South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture

 

Still Painting After All These Years

From the artist

My full name is Robert Hair Miller, and I was born in Dalmarnock Road in Bridgeton, Glasgow in 1954. I attended Thomson Street Primary School in Dennistoun then Whitehill Senior Secondary School. I did have the honour of reaching the highest mark in my art higher in the history of the one-hundred-year-old school at the time.

I became a carpet designer at Lyle’s Carpet Factory after leaving school but was made redundant after only two years when the factory was closed. I decided to go to Glasgow School of Art at the age of twenty-one but left there after two and a half years to make my living playing keyboards in various pop bands.

I didn't lift a paint brush for about twenty years.

I decided to paint again when I was forty mainly because it has always been my passion.

This exhibition is really to show I have many interests in the art world although portraiture will always be top of my list.

I have painted many faces through the years but one of my favourite images is of Amy Winehouse. Amy's mum Janis has one of my paintings and I have a treasured photo of Janis holding the painting of her daughter.

I hope this selection of paintings interests the people who take the time to visit, thanks in advance, Robert.

Cost: Free admission

 

"The Taylor Swift Effect" is the name of a popular tribute show to Taylor Swift, touring the UK.

It features a self-confessed "Swiftie" performer with dancers, costume changes, and recreates the energy and atmosphere of a real Taylor Swift concert.

The show includes many of Taylor Swift's hit songs and aims to provide an "ultimate experience" for fans.

Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.

Available to book online or by calling Rutherglen Town  Hall on 0141 613 5700.

Cost: £20.00 (subject to £1.50 transaction fee)

Vibes Dance School are proud to present their annual dance presentation: GLITZ 'N' GLAM.

For the first time ever both their Douglas and Rigside groups will be coming together for a fantastic night of music, fun and dance.

Get your best sequins looked out to join us for a night not to be missed .

Available to book online or by calling Lanark Memorial Hall on 01555 673199.

Cost: £13.50 / £11.50 concession (subject to £1.50 transaction fee)

 

Crowned ‘2024 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist World Champion’ by Elvis Presley Enterprises at Graceland, Emilio Santoro brings his award-winning Elvis Presley show to the UK.

Performing with his authentic 50’s live band, The Creoles, Emilio celebrates Elvis’ younger years in spectacular style, taking you back in time to when Elvis changed the world and music forever! Celebrating Elvis in spectacular fashion from the early recordings, through the movies, right up to the 68’ Comeback Special.

Put on your ‘Blue Suede Shoes’ and get ‘All Shook Up’ for the greatest Rock ‘n’ Roll hits of all time including Jailhouse Rock, Devil in Disguise, Can’t Help Falling in Love, Hound Dog, Suspicious Minds and many more.

Available to book online or by calling Lanark Memorial Hall on 01555 673199.

Cost: £29.50 (subject to £1.50 transaction fee)

 

Now in its second year, the FP Arts Short Film Festival is hosted by Fulfilment Pictures and continues to grow as a platform for filmmakers and storytellers. The festival presents screening events at East Kilbride Arts Centre throughout the year, leading to a three-day annual celebration across venues in the Village.

The festival’s mission is to connect creatives with film professionals from across the globe, showcasing diverse short films and unproduced scripts. All films screened at the screening events are nominated for the annual event, where major awards — including a £2,000 Best Short Film Prize — will be presented. Alongside screenings, the annual event features networking, panel discussions, live music, and much more.

Local and international voices, FP Arts Short Film Festival celebrates creativity, inclusivity, and discovery in independent filmmaking.

For more information and tickets, visit: www.fulfilmentpictures.com.

Cost: From £15.00