If you're wondering what next to see at the Edinburgh Festival then drop by at Main Point Books in West Port for a fantastic art exhibition by Gary MacKean called Hielan Coos. The exhibition will run from 15-31st August and offers a preview of painted animal portraits from Gary MacKean’s upcoming books Scottish Beasties and Leviathans: A Guide to Sea Monsters. The exhibition will also preview images from his graphic novel Angus, the Haggis Slayer.
We know it's a bit naughty, but this year we're going to let you have a peek at our programme before our official launch on 21st September, so here goes...
As a freewheeling community festival we're completely reliant on the generosity of our supporters. It really does make a difference if you can donate even £10 – or lend us a PA system, then we really would love you forever. Bottles of whisky for authors also go down a treat. This year we're going to be selling West Port Book Festival badges and hand-printed bags and t-shirts to raise money for the festival. More on this soon!
The West Port Book Festival is looking for two interns to join our team for 2011. As in 2010, hours per week will be variable, but as the unpaid nature of the positions won’t be, we’re more than willing to be as flexible as possible around such commitments as family and studies.
The West Port Book Festival 2011 will run from 13-16th October. The programme is looking very exciting and we’re particularly lucky this year to be working with some great people on a few different strands. There’s only one thing better than running a slightly idiosyncratic book festival and that’s being able to rely on other people to help you make a good job of it. Our only problem now, as it is for so many organisations, is money.
The West Port Book Festival 2011 will run from 13-16th October. We visualise a cheery Autumnal book festival with crinkling yellow leaves blowing along the West Port pavements and red-cheeked guests in woolly jumpers enjoying our readings, workshops, cake and occasional moments of fancy dress.
The recent earthquake, subsequent tsunami and ongoing events in Japan have mobilised a huge and very necessary humanitarian effort from around the world. Japan’s search and rescue groups and relief teams need funds for emergency supplies to feed, treat, shelter and support survivors.
We ask our kind supporters to come out and support us once again - this time on behalf of the Red Cross International and their essential work in areas severely impacted by the tsunami in North Eastern Japan.On Saturday 26th March we will be holding a fundraising event at the Scottish Poetry Library in Edinburgh.
August is nearly upon us and amid the general chaos of marvellous things happening all at once in Edinburgh, you'd be forgiven for wanting to stop between events for a cold pint. Fortunately, the Bow Bar is offering a total of 75 ales from over 50 breweries (not to mention the 25 bottled varieties, including Green's gluten free!) from Wednesday 28th July through to Sunday 8th August, as part of its annual Beer Festival.
The third West Port Book Festival is finished and after a cup of tea, a mild amount of clearing up and a greasy spoon, we’ve almost put West Port back to ‘normal’.
The West Port Book Festival launches into its third year with the help of a great team and the goodwill of the local community. Tickets are released at 5pm the day before an event, and of course on the day. First come, first served.
