This free event will provide an opportunity for a Jewish and wider audience to hear about modern Scottish Jewish writing.

The Ensemble will offer new perspectives and make some unexpected connections in their final tour of the 2011-12 season.

Downhill Downtown will feature King Creosote, The Phantom Band, Admiral Fallow, Stanley Odd, Bwani Junction and many more.

Featuring as many as none of the world finest athletes, sportsmen and celebrities but with outstanding musical line up.

Pier Arts Centre, Stromness, Orkney, until 9 June 2012.

Mr. McFall’s Chamber take to the road with Aidan O’Rourke, Fraser Fifield, Corrina Hewat and James Ross.

This five-day intensive summer school aims to inspire jazz musicians studying at conservatoire level.

Caithness Horizons, Thurso, 7 April 2012.

Mandy Haggith catches up with the traditional woodland crafts practised by Mike Ellis.

Village Hall, Resolis, 5 April 2012, and touring.