Top 10 things to do in Bunbury this week ...
Three amazing art shows, the last two performances of Stark Raven's Sleuth and live music are just part of our choice of things to do this week.
1. Dinner and show
Cape Divas and Swing Set will play live at the Quality Lord Forrest Hotel ballroom on Symmons Street from 6pm on Saturday. From opera to jazz, guests will enjoy a three-course meal and a complimentary glass of champagne upon arrival at the event. The show will finish at 9pm and tickets are $85 each. Tickets are available at the hotel reception or by calling 9726 5777.
2. Art exhibition
The Bunbury Biennale 2013 is the 10th biennale mounted by the City of Bunbury Art Collection Committee. Conceived in 1993, the Biennale has grown to exhibit high level contemporary art. The Bunbury Biennale 2013 is showing at the Bunbury Regional Art Galleries Chapel and Lower galleries from Saturday. BRAG is open every day from 10am to 4pm.
3. Are We There Yet?
Artist Chris Williamson is displaying his art exhibition Are We There Yet? at the Bunbury Regional Art Galleries until September 1. His 1960s British Pop and Italian Arte Povera inspired paintings and collages are intriguing works not to be missed.
4. Sleuth
Nothing is as it seems in Stark Raven Theatre’s ambitious adaptation of Antony Shaffer’s classic Sleuth, now being performed at the Newton Moore Performing Arts Centre. The production is an innovative mixture of live action and film. The Tony-award winning work has played in theatres across the world and twice been adapted to the silver screen. Sleuth is playing on July 26 and 27 from 7.30pm. Tickets cost $25 for adults and $20 for concession, and are available through BREC ticketing 1300 661 272 and online. More details on Facebook at StarkRavenTheatre.
5. Noongar art
The Noongar Country 2013 exhibition will be held at Bunbury Regional Art Galleries from this Friday. The exhibition coincides with NAIDOC Week and encourages all parts of the community, including artists — emerging artists and the general community to come along and enjoy. The exhibition has works by established Indigenous artists, emerging artists and works from students at Djidi Djidi Primary School. The exhibition is open at the city gallery from 10am to 4pm daily until August 25.
6. Grey Ghost
Featuring songs inspired by varied genres, the Grey Ghost will be playing at the Prince of Wales this Thursday. Grey Ghost, aka Jeremy Koren, will play his music, including songs The Elixir, Back to Life, Satellite and Long Way Home. His music is inspired by many things, including his life. Visit http://www.greyghost.com.au/
7. Tracey Barnett
Armed with a guitar, stomp box and touch of harmonica, Tracey Barnett and her amazing voice will wow the patrons at Old Coast Road Brewery this weekend. A South West act, Tracey’s music ranges from indie blues, melodic roots and acoustic rock. Entry is free to the 1pm-4pm performance.
8. Weekend football
The battle for finals positions will heat up when Busselton take on Carey Park at Kelly Park at 2.30pm on Sunday. Don’t miss all the action on the field as we build towards the business end of the season. For all your South West Football League news, visit www.swtimes.com.au.
9. Wolverine
Out of his depth in modern day Japan, Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) will face a host of unexpected and deadly opponents in a life-or-death battle which will leave him forever changed. Vulnerable for the first time and pushed to his physical and emotional limits, he confronts not only lethal samurai steel but also his inner struggle against his own immortality. The Wolverine opens at Grand Cinemas on Thursday, visit www.grandcinemas.com .au.
10. iNFOGO
Find all your business and entertainment needs from one convenient app on your phone. Everything you need to know about what’s going on and what to do in the South West. iNFOGO is a handy tool to find out where to eat, sleep and play in Bunbury and the rest of the South West. Need to know where to find cheap petrol, what the weather’s going to be or even have an inkling to find out your horoscope, use iNFOGO. It can be downloaded onto your phone by visiting http://www.infogo.com.au.
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