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Arts Bulletin 268
27 March 2008
This Week's Feature - 11th Annual Bethany Arthouse Film Festival | 
A Scene from The Italian
A scene from The Lives of Others
A scene from Candy | In 2008, Bethany celebrates 140 years of Supporting and Strengthening the Community and 11 years of the Bethany Arthouse Film Festival.
The Festival begins on the 3 April with The Italian, the Official Russian entry for Best Foreign Language Film at the 2006 Academy Awards. In this film six-year old Vanya is considered lucky in the children's home; he will be adopted by a loving Italian couple. Yet Vanya longs to find his own mother, so he embarks on a mysterious and amazing journey with a determination rarely seen at such a tender age.
The Lives of Others, which won the 2006 Oscar for Best Foreign Language film, is an intense thriller set in Berlin five years before the fall of the Berlin Wall. It will be screened on 5 June. On 3 July Black Book comes to the screen. Set in the Second World War this film about revenge was selected for both the 2006 Venice and Toronto Film Festivals.
On August 7 Running with Scissors screens. This film is full of well known stars such as Annette Bening, Joseph Feinnes, Alec Baldwin and Gwyneth Paltrow and is an hilarious and poignant film based on the memoirs of Augusten Burrows.
Closing the season is an Australian film, Candy starring Abbie Cornish and the late Heath Ledger. Candy is a contemporary love story of startling beauty and tells the story of a young artist whose lust for life takes her to the edge of sanity.
The Arthouse Film Festival raises vital funds for Bethany and is a great way of helping this organisation to support those most in need in our community. So why not get a few friends and family together and go along to see 5 great films over six months.
Brochures can be collected from the Geelong Performing Arts Centre or via the contact number and website details below.
| Dates: | From 3 April to 18 September | | Time: | 8pm | | Venue: | Geelong Performing Arts Centre, Little Malop Street, Geelong | | Cost: | Season passes $70 Concession $42
Single tickets $16 Concession $10
Tickets can be also be purchased on the night. | | Contact: | Tickets (03) 5225 1200 Brochure (03) 5245 2818 | | Website: | Online bookings www.gpac.org.au
Brochure www.bethany.org.au |
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| Performing Arts |
Achtung Baby U2 Tribute Sensation
This band has performed in front of thousands of U2 fans across Australia. They have gained an outstanding reputation as one of the best tribute acts around and proved it when they appeared live on Australia's number 1 rated drive show, the ''Shebang'', on Triple M and Channel 9's A Current Affair. Achtung Baby delivers a full costume show incorporating dialogue and concert events such as The Edge and Adam Clayton exchanging guitars for the song "40" from the latest U2 DVD Vertigo Live From Chicago. They have been performing to packed houses and are sure to keep doing so for a long time to come. Whether you're a casual or die-hard U2 fan, Achtung Baby's passion for U2's music and performances makes them a tribute show you simply cannot miss.
The Art of Storytelling - How to Bring Your Stories to Life
Internationally recognised storyteller Susan Strauss from Oregon, USA, will be performing "When Venus Blushe:: Mythic Gifts from the Plant Kingdom" to inspire the storyteller in you. This is a unique opportunity for pre-school, primary and secondary teachers, interpreters, guides, secondary students, indigenous and multi-cultural storytellers, historians, librarians, health care workers, public speakers and debaters to observe the art of storytelling as a powerful communication tool. Using engaging myths and legends, Susan shows us how to present information in a "storytelling way".
* The Art of Storytelling is a Community Arts Grants Program-funded event.
| Dates: | 9 April 2008 | | Time: | 10am to 12 noon | | Venue: | Geelong Performing Arts Centre, 50 Little Malop Street, Geelong | | Cost: | Adult $10 Student $5 | | Contact: | Tickets (03) 5225 1200 Information (03) 5222 6053 | | Email: | friendsgbg@sunet.com.au | | Website: | www.friendsgbg.com |
The Geelong Chorale - John Rutter: Requiem with English Sacred Choral Music
The Chorale's new Music Director, Manfred Pohlenz, has chosen English sacred choral music for the Chorale's first 2008 performance, which will be held in Sacred Heart College's new $7.3m state-of-the-art Centre. The College is setting up a series of public concerts this year so that musicians and members of the public can enjoy this wonderful new Centre. This is the opening concert. Music by Byrd, Gerald Finzi, Vaughan Williams, John Tavener and Tallis will be followed by a performance of Rutter's beautiful Requiem, with Catherine Northey singing the sublime soprano solo music, and a small ensemble of flute, oboe, cello and timpani. Manfred Pohlenz is an acclaimed baritone soloist and teacher, with Australian music qualifications and a Diploma in Singing from the Juilliard School of Music in New York.
| Dates: | 12 April 2008 | | Time: | 8pm | | Venue: | Costa Centre for Performing Arts, Sacred Heart College, Retreat Road, Newtown | | Cost: | Adult $25 Concession (not senior) $20 Student $10 | | Contact: | Tickets (03) 5223 3554 Information (03) 5263 3855 | | Email: | pandapil@tpg.com.au | | Website: | www.thegeelongchorale.org.au |
*NEW*
Music At The Basilica - Seasons 2008
The Astra Choir, noted for its wide repertoire, will perform a stunning and unique concert next month at St Mary's. The program will include: 21st Century Australian Music by Graeme Hair with a ten-part choir, soloists and computer processed bells; tonal Scandinavian pieces; Bo Holten; Renaissance motets by Josquin, Clemens and Gesualdo; Blake Choruses; and O Vos Omnes, a work by Francesco Pavan for double choir, soloists and kazoos.
* Music at the Basilica is a Community Arts Grants Program-funded event.
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| Visual Arts |
DRAGONFLY CAFE
An Exhibition of Recent Creative Metalwork by Cinnamon Stephens
Anyone with a passion for dragonflies would understand the connection local artist Cinnamon felt when she drove past the Dragonfly Café earlier this year. Known to have created a number of dragon-esque creatures with her distinctive metalwork, Cinnamon felt as if she was guided to this new café by unseen powers. A selection of this surf coast artist's functional and purely sculptural creative metalwork, suitable for indoors or garden, will be on display (see details below).
| Dates: | To 30 March 2008 | | Time: | Weekdays 9am to 6pm Saturday and Sunday 10am to 4pm | | Venue: | Dragonfly Café Surfcoast Better Gardens, 260 Torquay Road, Grovedale | | Cost: | Free | | Contact: | Cinnamon 0400 436 308 |
THE EAGLES NEST FINE ART GALLERY
The Eagles Nest Fine Art Gallery located on the spectacular Great Ocean Road in Aireys Inlet showcases some of the finest works by established and emerging Victorian artists. This month we are delighted to host, once again, Robyn Kittelty-Redman as our Artist-in-Residence. Come and watch Robyn as she produces extraordinary works of art before your eyes. Her versatility and talent are renowned. Robyn will be in the gallery demonstrating her style over Easter.
| Dates: | 29 and 30 March 2008 | | Time: | 10.30am to 12.30pm and 2 to 4pm | | Venue: | 50 Great Ocean Road, Aireys Inlet | | Cost: | Free | | Contact: | (03) 5289 7366 | | Email: | nadia@eaglesnestgallery.com.au |
GEELONG GALLERY
Exhibition - Robert Hollingworth
Robert is a mid-career artist and this series of paintings are inspired by the wild and rocky ranges near Tallarook and the story of Henricke Nelsen. In 1879, a "wildman" was seen running through the forest near Tallarook, Central Victoria. He was eventually captured, tried for vagrancy and sentenced to six months gaol. He'd been living quietly on Mt Tallarook in a secret underground dwelling for fourteen years. Robert Hollingworth now has a rural property just a few minutes walk from where Henricke Nelsen had his underground hideaway.
| Dates: | To 27 April 2008 | | Time: | Monday to Friday 10am to 5pm
Weekends and Public Holidays 1pm to 5pm | | Venue: | Geelong Gallery, Little Malop Street, Geelong | | Cost: | Free | | Contact: | (03) 5229 3645 | | Website: | www.geelonggallery.org.au |
NATIONAL WOOL MUSEUM - Multiple listings
The fabARTS 2008 Exhibition, currently showing at the National Wool Museum, showcases some of the best works of 2007 VCE Art students from throughout the Geelong Region. It is a diverse exhibition that shows the breadth of talent in a younger generation. Students receive free entry.
*NEW*
Still Going Strong: Geelong's Independent Traders
Staying in business isn't easy! This National Wool Museum exhibition produced in conjunction with writer and photographer Ian Kenins looks at twelve small, independent traders from throughout Geelong, who despite all the odds, have continued trading in the same business for thirty, forty, even fifty or more years. The traders vary from shoe repairs to real estate, and from sewing machines to hairdressing, but the theme remains the same - a dedication to their business and to serving their customers, and resilience in the face of progress. Featuring biographical stories with large scale photographic portraits of the traders and displays of objects vital to the businesses. | Dates: | To 22 June 2008 | | Times: | 9.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday
1 to 5pm Saturday and Sunday | | Venue: | National Wool Museum, 26 Moorabool Street, Geelong | | Cost: | Adult $7.30 Concession $5.90 Child $3.65 Family (2 Adults and up to 4 children) $20 | | Contact: | (03) 5227 0701 | | Email: | nwminfo@geelongcity.vic.gov.au | | Website: | www.nwm.vic.gov.au |
THE SCARECROW PATCH - ARTISTS STUDIO
Geelong Textile and Fibre Artists Inc - Uniquely Geelong Exhibition
The tiny township of Ceres once again hosts the Textile and Fibre Artists annual exhibition. The work of 15 artists, including special works of art uniquely associated with Geelong will be on sale. On display will be creative textiles, ceramics, weaving, collages, smocking, embroidery, felting, hats, wearable art, drawings and more.
THE SHEARER'S ARMS - Multiple Listings
Joel Magpayo - Linocuts and Paintings
The Shearer's Arms is hosting an exciting exhibition by outstanding printmaker and painter, Joel Magpayo. This is complemented by superior artworks by members of the Geelong art Society.
Joel Magpayo
Marijke Inei - Exhibition of Recent Works - Exhibition and Meet the Artist
Meet the Artist
| Dates: | 6 April 2008 | | Times: | 11am to 4pm |
Exhibition
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| Festivals and Events |
*NEW*
School Holiday Activities At National Wool Museum
Click Go The Shears!
Shearing is on again this school holidays. Visitors can now watch shearing demonstrations from the comfort and authentic surrounds of the replica Shearing Shed in Gallery One, inside the Museum. Learn about the whole process of sheep farming and wool production, from shearing, classing and wool pressing, to what life in the shearing industry was really like. It's a whole new experience, and one not to be missed. Usual Museum Entry fee applies and includes entry to all of the Museum exhibits.
| Dates: | 28 March, 1 and 4 April 2008 | | Times: | 10.30am and 11.30am | | Venue: | National Wool Museum, 26 Moorabool Street, Geelong | | Cost: | Adult $7.30 Concession $5.90 Child $3.65 Family (2 Adults and up to 4 children) $20 | | Contact: | (03) 5227 0701 | | Email: | nwminfo@geelongcity.vic.gov.au | | Website: | www.nwm.vic.gov.au |
*NEW*
Geelong Classic Cinema - Tils Ammans = Together
This comedy written and directed by Lucas Moodysson is set in Stockholm in 1975. It is a moving and funny tale of couples, individuals, groups, children, outsiders, swingers, families, neighbours and friends. In Swedish with English sub-titles. Sweden 2000 Colour 107 mins.
| Dates: | 9 April 2008 | | Time: | 7.30pm | | Venue: | Morrow Theatrette, 51 Lt Malop St, Geelong (Upstairs, next to the Art Galllery) | | Cost: | Become a Member and see 3 monthly films for $15 | | Contact: | Vern (03) 5243 6926 |
Weekend Plant Sale
The Geelong Botanic Gardens Friends' Nursery stocks a wide range of plants at bargain prices, including many drought resistant species. Expert advice available to assist with your selection. Park near the Nursery at the rear of the Gardens.
| Dates: | 5 to 6 April 2008 | | Time: | 10am to 4pm | | Venue: | Friends' Nursery, rear of Geelong Botanic Gardens, Eastern Park, Geelong | | Cost: | Free | | Contact: | (03) 5222 6053 | | Email: | friendsgbg@sunet.com.au |
Barwon Heads Film Society Inc. Screening - Welcome to Sarajevo
Directed by Michael Winterbottom Welcome to Sarajevo is a strong and entertaining thriller based on actual events of the war in Bosnia. While reporting on an American aid worker, who's trying to get children out of the city of Sarajevo, a British correspondent decides to take an orphaned girl home to London. The filmmakers go all out to recreate what it must have been like to be in the war torn city of Sarajevo in the mid-nineties. Using actual footage taken from the war blended with simulated war scenes, it delivers a realism that is powerful to watch. Cast: Stephen Dillane, Woody Harrelson, Marisa Tomei. Made in 1997 it runs for 98 mins. Rated MA.
| Dates: | 27 March 2008 | | Time: | 8pm | | Venue: | Barwon Heads Community Hall, cnr Hitchcock Avenue and Ozone Road, Barwon Heads | | Cost: | Membership or donation | | Website: | www.barwonheads |
Red Rum Film Society Screening - Pan's Labyrinth
In 1944 fascist Spain, a girl, fascinated with fairy-tales, is sent along with her pregnant mother to live with her new stepfather, a ruthless captain of the Spanish army. During the night, she meets a fairy who takes her to an old faun in the center of the labyrinth. He tells her she's a princess, but must prove her royalty by surviving three gruesome tasks. If she fails, she will never prove herself to be the true princess and will never see her real father, the King, again.
Power of Community Cuban/Latin Festa
The Cuban/Latin Festa will feature Cuban permaculturist Roberto Perez, as featured in the inspiring film Power of Community. He will be in Geelong as part of his Australian tour and will present The Cuban Experience - Food Security and Sustainability. It will be followed by Cuban dance party with music by Los Locos.
Cuban/Latin Festa
| Dates: | 8 April 2008 | | Time: | 6pm Doors open for Wholefoods Cafe food and Cuban Academy of Dance show, displays, stalls and raffle.
7pm Roberto Perez presents The Cuban Experience - Food Security and Sustainability | | Venue: | Clonard College, Kildare Theatre, 225 Church Street, Geelong West | | Cost: | $5 | | Contact: | Tickets at Wholefoods, Baylie Place, Geelong; Diversitat (Geelong West Town Hall); Geelong Trades Hall and PULSE 94.7 FM, Market Street Geelong. | | Email: | ttrishjardine@exemail.com.au |
Central Geelong Farmers Market
Experience the best of the region's delicious fresh produce and unique gourmet treats including fruit and vegetables, flowers, cheese, spices, chutneys, pesto, wine, preserves, bread, pasta and more. Enjoy live entertainment, a seasonal cooking school, a miniature animal farm and face painting for the kids!
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| Arts News |
Vale: Jan Mitchell
The Arts and Culture Department sadly acknowledges the passing of Jan Mitchell, the artist who created the Baywalk Bollards. Jan passed away on 17 March 2008. After a period working as a graphic designer in the British television industry Jan returned to Australia in 1984 to continue her career as a designer, illustrator and print maker. Few artists can claim to have had such a strong influence in their city as Jan Mitchell with her unique artistic style leading to the development of Geelong's bollards. The concept for the bollards emerged when she led an 'Artists in Schools' program in Barwon Heads and approached the City of Greater Geelong with an idea to document the history of Geelong through a series of bollards that would populate the waterfront. Jan Mitchell was a dynamic and passionate advocate for the Geelong region and the Baywalk Bollards will remain as a fitting memorial to her vision for the city she loved so much. Jan Mitchell was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in June 2006. She will be sadly missed in the arts community.
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| Opportunities and Employment |
*NEW*
Auditions - Information Session - The Little Prince
Do you want to perform or participate in an exciting new event? We hope so! etc...Encore Theatre Company and Don't Be A Couch Potato present a new challenge - The Little Prince: A play/performance piece by people of all abilities to be performed at the Potato Shed in May this year. The production will be presented to local secondary schools, and with a public performance also scheduled. Rehearsals will be held at the Courthouse Youth Arts Centre (in the centre of town) to cut down on travel costs and time. Please let us know if you require taxi transport, attendant care or any other support to be able to come along and enjoy the day. Drinks and nibbles provided - guaranteed good times so Don't be a Couch Potato - come and have some fun!
| Dates: | 29 March 2008 | | Time: | 11am to 2pm | | Venue: | Courthouse Youth Arts Centre, | | Cost: | Free | | Contact: | (03) 5251 1998 during business hours, or 0408 143 329 |
*NEW*
Geelong Advertiser Music Competition
Applications are now being accepted for the eighteenth annual Geelong Advertiser Music Competition. The John Brockman Regional Competition is open to classical solo performers aged between 14 and 20 years of age. Applicants will vie for the Harwood Andrews Regional Prize of $3,000. Additionally, there are three runner-up prizes to be won, each of $1,000.
Studio Space for Rent
Looking for creative, reliable and honest other to share CBD, north facing, light and bright working studio space. No lease, reasonable rent and overheads. Phone Nin on 0423 537 219
EOI: Sculptors for Connecting Identities Project
City of Greater Geelong is pleased to invite Expressions of Interest from suitably experienced sculptors (working in a range of mediums) interested in creating "story-vessels" to be used as part of an exciting 3-year cultural project called Connecting Identities. Connecting Identities is part of a national project entitled Generations, which was initiated by the Cultural Development Network of Victoria. Applicants will work with a team of professional artists who are engaging with residents in a creative process to articulate community identity and aspirations for the future, while assisting Council to respond creatively to its community's cultural needs. Applicants will be expected to provide a sample of previous works. A Project Brief is available by contacting the Project Co-ordinator Duncan Esler directly on (03) 5227 0773 or by emailing generations@geelongcity.vic.gov.au. All applications must be received or post-dated no later than 5.00pm Friday 28th March 2008. Applications must be submitted via mail to: Kaz Paton, Co-ordinator Cultural Development Unit, City of Greater Geelong, PO Box 104, Geelong Vic, 3220. No email applications will be accepted.
Contact: (03) 5227 0773
Email: desler@geelongcity.vic.gov.au
EOI: Songwriters/Composers for Connecting Identities Project
City of Greater Geelong is pleased to invite Expressions of Interest from suitably experienced musicians interested in composing songs or soundscapes in diverse genres (contemporary or classical) to be used as part of an exciting 3-year cultural project called Connecting Identities. Connecting Identities is part of a national project entitled Generations, which was initiated by the Cultural Development Network of Victoria. The musicians selected will work with a team of professional artists who are engaging with residents in a creative process to articulate community identity and aspirations for the future, while assisting Council to respond creatively to its community's cultural needs. Composers will be expected to provide a recorded sample of previous compositions. A Project Brief is available by contacting the Project Co-ordinator Duncan Esler directly on (03) 5227 0773 or by emailing generations@geelongcity.vic.gov.au. All applications must be received or post-dated no later than 5.00pm Friday 28th March. Applications must be submitted via mail to: Kaz Paton, Co-Ordinator Cultural Development Unit, City of Greater Geelong, PO Box 104, Geelong Vic, 3220. No email applications will be accepted.
Contact: (03) 5227 0773
Email: desler@geelongcity.vic.gov.au
EOI: Geelong Society of Operatic and Dramatic Arts Inc (GSODA) Junior Players - Production Positions
GSODA Junior Players are seeking expressions of interest for production positions for their 2008 end of year performance and Aladdin in June 2009. Positions include Director, Musical Director, Vocal Director, Choreographer, Stage Manager, Set Design, Costume Design/Co-ordinator and any other interested persons who may like to be involved with this dynamic youth theatre company. They are also seeking suitable people to assist with the 2008 workshops. For further enquiries please phone Debbie Fraser (03) 5229 7387.
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| Education |
Drysdale Studio
Ink Brush Painting
Introduction to the beautiful art of oriental ink brush painting. Students will explore the foundations of Japanese and Chinese calligraphy practice and the traditional themes of bamboo and grass orchid. Casual bookings welcome. Tutor: Lauren Leviston.
| Dates: | 11 April to 13 June | | Time: | 1.30 to 3.30pm | | Venue: | Drysdale Studio, Suite 7, 15 Hancock Street, Drysdale | | Cost: | $25 per session | | Contact: | (03) 5257 1514; 0435 012 830 | | Email: | laurenleviston@iprimus.com.au |
Geelong Academy of Performing Arts
Family Friendly Latin Dancing at GAPA
Geelong's leading exponents of Latin dancing, Salsa Street, are offering family-friendly salsa courses on Sundays with classes in 6 week blocks. Stay tuned for details of GAPA's monthly social evenings where dancers will enjoy a safe & clean environment in which to dance the night away. Don't miss out. Book your course now!
| Dates: | 13 April to 18 May 2008 | | Time: | Level 1 - Absolute Beginners 2:30 to 3:30pm
Level 2 - Improvers 3:30 to 4:30pm
Level 3 - Advanced 4:30 to 5:30pm | | Venue: | Geelong Academy of Performing Arts, Level 1, 37 Gheringhap Street, Geelong | | Cost: | Adults $60 Children under 18 $30 | | Contact: | Lisa 0418 132 262 | | Email: | info@salsastreet.com.au | | Website: | www.salsastreet.com.au |
Gordon Institute of TAFE (Multiple listings)
3D Sculpture
Have you ever wanted to create a piece of sculpture? This hands-on course provides an opportunity to learn the different techniques of clay modelling and stone carving. Participants will be guided through the process of design, marquette making and techniques needed to create a clay bust/head and limestone carving. The course will also provide the flexibility for participants to explore their own 3D ideas. Suitable for beginners and the more experienced artist.
| Dates: | 7 April to 12 May 2008 (6 classes) | | Time: | 6 to 9pm | | Cost: | $250 (includes $35 class materials) |
Ceramics (Pottery)
Learn a wide range of techniques relating to ceramics including how to create functional and sculptural pieces with clay through exploring the techniques of coiling, slab modelling and throwing clay on a pottery wheel. The process of firing and glazing will also be covered. Students will be guided through modelling a clay bust/head but also have the opportunity to work on their own projects if they wish.
Basic Lino Printing
Create your own beautiful prints and cards using a simple but extremely effective printing technique involving carving into artist quality lino. Prints can be hand coloured using water colour paints or can be applied to paper that has been previously coloured with a chosen design. At the completion of this course participants will have created at least two totally different yet individual quality artist prints.
Introduction To Creative Jewellery Making
This course is designed as a basic introduction to jewellery making. You will learn essential silver smithing techniques and make a variety of pieces. The course will cover: basic design and fabrication; drilling and saw piercing; soldering; decorative techniques; finishing techniques; and chain mailing techniques.
Woodbin Theatre
The Write Stuff For The Right Reason - Writing Workshop
The Geelong Repertory Theatre Company's play writing competition 'The Write Stuff' is back. Launched on 20 January, writers interested in discussing the competition theme or the craft of scriptwriting are invited to attend a workshop. Proudly sponsored by the Victorian Government through the Community Support Fund, the theme for the competition is - The impact of gambling on individuals, families and the community at large.
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