The Glasgow South and Eastwood Extra - Lifestyle and Leisure Feed

BMW Z4: On the roadster again

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:54:30 GMT

WELCOME to Monaco. Park your yacht over there and join me for a couple of laps of the world’s most celebrated F1 venue. With race weekend just a few days away, the barriers, grandstands and banners are in place and the circuit is ready for action.

Extra Cinema: The Great Gatsby (15)

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:05:35 GMT

Director: Baz Luhrman

Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire, Carey Mulligan.

Eating out: jock of all trades

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:57:20 GMT

YES, this may be a southside paper, but that doesn’t mean we have to ignore all other culinary delights this great city has to offer.

Do you know Jack? Well you can...

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:37:50 GMT

THERE are so few of the great, Las Vegas-style singers left to us, with the demise of the individual members of the Rat Pack.

A spanking success as Maggie opens

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:05:26 GMT

THEY may have been talking about the racy novel for a while, and rumours about who will be in the movie are legend,but Glasgow is gossiping about something quite different this week.

It’s all happening in the southside

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:25:21 GMT

IT’S a carnival atmosphere this week as the spectacle that is the Southside Festival returns to Queen’s Park.

A new band awaits

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:15:45 GMT

IT’S taken a while, but finally, a band is here to appeal to both fans of space travel and seafaring Scandinavians.

Property - do-it-yourself

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:10:07 GMT

If you’ve watched one episode of Grand Designs too many and have been bitten by the self-build bug, be prepared for a bumpy ride.

Done roman? get the villa look

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:07:06 GMT

An airy, elegant home with decorative tiles and nature-inspired murals, where the outdoors blends seamlessly with the indoors, would be an enviable property by today’s standards.

Extra Review: Steaming (Govanhill Baths)

Mon, 13 May 2013 10:49:10 GMT

IT’S not often you get the chance to climb into an historic swimming pool, fully-clothed, on a Friday night.

Extra Cinema: Deadfall (15)

Thu, 09 May 2013 10:21:54 GMT

Starring: Eric Bana, Olivia Wilde, Charlie Hunnam,Kate Mara. Dir: Stefan Ruzowitzky.

Lana Del Rey switches to SECC

Thu, 09 May 2013 10:07:59 GMT

SINGER, fashion house favourite — Lana Del Rey has had quite the meteoric rise to fame since her 2011 debut single.

Cast of characters

Thu, 09 May 2013 10:05:56 GMT

CAST and The Twang are set to hit Glasgow as part of their co-headline tour which kicks off today in London at the O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire.

A funny thing for Eastwood Park

Thu, 09 May 2013 09:35:25 GMT

IT’S all gone a bit Greek at Eastwood Park Theatre this week — but thankfully there’s more comedy than tragedy afoot in the latest show.

Eating out: a traditional taste of Greece

Thu, 09 May 2013 09:24:40 GMT

THE Extra’s first food review required a restaurant synonymous with the southside — a well-kept secret among natives.

Wit, music and modern musings

Thu, 09 May 2013 09:18:00 GMT

BEARDED funnyman Bill Bailey takes on Glasgow this week as part of a nationwide tour.

Relic-filled homes to relish

Thu, 09 May 2013 08:51:48 GMT

There’s an almost tangible feeling of calm and comfort as you enter Alex Legendre’s house with its muted palette of earthy colours, lath and plaster walls, wide reclaimed floorboards and collection of quirky treasures.

Property - Do-it-yourself tips

Thu, 09 May 2013 08:49:23 GMT

One of the best ways to make your home more suited to your needs, especially if you have a growing family or want to work from home, is to add a bedroom.

Preview of things to come for Film Fest

Tue, 07 May 2013 13:46:55 GMT

THE Southside Film Festival returns this weekend with a special event preceding the May 17-19 programme.

And the beat(box) goes on . . .

Thu, 02 May 2013 14:15:16 GMT

BEATBOXING may sound like a party trick — but in the hands of cult favourite Beardyman, the word takes on a whole new meaning.