More Info: www.thebutchershop.com.au

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Visit our newly published online Art Map for info on large scale murals around Perth.

The map acts as a guide for anyone who wants to get out and explore this fantastic public art around the city.

Much of this art has been created voluntarily by youth local to each area, who donate their time, effort and talent to improve their community.

You can can also add your own projects to the map, visit the page for more info.

Hours: Thurs-Fri 12-5pm, Sat-Sun 12-4pm.
Cost: 0

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Thirty five photographic artists will have their selected works exhibited at Perthâs Centre for Photography this coming Thursday for the CLIP award 2009. The CLIP award is a photography competition, which focuses on
non traditional landscape photography from photomedia artists all over the country. The exhibition will be officially opened by Helen Morgan, Director of Turner galleries.

Hours: 6.30 - 7.30pm Thursday nights.
Cost: $140 inc GST for 6 weeks.
More Info: http://www.sugarblueburlesque.com/sensualbellydance.htm

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The Burlesque Academy is proud to present the Sensual Bellydance casual class as a 6 week course taught by the amazing Trixi Tassels!

Over the six weeks we will focus on basic bellydance movements and steps, how to handle a veil and musicality. All of this will be tied together in a fun routine with the opportunity to perform it at a Sugar Blue Burlesque live show!

New courses commencing on 4 Jun, 16 Jul, 27 Aug 2009.

Click on the weblink to find out more and to book into this new course.

Hours: 6 - 9pm
Cost: $5 per class. No bookings necessary! Just show up!
More Info: http://www.sugarblueburlesque.com/6@6.htm

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After a hugely successful 6@6 in April, we have decided to run them again! Come down to see what everyone is talking about!

Join us at the Burlesque Lounge for an evening of taster classes taught by the Sugar Blue artistes themselves!
Classes are for all ages and are for half an hour each with a special taster class price of only $5 per class!

6 -6.30pm -Sensual Bellydance
6.30 - 7pm - Bump and Grind
7 - 7.30pm - 1920's Charleston
7.30 - 8pm - 1960's Gogo
8 - 8.30pm - Superstretch
8.30 - 9pm - Contact Juggling

Hours: Starts Monday 1st June @7.30pm
Cost: $140 for 6 week course
More Info: http://www.sugarblueburlesque.com/showgirl.htm

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It's time for glitz, glamour and a lot of razzle dazzle! Showgirl dancing is the ultimate girly fantasy, with all the old-world glamour of the 1940s and 1950s! If you've ever wanted to be a Rockette, a Vegas showgirl or steal the spotlight on Broadway, then this is the course for you! Every class includes stretching and strength exercises to work towards those showgirl high kicks and splits, plus you'll explore six different styles of showgirl dance - from Cabaret Broadway to Vintage Chorusline, Showgirl Chair Dance and Floorwork, Modern Chorusline and even Parisian Can Can!
Over the six weeks the group will also learn a fun and glamorous showgirl routine, with the opportunity to perform it at a Sugar Blue Burlesque live show. Just add feathers and a whole lot of glitter, and you're ready for the spotlight!

Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 8pm
Cost: $18-$25
More Info: www.pica.org.au

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It's 1965 - The Rolling Stones tour Australia - The Seekers go Number 1 in the UK - The Sound of Music opens in New York - without a doubt the Sixties in all its kaleidoscopic glory is in full swing.

But not in backwater Bendigo where ASIO has just recruited budding spymaster, Martin, to check out the local communist party, as Robert Menzies sends the first combat troops to Vietnam.

Based on a true story, this delicious comedy set to a swinging Sixties soundtrack approaches sheer farce as Martin eavesdrops, infiltrates and bumbles his way through Spying 101 with distinctly disturbing results.

Directed by Vivienne Garrett
Featuring: Michelle Fornasier, Brendan Hanson, Elise Jansen, Monica Main, Nicholas Papademetriou & TJ Power
Lighting design: Mike Nanning

Previews:
Tuesday 26 & Wednesday 27 May, 8pm

Opening:
Thursday 28 May, 8pm

Season:
29 May - 13 June
Tuesday - Saturday, 8pm

Venue:
PICA Performance Space

Bookings:
Through PICA on 9228 6300 or pica.org.au

Hours: Open from 11am
Cost: P.O.A.
More Info: www.bravenewworldclothing.com

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A collaboration between Danny Khoo and Hena Alexanda Lane Dupreez. 'Silence Knowing Cosmic Dreams' is a contemporary, large scale acrylic on canvas artwork. In-store now for viewing.

Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 11am-6pm
Cost: FREE
More Info: www.pica.org.au

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PICA's annual HATCHED National Graduate Show is the most prestigious and comprehensive survey of new emerging artists in Australia today.

Showcasing some of the country's finest graduates HATCHED 09 presents us with a startling array of art spanning painting, print making, sculpture, installation, photography and video.

The leading exhibition of its kind in Australia, HATCHED has been presented by the Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts for the last 18 years. During this time it has not only delighted, challenged and surprised audiences, but also provided a unique and important opportunity for recent graduates from the nation's leading art schools to exhibit their work together as outstanding peers from around Australia.