Events June 2010
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Andi's Gig Guide |
Date: 2010 2010
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Djembemoves presents: West African Drumming Workshop All ages, all levels. 16 May Denmark Centre for Sustainable Living.. 30 May Albany WA Museum, Residency Rd. In both venues: Course 1: 10:30 am -12 noon. Course 2: 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm. After 17 years in Africa & Europe, Sean has returned to the South West with a wealth of experience of professional performing & teaching West African percussion. Course I: youth $20, students $25, others $30; Course 2: youth $40, students $50, others $60. These initial workshops are leading to regular courses on the South Coast, hopefully also at different levels. All interested drummers are asked to register, or at least contact Sean, so we can plan future courses. Sean 9756 1815 www.djembemoves.com.au
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Denmark Gig Guide
LIVE MUSIC * LOCAL VENUES 26 May 2010
music@andimaps.com.au * 9848 2404 * Box 404 DENMARK WA 6333
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Friday 28 8-11 pm Denmark Hotel Hollings Rd (Andimaps Town Centre Map)
MOODSWINGZ Jazz, funk, groove, ska, reggae, soul
Free entry
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Saturday 29 8 pm CWA hall Mitchell St (Andimaps Town Centre)
Transmission - Open Floor Café Bring your own song, poem, performance, creativity
$10 entry. Terry 9845 2471 / 0438 740 565
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June
Friday 4 8-11 pm Denmark Civic Centre Price St (Andimaps Town Centre)
The Big Gig, Dnk Festival of Voice - DYA SINGH. THE STIFF GINS. MR PERCIVAL Hit sensation of this year's Woodford Festival
$40 full, $30 conc available online at www.dfov.org.au or Dnk Arts office Tue-Fri 9-5.
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June
Friday 4 8-11 pm Denmark Civic Centre Price St (Andimaps Town Centre)
The Big Gig, Dnk Festival of Voice - DYA SINGH. THE STIFF GINS. MR PERCIVAL Hit sensation of this year's Woodford Festival
$40 full, $30 conc available online at www.dfov.org.au or Dnk Arts office Tue-Fri 9-5.
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Friday 4 - Sunday 6 Dnk Festival of Voice
MR PERCIVAL The hit of 2010 Woodford Festival , DYA SINGH Superstar world music group, STEPHEN TABERNER Uplifting choir director, THE STIFF GINS Stunning indigenous duo, COLIN OFFORD Contemporary vocals, BERNARD CARNEY, IRIS, THE GREAT POETRY SLAM, THE WISE GIRLS, ANDREW WINTON, XAVE BROWN, BOB LIPINSKI & ROD VERVESTE, CELLOKATE, THE PEPPERCORNS, MOONDOG J, MIRIAM LIEBERMAN & KATE ADAMS, SUMMERHOUSE, ALL-STAR MCs, LEON EWING, LEZ KARSKI, ANDREW CLERMONT, ODD SOCK, THE SOUTHERN RIGHT MALES, CYCLONE TRACEE, & much more!
Weekend pass $120 full, $90 conc available online at www.dfov.org.au or Dnk Arts office Tue-Fri 9-5.
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Djembemoves presents: West African Drumming Workshop All ages, all levels. 17 April 4-7 pm Centre for Sustainable Living. After 17 years in Africa & Europe, Sean has returned to the South West with a wealth of experience of professional performing & teaching West African percussion. This is the first of regular Dnk workshops. $60 / u15: $40 Sean 9756 1815 www.djembemoves.com.au
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Djembemoves presents: West African Drumming Workshop All ages, all levels. 16 May Denmark Centre for Sustainable Living.. 30 May Albany WA Museum, Residency Rd. In both venues: Course 1: 10:30 am -12 noon. Course 2: 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm. After 17 years in Africa & Europe, Sean has returned to the South West with a wealth of experience of professional performing & teaching West African percussion. Course I: youth $20, students $25, others $30; Course 2: youth $40, students $50, others $60. These initial workshops are leading to regular courses on the South Coast, hopefully also at different levels. All interested drummers are asked to register, or at least contact Sean, so we can plan future courses. Sean 9756 1815 www.djembemoves.com.au
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Denmark Gig Guide
LIVE MUSIC * LOCAL VENUES 26 May 2010
music@andimaps.com.au * 9848 2404 * Box 404 DENMARK WA 6333
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Friday 28 8-11 pm Denmark Hotel Hollings Rd (Andimaps Town Centre Map)
MOODSWINGZ Jazz, funk, groove, ska, reggae, soul
Free entry
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Saturday 29 8 pm CWA hall Mitchell St (Andimaps Town Centre)
Transmission - Open Floor Café Bring your own song, poem, performance, creativity
$10 entry. Terry 9845 2471 / 0438 740 565
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June
Friday 4 8-11 pm Denmark Civic Centre Price St (Andimaps Town Centre)
The Big Gig, Dnk Festival of Voice - DYA SINGH. THE STIFF GINS. MR PERCIVAL Hit sensation of this year's Woodford Festival
$40 full, $30 conc available online at www.dfov.org.au or Dnk Arts office Tue-Fri 9-5.
June
Friday 4 8-11 pm Denmark Civic Centre Price St (Andimaps Town Centre)
The Big Gig, Dnk Festival of Voice - DYA SINGH. THE STIFF GINS. MR PERCIVAL Hit sensation of this year's Woodford Festival
$40 full, $30 conc available online at www.dfov.org.au or Dnk Arts office Tue-Fri 9-5.
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Friday 4 - Sunday 6 Dnk Festival of Voice
MR PERCIVAL The hit of 2010 Woodford Festival , DYA SINGH Superstar world music group, STEPHEN TABERNER Uplifting choir director, THE STIFF GINS Stunning indigenous duo, COLIN OFFORD Contemporary vocals, BERNARD CARNEY, IRIS, THE GREAT POETRY SLAM, THE WISE GIRLS, ANDREW WINTON, XAVE BROWN, BOB LIPINSKI & ROD VERVESTE, CELLOKATE, THE PEPPERCORNS, MOONDOG J, MIRIAM LIEBERMAN & KATE ADAMS, SUMMERHOUSE, ALL-STAR MCs, LEON EWING, LEZ KARSKI, ANDREW CLERMONT, ODD SOCK, THE SOUTHERN RIGHT MALES, CYCLONE TRACEE, & much more!
Weekend pass $120 full, $90 conc available online at www.dfov.org.au or Dnk Arts office Tue-Fri 9-5.
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Events August 2010
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CENTRE FOR SUSTAINABLE LIVING |
Date: June 10 2010
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 Jul 30 – Nepal Fundraising Dinner with Mystery Master Chef Aug 5 – Maximising Behaviour Change in NRM & Community Projects – South Coast NRM, Albany – FREE for Community Groups
Aug 6 – Grant Writing Workshop - FREE
Aug 13 – Closing date for Telecentre Photo Competition Exhibition
Aug 14-15 - Family Constellation Workshop
Aug 15 – Tiporium Teahouse – Sunday BBQ & Drumming Workshop with Hedge Bandits Junk Collective
Aug 26-27 - Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
Aug 28-29 – The Language of Archetypes with Darrell Henry – BY DONATION
Aug 28-29 - Artsouth WA Acrylics Workshop with Trish Ware
Sep 3 - Gondwana Link Seminar & Forum – see Conferences on website
Sep 7 – Tip Shop Writing Workshop with Nicola
Sep 25-Oct 1 - GondwanaArt: Great Southern Art Trail Exhibition
Sep 27 – Botanical Illustration with Katrina Syme
Sep TBC - Proposed Horse/Pasture Management workshop
Sep TBC - Proposed Revegetation Workshops
Oct 1 – GondwanaArt: Photography, Landscapes & Close-Ups
with John Sampson
Oct 1 – Meet the Locals: Flora with Mark Parre
Oct 8 – Meet the Locals: Fauna with Tina Smith
Oct 23-24 - Artsouth WA Printmaking Techniques on Clay with Melanie Mackenzie
Nov 6-7 - Artsouth WA Oil Painting Workshop with John Garde
Nov 19-21 - FOHCOL (Federation of Housing Collectives) Conference
Dec 10-12 - John Seed Deep Ecology Weekend Retreat
Anglicare WA Financial Counselling – Thursdays fortnightly from 5 Aug
By appointment. Contact Justine Hearne on 0423 795 367 or at Justine.Hurne@anglicarewa.org.au
Qi Gong With Lyndal at the Sanctuary – RECOMMENCING IN SPRING
Contact Lyndal Gallaway on (08) 9848 2730 or at lyndal.gallaway@gmail.com
Chanting at the Sanctuary – Sundays Fortnightly from 8 Aug – 8.30am to 9.45am
Contact David Bell on (08) 9848-1918
PVS Workfind Outreach – Thursdays fortnightly from 12 Aug
Contact Chris Jones at chrisj@pvs.com.au for details
NEWS & OPPORTUNITIES TO GET INVOLVED AT CSL
Various desks for sale
Assistant Caretaker Vacancy
Woofers
Axe or Log Splitter Wanted
Volunteering at CSL
HIGHLIGHTS & EVENTS
ON NOW - Wilson Inlet Migratory Shore Bird Exhibition
In May and June, the Centre for Sustainable Living is hosting a major photographic exhibition on Wilson Inlet’s migratory shorebirds, including information on their conservation and habitat needs, and current threats and solutions. In addition a poster will be launched which lists Wilson Inlet’s shore birds, prepared by Xanthe Bourne, and beautifully illustrated through photos taken by local Denmark resident Geoff Wilson, and including notes on their migratory and lifecycles, conservation needs, and rarity. Do pop in and check out the beautiful photographs on display! Download PDF Fri Jul 30 – Nepal Fundraising Dinner with Mystery Master Chef
To raise money for the Saramilla Trust Permaculture Education Project and the Kathmandu Environment Education project in Nepal. Tasty fundraising Dinner with inspirational slide show of the Himalayan mountains by Simon Neville at the Centre for Sustainable Living. Delicious Indian Cuisine by Mystery Master Chef. Be quick to RSVP and reserve your table. Limited tickets available. Download Flyer
Venue: Centre for Sustainable Living
Cost: $35 or $30 concession per person. BYO.
RSVP & Reservations: by 23 July to Louise Duxbury on 9840 9231 or at louiseduxbury@westnet.com.au
or to Pam Rumble on 9848 2015 or at pamelarumble@westnet.com.au
Thu Aug 5 - Maximising Behaviour Change in NRM & Community Projects
How can you target your work to maximise positive outcomes? Bring along project engagement products and strategies you have used to date and identify where you want to improve behaviour change outcomes.
In this training you will get:
- A better understanding of what motivates people
- Tools from behavioural and social psychology to use to engage people in behaviour change
- Positive case studies
- Practice using some of the tools presented
Presenter: Dr Louise Duxbury
Louise has thirty years of working to bring about positive environmental changes based on a range of psychological, social and organisational change models. The past 20 years have been spent working with Green Skills Inc on South Coast NRM on community projects with many successes. Increase your understanding of people, their values, motivations and where they are up to in their preparedness to take action.
Venue: South Coast NRM, 39 Mercer Road, Albany
Cost: $200 for agencies and businesses, $100 NGOs and Free for NRM community groups
Fri Aug 6 – Grant Writing Workshop – FREE
Knowing what you want and selling your ideas to make it happen!
- Suitable for newcomers or as a refresher course.
- Learn from examples from envirogrants, with lessons relevant to other funding areas.
- Practical assistance for Southern Incentives and other applications.
DOWNLOAD FLYER
Venue: Centre for Sustainable Living
Time: 10am – 12 noon
Enquiries & RSVP: Sheryn Prior 9845 8508 sherynp@southcoastnrm.com.au
Fri Aug 13 – Closing Date for Denmark Telecentre Photo Competition
‘Connections’ is a photographic competition that’s open to all Denmark residents. There are 3 categories – the coast, creatures and characters. The 3 best entries receive cash prizes (plus a people’s choice award). Entry forms available from Denmark Community Resource Centre (formerly the Telecentre) submissions open July 1st to August 13th. No late entries will be considered. Contact 9848 2842 for details.
Sat Aug 14 – Sun 15 Aug - Family Constellation Workshop
The System Constellation process used to facilitate this reconciliation work is a powerful tool to uncover hidden and unconscious dynamics within ourselves and our families. The work dramatically clarifies how these hidden forces impact on us as individuals and our families. This process can reveal new, often profoundly moving insights, which can initiate deep changes. Contact Ulrike Danks for more information. Download PDF Ph: 9848 1280. Email: ulrikedanks@hotmail.com Sun Aug 15 – Tiporium Teahouse – Family BBQ & Drumming Workshop with Hedge Bandits Junk Collective
Denmark Tip Shop has grown again with the addition of the awesome Tiporium Teahouse Verandah. To celebrate this we will be holding Sunday Sessions in our new venue. For the first one The Hedge Bandits Junk collective will be running a community drumming workshop ($5 per person). Be sure to lookout for upcoming events at everyone's favourite Tip Shop.
Highlights: ●Drumming Workshop with Hedge Bandits Junk Collective for just $5 (includes hot drinks) ●Family BBQ ●More Tip Shop Bargains than you can poke a stick at.
Venue: Denmark Tip Shop - McIntosh Road Transfer Station DOWNLOAD FLYER
Info: Contact James Gentle 0421525153 or Nadine Lapthorne 0437369880
Thu Aug 26 & Fri Aug 27 - Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
Does your work involve contact with young people, do you have someone close to you who is affected by a mental health issue, or as a community member would you like to further your first aid skills? Mental health problems frequently first arise in adolescence and young adulthood. Young people have poorer knowledge about mental health and how to get professional help. They are particularly likely to initially need support from adults to get appropriate help. The Youth Mental Health First Aid program is designed to train adults to assist young people in mental health crisis situations and/or in the early stages of mental health problems. The Youth Mental Health First Aid course is run over 2 days. It is designed to give all participants whether you are a service provider or community member some basic skills to support a young person who you think may be developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. Based on the same idea as a First Aid course it breaks down the stigma and gives positive step-by-step tools that can be used in early intervention of a mental health problem as well as dealing with mental health crises. It does not qualify the participant as a counsellor but rather promotes first aid, giving practical skills until professional help is sought. 8:45 am – 4:30 pm on 26-27 August. Download Poster
Course Costs per person: Community Members / Health Dept Employees - $50; Other Government Depts / Non-Profit organisations - $120; Private Organisations - $200. Aug 28-29, Sat& Sun - The Language of Archetypes with Darrell Henry – BY DONATION
A discourse and teaching in Archetypal Psychology (originated by C.G. Jung) and Ri-me (the non-sectarian teachings of Vajrayana Buddhism), exploring the paths of healing supported by the internal laws of our own psyche. As a group, we will be investigating the archetypal ideas found in fairytales, myths and legends that can influence our own health and wellbeing. Facilitated by Darrell Henry, an Aboriginal psychologist who has worked with family violence, abuse and trauma for 20 years. There is no charge for these teachings, only the Buddhist principle of dana – the act of giving by donation. This is an ongoing group that anyone can join at any time.
Lunch: bring something to share Saturday.
Details: Saturday 28 August 10 - 4 at the Sanctuary and Sunday 10 -11 in the Mosaic Room
Aug 28-29, Sat & Sun, ArtsouthWA Acrylics Workshop with Trish Ware
For more information and to register, contact Alison Clarke. These workshops always fill up quickly, so be prompt if you'd like to book a spot.
Venue: Centre for Sustainable Living
Cost: $165 or $150 for ArtsouthWA members
Registrations & Info: Alison Clarke on 9848 1573 DOWNLOAD FLYER
Ongoing & Upcoming Workshops
Friday Mornings – Family Gardening Group in CSL Community Garden
Parents and children come along 9:15 am on Friday mornings to join in at the CSL’s new community vegetable garden. All welcome – Mums, Dads and other family members. We’ll share our knowledge and learn together. Bring along your own small tools, and park at the High School. Gold coin donation per session to pay for facilities. 9.15am – 12.30pm.
This event provides a forum for understanding the social, economic and environmental opportunities emerging with the Gondwana Link program. It will also allow participants to network with others across the region. Topics include:
- What’s happening across the Gondwana Link Arc
- Opportunities for Eco-Links in commercial plantings of local native plants including sandalwood
- Challenges and opportunities with carbon credits
- Opportunities created by conservation property purchases
- Environmental progress related to accredited plantation companies
- Opportunities linked to Noongar culture and community development
- Small landholder investment in conservation properties (The ‘ Tree Change’ movement)
- Benefits ‘restoration tourism’.
Presenters include: Keith Bradby, Manager, Gondwana Link ltd; Dr Geoff Woodall, Restoration and native plant agronomist and research fellow, UWA; Julie Ross, Business Manager, Tree Top Walk; and Sylvia Leighton, Land For Wildlife.
The day will include an outing to Little Mt Lindesay in the Mt Lindesay National Park (Walpole Wilderness Area), 20km north of Denmark and an evening meal and social event. Registration forms will be available from mid-July from the Green Skills in Denmark. Accommodation will be available at the Centre for Sustainable Living for the Thursday 2 nd and Friday 3 rd nights. For further information contact Basil Schur bschur@greenskills.org.au or 98481019. Download Details
Download Registration Form Tue Sep 7 – Creative Writing at the Tip Shop with Nicola
A writing workshop inspired by an afternoon at the Tip Shop. More details coming soon. 12-3pm.
Sat Sep 25 – Fri Oct 1 – GondwanaArt: Great Southern Trail Exhibition
GondwanaArt is our contribution to the popular 2010 Southern Art & Craft Trail and will include: an exhibition of artworks dedicated to the celebration and exploration of the textures and patterns of our ancient Gondwanan landscapes and species; workshops and displays that inform and educate; and accommodation in an inspirational centre. Maybe you know a groups of friends or interested others who deserve to share this opportunity. By all means let them know. The flyer offers more information and details. GondwanaArt - inspiration, education, accommodation. Download PDF
Sep 27, Mon - Botanical Illustration with Katrina Syme
Introducing the art of drawing and painting accurate images of natural history – fungi, flowers, seeds and shells. Scientific illustration has long been used to depict natural history subjects; it maintains its place even in an age of digital photography!
September - Proposed Horse/Pasture Management workshop – Details TBA
Craig Carter is in the process of organising a pasture/horse management workshop aimed at people who own horses in September. He plans on having Chris Ferreira talk about pasture management and property planning etc, a vet and an expert to talk about soil chemistry and biology. If you are involved in horse events or shows, please let Craig know of any dates in September (weekends) that will be occurring so he can plan around that weekend. You can contact him on 9848 1019 or at CCarter@greenskills.org.au. September - Proposed Revegetation workshop – Details TBA
Revegetation Workshop—Denmark. Topics covered: Re-establishing bushland; Site preparation and weed control. This workshop is to be held on property undergoing revegetation.
NEWS & OPPORTUNITIES TO GET INVOLVED AT CSL
VARIOUS DESKS FOR SALE – suit students
ASSISTANT CARETAKER VACANCY – live-in
WOOFERS – very welcome
AXE OR LOG SPLITTER WANTED
Do you have a spare axe and or log splitter you could donate to the Centre?
We have wood to split and volunteers willing to do it!
VOLUNTEERING AT CSL
We’d love some more volunteers at CSL if you’re interested in contributing some time to a thriving happy team – whether you’d like to assist in the office, help with planning and organising upcoming events for CSL, get involved in grant applications or help out around the grounds and gardens, we’d love to hear from you. Perhaps you’d like to help out for half a day a week or occasionally with special projects. We’ll do our best to find work that interests you and aligns with your experience and skills. We’re looking for several volunteers to help with answering phones and looking after the front counter for half a day a week each. Call Deb or Louise if you have an idea or some time you’d like to contribute.
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Jul 30 – Nepal Fundraising Dinner with Mystery Master Chef
Aug 5 – Maximising Behaviour Change in NRM & Community Projects – South Coast NRM, Albany – FREE for Community Groups
Aug 6 – Grant Writing Workshop - FREE
Aug 13 – Closing date for Telecentre Photo Competition Exhibition
Aug 14-15 - Family Constellation Workshop
Aug 15 – Tiporium Teahouse – Sunday BBQ & Drumming Workshop with Hedge Bandits Junk Collective
Aug 26-27 - Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
Aug 28-29 – The Language of Archetypes with Darrell Henry – BY DONATION
Aug 28-29 - Artsouth WA Acrylics Workshop with Trish Ware
Sep 3 - Gondwana Link Seminar & Forum – see Conferences on website
Sep 7 – Tip Shop Writing Workshop with Nicola
Sep 25-Oct 1 - GondwanaArt: Great Southern Art Trail Exhibition
Sep 27 – Botanical Illustration with Katrina Syme
Sep TBC - Proposed Horse/Pasture Management workshop
Sep TBC - Proposed Revegetation Workshops
Oct 1 – GondwanaArt: Photography, Landscapes & Close-Ups
with John Sampson
Oct 1 – Meet the Locals: Flora with Mark Parre
Oct 8 – Meet the Locals: Fauna with Tina Smith
Oct 23-24 - Artsouth WA Printmaking Techniques on Clay with Melanie Mackenzie
Nov 6-7 - Artsouth WA Oil Painting Workshop with John Garde
Nov 19-21 - FOHCOL (Federation of Housing Collectives) Conference
Dec 10-12 - John Seed Deep Ecology Weekend Retreat
Anglicare WA Financial Counselling – Thursdays fortnightly from 5 Aug
By appointment. Contact Justine Hearne on 0423 795 367 or at Justine.Hurne@anglicarewa.org.au
Qi Gong With Lyndal at the Sanctuary – RECOMMENCING IN SPRING
Contact Lyndal Gallaway on (08) 9848 2730 or at lyndal.gallaway@gmail.com
Chanting at the Sanctuary – Sundays Fortnightly from 8 Aug – 8.30am to 9.45am
Contact David Bell on (08) 9848-1918
PVS Workfind Outreach – Thursdays fortnightly from 12 Aug
Contact Chris Jones at chrisj@pvs.com.au for details
NEWS & OPPORTUNITIES TO GET INVOLVED AT CSL
Various desks for sale
Assistant Caretaker Vacancy
Woofers
Axe or Log Splitter Wanted
Volunteering at CSL
HIGHLIGHTS & EVENTS
ON NOW - Wilson Inlet Migratory Shore Bird Exhibition
In May and June, the Centre for Sustainable Living is hosting a major photographic exhibition on Wilson Inlet’s migratory shorebirds, including information on their conservation and habitat needs, and current threats and solutions. In addition a poster will be launched which lists Wilson Inlet’s shore birds, prepared by Xanthe Bourne, and beautifully illustrated through photos taken by local Denmark resident Geoff Wilson, and including notes on their migratory and lifecycles, conservation needs, and rarity. Do pop in and check out the beautiful photographs on display! Download PDF Fri Jul 30 – Nepal Fundraising Dinner with Mystery Master Chef
To raise money for the Saramilla Trust Permaculture Education Project and the Kathmandu Environment Education project in Nepal. Tasty fundraising Dinner with inspirational slide show of the Himalayan mountains by Simon Neville at the Centre for Sustainable Living. Delicious Indian Cuisine by Mystery Master Chef. Be quick to RSVP and reserve your table. Limited tickets available. Download Flyer
Venue: Centre for Sustainable Living
Cost: $35 or $30 concession per person. BYO.
RSVP & Reservations: by 23 July to Louise Duxbury on 9840 9231 or at louiseduxbury@westnet.com.au
or to Pam Rumble on 9848 2015 or at pamelarumble@westnet.com.au
Thu Aug 5 - Maximising Behaviour Change in NRM & Community Projects
How can you target your work to maximise positive outcomes? Bring along project engagement products and strategies you have used to date and identify where you want to improve behaviour change outcomes.
In this training you will get:
- A better understanding of what motivates people
- Tools from behavioural and social psychology to use to engage people in behaviour change
- Positive case studies
- Practice using some of the tools presented
Presenter: Dr Louise Duxbury
Louise has thirty years of working to bring about positive environmental changes based on a range of psychological, social and organisational change models. The past 20 years have been spent working with Green Skills Inc on South Coast NRM on community projects with many successes. Increase your understanding of people, their values, motivations and where they are up to in their preparedness to take action.
Venue: South Coast NRM, 39 Mercer Road, Albany
Cost: $200 for agencies and businesses, $100 NGOs and Free for NRM community groups
Fri Aug 6 – Grant Writing Workshop – FREE
Knowing what you want and selling your ideas to make it happen!
- Suitable for newcomers or as a refresher course.
- Learn from examples from envirogrants, with lessons relevant to other funding areas.
- Practical assistance for Southern Incentives and other applications.
DOWNLOAD FLYER
Venue: Centre for Sustainable Living
Time: 10am – 12 noon
Enquiries & RSVP: Sheryn Prior 9845 8508 sherynp@southcoastnrm.com.au
Fri Aug 13 – Closing Date for Denmark Telecentre Photo Competition
‘Connections’ is a photographic competition that’s open to all Denmark residents. There are 3 categories – the coast, creatures and characters. The 3 best entries receive cash prizes (plus a people’s choice award). Entry forms available from Denmark Community Resource Centre (formerly the Telecentre) submissions open July 1st to August 13th. No late entries will be considered. Contact 9848 2842 for details.
Sat Aug 14 – Sun 15 Aug - Family Constellation Workshop
The System Constellation process used to facilitate this reconciliation work is a powerful tool to uncover hidden and unconscious dynamics within ourselves and our families. The work dramatically clarifies how these hidden forces impact on us as individuals and our families. This process can reveal new, often profoundly moving insights, which can initiate deep changes. Contact Ulrike Danks for more information. Download PDF Ph: 9848 1280. Email: ulrikedanks@hotmail.com Sun Aug 15 – Tiporium Teahouse – Family BBQ & Drumming Workshop with Hedge Bandits Junk Collective
Denmark Tip Shop has grown again with the addition of the awesome Tiporium Teahouse Verandah. To celebrate this we will be holding Sunday Sessions in our new venue. For the first one The Hedge Bandits Junk collective will be running a community drumming workshop ($5 per person). Be sure to lookout for upcoming events at everyone's favourite Tip Shop.
Highlights: ●Drumming Workshop with Hedge Bandits Junk Collective for just $5 (includes hot drinks) ●Family BBQ ●More Tip Shop Bargains than you can poke a stick at.
Venue: Denmark Tip Shop - McIntosh Road Transfer Station DOWNLOAD FLYER
Info: Contact James Gentle 0421525153 or Nadine Lapthorne 0437369880
Thu Aug 26 & Fri Aug 27 - Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
Does your work involve contact with young people, do you have someone close to you who is affected by a mental health issue, or as a community member would you like to further your first aid skills? Mental health problems frequently first arise in adolescence and young adulthood. Young people have poorer knowledge about mental health and how to get professional help. They are particularly likely to initially need support from adults to get appropriate help. The Youth Mental Health First Aid program is designed to train adults to assist young people in mental health crisis situations and/or in the early stages of mental health problems. The Youth Mental Health First Aid course is run over 2 days. It is designed to give all participants whether you are a service provider or community member some basic skills to support a young person who you think may be developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. Based on the same idea as a First Aid course it breaks down the stigma and gives positive step-by-step tools that can be used in early intervention of a mental health problem as well as dealing with mental health crises. It does not qualify the participant as a counsellor but rather promotes first aid, giving practical skills until professional help is sought. 8:45 am – 4:30 pm on 26-27 August. Download Poster
Course Costs per person: Community Members / Health Dept Employees - $50; Other Government Depts / Non-Profit organisations - $120; Private Organisations - $200. Aug 28-29, Sat& Sun - The Language of Archetypes with Darrell Henry – BY DONATION
A discourse and teaching in Archetypal Psychology (originated by C.G. Jung) and Ri-me (the non-sectarian teachings of Vajrayana Buddhism), exploring the paths of healing supported by the internal laws of our own psyche. As a group, we will be investigating the archetypal ideas found in fairytales, myths and legends that can influence our own health and wellbeing. Facilitated by Darrell Henry, an Aboriginal psychologist who has worked with family violence, abuse and trauma for 20 years. There is no charge for these teachings, only the Buddhist principle of dana – the act of giving by donation. This is an ongoing group that anyone can join at any time.
Lunch: bring something to share Saturday.
Details: Saturday 28 August 10 - 4 at the Sanctuary and Sunday 10 -11 in the Mosaic Room
Aug 28-29, Sat & Sun, ArtsouthWA Acrylics Workshop with Trish Ware
For more information and to register, contact Alison Clarke. These workshops always fill up quickly, so be prompt if you'd like to book a spot.
Venue: Centre for Sustainable Living
Cost: $165 or $150 for ArtsouthWA members
Registrations & Info: Alison Clarke on 9848 1573 DOWNLOAD FLYER
Ongoing & Upcoming Workshops
Friday Mornings – Family Gardening Group in CSL Community Garden
Parents and children come along 9:15 am on Friday mornings to join in at the CSL’s new community vegetable garden. All welcome – Mums, Dads and other family members. We’ll share our knowledge and learn together. Bring along your own small tools, and park at the High School. Gold coin donation per session to pay for facilities. 9.15am – 12.30pm.
This event provides a forum for understanding the social, economic and environmental opportunities emerging with the Gondwana Link program. It will also allow participants to network with others across the region. Topics include:
- What’s happening across the Gondwana Link Arc
- Opportunities for Eco-Links in commercial plantings of local native plants including sandalwood
- Challenges and opportunities with carbon credits
- Opportunities created by conservation property purchases
- Environmental progress related to accredited plantation companies
- Opportunities linked to Noongar culture and community development
- Small landholder investment in conservation properties (The ‘ Tree Change’ movement)
- Benefits ‘restoration tourism’.
Presenters include: Keith Bradby, Manager, Gondwana Link ltd; Dr Geoff Woodall, Restoration and native plant agronomist and research fellow, UWA; Julie Ross, Business Manager, Tree Top Walk; and Sylvia Leighton, Land For Wildlife.
The day will include an outing to Little Mt Lindesay in the Mt Lindesay National Park (Walpole Wilderness Area), 20km north of Denmark and an evening meal and social event. Registration forms will be available from mid-July from the Green Skills in Denmark. Accommodation will be available at the Centre for Sustainable Living for the Thursday 2 nd and Friday 3 rd nights. For further information contact Basil Schur bschur@greenskills.org.au or 98481019. Download Details
Download Registration Form Tue Sep 7 – Creative Writing at the Tip Shop with Nicola
A writing workshop inspired by an afternoon at the Tip Shop. More details coming soon. 12-3pm.
Sat Sep 25 – Fri Oct 1 – GondwanaArt: Great Southern Trail Exhibition
GondwanaArt is our contribution to the popular 2010 Southern Art & Craft Trail and will include: an exhibition of artworks dedicated to the celebration and exploration of the textures and patterns of our ancient Gondwanan landscapes and species; workshops and displays that inform and educate; and accommodation in an inspirational centre. Maybe you know a groups of friends or interested others who deserve to share this opportunity. By all means let them know. The flyer offers more information and details. GondwanaArt - inspiration, education, accommodation. Download PDF
Sep 27, Mon - Botanical Illustration with Katrina Syme
Introducing the art of drawing and painting accurate images of natural history – fungi, flowers, seeds and shells. Scientific illustration has long been used to depict natural history subjects; it maintains its place even in an age of digital photography!
September - Proposed Horse/Pasture Management workshop – Details TBA
Craig Carter is in the process of organising a pasture/horse management workshop aimed at people who own horses in September. He plans on having Chris Ferreira talk about pasture management and property planning etc, a vet and an expert to talk about soil chemistry and biology. If you are involved in horse events or shows, please let Craig know of any dates in September (weekends) that will be occurring so he can plan around that weekend. You can contact him on 9848 1019 or at CCarter@greenskills.org.au. September - Proposed Revegetation workshop – Details TBA
Revegetation Workshop—Denmark. Topics covered: Re-establishing bushland; Site preparation and weed control. This workshop is to be held on property undergoing revegetation.
NEWS & OPPORTUNITIES TO GET INVOLVED AT CSL
VARIOUS DESKS FOR SALE – suit students
ASSISTANT CARETAKER VACANCY – live-in
WOOFERS – very welcome
AXE OR LOG SPLITTER WANTED
Do you have a spare axe and or log splitter you could donate to the Centre?
We have wood to split and volunteers willing to do it!
VOLUNTEERING AT CSL
We’d love some more volunteers at CSL if you’re interested in contributing some time to a thriving happy team – whether you’d like to assist in the office, help with planning and organising upcoming events for CSL, get involved in grant applications or help out around the grounds and gardens, we’d love to hear from you. Perhaps you’d like to help out for half a day a week or occasionally with special projects. We’ll do our best to find work that interests you and aligns with your experience and skills. We’re looking for several volunteers to help with answering phones and looking after the front counter for half a day a week each. Call Deb or Louise if you have an idea or some time you’d like to contribute.
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Amazing Albany |
Date: Whats on 2010
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Gordon and Stahl Touring Presents
Albany Town Hall Theatre
8:00pm Friday 30th July 2010
If you like warmth, honesty and credibility you'll love Charlie Landsborough. Well known for keeping concertgoers enthralled with his heartfelt and telling lyrics and his very human anecdotes, Charlie Landsborough is set to perform to sell-out audiences throughout Australia.
His music ranges from inspirational to country, from ballad to anthem, and he truly is as entertaining on stage as he is melodic. Charlie's personal song writing blends easy on the ear, folk, country, inspirational, ballads and blues with a strong and often personal lyric content and this mixed with his wit and repartee has led to a winning formula, which has made an impact on so many professionals and fans alike.
One thing for sure, Charlie is a prolific songwriter inspiring such names as Jack Jones, Pat Boone, Foster and Allen, George Hamilton IV, Daniel O'Donnell and others to cover his songs. One song in particular was to transform his life. Charlie wrote 'What Colour is the Wind', which tells the story of a young blind child’s attempts to envision the world. The song received a huge response and the album release of the same name was suddenly at number one in the Irish charts, removing Garth Brooks from the top spot and fighting off fierce competition from Celine Dion and The Chieftains.
After a nomination as Best Global Country Artist in the Country Music Association Awards in Nashville and with many of his albums having topped the country charts, Charlie is a true and immensely talented star having sold well over a million albums.
7:30pm Thursday 26th August 2010
The long-awaited launch of local singer/songwriter Simone Keane's album Burning, promises to be a performance rich in heart and talent. You will cry, you will laugh, and you will know Keane on a more intimate level. Produced by Keane and world-renowned musician Lez Karski, Burning is being described as a 'timeless classic'. A musical work of art with hues of blues, pop, country and jazz, accentuated by Keane’s exquisite vocals, Burning is a goldmine of local and interstate talent. The launch will showcase this talent live on stage.
Burning was recorded and mixed in Albany by Kim Lofts at Blue Manna Studio and mastered by Lee Buddle at Sound Mine in Perth. In the title track, Keane sings about burning all of her clothes, an analogy for doing away with those parts of our lives which are no longer good for us. The album in its entirety tells the story of Keane's world, her observations, her yearnings, how she came to be in Albany, and ultimately, personal freedom. "Sometimes we have to burn through our pain before we can rise above it all" says Keane, "we can all relate to that".
It has taken two and a half years of T.L.C. to finally capture the quality and tone of Burning and showcase the astounding musical talent involved. Andrew Clermont features on five string violin, Melbourne based Andrew Sumner on piano, Lez Karski on lead guitar, WAAPA (Conservatorium) scholarship recipient Bronton Ainsworth on drums, Tim Turnbull on bass, Ashleigh Evans on cello, Bob Lipinski on harmonica, and Joel Barter on percussion. One of Keane’s favourite instruments, the saxophone, is played beautifully and effortlessly by Evan Holmes and features on track four 'A Wise Man', which was a finalist in last years WAM Awards.
Other highlights include ballads such as 'Two Peoples Bay' and 'Lullaby to Nature' which celebrate the pristine beauty of WA’s south west. While 'The Other Side' and 'Rag Doll', two of Keane's favourites, tell the story of starting over after extreme hardship. Throughout the launch, Keane will treat her audience to intimate commentary on how her songs came into being, some of which may shock, some of which will delight. ‘Burning’, the launch is a one off event not to be missed.
Tickets $20 / Pension/Senior/Student Card $18 / Child <17 $10
Lennard Promotions and Andrew Malouf Present
Timewarp
A Musical Tribute to the Rocky Horror Show
Albany Town Hall Theatre
7:30pm Sunday 5th September 2010
Good evening, my unconventional conventionalists, and welcome to Timewarp, a musical tribute to the Rocky Horror Show. The cult classic crowd favourite from the 70's is back with a new re-vamped version for your horrific enjoyment!
Loaded with musical theatre performers with extensive stage and screen experience. Be taken to another dimension by the power house performances from our devilish cast, Simon Vowles as Franken Furter, Jessica Rae Taylor as Janet, Damien Chambers as Columbia and Simon Farrow as Rocky, who have worked both in Australia and internationally entertaining the masses.
These performers will lead you towards your dark side. This show oozes sexuality, sensuality and the dark thoughts that people have thought but don't talk about.
Packed with audience participation and a spectacular special effects light show, this hit stage spectacular is sure to get those suspenders swinging once again!
This production is rated MA15+.
Tickets $55 / Pension Card $49.95
7:30pm Saturday 11th September 2010
The Over the Fence Comedy Film Festival is back, and it’s going to be HUGE! This year’s program is an amazing compilation of short comedies from around the globe, which will have you laughing out loud one minute, and emoting quietly into your choc-top the next.
This year we look inside strange worlds, states of being and the curious and bizarre nature of being human. Eleven short films from Norway, UK, Canada, US and Australia make up this year’s kaleidoscope – see them – you’ll only have this one chance!
OTF “is one of the most dynamic, irreverent short film festivals in Australia… it never fails to entertain, enrich and – occasionally – offend, which is pretty much the measure of a great festival” – Mick Elliot, Film Maker
Early bird tickets $15 / $18 at the door
Alive Music Presents
Albany Town Hall Theatre
7:00pm Sunday 12th September 2010
Award-winning percussionist Nick Parnell is one man with 50 instruments in a high energy performance of festive Brazilian rhythms, ethnic drums, and soaring Bach and Gershwin melodies. He is joined on stage by visiting USA pianist Graeme Burgan. Audience members will be entranced by tuned wine glasses, bamboo chimes, ethnic drums, woodblocks, piano and vibraphone, as they all get a serious work out. The highlight of the evening is Parnell’s interpretation of Brazilian composer and percussionist Rosauro’s masterpiece Brazilian Rhapsody.
“Brazilian Rhapsody is journey through the lush and endangered rainforests of Brazil. At times it meanders through evocative bird song and the sound of rustling grasses and then it thunders through tumultuous disturbances” says Nick Parnell. “It’s a rarely performed work that leaves the listener alive with the rhythmic colour of this sensuous and passionate place”. Set alongside Rosauro’s mammoth work is Nick Parnell’s own composition, Rhythms of Brazil, full of its own rich flavours. Also in the program are musical favourites such as Satie’s Gymnopedie No. 1 and electrifying versions of music by J.S Bach.
Winner of the 2001 International Melbourne Percussion Competition, Parnell is signed to ABC Classics and is embarking on his fifth solo Australian tour following collaborations with pianist David Helfgott and the West Australian Symphony Orchestra, and appearances at Womadelaide and the Canberra International Chamber Music Festival.
Parnell’s innovation and precision playing heralds him as one of a new generation of Australian musicians stepping into a glittering career as a master of percussion.
“Parnell wields the mallets with the nonchalance of mastery... virtuosity worthy of the highest praise” – The West Australian
“Dazzling dexterity… balanced with supreme delicacy” – The Adelaide Advertiser
Tickets $33.90 / Pension/Senior/Student Card/Child <16 $29.90
7:00pm Sunday 10th October 2010
It sometimes seems like The Sunny Cowgirls have risen straight from the warm heart of Australia. They radiate sunshine and that dry, laconic Aussie sense of humour. And Sunny Cowgirls Sophie and Celeste Clabburn are the first to admit that they need a little dirt under their fingernails to create their own very special brand of music. "The songs we write come from a very real place - they're always inspired by where we've been and the people we've met. If we stay away from the bush for too long, we find we just can't write," said Sophie.
Like The Sunny Cowgirls themselves, their new album, Summer, exudes warmth and the Australian spirit. "It's a happy, fun album full of good times and good feelings. We love our lives and we love this country, and that's what we've tried to capture in the songs," Celeste said. The songs for Summer were written after the girls returned from a trip to Nashville earlier in the year. Ironically, while their trip to the world's country music song writing capital didn't live up to their expectations, the floodgates opened as soon as they hit Australian soil. "We had a great time in Nashville, and learnt a lot. But we realised that the Americans just didn't get where we were coming from," Sophie said. "We need to be here to write, and I guess the trip helped us to appreciate how lucky we are. The songs just poured out once we got home."
The result is a stunning collection of real, heartfelt songs that capture life in the Australian bush in an authentic and contemporary way. "We write about what we know, and we write from our hearts. The reason our music connects with people is because we've lived the songs and the country life. We are fortunate to be able to do both the things we love – live in the bush and still write and sing our music."
Tickets $35 / Concession $32 / Child <16 $20
Garry Ginivan Attractions Presents
Wombat Stew - The Musical
Public Performance 2:00pm Saturday 16th October 2010
Schools Performance 10:00am Monday 18th October 2010
One day, on the banks of a billabong, a very clever dingo caught a wombat, and decided to make wombat stew! A brand new, gooey, brewy, yummy, chewy Aussie musical for kids. From Garry Ginivan Attractions, Australia's leading producer of musical theatre for children, comes a brand new stage adaptation of a classic Australian children's story.
First published in 1984, Wombat Stew by Marcia K Vaughan and illustrated by Pamela Lofts, is a modern day phenomenon in children's literature. The simple story of a dingo who catches a wombat and decides to make wombat stew, has been cleverly developed into a "true-blue-dinky-di-big-aussie-musical" complete with blobs of mud, very fine feathers, creepy crawlies, flies, gum-nuts and a big bubbling billy can!
With a cast of six multi-talented performers, Wombat Stew is a "mouth-watering" combination of storytelling, mime, music, dance and puppetry, which is bound to be the highlight of children's theatre for 2010 and well into the future.
Tickets $19.50 / School Groups $12.50 (Please contact the Town Hall for school bookings)
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Gordon and Stahl Touring Presents
Albany Town Hall Theatre
8:00pm Friday 30th July 2010
If you like warmth, honesty and credibility you'll love Charlie Landsborough. Well known for keeping concertgoers enthralled with his heartfelt and telling lyrics and his very human anecdotes, Charlie Landsborough is set to perform to sell-out audiences throughout Australia.
His music ranges from inspirational to country, from ballad to anthem, and he truly is as entertaining on stage as he is melodic. Charlie's personal song writing blends easy on the ear, folk, country, inspirational, ballads and blues with a strong and often personal lyric content and this mixed with his wit and repartee has led to a winning formula, which has made an impact on so many professionals and fans alike.
One thing for sure, Charlie is a prolific songwriter inspiring such names as Jack Jones, Pat Boone, Foster and Allen, George Hamilton IV, Daniel O'Donnell and others to cover his songs. One song in particular was to transform his life. Charlie wrote 'What Colour is the Wind', which tells the story of a young blind child’s attempts to envision the world. The song received a huge response and the album release of the same name was suddenly at number one in the Irish charts, removing Garth Brooks from the top spot and fighting off fierce competition from Celine Dion and The Chieftains.
After a nomination as Best Global Country Artist in the Country Music Association Awards in Nashville and with many of his albums having topped the country charts, Charlie is a true and immensely talented star having sold well over a million albums.
7:30pm Thursday 26th August 2010
The long-awaited launch of local singer/songwriter Simone Keane's album Burning, promises to be a performance rich in heart and talent. You will cry, you will laugh, and you will know Keane on a more intimate level. Produced by Keane and world-renowned musician Lez Karski, Burning is being described as a 'timeless classic'. A musical work of art with hues of blues, pop, country and jazz, accentuated by Keane’s exquisite vocals, Burning is a goldmine of local and interstate talent. The launch will showcase this talent live on stage.
Burning was recorded and mixed in Albany by Kim Lofts at Blue Manna Studio and mastered by Lee Buddle at Sound Mine in Perth. In the title track, Keane sings about burning all of her clothes, an analogy for doing away with those parts of our lives which are no longer good for us. The album in its entirety tells the story of Keane's world, her observations, her yearnings, how she came to be in Albany, and ultimately, personal freedom. "Sometimes we have to burn through our pain before we can rise above it all" says Keane, "we can all relate to that".
It has taken two and a half years of T.L.C. to finally capture the quality and tone of Burning and showcase the astounding musical talent involved. Andrew Clermont features on five string violin, Melbourne based Andrew Sumner on piano, Lez Karski on lead guitar, WAAPA (Conservatorium) scholarship recipient Bronton Ainsworth on drums, Tim Turnbull on bass, Ashleigh Evans on cello, Bob Lipinski on harmonica, and Joel Barter on percussion. One of Keane’s favourite instruments, the saxophone, is played beautifully and effortlessly by Evan Holmes and features on track four 'A Wise Man', which was a finalist in last years WAM Awards.
Other highlights include ballads such as 'Two Peoples Bay' and 'Lullaby to Nature' which celebrate the pristine beauty of WA’s south west. While 'The Other Side' and 'Rag Doll', two of Keane's favourites, tell the story of starting over after extreme hardship. Throughout the launch, Keane will treat her audience to intimate commentary on how her songs came into being, some of which may shock, some of which will delight. ‘Burning’, the launch is a one off event not to be missed.
Tickets $20 / Pension/Senior/Student Card $18 / Child <17 $10
Lennard Promotions and Andrew Malouf Present
Timewarp
A Musical Tribute to the Rocky Horror Show
Albany Town Hall Theatre
7:30pm Sunday 5th September 2010
Good evening, my unconventional conventionalists, and welcome to Timewarp, a musical tribute to the Rocky Horror Show. The cult classic crowd favourite from the 70's is back with a new re-vamped version for your horrific enjoyment!
Loaded with musical theatre performers with extensive stage and screen experience. Be taken to another dimension by the power house performances from our devilish cast, Simon Vowles as Franken Furter, Jessica Rae Taylor as Janet, Damien Chambers as Columbia and Simon Farrow as Rocky, who have worked both in Australia and internationally entertaining the masses.
These performers will lead you towards your dark side. This show oozes sexuality, sensuality and the dark thoughts that people have thought but don't talk about.
Packed with audience participation and a spectacular special effects light show, this hit stage spectacular is sure to get those suspenders swinging once again!
This production is rated MA15+.
Tickets $55 / Pension Card $49.95
7:30pm Saturday 11th September 2010
The Over the Fence Comedy Film Festival is back, and it’s going to be HUGE! This year’s program is an amazing compilation of short comedies from around the globe, which will have you laughing out loud one minute, and emoting quietly into your choc-top the next.
This year we look inside strange worlds, states of being and the curious and bizarre nature of being human. Eleven short films from Norway, UK, Canada, US and Australia make up this year’s kaleidoscope – see them – you’ll only have this one chance!
OTF “is one of the most dynamic, irreverent short film festivals in Australia… it never fails to entertain, enrich and – occasionally – offend, which is pretty much the measure of a great festival” – Mick Elliot, Film Maker
Early bird tickets $15 / $18 at the door
Alive Music Presents
Albany Town Hall Theatre
7:00pm Sunday 12th September 2010
Award-winning percussionist Nick Parnell is one man with 50 instruments in a high energy performance of festive Brazilian rhythms, ethnic drums, and soaring Bach and Gershwin melodies. He is joined on stage by visiting USA pianist Graeme Burgan. Audience members will be entranced by tuned wine glasses, bamboo chimes, ethnic drums, woodblocks, piano and vibraphone, as they all get a serious work out. The highlight of the evening is Parnell’s interpretation of Brazilian composer and percussionist Rosauro’s masterpiece Brazilian Rhapsody.
“Brazilian Rhapsody is journey through the lush and endangered rainforests of Brazil. At times it meanders through evocative bird song and the sound of rustling grasses and then it thunders through tumultuous disturbances” says Nick Parnell. “It’s a rarely performed work that leaves the listener alive with the rhythmic colour of this sensuous and passionate place”. Set alongside Rosauro’s mammoth work is Nick Parnell’s own composition, Rhythms of Brazil, full of its own rich flavours. Also in the program are musical favourites such as Satie’s Gymnopedie No. 1 and electrifying versions of music by J.S Bach.
Winner of the 2001 International Melbourne Percussion Competition, Parnell is signed to ABC Classics and is embarking on his fifth solo Australian tour following collaborations with pianist David Helfgott and the West Australian Symphony Orchestra, and appearances at Womadelaide and the Canberra International Chamber Music Festival.
Parnell’s innovation and precision playing heralds him as one of a new generation of Australian musicians stepping into a glittering career as a master of percussion.
“Parnell wields the mallets with the nonchalance of mastery... virtuosity worthy of the highest praise” – The West Australian
“Dazzling dexterity… balanced with supreme delicacy” – The Adelaide Advertiser
Tickets $33.90 / Pension/Senior/Student Card/Child <16 $29.90
7:00pm Sunday 10th October 2010
It sometimes seems like The Sunny Cowgirls have risen straight from the warm heart of Australia. They radiate sunshine and that dry, laconic Aussie sense of humour. And Sunny Cowgirls Sophie and Celeste Clabburn are the first to admit that they need a little dirt under their fingernails to create their own very special brand of music. "The songs we write come from a very real place - they're always inspired by where we've been and the people we've met. If we stay away from the bush for too long, we find we just can't write," said Sophie.
Like The Sunny Cowgirls themselves, their new album, Summer, exudes warmth and the Australian spirit. "It's a happy, fun album full of good times and good feelings. We love our lives and we love this country, and that's what we've tried to capture in the songs," Celeste said. The songs for Summer were written after the girls returned from a trip to Nashville earlier in the year. Ironically, while their trip to the world's country music song writing capital didn't live up to their expectations, the floodgates opened as soon as they hit Australian soil. "We had a great time in Nashville, and learnt a lot. But we realised that the Americans just didn't get where we were coming from," Sophie said. "We need to be here to write, and I guess the trip helped us to appreciate how lucky we are. The songs just poured out once we got home."
The result is a stunning collection of real, heartfelt songs that capture life in the Australian bush in an authentic and contemporary way. "We write about what we know, and we write from our hearts. The reason our music connects with people is because we've lived the songs and the country life. We are fortunate to be able to do both the things we love – live in the bush and still write and sing our music."
Tickets $35 / Concession $32 / Child <16 $20
Garry Ginivan Attractions Presents
Wombat Stew - The Musical
Public Performance 2:00pm Saturday 16th October 2010
Schools Performance 10:00am Monday 18th October 2010
One day, on the banks of a billabong, a very clever dingo caught a wombat, and decided to make wombat stew! A brand new, gooey, brewy, yummy, chewy Aussie musical for kids. From Garry Ginivan Attractions, Australia's leading producer of musical theatre for children, comes a brand new stage adaptation of a classic Australian children's story.
First published in 1984, Wombat Stew by Marcia K Vaughan and illustrated by Pamela Lofts, is a modern day phenomenon in children's literature. The simple story of a dingo who catches a wombat and decides to make wombat stew, has been cleverly developed into a "true-blue-dinky-di-big-aussie-musical" complete with blobs of mud, very fine feathers, creepy crawlies, flies, gum-nuts and a big bubbling billy can!
With a cast of six multi-talented performers, Wombat Stew is a "mouth-watering" combination of storytelling, mime, music, dance and puppetry, which is bound to be the highlight of children's theatre for 2010 and well into the future.
Tickets $19.50 / School Groups $12.50 (Please contact the Town Hall for school bookings)
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WHAT'S HAPPENING ALBANY TOWN HALL |
Date: Albany theatre 2010
Venue: Albany town hall
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City of Alb
Albany Entertainment Centre Volunteer Program
The Albany Entertainment Centre is seeking enthusiastic volunteers to support its Front of House and Ushering services. This is a unique opportunity to be part of the Great Southern’s vibrant cultural scene. Your involvement will help bring a true community spirit to this exciting new venue. Training will be held on weeknights during September and October.
Please call 9844 2222 to register your interest.
7:30pm Thursday 26th August 2010
The long-awaited launch of local singer/songwriter Simone Keane's album Burning, promises to be a performance rich in heart and talent. You will cry, you will laugh, and you will know Keane on a more intimate level. Produced by Keane and world-renowned musician Lez Karski, Burning is being described as a 'timeless classic'. A musical work of art with hues of blues, pop, country and jazz, accentuated by Keane’s exquisite vocals, Burning is a goldmine of local and interstate talent. The launch will showcase this talent live on stage.
Burning was recorded and mixed in Albany by Kim Lofts at Blue Manna Studio and mastered by Lee Buddle at Sound Mine in Perth. In the title track, Keane sings about burning all of her clothes, an analogy for doing away with those parts of our lives which are no longer good for us. The album in its entirety tells the story of Keane's world, her observations, her yearnings, how she came to be in Albany, and ultimately, personal freedom. "Sometimes we have to burn through our pain before we can rise above it all" says Keane, "we can all relate to that".
It has taken two and a half years of T.L.C. to finally capture the quality and tone of Burning and showcase the astounding musical talent involved. Andrew Clermont features on five string violin, Melbourne based Andrew Sumner on piano, Lez Karski on lead guitar, WAAPA (Conservatorium) scholarship recipient Bronton Ainsworth on drums, Tim Turnbull on bass, Ashleigh Evans on cello, Bob Lipinski on harmonica, and Joel Barter on percussion. One of Keane’s favourite instruments, the saxophone, is played beautifully and effortlessly by Evan Holmes and features on track four 'A Wise Man', which was a finalist in last years WAM Awards.
Other highlights include ballads such as 'Two Peoples Bay' and 'Lullaby to Nature' which celebrate the pristine beauty of WA’s south west. While 'The Other Side' and 'Rag Doll', two of Keane's favourites, tell the story of starting over after extreme hardship. Throughout the launch, Keane will treat her audience to intimate commentary on how her songs came into being, some of which may shock, some of which will delight. ‘Burning’, the launch is a one off event not to be missed.
Tickets $20 / Pension/Senior/Student Card $18 / Child <17 $10
7:30pm Saturday 11th September 2010
The Over the Fence Comedy Film Festival is back, and it’s going to be HUGE! This year’s program is an amazing compilation of short comedies from around the globe, which will have you laughing out loud one minute, and emoting quietly into your choc-top the next.
This year we look inside strange worlds, states of being and the curious and bizarre nature of being human. Eleven short films from Norway, UK, Canada, US and Australia make up this year’s kaleidoscope – see them – you’ll only have this one chance! Over The Fence is, and always will be, a grassroots festival, dedicated to championing the indie filmmakers who are the starting point of a flourishing film-making industry. Now thirteen years old, they continue to exhibit new films and the creation of a vibrant, stimulating, inspiring environment for filmmakers and audiences. Join the GSFI team for an fantastic night of laughs.
Pre-screening is a short film entitled "Moort Boodja Minang (Family Land & Country), Noongar Minang Country Keeping it alive through Story". This film was the product of a collaborative approach with Tribbeck Media, Southern Edge Arts Wanginining Koorts Program and GSFI to teach Noongar young people film making techniques, and the importance of recording Noongar stories through film. The workshops engaged nine young people, Noongar and Wagjella (non Aboriginal), fostering reconciliation and the sharing of Noongar culture. Participants conducted interviews with local male and female Elders on Mount Melville hill which provided a magic backdrop of the landscape of Albany.
OTF “is one of the most dynamic, irreverent short film festivals in Australia… it never fails to entertain, enrich and – occasionally – offend, which is pretty much the measure of a great festival” – Mick Elliot, Film Maker
Early bird tickets $15 / $18 at the door
Alive Music Presents
Albany Town Hall Theatre
7:00pm Sunday 12th September 2010
Award-winning percussionist Nick Parnell is one man with 50 instruments in a high energy performance of festive Brazilian rhythms, ethnic drums, and soaring Bach and Gershwin melodies. He is joined on stage by visiting USA pianist Graeme Burgan. Audience members will be entranced by tuned wine glasses, bamboo chimes, ethnic drums, woodblocks, piano and vibraphone, as they all get a serious work out. The highlight of the evening is Parnell’s interpretation of Brazilian composer and percussionist Rosauro’s masterpiece Brazilian Rhapsody.
“Brazilian Rhapsody is journey through the lush and endangered rainforests of Brazil. At times it meanders through evocative bird song and the sound of rustling grasses and then it thunders through tumultuous disturbances” says Nick Parnell. “It’s a rarely performed work that leaves the listener alive with the rhythmic colour of this sensuous and passionate place”. Set alongside Rosauro’s mammoth work is Nick Parnell’s own composition, Rhythms of Brazil, full of its own rich flavours. Also in the program are musical favourites such as Satie’s Gymnopedie No. 1 and electrifying versions of music by J.S Bach.
Winner of the 2001 International Melbourne Percussion Competition, Parnell is signed to ABC Classics and is embarking on his fifth solo Australian tour following collaborations with pianist David Helfgott and the West Australian Symphony Orchestra, and appearances at Womadelaide and the Canberra International Chamber Music Festival.
Parnell’s innovation and precision playing heralds him as one of a new generation of Australian musicians stepping into a glittering career as a master of percussion.
“Parnell wields the mallets with the nonchalance of mastery... virtuosity worthy of the highest praise” – The West Australian
“Dazzling dexterity… balanced with supreme delicacy” – The Adelaide Advertiser
Tickets $33.90 / Pension/Senior/Student Card/Child <16 $29.90
Events on sale from the Town Hall Box Office are listed below.
Meet the Writer: Andy Griffiths
6.30pm Thursday 16th September 2010
Albany Town Hall Theatre
A fun event for parents and children. Sponsored by East Albany Rotary Club.
Adults $22 / Concession $16.50 / Child<12 $11
Workshop: Recording Indigenous History
10:00am Friday 17th September 2010
WA Museum Albany
Award-winning ABC social historian and broadcaster Bill Bunbury shares his secrets and stories of decades spent recording indigenous memories.
Adults $30 / Concession $20
Masterclass Workshop: Memoir
12:00pm Friday 17th September 2010
Vancouver Arts Centre
Western Australian Fellowship of Writers' memoir workshop facilitated by local author Jon Doust.
Adults $30 / Children $20
Meet the Poet & Author: Alf Taylor
9:30am Saturday 18th September 2010
Vancouver Arts Centre
Acclaimed Noongar Author and Poet Alf Taylor explains how his varied and occasionally tragic life has interpreted his work and vice versa.
Tickets $10
Workshop: Poetry
9.30am Saturday 18th September 2010
Vancouver Arts Centre
The Architecture of Poetry. Award-winning poet Jordie Albiston will skilfully take you through the architecture of poetry.
Adults $30 / Concession $20
Discussion: Book to Film
11:00am Saturday 18th September 2010
Vancouver Arts Centre
The Sacred Art of Conversion: Converting a book into a film script. Join Robert Drewe, Ron Elliott and Merlyn Moon for an interesting array of perspectives on modern movie-making.
Tickets $10
Keynote: Robert Drewe
1.30pm Saturday 18th September 2010
Albany Town Hall Theatre
Words of Wisdom in the West. Chaired by Bill Bunbury. Over the years, Robert Drewe’s collection of works have presented a satirical view of the meeting of cultures; urban, suburban, rural, coastal, ethnic. What next for this renowned and favourite Australian author?
Adults $27.50 / Child<18 $11
Meet the Writer: Hannah Rachel Bell
3:00pm Saturday 18th September 2010
Vancouver Arts Centre
Indigenous narrative in Australian literature.
Tickets $10
Workshop: Writing Children’s Books
4:00pm Saturday 18th September 2010
Vancouver Arts Centre
In this practical workshop, Meg McKinlay shares tips and tricks on writing for young readers. Learn how to plunder the everyday for great ideas. Bring along ideas and be prepared to create.
Adults $30 / Concession $20
Words and Wine at Liberté
7:00pm Saturday 18th September 2010
Liberté at the London
Festival poets joined by local writers in an intimate performance space. Open mic. MC Glen Swift.
Tickets $30 including complimentary drink and finger food on arrival.
Workshop: Picture Book
9.30am Sunday 19th September 2010
Vancouver Arts Centre
A workshop for parents and children. Meg McKinlay will help you and your child weave a family story into a delightful picture book to be treasured and cherished. Bring along some memories of a special moment or time, a funny saying, a family gesture or perhaps an heirloom.
Adults $10 (children free, maximum of two children per paying adult).
In Conversation: Robert Drewe
11:00am Sunday 19th September 2010
Vancouver Arts Centre
Robert Drewe in conversation with Warren Flynn.
Adults $35 / Concession $25
Readings Alive!
1:00pm Sunday 19th September 2010
Vancouver Café
Delightful and diverse. Guest authors Robert Drewe, Ron Elliott, AJ Betts, and Sarah Drummond read selected pieces of their own work. Chair: Jon Doust.
Tickets $15 (includes cuppa & snack)
7:00pm Sunday 10th October 2010
It sometimes seems like The Sunny Cowgirls have risen straight from the warm heart of Australia. They radiate sunshine and that dry, laconic Aussie sense of humour. And Sunny Cowgirls Sophie and Celeste Clabburn are the first to admit that they need a little dirt under their fingernails to create their own very special brand of music. "The songs we write come from a very real place - they're always inspired by where we've been and the people we've met. If we stay away from the bush for too long, we find we just can't write," said Sophie.
Like The Sunny Cowgirls themselves, their new album, Summer, exudes warmth and the Australian spirit. "It's a happy, fun album full of good times and good feelings. We love our lives and we love this country, and that's what we've tried to capture in the songs," Celeste said. The songs for Summer were written after the girls returned from a trip to Nashville earlier in the year. Ironically, while their trip to the world's country music song writing capital didn't live up to their expectations, the floodgates opened as soon as they hit Australian soil. "We had a great time in Nashville, and learnt a lot. But we realised that the Americans just didn't get where we were coming from," Sophie said. "We need to be here to write, and I guess the trip helped us to appreciate how lucky we are. The songs just poured out once we got home."
The result is a stunning collection of real, heartfelt songs that capture life in the Australian bush in an authentic and contemporary way. "We write about what we know, and we write from our hearts. The reason our music connects with people is because we've lived the songs and the country life. We are fortunate to be able to do both the things we love – live in the bush and still write and sing our music."
Tickets $35 / Concession $32 / Child <16 $20
Public Performance 2:00pm Saturday 16th October 2010
Schools Performance 10:00am & 11:45am Monday 18th October 2010
One day, on the banks of a billabong, a very clever dingo caught a wombat, and decided to make wombat stew! A brand new, gooey, brewy, yummy, chewy Aussie musical for kids. From Garry Ginivan Attractions, Australia's leading producer of musical theatre for children, comes a brand new stage adaptation of a classic Australian children's story.
First published in 1984, Wombat Stew by Marcia K Vaughan and illustrated by Pamela Lofts, is a modern day phenomenon in children's literature. The simple story of a dingo who catches a wombat and decides to make wombat stew, has been cleverly developed into a "true-blue-dinky-di-big-aussie-musical" complete with blobs of mud, very fine feathers, creepy crawlies, flies, gum-nuts and a big bubbling billy can!
With a cast of six multi-talented performers, Wombat Stew is a "mouth-watering" combination of storytelling, mime, music, dance and puppetry, which is bound to be the highlight of children's theatre for 2010 and well into the future.
Tickets $19.50 / School Groups $12.50 (Please contact the Town Hall for school bookings)
On sale for events at other venues:
Vancouver Arts and Act, Belong, Commit Present
Selected Few
Vancouver Arts Centre
7:30pm Saturday 28th August 2010
Vancouver Arts Concert Series presented by Act, Belong, Commit showcases our local talent - Selected Few, supported by Living Resonance. Selected Few play their music in pounds, shillings and pence, decimal as well - whilst Living Resonance are definitely an E-transactional band.
Selected Few are Jack Kelly (Guitar & vocals), Mic O'Doherty (Harmonica), Robert Plant (Bass), and Marco Hefti (Drums). A mixture of solid grooves blues, rock and country with songs about love, loss, the land and Dr Who-ooo. Living Resonance are James Bannerman (Bass), Jake Edwards (Guitar), James Toovey (Drums) and Dan Gunn (Guitar, Vocals). With a mix of many ideas and influences roots/grunge/heavy metal/classic rock and a kind of eerie 'psychedelic lounge sound'. The main mission of the band is to have a good time and to play honest music that reflects and inspires feelings and moods that people can relate to.
Enjoy an evening of local home grown music at its best! BYO supper and drinks. Water available. Parking at the venue. Vancouver Arts Centre is a non-smoking venue. Approx. finish time 11:00pm.
Early tickets $15 / $20 at the door
Spectrum Theatre Presents
No Time For Timmy
Spectrum Theatre, Ground Floor UWA Building, Proudlove Parade, Albany
Spectrum Theatre presents 'No Time For Timmy' a thought-provoking new play written and directed by local resident Elaine Grant.
Waiting for the bus one night, Nancy shares the bus stop with Timmy, who appears troubled and, may be in trouble? When Timmy grows increasingly distressed, Nancy takes him to a friend's place to await a taxi. Once there, it becomes apparent that Timmy is disturbed and didn't know where he was going or where he lives - if anywhere. So what are they going to do with him, and how to find someone with 'Time for Timmy'.
This production also features a performance by special guests 'Safety in Numbers' choir. This very popular local choir consists of over 40 men and women of all ages and musical backgrounds. The choir has a wide repertoire and sings both accompanied and unaccompanied choral music in four part harmony. Approx. finish time 10:00pm.
Spectrum Theatre is located on the ground level of the UWA Building, Proudlove Parade, Albany.
8:00pm Friday 3rd, Saturday 4th, Friday 10th, Saturday 11th, Thursday 16th, Friday 17th, Saturday 18th September. Matinee 2:00pm Sunday 12th September.
Tickets $20 / Pension/Senior/Student Card $15
Albany Light Opera and Theatre Company Present
What's Up in Sherwood
Port Theatre, Princess Royal Drive, Albany
This show tells the tale of a little known incident during the crusades. King Richard has been captured and held for ransom by the opposing forces in the "Holy Lands". A plot by his brother, the Regent Prince John, to steal the ransom money while it passes through Sherwood Forest becomes known to Robin Hood and his band. They will be blamed falsely for the theft, so they resolve to foil the plot.
Meanwhile, a strange brown Police box appears from nowhere into their camp. A strange Doctor (Doctor What) and his companion Faith, step out of this box and from then on, events get weirder and more confusing by the moment. Add to this an outlaw with anger management issues, a lieutenant who likes the "thumb screws" and a lost "London Bobby" and you have the recipe for a rollicking good time! The cast are secondary students from local schools and colleges, so the show has a definite youth feel. Don't miss this great local production "What's Up in Sherwood".
8:00pm Friday 3rd, Saturday 4th, Friday 10th, Saturday 11th, Friday 17th, Saturday 18th September. Matinee 2:00pm Sunday 12th September.
Opening night all tickets $15 / All other dates Adults $20 / Pension/Senior/Student Card $15
Jazz Masala Presents
Dome Café, Albany
7:00pm Friday 8th October 2010
Jazz Masala presents vocalist Denise Dale with the Garry Lee Trio, in an evening of jazz standards made famous by Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holliday, Sarah Vaughan and Nina Simone. Come along and enjoy classic renditions of songs such as “Good Morning Heartache”, “God Bless the Child”, “Summertime”, “That Old Black Magic”, “My Baby Just Cares for Me”, “Night and Day” and many more.
The Garry Lee Trio is unique in the world of jazz, with Garry featuring the vibraphone and doubling with guitar, Lukasz Slawomirski playing keyboards and left hand bass, with Tim Woolley on drums. This is a wonderful opportunity to experience the unique sounds of the vibraphone, and the skills of very talented WA musicians.
Enjoy an evening of fine music and good company in the relaxed ambience of the Dome Café. Meals available from 6:00pm. BYO wine and wine glasses.
Box Office Hours 9:00am - 4:30pm Monday to Friday, and 1 hour prior to performances.
217 York Street, Albany WA 6330
(PO Box 484, Albany WA 6331)
Phone: (08) 9844 2222
Fax: (08) 9841 4099
Website: www.albanytownhall.com.au
any Band Presents
Albany Town Hall Theatre
7:30pm, Saturday 3rd July 2010
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Albany Entertainment Centre Volunteer Program
The Albany Entertainment Centre is seeking enthusiastic volunteers to support its Front of House and Ushering services. This is a unique opportunity to be part of the Great Southern’s vibrant cultural scene. Your involvement will help bring a true community spirit to this exciting new venue. Training will be held on weeknights during September and October.
Please call 9844 2222 to register your interest.
7:30pm Thursday 26th August 2010
The long-awaited launch of local singer/songwriter Simone Keane's album Burning, promises to be a performance rich in heart and talent. You will cry, you will laugh, and you will know Keane on a more intimate level. Produced by Keane and world-renowned musician Lez Karski, Burning is being described as a 'timeless classic'. A musical work of art with hues of blues, pop, country and jazz, accentuated by Keane’s exquisite vocals, Burning is a goldmine of local and interstate talent. The launch will showcase this talent live on stage.
Burning was recorded and mixed in Albany by Kim Lofts at Blue Manna Studio and mastered by Lee Buddle at Sound Mine in Perth. In the title track, Keane sings about burning all of her clothes, an analogy for doing away with those parts of our lives which are no longer good for us. The album in its entirety tells the story of Keane's world, her observations, her yearnings, how she came to be in Albany, and ultimately, personal freedom. "Sometimes we have to burn through our pain before we can rise above it all" says Keane, "we can all relate to that".
It has taken two and a half years of T.L.C. to finally capture the quality and tone of Burning and showcase the astounding musical talent involved. Andrew Clermont features on five string violin, Melbourne based Andrew Sumner on piano, Lez Karski on lead guitar, WAAPA (Conservatorium) scholarship recipient Bronton Ainsworth on drums, Tim Turnbull on bass, Ashleigh Evans on cello, Bob Lipinski on harmonica, and Joel Barter on percussion. One of Keane’s favourite instruments, the saxophone, is played beautifully and effortlessly by Evan Holmes and features on track four 'A Wise Man', which was a finalist in last years WAM Awards.
Other highlights include ballads such as 'Two Peoples Bay' and 'Lullaby to Nature' which celebrate the pristine beauty of WA’s south west. While 'The Other Side' and 'Rag Doll', two of Keane's favourites, tell the story of starting over after extreme hardship. Throughout the launch, Keane will treat her audience to intimate commentary on how her songs came into being, some of which may shock, some of which will delight. ‘Burning’, the launch is a one off event not to be missed.
Tickets $20 / Pension/Senior/Student Card $18 / Child <17 $10
7:30pm Saturday 11th September 2010
The Over the Fence Comedy Film Festival is back, and it’s going to be HUGE! This year’s program is an amazing compilation of short comedies from around the globe, which will have you laughing out loud one minute, and emoting quietly into your choc-top the next.
This year we look inside strange worlds, states of being and the curious and bizarre nature of being human. Eleven short films from Norway, UK, Canada, US and Australia make up this year’s kaleidoscope – see them – you’ll only have this one chance! Over The Fence is, and always will be, a grassroots festival, dedicated to championing the indie filmmakers who are the starting point of a flourishing film-making industry. Now thirteen years old, they continue to exhibit new films and the creation of a vibrant, stimulating, inspiring environment for filmmakers and audiences. Join the GSFI team for an fantastic night of laughs.
Pre-screening is a short film entitled "Moort Boodja Minang (Family Land & Country), Noongar Minang Country Keeping it alive through Story". This film was the product of a collaborative approach with Tribbeck Media, Southern Edge Arts Wanginining Koorts Program and GSFI to teach Noongar young people film making techniques, and the importance of recording Noongar stories through film. The workshops engaged nine young people, Noongar and Wagjella (non Aboriginal), fostering reconciliation and the sharing of Noongar culture. Participants conducted interviews with local male and female Elders on Mount Melville hill which provided a magic backdrop of the landscape of Albany.
OTF “is one of the most dynamic, irreverent short film festivals in Australia… it never fails to entertain, enrich and – occasionally – offend, which is pretty much the measure of a great festival” – Mick Elliot, Film Maker
Early bird tickets $15 / $18 at the door
Alive Music Presents
Albany Town Hall Theatre
7:00pm Sunday 12th September 2010
Award-winning percussionist Nick Parnell is one man with 50 instruments in a high energy performance of festive Brazilian rhythms, ethnic drums, and soaring Bach and Gershwin melodies. He is joined on stage by visiting USA pianist Graeme Burgan. Audience members will be entranced by tuned wine glasses, bamboo chimes, ethnic drums, woodblocks, piano and vibraphone, as they all get a serious work out. The highlight of the evening is Parnell’s interpretation of Brazilian composer and percussionist Rosauro’s masterpiece Brazilian Rhapsody.
“Brazilian Rhapsody is journey through the lush and endangered rainforests of Brazil. At times it meanders through evocative bird song and the sound of rustling grasses and then it thunders through tumultuous disturbances” says Nick Parnell. “It’s a rarely performed work that leaves the listener alive with the rhythmic colour of this sensuous and passionate place”. Set alongside Rosauro’s mammoth work is Nick Parnell’s own composition, Rhythms of Brazil, full of its own rich flavours. Also in the program are musical favourites such as Satie’s Gymnopedie No. 1 and electrifying versions of music by J.S Bach.
Winner of the 2001 International Melbourne Percussion Competition, Parnell is signed to ABC Classics and is embarking on his fifth solo Australian tour following collaborations with pianist David Helfgott and the West Australian Symphony Orchestra, and appearances at Womadelaide and the Canberra International Chamber Music Festival.
Parnell’s innovation and precision playing heralds him as one of a new generation of Australian musicians stepping into a glittering career as a master of percussion.
“Parnell wields the mallets with the nonchalance of mastery... virtuosity worthy of the highest praise” – The West Australian
“Dazzling dexterity… balanced with supreme delicacy” – The Adelaide Advertiser
Tickets $33.90 / Pension/Senior/Student Card/Child <16 $29.90
Events on sale from the Town Hall Box Office are listed below.
Meet the Writer: Andy Griffiths
6.30pm Thursday 16th September 2010
Albany Town Hall Theatre
A fun event for parents and children. Sponsored by East Albany Rotary Club.
Adults $22 / Concession $16.50 / Child<12 $11
Workshop: Recording Indigenous History
10:00am Friday 17th September 2010
WA Museum Albany
Award-winning ABC social historian and broadcaster Bill Bunbury shares his secrets and stories of decades spent recording indigenous memories.
Adults $30 / Concession $20
Masterclass Workshop: Memoir
12:00pm Friday 17th September 2010
Vancouver Arts Centre
Western Australian Fellowship of Writers' memoir workshop facilitated by local author Jon Doust.
Adults $30 / Children $20
Meet the Poet & Author: Alf Taylor
9:30am Saturday 18th September 2010
Vancouver Arts Centre
Acclaimed Noongar Author and Poet Alf Taylor explains how his varied and occasionally tragic life has interpreted his work and vice versa.
Tickets $10
Workshop: Poetry
9.30am Saturday 18th September 2010
Vancouver Arts Centre
The Architecture of Poetry. Award-winning poet Jordie Albiston will skilfully take you through the architecture of poetry.
Adults $30 / Concession $20
Discussion: Book to Film
11:00am Saturday 18th September 2010
Vancouver Arts Centre
The Sacred Art of Conversion: Converting a book into a film script. Join Robert Drewe, Ron Elliott and Merlyn Moon for an interesting array of perspectives on modern movie-making.
Tickets $10
Keynote: Robert Drewe
1.30pm Saturday 18th September 2010
Albany Town Hall Theatre
Words of Wisdom in the West. Chaired by Bill Bunbury. Over the years, Robert Drewe’s collection of works have presented a satirical view of the meeting of cultures; urban, suburban, rural, coastal, ethnic. What next for this renowned and favourite Australian author?
Adults $27.50 / Child<18 $11
Meet the Writer: Hannah Rachel Bell
3:00pm Saturday 18th September 2010
Vancouver Arts Centre
Indigenous narrative in Australian literature.
Tickets $10
Workshop: Writing Children’s Books
4:00pm Saturday 18th September 2010
Vancouver Arts Centre
In this practical workshop, Meg McKinlay shares tips and tricks on writing for young readers. Learn how to plunder the everyday for great ideas. Bring along ideas and be prepared to create.
Adults $30 / Concession $20
Words and Wine at Liberté
7:00pm Saturday 18th September 2010
Liberté at the London
Festival poets joined by local writers in an intimate performance space. Open mic. MC Glen Swift.
Tickets $30 including complimentary drink and finger food on arrival.
Workshop: Picture Book
9.30am Sunday 19th September 2010
Vancouver Arts Centre
A workshop for parents and children. Meg McKinlay will help you and your child weave a family story into a delightful picture book to be treasured and cherished. Bring along some memories of a special moment or time, a funny saying, a family gesture or perhaps an heirloom.
Adults $10 (children free, maximum of two children per paying adult).
In Conversation: Robert Drewe
11:00am Sunday 19th September 2010
Vancouver Arts Centre
Robert Drewe in conversation with Warren Flynn.
Adults $35 / Concession $25
Readings Alive!
1:00pm Sunday 19th September 2010
Vancouver Café
Delightful and diverse. Guest authors Robert Drewe, Ron Elliott, AJ Betts, and Sarah Drummond read selected pieces of their own work. Chair: Jon Doust.
Tickets $15 (includes cuppa & snack)
7:00pm Sunday 10th October 2010
It sometimes seems like The Sunny Cowgirls have risen straight from the warm heart of Australia. They radiate sunshine and that dry, laconic Aussie sense of humour. And Sunny Cowgirls Sophie and Celeste Clabburn are the first to admit that they need a little dirt under their fingernails to create their own very special brand of music. "The songs we write come from a very real place - they're always inspired by where we've been and the people we've met. If we stay away from the bush for too long, we find we just can't write," said Sophie.
Like The Sunny Cowgirls themselves, their new album, Summer, exudes warmth and the Australian spirit. "It's a happy, fun album full of good times and good feelings. We love our lives and we love this country, and that's what we've tried to capture in the songs," Celeste said. The songs for Summer were written after the girls returned from a trip to Nashville earlier in the year. Ironically, while their trip to the world's country music song writing capital didn't live up to their expectations, the floodgates opened as soon as they hit Australian soil. "We had a great time in Nashville, and learnt a lot. But we realised that the Americans just didn't get where we were coming from," Sophie said. "We need to be here to write, and I guess the trip helped us to appreciate how lucky we are. The songs just poured out once we got home."
The result is a stunning collection of real, heartfelt songs that capture life in the Australian bush in an authentic and contemporary way. "We write about what we know, and we write from our hearts. The reason our music connects with people is because we've lived the songs and the country life. We are fortunate to be able to do both the things we love – live in the bush and still write and sing our music."
Tickets $35 / Concession $32 / Child <16 $20
Public Performance 2:00pm Saturday 16th October 2010
Schools Performance 10:00am & 11:45am Monday 18th October 2010
One day, on the banks of a billabong, a very clever dingo caught a wombat, and decided to make wombat stew! A brand new, gooey, brewy, yummy, chewy Aussie musical for kids. From Garry Ginivan Attractions, Australia's leading producer of musical theatre for children, comes a brand new stage adaptation of a classic Australian children's story.
First published in 1984, Wombat Stew by Marcia K Vaughan and illustrated by Pamela Lofts, is a modern day phenomenon in children's literature. The simple story of a dingo who catches a wombat and decides to make wombat stew, has been cleverly developed into a "true-blue-dinky-di-big-aussie-musical" complete with blobs of mud, very fine feathers, creepy crawlies, flies, gum-nuts and a big bubbling billy can!
With a cast of six multi-talented performers, Wombat Stew is a "mouth-watering" combination of storytelling, mime, music, dance and puppetry, which is bound to be the highlight of children's theatre for 2010 and well into the future.
Tickets $19.50 / School Groups $12.50 (Please contact the Town Hall for school bookings)
On sale for events at other venues:
Vancouver Arts and Act, Belong, Commit Present
Selected Few
Vancouver Arts Centre
7:30pm Saturday 28th August 2010
Vancouver Arts Concert Series presented by Act, Belong, Commit showcases our local talent - Selected Few, supported by Living Resonance. Selected Few play their music in pounds, shillings and pence, decimal as well - whilst Living Resonance are definitely an E-transactional band.
Selected Few are Jack Kelly (Guitar & vocals), Mic O'Doherty (Harmonica), Robert Plant (Bass), and Marco Hefti (Drums). A mixture of solid grooves blues, rock and country with songs about love, loss, the land and Dr Who-ooo. Living Resonance are James Bannerman (Bass), Jake Edwards (Guitar), James Toovey (Drums) and Dan Gunn (Guitar, Vocals). With a mix of many ideas and influences roots/grunge/heavy metal/classic rock and a kind of eerie 'psychedelic lounge sound'. The main mission of the band is to have a good time and to play honest music that reflects and inspires feelings and moods that people can relate to.
Enjoy an evening of local home grown music at its best! BYO supper and drinks. Water available. Parking at the venue. Vancouver Arts Centre is a non-smoking venue. Approx. finish time 11:00pm.
Early tickets $15 / $20 at the door
Spectrum Theatre Presents
No Time For Timmy
Spectrum Theatre, Ground Floor UWA Building, Proudlove Parade, Albany
Spectrum Theatre presents 'No Time For Timmy' a thought-provoking new play written and directed by local resident Elaine Grant.
Waiting for the bus one night, Nancy shares the bus stop with Timmy, who appears troubled and, may be in trouble? When Timmy grows increasingly distressed, Nancy takes him to a friend's place to await a taxi. Once there, it becomes apparent that Timmy is disturbed and didn't know where he was going or where he lives - if anywhere. So what are they going to do with him, and how to find someone with 'Time for Timmy'.
This production also features a performance by special guests 'Safety in Numbers' choir. This very popular local choir consists of over 40 men and women of all ages and musical backgrounds. The choir has a wide repertoire and sings both accompanied and unaccompanied choral music in four part harmony. Approx. finish time 10:00pm.
Spectrum Theatre is located on the ground level of the UWA Building, Proudlove Parade, Albany.
8:00pm Friday 3rd, Saturday 4th, Friday 10th, Saturday 11th, Thursday 16th, Friday 17th, Saturday 18th September. Matinee 2:00pm Sunday 12th September.
Tickets $20 / Pension/Senior/Student Card $15
Albany Light Opera and Theatre Company Present
What's Up in Sherwood
Port Theatre, Princess Royal Drive, Albany
This show tells the tale of a little known incident during the crusades. King Richard has been captured and held for ransom by the opposing forces in the "Holy Lands". A plot by his brother, the Regent Prince John, to steal the ransom money while it passes through Sherwood Forest becomes known to Robin Hood and his band. They will be blamed falsely for the theft, so they resolve to foil the plot.
Meanwhile, a strange brown Police box appears from nowhere into their camp. A strange Doctor (Doctor What) and his companion Faith, step out of this box and from then on, events get weirder and more confusing by the moment. Add to this an outlaw with anger management issues, a lieutenant who likes the "thumb screws" and a lost "London Bobby" and you have the recipe for a rollicking good time! The cast are secondary students from local schools and colleges, so the show has a definite youth feel. Don't miss this great local production "What's Up in Sherwood".
8:00pm Friday 3rd, Saturday 4th, Friday 10th, Saturday 11th, Friday 17th, Saturday 18th September. Matinee 2:00pm Sunday 12th September.
Opening night all tickets $15 / All other dates Adults $20 / Pension/Senior/Student Card $15
Jazz Masala Presents
Dome Café, Albany
7:00pm Friday 8th October 2010
Jazz Masala presents vocalist Denise Dale with the Garry Lee Trio, in an evening of jazz standards made famous by Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holliday, Sarah Vaughan and Nina Simone. Come along and enjoy classic renditions of songs such as “Good Morning Heartache”, “God Bless the Child”, “Summertime”, “That Old Black Magic”, “My Baby Just Cares for Me”, “Night and Day” and many more.
The Garry Lee Trio is unique in the world of jazz, with Garry featuring the vibraphone and doubling with guitar, Lukasz Slawomirski playing keyboards and left hand bass, with Tim Woolley on drums. This is a wonderful opportunity to experience the unique sounds of the vibraphone, and the skills of very talented WA musicians.
Enjoy an evening of fine music and good company in the relaxed ambience of the Dome Café. Meals available from 6:00pm. BYO wine and wine glasses.
Box Office Hours 9:00am - 4:30pm Monday to Friday, and 1 hour prior to performances.
217 York Street, Albany WA 6330
(PO Box 484, Albany WA 6331)
Phone: (08) 9844 2222
Fax: (08) 9841 4099
Website: www.albanytownhall.com.au
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