Nexus Multicultural Arts Centre Announces Their Upcoming Events

Feu la Mere de Madame (Madam's Mother is Dead) presented by Alliance Francaise Adelaide
Wed 23 June, 2pm, Fri 25 June, 8pm & Sat 26 June, 8pm
Presented by Cabaret Fringe Festival 2010
Alliance Francaise Adelaide brings Georges Feydeau's hilarious comedy to the stage, performing in French with English surtitles. This is French farce at its fabulous best! Starring Jean-Francois Gavanon, Jessica Vivien, Danielle Allen and Olivier Ducros. Directed by Christine Rothauser.
Tix: $20 Adult // $15 Concession / Members / Alliance Francaise Members // $10 School Students
Tix available at the door or from BASS

Choka Block by The Laughing Samoans (from NZ)
Fri 9 July, 8pm
Choka Block is the latest offering from The Laughing Samoans, one of New Zealand?s most successful comedy duos. Fun for the whole family!
Tix: $30 Adult // $25 Concession / Members // $15 Child
Tix available at the door or from Venuetix

Soaring Strings of the Silk Road: China, Persia, Kashmir & Syria
Fri 16 July, 8pm
Take a magical musical journey along the Silk Road, with five unique instruments ? Gu Zheng, Kashmiri Santoor, Persian Setar, Arabic Oud and Afghan Tar ? that capture the traditional and transcendental sounds of the deserts, mountains and plains.
Tix: $20 Adult // $15 Concession / Members
Tix available at the door or from Venuetix

Ziggi Diagne (from WA)
Friday 23 July, 8pm
A musician and dancer extraordinaire, Senegalese-born Ziggi Mabeye Diagne is the former percussionist, dancer and choreographer for world music icon Baaba Maal, and has mastered the art of traditional and contemporary music and dance.
Tix: $20 Adult // $17 Concession / Members
Tix available at the door or from Venuetix

Being In India by Stephen House
Opening Thu 8 July
Being In India is a new exhibition of images and accompanying words created by award-winning playwright, director, actor and visual artist Stephen House while living in India.
Exhibition Opening: Thu 8 July, 6pm - 8pm
Special Guest Speaker: Jacinta Thompson, Artistic Director of the 2010 Adelaide Festival Centre?s OzAsia Festival

Just Like Home by Lisa Hilli
Please Note: Due to unforeseen circumstances, Lisa Hilli's exhibition Just Like Home will be closing on Tuesday 22 June instead of Friday 25 June as previously stated. Nexus Multicultural Arts sincerely apologises for any inconvenience that this may cause Nexus Gallery patrons.

Nexus Gallery is open Tue to Fri, 10am - 5pm
Admission is free

Public Liability Insurance for performers, musicians, organisations and festivals
(Folk / World Music / Acoustic / Community Performers / Events)
Many events, councils and festivals require performers to have their own public liability insurance. Folk Alliance Australia has negotiated very affordable annual insurance cover for its members. You can join online at their website: www.folkalliance.org.au/page/membership by simply selecting "Membership" from the main menu.

Insured membership categories cover: solo / duo / group / organization/ club/ festival

Folk Alliance Australia also offers affordable cover for: volunteers, musical instruments, event cancellation. For more information, please contact Jim MacQuarrie at Folk Alliance Australia:
Email: faamembers@folkalliance.org.au
Mobile: 0400 359 320

Call for sculptors: Brighton Jetty Classic Sculptures Exhibition 2011
26 January ? 6 February 2011
The 2011 BJCS exhibition will attract local and interstate artists, offering visitors a display of sculptures that are inspirational, enticing, imaginative and interactive. The sculptures range in size from small to large for both indoor and outdoor display. Freedom of creativity is encouraged. The combination of both an arts event and sporting event is unique and is embraced by both the local community and the community at large. The 2011 BJCS exhibition will be held at Brighton Surf Life Saving Club and Bindarra Reserve, Brighton, as well as various ?Sculpture Walk? locations along The Esplanade, Brighton.

Deadline: 27 November 2010
Prizes: Indoor, Outdoor, Junior (15 ? 21 years), People?s Choice, Emerging Artist, Environmental.
Open to: All sculptors working with wood, wire, metals, stone, clay, plastics, cement etc.
Entries: Maximum of three entries, which may be completed online or by mail.
Entry fee: $35 per entry (22+ years and older), $25 per entry (15 to 21 years old). Second and third entries are $20 per entry.
Phone: (08) 8296 2564 or 0402 019 930
Email: karen.donaldson@brightonjettyclassicsculptures.com
Web: www.brightonjettyclassicsculptures.com

The Nexus Visual Arts program is developed each year to present a diverse range of artists working in a diverse range of artforms. Proposals from established and emerging artists and curators from any cultural background, working in any artform, are invited in June each year.

The guidelines and application form for Nexus-supported visual arts exhibitions in the Nexus Gallery for 2011 are online now. Nexus will be accepting completed application forms between 15 June and 30 August 2010. For more information, or to discuss an application, please email nexus@nexus.asn.au

Application forms can now be downloaded online from nexus.asn.au

Nexus Multicultural Arts is always on the lookout for enthusiastic volunteers to help at Nexus Cabaret during performances. If you are interested in helping out as a member of our Front of House team working on the door or taking photographs / shooting video footage at any of our upcoming shows, please contact Monica Bachmayer on (08) 8212 4276 or nexus@nexus.asn.au

Join us! Join Nexus to support the promotion and presentation of the multicultural arts in South Australia. Nexus is a not-for-profit organisation which relies on the support and input of its members. By becoming a Nexus member you can help drive the direction of Nexus and be actively involved with our organisation.

We value our members and currently offer the following benefits:
? Eligibility to vote at the Nexus Annual General Meeting
? Entry in annual Nexus Members' Exhibition for visual artists
? Discounted entry to all Nexus-presented performing arts events and workshops
? Postal and email updates to keep you up to date with what's on at Nexus
? Great discounts on Nexus Cabaret hire (20% off the usual venue hire rates)
? Discount on inclusion of your promotional material in our postal mail-outs
? Opportunity to promote your exhibitions and events in the Nexus foyer
? Professional advice and consultancy

Our annual Membership fees are as follows:
? Full Membership: $50
? Concession Membership: $30
? Group / Organisation Membership: $70

To become a Member or for more information, please contact Monica Bachmayer on (08) 8212 4276 or nexus@nexus.asn.au

Please consider making a donation to the Nexus Multicultural Arts infrastructure fund. There is much to be gained by taking some immediate tax-deductable action! The following benefits will be achieved:

1. Nexus Multicultural Arts will be assisted to purchase necessary equipment to upgrade the Nexus Gallery and Nexus Cabaret
2. You will feel good!
3. All donations are tax deductible

Donations can be made by cheque, credit card, EFTPOS or cash. Call the Nexus office for more details on (08) 8212 4276.

Nexus Cabaret is a multi-use professional performing arts city-based venue suitable for theatre, cabaret, dance, community events, performances, birthday parties, workshops, rehearsals, lectures, seminars and forums. The Cabaret space has recently had a major $60,000 facelift and now boasts upgraded, professional lighting, audio and staging facilities as well as new furniture. Nexus Cabaret is licensed for up to 200 people. 

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