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

NEWCOMERS DOMINATE 2008 ARIAS
[17/10/2008]
Last year was Silverchair's year, 2006 belonged to Wolfmother but in 2008, the big ARIAs success story could be a Melbourne teen sensation, an electro dance duo, an LA-based pop star or a blind Indigenous singer.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/10/17/2393742.htm

ART AUCTION RAISES $250K FOR INDIGENOUS HEALTH CARE
[16/10/2008]
An auction of Aboriginal art in Melbourne has raised more than $250,000 for research into Indigenous health.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/10/16/2392575.htm

FESTIVAL ATTRACTS AUSTRALIA'S BEST SHORT FILMS
[16/10/2008]
A number of Australia's top short films will premiere in Canberra over the next few days.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/10/16/2392766.htm

HARBOUR BRIDGE BREKKIE 'A YEARLY TREAT'
[16/10/2008]
The Premier, Nathan Rees, has launched a major events calendar for New South Wales aimed at boosting tourism and business investment.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/10/16/2392668.htm

FIRST-TIME NOVELIST WINS BOOKER
[15/10/2008]
First-time Australian-Indian novelist Aravind Adiga has won the Man Booker Prize with The White Tiger.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/10/15/2391363.htm


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


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

PALETTE OF THE GOLDFIELDS MET WITH GREAT ACCLAIM
Goldfields and luck are two words that often go hand in hand when talking about the region. It was fortuitous when an opening for an exhibit arrived at the Goldfields Arts Centre Gallery, an opening seized upon by gallery curator Sylvia Kennedy who saw it as a terrific opportunity to showcase some unique talent.
http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2008/10/16/2393145.htm

MELBOURNE MUSICIANS GO ALL LOOPY
Xani Kolac was excited. The young violin player had discovered a device that would allow her to layer short recordings of herself - or loops - as she played live. The technology allowed her to have the sound of a string quartet, even when playing solo.
http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2008/10/16/2393210.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 DUCHESS
[17/10/2008]
ABC Tasmania
The eighteenth century in Europe was indeed an age of revolutions -for just about everyone.
http://www.abc.net.au/local/reviews/2008/10/17/2393578.htm

CROOKED BUSINESS
[16/10/2008]
At the Movies
Chris Nyst, the writer of GETTIN’ SQUARE, decided to take on the director’s role with his new screenplay CROOKED BUSINESS.
http://www.abc.net.au/atthemovies/txt/s2375222.htm

MAN ON WIRE
[16/10/2008]
At the Movies
From the very first moment 18-year-old Frenchman Philippe Petit read about the construction of the World Trade Center in New York he became obsessed with the idea of walking on a tightrope between the twin towers.
http://www.abc.net.au/atthemovies/txt/s2372173.htm

BURN AFTER READING
[16/10/2008]
At the Movies
Osborne Cox, (JOHN MALKOVICH), an analyst for the CIA, is abruptly dismissed from his job because he has a drinking problem.
http://www.abc.net.au/atthemovies/txt/s2374419.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 ------------------

WHATEVER HAPPENED TO BRENDA HEAN?
[10/10/2008]
Reviewed by Jonathan Dawson for ABC Tasmania
In 1972 Brenda Hean, a middle class saviour for a Lake Pedder about to be drowned for the sake of another megalomaniac Tasmanian industrial dream, climbed into a Tiger Moth piloted by Max Price and the two flew into legend.
http://www.abc.net.au/local/reviews/2008/10/10/2387329.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 IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
[17/10/2008]
Reviewed by Nigel Munro-Wallis for ABC Brisbane
The Importance of Being Earnest is undoubtedly Wilde's most popular play.
http://www.abc.net.au/local/reviews/2008/10/17/2393749.htm

UNDERGROUND
[15/10/2008]
Reviewed by Ann Armstrong for ABC North Coast NSW
This production is promoted as an explosive new dance/theatre work, choreographed by Gavin Webber, who worked for over ten years, approximately five years each, with Meryl Tankard of the Australian Dance Theatre and with Wim Vandekeybus of the Belgian Company, "Ultima Vez".
http://www.abc.net.au/local/reviews/2008/10/15/2391325.htm

THE PITCH
[13/10/2008]
Reviewed by Ann Armstrong for ABC North Coast NSW
Saturday's one night production at the Byron Community Centre, "The Pitch" by Peter Houghton, is a satire based on the experiences of a screenwriter, Walter Weinerman, trying to break into the big time in Hollywood.
http://www.abc.net.au/local/reviews/2008/10/13/2389444.htm

THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
[10/10/2008]
Reviewed by Nigel Munro-Wallis for ABC Brisbane
At any one time in the year in Brisbane and its surrounds there is simply an amazing amount of theatre being produced.
http://www.abc.net.au/local/reviews/2008/10/10/2387980.htm


------------------ BOOK REVIEWS ------------------

SEX SLEEP EAT DRINK DREAM
[13/10/2008]
Reviewed by Tom Harwood for ABC Western Queensland
With a title like that you may think you're getting another guide on how to do it better and enjoy it more and you are - if your 'it' is living.
http://www.abc.net.au/local/reviews/2008/10/13/2389198.htm

LIFE IN SEVEN MISTAKES BY SUSAN JOHNSON (REVIEW)
[13/10/2008]
Susan Johnson is marking her twentieth year as a full-time writer.
http://www.abc.net.au/rn/bookshow/stories/2008/2389174.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
[18/10/2008]
On The Music Show this week: 10 ways to play Beethoven’s 5th, or what difference does the conductor make?
http://www.abc.net.au/rn/musicshow/stories/2008/2392755.htm

THE WEEKEND P***T
[18/10/2008]
Of possibly-Arabic origin, Matachin refers to a dance with swords, masks and small shields.
http://www.abc.net.au/rn/weekendp***t/stories/2008/2381783.htm

RN INTO THE MUSIC
[18/10/2008]
The shakuhachi is a Japanese bamboo flute and those who play it partake in a long tradition touching on philosophy, physical and mental well-being, literature, sex and spiritual practice.
http://www.abc.net.au/rn/intothemusic/stories/2008/2358068.htm

THE P***T
[20/10/2008]
In Part II of Tone Poets, the two beautiful instruments that we heard solo last week - an F5 mandolin and a Martin OM-45 guitar - are played in duets.
http://www.abc.net.au/rn/dailyp***t/stories/2008/2384609.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
[18/10/2008 at: 1545]
Susie Dent, the star lexicographer in the longest-running British television quiz show Countdown, describes how, in her just-published Words of the Year, 'the world's financial markets have been one of the biggest generators of vocabulary'.
http://www.abc.net.au/rn/linguafranca/stories/2008/2392738.htm

AIRPLAY
[19/10/2008]
Over two weeks we’ll be broadcasting a series of short works from last year’s students in the creative writing course at University of Wollongong.
http://www.abc.net.au/rn/airplay/stories/2008/2387997.htm

RN BOOK SHOW
[21/10/2008 at: 1005]
Hilary Mantel discusses Beyond Black and her inspiration to write.
http://www.abc.net.au/rn/bookshow/stories/2008/2393914.htm

THE BOOK READING
[23/10/2008]
For copyright reasons this reading is not available as audio on demand.
http://www.abc.net.au/rn/bookreading/stories/2008/2198535.htm


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SUNDAY ARTS
This week on Sunday Arts, a change to our usual show as we profile two significant Australian Artists: Janet Laurence and Daniel Walbidi.
http://www.abc.net.au/tv/sundayarts/

LOVE'S LABOUR
A man watches his girlfriend sleeping on a couch as scenes from their life together flash past him. He crosses the floor to the woman, pulls the blanket up over her head, then turns out the lamp. Is he about to leave her?
http://www.abc.net.au/tv/guide/netw/200810/programs/ZY8877A001D19102008T164500.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
Andre Rieu is the guest editor of the November issue of limelight.
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 Life etc magazine we look at the rise of Spicks and Specks panelist Myf Warhurst. Richard E Grant tells why he’s in Sydney playing Henry Higgins and The Chaser Boys talk about their plans for next year. We rate Australia’s 20 best wines and with summer around the corner we detail smart, time-saving ways to exercise in the water. Life etc magazine: Real Reading, No Gossip. Just the Things that Matter.
http://shop.abc.net.au/browse/product.asp?productid=840000


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