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Tuesdays and Thursdays 9.30 - 10.30am
TAI CHI - with Zee
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 gold coin donation
Workshop
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Thu 1 May 8pm
MARCELA FIORILLO EL TANGO -
Celebrated Argentine pianist Marcela Fiorillo offers an intimate encounter with the music of Buenos Aires, performing works by distinguished tango composers Dames, Stamponi, Gardel, Cobian, Delfino, Castillo, Mores and Piazzolla.
Marcela won the Canberra Times Critics Circle Award in 2007 and her career has taken her to America, France, China and Italy.
She has captured the attention of critics and audiences with the passion, interpretative freedom, poetic touch and creativeness of her piano playing.
Performance - music
A single $2.20 booking fee applies
One members ticket only per individual membership
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Tickets at the Door $28, so Book Now!
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Fri 2 May 8pm
BOHEMIAN NIGHTS - VASEK FUNDRAISER
Distinguished violinist Ernie Gruner and accordionist/singer Phil Carroll present a night of traditional klezmer and Middle Eastern music to raise funds for the Vasek Young String Players' Foundation,
supporting talented young string players in WA.
With mandolin, ney and duduk the duo will perform soulful and wild songs and tunes from gypsy, klezmer, Middle Eastern, French, Italian and Russian traditions with jazz and tango flavours.
Performance - music - No Free List
A single $2.20 booking fee applies
One members ticket only per individual membership
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Tickets at the Door $30, so Book Now!
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Sat 3 May 8pm
NGEWELL KORA -
Led by internationally-acclaimed Senegalese master percussionist Ziggy Diagne, the Ngewell Kora Group celebrates traditional and contemporary West African rhythms.
Fresh from a standout performance at the Nannup Music Festival, the group is joined by flautist Nina Henschel and dancer Danielle Pender.
Come and groove to the emotively beautiful sounds of the kora, combined with marimba, percussion, wind and bass.
Performance - music/dance
A single $2.20 booking fee applies
One members ticket only per individual membership
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Tickets at the Door $15, so Book Now!
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Mondays from 7 May SALSA CLASSES
BEGINNERS 6:30-7.30 PM,
INTERMEDIATE 7.45-8.45pm
ADVANCED 9-10pm
Move to the spicy rhythm of salsa! Now with three classes to suit your level of experience, join Liliana of the Ritmo Caliente Dance Academy and learn to dance to the exotic rhythms of salsa, merengue and cha-cha!
Experiment with the true flavour of Latin street-dance with fitness guaranteed.
No partner required. Early bookings recommended.
Eight week course
$100 per person $180 per couple $18 per casual class
Workshop - dance
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Wed 7 May 7pm
ERNIE GRUNER KLEZMER MUSIC WORKSHOP -
Explore the expressive melodies of klezmer (Jewish folk music) with expert fiddler Ernie Gruner and learn to sing or play tunes on whatever instrument you bring along.
Ernie plays regularly in Melbourne for Jewish functions and studied in Eastern Europe, where klezmer originated, as well as in New York, where it is most popular.
Best suited to instrumentalists from Grade 3 upwards, but all welcome. Singers also welcome.
Workshop - music - No Free List
A single $2.20 booking fee applies
One members ticket only per individual membership
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Tickets at the Door $20, so Book Now!
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Thu 8 May 8pm
MUSICA VIVA PRESSENTS SIROCCO -
Be whisked around the world on a magic carpet woven from exotic instruments by internationally-renowned Sirocco.
With instruments ranging from Middle Eastern flutes to Irish drums and modern synthesisers, this outstanding act distils the best from the cultures that make up Australia to produce a unique style.
Be entranced by the magic of Sirocco - at one minute the soft lyrical airs of a Celtic flute and the next a raucous infectious dance beat on didgeridoo and Turkish drums.
Presented by Musica Viva's Across the Top Tours.
Performance - music - No Free List
A single $2.20 booking fee applies
One members ticket only per individual membership
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Tickets at the Door $17, so Book Now!
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Fri 9 May
I LOVE PHO - CURATED BY CUONG PHU LE
Exhibition Launch
Saturday 10 - Saturday 24 May
Breadbox Gallery, 233 James Street, Northbridge
Why is it we always remember the smell, taste and the experience of our favourite foods?
Perhaps it is because food is intrinsically linked to expression, defining different cultural heritages, adopting, changing and mirroring the transitions of society.
This is exceptionally true of Phở, the Vietnamese beef noodle soup, where history, culture and happiness are all mixed together in a clear broth.
This touring exhibition uses Phở as a metaphor to interpret and reveal a Viêt Nam whose people and history are as varied and complex as the preparation and cooking of a bowl of Phở itself.
I Love Phở combines the work of eight artists, a catalogue including essays and poems written by well-known writers, live performances, artists' talks and Phở cooking demonstrations.
Perth-based artists Khoat Van Nguyen and Tommy Truong and cooking instructor, Nguyet-Anh Truong will add local ingredients to this touring exhibition.
'Viet Nam in a bowl, heaven in a spoon, culture in a sip.'
Peta Mathias
A Kultour event and Casula Powerhouse project supported by the Australia Council for the Arts, the City of Perth and the Office of Multicultural Interests.
Curated by Cuong Phu Le.
Friday 9 May, 6 - 8pm EXHIBITION LAUNCH
Saturday 10 May, 11am - 1pm COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS & TASTINGS
Saturday 10 May, 2 - 4pm FLOOR TALKS (VIETNAMESE)
Sunday 11 May, 3 - 5pm FLOOR TALKS (ENGLISH)
FREE events - book at community@kulcha.com.au
See www.kulcha.com.au/kultour for full program information
SPECIAL EVENT - KULTOUR
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Sat 10 May 8pm
MAKARA GIRLS -
Makara describes the meaning of life through rhythm and movement and portrays the Mozambique way of life and its rich, vibrant culture - an inspiration of happiness and joy.
Join Mozambican dancer, singer, choreographer and multi-instrumentalist Alice Langa, her sister Ofelia and professional dancer and singer Abiba Faustino de Figueiredo as they bring bring laughter,
love and a piece of Mozambique to KULCHA with this spirited new outfit.
Performance - music/dance
A single $2.20 booking fee applies
One members ticket only per individual membership
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Tickets at the Door $13, so Book Now!
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Fri 16 May 8pm
ZIGATANGO -
Zigatango was formed in early 2006 by a group of young musicians keen to explore the styles of Argentinean tango and traditional gypsy music.
The 2007 WAMi Award-nominated four-piece outfit launch their self-titled debut album at KULCHA - a mix of traditional bohemian styles and folk with fiery and youthful flair.
Zigatango showcase diverse skills on accordion, violin, guitar and viola. Supported by Karl Griffiths and a cappella group Just in Time.
Performance - music/dance
A single $2.20 booking fee applies
One members ticket only per individual membership
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Tickets at the Door $15, so Book Now!
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Sat 17 May 8pm
GREEK BLUES - REMBETIKI VRADIA
Yiasou Australia! Come to this exciting night of Greek festivities and dance zorba! Enjoy traditional Greek blues from Xarhakos and Mikis Theodorakis performed by bouzouki player Lambrous Lambrou,
singer Poppy Louka and guitarist Spiros Farlekas.
Authentic homemade Greek food such as baklava will be available for purchase. A KULCHA community event.
Community dance
A single $2.20 booking fee applies
One members ticket only per individual membership
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Tickets at the Door $13, so Book Now!
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Fri 23 May 8pm
SHAM - CD LAUNCH
Local folk Celtic fusion outfit Sham launch History, their third independent release. The album is a collection of live recordings captured at performances across the globe over the past 10 years.
Expect improvisations on traditional tunes from Eastern Europe and the Celtic nations together with some classic Australian bush songs and striking original compositions on flute, trumpet, bouzouki, bass guitar and drums.
Join Sham for a energetic night to celebrate their 'History'.
Performance - music/dance
A single $2.20 booking fee applies
One members ticket only per individual membership
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Tickets at the Door $15, so Book Now!
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Sat 24 May 8pm
FRENCH SPECTACULAR -
Francophiles unite! Join popular trio French Connexion, Indie songstress Natasha Bouchard and traditional dance group Souleiado French Dance Group for an evening of all things French and fun!
French Connexion performs traditional chanson, along with popular and original French songs.
Quebec-born singer songwriter Natasha Bouchard will captivate with songs from her upcoming album and Laurel de Vietri will lead Souleiado French Dance Group through the joyous dances of central France.
Performance - music
A single $2.20 booking fee applies
One members ticket only per individual membership
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Tickets at the Door $20, so Book Now!
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Weekdays from Wed 28 May 10am - 4pm
MY THAI - Dow Wasiksiri
Until Tuesday 27 May
Dow Wasiksiri is a Thai photographer whose work ranges from fashion to documenting commercial business activity in South East Asia. Dow photographs with a quizzical eye to show the Thailand he knows,
lives and feels.
My Thai explores the Thai way of life away from the visitor's gaze, to reveal the unselfconscious behaviour of Thai people in all their playful contradictions. Presented by FotoFreo 2008.
FREE ENTRY
Photographic exhibtion
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Thu 29 May 8pm
TOTALLY GOURDGEOUS -
Totally Gourdgeous is a bizarre group that plays handmade gourd instruments - yes, constructed from hollowed and dried pumpkin shells!
The band includes Penelope Swales on gourd-guitar, Carl Pannuzzo on gourd-percussion, Mal Webb on gourd-bass and Andrew Clermont on gourd-fiddle and gourd-mandolin.
Oh, and they all sing (in a gourdy manner, of course). Imagine Joni Mitchell and James Brown getting down in Bob Marley's pumpkin patch and you're close to their playful songs of love, fellowship and environmental sanity.
Performance - music
A single $2.20 booking fee applies
One members ticket only per individual membership
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Tickets at the Door $17, so Book Now!
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Fri 30 May 8pm
CURTAIN FALL -
Curtain Fall fuses the solid beats of rock with the natural beat of soul, taking listeners on a journey through the heart and soul of the world in which we live.
With the strength of rocking beats and the power in acoustic ballads, Craig Vergara and Sam Graham will create a night of relaxation, fun and inspiration.
Joined by Nicki Pereira performing her captivating original pieces.
Performance - music
A single $2.20 booking fee applies
One members ticket only per individual membership
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Tickets at the Door $15, so Book Now!
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Sat 31 May 8pm
MAKHAMPOM THEATRE GROUP - THAILAND
Directed by Pradit Prasartthong
KULCHA welcomes the Makhampom Theatre group from Thailand with their performance Mahajanok - Never Say Die.
This theatre performance combines the Buddhist myth of Mahajanok and the stories of trauma and conflict in Thailand today.
Makhampom is a community-based theatre group working on projects for those affected by the tsunami, refugees and youth to promote dialogue about these people's struggles and humanitarian support.
Experience this inspiring and unique hybrid-style of traditional Thai dance, drama and theatre.
International Touring Theatre
A single $2.20 booking fee applies
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Tickets at the Door $20, so Book Now!
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