Gecko Studio Gallery Newsletter
March April 2018
Kerry Spokes Lost in Reverie – Artist Statement 2018
The innocence of a child is the backdrop for Kerry Spokes in an exhibition exploring the modern world of politics, war, gender identity and other complex themes. Using images of children at play or ‘lost in reverie’ Spokes portrays these ideas with an honesty, clarity and innocence not shown by the media, politicians and the grown-up world. Employing printmaking, drawing and watercolour as her medium, the reoccurring images of androgynous children suspended in spontaneous poses and complete immersion of (in?) their imaginary worlds are a staple of Spokes’ creative vision.
Alongside sits another body of work of which Spokes is well known for; employing her other creative passion of digital collage. Using apps on her iPad or iPhone, she weaves a story into each piece she creates. Spokes uses photographs she has taken on her iPhone along with downloaded free to use imagery to build her digital work. Portraits or figures in the landscape….with a twist, using visual quips for the viewer to interpret.
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Curriculum Vitae Kerry Spokes B: King Island 1960 15 Falls Rd Fish Creek 3959 Mob: 0423721593 Email: [email protected]
Education 1985 - 1987 Gippsland Institute of Advanced Technology GIAE Bachelor Degree of Visual Arts
Co owner/ director of Gecko Studio Gallery, Fish Creek – 2006 ongoing
Publications Digital Arts Collection – Tarwin Valley Project 2013 Imprint magazine – “Iphoneography” – March 2014
Recent exhibitions Known Unknowns – Solo Exhibition – TACIT Contemporary Art, Johnson St Abbotsford, Melbourne – November 2017 Measurement – Group exhibition Gecko Studio Gallery May 2017 imPRESSions – Group exhibition Arts Space Wonthaggi August 2017 Wild Blue Yonder – solo exhibition – TACIT Contemporary Art, Johnson St, Abbotsford, Melbourne – September 2016 ImPRESSions 2016 group show – Meeniyan Art Gallery – September 2016 L’ouevre des Ouefs – The Work of the Eggs group exhibition – Gecko Studio Gallery, Fish Creek - May 2016 Editions – Group exhibition – TACIT Contemporary Art, Johnson St Abbotsford, Melbourne – Feb 2016 Blown Off Course II – solo exhibition – TACIT Contemporary Art, Johnson St, Abbotsford, Melbourne – November 2015 ImPRESSions group exhibition – Meeniyan Art Gallery – Oct-Nov 2015 Bass Coast Art Award Acquistive Prize 2015 Blown Off Course – solo exhibition – Gecko Studio Gallery – May – July 2015 The Gippsland 14 group exhibition –Media House Gallery, Age Building, Melbourne – Feb 2 – April 22 2015 The Gippsland 14 group exhibition – Meeniyan Art Gallery – April – June 2015 Pocket Vistas Mobile Photo Awards 2014 Selected International Group Exhibition, Ontario, Canada Sept 2014 Out There –Solo - iphoneography landscapes – Gecko Studio Gallery, Fish Creek, April/May 2014 Digital Arts Project – Meeniyan Art Gallery – July 2013 Impact 8 International Print Conference, Dundee, Scotland, Collaboration with Kate Zizys, “ivision” August 2013 Gone To The Dogs Group exhibition, Gecko Studio Gallery, May 2013 Letting Go, Solo Exhibition, Gecko Studio Gallery, Fish Creek Dec-Jan 2012/13 2D artist – Sculpture in the Vineyard, Lyrebird Hill Winery – December 2012 Los Angeles Mobile Arts Festival LAMAF – Santa Monica – August 2012 8x8 Show – On Any Sunday Gallery – Fitzroy – August 2012 Its Just One Of Those Things – Solo Exhibition – Latrobe Contemporary Gallery – April 2012 Contemporary Portrait Prize – Latrobe Contemporary Gallery, Morwell – Jan 2012 snAPP – Camera Phone Group exhibition – Gecko Studio Gallery – Fish Creek – Nov-Dec 2011 G8 Collective – Group exhibition of 8 South Gippsland artists at Fitzroy Gallery – Oct-Nov 2011 Impact 7 International Print Conference – Collaborative installation piece - Sept 2011 Finalist – Rick Amor Print Prize – March 2011 G8 Collective – Group exhibition of 8 South Gippsland artists Fitzroy Gallery – Oct-Nov 2010 ARC Drawing Prize – Selected group exhibition – Main St Yinnar – Oct – Nov 2010 ‘Full Play’ exhibition - in conjunction with sculptor Laurie Collins – August – September 2010 Prints from Gippsland – group exhibition – Gallery ARC – Art Resource Collective Yinnar – June 2010 2
Freestone Press Printmakers Group exhibition – Court Gallery Stratford – June 2010 A Fine Line – Selected Group Exhibition - Meeniyan Art Gallery – May 2010
Alternative transport - iPhoneography - Kerry Spokes Walking on Stilts - iPhoneography - Kerry Spokes
Kerry Spokes
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Gecko Studio Gallery News
“Headquarters”, our café, is still going strong as the crazy times of the ‘high’ season slowly recede and we look forward to the influx of visitors during Easter. Headquarters is serving a unique wood roasted artisan coffee from Melbourne (Ricci Method), delicious teas (including Calmer Sutra), chais, hot chocolates and cold drinks. Headquarters also has a range of sweet and savoury foods to dine in or takeaway - we offer specialty salads (try our sushi bowl!) and delicious vegan raw slices from local supplier “A Seasoned Kitchen” - from amongst a range of culinary treats on offer. As cooler times approach we will be offering luscious soups and curries. More in the next newsletter. We are always looking at new treats and products so keep an eye on the Gecko / Headquarters Facebook page and on Instagram.
Open 9am to 4pm, Thursday through to Monday, i.e. closed Tuesday & Wednesday 3
Headquarters café at Gecko Studio Gallery
● Gecko on Facebook - Keep up to date with our news and events on the Gecko Studio Gallery Facebook page.
● Framing quotes/ consultations – a reminder that it is wise where possible to make a time with Kerry for framing consultations and quotes. Kerry can be contacted on 0423 721 593 or at the Gallery (5683 2481). Kerry is not always at the gallery or we may have an event underway so it helps if you can book a time with Kerry. Especially now that we have the café.
ArtHouse accommodation
Brought to you by Gecko Studio Gallery - the ArtHouse, fine accommodation in Fish Creek.
Entering through the gate, guests are greeted by the lovely private garden filled with interesting plants and flowers and by the ancient apple tree in pride of place in the back yard.
The ArtHouse offers guests a stunning and beautifully appointed cottage hidden away behind Gecko Studio Gallery in the heart of Fish Creek.
The walls host an array of contemporary original artwork by renowned local artists for sale - your very own private gallery.
With an open central living area, full kitchen, a generous sized bedroom and beautifully appointed bathroom, the ArtHouse is light filled, comfortable and cosy.
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Quality linen and bath towels are provided, just bring your beach towels. We also supply a portable cot with mattress protector, sheet and extra blankets. A library of artbooks and novels, an interesting dvd and cd collection and current art and style magazines have been collected for your enjoyment.
Fish Creek is home to 4 galleries, and a suite of lovely cafes' including Gecko's very own coffee bar - HeadQuarters, Gibsons - serving delicious breakfasts, lunches, then tapas in the evening! There is a range of interesting shops and the iconic Fish Creek Hotel with the fish on top.
The ArtHouse is perfect as a base from which to visit local wineries, walk or ride on the Great Southern Rail Trail and of course visit Wilsons Prom and the many beaches in the local area.
Please note there is a 2 night minimum stay, with 3 night minimum stay on Public Holidays. Single night stays are at the owner's discretion and may incur extra charges.
Contact Kerry at Gecko Studio Gallery on 03 5683 2481 or 0423 721 593. www.facebook.com/pages/Arthouse/482648991846293 www.stayz.com.au/accommodation/vic/phillip-island-gippsland/wilsons-promontory/146244 www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/2166372
See all the images at www.arthousefishcreek.com.au/ or the 3 links above.
Kerry Spokes
● See Kerry’s Facebook page www.facebook.com/kerryspokesartist and website www.kerryspokes.com.au/
● See www.geckostudiogallery.com.au/kerry-spokes-2/#.VkBxHeTovIU
Check this out:
● Biblio fashion https://goo.gl/gWik32
● Lotte Reiniger The animation genius you've (probably) never heard of - the charming story of how Lotte Reiniger became one of the great pioneers of early animation. View the very charming little film on the BBC @ http://bbc.in/2BxScfv
● How to Draw a Black Guy - CM Campbell https://goo.gl/K6DtRJ
● That’s How Bored Bookstore Employees Entertain Themselves - https://goo.gl/Fu3C5F
● Binding the Kelmscott Chaucer - Hannah Brown. Rebinding a William Morris Kelmscott Chaucer using designs influenced by May Morris’s embroidery designs. https://goo.gl/RTsfrf
Prom Coast Arts Council Inc
● Next general meeting will be – Tuesday March 27 at 7pm in the supper room, Fish Creek Memorial Hall, 13 Falls Rd, Fish Creek. Supper room is in the rear of the building. All welcome. ● PCA mailing list – email Michael at [email protected] or text on 0421 209 878 to be put on the list or for more info
Local Art Venues and Events
The Alison Lester Shop Prints, Books, Cards & Gifts – 1 Falls Road, Fish Creek, Victoria 5683 2352. Keep an eye on the Facebook page for when Alison will be in-store for book signings and other special events. www.facebook.com/pages/Alison-Lester/219864641549443 http://alisonlester.com/ (Psst…all the prints and canvases in the Alison Lester Shop are framed by Gecko Studio Gallery)
Stefani Hilltop Gallery Artist-in-residence Bianca Biesuz-Stefani. 39 Keane’s Rd, Fish Creek. Ph 5683 2253. http://members.dcsi.net.au/hilltop_gallery/ Open Thursday to Monday or by appointment.
Ride the Wild Goat Workshop & Gallery 5 Falls Rd, Fish Creek. Ph 5683 2661. Paintings and one-off handmade furniture & objects by Andrew McPherson. Open Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon – 10.30 – 4.30pm. 0417 370 596 http://ridethewildgoat.com.au/ Check out Andy’s out there Christmas tree
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The Celia Rosser Gallery and Banksia Café Promontory Rd, Fish Creek. Open hours: Fri, Sat, Sun 10am – 4pm or by appointment. Ph 5683 2628. [email protected] www.celiarossergallery.com.au/index.htm
People Places Things Gallery 11 Falls Rd, Fish Creek (between Flying Cow Café and the Fish Creek Memorial Hall). Photography, large format printing, studio, portraiture, pets, process and printing of your photos – anything but weddings. Also, wanted to buy – old cameras, photos, film negs, glass slides, negatives – anything photographic. Hobby, not part of the business. Contact Michael Pitts 0418 508 392 [email protected]
The Hub - Fish Creek 10am to 3pm ● The HandMakers Store – a craft collective. Features the work of local makers. Follow them on FB and Instagram. [email protected] Facebook: thehandmakersstore ● Houndog – beautiful handcrafted timber furniture and objects by Peter Bassett. 27 Falls Rd, Fish Creek (between the Fish Creek General Store and the Post Office)
Roland Harvey NEW - Renowned children’s book author and illustrator Roland Harvey is in the process of opening up a studio/gallery Fish Creek. There are books and cards for sale along with original artwork, with limited edition prints to come. Facebook: Roland Harvey Art Web: http://rolandharvey.com.au/ 31 Falls Rd, Fish Creek
The Fish Creek Hotel Artspaces – ArtSpace 1: "Natures Inspirations" by artist Wendy Russell (Twyerould) ArtSpace 2: "Fabric and Thread" by artist Dinah Barton . Exhibition space in the art hub of Fish Creek. Fish Creek Hotel/Motel 1 Old Waratah Road, Fish Creek 3959. Ph 5683 2404. Terry & Kevin. http://www.fishcreekhotel.com.au/
Basia Mille - luxury apartments, vineyard and olive grove. Geraldine and Tony Conabere. 1 Taylor Court, Fish Creek (Waratah North) 0414 295 048 / 5687 1453. http://basiamille.com.au/
The Outer Space Meeniyan - 140B Whitelaw St, Meeniyan, VIC 3956 0427 375 020 9am – 4pm. The Outer Space sculpture park features the work of fourteen local artists and artisans in a park-like setting. http://theouterspacemeeniyan.com.au/ Facebook: outerspacemeeniyan Helen Wilkinson and Grant Flather (plus a cast of thousands)
Stockyard Gallery ● Kim Probitts - Pastels & More. 1-26 March 2018. Opening Sunday 4 March 2pm ● Laurie Collins - Steel Stories 29 March to 23 April ● Gallery open 10 am to 4 pm daily Phone: 5682 1125 www.facebook.com/pages/Stockyard- Gallery/205686259540514
YEPgallery 41A, Main Street, Foster. YEP Gallery (Yanakie Earth Pigments) showcases work by local artists using charcoal and natural earth pigments, sourced largely from Yanakie, near Wilsons Prom. Anne Roussac-Hoyne Ph 0408 871 370
Meeniyan Art Gallery curator - Catherine Robinson
March Exhibitions: – 2 March to 30 March Regina Dudek – Serendipity - Serendipity – An exhibition of Regina’s latest whimsical metal sculptures. The dress theme continues throughout her work. Inspired by the female form and the power of “the dress”. Some are warrior like and others are more ethereal. Each piece is created from a variety of reclaimed vintage pressed metal, wire and other ‘harvested’ relics. A serendipitous union of materials and objects to create a whole new story Bill Binks – Every Now and Then the line of a body, a bubble, a wave the flight of a cloud, a bird, or a flute the richness of colour, of harmony, or people this is what I’m trying to say with my art.
April Exhibitions Gippsland Terra Aqua: Chis Kryzanowski Painting: Chris’ art style is representational. He depicts events or scenes from the real world but abstracted to a degree or manipulated in some way so as to produce more intricate images. His subject matter is largely derived from nature in the Victorian landscape. Chris uses both brush and palette knife to create his art, so his paintings are overlaid and textured. He uses a rich palette which gives additional life and depth to his canvas. He works with oils and acrylics on canvas and board.
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Sculpture: The sculptural figures are representational – they are stylised forms of dancing glyphs, aesthetically pleasing, elongated shapes constructed with steel cores and resinous bodies. The finish to these works is of a metallic bronze coating.
Recent Works: Peter Walker All work in this series of landscapes is derived from my imagination. The work is expressed through considered mistakes, random mark making, gesture and experience with an emphasis on intuitive energy and individual approach. Media: Oil, inks, pastel and pencil.
Workshops – too numerous to list but follow this link for info - http://meeniyanartgallery.com.au/workshops/ ● 84 Whitelaw St, Meeniyan. Wednesday to Monday (closed Tuesday) 10 – 4pm. Saturday & Sunday 11 – 5pm. Ph 5664 0101 Exhibition bookings - [email protected]
Thirsty Work Gallery 45 River Drive, Tarwin Lower. 0408 241 973. Also, Life drawing classes, Tuesdays evenings - Thirsty Work Studio Gallery.
The ArtSpace Mirboo North 81B Ridgway Mirboo Nth (Between Mirboo Nth Hardware & The Grand Ridge Brewery) ArtSpace Hours Wed-Sun 10-4pm www.facebook.com/TheArtSpaceinMirbooNorth/
ArtSpace Wonthaggi The Centennial Centre, 1 Bent Street, Wonthaggi 3995 (opposite Aldi). Tel: (03) 5672 5767. Hours: Thursday - Monday 10-4
Arc Yinnar arc Yinnar is open Tuesday to Friday 12 noon-4pm, Saturday 11am-3pm. Main Street Yinnar. Ph 5163 1310
Toora Village Studio Gallery Toora Village Studio Gallery - open Thursdays to Sunday, 10am to 4pm. 25 Stanley Street, Toora www.facebook.com/Toora-Village-Studio-Gallery-104985282962543/
Saraghi Gallery Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday 10am - 3pm. Saraghi Gallery - behind Cafe Lugano, 71 Thompson Ave, Cowes
Bob Hickman - Painting classes 5x2 hour classes in Koonwarra studio, Tuesday afternoons 1- 4pm $35 per session and Wednesday evening 6-8pm, $100 for a five week block. Also, printmaking and hebel stone carving weekend workshops throughout the year. Check out www.bobhickman.blogspot.com.au or contact Bob on 0439 303 244 for more information.
Loch Arts Council - www.facebook.com/Loch-Arts-Council- 581762918549744/timeline?ref=page_internal
Korumburra Arts Group The Arts Group meets about once every 2 months and welcomes artists and art supporters to become part of the group. For further information about the exhibition or the Arts Group contact Jane Brocklesby 0427 472 117, Neil Coxon 5655 2107, Tony Parisi 0407 219 639. http://korumburracommunity.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/September-to-November-2015.pdf
The Boobook Art Studio in South Gippsland - committed to providing enriching, high quality art instruction to children & teenagers. Jacqui Dinsbergs. Studio address: 84 Whitelaw St, Meeniyan, Vic 3956 Postal address: PO Box 252, Foster, Vic 3960 http://boobookartstudio.com.au/
Drawing Classes Classes run by Ann Parry. First and third Fridays at Port Franklin schoolhouse. 10.30am – 2.30pm. Tea & coffee provided, take your own lunch. Some art materials provided or take your own. $35 each session, $50 when there is a life model. Contact Ann 0448 390 785 or 5664 6558.
Freestone Press Gillian Kline 0408514560 email http://freestonepressprintmakingstudio.com/ littlemilligan – makers of beautiful things. Deb Milligan and Colin Little. 26 Avon St, Briagolong. Summer Hours are Friday – Sunday 11am – 4pm. If you come at other times and we aren’t open – call us on 0427 842 328 or 0490 172 012. We are just around the corner and are very likely to be able to open up for you. [email protected] www.littlemilligan.com.au/
Gone South Studio – Grant Flather and Helen Wilkinson - www.gonesouthstudio.com/
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Switchback Gallery - Building 6S, Northways Road, Churchill VIC 3842. Bryce Ives. Phone: 5122 6261 Mon to Fri: 9am–5pm. Closed on public holidays. Disabled access
Prom Coast Film Society -
Next Screening: Friday 6th April - The Light Between Oceans - 2016 - UK/NZ/USA - Drama
Friday 4th May - The Eagle Huntress - 2017 - UK/Mongolia – Doco and Loving Vincent - 2017 - USA - Bio/Animation
Friday 1st June - The Big Sick - 2017 - USA - Comedy/Romance
Friday 6th July - NAIDOC Week - Zach’s Ceremony - 2016 - Aus – Doco and Mountain - 2017 - Aus - Doco
Friday 3rd August - Wind River - 2017 - UK/USA/Canada - Drama/Crime
Friday 7th September - After the Storm - 2016 - Japan - Drama
Friday 5th October - Don’t Tell - 2017 - Aus - Drama
Friday 2nd November - Breath - 2018 - Aus - Drama
Friday 7th December - Submarine - 2010 - USA - Comedy/Drama and Kubo and the Two Strings - 2016 - USA - Animation
Join at www.trybooking.com/OBPR or through the FAMDA website. First Friday of each month - 7:30pm, Fish Creek Memorial Hall Annual Subscription - $60, 3 Months - $25 , Subscription Only, no Single Tickets
Arts/Culture/Tourism/Community newsletters (send us info if you have a newsletter to add) ● South Gippsland Arts Network Update - administered by Sophie Dixon, Community Strengthening Support Officer, South Gippsland Shire Council. Categories are: exhibitions on now / festivals / music & performance / film / coming soon / download information / galleries of South Gippsland. Contact Sophie to have your info included [email protected]
● Bass Coast Shire Council Free Arts News
● Stockyard Gallery – not sure how to subscribe but I guess emailing them at [email protected] and asking for their newsletter should do the trick
● Regional Arts Victoria, Gippsland - monthly newsletter
● ArtSpace Newsletter – send email to [email protected]
● Meeniyan Motel Newsletter Meeniyan Motel email newsletter
● Craft Victoria - Craft Almanac e-news go to Craft Victoria website and find the subscribe area at the bottom of the page. Craft Victoria subscription
● Fishy News – The newsletter for Fish Creek. Available from Fish Creek post office and various outlets around town (The Fishy News is being reborn under the editorship of Helen Ritt).
● Venus Bay/Tarwin community newsletter “Matter of Fact”
Lyrebird Arts Council
P P ARNOLD with very special guests - Saturday 19th May, 2018.8pm
All tickets one price - $75 (incl GST &all booking fees) Ike & Tina Turner, Mick Jagger & Andrew Loog Oldham, The Small Faces, The Nice, Jimi Hendrix, Rod Stewart, Barry Gibb, Eric Clapton, Humble Pie, Nick Drake, Dr. John, Graham Nash, Stephen Stills, Steel Pulse, Roger Waters, The KLF, Ocean Colour Scene, Primal Scream, “Absolutely Fabulous”, Oasis, Maddy Prior, Paul Weller and You Am I can’t be wrong. PP Arnold is a legend! The Los Angeles teenager, who became London’s First Lady of Soul after hitting town in 1966 with Ike & Tina Turner and coming to the attention of Mick Jagger, is still going strong. And she’s once again at the right place in the right time, as she has been so often in a career that’s lasted over 50 years.
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Best known for her beautiful and classic mid-to-late ‘60s hits including “The First Cut Is The Deepest”, “(If You Think You’re) Groovy” and “Angel of the Morning”, as well as the power chorus of the Small Faces’ iconic hit “Tin Soldier”, PP is set to undertake her first ever concert tour of Australian and New Zealand. She’ll be backed by a super group of super fans: Tim Rogers, Rusty Hopkinson, Andy Kent, Talei Wolfgramm and James Black. PP’s tour down under follows the release last year of “The Turning Tide”, an album of unreleased recordings from the late ‘60s and early ‘70s, produced by both Barry Gibb and Eric Clapton. It cracked the UK Top 30 upon release, recently made the NZ iTunes Top 20, and has been the subject of many accolades and much airplay since its release. Although this will be PP’s be first concert tour of these parts, she has previously performed here as a featured singer with Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters in 2002 and 2008. In recent times she has also recorded with Primal Scream, Oasis, Ocean Colour Scene and Paul Weller. She has a voice that other artists love to work with; her first duet was with Rod Stewart on a single produced by Mick Jagger, way back in ’67. Her timeless work has earned PP an ardent following amongst fans of ‘60s British rock and pop in addition to lovers of classic soul, and some of her early dance numbers are considered Northern Soul classics. Her status as an icon of her era when she starred alongside old friend Marianne Faithful in the final episode of the original series of “Absolutely Fabulous” in 1996 (for which she and Marianne especially recorded a new version of the program’s theme song “This Wheel’s On Fire”). With her memoir soon due for publication and a new album in the can, co-written and produced by the Ocean Colour Scene’s Steve Craddock and including a couple of duets with long-time supporter and fan Paul Weller, 2018 promises to be a big year for PP Arnold. Join PP and her dream Australian band for what will undoubtedly be amongst the most talked about tours of the year.
EILEN JEWELL Saturday 26th May, 2018 All tickets one price $45 We are very pleased to announce the return of EILEN JEWELL and her stellar band. Playing in support of their blues influenced album of 2017 “Down Hearted Blues”, Eilen and band will be ripping through tunes from that album and all her catalogue in a night of country twang, Americana and reworked blues classics. Those familiar with the sweet, sweet sounds of Eilen and band will know they are in for a fine night of music and good times to warm up the oncoming winter months.
DAN SULTAN - Solo Killer Tour Saturday 14th April, 2018. 8pm ** SOLD OUT** Sunday 15th April, 2018. 7pm SOLD OUT Tickets all one price - $45 (incl. GST & all booking fees) The notion of slowing down isn’t particularly suitable when describing Dan Sultan. The hard working Melbourne musician will hit the road for a run of intimate theatre shows throughout regional and metro centres from March through to June. Leaving his incredible band at home, the Killer Solo Tour will see the Melbourne musician strip things back to basics – just Dan Sultan, his piano and guitar. Each intimate and acoustic performance will see Sultan reimagining all of his most recent release, the stirring ARIA #5 debuting, critically acclaimed Killer (out now via Liberation Records), including singles ‘Hold It Together, ‘Kingdom’, ‘Magnetic’ and fan-favourites ‘Cul-de-sac’ and ‘Reaction’. In addition fans will be treated to a handful of classics from his decade-long back catalogue (expect hits from Blackbird, Dirty Ground, Get Out While You Can and Homemade Biscuits).
● Purchase tickets online via http://lyrebirdartscouncil.com.au/?page_id=7 Book tickets via email Local ticket outlets (cash only): Gecko Studio Gallery, Fish Creek; Duck Hutt, Meeniyan; the Rusty Windmill, Leongatha, Main Street Revelations, Foster; Books & Massage, Inverloch; UpBeet Juice Bar, Wonthaggi.
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Fish Creek UPDATE ● Fishy News – The newsletter for Fish Creek. About to make a comeback with a new editor – Helen Ritt. First issue out by the end of March. More news as it comes to hand.
● Gibson’s Café – 9 Falls Rd, Fish Creek. Ph 5683 2593 Open 11am to 3pm (closed Monday) for lunch and Thursday to Saturday 6 to 9pm for small food / tapas and a wine bar Michelle Gibson
● CAKE pop up boutique – CAKE clothing, wooden ships, summer knitwear, imported kaftans. Open 10am to 4pm. Ph 0409 162 372. 9 Falls Rd next door to Gibson’s café and wine bar.
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● Gurneys Cidery NEW - 343 Fish Creek Foster Road, Foster, 3960. Open Wednesday – Sunday 10am – 5pm. Open Public Holidays. Ph 0423 039 863 [email protected] Our heritage apple orchard allows us to produce unique small batch ciders full of flavour and character. All apples are pressed, fermented, aged and bottled on the farm resulting in distinct products that differs from anything you would have tried previously.
● Fish Creek Community Development Group – membership is only $5. Have your say as to how Fish Creek develops. Meetings are monthly at present. Membership enquiries to Michael Lester 0421 209 878 [email protected]
● Hoddle Mountain Trail Management Group PO Box 90, Fish Creek, VIC. 3959 Secretary: Tony Walker [email protected]
● Café KO Bar and Grill – 2 Old Waratah Rd, Fish Creek. 5683 2207. Open Wed to Sunday. On Sat & Sun, breakfast will on offer from 9am. Other days: open from 12-12.30 for lunch and dinners from 5.30pm onwards. http://kookscatering.com.au/
● Saturday Yoga with Howard (0499 202 409) 8- 9am Calligraphy Yoga; 9- 10am Synergy Yoga. $15 / $10 conc. All at Fish Creek Memorial Hall.
● Tiliqua – Fish Creek - Tiliqua is a self-contained holiday home accommodating up to 8 people and is located on the very edge of the Fish Creek township. The living areas offer spectacular panoramic views across the countryside. Bookings : Promaccom ph: 03 5682 1436 or free call 1800 458 382. For more information visit www.promaccom.com.au/tiliqua/index.htm
● Fish Creek Cottage – holiday accommodation - 39 Old Waratah Rd, Fish Creek. Bookings: www.stayz.com.au/121861
● Fish Creek General Store - 25 Falls Rd, Fish Creek. Ph 5683 2226. Prop. Carolyn Fryer.
● Prom View Nursery - Ph 5683 2234. Hoddle Rd Fish Creek 3959
● Promontory Gourmet Foods - PO Box 25 Fish Creek 3959. Ph 5683 2313.
● Fish Creek Post Office 29 Falls Road, Fish Creek VIC 3959. Ph 5683 2461. Mon – Fri 9am - 5pm, Saturday 9am - 12pm
● Fish Creek & District CFA Fire & Rescue - www.facebook.com/fishcreekcfa/?ref=py_c
Walkerville South ● Bear Gully Coastal Cottages - waterfront accommodation overlooking Waratah Bay with views to Wilson's Promontory. 35 Maitland Court, Walkerville South. Ph 5663 2364 www.beargullycottages.com.au/ Walkerville North ● Walkerville Caravan Park - 3 Loop Road, Walkerville North, VIC 3956 Ph 5663 2224. www.caravan-parkfinder.com.au/campsites-and-caravan-parks/view/22198-walkerville- caravan-park
Koonwarra ● Storehouse & Thomas James Hodgkinson Burge - Stylist Storehouse brings artisan craftspeople, clothing, artwork and homewares to you. We have two locations, Koonwarra and now St Kilda… Storehouse - 4-6 Koala Drive, Koonwarra. Thomas Burge 0408 353 976 [email protected] www.storehousekoonwarra.com/about/ Storehouse - 100 Barkly Street, St Kilda 10am – 6pm Thomas Burge 0408 353 976 [email protected] www.facebook.com/storehousestkildaandkoonwarra/
Meeniyan ● moo’s at meeniyan 89 Whitelaw St, Meeniyan. Ph 5664 0010, fax 5664 0050 open Thursday to Monday from 8:30am and for dinner on Friday and Saturday evenings (closed Tuesday and Wednesdays) Wine of the Month – dr folk Dr Folk has been making wine for a while in a variety of exotic, and dreary, places. Wines that are acoustic, analog, and delicious! All our wines are unfiltered; sieve it through yer beard if ya like it clear! Sauvignon Blanc: crisp greenness so so easy Shiraz Nouveau: juuicy jubilee fruits spice and funk
Artist(s) of the Month – Meg Viney-Bell The sacred and the secular are closely linked n Native American culture – one informs the other. Most Native American tongues have no word for art as an independent concept - there exists a high level of 10
unconscious affinity with Nature. The Hopi Indians believed that they were underground dwellers, and were 'born' when a Shrike pecked a hole in the earth's surface and they were able to emerge. They lived in kivas, underground dwellings which were lit by fire. In time, they also created above ground dwellings. However, the shaman (spiritual leader) remained in the kiva. A tribesperson wishing to see the shaman would descend though this hole, which, due to the fire, was smoke- filled. The descent through this SIPAPU symbolized the transition from the secular to the sacred world. And emergence symbolized a new life. The Sipapu became, for me, a wonderful symbol for containment, a concept central to my work. One is held and nurtured, close to Nature. I have also been influenced by Japanese culture, with the belief that all materials have an essence, which it is the artist's task to bring, in almost a meditative way, into existence, akin to a midwife ensuring the safe emergence of a child. Shibori is the Japanese art of dyeing with a traditional Indigo bath, achieving pattern and design via a variety of techniques, with the attendant ' accidental'changes that are an integral part of Shibori. Whilst these two cultures are very different, both have a strong affinity with Nature, treating it with a certain reverence that captivates my aesthetic sensibility.
● Meeniyan Pantry & Cellar NEW - We have gathered and cooked exquisite foods and wines from across the globe….as well as our own kitchen… for all your dining needs. Make up your own antipasto plates (cheese from France, cured meats from Italy?), choose your delicious main (how does 8 hour smoked brisket sound?), and finish the meal with a delectable dessert! Choose one, or a few, wines from around the world and you have an unforgettable meal for the family or the guests from out of town. Open 7 Days, Mon-Sat 10am-7pm (8pm Fri), Sun 10-5pm. 82 Whitelaw St, Meeniyan 3956 Ph 5602 2124 www.meeniyanpantryandcellar.com.au
Sandy Point Music Club - A group of interested residents have recently banded together to form a Sandy Point Music Club. Their aim is to enhance the village atmosphere of Sandy Point by organising regular events at the Community Centre. The plan is to encompass different styles of music to cater for different ages and groups with the main focus on having social and fun evenings. This is very important in a community and Sandy Point is pretty well a perfect size to allow this to happen. As a result of running such events the group hopes to make a small profit with the proceeds being donated to worthy causes with some local connection. Profit from the first two events was given to the South Gippsland Hospital. The Music Group would love to hear from people with ideas and “special requests” for future events. For more information please email [email protected] Next event: BYO nibbles and drinks. Bookings: www.trybooking.com
Foster ● Aherns Fruit Market & Fine Foods - 29 Toora Road, Foster Vic 3960. Phone: 5682 2095 http://aherns.com.au/ Open: Monday to Friday 9 – 5.30, Saturday 8.30 – 12.30
● Café Max – Comfort Inn, 3800 South Gippsland Hwy, Foster. Ph 5682 2022 [email protected]
● Main Street Revelations - New & Gently Used Quality Goods - 31 Main Street, Foster. Phone 5682 1381 www.mainstreetrevelations.com.au/
● Winchester Rise holiday accommodation - 5/8 Winchester St, Foster – Helen Wilkinson and Grant Flather (0427 375 020) - www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/15707293
● The Greenhouse Garden Centre & Café. 21 Toora Road, Foster ph 5682 1930 www.facebook.com/pages/The-Greenhouse-Garden-Centre-Cafe/686574468028883?sk=timeline
Yanakie ● Coastal View Cabins - 150 Foley Road, Yanakie, Wilson’s Promontory Ph 5687 1248 Mobile 0433 772 713 www.coastalviewcabins.com.au/ Mark and Craig
● Prom Country Attraction - Promhelis is now operating in Yanakie. Offering helicopter tours over Wilsons Prom and the coastline, Promhelis is a great new attraction. Witness Australia's southernmost point from the air. Rugged granite, elevated terrain and breathtaking coastal views combine to provide a flying experience that will never be forgotten.
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Open 7 days a week during peak season. Enquires 0459 318 888. Yanakie Airfield 3510 Meeniyan- Promontory Road, Yanakie. Bookings / Enquiries: [email protected]
Local Radio ● Catch “Shaggy Baggy”, a music show that samples new releases as well as favorites that never date in the folk, blues, alt country and world music genres. Presented by Tony Walker at 6pm Thursdays.
● Ramamlama Ding Dong with Denis, Dave & Nang 8pm - 11pm Friday nights (new program time). Local FM station 3mFM – 88.1, 89.1 and 89.5 on the dial www.3mfm.com.au/ - Friday 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm. Music based program featuring alternate themes each week based around Soul, Funk, Disco & Rock N’ Roll music. Also check out the 3MFM website as it is now possible to stream 3mFM via the internet
Kerry Spokes and Michael Lester If you no longer wish to Newsletter written/compiled by Michael Lester.
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