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

FEDERAL FUNDING TARGETS INDIGENOUS MUSIC
[03/10/2008]
The Federal Government will contribute nearly $80,000 in funding towards an Indigenous music initiative.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/10/03/2381272.htm

MINISTERS COMMIT TO VOLUNTARY INDIGENOUS ART CODE
[03/10/2008]
Federal and state cultural ministers have agreed a code of conduct on Indigenous art must be finalised by the end of the year.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/10/03/2381196.htm

'ART AT THE HEART' CONFERENCE OPENS IN ALICE
[02/10/2008]
The sixth biennial Regional Arts Australia conference has opened in Alice Springs.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/10/02/2380318.htm

GOVT REMAINS TIGHT-LIPPED ON ARTS ROYALTY SCHEME
[02/10/2008]
The Federal Government will not reveal the details of its arts royalty scheme to be announced later this week.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/10/02/2380187.htm

IRISH DANCERS DELIGHT TAS AUDIENCES
[02/10/2008]
For the first time in 41 years, Tasmania is playing host to the National Irish Dancing Championships.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/10/02/2379737.htm


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

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LENS ON WILDLIFE TO RAISE CONSERVATION AWARENESS
Mr Moller says the natural world is a big part of his life, and he's now capturing it on film and sharing it with others through public events where he shows his photos and talks about some of the unusual creatures of the Wide Bay Burnett - including birds that bark like dogs, and spiders that rely on scent rather than webs to catch their prey.
http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2008/10/02/2380006.htm

PIANO FAVOURITE DELIGHTS REGIONAL AUDIENCE
Konstantin Shamray is a 23 year old Russian pianist and winner of the recent Sydney International Piano Competition of Australia, and the first winner to also win the People's Choice.
http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2008/10/02/2380602.htm

LOCAL PORTRAITS
Photographer Jim Rolon shot a series of candid and compelling photographs of residents in the NSW localities of Robertson and Liverpool. Composer (and host of The Music Show on Radio National) Andrew Ford then spoke with the subjects of Jim’s photographs, finding out what music they loved and why it moved them. Hear Andrew’s interviews on Into the Music this Saturday 27 September at 5pm on Radio National (repeat Friday 3pm) or visit the new feature website to see the photographs, hear the accompanying audio and find out how to create your own Local Portrait.
http://abc.net.au/rn/localportraits


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

THE GROCER'S SON
[02/10/2008]
At the Movies
THE GROCER'S SON, Antoine, (NICHOLAS CAZALE), is estranged from his father, Daniel Duval, a grocer who runs a shop and a mobile store in Provence.
http://www.abc.net.au/atthemovies/txt/s2354625.htm

BEVERLY HILLS CHIHUAHUA
[02/10/2008]
At the Movies
What’s a pampered pet to do after being dognapped in Tijuana and spirited away to the dog fight scene of Mexico City.
http://www.abc.net.au/atthemovies/txt/s2354363.htm

THE DUCHESS
[02/10/2008]
At the Movies
The fascinating true story of Georgiana Spencer, wife of the 5th Duke of Devonshire,comes sumptuously to life in THE DUCHESS, with KEIRA KNIGHTLEY starring in the title role.
http://www.abc.net.au/atthemovies/txt/s2354456.htm

WELCOME TO THE STICKS
[30/09/2008]
ABC Tasmania
Not long after the beginning of 2008 the Northern football team of Lens was playing away in Paris against Paris St Germain - the footy club that President Sarkozy says he wants to run after he's no longer President.
http://www.abc.net.au/local/reviews/2008/09/30/2377926.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 ------------------

WATCH ME DISAPPEAR
[03/10/2008]
Augie March have spent the past 18 months penning their brand new fourth album 'Watch Me Disappear' in Auckland, Melbourne, Sydney and LA.
http://www.abc.net.au/triplej/review/album/s2381202.htm

POSTCARDS FROM A GHOST
[30/09/2008]
Reviewed by Jarrod Watt for ABC Ballarat
After a three year hiatus in recording, Epicure have returned with a new album that sounds as though singer/frontman Juan Alban is seeking to shrug off the quiet, sensitive tag and replace with it something a bit more ornery and up front.
http://www.abc.net.au/local/reviews/2008/09/30/2378075.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 ------------------

THE SOUND OF MUSIC - HARVEST RAIN
[15/09/2008]
Reviewed by Nigel Munro-Wallis for ABC Brisbane
The Sound of Music is one of those perennial favourites that is guaranteed to draw an audience.
http://www.abc.net.au/local/reviews/2008/09/15/2365184.htm

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TEACHING SWIMMING AND WATER SAFETY
[01/10/2008]
Reviewed by Margaret Lamb for ABC Capricornia
Learning Aquatics the Australian Way
Now is the time of year that we start thinking about going for a swim.
http://www.abc.net.au/local/reviews/2008/10/01/2379022.htm

FINE JUST THE WAY IT IS: ANNIE PROULX (REVIEW)
[30/09/2008]
Patricia Maunder: I started reading Fine Just the Way It Is at Bangkok's big, modern, sterile airport, an environment that couldn't be more different from Proulx's American Midwest.
http://www.abc.net.au/rn/bookshow/stories/2008/2378367.htm

DUMP TRUCKS: AND OTHER BIG MACHINES
[29/09/2008]
Reviewed by Ann-Maree Dyer for ABC Capricornia
The noise, movement, and sheer magnitude of earth moving equipment can be a tantalising experience for observers of all ages.
http://www.abc.net.au/local/reviews/2008/09/29/2376643.htm

FISHING & FEASTING
[29/09/2008]
Reviewed by Margaret Lamb for ABC Capricornia
Fishing & Feasting is not just another recipe book but a fabulous selection of recipes and information on the different fish found in our Queensland waters.
http://www.abc.net.au/local/reviews/2008/09/29/2377025.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 --------------------

THE MUSIC SHOW
04/10/2008
On The Music Show this week: music director, conductor, educator and advocate Richard Gill; pianist Angela Hewitt on playing Bach; and one of the world's great guitarists, Ry Cooder, talks about his CD/novella double I, Flathead.
http://www.abc.net.au/rn/musicshow/stories/2008/2375547.htm

RN INTO THE MUSIC
04/10/2008
Music has been the force that motivates musicians and music lovers to cross borders, oceans or continents to find a new home.
http://www.abc.net.au/rn/intothemusic/stories/2008/2358032.htm

THE WEEKEND P***T
05/10/2008
Mother-Earth! Father-Sky! is a sublime set of new and old songs from Tuva.
http://www.abc.net.au/rn/weekendp***t/stories/2008/2369301.htm

THE P***T
06/10/2008
There will be no CD of the week this week as we bring you a selection of Daily P***t favourite programs.
http://www.abc.net.au/rn/dailyp***t/stories/2008/2358604.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 ------------------

SHORT STORY
05/10/2008 at: 08:30
When two women decide to ignore convention at a lonely beach, a small girl has her first sight of naked adults and is not impressed.
http://www.abc.net.au/rn/shortstory/stories/2008/2374416.htm

AIRPLAY
05/10/2008
A delightfully funny satire on the problems a new father might encounter when he decides to be a stay-at-home Dad.
http://www.abc.net.au/rn/airplay/stories/2008/2357986.htm

THE BOOK READING
06/10/2008
In 2008 The Book Reading celebrates 60 years on air with a selection of novels, first published in 1948, which presented the world with pioneering depictions of political, social and sexual issues, and which still resonate with readers today.
http://www.abc.net.au/rn/bookreading/stories/2008/2167988.htm

RN BOOK SHOW
06/10/2008 at: 10:05
http://www.abc.net.au/rn/bookshow/stories//2379142.htm


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FIRST TUESDAY BOOK CLUB WITH JENNIFER BYRNE
Join Jennifer Byrne and special guests Mem Fox and Richard E. Grant as they discuss The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne, by Brian Moore; and Pandora In The Congo, by Albert Sanchez Pinol.
http://www.abc.net.au/tv/guide/netw/200810/programs/AC0605H013D7102008T220000.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 ------------------

COLLECTORS
Discover the beauty of vintage fountain pens and quirky Wemyss pottery. Nicole Warren shows you how to preserve treasured family photos, Professor Adrian Franklin has his eye on designer toys that are set to be super collectable and Gordon Brown looks at antique clocks and Aussie colonial furniture.
http://shop.abc.net.au/browse/product.asp?productid=603840

LIMELIGHT
The October issue of limelight is our annual Hot Ticket issue where we present our essential performance guide for 2009. We take a look at the new seasons for dance, opera, orchestral, theatre and chamber music and pick our season highlights. Our cover star is Chinese superstar Lang Lang and features an exclusive interview with the man who just performed to billions at the Olympic opening ceremony.
http://shop.abc.net.au/browse/product.asp?productid=840016

DELICIOUS
The October issue of delicious. magazine is packed with bright ideas from your favourite chefs. Ben O’Donoghue fires up the barbecue to bring us an exclusive taste of his new book, Jamie Oliver shares his favourite afternoon tea recipes, and Rick Stein plans an alfresco long lunch.
http://shop.abc.net.au/browse/product.asp?productid=840032

JMAG
The October issue of jmag has Southern sons-of-a-preacher-man Kings Of Leon on the cover, talking about their love for Australia and the launch of fourth album, Only By The Night. Inside there are in-depth interviews with Australian singer-songwriter Josh Pyke, hot new band Children Collide, evergreen favourites Augie March and everyone jmag met behind the scenes at Splendour In The Grass, as well travel features, music news and reviews, and the usual columns and comments from triple j presenters.
http://shop.abc.net.au/browse/product.asp?productid=840040

LIFE ETC
In the new issue of Life etc magazine Australian actress, Deborra-Lee Furness, talks about family, fame and life with Hugh Jackman. Tim Flannery and John Doyle take us behind the scenes on their expedition from Cairns to Broome. Try our twenty smart ways to help get you fit, and find out the latest information on eco-friendly cars. Life etc, real reading, no gossip, just the things that matter.
http://shop.abc.net.au/browse/product.asp?productid=840000


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