This exhibition will explore the tradition of the ‘Conversation Piece’, group portraits of high-society sitters in strikingly informal situations.  The Conversation Piece depicts sitters going about their daily lives and thus provides a fascinating insight into the fashions, interiors and manners of the age.

- Date: Sunday 14 June
Time: 1.45 for 2pm
NORDIC WALKING IN HOLYROOD PARK
Meeting point: Cafe at Commonwealth Pool, Map

Nordic Walking is a new trend in fitness: simple to learn, easy to practise anywhere, anytime, and a very social way of keeping fit. Originally developed in Finland by cross-country skiers who wanted to stay in shape over the summer, it's a terrific low-impact activity which helps you burn 20-40% more energy through the gentle upper body workout you get walking with the poles. The Introductory Session takes between 1.5 and 2 hours, and no special fitness is required to get started. Once you know the technique, you can practise at your own level.

Poles and tuition provided by qualified instructor Anne-Marie. Wear comfortable weather appropriate clothing and trainers/flexible soled shoes rather than walking boots. 

- Date: Friday 26 June
Time: 6-9pm
SPARKLE IN THE CITY IN AID OF MOONWALK
Venue: The Sheraton Grand Hotel and Spa Map

A glittering, glamorous evening for a great cause.

Sparkle in the City is the perfect combination of mingling, pampering and shopping in the sumptuous surrounds of The Sheraton Hotel.

* Complimentary glass of sparkle on arrival

* Divinely delicious cupcake also included

* Free Mini-makeovers, mini-massages, mini-manicures and mini-colour analyses available

* An array of fabulous boutique shopping

* Free mini foot massage from One Spa for all MoonWalkers attending

Win fantastic prizes including:

* A weekend away from Crerar Hotels worth over £450
* £100 cash

* Designer jewellery and much more...

View pictures from last year's event on facebook here 

Dresscode: Gorgeous

Limited number of Earlybird tickets available. When they're gone, they're gone...

Please note tickets are not refundable so please be sure before you book  

Artist Rooms is a new collection of international contemporary art which has been created through one of the largest and most imaginative gifts of art ever made to museums in Britain.  The guiding principle for the creation of Artist Rooms is the concept of individual rooms devoted to particular artists. The collection of 725 works comprises 50 rooms by 25 artists and includes major bodies of work by seminal figures such as Diane Arbus, Joseph Beuys, Vija Celmins, Gilbert & George, Damien Hirst, Anselm Kiefer, Jeff Koons, Jannis Kounellis, Robert Mapplethorpe, Bruce Nauman, Ed Ruscha and Andy Warhol. These are accompanied by an additional ten works by seven artists. Many of the rooms were conceived as specific installations by the artists themselves and have been assembled so that the work of important post-war artists can be seen and appreciated in depth.

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