Times Out

• MUSIC: Lori McTear has come a long way since George Square debut

  AS FIRST gigs go, Lori McTear's was quite something.

• MUSIC – Rainey James catches a dream

  RAINEY JAMES has just finished work in the studio when I catch her on the phone.

• NIGHTMOVES - Boom at the Garage

  IN A scene as fast-paced and dynamic as Glasgow's, a month is a long time ...

• MOVIES - Paul Greenwood reviews Les Miserables

  LES MISERABLES (12A) It's not perfect, but when you hear the people sing, it soars

• TV – Small screen debut for new Silent Witness star David

  LIKE any good TV crime-busting duo, Silent Witness's Dr Nikki Alexander and Dr Harry Cunningham shared a chemistry that hooked fans almost as much as the gruesome cases they tackled.

• DINERTEC @ Central Market

  THE black skies perfectly matched my mood.

• CLUBBING - Last dance at Chambre 69

  The news that Chambre 69 will close its doors after Saturday's party has shocked clubbers and the industry alike.

• BOOKS – Kerry Katona gets real

  KERRY Katona is one of those celebrities who remains famous for being famous.

• MOVIES – Emma Stone sizzles in Gangster Squad

  SHE may be a bit greedy when it comes to leading men, but you can't help liking Emma Stone.

• YES, PRIME MINISTER? I COULDN'T SAY NO...

  IN turns, David Haig describes his character, Prime Minister Jim Hacker in Yes, Prime Minister as "likeable", "warm", "politically shrewd" and "bungling with a certain ineptness".

• TV - Mark Williams takes the lead at last

  MARK Williams appears contented, sitting back in a low chair, surveying the sunset from the window of a rooftop restaurant.

• Rutherglen hip-hop artist aims to make mark

  VISIT any live music venue in Glasgow showcasing emerging homegrown talent and you're probably going to hear indie music blasting from the amplifiers or lo-fi heartfelt outpourings from a singer-songwriter.

• Time is right to see new crop of bands

  IT'S a new year – and one Glasgow venue is hoping that locals have made it their resolution to see more new bands.

• TELEVISION – Science is child's play for Nina and her chums

  IT was supposed to be a one-off, but kids' telly hit Nina and the Neurons is now back for its seventh season on the box.

• NIGHT MOVES @ Vodka Vodka

  UNLESS you're of a certain age, you might not remember that Ashton Lane never used to be brimming with bars, restaurants and a licensed cinema.

• CLUBS – Big fun in 2013

  IMMEDIATELY after Hogmanay comes a barren period, which is ideal for those in need of a little hibernation, but not so for those of us with permanently itchy feet.

• MOVIES – The films to watch out for in 2013

  THE first few weeks of the new cinema year bring, as always, many of the Oscar wannabes.

• talking mince in glasgow

  BERNARD CRIBBINS has had many memorable roles in film, on TV and on stage.

• Opera stars are going for gold in 2013

  SCOTTISH Opera is to continue a year of celebrations for its 50th anniversary by making a stop at a community venue in Lanarkshire.