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KULCHA - Multicultural Arts of Western Australia
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KULCHA administration and venue will be closed from Saturday 22 December 2007 and will reopen on Monday 7 January 2008. KULCHA WISHES YOU A HAPPY FESTIVE SEASON |
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Sat 1 December 8pm Son Latino - SHAKE YOUR MARACA FOR CUBA! 
Shake your maraca for Cuba and celebrate the first day of summer with hot Latin rhythms from Son Latino. Get grooving on the dance floor to the fiery sounds of salsa, merengue and cha cha and sample Cuban culinary delights, available for purchase on the KULCHA balcony. A fundraiser to farewell the Western Australian contingent travelling to Cuba, presented by the Australia Cuba Friendship Society. Performance - music/dance - No Free List
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Sun 2 December 4pm GOLDEN KOALA KIDS - Children's Festival 
It's time for the annual Golden Koala Children's Festival! In its eleventh year, the Golden Koala group presents a multicultural showcase of traditional song and dance. This special initiative was established by Lena Trajkovska to promote peace and unity amongst young Western Australians through the celebration of cultural diversity. Come and enjoy heartfelt performances from some of Perth's most talented young people. Community music/dance - No Free List
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Tuesdays and Thursdays 9.30amZee - GRASSROOTS TAI CHI Until 20 December Join Zee for Grassroots Tai Chi and enjoy a sense of calm before you tackle the challenges of the day. Exercise your mind and body and gain the health benefits of this ancient martial art tailored for the Australian market. Enjoy flowing, gentle movements that are relaxed and slow in tempo. Entry by donation Be Active Workshop - No Free List |
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Wed 5 December 8pm AUSTEN TAYSHUS - THE MERCHANT OF MENACE 
Highly provocative, politically incorrect, innovative, improvisational and unsettling, Austen Tayshus polarises every audience -
even those who don't get it feel compelled to stay to the end. 'Austen Tayshus walks a skilful line between the truly offensive and the truly funny....' Tim Richard, Melbourne Age. One of Australia's greatest comics, don't miss the chance to see Austen live, and be prepared to laugh and cringe the night away. Stand up comedy - No Free List
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Thu 6 December 8pm King Marong and Lamine Sonko - ONE AFRICA 
Africa Unites! A night of acoustic jammin', African-style, with renowned African artists King Marong (Gambia) and Lamine Sonko (Senegal). With musical heritage rooted in the ancient Mandinkan traditions of West Africa, the duo will present an exciting blend of traditional African drumming and dance on instruments such as the djembe, boucarabou, doundoun and sabar. Join King and Lamine for dance and percussion workshops on Saturday 8 December.
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Weekdays from Thu 6 December JOANNA ZALIKI KNOWLES - FACES OF SUDAN 
Cairo-born Joanna Zaliki Knowles grew up in countries as diverse as Vietnam, Guatemala and South Africa,
and since 2005 has lived and worked in various regions of Sudan. She is fascinated by the people, landscape and history of this vast country and hopes to share some aspects of everyday life in Sudan. Joanna believes the most intriguing feature of this nation is its enormous diversity. Faces of Sudan presents an insight into the range of Sudanese ethnic groups, languages and cultures, as well as the contrasting and breathtaking landscapes. to 30 January 2008 Free Entry - Visual arts exhibition |
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Fri 7 December 8pm DORIS - Voice and Guitar Duo 
WA's best-loved female duo, Jane Cornes and Margie Hanly, return to KULCHA to present a host of new material together with some old favourites. Their intelligent, thought-provoking lyrics, wry humour and soaring harmonies have won the hearts of audiences throughout Australia and overseas. Jane and Margie have developed a trademark acoustic sound and eloquent and harmonious style - an intricate blend of voice and guitar that entrances and engages. Performance - music - No Free List
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Sat 8 December 8pm CLOUD KOLLEKTIV - Jazz and Indian Classical 
An innovative mix of deep jazz, electronic and experimental Indian classical music. Bal Singh performs electric sarangi, tabla and percussion,
joined by Viennese jazz pianist David Scharpt and electronic guru and producer Trilby Temperley. Using the latest audio and communication technologies, Cloud Kollektiv collaborates with artists from around the world, presenting echoes of the new world. Breathtaking, fresh live sounds nominated for a WAMI Song of the Year Award. Performance - music
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Sat 8 December ONE AFRICA WORKSHOPS - KING MARONG & LAMINE SONKO Drumming: 11am & 1.30pm Dance: 9am & 3.30pm 
Join master African artists King Marong and Lamine Sonko for a fun and interactive workshop to learn the basics of traditional West African djembe and
sabar drum and dance. King and Lamine have been performing professionally since they were children, and now teach and perform worldwide. A great introduction to African drumming and dance. Drums available for hire. $20 per individual workshop, $35 for two workshops or $70 for four workshops Contact Veronique on 0422 889 611. Workshops - No Free List |
Sun 9 December 2pmINTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS DAY CONCERT - FREMANTLE ARTS CENTRE International Human Rights Day reminds us of persisting human rights problems in our communities and in the world, and of the enormous efforts still required to make human rights a reality for all. Secretary General Kofi Annan What better way to celebrate Human Rights Day than with an afternoon of contemporary world music in the lush surrounds of the Fremantle Arts Centre. Enjoy high energy beats and dance from Exodus Musica and multicultural performances from Lena Trajkovska's Golden Koala Kids as we come together to contemplate unity and peace in our culturally diverse community. FREE ENTRY, 1 Finnerty Street, Fremantle Offsite concert |
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Fri 14 December 8pm THE NEW I VOCI SINGERS - Choral Music 
For nearly three decades The New I Voci Singers, conducted by founder and musical director John Christmass,
has presented a variety of international standard choral music to the Western Australian community. Join Perth's most outstanding youth choir for a delightful evening of individual and group performances influenced by world cultures, to fundraise for their tour of Germany in January 2008. Community music - No Free List
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Fri 14 December 5pm KULCHA CHRISTMAS SUNDOWNER - 
KULCHA WISHES YOU A HAPPY FESTIVE SEASON
KULCHA Administration and venue will be closed from Saturday 22 December to 2007 and will reopen on Monday 7 January 2008. Welcome the summer and join the KULCHA team on the best balcony in Fremantle. The KULCHA Board and Staff thank all KULCHA Members for their support during 2007. Bask in the vibrant surrounds of one of Australia's leading multi-arts venues and kick-start the festive season with beer tastings and pizzas courtesy of our new neighbours Mad Monk. All KULCHA and Mad Monk supporters welcome! FREE ENTRY 
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Sat 15 December 8pm NGEWELL KORA - West African Drumming 
Fremantle's own West African-inspired drum, song and dance band, The Ngewell Kora Group, are back! Led by the inimitable Ziggy Mabeye Diagne,
the group now also includes Ziggy's brother Djibril, a master of djembe and sabar, alongside Mike O'Shaughnessy and Danielle Pender,
recently returned from studying dance in Senegal. Expect some surprise guests and come along to dance to the exquisite sounds of the kora. Performance - music/dance - No Free List
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Sun 16 December 2pmAFRICAN-OZ IDOL - UNITED YOUTH HERITAGE COUNCIL Move over Australian Idol, Popstars and X-factor - African-Oz Idol is here! The United Youth Heritage Council presents an awesome line-up with witty hosting, sassy judges and enthusiastic participants. The Council aims to increase positive relationships between African and non-African youth, nurture awareness of African culture and further develop skills in young people. Funded by Healthway's Go For 2 & 5 message, the Office of Crime Prevention and City of Stirling. For further information contact Peter on 0405 663 183. Community event - Entry by donation |
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Fri 21 December 8pm BRENDA CHAPMAN - Singer-Songwriter 
Local singer-songwriter Brenda Chapman presents an inspired evening of world music. Together with a selection of hand-picked musicians including David Hyams and Isabella Jennings, Brenda will perform songs from her upcoming album, to be released in 2008. Immerse yourself in captivating melodies, African rhythms, fresh and deeply poetic lyrics and a fusion of Celtic, Middle Eastern and other global rhythms. Supported by Go Vocal World Music Choir and Marakadon African Drummers. Performance music - No Free List
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