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October 2006

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Kulcha October 2006
  • Wed 4
    Transylvaniacs
  • Thu 5
    Lena Trajkovska
  • Thu 5
    Vardos
  • Fri 6
    Alan Banks
  • Sat 7
    Urban Excentrics
  • Sat 7
    PAUL OSEI KOFI
  • Mon 9
    Adam Janali 'Ozala'
  • Mon 9
    Salsa Classes
  • Tue 10
    The Bluegrass Club
  • Thu 12
    Arts Law Workshop
  • Fri 13
    Rhythms of Sri Lanka
  • Sat 14
    Karunaratna Bandara
  • Sat 14
    PETER KEELAN, SHANGARA JIVE, & THE CANTO SIKURI PAN PIPERS
  • Sat 14
    PAUL OSEI KOFI
  • Mon 16
    Salsa Classes
  • Fri 20
    FIESTA FLAMENCO With Gypsy Masala
  • Sat 21
    PAUL OSEI KOFI
  • Sat 21
    Karunaratna Bandara
  • Sat 21
    Mukti
  • Sun 22
    Rhythms of Sri Lanka
  • Mon 23
    Miguel and Mary-Anne
  • Fri 27
    Doris
  • Sat 28
    Pascale
  • Sat 28
    PAUL OSEI KOFI
  • Mon 30
    Salsa Classes
  • Salsa Classes with Miguel and Mary-AnneMon 2 October 8:00 PM
    Miguel and Mary-Anne - Salsa Dance Class

    Get moving to the sultry rhythms of salsa! Come alone or with a friend and learn to groove Latino-style to the funky sounds of Cuba and South America.
    Start your week with a shake of the hips! A great way to meet people and get fit at the same time.

    Enjoy a drink at the KULCHA bar post-class. Beginners or advanced welcome.
    Contact Miguel or Mary-Anne on 9337 3812.

    $15 per casual lesson or $100 for 8 weeks (classes are ongoing)
    Wed 4 October 8:00 PM
    Transylvaniacs
    - Hungarian, Romanian and Gypsy

    Take an evocative, musical journey through the wilds of Transylvania!
    Touring from Sydney, the Transylvaniacs return to KULCHA with their unique blend of Hungarian, Romanian and Gypsy music. Edgy and soulful, come and experience the synergy of sounds created by violin, three-stringed chord viola, double bass and cimbalom.
    Featuring local musician Peter Sackett and the stunning vocals of Kristina Stopic.

    Transylvaniacs - Hungarian, Romanian and Gypsy

    A single $2.20 booking fee applies
    One members ticket only per individual membership
    Tell us how many of each ticket type

    Tickets at the Door $14, so Book Now!
    (how many) Presale Tickets @ $12
    (how many) Members Tickets @ $10

    Lena Trajkovska - Singing With Lena - for Children Thu 5 October 1:30 PM
    Lena Trajkovska
    - Singing With Lena - for Children (workshop)

    Professional singer/songwriter and Fremantle music teacher Lena Trajkovska has put together a special Macedonian song and dance workshop for the school holidays. Lena started the acclaimed Golden Koala Children's group 10 years ago.
    Limited places - bookings essential

    A single $2.20 booking fee applies
    One members ticket only per individual membership
    Tell us how many of each ticket type

    (how many) Presale Tickets @ $6.50
    (how many) Members Tickets @ $6.50

    Thu 5 October 8:00 PM
    Vardos
    - Hungarian and Romanian music

    Let this Gypsy trio enchant you with their theatrical and lively interpretations of traditional Hungarian and Romanian music. Driven by Alana Hunt's wild violin, and chased by Sofia Chapman on piano accordion and Indra Buraczewska on double bass, Vardos is sure to get you moving with their dizzying crescendos, rhythmic precision and sheer enthusiasm. A high energy, entertaining evening for people of all ages.

    Vardos

    A single $2.20 booking fee applies
    One members ticket only per individual membership
    Tell us how many of each ticket type

    Tickets at the Door $14, so Book Now!
    (how many) Presale Tickets @ $12
    (how many) Members Tickets @ $10

    Fri 6 October 8:00 PM
    Alan Banks - A Taste of Tango

    Alan Banks - A Taste of Tango After a sell-out performance at the Diary International Guitar Festival in Northern Ireland, Alan Banks is back to lead A Taste of Tango - an acoustic guitar performance inspired by the music of Argentina and Paraguay.
    Described by Classical Guitar Magazine UK as "a guitarist with truly outstanding ability", Alan is widely regarded by his contemporaries as one of Australia's top guitarists.
    Accompanied by Bernhard Barz and Nathan Sinclair.

    A single $2.20 booking fee applies
    One members ticket only per individual membership
    Tell us how many of each ticket type

    Tickets at the Door $14, so Book Now!
    (how many) Presale Tickets @ $12
    (how many) Members Tickets @ $10

    Sat 7 October 8:00 PM
    Urban Excentrics - Jazz, folk, classical and contemporary sounds
    The Sydney-based group return home for an electrified night of jazz, folk, classical and contemporary sounds. Fusing double bass, dancing mandolin, banjo, cittern and guitar Urban Excentrics produce a diversity of sound like no other. Come and see why they've supported the Violent Femmes and Andy White, and recently played to sell-out international shows in New Zealand. Passionate, poignant and emotionally charged.

    Urban Excentrics

    A single $2.20 booking fee applies
    One members ticket only per individual membership
    Tell us how many of each ticket type

    Tickets at the Door $14, so Book Now!
    (how many) Presale Tickets @ $12
    (how many) Members Tickets @ $10

    Sat 7 October 11:00 AM
    PAUL OSEI KOFI - AFRICAN DRUMMING WORKSHOP

    PAUL OSEI KOFI - AFRICAN DRUMMING WORKSHOP Ghanaian master drummer Paul Osei Kofi is back with another series of Saturday workshops at KULCHA. Come and feel the rhythms of Africa in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.
    High energy and addictive! Drums and all other percussion instruments are supplied.
    $15 per class or $40 for 4 classes Limited places
    bookings essential

    A single $2.20 booking fee applies
    One members ticket only per individual membership
    Tell us how many of each ticket type

    (how many) Four Week Tickets @ $40
    (how many) One Week @ $15

    OUT OF SIGHT OUT OF MIND - Visual Arts Exhibition for Refugee Week from Mon 9 October Weekdays 10:00AM - 4:00PM
    Adam Janali 'Ozala'
    - OUT OF SIGHT OUT OF MIND -
    Visual Arts Exhibition for Refugee Week

    Ozala is a Hazara refugee from Afghanistan. For three and half years Ozala waited in detention centres for his claim for asylum to be approved. Unable to communicate to the outside world, he began painting and drawing political cartoons and caricatures to express his suffering. To commemorate Refugee Week, Ozala will exhibit a collection of these artworks at KULCHA. Don't miss this powerful insight into one man's struggle for freedom.
    FREE Entry
    Salsa Classes with Miguel and Mary-AnneMon 9 October 8:00 PM
    Miguel and Mary-Anne - Salsa Dance Class

    Get moving to the sultry rhythms of salsa! Come alone or with a friend and learn to groove Latino-style to the funky sounds of Cuba and South America.
    Start your week with a shake of the hips! A great way to meet people and get fit at the same time.

    Enjoy a drink at the KULCHA bar post-class. Beginners or advanced welcome.
    Contact Miguel or Mary-Anne on 9337 3812.

    $15 per casual lesson or $100 for 8 weeks (classes are ongoing)
    Bluegrass Club @ KULCHA Tue 10 October 8:00 PM
    The Bluegrass Club - Community music

    Welcome to the The Bluegrass Club. If you play fiddle, banjo, mandolin, guitar or bass and are interested in bluegrass music come and join us. The Bluegrass Club brings together musicians who have a passion for old-timey and bluegrass music and provides the opportunity to collaborate with others who share the passion.
    Continues on the second Tuesday of each month.

    A single $2.20 booking fee applies
    One members ticket only per individual membership
    Tell us how many of each ticket type

    Tickets at the Door $8
    (how many) Presale Tickets @ $8

    Wed 11 October Oct 7:30 PM
    Antony Loewenstein
    - MY ISRAEL QUESTION - Book Launch / Forum

    Antony Loewenstein - MY ISRAEL QUESTION Join Project SafeCom and The Social Justice Network for the official WA book launch and a Forum on the issues the book invokes.
    Forum speakers include Author Antony Loewenstein, Professor Linda Briskman - the Dr Harihusa Handa Chair in Human Rights Education at Curtin University, Dr Samina Yasmeen - Director of Centre for Muslim States and Societies, Giz Watson (WA, MLC, Greens) and Professor Gavin Mooney - co-convenor of the WA Social Justice Network.

    Venue: KULCHA
    Book Cost: $32.95 (autographed copies available at the launch)
    Entry by donation.
    More information here
    ARTS LAW - WORKSHOPS Thu 12 October 10am - 5.30pm
    ARTS LAW
    - WORKSHOPS

    Join Robyn Ayres and Alison Patchett as they present three FREE workshops on the issues of liability and insurance, contracts/auspicing and copyright for artists.

    For more information on the workshops or to register your interest
    please phone 9336 4544.
    Rhythms of Sri Lanka Fri 13 October 8:00 PM
    Rhythms of Sri Lanka - Traditional Sri Lankan music and dance

    Come and feel the rhythms of Sri Lanka with this energetic display of ritual drumming and dance. This collaborative project between Colombo and Perth based Sri Lankan artists presents a rare opportunity to experience Sri Lankan percussion and dance in it's traditional style. From birth and death drumming rituals, to duelling displays and elaborate costumes, this is sure to be one of the KULCHA calendar highlights of 2006.

    A single $2.20 booking fee applies
    One members ticket only per individual membership
    Tell us how many of each ticket type

    Tickets at the Door $20, so Book Now!
    (how many) Presale Tickets @ $18
    (how many) Members Tickets @ $16

    Rhythms of Sri Lanka Sat 14 October 1:00 PM
    Karunaratna Bandara - Rhythms of Sri Lanka Workshop

    Colombo-based master drummer and acclaimed dancer and choreographer, Karunaratna Bandara is conducting Sri Lankan dance and drumming workshops at KULCHA as part of his performance residency. Bookings essential phone 9336 4544.

    A single $2.20 booking fee applies
    One members ticket only per individual membership
    Tell us how many of each ticket type

    (how many) Presale Tickets @ $15

    Sat 14 October 8:00 PM
    PETER KEELAN, SHANGARA JIVE, & THE CANTO SIKURI PAN PIPERS
    - African music and dance
    Exotic tales, uplifting music and the energy of African dance come to KULCHA in a single night! Experience the driving percussion rhythms of Shangara Jive and the inspired pan pipe sounds of Canto Sikuri. Come on a journey with Peter Keelan as he shares stories of his musical collaborations in Malawi, Romania, Boliva and the Solomon Islands through digital projection.

    Pan People A special celebration to mark the first stage of the Pan Pipe Project and to launch Peter's new CD, Life is Life.

    A single $2.20 booking fee applies
    One members ticket only per individual membership
    Tell us how many of each ticket type

    Tickets at the Door $14, so Book Now!
    (how many) Presale Tickets @ $12
    (how many) Members Tickets @ $10

    Sat 14 October 11:00 AM
    PAUL OSEI KOFI - AFRICAN DRUMMING WORKSHOP

    PAUL OSEI KOFI - AFRICAN DRUMMING WORKSHOP Ghanaian master drummer Paul Osei Kofi is back with another series of Saturday workshops at KULCHA. Come and feel the rhythms of Africa in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.
    High energy and addictive! Drums and all other percussion instruments are supplied.
    $15 per class or $40 for 4 classes Limited places
    bookings essential

    A single $2.20 booking fee applies
    One members ticket only per individual membership
    Tell us how many of each ticket type

    (how many) Four Week Tickets @ $40
    (how many) One Week @ $15

    Salsa Classes with Miguel and Mary-AnneMon 16 October 8:00 PM
    Miguel and Mary-Anne - Salsa Dance Class

    Get moving to the sultry rhythms of salsa! Come alone or with a friend and learn to groove Latino-style to the funky sounds of Cuba and South America.
    Start your week with a shake of the hips! A great way to meet people and get fit at the same time.

    Enjoy a drink at the KULCHA bar post-class. Beginners or advanced welcome.
    Contact Miguel or Mary-Anne on 9337 3812.

    $15 per casual lesson or $100 for 8 weeks (classes are ongoing)
    Fri 20 October 8:00 PM
    FIESTA FLAMENCO With Gypsy Masala
    - Spanish inspired jazz, world and contemporary music

    FIESTA FLAMENCO - Farida Tim Andrew, Farida and the Encanto Flamenco dancers present a vibrant mix of Spanish inspired sounds, influenced by jazz, world and contemporary music. Passionate and sensuous, come and experience the raw energy of live flamenco in an intimate club setting. Accompanied by Jose Giraldo on flamenco guitar, Pranjal Bora on tabla and Anthony Lindhjem on bass.

    A single $2.20 booking fee applies
    One members ticket only per individual membership
    Tell us how many of each ticket type

    Tickets at the Door $14, so Book Now!
    (how many) Presale Tickets @ $12
    (how many) Members Tickets @ $10

    Sat 21 October 11:00 AM
    PAUL OSEI KOFI - AFRICAN DRUMMING WORKSHOP

    PAUL OSEI KOFI - AFRICAN DRUMMING WORKSHOP Ghanaian master drummer Paul Osei Kofi is back with another series of Saturday workshops at KULCHA. Come and feel the rhythms of Africa in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.
    High energy and addictive! Drums and all other percussion instruments are supplied.
    $15 per class or $40 for 4 classes Limited places
    bookings essential

    A single $2.20 booking fee applies
    One members ticket only per individual membership
    Tell us how many of each ticket type

    (how many) Four Week Tickets @ $40
    (how many) One Week @ $15

    Rhythms of Sri Lanka Sat 21 October 1:00 PM
    Karunaratna Bandara
    - Rhythms of Sri Lanka Workshop

    Colombo-based master drummer and acclaimed dancer and choreographer, Karunaratna Bandara is conducting Sri Lankan dance and drumming workshops at KULCHA as part of his performance residency. Bookings essential phone 9336 4544.

    A single $2.20 booking fee applies
    One members ticket only per individual membership
    Tell us how many of each ticket type

    (how many) Presale Tickets @ $15

    Sat 21 October 8:00 PM
    Mukti - Liberated

    Mukti Liberate your senses with this special performance from four of Perth's best musicians. Encompassing a range of musical styles from North Indian and classical, to contemporary and modal jazz, Mukti combines the talents of Glenn Rogers on guitar, Josh Hogan on vibes, Mel Robinson on cello and Vick Ramakrishnan on tabla.
    A virtuosity of intricate cross rhythms, fast tempos and soft melodies.

    A single $2.20 booking fee applies
    One members ticket only per individual membership
    Tell us how many of each ticket type

    Tickets at the Door $14, so Book Now!
    (how many) Presale Tickets @ $12
    (how many) Members Tickets @ $10

    Sun 22 October 7:00 PM
    Rhythms of Sri Lanka - Traditional Sri Lankan music and dance

    Rhythms of Sri Lanka Come and feel the rhythms of Sri Lanka with this energetic display of ritual drumming and dance. This collaborative project between Colombo and Perth based Sri Lankan artists presents a rare opportunity to experience Sri Lankan percussion and dance in it's traditional style.
    From birth and death drumming rituals, to duelling displays and elaborate costumes, this is sure to be one of the KULCHA calendar highlights of 2006.

    On-line bookings closed.
    This show is close to sellout, but there may be some tickets at the door @ $20.
    Salsa Classes with Miguel and Mary-AnneMon 23 October 8:00 PM
    Miguel and Mary-Anne - Salsa Dance Class

    Get moving to the sultry rhythms of salsa! Come alone or with a friend and learn to groove Latino-style to the funky sounds of Cuba and South America.
    Start your week with a shake of the hips! A great way to meet people and get fit at the same time.

    Enjoy a drink at the KULCHA bar post-class. Beginners or advanced welcome.
    Contact Miguel or Mary-Anne on 9337 3812.

    $15 per casual lesson or $100 for 8 weeks (classes are ongoing)
    Fri 27 October 8:00 PM
    Doris - From George Bush to PMT

    Doris With songs ranging from love and loss to George Bush, chocolate and premenstrual tension you can't go past these gals from the West! Jane Cornes and Margie Hanly blend soaring harmony, vocals and guitar with intelligent, thought-provoking lyrics and touches of wry humour in this highly original performance.
    Be the first to hear new material from one of the state's finest duos.

    A single $2.20 booking fee applies
    One members ticket only per individual membership
    Tell us how many of each ticket type

    Tickets at the Door $14, so Book Now!
    (how many) Presale Tickets @ $12
    (how many) Members Tickets @ $10

    Sat 28 October 8:00 PM
    Pascale - French Cabaret CD launch

    Pascale By popular demand, Pascale returns to KULCHA with her tribute to the legendary French singers of the 1950s. Following a sell-out performance at His Majesty's Theatre, this dynamic and passionate performer continues to mesmerise audiences wherever she goes. Experience Titi-Parisien, French Cabaret at its best as this much-loved Diva launches her debut CD. Not to be missed!

    SOLD OUT
    You can still catch Pascale at KULCHA’s Bleu Blanc Rouge Soirée …. More information here
    Sat 28 October 11:00 AM
    PAUL OSEI KOFI - AFRICAN DRUMMING WORKSHOP

    PAUL OSEI KOFI - AFRICAN DRUMMING WORKSHOP Ghanaian master drummer Paul Osei Kofi is back with another series of Saturday workshops at KULCHA. Come and feel the rhythms of Africa in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.
    High energy and addictive! Drums and all other percussion instruments are supplied.
    $15 per class or $40 for 4 classes Limited places
    bookings essential

    A single $2.20 booking fee applies
    One members ticket only per individual membership
    Tell us how many of each ticket type

    (how many) Four Week Tickets @ $40
    (how many) One Week @ $15

    Salsa Classes with Miguel and Mary-AnneMon 30 October 8:00 PM
    Miguel and Mary-Anne - Salsa Dance Class

    Get moving to the sultry rhythms of salsa! Come alone or with a friend and learn to groove Latino-style to the funky sounds of Cuba and South America.
    Start your week with a shake of the hips! A great way to meet people and get fit at the same time.

    Enjoy a drink at the KULCHA bar post-class. Beginners or advanced welcome.
    Contact Miguel or Mary-Anne on 9337 3812.

    $15 per casual lesson or $100 for 8 weeks (classes are ongoing)