GLASGOW WHAT'S ON : ARGYLL HOTEL NEWSLETTER

Glasgow What's on and What's on in Glasgow including Concerts
and Events.
Our newsletter is regularly updated to keep you informed
about exhibitions, concerts and festivals in the city.The Argyll hotel
is within a short walk of the SECC and approximately a 15 minute drive
from the Braehead Arena. The Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum is only
a few minutes by foot. There are also many annual Glasgow
Festivals and Events not to be missed each year.
Our newsletter will also keep you informed as to whats new at the Argyll
Hotel Glasgow.
What's on and events in Glasgow this Summer : Join us at the Argyll Hotel
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News Updates
April saw the announcement that the SECC Glasgow will play host to the
MOBO Awards on
April also saw the Argyll Hotel receive a High Commendation Plaque at
the" Let Glasgow Flourish Awards" held at the Trades
Hall Glasgow
for the hotels exterior floral displays during 2008. Jim is working hard
on an award for 2009!
Check out who is appearing at
02 Academy Glasgow during 2009. - Within
easy reach of the Argyll Hotel by underground.
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4th April - 20th September
Inspired : Mitchel Library
Inspired is an exhibition of art inspired by the life and works of Robert
Burns to mark the 250th anninversay of the year of his birth. The exhibition
will include work by around 50 contemporary artists, representing not
only the UK, but also Russia, Israel, Australia, Japan and the USA. WQell
known artists such as Tracey Emin and Ed Ruscha will feature as well as
established Scottish artists, including Douglas Gordon and Peter Howson.
The contemporary work will be presented alongside a small collection of
previously unseen relics. The exhibition represents a facinating and unprecedented
way to convey the influence and relevance of Robert Burns' work in the
present day.
Saturday 13 to Sunday 28 June
West End Festival
2009
The West End Festival is not just for the west end, as some people seem
to think, it just happens
to take place in the west end. Anyone is welcome to take part and to attend.
19th – 28th June
Glasgow Jazz
Festival
Come to Glasgow and take a short break at the Argyll Hotel and enjoy the
Glasgow Jazz Festival
Sunday June 21st : Glasgow Men's 10K
Organised by the Men’s Health Forum Scotland Scotland’s fourth
national 10k event for men will take place in Glasgow on Sunday June 21
(Father’s Day). Over 3000 men took part in 2008 and over 4000 participants
are expected for 2009.
The event is open to all men aged 15 and over. Full run details can be
found at http://www.mhfs.org.uk/10K.php
Sunday 21st June : Glasgow Mela : Kelvingrove Park
A multicultural family festival, based on traditions of the Indian sub
continent.
Glasgow Mela at Kelvingrove Park is the city’s largest multi-cultural
festival celebrating the ethnic diversity of Scotland. Celebrating its
18th birthday this year, the Glasgow Mela regularly attracts 25,000 visitors
and is a focal point of Scotland’s cultural calendar.
Enjoy top acts and attractions from around the world offering vibrant
music, colourful dance, interactive arts as well as plenty of family fun
and youth entertainment
Mela is a festival like no other so why not join us at the Argyll Hotel
in Glasgow which is located directly across from Kelvingrove Park Admission
to the festival is FREE!
19th -21st June
Hampden Park
Take That Sell Out 3 Nights
24th June – 1st August
Bard in the Botanics
Bard in the Botanics – that is the Botanic Gardens Glasgow,
is Scotland’s annual Shakespeare festival. This year it returns
with a host of new productions offering laughter, drama and passion set
against the stunning backdrop of Glasgow’s Botanic Gardens. This
year’s festival includes performances of the ultimate battle of
the sexes, “The Taming of the Shrew” (24th June – 11th
July), the Bard’s most dangerous and thrilling tragedy, “Macbeth”
(15th July – 1st August) and his most chilling and charismatic baddie,
“Richard III” (16th July – 1st August).
30th June 2009
Hampden Park
AC/DC
The European leg of the Black Ice World Tour will roll into Hampden Park,
Glasgow on the 30th June 2009.
Foodies
Festival Glasgow 18th - 19th July 2009
Looking Ahead : Book early to avoid disappointment
Forthcoming Events not to be missed : Glasgow will be busy on the following
dates and we would advise that you secure your accommodation early.:
Retrofest Glasgow
: 29 - 30th August 2009
The Great Scottish Run : Scotland's Greatest Race : 5th
-6th September 2009
MOBO Awards
Glasgow September 30th 2009
Glasgow’s Hogmanay : 31st December
2009
Join revellers at George Square to usher in 2010 with a host of top bands,
singing, dancing and fireworks, in the heart of the city.
Join us for Glasgow
Hogmanay
Celtic Connections
Glasgow 2009 : Glasgow’s Winter Music
Festival : Look out for details of January 2010
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Glasgow Short Breaks
Visit our short
breaks for Arts,
Theatre and Special Interest Breaks
including Glimpse of
Mackintosh, Shopping Breaks,
Museum and Gallery
Glasgow Theatre Breaks 2009
Join us for a theatre break in Glasgow to include accommodation,
tickets and Pre theatre dinner.
Check out our Glasgow Theatre
Breaks
Glasgow City Tours
We are working with Douglas from BairdsTravel and now offer our guests
a guided walking tour before dinner - a great healthy way to learn about
the city of Glasgow while building up your appetite before returning to
the hotel and Sutherlands
Scottish Restaurant for dinner with a drink on arrival.
We are also pleased to be working with Nigel of CatsWhiskersTours
who offers the following Glasgow Wide Customised Tours:
» Personalised Glasgow
Personalised tours of Glasgow for groups with special interests
» About Glasgow
Historic Glasgow : Glasgow architecture :Modern Glasgow : Hidden Glasgow
» Living in Glasgow
Galleries, museums and Culture : Shopping : Eating Out : Pubs
» You and Glasgow
Personal ancestry in Glasgow
» Day trips from Glasgow
Suggestions available
For more information Email
Nigel Cole or call +44 (0) 141 638 5500
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