*Photos courtesy of Sven Creutzmann

Bossa Nova is more alive then ever through the voice of Brazilian singer Juliana Areias, who returns to The Ellington Jazz Club. Juliana brings with her the magic subtleties, stories and the evolution of the bossa rhythm that has inspired people to sway gently for over 50 years. Known as The Bossa Nova Baby - a nickname given by Brazilian journalist Ruy Castro (author of Bossa Nova's history book Chega de Saudade) - Juliana's love for this seductive music evolved into a desire to become a professional singer after meeting and learning directly from some of its creators.

On board with Juliana Areias on this sensuous musical journey, is a stellar line up of musicians: Glenn Rogers-guitar, Tal Cohen-piano, Paul Millard - sax/flute, Nick Abbey-bass, Michael Boase-drums and the multi talented Brazilian, Marcio Mendes-percussion/backing vocals. To make this an even more sensational night, Juliana is honoured to announce the presence of two of Australia's finest jazz vocalists, Victoria Newton and James Flynn , as her very special guests.

 

Where? The Ellington Jazz Club
When? Wednesday, 7th September, 2011
More: www.julianaareias.com

 

Nidia Hansen is a Colombian-born contemporary artist who lives in Perth, Western Australia. Her modern paintings are inspired by her interest in organics, underwater life and metaphysics. She uses acrylics, oils, mixed media and organic materials. With her nature-based style Nidia reveals a passion and talent for the use of bold colors and balanced compositions. She focuses on simplicity but with great visual effect, creating unique works with a mystical air.

Mostly self-taught, her art works are produced on a series of themes to created evocative art over canvas and paper. Nidia's creative work is inspired and explored through photography and experimentation. She researches inspirational subjects for patterns and rhythms of life, the hidden order, fractal geometry, and metaphysics.

 

Celebración de la independencia de México

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Mexican Independence Celebration

The Friends of Mexico Association in WA (FOMEX) will celebrate the Mexican Independence with the traditional "Día del Grito" fiesta this Saturday 17th of September at the Perth City Hall from 2pm. Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy delicious dishes, listen and dance to traditional music and meet the friendly Mexican community of Perth.

Each year FOMEX organises several events to promote the Mexican culture in Australia. Photographs of events organised by FOMEX can be seen at: www.flickr.com/photos/friendsofmexico/collections/.

For further information or if you would like to be part of the association, please go to: www.fomexwa.blogspot.com

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Celebración de la independencia de México

La asociación Friends of Mexico in WA (FOMEX) celebrará el inicio de la guerra de independencia de México con la tradicional fiesta del "Día del Grito" este sábado 17 de septiembre en el Perth City Hall a partir de las 2pm. Los invitados tendrán la oportunidad de disfrutar deliciosos platillos típicos, escuchar música tradicional y conocer a la comunidad mexicana de Perth.

Cada año FOMEX organiza diversos eventos para promover la cultura mexicana en Australia. Fotos de eventos organizados por FOMEX se pueden ver en: www.flickr.com/photos/friendsofmexico/collections/.

Para mayor información o si te interesa ser parte de la asociación, visita la página de FOMEX: www.fomexwa.blogspot.com

 

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Flavio Rosa's photography has the intimacy of life labeled in every picture. Of Brazillian heritage, his friendly disposition allows his subjects to feel comfortable and lets magic happen. His work reflects his passion for dance and his sense of rhythm; his eyes capture more than we can sometimes perceive. In this first solo photography exhibition he shares his new experiments to get the movement, texture and warm feeling with "Frozen" photographs.

 

Perth's Supreme Court Gardens is set to play host to the largest Oktoberfest celebration held in Perth to date. Local event management company, Nokturnl Events together with the Curtin Student Guild are planning to hold a two day celebration that will see up to 10,000 revellers take part in this traditional German cultural event.

Event goers can expect a festive atmosphere, enhanced by two stages hosting a mix of German and modern music, organiser run competitions including Miss Oktoberfest and the famous stein holding challenge, street performers, two massive beer halls and much much more.

In keeping with tradition, the event will provide a huge range of both local and imported beers including the official Hofbrau Oktoberfest bier imported directly from Munich, Germany. Beers will be poured in commemorative steins by staff embracing the day dressed in their dirndl (traditional dress).

The organisers are determined to put Oktoberfest back on Perths social calendar!

The event will see formances by The Potbelleez, Sons of Rico, The Brow Horn Orchestra, Black & Blunt, Jus Haus and many of Perth's other top bands and DJs.

This is an 18+ event and current photographic ID will be required upon entry. More info at www.oktoberfest2011.com.au

Where? Supreme Court Gardens, Perth WA
When? Friday 7th & Sunday 9th October, 2011
More: www.oktoberfest2011.com.au

 

Prices: Table $15 | Bar $10 - Click here to book!

 

If you like the timeless bossa nova classic "The Girl from Ipanema" you will like this show. Bossa Nova is more alive then ever through the voice of Brazilian singer Juliana Areias, who returns to The Ellington Jazz Club after performing for 30.000 people at the Darling Harbour recently.

Juliana brings with her the magic subtleties, stories and the evolution of the bossa rhythm that has inspired people to sway gently for over 50 years. On board with Juliana Areias on this sensuous musical journey, is a stellar 7 pieces band including the top musos in town. To make this an even more sensational night, Juliana is honoured to announce the presence of two of Australia’s finest jazz vocalists, Libby Hammer and Victoria Newton, as her very special guests."