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Arts Bulletin - 285
24 July 2008
This Week's Feature - A Man for All Seasons | 
A Man for All Seasons
Paul English as Sir Thomas More | How far will a man go to keep his honour? What is the cost of one's life? Is everything for sale? Robert Bolt's compelling masterpiece asks these questions in a stunning performance directed by Andrew Blackman with 13 actors and featuring Paul English as Sir Thomas More.
A Man for All Seasons is as relevant today as when it was written in 1960. This production will appeal to a broad theatre going public and is listed on the VCE English Curriculum for the next three years. This is a welcome performance in the 2008 Hidden Treasure program.
A Man for All Seasons is set against the back drop of social, political and religious upheaval during the reign of King Henry VIII of England. The play follows the life and death of Sir Thomas More in a wonderfully crafted examination of personal conscience verses political expediency. Thomas More, Lord Chancellor of England, enters into political and moral conflict with King Henry VIII when he refuses to support the King's move to divorce his wife, Catherine of Aragon. More's decision to endorse the divine right of the Pope over and above that of his King leads to his unwilling martyrdom and tragic downfall.
Paul English is well known to audiences from his roles in Blue Heelers, SeaChange, MDA, Stingers, All Saints, the BBC's Bootleg and Curtin. His theatrical career is equally impressive with over 30 roles for the Melbourne Theatre Company and Playbox. Director Andrew Blackman has appeared in A Country Practice, Halifax f.p, Neighbours among others. His theatrical credits as an actor include A Midsummer Night's Dream, The Aunt's Story, Witches 1 and 2 and many others.
Complete Works Theatre Company has put together the cream of some of Victoria's most experienced, talented and best loved young actors for this timely production of Robert Bolt's classic play.
Cast: Paul English -Sir Thomas More, Stewart Morritt -Cromwell, Syd Brisbane -Common Man, Philip Cameron Smith -King HenryVIII/Cranmer, Brian Vriends -Duke of Norfolk, Eryn Jean Norvill -Margaret More, Carole Patullo -Alice More, Tim Stitz -William Roper, Dino Marnika -Wolsey/Chapuys, Phillip McInnes -Richard Rich.
A Man for All Seasons will be performed for one night only. Tickets can be purchased at any City of Greater Geelong Customer Service Centre or by calling the Potato Shed on 5251 1998 with credit card details.
| Dates: | 2 August 2008 | | Time: | 7.30pm | | Venue: | Potato Shed, Peninsula Road, Drysdale | | Cost: | Full $22.50 Concession $18.50
Group 20+ $16.50 | | Contact: | (03) 5251 1998 | | Email: | rmacleod@geelongcity.vic.gov.au |
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| Performing Arts |
*NEW*
Katt Beames Ep Launch gets Piping Hot
Surfcoast Singer/Songwriter/musician Katt Beames and band are proud to be Launching their Debut EP - 'An Organic Fusion of Folk Melodic Roots and Foot-Stomping Flavours of Blues. With some great support acts from local songwriter Bree-Arne Chamley and Sydney Songstress JAX. This is an all ages event.
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Get up close and personal with The Burlesque Hour
shaken+stirred @ THE BLAKI, Geelong Performing Art Centre's (GPAC's) winter series of four very different shows in the intimate surrounds of the Blakiston Theatre, comes to a climax with The Burlesque Hour, a tantalising blend of circus, striptease and theatre. The Burlesque Hour has created an international storm of sell out critical acclaim and won six Australian theatre awards for its provocative and delicious images of gender, sexuality, power and desire. Join internationally acclaimed Queen of Cabaret Bizarre, the Mistress of Grand Guignol Moira Finucane; Moscow circus trained circus and burlesque star Azaria Universe; Japanese butoh dancer and shock cabaret artiste Yumi Umiumare; and the legendary iconoclast Maude Davey with her infamous and fabled strawberry act as they mix it up with luminous guest artistes......your table awaits.
| Dates: | 31 July to 2 August 2008 | | Time: | 8pm nightly | | Venue: | Geelong Performing Arts Centre, 50 Lt Malop Street, Geelong | | Cost: | $15 to $25 | | Contact: | (03) 5225 1200 | | Email: | boxoffice@gpac.org.au | | Website: | www.gpac.org.au |
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Mystery and Mirth with The Spook
Enter a world of espionage, intrigue and betrayal when Malthouse Theatre's production of Melissa Reeves' The Spook comes to Geelong Performing Arts Centre for a limited season of four performances. Martin Porter is a secret agent. Recruited by ASIO at a local footy match, he is thrust into a life of deception, bugged conversations, misplaced loyalty, romance, dark glasses and ideas of grandeur. National heroism is imminent for this 19 year old fitter and turner as he exits a life of the mundane and infiltrates the bowels of a national threat - the South Bendigo Communist Party. Inspired by a true story, Melbourne playwright Melissa Reeves (co-author of Who's Afraid of the Working Class) marries whimsical comedy with an astute understanding of how politics works at a micro-level in Australia, creating a bittersweet personal odyssey with a twenty-first century bite. With a formidable cast of seven including Kevin Harrington (TV's Sea Change and the controversial Underbelly, feature films The Dish, The Honourable Wally Norman), Odette Joannies, Denis Moore, Tony Nikolakopoulos, Genevieve Picot, Luke Ryan and Anne-Louise Sarks, The Spook promises an evening of mystery and mirth.
| Dates: | 31 July to 2 August 2008 | | Time: | 8pm (matinee Saturday 2 August at 1pm) | | Venue: | Geelong Performing Arts Centre, 50 Lt Malop Street, Geelong | | Cost: | $17.50 to $47.80 | | Contact: | (03) 5225 1200 | | Email: | boxoffice@gpac.org.au | | Website: | www.gpac.org.au |
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Music At The Basilica Seasons 2008
Concert 'Virtuous Minstrels' by 'Acord Early Music Ensemble' with music from the ninth to the fifteenth centuries for voice, vielles. organetto, rebec, harps and psaltery. According to a theologian from the eleventh century, minstrels could not hope for salvation unless "they sing with instruments, or sing of fine deeds to provide recreation or perhaps instruction". Come and decide for yourself! Can these minstrels from Melbourne's leading Early Music Ensemble hope for salvation? We definitely think so!!!
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| Visual Arts |
*NEW*
Focus on Prints
Focus on Prints features the work of fourteen established and emerging printmakers from the Geelong region and beyond, including guest artist Martin King. Using a range of traditional and contemporary processes, the artists have combined to create a diverse and vibrant show. Reflecting their individual interests and methodologies, the viewer is treated to a rich tapestry of works including intaglio and relief prints. Readers are invited to the opening.
Opening:
| Dates: | 25 July 2008 | | Time: | 6pm to 8pm |
Exhibition:
*NEW*
GROMM - Recent paintings by Michael Gromm.
I like to think we are all abstractionists,' says Michael Gromm, that our approach to our environment is to change it to fit our needs'. Gromm paints super-real figures that appear surprisingly at home within his surreal, abstract environments. He was selected for our Emerging Geelong Artists show in early 2007 and Michael's joint show last November was a sell out. This year his solo show GROMM has been eagerly awaited, and it is the inaugural exhibition opening at Metropolis Gallery. Readers are invited to the Metropolis Grand Opening and GROMM Exhibition Launch by Kaz Paton, Cultural Development Unit, City of Greater Geelong.
Opening:
| Dates: | 2 July 2008 | | Time: | 5pm to 7pm | | Contact: | RSVP - (03) 5221 650 |
Exhibition:
| Dates: | 26 July to 9 August 2008 | | Time: | 10am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm Saturday | | Venue: | Metropolis Gallery, 64 Ryrie Street, Geelong | | Cost: | Free | | Contact: | (03) 5221 6505 | | Website: | www.metropolisgallery.com.au |
Print Traditions - Sources Of Australian Printmaking
This exhibition brings together works by European and British master printmakers Rembrandt van Rijn, Giovanni Battista Piranesi, Thomas Bewick, Charles Meryon and James McNeill Whistler, with related images by Australian artists - past and present - such as Lionel Lindsay, John Shirlow, Jessie Traill, Rosalind Atkins and Marco Luccio, as a means of illustrating the different streams of influence that have contributed to the notably rich tradition of printmaking in Australia. Print Traditions - Sources Of Australian Printmaking presents works from Geelong Gallery's outstanding print collection alongside those from private and institutional collections including the Art Gallery of South Australia, Baillieu Library at the University of Melbourne and the National Gallery of Victoria.
ST JOSEPHS COLLEGE
St Josephs Art Expo 2008
Geelong artists are selling their art at studio prices at the St Josephs Art Expo. Paintings, prints, ceramics, sculpture, metal, textiles, jewellery and photography are all priced from $50 to $1000. Silent auction and raffle. Meet the artists and take the artwork at the time of purchase. Food and wine available. Bring the family for a visit.
| Date: | 25 to 27 July 2008 | | Time: | 25 July 2008, 7 to 10pm
26 and 27 July 2008, 11am to 4pm | | Venue: | St Josephs College, 135 Aphrasia Street, Newtown | | Cost: | Gold coin donation | | Contact: | (03) 5226 8100 |
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| Literature | Geelong Book Fair
Thousands of second hand books available for sale in all categories. Local authors in attendance over the weekend. Conducted by the Rotary Club of Geelong West with proceeds to Rotary approved projects.
| Dates: | 25 to 27 July 2008 | | Time: | 25 July 2008 - 11am to 5pm
26 July 2008 - 9am to 5pm
27 July 2008 - 10am to 2pm | | Venue: | Geelong West Town Hall, Pakington Street, Geelong West | | Cost: | Gold coin donation | | Contact: | 0427 211 273 | | Email: | syewdall@geelongcity.vic.gov.au |
Geelong Writers Inc Annual General Meeting
The purpose of the meeting is to elect a Committee of Management and to receive reports for the 2007/2008 financial year. Guest speaker is author and scriptwriter Maureen McCarthy. Her novel, Queen Kat, Carmel and St Jude Get A Life was adapted by the ABC into a television mini-series. She co-scripted the In-between series for SBS winning an AFI award in 1987.
| Dates: | 27 July 2008 | | Time: | 2pm for 2.30pm | | Venue: | Beav's Bar, 77 Little Malop Street, Geelong | | Cost: | Gold Coin Donation | | Contact: | (03) 5229 2208 | | Email: | geelongwriters@yahoo.com.au |
Warm Winter Words 15
This year Apollo Bay Arts celebrates the 15th anniversary of its popular annual readings with prominent authors John Marsden and Alex Miller. Both authors, based in Victoria are very well-known and have won many prestigious literary awards. Hear them speak about and read from their writings. Sponsored by the Victorian Writers Centre and Colac Otway Shire. Tickets are only $7 from Paradise Books or on the door. Afternoon tea available/bar open.
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| Festival and Events |
Special Guided Walk Camellias and their Companions
A special guided walk - an opportunity to learn about the significant trees in Geelong Botanic Gardens.
| Dates: | 27 July 2008 | | Time: | 2pm | | Venue: | Geelong Botanic Gardens meet your Guide at the front entrance to GBG | | Cost: | Gold Coin Donation | | Contact: | (03) 5222 6053 |
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Barwon Heads Film Society Inc. screening
On Thursday 31st July the Barwon Heads Film Society will celebrate its 8th birthday with the screening of High Society. Directed by Charles Walters the effervescent musical re-invention of Philip Barry's play, "The Philadelphia Story", features the delightful Cole Porter score. The cast includes Bing Crosby, Grace Kelly, Frank Sinatra, Celeste Holm and Louis Armstrong. Made in 1956 it runs for 108mins. | Dates: | 31 July 2008 | | Time: | 7.30pm | | Venue: | Barwon Heads Community Hall, cnr Hitchcock Ave and Ozone Rd | | Cost: | Membership or Donation | | Contact: | (03) 5254 2948 | | Email: | asbvlriggs@bigpond.com |
*NEW*
Weekend Plant Sale
The Friends' Nursery stocks a wide range of plants at bargain prices, including many drought resistant species. Expert advice available to assist with your plant selection. Park near Nursery at rear of Gardens.
| Dates: | 2 and 3 August 2008 | | Time: | 10am to 4pm | | Venue: | Friends' of Geelong Botanic Gardens Nursery, rear of Gardens | | Cost: | Free | | Contact: | (03) 5222 6053 | | Email: | friendsgbg@sunet.com.au |
*NEW*
Special Guided Walk Camellias and their Companions
Visitors to our Gardens are invited to join a Special Guided Walk focussing on camellias and their companions, then visit the Friends' Weekend Plant Sale to pick up a bargain at the Nursery.
| Dates: | 3 August 2008 | | Time: | 2pm | | Venue: | Geelong Botanic Gardens meet your Guide at front entrance to GBG | | Cost: | Gold Coin Donation | | Contact: | (03) 5222 6053 | | Email: | friendsgbg@sunet.com.au |
*NEW*
Special Guided Walk Camellias and their Companions
Join with FGBG Guide to enjoy the spectacular display of camellias in our Gardens and to learn about their companions.
| Dates: | 6 August 2008 | | Time: | 10.30am | | Venue: | Geelong Botanic Gardens meet your Guide at front entrance to GBG | | Cost: | Gold Coin Donation | | Contact: | (03) 5222 6053 | | Email: | friendsgbg@sunet.com.au |
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| Opportunities and Employment |
2008-2009 Community Arts and Festivals Grants
The City is pleased to announce that the Community Arts Grants Program 2008/2009 and the Community Festivals Grants Program 2008/2009 are now open. These programs are offered to facilitate innovative community arts and festivals projects undertaken within the City of Greater Geelong. Grants are available for projects initiated and managed by not-for-profit, incorporated organisations. Guidelines and Application Forms are available at Customer Service Centres, from the City website www.geelongaustralia.com.au or by contacting the City of Greater Geelong directly on (03) 5227 0878. All applications must be received or post-dated no later than 5.00pm Monday 25 August 2008. All applications must be submitted via mail to the City of Greater Geelong, Community Arts and Festivals Grants Programs, PO Box 104, Geelong Vic, 3220, or in person at any City of Greater Geelong Customer Service Centre. No email applications will be accepted. Please note that there will only be one round annually in both the Community Arts Grants Program and the Community Festivals Grants Program. Therefore, there will be no further grant round until mid-2009.
High Tide 2008 - Logo Design Competition
The High Tide Festival committee is inviting Surf Coast artists to design the 2008 Festival logo/poster. The Festival committee has had overwhelming success in the past and is confidently looking forward to this year's competition. The winning logo/poster will be used on the main Festival poster and on Festival publications and publicity. The theme for this year's Festival is Our Space Our PLACE!! - celebrating the seasonal changes, history, people coming and going, flora and fauna and sea and to have the opportunity to understand and respect the place we call home. The image needs to look good in either black and white or colour. Organisers will protect the integrity of the artist's work and talk to the winner about how the image is used. Judges will be looking for vibrant entries that reflect the Surf Coast community and/or the Festival theme and that can be reproduced graphically. Entry forms are available from the Surf Coast Shire Offices and at www.surfcoast.vic.gov.au. Call Julie on (03) 5261 0645 or 0419 152 520 or email jdyer@surfcoast.vic.gov.au for details on how to enter and general information. Entries must be delivered to the Surf Coast Shire, 25 Grossmans Road, (PO Box 350) Torquay, 3228 by Tuesday 22 July 2007. The winner will be announced on Thursday 31 July. The High Tide Festival Committee looks forward to receiving your entry.
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Brougham School Of Art And Photography - Multiple Listings
Drawing Program At Brougham
Brougham School of Art and Photography is offering a comprehensive drawing program for Term 3. This program includes classes from Drawing - An Introduction through to Drawing - Intermediate. This course also provides life drawing both during the week and on Saturdays. | Dates: | Drawing - An Introduction: 21 July to 8 September
Drawing - Intermediate: 24 July to 11 September
Life Drawing: 24 July to 11 September
Life Drawing: 25 July to 12 Sepember
Life Drawing on Saturdays: Every Saturday | | Time: | Drawing - An Introduction: 6 to 9pm
Drawing - Intermediate: 12.30 to 3.30pm
Life Drawing: 6pm to 8pm
Life Drawing: 1pm to 3pm
Life Drawing on Saturdays: 1 to 3pm | | Cost: | Drawing - An Introduction: $190 (8 Weeks)
Drawing - Intermediate: $190 (8 Weeks)
Life Drawing: $170 (8 Weeks)
Life Drawing: $170 (8 Weeks)
Life Drawing on Saturdays: $12 Per Person (BYO paper and materials) |
Photography Program At BroughamBrougham School of Art and Photography is offering a comprehensive photography program for Term 3. This program includes classes in digital imaging and multi media. Classes are also being offered every Saturday. | Dates: | Digital Photography - An Introduction: 22 July to 9 September
Digital Imaging - An Introduction: 25 July to 12 September
Multi Media - Intermediate: 25 July to 12 September
Saturday Digital Photography - An Introduction: 26 July to 12 September | | Time: | Digital Photogrpahy - An Introduction: 6 to 9pm
Digital Imaging - An Introduction: 9am to 12pm
Multi Media - Intermediate: 12.30 to 3.30pm
Saturday Digital Photography: 12:30 to 3.30pm | | Cost: | Digital Photography - An Introduction: $240 (8 Weeks)
Digital Imaging - An Introduction: $240 (8 Weeks)
Multi Media - Intermediate: $240 ( 8 Weeks)
Saturday Digital Photography: $190 ( 4 Weeks) |
Painting Program At BroughamBrougham School of Art and Photography is offering a comprehensive painting program for Term 3. This program includes introductory classes in both acrylics and oil through to more intermediate classes in painting from the life model. | Dates: | Painting - An Introduction: 23 July to 10 September
Painting - Life Model: 20 October to 17 November
Painting - Acrylics and Oil: 25 July to 15 August
Painting on Saturdays: 26 July to 13 September | | Time: | Painting - An Introduction: 9am to 12pm
Painting - Life Model: 1 to 4pm
Painting - Acrylics and Oil: 9am to 12pm
Painting on Saturdays: 11.30am to 2.30pm | | Venue: | Brougham School of Art and Photography, Level 1, 73 Malop Street, Geelong | | Cost: | Painting - An Introduction: $220 (8 Weeks)
Painting - Life Model: $180 (8 Weeks)
Painting - Acrylics and Oil: $140.00 (4 Weeks)
Painting on Saturdays: $220 (8 Weeks) | | Contact: | (03) 5229 9984 | | Email: | admin@broughamart.vic.edu.au
| | Website: | www.broughamart.vic.edu.au |
Gordon Institute of TAFE - Multiple Listings
Screen Writing Introduction
This is designed for anyone who wants to take a story to the screen - from conception to delivery - including character development, story structure, scene writing and screen play format aiming to improve screen writing abilities. The course will cover: the screenplay working formula; character; plot point; the scene; the process of writing the screenplay and developing the screenplay. | Dates: | 21 July to 25 August 2008 (6 classes) | | Time: | 6 to 8 pm | | Cost: | $250 |
Ceramics
Learn a wide range of techniques relating to ceramics including how to create functional and sculptural pieces with clay through to 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. | Dates: | 22 July to 2 September 2008 (6 classes) | | Time: | 6 to 9pm | | Cost: | $300 (includes $25 class materials) |
Introduction To Creative Jewellery MakingThis 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; chain mailing and doming.
Regional Arts Victoria
A series of forums for regional organisations interested in conducting community performing arts events is currently being organised to connect people who manage venues of all sizes - including local halls, pavilions, showgrounds, or even the shearing or packing shed! Regional Arts Victoria, in association with some of its members, will present these one-day seminar workshops which will be open to people from a range of local arts groups, local government, festivals, local hall committees and more. Learn about touring and marketing to make shows work in your venue and link up with others in your area wanting to do the same. Seminars are being held in the following locations: Violet Town, Beechworth, Maryborough, Charlton, Camperdown, Aireys Inlet, Mirboo North and Bruthen. More information is available on the website. | Dates: | Various from 2 August to 26 October | | Time: | 10am to 4pm | | Venue: | Various | | Cost: | $10 RAV members and affiliates $15 non-members | | Contact: | (03) 9644 1800, 1800 819 803 (Country Victoria only) | | Email: | enquiry@rav.net.au | | Website: | www.rav.net.au |
** This publication is intended as a general guide and is published on the basis of information provided to the City of Greater Geelong by third parties. It does not substitute for professional advice on laws and regulations in individual cases. If readers still have doubts, they should consult legislation or seek professional advice. The City of Greater Geelong accepts no responsibility for any errors or ommissions that may have accidentally occured within the publication. Council does not neccessarily endorse the views expressed by the contributors or endorse events, photographs or information contained within. |
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