culture – Cr Alex Makin: Councilor for Montague Ward, City of Port Phillip

Linden New Art: Postcard Show 2024-25

Dec 5, 2024

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Straight after the Fishermans Bend Business Forum End of Year Event, I joined the Preview Evening for the Postcard Show at Linden New Art. Linden New Art, is a premiere public art gallery located in Acland Street, St Kilda. This evening, I was invited to the gala opening of the Linden Postcard Show 2024 –…

South Melbourne Symphony Orchestra – Final Concert for 2024

Dec 1, 2024

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in Arts and Culture, Port Phillip

The South Melbourne Symphony Orchestra is one of Melbourne’s oldest community orchestras and performs four concerts each year. This afternoon I attended the final concert for 2024, featuring music composed by Mozart, Smentana and Mendelssohn. This afternoon’s performance was fantastic, and it is wonderful to see strong community interest in attending the concerts and within…

Albert Park College – 2024 Art Show

Nov 29, 2024

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alex

in Arts and Culture, Port Phillip

Albert Park College is renowned for its art program and this evening held its gala opening for the 2024 Art Show. The art show features students, emerging and accomplished artists, representing the depth of student talent and the wider art community across various mediums. Supporting the art show, was also the depth of student creativity…

Launch of the Balaclava Boogie Festival 2024

Nov 22, 2024

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alex

in Arts and Culture, Port Phillip

The Balaclava Boogie Festival is a three day music festival organised by the Carlislie Street Traders Association, now in its second year this event encompasses live music across multiple venues, as well as the Carlislie Street Market and family friendly events. This evening marked the launch of the 2024 Balaclava Boogie Festival, with several musical…

Shaping the Future of the Arts in Port Phillip: A Forum with Council Candidates

Sep 23, 2024

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alex

in Port Phillip

This evening I attended a Council candidates forum organised by the City of Port Phillip Arts Collective (COPPAC), consisting of Arts Access Victoria, Australian National Academy of Music, Australian Tapestry Workshop, Gasworks, Linden Arts Gallery, MEMO Musical Hall, The National Theatre, Palais Theatre, Red Stitch Actors’ Theatre, Temperance Hall, and Theatreworks. Part of the reason…

Maroondah Celebrations for National Reconciliation Week

May 31, 2011

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in Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

National Reconciliation Week provides an opportunity promote reconciliation and an understanding of Indigenous culture. Maroondah celebrates Reconciliation Week through an official launch, as well as a series of events, including cultural awareness training. This year I was invited to speak at the launch of National Reconciliation Week and the copy of speech is provided within…

Media Release: Maroondah celebrates National Reconciliation Week

May 11, 2011

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alex

in Community Engagement, Media Releases, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

Well-respected Indigenous rights speaker and performer Kutcha Edwards will be a special guest at Maroondah City Council’s National Reconciliation Week celebrations. National Reconciliation Week runs from 27 May – 3 June and recognises the rich culture and history of the First Australians. Maroondah Councillor Alex Makin said this year’s event would provide a variety of…

Opening of Angela Cavalieri’s Parole Viaggiante at Maroondah Art Gallery

Mar 31, 2011

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alex

in Arts and Culture, Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

This year marks the 10th anniversary of Maroondah Federation Estate and the Maroondh Art Gallery. The gallery, which is located in the art room of the former Ringwood Primary School is Maroondah’s premiere art gallery featuring a diverse range of art exhibitions. This evening I was invited to launch Parole Viaggiante, the latest exhibition at…

Opening the Kaleidoscope Exhibition

Mar 18, 2011

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alex

in Accessibility, Arts and Culture, Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

Kaleidoscope is the name of an art exhibition hosted by Scope, which showcases the artistic talents of people with disabilities. The exhibition, which is being held across the State, includes a series of exhibits at the Long Gallery at Maroondah Federation Estate. This morning I was invited to open the Exhibition at Maroondah Federation Estate…

Media Release: Survivors of Stroke taking to the stage

Mar 2, 2011

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alex

in Community Engagement, Media Releases, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

Maroondah-based choir Stroke a Chord is celebrating its first birthday by launching a website and announcing its first public performance. Maroondah Councillor Alex Makin said the choir started in 2010 to allow people with limited or no speech to experience something positive and joyful with their voice in a social and understanding environment. “Imagine not…

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