CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF LOIS OLNEY

Early notice that a memorial farewell event will be held at Kidogo Arthouse, for the wonderful late LOIS OLNEY.

It is on Friday May 31 from 5-10pm. All are welcome to celebrate the life of this great singer and delightful human being.

Roel Loopers

IRISH ABORIGINAL FESTIVAL AT KIDOGO

The Hand in Hand Irish Aboriginal Festival is on again at Kidogo Arthouse on Bathers Beach from March 15-17.

The festival was hugely popular last year, with music, art, storytelling poetry and much more.

More details and ticket sales on Facebook.

Roel Loopers

ROMANTIC VALENTINE’S DINNER AT KIDOGO

It’s Valentine’s Day next Wednesday, so if you want to spoil your darling why not take her/him out to Kidogo Arthouse at Freo’s Bathers Beach, for a romantic dinner and music.

Details at https://kidogo.com.au/

Roel Loopers

ST BRIGID’S FESTIVAL AT KIDOGO

The strong sea breeze blew lovely Irish music all the way from Kidogo Arthouse up to the Glen Cowans Photogallery next to the Roundhouse, that I attended today.

So when my retail ‘torment’ was finally over, I walked down to Bathers Beach and took the above photos of the St Brigid’s Festival, of people having fun and trying some Irish dance moves.

Roel Loopers

LOVELY BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION IN THE WEST END

What a truly delightful very Freo watering hole the little Kelp Bar at Bathers Beach is! I was there last evening with three friends, celebrating the birthday of one of the best people in the world, and really enjoyed the atmosphere of the Kidogo Arthouse pop-up bar and the sunset over the Indian Ocean.

From there we went to Darling Darling in Henry Street, which was the first time for me. What a unique tiny bar that is. Also highly recommended.

Whilst Vin Populi in High Street was packed at 8pm, the Ode to Sirens just down the road from it was empty, so that is a worry.

We also got a tour of the stunning Tarantella B&B in Mouat Street. Check it out if you’ve got people visiting. It is an amazing building!

Anyway, Fremantle has so many lovely places, for all tastes, people, and occasions, so explore it with friends, and visitors.

Roel Loopers

KELP BAR OPEN FOR FESTIVE SEASON

The lovely pop-up Kelp Bar at Kidogo Arthouse on Freo’s Bathers Beach is opening for the festive season, so go have a drink, watch the sunset, meet nice people.

Opening times:

December 26,27, 28, 29, 30 from 17:30 to 22:00 

January 2 from 17:30 to 21:00 (Lucky Oceans & Sam Lemann Band Hawaiian night (tickets on website) 

January 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 from 17:30 to 21:00 

Roel Loopers

MUSIC, FOOD AND FUN AT KIDOGO ARTHOUSE

Get your tickets for some musical fun and food at Freo’s Kidogo Arthouse at Bathers Beach! On Friday December 22 Joanna’s Blues Sunset Soiree is on with Natalie Gillespie and Dave Brewer.

On Saturday December 23 the Leonard Cohen Christmas Sunset Dinner Party is on, and on the last day of the year, Sunday December 31 the NYE Beach Party is on with a Cuban band and buffet dinner.

For bookings check Facebook and the Kidogo website.

Roel Loopers

CANDLELIGHT SOIREES AT KIDOGO ARTHOUSE

Here the dates for Joanna’s Candlelit Dinners at Fremantle’s Kidogo Arthouse at Bathers Beach;

Fri 11 Aug • Tim Moore
Sat 12 Aug • Boox Kid (Please note that the day in the poster above is wrong! It is on Saturday, not Friday)
Fri 18 Aug  •  Natalie Gillespie
Sat 19 Aug • Fiona Rea
Sat 2 Sep • Mishy Athif
Fri 8 Sep • Kavisha Mazzella (Italian Dinner Party)
Sat 9 Sep • David Lazarus
Fri 15 Sep • Jessie Gordon & Mark Turner
Sat 16 Sep • Helen Shanahan

TICKETS
EARLY SITTING • $68 + BF (Dinner Incl.)
LATE SITTING • $78 + BF (Dinner Incl.)
DINNER PARTY • $138 + BF (Five Course Dinner Incl.)
Bar Open. No BYO.

VOICE INFO SESSION AT KIDOGO ARTHOUSE

Many people I talk to are apprehensive about the VOICE referendum and express that they are doubtful if it will actually make a difference on the ground, where it is needed. Will the VOICE just become another of the many talkfests we have had in Australia, or will there be real action?

How will regional Aboriginal representatives be elected and whom by, is a major concern for many Aboriginal people, who believe their voices still won’t be heard. One Aboriginal woman, of a prominent Perth family, told me she does not know any Aboriginal person who will vote YES, due to the many family feuds and the fear that the wrong people might represent her.

Many Wadjelas, who want to vote YES also are not at all convinced that they know enough detail and that the VOICE will make a significant difference. Will it stop the third world conditions in many remore communities? Will is stop the relentless domestic violence and the child rape that is rampant in many Aboriginal families?

For all those, and myself, there is an information session at Fremantle’s Kidogo Arthouse on Thursday May 4 from 5-6.30pm.

It is a Q&A type of session where all your questions will be answered and your concerns addressed.

It will be helpful if you register your attendance here: https://togetheryes.com.au

My thoughts about the VOICE:

There are never simple solutions to complex issues, but at some point we have to start. Procrastination is no longer acceptable for how Australia deals with our Aboriginal problems. The VOICE is only a very small, but very essential step forward. It’s not racist. It’s not political. It does not disempower non indigenous Australians. It makes the playing field ever so slightly more equal.

Roel Loopers

IRISH ABORIGINAL FESTIVAL AT KIDOGO

The Irish Aboriginal Festival will be held at Fremantle’s Kidogo Arthouse at Bathers Beach from March 17-19.

Tickets are on sale now for this unique event, so book now.

Roel Loopers