For the second year in a row, a Canberra small business has won a top award in the 2008 ACT and South West Region Local Business Awards.
Competing in the fashion category against seven other finalists, Angelo’s Shoes, a small family run business in the heart of Manuka, proved that if the ‘shoe fits, wear it’. Owner Anne Rendina was shocked when it was announced she had once again been honoured.
For Anne and her three-member team, the award is testimony to the value small businesses bring to Australia. “It’s about personal service and caring for customers,” says Anne. “There are thousands of small businesses across the country passionate about what they do and they persevere in an increasingly competitive environment. Here, their success adds to the personality of Canberra and surrounding region.”
Angelo’s Shoes sells an extensive range of imported footwear, made to the highest standards.
Canberra’s support for Angelo’s Shoes, after last year’s regional and then national win, was second-to-none, says Anne: “People just walked in the door to say ‘well done’. They were proud an ACT business won.”
Angelo’s Shoes picked up the award on June 20 in part because of the nature of her customer base. Anne’s oldest customer is in her mid 90s and her youngest in her 20s. She has been selling shoes to some of the same customers for more than 21 years and has a steadily growing interstate base—including politicians, lawyers, dignitaries, celebrities and doctors.
Angelo’s Shoes also won for their high level of personal service and commitment to working with women who have orthotic problems. Anne works with foot doctors to help women with knee, lower leg, feet and bone problems.
Anne bought the store 21 years ago and has been in the same Manuka location since she took over. She knew nothing about retail—or shoes for that matter—but says her parents were born in Italy and she’s always adored fabulous footwear.
Now Anne travels internationally on buying trips to handpick her range of high-fashion women’s shoes made with exquisite leather and other materials, and to exacting production standards. “Women from Canberra no longer have to travel to Sydney or Melbourne for shoes and accessories,” says Anne. “Those days are long gone.”
Angelo’s Shoes now moves on to the national awards which will be held in Sydney on 13 September 2008
An article "Handball Connects People" was uploaded on The Word on 6th May 2008 [Sport, Handball].
This article was an interview of Nenad Bach, who is the Editor In Chief of the Croatian World Network [CROWN] and who has been a great supporter of Australian handball.
Aside from being the Editor In Chief of CROWN, Nenad is also an accomplished artist, songwriter and film score composer.
Check out his MySpace page for more information on this multi-faceted and multi-talented individual on http://www.myspace.com/nenadbach
Nenad promotes world peace and friendship, care for the world and environment through his interaction with people he meets in person, through CROWN and his music.
Supreme Master TV interviewed Nenad to speak about his views on issues and matters that are important to mankind. This was aired on global broadcast on 1st June 2008, with simultaneous 15 subtitles.
Here’s a copy of the interview which has been posted on youtube. No doubt the lives of many more people may be touched through this interview of this wonderful man who has given us friendship and support over the years.
New software brings change to millions of users world-wide!
Early last month, a little known software company based in New Zealand, launched their latest version of MetriQ Professional, an automated timesheet software that promises to revolutionise how we collect time in business.
The rationale for their software asks the fundamental question: Why are we paying our staff to collect inaccurate, unreliable time data using timesheets, a technology that’s been around since the ark? Why indeed, and what are the reason this software genre will provide a powerful momentum for change in an industry that’s long stagnated, unable to think outside the square and complacent with the status quo.
So what’s the big deal? Filling out a timesheet takes 20 maybe 30 minutes at the end of the day, and if collecting time for charge-out to clients, these costs simply get past on. So why fix it if it ‘aint broke? Here’s a bitter pill, take care before you swallow!
First off, for every ten minutes a day your staff spend on timesheets, means you loose over a week of paid salary each year in lost productivity. Given that some of us spend half an hour scratching our bony cranium trying to remember what we’ve done throughout the day, translates to three weeks of lost productivity, a hidden cost few businesses can ill-afford to lose.
Next, consider the accuracy of the data collected. For business, we are legally obliged to ensure our clients are not overcharged, especially when using units to account for staff effort. But if the phone goes at 10:03 am for 2 minutes 43 seconds, or a co-worker interrupts you at 11:47 for a five minute chat, how can we expect staff to report this accurately when tired and anxious to avoid the rush hour home.
And truly, is there anyone out there that actually enjoys completing timesheets?
We’ve all seen fads of one sort or another come and go, but the fact remains, automating this mundane office chore has tangible cost benefits that far out way our reluctance to change. And here’s a litmus test: Who out there is willing to manually copy a letter, while standing next to a Xerox machine?
Hello and welcome again to your Weekly Wot’s Wot in Folkus & around the traps…
ed….
Vale Peter Daly
a lovely man who wore many hats and made good friends wherever he went…
seems odd that I won’t see his smiley eyes any more…
INDEX
1. This Week in Folkus
2. Next Week in Folkus
3. Parish Notices
4. The Comics
5. Sport
1.
This Week In Folkus – SONG & DANCE
TWO big nights with BEST quality live music entertainment to the core … Admission $15/$12 and children always FREEEE!
The Folkus Room, (operates out of The Serbian Cultural Centre & Club) 5 Heard St. MAWSON ACT .. eastern side of Southlands Centre and just off Athllon Drive.. CHECK OUT OUR NEW MAPS PAGE…. www.thefolkus.org.au
Friday 27 June SING! Doors & Bistro from 6.00pm – Music from 7.30
All of Us, All Together with Peter Hicks & Ross Smithard
PLUS Martin Doherty & Leigh Birkett an evening of protest, social conscience, commentary and dissent all in song and verse by several of the finest and most incisive exponents of our time.
Saturday 28 June DANCE! Doors & Bistro from 5.30pm – Music from 6.30
A Night of Big Bands with a collection of Canberra’s finest
… The Kooky Fandango Big Band, The Blamey Street ConneXion; Canberra Youth Big Band; In Full Swing Big Band; Jonno and the Zilberfish Little Big Band
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2. …….
Next Week In Folkus … MORE GREAT AFFORDABLE LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
Friday 4 July "Acoustic Alternative" with Glenn Cardier, Earlwood Greg, Davo Fester & Phil Grove
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Parish Notices……..
3a. The Folkus Room is offering annual subscriptions. go to our web site for details… WE NEED YOU! and YOU NEED SPECIAL DEALS ON ENTERTAINMENT WITH FUEL PRICES &/c GOING THROUGH THE ROOF! Go to our web site and check out the fabulous array of performances we have in store for you over the next twelve months. The special subscription offer is just too good to miss out on. Remember also that the benefits will simply keep coming back to you with our increased ability to attract more top line performers for your favourite Canberra live music performance space.
3b. for more info about Canberra’s LIVE music scene! …. http://www.loadedog.com/?page_id=132
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Wild Geese
You do not have to be good.
You do not have to walk on your knees
for a hundred miles through the desert, repenting.
You only have to let the soft animal of your body
love what it loves.
Tell me about your despair, yours, and I will tell you mine.
Meanwhile the world goes on.
Meanwhile the sun and the clear pebbles of the rain
are moving across the landscapes,
over the prairies and the deep trees,
the mountains and the rivers.
Meanwhile the wild geese, high in the clean blue air,
are heading home again.
Whoever you are, no matter how lonely,
the world offers itself to your imagination,
calls to you like the wild geese, harsh and exciting –
over and over announcing your place
in the family of things…………….. Mary Oliver
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Stay Well & Truly Silly Gentle Folk
Bill Arnett
The Folkus Room
Canberra’s Acoustic Preference
61-2-62627265
0407 434 469
"No Strangers Come Here – Just Friends We Have Not Yet Met"
DON’T FORGET TO HEAD TO THE TUGGERANONG "WINTER" MARKET THIS SUNDAY JUNE 29!!!
Celebrate Canberra’s winter and come in from the cold this Sunday 29 June, 2008 with the opening of the “WINTER” indoor art and craft market within the Tuggeranong Community Centre.
“Most markets are held out in the open and it can be bitterly cold in winter”, said organiser Jennine Mayfield. “The Tuggeranong Indoor Community Market will be a warm place for both buyers and sellers to do business without the biting winds and chilling cold.”
The indoor market will feature a range of arts and crafts including aromatherapy, hand-made candles, knitting, hand-crafted jewellery, fashion items and scrap booking supplies. Other stall holders will also be on hand offering quality manufactured goods providing buyers with a range of items to choose from.
"We hope the Markets become a place to shop for bargains and take up the Tuggeranong atmosphere – but even more than that. We hope they will provide local designers, artists and craftspeople the opportunity to sell their work direct to the public and that they act as a launch pad for budding entrepreneurs and anyone working in the creative industries. The Market will also allow local not-for-profit groups, sporting clubs and other organisations access to a local event to conduct fund-raising and awareness. (ie. this month Sunday June 29 we have the Bonython Pre-School hosting a BBQ to fund-raise for new amenties plus the Canberra Greyhound Adoption Service ‘Forever Greys’ running an information and fundraising stall to raise awareness on what they do to rehome Greyhounds)"
The first Tuggeranong Indoor Community “Winter” Market will be held on Sunday, 29 June 2008 at the Tuggeranong Community Centre, Cowlishaw St, Greenway (the building next door to McDonalds) between 10am and 2pm. Entry is free to the public.
The Winter Market theme continues Sunday July 27 and Sunday August 31, 2008 so mark these dates in your diary now.
The Australian Handball Federation [AHF] is proud to announce that for the first time, Australia will participate in a Women’s Junior World Championship when the Australian Junior Team attends the XVI Women’s Junior World Championship to be held in FYR Macedonia during 21st July – 3rd August 2008. This tournament will be conducted by the International Handball Federation [IHF] in conjunction with the Macedonian Handball Federation.
After a series of training camps wherein the players showcased their skills, the following players were selected to comprise the Australian Junior Women’s Team:
PlayerNamePositionState/Location
No.
1Taylee LewisGoalkeeperNew South Wales
2Emma van BusselCentreNew South Wales
3 Kathryn MacDonaldBackNew South Wales
4Monica NadjovskiPivotSweden
5Lauren KeithPivotNew South Wales
8Sally PotockiBackNew South Wales
9Gail LucasWingVictoria
11Gizelle van der MerweBackNew South Wales
12 Leanne PerrinsGoalkeeperNew South Wales
14 Monica CicakBackVictoria
15Vanja SmiljanicBackNew South Wales
18Joanna BlondellWingSweden
22Aminta ThomasWingNew South Wales
23Emily ParkerWingNew South Wales
The Australian Women’s Junior Team will be headed by Emma van Bussel who takes on the role of Captain. Sally Potocki is the Vice Captain of the Team. Sally who has only been playing handball for 18 months has represented Australia in six international matches. This will be Sally’s second world championship as she competed in Women’s Senior World Championships in France in 2007.
The Team has been receiving support and guidance from a highly dedicated and experienced Management Team comprised of:
Rajan Pavlovic Head Coach
Vella Vujaklija Assistant Coach
Kim BriggsAssistant Coach
Pernille ClarkeManager
The Team will undertake its last training camp in Sydney during 27th – 29th June 2008.This will be conducted initially at the Sydney Hills Grammar in Kenthurst on the 27th, followed by sessions at the HK Ward, Sydney University and in Sydney Boys High School on the 28th and 29th June respectively.
The Team will leave for Belgrade in early July to hold a camp prior to going to FYR Macedonia for the World Championships.
The Team is in Group C in the competition, with a tough draw to play against:
Brazil
Croatia
FYR Macedonia
Korea
The Team is looking forward to its participation in the tournament.The attention of the handball world will be focussed especially to its first match which will be against the host team FYR Macedonia, straight after the opening ceremony.
The AHF wishes the Women’s Junior Team a very enjoyable and successful participation in the XVI Women’s Junior World Championship.
For further information, please contact the AHF Media & Public Relations Officer, Violi Calvert by email: public.relations@handballaustralia.org.au. or by phone: + 61 408 22 77 94.
Would you like to learn in fun and relaxed environment?
The Brain Gym has been operating within The Canberra College at both campuses, Weston and Phillip for many years. The aim of the night college is to provide practical and helpful assistance in learning and training for the community, and assist people in a relaxed and supportive environment. We run 4 terms per year within the 4 school terms.
The College offers new avenues for learning and a chance to build on life’s experiences, and to enjoy courses that add spice and variety in your daily living and meet new friends and associates.
We have courses for people from all walks of life and to suit all ages. There are courses that will help you to upgrade and learn new skills to help with employment or for your own enjoyment.
Subjects covered include Computing, Cake Decorating, Photo processing, Painting, Languages, Cooking, Jewellery Making, various exercise classes, Dancing, Wine Appreciation, and other special interest classes. We are always on the lookout for new classes to run, so if you are interested in teaching a subject not currently on offer, or if you would like to learn something we are not offering, please get in touch and we may be able to offer it in a future term.
Our next term will begin on 28th July, with final day for enrolments being 23rd July.
Canberra kids had a blast when local children’s author Ingrid Jonach dropped into their primary schools to celebrate the release of her latest book Frankie goes to France.
Ingrid visited eight schools on her June tour, which kicked off at the French-Australian school Telopea Park School and included Fraser Primary School, St Peter and Paul School, Mawson Primary School and St Jude’s Primary School amongst others. She spoke to students about how to write a story, using examples from her books, which are about a girl who starts her own newspaper.
St Jude’s teacher-librarian Kathy Laudenbach said having Ingrid at the school was a “fabulous learning experience” for the students. “The humour and real life experience Ingrid used had the children focused on all that she was saying.”
Since the release of her first children’s novel The Frank Frankie in July last year, Ingrid has performed author visits at schools and hospitals across Australia. She has also been a speaker at literary festivals, including the National Young Writer’s Festival, the Canberra Readers and Writers Festival and the Somerset Celebration of Literature. She also addressed the Australian Literacy Educator’s Association’s conference when it was held in Canberra last year.
Ingrid holds a Bachelor of Arts in Professional Writing with Honours from the University of Canberra. She completed her cadetship in journalism at The Canberra Times, where she worked for three years before entering public relations. The Frank Frankie and Frankie goes to France are suitable for ages seven and up and are available from all good bookstores. She is also the author of a children’s picture book called A Lot of Things, which is available from Paperchain Bookstore and Amazon.com
For those schools who missed out, Ingrid will conduct another round of free author visits targeted to Years 3 – 5 during Children’s Book Week, which runs from 18 to 22 August this year. For details visit www.ingridjonach.com But be quick, because places are limited! Teachers are also encouraged to get their students involved in the new online newspaper The Frank Frankie, which can also be found on the website. It has already attracted a lot of attention from keen contributors!
Canberra kids had a blast when local children’s author Ingrid Jonach dropped into their primary schools to celebrate the release of her latest book Frankie goes to France.
Ingrid visited eight schools on her June tour, which kicked off at the French-Australian school Telopea Park School and included Fraser Primary School, St Peter and Paul School, Mawson Primary School and St Jude’s Primary School amongst others. She spoke to students about how to write a story, using examples from her books, which are about a girl who starts her own newspaper.
St Jude’s teacher-librarian Kathy Laudenbach said having Ingrid at the school was a “fabulous learning experience” for the students. “The humour and real life experience Ingrid used had the children focused on all that she was saying.”
Since the release of her first children’s novel The Frank Frankie in July last year, Ingrid has performed author visits at schools and hospitals across Australia. She has also been a speaker at literary festivals, including the National Young Writer’s Festival, the Canberra Readers and Writers Festival and the Somerset Celebration of Literature. She also addressed the Australian Literacy Educator’s Association’s conference when it was held in Canberra last year.
Ingrid holds a Bachelor of Arts in Professional Writing with Honours from the University of Canberra. She completed her cadetship in journalism at The Canberra Times, where she worked for three years before entering public relations. The Frank Frankie and Frankie goes to France are suitable for ages seven and up and are available from all good bookstores. She is also the author of a children’s picture book called A Lot of Things, which is available from Paperchain Bookstore and Amazon.com
For those schools who missed out, Ingrid will conduct another round of free author visits targeted to Years 3 – 5 during Children’s Book Week, which runs from 18 to 22 August this year. For details visit www.ingridjonach.com But be quick, because places are limited! Teachers are also encouraged to get their students involved in the new online newspaper The Frank Frankie, which can also be found on the website. It has already attracted a lot of attention from keen contributors!
Presenter: Andrew McKinnon & Malcolm Cooke
Description: One Man is a two-act social satire consisting of two short plays.
Tell-Tale Heart, by Edgar Allan Poe, adapted by Berkoff.
Surely one of the scariest tales of demantia and murderous compulsion ever – a gothic tale of horror.
Dog by Steven Berkoff
A hilarious day in the life of a football hooligan and his pit bull terrier, Roy. One minute Berkoff is the skinhead and the next he is Roy as he reacts to his master’s cruel but sometimes loving antics.
Venue: The Playhouse
Duration: 90 minutes including interval
Prices: Adult: $69.00
Concession: $62.50*
Group(8+): $60.50**
U27: $44.00***
Child (15yrs & under): $34.00****
Additional Information: *CONCESSIONS Consession tickets available to Full-time students, Pensioners, Unemployed and NGA members. Concession price does not apply to Seniors Card holders. If purchasing concession priced tickets, proof of eligibility of concession must be presented to Canberra Ticketing staff upon collection of tickets or full price may be charged.
**Group tickets are not available online. To make a group booking, please phone (02) 6243 5709 during business hours or email groups@canberratheatre.org.au
***U27 tickets not available on the Friday and Saturday nights.
****CHILDREN are not recomended for this show.
*FREE FORUM There will be a pre-show forum before the first performance at 7pm in The Link.
*AUDIO DESCRIBED performance 8pm 17 September. Click the access link below for more details.
*CAPTIONED performance 8pm 18 September. Click the access link below for more details.
Suit Children: Not recomended
Categories Drama, Comedy
Performance Times Tuesday, 16 September 2008
8:00 PM
Wednesday, 17 September 2008
8:00 PM
Thursday, 18 September 2008
8:00 PM
Friday, 19 September 2008
8:00 PM
Saturday, 20 September 2008
8:00 PM
Status: On Sale
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– Lands End – Compagnie Philippe Genty
– Mathinna
– My Fair Lady
– The Red Shoes
– The Year of Magical Thinking
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Jimmy Barnes is undertaking his first major theatre tour in more than a decade. Following the success of his latest album OUT IN THE BLUE, Jimmy will be playing theatres right across Australia prior to a tour of England and Europe in the spring. Australia’s most popular singer has been going from strength to strength over the past few years. His new album OUT IN THE BLUE entered the charts at #3 and quickly became his 10th platinum album when it was released in late 2007.
OUT IN THE BLUE, recorded in two weeks with producer Nash Chambers (Kasey Chambers, Shane Nicholson) is Jimmy’s most bare bones and honest work to date. Much of it was written while he was recuperating from open-heart surgery.
With 16 solo albums and the classic Chisel catalogue to draw from, Jimmy has crafted a new set, designed to work in theatres. Jimmy will showcase the radio hits from the new album such as “Out in the Blue”, new single “I Can’t Tell You Why” and the Neil Finn penned “Blue Hotel”,
Joining him on all dates will be eldest daughter Mahalia Barnes who is performing with her own band and releasing her debut album mid-June. Meanwhile, the Australian theatre tour promises to be a once-in-a-lifetime event.
Venue: Canberra Theatre
Duration: 180 minutes, including interval
Prices: All Tickets: $64.95
Suit Children: Yes
Performance Times Wednesday, 25 June 2008 @ 7:30 PM
Tickets from: www.canberratheatre.org.au
St Clare''s College Hospitality Students testing out the menu for the Adopt a School Charity Dinner 08
Adopt a School
Charity Dinner 08
This year the Southern Cross Club has adopted St Clare’s College as part of the Student to Industry Program’s Adopt a School programme. This partnership will culminate in a Charity Dinner being held on Wednesday 30th July 2008.
The Club has generously provided a mentor chef and their facilities for the event and Father Frank Jones Latin American Mission in Ecuador has been chosen by St Clare’s to receive the funds raised.
Hospitality students from St Clare’s College will be working in the kitchen and front of house to present this charity event.
This is a great opportunity for you to support the St Clare’s Hospitality students and Father Frank Jones Latin American Mission in Ecuador.
3 course meal including wine – $60 per person
Enjoy a night of wining, dining, entertainment, raffles and a charity auction
6:30 for 7pm – Top of the Cross Southern Cross Club Woden
Dress – Smart Casual (with a splash of red, blue & yellow)
Proceeds donated to Father Frank Jones Latin American Mission in Ecuador
Limited tickets BOOK NOW! 6283 7288 or at the Southern Cross Club Woden
New and Second-hand Books/Magazines/Comics/CDs/Records etc
Good Quality Baby Items
Collectibles
Antiques
Fresh Fruit & Vegies
Other small businesses are also welcome eg:
Avon
Tupperware
Health & Wellness specialists
All sites are indoors and only $25 per site – we also have tressel tables for hire for $5 each if required otherwise you are more than welcome to bring your own
Our Tuggeranong Indoor Community Market is held the last Sunday of every month between 10am – 2pm – all sites are indoors away from the wind and rain so why not enjoy the community atmosphere of our market and sell your items at the same time
Book now and/or come down and see us at the next market located within the Tuggeranong Community Centre, Cowlishaw Street, Greenway (the building next door to McDonalds) ie.
Hello and welcome again to your Weekly Wot’s Wot in Folkus & around the traps…
ed…. Well! .. what a week it’s been
definitions No.1… Now that we all know when we are officially embarking upon a "binge" we need also to be advised about official government standards regulating a "tipple", getting "plastered", a "bender", a "p.i.s.s-up", a "night out with the boys/girls", a "buck’s/hen’s night", a "cleansing ale", "one for the road", "just the one", "Arrgh bugger, why not!", "it’s your shout!", "it is NOT my shout!", "beer o’clock", "time to go!", "time PLEASE!", "can I get you another?", "What makes you think I’m drunk?" &/c…… sadly the pendulum has swung back to the right again and we are entering an era of righteous regulation (thump tubs now) by those who need to be told by an almighty (or their partner) when to get out of bed for a p.i.s.s… their motto – "NOTHING without due authority and process!" … be warned your O’righteousnesses the pendulum does not ever stop!
definitions No.2… "Ugly" absolutely everything about the protagonists at Iguana Joe’s.
definitions No.3… "Insane" absolutely everything about Robert Mugabe.
definitions No.4… "Perfect" Tiger Woods’ golf brain.
definitions No.5… "Dilemma" I like the rhyme … which way should it go – "Iemma Dilemma" or "Dilemma Iemma"?
of course all this is just my humble opinion. You can disagree if you wish…
INDEX
1. This Week in Folkus
2. Next Week in Folkus
3. Parish Notices
4. The Comics
5. Sport
1.
This Week In Folkus – TWO big days and nights with BEST quality live music entertainment to the core …
The Folkus Room, (operates out of The Serbian Cultural Centre & Club) 5 Heard St. MAWSON ACT .. eastern side of Southlands Centre and just off Athllon Drive.. CHECK OUT OUR NEW MAPS PAGE…. www.thefolkus.org.au
Friday 20 June … Doors & Bistro from 6.00pm music from 7.30pm Richard Leschen (USA&NZ) plus Bill McCarthy … Bill is leaving our shores after completing his tour of duty and so is looking forward to one last hit out among the people who have added to his enjoyment of Canberra – the Canberra Live Music community .. Playing a mixture of traditional Irish and contemporary folk songs in an easy relaxed style, Bill McCarthy is a man at ease with his music. Every song is delivered with feeling and empathy for the words, inviting the audience to take on board the message. A strong vocalist and adept guitarist, he will leave you wanting more…..
Saturday 21 June in the afternoon … Bistro from noon, music from 2pm – 5pm … Saturday Arvo Jazz featuring THE James Le Fevre Quintet enjoy that and then stay for dinner and …..
Saturday 21 June in the evening …Doors & Bistro from 6.00pm music from 7.30pm Nick Charles plus BLISS
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Next Week In Folkus … MORE GREAT AFFORDABLE LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
Friday 27 June All of Us, All Together with Peter Hicks & Ross Smithard PLUS Martin Doherty & Leigh Birkett
Saturday 28 June A Night of Big Bands and … Kooky Fandango, featuring – DANCE and …The Blamey Street ConneXion;
Canberra Youth Big Band; In Full Swing Big Band; Jonno and the Zilberfish Big Band
3.
Parish Notices…….. who said Canberra hibernates in winter????
3a. The Folkus Room is offering annual subscriptions. Click HERE for details… WE NEED YOU!
3b. Applications now open for the 2009 National Folk Fellowship. Closing date 30 June 2008 Established and emerging practitioners across music, dance and the spoken word can apply to research original folklore materials in the National Library that will lead to a performance at the 2009 Festival. Fellows receive: • special access to research facilities and collections • access to the Library’s professional sound recording studios • support for travel, accommodation and living expenses up to $8000 “We really wanted to build on the Irish tradition in its unique Australian context. We’ve found exciting repertoire for years to come!” Ben Stephenson and Adrian Barker, 2006 National Folk Fellows. … Dr Ronald McCoy, 2008 Folk Fellowship winner, describes his Fellowship as a “life-changing experience” and an opportunity to develop his folk music passion. His project on 150 years of Gaels in Australia and the program of his concert at the 2008 National Folk Festival is available at http://www.nla.gov.au/grants/nat-folk-fellowship/former-folk-fellows.html Find out more and apply online at http://www.nla.gov.au/grants/nat-folk-fellowship/ or phone 02 6262 1196
3c. Arlo Guthrie was sublime…
3d. The notice with depth & C21…. The Battlefield Band, NEXT Tuesday 24 June at The Burns Club Kambah ACT 7.30pm bookings (02) 6296 2425
3e. for more info about Canberra’s LIVE music scene! …. http://www.loadedog.com/?page_id=132
4.
Three men were hiking through a forest when they came upon a large raging, Violent river. Needing to get to the other side, the first man
prayed: ‘God, please give me the strength to cross the river.’ Poof! .. God gave him big arms and strong legs and he was able to swim across in about 2 hours, having almost drowned twice. After witnessing that, the second man prayed: ‘God, please give me strength and the tools to cross the river’ Poof! .. God gave him a rowboat and strong arms and strong legs and he was able to row across in about an hour after almost capsizing once. Seeing what happened to the first two men, the third man prayed: ‘God, please give me the strength, the tools and the intelligence to cross the river’ Poof! .. He was instantly turned into a woman. She checked the map, hiked one hundred yards up stream and walked across the bridge.
You cannot put a fire out;
A thing that can ignite
Can go, itself, without a fan
Upon the slowest night.
You cannot fold a flood
And put it in a drawer, —
Because the winds would find it out,
And tell your cedar floor…………….. Emily Dickinson
Stay Well & Truly Silly Gentle Folk
Bill Arnett
The Folkus Room
Canberra’s Acoustic Preference
61-2-62627265
0407 434 469
"No Strangers Come Here – Just Friends We Have Not Yet Met"
