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Ten Days on ARTRAGE – Oct/Nov 06

Saturday, September 30th, 2006

ARTRAGETen Days on ARTRAGE is happening from 27 October to 5 November 2006 and will feature a spectacular program of sound, visual art, dance, theatre, film, quality arts and cultural interaction!
A highlight is ‘The Block’, a custom-made arts and cultural experience designed by ARTRAGE and constructed out of sea-containers in the centre of Northbridge which will have a diverse line-up of events. To name just a few treats, there is ’24 HOURS,’ where artists make theatre and films with a time limit of only 24 hours, and a ‘Pet Photo Booth,’ where owners can bring their beloved animals to have some quirky snaps taken. There is also the big, interactive sound toy that is ‘Audiosity’, and ‘Feuerwasser’, a poetic tempest of pure energy created by fire and water in the middle of the street.

The Bakery ARTRAGE Complex will be a late night Festival Club, and have musical entertainment from 9pm every night, dance and theatre performances.

Others events that will be happening include films at Cinema Paradiso, a fashion spectacular and a visual arts exhibition.

A big night of action is on Saturday 4 November, when there will be a Night Market, dance spectacle and more on the streets of Northbridge, for FREE!

The whole program is now the ARTRAGE website and it’s huge! A lot of the events are free or very cheap. The website is quite easy to navigate, but you can also download the program. And it’s also printed in the form of poster, but I don’t where to get it, I got mine from a friend! Keep an eye out for it, it’s got the photo above on one side of it.

Events this week – 25 Sept to 1 Oct 06

Sunday, September 24th, 2006

My weekly summary with the highlights of what’s on this week. Check out the Event Calendar for more!

This weekend is the Queen’s Birthday long weekend and there is a lot happening, check out this post for the highlights!
The King’s Park Wildflower Festival opens on Thursday.
The Perth Fashion Festival continues until Saturday.
The Perth Royal Show opens on Saturday at Claremont Showgrounds.
WA’s Pride Festival starts on Sunday with a community fair at Russel Square in Northbridge.

Music

Vocal quartet ‘The Idea of North’ are performing their special brand of harmony and humour at the Subiaco Arts Centre on Tuesday and the Fly By Night Club on Saturday night.

Blues musician Ash Grunwald is playing at the Indi Bar in Scarborough on Tuesday night and The Paddo on Wednesday night. If you’re into blues & roots you must go and see him!!

Rock n Roll band The Casanovas are playing at the Foundry in Cannington on Wednesday night, Mojos in Freo on Friday night, and the Rosemount Hotel on Saturday night.

The 9th annual Araluen Folk Festival will be held at Camp Simons in Roleystone from Friday 29 September to Monday 2 October. You can buy a day ticket or camp out the whole weekend.

Young Divas (from Australian Idol) are performing at Burswood Theatre on Friday. Tickets are $50 and still available.

Sodastream, Holly Throsby and Gersey will be performing at the Hyde Park Hotel on Friday night, before continuing their tour at the Wave Rock Weekender in Hyden, which is on all weekend. Then they’ll be back in the city at Mojo’s Bar in Fremantle for Sunday night.

The Grates are performing at Metropolis in Freo on Friday night.

The York Jazz Festival is on (about 100km’s east of Perth), mainly on Saturday and Sunday.

Godskitchen, one of the biggest dance festivals of the year, is happening at Metro City on Saturday 30 September.

Springfever is another dance festival happening, though slightly different (beat and bass) on Sunday 1 October at Fremantle Arts Centre.

The third dance festival for the long weekend is Parklife, happening at The Deen, The Shed, and the street inbetween on Monday!

Katherine Jenkins is performing at Burswood Theatre on Sunday night.

For other ’smaller’ gigs check out the comprehensive Triple J gigguide!

Performing Arts / Theatre / Circus / Comedy

Shaolin Lion Dancing and Kungfu Circus will be performing at the Perth Convention Exhibition Centre from Friday 29 September to Sunday 1 October.

The Boy from Oz, starring Hugh Jackman, is at the Burswood Dome from 29 September to 2 October. There are still tickets available (certainly for the Monday show), from $90.

The Mikado, a Gilbert and Sullivan Opera, will be performed at the Regal Theatre from Wednesday 27 September to Saturday 30 September. Update 29/9: Nick has written a great review about The Mikado, he went and saw it on Thursday evening.
The Red Shoes, by the West Australian Ballet, is on at His Majesty’s Theatre till 30 September.

Oleanna, a play presented by The Brainbox Project and Happy Dagger Theatre Co is being performed downstairs at His Majesty’s Theatre from Tuesday until Saturday 30 September.

What A Man’s Gotta Do, is a hilarious musical written, directed and produced by Andrew Horabin. It’s being performed at The Rechabites Hall from Tuesday until Saturday 30 September.

Discharge, by PACS, is being performed at The Blue Room in Perth until 30 September.

Circus Joseph Ashton is at Kingsway Shopping Centre from Friday 29 September to Sunday 22 October.

Other

Springtime at Araluen Botanic Park in Roleystone is still on. See tulips and other bulbs and flowers in a park that is pretty even when there aren’t flowers!

For events for kids see my Kids Enjoy Perth weblog!
Main events this week are the Triple S Science Fair and the Thomas the Tank Engine Day at Whiteman Park. Next week is school holidays and there’s plenty of activities going on!

Events this week – 18 to 24 September 06

Monday, September 18th, 2006

My weekly summary with the highlights of what’s on this week Check out the Event Calendar for more!

The Perth Fashion Festival starts on Thursday and is on for 10 days. Lots of events, mainly in Forrest Place.

Art in Bloom opens at the Art Gallery of WA. Lots of flowers and plants in arty arrangements!

More art: Artists on the Walk Path. A mini ’sculptures by the sea’ along the new riverfront walk path from Maylands to East Perth. Saturday and Sunday.

Music
Fear Factory are playing at Metropolis on Tuesday night.

Zakk Wylde and the Black Label Society are performing at Metro City on Thursday night.

The National Campus Bands Competition Semi Final 2 is on at the Amplifier Bar on Thursday.

The Hilltop Hoods are performing at Metropolis on Thursday and Capitol on Friday (sold out).

Tex Perkins & Tim Rogers (TnT ;) ) are performing at the Rosemount Hotel on Friday night and the Fly By Night Musicians Club on Sunday night.

The Dresden Dolls are performing at Heat on Friday night, but it has sold out.

The Sleepy Jackson are launching their album at the Bakery ARTRAGE Complex on Friday AND Saturday night.

The Fauves are playing at the Swan Basement on Saturday night and the Paddo on Sunday, Ash Grunwald at Mojos on Saturday and Sunday and Dan Kelly and the Alpha Males at the Amplifier Bar on Saturday and the Newport Hotel on Sunday.

For other ’smaller’ gigs check out the comprehensive Triple J gigguide!

Performing Arts

Lano & Woodley are saying ‘Good Bye’ at the Regal Theatre from 6 to 24 September. Ticket prices range from $30 to $42 depending on when you go, and available through BOCS.

The Woman in Black will be performed at Burswood Theatre from Tuesday until Sunday 24 September.

The Red Shoes, by the West Australian Ballet, opens at His Majesty’s Theatre is on till 30 September.

Oleanna, a play presented by The Brainbox Project and Happy Dagger Theatre Co is being performed downstairs at His Majesty’s Theatre from Tuesday until Saturday 30 September.

What A Man’s Gotta Do, is a hilarious musical written, directed and produced by Andrew Horabin. It’s being performed at The Rechabites Hall from Tuesday until Saturday 30 September.

A Night of Pleasure… From Outerspace, two shows by Weeping Spoon Productions, will be happening at the Bakery ARTRAGE Complex till 23 September.

Lalaluna, a ‘one man cirque du soleil’ is being performed at the Don Russel Performing Arts Centre in Thornlie on Saturday and Sunday.

Discharge, by PACS, is being performed at The Blue Room in Perth until 30 September.

Other

The Swan Valley Wine Show is on at Houghton Winery on Sunday.

The Great Australian Marsupial Nightstalk is happening this month. Join the Perth Zoo hosted walk at Rockingham Golf Club on Wednesday night. You need to register, all details here.

Springtime at Araluen Botanic Park, Roleystone. See tulips and other bulbs and flowers in a park that is pretty even when there aren’t flowers!

For events for kids see my Kids Enjoy Perth weblog!

Events this week – 11 to 17 September 06

Sunday, September 10th, 2006

My weekly summary about what’s on this weekend, including concerts, comedy shows, plays, markets, festivals and more! Check out the Event Calendar for more!

Music

The Countdown Spectacular is happening at Burswood Dome on Wednesday night. Tickets still available through Ticketek.

WA band Karnivool are performing at the Breakwater Tavern at Hillarys on Thursday night, Metropolis in Freo on Friday night and the Fly By Night Club on Sunday night.

Earthdance is happening at Fairbridge Village near Pinjarra, a weekend long peace festival with dance and acoustic music.

Leeroy Thornhill (ex Prodigy) will be playing at Ambar on Friday night.

Harbourside in Freo celebrates it’s second birthday on Friday night with Dirty South and other djs.

Little Birdy are playing at the Amplifier Bar on Saturday night. Tickets still available from Heatseeker for $25 + bf.

Moscow Disco is happening, with The Juggernauts, DJ Mehdi and others playing at the Bakery ARTRAGE Complex on Saturday night. Tickets $25 available from Planet, Mills, 78’s.

Dom Mariani & The Majestic Kelp are performing at the Fly By Night Club on Saturday night.

The Inthemix50 party is on at Rise Nightclub on Saturday night.

The Buzzcocks are playing at the Amplifier Bar on Sunday night, supported by Capital City.

For other ’smaller’ gigs check out the comprehensive Triple J gigguide!

Performing Arts

Lano & Woodley are saying ‘Good Bye’ at the Regal Theatre from 6 to 24 September. Ticket prices range from $30 to $42 depending on when you go, and available through BOCS.

The Red Shoes, by the West Australian Ballet, opens at His Majesty’s Theatre on Friday night and is on till 30 September.

Tom Gleeson (comedian) will be performing at The Carine on Wednesday night and the Hyde Park Hotel on Thursday night.

Harbour Lights – A Season of 1-Act Plays, will be performed at The Princess May Theatre in Freo until Saturday 16 September.

A Night of Pleasure… From Outerspace, two shows by Weeping Spoon Productions, will be happening at the Bakery ARTRAGE Complex from Tuesday till 23 September.

Mixtape, presented by Kalamunda Youth Theatre Company is showing at Kalamunda Performing Arts Centre on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights.

Discharge, by PACS, is being performed at The Blue Room in Perth until 30 September.

Nothing on Tonight: Coupling and Red Dwarf – 3 half hour plays showcasing the best of British comedy, at Hackett Hall in Floreat.

Source, a play presented by Phoenix Theatre will be performed at the Memorial Hall in Hamilton Hill from 7 to 16 September.

Other

There will be Perth Royal Show celebrations at Forrest Place in the city on Friday from 12-2pm, with animals and entertainment.

Karragullen Expo is on in the hills on Saturday.

The Great Australian Marsupial Nightstalk is happening this month. Join the Perth Zoo hosted walk at Wungong Dam in Bedfordale (near Armadale) on Saturday night. You need to register, all details here.

Springtime at Araluen Botanic Park, Roleystone. See tulips and other bulbs and flowers in a park that is pretty even when there aren’t flowers!

Cultural Centre Open Day: 27 August 06

Sunday, August 20th, 2006

Sunday 27 August 06 is open day at the Cultural Centre of Perth (located on the Northbridge side of the Perth Train Station), from 11 am to 2 pm.

There will be an activity trail that will lead to the following organisations:

Art Gallery

WA Museum

State Library

PICA (Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts)

The Blue Room (Performing Arts Centre Society)

State Records Office

This family focused Open Day event provides some behind the scenes look into how feature films are made, theatre make up and lighting, art conversation, paper and book conservation, talks and presentations.

This is a free event which is part of the City of Perth Winter Arts Festival and bookings are not necessary.

Events this weekend – 18 to 20 August 06

Wednesday, August 16th, 2006

My weekly summary about what’s on this weekend, including concerts, comedy shows, plays, markets, festivals and more! Check out the Event Calendar for more!
Music

The Butterfly Effect is playing at The Foundry in Cannington on Wednesday night, Heat in Perth on Saturday night, and the Newport Hotel in Fremantle on Sunday night.

Radio Birdman are playing at the Leopold Hotel in Bicton on Wednesday night and Club Capitol in Perth on Friday night.

Bluebottle Kiss are launching their new album at the Norfolk Hotel in Fremantle on Thursday night and the Rosemount Hotel in North Perth on Friday night.

The West Australian Opera opens with Nubucco on Thursday night at His Majesty’s Theatre. It will be on until Saturday 26 August.

The RTR FM Radiothon Closing Party is on at the Bakery Artrage Complex on Saturday from 7pm.

Nathan Gaunt is playing at the Rosemount Hotel on Saturday night, and also next Friday at the Fly By Night Club.

For other ’smaller’ gigs check out the comprehensive Triple J gigguide!

Performing Arts

Akmal, a comedian who had 27 sellout shows at the Melbourne Comedy Festival, is performing at Subiaco Arts Centre until Sunday 20 August.

Circus Joseph Ashton is in Rockingham till Sunday 20 August (and from the 25th in Stirling).

The Merchant of Venice is a play by the Belle Shakespeare Company and will be performed at the Playhouse Theatre from Wednesday till Saturday.

Eurobeat is on at the Regal Theatre to 20 August. It’s a musical comedy tribute to Eurovision, with audience participation!

Swan Lake on Ice is being performed by the Imperial Ice Stars at Burswood Dome from Friday until 27 August.

Nature as explained by Theatre, performed by Cut Snake Comedy is on at the Blue Room on James St in Northbridge until 26 August.

Other

Trek the Trail is on for the third year in ‘the Hills’ on Sunday. Starting at Mundaring you can walk or cycle the 9km to Darlington. Along the way there will be heritage and environmental interpretations, music and interactive art spaces. At the end will be a community celebration.

Cyclists leave between 9 and 9.30am and walkers at 10am. There will be breakfast available at the start, and shuttle busses to return people to Mundaring. This is a free event!

The Perth International Boat Show is on at the Perth Convention Exhibition Centre from Wednesday till Sunday.

There are still a few events on for National Science Week, which is on till 20 August.

Springtime at Araluen Botanic Park, Roleystone. I hope the recent storms haven’t blown all the petals away (if the bulbs are out yet!).

The Pregnancy, Babies & Children’s Expo is on at Claremont Showgrounds from Friday till Sunday. Read more about it at my Kids Enjoy Perth! weblog.