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Melbourne singer Michelle Nicolle… here on June 2. “Me and My Mates vs the Zombie Apocalypse”... movie off to Cannes.
“Me and My Mates vs the Zombie Apocalypse”… movie off to Cannes.
LOCAL film producers Daniel Sanguineti and Christian Doran say Shoreline Entertainment has signed their movie “Me and My Mates vs the Zombie Apocalypse” for international sales and will be showcasing it as part of their line-up at the 2015 Cannes film market. Doran flew to Hollywood to seal the deal for this “hilariously gratuitous and offensive zombie romp” made in Canberra.

IN a sequal to The Griffyn Ensemble’s fascinating Mt Stromlo concert, “Southern Sky”, the ensemble is bringing the Aurora Borealis into the NGA at 6pm on May 30 and 2pm the following day with “Northern Lights”. Written by Griffyn director Michael Sollis, while travelling with astronomer Fred Watson in the Arctic Circle last year, it’ll be “a magical tale of the aurora in a Snow White-esque land of ice, twilight and fire.” Bookings to nga.gov.au/eventbookings or 6240 6701.

Melbourne singer Michelle Nicolle… here on June 2. Baritone Alexander Knight… singing in “Love Blossoms in May”.
Baritone Alexander Knight… singing in “Love Blossoms in May”.
“LOVE Blossoms in May” is the northern hemisphere-themed title of Art Song Canberra’s next concert, in Wesley Music Centre, 3pm, on Sunday, May 31. Baritone Alexander Knight and pianist Kimberley Steele will perform Schumann’s “Dichterliebe” cycle and Finzi’s “Let Us Garlands Bring”, as well as songs by Samuel Barber and others. Tickets only at the door.

THE new CAPO Emerging Artists’ Prize Exhibition is showing works by emerging artists Joel Arthur, Estelle Briedis Spelman, Mimi Fairall, Sanne Koelemij, Chelsea Lemon, Yioryios Papayioryiou, Millan Pintos-Lopez, Kael Stasce, Gemma Sue, Madeleine Ward and Madisyn Zabel. It’s curated by emerging curators Hannah Webb and Ella Morrison. At M16 Artspace in Blaxland Crescent, Griffith, until June 14. The usual CAPO auction party will be at CMAG on November 7.

QUEANBEYAN Art Society has more than 300 members to squeeze into its tiny premises under the bridge, so they’re chuffed that Queanbeyan City Council has provided funds to help renovate the 30-year-old, tired kitchen, essential for monthly exhibition openings, daily art classes and art workshops.

DESPITE hot competition from the Canberra Jazz Project, Geoff Page is saying Jazz in Concert at The Gods will be seen on Tuesday, June 2, with top Melbourne singer Michelle Nicolle and her quartet focusing on the music of Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn in songs such as “Sophisticated Lady”, “I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart” and “Lush Life”. Bookings to thegodscafe@gmail.com or 6248 5538. Dinner 6pm, music starts at 7.30pm.

Melbourne singer Michelle Nicolle… here on June 2.
Melbourne singer Michelle Nicolle… here on June 2.

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