GLENELG SHIRE COUNCIL

ARTS PROGRAMJULy tO DECEmbER 2014

You’re spoilt for choice......from now until December, if you like the arts.

There’s a diverse range of performances and exhibitions to enjoy, and plenty of choice if you’d like to participate in some workshops.

The Glenelg Shire Council Arts Program is designed for your enjoyment, so check out this latest Arts Program brochure, then open your calendar and mark down your favourites now, so you don’t forget the dates.

Remember, you can book shows on-line, by phone or in person.

We look forward to sharing these delights with you.

BOOKING INFORMATION

Booking and Purchasing TicketsOnline bookings – purchase tickets on-line by going to the Glenelg Shire Council website – www.glenelg.vic.gov.au/ticketing – and follow the prompts. Access to online bookings closes 2 hours prior to the commencement of all performances.Phone bookings – tickets may be reserved or purchased by phoning the Portland Arts Centre on (03) 5522 2263 or Casterton Customer Service Centre on (03) 5554 2444 and can be paid for by Credit Card (VISA or Mastercard only). In person – tickets may be reserved or purchased in person at the Portland Arts Centre, cnr Glenelg & Bentinck Streets, Portland. Normal office hours are 9.00am – 5.00pm week days, and the Box Office is also open 1 hour prior to the commencement of all performances.

Ticket Categories• ‘Concession’ prices are available to all holders of

Pension Cards, Health-care Cards, Seniors Cards and tertiary students. Proof of entitlement may be required.

• ‘Student/Child’ prices refer to persons 18 years or under• Companion Cards are accepted on proof of entitlement• A ‘Family ticket’ consist of 2 Adults plus 2 Children under

the age of 18 years.

RefundsA refund on tickets is available for no charge where an event has been cancelled, re-scheduled or relocated. In other circumstances, an administration charge of $3.00 per refund will apply.

Special AssistanceThe Portland Arts Centre only has capacity for two (2) wheelchairs. For wheelchair seating or other assistance in any Council venues, please contact the Box Office on (03) 5522 2263 prior to the performance date. The Portland Arts Centre is fitted with an audio loop, and limited audio loops are also fitted in the other three Council venues. For further information, please contact the Box Office on (03) 5522 2263.

Running timesRunning times of performances can be subject to change. Patrons are advised to check with the Box Office (03) 5522 2263 closer to the performance date.

ONLINE BOOKING

You can book your tickets online 24/7

Here’s how... Step 1Open the Glenelg Shire Council website to this page: www.glenelg.vic.gov.au/ticketing

Step 2Details of the shows for which tickets are available will be displayed on this page.

Step 3Click on the show for which you wish to make a booking.

Step 4Follow the prompts on each page

Some points to note• Access to online bookings closes 2 hours prior to the

commencement of all performances.• When finalising your booking, please click the ‘Box

Office Collection’ box, so that we know your tickets need to be printed and held at the Box Office for you to collect.

• You can collect tickets from the Portland Arts Centre, weekdays from 9.00am to 5.00pm OR at the relevant venue 1 hour prior to commencement of the show.

• You will only see a ‘Seat Map’ if you are buying tickets for a show in the Portland Arts Centre, and only if that show has allocated seating. All other Council venues are General Admission only. This is also the case for some shows presented in the Portland Arts Centre.

• If you need any advice or support in relation to on-line booking, please ring (03) 5522 2263.

RefundsA refund on tickets is available for no charge where an event has been cancelled, re-scheduled or relocated. In other circumstances, an administration charge of $3.00 per refund will apply.

A mouse took a stroll through the deep, dark wood . . .

THE GRUFFALO is back! Mouse can scare hungry animals away with tall stories about the terrifying Gruffalo, but what happens when she comes face to face with the very creature she imagined? An engaging musical adaptation of one of the most popular story books in the world. Let your imagination run wild, with songs, laughs and fun for ages 3 and up, and their adults.“Funny, charming and smart…brings the house down” Sydney Morning Herald

Glenelg Shire Council Arts Program presents CDP with Tall Stories’ magical musical adaptation of

based on the award winning picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Schefflerpublished by Macmillan Children’s Books.

Portland Arts CentreFriday 18 July 1.30pm & 6.30pm

$25 Full price $20 Concession $10 Child $60 FamilyRunning time: 50 minutes, no interval

Following her critically acclaimed show ‘The Women of the 60’s’, Gina Hogan returns with THE BELLES OF BROADWAY, her fabulous new one woman show.This new shows gives an insight into Gina’s incredible journey through the world of professional theatre. She sings her favourites from shows she has been in and others she loves, including Cats, Beauty and the Beast, The Sound of Music, Oklahoma, My Fair Lady, Mamma Mia and many more.So come along and enjoy the journey with a generous serving of music theatre, a dash of jazz and lashings of humour on the side.

Gina Hogan presentsTHE BELLES OF BROADWAYPortland Arts CentreMonday 28 July 10.30am

Casterton Town HallTuesday 29 July 10.30am

$15 Full price $10 ConcessionRunning time: 65 minutes, no intervalRefreshments availableCost: Gold coin

A morning show full of musical favourites

Do you miss face-to-face communication? Want a real person on the end of the line? Have you laughed at the state of risk management and public liability restrictions these days? ‘One Point 618’, an Adelaide-based dance company formed by Katrina Lazaroff presents INVOLUNTARY, which is the ironic realisation of the struggles everyone with a password will understand. Reclaim your ticket back to reality! Watch these amazing dancers interpret the emotion, the inherent comedy and the impact of bureaucracy and technological change, by giving you permission to laugh at yourself and everyone around you for ‘virtually’ losing their mind.“The great appeal in Lazaroff’s work lies in the humour that informs each performance and her determination that the dancers appear as regular people” Anne Thompson – ‘Real Time Magazine’

INVOLUNTARYPortland Arts CentreMonday 11 August 7.30pm

$35 Full price $30 Concession $10 Student $72 FamilyRunning time: 60 minutes, no intervalPerformers: Andrew Haycroft, Veronica Shum, Jessica Statton, Ben Stuart-Carberry. Director: Katrina Lazaraoff

Reclaim your ticket back to reality!

Photography by Sam Oster

In JUST THE TICKET, meet Susan. She’s scatty, chatty and in a league of her own.“So here I am - with the same dream and the same rucksack...but with 30 years of extra baggage!”Life may have left her friends looking forward to their next facelift, the arrival of grandchildren, or a shred of gossip about the neighbours, but Susan dreams of escape. To hell with middle age; she’s off to relive the fun of her younger years.Eccentric, clumsy and unwaveringly optimistic, for Susan the only way forward is back. She wants to feel alive again, to be on the edge - and preferably, seated at the bar. She packs her bag and heads to Sydney to retrace the steps of a holiday she took with friends years ago. Determined to have as much fun as in her 20s, Susan’s adventures lead her back to old ground...but is it like old times?“...very clever...just the ticket for an evening full of laughs.” Arts Hub

JUST THE TICKET

Portland Arts CentreTuesday 19 August 7.30pm

$45 Full price $40 Concession$10 Student $90 FamilyRunning time: 90 minutes, no intervalWarning: Occasional coarse language and mild adult themesWritten by West End and Broadway playwright Peter Quilter and stars Mandi Lodge (Menopause The Musical in Concert, Dumped! The Musical, Busting Out!)

Same dream, same rucksack, but 30 years on

Photography by Garry Moore

A family show inhabited by quirky contraptions, SQUARING THE WHEEL brings together circus skills, puppetry, magic, wacky mechanisms and unexpected music, in a theatrical stage extravaganza with a comical and physical language.When an eccentric misfit meets a strange world of mechanisms, everything turns into a challenging and surprising discovery. Indulge in watching how someone can always complicate simple things!Kooky antics, absurd gadgets, tomfoolery and high energy are balanced with themes of loneliness, thinking outside the box, friendship and achieving, in a story of finding one’s place.“A comical visual feast that simply has to be seen to be believed.” Arts Hub 2011

SQUARING THE WHEELCasterton Town HallThursday 4 September 7.30pm

$25 Full price $20 Concession$10 Student $60 FamilyRunning time: 60 minutes + optional 20 minute post-show demonstration

A comical feast of quirky contraptions

The Melbourne Chamber Orchestra (MCO) is back in Portland to present ELEGIES AND DANCES, an emotionally-charged homage to the two great moods of the string orchestra: the sparkling drive of the dance, and the poignancy of the elegy. Stirring Bachrich and Stokowski arrangements of famous Baroque adagios will take your breath away. On the dance card are Bartók’s rustic regionalism and Grieg’s enduring tribute to the courtly manners of the eighteenth century. With over 250 concerto appearances to his credit, MCO Artistic Director William Hennessy is one of Australia’s best-loved soloists and his performance of Bach’s Concerto in A minor in this program is an event not to be missed.William Hennessy Director & Violin “William Hennessy is one of the finest musicians Australia has produced.” Musical America

ELEGIES AND DANCES Portland Arts CentreWednesday 10 September 7.30pm

$45 Full price $40 Concession$10 Student $90 FamilyRunning time: 86 minutes including a 20 minute interval

The orchestra comes to town!

AS WE FORGIVE is a solo play written by Tom Holloway especially for Robert Jarman and is directed by the award-winning Julian Meyrick. The show presents the bravura Jarman in the roles of three solitary men who are injured yet enduring, grieving yet gregarious, and who must each confront the fact and act of forgiveness in their lives.In AS WE FORGIVE, Holloway explores the questions: “When is doing the wrong thing, the right thing?” “Are there limits to even the most absolute moral law?” “Can evil ever be justified?”This thought-provoking show is enriched by the sensitivity and warmth of Robert Jarman’s generous performance, and the live original cello music which threads through the evening.“This is mature drama, elegantly and meticulously prepared. Like all great theatre we just come out feeling that little bitty more human” Hobart Mercury

AS WE FORGIVE by Tom HollowayPortland Arts CentreTuesday 30 September 7.30pm

$40 Full price $35 Concession$10 Student $72 FamilyRunning time: 75 minutes, no intervalAges: 18 +

3 morality tales for an amoral age

SONS & MOTHERS is a love letter to mums. Swelling with heart and humour, six sons tell the stories of their mothers as they recount their lives from childhood to adulthood, and the stumbles and triumphs they encountered along the way. These are love stories, made all the more potent because of the disabilities the men live with, and their humbling take on the discriminations they’ve faced.Premiering at the 2012 Adelaide Fringe Festival, SONS & MOTHERS not only sold out during its run of 16 performances, it also took out top Fringe awards including “Best Theatre Production” and “Best in Fringe”.“Sons & Mothers is by far the best theatre I have seen in years.” Anna Solding – Indaily

A No Strings Attached Theatre of Disability production

SONS & MOTHERS Portland Arts CentreSaturday 11 October 7.30pm

$40 Full price $35 Concession$10 Student $72 FamilyRunning time: 55 minutes, no interval Written devised and directed by Alirio Zavarcewith and for the Men’s Ensemble of No Strings Attached Tour produced by Performing Lines.

‘Mother’ is a verb, not a noun

Photography by Eugenia Lim

For decades, Doc Span and Nick Charles have travelled the wide world of acoustic blues and roots. Doc, a native of New Jersey, has a long association with Chicago’s legendary “Southside” blues clubs and toured the US extensively before settling down-under. Here he has created a powerful performance and recording presence. Nick, with more than thirty years touring and performing a dozen albums worldwide and 10 US tours, unites his acclaimed guitar skills with Doc’s legendary harmonica prowess to deliver an inspiring combination. With a passion for the greatest blues duo, Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee, Nick and Doc have released ‘All About Sonny and Brownie’, a unique tribute, featuring their classic songs as well as some reverential original tunes. One track ‘At the Golden Inn’ recently won “Blues Song of the Year” at the Australian Blues Awards.

NICK CHARLES & DOC SPAN Portland Arts CentreFriday 24 October 7.30pm

$35 Full price $30 Concession$10 Student $72 FamilyRunning time: 80 minutes plus a 20 interval

All about Sonny and Brownie

Nick Parnell is celebrated as one of the most exciting vibes players in the world today, and in VIBES VIRTUOSO, he makes old music new again, injecting energy into a repertoire that might be familiar to some, but definitely inspirational to all. With a spirit of recklessness, Parnell takes one of the newest of classical instruments and gives it a genre-bending makeover. Steel yourself for his mallets of musical mastery.Favourites such as Gershwin’s ‘Summertime’, Albeniz’s Tango and Handel’s ‘Arrival of the Queen of Sheba’ – have been cleverly re-imagined by Parnell to create a whole new, vibrant listening experience. The vibraphone superbly melded with piano gets its moment in the spotlight, ranging from the technically challenging to sheer lyrical beauty in the space of a heartbeat.“Nick Parnell is a complete star. A brilliant and beautiful performer.” Emma Ayres – ABC Classic FM Breakfast Program

VIBES VIRTUOSO Portland Arts CentreMonday 10 November 7.30pm

$35 Full price $30 Concession$10 Student $72 Family

Running time: 60 minutes, no interval

Dazzling dexterity . . . balanced with supreme delicacy

Karen Knowles, an Australian born singer and performer commenced her performance career on Young Talent Time, then as a recording artist and live performer. Her career now spans several decades.Her recording credits include: ‘Why won’t you explain’ (Gold record – Aust), ‘You are the Reason’ (Platinum record), ‘Loves us all’ (Gold record), ‘A Night of Carols’ with the Australian Girls Choir, ‘By Request’, ‘On a clear day’, ‘Moonglow’.Karen was the highest selling female recording artist in Australia for two consecutive years. Performing regularly in her own solo concerts at venues around Australia, her career has spanned all forms of performance - recording, music theatre, live performance, television and theatrical credits (Melbourne Theatre Company, Chamber Made Opera). This show will present a wonderful selection of her hits, standards and most requested songs.

FROM THE HEART Karen Knowles Portland Arts CentreWednesday 19 November 10.30am

Casterton Town HallThursday 20 November 10.30am

$15 Full price $10 ConcessionRunning time: 70 minutes, no intervalRefreshments available at the performance.Cost: Gold coin

From the heart . . .

COMMUNITY ARTS Program

An important aspect of the Glenelg Shire Council ArtsProgram is to provide a range of communityarts activities and events for the benefit of the widercommunity. A Community Arts Officer is currentlybased at Julia Street Creative Space, 19-21 JuliaStreet, Portland, and the role of this Officer is to usethese facilities for a range of purposes.Initiate activities and projectsProvide opportunities for community participation and involvement in arts-related activities, projects and events, especially for children and young people.Build networks and partnerships Establish and maintain connections between Council and other local organisations, which use arts activities to focus on improving community health and well-being.Provide support and adviceAssist local artists and organisations with the development of arts projects that offer benefits to the local community.Support regional activitiesWork in collaboration with Jo Grant, the Community Arts Facilitator employed by Regional Arts Victoria and based in South-West Victoria, to establish links and initiate community projects across Shire boundaries.

Advanced Felt making with Jenny Griffin

All workshops require basic felt making experience.Requirements list emailed on enrolment. Morning tea is provided, but please bring your own lunch.

Felted Vessel Make your own unique felt vessel/bowl. Wool and templates supplied by the tutor.Date: Saturday 26 JulyTime: 9.30am – 2.30pmCost: $60.00Online enrolment: http://www.trybooking.com/FCND

Working with Pre FeltsMake a scarf/wrap using commercial pre feltsDate: Saturday 16 AugustTime: 9.30am – 2.00pmCost: $60.00Online enrolment: http://www.trybooking.com/FEIX

Nuno Felt Summer scarfCreate your own lightweight silk and wool summer scarf. Silk and wool supplied.Date: Saturday 27 SeptemberTime: 9.30am – 2.00pmCost: $65.00Online enrolment: http://www.trybooking.com/FEIY

Christmas Table RunnerCreate your own hand felted Christmas table runner. Wool etc. suppliedDate: Saturday 8 NovemberTime: 9.30am – 1.30pmCost: $50.00Online enrolment: http://www.trybooking.com/FEJA

SEMESTER 2 Community Arts workshop programPlease note: all workshops will be held at Julia Street Creative Space

Crochet and Embroidery with Shelley Husband

How to crochet a Granny SquareThis workshop will give you the skills to make traditional granny squares even if you have never picked up a hook and yarn before. Shelley will teach you the basics of reading a crochet pattern and a neat way to border your squares. All materials supplied, bring your own enthusiasm.Date: Saturday 19 JulyTime: 1.00pm – 3.00pmCost: $38.00Online enrolment: http://www.trybooking.com/FEJC

Crochet solid granny squareYou need to know how to make a basic granny square for this workshop. BYO your own materials and hook. Date: Saturday 23 AugustTime: 1.00pm – 3.00pmCost: $30.00Online enrolment: http://www.trybooking.com/FEJH

Crochet circle to squareYou need to know how to make a basic granny square for this workshop. BYO your own materials and hook. Date: Saturday 20 SeptemberTime: 1.00pm – 3.00pmCost: $30.00Online enrolment: http://www.trybooking.com/FEJL

Embroider drawingsUse the art of embroidery to transform any drawing into unique stitched drawing, eg. your child’s sketch, a detailed zentangle doodle. Hoop, thread, needles and fabric provided.Date: Saturday 18 OctoberTime: 1.00pm – 3.00pmCost: $38.00Online enrolment: http://www.trybooking.com/FEVJ

Bookbindingwith Joe Logan

Fabric covered hand bound bookIn this workshop participants will be creating a multi-signature fabric covered hand bound book. All materials supplied for this workshopDate: Saturday 9 AugustTime: 1.00pm – 4.00pmCost: $50.00Online enrolment: http://www.trybooking.com/FEVNUpcycled handmade bookUsing a reclaimed old hardcover book this class combines bookbinding techniques and modern craft to produce a journal. All materials will be supplied but to personalise their book, participants are encouraged to bring in items such as papers (any size, any weight), pieces of fabric, photographs, buttons, threads, paints and inks to personalise their own journal.Date: Saturday 13 SeptemberTime: 1.00pm – 4.00pmCost: $40.00Online enrolment: http://www.trybooking.com/FEVP

Crochet skipping squareYou need to know how to make a basic granny square for this workshop. BYO your own materials and hook. Date: Saturday 22 NovemberTime: 1.00pm – 3.00pmCost: $30.00Online enrolment: http://www.trybooking.com/FEJM

Screen Printing with Ruby Richardson

Primary aged children will have fun making and creating using a variety of art materials and recycled objects.Each participant receives their own art journal to take home to continue their art exploration.TERM 3: Early Primary, Prep to Grade 3A six week program every Tuesday commencing 29 July.Time: 4.30pm – 6.00pmCost: $72.00Online enrolment: http://www.trybooking.com/FEVXTERM 3: Senior Primary, Grade 4 to Grade 6A six week program every Wednesday commencing 30 July.Time: 4.30pm – 6.00pmCost: $72.00Online enrolment: http://www.trybooking.com/FEWATERM 4: Early Primary, Prep to Grade 3A six week program every Tuesday commencing 21 October.Time: 4.30pm – 6.00pmCost: $72.00Online enrolment: http://www.trybooking.com/FEWBTERM 4: Senior Primary, Grade 4 to Grade 6A six week program every Wednesday commencing 22 October.Time: 4.30pm – 6.00pmCost: $72.00Online enrolment: http://www.trybooking.com/FEWF

Creative Kids after-school art with Rune Alith Axisa

Weekend workshop – Beginners screen printingLearn how to transform a simple design/drawing into fabulous screen printed items using the screen filler method and hand cut stencils. Create and print your design onto fabric such as material lengths, cushion covers, tea towels and t-shirts. Printing equipment provided. Participants are to bring along an item they wish to print on. Note that this is a two day workshop.Date: Saturday 30 & Sunday 31 AugustTime: 10.00am – 5.00pmCost: $180.00Online enrolment: http://www.trybooking.com/FEVT

This exhibition of paintings in gouache by Anne Molony is a collection of works by the artist over the last two years. All works have been painted at the kitchen table and have been inspired by the seasons, the local flora and objects collected by the artist in many countries over many years. The colours are inspired by travels in India, Asia and Japan, where many of the fabrics used in some of the paintings were collected.

VIEWS ACROSS A KITCHEN TABLE

Portland Arts Centre14 July to 8 AugustOpen weekdays 9.00am – 5.00pm, except Public HolidaysAdmission free

A fresh insight into everyday objects

You are invited to join in to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the PSC Art Department exhibiting under the smART Art banner. Led by a talented, experienced team of committed teachers our students express their creativity in a myriad of impressive and intriguing ways in a range of media and techniques. These artworks reflect the incredible diversity and state wide success of the Portland Secondary College Art Department.

smART Art

Portland Arts Centre11 August to 5 SeptemberOpen weekdays 9.00am – 5.00pm, except Public HolidaysAdmission free

Young and aspiring talent

Jolanta Janavicius and María Garza Castillo join their artwork for this exhibition to celebrate their love for nature and its power of resilience and renewal.Jolanta was born in Lithuania, but migrated to Australia from Germany in 1949. Her chosen materials are clay, bronze, and works on paper. Her main inspiration is the Australian landscape, animals, birds and colors. Jolanta likes to explore a variety of subjects: the female body, curves, nature, seeds etc. She works with different firing techniques to achieve various results. In a long and very busy life, she has taught ceramics, and participated in many solo and group exhibitions in Australia and overseas. María is a Mexican born artist with more than 20 years of professional experience. Her artwork includes graphic design, illustration and photography, which have greatly influenced her painting. María is a figurative and realistic artist, depicting the meaning and essence of her subjects beyond the apparent.“Springtime” is the season for rebirth. It also symbolises those periods of time when all the right elements and resources coincide to give place to evolution and transformation, then to new ideas and creations.

SPRINGTIME Portland Arts Centre8 September to 10 OctoberOpen weekdays 9.00am – 5.00pm, except Public HolidaysAdmission free

Two artists capture their love of nature

The annual VCE exhibition features selected art work by Year 12 students from Bayview College, Portland Secondary College, Heywood Secondary College and Casterton Secondary College. The exhibition is always characterised by work of high quality, exploring a wide range of subject matter and utilising a diverse range of media. The students are also responsible for coordinating the hanging of their work, assisted by both their teachers and Council staff.

VCE ART ExHIBITION 2014

Portland Arts Centre13 October to 7 NovemberOpen weekdays 9.00am – 5.00pm, except Public HolidaysAdmission free

A snapshot of impressive artistic expression

This exhibition documents ten major community celebrations throughout Portland’s history from the 1880s to the 1980s. The celebrations documented include the 1884 Golden Jubilee; opening of the pier in 1902; the ‘Back to Portland’ celebrations of 1922 & 1929; 1934 centenary; proclamation of Portland as a Town in 1949; opening the Port in 1960; the royal visits of 1970 and 1985; Portland’s 150th celebrations in 1984; and the bicentennial celebrations of 1988. The exhibition coincides with the 180th anniversary of the arrival of Edward Henty in Portland Bay on 19 November 1834, and the establishment of the first permanent European settlement in Victoria.

A CENTURY OF COMMUNITY CELEBRATION

Portland Arts Centre10 November – 4 DecemberOpen weekdays 9.00am – 5.00pm, except Public HolidaysAdmission free

From the Golden Jubilee to the Bi-Centenary

This exhibition is a representation of vibrant work from a collective of artists based primarily in Casterton and the Western District of Victoria. Works encompass a broad range of styles and mediums. These include acrylics, watercolours, oils, printmaking, and glass. An eclectic mix of subject matter is evident, derived from each individual’s inspiration, focus, and muse.

ARTISTS OF THE VALLEY Portland Arts Centre8 December 2014 to 23 January 2015Open weekdays 9.00am – 5.00pm, except Public HolidaysAdmission free

An eclectic mix of media and matter

Toy Cow (made in Germany) c. 1880 Gift of the family of Misses Mary and Edith GrahamGlenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection

Glenelg Shire Council aims to facilitate ongoing understanding of the region’s history, environment and people, through the development, management and use of its Cultural Collection.Glenelg Shire’s Cultural Collection has evolved since the earliest days of local government in south west Victoria and now includes approximately 9,000 objects.The collection encompasses objects, photographs and records relating to the social, maritime and civic history of the Shire, an art collection and public art. The collection documents the region’s unique history, environment and people, and contains objects of state-wide and national significance. The Cultural Collection Strategic Plan (2009-2014) guides Council in the management, use and care of the collection.Aspects of the Cultural Collection can be seen in permanent and temporary displays at Portland’s History House, Rocket Shed and Maritime Discovery Centre; temporary exhibitions in the Casterton and Portland Customer Service Centre foyers; and occasional exhibitions in the Portland Arts Centre.

CULTURAL COLLECTIONGlenelg Shire Council

Through a collection of vintage postcards, promotional material, souvenirs and ephemera, this display celebrates the towns, townships, landmarks and attractions that make up Glenelg Shire. The display takes us on a trip around the Shire from Cape Bridgewater and Portland on the southern coast, north to Heywood, through ‘Australia Felix’ and the rolling hills around Casterton, south along the Glenelg River to Princess Margaret Rose Caves and then Nelson, where the river meets the sea. Several albums of historic images showing the towns and landmarks across Glenelg Shire have been created for visitors to flick through and enjoy. All items in the display are recent additions to the Cultural Collection, and many are on public display for the first time.

TOURING GLENELGUntil 31 October 2014 Casterton Customer Service Centre67 Henty Street, CastertonOpen weekdays 9.00am – 5.00pm, except Public HolidaysAdmission free

A nostalgic, celebratory journey through Glenelg Shire

Portland’s commercial past is celebrated in this display of images and objects relating to former businesses in the town. The items relate to Campbell’s Stores; Portland Aerated Waters; Vivian’s Saddler; Maretimo Guest House; the local apple industry; Mac’s and Gordon Hotels; and various dairies, chemists, drapers, watchmakers and other small businesses that were all part of Portland’s commercial hub. The display includes a collection of old hand-written dockets and receipts.

COMMERCIAL PORTLANDUntil 7 November 2014 History HouseCliff Street, PortlandOpen daily 10.00am – 12.00 noon, 1.00pm – 4.00pmexcept Good Friday and Christmas Day

AdmissionAdult $3.00Pensioner/Child/Student $2.00School groups 50c per student

The lifeblood of the town

The role of Town Crier was created for Syd Cuffe in 1983 in the lead up to Portland’s 150th anniversary celebrations held in 1984-85. Syd continued as an ambassador for Portland, and later the Glenelg Shire, for 30 years. Dressed in his magnificent costumes, he was a regular fixture at civic and community events.This display represents a selection from the 200 items presented to the Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection in 2013 from Mr. Cuffe’s estate. The items relate to his town crying activities and community work across the Shire and further afield.

A TRIBUTE TO SYD CUFFETOWN CRIER 1983-2013 Until 16 January 2015

Portland Customer Service Centre foyer71 Cliff Street PortlandOpen weekdays 9.00am – 5.00pm, except Public HolidaysAdmission free

“Oyez, Oyez, Oyez! Attention all citizens”

2014 marks the centenary of laying the foundation stone for the Henty Memorial on Portland’s Ploughed Field in Bentinck Street. The memorial wasn’t officially unveiled until the ‘Back To Portland’ celebration of 1922, the ceremony possibly delayed by the outbreak of World War One. This display looks at three memorials to the town’s pioneering past - the Henty Memorial; the Henty Landing Memorial off Cliff Street, unveiled in 1934 during Portland’s centenary celebrations; and the Pioneer Women’s Memorial in the Memorial Triangle, unveiled in 1936. A small collection of vintage souvenirs showing images of the pioneer memorials is also included in the display.

PORTLAND’S PIONEER MEMORIALSUntil 1 February 2015 History HouseCliff Street, PortlandOpen daily 10.00am – 12.00 noon, 1.00pm – 4.00pmexcept Good Friday and Christmas Day

AdmissionAdult $3.00Pensioner/Child/Student $2.00School groups 50c per student

In gratitude to those men and women . . .

Opening in 1859, the Portland Botanic Gardens is one of the oldest in the state and is listed on the Victorian Heritage Register. This display looks at various aspects of the gardens over the last 150 years including views of the gardens; the curator’s cottage; the islands and bridges that were once at the rear of the garden’s reserve; tennis and croquet in the gardens; and the Portland lifeboat which was displayed in the gardens for over 70 years. Also included is a small collection of vintage souvenirs showing images of the gardens and curator’s cottage, and a collection of 19th century ephemera documenting works in the gardens.

PORTLAND’S BOTANIC GARDENSUntil 15 March 2015

History HouseCliff Street, PortlandOpen daily 10.00am – 12.00 noon, 1.00pm – 4.00pmexcept Good Friday and Christmas Day

AdmissionAdult $3.00Pensioner/Child/Student $2.00School groups 50c per student

Wake up and smell the roses

Although not formally documented, there is no doubt that the original inhabitants of the region – the indigenous population – would have made regular use of what is now known as Portland Bay.This exhibition focuses on the maritime activities that resulted from European settlement, commencing with the naming of the Portland Bay by Lieutenant James Grant when he sailed past in December 1800.The whalers and sealers set up stations along the shore line in the 1820s, and Portland harbour has been a hive of maritime activity ever since. The exhibition documents some of the vessels in Portland Bay over 180 years through a series of illustrations and photographs. Included are images of Grant’s Lady Nelson; the Henty family’s trading vessels; immigrant ships of the 1850s; the lighters which brought passengers and cargo ashore; Portland’s lifeboat; Couta boats; the regularly visiting steamers; tugboats and workboats; and the tall ships of the bicentennial re-enactment of 1988.

BOATS IN THE BAYUntil 22 March 2015 Portland Maritime Discovery CentreLee Breakwater Road, PortlandOpen daily 9.00am – 5.00pm, except Christmas DayAdmission free

Countless arrivals and departures

Casterton and District Historical Society celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2014. The society is custodian to a fascinating collection of objects connected to the region, which are housed at the old Casterton Railway Station.The collection is open to the public by appointment, and the Society also has a research and family history section at the Casterton Visitor information Centre. This exhibition brings together a selection of domestic items and imagery from the Casterton and District Historical Society’s collection.

HOME SWEET HOME5 November 2014 to 31 July 2015

Casterton Customer Service Centre67 Henty Street, CastertonOpen weekdays 9.00am – 5.00pm except Public HolidaysAdmission free

50 years devoted to preserving our history

Glenelg Shire Councilacknowledges the assistance

of the following funding bodies and partnersin support of professional touring performances.

The Australian Government is proud to be associated with tours of AS WE FORGIVE and SONS & MOTHERS,

through the national performing arts touring program, Playing Australia, which gives Australians across the country the opportunity to see

some of the best performing arts.

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TTY users phone 133 677Then ask for 03 5522 2263

Speak and Listen users phone1300 555 727 and then ask for 03 5522 2263

Internet relay users connect to the NRSwww.iprelay.com.au/call/index.aspx

then ask for 03 5522 2263This brochure is printed on recycled paper using sustainable inks.