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Sydney Morning Herald
Saturday February 5, 2011
GRACE JONESAfter her energetic shows a couple of years ago at the Sydney Festival, tickets to see the imperious rock diva and style icon (pictured) should fly out the door. Here for the Bluesfest, this is her only sideshow. April 19, Sydney Entertainment Centre, Darling Harbour, $131-$151 + bf, 13 61 00, ticketmaster.com.au.DOH, A DEERDrag out the lederhosen or dress as a brown-paper package tied up with string for the cult screening of Sing-a-long-a Sound of Music, where the audience is the attraction. Admit it, you know the words. February 25, 26 and 27, State Theatre, Market Street, city, $50/$33 + bf, 13 61 00, ticketmaster.com.au.THE WAIFSCatch the fine indie-folk of this West Australian trio as they make a rare visit to Australia to showcase their sixth album, Temptation, plus old faves such as London Still. February 26, Enmore Theatre, 118-132 Enmore Road, Newtown, $56.60 + bf, 13 28 49, ticketek.com.au.MASKED BALLDress in finery and don a mask for an eclectic evening of music and live performance reviving the risqu atmosphere of the annual Sydney Artists' Ball. Buy a drink from the bar, wander around the historic house, listen to live jazz, watch exotic burlesque performers or create an artwork in the life-drawing room. For ages 18 and above. February 26, Bohemian Masked Ball, Elizabeth Bay House, 7 Onslow Avenue, Elizabeth Bay, $60, includes one drink, 8239 2211, hht.net.au.
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