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CITY OF CASEY ARTS MAGAZINESpring 2019

3 Casey Art Spaces

4 Equipment and Training

Grants Program 2019

5 Winter Arts Festival:

In review

6 The choir with heart –

Voices of Casey sending help

7 Casey performers

tour China

8 What’s On

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City of Casey Art Spaces

Mandi Potgieter Elnaz Bird of Winter

All exhibitions are FREE. See Casey Cardinia Libraries website for opening hours. www.cclc.vic.gov.au

Bunjil Place Library16 August – 28 OctoberBerwick and Surroundings Mandi Potgieter Mandi Potgieter is inspired by Berwick’s beautiful sky, trees and bird life. Her landscapes are atmospheric, expressive and an intuitive response to her environment.

16 August – 28 OctoberPop of Colour Carolyn Christian Carolyn Christian makes Murano glass beads using a technique called lampwork. Pop of Colour features the artist’s use of vibrant single coloured beads, strung with sterling silver and Swarovski crystals to create matching jewellery pieces.

4 November – 9 DecemberDrawn to Botanicals Janet Matthews Janet Matthews’ botanical art style has been described as “weaving magic” with pencil. The driving forces in this exhibition are flowers, and the birds and bees that live within them, created in exquisite detail with colour pencil and graphite.

deep into cosy pockets. A brilliant blue is pierced by golden beams of warming sun as the gardens of our city burst open wide with newly formed blossoms that seem to trumpet ‘spring is here, spring is here’”.

23 October – 2 December Nature Elnaz Bahrami Elnaz Bahrami explores her subject through still life. Her detailed watercolour paintings of figures and flowers are expressions of innocent spirit and love.

Endeavour Hills Library 16 August – 14 OctoberThe Internal Chaotic Dialogue of our Horizons Francisco Burgos Francisco Burgos’ paintings are colourful paint strokes that clash together in a random but precise manner, creating their own pattern of beauty and flow.

23 October – 2 December Nature Studies Leanne Moss In Nature Studies Leanne Moss explores new techniques with watercolour and her favourite colour pencils to capture snippets of beautiful animals that roam our earth.

Exhibit in the ‘City of Casey Art Spaces Program’Calling Casey artists! Applications are now open to exhibit your art at one of Council’s arts spaces in 2020. Be part of the exciting Art Spaces Program and have your work seen by thousands of residents across Casey. Applications close Monday 7 October. Interested artists can also attend an information session on applying for the art spaces program, details below:Date: Tuesday 17 September Time: 10.00 am - 11.00 amVenue: Bunjil Place, Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri Rooms,

2 Patrick North East Drive, Narre WarrenCost: FreeInfo: Email [email protected] or phone 03 97099767

For full application details visit: www.casey.vic.gov.au/arts-spaces-casey

YOMECILAND X BUNJIL PLACEArtists Uyen Nguyen and Matthew Riley have created YomeciLand x Bunjil Place, an interactive installation that invites visitors to breathe life into a virtual world by ‘feeding’ it sounds. YomeciLand x Bunjil Place is about creation through conversing, listening and collaborating. Date: Thursday 26 September – Sunday 6 OctoberVenue: Bunjil Place Studio, 2 Patrick North East Drive, Narre WarrenInfo: www.bunjilplace.com.au

Uyen Nguyen and Matthew Riley YomeciLand x Bunjil Place 2017 digital animation (still), image © the artists

Cranbourne Library2 September – 28 OctoberThe Clothesline Project Project coordinator Ellen Wachter The Clothesline Project is a global initiative bringing awareness to the community about family violence. The project gives a voice to victim survivors and their allies to express their contempt for family violence, whilst expressing their support and hope for those affected to seek help and safety.

4 November – 9 DecemberLaced up Australia Jennie-Maree Tempest Australia’s native animals are unique, and Jennie-Maree Tempest’s textile work captures them in new and vintage fabrics, lots of lace, doilies and even the odd bit of clothing.

Doveton Library16 August – 14 OctoberSpring Gardens Dale Key Dale Key’s exhibition of flowers growing in the City of Casey is described through his verse. “Frost crackles beneath my feet, a breath of fog with hands jammed

Mandi Potgieter We May Dream (detail)


Equipment and Training Grants Program 2019The City of Casey’s Equipment and Training grants are annual grants designed to help not-for-profit community groups improve daily operations. Grants of up to $1,000 will be available.

The festival launched at Bunjil Place to the drumbeat of the Australian Tamil Arts Drumming Association. Boon Wurrung man David Tournier welcomed the crowd with a smoking ceremony in the Plaza and Mayor Amanda Stapledon and Cr Tim Jackson officially launched the festival. Cranbourne Chorale, Casey Choir, Star Search for a Cause and stars of Windmill Theatre’s Beauty and the Beast performed on the night, and upcycling superstars Luna Aquatica and Sarah Seahorse ran a ‘bling your beanie workshop. Crowds BYO’d a mug to enjoy the free soup and hot chocolate on hand to warm up the spirits.

Windmill Theatre’s Beauty and the Beast was a hit with lovers of Disney and musical theatre,

and this year’s stellar line-up of performances including the 21st birthday celebrations of the Casey Choir, performances by Voices of Casey and Cranbourne Chorale, BATs Theatre’s Return of the Vicar of Dibley, and many innovative contemporary performance works across the council.

The 150th anniversary of the Berwick Church of Christ was celebrated with a community arts festival which included an art trail, and the popular Open Studios Weekend featured the work of over 30 artists across Casey and Cardinia. She Blossoms was a unique project across the Casey-Cardinia Libraries and featured bridal clothing from along the Silk Road, organised by Naureen

Choudhry and Revati Ilanko (supported by Circle of Peace Inc and Kalpavriksha Sarees and Handicrafts).

The 2019 Winter Arts Festival featured over 80 events with over 500 artists and performers involved and we thank all those who made the festival a resounding success. Thanks also to the volunteer members of the Winter Arts Festival Working Group, whose efforts in the lead up to the festival contributed to a fantastic program.

It’s not too early to begin thinking about your 2020 Winter Arts Festival event, contact [email protected] to ask any questions or share your ideas with a member of the Arts Team.

David Griggs: Between Nature and SinBetween Nature and Sin brings together key works by leading Australian artist David Griggs for the first major survey of his work. Griggs’ work draws on political imagery, underground media, local histories and personal experience.

A Campbelltown Arts Centre exhibition presented nationally by Museums & Galleries of NSW. This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council for the Arts, its arts funding and advisory body.Date: Saturday 5 October –

Sunday 1 DecemberTime: 10.00 am - 12.00 pm Venue: Bunjil Place Gallery,

2 Patrick North East Drive, Narre Warren

Info: www.bunjilplace.com.au

Lose yourself in a labyrinth of colour, shapes and winding tunnels with Alan Parkinson’s architectural installation, Katena.

As you step inside the airlock structure, you’ll be moved by a sense of wonder at the beauty of light and colour as the daylight shines through. Be prepared for an awe-inspiring experience like no other. Suitable for all ages. Presented in partnership with Mirvac - Smiths Lane.Date: Friday 27 September – Sunday 6 OctoberTimes: Weekdays, 11.00 am – 4.30 pm (last session 4.00 pm),

Weekends – 10.00 am – 5.30 pm (last session 5.00 pm)Venue: Bunjil Place Plaza, 2 Patrick Northeast Drive, Narre WarrenCost: Adult $15.00, Concession $13.00, Child (3 - 15 years)

$10.00, Family (2 children and 2 adults) $40.00, Child under 3 years free

Info: Bunjil Place Box Office 9709 9700 or www.bunjilplace.com.au

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WINTER ARTS FESTIVAL WRAPS UP FOR ANOTHER YEAR

Winter Arts Festival’s 17th year will forever be remembered as the year of the ‘bunnies’! Amanda Parer’s Intrude was an installation of giant inflatable bunnies that lit up the night sky in the Bunijl Place Plaza. Hundreds of families came each day to play, photograph and wonder at these fabulous and fun characters.

The grant aims to assist groups to:• Support and develop volunteers

and group members• Buy equipment to ensure

successful operation and • Diversify their programs and

ensure they are inclusive.

Applications close at 5.00 pm, Thursday 3 October. There are two information sessions, details below.

Dates: Two information sessions will be held on Tuesday 3 September

Venue: Bunjil Place, 2 Patrick Northeast Drive, Narre Warren

Info: 9705 5200 or email [email protected]

For further grant information or guidelines www.casey.vic.gov.au/equipment-training-grants

David Griggs, Frat of the Obese 14, 2011, acrylic on canvas 110 x 119cm. Courtesy of the artist & Roslyn Oxley9 Gallery, Sydney


Grant Writing WorkshopsThe City of Casey’s FREE Grant Writing Workshops give your community group all the information you need to access important funding. Learn how to access funding that is available through grants for community groups, schools or not-for-profit organisations.

Grant writing – basicDate: Monday 16 SeptemberTime: 6.30 pm - 8.30 pmVenue: Bunjil Place, Boon

Wurrung & Wurundjeri Rooms, 2 Patrick North East Drive, Narre Warren

Date: Tuesday 15 October Time: 10.00 am - 12.00 pmCost: FREEVenue: Bunjil Place, Boon


Grant writing - advancedCompletion of Grant Writing Basics is required for the advanced session. Workshops are provided for Community Groups based in or servicing the City of Casey. Date: Monday 25 November Time: 6.30 pm - 8.30 pm Venue: Bunjil Place, Boon


Info: City of Casey Customer Service on 9705 5200.

CASEY PERFORMERS TOUR CHINA Sonyta Trahar and Matt Prins are two local performers who showcased their talents in the Chengdu International Sister Cities Youth Music Festival in China, this past July. Sonyta and Matt represented the City of Casey in the international showcase, performing live for a crowd of more than 1,000 and broadcast to more than 5 million music fans online.

Sonyta and Matt were selected for their experience performing in front of diverse audiences and entertaining large crowds. Sonyta is a solo singer and songwriter with a list of credits to her name including graduating from the Academy of Country Music and receiving a Lyrebird Award. Matt Prins is a contemporary artist with competitive singing and performance experience, including winning 2018 Casey’s Got Talent, as well as many musical theatre credits.

Sonyta and Matt were both very well-received and their performances were popular with the Chengdu locals and in particular, audiences from the City of Casey’s sister city Dujiangyan.

The choir with heart – Voices of Casey sending helpVoices of Casey are a community choir with heart and are once again holding a concert at Bunjil Place to foster dialogue around family violence and mental health.

Help is on its Way is a local choral initiative, led by Dr Jonathon Welch AM, culminating in a heart-warming performance on Sunday 24th November. Suicide is currently the most common cause of death for males aged 15 - 45 years and people living in regional areas are at a significantly higher risk. The Help is on its Way Project,

presented by Play It Forward and Voices of Casey, with the support of the City of Casey and Dandenong Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch, offers an opportunity for individual singers and choirs to come together in our community to help raise awareness of available services and encourage help-seeking behaviours in this area. Guest appearances by The Greater City of Dandenong Civic Brass Band, and Contralto Liane Keegan. You can also catch the Voices of Casey at the upcoming ‘Back to the 80’s’ concert (see our

What’s On section), or why not join them? Choir rehearsals are held Monday nights, contact Paulien to find out more.Date: Sunday 24 NovemberTime: 3.00 pmVenue: Bunjil Place Theatre,

2 Patrick Northeast Drive, Narre Warren

Cost: $ 10Info: Paulien 0412 741 195 or

search Facebook: Voices of Casey

2020 Casey Australia Day Awards – nominations open Do you know an outstanding person who goes above and beyond in their contribution to the Casey community?

Then nominate them now for the 2020 Casey Australia Day Awards. You can make a nomination in one of four categories: • Casey Citizen of the Year• Casey Young Citizen of the Year• Casey Senior Citizen of the Year

• Casey Community Group of the Year

All nominee finalists will be invited to the 2020 Casey Australia Day Awards ceremony at Bunjil Place, a prestigious event celebrated on Australia Day where Casey’s

Citizens of the Year will be announced.

Nominations close 30 September.

Contact Community Volunteering Coordinator on 9705 5200 or visit www.casey.vic.gov.au/casey-australia-day-awards

Cr Wayne Smith, Sonyta Trahar, Matt Prins and City of Casey Mayor Cr Amanda Stapledon

Littlefoot and Co Spoken WordI am learning to build a home in my soul, where I am able to take myself to a place where I am safe, comfortable, loved & free just to be... no matter where I am in the world.

To me, I want home to be the beating of my heart & the depth of my breath, not just a physical place I occupy. I want these both simultaneously, I want the feeling of home with me everywhere I go...

By Denna Grace (www.instagram.com/gratefulhealer/)

Poetry provided by community of Littlefoot & Co. www.instagram.com/littlefootandcompany/

Littlefoot & Co is the City of Casey’s local Spoken Word Open Mic Night. Hosted once a

month, on a Thursday night in the Bunjil Place Studio – check website for details.

All welcome.


Birds in the Australian GardenJoin us for a free walk to identify some of the birds often spied in the Australian Garden. Hear stories about how they have shaped the forests and wildflowers of Australia and listen and look for birds flying, feeding and nesting as you explore the landscape.Dates: Saturday 14 September,

Friday 4 October, Saturday 26 October and Saturday 2 November

Time: 10.00 am – 11.00 amVenue: Visitor Centre, Royal

Botanic Gardens Cranbourne, Cnr Ballarto Road and Botanic Drive, Cranbourne

Cost: FREE, bookings essential. Info: www.rbg.vic.gov.au

Welcome to Poorneet (Tadpole Season)Stamp your feet and hop about – poorneet (tadpole season) is here! In this Indigenous school holiday program, celebrate the froggy friends in our waterways with a morning of stories, dance, microscopes and potted up plants.Date: Tuesday 1 OctoberTime: 11.00 am – 1.00 pm Venue: Visitor Centre,

Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne, Cnr Ballarto Road and Botanic Drive, Cranbourne

Cost: $10 per person, Bookings Essential.

Info: www.rbg.vic.gov.au

Big Bandicoot BackyardA great big bandicoot has moved into Cranbourne Gardens. Help us to welcome it! Made of natural materials gathered from the Gardens, this beautiful sculpture by artist Darryl Cordell likes to have somewhere cosy to sleep, just like the other endangered southern brown bandicoots residing in Cranbourne Gardens. These school holidays, help us create shelters for these cute critters and contribute to bandicoot

conservation. Join in crafts and science activities to uncover the wonderful world of native marsupials, and discover simple things you can do to help protect this precious species at home. We’re getting on the bandi-wagon. Come aboard! Date: Wednesday 2 October –

Saturday 5 OctoberTime: 10.00 am – 2.00 pm,

drop in anytimeVenue: Ian Potter Lakeside

Precinct, Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne, Cnr Ballarto Road and Botanic Drive, Cranbourne

Cost: FREEInfo: www.rbg.vic.gov.au

Welcome to Mayone Bulluk (Grass Flower Season)Set out into the Australian Garden during the Indigenous season mayone bullock (grass flower season) to seek out minibeasts and natives in bloom, put on your scientist hat and discover the critters in the billabong as you find froglets that have just found their voices.Date: Saturday 9 NovemberTime: 11.00 am – 1.00 pmVenue: Visitor Centre,

Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne, Cnr Ballarto Road and Botanic Drive, Cranbourne

Cost: $10 per person, Bookings Essential.


WHAT’S ON AT THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS CRANBOURNE

School Holiday Kids ExplorerChildren ride free on the Kids Explorer during the school holidays! Cruise through the Australian Garden and experience its wonders through sight, sound and smell on this special tour designed for a child’s view. Take in the shapes of spring blooms – button flowers, kangaroo paw and bottle brush – breathe in the delicious fragrances of different eucalypt trees, notice the colours of the landscape and learn why plants are so important for our planet.Dates: Saturday 21 September –

Sun 6 OctoberTime: Daily, 10.00 am – 4.00 pm

(25 mins) Venue: Australian Garden,

Royal Botanic Gardens

Cranbourne, Cnr Ballarto Road and Botanic Drive, Cranbourne

Cost: $10 Adult, $8 Concession, Children (0 - 17 years) ride free, bookings recommended.


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YOUR GUIDE TO WHAT’S HAPPENING IN CASEY’S ARTS COMMUNITY

MUSIC AND PERFORMANCESoweto Gospel ChoirThe Soweto Gospel Choir are an inspirational musical act that need to be seen, and felt, to be believed. Their latest album, Freedom, won the 2019 Grammy Award for Best World Music Album and now they bring their message of struggle and hope to our place for a one-night-only performance of freedom songs and gospel classics. Their spine-tingling one-two punch of Leonard Cohen’s ‘Hallelujah’ and ‘Amazing Grace’ will raise the hairs on the back of your neck. We just can’t wait to see them live!Date: Sunday 1 SeptemberTime: 5.00pmVenue: Bunjil Place - TheatreCost: A- Reserve and B-Reserve

below A-Reserve: Adult $89.90, Concession $82.90, Child Under 17 $59.90, Groups 8+ $79.90 per person, Family $250.00 (2 Adults/2 Children or 1 Adult/3 Children) B-Reserve: Adult $79.90, Concession $72.90, Child Under 17 $54.90, Groups 8+ $69.90 per person, Family $230.00 (2 Adults/2 Children or 1 Adult/3 Children)


Berwick Pipers IncBerwick Pipers Inc are a local community group celebrating and promoting bagpipes and Scottish culture. The Berwick Pipers add colour and volume to community events and meet weekly to rehearse, and to offer tuition for new learners. Contact them to find out more!Date: Thursdays evenings

weeklyTime: 6.30 pm – 7.30 pm

(new learners), 7.30 pm onwards (rehearsals)

Venue: Berwick RSL rooms, 17 Langmore Lane, Berwick

Info: Steve Everett 0425 826 990 www.berwickpipers.info/

Disney’s High School Musical JrDisney Channel’s smash hit movie musical comes to life on your stage as part of Alkira Secondary College’s annual production. The students of East High must deal with issues of friends and family while balancing their classes and extracurricular activities. The show’s infectious, danceable songs are sure to engage performers and audiences alike.Date: Wednesday 4 September,

Friday 6 September, Saturday 7 September

Time: 7.00 pmVenue: Alkira Secondary College,

15 Nurture Avenue, Cranbourne North

Cost: Adults $18, Students (12+) $15, Child (5+) $8

Info: Tegan Bennett 5991 3500 www.trybooking.com/BDSSN

Youth Choir - Join now for 2020The Melbourne Youth Chorale has been nurturing young singers to read music and develop their love of singing and performing for more than 30 years. MYC is an inclusive and supportive community group offering friendship and social support to our young singers and their families. There are no barriers to joining us. Email us today for more information. Kindly sponsored by the City of Casey and Federation University Australia.Date: Wednesdays Term 4,

starting October Time: 4.15 pm – 8.00 pmVenue: Federation University

Berwick Campus, 100 Clyde Road, Berwick

Cost: Free. This is a non-auditioned, no fees choir for school aged children

Info: Email Monica at [email protected] or www.melbourneyouth chorale.com.au

Celebrate ageing positively with Cheek to CheekCheek to Cheek is an all-singing, all-dancing celebration of the immortal Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, presented as part of the City of Casey’s Ageing Positively Festival. The month of October will offer art and cultural events across Casey for over 55s as part of the Victorian Seniors Festival. Keep a look out for the festival program so you don’t miss out. Date: Wednesday 9 October Time: 10.30 am – 11.40 amVenue: Bunjil Place Theatre,

2 Patrick Northeast Drive, Narre WarrenCost: FREEInfo: www.bunjilplace.com.au

Contemporary Art and South Asia

Reena Saini Kallat, ‘Woven Chronicle’ 2018 (detail), Courtesy of the artist and the Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney, image © the artist. Photography: Mim Stirling

Continental Shift: Contemporary Art and South Asia is an exciting new exhibition of recent and contemporary art focusing on the work of artists from the sub-continent and Australian-based artists either born in, descended from, or with on-going connections to South Asia.

Featured artists include emerging and established Australian and Internationally based artists: Khadim Ali, Kate Beynon, Michael Candy, Peter Drew, Richard Goodwin, Trent Jansen and Ishan Khosla, Reena Saini Kallat, Shivanjani Lal, Ramesh Mario Nithiyendran; Nusra Latif Qureshi, Sangeeta Sandrasegar, Adeela Suleman and TextaQueen.Date: Saturday 22 June –

Sunday 22 September Time: 10.00 am - 12.00 pm Venue: Bunjil Place Gallery,




Back to the 80s featuring Voices of CaseyVoices of Casey join Play it Forward to present Back to the 80s, A choral celebration of the great songs, singers and songwriters of the 80s!’ Featuring a special guests: Jan Van De Stool, SKUNKWORKS conducted by Phillipa Edwards and CHOIR OF HARD KNOCKS. Concert features: Dr. Jonathon Welch AM, THE CHO!R, Adam Przewlocki, Voices of Casey, Latrobe Valley Community Choir, Choir of Opportunity, All Together Choir, Voices of Alfred and Western Health Singers.Date: Saturday 7 September Time: 2.30 pm Venue: Deakin Edge Theatre,

Federation Square, Flinders Street, Melbourne

Cost: $35 Full, $25 Concession and Child under 16 years, $99 Family (2 Adults, 2 Children)

Info: 0419 337283 www.playitforward.org.au

Melbourne Chamber Orchestra: Flute and HarpLegendary Australian musicians Alice Giles and Prudence Davis come together for this elegant and uplifting performance music featuring CPE Bach Symphony in E flat major, Haydn Symphony No 43 in E flat major Mercury and a new composition by an audience favourite, Nicholas Buc.

Date: Friday 13 SeptemberTime: 7.30 pm - 9.00 pmVenue: Bunjil Place Theatre,


Cost: Adult $45, Concession $38, Under 25 $25

Info: Bunjil Place Box Office 9709 9700 www.bunjilplace.com.au/melbourne-chamber-orchestra-flute-and-harp

Hairspray Jr by BATS Theatre CompanyIt’s 1962, and spunky, plus-size teen, Tracy Turnblad, has one big dream — to dance on the popular “Corny Collins Show.” When she finally gets her shot, she’s transformed from social outcast to sudden star. In balancing her newfound power with her desire

for justice, Tracy fights to dethrone the reigning Miss Teen Hairspray, Amber von Tussle, and integrate a TV network in the process. With the help of her outsized mom, Edna, and guest DJ, Motormouth Maybelle, the rhythm of Tracy’s new beat just might prove unstoppable.Dates: Monday 23 September –

Thursday 26 SeptemberTime: 1.00pm and 7.00pm

performances (see website)

Venue: Cranbourne Community Theatre, Stawell St, Cranbourne

Cost: $18 (adult) $15 (concession/child)

Info: www.batstheatre.org.au

Bjorn Again 30th Anniversary TourBjorn Again – the only show endorsed by ABBA themselves – has rocked over 7000 concerts in more than 100 countries around the world. Send out an SOS to all your friends because they’re bringing the silks, white boots and Swedish love back to our place to celebrate 30 years of ABBA-tastic hits!Date: Saturday 12 October 2019Time: 8.00pm

Kutcha EdwardsJoin acclaimed singer-songwriter, storyteller and proud Mutti Mutti man, Kutcha Edwards, as he shares his story as a member of a Stolen Generation through spoken word and soulful blues. Don’t miss this opportunity to see a real ‘musicians musician’, and one of Paul Kelly’s favourite collaborators. Featuring a Q and A post performance. Date: Wednesday

30 OctoberTime: 7.30 pmVenue: Bunjil Place Studio,

2 Northeast Patrick Drive, Narre Warren

Cost: Adult $35, Concession $32, Under 25 $28

Info: Bunjil Place Box Office 9709 9700 www.bunjilplace.com.au/kutcha-edwards-hour

Alice Giles and Prudence Davis

Venue: Bunjil Place TheatreCost: Adult $69.00,

Concession $59.00Info: www.bunjilplace.com.au

Casey Concert Band - Classics to ContemporaryOne of Melbourne’s leading community bands presents an afternoon of music across the years. From Sibelius’ Finlandia to John Williams Movie Themes, to Disney’s, The Jungle Book and Alfred Reed’s classic for concert band El Camino Real. Listen to marches, TV Themes, music from the swing era and much more. This fifty piece ensemble will take you on a journey through many musical styles and eras. Sit back, relax and enjoy the trip.Date: Sunday 13 OctoberTime: 2.00 pm - 4.00 pmVenue: Bunjil Place, 2 Northeast

Patrick Drive, Narre WarrenCost: $10 Info: Enquiries Greg Marks

0421 611 930 www.caseyconcertband.org/

My Brilliant Divorce

My Brilliant Divorce, by Geraldine Aron, is the radiantly witty and warm personal account of Angela. Dumped by her husband for a younger model, we follow her achingly funny story as she fumbles through the days and the dating scene, rediscovering herself and hoping to find the love of her life! Enjoy a laugh-out-loud time as we journey the ups and downs of divorce.Date: Friday 25 OctoberTime: 7.30 pmVenue: Bunjil Place Theatre,

2 Patrick North East Drive,

Narre WarrenCost: Adult $39.00,

Concession $34.00Info: www.bunjilplace.com.au

Give My Regards To BATSJoin BATS Theatre Company in celebrating 30 years of providing quality theatre to the Casey community. With performances from past shows and sneak peeks of the future, this show is suitable for the whole family. As part of BATS’ commitment to working with charity partners, this event will be raising money for Relay For Life.Date: Saturday 9 NovemberTime: 2.00 pm and 8.00 pmVenue: Cranbourne Community

Theatre, Stawell St, Cranbourne

Cost: $20Info: www.batstheatre.org.au

SpotSpot is one of the most loved dogs in the world, and he’s coming to Narre Warren! Spot and his friends are off on a new adventure to visit Spot’s Dad on the farm and meet the farm animals. But when they arrive, all the animals are lost! Can Spot and his friends find them all? They might need a little help from their new friends in the audience… See Eric Hill’s beloved puppy come to life on stage with puppetry, songs, and puzzles for children aged 18 months+ and over. Presented in partnership with Berwick MazdaDate: Tuesday 19 November

Wednesday 20 NovemberTime: Tuesday 6.30pm,

Wednesday 10.00 am and 12.30 pm Relaxed Performance: Wed 20 Nov - 12.30 pm session only

Venue: Bunjil Place Theatre, 2 Northeast Patrick Drive, Narre Warren

Cost: All Tickets $16Info: www.bunjilplace.com.au

39 Forever (Cabaret)Do you still feel like you’re 25 even though your birthdate stubbornly insists you’re not? This hilarious cabaret from Amity Dry looks at ageing in an image obsessed world, where social media, Botox and the Kardashians have forever altered the quest for eternal youth. Date: Thursday 10 OctoberTime: 7.30pmVenue: Bunjil Place Studio,


Cost: Adult $39, Concession $35, Groups of 4 or more $34



VISUAL ARTSSECAN - Circle of WomenFor her first exhibition, Punya V Kashyap has invited six other SECAN artists to join her in celebrating the female form through art. Seven sisters with seven individual interpretations of the feminine form, across cultures and time! There will be paintings, drawings, prints and sculptures by Annette Slattery, Di Lockwood, Dorothy Cole, Heather Merrett, Jo Odessa, Sue Jarvis and Punya herself.

Dates: Saturday 7 September – Sunday 29 September

Times: 11.00 am - 4.00 pm every weekend

Venue: Gate 6 Gallery and Studio, Akoonah Park, Gate 6 Entrance, Cardinia Street, Berwick

Cost: Free entryInfo: [email protected]

or www.secan.com.au

WORKSHOPSPainting Made Easy: Workshops for AdultsBeginners, seniors, emerging artists can join these workshops with Calvin Bell - internationally trained and recognised artist/ tutor and Fulbright Scholar. Take your art in all mediums to the next level - to shows, exhibitions and sales. Small group ensuring individual attention.Date: Weekly classes every

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday

Time: 10.00 am - 2.30 pm (M/T/W), 7.00 pm - 10.30 pm (T/W)

Venue: Provenance Artists Studio, 20 Toptani Drive, Berwick Springs, Narre Warren South

Cost: $25 per workshop, bring own supplies.

Info: 9704 7773 [email protected] www.artistofoz.com

Art and Soul for People with Depression or anxietyArt and Soul is a nine week course teaching people to paint that suffer from depression or anxiety. You don’t need to be creative - we will teach you to paint. Each week will commence with an overview of the relative topic (eg: identity, anxiety, loss and grief and more) and how it might be outworked in our lives. Date: Thursday 8 August –

Thursday 26 September plus exhibition

Time: 7.00 pmVenue: L’Arte Café, 65 Berwick-

Cranbourne Road, Cranbourne

Cost: $175 for the nine week course, equipment and supper provided

Info: Michelle Sanders [email protected] www.artandsoul.org

Art and Soul for kids with anxiety A four-session course that uses art to explore some of the emotional responses and thinking that could lead to anxiety in children. Parent and child will work together. Children aged 5–12. Dates: Saturday 17 August –

Saturday 7 September Time: 10.00 am-12.00 pmVenue: L’Arte Café, 65 Berwick-

Cranbourne Road, Cranbourne

Cost: $150 for a four week course for both participants (parent and child), equipment provided.

Info: Michelle Sanders [email protected] www.artandsoul.org

Paint Your Art Out – Kids Art Program Inspired by the idea of just having fun, Paint Your Art Out is a creative and colourful approach to creating art for children aged 6 years and over. These are relaxed classes and all age activities, join us as we explore basic colour mixing, different and unusual materials, paint tools and techniques to create our own works of art.Date: Thursday 10 October for

eight weeksTime: 4.30 pm - 6.00 pmVenue: Balla Balla Community

Centre, 65 Berwick Cranbourne Road, Cranbourne East

Cost: $40 includes all materialsInfo: Mena Grigson 5990 0900

www.ballaballa.com.au

Berwick Artists Society Art ExhibitionBerwick Artists Society will hold an exhibition of members’ work at the Cranbourne Library. During the exhibition, artists will be on site demonstrating their skills at times to be announced.Date: Tuesday 12 November -

Saturday 23 November Time: During Cranbourne

Library opening hours: Monday-Wednesday 9.00 am - 8.00 pm, Thursday 9.00 am - 9.00 pm, Saturday 10.00 am - 4.00 pm, closed Sundays

Venue: Cranbourne Library, Casey Complex, 65 Berwick-Cranbourne Road, Cranbourne.

Cost: FREEInfo: No bookings required.

Enquiries Cranbourne Library 5990 0150

SECAN Search for the Fourth ExpanseExhibition by SECAN artist Arpad Beli. Dates: Saturday 5 October –

Sunday 27 October Times: 11.00 am - 4.00 pm

every weekendVenue: Gate 6 Gallery and

Studio, Akoonah Park, Gate 6 Entrance, Cardinia Street, Berwick

Cost: Free entryInfo: [email protected]

or www.secan.com.au

Artwork by Arpad Beli

MUSIC AND PERFORMANCE CONTINUED...

Concert Band Explosion!This will be an exciting afternoon of music from the Casey Concert Band and the Concert Bands from St Margaret’s and Berwick Grammar School. The afternoon will feature classical and contemporary music, from screen to stage. A highly entertaining concert!Date: Sunday 10 November Time: 2.00 pmVenue: Rosanove Auditorium,

St Margaret’s School, Berwick. Enter through St Margaret’s Place

Cost: $10 Info: Marten Visser 9703 8111

Casey Choir Christmas ConcertCasey Choir will entertain you with their new Christmas program, which will include many familiar Carols and some less well-known for your enjoyment. Book to come with your family or if by yourself, we will place you on a table to meet new friends. Bring your own nibbles and drinks and you will be seated at round tables for easy conversation during breaks. Tea and coffee provided.Date: Sunday 1 December Time: 3.30 pmVenue: Beaconsfield Community

Hall, 8 O’Neil Road, Beaconsfield

Cost: Adults $20, Concession $15, Under 12 years Free

Info: Natalie Irvine 9790 0149 Bookings essential and open from 15 October. www.caseychoir.com.au

Please note: Every effort has been made to ensure that the information is as current and accurate as possible at the time of printing. Council accepts no responsibility or liability for any loss, damage or injury which may arise from anything contained in this publication. The listing of any individual, group, club, organisation or establishment is not an endorsement by Council of such individual, group, club, organisation or establishment.

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SPECIAL EVENTSSECAN - Pop-Up Art Gift ShopAfter the success of last year’s event, the SECAN artists are back with an amazing display of unique, handmade items, all under $50. They would make affordable Christmas gifts or treats for the home. Choose from jewellery, prints, wall art, ceramics, magnets, textiles, cards, up-cycling and a few more surprises too!Dates: Saturday 2 November -

Saturday 30 November Times: 11.00 am - 4.00 pm every

weekendVenue: Gate 6 Gallery and Studio,

Akoonah Park, Gate 6 Entrance, Cardinia Street, Berwick

Info: [email protected] or www.secan.com.au

Christmas Makers’ MarketEveryone’s invited to enjoy live music, food trucks, FREE craft activities and over 70 bespoke (ie. Insta-fabulous) brands brimming with fab gift ideas. We’ll even be lighting up the Christmas Tree and celebrating the nativity scene. So clear the pipes and get your carol crew ready cos Rudolph’s about to run and we’ve called shotgun in Santa’s sleigh.Date: Saturday 30 November Time: 4.00 pm - 9.00 pmVenue: Bunjil Place Plaza,

2 Patrick Northeast Drive, Narre Warren


MAKING ART, STAYING WELLDate: Wednesday 18 September Time: 12.00 pm - 3.00 pmVenue: Meeting Room 3 and

4, Level 2, Bunjil Place Library, 2 Northeast Patrick Drive, Narre Warren

Cost: FreeInfo: www.trybooking.com/

BDYAGLong hours, little money, working solo, or hunched over an easel or desk? Working as an artist or craftsperson can be hard on physical and mental health. This session presented by Craft Victoria and the City of Casey invites you to reflect on how you make your art or craft, and whether you can make small changes to your everyday practice in order to live healthier and happier.

MAKE A SIMPLE WEBSITEDate: Wednesday

23 October Time: 12.00 pm - 3.00 pmVenue: Wurundjeri – Bunurong

Room, Level 1, Bunjil Place, 2 Northeast Patrick Drive, Narre Warren

Cost: FreeInfo: www.trybooking.com/

BDYDB Empower yourself to design, create and manage your own website to profile yourself and your artThese days, a website is a must-have for any creative wanting to be taken seriously by galleries, curators, collectors and the media. Come to hear ideas, tips and planning resources for setting up a simple, cost effective and professional website for you as an artist or craft maker. With a focus on creating an online portfolio, this session will give you the confidence to build, manage and edit your own online representation.

GET MARKET READY! Date: Wednesday

13 November Time: 12.00 pm - 3.00 pmCost: FreeVenue: Wurundjeri – Bunurong

Room, Level 1, Bunjil Place, 2 Northeast Patrick Drive, Narre Warren

Info: www.trybooking.com/BDYDP

Craft Victoria and the City of Casey present an inspiring and instructive discussion for creatives interested in taking their wares to market. Presented by experienced marketeers, the session will guide participants through practical preparation tips, marketing, sales and presentation strategies for makers who are looking to sell in craft and design markets, trade fairs and pop-up shops.

FREE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS FOR ARTISTS

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