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CANDIED TRIP TO THE STARS Cardinalspin2011
Event
Thursday 1st March 2012Sunday 4th March 2012

Queens Theatre, Playhouse Ln & Gilles Arcade, Adelaide


One of the must-see stars of Australia's alternative poetry Candy Royalle Underground poetry is an emerging trend across the nation, driven by generation X and Y wordsmiths with cutting insight and great stories to tell.


One of the must-see stars of Australia's alternative poetry movement is dreadlocked, colourful and eclectic poet Candy Royalle.


A young veteran of the festival scene, Royalle is revered by modern day poets and word-loving audiences for her powerful verse and deep voice. They lend an almost soulful edge to her performances.


Royalle's new show Stories by Starlight sees her hit the festival scene hard in 2012 - kicking off at Melbourne's Midsummer Festival (18 - 21 January at the 1000 Bend Gallery) and the Adelaide Fringe Festival (1-4 March 2012, 9pm Queens Theatre).

Those lucky enough to see her pop-up preview at a fittingly illegal venue in Sydney in 2011 - says the show packs serious poetry punch.


Stories by Starlight sees Royalle team up with three piece ins

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Livingston .
Event
Saturday, 28th April 2012

Berlin


Livingston Berlin :

10243

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Kornél Kovács .
Event
Saturday, 31st March 2012

Tba, Åre


http://www.studiobarnhus.se

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Monday Bar Spring Break Cruise .
Event
Friday, 16th March 2012

M/s Silja Symphony, Stockholm


http://www.iamtechno.nl

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Buddhist Tara Empowerment and Public Talk: Recogn eventscoordinator
Event
Saturday 24th March 2012

Center for Spiritual Living, 331 Mt. Kemble Avenue, New Jersey, NJ


Buddhist Tara Empowerment & Public Talk Recognising Genuine Love Tara Empowerment and Public Talk: Recognising Genuine Love


When we view ourselves as separate from others our love is limited. We consider our love to be genuine but being selective and based in attachment, it is restricted only to those who are close to us. Pure love does not discriminate even when someone has harmed us. Compassion and kindness for all is the ultimate healer, when we think of others we are automatically included. Dzogchen Rinpoche will explain that through the practice of bodhicitta, the wish to attain enlightenment for all beings, we can recognise and experience genuine love.


For tickets and further information:

973-525-4867

events@shenpenamerica.org

www.shenpenamerica.org

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Public Talk Love Free From Doubt eventscoordinator
Event
Friday 23rd March 2012

Brookside Community Club, 1 E. Main Street, Brookside, NJ


Tibetan Buddhist master His Eminence Dzogchen Rinpoche Public Talk Love Free From Doubt Acclaimed Tibetan Buddhist master His Eminence Dzogchen Rinpoche - Public Talk: Love Free From Doubt -- We often enter into relationships with the hope that someone else will make us happy but in return we give love conditionally. When love is based on reason and our expectations are not met, we gradually become dissatisfied, doubting ourselves and our relationships.


Ancient wisdom traditions teach that all suffering comes by thinking only of ourselves and when we put others first in our thoughts and actions, our relationships will bring genuine fulfilment. Dzogchen Rinpoche will explain that when we practice the four immeasurables of loving kindness, compassion, joy and equanimity we can experience unconditional love.


For tickets and further information:

973-525-4867

events@shenpenamerica.org

www.shenpenamerica.org

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181 Regent St: Addressing Black Theatre Symposium .
Event
Saturday, 14th January 2012

Carriageworks, 245 Wilson Street (Corner of Codrington Street) Eveleigh


A series of talks, playreadings and films alongside a special exhibition from personal archives, film and photographs celebrates the legacy of the National Black Theatre.


Presented by Sydney Festival and Carriageworks in association with ABC


In 1972 the National Black Theatre emerged from Regent Street, Redfern with an explosion of plays, dance, activist poetry, biting satire and street theatre, giving new voice to the struggles of the 1970s and the Redfern Aboriginal community.


During its five years of operation, this astonishing cultural renaissance spawned landmark playwrights such as Kevin Gilbert, Robert Merritt and Jack Davis, as well as the careers of remarkable actors such as Bob Maza, Lillian Crombie and Justine Saunders, cultural activist Gary Foley and director Brian Syron.


Curator Rhoda Roberts, one of Australia's leading arts practitioners and from the first generation of actors to reap the benefits of the early years of National Black Theatre, creates a compelling program of work ce

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Hope 2012 .
Event
Monday, 9th January 2012

Eugene Goossens Hall at ABC Centre, 700 Harris Street, Ultimo


Join some of Australia's remarkable and surprising thinkers as they speak passionately about the causes closest to their heart and the changes they seek to encourage.


Presented by Sydney Festival and ABC Radio National

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The Year of Magical Wanking sassyred
Event
Sunday, 29th January 2012

14 Acland Street, St Kilda


THISPOPBABY and Theatre Works present


The Year of Magical Wanking

Written and performed by Neil Watkins


"THISISPOPBABY are not so much cutting edge, as creators of a whole new edge in itself." - The Sunday Tribune


Neil Watkins has wanked more than is healthy...allegedly. One of Ireland's most exciting artists and incendiary performers; Neil is a force of nature, a maverick, a 33-year old homosexual with a Jesus complex. On orders from heaven, this is Neil's journey through the wilderness of queerness; from Catholic Ireland to the cruising bars of the world, from suburban Head Shops to Native American ceremonies.


Named as Queer Notions 2010 Festival Highlight by The Irish Times, and with a critically acclaimed sold-out season in the Dublin Fringe Festival, this is a brave and heartbreaking exploration of porn addiction, destructive sexual behaviour, Catholic guilt and family heartbreak. Written in hypnotic verse; it is both a profound personal journey and a furious state of the nation address.

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Negative Energy Inc. sassyred
Event
Sunday, 5th February 2012

14 Acland Street, St Kilda


Aren't you tired of being positive? Theatre Works and Ash Flanders present


Negative Energy Inc.


Aren't you tired of being positive?


If you're not angry, you're not paying attention. Angry homosexualist Ash Flanders takes no prisoners in this petty, unwarranted attack on the modern world. Accompanied by pianist and actual 'talent' Dave Barclay, Ash will speak, sing and mince in a desperate attempt to prove life is an exhausting and thankless task. Think Jean-Paul Satre, with a 30-inch waist...and a Cher wig.


"Ash Flanders doesn't miss a beat" - The Herald Sun


"if you love the likes of Taylor Mac and John Cameron Mitchell and iOTA, you'll love Ash Flanders. Don't regret missing a dose of this wonderful negativity." - Aussietheatre.com


15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30 Jan and 5 Feb 7pm

Tickets: $25 Full, $20 Con and Grps 8+ (plus booking fee)

Bookings: 03 9534 3388 or www.theatreworks.org.au

Theatre Works: 14 Acland Street, St Kilda

www.theatreworks.org.au

Season packages available.

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Mother/SON sassyred
Event
Saturday, 21st January 2012

14 Acland Street, St Kilda


Jeffrey Solomon's award-winning solo play is inspired by his mother's poignant, and often hilarious, journey out of the closet as the parent of a gay son; within the context of a tightly-knit Jewish community. Theatre Works and Jeffrey Solomon present


Mother/SON

Written and performed by Jeffrey Solomon


Winner: Best Performer Leading Role: 2010 Absolut Gay Theatre Festival Dublin

Winner: Best Solo Playwright and Best Male Solo Performance: National Gay Theatre Festival (U.S.)


Jeffrey Solomon's award-winning solo play is inspired by his mother's poignant, and often hilarious, journey out of the closet as the parent of a gay son; within the context of a tightly-knit Jewish community. The story traces her evolution from grief stricken mother turning up at a support group for parents of gays, to marching with her son in a pride parade. Critically acclaimed on both sides of the Atlantic, Emmy nominated writer-performer Jeffrey Solomon plays both mother and son in a performance the Yorkshire Evening P

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Firebird - a Stravinsky-Parker Sound Clash .
Event
Saturday, 28th April 2012

Turner Sims, University of Southampton, SO17 1BJ


The Nu Civilisation Orchestra's composers and arrangers explore an exciting, experimental place where jazz and classical music meet, with a musical mash-up of Charlie Parker and Igor Stravinsky and others in a collection of new works. Nu Civilisation Orchestra The 16-piece orchestra's Firebird programme features a remodeled version of Stravinsky's Ebony Concerto (originally commissioned by jazz clarinetist, Woody Herman in 1946). They also perform Peter Edwards' new piece, Blues Ostinata, along with his arrangement of British jazz composer Steve Williamson's How High The Bird, Maenads Suite by Binker Golding and other creations


The Nu Civilisation Orchestra is a professional touring ensemble and part of the Tomorrow's Warriors at Southbank Centre weekend residency, as well as being Associate Artists at Turner Sims Concert Hall, Southampton.

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Stories by Starlight Cardinalspin2011
Event
Thursday 1st March 2012

Queens Theatre, Playhouse Ln & Gilles Arcade, Adelaide SA 5000


Candy Royalle's new show 'Stories by Starlight' sees the underground poet hit the festival scene hard in 2012 Underground poetry is an emerging trend across the nation, driven by generation X and Y wordsmiths with cutting insight and great stories to tell.


One of the must-see stars of Australia's alternative poetry movement is dreadlocked, colourful and eclectic poet Candy Royalle.


A young veteran of the festival scene, Royalle is revered by modern day poets and word-loving audiences for her powerful verse and deep voice. They lend an almost soulful edge to her performances.


Royalle's new show Stories by Starlight sees her hit the festival scene hard in 2012 - kicking off at Melbourne's Midsummer Festival (18 - 21 January at the 1000 Bend Gallery) and the Adelaide Fringe Festival (1-4 March 2012, 9pm Queens Theatre).

Those lucky enough to see her pop-up preview at a fittingly illegal venue in Sydney in 2011 - says the show packs serious poetry punch.


Stories by Starlight sees

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The Word House TheWordHouse
Event
Saturday, 14th January 2012

The Gallery Cafe


Performance Poetry in East London Ross Sutherland, Hollie McNish, Adam Kammerling DJ Able Resident host Dan Simpson The Word House: PERFORMANCE POETRY IN EAST LONDON

" One of the best gigs I've done in London" Raymond Antrobus

"... Nights like this is why I do it" Mel Jones

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The Word House is a diverse and high-quality spoken word night, showcasing some of the finest talent on London's Live Literature circuit.


Three featured artists, host Dan Simpson, original music mixed by DJ able and Open Mic slots for the taking.


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Performing this time round:


// ROSS SUTHERLAND

Ross Sutherland is one of the most highly established poets on London's spoken word scene, included in The Times' list of Top Ten Literary Stars of 2008. Described by The Independent as"absolutely compelling", he melds comedy, philosophy and sinuous verse in a linguistic inquisitiveness all

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Lit Fuse .
Event
Saturday, 10th December 2011

MAC Birmingham, Cannon Hill Park, Edgbaston, B12 9QH


pushing the boundaries of performance Ddotti Bluebell, Jess Green, Joe Coghlan, Mstr Morrison Four up-andcoming spoken word poets from the Midlands present four new pieces, devised with the help of renowned director Cheryl Martin.

Come and see what happens when artists are challenged to step out of their comfort zones and try something different.

The fust has been lit, don't miss the fireworks!

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Studio Barnhus presents: Ada .
Event
Saturday, 10th December 2011

Under Bron, Stockholm


http://www.studiobarnhus.se

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A SWINGING CHRISTMAS earlcole
Event
Wednesday 21st December 2011

Bouchon Bistro (363a Cambridge Street, Wembley)


Earl Cole, Chelsea J Gibson and the Earl Cole dancers return once more to the fabulous Bouchon Bistro (363a Cambridge Street, Wembley) for their dinner show 'A Swinging Christmas'. Earl Cole, Chelsea J Gibson & Earl Cole dancers Earl Cole, Chelsea J Gibson and the Earl Cole dancers return once more to the fabulous Bouchon Bistro (363a Cambridge Street, Wembley) for their dinner show 'A Swinging Christmas'. Earl & Chelsea will be singing such festive classics as 'Winter Wonderland', 'White Christmas', 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas', 'Let it Snow Let it Snow Let it Snow', 'Baby it's Cold Outside' and 'It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas' plus other Christmas themed tunes and swinging songs to dance the night away.


The cost is $110 per head inclusive of a sumptuous three course dinner. The cost is only $100 per head for tables of six or more. Seating is strictly limited so book now to avoid disappointment (ph: 9387 3898).


Bouchon Bistro is one of the best modern French restaurants in

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The Australian Poetry Slam: National Final- Write a Revolution .
Event
Sunday, 27th November 2011

Sydney Theatre at Walsh Bay


Democracy rising in the East, hurricanes whipping cities, economies going bust, carbon tax, change, love, freedom, left, right- SLAM.


Why leave the debate to politicians and celebs? The Australian Poetry Slam empowers Australians to tell their own stories. It's the hottest guerilla literary event of the year.


From urban lanes to country rivers, Australians have been spitting their poetry, stories, lyrics and monologues; battling for audience love and a place in the finals. Now watch the nations best wordsmiths tear up the Sydney Theatre stage with blood, sweat and rhyme.


Judges, chosen from the audience, pick one fresh voice to represent Australia in an all expenses paid tour to The Ubud Writers and Readers Festival and the China Bookworm International Literary Festival. That's an $11,000 trip and some serious schmoozing.


Grab your seat. The slam storm hits Sydney in November.


Hosted by acclaimed spoken-word artist Miles Merrill.


For tickets and more information please visit :

http://w

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Candyass Club Cabaret Nov 18 tanz
Event
Friday 18th November 2011

1230 boul.st.laurent


cbaret ,burlesque ,vaudeville ,variety acts drag king nat king pole, tommy toxic ,damiana dolce dead dolls ,belly dancers Friday Nov 18


doors open 9pm / admission $10


showtime 10pm


at the iconic Cafe Cleopatra


1230 boul st laurent


A schmear of deliteful sometimes challenging entertainment


... for your eyes and ears to feast on.


Sexercise Ian, direct from the Dukes of Drag's Poe Kerr Studios, will host.


Ian promises to get your heart pumping and your genitals thumping!


A tasty blend of artists in the heart of the


historic entertainment district and the Main.


A dab of drag and a bissel of burlesque.


Reena the drag queen will entertain us


Nat King Pole - Drag King extraordinaire !


The Divine Damiana Dolce croons and


does her strippy thang


Lady Hoops -sassy and sexy hooper


Diane Labelle the sublime baladi dancer


Tommy Toxic performance artist


Breck Stewart -singer


The Dead Doll Dancers


and other wonderful talents to be revealed !


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Jawdance .
Event
Wednesday, 16th November 2011

RichMix, 35-47 Bethnal Green Rd, Shoreditch, E1 6LA


Presented by Apple and Snakes, Jawdance is the show where you find poets on stage and poets on film. Presented by Apple and Snakes. Yes, Jawdance is the show where you find poets on stage and poets on film; poets in the audience and poets propping up the bar; guest poets, putting-it-to-the-test poets, stars of the silver screen and stars of the silver spoon.

And all for zero money (you can spend it at the bar instead). Hosted by Dan Simpson. So if you (like Mr.

Skeleton) have got the guts, come down early to sign up for the open-mic slots and show us what you've got - it can be something rib-tickling, spine-tingling or just jaw-droppingly awesome.

And if you've made a poetry-film that you'd like us to screen, drop us a line before - otherwise just turn up at the door. Jawdance! Every third Wednesday of the month at Rich Mix (there's probably not a lot of dancing). Jawdance - they're all talking about it and it's all about talking. Apples & Snakes is England's leading organisation for performance poetry ww

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Yousef Circus Rework - CIRCUS011 - Sven Vath : Santos: Kaise strikeforce360
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The rest of 2011 is set to be huge for Yousef, arguably his strongest yet in the production field. After spending much of 2010 recording remixes and productions for other leading labels Yousef has come back strong on his own seminal Circus recordings, dropping the Circus Reworks EP as a precursor to his experimental and far reaching sophomore album scheduled to blow up later in 2011.

The EP is centered on a very simple premise; taking eight pieces of music and recreating them with Yousefs indiscernibly brilliant club night in mind. A resolutely dance floor-focused collection, they combine to create a unique aural tapestry representative of the Circus and Yousefs own musical evolution. Each is an intricate and heartfelt paean of love to Circus and the huge impact it has had on both clubland and Yousefs career for the last almost nine years, with the clubs birthday approaching this September.

Yousef Circus Rework - Circus Recordings (CIRCUS011)

1. Sven Vath - BALLET ROMANCE (Yousef Circus Rework)

2. S

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Theatre Of Tragedy - Aegis (1998) Music Emissions Alternative Music Reviews
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I have struggled with metal. Too often the obvious technical quality of the music is, in my opinion, ruined by the cookie monster style vocals which are used. I know that, for some, this is an essential component of the music, but it does make it inaccessible to someone who is coming to it anew to find some longhair growling incomprehensibly about demons and dragons. It was refreshing then when Jools (thanks mate) suggested I listened to Agis by Norwegian outfit Theatre of Tragedy.The songs have a degree of elegance about them which I find lacking in other examples of the genre. Credit for that must go, almost in its entirety, to Liv Kristine who provides the soprano female vocals on the album. These combine with the harsher vocals of Raymond I. Rohonyi who has apparently toned down his growling from earlier albums. Most of his vocals are almost spoken and rarely growled. Yet, my favourite track, "Venus" is the one where he returns to growling, albeit in a less over-the-top manner than one might have become

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John K. Samson - Provincial (2012) Music Emissions Alternative Music Reviews
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Only John K. Samson, Canada’s punk poet laureate, would title a song 'Longitudinal Centre'. Longitudinal is not a word oft thrown around in pop music. Much of what Samson can and does do lyrically is not oft thrown around in pop music. Samson is, arguably, Canada’s best lyricist and Provincial is proof.

'The Last And' is particularly staggering: a song about the end of an affair between a lonely teacher and her married principle. “The last conjunction after every other and, I was just your little ampersand.” Heartbreak captured perfectly in punctuation. On the gorgeous duet with Christine Fellows, 'Taps Reversed', Samson perfectly illustrates the ridiculousness of our over-scheduled, obsessively anonymous, lives: “The calendar requests a meeting to discuss the time we waste. When would be good for you?”—Samson and Fellows half joke but there is also a terrifying honesty to these simple jokes. 'Taps Reversed' also holds as the album’s true stunner. Fellows&rsquo

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Ani Difranco - Carnegie Hall (2006) Music Emissions Alternative Music Reviews
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Recorded barely six months after the September 11th attacks, the focal point of this solo acoustic performance was the one-two long-form poem punch of 'Serpentine' and 'Work In Progress' (later rechristened 'Self-Evident'), both written about American society before and after 9/11. Difranco writes that she felt "terrified but resolute"? as she performed: "What did I think I was doing? The nerve of me standing in front of an audience of New Yorkers and dragging them from a fun night out on the town, back into the epicenter of their pain." In those two songs of near-unbearable tension, she manages to make her audience laugh, cry, and cheer in ideological solidarity - a rare feat for any artist, and Difranco retains just enough humility to not go over the top.

To her fans, she is both a down-to-earth friend and a passionate activist - this is an example of an artist and fans deserving of each other. Difranco is personable, and while often unnecessarily cute, it's impressive how she can swing from being vulnerab

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Various Artists - Radio Of Aliens Vol 2 (Spacesynth Tribute  the funky beat speaks to me
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artists: Various Artists

Release name: Radio Of Aliens (Vol. 2)

Note: Spacesynth tribute To Gagarin

Label: Laser Visa | Cat.: [lvRA-07/02] | Release: Jan. 2012

Country: Worldwide (Belarus " Holland " Russia " Ukraine)

Style: Spacesynth, Space Disco, Synth Pop, Ambient, Space, Italo disco

Digital Quality: MP3, 320 kbps 44 HZ, stereo

Playtime: 60:23 | Size: 128 mb

Stream Release

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Download Whole Release As A ZIP file

Tracklist:

1. Radio Of Aliens Interlude (0:46)

2. Ergrover - Prototype (4:18)

3. Synth Dimension - 8 Bit Voyager (4:43)

4. Ambelion - White Sky Is Blue (4:03)

5. Spacebirds - My Toy Spaceship (Sky Mix) (7:11)

6. Ergrover - Popcorn In Space (4:46)

7. Synth Dimension - Way To New Start (3:44)

8. Organism - Rainfall (Soft version) (5:17)

9. Spacebirds - Earth Calling Mars (6:58)

10. Kai Nobuko - A brain left the earth for a well deserved space holliday (5:18)

11. Ambelion - Perfect Event (7:19)

12. EugeneKha - April 12th 1961 (G

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Word Out Flickr (spokenword)
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Jill M Greenseth posted a photo: January 15th, 2012

January 16th, 2012

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