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July 2009

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Weekdays Jul 1 to Aug 31 10am-5pm
RUGGERO GANDOSSINI

Between Two is a collection of myth, magic and fantasy from promising young Italian Swiss artist Ruggero Gandossini.

Colour and imagination blend, bringing love and hate to a new level, balancing positivity and negativity, beauty and ugliness,realism and abstraction.

His works are mixed media, combining traditional oils and acrylics with other elements as diverse as plaster and coffee.

FREE EXHIBITION

VISUAL ARTS
Fri 3 July 8pm
GYPSY MASALA

Join us for a vibrant mix of Spanish-inspired sounds, influenced by jazz, world and contemporary music.

Guitarist and composer Tim Andrew is back with his band Gypsy Masala, delivering their unique and exciting brand of flamenco-fuelled world music grooves.

This promises to be a sumptuous feast of flamenco fusion music, not to be missed!

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

Sat 4 July 8pm
MEHR ENSEMBLE

A journey into the depths of ancient Persia lead by the Mehr Ensemble, direct from Melbourne.

The sounds of historical Persian instruments, played within the framework of ancient musical modal systems recalls embedded energies that will bring joy to lovers of traditional Iranian music.

The ensemble creates pure yet complex arrangements that add a new dimension to sounds that affect the human spirit.

No Free List

A single $2.20 booking fee applies
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Tickets at the Door $40, so Book Now!
(how many) Presale Tickets @ $35
(how many) Members Tickets @ $30

Mondays To Aug 10 July 6:30 - 9:45
SALSA CLASSES

Beginners 6.15 - 7.45pm
Intermediate 7.30 - 8.30pm
More advanced 8.45 - 9.45pm

Move to the spicy rhythm of salsa!

Join 'Salsa Queen' 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.

Practice your salsa moves in between classes on the night. No partner required
$19 per casual class

Workshop - dance - No Free List
Fri 10 July 8pm
ZARM

Zarm are dynamic in influence and culture. With members originating from the Seychelles, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, England, and Australia; the blend of nationalities adds a unique spice to this 7-piece mix of soul, reggae, dub and roots.

Zarm are currently in the process of recording their debut release, but until then you can catch their dynamic live show at KULCHA.

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

Sat 11 July 8pm
BRENDA CHAPMAN

Brenda Chapman is one of Fremantle's favourite singer-songwriters.

Her heartfelt songs tell stories from her own colourful life. Brenda delivers her poetic and engaging storytelling with big, soulful vocals and a unique earthy guitar style.

Brenda will be performing material from her recent Postcards From Exile album, as well as a few new surprises. She will be supported by the Go Vocal world music choir.

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

Fri 17 July 8pm
HOT PAPRIKA

Local traditional folk band Hot Paprika bring their vibrant Hungarian sounds to KULCHA for the first time.

Their spicy rhythms will enthrall, while their vast repertoire of tunes from Hungary and Transylvania are enough to satisfy the hungriest traditional folk fan's appetite.

This promises to be an exciting and dynamic evening of European folk culture.

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

Sat 18 July 8pm
CATHERINE FRASER AND DUNCAN SMITH

South Australia-based Scottish fiddler Catherine Fraser and pianist Duncan Smith show true mastery in performance, not just of their instruments, but of the Scottish fiddle idiom.

Passionate and emotive, their instrumentals span repertoire from haunting Gaelic airs to exuberant jigs and reels. The 2009 release of their CD Rhymes & Reasons has established this duo as an international force on the traditional music scene.

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

Fri 24 July 8pm
TAAL NAAN - CD LAUNCH WITH GREG SHEEHAN

Perth's own rhythmic master chefs Taal Naan (Steve Richter and Josh Hogan) launch their debut CD Rhythm Bred, joined by very special guest and renowned Queensland percussionist, Greg Sheehan, playing for one night only at KULCHA.

Don't miss the chance to see one of Australia's hottest young percussion acts joined by a percussion legend in what will be an unmissable event for percussion fans.

A single $2.20 booking fee applies
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Tickets at the Door $15, so Book Now!
(how many) Presale Tickets @ $13
(how many) Members Tickets @ $10

Sat 25 July 2pm
GREG SHEEHAN - BODY PERCUSSION WORSHOP

Learn to create your own rhythms and music through clapping, walking and a-rhythm-atics! Greg Sheehan is one of Australia's most innovative percussionists, regarded internationally as an expert in his field.

Through clapping, slapping and stamping, Greg will teach you to weave a myriad of beautiful rhythms. Bookings are essential for this rare workshop with one of Australia's most innovative percussionists!

No Free List

A single $2.20 booking fee applies
One members ticket only per individual membership
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(how many) Presale Tickets @ $20
(how many) Members Tickets @ $18

Sat 25 July 8pm
SANTIAGO DE CUBA CARNIVAL

Celebrate the Santiago de Cuba Carnival and 50 years of the Cuban revolution to the rhythms of Latin band Rumba y Cafe.

Salsa your night away and enjoy your cha-cha while sipping a Cuban mojito and savour traditional Latin food.

A great opportunity to learn salsa basics with dance diva Liliana Sputore and try your luck at some great Cuban raffle prizes.

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A single $2.20 booking fee applies
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Tickets at the Door $25, so Book Now!
(how many) Presale Tickets @ $22
(how many) Members Tickets @ $20

Thu 30 July 8pm
FREEFORM

The next injection of KULCHA's bi-monthly series of free artist networking evenings.

Freeform is an outlet for artists to challenge themselves and each other, to step outside of their comfort zones and interact, improvise and learn. Freeform is all about pushing boundaries, playing with dynamics and instrumental colours, and expanding the sound palette.

Meet other artists and improvise, or just come as a spectator.
Fri 31 July 8pm
DEL FUEGO

Del Fuego is renowned guitarist Glenn Rogers and accordionist Cathie Travers. Del Fuego play the music of gypsy greats like Astor Pizzolla, Richard Galliano, Bireli Lagrene and Egberto Gismonti as well as their own original compositions.

This exciting quartet combines acoustic guitars and percussion to blend samba, bossa nova, rumba, flamenco and jazz. With special guest Peter Jeavons on bass.

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

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