James Mackenzie has been confirmed as support for Simon Lynge on a string of high profile English dates.

Eden Court Theatre, Inverness will bring together more than 100 people from across the Highlands for a spectacular dance event to launch the theatre’s countdown to the 2014 Commonwealth Games.

Lairg & District Learning Centre now have their Autumn timetable of classes and events available to download.

The programme for this year’s Inverness Festivals Winter Celebrations was officially launched at Inverness Town House yesterday ( 5 October) by Festival Chairman Councillor Roy Pedersen accompanied by representatives of the numerous Alien Armies who have decided to attend this year’s opening event en route to invading Mars early in the New Year.

There is a rare treat in store at Inverness Museum & Art Gallery this autumn. In a magnificent spectacle of light, sound and movement, the extraordinary work of Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre, returns by popular demand with a new show.

The Scottish Mental Health Arts & Film Festival are organising a free evening of music and talk on a mental health theme on 5 October 2011 at 7pm at Eden Court Theatre, Inverness.

A classic horror with a modern twist is coming to The Bike Shed, Inverness from 12-15 October 2011.

The LORN Community Producers Market is going all PINK this week (6th October 2011) and are looking for your support, all in aid of Breast Cancer Awareness. Stall holders are creating all sorts of special PINK goodies and fancy dress and pink silliness will be all about.. expect lots of inappropriate bras, fluff, and frippery.

Performances of subsist are coming to The Old Brewery, Cromarty on Thursday 6th and Friday 7th October. It is a 8pm start, tickets available on the door or call 01381 600277 . Tickets are £7 or £10 for both performances. subsist has four alternative endings. Suitable for ages 14 yrs+

October promises to be a month of variety in the Inverness Chamber Music series.