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Get
into the mood with the 2005 Subiaco Street Party
Reclaim the streets in an afternoon of celebration ñ itís
almost school holidays, itís almost summertime and itís almost
Christmas!
Young and old come together in the Subiaco CBD, Hay Street,
Rokeby Road, Subi Centro and side streets for four hours of free
entertainment, activities and unlimited fun on Sunday November 27,
between 2pm and 6pm for the 2005 Subiaco Street Party.
The annual event features the Kids in Perth Expo, Kids
Carnival for little people, live youth music and dance by local
schools, interactive workshops and educational activities. You can
meet the Perth Wildcats, stand in awe of the trapeze and jump around
the inflatable city. Donít get squashed by the giant kangaroos and
snails ñ but do tell Santa youíve been good before he draws the
Kids in Perth Santa Sack prize draw at 5pm on the Subiaco Pavilion
Market Stage!
With shops open, bigger kids can start their
Christmas shopping or indulge themselves with gourmet food and wine to
sample and taste. You can find gifts for friends and family or
yourself in a marketplace brimming offering talented fashion designers
or enjoy family fashion parades, swing and Latin dancing
demonstrations and classes and live jazz. Become a part of history and
contribute to a new Subiaco book or visit radio station Nova 93.7,
which will be opening itís doors and celebrating its third birthday.
Road closures will take place from 11.30am, with limited
access to the area for the safety of Street Party visitors. Subiaco is
easily accessible by train or bus. Call the Transperth Infoline on
136213 for details. Over 1500 parking bays are available in Subiaco.
Try Rowland Street, Bagot Road, Coles, Crossways and Woolworths
carparks. Seddon Street carpark is open via York Street.
A full program of events will be available from
November in Subiaco retailers, published in the POST and the Western
Suburbs Weekly the week of the event or email
prosubi@bigpond.net.au
Letís
party in Fremantle!
The
Fremantle Festival will celebrate its 100th birthday in November, with
an exciting week of family-friendly events from 18 to 27 November.
Donít miss the sensational opening for the festival, from 6.30pm on
Friday, 18 November, when Kings Square will ignite with music, dance,
comedy and non-stop fun with a special tribute to Fremantleís
colourful Italian connections at the festivalís official opening.
Families
can enjoy some fantastic and far out performances, including
Australiaís youngest rock band sensation, the Flairz, who will rock
your socks off. Then thereís the incredible Commedia
Academy ñ side splitting physical mask comedy, a breathtaking
lantern parade featuring local school children, and the hilarious
Black Nonnas Cabaret Band ñ an outrageous mix of donkeys, caffeine
and pastaÖ(only in Freo).
Incredible
singer/songwriter Kavisha Mazzella has returned home to perform for
the festival, along with some of Australiaís most respected
musicians and so much more. This is an event not to be missed so round
up your family and friends, grab your dancing shoes and donít miss
this sensational free opening event!
The
Wardarnji Aboriginal Cultural Celebration at The Esplanade from 11am
on Sunday, 19 November, will be one of the highlights of the festival.
This one-day event celebrates Aboriginal culture and the heritage of
Fremantle through Nyoongar eyes.
This
year Shellie Morris and her band will hit the stage with their earthy
and honest acoustic songs and contemporary instrumentations. Trained
in opera and writing her own material, Shellieís has a voice that
resonates between the grunting rock sound of Suzi Quatro and the
higher octaves of songbird Mariah Carey! Accompanying Shellie will
also be a variety of local Indigenous performers (sponsored by Abmusic)
showcasing their talents in music, dance and fashion.
There
will be a variety of young peopleís activities and interactive
events, with lots of food, arts and crafts stalls. Wardarnji is
enjoyed by over 4,000 people each year.
On
Sunday, 20 November, magnificent kites will be swooping in the
Fremantle Doctor at South Beach, with fabulous music and other
entertainment. Bring your own kite or make one on the day with Michael
Alvares. There will also be a celebration of African culture, free
activities and competitions such as face painting, sandcastle building
and basket making.
The
big festival finale is the Lotterywest Street Parade, commencing at
4pm at the Esplanade Reserve on Sunday, 27 November. The
dazzling procession of floats, colourful costumes and the sounds,
sights and delights of more than 1500 participants celebrates
everything unique and special about Fremantle.
Free family
fun at the Awesome Festival
Now
in its tenth year the Awesome Festival has developed a reputation as
one of the worldís leading contemporary arts festivals for young
people. Where else will you find: giant kangaroos bounding through the
CBD; a giant pink pig with a theatre inside; lost spacemen; barnyard
oddities and genetically modified beasties; weird and wacky short
films; mobile phone art; The
Lost Thing; The Federal
Department of Odds & Ends; DIY Art and heaps
of free family fun. In fact thereís much more on offer than you will
ever get through in a day.
From
Friday 18th to Sunday 27th November, Awesome
audiences are invited to grab every opportunity to interact and
participate in the events and exhibitions being presented. Artists
from around the world and across Australia will present their work
alongside local artists and the work of young West Australians who
participated in the Smarter than Smoking Creative Challenge in a mind
blowing multi-arts extravaganza called Hand
& Glove.
For
a free programme call Awesome on 9485 0560 or check out the website at
www.awesomearts.com
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