Events Calendar

July-December 2007

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Events From January To June 2007

Cultural Events in Yarra Many of the projects in this cultural events calendar have been supported through the Community Grants Program.City of Yarra's Community Grants Program aims to provide financial and in-kind support for community initiatives and projects that address local issues, increase community resilience, build social capital and enhance the wellbeing of City of Yarra residents.

Council acknowledges the Wurundjeri as the first owners of this country. Today, they are still the custodians of the cultural heritage of this land. Further to this, Council acknowledges there are other Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander people who have lived, worked and contributed to the cultural heritage of Yarra.

July 2007

1 July

Lentil Bash @ Abbotsford Convent

A free monthly cultural gathering that encourages collaborations between participants in the areas of music, dance, theatre, spoken word and film. Lentil is an unusual place that nurtures unusual artistic explorations and ventures. You never know what will happen! All welcome, first Sunday evening of every month.

Lentil As Anything, Abbotsford Convent,
St Heliers Street, Abbotsford
9419 6444
www.lentilasanything.com

3 July

Australian Animals Up Close with Wild Action

Come along and experience the best of Aussie Animals. you will have the chance to get up close and personal with a variety of animals such as snakes, baby crocodiles, turtles, frogs and lizards. Ages 4+

Richmond Library
415 Church Street Richmond
Lindy Dadd
1300 695 427

4 July

3MBS Cry Baby Classical Concerts

3MBS 103.5FM Classically Melbourne and the City of Yarra proudly present a series of Cry Baby Classical Concerts for babies, children and adults. Music for children will be performed live by Melbourne’s finest music ensembles in the beautifully restored Reading Room of the Fitzroy Town Hall on the first Wednesday of the month, 11.00am – 2.00pm. All concerts are free and you don’t need a baby or child to come along!

Reading Room, Fitzroy Town Hall
201 Napier Street, Fitzroy
3MBS Classically Melbourne
9416 1035
www.3mbsboxoffice.com

4 July

1PM - 3PM

Computer Games Afternoon

Come along and play computer games in the Library Training room. Ages 6+

Fitzroy Library
Moor Street Fitzroy
Anna Gebhardt
1300 695 427

5 July

Site Unseen Public Art Project Forum

As part of The Age 2007 Melbourne Fringe Festival, Melbourne Fringe will commission 10 visual artists to create temporary public artworks, exterior signs and creative historical markers as a memory of the moments of celebration and history in ordinary people’s lives. This forum is an opportunity for interested artists to find out more about the project and discuss the pros and cons of creating temporary works for a public space.
To attend this free forum please RSVP to info@melbournefringe.com.au

Reading Room, Fitzroy Town Hall
201 Napier Street, Fitzroy
www.melbournefringe.com.au

5 July

2PM - 3PM

Harry Potter party

Come to Carlton Library dressed as your favourite witch or wizard to celebrate the Harry Potter books. Join in the quizzes and games, discover other magical books to read and you might win the special door prize. Ages 8-12

Carlton Library
667 Rathdowne Street. North Carlton
Catherine Killmier
1300 695 427

5 July

10.30AM - 12.30AM

Kitchen Knowhow

Make some tasty snacks for winter. Learn some easy recipes that are sure to become family favourites at home.
Ages 8-12 only - Bookings essential

North Fitzroy Library
240 St Georges Road North Fitzroy
Carol Clearwater
1300 695 427

6 July

2PM - 3PM

Make a Bird House

Every one needs a home- come along and make one for a feathered friend. For school aged children. Bookings essential on 1300 695 427

Collingwood Library
11 Stanton Street  Collingwood
Maria Wolfe
1300 695 427

11 July

11AM - 12AM

Special Storytime Richmond Library

Join us for a special holiday storytime suitable for our regular pre-schoolers and their big brothers and sisters.

Richmond Library
415 Church Street Richmond
Lindy Dadd
1300 695 427

11 July

2.30PM - 3.30PM

Dancing Up A Storm - with Carp Productions

Come and dance in the Library! Learn about instruments and music new and old - and help Carp tell a story all about dancing as well.
Ages 6-10 Bookings essential Phone 1300 695 427

Carlton Library
667 Rathdowne Street - North Carlton
Catherine Killmier
1300 695 427

11 July

1PM - 3PM

Stencil Art Workshop - for older children

Discover how to do stencil art with local Fitzroy Stencil Art artist Ghostpatrol. Create an image or a text design that is cut out then easily reproduced onto a surface through the use of spray or roll-on paint. Bring a T-shirt for your design
(optional). Note: Children will be using cutting tools , such as stanley knives during this workshop. Ages 12+ maximum 20 bookings . Bookings essential on 1300 695 427

Fitzroy Library
128 Moor Street Fitzroy
Anna Gebhardt
1300 695 427

12 July

1PM - 3PM

Kitchen Knowhow

Make some tasty snacks for winter. Learn some easy recipes that are sure to become family favourites at home. Ages 8-12 only - maximum 8 bookings.  Bookings are essential - ring us on 1300 695 427

North Fitzroy
240 St Georges Road North Fitzroy
Carol Clearwater
1300 695 427

12 July

NAIDOC Family Day at the Collingwood Childrens

Celebrating the unique culture and hertiage of Aboriginal people during NAIDOC Week. This family oriented day included damper making, boomerang painting and throwing, storytelling and Indigenous plant tours.

Collingwood Children's Farm,
St Heliers Street, Abbotsford
Aboriginal Housing Board of Victoria,
9482 4585

19 July

Citizenship Ceremony

Citizenship Ceremonies are conducted at Richmond, Collingwood or Fitzroy Town Halls. Each candidate will take a pledge of Commitment as a Citizen of the Commonwealth of Australia. Family and friends are invited to attend the Ceremony.

Richmond Town Hall,
333 Bridge Road, Richmond
Department of Immigration 13 188

21 July

All Ages East Timor Music Benefit

All Ages Music event - fundraiser for Friends of Baucau, youth programs.
Saturday Afternoon from 2pm - 8pm.
Rock Bands include... Blueline Medic, Sub Audible Hum, Dardanelles, Runaway Boys, Girl Vs Ghost.
Tickets $15 at door, or $12+bf presale

Fitzroy Town Hall, Main Hall
Friends of Baucau Project Worker
9205 5154

24 - 27 July

Expanding Cultures - Arts and Local Government Conference

Expanding Cultures will feature local, interstate and international guest speakers discussing themes such as; the changing shape of community cultures and their impact on local government in Victoria; arts as a vehicle for strengthening communities and facilitating social inclusion; and the impact of arts activities on health, education and economic development. The conference (on 26 & 27 July) will be preceeded by two days of visits to cultural venues across Melbourne, including the Fitzroy Town Hall and Abbotsford Convent in the City of Yarra.

Abbotsford Convent & Fitzroy Town Hall tours,
Chapel off Chapel conference venue
Cultural Development Network:
www.culturaldevelopment.net/expandingcultures

28 July - 31 August

The Boite Winter Festival

A series of world music performances that celebrate Australia's amazing cultural diversity. Music lovers will be treated to a season of events across August catering for the widest range of musical tastes.

Various venues in Yarra
The Boite, 9417 3550,
boite@boite.com.au, www.boite.com.au

August 2007

1 August

3MBS Cry Baby Classical Concerts

3MBS 103.5FM Classically Melbourne and the City of Yarra proudly present a series of Cry Baby Classical Concerts for babies, children and adults. Music for children will be performed live by Melbourne’s finest music ensembles in the beautifully restored Reading Room of the Fitzroy Town Hall on the first Wednesday of the month, 11.00am – 2.00pm. All concerts are free and you don’t need a baby or child to come along!

Reading Room, Fitzroy Town Hall,
201 Napier Street, Fitzroy
3MBS Classically Melbourne
9416 1035
www.3mbsboxoffice.com

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Overload Poetry Festival

Bringing poetry to the people, Overload Poetry Festival 2007 will include an opening night in Yarra, a series of  '........presents' nights, a poetry and visual arts night, the awarding of the second Shelly Award and a series of readings in and around Yarra. It will be a 16 day celebration of words and the way they affect people's lives, language and culture.

Various venues in Yarra and across Victoria.
Overload Poetry Festival
9383 6481
www.overloadpoetry.com

5 August

Lentil Bash @ Abbotsford Convent

A free monthly cultural gathering that encourages collaborations between participants in the areas of music, dance, theatre, spoken word and film. Lentil is an unusual place that nurtures unusual artistic explorations and ventures. You never know what will happen! All welcome, first Sunday evening of every month.

Lentil As Anything
Abbotsford Convent
St Heliers Street, Abbotsford
9419 6444
www.lentilasanything.com

9 August

Citizenship Ceremony

Citizenship Ceremonies are conducted at Richmond, Collingwood or Fitzroy Town Halls. Each candidate will take a pledge of Commitment as a Citizen of the Commonwealth of Australia. Family and friends are invited to attend the Ceremony.

Richmond Town Hall,
333 Bridge Road, Richmond
Department of Immigration 13 188

18 August

Showerhead Exchange Event

Come along to Collingwood Town Hall Aug 18 between 10-2pm with your old showerhead and exchange it for a new water efficient showerhead that uses 9 litres of water instead of 20 litres.  While you are there you will have the opportunity to talk to experts on energy and water efficiency in your home.

Collingwood Town Hall
Environmental Education Officer
9205 5730

18 August

All Ages Music Fundraiser for East Timor #2 AUGUST 2007

All Ages Music event - fundraiser for Friends of Baucau, youth programs.
Saturday Afternoon from 2pm - 8pm.
Rock Bands include... The Spazzys, Ground Components, Midnight Woolf, Little Red, Good Intentions.
Tickets $15 at door, or $12+bf presale

Fitzroy Town Hall
Friends of Baucau Project Worker
9205 5154

22 August

Books Alive 2007: James Phelan

Join us at Richmond Library when James Phelan talks about his acclaimed thriller 'Fox Hunt'.
Richmond Library 6pm 415 Church St, Richmond
For bookings, call Yarra Libraries on 1300 695 427

30 August

A Community Meeting: Solving Melbourne's Transport Crisis

An open community meeting organised by the Metropolitan Transport Forum with Citizens for a Liveable Melbourne in association with the Municipal Association of Victoria, Victorian Local Governance Association and the Blue Wedges, Friends of the Earth, Green Wedges Coalition, Institute for Sensible Transport, Koonung/Mullum Forestway Association, Protectors of Public Lands Victoria and Western Region Environment Centre.

Speakers Include:
Evidence based transport planning
Dr Paul Mees, Senior lecturer in Transport and Land Use Planning, University of Melbourne and author of Melbourne’s Future Transport Options, (MCC, 2005)
Implications of global warming and peak oil for transport
Cr Janet Rice, Chair, Metropolitan Transport Forum, Councillor and former Mayor, City of Maribyrnong
Transport funding – myth and reality
Peter Fitzgerald, Infrastructure expert and author of Review of Partnerships Victoria Provided Infrastructure, (Vic Gov, 2004)
Where to from here?
Cr Janet Rice, Metropolitan Transport Forum
Angela Munro, Citizens for a Liveable Melbourne

Swanston Room - Melbourne Town Hall
RSVP: Susie Strain, MTF mtf@mtf.org.au

30 August - 8 September

Subsonic

'Subsonic' is an exploration of the uniqueness of Antarctica, to denote a unique re- presentation of the `last true wilderness zone on the planet’ (Bob Brown- `Memo For A Saner World, 2004) whilst investigating multi-art collaboration with new methods of composition, sound installation, and moving images.

Featuring new music works by Antarctic Fellowship recipient Frances Evans and sequenced to a series of projected images and stills, this work will feature performances by the Oculus Quartet, sound design created from samples from multiple expeditions in East and West Antarctica; co-produced by Sean Barley and Sam Hoffman.
Featuring painting series `In Light of the Darkness’ by Georgina Read.

The exhibition runs from Thursday 30 August – Saturday 8 September 2007
Live Performance and Screening with The Oculus Quartet:
Friday 7pm 31 August,
Saturday 4pm 8 September

Anita Traverso Gallery,
7 Albert Street, Richmond
Gallery Hours
Wednesday – Friday 11am – 5pm
Saturday 11am – 4pm
And by appointment
9428 7557
art@anitatraversogallery.com.au
www.anitatraversogallery.com.au

September 2007

1 September

Lentil Bash @ Abbotsford Convent

A free monthly cultural gathering that encourages collaborations between participants in the areas of music, dance, theatre, spoken word and film. Lentil is an unusual place that nurtures unusual artistic explorations and ventures. You never know what will happen! All welcome, first Sunday evening of every month.

Lentil As Anything, Abbotsford Convent,
St Heliers Street, Abbotsford
9419 6444
www.lentilasanything.com

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5 September

3MBS Cry Baby Classical Concerts

3MBS 103.5FM Classically Melbourne and the City of Yarra proudly present a series of Cry Baby Classical Concerts for babies, children and adults. Music for children will be performed live by Melbourne’s finest music ensembles in the beautifully restored Reading Room of the Fitzroy Town Hall on the first Wednesday of the month, 11.00am – 2.00pm. All concerts are free and you don’t need a baby or child to come along!

Reading Room, Fitzroy Town Hall,
201 Napier Street, Fitzroy
3MBS Classically Melbourne
9416 1035
www.3mbsboxoffice.com

7 September

All Ages Music Fundraiser for East Timor

All Ages Music event - fundraiser for Friends of Baucau, youth programs.
Friday Night 6pm - 10pm.
Rock Bands include... Magic Dirt, Children Collide (TBC), Death in the Family, A Friend of Mine... more to be announced
Tickets $17 at door, or $15+bf presale

Collingwood Town Hall
Friends of Baucau Project Worker
9205 5154

8-16 September

Housing Week 2007
Housing Week is the state's annual celebration of public and community housing, which will run from Saturday 8 to Sunday 16 September 2007. With the theme of Our homes, our communities, Housing Week 2007 focuses on safe comfortable affordable housing, local tenant communities, tenant achievements and new opportunities for tenants.  In Yarra a series of events on the three high-rise estates will showcase local talent and community creativity:

Collingwood
High-rise foyer performances
Throughout Housing Week from 3.30pm to 4.15pm
At the base of the Collingwood towers
For further information please contact Ms Sue Kent, 9428 1676/banh.admin@internode.on.net 

The Big Sing
A cultural singing event
Friday 14th September
6.30pm for 7.00pm start
At the Underground Car Park, 44 Harmsworth St
For more information please contact Ms Sue Kent, 9428 1676/banh.admin@internode.on.net 

Fitzroy
Chinese cultural festival
Saturday 15 September from 11 to 3
At Community Hall, 140 Brunswick St
For further information please contact Mr Sunny Hew, 0448 675 188/sunny_hew@hotmail.com

High-rise foyer performances
Throughout Housing Week from 3.30pm to 4.15pm
At the base of the Atherton Gardens towers
For further information please contact Ms Sue Kent, 9428 1676/banh.admin@internode.on.net 

Atherton Gardens Housing Week Celebrations
11.30am - 12.30pm, Saturday 15 September
At 140 Brunswick St
For more information contact Brandan Sahnkovich, 0433 226 275

Richmond
Three Towers + family festival
Sunday 9 September from 11.30 - 3.30
At Richmond estate
For more information please contact Ms Jenny O'Brien, 9205 5736/obrienj@yarracity.vic.gov.au

High-rise foyer performances
Throughout Housing Week from 3.30pm to 4.15pm
At the base of the Richmond estate towers
For further information please contact Ms Sue Kent, 9428 1676/banh.admin@internode.on.net 

Café Social Barn Dance
1pm - 3pm Saturday 15 September
106 Elizabeth St
For more information please contact Cara Besch, 0407 429-141/cara.besch@jss.org.au

9 September

Citizenship Ceremony

Citizenship Ceremonies are conducted at Richmond, Collingwood or Fitzroy Town Halls. Each candidate will take a pledge of Commitment as a Citizen of the Commonwealth of Australia. Family and friends are invited to attend the Ceremony.

Richmond Town Hall,
333 Bridge Road, Richmond
Department of Immigration 13 188

11 - 29 September

Colonies

Colonies is the development, creation and exhibition of a new body of work by artist Sari Harris.  Harris creates a range of jewellery, sculpture and paintings inspired by her investigations into medical and botanical themes.

Chapman & Bailey,
350 Johnston Street,
Abbotsford
9415 8666
info@chapmanbailey.com.au
www.chapmanbailey.com.au
www.saridesign.com.au

13 September

Citizenship Ceremony

Citizenship Ceremonies are conducted at Richmond, Collingwood or Fitzroy Town Halls. Each candidate will take a pledge of Commitment as a Citizen of the Commonwealth of Australia. Family and friends are invited to attend the Ceremony

Richmond Town Hall,
333 Bridge Road, Richmond
Department of Immigration 13 188

13 - 16 September

Capsule

Capsule is a multi-layered dance theatre experience that showcases the groundbreaking inclusive dance practice of Weave Movement Theatre. Weave is a dance/physical theatre based company of performers with and without disability.  Based on a creative development of Aristophanes 'The Birds', the work addresses issues of control and freedom that are shared by all human beings. Weave's insightful use of humour and text, inventive use of physical theatre, merged with their quirky movement vocabulary, invites the audience to view the world in a new way. 

Dancehouse,
150 Princes Street,
North Carlton
Tel: 9347 2860
www.dancehouse.com.au

14 September

Friends of Baucau Annual Triva Night 2007

Friends of Baucau Annual Trivia Night featuring witty MC, local entertainment, gourmet food and drink and challenging trivia!
All profits go towards the financial sustainability of the Friends of Baucau Buka Hatene learning centre in East Timor.

Richmond Town Hall
Friends of Baucau Project Worker
9205 5154

16 September

Yarra Bicycle Users Group Public Forum

Love riding your bicycle? Want to help improve local cycling conditions? Like to go on social rides? You are warmly invited to attend!
Facilitated discussion & networking about cycling in Yarra, including your ideas, community networking, bicycle advocacy, organising social rides and BUG administration. All welcome to attend, admission free.
Fitzroy Town Hall, 201 Napier st, Fitzroy - Reading Room
Chris Star - YarraBUG Co-convenor Please RSPV by Friday 14th September:
Ph: 0407 825 467 or email: enquiries@yarrabug.org.

22 September

Moon Lantern Festival

On the evening  of the giant full moon at harvest time, Moon Lantern festivals are celebrated across the asian world. It is a time for people to come together, feast and tell stories. This beautiful celebration brings young and old together on the Richmond Housing Estate and includes the wonderful Moon Lantern Parade, lantern making workshops, face painting and a firework finale.

Richmond Housing Estate,
Lennox Street, Richmond
North Richmond Community Health Centre
Arts and Culture Program
9429 5477

26 September - 13 October

In Collaboration

Victoria Park Gallery has an ongoing interest in creating opportunities for connections and collaboration between artists at differing stages of their practice.  For this project, artist Catherine Bell will exhibit in collaboration with a selected group of emerging artists.  Thematically, the project will centre on the artists’ experiences of religion.

Victoria Park Gallery,
250 Johnston Street, Abbotsford
9029 4586
info@victoriaparkgallery.com
www.victoriaparkgallery.com

26 September - 14 October

Site Unseen

Melbourne Fringe has commissioned a number of visual artists to create small-scale temporary public artworks - intimate monuments, exterior signs and historical markers – paying homage to the moments of celebration and history in ordinary people’s lives. 
Site Unseen will transform public spaces throughout the City of Yarra for the duration of the The Age 2007 Melbourne Fringe Festival.

Various locations across City of Yarra
8412 8788
info@melbournefringe.com.au
www.melbournefringe.com.au

26 September to 14 October

Anima - A Room Within

Enter the Room Within. An intimate solo work, a self portrait in motion by physical performer Nancy Sposato. Presented in a surprise location, Sposato explores her Italian heritage. The secret stories and the delicate customs when handling food.  Anima – A Room Within is a visual dance theatre work that will leave you with a deeply satisfying flavour in your mouth.

nancymarie4@bigpond.com

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October 2007

3 October

3MBS Cry Baby Classical Concerts

3MBS 103.5FM Classically Melbourne and the City of Yarra proudly present a series of Cry Baby Classical Concerts for babies, children and adults. Music for children will be performed live by Melbourne’s finest music ensembles in the beautifully restored Reading Room of the Fitzroy Town Hall on the first Wednesday of the month, 11.00am – 2.00pm. All concerts are free and you don’t need a baby or child to come along!

Reading Room, Fitzroy Town Hall,
201 Napier Street, Fitzroy
3MBS Classically Melbourne
9416 1035
www.3mbsboxoffice.com

5 October

Walk to Work Day

Participate in Walk to Work Day and enjoy a free healthy breakfast. Leave your cars at home and combine walking, cycling and public transport to travel to and from work for a healthier more environmentally-friendly lifestyle. Try getting off a few stops earlier for some extra steps! All it takes is 30 minutes or around 10,000 steps per day for a healthier heart and a cleaner environment for the whole community. Richmond Town Hall, Fitzroy Town Hall and Collingwood Town Hall.
For more information see: www.walk.com.au

6 October

World Animal Day Concert

A benefit concert in support of World Animal Day with all proceeds going to Animals Australia. Enjoy a great day's entertainment and delicious food provided by Lentil as Anything. Tickets available at the door $10/$8 conc./$22 family, 4.00pm til late.

Fitzroy Town Hall
Napier Street(Cnr Moor St)
Fitzroy
www.AnimalsAustralia.org/events

World Animal Day Concer

7 October

Lentil Bash @ Abbotsford Convent

A free monthly cultural gathering that encourages collaborations between participants in the areas of music, dance, theatre, spoken word and film. Lentil is an unusual place that nurtures unusual artistic explorations and ventures. You never know what will happen! All welcome, first Sunday evening of every month.

Lentil As Anything, Abbotsford Convent,
St Heliers Street, Abbotsford
9419 6444
www.lentilasanything.com

7 October

Author Talk - Jeff Sparrow
Join us at the Carlton Library to meet Melbourne author JEFF SPARROW. Jeff will talk about his most recent book
“Communism – a Love Story”. For bookings call Yarra Libraries on 1300 695 427.

10 October

City Link Napier Studios Wall Mural Launch

Lauch of City Link Wall outcome and cheque hand-over by City Link re 2007/08 Napier Studio's Urban Art Program.
Under City Link Freeway near the Rock Climbing Wall - end of Mary Street – Richmond near Yarra River, walk through McConchie Reserve
4.00pm
For more information, please contact Emma Bathgate, City of Yarra Youth Arts Officer on 9416 2200 or 0400 595 305

10 October

CSA and Yarra Sculpture Gallery 10th Anniversary

The Contemporary Sculptors Association is in its 10th year of exhibiting and supporting artists who work in the diverse field of sculpture.  To celebrate this significant landmark for the CSA and the Yarra Sculpture Gallery, the CSA will hold a major exhibition which showcases the original exhibiting artists from 1997, as well as an archive exhibition spanning the history of the group and gallery.
Gallery hours are Wed - Sun 12.00 - 5.30pm 10 - 28 October
9419 6177 info@sculptors.org.au www.sculptors.org.au

10 October

Celebration of Life Country and Western Dance

Residential residents from Yarra come together to celebrate life and dance in their wheel chairs on their walking frames to country and western music. Approximately 110 residents will be attending.
Brotherhood of Laurence. Ph 0408148166

10 October

Wicked Widows

A play by Alan Hopgood adapted from 'More than Dead man's Wife". The play will be followed by a forum, chaired by Dr. Feldman, and the audience will be able to discuss issues raised in the play.
Fitzroy Town Hall, Reading Room. rsvp to 9205 5555, cost $5 at the door.
Afternoon tea provided.

11 October

Citizenship Ceremony

Citizenship Ceremonies are conducted at Richmond, Collingwood or Fitzroy Town Halls. Each candidate will take a pledge of Commitment as a Citizen of the Commonwealth of Australia. Family and friends are invited to attend the Ceremony.

Richmond Town Hall,
333 Bridge Road, Richmond
Department of Immigration 13 188

11 October

Celebration of Mental Health Week and Carers Week

MetroAccess is holding a Free BBQ for carers and people with a mental Illness to celebrate mental health week (7-14 October) and carers week (14-20 October).  The purpose of this event is to celebrate the work of local carers and their roles as well Council to gain a better understanding of the needs and issues as a carer. 

WillowView Court Yard
Lagogiannis, Erica
9205 5414

12 October

Golf Day at Burnley Golf Course for Seniors Week

'Come and Try' golf day at Burnley Golf Course to celebrate Seniors Week. From 10.30am will be coaching, skills and practice with one a coach from the golf course, then a free BBQ lunch. In afternoon please are invited to have a free round of golf. For more information about Burnley Golf Course please contact the friendly staff on 9205 5048 or email yarraleisure@yarracity.vic.gov.au
RSVP essential - Chrissy Billings billingc@yarracity.vic.gov.au or 9205 5756.

13 October

Showerhead Exchange

Come along to Collingwood Town Hall between 10-2pm with your old showerhead and exchange it for a new water efficient showerhead that uses 9 litres of water instead of 20 litres. While you are there you will have the opportunity to talk to experts on energy and water efficiency in your home.
Richmond Town Hall 333 Bridge Rd
Environmental Education Officer 9205 5730

17 October

Friends of Baucau, East Timor Social evening

In place of the usual Friends of Baucau public meeting, we will be holding a social evening at Open Studio bar on Wednesday October 17th, 6.30pm - 8.00pm (204 High Street, Northcote).
The is an opportunity to socialise and get an update on current activities on the ground in Baucau.  This will also be an opportunity for you can get involved with the Friends of Baucau's future initiatives and activities over Christmas, Summer and into the new year.
Come along, bring a friend!  Find out what this local government friendship relationship with East Timor is all about.

Open Studio Bar,
204 High Street Northcote
Murrell, Clare
9205 5154

17 October

Ride to Work Day

a FREE breakfast on Victoria St outside the Victoria Gardens Shopping Centre for all cyclists participating in National Ride to Work Day.
The event aims to encourage new riders to join the cycling community and to reward cyclists who leave their cars at home and use sustainable transport to travel to and from work.
To register for Ride to Work Day go to: http://www.bv.com.au/join-us/126/

17 October

Public Meeting on Nuclear Issues

The City of Yarra and Friends of the Earth invite you to a public forum to meet candidates for the upcoming federal election.
Guest speakers from the Medical Association for the Prevention of War and Friends of the Earth will be speaking about the serious impacts of uranium mining and nuclear power, and the importance of getting sustainable energy solutions onto the political agenda.
Jim Green - Friends of the Earth - Beyond Nuclear Initiative Co-editor Ph 0417 318 368 jim.green@foe.org.au
6.30 Collingwood Town Hall

23 October

Author Talk - Nicki Greenberg

Join us at North Fitzroy Library when Nicki Greenberg discusses her graphic adaption of The Great Gatsby.
Set in the glitter and decadence of 1920's New York, F Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby has captured the imagination of readers for decades. Nicki's innovative and breath-taking homage to this classic took more than six years to complete.

North Fitzroy Library,
240 St Georges Road, North Fitzroy
Bookings Essential, please call 1300 695 427

24 October

Children's Week Picnic

All families with young children and all children's services in Yarra are invited to the Collingwood Children's Farm for fun, activities and a BYO picnic lunch

Collingwood Children's Farm
Cameron, Cheryl
9205 5264

24 October

Walk to School Day

All Primary Schools have been invited to participate in Walk to School Day

Primary Schools in Yarra
Cameron, Cheryl
9205 5264

24 October

Public Meeting - Public Transport

Federal Election Candidates have been invited to talk about their party's policies on public transport. Following the presentations, the audience will have the opportunity to ask questions.

Collingwood Town Hall
Hansen, Alice
9205 5141

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31 October

Halloween - Ashley Barnett the Magician - Children's event

Halloween at the Fitzroy Library. A spooky night out at the Fitzroy Library with magician, Ashley Barnett.  Join us if you dare! Dress to scare! All ages, no bookings required. All enquiries: Contact Fitzroy Library on 9426 5640

Fitzroy Library, 128 Moor Street
9426 5640

17 October - 8 November

BRAIN food for business - Business Training Programs

• Christmas Visual Merchandising, 17 October
  FREE Christmas is the busiest time of year for most businesses and can be a highly profitable time, if you maximise your opportunities. Australian Retailers Association expert, Sue Anderson, will talk about the importance of creating an appealing Christmas window to draw customers into your business. Sue will show you how easy it is to create inventive window displays that anyone can do.
• Marketing, 25 October
  FREE This workshop covers the basic principles of marketing and explores how marketing can impact your business.
  Topics include:
  • What is marketing?
  • What is market research?
  • What is a brand?
  • What are features, advantages and benefits?
  • Developing a marketing strategy
  • Planning and budgeting
  • Defining your target market
• Business Solutions @ Work, 8 November
  $30 Perfect for home-based businesses, providing real business solutions with a practical ‘hands on’ approach. All participants also receive a complimentary copy of the best selling book, How to Run a Business from Your Kitchen Table. Topics include:
  • Business start up information
  • Finance (costing, cash-flow versus profit, financial software)
  • Marketing (unique advertising opportunities, key marketing tools, networking)
  • Alliances and joint ventures
  • Technology (purchasing a business computer, online training programs, websites)
• Going into Business, 13 November
  $10 The perfect workshop for people just starting up a business. Learn what options you have, and what will be required of you as a business operator. Topics include:
  • Different types of organisational and business structures
  • The importance of a clear business plan
  • Funding sources available to small business
  • Marketing and the need for market research
  • Importance of budgeting and record-keeping
  • Knowing your GST obligations
  

November 2007

1 November

Peepshow Inc presents 'Puppet Peepshow - Dark'

Puppet Peepshow - Dark is a short sensory theatre experience specifically designed for Peepshow Inc's mobile Puppet Peepshow venue and the vision-impaired community. Seeing and vision-impaired artists will collaborate to develop this tactile puppetry performance, where radio play meets ghost train, exploring why we're afraid of the dark...

Abbotsford Convent,
1 St Heliers Street, Abbotsford
info@peepshowinc.com
www.peepshowinc.com

3 November - 29 February

Here and Now Billboard Art

See four works created by young people participating in City of Yarra based youth arts projects. Works by participants of the Rotary Youth Arts Project, Napier Studios and Visionary Images will be on display from November 2007 to February 2008. The billboard site is located at the corner of Bridge Road and Church Street, Richmond.

Corner of Bridge Road and Church Street,
Richmond
Keenan, Brona
Tel: 9205 5029

4 November

Lentil Bash @ Abbotsford Convent

A free monthly cultural gathering that encourages collaborations between participants in the areas of music, dance, theatre, spoken word and film. Lentil is an unusual place that nurtures unusual artistic explorations and ventures. You never know what will happen! All welcome, first Sunday evening of every month.

Lentil As Anything, Abbotsford Convent,
St Heliers Street, Abbotsford
9419 6444
www.lentilasanything.com

7 November 11am-12pm.

3MBS Cry Baby Classical Concerts

3MBS 103.5FM Classically Melbourne and the City of Yarra proudly present a series of Cry Baby Classical Concerts for babies, children and adults. Music for children will be performed live by Melbourne’s finest music ensembles in the beautifully restored Reading Room of the Fitzroy Town Hall on the first Wednesday of the month, 11.00am – 12.00pm. All concerts are free and you don’t need a baby or child to come along!

Reading Room, Fitzroy Town Hall,
201 Napier Street, Fitzroy
3MBS Classically Melbourne
9416 1035
www.3mbsboxoffice.com

7 - 11 November

The Village

Quirky, accessible, familiar and exotic, The Village offers a fabulous smorgasboard of performances and an utterly unique vibe. This beautiful and beguiling festival creates a village space where professional and non-professional artists and audiences meet.

Village Auslan Flyer
Auslan interpreters will be signing at selected performances on 8, 9 & 10 November. For more information see the attached flyer.
Village Residents Notifcation Letter
For festival operating hours and further details see the attached resident notification

Village Program
Village show descriptions
Village Timetable
Performance times are subject to change so please see the festival blackboard for confirmed daily performance times.

Edinburgh Gardens, North Fitzroy
The Village Inc
www.thevillagefestival.com.au

 

8 - 9 November

Beyond Butoh 07 - 7 minutes - 7 Deadly Sins

The Beyond Butoh series has been directed, curated and facilitated by Tony Yap and Yumi Umiumare since 2001 to provide the local Butoh communities an opportunity to investigate, explore and stretch the limits of what we understand as the intrinsic meaning of Butoh. The long-term vision for this series is a grander scale festival encompassing all idiosyncratic interpretation of Butoh in performance from local and International artists.

In BB07, Tony and Yumi will curate ten selected short works of 7-minutes in length. This event will be site specific and performed in the very intimated space at Reading Room in Fitzroy Town Hall. Contrasting from the huge space of BB06, a 6-hour performance last year with a dozen 7-minute, private and deadly short works this year.

The Reading Room will be a shared space between both audience and performers in a seamless event of overlapping 7-minute performances.

Bookings: MAV 03 9417 6777 $20/15

ARTISTS: Jarrod Benson, Tom Davis, Josephine Fisher, Janette Hoe, Geraldine Morey, Daniel Mounsey, Gabrielle New, Alana Picone, Sharna Vrhowec, Megumi Sasaki, Yumi Umiumare, Tony Yap
This is an Ausdance (Vic) and Multicultural Arts Victoria partnership event.

Reading Room
Fitzroy Town Hall,
201 Napier Street Fitzroy
Ausdance (Victoria) Inc,
Tel: 9417 6777,
www.ausdance.org.au

 

11 November

Remembrance Day Service

To commemorate Remembrance Day, a Service take place on the steps of the Richmond Town Hall. The Service will be followed by a morning tea.

Richmond Town Hall

13 - 22 November

Seminar by Professor Beth Swadener Honoring Culture and Diversity

The Mayor will briefly introduce  Professor Swadener who will then deliver the seminar and allow for question time at the the conclusion.
Professor Swadener will attend a lunchtime  function with the Mayor

Fitzroy Town Hall
Kerry Noad
Family and Children Services
9205 5229

15 November 11am-12pm

3MBS Cry Baby Classical

3MBS 103.5 Classic FM, the City of Yarra and Richmond Uniting Church proudly present a Cry Baby Classical Come along and join Classical musicians performing live music in the beautiful surrounds of the Richmond Uniting Church. All concerts are free and you don’t need a baby or child to come along!

Richmond Uniting Church,
304 Church Street, Richmond
Hillary, Fiona
Tel: 9205 5038

15 November - 2 December

A Room Within

Physical theatre performer Nancy Sposato opens her doors and prepares a hearty feast for Melbourne audiences. What familiar routes and unknown walkways do we follow while eating at the table?

In A Room Within, Sposato creates an intimate work, a self portrait that traces her heritage. it uncovers the secret stories and customs associated with handling food and the ritual of people coming together to share a meal.

nancymarie4@bigpond.com

15 November

Citizenship Ceremony

Citizenship Ceremonies are conducted at Richmond, Collingwood or Fitzroy Town Halls. Each candidate will take a pledge of Commitment as a Citizen of the Commonwealth of Australia. Family and friends are invited to attend the Ceremony.

Richmond Town Hall,
333 Bridge Road, Richmond
Department of Immigration 13 18

15 November

Editor Talk - Russ Radcliffe - Editor of 'Man of Steel'

Join us at Carlton Library when Russ Radcliffe (Editor of Man of Steel) presents a full colour alternative history of John Howard's premiership.

Russ will discuss the four terms of Howard's office, as depicted by Australia's finest political cartoonists.

Carlton Library,
667 Rathdowne Street,
North Carlton
For bookings call 1300 695 427

17 - 26 November

pARTicipate

Princes Hill Community Centre’s annual community art show. A chance to buy an original. If you are interested in exhibiting work or would like further information please contact us.

Viewing times: 12 – 6pm
Saturday 17, Sunday 18, Wednesday 21, Saturday 24 and Sunday 25

Princes Hill Community Centre
Rear 270 Macpherson St Princes Hill VIC
9387 7740
princesh@alphalink.com.au
www.princeshill.org.au

17 - 18 November

Johnston Street Fiesta

The Johnston Street Fiesta celebrates the culture, heritage and traditions of Spanish-speaking noations. Now in its 29th year, this much loved two-day street event features the sights, smells, sounds and tastes of these vibrant communities and includes the famous street performers parade.

Johnston Street Fiesta Magazine

Hispanic-Latin American Festival and Cultural Association
Mari Sanchez
Tel: 0423 256 822
mcsanchez@optusnet.com.au
www.hispanicfiesta.com.au

19 November- 9 December

International Day for People with a Disability 2007 (three week celebration)

Council is supporting a range of events being hosted by a variety of local recreation and leisure providers, who are holding activities and events accessible for people with a disability to participate in.

International Day for People with a Disability 2007

Various
Billings, Chrissy
Tel:9205 5756

22 November

Author Talk - Meme McDonald discusses 'Love Like Water'

Join us at Collingwood Library when Meme McDonald discusses 'Love Like Water'.

More than a love story, this is a bold, confronting book about friendship, love, sex and identity at the heart of Australia, where black and white, bush and city collide.

Love Like Water is Meme McDonald’s latest novel. Her previous books - five of which have been written in collaboration with Boori Monty Pryor - have won six major literary awards.

For Bookings call 1300 695 427.

December 2007

1 December

Julie Anthony at Carols at the Convent, for the McAuley Foundation

A community carols event at the picturesque Abbotsford Convent to raise money for the McAuley Foundation, the fundraising arm of Mercy Health & Aged Care.  This family event has a great line up of performers headlined by Julie Anthony and MC’d by John Lidgerwood.  There will be fairies and clowns for the kids, and food stalls selling coffees, cakes, juices and ice creams will be onsite to supplement your picnic.  Alternatively you can order a beautiful hamper from the Convent Bakery online. Ticket prices are kept to a minimum to ensure families of all sizes can come along – sponsorship for children from the Housing estates in Yarra to attend was raised last year and sponsors are currently being sought to enable families who cannot afford the family ticket of $45 (up to three school age children) . Please call 13 000 MERCY if you would like to help a family in need.  Tickets are selling fast and a sell out is expected so book now! Gates open at 6:00pm.

Abbotsford Convent   
St Heliers Street, Abbotsford   Tickets, Hampers and other information call 13000 MERCY
www.carolsattheconvent.com  

 

2 December

Lentil Bash @ Abbotsford Convent

A free monthly cultural gathering that encourages collaborations between participants in the areas of music, dance, theatre, spoken word and film. Lentil is an unusual place that nurtures unusual artistic explorations and ventures. You never know what will happen! All welcome, first Sunday evening of every month.

Lentil As Anything
Abbotsford Convent
St Heliers Street, Abbotsford
9419 6444
www.lentilasanything.com

5 December 11am-12pm.

3MBS Cry Baby Classical Concerts

3MBS 103.5FM Classically Melbourne and the City of Yarra proudly present a series of Cry Baby Classical Concerts for babies, children and adults. Music for children will be performed live by Melbourne’s finest music ensembles in the beautifully restored Reading Room of the Fitzroy Town Hall on the first Wednesday of the month, 11.00am – 12.00pm. All concerts are free and you don’t need a baby or child to come along!

Reading Room, Fitzroy Town Hall,
201 Napier Street, Fitzroy
3MBS Classically Melbourne
9416 1035
www.3mbsboxoffice.com

5 December

Vietnamese Elderly HACC forum

The CEGS workers will report to the Vietnamese community the works of CEGS done in the last threee years.
 The Mayor to launch HACC poster

ICERA 9429 1307
AVA 9428 9078
NYCH 9349 7307

5 December

Gideon Haigh discusses his book Asbestos House 

Asbestos House is a multi award-winning saga of high finance, industrial history, legal intrigue,medical breakthrough and human frailty. The author Gideon Haigh has written sport and business books for over twenty years. He is also a journalist, panelist onthe ABC's The Offsiders and cicket historian.

Fitzroy Library
128 Moor Street Fitzroy
Linton, Marie  
TeL: 0205 5359

5 – 16 December

White Art Christmas

A is for Atlas presents a festive season of performing and visual arts in aid of Whitelion. A feast of creative community events for all persuasions – contemporary and classical music, theatre, visual art exhibition, family events and more!

Wed 5 December 2007
Visual art exhibition opening – Abbotsford Convent Studio Artists… from 6pm
Thu 6 December 2007 
A musical evening with Floyd Thursby and Lady Grey… doors open 7pm
Fri 7 December 2007   
Two fresh new theatre works – Eyton Road and The Grief Project – direct from La Mama’s 40th anniversary explorations season... 7.30pm*
Sat 8 December 2007  
Virtuoso pianist Peter Baker performs a recital of Shostakovich, Bach, Chopin, Gershwin and Prokofiev… 7.30pm*
Sun 9 December 2007 
An early evening of music with local favourites Laura Jean, Single Twin and Josh Armistead… doors open from 5pm
Thu 13 December 2007 
Russell McGilton performs Bombay to Beijing by Bicycle, a slide-show adventure with some funny bits… 7.30pm*
Fri 14 December 2007 
An evening with renowned Melbourne Playback Theatre Company… 7.30pm*
Sat 15 December 2007
The Australian All-Star String Sextet play an evening of Strauss, Brahms and Tchaikovsky… 7.30pm*
Sun 16 December 2007
The White Art Christmas Family Day: barbeque, music, swing dancing, story readings for the kids… bring a picnic rug and spend the afternoon in the beautiful Convent gardens… from 2pm
Tue 18 December 2007
Dancers, Breakout Kids, cnr Brunswick and Victoria Streets

For more information on Whitelion’s work in support of our youth in need, please visit www.whitelion.org.au.
 
The Basement at Abbotsford Convent  
1 St.Helier's Street, Abbotsford  
Mob: 0414 912 969 
xan@aisforatlas.org.au
www.aisforatlas.org.au

6 December

Launch of the River of Life Positive Ageing Strategy and Action Plan  and the Launch of the Mural

Jenny Farrar, the Mayor will Launch the River of Life Strategy and Action Plan and the Mural hanging in the entrance foyer of the Senior Citizens Centre.

Senior Citizens Foyer,
4 Eddy St, Collingwood.
Moloney, Frances 9205 5595

6 December

City of Yarra Carols by Candlelight Concert

The concert will feature a performance by the Choir of Hard Knocks as well as school and community choirs. Song books, food and beverages will be available for sale on the night. Collingwood Children's Farm, St Heliers St, Abbotsford.
For more information, contact:
Michael Ward Community & Civic Events Officer. City of Yarra 9205 5086.

Carols by Candlelight Concert Poster

8 December

Solutions for Climate Change Community Festival.

A family-friendly community event, organised by Friends of the Earth and the City of Yarra.  The day will feature:
•A traditional Wurundjeri dance
•Lots of games and creative activities for kids
•Variety of Guest Speakers
•A tree planting working bee
•Music and entertainment
•A performance by Yarra Primary School students
•A bike tricks performance
•A Future of Yarra Forum - panel discussion where you can tell us your concerns or ask questions about climate change
•Bike maintenance workshops
•Food, Fun, Stalls, information and lots more

Darling Gardens 1-5pm

For more information, contact:
Josie Lee from Friends of the Earth by email on josie.lee@foe.org.au or phone (03) 94198700 or Lisa Coffa at The City of Yarra by email on coffal@yarracity.vic.gov.au or phone (03) 9205 507

9 - 10 December

Book Launch "Dimmeys of Richmond: The rise and fall of a family business" by Samuel Furphy

Yarra Libraries and Richmond Historical Society invite you to the book launch of "Dimmeys of Richmond" by Samuel Furphy.
2.30pm Sunday 9th December 2007 at Richmond Library, 415 Church Street, followed by afternoon tea in the Historical Society downstairs.
For bookings call 1300 695 427

Richmond Library,
415 Church Street Richmond 
Berg, Emily  
Tel:9205 5043

11 - 18 December

Yarra Libraries - Children's Story Time

Christmas Storytime - Come and join us at the library for a special Christmas bedtime story time!
-Christmas Stories
-Carols
-A very jolly visitor
-And much more…
Carlton         Tues. 11th Dec,  6.30pm
Richmond      Wed.  12th Dec, 6.30pm
Collingwood   Thurs. 13th Dec, 6.30pm
North Fitzroy  Mon. 17th Dec, 7.00pm
Fitzroy           Tues.  18th Dec, 6.30pm

Yarra Libraries 1300 695 427

12 December

Peace on the Farm "Farm Art and Friends" Book Launch and Exhibition

Come and join in the celebration at the launch of a unique and creative book about peace. Facilitated by Melbourne University’s Early Learning Centre and NMIT’s Art Education program, the Peace on the Farm project encouraged children and adults to explore images of peace through art workshops at Collingwood Children’s Farm. Enjoy an exhibition of the works created throughout the project and take part in a parade to the Collingwood Children’s Farm for afternoon tea.
Launch at 1.30pm

NMIT Arts Education Gallery
Abbotsford Convent
1 St Heliers Street, Abbotsford
Victoria Ryle
Tel: 9419 4089
victoriaryle@optusnet.com.au

13 December 11am-12pm.

3MBS Cry Baby Classical Festive Celebration

3MBS 103.5 Classic FM, the City of Yarra and Richmond Uniting Church proudly present a Cry Baby Classical Festive Celebration.  Come along and join Classical musicians performing live festive music.

Richmond Uniting Church,
304 Church Street, Richmond
Hillary, Fiona
Tel: 9205 503

16 December

Perry Street Festival
11am-6:30pm

Perry Street Festival is a local community festival which celebrates the diverse community around Smith St, Collingwood. The festival is a unique celebration of local cultures including the musical talent of Tzigas, Evolluap, Rose Turtle Ertler and Nymphs and Spheres. Other performers include Snuff Puppets and The Great Gondos.

At the Perry Street Festival you can find information stalls from local community organisations, an outdoor organic eatery, daytime children's entertainment, displays of environmentally sustainable technology, plant propagation, urban self-sufficiency and urban ecologically sustainable initiatives.

Cnr Perry and Smith Streets,
Collingwood
Beth Cameron
9417 4382
food@foe.org.au

17 - 22 December

Celebrating the festive season in the City of Yarra

Yarra City Council has organised a range of activities and entertainment to bring local shopping strips to life with the Christmas spirit. Council officers in Santa hats will be on the streets handing out Yarra Leisure passes and other goodies and will be assisting the Brotherhood of St Laurence with its donation based Christmas Present Wrapping Program on Brunswick Street from 14 December, 10am to 4pm daily. Council has also organised a best dressed window competition for businesses. Vote for your favourite Christmas window by 11 December and be in the running to win dinner for two to the value of $200 at the Grand Hotel in Richmond.

Monday 17 December Choirs North Fitzroy Primary School in St Georges Road
Tuesday 18 December Choirs Etags Tongan Choir in Bridge Road, Church St & Swan St | Trinity Primary at cnr Bridge Rd & Church St | Fitzroy Primary at cnr Johnston & Brunswick St | Gold Street Primary in Queens Parade | Collingwood English Language Primary in Smith Street Roving performers Toddlepott the Pixie in Brunswick St, Smith St & St Georges Rd | Christmas Elves in Nicholson St, Rathdowne St & St Georges Rd | Holly Belles in Gertrude St, Smith St & Victoria St
Wednesday 19 December Choirs Yarra Primary in Bridge Rd | St Josephs Primary at cnr Johnston & Smith St | Brothers in Christ in Gertrude St, Smith St & Victoria St Roving performers The Singing Christmas Tree in Bridge Rd, Church St & Swan St | Christmas Elves in Brunswick St, Johnston St & Queens Pde | Holly Belles in Gertrude St, Smith St & Victoria St
Thursday 20 December
Choirs Richmond West Primary in Victoria St | Sudanese Choir in Brunswick St, Johnston St& Queens Pde Roving performers Christmas Elves in Bridge Rd, Church St & Swan St | The Singing Christmas Tree in Nicholson St, Rathdowne St & St Georges Rd
Friday 21 December Choirs Brazoo in Nicholson St, Rathdowne St & St Georges Road | Coburg Carolers in St Georges Rd
Roving performers Toddlepott the Pixie in Bridge Rd & Victoria St | Holly Belles in Brunswick St, Johnston St & Queens Pde | Christmas Elves in Gertrude St, Smith St & Victoria St
Saturday 22 December Roving performers and entertainment Yarra Trams Mascot Jake | Yarra Trams Band in Bridge Rd

19 December

Billabong End of Year Celebration

The Billabong end of year event celebrates the heritage and culture of Indigenous Australian and residents of the Collingwood Housing Estate who identify with the Billabong BBQ project. The event will incorporate Christmas themes and celebration for the Parkies, their children and residents of the high rise.

Gazebo BBQ - Collingwood Housing Estate

 

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