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Arts Bulletin 270
10 April 2008
This Week's Feature - Alcoa Poppykettle Festival | 
Poppykettle Girl
Fun at a previous Poppykettle Festival
Johnstone Park | The Alcoa Poppykettle Festival returns bigger and better than ever, with three days of fun-filled concerts, films, workshops, singing and dancing. The Festival has been Geelong's premier children's festival for more than 25 years and is dedicated to promoting and celebrating the performing arts for young people. This year the festival has been expanded to a three-day event, with a Family Day added to the program on the Saturday, to allow mums, dads, kids, grandparents and others from throughout the region and beyond to participate (see details below).
The Poppykettle Festival was inspired by local author Robert Ingpen's award-winning children's book 'The Voyage of the Poppykettle', which has recently been re-released for a new generation of children to enjoy. Today, the festival is a unique multi-arts event that encourages children to celebrate the arts through participation and performance.
Headlining this year's festival is Cosentino, one of the world's most unique and talented illusionists. Be prepared to take a trip into the realms of your imagination, with dazzling magic and illusions blended with energetic dance, dangerous nail-biting escapes, audience participation and many surprising twists. Cosentino is appearing at the Geelong Performing Arts Centre (GPAC) on on Friday 18 April and Saturday 19 April.
Also appearing at the lunchtime concerts on Thursday 17 April and Saturday 19 April will be The Mighty BuZZniks, a highly energized, richly musical group playing a concoction of rock, folk, hip hop and pop that gives kids the thrill of live music. The quirky humour in their lyrics is seriously fun and even educational.
During Family Day, children and adults can participate in a range of workshops including theatre sports, singing, storytelling, marimbas and percussion and hip hop dance. A highlight of the festival will be a presentation with Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (MSO) at GPAC during Family Day. The MSO, together with young Geelong musicians, will present a musical interpretation of the Poppykettle story, with narration by Robert Ingpen.
For more information or bookings see details below.
| Dates: | Kindergarten Day 17 April 2008
Primary School Day 18 April 2008
Family Day 19 April 2008 | | Time: | 8.00pm | | Venue: | Geelong Performing Arts Centre, Johnstone Park and surrounding venues. | | Cost: | Various | | Contact: | (03) 5225 1200 | | Website: | www.gpac.org.au |
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| Performing Arts |
As You Like It
The 2008 Alcoa Theatre Season continues with The Bell Shakespeare Company's production of William Shakespeare's As You Like It. This play explores our desire to escape the slings and arrows of everyday life for a lighter, more romantic place. Bright, breezy, and reminiscent of the best holiday you ever had, As You Like It, directed by John Bell and starring Saskia Smith (All Saints, The Rage In Placid Lake), is a comedy for anyone who has ever contemplated packing it all in for a simpler life. In the Forest of Arden, brothers, lovers, friends and foes are tricked, tried and tested in a pastoral pastiche of life, love and the whole damn thing. Join Rosalind as she goes undercover to right wrongs and in the process, develops a surprising insight into matters of the heart. As You Like It, Shakespeare's masterpiece of romantic comedy, shows The Bard's genius through fantasy, romance, delicate wit, and broad humour.
| Date: | 10 to 12 April | | Time: | 8pm (matinee 12 April at 1pm) | | Venue: | Geelong Performing Arts Centre, Little Malop Street, Geelong | | Cost: | $17.50 to $47.80 | | Contact: | (03) 5225 1200 | | Email: | boxoffice@gpac.org.au
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*NEW*
Little Murders
Of Little Murders, Jules Feiffer wrote that it was "..a 'post assassination play', set in the age of urban paranoia where motiveless mass murder is as much a part of the atmosphere as air and noise pollution." Sounds depressing doesn't it? Although the play is one of the most devastating hatchet jobs on civilisation ever seen on the stage, it is a cruel but also very funny caricature of modern life. Originally set in the America of the 1960s, it feels as fresh today as it was then. For better or worse, maybe we've just caught up. Karl Marx is supposed to have said that history repeats itself - at first as tragedy then as farce. Little Murders can show us how. The play centres on the Newquist family. Superficially happy, they are absolutely typical of what we might call the silent majority. They live in a kind of bubble, content with their lives. But what happens when reality simply doesn't co-operate? Or worse, when it intrudes uninvited? | Dates: | 11- 13, 17-19 and 24-26 April 2008
Matinee 20 April | | Time: | Evening performances 8pm
Matinee 2pm | | Venue: | Woodbin Theatre, 15 Coronation Street, Geelong West | | Cost: | Adult $20 Concession $18 Student $12 | | Contact: | (03) 5225 1200 | | Email: | info@geelongrep.com.au | | Website: | www.geelongrep.com.au |
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.
| Date: | 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 |
Morning Showtime 2008 - I Remember Geelong When…
The Potato Shed is pleased to present the first Morning Showtime for 2008.
Remember when trams ran down Moorabool St? When Corio Village was the only Shopping Centre in Geelong? When changing TV channels meant turning a clunky knob and 'remote' simply meant a long way away? Shirley and Colin bring all this up when they take another stroll down Geelong's memory lane. They'll again be showing the images and singing the hit songs of those slower, simpler times. Can you remember when Nat King Cole's 'Mona Lisa' was knocked off the number one slot by Johnny Ray's 'Cry'? Then you're old enough to enjoy this show. Includes morning tea from Bakers Delight. Tickets available at the door or from any City of Greater Geelong Customer Service Centre.
| Date: | 13 April 2008 | | Time: | 10.30am | | Venue: | Potato Shed, Peninsula Drive, Drysdale | | Cost: | $13 | | Contact: | (03) 5251 1998 |
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 City of Greater Geelong Community Arts Grants Program-funded event.
Ravishing Romanticism – Trio Anima Mundi at St. Paul's
Lovers of chamber music have a treat in store for them as Trio Anima Mundi presents the first concert in its inaugural concert series for 2008 which will celebrate the grand and passionately expressive music of the Romantic tradition. In works from three different countries the programme will feature two magnificent Piano Trios of Brahms and Saint-Saens. Rebecca Chan (well-known violinist from the Hamer Quartet), Miranda Brockman (cellist with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra) and Kenji Fujimura (lecturer in piano at Monash University) will feature in an Australian premiere of Frank Bridge's Phantasie. The concert will raise money to send to Papua New Guinea where a recent cyclone ravaged houses and crops. The money will go towards health and sanitation in the area.
Dragon Remembers
Dragon Remembers is a two hour concert in two parts. Firstly, Dragon play the songs of their friends, brothers and colleagues who have made a significant impact in their lives. In the second part, they play the Dragon hits. Live on stage is Mark Williams (vocals and guitar), Bruce Reid (guitar and vocals), Todd Hunter (bass and vocals) and Pete Drummond (drums and vocals).
Parisian Soiree - Elysium Ensemble
The music in this program displays the intimacy, delicacy, refinement and, above all, the douceur ('sweetness') of the chamber music written during the age of Louis XIV and Louis XV. This is the music of elegant conversation that, with the natural charm and sensitivity of its melodies and the classical beauty of its forms, delights the intellect and moves the heart. Greg Dikmans, baroque flute brings the Ensemble again to Geelong together with Lucinda Moon, baroque violin, Laura Vaughan, bass violion and Donald Nicolson, harpsichord to play the music of Couperin, Marais, Leclair and Telemann.
The Producers
Geelong Lyric Theatre Society is proud to present the premiere of Mel Brooks Tony award-winning musical, The Producers. It is directed by award-winning local director Davina Smith Crowley with musical direction by renowned local musician John Shawcross. The Producers boasts a talented cast that includes Scott Popovic, David Mackay, Brad Beales, Alicia Miller, Clint Sanders, Reyna Hudgell and Grant Whiteside.
| Dates: | 25 and 26 April and 1 and 3 May | | Times: | 25 and 26 April 7.30pm plus 26 April 1.30pm
1 May 7.30pm
3 May 5pm | | Venue: | Geelong Performing Arts Centre, Little Malop Street, Geelong | | Cost: | Adult $35 Concession $30 Primary School children $25 | | Contact: | (03) 52251200 or 0407 180874 | | Email: | president@glts.asn.au | | Website: | www.glts.asn.au |
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| Visual Arts |
*NEW*
CAVALIER GALLERY
Arts in the Park Photography Competition
As part of the recent Arts in the Park event, Geelong school children were invited to capture the excitement of the day and submit their best photographs to be in the running for more than $600 worth of prizes donated by Roydhouse Camera House and Geelong Central Marketing Committee. The finalists' works will form the basis of an exhibition at Cavalier Gallery.
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, a 'wildman' who was seen running through the forest near Tallarook, Central Victoria in 1879. Nelsen 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 Nelsen had his underground hideaway.
| Dates: | To 27 April 2008 | | Times: | 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
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.
*NEW*
Baitlayers and Babbling Brooks
An Exhibition on Australia's Shearers' Cooks
"Some of the old fellas, all they'll eat is Mutton..." - Mary Atkins, Shearers' Cook, 1950s. On loan from Shear Outback; The Australian Shearers' Hall of Fame in Hay, NSW, this exhibition explores the changing working conditions and demands of the typical shearers' cook lifestyle, from both a historical and contemporary aspect. Step inside this exhibition to learn about some of Australia's most colourful shearing cooks past and present, and investigate the folklore and history of the shearers cook profession, as well as the recipes of these wonderful cooking characters.
| Dates: | 12 April to 13 July 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 OLD MILL
Macaulay Allen and Friends Art Show
This exhibition includes a number of local artists and offers a wide range of styles. An initiative of the Port Arts Network, it encourages local artists to exhibit, some for the first time. The local photography group, Port Snappers will also have a display.
| Dates: | Opening night 25 April 2008 RSVP essential
Exhibition 25 April to 4 May 2008 | | Time: | Opening night 5pm
Exhibition 12 to 4pm | | Venue: | The Old Mill, Turner Court, Portarlington | | Cost: | National Trust entry | | Contact: | (03) 5259 1593 |
THE SHEARER'S ARMS
Marijke Inei - Exhibition of Recent Works
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| Festivals and Events |
*NEW*
Philosophy Cafe
Deakin University and Geelong's 'Peace Works Unlimited' invites people who want a change from small-talk to come to the Philosophy Café on the last Wednesday every month. Join in lively discussion with questions, opinions and reasoning on contemporary issues while partaking of a free glass of wine and nibbles. This month's topic is Geelong Grammar School's Educational Philosophy presented and led by Mr Stephen Meek, Principal, Geelong Grammar.
| Dates: | 30 April 2008 | | Time: | 7 to 9pm | | Venue: | The Barking Dog, 126 Pakington Street, Geelong West | | Cost: | Donations welcome | | Contact: | Therese (03) 5272 1214 | | Email: | thereses@pipeline.com.au to be put on the mailing list |
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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| Employment and Opportunities |
*NEW*
Call for Actor - Cloudstreet
The production team of Geelong Reporatory's Cloudstreet are looking for a male actor aged from 25 to 35 years old for the lead role in this June production of this classic Australian play by Tim Winton. The performer should have a strong acting ability and be available to start rehearsals immediately. For further details please contact the director, Mike Ellis at ellimike@gmail.com or (03) 5241 3338.
*NEW*
Fast+Fresh - bite size theatre with Attitude
The smash hit Ten Minute Play festival is now open to students aged 14 to 18 in Geelong. All plays must be 10 minutes or less in duration and must be written and performed by people who are 18 years of age or younger. Directors can be over 18 (for example a teacher, parent or other responsible adult). Heats will be held at the Courthouse Youth Arts Centre with Each heat involving an evening showing of 10 plays. Prizes are awarded for Best Actor, Best Actress and Best Play. The best plays from each heat will to go into the final showcase of the festival which will be held in Melbourne. Register your play with the Courthouse, or, via your teacher and entry form. For more information, regarding individual registration see details below.
| Date: | Registration closes 5pm 18 April 2008
First heat 24 April 2008 | | Time: | 6 to 8pm | | Cost: | $5 per ticket or get a free ticket, if you become a member of the Courthouse Youth Arts Centre. | | Venue: | Courthouse Youth Arts Centre, cnr Gheringhap and Little Malop Streets, Geelong | | Contact: | (03) 5227 0689 | | Email: | youtharts@courthouse.org.au
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*NEW*
Short Circuit
Short Circuit is a series of cabaret style performance evenings leading to a 'best of' short performance festival at the culmination of 2008. Got an act in development? Are you ready to show to an audience? Well then Short Circuit is your chance to step into the limelight. Divided into three categories, theatre, dance and music, selected acts will be chosen for the final event at the Geelong Performing Arts Centre. For more information, regarding individual registration, please see details below.
| Date: | Registration closes 5pm 18 April 2008
26 April 2008 | | Time: | 7 to 9pm | | Cost: | $5 per ticket or get a free ticket, if you become a member of the Courthouse Youth Arts Centre. | | Venue: | Courthouse Youth Arts Centre, cnr Gheringhap and Little Malop Streets, Geelong | | Contact: | (03) 5227 0689 | | Email: | youtharts@courthouse.org.au |
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.
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 5pm 16 April 2008 (extended due to ongoing interest). 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 5pm 16 April (extended due to ongoing interest). 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
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| Education |
Brougham Arts School and Gallery
Saturday Life Drawing - Untutored.
Long And Short Poses. BYO Paper and Materials.
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 is 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 | | Times: | 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) |
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.
| Dates: | 23 April to 25 June 2008 (10 classes) | | Times: | 12 noon to 3 pm or 6 pm to 9 pm | | Venue: | Gordon Institute of TAFE, City Campus, Fenwick Street, Geelong | | Cost: | $420 (includes $70 class materials) | | Contact: | (03) 5225 0680 | | Email: | specialistcourses@gordontafe.edu.au | | Webiste: | www.gordontafe.edu.au |
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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