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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 ---------------------

PORTRAIT OF ABORIGINAL GIRL INSPIRES DANCE PRODUCTION [20/06/2008]
The world-renowned Aboriginal dance company Bangarra is in Canberra to stage its latest production.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/06/20/2280548.htm

RED CARPET ROLLS OUT FOR 'OUTBACK ACADEMY AWARDS' [20/06/2008]
Spray-painted Barbie dolls will be awarded to aspiring actors in central western Queensland this weekend as the inaugural Jundah Academy Awards are presented.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/06/20/2280465.htm

PERRY DEVELOPS DARK COMEDY PILOT [20/06/2008]
Former Friends star Matthew Perry will play a talk show host in The End Of Steve, a dark comedy he is developing at Showtime.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/06/20/2280403.htm

MILLER TO JOIN CROWE IN ROBIN HOOD REDO [20/06/2008]
Sienna Miller is in negotiations to play Maid Marion in Nottingham, a revisionist take on the Robin Hood legend starring Australian actor Russell Crowe.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/06/20/2280406.htm

VATICAN TO DEFINE 'GOOD CINEMA' [20/06/2008]
The Vatican says it is working on a set of guidelines for what it considers "good cinema".
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/06/20/2280426.htm

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

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THIRD TIME'S A CHARM FOR MILES FRANKLIN WINNER CARROLL
Melbourne-based author Steven Carroll has won Australia's most prestigious literary prize for his novel, The Time We Have Taken.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/06/19/2280261.htm?site=melbourne

FUTURE OF THE ARTS IN NORTH AUSTRALIA
If it weren't for a lucky six-month stint in Western Australia on a university scholarship, Tropic Sun Theatre General Manager Lorna Hempstead may never have ended up where she is today: on tropical Magnetic Island in north Queensland.
http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2008/06/19/2279334.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 ------------------

YOU DON'T MESS WITH THE ZOHAN [20/06/2008]
ABC North Qld
So far in his rather preposterous film career Adam Sandler has played a simpleton who becomes a football superstar, a man who can fast forward through life with the help of a remote, and a wedding singer.
http://www.abc.net.au/local/reviews/2008/06/20/2280539.htm

UNFINISHED SKY [19/06/2008]
At the Movies
We’re used to American adaptations of successful European films, but not so used to Australian adaptations.
http://www.abc.net.au/atthemovies/txt/s2263917.htm

HOPE [19/06/2008]
At the Movies
Amal – the name means ‘hope’ – spends her time in Australia fighting to have her story widely publicised and to understand what happened.
http://www.abc.net.au/atthemovies/txt/s2259589.htm

THE INCREDIBLE HULK [18/06/2008]
At the Movies
Well it seems Ang Lee’s 2003 adaptation of the Marvel comics Hulk, which starred Eric Bana was not the definitive one.
http://www.abc.net.au/atthemovies/txt/s2266217.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 ------------------

LISTEN TO LITTLE RED [13/06/2008]
Put on your leather jacket, grab your girl and get on down to the drive-in! Melbourne 60s- rock n roll revivalists Little Red are about to release their debut LP - it's jam packed with toe tapping melodies, infectious harmonies and exciting energy!.
http://www.abc.net.au/triplej/review/album/s2274214.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 ------------------

KITCHEN DIVA [13/06/2008]
Reviewed by Nigel Munro-Wallis for ABC Brisbane
Norman Price is one of those playwrights whose work never ceases to intrigue me.
http://www.abc.net.au/local/reviews/2008/06/13/2273922.htm

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THE REAPERS [13/06/2008]
Reviewed by Sue Gammon for ABC Wide Bay Qld
In a rather interesting departure from his usual Charlie Parker novels, author Connolly has decided to give the co-stars centre stage in The Reapers.
http://www.abc.net.au/local/reviews/2008/06/13/2273891.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 --------------------

SINGERS OF RENOWN
21/06/2008
SINGERS OF RENOWN ENCORE SERIES with JOHN CARGHER
"A CENTURY OF SINGERS, 1901-2000"
The third of four programs featuring singers who influenced the art of singing during the 20th century.
http://www.abc.net.au/rn/singersofrenown/stories/2008/2213042.htm

RN INTO THE MUSIC
21/06/2008
Reflecting on the place of music in spiritual practice since ancient times, this program explores the influence of mystical and religious preoccupations, such as Buddhism and Sufism, on the work of three contemporary musicians: Turkish maestro Omar Faruk Tekbilek, Australian percussionist Michael Askill and shakuhachi player Riley Lee.
http://www.abc.net.au/rn/intothemusic/stories/2008/2277128.htm

THE WEEKEND P***T
22/06/2008
Big Chill explores the opposite extreme to last night’s show.
http://www.abc.net.au/rn/weekendp***t/stories/2008/2266413.htm

THE P***T
23/06/2008
The Calcutta Express Band is the brainchild of Australian guitarist Guy Strazz who, with his 7-string East-West guitar, plays a mixture of Bengali folk, Hindustani Classical and Afro-Brazilian styles with two percussionists and santoor player Sandip Chatterjee.
http://www.abc.net.au/rn/dailyp***t/stories/2008/2274383.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

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POETICA
21/06/2008
A detailed exploration of this burgeoning poetic form with some of Australia’s leading practitioners.
http://www.abc.net.au/rn/poetica/stories/2008/2267046.htm

AIRPLAY
22/06/2008
A radiophonic work by Gail Priest from a text by Caitlin Newton-Broad.
http://www.abc.net.au/rn/airplay/stories/2008/2267062.htm

SHORT STORY
22/06/2008
Her husband is fifteen miles away shearing, when a passing tramp threatens the safety of a woman and child.
http://www.abc.net.au/rn/shortstory/stories/2008/2266976.htm

THE BOOK READING
23/06/2008
For copyright reasons this reading is not available as audio on demand.
http://www.abc.net.au/rn/bookreading/stories/2008/2261994.htm

more Radio National mailing lists are available at http://www.abc.net.au/rn/subscribe/default.htm

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TRIPLE J - Album reviews - http://www.abc.net.au/triplej/review/album/

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SUNDAY ARTS
Paul Mecurio, English music legend Barry Adamson, the world’s most prestigious photojournalism award, Taxonomy- where art and science converge, activist and industrial designer Cynthia E. Smith, the overlooked art of book design, and music from the Zephyr Quartet.
http://www.abc.net.au/tv/sundayarts/

JENNIFER BYRNE PRESENTS: SEX AND ROMANCE
Jennifer Byrne Presents is a series of individual treats for lovers of books and writing. It features interviews with leading authors and investigations into the popularity of fiction genres like crime, sex, romance and fantasy. Jennifer and guests explore the passionate world of sex and romance, a journey through some of the most cherished and most reviled books in history.
http://www.abc.net.au/tv/guide/netw/200806/programs/AC0738H004D24062008T220000.htm

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

------------------ ABC ARTS IN PRINT ------------------

LIMELIGHT
The July issue of limelight is a feast for opera lovers. Read about Placido Domingo’s most personal project to date, go behind the scenes for a new Magic Flute, discover the latest vocal recordings and every reader receives a free CD featuring Australia’s best opera stars.
http://shop.abc.net.au/browse/product.asp?productid=840016


LIFE ETC
In the new issue of Life etc magazine the domestic goddess, Nigella Lawson, talks about how she's found joy despite a lifetime of challenges. Andrew Denton unloads about being the nation's confessor and we talk seachange with singer Grace Knight. Try our recipes using ricotta which take 10 minutes flat and read up on new research that shows how exercise cuts your risk of cancer. Life etc, real reading, no gossip, just the things that matter.
http://shop.abc.net.au/browse/product.asp?productid=840000


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.
http://shop.abc.net.au/browse/product.asp?productid=603728

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