Welcome to December and the NEW YEAR!! The Christmas period on the Surf Coast has lots of cultural and arts events. Here's quick events guide:

Ba ba lu bar in Lorne ‐

DECEMBER MUSIC: 27th Nicky bomba
This year ba ba lu BAR will be open from 5pm for children's meals and tapas, so come straight from the beach to us don't worry about getting the kids or you changed just pop in for an early dinner save the stress of getting them showered and changed just come in your
beach gear and relax.Live music and paella every Sunday night.

We offer a great selection of tapas and smaller dishes to allow all to enjoy the flavours of Spain, prices range from $3 to $13 all homemade and the use of fresh local produce, ba ba lu BAR also offers live music this Is a chance for all to enjoy Australian and overseas artists of all genres, African, funk, jazz fusion blues and the you are welcome to just rock up however if you wish to have a table give us a call 0352891808 FREE ENTRY

We are now open seven days and night from 8am Closed 24th/ 25th/ 26th December details Sacha Meier www.babalubar.com.au 03 52891808

Surf World International Surf Film Festival - Surf World Museum Torquay

This summer the Surf World Museum will be hosting its first international surf film festival boasting a wide range of
creative and thought provoking surf films and documentaries.

Running from Monday 27th-Thursday 30th December the festival features award winning surf films DARK FALL
(USA - Australian Premiere), GOD WENT SURFING WITH THE DEVIL (USA - Australian Premiere), KEEP SURFING
(Germany - Australian Premiere) and Aussie cult feature CAUGHT INSIDE.

Screenings start at 8pm for all shows. Contact: Surf World on 5261 4606 for further details or check the festival page
on Facebook!

SwellARTS in Anglesea.

SwellARTS, Shop 4, 87‐89 Great Ocean Rd, Anglesea (beside IGA Supermarket).

BLOOM Spring into the garden with new outdoor sculpture and wall art on display at SwellARTS, Anglesea.

SwellARTS proprietor, Carolyn McKinnon, and Anglesea's Cinnamon Stephens add to the display with their limestone
and metal work, also. Open daily at SwellARTS (except Wednesday), 10am‐5pm, in the centre of Anglesea's shopping
centre.. Enquiries 03 52633322 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

For details, or with expressions of interest from artists for future presentations, contact Carolyn McKinnon or Meryl
Hodgson on 03 52633322 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Eagles Nest Gallery

The Eagles Nest Fine Art Gallery in Aireys Inlet showcases some of the finest works of art from artists across the Geelong‐Otway
Region. It contains an eclectic range of paintings, sculpture, ceramics, wood, studio glass and jewellery. As well as major
exhibitions, the gallery is delighted to host a feature artist each month, demonstrating the depth of talent in our local area.

‘Live Love Life’ Tiffany Ambler Exhibition
Exhibition Dates:until – 30th December
Eagles Nest Gallery invites you to the ‘Obsessed’ Exhibition

New works by Susan Romyn
Exhibition Dates:2nd January 2011 – 31st January 2011
50 Great Ocean Road, Aireys Inlet, Victoria 3231, Australia
T: +61 3 5289 7366 M: +61 412 815 584 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it www.eaglesnestgallery.com.au

Please see below the following events for Qdos in January 2011

OZACT PRODUCTION ‐ The Tempest
Shakespeare's play The Tempest will be staged in the Sculpture Garden at Qdos on the evening of 1st and
2nd January. This wonderful rendition of a classic by Ozact is bound to entertain the audience.
WHERE: Qdos Arts, Allenvale Road, Lorne Victoria. BOOKINGS 0419330516
CONTACT: Graeme Wilkie, 52 891 989. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Robert Juniper ‐ Elder statesman of Australian landscape painting to visit Lorne
OPENING: Sunday 9th January 2011 TIME: 3pm
EXHIBITION DATES 9th January ‐ 30th January 2011

Qdos Arts is delighted to present an amazing evocative collection of work by one of the elder statesmen of Australian painting,
Robert Juniper. A contemporary of Fred Williams and John Olsen, Juniper has been proclaimed a living treasure in Western
Australia and beyond. His work is held in all major Australian collections. He was twice won the prestigious Wynne Prize in
Sydney and was a finalist in the Doug Moran Portrait Prize with a painting of Olsen.

Returning to Victoria after an absence of 15 years, Robert Juniper is painting, in his own words, ‘better than ever’. He is best
known for his lyrical depictions of the Western Australian landscape. Robert Juniper’s latest work follows a subtle trend to even
more delicious colour.

Juniper was in the news recently following the unveiling of stained glass windows that he designed for St. Patrick's Cathedral in
Bunbury, WA. Turning 82 in January, Juniper is looking forward to celebrating his birthday in the Surf Coast Shire.

SURF WORLD SURF/SKATE EXPO 2011
The 2nd Annual Surf World Surf/Skate Expo is going ahead in prime Torquay holiday time.
Date Sunday 2nd January 2011
Time 2pm – 5pm
Where Surf Coast Sport and Recreation Centre 77 Beach Rd Torquay.
Stall holders $20 per stall. Table, wall and floor space provided.

The inaugural 2010 Expo attracted 400 keen visitors looking for a variety of surf/skate items as well as providing an
opportunity for stall holders to display, sell, trade, network with a variety of other surf/skate fanatics.

Demand for stalls is filling fast. A great opportunity to promote your product in prime summer holiday season or just set
up a stall for display, trade or generate interest in your collection...and/or sell off those unwanted surf clothes and
mags...set up a stall with a friend.
Stall holder interest. Contact Bob Smith mob 0438 612486. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

NIGHTJAR MARKET
Torquay Common – EVERY THURSDAY Evening IN JANUARY 2011
Come along for an evening of Art Market, Music and Food in the twilight! 4pm-10pm
(Next to Spring Creek, Off the big roundabout at the start of the Great Ocean Road.)
MINYA by Moonlight 2011 Concert Series
Bookings through GPAC Phone 5225 1200
For more information visit: www.theminya.com.au

The Minya Vineyard and Winery. Minya Lane, Connewarre. 3227. Phone 5264 1397.
Spectrum Down under Blues 7.30pm January 8
Hot ‘B’ Hines All that Jazz 7.30pm January 22
Cabaret Latte Opera and Broadway under the stars 7.30pm February
5 Steve Messer’s Strange Country Country and Roots 7.30pm February 19
Judy Small & Ami Williamson Folk meets Opera .30pm March 5
Minya by Moonlight Summer Concert Series at the Minya Winery

Vikingo de Jerez at Universal Grooves on the Surf Coast
http://www.myspace.com/vikingodejerez
7.30 – 9.30pm, 8 January @ Bellbrae Hall, 90 School Rd, Bellbrae
A chance to experience Spanish Andalusia guitar, beatbox, oud and Flamenco dance in a interactive performance with
drums.
A night not to be missed. Join in or sit back and enjoy the interplay of the passionate song and dance of the gypsies.
BYO drums or hire one from Wild Moves $5.
Also with special local guest artists that pull some fancy string rhythms, The Sirens & The Sailors
Tix: Adults $20/15; Kids $5; Family $40
Bookings: Jacqui 0409 025 062
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Surf Coast Arts Inc presents Torquay Cowrie Market
Sunday 16 January The Esplanade, Torquay (between Gilbert and Anderson Sts)
Bookings – This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Specialising in Home grown, Home Made, local Art and Music!!
3rd Sunday of each month between September and April Future dates… 20 February
celebrated local photographers.

Art in the Park Saturday 22 January
Come and Stroll and buy from a wonderful assortment of local artists in the beautiful Berthon Reserve.
Berthon Reserve (between Haydn Court and Berthon St), Aireys Inlet
Artists interested in having a display at this outdoor exhibition contact Diane 52896215. A Surf Coast Arts Inc. event.
Hey All.... A Gig we'd love you to know about......VICTORIANA GAYE!!!
We are at The Cuda Bar in Lorne every Friday night.... It's really nice there, very casual, and the food is
great and reasonably priced as well. 6.30pm till 8.30pm

Cimarron Sculpture Weekend
Friday 28 Jan ‐ Sunday 30 Jan
Paul Angeloni Cinnamon Stephens John Wilcox
“Meet the Artists” Saturday 29 January 1 to 3 pm
& Cimarron Book Sale 10 to 4 pm
All Fine Arts books 20% off
@ Cimarron B&B, 105 Gilbert St. Aireys Inlet 5289 7044 email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Feburary & Beyond

Sing like Nobody’s Listening / Singing for Fun NO JANUARY SESSION!!!
Friday 25 February 2010 @ Bellbrae Hall 6pm – 8pm
We are not a choir but a one‐off monthly group (each night is different) that gets together to sing for
the fun of it. You don't have to book, just turn up, blokes too. At Bellbrae Hall ‐ School Rd, Bellbrae
$10/$7 concession, which includes an easy Friday night meal of delicious home made soups, crusty
bread and dips and fresh fruit, tea and coffee.
So come along, bring a friend or make a new one, and SING LIKE NOBODY'S LISTENING.
Especially if you think you can’t sing.
No need to book, but for any enquiries ring Michele on 5261 4807
A vocal Nosh event!! Everyone is welcome! Fun ‐ uplifting ‐ have a go and enjoy....................
Last Friday of the month !!!!! EXCEPT OCTOBER!!!!!!!

ONGOING REMINDERs…………….

Torquay's own Ballroom Dancing Studio ‐ Modern Ballroom, New Vogue & Latin. TIA Hall, Price St, Torquay.
Contact: Pauline Butterworth Ph: 5261 3838 / 0407 685
For Winchelsea and Deans Marsh Region:
At Marlene's "Jazz It Up" Colac School of Dance we don't just teach our students how to move their bodies. We firmly
believe that there is more to dancing than just moving, and teach all our students the importance of respecting
themselves, respecting each other, and living in a manner that will be beneficial to themselves and their wider
community..... because Dancing is not just how you move, it is how you live.

Our dance school:

• offers Dance Tuition in Ballet (Classical, Pointe & Contemporary), Tap(Industrial and Theatrical), Modern
• Jazz, and mix some Hip Hop, Funk and Break Dance in with it all too.
• offers VCE Dance and Dance Exams (American Jazz Dance and Australian Theatrical Dance Inc).
• has Professional Annual Performances that are not just a Dance Recital or a School Concert - they are fully
• choreographed and costumed productions with motivational storylines that convey a message to our students
• and audiences whilst showing the capabilities of our dancers.
• supports Local Community Events - is often invited to perform at special functions for the Colac Otway Shire
• and other local organisations.
• is involved in the delivery of Active After School Communities programs

Riverlee Art Studio www.riverleeartstudio.com.au
Exciting things happening in Winchelsea with the opening of the Riverlee Art Studio Gallery,on the highway next to the
Winchelsea Tavern. .Art works from eight talented local artists . The working studio is a fine addition to the precinct which is
becoming a haven for tourists and day trippers on weekends . Second hand and antique shops, curios and collectables, all within
walking distance of each other. The art studio gallery as it continues to grow will also have wood carvings by Macadamian and
sculptures by James of Lust for Rust. Opening days for the Studio are Sat Sun 10am ‐4pm, Tues 10am ‐2pm...
Market days on the site every third Sunday of the month add a festive air to a days outing, with many stall holders displaying
their goods and craft .Information ring Sandra Jones 0429368287.

Welcome to the Bell Street Art revolution
FOUR artspaces to visit in Bell St, Torquay ‐ stroll and enjoy the local artists and photographers’ works
Nadz Arts Shop 2, 7 Bell St Nadia 52647008
Bell Street Gallery ‐ Artscapes/AtmosMedia Shop 3, 15 Bell st
WaterMarks Photo Gallery Barrie Sutherland ‐ 2, 38‐40 Bell St 5264 7232
Tigerfish ShoP 12, 15 Bell st Grant Forbes 5264 7271 www.tigerfish.com.au CLOSED WED ‐ THURS!!!!

DANCE FOR FUN
Tap & Jazz ‐ Adults ‐ Have fun and get fit!! Geelong‐Torquay‐Ocean Grove ‐ Call Lee on 0409937823

Anglesea Art House, Cameron Rd
Try a new skill, meet new people and have fun.
Ongoing Regular classes, held throughout the year during school term time:
POTTERY Mondays 1pm – 3.30pm. Materials available to purchase. Electric kiln available.
LIFE DRAWING Mondays 7pm ‐9pm cost $10 Beginners to advanced
Not tutored. Model supplied. Contact: Jill Giles 5263 2038
ETCHING Wednesdays 10.30 am – 3.30pm
Bring your own materials. Printing press and enthusiasm supplied. Contact Pat – 5289 7041
WATERCOLOUR Thursdays 10am ‐12pm cost $10
Tutor Ray Woods Just turn up or contact Margaret Hansen: 5289 6195
FIBRE ARTS(Dyeing Felsting,Weaving,Spinning,Knitting, Embroidery, Patchwork etc)
4th Thursdays 1pm onwards
Come and share your knowledge with like minds or learn form them contact Adele: 5263 3496
PAINT IN ANY MEDIUM Fridays 10am ‐1pm cost $5
Tutor Jan Dick Just turn up or contact Jan: 5261 5573
For general enquiries about the art house
Pat McKenzie This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it : 5289 7041 0418 179554
PO Box 86 Anglesea 3230 http://mc2.vicnet.net.au/home/anglesrt/web/index.html
Details of new classes and workshops are posted with Surf Coast Cultural Happenings and in the local papers.

Springcreek Community House
18 Price Street Torquay Phone: 5261 2583

COURSES AND ACTIVITIES
Ongoing through school term
TERM 4 - October 4 to December 17 2010
Please note: Due to renovations some courses have moved offsite.
For all activities at the Uniting Church Hall, access and parking from Beales Street
BOOT SCOOTING - Venue: Torquay Football Club
Great weight bearing exercise for body and mind. Loads of fund, come along. On-going excluding public holidays.
Mondays 5:45pm - 7:15pm. $7 or $5 concession Inquiries 5261 2583
B-BOYS & B GIRLS BREAKDANCING for 6 - 12 year olds - Venue: Uniting Church
Learn Top Rocks and Up Rocks into Drops for Footwork, Floor work and Freezes and combine with Power moves.
Hip Hop you don't stop. Mondays 4:00 - 5pm - $5 per week
FREESTYLE BREAKDANCING Beginners - Intermediate for 12 years and onwards Venue: Uniting Church Hall
Learn Top Rocks, Stand up Dance, steps like Poppin & Lockin. Also includes Drops - Stand up to Footwork and
Floorwork. Footwork routines and Freezes. Power moves such as Backspins, Windmills and Turtle.
Mondays, Session 1, 5:00 - 6: 00pm - Session 2, 6:00 - 7:00pm. $5 per week
BOOK CLUB - Venue: 18 Price Street
Come along to our book club meetings and share your literary passion and ideas with other readers. Third Tuesday
of every month 7:00pm - 9:00pm Gold coin donation
LOTUS SCHOOL OF YOGA - Venue: 18 Price Street
Hatha yoga including: breathing, stretching/limbering, yoga poses, relaxation, meditation.
For fitness, health and wellbeing. Multi-level class.
Wednesdays, 6:15 - 7:30pm - 10 weeks $100 casual $13 Contact Jannie Kemp ph: 5261 3592
COMMUNITY ART STUDIO - Venue: Uniting Church Hall
Watercolours - Join this friendly and informal group.
Wednesdays, 1:30 pm - 3:30pm $5 tutor fee per week ($20 non refundable deposit on enrolment)
PILATES - Venue: Uniting Church Hall
For core strength, flexibility and posture. All levels hursday's 6:30 - &:30pm
6 weeks $72, $15 casual - bookings essential. Contact Rachel 0405 273 414
FRIDAY MORNING YOGA - Venue: Uniting Church
Satyananda Yoga accredited teacher. Combining a balance of Asana (postures), Meditation and Relaxation. For new
and current practitioners. 10:30am - 11:45am.
Fridays, 8 weeks $100, concession $80, casual $12 concession $10 For more information contact: 5261 2583
ZUMBA FITNESS CLASSES with Jenny - Venue: Uniting Church Hall
Get dancing to our exercise in disguise!
Monday nights 7:30 – 8:30pm (7:20pm registration) Tuesday nights 7:00pm - 8:pm (7:20pm registration)
Thursday mornings 9:30 – 10:30am (9:20am registration)
$100 for 10 weeks, $72 for 6 weeks or $14 casual
MAP - Morning Activity Programme for kids and parents -
Venue: Uniting Church Hall, enter via Beales Street
Monday: Little Da Vinci's Pre schoolers 9:30am - 10:00am
Tuesday: Bells and Beats 3 - 5 yrs 9:00am - 9:30am 0 - 3 yrs 10:00am -10:30am
Wednesday: Tiny Dancers Pre schoolers 9:30am - 10:00am
Thursday: Hip Hoppers for little Boppers 3 - 5 yrs 11:00 - 11:30am
Friday: Rock Kids Rockin', thumpin', shakin' and jamming! 9:30am - 10:00am
$3 donation per child - Grandparents and siblings are welcome to all MAP activities
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Summer at the Fig Tree!
Experience Wellness at Fig Tree Community House during January 2011
- set in motion the year you wish for!

• Iyengar Yoga with Bronwyn Rust Mon 27 Dec – Fri 7 Jan 8:30am – 9:30am $15 Casual
• Review & Create with Jessica Connor Friday 7 Jan 11am – 3pm An intuitive & creative process to create mindful intentions and clarity for the coming year! Cost $80 Book with Jess on 0402 364 358
• Hatha Yoga with Angela McGee Tues, Thurs & Sats 11, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22 Jan 9:30am – 10:30am $15 Casual
• Kindermusik with Rebecca Perry Wed 12, Fri 14, Mon 17, & Wed 19 9:15am – 12noon Music & movement for infants, toddlers & big kids! Book with Rebecca on 0409 863 617

Coming up in Term 1 2011:

• Taking Care of Your Money – FREE financial advice for Seniors Mon 7 March
• Australian Hearing – FREE screenings Mon 7 March
• The Art of Wellbeing with Jess Connor Mon 21 March
• Women’s Circle Tues 8 Feb, 8 March, 12 April
• Circuit Classes with Laura Mondays from 7 Feb
• Yoga with Shane from 9 Feb
• First Aid (accredited) Wed 16 & 23 March
• Responsible Service of Alcohol Thurs 3 March 5-9pm

Cheers Genevieve Co-ordinator Fig Tree Community House
Community Spirit - Lifelong Learning - Wellness - Sustainability

WHATS ON AT STICKY SPOONS DELECTORIUM in Deans Marsh........
Our opening times are FRI - TUES 9am-5pm
WE WILL ALSO BE STARTING STICKYS' OPEN STAGE every second sat of the month from then on. So dust off that
creative flair , whatever form it takes..........poetry, dance , song , artistic installation, instrumental, acrobatic, even
culinary...put it out there to share.Call prior to book your slot on the Sticky stage up to 20 minutes .
Anglesea and District Historical Society We welcome new members.
Meetings are held on the first Sunday of each month at 2:00 pm.
The ADHS is situated in McMillan st, Anglesea ‐ follow the signs!!! http://home.vicnet.net.au/~angen

The Surf Coast Family History Group
Research ‐Tuesday 10am – 12noon
Meetings – 2nd Thursday of the Month at 10am
The Family History Group is situated at the Anglesea and District Historical Society, McMillan st, Anglesea ‐ follow the signs!!!

Torquay and District Historical Society
Contact Shire for more information – 5261 0645

Lorne Historical Society
16 Mountjoy Parade, Lorne 3232 2nd Friday of each Month at 1.30pm (except January) Contact 52891547

Winchelsea & District Historical Society
28 Hesse St, Winchelsea ( Old Shire Building)
Visiting Hours – Wednesdays 1.30pm – 5pm Meetings – 4th Fridays at 1.30pm

Winchelsea Creative Arts Network ‐WeCAN
WeCAN are a network of people living in the Surfcoast Hinterland with varied interests in the creative Arts. WeCAN is a
community group supported by volunteers with a growing member base. We are a group auspiced under Winchelsea
Community House. This arrangement enables WeCAN to pursue and encourage creativity within the broader community. If
you're interested in the promotion of Hinterland Arts, come along and be part of our working meetings. Informal atmosphere.
1st Monday of the month. Winchelsea Community House, 28 Hesse St, Winchelsea. Contact Kaye Baker 0411045168

WHAT’S ON IN BELLBRAE Hall ?

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 Probus Club Mah‐jong Group – (meet Thursdays 10‐4pm) contact Glenda 5222 1640
 Singing for Fun – (meet last Friday of each month) contact Michele 5261 4807

Wild Moves Drumming – (meets Tuesdays 6‐9pm) contact Jacqui 0409 025 062

Zen Do Kai Karate (meets Mondays and Thursdays 6‐7pm) contact Brett 0419 513 145
WILD MOVES ‘‘rooted to the Earth and connected to the Universe..’ find your Wild Moves
Wild Moves on the Surf Coast
Community drum and dance ensemble...if you can ride the swell, you can jump on the beat!
Wild Moves inspiration comes from indigenous cultures as a way of celebrating Mother Earth in all her mysteries of life through singing,
drumming and dance theatre. We are a community group drawing from the African Diaspora and their ancient connection to ancestral spirit.
We love getting together to support benefit gigs for celebrating cultural diversity, human rights and the environment. Jacqui & Immanuel
Dreessens lead us in some fun events like High Tide Festival, Aireys Open Mic, Bellbrae Mayfair, WearArtrageous, Anglesea Music Festival,
Cowrie Market, Rhythm of Africa, Pako Fest. Come and join us and jump on the beat or get us to play at your next Wild Moves party for kids,
teenagers or the young 50 year olds reaching wisdom status. To much fun! You name it we’ll create it!
www.wildmovesevents.blogspot Jacqui: 0409 025 062 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it www.wildmoves.com

WORKSHOPS in AFRICAN DRUM & DANCE at Bellbrae Hall, 90 School Rd
On going classes $15/17 in between 4 week courses ‐ start and finish new material together $70/65
Drummers welcome at the dance classes. Free to Wildmovers. Drum hire $5
TUESDAYS
6.00 ‐ 7:30 pm Dance Afro Stylin’ dance with a variety of traditional dances from across the Diaspora. Understand the
beautiful gestural language of speaking with your body to live percussion. Be grounded in your pelvis so that your limbs can fly. Be prepared to
sweat and groove in a group. Open to all levels and abilities.
7.30 – 9.00pm Drumming Traditional stick drumming and djembe drumming techniques learning how the rhythms lock in and talk
to each other in an ensemble group to communicate messages about the mystery of life. Suitable for beginners to master drummers.
THURSDAYS
7.15 – 8.15pm Song & Drum Sing your song & beat your drum. A workshop for absolute beginners in drumming, singing & body
percussion. Learn how the pulse of the rhythm travels in your body and expresses its melodious voice in a bath of vocal tones & rhythm.
8.30 – 9.30pm Drum circle Gold coin donation for all drummers, dancers, singers & everyone else who wants to give it a go or drop
in and listen. Revisit your rhythms, find your groove, jam with the Wildmovers. No set structure, whatever happens…..just rock up!

Cowrie Market African drum & dance workshops
Free. Every 3rd Sunday of the month from September to April, 2.00 – 3.00pm. Come join the Wildmovers, led by Jacqui & Immanuel in an
interactive performance of song, drum & dance. Drums available. Good time to just have a go or stop and just check it out.
www.wildmovesevents.blogspot

FULL MOON drum & dance gathering
Free manifest the future you want by welcoming in the new energies. Bring your wishes for creating the future you want!! BYO fire twirling,
drums, instruments, song, chair, water bottle, offering that can be released into the sea or earth. Please check the dates of the full moon and
contact Jacqui for drum hire $5. Cosy Corner at Sunset for picnic and setting up the seaweed circle. Ritual around 9pm. Park in bottom car park
of Bell St and Esplanade round about. www.wildmovesevents.blogspot

Back to your African Roots Tour to Ethiopia and Ghana
5 June – 10 July, 2011
Experience the heart of the African Spirit by journeying into the Living Library of the Land of Gold. Rich in centuries of tradition and ritual,
celebrate Africa’s way of life. Identify with their sense of place and belonging, their connection to ancestors, chiefs, Queen Mothers and
community. Learn from the Masters, Elders and fetish priests with local cultural performing groups. Engage in your Naming ceremony,
experience your Puberty Rite ritual. Sing, drum & dance your way into being. Prepare to learn something.... share something. Now taking
bookings http://www.wildmoves.com/ghana/ghana_overview.html
African Diaspora Camp, Eumerella, Great Ocean Rd. Anglesea
Friday 6.00pm 29th July – Sunday 3.00pm 31st July 2011
A weekend celebration with lots of fun for the whole family. Cabins or camping, authentic African food. Journey through dance, rhythm and
songs that harness community spirit from across the African continent and their influence on the New World. Experience ritual libation to
Aboriginal and African ancestors and the release of Winter to welcome the Light. Fire twirling, story telling, drum circle bush camp fire,
acrobatics, yoga, Thai Chi, massage, Gospel singing, Gumboot body percussion, Rhythm Tap, Soukous, Afro Cuban or Brazillian, Afro‐Jazz, Swing,
Batchada, Salsa, Soukous, Funk, Hip Hop, Hip‐Life and Afro‐Contemporary. Evening performances and traditional drumming & dance by our
international African special guests. Explore how the ancient African rhythms have crossed the oceans and are fusing on the Surf Coast.
http://wildmovesevents.blogspot.com/2010/08/african‐diaspora‐camp‐2010‐with‐asanti.html
Wild Moves International
Get ready to dance and witness a feast of abundant traditional and popular street rhythms from across the African Diaspora with performers
from Sth Africa, Ghana, Senegal, Gambia, Guinea and Australia.
Call us to perform in festivals or run your workshops or interactive performances at kinder, primary & secondary schools, artist‐in‐residence
programs, professional development seminars, team building activities, weddings, rites of passage, holiday programs across the wider
community and into the corporate sector.
Rooted to the Earth and connected to the Universe, we help you find your wild moves
Jacqui: 0409 025 062 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it www.wildmoves.com
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For Winchelsea and Deans Marsh Region:

At Marlene's "Jazz It Up" Colac School of Dance we don't just teach our students how to move their bodies. We firmly
believe that there is more to dancing than just moving, and teach all our students the importance of respecting
themselves, respecting each other, and living in a manner that will be beneficial to themselves and their wider
community..... because Dancing is not just how you move, it is how you live.
Our dance school

• offers Dance Tuition in Ballet (Classical, Pointe & Contemporary), Tap(Industrial and Theatrical), Modern
• Jazz, and mix some Hip Hop, Funk and Break Dance in with it all too.
• offers VCE Dance and Dance Exams (American Jazz Dance and Australian Theatrical Dance Inc).
• has Professional Annual Performances that are not just a Dance Recital or a School Concert - they are fully
• choreographed and costumed productions with motivational storylines that convey a message to our students
• and audiences whilst showing the capabilities of our dancers.
• supports Local Community Events - is often invited to perform at special functions for the Colac Otway Shire
• and other local organisations.
• is involved in the delivery of Active After School Communities programs.

Surf Coast Artists in other places….

Hey All..........VICTORIANA GAYE!!!
We are at The Retreat Hotel (front bar) in Sydney Rd Brunswick Wed the 22nd. (low key semi acoustic
vibe). 8pm till 10pm
Cheers Vicki and Jeff
Regional Opportunities
Apollo Bay Arts Inc proudly presents the 34th annual 'Apollo Bay Art Show'
An exhibition and sale of contemporary and traditional artworks in oil, acrylic,
watercolour, ink, pastel, charcoal & pencil.
Showcasing established and emerging artists.
Open daily from 11.00am to 5.00pm
Friday Dec 31, 2010 to Sunday Jan 9, 2011
Wine & Cheese opening Friday December 31 at 6pm Catholic Church Hall, Trafalgar St, Apollo Bay

ALLEYWAY ARTS FESTIVAL AAF is a go!

I am very happy to announce that we are successful in our grant application to the local government.
Let's get you up to date:
Dates and times: 19th of February 2011 Noon till 9pm
Location: Minns Pl, Geelong, VIC 3220
What's happening: On the day local artists will display art work either along the alleyway, or in one of the empty shops
near Minns Pl, or possibly in Oxide Contemporary Arts which is about 10m from Minns Pl. We are also considering
getting Bonsai (a Melbourne based artist) to do a large scale live painting for us in the alleyway.
At the moment we are working away at obtaining the permits and permission we need to stage this event at Lt. Malop
St, Geelong.
Our website has been launched: http://www.alleywayartsfestival.com
We are looking out for local artists and musicians who are interested in being part of AAF.
For the artists and musicians who have been in contact with us already:
You will be considered along with the new candidates before our panel of judges.
If you are successful you will be notified before the 15th of January 2011.
We select artists and musicians based on talent and ability.
This process of selection includes some of our staff to attend performances and/or exhibitions of promising candidates.
So please let us know when and where you have your next gig!
Regards, Evert Ahlers (Event Organiser) www.alleywayartsfestival.com

Australia's hottest blues bands

Collard Greens & Gravy Friday 7 January
Dinner & Show $48 Book now Phone 5259 3200 or return email
The Melbourne‐based trio have established themselves as one of Australia's leading blues bands with their low‐fi, foot stomping
country blues. Collard Greens and Gravy Silver Bird album won the Best Self‐Produced CD award at the International Blues
Challenge in Memphis during February 2005. Silver Bird, the bands third album, builds on the success of More Gravy, which won
an ARIA Award in 2001 and in the same year they placed overall runner‐up at the International Blues Challenge then successfully
toured the United States.
They do what the Brits did in the 1960's; absorb the work of Delta Blues masters and synthesize those influences into their own
sound, while still upholding the tradition Eric Thom‐ Blues Revue (U.S.A) Feb 2008.

The Detonators Friday 14 January

Before Rock, there was Rockabilly, Blues and Rhythm n Blues. The Detonators, through their original songs, reinvent the styles
that made the mid to late 50s such a vital time in music’s history. They play an era, not simply a genre. Australia's leading roots
rockers release their fourth album/fifth release Top Night Out August 2007. The quartet’s original blend of blazing jump‐rock
blues is infused with the driving energy inherent in their hero’s music. Chuck Berry, Little Walter and Hound Dog Taylor are some
of the influences that give this band their distinguished sound.

Jen Cloher Friday 28 Jan
Jen Cloher is an extraordinary artist taking the Australian music scene by storm. Jen was the highlight of our 2010 concert series
at HarvestMoon and returns by popular demand. This is a 'must see' show....book early!
Harvestmoon Café, 2320 Portarlington Rd , Bellarine

Geelong Performing Arts Centre
2011 Season Brochure available NOW!!!
50 Little Malop St Geelong, Victoria 3220 Bookings‐ GPAC Box Office ‐ 03 5225 1200 www.gpac.org.au
Geelong GalleryLittle Malop Street Geelong, T. 5229 3645
Free entry Opening Hours: Open daily 10am – 5pm
.Go on‐line to view the Gallery's collection geelonggallery.org.au
Geelong Gallery's on‐line initiative enables the Gallery's entire collection database (of well over 5,000 works of art) to be searched via the
Gallery's website.
Open daily 10am to 5pm Free entry
Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day and Good Friday
Guided tours of the permanent collection from 2pm Saturdays Further info: Sue Ernst, T. 03 5229 3645
art@wintergarden
51 McKillop Street, Geelong (upstairs) 0401160430 www.artwintergarten.com.au

HUB GALLERY

Hub Gallery is a Geelong Employ Ability Project. Contact: David Dellafiora (5277 2478) HUB Gallery 63 West Fyans Street (off
Pakington Street) Geelong, VIC 3220 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it P.O.Box 1838 Geelong, VIC 3220
[murmur] Links Geelong To Worldwide Story Gathering Phenomenon

Some 19 ear‐shaped signs have been scattered throughout Eastern Park and Eastern Beach where [murmur] stories have been
collected. Each sign contains a code that can be sent via SMS to access memories and stories about that site. Stories are told over the
phone, allowing the listener to wander through, around and into the narrative they are listening to. The stories are those of the local
voices you hear so that the voice of [murmur] reflects the voices of Geelong. [murmur] is being delivered by the City of Greater Geelong
Arts and Culture Department as part of its three‐year Connecting Identities project, in which art is used to link diverse communities and
create a shared vision throughout the Geelong region. For more details on the project visit www.murmurgeelong.com or
http://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/connectingidentities or contact the City of Greater Geelong Arts and Culture Department on (03)
5272 4703.

Geelong Fine Art School – 560A Latrobe Boulevard, Newtown.
Phone: 5221 8874 or 5264 1523

Founded in 1988 by Geelong Based artists Robert Drummond and Patricia Semmler has become a centre for students, artists and
art interested people.

The school offers quality part time art courses for adults, teenagers and primary school aged students. Painting, drawing, 3D, art
history lectures, an annual student art exhibition are just some of the things on offer at this unique and innovative artist run
school housed in an historic warehouse by the Barwon River. Beginners and advanced students welcome.
Geelong Arts Alliance 5278 4797 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
PO Box 1229 Geelong VIC 3220 Australia Mob 0411 743 325 www.geelongartsalliance.org

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