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thursday 4 - sunday 14 november message from fremantle’s mayor

Welcome to the 105th Fremantle Festival, the presented by city of longest running festival in Australia. “Drawn fremantle Together” is the 2010 Festival theme and it weaves a common thread through all events in 2010 fremantle the program. Please accept my invitation to come down and enjoy the performances, the music, the festival artist food, the shops and everything else that captures the energy and spirit of We are pleased to formally acknowledge the 2010 our city. Fremantle Festival artist, Ian de Souza.

When I think about Fremantle I guess Born in West Malaysia, Ian spent his formative like everyone else I think of the cafes, years in Singapore and came to Australia as a the entertainment, the markets and young man to study. He has lived and worked in the beaches. But dig a little deeper Fremantle since 1981. and you can see the real character comes from our people – Fremantle Ian exhibits nationally and internationally. His can boast the highest number of most recent overseas exhibition was in Lodeve artists per capita in Australia. France where he first began to paint seriously. The recipient of a number of awards, his work is It is thanks to our artisans, past and present represented in private and corporate collections that we revel in the vibrancy, eclecticism and worldwide. diversity that make Fremantle a favourite tourist destination for visitors within our state, Australia- Possessing a talent for capturing the wide and from overseas. fundamentals, or essence of his subjects, Ian’s skill is very much evident in the 2010 Fremantle I’m also proud the Festival artist returns to Festival image. Expressive brushwork, a vibrancy their rightful place on the cover of the program. of colour and simplicity of design truly capture Acclaimed watercolour artist Ian de Souza has the energy and movement of the two circus produced an original painting that captures the performers within the frame – an apt visual Festival’s essence. It’s the flag of our Festival. analogy for the Fremantle Festival, WA’s premier community arts and cultural festival. The 105th Fremantle Festival is our biggest yet. Over 70 events including the return of the Kite Fremantle Festival Prints Extravaganza at South Beach and the Wardarnji Own your own piece of the Fremantle Festival. Aboriginal Cultural Festival that sees master chef A limited edition series of archive quality digital Mark Olive, aka the Black Olive from the hit TV prints featuring Ian de Souza’s festival image will show Outback Café, come to the Fremantle Arts be on sale at the Fremantle Festival Opening and Centre. Families please enjoy the Childrens Fiesta Drawn Together exhibition launch on Thursday 4 and for the intrepid, ERTH’s Dinosaur Petting November, from 6.30pm. Pending availability, you Zoo. Warning: for extinct reptiles they move can also purchase a print by calling or visiting the quickly. cashier in the Fremantle Town Hall Centre from 8.30am, Friday 5 November, 9432 8999. A quick flick through our Festival program Legend reminds me how lucky all of us are that Fremantle is here for everyone – especially at Festival time. I Family friendly invite you all to please join us and make the most Disabled access of this diverse and imaginative celebration. Parking Dr Brad Pettitt

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2 Message from Fremantle’s Mayor St Paul’s Community Concert 2 2010 Fremantle Festival Artist Grande Finale – A Musical Evening 2 Fremantle Festival Prints 25 Theatrical 4 Fremantle Festival Opening Invoke: Aerial Dance Performance 5 Drawn Together: The Art of Life in Fremantle Inside Fremantle’s Community Theatre 6 Carnival Day Clown Power Mass Drawing Event Lost Generation Project ERTH’s Dinosaur Petting Zoo 26 Athletic Street Parade Notre Dame Amazing Race Essex Street Stage Port to Port Fun Run 8 ERTH’s Dinosaur Petting Zoo Freo Tweed Run 9 Kite Extravaganza The Great Ping-Pong Off 10 Childrens Fiesta 27 Consumable 11 Wardarnji Great BBQ Cook-Off 12 Norfolk Lanes Youth Festival Novembeer 13 Deckchair Theatre Valley Feast Orpheus and Eurydice 28 Kings Square Rhapsody in Red Saturday Village Market Cut to the Quick under the Stars with Bruno Australian Theatre in the 21st Century: Square Dance for Fun and Fitness Where to Next? Swingin’ Lindy Hop 14 Kulcha Festival Club Huaira: Music from the Andes 16 Fremantle Arts Centre Glow with the Flow – Fremantle Proms Indian Music & Meditation Freo Shuffle 30 Rhythmic Seaworthy Album Launch Latin Extravaganza Courtyard Music From Renaissance to Modern – WA Youth Jazz Orchestra Classical Guitar Mo Wilson & the Drivers The Break Artist Open Studio - Daniela Dlugocz Full Festival Rider 18 Visual Born Under a Bad Sign . . . Datura, Bobbin Up – Interventionist Knitting Sneaky Weasel Gang & Guests Off The Wall Art Exhibition Passenger (UK) Live Plus Guests Make Mo Friend Reggae Beach Party Gwenyth Ewens Art Competition King Tito’s Dirty Disco Featuring Red Ink Airing of the Quilts 32 Eclectic Fashion Forward Open Day on the Green Bits and Pieces Mini Fete 20 Calendar of Events Fun in the Park 22 Fremantle Town Hall 40 Candles: Birthday Celebration Global Voice Multicultural Choral Concert & Open Day String Ensembles KidStars Talent & Community Fair Annual Tea Dance Family Open Day Ayobaness – South African House & 34 Site Specific Kwaito Party Don’s Tram Tour underground Sound System Featuring South Terrace Wishing Booth Jinja Safari Finding the Balance Travels with my Piano Making Freo’s Public Places Great Starlight Hotel Choir Your Fremantle Campus Swing Dance in a Day 39 Sponsor Thank You

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presented by city of fremantle fremantle festival opening

The 105th Fremantle Festival officially opens movement, drawing and celebration, the Fremantle with much fanfare alongside the unique launch of Festival will be launched by Fremantle’s Mayor Dr Drawn Together. Artists, performers and guests Brad Pettitt and Drawn Together will be opened by will engage in a sublime event that captures the Dr Stefano Carboni, Director of The Art Gallery of vitality of the human form in motion. Artists will Western Australia at Fremantle’s Moores Building, draw body builders, circus performers, dancers and 46 Henry Street at 6.30pm, Thursday 4 November. musicians performing among the audience who Everyone is welcome. Cash bar. Guests admitted will observe art in progress. A dynamic night of until venue at capacity.

4 presented by city of fremantle & ian de souza drawn together the art of life in fremantle

A celebration of the power of artistic relationships The Art of Café Life and artistic wealth in Fremantle. This interactive Extending the event outside the Moores Building, and collaborative event explores the human participate in the The Art of Café Life in Fremantle. body through the universal language of drawing. Watch and draw with artists sketching live Spearheaded by 2010 Fremantle Festival artist, performance, enjoy good food, great coffee and “get Ian de Souza, 70 visual artists are intimately down and get drawing” at these sponsor cafes: involved with the project; exhibiting work, delivering drawing workshops to the public and/ Fri 5 Nov, 5pm Music at Sweetlips, or taking up short-term residencies in local 8/47 Mews Rd, Fremantle cafes. This seminal drawing extravaganza draws Fri 5–Sun 14 Nov, Dance at Moore & Moore Café, Fremantle artists, residents and visitors together 10am–4pm 46 Henry St, Fremantle to explore, collaborate, appreciate and celebrate. Sat 6 Nov, 11am Vocals at Café Lumos, Join us for Drawn Together - The Art of Life 16 Minilya Ave, White Gum Valley in Fremantle event launch on Thursday 4th Sun 7 Nov, 10am Music at Breaks Café, November, 6.30pm at the Moores Building. 85 High St, Fremantle Picasso at work: watch the special screening of Sun 7 Nov, 11am Music at Figos Café, Le Mystere Picasso, one of several films on show, 36 Paget Street, Hilton exploring the art of drawing and the history of Tue 9 Nov, 6pm Music at X-Wray Café, drawing the human form. 3–13 Essex St, Fremantle Tue 9 Nov, 6pm Music at 9 Seeds Café, Participate in these exciting workshops 121 Marmion St, Fremantle delivered by Drawn Together artists: Wed 10 Nov, Music at Jayne’s Addiction, Life Drawing 10.30am 21–27 Market St, Fremantle $10 per session (untutored), materials supplied. No Wed 10 Nov, 6pm Performance at Gypsy Tapas disabled access. Fri 5–Sat 13 Nov, 10am–12pm & House, 3/124 High St, Fremantle 1–3pm The Loaded Image Sat 13 Nov, 10am Music at MACC Coffee Bar & Lecture with Richard Coldicutt, MCA Art Research. Events, 19 Blinco St, Fremantle Fri 5 Nov, 1–2pm. Ages 18+ Sat 13 Nov, 4pm Music at Sweetlips, Embodied in Time: The Body in Christian Art 8/47 Mews Rd, Fremantle Lecture with Dr Angela McCarthy, BA., B.Ed. ,M.A., PhD, Lecturer, School of Philosophy & Theology, University of Notre Dame Australia. downstairs only Sat 6 Nov, 1–2pm www.drawntogetherfremantle.com, Musculature INFO www.fremantle.wa.gov.au, Human anatomy and art lecture with Joanna [email protected], 94329786 Robertson, Kidogo Art Institute. Tue 9 Nov, 1–2pm PRICE FREE except workshops $10 Life Drawing Workshop WHERE Moores Building, 46 Henry St, Fremantle For all abilities, with Camilla Loveridge. Opening & Launch: Thu 4 Nov, 6.30–9pm Thu 11 Nov, 1–2pm Exhibition: 5–21 Nov, Mon–Sun, 10am–4pm WHEN Visual Literacy Workshop Le Mystere Picasso: Fri 5 Nov, 10am With Camilla Loveridge. Fri 12 Nov, 1–2pm Wed 10 Nov, 1pm. Sun 7 Nov, 11am Daily Life Drawing Untutored drawing of clothed models, who pose for those wanting to practice their artform. Actively Supported by supported by Classical Dance Studio, Jan de Jong, Sheik to Sheik, Tango Perth and NABBA WA. See www.drawntogetherfremantle.com for times. Fri 5–Sat 13 Nov

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presented by city of fremantle carnival day

Pedestrians will reclaim the streets in this all day experience the spirit of the Fremantle Festival celebration that draws the Fremantle Festival 2010 2010 theme, Drawn Together. to a close. Grab a stick of chalk express yourself on WHERE South Terrace, central Fremantle the South Terrace pavement in the Mass Drawing WHEN 3–4pm Event, where art takes precedent over traffic. Line the streets and be a part of the fanfare cheering the flamboyant Street Parade, or catch the final two Dinosaurs performances of ERTH’s Dinosaur Petting Zoo on A final two performances before they are released The Esplanade. Then boogie on under the stars into back into the wild . . . ERTH’s Dinosaur Petting Zoo the night – the Essex Street Stage will showcase a is here awe and educate. Keep your eyes peeled and packed program of eclectic local and interstate acts, you may also catch a glimpse of these prehistoric featuring the Barons of Tang, Wild Marmalade Australian wonders in the Street Parade. and Mr Percival. This Fremantle street celebration WHERE The Esplanade, Fremantle (opposite Collie St) will be a roaring farewell to an amazing 10 days of WHEN 12pm & 2pm festival. Street Parade www.fremantle.wa.gov.au, A spectacular gem of the festival finale; bring INFO [email protected], your family and friends down to see a massive 94329786 procession of floats, props, costumes, music PRICE FREE and movement, parade down South Terrace WHEN Sun 14 Nov between 4–5pm. Support local artists, school and community groups and organizations as they pull out all the stops for your enjoyment at this annual Mass Drawing Event Carnival Day ritual. Plus, keep an eye out for a It’s legal – so grab some chalk and your part of guest appearance from ERTH’s dinosaurs. central South Terrace to be part of a mass art WHERE South Terrace, central Fremantle event from 3–4pm. This is a rare opportunity to WHEN 4–5pm make your mark on Fremantle in this normally busy, iconic thoroughfare. Chalk it up to Street Parade supported by FREMANTLE

6 presented by city of fremantle & kulcha Sambanistas experience the spirit of the Fremantle Festival multicultural arts of wa After their part in the Street Parade, the crazy 2010 theme, Drawn Together. Sambanistas will take centre stage dressed as WHERE South Terrace, central Fremantle zombies - to celebrate 20 years of life as a band. WHEN 3–4pm Essex Street Stage The ghoulish drummers will share their infectious rhythms, kicking off an evening of great music Discover a wild world of music and dance in the and street dancing. Dinosaurs streets of Fremantle with KULCHA’s dynamic A final two performances before they are released program of vibrant entertainment from around Mr Percival back into the wild . . . ERTH’s Dinosaur Petting Zoo the globe. The dazzling Darren Percival is known in Australia is here awe and educate. Keep your eyes peeled and as an artist, musician, vocal coach and jazz singer you may also catch a glimpse of these prehistoric Sunday 14 November of staggering talent, imagination and skill. Few Australian wonders in the Street Parade. 12.20pm Ginga Brazil can paint with sound like Mr Percival; his ability WHERE The Esplanade, Fremantle (opposite Collie St) to sing unaccompanied and create a unique sound 1.25pm Hassan Youssef Dervish Drummers WHEN 12pm & 2pm has led to an impressive musical career. 1.50pm Club Qahira Wild Marmalade 2.25pm Free Move Street Parade From Byron Bay, Wild Marmalade is an organic A spectacular gem of the festival finale; bring 2.45pm Hot Paprika trance band that play with a ferocious intensity. your family and friends down to see a massive 3.20pm Flamenco Puro World-class virtuosos Si Mullumby and Matt procession of floats, props, costumes, music 4pm Street Parade Goodwin meld the ancient sound of the and movement, parade down South Terrace didgeridoo with contemporary dance drum beats between 4–5pm. Support local artists, school and 5pm Sambanistas in a unique, high-octane performance. community groups and organizations as they pull 5.30pm Wild Marmalade Barons of Tang out all the stops for your enjoyment at this annual 6.30pm Mr Percival Carnival Day ritual. Plus, keep an eye out for a Making their triumphant return to WA, 7.30pm Barons of Tang guest appearance from ERTH’s dinosaurs. Melbourne’s Barons of Tang have brought some new tunes, new socks and a new CD. Odds on you WHERE South Terrace, central Fremantle haven’t heard anything like their genre-mashing WHEN 4–5pm melodies and wildly demented gypsy-come-punk- Street Parade supported by jazz for the whole family.

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presented by city of fremantle & erth visual & physical inc. erth’s dinosaur petting zoo

It is a petting zoo, but not as you know it... “It’s a rare and pleasurable work that WA debut manages technical brilliance, cultural Festival-goers can get up close and personal with a insight and enchantment all in one go.” menagerie of prehistoric beasts that once roamed Sydney Morning Herald the Southern Hemisphere. ERTH’s Dinosaur Petting Zoo thunders its way into the Fremantle Festival for its WA debut, fresh from stints at the Los Angeles Natural History Museum and www.fremantle.wa.gov.au, INFO Chicago’s Field Museum. [email protected], 94329786 FREE Terrifyingly fun and educational PRICE Kite Extravaganza Sat 6 Nov, see page 9 These ancient life-like dinosaurs are big, hungry Childrens Fiesta Sun 7 Nov, see page 10 WHERE and friendly (most of the time). Pat a cute baby Wardarnji Sat 13 Nov, see page 11 Dryosaur and hand feed a giant, teeth gnashing Carnival Day Sun 14 Nov, see page 6 Tyrannosaur in this unique and wonderful lesson in animal behaviour. An interactive, once-in-a- lifetime experience, guaranteed to educate and inspire, terrify and fascinate. Performances last 45 minutes to one hour.

8 presented by city of fremantle kite extravaganza

It’s back Dinosaurs Fun, frivolity and colour - the Kite Extravaganza Families, kites, music plus . . . dinosaurs. Kids triumphantly returns to its original home at can feed, water and care for these prehistoric South Beach. Enjoy a sky-filled feast. Australian wonders in ERTH’s Dinosaur Petting Zoo, a sometimes scary but always Paint the sky highly amusing show about animal husbandry. Along with over 1000 local school students who Performance times are 12.30pm, 2pm and have created kites for the occasion, the enigmatic 3.30pm. kite-maker extraordinaire, Michael Alvarez, will paint the sky with a massive display of box kites, Plus... kite chains, stunt kites and even a giant octopus. An eclectic program to satisfy a range of interests; Bring your own kite down, join Michael for a kite- the NoH2O Volkswagen Club car show, a display making workshop or purchase a ready made one from the kooky lot at 2 Wheels Good plus on the day and join in the fun. aeronautical stunts from the Royal Aero Club of WA. Plus, check out the pavement chalk drawings, Musical treats see a sand sculpture grow in front of your eyes Spread the length of the foreshore, making the and bring out you inner Michelangelo in the soundtrack to your afternoon. “It’s a rare and pleasurable work that sandcastle competition. Sound like fun? Well manages technical brilliance, cultural embrace the return of the Kite Extravaganza and MAIN STAGE celebrate Fremantle’s natural cooler, the Freo insight and enchantment all in one go.” 12pm Opening: Mayor Dr Brad Pettitt Doctor and our stunning coastline. Sydney Morning Herald 1.10pm Iris 2.15pm Xave Brown Ramblers 3.20pm The Justin Walshe Folk Machine www.fremantle.wa.gov.au, INFO www.fremantle.wa.gov.au, [email protected], 94329786 INFO BANDSTAND [email protected], 94329786 PRICE FREE 12.10pm Wasamba PRICE FREE WHERE South Beach (southern end), Marine Tce, South Fremantle Kite Extravaganza Sat 6 Nov, see page 9 12.40pm Jack Doepel Jazz Quartet WHEN Sat 6 Nov, 12–4pm Childrens Fiesta Sun 7 Nov, see page 10 WHERE 1.40pm Brandon Lewis Wardarnji Sat 13 Nov, see page 11 2.40pm Echoes of Django Check out about the Reggae Beach Party on page 31 Carnival Day Sun 14 Nov, see page 6 IN THE TREES Supported by 1.10pm Mitch Becker 2.10pm Jeff and Damien 3.10pm Hawaiinot

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presented by city of fremantle childrens fiesta

Dinosaurs 11.40am Working Voices Choir The popular Children’s Fiesta is returning to 12.10pm Los Trios Samson Park – but visitors be warned, there have been dinosaur sightings. ERTH’s Dinosaur Petting 12.45pm Huaira Zoo is coming out of the primordial mire to awe 1.15pm String Beans and educate. A not-to-be-missed performance 1.35pm Fremantle Childrens Choir that marks its WA debut. 2pm Commedia Academy of Australia Biodiversity DINOSAUR STAGE The last remnant bush land of its kind in 10.30am ERTH’S Dinosaur Petting Zoo Fremantle and amazingly supporting over 900 species of flora and fauna, Samson Park is a fitting 11.15am WA Circus School location for this biodiversity-themed event. Join a 11.40am Don Smith guided walk to learn about the natural wonders of 12pm ERTH’S Dinosaur Petting Zoo our environment. Consider catching a bus, riding 12.45pm Jelly Bellys or walking to this event in support of our fragile ecosystem. 1.15pm Don Smith 1.30pm ERTH’S Dinosaur Petting Zoo Kid’s clothing swap The Childrens Fiesta is hosting a kids clothing 2.15pm Don Smith

swap. To be involved bring along three items of clean children’s clothing and hand them in to Plus... our volunteers in the morning, then return at We have a big list of stalls and activities, including 12.30pm to select some fresh threads. All clothes a bouncy castle, climbing wall, face painting, unclaimed by the end of the day will be donated storytelling and toy library. The much-loved to the Saint Vincent de Paul Society. Children’s Fiesta is set to bloom with everything Entertainment you need for a fantastic family day out – so we A big day of entertainment on stage: hope to see you all there.

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10am Welcome to Country www.fremantle.wa.gov.au, INFO 10.15am Wombat Wobble - Beaconsfield PS [email protected], 94329786 10.20am Kakarook Indigenous Dance PRICE FREE Samson Park, McKenzie St, Sellinger Ave & Performance WHERE McCombe Ave, Samson 10.30am Foggy Memory Boys WHEN Sun 7 Nov, 10am–3pm 11.05am Joys of the Women

10 presented by city of fremantle & respect yourself respect your culture wardarnji

A new home SOUTH LAWN & GRASSY HILL Wardarnji Indigenous Festival is a Nyoongar 12.30– Men and women’s dance tradition, a contemporary cultural celebration 1.15pm workshops based in the heart of Fremantle. For the first 1.45pm– Men and women’s dance 11.40am Working Voices Choir time, this free family event will be held in the 2.45pm workshops 12.10pm Los Trios beautiful grounds of Fremantle Arts Centre. 3.15–4pm Men and women’s dance 12.45pm Huaira Celebrity chef, Mark Olive workshops 1.15pm String Beans In a coup for the City of Fremantle, Australian 4.45pm Nyoongar Corroboree celebrity chef Mark Olive (aka the Black Olive) 1.35pm Fremantle Childrens Choir CENTRAL COURTYARD will be demonstrating his trade and sharing his 2pm Commedia Academy of Australia culinary secrets. Bringing a contemporary outback 12.45pm Drum Beat DINOSAUR STAGE flavour to every occasion, Mark is best known for 1pm PALS Awards 10.30am ERTH’S Dinosaur Petting Zoo his national television hit, The Outback Café. 3pm Mark Olive 11.15am WA Circus School Dinosaurs 11.40am Don Smith We like to keep you guessing - in a surprise 12pm ERTH’S Dinosaur Petting Zoo addition to the Wardarnji line-up, ERTH’s Dinosaur Activities abound Petting Zoo will pull itself out of the primordial 12.45pm Jelly Bellys Kidogo Art Institute presents an exclusive mire to educate and thrill children and adults. showing of artworks produced by local Indigenous 1.15pm Don Smith Performance times are 1.15pm and 3.15pm. artists (exhibition runs Sunday 7 to Monday 15 1.30pm ERTH’S Dinosaur Petting Zoo Stage program November). Elders are welcome to socialize over a hot cuppa in the Elder Area. Hands-on activities 2.15pm Don Smith The inspirational Narelda Jacobs, Network Ten’s for young and old, traditional dance workshops, news anchor will host the afternoon’s diverse acts: stalls, food, children’s activities and more. This Plus... smoke and alcohol free event will be a community We have a big list of stalls and activities, including SAMSON COURT celebration to remember. a bouncy castle, climbing wall, face painting, 12pm Opening Ceremony storytelling and toy library. The much-loved 12.10pm Gya Gnoop Kobori Dance Group Children’s Fiesta is set to bloom with everything 12.35pm Kakarook Children’s Dance Group you need for a fantastic family day out – so we www.fremantle.wa.gov.au, INFO hope to see you all there. 2pm Lee West [email protected], 94329786 2.20pm Thaylia PRICE FREE 2.50pm Shakara Walley WHERE Fremantle Arts Centre, 1 Finnerty St, Fremantle WHEN Sat 13 Nov, 12–5pm www.fremantle.wa.gov.au, 3.20pm Ulla Shay INFO [email protected], 94329786 3.50pm Warangka Supported by PRICE FREE 4.30pm Maladji Koolyir contemporary Samson Park, McKenzie St, Sellinger Ave & WHERE dance accompanied by Charmaine McCombe Ave, Samson Bennell WHEN Sun 7 Nov, 10am–3pm 4.40pm Uncle Sealin Garlett’s Community Message

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presented by city of fremantle, smokefree wa & jazz dive promotions norfolk lanes youth festival

Faithfully returned Even if you don’t have the garb, see page 26 or The Norfolk Lanes Youth Festival is returning check out www.dismantle.org.au for more details. for a second Fremantle Festival. It was one of Come down and support our wonderful city and the highlights last year and is expected to be one wealth of talented young artists. again in 2010. Norfolk Lane stage X-Wray stage Familiar stomping ground Blud Big Old Bears The main stage will sit in Norfolk Lane and play Carl Fox Hayley Beth host to our finest, local electro and rock ‘n’ roll Wolves at the Door James Teague protégés. Our acoustic heroes will also perform round the corner on the more intimate X-Wray King George Shontay Snow Café stage. Take a gander at the X-Wray Piazza Kim Churchill Blue Lucy markets packed full of tasty treats and quirky The Growl Morgan Bain trinkets. Sugarpuss Reclaiming the streetscape Goodnight Tiger With half of Essex St now closed off, we have The Joe Kings extra room for more frivolities. This area will be home to a pop-up art gallery from the bods Hurricane Fighter Plane at The Butcher Shop, skating demonstrations, ramps and grinding poles. Plus, live graffiti art www.myspace.com/norfolklanesyouthfestival, and a selection of our favourite DJs who will be INFO spinning tunes in the sun. Keep an eye out for [email protected], 94329786 itinerant artists painting moustaches on hairless PRICE FREE faces in aid of Movember. WHERE Norfolk Lane, Essex St & X-Wray Café & Piazza WHEN Sat 13 Nov, 12–7pm Fashion on bikes Supported by The inaugural Freo Tweed Run coincides with, and culminates at the Festival. Tweed-clad hipsters on vintage bikes will be rocking up at 12pm to form what will be quite a spectacle. Sound interesting?

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INFO www.deckchairtheatre.com.au, 1300314151 presented by themoxycollective & BOOKINGS www.deckchairtheatre.com.au, 1300314151 deckchair theatre WHERE Victoria Hall, 179 High St, Fremantle Cut to the Quick Mark Storen’s latest solo show takes a wickedly presented by night train productions & deckchair comic look at a new kind of unrequited love. theatre & supported by fothergills of fremantle From the milkman who finds the shoe is on the Orpheus and Eurydice other foot, to a man whose lover leaves him for Even if you don’t have the garb, see page 26 or Chamber theatre company Night Train tells the the Eiffel Tower, this interactive, chaotic, musical check out www.dismantle.org.au for more details. ancient Greek story of Orpheus and Eurydice in adventure is a wild ride. Mark, is one of Perth’s Come down and support our wonderful city and poetry, music and dance. Fremantle-based and most original musicians and performers, is joined wealth of talented young artists. Helpmann award-winning actor Humphrey Bower in this demented theatrical cabaret by piano man Norfolk Lane stage X-Wray stage recites Virgil, Ovid, Rilke and Milosz, with Jess Tim Cunniffe. Get Cut to the Quick! Bower on violin, voice and lyre, dancer Danielle Mark Storen’s A Drunken Cabaret, Four Stars Time Out Blud Big Old Bears Micich and lighting by Joe Mercurio. Don’t miss New York, 2009 New York International Fringe Festival. Carl Fox Hayley Beth this exquisitely beautiful and compelling new PRICE $20, $15 concession Wolves at the Door James Teague work. WHEN Fri 12 Nov, 8pm

King George Shontay Snow PRICE $20, $15 concession presented by deckchair theatre & supported by Kim Churchill Blue Lucy WHEN Fri 5 & Sat 6 Nov, 8pm australian writers guild

The Growl Morgan Bain presented by the cover girls & deckchair theatre Australian Theatre in the 21st Sugarpuss Rhapsody in Red Century: Where to Next? A forum on the state of Australian playwriting Goodnight Tiger A modern girl’s guide to love, letters, laundry, featuring some of WA’s finest writers with The Joe Kings lipstick and the perfect gun. Fall dangerously in love with The Cover Girls’ Peggy-Sue, Mary-Jane panellists including award-winning playwrights Hurricane Fighter Plane and Just Betty, as they tease, cajole and spank Reg Cribb (Krakouer!, Bran Nue Dae) and Ingle the songs of 60’s divas Diana Ross, Tina Turner, Knight (Taking Liberty) with Deckchair Theatre’s Shirley Bassey, Aretha Franklin and more. Join us Artistic Director, Chris Bendall. The event will www.myspace.com/norfolklanesyouthfestival, include performed excerpts from a range of INFO for a musical evening squished to the brim with [email protected], 94329786 love, romance and just a dollop of terror. contemporary Australian plays. Interested in the PRICE FREE future of Australian theatre? Don’t miss this. PRICE $30, $20 concession WHERE Norfolk Lane, Essex St & X-Wray Café & Piazza PRICE $5 WHEN Sat 13 Nov, 8pm WHEN Sat 13 Nov, 12–7pm WHEN Sunday 14 Nov, 4pm

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presented by city of fremantle & kulcha multicultural arts of wa kulcha festival club

Nine extraordinary nights of Festival Club events Boom! Bap! Pow! with late night cabaret, dynamic world music Boom! Bap! Pow! revel in trashy doo-wop pop ’n’ dance nights, international and national touring soul. Nominated for three 2010 WAMI awards acts and local artists. This is the place to be at and just returned from the WAMI regional tour the end of each festival day, hanging out on the Boom! Bap! Pow! has supported an impressive list balcony above Freo’s famous café strip. of international acts. 11pm–1am. Presale / Members / Door $10 (from www.kulcha.com.au, 10pm) INFO [email protected], 93364544 www.kulcha.com.au, Sat 6 Nov BOOKINGS 93364544 Steve Tallis - Blues Shaman / KULCHA, Upstairs13 South Tce, WHERE Australian Griot Fremantle (above Dome Café) One of the first inductees to the WA Music WHEN 4–14 Nov Industry’s Hall of Fame, legend Steve Tallis returns from Paris for his first WA show since 2008. Thu 4 Nov 8–10pm. Presale $15, Members $13, Door $18 Festival Club Opening Party (until 10pm) After the Fremantle Festival Opening at the The Justin Walshe Folk Machine Moores Building, continue the party at the KULCHA Festival Club. On the wheels of steel Blessed with the charisma to entertain crowds will be DJ Paul Gamblin - mixing eclectic grooves in both a grand and intimate space, the Folk with a funky global beat. Machine journeys through gentle folk to gospel- 9pm. Presale / Members / Door $5 infused country rock with roots firmly in the Australian landscape. Their music has received Fri 5 Nov glowing reviews and inspired such claims as “the next chapter in Australian folk music.” Desert Child & Andrew Winton 11pm–1am. Presale / Members / Door $10 (from Fusing many styles, Desert Child (Guy Ghouse and 10pm) Damian Watkiss) perform acoustic instrumental music often described as the musical Karma Sutra. Sun 7 Nov With blues/roots/folk slider Andrew Winton, this has to be one of the most stellar guitar-based SOL-R collaborations to emerge from WA. A mix of world music, reggae and French folk, led 8–10pm. Presale $15, Members $13, Door $18 by Parisian artist Bruno Michel and supported by (until 10pm) storyteller Jaya Penelope plus musician Branan Dubh. A night with an international flavour. 5.30–8.30pm. Presale $12, Members $10, Door $15 (until 8.30pm) * Also see Under the Stars with Bruno page 28

14 Wildstyle Sunday Barons Of Tang Come up to the KULCHA Festival Club for a late Making their triumphant return Sunday Session with the Wildstyle DJ crew and to WA the Barons bring with them get on the dance floor with world grooves or hang new tunes, new socks and a new out on the balcony garden. A perfect place for CD. Beautifully demented gypsy- closing the festival weekend. come-punk-jazz for everyone. 9pm. Presale / Members / Door $5 (from 9pm) 11pm–1am. Presale / Members / Door $10 (from 10pm) Wed 10 Nov KULCHA Vista Social Club Sun 14 Nov Come and try a Salsa class and stick around for Os Saltimbancos the hot Kulcha Vista Social Club with Urban Brazilian Perth-based singers Fiesta’s DJ Suave spinning Latin music in all and musicians Juliana Areias, its flavours, from salsa to reggaeton, cumbia to Marcio Mendes, Eduardo Mello, bachata and boleros. Join the fun fiesta party Sandra Barbosa and Henrique vibe. Alves join with theatre director 10pm. Presale / Members / Door $5 (from 10pm). Roberta Alves. This famous Casual Salsa classes $20, 6.15–9.45pm children’s play (in Portuguese) from Brazil is based on The Thu 11 Nov Bremen Town Musicians by the Wildstyle Grimm Brothers and follows the KULCHA’s Wildstyle DJs T Murray and de Hoog adventures of four animals that will take you on a musical journey from Lagos to desire to become musicians. Berlin. Every second Thursday offers a night of 2–4pm. $5 entry jams with disco house, ghetto jazz, rare grooves Street Parade Vantage and Afro-beat. 9pm. Presale $8, Members $6 Point Get up to the KULCHA balcony Fri 12 Nov early to get your spot for watching the passing of the Mr Percival Parade, then settle in for the An artist, musician, vocal coach and jazz singer Celtic Sunday Session. Everyone of immense talent, the highlight of Denmark’s welcome, children free (must be recent Festival of Voice, few artists can paint with accompanied by an adult). unaccompanied vocals like Darren Percival. 4–5pm. $5 entry 8–10pm. Presale $15, Members $13, Door $18 (until 10pm) Celtic Sunday Session Wild Marmalade Rolling through the mists of time from deep down South Terrace comes From Byron Bay, Wild Marmalade is a high Fremantle’s legendary Celtic Sunday Session. Led energy, organic trance, drum and didgeridoo by some of the finest session players in the local band that play with ferocious intensity. The scene, this is the perfect soundtrack for relaxing band creates dance music without electronics by on the KULCHA balcony after the Street Parade. combining rhythmic didgeridoo with explosive 5– 8pm. Presale / Members / Door $5 (until 8pm) energy and groove. 11pm–1am. Presale / Members / Door $10 (from Festival Club Closing Party 10pm) Celebrate the last hours of the 2010 Fremantle Festival with DJ Paul Gamblin as he returns to Sat 13 Nov the KULCHA Festival Club to take us out until the Club Qahira next year. Club Qahira perform music and dance from the 9pm. Presale / Members / Door $5 (from 8pm) Middle East with inspired improvisation. A group comprising of Michael Zolker on oud and Eastern percussion, Mark Cain on saxophone, bass Supported by clarinet, ethnic and invented wind instruments and internationally regarded belly dancer, Rose. 8–10pm. Presale $12, Members $10, Door $15 (until 10pm)

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fremantle festival at fremantle arts centre

www.fac.org.au, 94329555 presented by fremantle arts centre, city of fremantle INFO [email protected] Freo Shuffle WHERE 1 Finnerty St, Fremantle A good fun, all ages, mass participation, learn- downstairs only on-the-spot, dance event in the beautiful front garden of FAC. Led by choreographer Claudia presented by fremantle ports & city of fremantle Alessi and hosted by Sam Longley, Freo Shuffle Fremantle Proms is part barn dance, part flash-mob contemporary Music connoisseurs and families alike will delight in dance experience set to Queen’s pop/rock classic the return of this premier ensemble to the FAC. The Another One Bites the Dust and other great hits. Fremantle Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Jessica Bar and café open. Gethin and singer Courtney Pitman-Kerr will present Learn the Freo Shuffle Dance a free night of first class entertainment under the Help! Get ready to learn the steps. We need 200 stars. Bring a picnic and settle in for an enchanting people to learn the dances and help Claudia evening of classical favourites. Chairs permitted at show the steps to everyone else on the big day. the rear of the venue. Food available. Bar open. FAC is running free workshops open to anyone, PRICE FREE run by Perth’s most talented contemporary WHEN Fri 5 Nov. Doors open 6pm, show starts 6.30pm dance teachers. Register with Simone Johnston: Fremantle Proms [email protected] or call 94329555. supported by Courtyard Music supported by PRICE FREE entry and workshops (optional) Sat 6 Nov, 4–5.30pm Workshops: Sat 16, 24 & 30 Oct, WHEN 10am–1pm. Wed 20 & Tue 26 Oct & Wed 3 Nov, 6–8pm

16 presented by fremantle arts centre, city of fremantle Mo Wilson & the Drivers Seaworthy Album Launch Mo Wilson and the Drivers capture a lounge rock Cam Webb and Matt Rösner explore the sounds sound and combine flavours of classic pop, blues of Australia’s fragile ecosystem. Using field and soul. Hailing from Perth, this four-piece outfit recordings, they add layers of guitar, percussion has been heard on Triple J and RTR. and electronics to create a unique sound for PRICE FREE contemplation and reflection. Two Lakes is their WHEN Sun 14 Nov, 2–4pm debut album. Support act – Adam Trainer. Bar open. presented by fremantle arts centre, city of fremantle PRICE $15 on the door Artist Open Studio - Daniela Dlugocz WHEN Sun 7 Nov, 6pm Artist in residence, Daniela Dlugocz is opening her studio for an exhibition of her current presented by fremantle arts centre, city of fremantle work. Originally from Germany, Dlugocz has Courtyard music exhibited in Perth, Melbourne and China. See the A regular free Sunday event in a stunning garden exquisite beauty and subtlety of her work, plus setting - relax and enjoy Western Australia’s finest demonstrations of her technique. music. Courtyard Music runs every Sunday until INFO [email protected], 0424945427 the end of March. Food available. Bar open. PRICE FREE Office Studio 2 (upstairs next to Painting WA Youth Jazz Orchestra WHERE Experience the absurdly talented players of Studio) Sat 6–Sun 7 & all three WAYJO ensembles perform covers, WHEN Sat 13–Sun 14 Nov, 10am–4pm standards and original work. WAYJO nurtures the best of the best to present quality shows that will leave you gob-smacked. PRICE FREE WHEN Sun 7 Nov, 1–4pm

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presented by bobbin club bobbin up – interventionist knitting Keep an eye out for warm, woolly interventions coming to a public space near you. The elusive Bobbin Club will surprise and amuse you with the unexpected and unannounced. They may also engage you in some public participation events. How many interventions can you find and are you up for this tactical woolly challenge?

INFO [email protected] PRICE FREE WHERE Undisclosed WHEN Thu 4–Sun 14 Nov

presented by P.S. Art Studios & Gallery off the wall art exhibition Providing studio space to local artists for 18 years now, P.S. Studios and Gallery is a hub for creativity in Fremantle’s West End. Off the Wall showcases a collection of diverse artworks by resident artists, encompasses paintings, textiles, jewellery, ceramics, printmaking and mixed media works. Open for viewing and sales, everyone is welcome.

INFO 0417951249 PRICE FREE WHERE P.S. Art Studios & Gallery, 22 Packenham St, Fremantle (corner Leake St) WHEN Sat 6–Sun 7 Nov & Thu 11–Sun 14 Nov, 10am–4pm

presented by norfolk hotel make mo friend The Make Mo Friend series of exhibitions are a unique showcase of local and interstate street art talent. For one night only the intimate Norfolk Basement transforms into an impressive exhibition space of their work. Expect amazing street art and enjoy zany DJs in a stimulating setting.

www.myspace.com/norfolkbasementlounge, INFO [email protected], 0411420030 PRICE FREE WHERE Norfolk Basement Lounge, Norfolk Hotel, Norfolk St, Fremantle (enter via stairs) WHEN Sat 6 Nov, 8pm–12am

presented by city of fremantle gwenyth ewens art competition Now in its 22nd year, this art competition is named after an inspirational woman who had a passion for architecture, lighting, design and colour. It is a celebration of Fremantle’s historical and architectural treasures. Open to Year 6 and 7 primary school students in the city, it encourages them to depict our built environment in an artwork, to be judged and displayed in the Children’s Library, in the Fremantle City Library.

INFO [email protected], 94329725 (Tue–Thu, 9am–5pm) PRICE FREE WHERE Children’s Library, Fremantle City Library, 8 William St, Fremantle Fri 5, Mon 8 & Fri 12 Nov, 9.30am–5.30pm WHEN Sat 6 & Sat 13 Nov, 9.30am–5pm Tue 9, Wed 10 & Thu 11 Nov, 9.30am–8pm

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presented by residents & friends of agnes street airing of the quilts Meander the length of Agnes St and be inspired by a kaleidoscope of patterns and colours decorating verandahs and gardens. The community-minded residents and friends of this special pocket of Beaconsfield are giving their quilts an airing for all to admire. Live music will form the soundtrack to your lazy Saturday afternoon stroll as you peruse and purchase oil paintings, screen prints, ceramics and cards. Make your way down to Agnes Street and indulge in the visual feast on offer.

INFO [email protected], 0421556387 PRICE FREE WHERE Agnes St, Beaconsfield WHEN Sat 13 Nov, 1–4pm presented by fremantle markets fashion forward Join this public tribute to the design talent of our city from the Fremantle Markets and beyond. Fashion Forward celebrates local fashion designers including Happy Go Lucy, AnjelMS, Step Mums, jorVee, Kooky Glass, Kiki Leather, Jesenya, Jasmin Jones and Rockpool Kikoy, by showcasing their work on the catwalk. The event is supported by West End Academy and will be hosted by Freo Market’s own Melanie Lumley, an ex-model and skilled artist whose work can be found in The Hall.

www.fremantlemarkets.com.au, INFO [email protected], 93352515 PRICE FREE WHERE Henderson St car park, end Market Lane, Fremantle WHEN Sat 13 Nov, 1–4pm presented by adelaide st plaza & dadaa’s artlink children’s program bits and pieces This imaginative exhibition of found objects and mixed media sculpture explores the themes of recycling and conservation. Children were given the brief to reconsider and reinvent, transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary. Artworks were born of DADAA’s Artlink Children’s Program providing school aged children with special needs access to engaging arts activities while allowing respite for carers. Light refreshments are provided.

INFO www.dadaa.org.au, [email protected], 94306616 PRICE FREE WHERE Adelaide St Plaza, 39 Adelaide St, Fremantle WHEN Sat 6 Nov, 12–5pm, Sun 7–Sun 14 Nov, 10am–5pm

19 calendar of events Thursday 4 November Sunday 7 November Bobbin Up – Interventionist Knitting 18 Art of Café Life 5 Fremantle Festival Opening & Drawn Together Bits and Pieces 19 Event Launch 4/5 Bobbin Up – Interventionist Knitting 18 Lost Generation Project 25 Childrens Fiesta 10 Kulcha Festival Club: Opening Party 14 Courtyard Music: WA Youth Jazz Orchestra 17 Novembeer 27 Artist Open Studio - Daniela Dlugocz 17 Drawn Together – The Art of life in Fremantle 5 ERTH’s Dinosaur Petting Zoo 8 Friday 5 November Full Festival Rider: Waiting for Andy 30 Annual Tea Dance 22 Fun in the Park 32 Art of Café Life 5 KULCHA Festival Club: Sol-R & Wildstyle Sunday14/15 Bobbin Up – Interventionist Knitting 18 Life Drawing & Daily Life Drawing 5 Drawn Together – The Art of Life in Fremantle 5 Lost Generation Project 25 Gwenyth Ewens Art Competition 18 Mini Fete 32 Fremantle Proms 16 Novembeer 27 Full Festival Rider: Easy Tigers 30 Off the Wall Art Exhibition 18 Kulcha Festival Club: Desert Child & Andrew Open Day on the Green 32 Winton & Boom! Bap! Pow! 14 Port to Port Fun-Run 26 Life Drawing & Daily Life Drawing 5 Seaworthy Album Launch 17 Lost Generation Project 25 String Ensembles 22 Notre Dame Amazing Race 26 The Great Ping-Pong Off 26 Novembeer: Firkin tapping 27 Travels with my Piano 23 Orpheus and Eurydice 13 Valley Feast 27 Passenger (UK) Live Plus Guests 31 Your Fremantle Campus 35 The Loaded Image 5 40 Candles: Birthday Celebration 33 Underground Sound System Featuring Jinja Safari23 Monday 8 November Saturday 6 November Art of Café Life 5 Art of Café Life 5 Bits and Pieces 19 Artist Open Studio - Daniela Dlugocz 17 Bobbin Up – Interventionist Knitting 18 Bits and Pieces 19 Drawn Together – The Art of Life in Fremantle 5 Bobbin Up – Interventionist Knitting 18 Full Festival Rider: James Wilson 30 Don’s Tram Tour 34 Gwenyth Ewens Art Competition 18 Drawn Together – The Art of Life in Fremantle 5 Life Drawing & Daily Life Drawing 5 Embodied in Time: The Body in Christian Art 5 Lost Generation Project 25 ERTH’s Dinosaur Petting Zoo 8 Notre Dame Amazing Race 26 Freo Shuffle 16 Novembeer 27 Full Festival Rider: Better Days 30 Gwenyth Ewens Art Competition 18 Kings Square: Saturday Village Market, Tuesday 9 November Huaira: Music from the Andes, Swingin’ Lindy Hop Art of Café Life 5 & Square Dance for Fun & Fitness 28/29 Bits and Pieces 19 Kite Extravaganza 9 Bobbin Up – Interventionist Knitting 18 KULCHA Festival Club: Drawn Together – The Art of Life in Fremantle 5 Steve Tallis - Blues Shaman / Australian Griot & Full Festival Rider: Chris & Darren Acoustic Duo 30 The Justin Walshe Folk Machine 14 Gwenyth Ewens Art Competition 18 Life Drawing & Daily Life Drawing 5 Life Drawing & Daily Life Drawing 5 Lost Generation Project 25 Lost Generation Project 25 Make Mo Friend 18 Musculature 5 Novembeer: Talk to the Brewer 27 Notre Dame Amazing Race 26 Off the Wall Art Exhibition 18 Novembeer 27 Orpheus and Eurydice 13 Under the Stars with Bruno 28 Reggae Beach Party 31 Your Fremantle Campus 35 40 Candles: Open Day 33

20 Wednesday 10 November Artist Open Studio - Daniela Dlugocz 17 Art of Café Life 5 Bits and Pieces 19 Bits and Pieces 19 Bobbin Up – Interventionist Knitting 18 Bobbin Up – Interventionist Knitting 18 Born Under a Bad Sign… Don’s Tram Tour 34 Datura, Sneaky Weasel Gang & Guests 31 Drawn Together – The Art of Life in Fremantle 5 Clown Power 25 Lost Generation Project 25 Drawn Together – The Art of Life In Fremantle 5 Full Festival Rider: Groove Karaoke 30 ERTH’s Dinosaur Petting Zoo 8 Great BBQ Cook Off 27 Fashion Forward 19 Gwenyth Ewens Art Competition 18 Freo Tweed Run 26 Kulcha Festival Club: Kulcha Vista Social Club 15 From Renaissance to Modern – Classical Guitar 30 Life Drawing & Daily Life Drawing 5 Full Festival Rider: Better Days 30 Notre Dame Amazing Race 26 Global Voice Multicultural Choral Concert 22 Novembeer 27 Gwenyth Ewens Art Competition 18 Starlight Hotel Choir 24 Invoke – Aerial Dance Performance 25 Under the Stars with Bruno 28 Kings Square: Saturday Village Market, Under the Stars with Bruno, Glow with the Flow – Indian Music & Meditation, Swingin’ Lindy Hop Thursday 11 November & Square Dance for Fun & Fitness 28/29 Art of Café Life 5 Kulcha Festival Club: Club Qahira & Bits and Pieces 19 Barons Of Tang 15 Bobbin Up – Interventionist Knitting 18 Latin Extravaganza 30 Drawn Together – The Art of Life in Fremantle 5 Life Drawing & Daily Life Drawing 5 Full Festival Rider: Simon’s Open Mic Night 30 Lost Generation Project 25 Grande Finale – A Musical Evening 24 Making Freo’s Public Places Great 35 Kulcha Festival Club: Wildstyle 15 Norfolk Lanes Youth Festival 12 Life Drawing & Daily Life Drawing 5 Novembeer: Talk to the Brewer 27 Life Drawing Workshop 5 Off the Wall Art Exhibition 18 Lost Generation Project 25 Rhapsody in Red 13 Gwenyth Ewens Art Competition 18 South Terrace Wishing Booth 34 Notre Dame Amazing Race 26 Wardarnji 11 Novembeer: Special Tapping 27 Your Fremantle Campus 35 Off the Wall Art Exhibition 18 Under the Stars with Bruno 28 Sun 14 November Art of Café Life 5 Friday 12 November Artist Open Studio - Daniela Dlugocz 17 Art of Café Life 5 Australian Theatre in the 21st Century: Ayobaness – South African House & Kwaito Party 23 Where to Next? 13 Bits and Pieces 19 Bits and Pieces 19 Bobbin Up – Interventionist Knitting 18 Bobbin Up – Interventionist Knitting 18 Clown Power 25 Carnival Day: Mass Drawing Event, Cut to the Quick 13 Street Parade & Essex Street Stage 6 Drawn Together – The Art of Life in Fremantle 5 Courtyard Music: Mo Wilson & the Drivers 17 Finding the Balance 35 Drawn Closer 17 Full Festival Rider: Easy Tigers 30 Drawn Together – The Art of Life in Fremantle 5 Gwenyth Ewens Art Competition 18 ERTH’s Dinosaur Petting Zoo 8 King Tito’s Dirty Disco Featuring Red Ink 31 Family Open Day 33 Kulcha Festival Club: Full Festival Rider: Waiting for Andy 30 Mr Percival & Wild Marmalade 15 Inside Fremantle’s Community Theatre 25 Life Drawing & Daily Life Drawing 5 KidStars Talent & Community Fair 33 Lost Generation Project 25 Kulcha Festival Club: Os Saltimbancos, Notre Dame Amazing Race 26 Street Life Parade Vantage Point, Novembeer: Firkin Tapping 27 Celtic Sunday Session & Closing Party 15 Off the Wall Art Exhibition 18 Lost Generation Project 25 The Break 30 Novembeer 27 Visual Literacy Workshop 5 Off the Wall Art Exhibition 18 St Paul’s Community Concert 24 Swing Dance in a Day 24 Saturday 13 November Under the Stars with Bruno 28 Airing of the Quilts 19 Your Fremantle Campus 35 Art of Café Life 5

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fremantle festival at fremantle town hall WHERE Town Hall Centre, 8 Williams St, Fremantle

presented by kulcha multicultural arts of wa global voice multicultural choral concert Global Voice is a multicultural choral event with singing in many languages that celebrates the joy of the voice and the cultural vibrancy of Western Australia. Travel the world via a range of local multicultural community choir performances including the Burundi Peace Choir, Madjitil Moorna, the Korean Uniting Church Choir, Mighty Camelot, the Joys of the Women (celebrating their 20th anniversary) plus many more. INFO [email protected], 93364544 PRICE Presale $10. On the door $10 or by donation BOOKING www.kulcha.com.au, 93364544 WHEN Sat 13 Nov, 2–4.30pm & 6–8.30pm

presented by western australian youth music association string ensembles Audiences will delight in this diverse and exciting afternoon program, featuring WA Youth Music’s youngest string orchestras. Be inspired by the blooming talent of the Collegium and Sinfonietta String Orchestras who will perform favourite string melodies. Special guests include St Stephen’s Choir and a yet to be announced jazz vocalist and solo flautist performing South American inspired music. INFO [email protected], 93289859 PRICE $10 WHEN Sun 7 Nov, 3–4.15pm

presented by the city of fremantle annual tea dance Frock up, step out and dance the afternoon away at this year’s Annual Tea Dance. Held during Seniors Week and also held dear to the hearts of those who love to indulge in a slice of cake, a hot cuppa and a twirl on the dance floor. Here’s a social event that offers you an afternoon of good times and friendly faces –so what are you waiting for? INFO [email protected], 94329826 PRICE $10 BOOKING Service & Information Desk, Fremantle Town Hall Centre WHEN Fri 5 Nov, 1–4pm

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presented by empressions ayobaness – south african house & kwaito party Ayoba is a catch phrase born in the townships of Johannesburg used to express excitement. The heartbeat of urban South African music is house. Be there when the Fremantle Festival comes alive to the sounds of DJs from South Africa and Zimbabwe. This house and kwaito party brings a flavour of today’s Southern Africa to Fremantle for one night only. Buy your ticket at the door and drinks at the Atrium Bar. INFO [email protected], 0447397854 PRICE $10 BOOKING Door sales only, 18+ event WHEN Fri 12 Nov, 8pm–12am presented by phil thompson & bespoke touring underground sound system featuring jinja safari A night of funk, hip-hop, dub, reggae, disco and soul that take you back to old school roots with a celebration of underground sounds. Join Sydney’s hypnotic groove merchants Jinja Safari, Next Big Thing winners The Brow Horn Orchestra and afro, creole, reggae songstress Grace Barbe, with DJs Fdel, Sparklehaus, Cooker, FKN Midas (aka Bastion’s Happy Flight), Grubby Gorrilla and more. INFO [email protected], 0411420030 PRICE $20 plus booking fee BOOKING [email protected], 0411420030 WHEN Fri 5 Nov, 7.30pm–12am presented by carlo antoniolli and armadale city concert band travels with my piano International pianist, Carlo Antoniolli performs popular music and his own original works with the award-winning Armadale City Concert Band. Having performed at the Adelaide and Edinburgh Fringe Festivals and completed a pianist residency on the Orient Express, Carlo has flown in from his Tokyo home for this special performance. It’s a first-class concert that will please the most discerning ear. www.armadalecityconcertband.org.au, INFO [email protected], 94874044 PRICE Adults $20. Concession & under 15, $15 BOOKING Door sales only WHEN Sun 7 Nov, 6pm

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fremantle festival at fremantle town hall WHERE Town Hall Centre, 8 Williams St, Fremantle presented by st patrick’s community support centre starlight hotel choir A music group from St Pat’s Community Support Centre, Fremantle’s main shelter and service provider for the homeless. For over four years the choir has been meeting weekly, writing songs and performing these with a collection of moving and rousing covers. Songs of hardship and struggle, songs of healing and hope and songs to forget your troubles. Special guests include Fremantle’s Voicemale Choir and Lois Olney, a Ngarluma Yamagi woman who sings the blues like you’ve never heard before. INFO [email protected], www.stpats.com.au, 0419190725 PRICE $20 on the door or by donation. Under 15 free. WHEN Wed 10 Nov, 7.30–10.30pm

presented by swing it! swing dance in a day Fancy a bit of toe-tapping, Lindy Hopping fun on a Sunday afternoon? Then join us for a fun and exciting beginner workshop - no experience necessary. By the end of the class you will have learned enough to be able to dance the night away. Not only that but we’ll also feature some incredible dance clips from the 1930s and 40s! INFO www.swingit.com.au, [email protected], 0407086863 PRICE $50 BOOKING [email protected], 0407086863 WHEN Sun 14 Nov, 12–3pm

presented by st paul’s church beaconsfield st paul’s community concert Local performers, choirs and musicians connected to St Paul’s are collaborating for an inspirational night of singing, music, gourmet food stalls and displays. Schools and choirs will perform 6–7.30pm and bands will take the stage from 8–9.30pm. All funds raised will go to St Paul’s East End restoration and Snowlands School in Kathmandu, Nepal. INFO www.stpaulsbeaconsfield.org.au, [email protected], 93352242 PRICE $20 Adults, $20 children BOOKING [email protected], 93352242 WHEN Sun 14 Nov, 6–7.30pm & 8–9.30pm presented by south fremantle school band grande finale – a musical evening See some of Fremantle’s up and coming musicians at this eclectic concert. The musical evening marks the end of the school year for the performers and features ensembles, combos and soloists, from South Fremantle Senior High School. Students will treat audiences to a range of musical genres in a magnificent venue. INFO [email protected], 93370558, 93370524 PRICE Adults $12, Concession $8 BOOKING Not required, tickets available at door WHEN Thu 11 Nov, 6–8.30pm

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presented by comic events, fidget feet, culture ireland, donegal county arts & irish arts council invoke – aerial dance performance Ireland’s foremost aerial dance theatre company, Fidget Feet present an exclusive, one- off production of Invoke, a compilation of their previous productions, Madame Silk and Hang On. Blending aerial acrobatics with contemporary circus, theatre, dance, music and video art to create a performance that crosses conventional boundaries, Invoke will provoke the senses, evoke emotions and invoke the powers of the imagination.

INFO [email protected], www.comiceventsaustralia.com, 0401739217 PRICE $12 presale + booking fee, $15 at the door unless sold-out BOOKING www.comiceventsaustralia.com or at the door WHERE WA Circus School, 8 Philimore St, Fremantle WHEN Sat 13 Nov, 7–9pm, door open 6.30pm presented by harbour theatre inc inside fremantle’s community theatre Ever wondered what lies behind that black curtain? Come along to Harbour Theatre’s Open Day to see a rehearsal in progress. Plus, meet our experts who will reveal the mysteries of sound effects, stage lighting, inventive set building, costumes and make-up.

INFO www.harbourtheatre.org.au, [email protected], 94336260 PRICE FREE WHERE Port Cineaste Building, 70 Adelaide St, Fremantle WHEN Sun 14 Nov, 10am–2pm presented by flying heart productions with commedia academy of australia clown power Roll up for two nights of physical comedy and music from some of Perth’s best contemporary clowns. Find your funny bone at this knockabout comedic feast. A collaborative effort by Flying Heart Productions and the Commedia Academy of Australia. INFO www.flyingheart.com.au, [email protected], 0438161072 PRICE $15 entry BOOKING 0438161072 WHERE Fremantle Independent Artists Hub, 24 Parry St, Fremantle WHEN Fri 12 & Sat 13 Nov, 8–10pm presented by dadaa inc & disability services commission lost generation project 186 films made over a period of three years this innovative short film project gives a voice to people with intellectual disabilities. Celebrate the tales of people who have been hidden and marginalised. Visit Luna, the One Stop Shop or the ANZ Bank and catch a screening of a selection of these insightful films. INFO www.dadaawa.org.au, [email protected], 94306616 PRICE FREE Luna on SX, 13 Essex St, Fremantle, ANZ Bank, 5 Queen St, Fremantle WHERE & One Stop Shop, Town Hall Centre, 8 William St, Fremantle One Stop Shop: 4–12 Nov, Mon–Fri 9am–4pm WHEN ANZ Bank: 4–12 Nov, Mon–Thu 9.30am–4pm. Fri 9.30am–5pm Luna on SX: 4–14 Nov. See www.lunapalace.com.au for screening details

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presented by university of notre dame australia notre dame amazing race In a race against time and fierce competition, this life-sized game of intellect and endurance will have you scooting around Notre Dame, deciphering clues and unearthing hidden messages. If you are up for the challenge, meet the race coordinator at 10am sharp and let the race begin. INFO [email protected], 94330533 PRICE FREE BOOKING Required for groups only. [email protected], 94330533 WHERE Notre Dame Prospective Students Office, 23 High St, Fremantle WHEN Fri 5, Mon 8–Fri 12 Nov, 10am–3pm

presented by rotary club of fremantle port to port fun run Dust off your sandshoes and sweat bands, slap on a hat and sunscreen and be a part of this healthy initiative sponsored by Healthways. Catering for young and old, the fit and not so fit, individuals, families, clubs and corporate teams, you can tackle a four, eight or 12km route at a pace that matches your ability. Register now for this community event and reap the benefits of an active lifestyle. INFO [email protected], www.porttoport.org, 0417986454 PRICE See website BOOKING www.porttoport.org WHERE Commencing Esplanade Park WHEN Sun 7 Nov, 6–11am

presented by dismantle & fremantle records freo tweed run Don your tweeds and mount your vintage bicycle for a splendid morning ride. The journey starts at South Beach (near the café) and culminates at the grand Norfolk Lanes Youth Festival. Here you may flaunt your vintage style and quiver in anticipation of exquisite prizes and giveaways. If your vehicle errs on the modern side, costuming will compensate. Righty ho chaps, see you at 1000 sharp. INFO www.dismantle.org.au, [email protected], 0416495901 PRICE FREE BOOKING www.dismantle.org.au WHERE South Beach, Marine Tce & Mews Rd bike path, Marine Tce, Essex St, Norfolk Ln WHEN Sat 13 Nov, 10am–2pm presented by x-wray café the great ping-pong off X-Wray is setting the scene for what is sure to be the greatest ping-pong off in the history of the game. Not for the faint-hearted, this game of stamina and skill will be both good fun and a great laugh. If you fancy a hit, limber up and sign on - places are limited so register early. INFO [email protected], 94309399 PRICE FREE BOOKING 94309399 WHERE X-Wray Café, 3/13 Essex St, Fremantle WHEN Sun 7 Nov, 4–10pm

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presented by clancy’s fish pub great bbq cook-off Move over Masterchef . . . here’s the battle of the barbeque cooks. Get down to Clancy’s for what is sure to be a heated hedonistic barbeque bonanza, as local foodies, musos, brewers, winemakers and chefs show off their culinary prowess in a fierce cook-off for the revered title of Fremantle’s best barbecue chef.

www.clancysfishpub.com.au, INFO [email protected], 0439700406 PRICE FREE Clancy’s Fish Pub, 51 Cantonment St, Fremantle WHERE (competition at rear of venue) WHEN Wed 10 Nov, 5–10pm presented by sail and anchor novembeer This Australian craft beer showcase month extends across 26 breweries from across the country. Over 60 beers will go on tap throughout the month of November. For brewers sundowners, beer tapas, firkin tappings, special keg tappings, beer merchandise, plus complimentary beer testings and more, see you at the Sail. Novembeer runs every day from Friday 29 October to Sunday 28 November. See below for special events.

Fri 5 & 12 Nov, 5–7pm Firkin Tapping Thu 11 Nov, 5–7pm Special Tapping Sat 6 & 13 Nov, 5–7pm Talk to the brewer Sat 20 Nov, 7pm till late Night of the Barrels

www.sailandanchor.com.au, INFO [email protected], 94311666 PRICE FREE except Night of Barrels, $40 WHERE Sail and Anchor, main bar, 64 South Tce, Fremantle 29 Oct–28 Nov. Sun 10am–10pm, Mon & Tues 11am–11pm, WHEN Wed & Thurs 11–12am, Sat 11am–1pm presented by white gum valley precinct valley feast The Valley Feast is held to celebrate our community and you are invited to come and join in. Please bring a dish to share, a picnic set, plus family and friends, and you will be set to enjoy this much-loved annual event. White Gum Valley Precinct sets the scene in Valley Park with music and games, supplies tables, chairs and toilets and holds a competition of local photography. See you there.

4.30pm Hazel Orme Kindergarten games for under sixes 5pm Games for school aged kids 6-7pm Feasting Until 9pm Bush dancing with the Numguts Band

INFO 93366782 PRICE FREE Valley Park, corner Watkins St & Nannine Ave, WHERE White Gum Valley WHEN Sun 7 Nov, 4.30–9pm

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fremantle festival at kings square Sat 6 November Sat 13 November 10am–4pm Saturday Village Market 10am–4pm Saturday Village Market 11–11.45am Huaira: Music from the Andes 11am–5pm Under the Stars with Bruno *see below for more times 1–1.15pm Swingin’ Lindy Hop 1–3pm Glow with the Flow – Indian Music & Meditation 1.45–2.15pm Square Dance for Fun & Fitness 1–1.15pm Swingin’ Lindy Hop 3–3.15pm Swingin’ Lindy Hop 1.45–2.15pm Square Dance for Fun & Fitness 3–3.15pm Swingin’ Lindy Hop

presented by red tent events saturday village market For a vibrant, creative and fun day that serves up fantastic stalls, local music, great coffee and tasty food – make your way down to the Saturday Village Market. Held in the heart of Fremantle, the markets commence on Saturday 6 November and continue through the summer until the end of April. Forming a part of the special Fremantle Festival, Kings Square program, the Markets operate on both Saturday 6 and 13 of November. What more could you ask for? We’ll see you there. INFO www.redtentevents.com.au, [email protected], 0404591288 WHERE Kings Square, Fremantle WHEN 6 Nov–30 Apr, Sat, 10am–4pm

presented by bruno michel under the stars with bruno Join Parisian artist Bruno Michel in his lounge room - not your conventional living space but part of Kings Square where he will share music, tricks, singing, hugs and a cuppa. Exchange a few minutes of your time and some friendly conversation while helping the artist build a unique space. This is an imaginative, warm-hearted, interactive installation that pays tribute to homeless people around the world. INFO [email protected], 0424615915 PRICE FREE WHERE Middle of Kings Square, Fremantle WHEN Tues 9–Thu 11 & Sat 13–Sun 14 Nov, 11am–5pm

presented by square dance society of wa square dance for fun & fitness Looking for something that is sociable and keeps you fit? This is it. Modern square dancing or “fun and friendship set to music” is designed for couples arranged in a square formation. The dancers respond to the instructions of the caller who selects and mixes the moves according to the dancers’ abilities. Be square and be there. INFO www.squaredance.org.au, 94052078, 0422500861 PRICE FREE WHERE Giant Chess Board area, Kings Square, Fremantle WHEN Sat 6 & 13 Nov, 1.45–2.15pm

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presented by swing zing swingin’ lindy hop The upbeat, energetic Swing Zing perform vintage swing dance from the 1920s accompanied by swingin’ jazz music. It’s a performance that will have you itching to get up amongst the madness. Brush off your zoot suit and make your way down to the Giant Chess Board. Swing Zing is also offering you a chance to try out 1930s dance moves in free half hour taster classes at Scots Presbyterian Church Hall (corner South Terrace and Parry St, Fremantle) at 12pm, 2pm and 4pm on both Saturdays. INFO www.swingzing.com, [email protected], 0421514528 PRICE FREE WHERE Giant Chess Board area, Kings Square, Fremantle WHEN Sat 6 Nov & Sat 13 Nov, 1–1.15pm & 3–3.15pm presented by city of fremantle and huaira huaira: music from the andes Specialising in traditional Andean music, this accomplished group of musicians has been playing together since 1984. Huaira, (pronounced why-ra), is derived from the Incas language Quechua, meaning “the wind”. The group play a range of traditional instruments from South America, including the zamponas, rondador and antara. Come and listen to hauntingly beautiful Andean music. INFO [email protected], 0404876387 PRICE FREE WHERE Stage, Kings Square, Fremantle WHEN Sat 6 Nov, 11am–1.45pm & 12.15–1pm

Photo courtesy perthphotography.com presented by sahaja yoga western australia glow with the flow – indian music & meditation Enjoy powerful rhythms and a unique fusion of east and west. The energetic Bhakti will deliver music inspired by Indian bhajans and folk songs. Experience beautiful Khatak dancing, plus the stillness that emanates from the meditative gong. Be enlightened and entertained – Glow with the Flow. INFO [email protected], 0432 433 345 PRICE FREE WHERE Stage, Kings Square, Fremantle WHEN Sat 13 Nov, 1–3pm

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presented by latin american cultural association & fly by night musicians club latin extravaganza All the way from Brisbane, the sensational Afro Cuban salsa music ensemble Chukale is sure to get audiences moving. One of Australia’s finest and most authentic in Cuban music, salsa fever is a style that’s sweeping the country. Festival goers can revel in the high octane performance of this band and be awed by the vibrant floor show of the Fantasia Latina Dance Ensemble and the Kuerazo Latin Dancers. INFO www.laca.com.au, 94473828 PRICE $50 presale, $60 at door (unless sold-out) WHEN Sat 13 Nov, 7pm–12am WHERE Fly By Night Musicians Club, Parry St, Fremantle

presented by western australian classical guitar society orchestra from renaissance to modern – classical guitar This classical guitar orchestra has an impressive repertoire ranging from the Renaissance to modern day, classical to jazz, comedic to political and English to Irish. Drawn together by a love of their art form, these professional, amateur and student musicians have a treat in store for you. Act swiftly to secure seats. INFO www.guitarwa.com, 92039787 PRICE $10 Adults, $5 Concession, FREE Classical Guitar Society members WHERE Victoria Hall, 179 High St, Fremantle WHEN Sat 13 Nov, 2–5pm

presented by fly by night musicians club the break The Break is riding high on a sonic wave and they’re turning on new fans – and you can be one of them. Catch them here before they roll out their unique contemporary sounds across the rest of the country. Think classic surf rock meets spy-fi psychedelia and you’ll get a notion of their unique brand of surf rock. INFO www.flybynight.org, 94305976 PRICE $20 plus booking fee WHEN Fri 12 Nov, 8pm–12am WHERE Fly By Night Musicians Club, Parry St, Fremantle

presented by bar orient full festival rider Get off the couch, muster a group of friends together and head down to your local. Bar Orient never fails to offer a jam-packed program of live music and events every night of the week and through the Festival. A stalwart of Fremantle’s West End, it’s the pub with no strangers – they’re just friends you haven’t met yet. Fri 5 & 12 Nov, 8pm–1am Easy Tigers Tue 9 Nov, 7pm–12am Chris & Darren Acoustic Duo Sat 6 & 13 Nov, 8pm–1am Better Days Wed 10 Nov, 7pm–12am Groove Karaoke Sun 7 & 14 Nov, 6–10pm Waiting for Andy Thu 11 Nov, 7pm–12am Simon’s Open Mic Night Mon 8 Nov, 7pm–12am James Wilson

INFO [email protected], 93362455 PRICE FREE WHERE Bar Orient, 39 High St, Fremantle

30 rhythmic presented by norfolk hotel born under a bad sign… datura, sneaky weasel gang & guests Perth supergroup Datura (Dom Mariani, Greg Hitchcock, Stu Loasby and Warren Hall) showcase their perfect pop-rock pedigree along with funk and blues groovers, the Sneaky Weasel Gang and guests. www.myspace.com/sneakyweaselgang, INFO [email protected], 0431838796 BOOKING www.myspace.com/sneakyweaselgang PRICE $15 WHEN Sat 13 Nov, 8pm–12am WHERE Norfolk Basement Lounge, Norfolk Hotel, Norfolk St, Fremantle (enter via stairs) presented by norfolk hotel passenger (uk) live plus guests From the UK, the hilarious, outrageous singer songwriter Mike Rosenberg will serenade us with tongue-in-cheek songs about stalking. Come on board with Passenger to hear Mike reinvent the traditional troubadour for the 21st Century. A classic journeyman musician from the same mould as Van Morrison, Neil Young and John Prine, his latest album features collaborations with Australia’s finest including Lior, Josh Pike, Katie Noonan and Kate Miller Hieke. INFO www.myspace.com/norfolkbasementlounge, [email protected], 0411420030 PRICE $15 WHEN Fri 5 Nov, 8pm–12am WHERE Norfolk Basement Lounge, Norfolk Hotel, Norfolk St, Fremantle (enter via stairs) presented by rasta love reggae beach party Picture this…pure white sand and crystal clear water on a sunny day and in the background giant bass bins pumping out reggae ’till the sun goes down. Add beach volleyball and a party full of fun people to share it with and you have beach heaven. Join us at the north end of South Beach for the annual Reggae Beach Party featuring DJs Ricky Trooper, Tutomath, Rasta Mick, The Empressions and more. [email protected], 0411229258 INFO [email protected] (Don’t Drink and Drown Volleyball Tournament) PRICE FREE WHERE North end of South Beach WHEN Sat 6 Nov, 2–8pm presented by philip thompson & bespoke touring king tito’s dirty disco featuring red ink This special edition of King Tito’s Dirty Disco features one of Australia’s most exciting new bands. Melbourne’s Red Ink will blow your mind with their adrenalin-fuelled indi and leftfield pop. This two level venue with multiple bars will have a great party vibe thanks to DJs Joe Macc, Cooker, Paul Malone, FKN Midas, Perthquake and others. www.myspace.com/kingtitosdirtydisco, [email protected], INFO 0411420030 PRICE $15 BOOKING www.myspace.com/kingtitosdirtydisco WHERE East End Bar, 189 High St, Fremantle WHEN Fri 12 Nov, 9pm–3am

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presented by north fremantle bowling club open day on the green Join the North Fremantle community for a truly eclectic day of family fun on the green. Ever tried your hand at barefoot bowling, futsal (a type of soccer) or African drumming? Or perhaps circus skills are more your thing? Also on offer is a North Fremantle art exhibition, fitness workshops, a bouncy castle, music from choirs and acoustic bands (including Dunumba), a bar and barbecue. The North Fremantle Bowling Club has covered all bases - including your canine family members who can tuck into the Dogs Breakfast! See you on the Green. INFO [email protected], 0417187797 PRICE FREE North Fremantle Bowling Club, 8 Thompson Rd, North Fremantle WHERE Parking located at the end of Hevron St (off Thompson Rd) & disabled access parking at 8 Thompson Rd WHEN Sun 7 Nov, 10.30am–8pm

presented by hazel orme community kindergarten mini fete Short and sweet - but big fun, Hazel Orme’s fete is just like their three to five year- olds. This family friendly event offers classic fete favourites like the coconut shy, face painting, lucky dip and home-baked goodies. It’s an opportunity to pull out the once- loved toys from under the bed and swap them for new favourites, purchase some fresh home-grown produce and start your Christmas shopping at the hand-sewn gift stall - all in the space of two hours. Hazel Orme invites you to come and see what a community kindergarten is all about. INFO www.whitegumvalley.wa.edu.au, [email protected], 0425561940 PRICE FREE Hazel Orme Community Kindergarten, WHERE corner Naninne Ave & Samson St, White Gum Valley WHEN Sun 7 Nov, 10am–12pm

presented by fremantle park association, fremantle bowling club & fremantle tennis club fun in the park Barbeque, bowls and bands… a taste of what is on offer for you and the family at Fun in the Park. The Fremantle Bowling and Tennis Clubs are swinging their doors wide open for five hours of Sunday fun. Come down to Fremantle Park and show off your prowess plus win some prizes on the court, hone your skills on the green, rummage through the Trash and Treasure or simply relax with a sausage sizzle listening to the sounds of CBC Fremantle’s junior and middle school bands. Please wear suitable shoes and bring a tennis racquet. [email protected], 93356091, 0400201441 INFO Bowling: [email protected], 93351659 Tennis: [email protected], 9438 3514 PRICE Gold coin donation BOOKING Required for bowling only WHERE Fremantle Bowling and Tennis Clubs, corner Ellen St & Parry St WHEN Sun 7 Nov, 9am–2pm

32 eclectic presented by fly by night musicians club & lance holt school 40 candles: birthday celebration Enjoy a get together with the Lance Holt School community to celebrate 40 years of innovative education. Listen and dance to a selection of live music performed by Dr Fish, with surprise guest musicians including past and present students and parents. Chat with old friends and help celebrate a milestone in Lance Holt schooling. INFO www.flybynight.org, 94305976 Presale Adults $25, Concession $14, Children (under 13) $10 PRICE Door Sales Adults $30, Concession $20, Children (under 13) $10 BOOKING www.flybynight.org, 94305976 (transaction fees apply) WHERE Fly By Night Musicians Club, Parry St, Fremantle WHEN Sun 7 Nov, 6–10.30pm presented by lance holt school 40 candles: open day Former students, parents and staff - all are invited to 40 Candles, Lance Holt School’s 40-year celebratory open day. Meet friends, teachers and the man himself, Lance Holt, who will be making a special trip from Melbourne to mark 40 years of learning at the school. Take a tour, reminisce over photographs and share good times with old friends. [email protected], www.lanceholtschool.wa.edu.au, INFO 93356742 PRICE FREE WHERE Lance Holt School, 10 Henry St, Fremantle WHEN Sat 6 Nov, 1–4pm presented by be kids australia kidstars talent & community fair Clay craft, bubble-mania, face painting and a magic show – sound like a child’s Christmas wish list? Well add a kids’ talent show, live music, delicious multicultural food and a lucky dip with top prizes and you can’t help but have a fun-filled, family day out. INFO [email protected], 93371735 PRICE FREE WHERE Princess May Park, 92 Adelaide St, Fremantle WHEN Sun 14 Nov, 11am–4pm presented by fremantle leisure centre family open day The Fremantle Leisure Centre’s annual Family Open Day is on again and everyone is invited. On offer is a bouncy castle, mini golf, water inflatables, an animal farm, Josephine and Goggles the Goose, the Drippy Dragon Shoe and the divine Fairy Queen Caroline - plenty of fun to enjoy. Be one of the first 500 through the door and get a free sausage in a bun. www.fremantle.wa.gov.au/Leisure_Centre, INFO [email protected], 94329532 PRICE Gold coin entry, activities free WHERE Fremantle Leisure Centre, 10 Shuffrey St, Fremantle WHEN Sun 14 Nov, 9am–1pm

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presented by fremantle society don’s tram tour On this tram tour with a difference, Don Whittington will describe what Fremantle would have looked like if the Fremantle Society had not fought for our heritage. Don, a founding member of the Society, was also a councillor from 1975 to 1984 and the Chair of Planning at a time when many heritage battles were won. Join Don as he relays the story behind Fighting for Fremantle, a book by Ron and Dianne Davidson about the history of the Fremantle Society. The book will be launched by the Premier on 19 November. INFO [email protected], 93356091, 0400201441 PRICE $10 BOOKING [email protected], 93356091, 0400201441 Sat 6 Nov, 4–5pm, The Meeting Place, 245 South Tce, Fremantle WHEN Wed 10 Nov, 12–1pm, Fremantle Arts Centre, 1 Finnerty St, Fremantle

presented by the south terrace working group south terrace wishing booth Are you a creative thinker with big ideas for South Terrace? Or perhaps you can envision small changes that will make a big difference to this iconic thoroughfare? Now is the time to speak your mind. Whether you are a local or a visitor to Fremantle, we still want your ideas. Drop into the Wishing Booth on South Terrace to put in your two cents. INFO [email protected], 0409085100 PRICE FREE WHERE Corner of Essex St & South Terrace WHEN Sat 13 Nov, 10am–3pm

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presented by city of fremantle finding the balance Uncertainty and confrontation are common to those exploring development opportunities in an established city. Managing ensuing change can be both a difficult and complex task as we seek to balance a desire to be spontaneous and creative while maintaining the integrity of the cityscape. A reactive development approval process at best only takes into consideration the immediate heritage context, rarely the whole area and almost never the entire city. Join the City’s Heritage Architect, Agnieshka Kiera for a presentation exploring how these challenges can be solved by the Local Identity and Design Code. INFO [email protected], 94329746 PRICE FREE BOOKING [email protected], 94329746 WHERE Moores Building, 46 Henry St, Fremantle WHEN Fri 12 Nov, 1–2.30pm presented by fremantle network & university of notre dame australia making freo’s public places great A workshop with one of the world’s most innovative thinkers on community life and urban design; David Engwicht helps communities create vibrant neighbourhoods, prosperous shopping streets and magical public spaces at little or no cost, while creatively addressing local challenges. Join David for an inspirational discussion and a walk through Fremantle’s CBD exploring new possibilities. [email protected], 0408988977, 94330100, INFO www.creative-communities.com PRICE Donation BOOKING [email protected], RSVP by Fri 12 Nov University of Notre Dame Australia, Santa Maria Lecture Theatre, WHERE 19 Mouat St, Fremantle WHEN Sat 13 Nov, 11am–1pm presented by the university of notre dame australia your fremantle campus Ever wondered what lies beyond the many doors of the University of Notre Dame’s Fremantle Campus? Then go to the Notre Dame Info Tent in Kings Square and join a walking tour to enjoy the superb architecture of Fremantle’s only university hub. INFO www.nd.edu.au, 94330797 PRICE FREE WHERE Kings Square, Fremantle WHEN Sat 6–Sun 7 & Sat 13–Sun 14 Nov, 10am–3pm

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Respect Yourself Respect Your Culture

Proudly supported by Fremantle Ports is pleased to support the Fremantle Festival 2010 and to sponsor the Fremantle Proms, with the Fremantle Chamber Orchestra and singer Courtney Pitman-Kerr

Fremantle Ports Working with the community

Fremantle Arts Centre Saturday 6 Nov 4pm A free, good fun, all ages, learn-on-the-spot, dance event in the beautiful grounds of FAC

1 Finnerty Street 08 9432 9555 Fremantle fac.org.au Western Australia City of Fremantle wishes to thank

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City of Fremantle would also like to acknowledge the contribution of

To the many organisations and individuals who contributed to the 2010 Fremantle Festival, thank you. browncowdesign