Democracy: Let's Put It To A(nother) Vote
The messy thing about democracy is that it doesn't always work out the way you wanted it to. Or it did (*shrug* You weirdo). Which is why, we're proposing, to finally bring it to a(nother) vote. Now is your chance, to have your voices heard (again). Although maybe it kind of worked out, depending on your politics. We are, of course, talking about the greatest match up in history. It all goes down this Saturday: meet at midnight at the docks.
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That's right: November 19th, 13 years to the day. What a night. At the time we remember being surprisingly upset by the results, or at least confused. It just seemed mean that Shannon was then defined by a solid performance of What About Me? (Actually, holy crap, watch the announcement video again.)
Certainly, after 12 years, Guy's Eurovision performance totally nailed it and we all nodded and said "Yes. We are proud of you, Guy." Any semblance of cynicism and irony went out the window at that point. And here we are. Everything is gonna be fine, everyone. Sometimes, the world just works itself out. Did anything else happen in the news recently?
- We of the CPL
PS: Come to think of it, this is a really good idea. On Saturday, just post #imwithguy or #imwithshannon, maybe a video of your favourite performance. Let's get this trending!
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SAM Postgraduate Symposium: Art As Meaning
The 2016 SAM Postgraduate Symposium is on the topic Art As Meaning: Redefining Communication, and features keynote speaker Emeritus Professor Theo van Leeuwen (University of Technology, Sydney).
Friday 18 November, 9am
Robert Webster Building, UNSW
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Emma Davis & Bonniesongs
CPL favourite Emma Davis is playing with CPL favourite Bonniesongs tomorrow night! Go. It's free and they're really great, enjoy the neo-songwriter vibes, and the venue is just delightful.
Thursday 17 November, 9pm
Golden Age Cinema Bar, Surry Hills
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Home Country: Opportunity
Home Country is a new work by Urban Theatre Projects, premiering as part of Sydney Festival in January. UTP are looking for enthusiastic hosts to help with the show. Hosts will receive an honorary fee of $50 per shift. Please contact Lukas on 02 9707 2111 or email volunteer@urbantheatre.com.au!
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Caravan Slam: November
Get your fill of poetry and rants with this month's Caravan Slam!
Thursday 17 November, 7pm
Django Bar, Marrickville
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If we don't get a Newsletter to you beforehand, you should also definitely check out Spoken Word Women - all star showcase!
107 Projects, November 25
More info here
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PACT Collective: iDNA
PACT's stellar collective ensemble presents iDNA, a unique self-devised performance work about identity, history and the science of the family tree. Opens tonight!
Find out more information on becoming a PACT member below!
Wed 16 - Sat 26 November, 7pm
PACT, Erskineville
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2017 PACT Membership
Support PACT and become a member, for only $25 a year!
- Access to equipment hire
- Discounted workshop fees
- Discounted drinks at the bar
- Member offers and giveaways
- Priority venue hire
CLICK HERE TO JOIN
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SAM Alumni Artist-In-Residence: Mish Grigor
Did we mention this in a previous email? We probably did. We're very excited about it. Writer and performer Mish Grigor is our SAM Alumni Artist-In-Residence.
She's very good, and we're looking forward to this very much. And, of course, We'll keep you posted on the next Alumni Residency opportunities as they arise!
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Palestinian Film Festival
Showcasing the very best of Palestinian cinema from around the globe, the 2016 Palestinian Film Festival presents an exciting opportunity to see and feel the energy, diversity and creativity of Palestine through film.
We're pretty excited to see The Curve, and make sure you check out the documentary 3000 Nights!
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Dance Sequences at the Bottom of the Newsletter (Last Week's New Tradition, Cont.)
Noone looks better in a hat, in any hat, ever: Here's the Madison scene from Bande à Part.
In the tribute section, here's a sickly sweet Step Up 3D.
Can't go wrong with a ray of sunshine doing Superfreak!
... Self... promotion...?
And if you thought we were gonna link to John Travolta in Saturday Night Fever... you would be WRONG. So very wrong.
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