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Friday, 12 March 2010
CAVORTING @ THE SOUTHSIDE GALLERY
These works explore a most wonderful period of time in many women's lives. Post menopause; most joints still working; everything might be a bit lower than it used to be and there might be more of it, but its all more or less functioning; the children are up and away; only the grand-kids to worry about and they can be given back. This is a time when women can be themselves. They can cavort if they want to. To RSVP please call, 6239 6403 or julie@mccarronbenson.com. Located at the Southside Gallery (Southside Community Services, opposite Narrabundah shops, Boolimba Cres, Narrabundah).
EMERGING ELDERS @ THE PROJECT GALLERY @ National Gallery of Australia
Elders play important roles in Indigenous communities. They are admired and respected as keepers and enforcers of law, stories and culture. They guide communities today as they have done for generations, and their ability to visualise significant stories gives rise to some of Australia’s most dynamic and stunning contemporary works of art. The National Gallery of Australia recognises the important role Indigenous Elders play in our society and their valuable contribution to the arts, and is honoured to showcase the many diverse but complementary Indigenous works in the national collection. These important works of art will no doubt engage audiences on many different levels. Exhibition runs from the 3rd October 2009 - 14th June 2010. For more information please visit, nga.gov.au.
FALL BALL @ ALBERT HALL
It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing! The Fall Ball is one of the highlights of Canberra's swing calendar and brings together the magic of big band swing and dance performances from the Swing Era. Featuring swing dance performances from international champions Benjamin Ricard and Genevieve Kerouac (Canada), along with Canberra's growing dance community. Join in the free class before the ball (from 7pm - free with ball ticket) and join in the fun of swing dancing, or sit back and be transported back to Swing Era Canberra with the Blamey St Big Band (featuring Annie Sloan). A great night out for jazz fans and dancers alike. Begins at 8pm - midnight. For bookings or enquiries please call 0402466440. Entry costs $30 at the door.
flare @ the belconnen gallery
The National Multicultural Fringe Festival grew from humble beginnings into a major festival in its own right over the course of its six year life. From 2004-2006 it was held outside the Street Theatre on Childers St. In 2007 it was relocated to Civic Square where its program, audience, stages and infrastructure continued to grow. ‘pling photographed every Fringe and says that the ten pieces he’s exhibiting in Flare will offer the viewer “…a sense of something that came from the rough outdoors into a more theatrical environment”. 'pling is at home photographing rough environments. He describes the National Multicultural Fringe as having “a vibrant, happy atmosphere that involved all of Canberra’s Fringe artists.” For 'pling, photography is a labor of love. Director Jorian Gardner will open the exhibition at 6:30 on Wednesday February 24. Come dressed in your finest Fringe attire! All welcome and light refreshments will be provided. Exhibition will be open daily from 9am - 4:30pm.
LOS AMIGOS INVISIBLES @ MonkeyBar
Latin Grammy Award Winners Los Amigos Invisibles, Bringing back their funky brand of get-down-music to Australia and MonkeyBar March 2010. Presale tickects cost $20, available at MonkeyBar. Full details of support acts coming soon. For more information please contact the venue.
MASTERPIECES FROM PARIS @ National Gallery of Australia
The National Gallery of Australia proudly presents Masterpieces from Paris: Van Gogh, Gauguin, Cézanne and beyond one of the most extraordinary exhibitions ever to be held in Australia. Never have so many masterpieces been brought together in one exhibition in this country. There’ll be no need to travel to Paris to see major and numerous works by Vincent van Gogh, Paul Gauguin, Paul Cézanne, Georges Seurat, Pierre Bonnard, Claude Monet, Maurice Denis Henri Toulouse-Lautrec and Edouard Vuillard ... for four months you can visit them in Canberra. Australia will be the first country to exhibit these paintings together outside France. Masterpieces from Paris explores the explosive arrival of modern art in Europe. The exhibition features 112 of some of the best-known works of modern art which draw millions of tourists to the Musée d’Orsay in Paris, one of the great museums of 19th-century art. Famous works include van Gogh’s Bedroom at Arles 1889, Gauguin’s Tahitian women 1891, Cézanne’s beloved Mount Saint-Victoire c 1890, as well as many other great examples of Post-Impressionist art. Masterpieces from Paris is one of the most exceptional art events ever to be held in Australia, the exhibition will be on show in Canberra only at the National Gallery of Australia from 4 December 2009 to 5 April 2010. Exhibition opening hours: Monday to Saturday 10am–5pm as well as Sunday 10am–5pm. To purchase tickets online please click here.
National photographic portrait prize 2010 @ National Portrait Gallery
The National Photographic Portrait Prize is an annual event intended to promote the very best in contemporary photographic portraiture by both professional and aspiring Australian photographers. With the generous support of Visa, the National Portrait Gallery is offering a prize of $25,000 for the most outstanding photographic portrait.The exhibition will be displayed in the National Portrait Gallery from 5 March to 2 May 2010 and will subsequently tour to a select number of Australian capital cities and regional centres. Opening hours - 10.00am to 5.00pm daily. For more information please call 6102 7000.
Purple Sneakers DJs @ Transit Bar
Purple Sneakers DJs return to Transit Bar. After a spectacular series of events during 2009 Transit Bar are pleased to have the Purple Sneakers back this March. Featuring Benlucid, Kill The Landlord, Fantomatique, Will Eat Brains, Celebrity Sex Tape and Talihina Shan. See you there! For more information please contact the venue.
Rev @ Bar 32
REV is Bar 32’s club night that plays only the latest and greatest Indie, Alternate, Rock, Pop, Dance tunes. Canberra’s hottest indie night and place to be on Friday’s. Doors open at 8.00pm, free entry before 10pm. Resident Dj’s – TomTomz, Will Eat Brains – Talihina San, DJ Savage, Fidel Maestro and Chairman Wow.
STARRY NIGHTS @ National Gallery of Australia
In celebration of the exhibition Masterpieces of Paris, come and enjoy a special art experience, 'Starry Nights'. Enjoy a unique experience of this extraordinary exhibition with late night viewing, introductory art talks each half hour, music and shopping in the gallery, and a live concert followed by DJ in the picturesque Sculpture Garden. Gourmet food and beverages available at the Champagne Pol Roger Bar in the Sculpture Garden. Event begins at 5.30 in the Sculpture Garden, with music in the gallery and a live concert by healining artist Clare Bowditch Trio at 9pm. Begins at 5.30 - 11.00pm. To purchase your ticket please visit, ticketek.com.au.
THE McCLYMONTS @ The Auditorium @ Vikings Erindale
Individually, Brooke, Samantha and Mollie McClymont are amongst the most talented performers of their generation. But put them together, and The McClymonts weave a very special kind of musical magic. With their exquisite three-part harmonies, soaring vocals and stunning onstage presence, it's not surprising that The McClymonts have taken the Australian music scene's collective breath away. Don't miss this opportunity to see The McClymonts live. SHOW ONLY $28.00 - 8:30PM - RESERVED THEATRE STYLE SEATING.
the pol roger sculpture bar @ National Gallery of Australia
In celebration of the exhibition Masterpeices from Paris, National Gallery of Australia has launched the Pol Roger Champagne Sculpture Bar. The bar which is situated in the ambient surrounds of the Sculpture Garden is open Fridays & Saturday from 5pm - 10pm and Sundays from 2pm - dusk. Pol Roger Champagne Sculpture Bar features Canberra's best DJs on the decks and full bar service. The perfect way to spend Friday after work, or a Saturday/Sunday afternoon. The bar will be open until the exhibition close of Masterpieces from Paris, on Saturday 3 April 2010.
The Whitlams @ UC REFECTORY
Catch the Whitlams live at UC Presented by UC Live! With Special Guests Whitely, Gosling & local band Margaret Helen King. The Whitlams are one of Australia's favourite bands whose appeal reaches audiences of all ages and tastes. With lyrics described as having a "charming cynicism" and enhanced by an instinct for poignant melody, they have become a staple of the local music scene. The Whitlams' success has always been about the emotional clout of the songs, so it was no surprise when demand rocketed for the performances where the songs were presented without their rock adornments. After a run of shows backed by Australia's best Symphony Orchestras, December saw The Whitlams playing three sold out shows at the Opera House with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. So don't miss this exciting show! Grab your ticket now from ticketek.com.au. Doors open at 7.30pm. Begins at 8.00pm. For more information visit uclive.com.au.
too much detail something to watch out for @ Benjamin's Restaurant
Belconnen Premier Inn & Always Fabulous Present an artistic evening to stir and shock your senses! Young Artists Adriana Seserko and Jason Van Wetering have united to bring to you an eclectic combination of artistic flavours in surrealism, expressionism and contemporary fantasy. Opening night is on the 27th February from 6pm and closes on 31st March. Exhibition will open daily from 7.00am to 10.00pm Monday - Saturday and 7.00am - 12noon on Sunday's. Artworks will be available for purchase. For more details please contact Anna on 6253 3633 or head to artistsonfire.weebly.com.
Urban DJ @ Urban Food Store + Cafe
When you think ‘live music’ you don’t really think ’DJ’ and you probably don’t think about toast either. Well that’s just the sort of old-school hooey we aim to quash with Urban DJ - Toast to Live Music! Presented by the Urban Food Store and Cafe every Thursday and Friday from 12 – 2pm and Sunday from 10.30am to 1.30pm, it’s all about laying down some good beats: and we’re not just talking about the eggs! Further information & bookings: call Robbie or Ryan on 6162 3440.
Event Re-cap
Corinbank Festival @ Corin Forrest
by Steph Dagmar
Mix together music, culture, art and wonderful people, and the solution is bound to be a success. This is the equation that Corinbank Festival has perfected after their third year of operation. Corinbank was split up into two stages, (Gibraltar Grove, Billy Billy) the circus stage known as The Bally, and the creative workshops that sat in between the two main stages. Over the three days, workshops ranging from tarot card reading through to body painting, and over fifty musical acts appeared in the backdrop of the luscious Corin Forest.
