Arcadia Scotland
St Andrews Happenings: May 2015
Date
May 1, 2015Art and Culture
Eurovision Evening: The Final: 23 May, Byre Theatre, 7pm
Cheesy costumes and bad music, with the annual event everyone secretly loves screened live.
From Balloons to Typhoons Presents: RAF Leuchars' Big Day Out: 17 May, Gallery Gateways, 11am-4pm
If we are full of hot air, then we are proud of it! From RAF Leuchars humble beginnings as a balloon training base, they've come a long way. Join us in celebrating RAF Leuchars' Big Day Out with this family-friendly gala set firmly in the 1940s to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. There'll be lots of homefront entertainment including live music and dancing, a WWII cooking demonstration with a chance to sample the results, and a 1940s hair and make-up salon! There's plenty for the kids to enjoy with face-painting and balloons (of course!), a photo booth and movies showing footage from the period. Top all that off with a pipe band and we've got a day that really takes off!
Medieval Mayhem: 4 May, MUSA, 11am-4pm
Step back in time at this family fun day with the chance to build a catapult, design your own family heraldry and enjoy some medieval music.
Troubled Waters: 16 and 17 May, St Andrews Preservation Trust Museum
The wild and unpredictable life of the sea is the setting for this fascinating glimpse into St Andrews maritime life. Join your able ship's master on a guided tour of the 'Ladyheid' fishing quarter where you'll relive dramatic shipwrecks and daring rescues on a journey into our seafaring past. Make the museum your next port of call to learn about the history of the brilliant work of the local lifeboat crews and their most amazing rescues. On Saturday afternoon you'll be entertained by sea shanties from folk singer Ken Johnson and on both days there'll be story-telling from Sheila Kinninmonth.
Music, Comedy and Dance
Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham: 29 May, Byre Theatre, 7:30pm
Musical double act Phil and Aly bring together a plethora of musical talent and witty banter.
Heartbeat: 8 May, Byre Theatre, 8pm
Nostalgia-trippers assemble for a live music tribute to sixties classics including the Searchers, Herman's Hermits, Billy Fury and many more. You'll be twisting in the aisles before the night is over.
The Hot Seats: 31 May, Byre Theatre, 8pm
Bluegrass five-piece from the hills of Virginia.
MacFloyd: 9 May, Byre Theatre, 8pm
Internationally acclaimed tribute combo to Pink Floyd, who recreate (on a slightly smaller scale) the stage effects for which the prog rockers were renowned. The current show celebrates the 40th anniversary of classic album Wish You Were Here.
Mackenzie Sawyer Duo: 16 May, St Andrews Cathedral, 12pm
The pair from Edinburgh embraces jazz, classical, world and folk with their saxophone and piano.
Katharine Bryan and Scott Mitchell: 7 May, Byre Theatre, 7:30pm
Music for flute and piano.
Lectures, Sports and Local Festivals
Artisan & Collectors Fair: 3 May, Byre Theatre, 11am-4pm
Arts, crafts, collectables, antiques and vintage fashion.
Archaeological Craft Fair: 16 May, St Andrews Museum, 11am-4pm
Explore the wonders of Fife's hidden treasures - from intricate Pictish stone carvings to a spooky Medieval skeleton ring - and see exactly what we've unearthed! The treasures aren't limited to what's on display though - we're sure you have your own piece of art just waiting to be discovered! With a whole team of crafters on hand to help you with the fiddly bits, take a look at the different styles and decoration used through the ages and create your own stained glass, armour or jewellery. Less 'Make Do and Mend' and more 'Dig in and Design'! Suitable for all ages.