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PATTERN & PALETTE: texture, design and colour in Indigenous art

Please  join us for this special private view exhibition.  Opening and floor talk backgrounding the art and Emily’s very recent trips to the Top End to research a new book. 

When: Saturday 12 May to 20 May

Where: Whistlewood, 642 Tucks Road, Shoreham T: 03 59 898282 E http://info@mccullochandmcculloch.com.au

Opening Hours: 11am-5pm daily.

Featuring sophisticated barks and elegant sculptures by award-winning artists Malaluba Gumana, Naminapu Maymuru-White, Naruwapu Wunungmurra and other leading artists from Buku Larrngay Mulka, Yirrkala, East Arnhem Land where ancient tradition meets top contemporary; ochre colourist paintings from Munupi Arts that show exciting new directions for Tiwi art; classic textural Kimberley ochres by Freddie Timms, Billy Thomas and Lloyd Kwilla; lush painterly canvases by the incomparible colourists Sally Gabori and her Mornington Island sisters Paula Paul and Dawn Narantajil; outstanding works by senior APY narrative colourists Kaye Baker and David Miller, lyrical works by Western Desert water dreaming painter Shorty Jangala Robertson and much more.

The fires will be on, the art vibrant and we look forward to seeing you at this exhibition of very different paintings, barks and sculptures by some of Australia’s most highly regarded artists and new talents. All welcome.

 

6th Annual Mornington Peninsula Choral Festival – “Harmonies Unite”

This unique event is a celebration of choral singing on the Mornington Peninsula.

There are five events taking place in the beautiful surrounds of Toorak College and The Peninsula School, Mt Eliza.

When:  Saturday 2 June, 2.00-5.00 pm in the Toorak College Music Centre.

Cost:  Adults – $12; concession – $6; children – free.

Refreshments will be available.

Festival Day will  feature Community and School Choirs and Mark Puddy, as the special guest conductor.

“Let’s Sing” Concerts for School Choirs

When: Monday 28 May, Tuesday 29 May, Wednesday 30 May and Thursday 31 May from 7.00  to 9.00 pm

Where: The Ansett Hall, The Peninsula School.

Cost: Adults and concession- $6; children free

For more information phone – Sue Gilbert at the Peninsula School – 9788 7839 or email – sgilbert@tps.vic.edu.au

When: 9pm Tuesday 1 May 2012  Barbaro-McNelis Quartet Where:  Bennetts Lane  Carlo Barbaro (tenor saxophone) and Eamon McNelis (trumpet) have both been very active in the Melbourne jazz scene for several years now, having attended high school at VCASS together and being members of the band, Vada. A few years ago they formed this quartet with Tom Lee (acoustic bass) and Sam Bates (drums) to play the music of Australian jazz great Mark Simmonds. They now primarily play their own compositions. McNelis was the winner of the 2010 National Jazz Brass Award at the Wangaratta Festival, where the group also performed.  Tickets: $15/10 -

When: 6 May 2012 Choral@Montsalvat Performers: Melbourne Chamber Choir, Melbourne Women’s Choir.
Where: Montsalvat – 7 Hillcrest Ave, Eltham, 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Program: Tulley Henchel – If You Can Walk You Can Dance, Robyn Murphy – Heritage, Charles MacInnes – Projection, Warren Lenthall – Spotlight, Courtney Williams – When I Was Fair and Young, Meena Shamaly – Votum Jesu, Julian Raff – 1001 Nights   Tickets: Adults: $32 | Children: $13 | Concession: $26.  Phone number for further information: (03) 9818 1296.

When: 8 May 2012 @ 6pm Australian Voices – Liza Lim curated by Marshall McGuire                                         Where: Melbourne Recital Centre – Cnr Southbank Boulevard & Sturt Street, Southbank,Program: Liza Lim – heart’s ear, four seasons, Ming qi, Shimmer songs  Performers: Musicians of the National Academy of Music, Marshall McGuire.Tickets: Adults: $25 | Concession: $15. Phone number for further information: 0396 457 911.

When: Wednesday 9 May @ 6pm  ReImaginings Joe Chindamo piano, Zoë Black violin                                                 Where: Melbourne Recital Centre – Cnr Southbank Boulevard & Sturt Street, Southbank  Joe is one of the world’s best jazz pianists and also an internationally acclaimed composer and arranger while Zoë is one of the leading violinists of her generation. In each other they have found not only life partners, but also a unique musical partnership. They have collaborated on ReImaginings, a new CD that is both a beautiful collision of musical styles and a testament to their mutual musical respect.

When: 11 May 2012  Poetry & Virtuosity : Performers: Tony Gould, Slava Grigoryan, Imogen Manins.
Where: Salon – Melbourne Recital Centre – Cnr Southbank Boulevard & Sturt Street, Southbank, 7.00pm
Program: New works by Tony Gould, Slava Grigoryan, Imogen Manins, Jazz/improvisations by Tony Gould, Slava Grigoryan, Imogen Manins
Tickets: Standard: $45 | Concession: $35.
Phone number for further information: (03) 9699 3333.

When: 12 May 2012  Doecke McKay Duo – Flute and Guitar
Where:  Richmond Uniting Church – 310-314 Church Street, Richmond, 7:00 pm
Program: Phillip Houghton – From the dreaming. Also: Beaser, Ourkousounov, Nelegatti.
Performers: Doecke McKay Duo, Melissa Doecke, Daniel McKay.
Tickets: Adults: $20 | Concession: $10.

When: 13 May 2012 Mother’s Day concert at ANAM
Where: South Melbourne Town Hall – 210 Bank St, South Melbourne, 2pm
Program: Matthew Hindson – Piano trio, Peter de Jager – Trumpet Concerto, Music by Peter De Jager. Also: Debussy, Brahms.  Free event. Phone number for further information: (03) 9645 7911 (Tickets).

When: 16 May 2012 Midnight Son
Where:  Merlyn Theatre – The CUB Malthouse, 113 Sturt St, Southbank, 7.30pm
Program: Gordon Kerry – Midnight son*, Louis Nowra – Midnight son*
Performers: Orchestra Victoria, Victorian Opera, Nicky Wendt.
Phone number for further information: (03) 9001 6400.

When: 18 May 2012  In Conversation with Barry Conyngham
Where: South Melbourne Town Hall – 210 Bank St, South Melbourne, 3pm Tickets: $5.

When: 19 – 21 May 2012 Midnight Son Gordon Kerry,  Louis Nowra,  Orchestra Victoria, Victorian Opera, Nicky Wendt.
Where:  Merlyn Theatre – The CUB Malthouse, 113 Sturt St, Southbank, 7.30pm
Phone number for further information: (03) 9001 6400.

When: 22 & 26 May 2012 Trio Dali , Gordon Kerry – Im winde. Also: Ravel, Schubert
Where: Elisabeth Murdoch Hall – Melbourne Recital Centre, Cnr Southbank Boulevard & Sturt Street, Southbank, 7 pm
Phone number for further information: 1800 688 482 (Tickets).

When: 23 – 27 May Chrysalis
Times: 12pm, 12.30pm, 1pm, 1.30pm, 2pm, 4pm, 4.30pm, 5pm, 5.30pm, 6pmSpeak’s Artistic Associate, Matthias Schack-Arnott, creates a new performance-installation work with Büro Architects. Co-presented by Next Wave Festival 2012 and Speak Percussion Duration: 10 minutes. Blindside, Level 7, Room 14, Nicholas Building. 37 Swanston Street, Melbourne.Tickets: $8/10. Bookings essential.

When: 27 May 2012 Doecke McKay Duo – Flute and Guitar
Where: Bev McAlister Music Centre – 1 Main Road, Monbulk, 3:00 pm
Program: Phillip Houghton – From the dreaming. Also: Ourkousounov, Beaser, Nelegatti.
Performers: Doecke McKay Duo, Melissa Doecke, Daniel McKay.
Tickets: Adults: $20 | Concession: $10.

When: 27 May 2012 Choral Festival – Geelong Malcolm John – Wind Fire Choir of St Paul’s Anglican Church (Geelong), John Kirkham.                                                                                                                                                                                             Where:  St Paul’s Anglican Church (Geelong) – LaTrobe Terrace, Geelong, 4pm  Tickets: $20 (one-day festival pass – bus transportation between venues is available); $30 (2-day pass).

When: 28 May 2012 Flinders Quartet : Silent Inspiration
Where: Melbourne Recital Centre – Cnr Southbank Boulevard & Sturt Street, Southbank, 6.30pm. Program: Calvin Bowman – Elegy. Also: Beethoven, Smetana..
Tickets: Adults: $50 | Children: $40 | Concession: $40.Phone number for further information: 0417 798 523.

For National New Music Network news visit www.newmusic.com.au

The ancient art of Japanese flower arrangement will be on display at the historic Coolart Homestead.  Ikebana is more than simply putting flowers in a vase.  It is a disciplined art form based on the linear perfection, colour harmony, space and form.   In Japan, flower arrangements are used as decorations on a level with paintings and other art objects.

It Is said that Ikebana was bought to Australia by Melbourne born Norman Sparnon who after joining the army pre WWII, spent twelve years living in post war Japan.  During that time he studied under the great masters of Ikebana, and upon his return was committed to introducing it to Australians.

The Coolart exhibition will feature the arrangements of Sensei Carlyn and teachers of the Victorian Sogetsu School of Ikebana.  Their creations will be both traditional and sculptural in style and in large and small arrangements.

The origin of Ikebana in Japan dates from about the seventh century, when the custom of offering flowers to Buddha entered Japan from China and Korea along with the introduction of Buddhism.   Having emerged from its historical setting, Ikebana can now be seen in homes, offices, conference rooms and hotel lobbies.

The original Sogetsu School was founded in 1927, by the late Sofu Teshigahara, who believed Ikebana should be both enjoyable and creative.   He developed the Kakeiho method which combined several styles, and made Ikebana available to everyone.  In this way Sofu spread the art form throughout the world, as well as staging exhibitions of his own Ikebana-based sculptures.

 When: from April 28 until May 6 @ 9:00am to 4:30pm.

 Where: Coolart Homestead, Lord Somers Drive,  Somers

Admission is FREE

 Enquiries: Heather Crabtree 59 832083/   0437 369 062

 

 

When:    Sat 19th & Sun 20th May 2012  from 10am to 4pm

Workshop is limited to 12 participants

Where:  studio at 350 Bentons Rd, Moorooduc…

This workshop will touch on the many and varied techniques that can be used in acrylics, oils & pastels.

Margo will demonstrate using various surfaces, grounds, brushes, palette knives, wipeout tools, collage, inscription, glazing, wet into wet, rubbing back and much more.

This workshop will add more excitement to your paintings leading to more fun in the production of your work

What to bring: 2 canvasses, your choice of paint, papers, palette, brushes, paper towel, and odourless solvent if working in oils, lunch and your enthusiasm.

Call margo to reserve your place for for further information on costs for the workshop phone Margo on 0410 280 711

 

Mrs Anne Sebba BA (Hons) will speak next month on Wallis Simpson, Duchess of Windsor the subject of her biography.

When: May 11 @ 5.30pm

Where: Peninsula Community Theatre Wilson Road Mornington

New members are very welcome.   The one-off guest price is $20.

Bookings & enquiries: Phone 5983 1116.

 

 

 

To find out about this exciting opportunity to create a unique poster to celebrate Australia Day 2013 go to the following link.

http://www.mornpen.vic.gov.au/Page/Page.asp?Page_Id=1463

Hastings Community House have ‘yarnbombed’ Hastings Library to promote their world record breaking knitted snake project.  Under cover of darkness the library was ‘bombed’ on Tuesday night bring colour and flare to the building, street signs, bike racks, and anything else the women could find to attach their knitting. 

 

At Rosebud Memorial Hall

Show Dates

Thurs       10 May       8.00pm

Fri             11 May       8.00pm

Sat            12 May       8.00pm       Cabaret

Thurs      17 May       8.00pm

Fri             18 May       8.00pm       Cabaret

Sat            19 May       8.00pm       Cabaret

Sun          20 May       2.00pm       Matinee

 Tickets: Adults $20  Concession $15

 Bookings: Jean  5982 2777 or Colette 5976 4494

Or book online at

www.spptheatre.org

 

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