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ARREBATO ENSEMBLE AT BRUNS PICTURE HOUSE Arrebato Ensemble is contemporary flamenco with edge. Led by acclaimed flamenco guitarist Greg Alfonzetti and Damian de Boos-Smith (cello and guitar), the long-time collaborators are joined by Byron Mark (cajón, percussion and piano) and dancer Chachy Peñalver, founder and director of The Sydney Flamenco Studio. This new lineup creates passionately moving performances combining incisive ensemble playing, masterful solos and the beauty and power of flamenco dance. The group’s much-anticipated third album Sofia’s Dream was released in October 2018. The group’s previous albums drew critical acclaim, with John Shand describing that, while their music ‘moves from pure flamenco in favour of a more contemporary style, the spirit – a dramatic, sexually charged and haughty sadness, remains intact’ (SMH). The group’s first album snared them the Best World Music Artist at the MusicOz Awards, and performances at WOMADelaide, Sydney Festival, Apollo Bay Music Festival, Sydney Opera House and International Australian Festival of Chamber Music, followed. The second CD Absolución was launched at the Sydney Opera House in 2011 to a sell out audience and also enjoyed rave reviews. They play Friday at the Brunswick Picture House at 7pm. Tix are $25/30 from brunswickpicturehouse.com
Every Rembrandt exhibition is eagerly anticipated, but this major show hosted by London’s National Gallery and Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum was an event like no other. Given privileged access to both galleries, the film documents this landmark exhibition, whilst interweaving Rembrandt’s life story with behind-the-scenes preparations at these worldfamous institutions. Exploring many of the exhibition’s key works, through contributions from specially invited guests, including curators and leading art historians, this Exhibition On Screen favourite makes a welcome return to the big screen – marking the 350th anniversary of Rembrandt’s death. For many, Rembrandt is the greatest artist that ever lived and this deeply moving film seeks to explore the truth about the man behind the legend. Sunday at the Byron Theatre, 3pm.
NITS!!! If you haven’t had nits then you haven’t been here long enough. There was a time when I had about 6 years of constantly dealing with nits in my kid’s hair. They became part of the family. That is what it’s like for Lewis, the main character in Nit Boy who has the worst case of nits in world history. Thousands. H i s p a re n t s a n d teachers want him to shave his head but Lewis loves them. He sees them as his pets. A great show for kids based on the book by Tristan Bancks. Byron Theatre. Thursday, Friday & Saturday 10am & 1pm. Tix $25 / child $20 Family of 4 = $65 byroncentre.com.au
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People who care about the impacts of 5G and electromagnetic-radiation (EMR) will be gathering at Durrumbul Hall in Main Arm on Saturday 5 October from 4.30pm. They will be raising funds to fight 5G and to protect Byron’s biosphere – with its alternative lifestyles and perspectives – with the help of local DJs Short Circuit, Spliffin and Fago. The event will have speakers and information on the effects of EMR on bees, insects, birds, human health and the environment. ‘Durr-um-bul is a term originating with the aboriginal community of the Water Rat people of the Brunswick River system,’ said one local organiser. ‘The main arteries that flow into that system are known as the Main Arm, the South Arm, Marshalls Creek and Simpsons Creek that all join at Mullumbimby. This water is the life blood of our Byron Shire. ‘Our people who now inhabit this region rely upon its waters and its beautiful native vegetation that creates our native biosphere to support our lives and health though its interaction with our Mother Earth’s energies and vibrations.’ A spokesperson for Stop 5G Northern Rivers says that, ‘The current EMF exposure standards are 30 years old, using a six foot dummy for six minutes phone time. This does not cover 97 per cent of the population.’ The group are also running the #wearenotsam campaign to raise awareness of the impacts of 5G.
This Tuesday, Canberra’s Sadhanalaya School of Arts will be performing Kuchipudi Narthanam – a colourful, emotive, and dynamic showcase of Kuchipudi (one of South India’s classical Indian dance forms) at the Byron Theatre. The Kuchipudi dance style has been in existence for thousands of years and originated in the village of Kuchipudi in the state of Andhra Pradesh. It was originally performed mainly by male dancers, and evolved as a religious art like many other forms of classical Indian dance. It is known for its fast-paced footwork set to complex rhythmic patterns and sensual movements, and for its dramatic aspects, which use intricate facial expressions and hand gestures. Kuchipudi Narthanam features the Sadhanalaya School of Arts’ director, Vanaja Dasika – niece of the legendary Kuchipudi dancer and choreographer, the late Padmabhushan Vempati Chinna Satyam – and some of her students. Dasika is a compelling performer who has captured audiences with her gracefulness and storytelling abilities in India and abroad. It is Dasika’s desire to promote Kuchipudi as a unique artform more widely in Australia through performance, and by teaching the art to future generations. This is the first time Dasika and her students are sharing Kuchipudi with regional communities in Australia and they are very excited about this opportunity. Assistance for this regional tour has been provided by the Australian Council for the Arts. Tickets for this show can be purchased from byroncentre.com.au
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BYRON LIVE: GETTING OUT OF THE BOX ON THE BOX How does a Byron boy become a Guinness Book of Records record-holding sword swallower – with statues of him at Ripley’s Believe it Or Not Museums? How does an actor become a leading force of change when it comes to inspiring people toward their own positive climate actions? How does a sweet natured girl-next-door type therapist start mapping yonis? How does a bloke even come up with the idea of painting with his penis? And what exciting news does Áine Tyrrell have on returning from her tour in the UK and Ireland? Who is Ellen Briggs picking up hitching? What is the conspiracy theory focus for this month? All these questions, and more, will be answered when Mandy Nolan hosts Byron Live – our first ever local chat show! Saturday at the Drill Hall at 8pm. Tix are $35 from mandynolan.com.au
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