Creative Newspaper

What do dresses, baskets, animals, hats, shoes, purses and helicopters all have in common? Want some ideas for creative activities to do when you are bored? Wonder what to do with all your old newspapers? If you're stumped for answers come to the State Library to find out.
On Sunday December 13th at 2pm the State Library will formally recognise the winners of the Make it with Newspaper Contest 2009. The winning artists are all primary and secondary students throughout WA. Come in and meet with them to learn their tips and 'do's and don'ts' on how to create your own sculptures with newspaper.
For ideas to beat summer boredom come to the State Library to get inspiration for your holiday activities.
Sunday 13th December to Sunday 31st January 2010
State Library @ 25 Francis St, Perth
The Place, Mezzanine Level
Mon - Thu 9.00am – 8.00pm Fri
FREE!

Real to Reel | Foodchain gift to local bands

Not sure how long it's been out there but cam across the Foodchain site today, an initiative of the Perth Youth Advisory Council who promote and support young creative talent. Phew! Check it out if you're interested in getting involved and learn stuff about arts management, marketing and promotion, admin and events management.
A project they've got on the go at the moment is the 'Real to Reel Recording Studio' which looks to be a pop-up gig to showcase and capture the efforts of 12 local bands. Drop by the studio around midday to see the recording happening. You can even download the tracks they record for free! The programme runs between December 18 and 23.
278 William Street, Northbridge

This Jus In

Jus Burgers have just opened a new store in Subiaco! If you like your burgers with a little extra something, and I don't mean grease, then Jus Burgers is the perfect alternative! Recently voted as WA's newest favourite hamburger.

Address: 1 Rokeby road Subiaco, cnr Roberts & Rokeby, Subiaco

743 Newcastle St, Leederville

Anonymous portraits

The mayk girls have been busy! Tegan Taudigani has been taking photos for the Anonymous, a hiphop quartet from Perth, in the lead up to the launch of their debut album 'Alpha Team' later this month. You can see more of Tegan's work once the website for the Anonymous is launched. In the meantime, pencil in the date for the Anonymous 'Alpha Team' album launch, Saturday the 28th of November at the Rosemount Hotel, Cnr Angove & Fitzgerald St, North Perth, 8pm - 12am. Entry is $15 on the door.

It's a bingo!

Every Monday night is Bada Bingo night, the latest concept turning old-school bingo into cool bingo combining music, pop culture, numbers, trivia and silliness – you're guaranteed a great night out! Eyes down at 8:00pm, bookings essential.
Only at the Rosemount Hotel, cnr Angove and Fitzgerald St, North Perth.

Local Source = Perth Sauce

Caught up with a couple of mates today who lamented the lack of a central point of information about stuff on in Perth. Where do you go for your calendar updates and social planning fix? Without resorting to listing any and everything we subscribe to, for us the regulars for local content include...
SunsetMag
The Butcher Shop 
Six Thousand

And local stores that often have lovely 'extra-curicular' moments too...
Distracted
Mr Sparrow
Planet Books

Others that might not be quite so local...
Lost at E Minor

Instant facial hair from our favourite drawer

Who says moustaches and coffee doesn't go together? Now you can have the pleasure of both simultaneously with a ceramic gem from Third Drawer Down.

The Bodhi Tree

For those who choose to live a mindful and meaningful life, The Bodhi Tree is a fitness centre for the mind! The Bodhi Tree is a bookstore cafe with a difference, promoting conscious development in all areas of life - at work, at home and at play and through inspiring and cultivating wisdom that draws on both western and eastern philosophies. 

Since opening its doors a few months ago, The Bodhi Tree has already and is still offering workshops, events and philosophical pursuits while serving FairTrade and organic drinks, as well as Gluten-free and vegetarian foods.

Be sure to check this place out at Suite 1, 416 Oxford Street, Mt Hawthorn WA 6016, Western Australia, Corner of Oxford Street and Scarborough Beach Road, Mt Hawthorn

or check out their website at www.bodhitree.net.au

Save The Children Book Sale | August and September 2009

I love these annual STC books sales - have always managed to find something interesting, from great patterns off the covers of old music sheets to Letra set catalogs from the 70s. Ahhh!

August @ UWA, under the clock tower
Friday 21st ~ 6pm to 9.30pm
Saturday 22nd ~ 6am to 5pm
Sunday 23rd ~ 9.30am to 5pm
Monday 24th ~ 9.30am to 6.30pm
Tuesday 25th ~ 9.30am to 6.30pm (half price day)
Wednesday 26th ~ 9.30am to 2pm (bargain box day)

September @ Cannington Exhibition Centre
Thursday 24th ~ 6pm to 9pm
Friday 25th ~ 9am to 6pm
Saturday 26th ~ 9am to 6pm
Sunday 27th ~ 9am to 6pm
Monday 28th ~ 9am to 6pm (books half price or fill a box for $10)
Tuesday 29th ~ 9am to midday (books half price or fill a box for $10)

For more info call 9328 3111. See you there!

Eskimo Joe | 15th & 16th August 09

Eskimo Joe will be playing on the South Lawn at the Fremantle Arts Centre. Tickets available from Heatseeker or at the Fremantle Arts Centre.
Remember the Sweater song?! Song long ago...

Come Hither Noise | 1 Aug - 20 Sept 2009

Come Hither Noise: it's an exhibition of sound work... sounds interesting!
Exhibition opens Friday 31st July, the night being co-produced with the Love is My Velocity crew. Artist's talk on Saturday 1st August at 2pm. RSVP to opening night and/or talk, rsvp(at)fremantle.wa.gov.au

Antiques & Collectibles Fair | 16th August 09

Mundaring Antiques and Collectibles Fair - Mundaring Hall, Nichol St, Mundaring.
9.30am until 4pm, $3 entry. For more info ring 0412 924 200.

Make Friend II | Saturday 8th August

Make Friend II : An exhibition of new art, held in the Norfolk Basement, 8- 12pm.
The second installment of our Make Friend exhibition series features new work by Sydney artist Beastman, who has exhibited all over Australia as well as London, New Zealand and Germany. Beastman is also the founder, editor and designer of the popular Australian online art publication - WE ARE THE IMAGE MAKER.
The exhibition will also feature Perth based artists Straker, Ben Barretto, and Grump. Barretto will be creating a special installation piece specifically for the event which will ‘create’ as the evening progresses. Straker and Grump bring their striking street styles to the event.
Make Friend II will exhibit for one night only, August 8th.

Arts Business Skills | Aug-Sept 2009

WHO: Young creatives 18 – 25 years
WHEN: August – September 2009. Applications open from 7 July 2009 and registrations are ongoing
WHERE: Perth metropolitan area

Register now for Amplifier – an exciting new arts business workshop and forum program during August-September for WA’s future arts movers and shakers aged 18-25 years.
Propel Youth Arts WA’s new initiative – Amplifier – is a FREE arts business workshop and forum program designed to sharpen the arts business skills of Perth metro artists and artsworkers aged 18-25 years.
Proudly supported by Foundation for Young Australians, the workshop and forum program through August-September 2009 consists of six workshops and three forums to provide information to equip young artists and artsworkers with a broad range of business skills, stimulate the growth of arts ideas and help make their art practice or project more commercially viable.
The program is aimed to provide professional development for young and emerging artists and arts workers, exploring current arts issues, a space for networking and personal profiling opportunities.

Places are limited to both the workshops and forums – all workshops will be catered – act quickly to secure a spot!
Contact Marina Couchman, Workshop Coordinator on marina@propel.org.au or (08) 9328 5855 if you require any further assistance.

Condor Tower Car Park Street Art | Saturday 25th July

Condor Tower Car Park will unveil a huge street art exhibition, housed at the base of the newly built Condor Tower. Featuring the works of over 60 artists, mostly locals with a handful from over east and a couple of internationals. The group has taken it upon themselves to transform the entire space into an enormous cavern of bold, bizarre and colourful artwork.
Featuring Stormie Mills, Reka, Creepy, Daek, DrewFunk, Grumpster, Pat Doherty, Rifs, Trevor6025, Kid Zoom, Timothy Rollin, Hurben, Showbiz, Shime, Jodee Knowles, THNK, RegID, Griv, Yo-Yo and more.

Doors open at 6pm.
Condor Tower Car Park, 22 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA 6000
(between St Georges Tce and Hay St opposite the Perth Concert Hall and the Fire Station)

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=77946330065

Retro Market | Sunday 26th July 2009

The Burlesque Lounge is putting on another of their monthly vintage markets near the end of this month. The Retro Market frequently features 1920s to 1980s vintage and recycled clothing, shoes and accessories, antiques, retro & novelty costumes, pinup lingerie, frocks and gowns, CDs, videos & DVDs, pasties, fascinators and burlesque merchandise, sewing and crafting supplies, fabric and feathers, swing and rock 'n roll dance gear, t-shirts, dance shoes, refreshments, retro cupcakes and more!
There's often a bit of a line so either get there early or be prepared to wait on the stairs.

The Clothespeg Project | Submissions close 24th July

The Clothespeg Project was launched in Perth in 2007. The concept is based around these simple instructions... submit any style of work, about any theme you like, with whatever content you want - there is no limitation other than size. Previous volumes have included work from graphic designers, illustrators, photographers, tattoo artists, textile artists, painters, street artists and sculptors. The open submission format welcomes submissions from anyone. Currently in its third volume the project will be touring to Sydney and Perth with a call for works currently open.

As part of The Clothespeg Project an award is offered (sponsored by the host galleries) for one artist who is declared the 'best in show' to receive a free solo exhibition in the space. Past winners have included local designers Sean Morris and Kate Anna Williams.

Oxford St Markets | 27th June 2009

Local designers, jewellers, artists, home decor, vintage and collectibles, baked goods, local farmers produce, plants, music and entertainment - what more could you want?
Held on the last Saturday of each month, the Oxford Street markets have become a Perth institution. For winter they've moved into the Aranmore Hall (corner of Oxford and Franklin Sts), with the farmers market set up outside.
Runs from 9 until 4pm, free parking available.

Made on the Left | Saturday-Sunday 25-26th July

Made on the Left is planning a full weekend of design goodness at the Hyde Park Hotel from July 25 to 26 and is calling for stallholder applications.

Made on the Left, formed in 2008, creates events and activities to promote independent art, design and fashion from around Western Australia. The association has already held three successful markets, two in Perth and one in Bunbury, in the past 12 months. The market is expanding to two days in July to meet demand.

Successful stallholders must feature their own designs at the markets, with all products either handmade by the designer or fully produced in WA. Applications can be downloaded from www.madeontheleft.com and submitted by June 20.

About Made on the Left: it's a not-for-profit association founded by independent designers in 2008 to support Western Australian creative talent. The association aims to support all WA-based creative designers, artists, craftspeople and independent labels, by sharing information and creating events.

The Duel | 26th June - 11th July

Matthew Lutton directs The Duel at PICA from 26 June to 11 July. The Duel is a unique theatrical response to a single chapter from Fyodor Dostoevsky's 1880 novel, The Brothers Karamazov. Starring Luke Mullins (from War of the Roses) who wakes with an overwhelming sense of guilt and insight. Recalling the words of his dying brother, a sudden leap of understanding transforms his life forever and draws to him a mysterious stranger harbouring a dark secret. Also stars Brian Lipson, Renee McIntosh and David Lee Smyth.

Tickets normally $25 - concession for Friends of the Festival (Perth Arts Festival).

Book through PICA, 9228 6300 or online pica.org.au.

Cottonmouth presents... Works inspired by Nick Cave | Friday 10th July

Cottonmouth brings you a rather special event in the foyer of the Western Australian Museum, as part of the special events associated with 'Nick Cave – the exhibition'. The line-up includes Gabrielle Everall; Simon Cox; Byron Bard; Allan Boyd and Kevin Gillam, Amber Fresh; Jeffrey Jay Fowler; Scott-Patrick Mitchell; and Rachael Dease performing works inspired by Nick Cave. The evening will be hosted by the infamous Tomás Ford.

Exhibition opens 5.30pm, performance from 7.00pm - 9.30pm. Tickets cost $15, available from WA Museum Shop in person or by phone 9427 2776. A cash bar will be operating (no EFTPOS or credit cards).

Pick n Mix Exhibition @ Lala Orange Wednesday 1st July

One Trick Pony is hosting Pick n Mix at Lala Orange, from 6pm.
"The idea behind the exhibition is that 10 artists showcase a print each and then you can either choose 3 for $30 or 6 for $50."
Artists exhibiting on the night include Jodee Knowles, Deathbot, Kate-Anna Williams, Jeff Hansen, Henry Luong, Yolanda Stapleton, Martin Wills, Gav Fielding, Fudge and Sarah Brown. The party continues post-exhibition at 399 Bar.

Stuff in Perth | Comments wanted!

Bring on comments about your favourite bits of Perth.
Where do you prefer to shop and find odd, cool, different stuff?
Or where do you take you crew out to enjoy a feast?
Where do you drink?
Who makes the best coffee?
Where do you see the most interesting/challenging/exciting exhibitions... most often?
Where's the best music played? Live?

Here's some of our favs but we'd love to hear yours.
STORES
Anywhere along William Street, Northbridge (Last Chance Studios, William Topp, Lala Orange, Harry Highpants, The Butcher Shop plus more); anywhere along Beaufort St, Mt Lawley (heaps of restaurants/cafe plus Ruck Rover, Libertine, Planet Books etc); Oxford St, Leederville/Mt Hawthorn (mostly around busy end near freeway, plus a bit further up the road - Distracted, who also make great coffee). Kalamunda can be cool on weekends with markets, bookstores and random French patisseries. Mr Sparrow in Subiaco.
COFFEE
The Imp (Victoria Park), Likdt (Subiaco Markets Fri-Sun), Crema (Kalamunda), Millpoint Rd Book Cafe (South Perth)

SixThousand | Now online, soon to be updated

SixThousand is finally making use of their domain name which has been around as long as their Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane versions, sitting there 'baggsed' for the future.
Shortly ("over the next few months"... too long, too long!) there will be weekly updates on Perth music, fashion, art, design and other stuff, plus daily additions to the site.
Sign up here or if you’re interested in contributing, email sixthousand(at)rightanglestudio.com.au
Woohoo! Bring it on.

Space Ship News = Perth Music News

Visit Space Ship News for the latest on what's happening re the Perth music scene. It features Perth and Western Australian bands and/or events, including band profiles, news and events, interviews, vids and a weekly online issue summarising the week ahead.

Submit art for second Semi Permanent book 2009

SP will be in Perth on October 13th, after doing Sydney and Brisbane earlier this year.
They'll be releasing a second book for 2009 and submissions are open. It will be released at SP Melbourne in October.
Check out the website for submission guidelines, entries close 10th August. May 5 pieces per person.

ECU Grads Exhibition | 12th -14th June

SHAKING UP THE SHOPS!
ECU's final year interior and spatial design students redesign retail spaces along Beaufort St, Northbridge this weekend.
Exhibition opens Friday 12th June at 6pm. It continues over Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th between 2-6pm. See the Spectrum Project Space for more, 221 Beaufort St, Northbridge.

One Movement Music Festival | 17-18th October

80 artists belting out their latest anthems in 30 minute showcase sets rarely ever seen by the public. One Movement Music Festival will host the finest checklist of today’s rising stars and tomorrow’s music icons on the Perth Esplanade – 40 must-see artists per day.

"Picture a European electroclash outfit delivering their most bangin’ set while Japanese punks cut the frills and get down to the business of rockin’. No nonsense, no encores – this is a festival of artists out to prove themselves on the global stage.
The One Movement Music Festival is a massive coup for Perth, and will draw taste-making fans from across the globe desperate to revel in the ‘it’ sound of tomorrow, all for truly value for money day or weekend ticket prices."

Line-up to be announced very shortly. For more see the website.

Overgrowth @ Last Chance Studio | Saturday, 27th June

Creepy and Last Chance Studio (456 William Street, Perth) are having a show, including works by local and international artists. There's an after party at Bar 399 William St, Perth.
Featuring:
ANDREW GORDON - BEASTMAN - CREEPY - DAEK - DREWFUNK - JAE COPP - JAMES HANCOCK - JANE KING - JODEE KNOWLES - PEACOCK - KID ZOOM - LIZ HAMMOND - MARTIN WILLS - PAUL IKIN - PETE LONG - RENEE HERD - SAM DESOUZA - SEAN MORRIS - SIDEPROJECT - SLEEP - SOPHIE HENSON - TIMBA SMITS - TIMOTHY ROLLIN - TWENTY ELEVEN
Check out the Artists WA site for links and comments via blog of local artists...

Crafty Cuts of Curious Crap (Cool Crap)

Distracted is always a good thing. They're now taking applications for this year's Little Market Day, to be held on Sunday October 25, in car park behind the shop.

Download a form from their website, get it in to Distracted before July 30 and in August they'll let you know if you have been successful.

Perth Upmarket | Sunday 7th June

This quarter's Upmarket will be held this coming Sunday. Upmarket brings together Perth's crafty creatives - artists, designers, stylists, craftspeople and foodies all under one roof.
Check out the website for public transport instructions and more info.
10 am - 4pm. Perth Town Hall, corner of Hay and Barrack Street

Staple Mag | Issue Two out now

Check this out - Perth's own skate mag.
According to Morgan Campbell "last year Lance Dawes was in Perth to show some international pros around the West Coast hotspots. Lance is the founder of Slap Magazine, photographic extraordinaire and all time East Coast shredder and representer. In the wee bit of downtime out in Roleystone, he asked me if we had a local mag? I said “No” without really knowing a reason why. He replied: “With this crazy isolation, so many talented skaters and amazing spots, it seems like it should.” The conversation haunted me, and I guess that was the moment of conception for ‘Staple’."
Anyone seen it around? Sounds fine.

Cottonmouth, the last for 2009! | Thursday 11th June

Cottonmouth XVII brings together a lineup that makes it the biggest Cottonmouth ever. It will also be the last monthly Cottonmouth for 2009. Nooooo! Straight from the mouth of Cotton herself... "After a year and a half wrestling with this crazy beautiful word-beast we've built, proudly watching her grow up to become one of this town's and this country's most eligible word-beasts, we're in need of a little time to recharge."

Fair enough we say, especially since we've just done the same thing ourselves! The last line up looks grand, with our favourite regulars...
Patrick Pittman
Scott-Patrick Mitchell
Simon Cox
Tristan Fidler
Gabrielle Everall
Lily Chan
Jay Pruyn
Anna Dunnill
Byron Bard
MC Able

... and three great musical interludes:
"RABBIT ISLAND will once more take the stage with LI'L LEONIE LIONHEART (hopefully armed with their sketchbooks)! And CARBUNCLE will blow your minds just as they did last year when they were on a slightly different SalamandaStrong sort of trip! Some of us are still recovering."

See the Cottonmouth website for more info and a heads up on future stuff. Looks like they'll be back with the whole monthly gig thing at the start of next year, and hopefully projects in the meantime.

459 Bar, Rosemount Hotel, 459 Fitzgerald St, North Perth.
$5 entry, doors open 7.30, musical mayhem at 8, spoken words soon after.

Kris Sowersby talk | Tuesday 16th June

Kris Sowersby is touring Australia for AGDA (Australia Graphic Design Assoc.). He'd be well worth checking out - fantastic typeface designer. He's from NZ but we can't hold that against him - some great things come out of NZ (like snow and... snow!). Sowersby's typefaces combine historical knowledge with contemporary craftmanship & finish.

In a 2007 interview with I Love Typography, Sowersby was asked how he got started designing type: "There was a point at design school when I realised that I loved drawing letterforms, so much so that I would prefer to make typefaces than become a graphic designer. I think it was when I was drawing/copying Bembo letter by letter, trying to understand how it was put together. I noticed that the arch of the ‘n' subtly curves into into the right-hand stem-all the way down into the serif. For some reason that struck me as being quite amazing. It is a detail that would seem rather innocuous, yet lends so much warmth and character to the overall printed impression. I still have that sketch, I wrote "cheeky Bembo!" next to it.

www.agda.com.au/news/national/224/register-now-for-kris-sowersby---international-speaker-tour

Perth Winter Arts Festival | 1st June to 31st August

Music, visual arts, theatre, film, dance and great nights out; Grace Knight, Benn Lee, free lunchtime concerts, jazz, galleries, photography, exhibitions.

Ok, maybe very general there - but some of my most favourite keywords! When I get more time I'll be looking through the programme (check it out here, www.perthwinterarts.com.au) for more info and specific events. Right now though, I'm just glad there's stuff to be done when it's *finally* starting to feel like winter!

Feel free to post reccomendations and suggestions for what we should see/hear/taste/feel!

The Maids | Last show this Saturday, 6th June

French artist Jean Genet’s 20th century work will be reinvigorated with this vibrant and original showcase of West Australian women artists, including an original sound design by Felicity Groom - winner, 2008 WA Top Song Competition for Triple J Unearthed.

Every night reality blurs with fantasy as Claire and Solange take turns pretending to be their mistress in a crazed ritual, fantasizing the murder of Madame.

With its evocative language, The Maids is a harrowing tale about the rituals of extravagance and the horrors of poverty, the agony of exclusion and the ecstasy of imagination.

A City of Perth Winter Arts Season event. Visit www.perthwinterarts.com.au for more.

Tickets $22, concession $15

http://www.blueroom.org.au/maids

Magnificent ~ experimental publishing platform

It's a new magazine-flyer-novel thingy, published four-monthly in Tassie. Magnificent "questions our relationship to people, identity and place by connecting extraordinary actions and everyday lives."

Should be interesting to see how it goes. It looks great and it celebrates everything local (from a Tasmanian perspective?). Each edition will turn around a single incident or significant issue.

Each edition of Magnificent is FREE to subscribers in 2009. Be quick, at last check there weren't many copies left!

http://www.relatedprojects.net/?page_id=50

Bakery Build Presentation | Thursday 28th May

Get along to The Bakery Artrage Complex for your last chance to see inside before building commences. The Bakery doors will be closed until early 2010 whilst works are underway.

Everyone is invited to join Artrage and the Bakery for a special projected presentation of the build & refurbishment plans, including 3D visualisations of the all new container courtyard.

Doors Open: 6.45pm. The Bakery Build Presentation will begin at 7.10pm sharp followed by the Artrage Annual General Meeting proceedings at 7.30pm. Refreshments at the bar & entry is free!

The Bakery Artrage Complex. 233 James St, Northbridge. Entry through James St Entrance.

Elementree my dear: Perth streetwear

Elementree is a lifestyle streetwear label created by a collective of Perth designers and photographers. Stemming from a shared love of street art, design, photography and music, the brand's designs summon inspiration from a wide range of sources, in particular populare culture and music, especially hip hop. The brand currently offers a range of high-quality tshirts and hoodies for guys and girls with plans to expand into other apparel.

Elementree if stocked in Narcissist and Pulse in Perth, and Method in Mt Lawley, with more stores to be added soon.

ARTBAR Season One "THE BASICS" | Thursday 11th June 2009

ARTBAR is a new after dark season of events at the Art Gallery of Western Australia where exhibitions, comedy, music and more come together.

Season One presents four after dark events in June, July, August and September. The first up is Melbourne band - The Basics followed by well-known comedian Wil Anderson.

Melbourne Indie pop trio The Basics showcase their new album , Keep Your Friends Close including their new single "With this Ship” featuring Gotye's front man, Wally De Backer.

Supported by local singer/songwriter Simon Kelly.

Featured Exhibition:

http://www.artgallery.wa.gov.au/ArtBar/

Issue #5 Launch Party more... | Sunday 24th May

We would like to thank you for your support in the past year and invite you to our last issue launch for 2009. The crew from mayk will be taking a break from the zine for now, but not from other projects! You will definitely still see us around Perth.

Join us for Sunday drinks at the Roemount's Bar 459, with the launch of our 5th issue, "The Summer That Was"
**FREE ENTRY**

Date: Sunday, May 24, 2009
Time: 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Location: Bar 459
Street: Fitzgerald St, North Perth

the mayk crew
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Nick Cave Exhibition, Perth | 23 May to 19 July

The exhibition opens in under two weeks and it is free. If you're keen, you may be interested in joining the exhibition curator, Janine Barrand, in the gallery as she discusses working with Nick Cave on the exhibition.

Discussion: Saturday, 23 May 2009, 11.30am and 1.30pm. Free!
Western Australian Museum, Perth @ the Cultural Centre

Check out the website for the exhibition online, and for more info.

http://nickcave.equhost.com/

Issue #5 Launch Party | Sunday 24th May

Join us at Bar 459 on Sunday 24th May to get your latest (and last?) copy of mayk, issue number 5.
We'll be there from 7pm onwards, so bring your mates and have a late Sunday sesh. Bit short notice but time is of the essence. The week after the launch Tegan will be jet-setting around the world, and Lauren will be off to Melbs to visit Jules, so no mayk people will be in town.

Mayk #5 | The Summer That Was

In the process of folding and stickering issue number 5 - soon available at the usual outlets or, if you email us, via post. Stay tuned for the launch party, tentatively booked in for Sunday 24th May. Also stay tuned for further developments with mayk... independent publishers or book projects anyone?!

Something in the Water - Wednesday 13th May

The dramatic rise of a distinguished and fertile music scene in Western Australia is undeniable. This film searches for answers within a labyrinth of theories, facts and opinions for just what is responsible for the sudden explosion of success in WA music. Is it the distance, the environment, the community or something else responsible for the sparkling talent pool? This rockumentary explores the history and the environment behind the golden age of home-grown and nationally acclaimed talent in Western Australia. Using live and archival footage, director Aidan O'Bryan presents the Perth bands of the past, the present and the future who have made and will keep WA a key source of world class music as well as minerals. His interviews with influential personalities and musicians give an insight into what it was that finally ignited an original music scene that had taken only tentative steps since its birth from punk in the late 70s. What made it possible for bands today to overcome the 'tyranny of distance'? Who laid the foundations for the explosion, and why didn't they succeed when others did?

Something in the Water airs on ABC2 this Wednesday from 9:30pm.

Kate Rowe and Ryan Morrison: House Concert - Saturday May 9th

Singer/songwriters Kate and Ryan been on tour for 3 months now... and this is the last gig of the entire Australia wide tour!
So come & listen & celebrate this Saturday night - it's a house concert.. probably acoustic and definitely with a grand piano.. (oooh)
Ryan will be playing first, then the delightful Kate Rowe will play some songs too.

Kate Rowe and Ryan Morrison
House Concert at ‘Albedo’
6 Monaco Avenue, North Lake
Saturday 9th May 
Doors at 7.30pm - Music at 8pm
Tickets: $15 /$12 Gyan 0415 995 121
www.katerowe.com
www.ryanmorrison.com.au

Windows On William WAMi Edition | Friday May 8th

Come and celebrate the opening of Windows On William with a street wide party from 6-9pm.

This years Windows on William helps to celebrate WA's music industry, joining with the WAMi Festival and showcasing collaborations between local artists and musicians in shop windows.

Check out The Butcher Shop (you know the 'old' Kieth+Lottie)where the talented duo of Drapht and Fudge will be performing.

Visit all 14 installations and collect your free art/recipe card set from each location.

The Windows On William After Party and Love is My Velocity Cookbook II Launch starts at 8pm at the Hellenic Centre, Parker Street Northbridge. $10 tickets at the door, the lineup includes Abbe May, The Tigers, 6s & 7s, the Bank Holidays and more.

Visit www.onwilliam.com.au/wow for all the details and to print your map.

AGDA Poster Annual | Sampling the Future

The key objective for the AGDA Poster Annual is to promote graphic design to the Australian public.

The brief is "Sampling The Future." Society is in a continual state of flux. We are now dominated, by five major global conditions:
• Climate change,
• Diminishing fossil fuels,
• Globalised economic crisis,
• Generational change, and,
• New technologies,

Using the poster format demonstrate how design holds the potential to lead the parallel trajectories of business, science and society towards a common future. Judges will look for entries that best demonstrate creative thinking, innovative practice, and insightful analysis.

Please note, that the submission deadline is Friday 5th June at 5pm.
http://posterannual.agda.com.au/

dRaw | Until May 1st

Went and checked out the latest from the Arterial Collective - dRaw, at that cool deco building with the shiny silver doors, 214 Williams St Northbridge.

Great range of of stuff, especially liked the architectural thread 'sketches' by Sarah Archer, the pencil retro-realisim of Lauren Fenlon and the white-on-black images of giraffes and deer advancing from their backgrounds by Kate-Anna Williams. The black (felt tip?) pointalism of Tane Andrews' pair of beetles was nice too.

The exhibition is on for another few days so if you haven't seen it yet get in soon!

http://arterialcollective.com/

Mayk No.5 | Due out 1st May

We've been in a summer version of hibernation – too many things to do and see, not enough time. We've finally got our shit together and sent our latest issue to press.

This issue will feature Mat De Konig (recently won Best Video Production at the 2008 West Australian Screen Awards and the Special Jury Award at the annual Hungarian Super 8 Film Festival), low down on living with a tribe, skating, and meal tickets.

Tanya Reynolds reviews the latest great coffee at The Imp, Vic Park (www.theimp.com.au/); highlights from the PIAF; creative writing from local writers and some cool pics and pieces.

Stay tuned for more details...

Sonic Vision | 9th - 15th May, Scitech

From May 9^th- to 15^th Scitech will be running evening sessions of Sonic Vision – an awesome animated music show featuring music from Moby, Boards of Canada, Goldfrapp, Cold Play , U2, Queens of the Stone Age and Audioslave. It is a full dome planetarium show, meaning the sounds and imagery jump out at you from all angles. You can get an idea of what to expect from the American Museum of Natural History website (http://www.amnh.org/rose/dome/), but don’t take too much from this as the website isn’t able to portray the experience of watching in the dome with surround sound and visuals. It is definitely worth seeing as it is at Scitech for one week only and is aimed specifically at an audience aged 16+. Plus its cheaper than a movie and heaps more unique! 8pm start.

See the attached document for more details. You can pay on the night or call the bookings office on 9215 0740 to pre-pay (this is recommended this so that you can be guaranteed a seat).