What’s On - Perth - August 2008
City of Belmont Multiplex Avon Descent Family Fun Day
3rd August 11:30 am
Garvey Park Fauntleroy Avenue, Ascot
Free!!
Cheer on the paddlers and powerboat competitors as they make their way to the finish line in the 35th annual Multiplex Avon Descent.
There will be a large marquee and seating to enjoy the race in comfort, as well as professional race commentary, giveaways, and free kids activities.
People are also invited to come early and join in helping to plant 2000 local native seedlings in the Carbon Neutral Tree Planting program or join in an Environmental Resoration walk during the day.
City of Belmont residents will receive free and discounted food and drink and activities for their families upon presentation of their “Opportunity Card”. (Note limits and conditions apply). (From Website)
Contact Details: Call Kylie on 08 9477 7248
The Beverley Agricultural Show
Saturday 16th August 9:00am to 11:00pm
Showgrounds Forrest Street, Beverley WA 6304
Free Entry
The Beverley Agricultural Show is a traditional country show that showcases local produce and creations in our exhibition shed, livestock, machinery, shearing demonstrations, sheep dog trials, Beute Ute competition, animal nursery and equestrian events.
Entertainment for the whole family with sideshow alley featuring Quazar Lazer Tag Bungee run, helicopter rides, bungee tramp, gladiator fuel, bouncy castle, bucking bull, balloon typhoon, flight simulator and the Omni cinema (many rides are free).
Don’t miss our famous horses vs. humans race shown only at the Beverley show. Look up in the sky to view the aeronautical glider and bi plane displays.
Shop till you drop at the many and varied stalls throughout the showgrounds while working up an appetite for any number of the different cuisines available.
The fun continues after dark with a live bad at the bar and fireworks for the kids.
Site Facilities Ambulance Station, Restaurant - Licensed Bar, Fire Protection Equipment, Sheltered Area, First Aid Equipment, Kiosk, Shaded Area
Disabled Facilities Dedicated Parking, Special Toilets
Experience Live entertainment
Contact Details: 08 9646-0668
The Rotary Club of Ballajura-Malaga Annual Fair
Sunday 17 August 2008. 10:00am to 03:30pm
Ballajura Community College Oval.
Free Admission and all proceeds made by the Rotary Club during the fair will go towards community projects.
There will be non stop entertainment with enjoyment for the whole family with multicultural displays, dancing, clowns, fair ground activities, craft, food and novelty stalls plus much more! Live Entertainment.
Contact Details: 08 9247-5055
Winter Arts Festival 2008
June – September 2008 (see program for events)
Forrest Chase, library and other locations around Perth
Many events are free however you will need to
Each participating organisation has selected ’showcase’ events to enhance the overall Winter Arts Festival program. There will be something for everyone. The festival will feature a range of winter arts experiences from the finest of fine art to the cutting edge of new media to wondrous folklore and dreamtime stories.
Contact Details: 08 9461 3187
Website: www.perthwinterartsfestival.com.au
Complete program can be downloaded here: www.perthwinterartsfestival.com.au/downloads/waf_full_program_2008.pdf
Silly Billies Concert
TUES 5 at the SALMON GUMS COMMUNITY HALL from 10am. Tickets call: 9078-5083 (organsied by the SALMON GUMS PLAYGROUP)
THUR 7 at the BRUCK ROCK TELECENTRE from 10am. Tickets call: 9061-1687
FRI 8 at the BENTLEY COMMUNITY HALL from 10am. Tickets call: 9362 530 (organised by the BENTLEY PLAYGROUP)
SAT 9 at the BUTLER COMMUNITY CENTRE HALL from 10am. Tickets call: 9562-0478 or 0414 703198 (organised by the BUTLER PLAYGROUP)
SUN 10 at the FIRST FRIENDS PLAYGROUP HALL from 11am. Tickets call: 9255 1756 or 0438 858 889 (organised by the FIRST FRIENDS PLAYGROUP)
Pricing: Please check with the venue nearest to you.
The Silly Billies are helping local playgroups, kindergartens and other community groups help other people and they need your help to help them!
Come along and have a lot of fun and help these very good causes at the same time! The Silly Billies are very much in touch with there young audience and have performed for all over Australia and overseas.
The Silly Billies show encourages children to use their imagination and creativity. The strong audience participation theme ensures that children feel involved and have a great experience!
Contact details: As Above and www.sillybillies.com.au
Circus Joseph Ashton
Dates and Times: Shows are two hours long.
• Friday 8th August 7.30pm
• Saturday 9th 2pm & 7.30pm
• Sunday 10th 2pm
• Friday 15th 7.30pm
• Saturday 16th 2pm & 7.30pm
• Sunday 17th 2pm
• Friday 22nd 7.30pm
• Saturday 23rd 2pm & 7.30pm
• Sunday 24th 2pm
• Friday 29th 7.30pm
• Saturday 30th 2pm & 7.30pm
• Sunday 31st 12 noon
Littorina Park, Heathridge, Ocean Reef and Eddystone Ave
Ringside $15 per child (15yrs and under; under 2 yrs Free on parents’ lap) and $30 per adult
Elevated seats $12 per child and $20 per adult.
Family pass $70 (2 adults & 3 children.) (Cash only; not available online or through any ticketing agencies.)
Seats are not numbered. All adults are at concession prices.
Credit card facilities are now available by purchasing tickets online!
Prams are not allowed in the bigtop as it is against health and safety regulations
Good old fashioned circus fun! Clowns, animals, trapeze and daring tricks!! Fun for everyone! Snacks, drinks, toys and fairy floss!! No Eftpos or credit card at circus – cash only!
Booking hotline 0411 30 20 95 (We suggest booking)
Website: www.circusjosephashton.com.au
Cosentino Threshold: The Art of Illusion, Dance & Escapes Tour
Tue, 19 Aug 2008
Mandurah Performing Arts Centre (MPAC), Ormsby Terrace
Adults $35 and Children $20.
At the tender age of 24, Cosentino has already achieved what many performers twice his age have only dreamed of. Entirely self-taught, he has toured nationally, amazed audiences in America and won a number of prestigious awards including three times Australian Champion Magician and first prize at the Adelaide Magic Convention. He has contributed to a Guinness World Record and was nominated for a Helpmann Award for the 2007 touring production Evolution.
Combining the ambition and skill of the legendary Harry Houdini, together with his considerable charm and modern style Cosentino is quite unlike any other Australian performer. At just 12 years of age while others dream of joining a band or running away to the circus, Cosentino spent hours studying magic books perfecting his skills and performing for family and friends.
Threshold: The Art of Illusion, Dance & Escapes is a world-class performance where audiences will witness dangerous and nail-biting escapes, incredible illusions and controlled mentalism, blended with energetic dance, audience participation and humour.
Threshold highlights include; an elaborate water escape where Cosentino is shackled at the waist, wrists and legs and lowered into a 44 gallon drum filled with water and left to escape before he runs out of breath; an illusion that sees an assistant placed into a tight vertical cabinet reminiscent of a torture device and divided into eight separate pieces; an act that defies the law of physics when everyday items such as spoons and forks are examined by audience members and then bend, break and shatter under Cosentino’s command; and a unique straight jacket escape inspired by the great Harry Houdini himself where Cosentino is bound tightly in the jacket and locked in a padded cell while a rack of deadly spikes hang above him from a burning rope.
Contact Details: 08 9550 3900 and www.cosentino.com.au
Arty Kids Program
Ongoing classes in School term.
9:30am - 10.15am
10:30am - 11.15am
11:30am - 12.15am (Advanced Class)
Kenwick Community Centre (Cnr Kenwick Rd and Brixton St.)
Full Term Payment: $45.50 ( Cash & Cheque only)
Helps toddlers develop fine motor skills by creating original art. Children and parents work together with staff to create an array of work.
Contact Details: 08 9452 9901 and www.gosnells.wa.gov.au
What’s On - Perth by Rebecca Doughty
