As of 28 January 2013, upcoming events include

13 Feb 6 pm to 8 pm Agricultural Update 2013 – seminar organised by Johnston Carmichael

www.jcca.co.uk/events/agricultural-update-2013-planning-your-future

20 Feb 11 am to 3 pm Interface event: The Digital Tourist – meeting the needs of the modern visitor. Originally booked in Strathpeffer Community Centre, this event has proved so popular that it is being transferred to the Pavilion main hall!

http://digitaltourist.eventbrite.co.uk

21 to 24 Feb – WOW! Wedding Open Week

Come and see the spectacular main hall of the Pavilion set up for a wedding, with contributions by some of our favourite wedding-related companies. On Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th February, it will be “open house” at the Pavilion from 11 am to 4 pm. Those who would prefer to visit on Thursday 21st or Friday 22nd should please ring Andrew on 01997 420124 to make an appointment

2 Mar 7.30 pm Esther’s Ceilidh for the Highland Hospice, organised by Feis Rois as a tribute to both Esther and Selwyn Roberts. Feis Rois say that many of Selwyn’s musician friends are keen to take part and performers will include Ceilidh Mor, Reel Din and Highland Ceilidh Band. Tickets £15 (£5 for school pupils) on sale soon.

http://highlandhospice.org

www.feisrois.org

10 Mar 11 am to 4 pm Spring Wedding Fair – a chance for those planning their special day to be inspired by the Pavilion and to meet top local suppliers of wedding-related products and services. Free entry for the public on the day – anyone wishing to book a stall should ring Andrew on 01997 420124

www.strathpefferpavilion.org/weddings.asp

20 Mar 8 pm Derek Acorah. Arguably the world’s most renowned spirit medium, Derek Acorah was the first medium ever to demonstrate his powers live on air. Familiar to many from television appearances, he was voted TV Personality of the Year in 2004 and is recognised as a thoroughly modern medium whose appeal crosses the generations. Tickets (selling fast now!) £17.50 / £16.50 online from WeGotTickets.com and TicketWeb.co.uk, also from 24-hr hotline 08444 771000, June’s Card Shop Dingwall and Pavilion 01997 420124

http://derekacorah.com

12 Apr 8 pm Donnie Munro acoustic concert by the former Runrig frontman, now a successful singer/songwriter in his own right. Just confirmed – more info very soon

www.donniemunro.co.uk

14 Apr 8 pm Opera Bohemia – following critically acclaimed productions of La Bohème and Lucia di Lammermoor, Opera Bohemia makes a most welcome return to the Pavilion with Puccini’s very popular opera Madame Butterfly, set in modern day Japan. Rising Scottish star Catriona Clark sings the role of Cio-Cio San, leading a cast of up and coming professional opera singers. “One of the most exciting new opera companies in the country” (The Herald). Tickets £12 (£5 for school pupils, other concessions £10) online from WeGotTickets.com and TicketWeb.co.uk, also from 24-hr hotline 08444 771000, June’s Card Shop Dingwall and Pavilion 01997 420124

www.operabohemia.com

www.catrionaclark.com

17 Apr 8 pm Edwyn Collins – Ivor Novello Award winning musician Edwyn Collins is to perform at the Pavilion as part of his Spring 2013 “Understated” tour. First coming to fame as the frontman of Scottish group Orange Juice (“Rip it Up”, “I Can’t Help Myself” etc.), Edwyn Collins went on to a solo career, including the international hit, “A Girl Like You”. He recently returned to the music scene after a serious illness and particularly asked his agent to include the Pavilion in this tour. Tickets £17.50 online from WeGotTickets.com and TicketWeb.co.uk, including TicketWeb’s 24-hr hotline 08444 771000, also from June’s Card Shop Dingwall and the Pavilion 01997 420124

Support by singer/songwriter Linden, whose debut album was recently released on Edwyn Collins’ own record label, to critical acclaim

www.edwyncollins.com

www.joemcalinden.com

20 Apr 8 pm Rose-Marie. Irish-born Rose-Marie is an international singing star, well known to British audiences and justifiably one of our most popular singers, with awards for ‘Best International Concert Star’, ‘National Singer of the Year’ and ‘Most Popular Country Singer’. Her flame red hair has become one of the enduring icons of popular music. Tickets £18 online from WeGotTickets.com and TicketWeb.co.uk, also from 24-hr hotline 08444 771000, June’s Card Shop Dingwall and Pavilion 01997 420124

www.rose-marie.tv

21 Apr 2 pm National Youth Choir of Scotland – more info soon

www.nycos.co.uk

25 Apr 8 pm MsFits Theatre Company in I Spy Mrs Peery – Edinburgh Fringe award-winning show, by playwright Rona Munro and presented by comedy actress Fiona Knowles, also both award winners. A story of mystery, intrigue and suspense, “more violent than a crash diet, more spine-chilling than ice cubes down the back of yer nightie”! Mrs Peery sees it all from behind her net curtains. A thought-provoking slice of life focusing on three female neighbours, hilarious yet at times extremely moving. Tickets £10 (£6 for school pupils) are now available from June’s Card Shop Dingwall and the Pavilion office – soon also online.

www.msfits.co.uk

4 May 7.30 pm Dingwall Choral Society spring concert, which promises a varied programme, ranging from a Hungarian folk song to Verdi’s Dies Irae

www.dingwallchoralsociety.co.uk

9 May 8 pm Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham, Scotland’s favourite traditional musicians, who require no introduction. Tickets £17 / £16 / £6 on sale soon

www.philandaly.com

10 May 8 pm Jai McDowall, winner of Britain’s Got Talent 2011. This charming Ayshire singer has wowed audiences from all over the UK. After BGT, Jai went on to duet with Hayley Westenra and Josh Groban. He’s also been invited to sing “Flower of Scotland” at the rugby international on 2 February. Standard tickets £15 online with WeGotTickets.com and TicketWeb.co.uk, including 24-hr hotline 08444 771000 – also available from Ticketmaster, June’s Card Shop Dingwall and Pavilion 01997 420124. A limited number of VIP tickets, to include a front-row seat and a meeting with Jai from 7 to 7.30 pm, are £25 and available only from the Pavilion.

www.jaimcdowallofficial.com

17 May Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland International Convention 2013

www.rias.org.uk

28 June 8 pm Scottish Chamber Orchestra – the SCO makes its popular annual visit to the Pavilion. The SCO has not yet revealed the concert programme but tickets are already available from June’s Card Shop Dingwall and the Pavilion – £14 full price, £12 for senior citizens, £5 other concessions, including all under 26s.

www.sco.org.uk

Plus conferences, weddings, functions and other private events not included on this list

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www.StrathpefferPavilion.org

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