Local Round-up: Gun massacre inspires new art exhibition

AN art exhibition inspired by the Cumbrian shootings has opened at Art's Complex in London Road.

The work is by Susan Brightman, who grew up in the area where taxi driver Derrick Bird shot 12 people dead and injured another 11 during a rampage that took place a year ago tomorrow.

The exhibition, titled It Could Have Been Me, aims to show that the problems did not come out of nowhere, and runs from 12pm to 6pm every day until June 5 at the gallery in St Margaret's House.

Sketches are quick on draw

LATEST works by landscape painter Leo du Feu will go on show at an exhibition in his home town, Linlithgow, from June 11.

Sketches from Canada is at the Line Gallery, 238 High Street, until July 5. It is open Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm, and Sunday 1pm-4pm, but will be closed on June 14 and 15.

Professor in religion talk

OXFORD maths professor John Lennox was due to respond to 21st century critics of religion in a public lecture in Edinburgh today.

A Scientist's Response to the New Atheism is at New College, Mound Place, at 4pm. Prof Lennox has debated with Richard Dawkins and Christopher Hitchens before.

Cafe enjoys taste of Bollywood

There will be a women's Bollywood night at Punjab'n de Rasoi social enterprise cafe on Leith Walk this evening.

The event, which begins at 7pm, includes a three-course meal, music, dance and entertainment, with a prize for the best-dressed guest. Call 0131-553 4737.

Condolences sent after gay rally trouble

The Equality Network delivered a card of commiseration to the Russian consulate in Melville Street in the aftermath of the failure to hold a peaceful Moscow Gay Pride at the weekend.

Jane Carnall, of the network, said: "For six years now, a handful of people in Moscow have tried to hold a Pride march. So far, they've always been met with violence and denial by people who think they should be ashamed."

Keep up with the IN crowd during Festival

Edinburgh International Festival is to offer its "IN" membership programme for people in their 20s and 30s for a second year.

The scheme launches with a party at the Festival Theatre on Thursday. Participants can pay a membership fee in exchange for access to preview performances, discounts and invitations to VIP parties.

For more details on the launch party, e-mail [email protected] by the end of today, or visit www.eif.co.uk/INsider for more information on the scheme.