What's On

Event Schedule

Current at date of publications. Please note times may change.

LAUNCH

by Joy Burch MLA (Minister for Multicultural Affairs)

When: Friday 10 February 2012
Where: Stage 1 - Garema Place
Time: 7:15pm - 7:25pm

Headline Act | Anthony Callea

When: Friday 10 February 2012
Where: Stage 1 - Garema Place
Time: 7:30pm - 8:25pm

Coloured Stone

When: Friday 10 February 2012
Where: Stage 1 - Garema Place
Time: 6:30pm - 7:15pm

Dyan Tai

When: Friday 10 February 2012
Where: Stage 1 - Garema Place
Time: 10:25[, - 10:55pm

Alfredo Malabello

When: Friday 10 February 2012
Where: Stage 1 - Garema Place
Time: 8:30pm - 9:15pm

Sol Nation

When: Friday 10 February 2012
Where: Stage 1 - Garema Place
Time: 9:20pm - 10:20pm

Bombay Royale

When: Friday 10 February 2012
Where: Stage 1 - Garema Place
Time: 11:00pm - 12:00am

Anatolian Turkish Folk Dance Group

When: Friday 10 February 2012
Where: Stage 1 - Garema Place
Time: 4:40pm - 4:55pm

SaMove Dance Cru (NZ international)

When: Friday 10 February 2012
Where: Stage 1 - Garema Place
Time: 5:00pm - 5:20pm

Australian Martial Art Folk Dance Group

When: Friday 10 February 2012
Where: Stage 1 - Garema Place
Time: 5:25pm - 6:00pm

Art Troupe of the Middle School affiliated to China People’s University

When: Friday 10 February 2012
Where: Stage 1 - Garema Place
Time: 5:45pm - 6:00pm

Sankor Traditional Royal Palace - Ghana

When: Friday 10 February 2012
Where: Stage 1 - Garema Place
Time: 6:05pm - 6:20pm

Taiwan Sublime Photo Exhibition – Four Photography Masters’ Visions of the Treasure Island

When: 3-25 February 2012
Where: Theo Notaras Multicultural Centre | Level 2, 180 London Circuit, Canberra City
Time: Monday-Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm | Saturday 11:00am - 2:00pm

The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in Australia will be presenting the ‘Taiwan Sublime photo Exhibition’ from 03 -25 February during the 2012 National Multicultural Festival.

The ‘Taiwan Sublime’ Photo Exhibition features various images captured by four Taiwanese photographers who for many years have crisscrossed Taiwan with the aim of creating a record of its natural and human wonders.

Chen Chih-hsiung’s photos illustrate the subtle contrast of light and dark hues which are typical in twilight scenery. Chi Po-lin, on the other hand, is known for his aerial photography and various images of Taiwan’s changing landscape. Viewers who would like a taste of local Taiwanese culture will find Liu Chen-hsiang’s images of dance troupes and Huang Ting-sheng’s snapshots of religious festivals a visual treat. Their photos encapsulate Taiwan’s landscapes, diverse cultural scenes, and different religious aspects.

Kalamandalam

When: Saturday 4 February 2012
Where: Canberra Girls Grammar Theatre, Melbourne Avenue, Deakin
Time: 7:00pm
Price: $30 (adult), $50 (couple) $70 (family), $20 (concession) $40 (Concession couple), in person or at the Theatre
Online www.canberrabengali.org.au
Phone: 02 6281 3564/ 0431 270 953
Enquiries: kalamandalam@canberrabengali.org.au

Canberra welcomes one of the finest classical dance groups from India to the 2012 National Multicultural Festival.

The Indian High Commission, Bengali Cultural Association Canberra Inc andthe ACT Office of Multicultural Affairs proudly present the colourful Indian classical ballet Rituranga (Season’s Galore) performed by the famous international Kalamandalam (Established 1968) artists.

The colour and glamour of pure classical ballet soars in Canberra for one evening only.

Cinderella Goes Bollywood

When: Saturday 28 April 2012
Where: Play House, Canberra Theatre , Civic
Time: 7.00 PM
Price: Adult $30; Concession $22; In person at the Canberra Theatre Centre; Online www.canberraticketing.com.au; Phone bookings – 02 6275 2700
Inquiries: canberrabollywood@bigpond.com  www.canberrabollywood.com.au

The Canberra School of Bollywood Dancing (CSBD) is proud to present a classic fairy-tale with a sub-continental twist - CINDERELLA GOES BOLLYWOOD. The popular and leading Indian Dance school has been creating a vibrant bollywood atmosphere in Canberra for the past 6 years. Come join us for an evening of family entertainment full of vibrant music, beautiful costumes and captivating choreography that are an integral part of the Bollywood culture. 

This theatrical dance spectacular, Cinderella Goes Bollywood rejuvenates the classic and most spectacular story of the century with a Bollywood twist. Featuring a cast of over 60 performers, this turbo-charged, joyfully uplifting show is a riot of swirling colours, high-energy music and sensational dance scenes choreographed by Canberra’s top Bollywood choreographers, Krisha Jilson and Nishi Dulare. This will be truly be an extraordinary evening of music and dance.

The glamour and glitter of Bollywood soars into the Canberra Theatre for one evening only.