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December 2008

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Kulcha December 2008
  • Weekdays
    HORATIO T. BIRDBATH
  • Mondays
    SALSA CLASSES
  • Thu 4
    PAOLA BLANTON
  • Fri 5
    Christmas Sundowner
  • Fri 5
    DUNUMBA
  • Sat 6
    SHAKE YOUR MARACA FOR CUBA
  • Sun 7
    JONATHAN PAGET WITH CRAIG LAKE
  • Mondays
    SALSA CLASSES
  • Sat 13
    THE FLYING CARPATHIANS
  • Sun 14
    DESIGN AND PRINT YOUR OWN T-SHIRT FOR HUMAN RIGHTS DAY
  • Sun 14
    Human Rights Day at FAC
  • Mondays
    SALSA CLASSES
  • Fri 19
    BALUJI SHRIVASTAV
  • Sun 28
    TEKA - DIRECT FROM BUDAPEST
  • Weekdays 10AM - 4PM
    HORATIO T. BIRDBATH
    A PROGRESS OF SMALL MOMENTS

    Horatio returns to Fremantle with an exhibition which journeys across various media and dips into his vast body of work.

    Well known in Fremantle for the Gino's mural, Horatio's work is intricate, colourful and bold, offering an insight into a dynamic mind.

    New Zealand born Horatio has recently spent time in the south west and marks his returns to Fremantle with this exhibition.

    Visual Arts
    Mondays to 15 December
    SALSA CLASSES
    6.30 - 7.30PM Beginners
    7.30 - 8.30PM Intermediate
    8.30 - 9.30PM More advanced

    Join Salsa Queen Liliana of the Rotmo 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. Practice your salsa moves in between classes on the night.

    No partner required, $19 per casual class.
    Door sales only

    Workshop - dance - No Free List
    Thu 4 December 6-9.30PM
    PAOLA BLANTON - DANCE WORKSHOPS

    Paola Blanton presents two Roma inspired dance workshops to free your gypsy spirit .

    Internbational dance scholar Paola has studied in Macedonia, Chicago and Brazil, and currentyly runs her private dance school in Malaysia . Her life journey has taken her around the world to study and teach dance genres from exotic cultures .

    Paola's visit to Perth is brought to you by Indogypsy Dance Collective .

    Bookings at Indogypsy Dance 0421 774 131

    - No Free List
    Fri 5 December 5 - 7 PM
    Christmas Sundowner

    Bask in the vibrant surrounds of one of Australia's leading multi-arts venues and kick-start the festive season with a sundowner.

    Welcome summer and take in the heady atmosphere of an evening on the best balcony in Fremantle, along with the KULCHA Board and Staff as we thank our members for their patronage over the past twelve months.

    All KULCHA supporters welcome!

    Fri 5 December 8 PM
    DUNUMBA

    Dunumba are back and ready to party! Through original arrangements and traditionally inspired compositions, Dunumba delivers a captivating performance of drum and dance, harmonised with traditional songs and complimented by an array of instruments and styles.

    The result is an infectious blend of upbeat rhythms and driving beats.

    Come along for an exciting evening of drum and dance - be early, tickets sell fast!

    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!
    (how many) Presale Tickets @ $13
    (how many) Members Tickets @ $10

    Sat 6 December 8 PM
    SHAKE YOUR MARACA FOR CUBA

    Celebrate the beginning of summer with hot rhythms from Latin band Colmena.

    Get grooving on the dance floor to the fiery sounds of salsa and cha cha taught by Liliana Sputore. Sample Latin culinary delights, available for purchase.

    A fundraiser to help the victims from the hurricanes Gustav and Ike as well as to farewell the WA contingent travelling to Cuba, presented by the Australia-Cuba Friendship Society.

    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 $25, so Book Now!
    (how many) Presale Tickets @ $22
    (how many) Members Tickets @ $20

    Sun 7 December 3 PM
    JONATHAN PAGET WITH CRAIG LAKE

    Acclaimed virtuosos Jonathan Paget and Craig Lake celebrate the Spanish guitar with a selection of Hispanic and Latin American favourites.

    One of Australia's most accomplished guitarists, Jonathan has recently released his second CD Midsummer's Night. Craig is set to compete in the finals of the upcoming Tokyo International Guitar Competition.

    Be serenaded by the guitar at its finest.

    Performance - 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!
    (how many) Presale Tickets @ $18
    (how many) Members Tickets @ $16

    Sat 13 December 8 PM
    THE FLYING CARPATHIANS

    Winners of the 2008 WAMi Award for Best World Music Act for their unique take on tunes from the Balkans and beyond, The Flying Carpathians return to KULCHA to perform their brand of world folk on instruments from around the world.

    Infused with contemporary rhythms, this evocative dance music is enriched with dynamic improvisation, weaving a luscious and unique tapestry of sound.

    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!
    (how many) Presale Tickets @ $13
    (how many) Members Tickets @ $10

    Sun 14 December 10AM - 4PM
    DESIGN AND PRINT YOUR OWN T-SHIRT FOR HUMAN RIGHTS DAY

    In this special event work with artist Louise Snook to create your own unique design showing your support for global human rights.

    Bookings through Fremantle Arts Centre 08 9432 9555

    - No Free List
    Sun 14 December 2 PM
    Human Rights Day at FAC

    'It is our duty to ensure that these rights are a living reality -- that they are known, understood and enjoyed by everyone, everywhere.'
    Ban Ki-moon, Secretary-General, United Nations

    What better way to celebrate International Human Rights Day than with an afternoon of contemporary world music and dance in the lush surrounds of Fremantle Arts Centre?

    Join with KULCHA as we celebrate the importance of dignity and justice within our culturally diverse community. Enjoy colourful and high energy performances from the Chung Wah Association of WA - promoting and preserving Chinese culture in multicultural Australia.

    The Chung Wah Association celebrates 100 years in 2009.

    FREE ENTRY, Fremantle Arts Centre, 1 Finnerty Street, Fremantle

    Offsite concert
    Fri 19 December 8 PM
    BALUJI SHRIVASTAV

    London-based Baluji Shrivastav is one of India's finest and most versatile sitar players, recording and touring internationally.

    His live performances are infused with a warmth and humour that helps connect with audiences. Baluji has worked across genres from jazz to classical with a wide range of artists including Massive Attack.

    On what is sure to be captivating evening, Baluji will be joined by local guests Vick Ramakrishnan and Mark Cain.

    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 $22, so Book Now!
    (how many) Presale Tickets @ $20
    (how many) Members Tickets @ $18

    Sun 28 December 7 PM
    TEKA - DIRECT FROM BUDAPEST

    For over 25 years now, Hungarian Folk Group T\ka have been amazing audiences all over the world.

    At the forefront of Budapest's new wave of folk music, the group comprises accomplished artists and folk dancers dedicated to passing on their knowledge of Hungarian music to younger generations.

    Join them for their first Australian performance - a colourful evening of traditional folk music..

    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 $22, so Book Now!
    (how many) Presale Tickets @ $20
    (how many) Members Tickets @ $18


    Admin office closes Sat 20th Dec,
    however, you can still book on-line.
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