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Each week this newsletter brings you information on coverage of the arts across ABC Online, TV and Radio. Find out how to subscribe to this newsletter at http://abc.net.au/arts/mail.htm

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Latest Arts News | Arts Features | Latest Reviews | Arts on Radio | Arts on TV

----------------- LATEST ARTS NEWS ---------------------

'NAKED' MUMMIES COVER-UP WELCOMED [23/05/2008]
Egyptian antiquities chief Zahi Hawass has welcomed a decision by a British museum to cover-up its collection of ancient Egyptian mummies, saying it is a question of ethics.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/05/23/2253403.htm

CLASH OF CIVILISATIONS 'NONSENSE', AUTHOR SAYS [23/05/2008]
It's an attempt by a British Muslim to heal racial divisions and overturn religious stereotypes - no easy feat so soon after the London and Glasgow bombings.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/05/23/2253571.htm

ART COMMUNITY DEFENDS NAKED TEEN PHOTO EXHIBITION [23/05/2008]
Members of Sydney's art community have come out in support of controversial photographer Bill Henson.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/05/23/2253585.htm

ABC CHAIRMAN HOPES FOR FUNDING FOR KIDS' CHANNEL [22/05/2008]
ABC chairman Maurice Newman is hoping the Federal Government will provide funding for the national broadcaster's plan to have a dedicated children's channel.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/05/22/2252714.htm

TASMANIAN POET WINS NSW PRIZE [21/05/2008]
A Hobart writer, Kathryn Lomer, has won the $30,000 Kenneth Slessor Prize for poetry.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/05/21/2251177.htm


More arts news at http://abc.net.au/news/arts/default.htm

------------------ ARTS FEATURES ------------------

LIGHTING UP THE ENVIRONMENT
Imagine stepping into a giant black plastic bag. You're in the darkness but above you there are tiny pin-hole dots letting in streams of light. The dots form images of trees and buildings. This isn't a crazy dream, but an art installation.
http://abc.net.au/local/photos/2008/05/13/2242679.htm

TIM WINTON BREATHES
A man who is fiercely loyal to the stories of his home is Tim Winton. In his latest novel, there are dashes of local colour and a large dose of reflection. It comes under the title of Breath and he took the time to tell us about the book, writing, and life.
http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2008/05/07/2238315.htm


More arts features at http://abc.net.au/arts/default.htm

------------------ ENTERTAINMENT AND ARTS BLOGS ------------------

ARTICULATE
ABC News Online's daily take on arts news and events in Australia and throughout the world.
http://blogs.abc.net.au/articulate/

THE SHALLOW END
Casting a critical eye over entertainment news from Australia and the world.
http://blogs.abc.net.au/theshallowend/

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------------------ FILM REVIEWS ------------------

UN SECRET [23/05/2008]
ABC Tasmania
Un Secret is the (very) personal story of Philippe Grimbert, whose autobiographical work provided this awful fable of a little boy who discovered that his parents had been very much involved in the Occupation –and that a huge secret lies at the heart of his family.
http://www.abc.net.au/local/reviews/2008/05/23/2253319.htm

SHINE A LIGHT [22/05/2008]
At the Movies
Martin Scorsese combines a number of his passions in Shine a Light, his film of the Rolling Stones benefit concert for the Clinton Foundation in New York.
http://www.abc.net.au/atthemovies/txt/s2230437.htm

THEN SHE FOUND ME [21/05/2008]
ABC Far North Qld
Kier Shorey and Fiona Sewell review the latest Helen Hunt flick...
http://www.abc.net.au/local/reviews/2008/05/21/2251591.htm

SHINE A LIGHT [21/05/2008]
At the Movies
Martin Scorsese combines a number of his passions in Shine a Light, his film of the Rolling Stones benefit concert for the Clinton Foundation in New York.
http://www.abc.net.au/atthemovies/txt/s2230437.htm

LEATHERHEADS [21/05/2008]
At the Movies
Dodge Connolly, (GEORGE CLOONEY), is the leading player of the Duluth Bulldogs, a professional football team at a time – 1925 – when professional football teams didn’t have a very good reputation (as the team’s sponsors, Dunn’s Perennial Starch, are beginning to suspect).
http://www.abc.net.au/atthemovies/txt/s2230449.htm


More Film Reviews at http://www.abc.net.au/arts/review/film/default.htm If you are interested in RSS feeds of movie reviews, they can be found at http://www.abc.net.au/backyard/rss/movie_reviews.xml

------------------ MUSIC REVIEWS ------------------

POSTCARDS [19/05/2008]
The last 18 months have been busy and exciting for Sydney band Sparkadia - they've just recorded their debut with super producer Ben Hillier (New Order/Blur/Doves/Elbow) and toured the UK, Europe and US with bands like The Thrills, MGMT, Vampire Weekend and Jimmy Eat World!.
http://www.abc.net.au/triplej/review/album/s2247196.htm

More Music Reviews at http://www.abc.net.au/arts/review/music/default.htm If you are interested in RSS feeds of music reviews, they can be found at http://www.abc.net.au/backyard/rss.htm

------------------ THEATRE REVIEWS ------------------

JANE EYRE [16/05/2008]
Reviewed by Nigel Munro-Wallis for ABC Brisbane
Following the success of the mini series Jane Eyre on ABC Television recently, there has been considerable interest around town about this stage adaptation of the classic Charlotte Bronte novel.
http://www.abc.net.au/local/reviews/2008/05/16/2247514.htm

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THE HONEY SPINNER [22/05/2008]
Reviewed by Clare Calvet for Nightlife
A fascinating read by debut writer, Grace Pundyk, who lives in Tasmania.
http://www.abc.net.au/local/reviews/2008/05/22/2252355.htm

A FAMILY HISTORY OF SMOKING [22/05/2008]
Reviewed by Clare Calvet for Nightlife
A moving Memoir written by Andrew Riemer, academic, essayist and chief book reviewer at the Sydney Morning Herald.
http://www.abc.net.au/local/reviews/2008/05/22/2252347.htm

CHILDREN'S BOOK REVIEWS [21/05/2008]
Reviewed by Laurine Croasdale for ABC Canberra
Author and reviewer Laurine Croasdale is a regular guest on 666 Drive, talking about the latest books for children.
http://www.abc.net.au/local/reviews/2008/05/21/2251375.htm

THE MIRACLE AT SPEEDY MOTORS [21/05/2008]
Reviewed by Ann Maree Dyer for ABC Capricornia
"Fat lady: you watch out! And you too, the one with the big glasses.
http://www.abc.net.au/local/reviews/2008/05/21/2251303.htm

More reviews at http://abc.net.au/arts/review/default.htm ]

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------------------ RADIO NATIONAL ------------------ http://abc.net.au/rn

------------------ RN Music Highlights --------------------

RN INTO THE MUSIC
24/05/2008
These two absorbing musical features take quite different paths in exploring the compelling sounds of the Balkans.
http://www.abc.net.au/rn/intothemusic/stories/2008/2242359.htm

SINGERS OF RENOWN
24/05/2008
http://www.abc.net.au/rn/singersofrenown/stories/2008/2213031.htm

THE WEEKEND P***T
25/05/2008
Our featured album is not at all like last night’s, but does also come from northern Europe.
http://www.abc.net.au/rn/weekendp***t/stories/2008/2239524.htm

THE P***T
26/05/2008
The Sunda Music is an overview of the music of SambaSunda, the 16 or so strong innovative Bandung, Java-based group who mix Javanese and Balinese gamelan with Jaipong, Middle Eastern music and Latin grooves.
http://www.abc.net.au/rn/dailyp***t/stories/2008/2250653.htm

if you want more on Radio National's Music programs you can sign up at http://www.abc.net.au/rn/music/default.htm

------------------ RN Book highlights ------------------

LINGUA FRANCA
24/05/2008 at: 1545
The polyglot linguist, Alexandra Aikhenvald, describes linguistic typology: classifying how languages are structured and comparing them to ascertain recurrent patterns and variations.
http://www.abc.net.au/rn/linguafranca/stories/2008/2252499.htm

POETICA
24/05/2008
Poetica will be featuring a selection of the poetry highlights at this year's Adelaide Writers’ Week, including readings by Paul Durcan, David Malouf, Bill Manhire, and many others.
http://www.abc.net.au/rn/poetica/stories/2008/2245851.htm

SHORT STORY
25/05/2008 at: 15:30
The never-ending development of the etiquette of invitations.
http://www.abc.net.au/rn/shortstory/stories/2008/2233787.htm

AIRPLAY
25/05/2008
When Davy’s new brother is born, Davy tries to take on extra responsibilities.
http://www.abc.net.au/rn/airplay/stories/2008/2245785.htm

------------------ RN Drama highlights ------------------

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more details about arts programs on ABC Television across the next few days at http://www.abc.net.au/tv/

------------------ LIMELIGHT: ABC ARTS IN PRINT ------------------

LIMELIGHT
The June issue of limelight features crooner Michael Bublé talking about his love of a good old fashioned melody. Also, we list the top 20 pianists you must see live in Australia this year. We speak to the artist who painted Luciano Pavarotti’s last portrait, and take you on a cultural tour of Adelaide. Plus, violinist André Rieu continues his exclusive monthly column for limelight.
http://shop.abc.net.au/browse/product.asp?productid=840016

ABC COLLECTORS MAGAZINE
After the overwhelming success of previous issues, ABC's Collectors Magazine is back with Issue 3. Featuring the expert team from Collectors TV, this issue allows readers to find out what sports gear is paying, discover the best blue and white china pieces to collect, as well as to immerse themselves in all things collectors -decorative snuff boxes, stunning designer glassware, collectable vintage luggage and cosmetic compacts. Professor Adrian Franklin looks back at crazy collectables from the 70s whilst highlighting timely pointers on what will be hot in the future.
Plus, Gordon Brown continues to give readers great practical advice about assessing and buying antiques. On sale from 28 May 2008
http://shop.abc.net.au/browse/product.asp?productid=603728


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