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Get up Climate torch
GetUp! in Canberra is hosting the final leg of the
Climate Torch on the lawns of Parliament House on Sunday
12 October 2008.
The day will celebrate the arrival and presentation
to Government of four torches that have traversed Australia
as part of the GetUp! national Climate Torch Relay.
The torches will be accompanied by petitions picked
up at all the urban and rural towns that have held a
“torch host day” along the torches’
routes.
The theme of the relay and the petitions is in support
of a 50% reduction in Australia’s greenhouse gases
by 2020. The torch design, by the same company that
designed the 2000 Olympic torch, represents the combined
strength of alternative energy resources.
The day will begin at 10am at Reconciliation Place where
we will make a huge human sign and then walk to Parliament
House to present the torches to a member of the Government.
There will also be a full day of entertainment, food
and information for the whole family to enjoy.
More info can be found at www.climatetorch.com
David Pereira & Friends Concert
David Pereira is one of Australia’s most accomplished
cellists and will perform as a fundraiser for The Mental
Health Foundation (ACT) with friends Kimberly Michael
on grand piano and internationally renowned harpist
Alice Giles.
Hosted by Mary Porter AM MLA, the evening of wonderful
music accompanied by fine wine and canapés will
commence with Diego Oritz then Max Bruch and Chopin
renditions.
8:00pm, Thursday 16th October, Albert Hall.
Tickets $65. For bookings call the Mental Health Foundation
on (02) 6230 7629.
Development Manager wanted for
Belconnen Arts Centre
Applications are now open for a Development Manager
for the establishment phase of the Belconnen Arts Centre.
The Development manager will play a key role in establishing
an organisation to oversee the management for the Centre,
setting up the Centre's programs and building community
and business engagement in the lead up to the opening
in June 2009.
"The Belconnen Arts Centre is a landmark project
for the arts in Canberra and for the people of Belconnen,"
Mr Stanhope said. "With ten months to go until
the completion of the Centre we are now looking to appoint
a Development manager to oversee the establishment phase
of the Centre."
The ACT Labor Government allocated $9 million in capital
funding in the 2007-08 Budget to complete design and
construction of Stage One of the Centre over the next
two years. Funding has also been provided for staffing
and programs in the lead up and operational years.
"I would like to once again thank the hard-working
Advisory Group, chaired by Ms Roberta McRae, for their
continuing contribution to the successful development
of the Centre," Mr Stanhope said.
Mr Stanhope also acknowledged the contribution of the
late Jan Wawrzynczak to the development of arts in the
Belconnen community.
"Jan Wawrzynczak made an outstanding contribution
to the arts in Canberra, with a particular contribution
as the Arts and Cultural Development worker at the Belconnen
Community Service and a highly valued member of the
Advisory Group for the Belconnen Arts Centre. I have
asked the Advisory Group to consider an appropriate
way to acknowledge Jan's contribution, during the launch
of the Centre next year,' Mr Stanhope said.
Stage One of the Centre includes a visual arts gallery
and outdoor gallery, a large foyer and meeting room
for community gatherings, dance and rehearsal studio,
two classrooms for the visual arts, three studio areas
for artists and arts-based organisations, a kiosk/café
and administrative areas. Improvements will also be
made to the existing Belconnen Theatre at the Belconnen
Community Centre.
Further information is available at http://www.belconnenartscentre.com.au/
or by calling Angie McDuff on 02 6207 2380.
Public Art Commission
Opportunity - Belconnen
Expressions of interest are invited from artists to
design, fabricate and install an artwork for the Eastern
Valley Way Inlet area of Lake Ginninderra. The artwork
will be located on the Foreshort Promenade to enhance
the experience of the area for the community. Download
tender documents from www.procurement.act.gov.au. For
further information contact Rhonda McIver at ACT Procurement
Solutations on 6207 9183.
2008 Canberra Short Film Festival
CALL FOR ENTRIES IS NOW OPEN!
The 2008 Canberra Short Film Festival is a National
Short Film
Competition open to all short filmmakers in Australia.
There are five competitions in the Canberra Short Film
Festival,
four short film categories and one music video competition!
Competitions:
SilverSun Pictures National Competition
Canberra Region Competition
National Youth Competition (under 25's)
University of Canberra Schools Competition
BMA Magazine Music Video Competition
Cash Prizes to be won!
Entries close:
5 p.m. 30 September 2008
Festival Start:
16:00 18 of October 2008
Where:
Dendy Cinema Canberra Centre
ENTER YOUR FILM NOW!
Download an entry form at
http://www.canberra.edu.au/filmfest
Contact: Kris Kerehona (Festival Director)
Telephone: 02 6247 9999
kris@silversunpictures.com.au
Family Pet Expo 2008
Cuddle a kitten, play with a puppy, stroke a snake…
or do it all at the 2008 Family Pet Expo!
The Expo is held at Exhibition Park in Canberra, Mitchell,
and ACT. September 20 and 21.
The Family Pet Expo brings all creatures great and small
to Canberra families’ fingertips for two fun filled
days! The interactive nature of the expo allows adults
and children alike, to get up close to the animals,
speak with the breeders and watch entertaining live
performances.
Existing and potential pet owners have the opportunity
to research and talk directly to suppliers of their
favoured pet, whilst animal experts are on hand to provide
information on topics such as grooming, feeding, training
and much more. This year, the first 500 children through
the door on each day of the expo will receive an adorable
yellow bath duck FREE!
The expo includes a picnic area and a fair atmosphere,
with entertainment, amusements and live performances.
Some of the attractions at this year’s expo will
include pony rides for children, baby animals, reptile
and amphibian show, pets performing on stage and much
more to be announced.
TICKETS: Available at the door or on event website:
Adults: $12, Family (2 adults, 2 children): $27, Aged
or disabled pensioners & seniors: $10, Children
5-16 years: $10
http://www.petexpo.com.au/canberra08.php
Belconnen Gallery
Hidden lights
“Hidden Lights” will open Thursday 21 August
at 6 pm. Everyone is welcome to join the artists at
the opening of this exhibition of diverse works.
Belconnen Theatre
The Unexpected Guest
Tempo Theatre Inc presents Agatha Christie’s
:The Unexpected Guest”. Opening Thursday 21 August
at 7.30 pm. Performances August Thursday 21 –
Saturday 23 and Wednesday 27 – Saturday 30 with
matinees on August Saturday 23 and 30 at 2.00 pm and
a twilight show on Sunday 24 August at 4.00 pm. Bookings
at Canberra Ticketing. Phone 6275 2700 or www.canberraticketing.com.au
. Adults $25 and Concession $20.00. Please note that
telephone and internet bookings charges apply
The Hunting Season
Belconnen Theatre, with the support of the Foundation
for Young Australians, will this year be presenting
The Hunting Season a season of cross arts performance
created by and for young people. The season will run
from September to November this year and will showcase
the talent of young people from all art forms.
As a part of this season we are going to develop two
new works which will incorporate different art forms
into a theatrical performance. As such, we need actors,
writers, directors, dancers, musicians, visual artists,
designers between the ages of 15-25, to be part of our
cross art form collaborative pieces.
If you would like to be a part of these collaborative
projects, send us and email telling us who you are,
what you do and how you think you could contribute to
devising new work.
For more information on what we’re about, or to
express interest in being involved, email us at callout@huntingseason.com.au
Strathnairn news
Currently on exhibition: Photographs by the Canberra
Photographic Society Until 31 August.
As part of the VIVID National Photography Festival
the Canberra Photographic Society presents its Annual
Exhibition and sale of a wide range of high quality
original photographs.
September 6th - October 5th Australia, Just Add Water
Photography exhibition by Joe Cali
Opening on Sunday 7th September at 2pm. All welcome!
A series of stunning photographs in monochrome and
colour by Canberra photographer Joseph Cali. Using light,
form and atmosphere, Joe explores the relationship between
water, environment and landscape on the Australian continent.
Strathnairn Homestead is open Saturday and Sunday 10.00
– 4.30. 90 Stockdill Drive, Holt – beyond
Belconnen Golf Course. Coffee, tea and cakes available
with Pizza Day last Sunday of the month. Please book
on line for pizza – www.strathnairn.asn.au.
Saturday and Sunday 10.00 – 4.30. 90 Stockdill
Drive, Holt – beyond Belconnen Golf Course. Coffee,
tea and cakes available with Pizza Day last Sunday of
the month. Please book on line for pizza – www.strathnairn.asn.au.
Strathnairn Diary Date: A number of Strathnairn Artists
will have open studios on Saturday 23 and
Sunday 24 August. More information about Canberra Living
Artist Week (CLAW) as it becomes available.
Gallery details:
Strathnairn Homestead Gallery
90 Stockdill Drive.
Holt ACT
62542134
Hours of opening: 10.00-4.30pm Saturday and Sunday
The new Strathnairn Arts Association website is now
“LIVE”
Go to http://www.strathnairn.com.au/
to find out all about Strathnairn and what is happening.
All information and forms are posted.
Contact me on info@strathnairn.asn.au or promotions@strathnairn.asn.au
Regards,
Exhibition opportunity.
Strathnairn Homestead Gallery. Gallery Programme.
Looking for exhibition submissions for 2008
2 Gallery spaces are available at very reasonable rates
in a delightful rural setting.
Contact Jo Hollier for more information on mob: 0413
487 808
or by email strathnairn@netspeed.com.au
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Computer recycling
Infoxchange Australia's computer refurbishment division,
Green PC, is currently seeking 15 and 17 inch LCD monitors
from businesses and the general community. The monitors
will be refurbished and used by low-income earning Green
PC customers who would otherwise have no access to this
technology. Green PC currently refurbishes and distributes
about 2000 computers each year.
Green PC staff will collect the monitors from your location
at no cost. In exchange, we can provide a donation thank
you letter and insert your business details on our website
at http://www.greenpc.com.au as a partner, informing
other organisations of the benefits of your business.
Your logo and a paragraph of your business details will
be used to promote your business if agreed to by the
donating partner.
If you or your business has a 15 or 17 inch LCD monitor
to donate, contact Green PC's Claudio Angelucci on 03
9418 7400 or info@greenpc.com.au. Donations can be accepted
at any time.
Hall Markets
The Hall Market is held on the first Sunday of every
month (except January) at the rural village of Hall,
just 14 kilometres north of Canberra has become a vital
fundraising activity for Hartley Lifecare.
Established in 1978 the Hall Market is one of Australia’s
largest markets attracting 300-400 stall-holders from
as far away as Victoria and Northern NSW specialising
in hand made, home grown produce.
The wonderful variety, quality and pricing of goods
makes the market a must for all those who enjoy markets
in a relaxed, rural atmosphere. Hartley Lifecare hold
the market with support from volunteers,Radford College,
Rotary and Lions Clubs, the Hall Emergency and Bush
Fire Brigade , ANZ Bank, Birralee Scouts and St John
Ambulance.
Revenue generated by the market is used to provide
quality residential care and community support to people
with physical and complex disabilities.
Items available include High Quality Craft, Timber
Products, Pottery, Leatherwork, Handknits, Pewter and
Silver Jewellery, Children's Toys, Honey, Jam, Chutney,
Vinegar, Cakes, Fruit & Vegies, Plants, Puppies,
Live Poultry, Entertainment for all ages, Food and Refreshments.
All items must be hand produced, grown or crafted by
the stall-holders. Come and stroll among the trees,
stay for lunch and enjoy the live entertainment.
The market is open from 10am to 3pm.
For further details contact the Hall Market Coordinator,
Rosalie Krause:
hallmarket@hartleylifecare.org.au
Phone: 02 6282 4411 or 02 6260 5555
Fax 02 6282 5444
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Fabric sale in the church hall
On the Last Friday and Saturday of each month we hold
a fabric sale in the church hall. For these two days
a month we are a warehouse fabric outlet, with design
room samplings, manufacturers remnants, etc. The fabric
is of excellent quality and we have everything from
fleece to satins. We also have quite a range in threads,
zippers, patterns, elastics and other haberdashery items.
Prices range from $3.00—$5.00p/m and remnants
are $2.50p/m. Absolute bargain prices!!
Support us in our mission work by supporting our fundraising
projects, and spread the news. Help us help them.
Cnr Maclaurin Cres and Plunkett St, Chifley
Open Mic Night at The Lighthouse
Open Mic Night at The Lighthouse. 8pm-midnight every
Thursday at The
Lighthouse, Emu Bank (on the lake), Belconnen. Singer-songwriters,
poets, theatre groups, comedians, bands and comedians
all welcome.
Drinks and tips for the performers. There will be at
least three slots
for performers who just turn up on the night, but to
guarantee yourself
a performance slot
contact Jim Sharrock on 0409 660 745
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The Word- a new newspaper
You can view previous editions online (www.theword.com.au)
and learn
more about their advertising by visiting
http://www.theword.com.au/index.php/content/view/full/1598
- scroll down
for rate card. The website will also tell you how to
submit articles
etc. The Word is monthly and next goes to print June
7. The earlier you get
your material in, the more likely it will be published.
Pics are also
good.
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ACT & Capital Region Film Industry
Directory
ScreenACT has made a short-form version of the ACT &
Capital Region
Industry Directory available online for the information
of visiting
productions and the local industry. The short form directory
can be
viewed at:
http://www.screenact.act.gov.au/filming/Industry_Directory_temp.html
If you are not listed in the short form directory and
would like to be
listed, email ScreenACT at screenact@act.gov.au with
your details,
including professional credits if seeking to be listed
in a production
category. ScreenACT will review all submissions before
adding them to
the online directory and may check credits.
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Canberra Youth Theatre seeking talent
CYT is seeking expressions of interest from theatre
practitioners who
would like to work with the company. In particular we
are seeking
professional theatre makers, tutors, directors, designers
and performers
who are interested in and excited by working with young
people to make
theatre. CYT is also seeking expressions of interest
from production
personnel in the areas of production management, lighting
and sound
operation and stage management.
If you are interested please send an introduction letter
and current CV
to Artistic Director Pip Buining at pip@cytc.net or
post to PO Box 127
Civic Square ACT 2608
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Harold Mitchell Foundation
New opportunities for change are created by the Foundation
through
funding, advocacy and partnership initiatives. The Foundation
has
limited funds and not all applications can be funded.
Funding amounts
will be determined on a case by case basis. Contact
Email
info@haroldmitchellfoundation.com.au Website
www.haroldmitchellfoundation.com.au
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