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| Cultural Capers Overview |
- Northern Rivers End of Year Concert - 6 Dec
- Life in Our Valley (Exhibition) 2 - 9 Dec
- Dreaming (Art Exhibition) 4 Dec
- Look @ Me (Art Exhibition) 5 Dec
- Lavender Haze Experience - 6 Dec
- Performing Arts Studies Auditions 1 - 14 Dec
- Dwell and Exhibition About Where We Live - 20 Sept - Feb 09
- Wangaratta Choristers Christmas Concerts - 3 - 10 Dec
- The Relations of Fairy Pineapple Rings (Live Theatre) 5 - 13 Dec
- NEMA Multicultural Buffet & Show - 6 Dec
- Community Singing Leadership Training with Fay White - 6 Dec
- KITE: MIke Brown and the Sydney Twelve (Exhibition) 6 Dec - 25 Jan
- Ostinato Christmas Concert - 7 Dec
- TxtArt - Youth Textile Group - 8 Dec
- Bead and Bauble Workshops - Starting 9 DecOne Eyed Jacks - Live Music - 13 Dec
- Rural City of Wangaratta Christmas Program - 13 & 20 Dec
- Wangaratta Carols By Candlelight - 14 Dec
- Moonlight Movie - New Year's Eve Celebration - 31 Dec
- Shepparton Art Festival - Call for 3D Artists - Closing 16 Jan
- Summer Big Sing - 18 Jan
- She...who discovers - Entries Close 21 Jan
- 2009 Commonwealth Connections Arts Residency - Closing 1 Mar
- The Churchie - Art Prize - Entries Close 31 March 2009
- National Youth Self Portrait - Entries Close 30 April
- The Met Opera Live in HD - Oct - May 09
- Janet Holmes A Court - NAVA Grants - 15 Feb
- Italian Heritage Exhibition - Calling for Contributions
- Ostinato - Meets Every Tuesday
- ArtPost - Artists Media Opportunity
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| Music, Theatre, Film & Literature |
The Relations of Fairy Pineapple Rings - Live Theatre
Stage Door Studio, 4d Evans St, Wangaratta
5 & 6 and 12 & 13 December 2008
The Senior Youth Group Presents: "The Relations of Fairy Pineapple Rings" - Four One Act Plays. All tickets $5 available at the door on night (only 65 per night so be early). For further information contact Lorraine Monshing on 5729 7570
1. Fairy Crystal and the Very Big Lie - Directed by Emma Lancaster
2. Pineapple Mania - Directed by Kathryn White
3. Relations - Directed by Sean Collins
4. Harry Rings Lord of the Potters - Directed by Philipa Grosse
Northern Rivers End of Year Concert
St Patrick's Hall, Ford Street Wangaratta.
Saturday 6 December 2008 at 7pm
Northern Rivers End of Year Concert: The final major performance event for the year...NOT TO BE MISSED! Celebrating Northern Rivers' 10th Birthday. A sensational program of performances by students of Northern Rivers and guests. Bring your friends, some nibbles, sit back and enjoy the ride! Cabaret and Theatre style seating. Tickets from NRAM office and at the door. For further information contact Northern Rivers Academy of Music on 5722 4899.
Wangaratta Choristers Christmas Concert
Wednesday 3rd December, 8pm, Oxley Town Hall, Oxley - Charity Concert
Monday 8th December, 8pm, St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church, Corowa.
Wednesday 10th December, 8pm, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Wangaratta.
All concerts will be a presentation of beautiful, mostly well known Traditional Christmas Carols with a few delicious surprisesrunning for for about 90 minutes and followed by a Festive supper for choir and audience. Our Smenge Pipe organ will accompany certain pieces at Oxley, Corowa and Wangaratta Cathedral and the audience participation carols will be supported by the grand Willis Organ in the Cathedral. Tickets at Corowa and Wangaratta are $15 for all guests, children under 16 are free. Ostinato Christmas Concert
The Auditorium, Goulburn Ovens Institute of TAFE, Docker Street Wangaratta
Sunday 7 December
Come along and enjoy lots of Christmas spirit with this fantastic community choir. Tickets are $10 Adults and children are free including afternoon tea.
The Met Opera - Live in HD
Wangaratta Cinema Centre
Oct 08 - May 09
The New York Metropolitan Opera's groundbreaking series of live, high-definition performance transmissions to movie theaters around the world expands in its third season and it is coming to Wangaratta. To meet increasing demand, The Met: Captured Live in HD will present 10 transmissions in 2008–09, up from eight. Don't miss the chance to experience the Met live at the Wangaratta Cinema Centre! With the extraordinary success of the last season of The Metropolitan Opera productions, cinema audiences have cried out for more. People who previously thought Nessun Dorma was a type of car are now becoming true opera converts after seeing the New York Met's Operas captured in HD on the cinema screen. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL. ALL TICKETS $21.00. Limited tickets available. All Opera screenings are subtitled in English.
2008 MET SEASON in HD
La Damnation de Faust – Hector Berlioz - Brand new production
Sat Dec 6 at 11.30am, Sun 7 Dec at 1.00pm
Imaginative director Robert Lepage applies his artistry to Berlioz’s contemplation of good and evil. One Eyed Jacks - Live Music
Silks Function Centre, Wangaratta Race Course.
Saturday 13 December 2008 at 6.30pm
A great Christmas Party option - grab some friends and head out to the Silks Function Centre for an all you can eat Seafood Smorgasbord with live entertainment by One Eyed Jacks. $40 per person - Book early to avoid disappointment. Telephone 03 5722 4664 for further information.
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| Awards and Opportunities |
Performing Arts Studies Auditions - Dance and Theatre
Goulburn Ovens Institute TAFE
December 2008
The world of performing arts provides an environment of innovation, creativity, critical thinking and professional practice. GOTAFE offer courses ideal for people wishing to start their career path in the entertainment industry. Courses will also offer opportunities for existing dance teachers, performers and technicians’ to obtain a qualification for the skills and knowledge they have already acquired through prior experience. GOTAFE courses will be delivered at GOTAFE, with the Benalla Performing Arts Convention Centre (BPACC) located on the Benalla Campus. Courses are available at the Certificate IV and Diploma level. Audition dates for the intake for 2009 courses are as follows: Dance Auditions: 09th and 10th December 2008, Theatre Arts: 01st December 2008 and 14th December 2008. To get your information pack or to apply directly, contact the Customer Service Centre on 1300 GOTAFE (1300 468 233), visit www.gotafe.vic.edu.au or email performingarts@gotafe.vic.edu.au.
Shepparton Arts Festival - Call for 3D Artists
Applications close 16 January 2009
One of the highlights of the Shepparton Arts Festival is undoubtedly the Carm Sculptural Award. The theme of the 2009 Festival is "New Horizons" and artists are required to produce pieces that reflect the theme. A brief, current CV, four labelled images of previous works and a brief statement of no more than 50 words of the proposed work adn how it related to the theme. The exhibition runs from 4 - 16 March 2009. For further enquiries contact Liz Zito on 03 5832 9501.
She....who discovers
Applications close 21 January 2009
Walkers Gallery is holding and annual competition for female artists to exhibit contemporary art works in celebration of International Women's Day. Prizes will be awarded opening night, 5 March 2009 ane winners will receive exhibitions at sponsoring galleries. Exhibition date 2 - 26 March 2009. For further information call 03 9706 8441 or visit www.walkerstgallery.com.au Janet Holmes A Court Artists Grants
Applications close 15 February
A grants program managed by the National Association for the Visual Arts to provide assistance towards the costs of public presentation of visual arts, craft and design - which can include, but is not limited to framing, media releases, media, photographs, advertising, spacerental, installation costs, promotional printing, mailouts, documentation, freight, travel, equipment, rental, insurance, technical assistance and opening costs. Amounts available are $500 for individuals and $1,000 for groups. For further information go to www.visualarts.com.au
ArtPost
Artist Media Opportunity
ArtPost, an interactive website and short video series for TV broadcast, which showcases artists working in regional and remote parts of the country, has been officially launched by the Federal Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts, Peter Garett. The site provides the tools for students, teachers, art lovers and artists to create short videos about who they are and their work, for inclusion on the digital map. In five easy steps, a video can be created and uploaded directly to what will become a living art gallery of all corners of Australia. These videos will also be broadcast on ABC1 and ABC2. For further information contact: Lesna Thomas, Head of ABC TV Publicity P: 02 8333 3845 / M: 0407 287 320 or E: thomas.lesna@abc.net.au . 2009 Commonwealth Connections Arts Residency Program
Applications close 1 March 2009
The Commonwealth Foundation has announced its 2009 Commonwealth Connections arts residency valued at 8000 pounds. At the end of June six recipients will be given a grant of up to 8000 pounds to travel and study in another Commonwealth country. For further details go to www.commonwealthfoundation.com/artsresidencies . The Churchie
Entries Close 31 March 2009
Exhibition 28 - 31 May 2009
The Churchie National Emerging Art Exhibition offers an inspiring glimpse into the future of the Australian Art Scene. It provides a forum for artists to compete for a prize across five categories; moving images, paintings, works on paper, photography and sculpture. Approximately 100 finalists from all Australian states and territories will be pre-selected with the overall winner rewarded with a $10000 cash prize sponsored by Brand and Slater Architects. For further information go to www.churchieemergingart.com
National Youth Self Portrait Prize 2009
Entries Close 30 April 2009.
The National Portrait Gallery invites all young people aged between 18 and 25 to enter the National Youth Self Portrait Prize 2009. A selection of entries, including the prize-winning work, will be displayed at the National Protrait Gallery from 23 July - 13 September 2009. For entry forms and more information please visit www.portrait.gov.au or call 02 6102 7000.
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| Festivals & Events |
NEMA Multicultural Buffet & Show
Myrtleford Savoy Club, Myrtle Street Myrtleford
Saturday 6 December at 6.30pm
Enjoy a fun night with a multicultural twist. Grab some friends and enjoy the great food and entertainment - provided by Rick Brun and the Rhythms of Zambia South African Women Dancers. Tickets are $25 per person or $15 for 12 years and under. Telephone 5722 0726 or nema@wangaratta.vic.gov.au to book or for further information. Lavender Haze Experience
Ballingarry Lavender, 20 Nankervis Lane - Cnr Whitfield Road, Oxley
Saturday 6 December 2008
Come one, come all... to a day of fun and relaxation. There will be a market, food, wine, jumping castle and entertainment from "Sly Dog and the Howlers". Cost is just $10 per family or $2 per person. Telephone 5727 3935 for further information. Rural City of Wangaratta Christmas Program
Wangaratta CBD
Saturday 13 & 20 December 2008. 10am - 1pm.
Bringing some festive cheer to the Central Business District, the Rural City of Wangaratta and Business Wangaratta would like to invite the community to enjoy a range fun activities in the lead up to the Christmas 2008. Live entertainment from a range of professional musicians, community groups and schools will liven things up with a free BBQ, Gift Wrapping Service, Craft and Games for the Kids and of course Trixie the Clown will be there as will Santa Claus. There will also be some extra market stalls around with Community Groups selling hand-made goods, Christmas Cards and Cakes. Activities are free of charge and Business Wangaratta has a $2000 Bicycle Package and gift vouchers on offer for some lucky shoppers. Enjoy some Christmas Spirit. For further information contact Maz McGann on 03 5722 0762.
Wangaratta Carols By Candlelight
Merriwa Park Soundshell
Sunday 14 December 2008, BBQ from 6pm - Music from 7pm
A great way for the family to enjoy some Christmas Cheer together. Grab a rug and pack your picnic basket and enjoy a night of festive singing and laughter. The big man in the red suit will be stopping by to say hello. Candles available to purchase or you can bring your own. Anyone interested in performing contact Wayne Robinson on 5722 4899 for other enquiries telephone 03 5721 6470. Moonlight Movie - New Year's Eve Celebration. "The Golden Compass"
Apex Park Wangaratta.
31 December 2008 at 7pm.
With a spectacular riverside setting, live music, some good food and a great blockbuster movie - there is no better way to see in the New Year. A great family friendly party suitable for all ages - and free of charge. Two fireworks displays will be presented at 9.15 and at midnight. For further information contact the Wangaratta Rural City Council's Events Coordinator, Tanya McAlpin on 03 5722 0737 or t.mcalpin@wangaratta.vic.gov.au
Italian Heritage Exhibition
Call for Contributions
The Viva Italia Festival Committee in conjunction with the Wangaratta Rural City Council is developing an Italian Heritage Exhibition to be presented in March 2009. Celebrating and acknowledging the rich cultural heritage of our local Italian community, we would like to invite residents in the Rural City of Wangaratta to contribute items for exhibition. The display will be presented as part of the inaugural Wangaratta Viva Italia Festival in 2009. So if you have significant documents, photographs, slides, physical objects or stories. For further information contact Maz McGann on 5722 0762 or Maria Bevacqua on 5721 3298.
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| Visual Arts & Exhibitions |
Dwell : An Exhibition About Where We Live
Wangaratta Exhibitions Gallery with Regional Tour to Follow
20 September - February 09
Bright Exhibition On Now! - 28 November - 7 December October 2008 at the Bright Art Gallery
An exhibition featuring North East Artists’ responses to the theme “Dwell: An Exhibition About Where We Live” will open at the Workshop Gallery Space (behind the Wangaratta Exhibitions Gallery) on Saturday 20th September. Selected works will then go on to tour the North East, showing at Beechworth, Bright, King Valley and the Benalla Regional Art Gallery, concluding in February 2009. For further information contact the WangarattaExhibitions Gallery on 5722 0865 or visit www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au
Dwell in Bright - 28 November - 7 December at the Bright Art Gallery and Cultural Centre
Dwell in Benalla - 8 January - 22 February at the Benalla Art Gallery
Wangaratta exhibitions Gallery, 56 Ovens Street Wangaratta Dreaming - Goulburn & North East Arts Alliance Exhibition
David Bainz Gallery, Wangaratta Library, Docker Street Wangaratta
From 4 December 2008
Bringing a range of ideas, thoughts and reflections together, this exhibition delves into the theme of "Dreaming". Artists from across the North East region present their creative responses to the theme of "Dreaming" with an exhibition of high quality visual arts. For further information contact Maree Holland on 5721 4416. Look @ Me
John Gehrig Wines, Gehrig's Lane Oxley
From 5 December 2008
Artists who have completed painting classes at Shades of Art in Wangaratta have put their creative musings together in an exhibition at John Gehrig's Wines.
KITE: Mike Brown and the Sydney Twelve
Wangaratta exhibitions Gallery
6 December - 25 January
What the hell are you people doing in an art gallery anyway? If you are looking for art, you won't find it here. Mike Brown 1972. In 1964 Mike Brown produced a work - known since as The Kite - which challenged and criticised twelve Sydney artists for their blatant embracing of the commercial art-world and its perceived pitfalls. KITE: Mike Brown and the Sydney twelve returns to this monumental episod in Australian art history juxtaposing Brown's work wtih those whom he criticised. For further information contact the Wangaratta exhbitions Gallery on 03 5722 0865.
‘Life In Our Valley’ by Beryl Gay
Anna Bienvenu Photographic Gallery adjoining Milawa Mustards
2 - 9 December 2008
Beryl was the recent winner of the Viewers Choice Award at Milawa Gourmet Regions “A Feast Of Art” show. The prize being one weeks exhibition at the Anna Bienvenu Photographic Gallery. Beryl describes herself as a responsive traditional realist artist. She has used the mediums of oil painting, pencil and pastels, in this special
exhibition of historic buildings, still Life's and landscapes, all of which have been inspired by our beautiful valley. Beryl has won many awards and held several solo exhibitions in the past but this is the first time she has held an exhibition in our area since moving to myrtleford in 2002. For further information contact Anna Bienvenu on 57273202 or email milmustd@iinet.net.au . |
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Friday 5 December 2008
Edition 128 It's that time of year - Christmas Parties a-plenty and you seem to be busy day and night. No time for other stuff? That's Ok but it won't be long and you will be looking for January activities to keep you and the rest of the family amused. Well now is the time to start marking the dates in your calender!!
The Rural City of Wangaratta's Summer In the Parks Program is back this year - with the usual jam-packed program of events. It kicks of on the 14 December with the Annual Lion's Carols by Candlelight closely followed by a New Year's Eve event which includes a movie and a fire works spectacular - keep an eye out in your letter box for the program.
Enjoy your festive season - have fun and be safe.
Maz McGann
Cultural Development Officer
Wangaratta Rural City Council 
Art work by Pam Proctor - presented as part of the Exit 08 TAFE Graduate Exhibition - presented recently at the Wangaratta exhibitions Gallery
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| Workshops & Activities |
txtART: textile art for young people
The Workshop Space, behind the Wangaratta exhibitions Gallery, 56 Ovens Street Wangaratta
Monday 8 December 2008
The Gallery has formed a textile art (txtART) group for funky young people aged 12 - 16. Since the first workshop in July 2007 participants have made "quilted" artworks on canvas, learnt basic knitting, crochet and embroidery techniques, felting, beading and textile jewellery techniques, lino printing on fabric, machine embroidery and have made soft textile sculptures. The txtART group meets monthly for after-school workshops where members will be able to see demonstrations of traditional & experimental textile skills from textile artists and members of our regional textile groups, before incorporating their new skill into a fun project. So if you are aged 12 - 16 and would like to learn some new tricks to show off your creative flair and individuality, you need to join txtART! Cost: Free!
Bookings are essential. For more information on the txtART group & workshop, please call the Gallery on 03 5722 0865 or email s.huguenin@wangaratta.vic.gov.au
Community Singing Leader Training with Fay White
Galen College Auditorium, Phillipson Street Wangaratta
Saturday 6 December 2008 - 10am - 6.30pm
Fay White is a talented singer and songwriter who is also renowned for pioneering a from of Community Singing (with food) called Vocal Nosh and in connection with Community Music Victoria, trains singing leaders and encourages community music making in Victoria. This workshop is a fantastic opportunity for individuals or groups of people who are interested in starting a singing group or leading singing at existing community singing sessions. Cost is only $33 or $22 concession which includes lunch and light refreshments. For further information or to book, contact Karen Roben on 0458 454 050 or karenroben@bigpond.com Bead and Bauble Workshops
Bead and Bauble, Cnr of Norton and Cusack Streets Wangaratta
December and January.
Looking to make or purchase that unique gift this Christmas? Well Bead and Bauble can help. With a great range of workshops on offer during December you can head down and discover how easy it is to make beautiful jewelery with flare. There are also a range of school holiday workshops for kids of all ages throughout January. For further information telephone 5722 9589 or email greatbeads@beadandbauble.com.au
Summer Big Sing
CWA Hall, Templeton Street Wangaratta.
Sunday 18 January 2009 from 11am - 4pm.
A gathering for singers for a day of fun and song. Bring songs to suit the day and songs that you love. Singing leaders please let us know if you are willing to lead a few songs. Cost is just $5 which includes morning tea and lunch. Contact Carol for further information 03 5729 7647 or carol.kunert@bigpond.com
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Carols By Candlelight to Kick Off this Year's Summer in the Parks
The annual Carols By Candlelight Candlelight Celebrations presented by the Wangaratta Lions Club will mark the beginning of the Rural City of Wangaratta Summer in the Parks Program for 2008 - 2009. Wayne Robinson takes the reigns again as the musical director for this year's carols with all the usual favourite tunes being presented.
Regulars Who Meet
Everton Open Mic Session
Everton Hotel Beer Garden
2nd Sunday of each month @ 1pm
If you can sing, play an instrument, recite poetry or tell a good yarn come along to the Everton Hotel for fun family friendly activity. Contact Cheryl and Allan on 5725 1998 for further information.
Wangaratta Ukulele Showband
Beginners Classes and Rehearsals
Thursdays from 5.30pm
For experienced ukulele musicians the Ukulele Showband meets on Thursday eventings at Pangerang Community House, Ovens Street Wangaratta. All welcome! cost $5. For further information contact Maz McGann 5722 0762 or m.mcgann@wangaratta.vic.gov.au
Ostinato Choir
St John's Village
Williams Road, Wangaratta
Ostinato is a community based choir which welcomes members of all ages. For further information telephone 5721 3639.
The Golden Compass Starring Nicole Kidman and Daniel Craig is screening in Apex Park on 31 December as part of the Rural City of Wangaratta's Summer in the Parks Program. A free Movies by Moonlight Event with Fireworks and Live Entertainment also on offer.
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