Tag: arts
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Media Release: ETC releases short term public transport project list
The Eastern Transport Coalition has delivered a plan on behalf of one million eastern suburban residents direct to the Premier of Victoria in response to a request made by John Brumby and Public Transport Minister Lyn Kosky at a recent community cabinet meeting held at Ringwood The submission highlights a wide range of short term…
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Media Release: Musical chills abound at Maroondah’s FReeZA
It’s that time of the year again when Maroondah City Council’s Youth Services team puts out the call for young people in the community to become part of the Maroondah FReeZA Program. Councillor Alex Makin said Council’s Youth Services team are looking for enthusiastic young people aged between 15 and 21 years who are interested…
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2008 Snippets Youth Short Film Festival
The Maroondah Snippets Youth Short Film Festival has returned for 2008 to further showcase the creativity and film skills of Maroondah’s youth. Tonight’s award program, held at Eastland Hoyts, showcased eight films, covering a range of genres including drama, comedy and animation. The Good Guys in Bayswater are also a major sponsor and donated a…
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Media Release: Two for the price of one at Maroondah Art Gallery
Experience the creativity and talent of two Maroondah based artists, Chris Delpratt and Gwynedd Davies as Maroondah Art Gallery hosts two exhibitions, Five Seasons and Liminal Skins until Saturday 18 October. Councillor Alex Makin said it was very exciting to be presenting not just one, but two local artists who bring together different artistic elements.…
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Maroondah Writers and Readers Festival
The 2008 Maroondah Writers and Readers Festival, a partnership event between Maroondah City Council and Eastern Regional Libraries, will be held between the 3rd and 5th of October. This year’s theme is crime writing and includes workshops, discussion forums and several prominent authors. The event will be launched on Friday the 3rd of October at…
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Ableart 2008
Able Australia, formerly the deafblind association, provides a range of support services for people with multiple disabilities. Ableart 2008 was the second exhibition promoting artwork by people with multiple disabilities. The program aims to provide art therapy through providing ways for people with multiple disabilities to explore their creativity and express themselves through their artwork.…
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Planning within Maroondah
Planning is one of the more vexing issues in being a local Councillor. It is important to ensure a high standard of planning while also protecting our municipality from inappropriate development. Whether an objector or applicant it is important to understand the planning process so that we can achieve outcomes that result in creating a…
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Media Release: Rattle some chains at the Annual Punkfest
Smooth the hair into a Mohawk and get the chains and studded leather ready for the 6th annual Punkfest at EV’s Youth Centre in Croydon on Friday 12 September. Councillor Alex Makin said the annual Maroondah Punkfest has become one of Melbourne’s leading underage FReeZA gigs. “The Maroondah Punkfest brings together some big names in…
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Delegates' Report: opportunities for people with disabilities, the upcoming writers festival and the strength of community spirit
On the 23rd of July I had the pleasure of attending Titanic – the Untold Story: Resunk by the Monkami Drama Group hosted at the Karralyka Centre. The performance revisited the drama group’s 2007 production through the introduction of new characters and a revised script. Monkami is a service provider for adults with an intellectual…
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Media Release: School Holiday fun!
Make the most of these school holidays at Council’s Spring Teenage Holiday Program at EV’s Youth Centre from Monday 22 September until Friday 3 October 2008. Council’s Youth Services have organised a great program for young people between 12 to 16 years of age, full of activities that will ensure that these school holidays will…