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Revelation Film Festival - Get out of Hoyts

Published at June 29, 2008 in Film, WA Local Designer, Entertainment, Culture and Events. 0 Comments

Eat For This Is My Body

Your Perth cultural calendar isn’t complete without experiencing the signifcant Revelation Film Festival. Now in its eleventh year the festival showcases a range of distinct and progressive short, feature, documentary, archival and animated works that are at the forefront of contemporary underground filmmaking.

Runs July 3 - 13.

Island of Lost Souls - Opening Night Feature

The festival has become a significant film festival on the Australian calendar. Each year Revelation audiences grows as locals and visitors to Perth support the festivals progressive and eclectic program. A playful approach to the festival’s lineup is their ethos with pop, youth culture to individual and acclaimed films the emphasised.

Freakshow

The event was founded by Richard Sowada who has gained a reputation as one of Australia’s most respected independent film curators and screen event organisers. In 2008 Jack Sargeant is guest Program Director. Sargeant is known for crossing all forms and genres when programming a festival, which leads to a dynamic and experimental experience.

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Alice in Wonderlust - Cocktails & Art Tonight

Published at June 26, 2008 in Uncategorized. 0 Comments

To celebrate the launch of the new show Wonderlust, Friends of the Art Gallery of Western Australia and aRTERY are holding a Alice in Wonderlust cocktail party tonight!

WONDERLUST, the exhibition, features the best works from our our State Art Collection. Works include Indigenous, Australian and International artist, craft and design acquired since the Gallery’s inception in 1895.

An important night to celebrate our art collection and raised funds for new acquisitions.

James Angus, Bicycles 2007

Sumptuous food & wine will be served, music by DJ Nicolai Handevitt-Harr.
Dress up and enjoy the festivities.
Art Gallery of Western Australia
Friday 27 June 2008 - 6.30pm – 9.00pm
$60 Members / $70 Guests
Bookings: 9492 6750
friends@artgallery.wa.gov.au

Neo Perth - What’s On

Published at June 25, 2008 in Performance, Music, Entertainment and Events. 0 Comments

Snowman

A select line up for last chance cultural pursuits.

CD Launch - Snowman

End of season - The Female of the Species

End of season - Motortown

End of season - The Rusalka Thread

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Neo Perth - Current Exhibitions

Published at June 23, 2008 in Design, WA Local Designer, lifestyle, Music, Art, Culture, Entertainment and Events. 0 Comments

Image: Rodney Glick, Everyone NO.9, 2008, carved and painted wood (detail)

God-favoured, Rodney Glick: Surveyed, is the current exhibition Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery UWA that showcases renowned
WA artist Glick’s eclectic works in sculpture, installation, photography and publications.

Open till August 10, 2008
Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery UWA
The University of Western Australia
35 Stirling Highway, Crawley, WA
T. +61 8 6488 3707
http://lwgallery.uwa.edu.au/

Wonderlust is a showcase of the entire WA Art Galleries collection with a different take on final exhibition. Instead of hanging the works in historical or cultural origins they have hung them in groups according to their meaning.

Opening June 28, 2008
WA Art Gallery
Perth Cultural Centre
Perth WA
T. +61 8 9492 6600
http://www.artgallery.wa.gov.au/index.asp

Mignonette Jamin, Untitled 2008, 130 x 125cm, Natural ochres and pigment on canvas

Mignonette Jamin: Black on White – White on Black
Seva Frangos presented and exhibition in association with Waringarri Aboriginal Arts community, until July 19.

Open until July 19, 2008
Seva Frangos Gallery
271 Rokeby Road Subiaco WA
T.+61 8 9380 9938
http://www.sevafrangosart.com/

Julian Stadon, Slarips, mixed digital media, 2008

The annual DofA is a chance to view postgraduate students from the Department of Art, Curtin University of Technology work.

Featuring students: Beth Kirkland, Dragica Milunovic, Kuemhee Oh, Mark Parfitt, Lynn Smith, Fong-Yeng Soon, Julian Stadon.

Open till August 1, 2008
Curtin University of Technology,
Building 200, Kent Street, Bentley, WA
T. + 61 8 9266 4155
www.johncurtingallery.curtin.edu.au

A powerful show by young and highly acclaimed artist Joshua Webb ‘New Violence’ continues to explore his concerns with global politics in the age of economic imperialism.

OPENS SUNDAY 29 June 3PM until 27 July 2008
GALERIE DÜSSELDORF
9 Glyde Street Mosman Park, WA
T. +61 8 9384 0890
http://www.galeriedusseldorf.com.au

Surreal artist Creepy is current exhibiting at Keith & Lottie in Northbridge.

Describing his work as ‘loosely based on his own human experience, depicted through fictional characters in a world very similar to our own’. His characters are twisted, exaggerated with beasts coated in hair, tattoos and symbols.
Celebrate his works in his first exhibition since 2006 at Keith & Lottie until July 11.

Luna Cinemas - A Mightly lineup

Published at June 22, 2008 in lifestyle, Performance, Entertainment, Events and Uncategorized. 0 Comments

Seek out new film experiences. Here is a just a small taste of some of the lattest films at Luna:

The historical epic drama Mongol is based on one of the most feared leaders in world history Ghenghis Khan - a visual masterpiece.
Showing at Luna Leederville+ Luna SX Fremantle.

Discover the powerful, poetic and deeply compassionate tale of the human courage in the new Australian film Unfinished Sky starring William McInnes.
Showing at Cinema Paradiso + Luna SX Fremantle.

The new Australian Documentary Hope is an extraordinary and inspirational tale of 400 people who set out on a boat, only 7 arrive to Australia. This is one on the most horrific and controversial events in modern Australia history.
Showing at Luna Leederville.

The opening night film at the Sydney Film Festival this year was Happy-Go-Lucky which is a comedy about an optimistic London schoolteacher. Written by Mike Leigh and stars Sally Hawkins, who won Best Actress at the Berlin Film Festival.
Showing at Cinema Paradiso + Luna SX Fremantle.

Animation fans shouldn’t miss Reelanime 2008. Madman Cinema showcases the most up-to-date Anime feature films. Screening four of the freshest anime feature films this side of Tokyo.

The movie program includes the CGI brilliance of Appleseed: Ex Machina and Vexille; to the highly anticipated Batman: Gotham Knight plus the skillful story of The Girl Who Leapt Through Time. Opening night July 3 and runs till July 16, at Luna Leederville.

Here is just a selection of what’s on offer. To find out more and film times go to: http://www.luna.com.au

Vmoto - Cheap Way To Travel

Published at June 21, 2008 in lifestyle. 0 Comments

Lower your carbon footprint by investing in a zippy 2006 Vmoto Scooter. These cool, vesper-style scooters are a great way to get around town.

Perth 3MW has brought a bulk order of Montego 125cc scooters. You can own one for only $2,250, plus 6 months rego and a full tank of petrol.

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retail detail - The Best Men’s Retailers in Perth

Published at June 15, 2008 in Perth Retail, Fashion and Uncategorized. 4 Comments

In Perth the men’s retail landscape has changed dramatically over recent times. Perth men have now been labelled the most cashed up in Australia. This could be one of the motives why there are so many new men’s retailers. The other could be for far too long only a select few provided decent threads in this town.

How you dress is a confidence booster from the boardroom to the bar even to that promotion. To celebrate this new kaleidoscope of retailer’s mystylelocal is profiling the best Perth menswear stores.

To start our special we have provided a snapshot of strong catwalk looks from Paris to Milan. We dissect the designer shows to present a number of themes for the season.

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Exhibition: ‘An Ever Expanding Universe’ at Pica

Published at June 11, 2008 in WA Local Designer, Design, Art, Entertainment and Culture. 0 Comments

Viv Miller - Planetarium (detail) 2006

Our universe is an ever expanding and changing space.

Pica’s new show invites ten leading Australian artists to show current works, with a common theme of our universe. You’ll see stars, clouds, landscapes, galaxies through to strange psychological states as you journey around the exhibition.

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Local Noongan Artist - Finalist in Telstra Art Award

Published at June 10, 2008 in WA Local Designer and Art. 0 Comments

Intrusion

Congratulations to Noongan artist Lindsay Harris who has been selected as a finalist in the 25th Telstra National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Art Awards.

His work ‘Tracks to Kockerbin Rock’ impressed the judges and this prestigious award will be announced at the official opening of the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory in Darwin on August 15.

Moments in time

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The Mars Volta - Perth Attack

Published at June 9, 2008 in Music, Entertainment and Events. 1 Comment

Photo by Ross Halfin

Get set for The Mars Volta frenzied stage assault June 17 at Metro City.

Touring to promote their 4th album ‘The Bedlam in Goliath’ the critics have already claimed this album their strongest. Rolling Stone has awarded the album four stars, “But there is a great leap in the songwriting — closer to classic hard-rock force and melodic drama — that, in “Goliath,” “Cavaletta” and the Holy City atmospheres of “Soothsayer,” is even more jolting than the weirdness.”

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RTRFM’S Fremantle Winter Music Festival - Goes Spooky

Published at June 9, 2008 in Performance, Music, Entertainment and Events. 2 Comments

Hurry tickets are selling fast for this years Friday the 13th RTRFM’S Fremantle Winter Music Festival.

Set in two prominent locations the Fly By Night Musician’s Club and Norfolk Basement.

So dress spooky and enjoy the line up. At the Main Room at the Fly By Night see sets by Sugar Army, Schvendes, Eleventh He Reaches London, Day of the Dead and The Bloods. In the transit Lounge at the Fly the chilling solo sounds of Brendon Humphries from the Kill Devil Hills, Craig Hallsworth from Tangled Star and the Slow Beings, Seven Weapons and Eduardo Cossio will play.

Down the road at the Norfolk Basement dance sounds will include Micah, Sardi, Rok Riley and Dan the Man from Full Frequency, Ben Taaffe from Underground Solution and Graceberg Slim from Soulsides.

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City of Perth Winter Arts Festival - Cultural Warmth

Published at June 7, 2008 in Design, Performance, Art, Entertainment, Culture and Events. 1 Comment

Art in Bloom

Perth can become a ghost town over winter as Perth people can’t cope with the chill. So instead of hibernating, rug up and get out to enjoy the City of Perth’s Winter Arts Festival as there is a rich selection of theatre, music, dance and arts events for you to choose from.

The Rusalka Thread

The festival runs throughout June, July and August and has grown this year to include Central TAFE Art Gallery, Perth Jazz Society, Festival Baroque, Tura New Music and City in Bloom. This takes the amount of arts organisations involved in the festival to eighteen.

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Spectrum Gallery – New Performances

Published at June 7, 2008 in WA Local Designer, Performance, Design, Art, Culture, Entertainment and Events. 0 Comments

Spectrum presents a special short performance season from students of the Contemporary Performance and Drama at ECU, June 8-14.

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Tango Fire - New Move Tango

Published at June 7, 2008 in Performance, Entertainment, Culture and Events. 0 Comments

Tango Fire introduces one of Argentina’s most celebrated dance company from Buenos Aires to Perth.

Ten seductive dancers are accompanied by one of Argentina’s most celebrated singer Javier Di Ciriaco, plus a quartet of superb young musicians.

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Beyond The Darkness - The Closest Floyd Experience

Published at June 7, 2008 in Performance, Entertainment and Events. 1 Comment

If you want the nearest experience to seeing Pink Floyd in concert go to ‘Beyond The Darkness’, June 28.

This unique production mixes ten musicians playing the greats, large computerised digital and laser light shows in a three hour show. Plus see the twenty foot inflatable pulse pigs, mirror ball effects as well as animated video footage in surround sound.

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The Smith Family - Learning for Life

Published at June 4, 2008 in Petition. 1 Comment

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.

http://www.microsoft.com.au/charity/charity/Default.aspx - click through to add $1 towards the program. (More instructions below).

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Fashion & Coffee Lounge - Perfect

Published at June 3, 2008 in WA Local Designer, Design and Fashion. 0 Comments

Join Inele and her team on Sunday June 8 from 3.30pm for a special sale and to launch her new coffee lounge.

Will Stoker & The Embers With Stellar Support

Published at June 1, 2008 in Music, Entertainment, Events and Uncategorized. 0 Comments

Will Stoker and The Embers play Saturday night at the Railway Hotel in North Fremantle on Saturday 7th June.

Stoker sings their unique brand of rock with skill and strong stage presents. The guys line up a set of songs from their up-and-coming debut album.

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Prime Cut - Top End Dance

Published at June 1, 2008 in WA Local Designer, Performance, Entertainment, Culture, Events and Uncategorized. 0 Comments

Dancing in Wired Nature - previous performance by STRUT Dance

A performance to challenge your preconceptions of contemporary dance is promised with four new works by WA independent dance company STRUT, 3 nights only June 5-8.

Prime Cuts is an eclectic set of works which vary “Some are serious and affecting, while others are really funny” says Artistic Program Manager, Sue Peacock.

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Environment Day - Support It With Debate

Published at June 1, 2008 in Opinion, Entertainment and Events. 0 Comments

June 5 is Environment Day. To keep the green message a central topic of debate the Conservation Council of Western Australia is having just that - a debate.

‘Is Green The New Black?’ will have top WA comedians and environmentalists mixing the real issues with a tongue and cheek humour. Steve McKiernan says, “I’m calling on Perth’s eco-fashionistas to come along and show that you can be green and look good at the same time.” Nicole Hodgson, for the negative, retorts - “All you genuine greenies, pull on your op shop gear, cycle down on your bikes and show them that being green has nothing to do with fashion.” Fellow team member and comedian Werzel adds, “Black is mysterious and elegant. Green has all the mystery and elegance of koalas gettin’ jiggy.”

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The Revelation Perth International Film Festival - Wants Your Stories

Published at June 1, 2008 in Performance and Events. 0 Comments

image from Corroboree

The Revelation Perth International Film Festival is currently calling for entries to support this years festival in July.

Revelation holds its own important relevance within the Australian-wide independent festival arena. Now in its 11th year the event is expanding. Expect to see around 500 films, with eclectic genres being the outcome.

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