Wadaiko Rindo 17th Annual Concert
This year's annual waidaiko concert celebrates another year of the students' efforts. Join them in a heart-racing performance of Japanese drumming and music – a lively way to close the year. Guest performers include: Noriko Tadano and Shamys. For tickets and bookings, please contact Toshi Sakamoto through toshi@wadaikorindo.com or (03) 9893 5882.
Date: 8 Dec, 7pm || 9 Dec, 2pm
Venue: James Tatoulis Auditorium, MLC, 207 Barkers Rd, Kew
Admission: Adult $15, Concession $10
Website: wadaikorindo.com
© kakifly.Honbunsha/ Sakura High Band
The 16th Japanese Film Festival
Continuing from November, the 16th Japanese Film Festival will be reaching its conclusion on the 9th of December. Don’t miss out on your last chance to see much anticipated movies such as K-ON! Movie and ALWAYS – Sunset on Third Street – 3 and many more!
Date: Until 9 Dec, Various times
Venue: Hoyts Melbourne Central / ACMI Cinemas, Federation Square, Melbourne
Admission: Adult $15, Concession $13, JF Members $11, 5-Film Pass $60
Website: japanesefilmfestival.net
Image credit: Opera Australia 2012
Madama Butterfly
One of the world’s most famous operas, Puccini’s Madama Butterfly returns to Melbourne with Japanese soprano, Hiromi Omura in the title role. Perfect for the first time opera-goer, this production blends exquisite costumes and stylish set designs with some of the most moving music ever written. Performed in Italian with English subtitles.
Date: 14 Nov – 14 Dec
Admission: $28.50 – $250
Venue: State Theatre, Arts Centre, 100 St Kilda Rd, Southbank
Website: opera-australia.org.au
Japanese Visions: Works from the Collection of Bendigo
Japanese Visions will explore the influences of Japanese art and design on Australian artists. This exhibition will bring together works by both Japanese and Australian artists, to trace the many ways in which Japanese art and design has been a source of inspiration in our visual culture.
Date: 1 Dec – 27 Jan
Venue: Bendigo Art Gallery, 42 View St, Bendigo
Admission: Entry by donation
Website: www.bendigoartgallery.com.au
Jill Symes Contemporary Ceramics Exhibition
Jill Symes has been a ceramics artist for almost 30 years having previously been awarded the Clunes Ceramic Award and Castlemaine State Festival Ceramic Award. Her works have been displayed internationally in galleries such as the City of Whitehorse Gallery and the Toyota Community Spirit Gallery.
Date: 4 Dec – 7 Jan, 9am-1pm, 2pm – 5pm (Closed 24 – 26 Dec, 29 Dec – 3 Jan)
Venue: Japan Information and Cultural Centre, Level 8, 570 Bourke St, Melbourne
Admission: Free
Website: www.melbourne.au.emb-japan.go.jp
Image credit: (C) Chaco Kato
McClelland Sculpture Survey and Award 2012
The McClelland Sculpture Surveyhas emerged as the most important outdoor sculpture exhibition in Australia, allowing both established and emerging artists to display their wide range of works. Amongst finalists this year, Japanese artist Chaco’s work will also be on display.
Date: Until 14 Jul 2013, Tue – Sun, 10am – 5pm
Venue: 390 McClelland Dr, Langwarrin
Admission: Free
Website: www.mcclellandgallery.com
