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Until July 28 June 11am - 4pm
PENELOPE SMITH-CARTER DICHIERA - ORIGINAL FEMINE
Of Greek and Romany heritage, Penelope Smith-Carter Dichiera celebrates femininity through visual arts.
The Original Femine is a series of original mixed media paintings depicting the feminine form from different backgrounds and cultures in an array of poses, both surreal and distorted, exploring pain, love,
depth and passion.
In the span of her career Penelope has travelled the world, painting and displaying her works and in 1997 she was commissioned to restore 500 year-old icons in a private church in Corfu, Greece
FREE ENTRY
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Tuesdays and Thursdays
10.00 - 11.00am
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 donation
Workshop
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Mondays - SALSA CLASSES
6:30-7.30 PM - BEGINNERS
7.45-8.45pm - INTERMEDIATE
9-10pm - ADVANCED
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.
$18 per casual class
Workshop - dance
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Thu 5 June 8pm
ANTAL SZALAI AND THE HUNGARIAN GYPSY ORCHESTRA
Antal Szalai is a world-class gypsy violin sololist and winner of the coveted Ferenc Liszt Award in 2005.
Hailing from a family of gypsy musicians, Antal studied at the Bela Bartok Conservatory of Music and has led the Hungarian Gypsy Orchestra for nearly 40 years,
presenting a rare chance to experience evergreen traditional Hungarian and international gypsy melodies with operetta highlights.
The musical equivalent of a circus tightrope act - The Australian.
Performance - music
No Free List
ONLY A FEW TICKETS REMAINING AT THE DOOR
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Fri 6 June 8pm
LEEUWIN - CD LAUNCH
Much more than another acoustic blues and roots act, Leeuwin present bouncy Australian-flavoured reggae and hard-driving blues fused with traditional Indian, Iranian and country styles.
The duo performs with a diverse quiver of instruments including kundu, steel guitar, melodica and zarb.
Leeuwin's energy ensures the quietest of nights are transformed into good old-fashioned hoe-downs with down-to-earth lyrics and a truly fresh style.
Performance - music
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 $15, so Book Now!
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Sat 7 June 8pm
ZIGGY BEY JAN GROUP - CD LAUNCH
Internationally acclaimed Senegalese performer and master drummer Ziggy Bey Jan launches his long-awaited CD Ngewell Generation.
Ziggy was born into a griot family and learnt sabar, tama and kora from a very young age, performing at ceremonial functions and cultural gatherings in Senegal.
His expert instrumentation will be complemented by energetic dancers and backed by an eight-piece band.
Performance - music/dance
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 $15, so Book Now!
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Thu 12 June 8pm
KIERAN HALPIN - SINGER SONGWRITER
With 17 albums and songs recorded by the likes of venerable UK artist Vin Garbutt and legendary Scots The Battlefield Band, Kieran Halpin is a songwriter with a serious reputation.
He is a one-man powerhouse to be reckoned with - as his recent successes at Fairbridge and National Folk Festivals will bear witness.
One guitar, one voice and a collection of wonderful stories make this an evening not to be missed.
Performance - music
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 $17, so Book Now!
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Fri 13 June 8pm
AJAK KWAI - SOLO
TWO FOR ONE TICKET OFFER:
Born into a musical family on the Upper Nile in the Malakal Region of Sudan, Ajak Kwai migrated to Australia in 1999 under the UN Humanitarian Aid program.
2007 saw her work with producer Chris Basile to record her second album Come Together with Nicky Bomba and Phil Gunter.
Her deeply philosophical and global concerns are expressed in her heartfelt songs about freedom, peace, love, marriage, and ... cows, the foundation of Dinka life.
Ajak will be performing solo, joined by special surprise guests.
Call KULCHA on 9336 4544 and mention the codeword Dinka to receive two tickets for the price of one!
Performance - music/dance - No Free List
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!
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Sat 14 June 8pm
FRED SMITH - CD LAUNCH
Multi award-winning internationally acclaimed songwriter Fred Smith returns from touring North America to release Texas, a collection of songs written in and about America.
A lyrical and inventive lyricist, Fred has an ear for a melodic hook and a perceptive eye for modern life with the ability to express this in song.
Smith is a superb songwriter with a wry sense of humour and a wonderful eye for the idiosyncrasies of modern life - Sydney Morning Herald.
Performance - music
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 $15, so Book Now!
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Sun 15 June 7pm
PASCALE AND RICK STEELE - SING THE BLUES
Join celebrated Parisian songstress Pascale and internationally renowned blues artist Rick Steele as they sojourn through cabaret, blues, jazz and beyond.
One of the godfathers of the WA blues scene, Rick will perform songs from his recent album release Through My Eyes and Pascale will debut contemporary blues numbers.
Together, Rick and Pascale are a musical powerhouse to be reckoned with, performing jazz and blues pieces supported by Seychellois singer Grace Barbe.
Performance - music - No Free List
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 $29, so Book Now!
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from Mon 16 June - SALSA CLASSES
6.30 - 7.30pm - BEGINNERS
7.45-8.45pm - INTERMEDIATE
9-10pm - ADVANCED
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. Bookings essential.
Eight week course
$100 per person $180 per couple
$18 per casual class
Workshop - dance - No Free List
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Thu 19 June 8pm
FRESH AIR - CENTRAL TAFE - WORLD & FOLK MUSIC COURSE SHOWCASE
Following their success at this year's Fairbridge Festival, you now have the chance to hear some of WA's brightest lights in the world and folk music scene.
Soon to complete Certificate III in World & Folk Music at Central TAFE's Fremantle campus, these students are a diverse and highly talented group of fine singers, songwriters and instrumentalists.
Performance - music - No Free List
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 $13, so Book Now!
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Fri 20 June 8pm
WRIGGLE ON - ELECTRONIC FUSION
Wriggle On continues the works of writer and DJ Gareth Richardson and internationally acclaimed saxophonist Paul 'Pax' Andrews as they expand their 'Sax & Wax' outfit to include tabla master DJ Pranjal Bora from Assam.
Joining the dots between the DJ, the musician and the dancefloor, Wriggle On will give you everything from romantic bossa nova and Kiwi dub to Afrobeat, Brazilian drum 'n' bass and fierce percussive house workouts.
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 $15, so Book Now!
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Sat 21 June 8pm
SARITAH
South Korean-born soul/roots songstress Saritah presents a potent blend of melody, message and groove.
Since the release of her debut album Gratitude in 2004, Saritah has toured consistently around Australia and overseas, steadily garnering a loyal following for her conscious lyrics and inspiring live performance.
From soul through folk to roots and world beats, Saritah has crafted her own unique style with a sincere, raw energy.
Performance - music - No Free List
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 $15, so Book Now!
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Fri 27 June 8pm
CONTEMPORARY INDIAN FUSION -
SPECIAL TICKET OFFER
Join internationally celebrated Malaysian sitarist Samuel J Dass as he presents pure sitar magic melded with traditional jazz.
Samuel will be accompanied by leading local jazz guitarist Glenn Rogers, renowned tabla player Vick Ramakrishnan and Bal Singh on sarangi, fresh from an ArtsWA fellowship in India.
Explore the distinctions and similarities between jazz and raag as they magically clash and fuse throughout the night.
Performance - music - No Free List
KULCHA members: receive one FREE ticket to Samuel J Dass - Indian Raags when you buy your ticket to Contemporary Indian Fusion.
Non-KULCHA members: purchase tickets to both Contemporary Indian Fusion and Samuel J Dass - Indian Raags and receive the special KULCHA members ticket price of $16 per event.
Only available for presale tickets purchased through the KULCHA box office on 9336 4544.
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!
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Sat 28 June 8pm
SAMUEL J DASS - INDIAN RAAGS
SPECIAL TICKET OFFER
Leading sitar master Samuel J Dass is a multi award-winning performer that has reached the pinnacle of both the classical and fusion arena's and comes to Perth as part of his Australian tour.
Having studied under world greats such as Ravi Shankar, Samuel is often proclaimed to be one of the torchbearers of Indian classical music.
Enjoy an evening of pure raag as he is accompanied by local musicians.
Performance - music - No Free List
KULCHA members receive one FREE ticket to Contemporary Indian Fusion when buying a ticket to Samuel J Dass - Indian Raags.
Non-KULCHA members purchasing tickets to both Contemporary Indian Fusion and Samuel J Dass - Indian Raags will receive the special KULCHA members price of $16 per event.
Only available for presale tickets purchased through the KULCHA box office - call 9336 4544 now!
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!
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Sun 29 June 6pm
SALSA PARTY
Don't miss your chance to stave off the winter chill and party with dance diva Liliana Sputore and the Ritmo Caliente Dance Academy!
A night of pure salsa open to fanatics and beginners - non-stop dancing with free instruction, live performances and great entertainment.
Cool off on the KULCHA balcony with a drink from the bar and be ready to win door prizes!
Party - No Free List
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 $18, so Book Now!
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