebhabers verbrannte, KV 520 Johann Strauss Die Fledermaus (Mein Herr Marquis) Robert Burns Rowan Tree
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Handel Comfort Ye Mendelssohn Das Erste Veilchen Mendelssohn Suleika Rhys Jones Cilfan y Coed Charles Gounod L'Absent Donizetti Una Furtiva Lagrima Handel O ma belle rebelle Burns My Love is Like a Red, Red Rose Betty RoeThe Music Tree Ian Venables Midnight Lamentation
With over 100M views online see the longest running panellist from BBC Scotland's "Breaking The News" live in his first national tour! "One of Scotland's rising star's, Stuart Mitchell is a comedian worth catching before he becomes mega." Sunday Mail.
Stuart Mitchell is now regarded as one of the UK's top comedians and social media stars with over a 100M views online. You've seen him online and now you can see him on his first ever national UK tour, Tips Not Included. Join the longest running panellist of BBC Scotland' Breaking The News as he shares his amazing life story. "Please go and see Stuart Mitchell" Will Ferrell.
