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Arts Bulletin 273
1 May 2008
This Week's Feature - Dancetalk 2008 | 
Random Takeaway. Random Takeaway Physical Theatre. Performers: Josh Mitchell and Renae Langerak.
Kirsty Yoga Dance Geelong based performer, Kirsty Reilly.
The Loft Studio Space
| Dancetalk 2008 is a unique networking opportunity and social gathering of local Geelong dancers and teachers being held at The Loft Studio Space (see details below). This informal event focuses on making new connections and celebrates the contribution of all dance educators throughout the Greater Geelong region.
Most people lead increasingly busy lives. Dancetalk provides a moment for dancers and teachers to take some time out from their often hectic schedules and catch up with colleagues and friends. The evening will also feature some intimate performances and can be a fantastic opportunity for emerging dance artists, choreographers and dance groups, amateur or professional, to present new works or work in progress in an informal and relaxed environment.
This year's performances include a new solo work from seasoned Geelong dancer, Kirsty Reilly, a work in progress showing from room2move dance company (a preview of their new piece for The Nextwave Festival) as well as an African Dance and Drumming performance from Wild Moves. Special Guests include the dynamic Melbournian duo, Random Takeaway performing a ten- minute work combining breathtaking physical stunts and contemporary dance.
This inaugural event is being hosted by The Loft Studio Space which is a busy community space housed near the banks of the Barwon River. The renovated studio is called home by numerous dance groups and dance practitioners. The Loft facilitates many dance related events throughout the year and shows a commitment to fostering new work by providing regular space grants to individuals and companies. The director, Lyndel Freeman hopes to see Dancetalk become an annual event.
The Geelong dance community is wonderfully broad and encompasses many dance styles and groups; independent artists, non profit dance companies, dance schools, presenters, private studios, secondary schools, businesses, performers, supporters, thinkers and dance lovers. All of these groups are important, yet rarely do they get the opportunity to unite informally and enable individuals to explore ideas and network with like-minded colleagues, to talk about their dance form, promote upcoming dance events and to generally support one another which in turn can benefit and build audiences.
A warm invitation is extended to all, to join other dance enthusiasts for a glass of wine, nibbles, terrific performances and most importantly, extended conversations with new and old friends.
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| Performing Arts | The Best Of The Apollo Fest
International music artists Martin Stephenson (UK) and Neema (Canada) come to the Potato Shed. The Shed is delighted to be presenting this outstanding showcase of two extraordinarily talented singer songwriters. These two acts are some of the highlight artists of the 2008 Apollo Bay Music Festival who will give you an intimate magical night of music, along with Geelong based band The Periscopes. Martin Stephenson first toured Australia in 2005 where he played to packed houses in Melbourne and Sydney. Martin is a supremely gifted singer, songwriter, musician and performer, whose career in music stretches back more than twenty years. From playing the Royal Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool with Janis Ian to singing in Tee Pees, Martin captivates all in any environment. Canadian artist, NEeMA, will take you on a musical journey from the streets of Egypt to the tribal singing of Canada's Great North. Musically Nema reaches beyond the dreamy folk and weaves in hints of Arabic, Inuit, Hindu and African inspiration. Suitable for all ages. Presented by Premier Artists/CCP and The Potato Shed. Tickets at the door or at any City of Greater Geelong Service Centre.
Bamboozle
Bamboozle treat Geelong audiences to a mixture of groove, jazz and gospel in the oh so stylish Mr Hyde. Snacks, mains and full bar service available.
| Dates: | 4 May 2008 | | Time: | 5 to 8pm | | Venue: | Mr Hyde, 11 Malop Street, Geelong | | Cost: | Free | | Contact: | (03) 5223 1228 |
*NEW*
Prepare To Seize The Day With Heroes
A daring plan to seize the day and escape from lonely lives makes for an amusing and touching night of theatre in Heroes, an Olivier Award-winning comedy of camaraderie. The audience is introduced to Gustave, Henri and Philippe, three First World War veterans who spend their days on a quiet terrace of their military nursing home, meeting every morning to reflect on the peculiar circumstances in their equally peculiar surroundings. They pass their time grumbling about the staff, dreaming about young women and arguing over whether a statue of a dog is alive. Nothing changes much for these men, until the day Gustave hatches a daring plan to make a break for freedom, taking the dog with them. Max Gillies, Dennis Olsen and Robert Alexander star in this tender comedy that sparkles with Tom Stoppard's trademark wit and wordplay. Stoppard translated the play from its original French incarnation, Le Vent de Peupliers (The Wind in the Poplars), with the approval and assistance of its author, Gérald Sibleyras.
| Dates: | 6 to 8 May 2008 | | Time: | 8pm
1 pm Matinee Wednesday 7 May | | Venue: | Geelong Performing Arts Centre, 50 Little Malop Street, Geelong | | Cost: | Adult $47.80 Concession $40 Under 27 $27 Under 18 $16.60 Matinee $25
Reduced prices for B reserve seats | | Contact: | (03) 5225 1200 | | Email: | boxoffice@gpac.org.au | | Website: | www.gpac.org.au |
Ole Ola
Fabio Robles and Ana Andre, the Australian Tango Champions, are coming to Geelong to perform one of Fabio's finest productions, Ole Ola. Fabio Robles is one of the most talented choreographers in Australia and the foremost exponent of Tango Argentino. He also was the choreographer for the musical hit Dirty Dancing, and worked on television for Dancing With The Stars and more recently So You Think You Can Dance. Ole Ola will take you through the music of South America, to experience the passion of the Argentinian Tango, the rhythms of Cuba and the magic of Brazil, with ten dancers on stage plus the scorchingSydney based band Quien te Juna? (which in Spanish means Who Knows You?)
| Dates: | 9 May 2008 | | Time: | 8pm | | Venue: | Blakiston Theatre, Geelong Performing Arts Centre, 50 Little Malop Street, Geelong | | Cost: | Adult $40 Concession $35 | | Contact: | (03) 5225 1200 | | Website: | www.gpac.org.au |
Music At The Basilica - Seasons 2008
Thomas Heywood, Australia's most exciting organist with rave reviews world wide, will perform great organ masterpieces and his own transcriptions of orchestral works. In describing Thomas, critics in the UK, New York and Europe have used words like "Stunning...Flawless...Brilliant...What a concert!", and the Dallas Morning News, USA actually said "organ recital" and "fun" in the same sentence! Don't even think of missing him! Because it is Mothers' Day, there is one free ticket for any group of three that includes a mother.
* Music at the Basilica is a City of Greater Geelong Community Arts Grants Program-funded event.
| Dates: | 11 May 2008 | | Times: | 3pm | | Venue: | The Basilica of St Mary of the Angels, 135 Yarra Street, Geelong | | Cost: | Adult $17 Concession $14 Children under 12 Free Tickets at the door | | Contact: | (03) 5223 3554 | | Email: | music.basilica@bigpond.com
| | Website: | www.stmarysgeelong.com.au |
*NEW*
Wicked Sisters
Torquay Theatre Troupe Inc is proud to announce that it will soon be presenting Alma de Groen's play Wicked Sisters. The play is about four women who reunite after the death of one on their husbands. They talk about their university days together and unravel a story of friendship, loyalty, betrayal and revenge. The play is at times very funny and loving yet also sad and bitter. Above all it is about the life journey of these four strong, yet vulnerable, women played by Maureen Eaton, Maryanne Doolan, Lisa Berry and Carleen Thoernberg. The play is directed by Michael Baker, who has delighted audiences in Torquay with his dynamic performances and direction over the last five years.
| Dates: | 15 to 18 and 22 to 24 May 2008 | | Time: | 8pm plus 2pm matinee Sunday 18 October | | Venue: | Senior Citizens Hall, Price Street, Torquay | | Cost: | Adult $17 Concession $13 | | Contact: | (03) 5261 9035 or Surf Sight Optical, Shop 3/8 Gilbert Street, Torquay | | Email: | lavenderhill@bigpond.com |
*NEW*
Bacharach Retrospective
PACD Productions is proud to present Bacharach Retrospective in association with Sacred Heart College Geelong. Three past pupils of the College will reunite to present the music of Burt Bacharach. Caity Fowler is now a successful performer and songwriter working in Melbourne and Sydney. Her debut CD Little Secrets was released last year. Sophia Katos is currently rehearsing in Sydney and will appear in the Short, Sweet and Song Festival later this year. Amy Lehpamer returned to Geelong this year to appear in Cats, which has just finished a very successful season at GPAC. Accompanied by David Fox and band the concert will include nearly every major hit by this amazing composer; Iconic songs like I Say A Little Prayer, Alfie and What The World Needs Now and popular hits from Bacharach's many stage and film scores. Musical director David Fox has incorporated Bacharach's own, often quirky, arrangements while preserving the nature of each well known song.
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| Visual Arts |
CAVALIER GALLERY
Encore: A Survey Of Recent Works By Past Exhibiting Artists
Celebrating five years of successful solo and group exhibitions, ten artists have been brought together to produce a group show of paintings, drawings and prints. While the focus is on recent works, the exhibition also provides a survey of the individual artists' journeys over these years. The artists are: Anthony Twining, Betty Kilner, Deb Brearley, Jenny Darling, Mary Black, Michele Zwilling, Richard Glasson, Ryan Brearley, Tom Bolton, Trish Mulcahy.
NATIONAL WOOL MUSEUM
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 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: | To 4 May 2008 | | Time: | 12 to 4pm | | Venue: | The Old Mill, Turner Court, Portarlington | | Cost: | National Trust entry | | Contact: | (03) 5259 1593 |
THE WINTERGARDEN
lianne @ wintergarden
Lianne Gough, local artist and 2007 Winner of the Gallipoli Prize is opening an exhibition of her new works. This exciting selection of work showcases Lianne's unique style and perspective. While the exhibition also includes landscapes, Lianne has again chosen to focus on portraiture which demonstrates her passion for chronicling the human spirit. Her paintings describe the subjects' attitude to life, by the look in their eyes, the way they stand or their place on the canvas. Art enthusiasts and professionals alike will be able to appreciate and enjoy this selection of works, giving us a glimpse of our community through one woman's eyes. Everyone is welcome to the opening of an exhibition of new works by Lianne Gough.
Opening: | Dates: | 4 May 2008 | | Time: | 3 to 6pm |
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| Festivals and Events |
*NEW*
Sea Of Words – Celebrating Words In All Forms - Spoken, Sung, Performed, Played And Written
A variety of events and activities is on offer throughout May. There will be something for everyone and it is all about words. Book discussion, poets and writers share the magic of their craft, afternoon tea with crime writer Katherine Howell or a literary lunch and writers workshop with Graeme Kinross Smith, singing workshop with Lil'Fi, book making, word play at Trivia Night or over the scrabble board, walks along the shore of Swan Bay or through the streets of Queenscliff, tours at the Maritime Museum and Lighthouse, share the experience of being there at the 'Sorry Speech' in Canberra or marvel at the antics of desperate entertainers auditioning in the Lighthouse Theatre production of Casting Capers 2. Many of the activities are free and others at minimal cost to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to join in. Programs available at Queenscliff Visitor Information Centre, 55 Hesse Street, Queenscliff.
Jacob's Night
A fun night for a great cause featuring: Sarah Carroll, the Gems, Utopia, Comedy Duo 'Ted & Ethel', D.J. Slav, plus auctions throughout the evening. Jacob is 10 years old; when he was 18 months of age he was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Children with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy eventually end up in wheelchairs and as the disease progresses, lose function in their hands and arms. Jacob's family need our support to renovate their house to enable Jacob to move freely about his home in his electric wheelchair. Food and drinks will be available for purchase at the venue on the night. This is a fundraising event with all profits going to Jacob and his family.
| Dates: | 10 May 2008 | | Time: | 7pm to late | | Venue: | The Potato Shed, Peninsula Drive, Drysdale | | Cost: | $25 | | Contact: | (03) 5251 1998 |
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!
*NEW*
Mothers Day Lunch At The Gardens
The Friends Teahouse at Geelong Botanic Gardens will be offering a special light lunch in celebration of Mothers' Day. The menu will include Harvest Pie, Quiche or Sausage Rolls, all served with salad, or perhaps Mum may prefer a Devonshire Tea. Other special sweet treats will be available for all to enjoy. Meals served in the beautiful surrounds of the Geelong Botanic Gardens.
| Dates: | 11 May 2008 | | Time: | 11am to 4pm | | Venue: | Friends Teahouse, Geelong Botanic Gardens, Eastern Park, Geelong | | Cost: | Menu prices | | Contact: | (03) 5222 6053 | | Email: | friendsgbg@sunet.com.au |
*NEW*
Geelong Classic Cinema presents Kiss Or Kill
This stylistically aggressive Bill Bennett film featuring Matt Day, Frances O'Connor, Chris Haywood and Barry Otto is fresh and exciting. The lovers-on-the-run story focuses on Nicole and Al, running a scam targeting married business men. When one of their victims accidentally dies they flee with his briefcase, which contains a scandalous video-tape of Zipper Doyle, a football celebrity. No popcorn, but free tea and coffee and friendly people. Print courtesy National Film and Sound Archives. Australia 1997. Colour 96 mins.
| Date: | 14 May 2008 | | Time: | 7.30pm | | Venue: | Morrow Theatrette, 51 Lt Malop Street, Geelong (Upstairs, next to the Art Gallery) | | Cost: | Become a Member and see 3 monthly films for $15 | | Contact: | (03) 5243 6926 Vern or (03) 5254 2496 John |
*NEW*
Rhythms@The Studio Latin Social And Salsa Workshop
Come along to a Salsa workshop, proudly presented by Acorn Productions, and then enjoy social dancing till late. Cost is only $10 and you can bring your own food. The bar will operate throughout. It is planned to have regular monthly Latin social evenings so get along and support it. Numbers are strictly limited and bookings are essential. Call Acorn Productions to ensure you don't miss this one!
| Date: | 17 May 2008 | | Time: | 7.30pm Doors open
8pm Workshop
9pm to 1am Latin social dancing | | Venue: | The Studio, Geelong Academy of Performing Arts, Level 1/37 Gheringhap Street, Geelong | | Cost: | $10 | | Contact: | (03) 5247 1986 Michael | | Email: | info@acornproductions.com.au
| | Website: | www.acornproductions.com.au |
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| Opportunities and Employment |
*NEW*
EOI: Local Art, Craft and Produce Stallholders
Expressions of interest are being sought for quality local art and craft and local produce market stalls for this year's National Celtic Festival to be held over the June long weekend in Portarlington. Visit our website for further information. Celtic Market applications can be found on the website or call 0409 017 130 to register your interest.
Position Vacant – Back To Back Theatre Giving Manager
This exciting new 3 day-a-week role will work within a team to grow philanthropic support for Back to Back Theatre. Each year, the company presents major theatre works in Geelong, Melbourne and across the world. Applications close 5pm Friday 2 May 2008. Contact Stacey Baldwin for a Position Description or more information on (03) 5221 2029 or stacey@backtobacktheatre.com.
EOI: Girls Express Seeking Guest Artists
Girls Express, an after school hours activity program for girls aged 10 to 14, based at Cloverdale Community Centre, is seeking expressions of interest from artists across all artforms to run sessions. Girls Express is a weekly two hour session for approximately 20 to 25 girls. We are seeking artists who can deliver an informal and fun session in their chosen artform that involves the girls and achieves an outcome within the timeslot. Past activities have included jewellery making, dance, print making, cooking, badge making, writing and poetry. The girls enjoy the chance to try new and challenging activities and are keen to develop new art and craft skills. Artist fees are in line with the Australia Council for the Arts recommendations. As the program is for girls only, we particularly encourage applications from women artists. All Girls Express sessions are supported by Cloverdale staff and volunteers. Girls Express is supported by funding from City of Greater Geelong and Shell Community Grants program. Please send your expression of interest to Sue Hartigan, Manager, Cloverdale Community Centre, 167 to 169 Purnell Road, Corio 3214 or by email to cloverdale@datafast.net.au by the closing date of 7 May 2008.
Call for Actor - Cloudstreet
The production team of Geelong Repertory Theatre'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. |
| Education |
Brougham Arts School and Gallery
Digital Photography On Saturdays (Introductory Level)
Learn new skills and techniques using your digital camera while on various locations around Geelong. Use Photoshop to further enhance and refine your digital photographs.
Gordon Institute of TAFE - Multiple listings
Foundations In Painting
This course will teach you basic techniques required to create acrylic paintings.
| Dates: | 7 May to 4 June 2008 (5 classes) | | Time: | 6 to 9 pm | | Venue: | Gordon Institute of TAFE, City Campus, Fenwick Street, Geelong | | Cost: | $250 (Students to supply own materials as per list issued on enrolment) | | Contact: | (03) 5225 0680 | | Email: | specialistcourses@gordontafe.edu.au | | Website: | www.gordontafe.edu.au |
Digital Photography For Digital SLR Cameras - Advanced
Prerequisite: Participation in the Digital Photography for Digital SLR Cameras course or have appropriate skills.
This course will cover some advanced digital photography skills including posing, lighting, speed light, image manipulation, image enhancement and Photoshop tools, file formats and output options.
Artist In A Day
Unleash the artist within during this crash course and have fun exploring and experimenting with basic elements of art. Artists will be encouraged to experiment with a variety of different mediums and basic art techniques in a friendly and non-intimidating atmosphere. Some mediums will include: pencil, pastels, conte/charcoal, pen and ink, watercolour and acrylic paints. Techniques will include: gestural drawing, contour drawing, still life and observation sketching, abstract painting, tonal drawing and shading, hatching and crosshatching, complementary and harmonious colours. Artists will also have the opportunity take their finished artwork home with them on the day.
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| Artist of the Month - Chris Muir | 
Chris Muir
A scene from Stained
 | Playwright and amateur raconteur Chris Muir has been writing for theatre and performance for the last seven years, and his latest work Stained continues his theatrical relationship with the Courthouse Youth Arts Centre. This play asks some difficult questions of contemporary suburbia and our response to fundamental human concerns.
He discovered the world of independent theatre while studying at Deakin and was immediately enthralled. His association with the Courthouse Youth Arts Centre began as a participant in the Headspin Mentorship program, where he met Kylie Gral. Since then Chris and Kylie formed the production company Mechanical Toothpick and have created a number of site-specific works. Their shows incorporate physical theatre and text-based performance, developed with the performers throughout the rehearsal process.
Stained was initially written as an Honors level creative writing thesis at the University of Melbourne. Chris had originally completed a Bachelor of Arts, not a creative writing course, so the rigors of writing an extended creative piece while fulfilling the academic criteria was a new challenge. It forced him to take a more disciplined and professional approach than he had in the past and, in the end, was proud of the work.
Stained questions contemporary western society's relationship with violence into the microcosm of a shared house where the tenants soon discover they are to be evicted. As the three emotionally-stunted twenty-somethings deal with the situation with violent outbursts, psychic disintegration and twisted justification, the three inevitably come to play their 'roles' in the shocking conclusion.
Prior to writing this piece Chris had become interested in the work of British playwright Sarah Kane, particularly the way in which she tackled innovation in the form of her work, beyond the infamously violent or sexually-explicit content. He was interested in the way in violence is culturally constructed as acceptable or unacceptable in our mediated society, and how theatrical violence could be aesthetically effective on stage, and engage an audience in questioning the social constructs that are employed to position violence as a political tool. Chris has always being drawn to a presentational, expressionistic approach. Like other works it comes out of a seemingly ‘realistic' beginning – the world of the play slowly shifting to reveal itself and its own brand of weirdness.
This is a genuinely contemporary work from a very talented writer.
WARNING: This performance is for over 18s only, as it contains scenes of simulated violence, sexual activity and graphic language.
| Dates: | 1 to 3 May 2008 | | Time: | 9.30 to 10.30pm | | Venue: | Courthouse Youth Arts Centre, (Stott Theatre), Corner of Gheringhap and Little Malop Streets, Geelong | | Cost: | Adult $15 Concession $10 Membership of Courthouse Youth Arts Centre including entry $20 | | Contact: | (03) 5227 0689 | | Website: | www.courthouse.org.au |
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