Tag: culture
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Unfolding Futures: The Rupert Bunny Anniversary
Rupert Bunny (1864 – 1947) was one of Australia’s first internationally renowned artists and was born and raised in St Kilda. This evening, I was invited to launch the opening of Upfolding Futures at the Carlisle Arts Space. Unfolding Futures features artworks from the recipients of the Rupert Bunny Fellowship, supporting mid-career artists across a range…
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Weaving Stories: Workshop
Weaving Stories is a three-part workshop series incorporating yarning and weaving led by First Peoples to promote intercultural engagement. I was invited to this afternoon’s workshop where I participated in the discussion exploring connection within Fishermans Bend. The precinct that is today known as Fishermans Bend was named after a bend in the original course…
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Touring the Jewish Museum of Australia
This afternoon Councillors continued their exploration of cultural facilities across the City of Port Phillip with a tour of the Jewish Museum of Australia (JMA) located in St Kilda. The Museum is currently exhibiting A Secret Chord, celebrating the connection between music and Jewish culture, including musical instruments, soundscapes, photographs and artworks. The exhibition which…
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Linden New Art: Postcard Show 2024-25
Straight after the Fishermans Bend Business Forum End of Year Event, I joined the Preview Evening for the Postcard Show at Linden New Art. Linden New Art, is a premiere public art gallery located in Acland Street, St Kilda. This evening, I was invited to the gala opening of the Linden Postcard Show 2024 –…
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South Melbourne Symphony Orchestra – Final Concert for 2024
The South Melbourne Symphony Orchestra is one of Melbourne’s oldest community orchestras and performs four concerts each year. This afternoon I attended the final concert for 2024, featuring music composed by Mozart, Smentana and Mendelssohn. This afternoon’s performance was fantastic, and it is wonderful to see strong community interest in attending the concerts and within…
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Albert Park College – 2024 Art Show
Albert Park College is renowned for its art program and this evening held its gala opening for the 2024 Art Show. The art show features students, emerging and accomplished artists, representing the depth of student talent and the wider art community across various mediums. Supporting the art show, was also the depth of student creativity…
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Launch of the Balaclava Boogie Festival 2024
The Balaclava Boogie Festival is a three day music festival organised by the Carlislie Street Traders Association, now in its second year this event encompasses live music across multiple venues, as well as the Carlislie Street Market and family friendly events. This evening marked the launch of the 2024 Balaclava Boogie Festival, with several musical…
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Shaping the Future of the Arts in Port Phillip: A Forum with Council Candidates
This evening I attended a Council candidates forum organised by the City of Port Phillip Arts Collective (COPPAC), consisting of Arts Access Victoria, Australian National Academy of Music, Australian Tapestry Workshop, Gasworks, Linden Arts Gallery, MEMO Musical Hall, The National Theatre, Palais Theatre, Red Stitch Actors’ Theatre, Temperance Hall, and Theatreworks. Part of the reason…