“With ACW one is never sure when the work begins and whether it has finished, and those who approach it take the risk of finding themselves to be an integral part of the creative process.”
– Charlotte Laubard.
Maverick Australian artists A Constructed World (Jacqueline Riva + Geoff Lowe) return home for a major survey exhibition at ACCA – and to reinvigorate the art of ‘happenings’.
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10th MARCH - SATURDAY
Almost Acoustic
Frankie Armstrong (UK) + Jacqui O’Reilly + choir from Paddington Public School
One of the world’s leading unaccompanied singers. Only Sydney show!
Eastside Music Café (The Hall)
8.00 pm
$15/$12
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(for the Instrumentally Challenged)
Think you can’t play guitar? Always wanted to learn but found it too daunting? Cheat and prosper! Learn simplified chords, capos, and a raft of singer/songwriter tricks. Great for songwriters & singers.
Term: 1: 15 Feb - 29 Mar (no class 1 Mar)
2: 24 May-15 July (no class 7 Jun)
Day & Time: Thu 7.00pm – 9.00pm
Cost: $130 / $80conc - 6 sessions
Tutor: Raelene Bruinsma.
Not every one who picks up a guitar has the time or inclination to become a virtuosic hotshot, but many of us love the idea of playing or writing songs. Luckily the guitar is an extremely versatile instrument, and there are many ways to cheat!
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One Day Summer School in Bulli, Thursday 25 January 2007
Have you ever wanted to learn how to play spoons? Perhaps you are dreaming about finding your true voice or tapping into your percussive heartbeat? Maybe its time to polish up your horn and get a bit of gypsy flavour into your accordion! What about some Celtic guitar or bouzouki techniques to inspire your fingers? Well, the Illawarra Folk Festival One Day Summer School is what you’ve been waiting for!
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DIRECT FROM BRAZIL!
SENSATIONAL BRAZILIAN DANCE WORKSHOPS
Kadu Pires and Larissa Thayane are the dancing stars from Brazil arriving in Australia to perform and conduct workshops of samba, zouk, and samba de gafieira.
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Turramurra Folk Music Camp (Victoria, near Geelong) January 20th weekend 2007 is sold out. More information on Geelong Folk Club website :www.geelongfolkmusicclub.com/camps.htm
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The dates for the 2pm to 5pm Illawarra Folk Club sessions at Railway Instutute Hall at Thirroul Rail Station are:
Saturday 28 October
Saturday 25 November (Blackboard Concert night will follow at 7pm) Saturday 23 December Saturday 20 January 2007
Sessions are a traditional form of socialising with the joy of music.
Many festivals have tune sessions but at times it is difficult to join in unless you know the tunes.
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