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ISSUE 117 11.01.13

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THERE IS SOMETHING FOR ALL AT THE JOAN...

NATHAN TAYLOR chats with long-time Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre Music Producer, Valda Silvy, about the local venue’s upcoming concert season…

f you thought last year’s concert season at the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre was one of the best in its doubledecade history, wait until you see what’s in store for this year. In 2013, The Joan celebrates its 23rd year with an awe inspiring line-up of international and Australian performers who will blur the traditional boundaries of music in some unforgettable shows. The Joan’s dedicated Music Producer, Valda Silvy, said there are plenty of standouts from the huge array of Aussie talent making their way to The Joan this year. “Events people shouldn’t miss include Geoffrey Lancaster and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Christine Anu and of course Casey Donovan singing the hits of Mama Cass,” she said. The season kicks off on January 18, when the Sydney Festival and The Joan present the very first Australian concert of acclaimed Japanese funk band Osaka Monaurail. Be prepared for a concert infused with tantalising food when on February 24, Rasa Duende presents an afternoon of music and Hindustani cooking with a dash of Spanish flavouring. Featuring acclaimed musicians Bobby Singh (Tabla), Adrian McNeil (Sarod) and Damien Wright (Flamenco Guitar), audiences are taken on a musical journey from the rich, vibrant tapestry of India to the rolling olive groves and old world taverns of Southern Spain. In a massive coup for The Joan, Opera fans will be treated to a special performance by Dame Kiri Te Kananwa. ‘An Enchanting Evening with Dame Kiri Te Kanawa’ will feature Dame Kiri accompanied by renowned pianist

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Terence Dennis. A special Gala Benefit Event, this is the only opportunity for audiences to watch this legendary soprano perform in Sydney and showcase just some of the highlights from her extensive, award-winning career. “The money raised will go towards the Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy and also scholarships for people with special needs at The Joan, so that’s quite an extraordinary concert,” Ms Silvy said. Switching from classical to soul, international superstar Ruthie Foster will burn down the stage at The Joan on March 23 with her sizzling vocals and fiery blend of soul, blues, folk and gospel. “Ruthie is a blues singer who started out in Texas in a church choir and has already received so many nominations for various awards, so that’s quite a unique event to be happening this year,” Ms Silvy added. Patrons will also appreciate the return of renowned violinist Luca Ciarla to The Joan with his new show ‘Fiddler in the Loop’ on April 5. Back by popular demand, this Italian maestro comes on stage with his violin, a loop machine, and the surprising animation of acclaimed Italian artist Keziat. “This year Luca Ciarla is coming as a soloist and will be playing music to cartoons, which is quite different,” Ms Silvy said. Also in April, The Joan presents Geoffrey Lancaster and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. What’s so impressive about a Geoffrey Lancaster performance is he can make music from the 18th century sound like it was written yesterday. In this concert he will use his virtuosity and imagination to reinvigorate Mozart’s final piano concerto.

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We try to cater to mostly everyone... that’s why the program is varied On June 15, one of Australia’s most famous songstresses, Christine Anu, will present ‘Rewind: The Aretha Franklin Songbook’. In this must see performance, Anu will conjure up soulful interpretations of Aretha’s most memorable songs including ‘Respect’, ‘Chain of Fools’, ‘(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman’ and many other signature tunes. The following month, the Johann Strauss Ensemble are back from Austria to present their latest show ‘Vienna on Fire’; and on September 14, former ‘Australian Idol’ winner Casey Donovan graces the stage with her acclaimed tribute to the legendary Mama Cass – lead singer of iconic 60’s superstar group the

Mamas & Papas. In this unforgettable show, Donovan performs tunes like ‘Californian Dreamin’’, ‘Monday Monday’, ‘Words of Love’ and ‘Dream A Little Dream Of Me’. “We try to cater to mostly everyone, that’s why the program is varied and is not just classical and not just contemporary or jazz, there’s something there for everyone,” Ms Silvy said.

Tickets to the exciting 2013 Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre music season are on sale now. To book or for more information call 4723 7600 or visit www.jspac.com.au.

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s summer is upon us so is the fabulous production of ‘Audrey and the Professor’. The Henry Lawson Theatre presents local Sydney playwright Wayne Guy’s production of magical time travel, mayhem and marvelous excitement. Follow Audrey’s journey as she accidentally makes a wish to find the mysterious Kapoodledroodle and is magically transported back to Paris in the year 1889 where she meets Professor Julius Blanc. This production will keep you entertained and enthralled as you find out that the Kapoodledroodle is an ancient and

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mysterious ring that grants the possessor any wish they desire. Be there for the thrill as Audrey and the Professor find the Kapoodledroodle but accidentally time travel to ancient Rome in the year 200AD where they meet Sutonieous, a cunning, devious, yet not altogether sane, head Roman Prefect. The evil Sutonieous confiscates the ring and so the race begins to get it back before he can do any harm – and return Audrey home before dinner and the Professor back to 1889 Paris. A production as great as this one is suitable for all ages. Don’t miss ‘Audrey and the Professor’ playing at the Henry Lawson Theatre on Friday and Saturday evenings from January 11 until Saturday, January 26. Shows start at 8pm. For those wishing to catch a matinee performance, shows are held on Saturday, January 19 and Sunday, January 27 at 2pm. Tickets are $15.

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ots of bands pay tribute to the classic James Brown sound of the late 60’s and early 70’s, but few still live and breathe it like nine-piece Japanese funk and soul band, Osaka Monaurail. Dressed immaculately in the sharpest suits and fronted by the charismatic Ryo Nakata, Osaka Monaurail’s live show features flawless musicianship and staging that shakes up any venue. As the band moves in unison, the horn section provides a dazzling display of twirling trumpets and bopping trombones. They have recorded nine albums, one even with James Brown’s renowned backing

vocalist, Marva Whitney – ‘I Am What I Am’, which to this day stands as one of the most exciting collaborations in funk. Joining Osaka Monaurail will be Melbourne’s nine-piece ‘Saskwatch’, famed for their energetic modern soul sound. “Osaka Monaurail will begin our 2013 season and are only doing three performances during their time in Sydney for the Sydney Festival,” Joan Music Producer, Valda Silvy said. “The show is really quite spunky, it just moves and they sound great. We’re encouraging concert-goers to dance too because we’re removing some seats in the Concert Hall, so if people want to get up and dance they can.” Osaka Monoaurail will perform their very first show at the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre on Friday, January 18 at 8pm. Tickets start at $41. To book or for more information call 4723 7600 or visit www.jspac.com.au.

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STEEPED IN AN INCREDIBLE DARK HISTORY

by David Ellis

hen Pan American Airways decided in 1937 that the time was right to open up a commercial flying route from San Francisco across the South Pacific to Sydney in far-off Australia, it’s founder Juan Trippe knew he had just the man to pioneer the route for them. That man was his Chief Pilot, Captain Edwin Musick who had already done such a job to Hong Kong two years earlier. But the South Pacific decision was to prove a fatal one Captain Musick. In those days with no airstrips on which to land on islands in the Pacific for refuelling and rest-breaks, Juan Trippe planned to use S-42 Sikorsky flying boats. But even in 1937 Britain eyed the South Pacific’s sunny islands for its own Imperial Airways – and so banned Pan American from using Fiji (then a British colony) as a vital re-fuelling point. Undeterred, Juan Trippe decided to test-out a route that would involve stops in Honolulu, a remote atoll called Kingman Reef 1,700km south of Hawaii, Pago Pago in American Samoa, and ultimately Auckland

rather than Sydney. Edwin Musick set to planning the route in meticulous detail. On their first survey flight Captain Musick and his crew had no problem with Honolulu, and at Kingman reef – a mere pin-point on the map but large enough for drums of fuel to be stored there – a special radio ship had been anchored off-shore to relay directions to the Pan Am flying boat. The mountains surrounding Pago Pago harbour, however, proved even more challenging, rising between 490m and 650m, and causing Musick to comment later that landing there “had been like landing in a darned teacup”. Captain Musick made another survey flight, and it was decided that just one more should be undertaken in January 1938 before beginning commercial operations. It was a catastrophic decision: American authorities had just discovered that should S-42 flying boats need to dump fuel in emergencies, some of that fuel could be swept back into cavities in the wings, making them akin to flying bombs. A ban was put on

fuel dumping by passenger-carrying S-42s… but because Captain Musick’s survey flights carried no passengers, no one thought to tell him of the ban. On January 11, 1938 just after taking off from Pago Pago, Captain Musick’s S-42 developed an oil leak, so he decided to

return to Pago Pago and dump his fuel. A US Navy ship later that day found the charred remains of the Pan American Clipper floating in a vast slick of oil. It would be 10 years before Pan American would finally fly commercially to Auckland.

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very year movie-goers are subjected to a few bio-pics and this year is no different. The first cab off the rank is ‘Hitchcock’. ‘Hitchcock’ is a love story about one of the most influential filmmakers of the last century, Alfred Hitchcock (Anthony Hopkins) and his wife Alma Reville (Helen Mirren). The film is set during the making of Hitchcock’s seminal movie ‘Psycho’ in 1959. ‘Hitchcock’ has so far received mixed to positive reviews from critics and audiences overseas. While most praise the performances of Hopkins and Mirren, many have criticised the movie’s plot and low budget. One critic said the movie is: “Highlighted by two strong leads and solid support work but hamstrung by a lowbudget sense of period and some soapy dramatics”. Most of the regular crowd will enjoy this movie, and if anything Anthony Hopkins does a remarkable job of playing and looking like the famed director.

Madagascar’ is one of the most popular animated movie franchises of all time and the hilarious team of escapees, from New York’s Central Park Zoo, are back for the third instalment. This time, Europe is their playground. Alex the Lion (Ben Stiller), Marty the Zebra (Chris Rock), Gloria the Hippo (Jada Pinkett Smith, and Melman the Giraffe (David Schwimmer) are still fighting to get home to their beloved Big Apple and of course, King Julien (Sacha Baron Cohen), Maurice and the Penguins are all along for the comedic adventure. Their journey takes them through Europe where they find the perfect cover to help them return home – a travelling circus that they reinvent Madagascar style. The film did exceptionally well at the box office, raking in more than $742 million worldwide and has become the bestreviewed film in the series. One critic summed it up best by saying: “Hilarious and wildly entertaining – the best in the series. Bring on number four”.

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evisit the iconic protagonist, Dante, and other familiar faces of the Devil May Cry franchise and discover the early years that helped define his struggles in this new game for PS3 and Xbox 360. Travel with your guide, Kat, whose special psychic abilities allow her access to the demon realm, Limbo. Kat is the right-hand girl to the mysterious leader of The Order – a small group of freedom fighters trying to end the demon occupation of the human world. The Order needs one more recruit to help wipe out the demons – Dante. Enjoy the same stylish action and fluid combat you’ve come to expect with a game that perfectly complements the franchise’s intense fight scenes and features superb character design, storytelling and cinematics. Battle in intense and iconic swordand gun-based combat with all-new weapons designed to send each demonic spawn you encounter back to Hell. Use Dante’s Angel and Demon powers to

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n December last year, some of the world’s most renowned musicians came together in a live concert to fundraise for victims of Hurricane Sandy. Now, the performances from this one-night-only concert have been compiled onto an album, with all sales going directly to charity. ‘12-12-12 The Concert for Sandy Relief’ contains two CDs and 24 tracks. The album spans across many genres, with hits from rock legends such as ‘The Rolling Stones’ and ‘The Who’, hip-hop icon Kanye West and soul songstress Alicia Keys. Fans of old school rock’n’roll will certainly be content with this album, which includes live recordings of the classics performed at the Madison Square Garden charity concert, such as ‘Land of Hopes And Dreams’ by Bruce Springstein & The E Street Band, ‘Helter Skelter’ by Paul McCartney and ‘Crossroads’ by Eric Clapton. The album also contains three tracks from ‘Coldplay’ frontman Chris Martin,

including ‘Viva La Vida’, ‘Losing My Religion’ and ‘Us Against The World’. 100 per cent of the sales will be donated to the Robin Hood Relief Fund, one of the largest charities in New York, which will use the funds to help the thousands of families throughout the tri-state area who were affected by the Hurricane.

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SPIRITUAL ART SHOW: CONNECT WITH THE LAND

urated by McClelland Gallery and Sculpture Park, you are invited to experience the beauty of the ‘Spirit in the Land’ exhibition at Penrith Regional Gallery these summer holidays. Artists welcome Penrith locals to explore the array of artworks on display until Sunday, January 20. “‘Spirit in the Land’ is about iconic works that talk about the land and their relationship to the formation of an Australian identity,” explained Robert Lindsay, Director of McClelland Gallery. Curated by Mr Lindsay and Penny Teale, this exhibition brings together key paintings and sculptures by some of Australia’s most influential artists, Lorraine ConnellyNorthey, John Davis, Russell Drysdale, Rosalie Gascoigne, Emily Kame Kngwarreye, Dorothy Napangardi, Sidney Nolan, John Olsen, Lin Onus, Rover Thomas and Fred Williams. The works explore the ongoing formation of Australia’s national identity around Australian landscapes, and so the exhibition highlights the connection between these 11 artists and their special appreciation and engagement with the spiritual ethos and power of Australian landscapes. The life force of water and its erosive power on the Australian topography are focal

points within the structure of Fred Williams’ paintings and the linear patterns of Emily Kngwarreye’s yam dreaming images echo the life-giving patterns of water. By way of contrast are the red desert images of Russell Drysdale which testify to the harshness of the Australian climate and its power to defeat ill-conceived attempts at European civilisation. These works are juxtaposed against the poignant beauty of Lorraine ConnellyNorthey and Rosalie Gascoigne’s elegantly weathered and rusted works, which utilise the pastoral detritus collected from across the rural landscape. Notions of mapping the land are uncovered in the flowing forms and textural surfaces of Rover Thomas’ desert paintings counterpointed to the gestural markings of John Olsen’s series ‘Journey into the You Beaut Country’ and billabong works. The exhibition is accompanied by a fully illustrated and comprehensive catalogue. Don’t miss the ‘Spirit in the Land’ exhibition at the Penrith Regional Gallery which concludes on Sunday, January 20. Entry is free. Penrith Regional Gallery is open 9am to 5pm daily and is located at 86 River Road, Emu Plains. For more information call 4735 1100 or visit www.penrithregionalgallery.org.

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Rose Tattoo Venue: St Marys Band Club $25 members, $30 non-members, 8pm 9623 1211 Retro Friday Night Venue: St Marys Band Club Free entry, 8.30pm 9623 1211 Endless Summer Beach Party Venue: St Marys Leagues Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Backlash Venue: Penrith Gaels Free entry, 8pm 4722 8180 Live Party Band Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 Skyz The Limit Venue: Kingswood Sports Club Free entry, 7.30pm 4737 4600 Spectacular Feets Venue: Penrith Panthers Free entry, 8.30pm 4720 5555 80’s Flashback Venue: Rooty Hill RSL Free entry, 8.30pm 9625 5500 Club Envy

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 12 Dennis Demello Duo Venue: Blacktown Workers Free entry, 9pm 9830 0673 Tamworth to Tennessee Venue: Blacktown Workers $7.50 members, $10.50 visitors, 8pm 9830 0673 Rock Solid Duo Venue: Kingswood Sports Club Free entry, 8.30pm 4737 4600 Rock and Roll Venue: St Marys Band Club Free entry, 8.30pm 9623 1211 Big Night Out Venue: St Marys Leagues Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Venus 2 Venue: Penrith Gaels Free entry, 8pm 4722 8180 Live Jazz Entertainment Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm

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A SUMMER NIGHT WITH MASTIN!

fter achieving phenomenal success in 2012, Reece Mastin is set to play at Penrith Panthers for a fantastic night of rock and roll as part of his Summer Nights tour. The 18-year-old star is currently touring in celebration of the release of his new album ‘Beautiful Nightmare’. Mastin has already topped the Australian and New Zealand music charts on more than one occasion – his first single ‘Good Night’, from his self-titled debut album, topped the ARIA charts for four weeks. His second album, ‘Beautiful Nightmare’, was only released in October and has already garnered critical acclaim, with the singles ‘Shut Up & Kiss Me’ and ‘Shout It Out’ both debuting at number one. The Summer Nights tour will feature hits from Mastin’s second album, including ‘Rock Star’ and ‘Give Up The Girl’, which was cowritten with Good Charlotte guitarist, Benji Madden.

The album also features ‘Alive’ and ‘She Calls This Love’ both of which the young superstar wrote himself. Mastin is in the middle of a whirlwind promotional tour, performing in Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Townsville, Bundaberg, Lismore, Newcastle, Canberra and of course, Penrith, in the space of just over a month. Far from feeling overwhelmed by his busy schedule, Mastin is elated at the opportunity to meet his fans, who call themselves ‘Lil Rockers’. “I am so looking forward to getting this music out on the road – it’s going to be incredible – the band are killer and we are so excited about performing the originals and bringing them to life,” Mastin said. Don’t miss Reece’s ‘Summer Nights’ tour when it hits the EVAN Theatre, Penrith Panthers, on Sunday, January 20 at 7pm. Tickets are $72. To book or for more information call 1800 061 991 or visit www. penrith.panthers.com.au.

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magine looking out over a quietly bubbling water feature, sampling the freshest seafood Sydney has to offer before enjoying cocktails with friends on a private pontoon. If you think you have to drive all the way to Cockle Bay to have this ultimate experience you are wrong! Hank’s Seafood Co is the newest restaurant in Penrith and promises the most exquisite of dining experiences – from the captivatingly colourful décor sourced from Asia to the delectable range of grilled seafood dishes. Seated at quaintly painted tables with a view of a beautifully landscaped garden and water feature, the nautical theme of the restaurant is subtle and tasteful. With so many tempting dishes on the menu (a very clever creation in its own right that you should see for yourself) it is a little difficult to know where to start. My suggestion would be to order the shared sampling plates – try their delicious smoked cod croquettes with aioli sauce, king prawns with romesco sauce, grilled pork belly with chimichurri, which has the perfect pork crackling, or smoked paprika chicken skewers. On the entrée menu it is well worth ordering the seared scallops served with pickled beetroot, radicchio, dill and Hunter

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CHATTER ON THE BOX with Nathan Taylor

e’re back! And 2013 is already shaping up to be one hot year of television…

First up I just wanted to pay tribute to the incomparable Tony Greig who passed away over the Christmas break. The former cricketer and Nine commentator was an essential part of everyone’s summer and will be missed by fans across the world. It was also sad to hear that Gerry Anderson, creator of TV series ‘Thunderbirds’ died at the age of 83, as did Jack Klugman who was best known for ‘The Odd Couple’ and ‘Quincy M.E.’. He was 90. Three popular American shows have each

received renewals. Fans of ‘Psych’ will be pleased to hear the comedy will be back for an eighth season. Fans of the American version of ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ will also be jumping for joy, with season 10 given the goahead. While the Australian version of ‘Dance’ was axed a few years ago, the US version is continuing to go from strength to strength. Season nine is currently airing on ELEVEN to decent ratings. And fans of ‘The Walking Dead’ can also breathe a sigh of relief with the Foxtel series given the green light for a fourth season. Channel Nine this week launched a new one-hour news bulletin at 3pm called ‘Nine News Now’. Hosted by Wendy Kingston, the show is aimed at mothers with young children and women over 55. It will feature news, panel discussions, showbiz and only a very limited amount of sport. Children’s shows in that timeslot have now been moved to GO!. Nine’s previous attempts at arvo chat shows, ‘The Catch-Up’ and ‘THIS Afternoon’, were both short-lived. I give it a month. ‘Masterchef: The Professionals’ will premiere on Sunday, January 20 at 7.30pm. As I’ve said previously, the promos for this look fantastic and is it sure to have a lot of former ‘Masterchef’ fans coming back. It’s understood Channel Seven will launch their fourth season of ‘My Kitchen Rules’ once the Australian Open tennis has wrapped up and when ratings season begins on February 10. Another huge reality show also returns

to Channel Ten next week in the form of powerhouse singing contest ‘American Idol’. Foxtel was due to screen the latest series, but Channel Ten swooped in and exercised its licence for the show. Ten will fast-track the series with the first episodes set to air this Thursday (7.30pm) and Friday (8.30pm). Foxtel channel A&E always love to pump out the good stuff and ‘Baggage Battles’ is just another fun reality show we can all get excited about. The show follows four savvy “Auction Specialists” who travel the world looking to snatch up unclaimed and

lost personal property in an attempt to turn huge profits. They travel to some of the most important and unknown auctions, where pickers and resale experts bid on everything from lost luggage, to abandoned personal property, to seized goods of unusual merchandise. Some of the notable events include the ‘Dump and Treasure Hunt’ at the Miami International Airport Auction and the famous Greasby’s Auction House in London. With dozens of auctions to travel to, thousands of bags to explore, these specialists need both skill and luck to hit the jackpot. Don’t miss it Mondays at 7.30pm on A&E.

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