3 Dec 2011: Dotdotdash introduces 'Gambit' with Carolyn Abbs, Siobhan Hodge, Carol Milner, Julie Watts

On 3 December 2011 at Perth Poetry Club the dotdotdash Collective celebrates its latest magazine, issue 8: Gambit, with four amazing writers: UWA doctoral candidate Siobhan Hodge, previously published in Cordite, Page Seventeen, Peril and Trove; Carol Milner, winner of the 2005 Joyce Parkes Womens Writing Prize; Carolyn Abbs, winner of the poetry category in Visible Ink 2008; and Julie Watts, previously published in Creatrix, in indigo, and online by Les Wicks.

Plus, as always, open mike (3 minute maximum -- all welcome -- please come a little early to sign up), professional sound, good company, and the unique ambience of the back room at The Moon Cafe, 323 William Street, Northbridge. 2-4pm

The night BEFORE this, Fringe Gallery are having their end-of-year bash with an amazing line-up. Scroll down a bit to check it out.

Underlords of Evil Tonsil and After-party next week

Our last show for 2011 on 10 December will feature two of our favourite Underlords of Evil Tonsil, ELIO NOVELLO and THE SCRUTINEER OF SPLODGE, and will be followed by our annual AFTER-PARTY at Marcus's abode in Charles Street North Perth (if you want the address, ask us at the gig or email us). We will resume on 14 January.

And more Perth words at...

On Friday 2 December get yourself (and some carless friends) to Willagee for SATURNALIA: The Fringe Gallery Annual Poetry Wind-Up Party featuring... get this... Antipoet + Enforcer (Allan Boyd + Maitland Schnaars), Kevin Gillam, Amanda Joy, and muso Neil Preston. Plus open mike. From 7:30pm at Fringe Gallery, 94 Bawdan Street Willagee. If you're worried about getting there, bum a lift with a random poet. More details

Monday 5 December Voicebox celebrates International Human Rights Day (10 Dec) with Afeif Ismail plus Sudanese music and author and Noongar elder Dr Rosemary van den Berg. Plus limited open mike. From 7:30pm at Clancy's Fish Pub, 51 Cantonment Street, Fremantle. $5/$3.

Also on Monday 5th: Summer Supper Club. 'A new event aimed at supporting local performers. First Monday of each month. On December 5 join muso, local writer and host Jane Cornes, poet Flora Smith and acoustic trio Del Mundo for a laid-back evening of fine words and song in the delightful courtyard of the Old Bakery, Maylands. $30 includes main course, fresh wood-fired bread¸ tea/coffee and corkage. Bookings required. Full details: trybooking.com/balc or ph Jane 0414 862 306.'

Tuesday 6 December Cottonmouth ARTillery event for Amnesty International. Guests TBA. From 7:30pm at The Bird, 181 William St.

Every Thursday: ‘RawHyde’ variety night at Hyde Park Hotel, cnr Bulwer & Fitzgerald Sts, West Perth. MC Tomás Ford. Music, comedy & spoken word features, plus open mike. Show starts around 9, arrive before that to sign up for open mike. Presented by JumpClimb.