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The Launch of the Clothespeg Project at Lala Orange brought together a collection of the cool, the creative for the opening last Wednesday May 21.
The crowd was so large it oozed onto William Street as guests had to line up to view the show.
In the first hour most of the 90 pieces by local artists from diverse backgrounds including graphic design, photography, illustration, tatoo artistry, textile design, painting, street art and sculpture had sold.
Although most have sold it’s worth swinging in to check the work out, as the project runs till June 21 and is a strong collective show.
Lala Orange, 411 William Street, Northbridge. www.lalaorange.com.au
Eskimo Joe - Kav centre
Eskimo Joe’s lead singer Kav Temperley will perform a special solo acoustic set Wednesday May 28, at The Foundry, Cannington.
Since the beginning of the year Kav has been writing new material and producing demos for Eskimo Joe’s fourth album. This performance is a rare chance to hear pre-released new material, plus hear classics from the Eskimo Joe catalogue in an acoustic environment.
The Melbourne Comedy Festival packs its bags and hits the road with an Australia-wide tour coming to Perth June 10 - 15.
Now in its 10th year the road show presents Australian comedians including Corrine Grant, Damian Callinan, Justin Hamilton and Sammy J plus a mystery guest soon to be announced.
Continue reading ‘The Melbourne Comedy Festival Roadshow - In West Australia’
THE MILES TO GO BAND
Thursday 29 May
12.30pm - 1.10pm
Upstairs in the Dress Circle Bar
His Majesty’s Theatre
I can predict if the show this week will dazzle or confuse you. All I know is that it’s a chance to get out of the office, listen to some original music which has been collected by performer David Hyams’ on his travels and through experiences.
Tatiana & Sergei
The great ballet classics of Swan Lake and Sleeping Beauty will be performed by Ukraine’s national ballet company, Kiev, for two nights May 31 and June 1.
The company will travel with the entire 52 dancers and maintain the 176 year old tradition of excellence in performance which the company is renown for.
Continue reading ‘Kiev Ballet Company - At Burswood For 2 Performances’
Harlequin League last years winners
Get your entries in for The 2008 Next Big Thing. This is a must-be-in comp for young bands, as there is over 70k worth of prizes.
Last years winner, Harlequin League, recently showcased their recording and music video ‘Hole in the Heart’ thanks to the funds they received from the comp.
Don’t miss the 5th Biennale ReelDance International dance film festival which features the works of Pina Bausch, William Forsythe and Company C de La B in Contemporary Dance on Screen.
Dis-Oriental by Sean O’Brien
The energy and expression which formulates to dance can create a sense of wellbeing with positive emotional outcomes.
Choreographer Sarah Neville is running a weekend workshop for dance, performance, and theatre professionals at Pica Performance Space this Saturday May 24 from 1 - 6pm.
Image courtesy of Sarah Neville
Carson Kressley, stylist to all men in extreme need of a make over and now women who want to feel good within their skin, was in town last weekend thanks to Myer’s ‘3 Weeks in New York’ promotion.
A light doesn’t just light up a room it contributes to the overall aesthetics and ambiences of a space.
mystylelocal has uncovered what’s new, quirky and beautiful in lighting at the moment.
Make your space richer with these pieces.
Retailers
1. Acrylic Graduated Bauble lamp, $1,050, Empire Homewares
2. Luzifer Sioux table, $1,122, designFARM
3. Herman Miller Leaf Personal Light, $715, Living Edge
4. Alya Lamp Black/Grey, $98, Empire
5. Horse lamp, $185 (also available in black), Empire
6. Luzifer Mikado table, $2,442, designFARM
Retailers
7. Luzifer Sioux, $1,628, designFARM
8. Luzifer Mikado, $2,750, designFARM
9. CHEOPE Mirrored Glass 5 Light Pendant,Manufacturer: Vistosi, $3,297, Alti Lighting
10. Bernabeifreeman Seams Lights, starting at $1,760, Living Edge
11. FENICE 12 Light Crystal Pendant, Manufacturer: AXO,POA, Alti Lighting
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designFARM, 1000 Hay Street, Perth, Ph: 08 93222200
Alti lighting, 250 Stirling Hwy, Claremont, Ph: 08 9284 2203
living edge, 274 Newcastle St, Northbridge, Ph: 08 6466 7474
Empire, 381 Scarborough Beach Road, Osborne Park, Ph: 08 9443 9779
Education and poverty don’t work hand in hand that’s why The Smith Family has created a special Learning for Life program.
The Smith Family has joined forces with Microsoft to raise 100k for this program. The money aims to help disadvantaged Australian kids get the education they need to reach their full potential.
Andrew Brooks
Perth trained Saxophonist Andrew Brooks is back in town to perform at Perth Jazz Society Monday May 19.
Continue reading ‘Andrew Brooks Quartet - Jazz Sounds New & Old’
Trilogy is an style staple in Perth. Moving into a new showroom in Claremont gives them a larger space to showcase their stunning French and English interior wares.
Being a hoarder has its benefits as local jewellery designer Helena Bogucki uses her lack of letting bits and pieces go to inspire her jewellery designs.
Currently showing at Distracted Art Shop Bogucki finds inspiration from originally growing up in England. There she was surround by historical architecture, museums plus locations surrounded in myth and legend.
Continue reading ‘Helena Bogucki Jewellery Design - From Then to Now’
This Friday sees the opening performance of The Taming of the Shrew at His Majesty’s Theatre. Experience for the first time in WA this magical ballet based on Shakespeare’s famous romantic comedy.
Continue reading ‘The Taming of the Shrew - first time performed in the West’
Fort Apache
Experience 16 features on 2 programs at this years Spanish Film Festival, May 22 - 28 at Cinema Paradiso.
Continue reading ‘2008 SPANISH FILM FESTIVAL - stories from Spain’
Earth Hour wants to congratulate all who turned their lights of on March 29.
Graphic designers, photographers, illustrators, tatto artists, textile artists, painters, street artists and sculptors all contribute to an exhibition called the clothespeg project which features 90 pieces of work.
Artsist include Sean Morris, Brooke Bobridge, YOK, Thurle Wright, Matt Doust, Ali J, Yolanda Stapleton, Penny Lane, Jodee Knowles and Peter Long.
Exhibition runs from May 22 till June 21, Lala Orange, 411 William Street, Northbridge. www.lalaorange.com.au
Until May 18 at Spectrum Project Space presents a photo collection called BANGLADESH 2008 by Photomedia students from ECU. Continue reading ‘Bangladesh a photo exhibition from ECU students’
Matt Doust’s third solo exhibition The Middle Distance will show at the New Passage Gallery opened in April by the creatives beyhind The Ballroom. Continue reading ‘Matt Doust exhibition’
As opinion readers of mystylelocal.net, help activate a new wave of arts and cultural based activities in Perth by sending a clear message to our Premier that we want him to manage this portfolio after the next election. ‘Creativity defines us’. FORM (the organisation behind Creative Capital), believes that if we want to strengthen WA’s arts and cultural future, then it should go to the top of the government’s agenda. FORM is interested in what you think – and has started an online survey where you can have your say. It’s time to step up and take 5 minutes to support this idea so creativity gets the profile it deserves. Click here to leave a message and to find out more.
To continue your cultural ambassador’s role email your friends and colleagues urging them to act.
I appreciate your time.
Jenn Hiller
Founder mystylelocal.net
Easton Pearson
The 2008 Rosemount Fashion Week in Sydney has now ended. Watching it closely from the sidelines I was overwhelmed by our designers strength in design, fabrication, cut and accessories.I have picked some of my favourite moments for you thanks to Getty Images.
Click through for a visual spectacular, spectacular! Continue reading ‘2008 Rosemount Fashion Week - flashbacks’
Field of Ideas is a street art installation by Japanese artist Junko Maruyama, produced by Form.
Lotterywest has granted $100,000 to long term arts and culture projects – have your say on how they spend it by either attending a one day workshop or completing the online survey.The Committee for Perth is a taskforce of people working within the arts and culture sector. They have been given the job of managing this fund and want your opinions on where the money goes.
Continue reading ‘Art & Culture given a 100k boost to Perth - give your op on how to spend it’
If you have a short, sharp act Pica wants to see it. Your piece could see you perform at this years ‘Putting On An Act’ short performance festival in July.In past years there has been a high calibre of innovative and extraordinary performances from actors, dancers, singers, performance artists and those who work in audio. 
D.A.S.H by WAAPA, performing Aug 08. Image: Jon Green.
Pica is also currently giving local artist working within visual or hybrid arts, performance or film the chance to use their studio space.
Nominations are now open for this years WA Business and the Arts Partnership Award.
This prestigious award acknowledges and celebrates their work, plus the benefits to business and arts through their partnerships. Continue reading ‘WABAPA Awards - Nominate Now’
Seductive Sounds, captivating dance routines and a dynamic conductor with orchestra make a ‘Night of the Tango’ an alluring Friday night experience.
WASO and Wesfarmers Arts Masters Series present for two nights only Night of the Tango May 9 and 10th at Perth Concert Hall. Book at http://www.bocsticketing.com.au/get_events_info.asp?id=MAST308
May 3 | INSTITUT POLAIRE
INSTITUT POLAIRE
May 2 | ELI ESCOBAR (US)
May 7 | PS08
May 9 | CUT’N'PASTE LAUNCH
May 17 | DON LETTS (UK)
May 24 | SPRAGGA BENZ (JA)
May 25 | BACK TO BURLESQUE
May 31 | !!! (CHK,CHK,CHK) (US)
!!! (CHK,CHK,CHK)
