Arts diary – June 12
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What's on in Canberra's art scene
VISUAL:
ANCA Gallery: Longing. An exhibition of photographs by Canberra-based artists Cathy Laudenbach and Adam Mann investigating place, the seen and unseen. Until June 21. Open Wednesday to Sunday, noon-5pm. 1 Rosevear Place, Dickson. Phone 6247 8736 or see anca.net.au.
ANU School of Art Foyer Gallery: The Art of Anthropology. A photography showcase featuring work from 28 ANU anthropologists. Until June 14. 2 Childers Street, Acton. See soa.anu.edu.au.
Belconnen Arts Centre: Slowing Down Time. Four artists use installation, sculpture, choreography and moving image to construct new work. Traceries. An exploration of the complex calligraphy of the Australian bush by Jenny Gibson. Both until July 5. Open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am-4pm. 118 Emu Bank, Belconnen. Phone 6173 3300 or see belconnenartscentre.com.au.
Gallery@BCS: Burrunju. A mixed-media exhibition by members of the Burrunju Aboriginal Corporation. Until June 19. Open Monday to Friday, 9am-4.30pm. Belconnen Community Service, Swanson Court, Belconnen. Phone 6264 0232.
M16 Artspace: CAPO Emerging Artists' Prize. An exhibition curated by the winners of the Capital Arts Patrons' Organisation Curatorial Internship Award, featuring works in geometric abstraction. Until Sunday. Open Wednesday to Sunday, noon-5pm. 21 Blaxland Crescent, Griffith. Phone 6295 9438 or see m16artspace.com.au.
National Library of Australia: Revealing the Rothschild Prayer Book c. 1505-1510. Considered to be one of the most remarkable books in the world, from the Kerry Stokes collection. Until August 9. Keepsakes: Australians and the Great War. Explore Australia's memory of the World War I. Until July 19. Free entry. Open daily. Phone 6262 1111 or see nla.gov.au/events.
Strathnairn Arts: Studio 15. Works in a diverse range of media by Strathnairn Arts studio holders. Until July 5. Open Thursday to Sunday, 10am-4pm. 90 Stockdill Drive, Holt. Phone 6254 2134 or see strathnairn.com.au.
Telstra Tower Heritage Gallery: Black Mountain Nature Reserve: A Special Place. An exhibition celebrating the natural and cultural heritage of Black Mountain and its conservation into the future. Until August. Open daily, 9am-9pm. Heritage Gallery, lower ground floor, Telstra Tower, 100 Black Mountain Drive, Acton. Phone 6262 5551 or email friendsofblackmountain@gmail.com.
The Q: Standing Room Only for Heroes. A collection of paintings by Margaret Hadfield-Zorgdrager exploring the present and past history of wars. Until June 27. Open Monday to Friday, 10am-4pm, Saturday, 10am-3pm. Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre, 253 Crawford Street, Queanbeyan. See theq.net.au.
PERFORMANCE:
Belconnen Arts Centre: Dian Dreaming. A concert of music by women composers, performed by the University of Canberra chorale. Sunday, 2pm. 18 Emu Bank, Belconnen. Phone 6201 5837.
Belconnen Community Theatre: Dancing for Jane presents One. A contemporary dance piece exploring love, loss and life's greatest truths. Tonight and Saturday, 7.30pm. 26 Chandler Street, Belconnen. See dancingforjane.com.
The Street Theatre: Schneider Kacirek. Coming from a past with indie electronic groups such as To Rococo Rot and collaborations with Marc Ribot, the German duo explore new territories on their debut album tour, Shadows Documents. Tickets $30 on the door. Wednesday, 8pm. 15 Childers Street, Canberra City. Phone 6247 1223 or see thestreet.org.au.
The Front Gallery and Cafe: Tom Woodward. An evening of warped organic robo-pop anti-punk wizardry. Tickets $10 on the door. Saturday, 7pm. The Front Cafe, 1 Wattle Pl, Lyneham. Phone 6249 8453.
The Hellenic Club of Canberra: Canberra Mandolin Orchestra. An afternoon of Mediterranean music featuring pieces by Manos Hadjidakis and Mikis Theodorakis. Free for members and guests. Sunday, 4pm-6pm. Matilda Street, Woden. Phone 6162 6632.
Wesley Music Centre: Wednesday Lunchtime Live. Canberra's rising musical stars perform a varied program of music, including Bach, Tchaikovsky and Brahms. Entry $5. June 17, 12.40pm-1.20pm. Songs from Terra Australis. An evening of new Australian music performed by the Kompactus Youth Choir. Tickets $20. Saturday, 6pm. Songs of the Land and the People. The Oriana Chorale presents a program celebrating the art of folk song. Tickets $35. Sunday, 5pm. 20 National Circuit, Forrest. Phone 6232 7248 or see wesleycanberra.org.au.
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