Articles

University Medallist Fiona Fraser

Column: Bit Parts | Date Published: Wednesday, 2 September 09 | Author: Naomi Milthorpe | | 2 years, 5 months ago

COMMENT HERE: comment

WHAT: CAPITAL
WHEN: Friday September 11 @ 8pm
WHERE: The Street Theatre, Childers Street

2008 University Medallist Fiona Fraser has written the libretto and music of this new Canberra opera, CAPITAL. Audiences can enjoy a semi-staged performance of this brand new work, playing for just one night on September 11. CAPITAL centres on two Canberra couples, exploring the work of Marion Burley-Griffin (wife of Walter) in the design and vision of Canberra, and its relevance for a modern day couple in the public service. The performance will feature a chamber orchestra, with musical direction from Dr David Kram. Tickets are only $15 - so be quick!

	Canberra Contemporary Art Space: WHAT: New work in both spaces WHEN: This fortnight, various hours. WHERE: CCAS Gorman House and CCAS Manuka. This fortnight there are exhibitions of new work showing at both CCAS Gorman House and CCAS Manuka (on Furneaux Street). At the Manuka space is Peta Jones's exhibition of works titled Rock Paper Scissors, showing until September 6. Meanwhile, over at the Gorman House space is Borderlife, a group exhibition curated by Exhibitonist's Yolande Norris. The works shown in Borderlife, by artists Julia Boyd, Rachael Freeman, Rose Montebello, rea, and Tess Stewart-Moore "exude a creeping, nameless dread, revealing a built environment that is at odds with the country in which it exists". Oooh. Both exhibitions are free of charge. Check out the website for details: www.ccas.com.au
COMMENT HERE: comment »
	Boozehounds: WHAT: 2009 National Capital Craft Beer Festival WHEN: Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 September WHERE: Olims Hotel Sots and soaks breathe freely, for the 2009 Beer Festival is here! September 26 and 27 will see Olims Hotel grounds covered in the trappings of all things beer, including 17 craft breweries showcasing up to 80 different types of beer. If that isn't enough for you (and how greedy are ya, anyway? THAT'S EIGHTY TYPES OF BEER) there are gourmet food stores, a Crafter Chef competition, and live entertainment including performances by Mental As Anything and Casual Projects. Hoorah! Your $25 entry includes a free commemorative tasting glass and ten tasting tickets. For information head to the website at www.canberrabeerfest.com.
COMMENT HERE: comment »
	Anne K. Brown: WHAT: Flora, Fauna and underwater WHEN: September 3 - 27, Thurs to Sunday,10am to 5pm WHERE: KIKU ARTs Gallery, 10 Gibraltar Street Bungendore Showing until September 27 is this exhibition from Royal Arts Society of NSW member, Anne K. Brown, featuring gorgeous images of flowers, plants and animal life; on September 5 you can go to a Meet the Artist session between 1 and 2pm. KIKU ARTs was established in 2005 to help provide emerging artists with business, marketing and promotional skills; the gallery shows work by KIKU ARTs members. For more information on the gallery call 6238 1971 or 0409 368 814.
COMMENT HERE: comment »
	Canberra Youth Theatre's 2008 commission, The Messenger: WHAT: Queensland Premier's Literary Award Shortlist WHEN: The winner will be announced September 8 WHERE: www.premiers.qld.gov.au In 2008 Canberra Youth Theatre commissioned and held the premier performance of a new Australian work The Messenger, adapted by Ross Mueller from Markus Zusak's award winning novel. The production itself was a great success - but Artistic Director Pip Buining must be grinning in her seat with the news that Mueller's playscript has been shortlisted for the prestigious Queensland Premier's Literary Award, in the Drama Script (Stage) category. Mueller's script sits beside new works by Oz playwrights Lally Katz, Tony McNamara, Damien Millar and Paul Galloway.
COMMENT HERE: comment »
	Musos and performers alike: WHAT: Applications for Corinbank 2010 WHEN: Get em in by September 14 WHERE: www.corinbank.com If you're a muso in need of a stage then you should think about the lovely festival atmosphere of Corinbank. Performer applications are now due, with only a few weeks left until deadline on September 14. And now applications are easier for the electronically inclined - all you have to do is fill out the app online and copy in links to where on the interwebs your songs can be found. For all the details on the festival and on what you need to do to get there, head to the website. Questions? music@corinbank.com. Too easy.
COMMENT HERE: comment »