This innovative exhibition, curated by Kirstie Rea is based on a two-week residency of four local artists: Wendy Teakel, Kirsten Farrell, John Pratt and Sharon Peters. The artists from other disciplines explore glass as a medium to express their reflections on the Lake George / Weereewa landscape. Curator Kirtie Rea describes the work as having amazing clarity and boldness of ideas, which has been expressed through glass material and processes facillitated by Canberra Galss Works technical assistants Nikki Main and Sue Kesteven. The show is on at the Canberra Galss Works until 30 March and was the launching event for the 2008 Weereewa Festival of Lake George. The Canberra Glassworks is located at 11 Wentworth Avenue Kingston and telephone enquires should be directed to 02 6260 7005.
 

Jay Kochel investigates social constructions of masculinity, drawing together his interests in gender and body politics, design, photoography, sculpture and new media. Kochel was recently awarded an ANU PHD Scholoarship to further his academic and art practice. He is a part time tutor in the School of Art (SOA) Sculpture Workshop, works as an installer and gallery assistant in the SOA Gallery and currently practices from an Australian National Capital Artists (ANCA) Mitchell Studio, His work is quirky and humorous with distinct political and dark psychological undercurrents. It often contaians interactive or kinetic elements and draws contemporary cultural meanings directly from Kochel’s sensitive incorporation or interpretation of found objects. Rcently exhibitied at the M16 Artspace in "ANCA Travelling South", which coincided with the Ausglass Conference were miniature glass pieces by Kochel.  "Kickers" and "Pacify", works in cast recycled television screen were made with assistance from and in the studio of ANCA based glass artist Luna Ryan. Kochel was also a participant in the 2008 Domain temporary public art series. "I wish I was David Bowie" is on from 2 – 13 April at the ANCA Gallery, 1 Rosevear Place on the corner of Antill Street in Dickson. The gallery is open 12noon  to 5pm Wednesday to Sunday. Please direct inquiries to 6247 8736.

Inspired by Lake George over many years, artists Christine James (represented by Beaver Galleries), Anita McIntyre (represented by Beaver Galleries), Micky Allan (represented by Helen Maxwell Gallery), Katherine Campbell and Pete Smith have been gathered together for this exhibition by Philippa Kelly. Showing at the ANCA Gallery, "Lake Gathering" is part of the 2008 Weereewa Festival of Lake George program. Works in painting, drawing, mixed media and ceramics explore the individual artists interest in and responses to the elusory and moody majesty of the Weereewa landscape. During the opening, which begins at 6pm on Wednesday 19 March, celebrated cellist David Perera will perform in the ANCA Gallery courtyard. His a composition "Lake Ghost" results from recent collaboration with painter Micky Allan. The ANCA Gallery is at 1 Rosevear Place, on the corner of Antil Street in Dickson. Direct inquiries to 6247 8736. "Lake Gathering" continues until 30 March and is open to the public 12 – 5pm Wednesday to Sunday.
 
 

In this rich and complex exhibition Canberra based tapestry weaver, Brenda Goggs takes a humorous look at nomenclature. "Australia: in naturalibus (Australia Uncovered)" she says, "is about naming the Land" She asserts that "myth and reality are often hard to separate when a new land is discovered and named. Past experience is applied to the present. " and "The whole constitutes more than the sum of its parts. This is a humorous look at nomenclature, familiar sayings and taking ourselves too seriously."  The exhibition consits of sixteen tapestries, each embelished with a Latin saying with reference to Australia during the period 1996 – 1999," The works are woven by hand on a frame using left over donated and otherwise scrounged materials. This aspect of Goggs’ practice makes reference to the "make do" colonial, pioneering and depression textile traditions of the 19th and 20th century. They are various sizes approx 55 x 70cm. The exhibition continues at the ANCA Gallery at 1 Rosevear Place (corner of Antill Street) Dickson until 16 March.

Hello again and welcome to your Weekly Wot’s Wot in Folkus…

ed.
At long last the political race in USA is starting to get "interesting" … A doddery, 71 year old hawk, still fighting the Vietnam war becomes the preferred Republican nominee and Hillary & Obama are neck and neck & starting to get down and dirty … Let’s hope some common sense prevails.

INDEX
1. This Week in Folkus
2. Next Week in Folkus
3. Parish Notices
4. The Comics
5. Sport

1.
This Week In Folkus –

THREE MORE BIG SHOWS @ The Folkus Room, FRIDAY, SATURDAY, & SUNDAY….
(operates out of The Serbian Cultural Centre & Club) 5 Heard St. MAWSON ACT .. eastern side of Southlands Centre and just off Athllon Drive..

there are not enough words to properly describe the musical fields and styles of these three shows… Just google their names and go to their web pages if you want to find out more about them before getting along to The Folkus Room for a weekend of quality entertainment …

All shows start with doors & bistro from 6.00pm. Support act from 8.00pm and main act from 9.00pm

Friday 7 March .. Folkus on Blues. Guy Davis (USA) + Craig & Simone
"Like the best early blues men, Guy Davis is, at heart, a storyteller. A master at setting intimate, richly nuanced tales to stomping acoustic blues backing, often with folky accompaniment from mandolin, banjo, and accordion, he helped revitalize the state of country blues in the 1990s with a string of critically acclaimed albums for Red House Records." … Blues Revue

Saturday 8 March .. Folkus on Women. SONiA (USA) + Rachael Cooper
“On her new CD, "Tango," Baltimore folk-rocker SONiA takes the opposite tack, daring to offer original songs in four languages — English, Hebrew, Arabic and Spanish — and inviting the whole world to dance. In the hands of another musician, such an effort could seem like a gimmick — but from the socially conscious SONiA, who has such an obvious passion about promoting global harmony, the result is nothing short of magic.” … THE PRESS & SUN BULLETIN CHRIS KOCHER

Sunday 9 March .. Folkus on Folk. George Papavgeris (UK) + The Cashews
"songs you feel you’ve known all your life, or that you wish you did" … Hamish Currie, Tudor Folk
"I wasn’t prepared for the emotional experience of his performance. His presence was compelling" … Bryn Phillips, Woodman FC Review

2.
Next Week In Folkus … beauty in spades
Friday 14 March .. Michael Kennedy; Vasek & Vendulka
Saturday 15 March .. Saturday Arvo Jazz 2pm – 5pm with "Antiquity" & "Kooky Fandango"

3.
Parish Notices……..

3a. The Folkus Room is offering annual subscriptions. see website for details

3b. If through some quirk of the universe you cannot get to The Folkus Room on Friday nights .. ArtsoundFM is launching a new roots and acoustic program called BLUEBIRD on Friday nights from 10pm to midnight. Bluebird, presented by long-time ArtSound FM presenter Krista Schmeling, will have a range of music from 30’s and 40’s American delta blues, country blues, folk, and lots of modern music that pays homage to those older styles – it’s music that’s got a soul, a history and a story and it’s still being told…….it’s roots music! Krista co-presented Route 927 with Libby O’Loughlin on ArtSound in 2006, and has been a fan of community radio for many years. She has always had a soft spot for beautiful harmonies, and has sung in a few groups in Canberra over the years including the Worldly Goods a Capella choir and the Honeybells. Her concept for creating Bluebird came out of the idea to have a mix of music that incorporates some very soulful old sounds, from syncopated African-derived rhythms and soulful blues to beautiful gospel and bluegrass harmonies – with not quite in the mainstream ‘country’ music and even a touch of funk thrown in for good measure (if you didn’t think that was possible, you better tune in!). Bluebird will feature musicians and singer-songwriters from the local area and from around the world, including the likes of Bessie Smith, The Carter Family, Leadbelly, The Beautiful Girls, Xavier Rudd, Ben Harper, Jolie Holland, Gillian Welch, Chris Smither, Ry Cooder, Harry Manx, Steve Earle, Sufjan Stevens, The Waifs, The Cashews, Guy Davis, The Saltwater Band, Miriam Makeba, Ali Farkah Toureh and MANY MORE. So if you’re near your radio on Friday nights from 10-midnight, check out Bluebird on Artsound (92.7 or 90.3 FM).

3c. Advertise here .. cheap rates apply

3d. The notice with depth C21…. Advertise here .. cheap rates apply

3e. The 4th National Australian Folklore Conference will be held at The National Library of Australia on the Thursday preceding the National Folk Festival and promises an interesting mix of speakers and themes. The conference is free and is a great opportunity to listen, contribute and have a yarn about folklore in Australia. For further information please contact Graham Seal at [email protected] or Rob Willis at [email protected] ………..

4. … a bit of a theme going on here based on last week’s comics …
Two women were playing golf. One teed off and watched in horror as her ball headed directly toward a foursome of men playing the next hole. The ball hit one of the men. He immediately clasped his hands together at his groin, fell to the ground and proceeded to roll around in agony. The woman rushed down to the man, and immediately began to apologize. ‘Please allow me to help. I’m a Physical Therapist and I know I could relieve your pain if you’d allow me, she told him. ‘Oh, no, I’ll be all right. I’ll be fine in a few minutes,’ the man replied. He was in obvious agony, lying in the foetal position, still clasping his hands together at his groin. At her persistence, however, he finally allowed her to help. She gently took his hands away and laid them to the side, loosened his pants and put her hands inside. She administered professional, tender and artful massage for several long moments and asked, ‘How does that feel now’? He replied: ‘It feels great, but I still think my thumb’s broken.

Hope

Hope is the thing with feathers
That perches in the soul,
And sings the tune … without the words,
And never stops at all,

And sweetest in the gale is heard;
And sore must be the storm
That could abash the little bird
That kept so many warm.

I’ve heard it in the chillest land,
And on the strangest sea;
Yet, never, in extremity,
It asked a crumb of me. … Emily Dickinson

Stay Well & Truly Silly Gentle Folk

Bill Arnett
The Folkus Room
Canberra’s Acoustic Preference
61-2-62627265
0407 434 469
"No Strangers Come Here – Just Friends We Have Not Yet Met"

Enjoy bowling? Friday morning bowling classes for seniors take place every week in Phillip. It’s a great way to get some fresh air, to socialise or to just look on! Contact Frank Millburn on 6286 1495 for more information on how to join the group.

Taking place at the Phillip Bowling Club in Phillip the session starts at 10:30am every Friday.

The world’s most successful tribute band, Bjorn Again are back in town! Returning to The Canberra Theatre on Saturday 8th March 2008 for their 18th Anniversary Tour. Bjorn Again are the only ABBA tribute to be endorsed by ABBA themselves. 

Recognised as one of Australia’s most successful exports, Bjorn Again are currently celebrating 18 years of touring which includes 5000 shows in 70 countries world-wide. Established in Melbourne in 1988 they are without a doubt one of the most entertaining live rock shows ever to grace the stage.

“Fans had better make the most of Bjorn Again, because that is the closest that they are going to get to seeing ABBA. ABBA will never reform” Benny Andersson, live on Capital Radio London Feb 1999. “The best of luck. I always thought that someone who looked like me ought to have a successful career!” Bjorn Ulvaeus, Sweden 1990

Venue: Canberra Theatre
Duration: 135 minutes including interval
Prices: All Tickets: $41.50
Performance: Saturday, 8 March 2008 @ 8:00 PM

Tickets from www.canberratheatre.org.au

Papermoon Productions presents: AN ABSURD DOUBLE BILL

Two plays by Eugene Ionesco – the Master of Absurdism

ANU Arts Centre Main Stage 3rd to 13th April, 2008

THE LESSON

directed by Bec Clifford; featuring Jim Adamik, Julia Lamb and Cathy Haines

A funny, confronting power play of language and manipulation. When quirky Professor meets eager young student, the lesson spirals out of control!

THE BALD SOPRANO

directed by Cathie Clelland; featuring Steph Brewster, Helen Tsongas, Jasmin Natterer, Sam Hannan-Morrow, Glenn Brown and Max Gambale

An hilariously chaotic send-up of theatre, relationships and language.

Can language really communicate? What are relationships really about? Does anything really mean anything?

Thurs to Sat 3rd to 5th April at 8 pm;

Wed 9th at 6.30 pm;

Thurs to Sat 10th to 12th at 8 pm;

Sat 12th at 2 pm.

Tickets at the door: $25, $20

Dinner and Show package: Teatro Vivaldi 6257 2718

For further information contact Vanessa White 0415 922 235 or Cathie Clelland 0408 403 275.

Hello … did you miss me last week? … I was at Cobargo and it was GREAT!… didn’t want to come home… many, many special moments… Their organising committee have a little gem in that festival and I can see it being a "must do" for some years to come.

INDEX
1. This Week in Folkus
2. Next Week in Folkus
3. Parish Notices
4. The Comics
5. Sport

1.
This Week In Folkus –

THREE BIG SHOWS @ The Folkus Room, SATURDAY, TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY….
(operates out of The Serbian Cultural Centre & Club) 5 Heard St. MAWSON ACT .. eastern side of Southlands Centre and just off Athllon Drive..

there are not enough words to describe these doyens of their chosen musical fields and styles… Just Google and go to their web pages if you want to find out more about them before getting along to The Folkus Room for one of the best weeks of entertainment of the year thus far

Saturday 1 March … Hans Theessink + Ami Williamson

Tuesday 4 March … Danny O’Keefe + Kristina Olsen & Pete Grayling

Wednesday 5 March 2008 … Martin Hayes & Dennis Cahill

2.
Next Week In Folkus … Three more big shows
Friday 7 March … Guy Davis (USA); Craig & Simone
Saturday 8 March … SONiA (USA); Rachael Cooper
Sunday 9 March … George Papavgeris (UK); The Cashews

3.
Parish Notices……..

3a. The Folkus Room is offering annual subscriptions. Check out our web site for details www.thefolkus.org.au

3b. CORINBANK …. a stellar line-up of folk talent, with particular attention given to supporting local musicians. Our bill includes: Madviolet, Kate Fagan, Jackie Marshall, Lucie Thorne, Heath Cullen, The Cashews, The Andi and George band, Jessica Paige, the Lawnmowers, Dahahoo, the Crooked Fiddle Band, Rafe Morris, The Fuelers, Xavier Rudd and much much more.

3c. Advertise here .. cheap rates apply

3d. The notice with depth C21…. Advertise here .. cheap rates apply

3e. The 4th National Australian Folklore Conference will be held at The National Library of Australia on the Thursday preceding the National Folk Festival and promises an interesting mix of speakers and themes. The conference is free and is a great opportunity to listen, contribute and have a yarn about folklore in Australia. For further information please contact Graham Seal at [email protected] or Rob Willis at [email protected] ………..

4.
A woman and a baby were in the doctor’s examining room, waiting for the doctor to come in for the baby’s first exam. The doctor arrived, and examined the baby, checked his weight, and being a little concerned, asked if the baby was breast-fed or bottle-fed. "Breast-fed," she replied. "Well, strip down to your waist," the doctor ordered. She did. He pinched her nipples, pressed, kneaded, and rubbed both breasts for a while in a very professional and detailed examination. Motioning to her to get dressed, the doctor said, "No wonder this baby is underweight. You don’t have any milk." I know," she said, "I’m his Grandma,… …but I’m glad I came."

Water Lilies

If you have forgotten water lilies floating
On a dark lake among mountains in the afternoon shade,
If you have forgotten their wet, sleepy fragrance,
Then you can return and not be afraid.

But if you remember, then turn away forever
To the plains and the prairies where pools are far apart,
There you will not come at dusk on closing water lilies,
And the shadow of mountains will not fall on your heart. Sara Teasdale

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Stay Well & Truly Silly Gentle Folk

Bill Arnett
The Folkus Room
Canberra’s Acoustic Preference
61-2-62627265
0407 434 469
"No Strangers Come Here – Just Friends We Have Not Yet Met"