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Arts in the city: Big bang in pen and ink

• “THE Big Think” is an art/science exhibition of 40 prints of original pen and ink drawings about the Big Bang theory. They’re all by Greg Sugden, a Braidwood ceramic artist, author and publisher of picture books promoting the public awareness of science. At CSIRO Discovery Centre Gallery, May 8-20.

 

• THE Street Theatre’s amazing “First Seen” on Sunday afternoons at 3pm has been packed out. They’re brand new creations workshopped in Canberra with top professional performers. I’ve caught “From a Black Sky”, a new opera by Sandra France and Helen Nourse and cabaret artist Geraldine Turner’s musical “Drama Queen”. On May 6 will be two plays by Cathy Petocz, then on May 13, “Sampaguita” by Noonee Doronila. Bookings to 6247 1223.

 

• SAMMY J, star of “Good News World” and host of the 2012 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala, is here soon to perform and launch his new album, “Skinny Man, Modern World”, Jay Sullivan will play host. At Tuggeranong Arts Centre, Tuesday, May 8, bookings to 6293 1443.

 

• DARAMALAN College’s theatre students have been at Caloola Farm creating “iSHORTS2.0”, nine short works with 13 student directors and 39 actors from years 7 to 10. You can see the finished product at McCowage Hall, Daramalan College, 7.30pm, May 9-12, bookings to 6245 6300.

 

• ARTIST Karin Maier has created a collection of watercolour illustrations and mixed media pieces celebrating 100 songs and their 100 stories. From Radiohead to Dolly Parton, they’re all on show. Maier says: “The stories are beautiful… memories of lost love, the freedom of adulthood.” “Top 100”, at M16 Artspace, Griffith, noon-5pm, Wednesday-Sunday, May 10-27.

 

• “ANYTHING Goes” is an eclectic collection of photography, paintings, prints, etchings, pottery, sculptures and hand-sewn items from emerging artists in the Open Art program through Belconnen Community Service. At gallery@bcs Belconnen Community Centre, Swanson Court, 9am-4.30pm, Monday-Friday, May 7-18. Official opening May 9, 4.30pm. All welcome.

 

• SOUTHERN Tablelands Arts (STARTS) and Queanbeyan City Council are hosting a free session on grant writing techniques and project planning. At the Casuarina Room, RB Smith Community Centre, 2pm-5pm, Monday, May 14. Bookings essential to 6285 6170 or 4821 7028.

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