What's on in Canberra's art scene
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Canberra Glassworks: Fresh Glass. Drawing inspiration from spring and Floriade, this exhibition pairs studio glass vessels and sculpture with botanical installations. Until Sunday. Open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am-4pm. 11 Wentworth Ave, Kingston. See: www.canberraglassworks.com
Form Studio and Gallery: Finding the Essence. An exhibition of selected works by Trish Yates featuring semi-abstract woodblock and monotype prints inspired by trees and the broader landscape. Until Sunday. Open Monday to Friday 9.30am-2.30pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am-4pm. 1/30 Aurora Avenue, Queanbeyan. See: formstudioandgallery.com.au.
Ginninderra School House Gallery: The World Around Us. An exhibition of paintings in oils, pastels and watercolour, portraying many aspects of our world by artists Eva Henry, Stuart Marshall and Isla Patterson. Until Sunday. Open Thursday and Friday 10am-4pm, Saturday and Sunday 8.30am-4pm. Sweet Copper, Ginninderra School House Gallery, Old Ginninderra Village, 3/11 O'Hanlon Place, Nicholls. See: sweetcopper.com.au or ph: 6230 9007.
M16 Artspace: Made in New York. An exhibition of tapestry and embroidery by Carmel D'Ambrosio, expressing the lyrical interaction between the fine detail of New York City's parks and the robust grid-like patterns of the metropolis. Gallery 1b.Until Sunday, November 6. Open Wednesday to Sunday, noon-5pm. 21 Blaxland Crescent, Griffith. Ph: 6295 9438 or see: m16artspace.com.au.
Nancy Sever Gallery: Michael Taylor | New Paintings. An exhibition of new paintings by one of Australia's most important major contemporary painters, who lives in the Monaro where he draws his inspiration from the natural world around him. Until November 20. Open Wednesday to Sunday, 11am-6pm. 4/6 Kennedy Street, Kingston. See: nancysevergallery.com.au.
Nishi Gallery: Mutable Realities. An exhibition drawing together artists who use their work to explore the intangible realms where meaning is found and reason lost. Until Sunday. Open Wednesday to Sunday, 11am-3pm. New Acton Precinct, Cnr of Edinburgh Ave & Marcus Clarke Street, New Acton. See: newacton.com.au
The Q- Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre: Come to our House. An exhibition featuring pieces created by ACT Textile Arts Association members, many as the result of a workshop. The emphasis is on textiles which includes felting, dyeing, printing, beading, stitching, and embellishments. There will also be a bazaar with a stock of interesting clothing, homewares and accessories for sale. Until November 5. Open Monday-Friday 10am-4pm, Saturday 10am-3pm. 253 Crawford Street, Queanbeyan. Ph: 6285 6290 or see: http://theq.net.au.
Belconnen Community Theatre: Tempo Theatre presents The Vicar of Dibley, adapted from the classic BBC TV series. October 28-30 and November 2-5. Tickets $30-$35. Belconnen Community Theatre, 26 Chandler Street, Belconnen. Ph: 6275 2700 or see: canberraticketing.com.au.
Erindale Theatre: A Tale of Ten Clues: A Bollywood Dance and Drama Spectacular. Canberra's School of Bollywood Dancing celebrates their 10th anniversary with a concert featuring a cast of over 100 performers in a riot of swirling colours, high-energy music and sensational dance scenes. Saturday October 29. 6.30pm. McBryde Crescent, Erindale. Ph: 0403 156 833 or see: http://canberrabollywood.com.au.
Teatro Vivaldi: Phelan Groovy. Following his role as Johnny Castle in the national tour of Dirty Dancing, Kurt Phelan is bringing his new cabaret show to Canberra. Tonight, 8.30pm. Prices dependent on seating. ANU Arts Centre, University Avenue. Ph: 6257 2718.
Tuggeranong Arts Centre: Mother Tongue. This showcase performance night will feature local performers reciting poetry or spoken word in languages other than English, a performance by feature poet Sara Mansour, and live music by Zambezi Sounds. Saturday October 29. 6pm-8pm. Free. 137 Reed Street, Greenway. See: tuggeranongarts.com or ph: 6293 1443.
Wesley Music Centre: 25 years of song. Lady's Mantle, a Canberra-based women's choir directed by Maia Harrison, celebrates their 25th anniversary with a concert featuring pieces from their early music, folk and contemporary repertoire. Tickets available at the door. Adults $20, Concession $15, Students free. Saturday October 29. 7pm. Wesley Music Centre, 20 National Circuit, Forrest. Ph: 6282 9066. See: ladysmantlechoir.info.
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