The Arts Centre Gold Coast — Culture Magazine (Issue Four)

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Issue Four: October — December, 2015 Credits Chairman Kerry Watson Deputy Chair Richard Munro Directors Dr Patrick Corrigan AM Cr Jan Grew Tomas Johnsson Christine Lohman Dr Patrick Mitchell Steve Romer Executive Staff Destry Puia, General Manager Anna Carroll, Precinct Transition Manager Sue-Anne Chapman, Communications and Visitor Services Manager Megan Connors, Development Manager Michael Foster, Commercial Services Manager Ante Krajinovic, Precinct Services Manager John Walsh, Gallery Manager Lynda White, Corporate Services Manager Culture Team Natalie Faulkner, Marketing Supervisor Michelle Macwhirter, Marketing Coordinator / Culture Editor Chris Bouffler, Designer and Brand Coordinator Virginia Rigney, Senior Curator – Program and Audience Development Contributors: Stephanie Pickett, Anastasia ScottMyles, Sarah Worrall, Jodi Ferrari, Rob Loudon Contact PO Box 6615, GCMC QLD 9726 (07) 5588 4000 www.theartscentregc.com.au Editorial contributions or comments can be sent to macwhirter@theartscentregc.com.au.

Culture is published by The Arts Centre Gold Coast. The publication of editorial does not necessarily constitute endorsement of views or opinions expressed. The publisher does not accept responsibility for statements made by advertisers.

Acknowledgement of Country We acknowledge and pay respects to the traditional Aboriginal people of the Gold Coast and their descendants. We also acknowledge the many Aboriginal people from other regions as well as Torres Strait and South Sea Islander people who now live in the local area and have made an important contribution to the community.

Welcome to Culture The long-awaited Glitter Festival kicks off with a sensational program of arts and cultural events (p.10). Music lovers are spoiled for choice with Queensland State Orchestra returning to our stage (p.14), two Mason and Hamlin concerts (p.12), Rick Price (p.16), jazz and blues (p.17) and more.

If you’re looking for a venue to showcase your music, band or cabaret show, opportunities are now open for our Next Stage (p.22) program in The Basement.

Destry Puia — General Manager

Contents STAGE – Theatre 04 Confident theatre STAGE – Dance 06 Exploring identity through dance 08 Dance of the swans 09 A sleeping fairytale STAGE – Festival 10 Time to sparkle STAGE – Music 12 From gifted child to brilliant musician 14 Mason & Hamlin 15 Kisses, tinsel and redheads 16 Heaven knows Rick Price 16 Bradley channels Farnham and more 17 Jazz, blues and Issi Dye

EVENTS 36 Melbourne Cup and more 37 A Rockin’ Christmas MORE 38 Cultural Precinct update 39 Talking place 40 Balancing commercial with creative 42 Down the rabbit hole 43 Recipe of the season 44 Calendar 50 Support Us 55 Partners

Get social with us #culturemagazine

STAGE – Comedy 19 Doug Anthony All Stars are back 20 Frenchy – Live and Lanky 20 The Laughing Samoans 21 Comedy in The Basement OPPORTUNITIES 22 Next Stage SCREEN 23 Coming to the Arts Cinema ART GALLERY 26 In the flesh 28 John Olsen / Steve Tyerman 29 Artist pathways 30 Hidden histories of lesbian identity 31 Digitising the collection 32 George Nuku KIDS & TEENS 33 Marvellous mess 34 Jump in muddy puddles 35 Summer holiday creativity

Cover Image: Bangarra Dance Theatre’s Deborah Brown.

Photo by Greg Barrett.

The information in this magazine is correct at the time of printing (Sep 2015).

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what the critics say ‘hands-down winner for most engaging and original piece of theatre for 2013.’

Tania Herbert, Theatre Press

‘Both wickedly fun and surprisingly coherent..’

John Bailey, RealTime

‘Actors and audience are all in this together… an intriguing experience.’

Lucy Graham, Weekend Notes

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Confident theatre This interactive thriller is unlike any theatre work you’ve ever experienced. Director, Zoe Pepper, talks about why the audience take the stage in The Confidence Man.

The Confidence Man is an interactive audio experience which places the audience at the centre of the action. You are the gun-slinging drug dealer, the obnoxious teenage daughter, the smooth-talking con man. Being in the middle of a life and death situation has never been so fun.

Performed by six audience members, equipped with masks and headsets that guide them through the story using a combination of sound track, narration and pre-recorded dialogue, participants navigate the space, experiencing events in the first person. Each participant hears an individualised audio track specific to their character, which instructs their movement, informs their gestures and gives them a personalised perspective on the story.

Those who prefer to watch can survey the action from the perimeter, eavesdropping via headphones on the characters’ most private thoughts and conversations.

A morally complex tale complete with goodies, baddies, and a dose of good oldfashioned psychotic menace, The Confidence Man unfolds with the gripping intimacy of a tale whispered in your ear.

Zoe, what made you create a piece of theatre that relied on audio technology to link the audience with the action?

The potential of being in someone’s ear, the way you can influence people just through sound. A piece called Etiquette came to Perth International Arts Festival a few years ago. It made me think about what works for me and what doesn’t in interactive performance. The seed idea really came from that show and how far you could push interactive audio theatre.

What genre of theatre do you feel The Confidence Man is aligned with?

The Confidence Man is meant to be really accessible, really democratic. The plot is

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a well-known genre (thriller). It’s like that because it’s meant for a general public audience; it’s not meant for people who write theory books. We did originally have a story that was all about political corruption but it was just too conceptual and it wasn’t action driven.

I like all of my shows to be entertaining, I think entertainment is really underrated.

Starting out making theatre, my first goal was to engage people and hold their attention.

People underestimate it as an achievement, and a lot of work can be quite highfalutin and you discuss it at length, but it’s actually really boring.

Describe what The Confidence Man is for the performers.

It’s about old-school fun and play-acting. It gives people a space to play and really is more about people rather than technology.

We found that people really enjoy being told what to do and having things that are regular to play with, like cups and saucers. It seems to remind people of when they were playing house as kids, pouring cups of tea and stuff - they just love it; they have a great time. Embedding that action in the story by using the thriller genre was really important to keeping it fun and keeping it action driven.

And for the audience?

For the people on the perimeter we wanted them to have the advantage of being able to toggle between the different audio. But then the toggling means you have chronic ‘fomo’ (fear of missing out) and you just can’t get it all. We tried to marry the form and the content so that all of the characters are quite dissatisfied and they all want more… but that’s kind of what life’s like, you just can’t have it all, it’s just not possible. In the same way that watching the show is a bit frustrating and you want more, to be able to see the whole story, but you just can’t have it all.

Tell us about the characters.

Peter, Sam and Susan’s characters are asking themselves ‘Is this all my life is?’

They are almost retired. Anita’s young and naive. It’s interesting when you cast against type, particularly putting young men in the Peter head, they don’t like the show and when young men are in the Alex head, they have a great time. They get really frustrated with Peter because they seem to see him as defeated, like he’s given up. There’s that thing of ‘no he’s just in a different head space to what you are’. Whereas Alex is just a real thug but they love to play him.

What did you want the audience to leave with?

Players: to leave having just had a really great time. To get a kick out of performing. It’s been really lovely seeing groups of performers hanging out in the foyer afterwards even though they don’t know each other. I think that is a lot of what theatre is about - just bringing people together and it has that function.

For the people on the perimeter, it’s interesting to hear who people listen to.

People being excited and wanting to come back again, I think, is a good sign. I put the responsibility on the audience member - if you channel surfed too much and messed it up for yourself, that’s your fault!

The Confidence Man plays from Thursday 22 October to Saturday 24 October at 6.30pm and 8.30pm in The Space. Schools-only daytime performances are also available. Running time is 60 minutes including participant briefing. Adults are $27, Concession / Group 6+ $24 and Student $15.

Recommended age is 15+ as the show contains adult concepts and frequent coarse language. Book at www.theartscentregc.com.au or phone (07) 5588 4000.

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Exploring identity through dance Bangarra Dance Theatre has a global reputation for excellence and represents the pinnacle of Australian dance. Artistic Director and Choreographer, Stephen Page, talks about the company’s latest work, Kinship.

If you’ve ever seen Bangarra on stage, you’ll understand how hypnotic, breathtaking and moving the company’s performances are.

There’s a reason why audiences flock to see Bangarra shows around Australia and the world. The Gold Coast was wowed by Bangarra’s mesmerising Mathinna in 2011 and we are thrilled they will return this October with another theatrical dance work.

Bangarra is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisation, widely-acclaimed nationally and around the world for its powerful dancing, distinctive theatrical voice and utterly unique sound scapes, music and design.

Their latest production, Kinship, consists of two dance theatre works, Brolga and ID, which celebrate and explore Indigenous culture and perspectives. The works show the contrast between traditional culture’s rich embrace and the issues that manifest through the sense of cultural difference and the threat of cultural loss.

Brolga The first of the two works, Brolga (Gudurrku), is a creation story inspired by the totemic systems in the Australian Aboriginal culture where every individual is assigned a creature totem related to their clan.

Touching upon learning, eldership and transformation along life’s pathway, Brolga is something that resonates strongly with Artistic Director and Choreographer, Stephen Page. ‘I wanted to explore the transformation of the human spirit, the relationship between Indigenous people, creatures and the land – and what it is that unifies us as one - (it's) about challenging, awakening and cleansing the spirit,’ explains Stephen.

The eight dance scenes are performed by a solo female dancer accompanied by the full Bangarra ensemble. Brolga involves movements that emulate the elongated body of the large bird, the way it delicately places each long limb as it walks with its wings folded neatly out of sight, and is often referred to as ‘dancing’.

ID ID investigates being Aboriginal in the 21st century, asking important questions about identity. In a series of dramatic and sometimes humorous observations, this dance contemplates human nature in modern society, where skin colour can drive perceptions and impact behaviours.

Whilst ID celebrates the resilience of Australian Aboriginal culture as it is expressed in both traditional and contemporary forms, it is also an observation about the socio-political situation for Aboriginal people, particularly over recent decades where western culture has initiated and inculcated certain perceptions about Aboriginal identity.

Stephen says ‘Our people are entitled to find out where, and what, we are supposed to be. I believe this country really struggles with what the Australian identity is. We still struggle with who we are but we all want to belong and to feel proud of our identity.’

See Kinship on Wednesday 14 October at 7.30pm in the Arts Theatre. Tickets are $54 for Adults, $47 for Pensioner/Senior/ Concession, $45pp for Adult Group 6+ or $30 for Students/ Children (u15 yrs). Come early from 6pm for live entertainment, food and beverages on The Terrace. Book at (07) 5588 4000 or www.theartscentregc.com.au.

This event is part of our Indigenous Program, proudly presented by Bond University.

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Here are some things you might not know about Swan Lake

The Russian National Ballet Theatre brings us the beloved story of the swan queen this October.

Some of the world’s most famous ballerinas have played Odette. Natalie Portman took on the role in Black Swan and even Barbie’s had a go at playing the swan queen. The Swan Lake story has been told many times, many ways, but there’s nothing quite like seeing the classic ballet on stage.

With the instantly recognisable music of Tchaikovsky and the wonderfully dark story of good set against evil, Swan Lake is one of the most famous and loved of all ballets. This production by Evgeny Amosov for The Russian National Ballet Theatre is an especially appealing and popular one.

The glamour of the palace ballroom is evocative of the Russian Imperial world in which the ballet was created, while the haunting, moonlit lakeside is perfect for the tragic conflict of the human and spirit worlds. The central role of Odette/Odile is one of the most testing for any ballerina, especially in portraying both the vulnerability of Odette, the white swan, and the predatory duplicity of Odile, the black swan.

With more than 50 ballet dancers, The Russian National Ballet Theatre will enchant audiences with Swan Lake in the Arts Theatre on Tuesday 20 October at 7.30pm.

Adult tickets are $79, Pensioner/ Senior/Student/Group 10+ tickets are $69, Child tickets are $59 and Family tickets (2 adults, 2 children) are $59 per person. Book at www.theartscentregc.com.au or (07) 5588 4000.

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When the Bolshoi Ballet premiered Swan Lake in 1877, Tchaikovsky's masterful score was considered far too complicated for ballet and the choreography was described as ‘unimaginative and altogether unmemorable’ by critics.

The Russian ballerina originally intended for the role of Odette, Anna Sobeshchanskaya, was replaced when a governing official in Moscow complained she had accepted expensive jewellery from him, only to then marry a fellow danseur and sell the pieces for cash.

Some of us will remember the 80s television commercial where ballerinas and Lites chips came together in a Swan Lake spoof with the tagline ‘the daintiest way to stuff your face’.

Barbie plays Odette in Barbie of Swan Lake (2003), which features Tchaikovsky’s music and motion capture from the New York City Ballet.

It also adds a fairy queen, a unicorn and a happy ending.

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Dance of the swans

The source of the story is disputed.

The libretto is based on the German story The Stolen Veil by Johann Karl August Musäus, but the Russian folktale The White Duck also bears some resemblance to the story.

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The Sleeping Beauty has a special place in The Russian National Ballet Theatre’s repertoire. Fall under the spell this October.

One of the most lavish theatrical events of all time, the original St Petersburg staging of The Sleeping Beauty in 1890 was a spectacular illustration of the Russian Imperial style at its finest.

Directed by Evgeny Amosov, this production features a huge cast, fairytale settings and that glorious Tchaikovsky score. The Sleeping Beauty has all the elements of an enduring fairytale: romance, poetry, fate, good versus evil and, of course, love.

‘The Russian National Ballet Theatre has a particularly high standard of artistic quality and physical, technical power, and they perform in elegant, elaborate, traditional costumes.

The ballets presented will be of the classic tradition of telling a story through movement and sensitive acting,’ said Dmitry Govoroukhin, Assistant Manager of the Ballet.

Don’t miss The Sleeping Beauty in the Arts Theatre on Wednesday 21 October at 7.30pm. Adult tickets are $79, Pensioner/ Senior/Student/Group 10+ tickets are $69, Child tickets are $59 and Family tickets (2 adults, 2 children) are $59 per person.

Book at www.theartscentregc.com.au or (07) 5588 4000.

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The earliest printed version of the story was published in Perceforest (1528). Subsequent versions included Charles Perrault’s La Belle au bois dormant (The Beauty Sleeping in the Wood) in 1697 and Dornröschen (Little Briar Rose) by the Brothers Grimm in 1812.

Tchaikovsky was engaged by Imperial Theatres in St. Petersburg in 1888 to compose music for The Sleeping Beauty, based on Charles Perrault's book.

The ballet's premiere received favourable accolades but Tchaikovsky never saw his work become an instant success in theatres outside of Russia.

He died in 1893.

Other fairytale characters feature in the ballet, including Puss in Boots, The White Cat, Little Red Riding Hood and the Wolf, Cinderella and Prince Charming, Beauty and the Beast.

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A sleeping fairytale

Here are some things you might not know about The Sleeping Beauty

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Time to sparkle

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Glitter Festival 2015 is set to be the biggest festival of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer, Asexual, Pansexual and allies arts and culture that the Gold Coast has ever seen. From 28 September until 5 October, our doors will be flung open to welcome the entire community in a celebration of music, cabaret, theatre, film and visual arts, plus a selection of signature special events.

Joel Creasey Comedy lovers will fall in love with Australia’s ‘Acid Tongue Prince’, Joel Creasey. His intelligent observations, acerbic style, pop-culture expertise and unrivalled story-telling abilities have him winning audiences both here and overseas. Creating controversy, yet winning legions of new fans wherever he goes, Creasey is now one of the best-known, hottest and most sought-after comedians in Australia.

5 Lesbians eating a quiche For more hilariousness, don’t miss 5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche. It’s 1956 and the Cold War is at its peak. Earth may be on the brink of destruction, but for this society of charming widows, nothing could be worse than… meat in a quiche! See this uproarious, award-winning, Off-Broadway smash play.

Him The theatrical experience Him offers something a little deeper, although you’ll still get plenty of laughs. Described as a tragic comedy, Him is an unconventional exploration into the life of a young man who’s just trying to figure out what it’s all about. Watch, as a single guy unpacks his insecurities, his flaws, his faults, as he navigates that painfully awkward, yet exhilarating transition of growing up. This show contains full frontal nudity.

Carlotta The iconic Australian performer Carlotta presents a unique look into her life from Les Girls of Kings Cross to appearances on hit television shows. Carlotta’s story is both outrageously funny and brutally honest.

Featuring a special guest performance by Monique St John.

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Films Our Arts Cinema is proud to present a range of fascinating Gold Coast LGBTIQAP+ premiere films. The screening of Drown, about an Aussie competitive surf-lifesaving hero who is de-throned by a younger, gay competitor, will be followed by a Q&A session. Other films include Holding the Man, starring Anthony LaPaglia, Freeheld, starring Julianne Moore and Ellen Page and, almost 17 years after the release of the original film, 54: The Director’s Cut which features an unseen storyline. And of course, we couldn’t miss the chance for a dress-up musical screening of cult favourite, The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

Race Day Don’t miss a spectacular spring day of fillies, fascinators and fabulous fun at the Glitter Race Day. Mingle with local and national celebrities, enjoy fashions on the field (best-dressed femme, best-dressed butch), live music and a whole lot of horse. Enjoy delicious canapés and great company in the gorgeous Dome at Gold Coast Turf Club .

Pride run and Fair Day Join us Lakeside at Evandale for the inaugural Pride Run Gold Coast from 8am, followed by the free Glitter Fair Day, which will be a jam-packed day of outdoor games, activities, community sharing, markets, music, DJs, food and drink, and ending with an outdoor screening of Priscilla: Queen of the Desert.

Glitter runs 28 September to 5 October.

Explore the full program, filled with many more shows and events at www.theartscentregc.com.au/glitter. All Glitter ticketed shows and events can be purchased online or call (07) 5588 4000.

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From gifted child to brilliant musician Despite her youthful face, 24-year-old Marina Yakhlakova is a world-class, prize-winning pianist. She will fly in from Moscow to perform with Queensland Symphony Orchestra on our stage this October.

Anyone who saw Russian powerhouse pianist Marina Yakhlakova in Queensland Symphony Orchestra’s Bach to Beethoven concert last year will likely rave about her performance. And Marina will rave too – about our very own state orchestra.

Marina describes her reaction to first being invited to Australia to perform with QSO – ‘I had already realised that QSO was a really world-class orchestra, so I felt what a great honour was the opportunity to play with them!’ This year, Marina returns to our stage to perform Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No.1. in Queensland Symphony Orchestra Plays Bolero.

Marina started out as a student at the Gnessin State Musical College for gifted children and later attended the Moscow Conservatory. She won the International Franz Liszt Piano Competition in 2011 and consequently performed at prestigious recitals and concertos around the world.

The critics have revelled in their praise for Marina. In Fine Music Magazine, QSO’s Director of Artistic Planning, Richard Wenn, wrote ‘What we find in Marina is a complete artistic talent. Behind her seemingly delicate and childlike persona lurks a demonic pianist of the utmost stamina and technical facility, yet somehow she is able to couple this with the most tender lyricism.’

Marina is excited to return to Australia, a place she has always been fascinated by.

‘The whole thing started with a picture of a koala I saw once on a wall calendar at 6-7 years old,’ says Marina. ‘I said then to Mum that I wanted to see a living koala. “Turn into master performers. They give concerts travelling the world,” was Mum’s answer.’

Marina’s mother’s advice has turned to reality for the young star. She finally got to cuddle a koala on her first trip here as a professional pianist in 2013, and last year she fulfilled a long-held wish of becoming a Certified Scuba Diver. Marina describes Australia as ‘the place where some of my childhood dreams have come true.’

See Marina Yakhlakova in Queensland Symphony Orchestra Plays Bolero on Friday 9 Oct at 7.30pm in the Arts Theatre. Adult tickets are $54, Concessions are $47, Groups 6+ are $45pp and Student / Child (U15yrs) tickets are $30. Book at www.theartscentregc.com.au or (07) 5588 4000.

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Mason & Hamlin concert series

Where images and

First-class violinist

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A stunning and deeply touching collaboration between pianist and photographer will take place this October.

Renowned pianist Jenni Flemming performs the beautiful music of British composer Howard Blake, accompanied by the magnificent photography of leading photographer Morgan Roberts.

Lifecycle is a series of short pieces written over the course of forty years and takes the listener on a moving journey through experiences of life. Artistic Director Stewart Kelly comments, ‘I had the pleasure of hearing Jenni perform this work back in 2006 accompanied by Morgan's photographs and it was one of the most memorable concerts I've ever been to… I am so excited to give our audience the experience I was so fortunate to have nine years ago.’

A violinist who has literally done it all, Mason & Hamlin pay tribute to William Hennessy’s sixtieth birthday by bringing him to the Coast for this recital with pianist Stewart Kelly.

Throughout his four decades of professional music-making, Hennessy has been a globetrotting concerto soloist, with more than 200 appearances with leading orchestras all over the world. William was the founding first violinist in the Australian string quartet and spent extensive time with the Macquarie trio. The orchestral world has benefited from his extraordinary musicianship with a stint as concertmaster of the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra and his current post as leader and Artistic Director of the Melbourne Chamber Orchestra.

See Mason & Hamlin presents Jenni Flemming and the Projected Photography of Morgan Roberts on Friday 2 October at 7.30pm in Gallery One. Adults are $29, Concessions are $24 and Students/Children are $15.

Book at www.theartscentregc.com.au or (07) 5588 4000.

From Mozart and Brahms, to Shostakovich, Sculthorpe and the wonderful salon music of Kreisler, this is a delightful evening of music-making.

See Mason & Hamlin presents William Hennessy on Saturday 28 November at 7.30pm in Gallery One. Adults are $29, Concessions are $24 and Students/ Children are $15. Book at www.theartscentregc.com.au or (07) 5588 4000.

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French kisses One of Australia's finest flautists showcases exquisite gems of French music in A Morning With… Jane Rutter: French Kiss. Be enthralled in a musical embrace, from the French Baroque to the sobbing heart of the French Romantique era. Jane Rutter will take you from the passionate world of Paris salons to the joyous insouciance of la Belle Époque, as well as reinterpreting classic French repertoire and Parisian cabaret favourites on the flute.

Join us for A Morning With… Jane Rutter: French Kiss in the Paradise Showroom on Tuesday 20 October at 11am. All tickets are $19. Complete your day with complimentary morning tea served from 10.15am and free gallery tours. Add lunch or high tea for $12.50. Book at www.theartscentregc.com.au or (07) 5588 4000.

Tinsel, turkeys and Tenori Celebrate the end of the year with Christmas carols in the fabulous variety show A Morning With… Tinsel and Turkeys. The sensational three tenors of Tenori return to lift the roof, along with special guests.

Every year, audiences eagerly look forward to this fun-filled event so grab your tickets early. It's perfect entertainment for end-of-year Christmas get-togethers for your club or group.

Join us for our popular A Morning With… Tinsel and Turkeys in the Paradise Showroom on Tuesday 8 December at 11am. All tickets are $19. Complete your day with complimentary morning tea served from 10.15am and free gallery tours. Add lunch or high tea for $12.50. Book at www.theartscentregc.com.au or (07) 5588 4000.

Searching for a match Starring double-Mo Award winner Kirri Adams and leading lady Kate Peters, Two Redheads in Search of a Match takes a tongue-in-cheek look at ladies of a ‘certain age’ and their lifelong quest for the perfect partner... and the kids and family situations that occur along the way.

Enjoy music from some of the best-loved female entertainers of the last century, including Mae West, Gracie Fields, Vera Lynn, Carmen Miranda, Barbra Streisand and Rosemary Clooney. Laugh along with comedy songs like The Grass is Always Greener, Otto Titsling, Let's Hear it for Me and more.

Kirri Adams and Kate Peters are experienced and well-known cabaret stars with an extensive background in musical theatre and cabaret throughout the country. Catch Two Redheads in Search of a Match on Saturday 21 November at 7.30pm in The Basement (doors and food from 6.30pm). All tickets are $27.50. Book at www.theartscentregc.com.au or (07) 5588 4000.

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Heaven knows Rick Price

Aussie favourites

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to get

Following sold-out shows in New York,

up close and personal with Australia’s

Brisbane’s Bradley McCaw brings us a

Rick Price, supported by Casey Barnes.

night of great Australian music in

After many years based in America, songwriter, vocalist and multiinstrumentalist, Rick Price, returns home to Australia to present all his hits, as well as works from his latest album Tennessee Sky.

Having recently completed a run of sell-out shows throughout Europe and the USA with great mate Tommy Emmanuel, Rick is looking forward to being back on home turf.

Multi-platinum awards and constant touring throughout the 1990s made Rick Price a household name in Australia and internationally. He had massive hits including Heaven Knows, Not A Day Goes By and Walk Away Renee, three songs that still rate amongst the most popular tracks in Australian music history.

See Rick Price supported by Casey Barnes on Saturday 14 November at 7.30pm in The Basement (doors and food from 6.30pm). Adults are $36 and Pensioners/Seniors/Students are $32. Book at www.theartscentregc.com.au or (07) 5588 4000.

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The Lucky Country.

Award-winning performer and composer, Bradley McCaw, was a hit on New York’s 42nd Street this year, with his shows selling out. He has worked with The Ten Tenors and most recently wowed crowds at the Wonderland Festival at Brisbane Powerhouse.

The Lucky Country featuries music by Neil Finn, Paul Kelly, Colin Hay, Peter Allen, Little River Band, John Farnham and many more. McCaw accompanies himself on piano, guitar and ukulele, fusing stunning new arrangements with some good old-fashioned favourites from the great Australian songbook.

Rediscover the music of some of Australia’s most beloved singer-songwriters, and hear true stories and anecdotes about the artists themselves in this tribute.

Get into the Aussie spirit with The Lucky Country on Saturday 31 October at 8pm in The Basement (doors and food from 6.30pm).

Adults are $29, Pensioners/Seniors/Students are $22.00. Book at www.theartscentregc.com.au or (07) 5588 4000.

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Gold Coast Jazz & Blues Club The Gold Coast Jazz & Blues Club draws acclaim for its selection of bands, singers and musicians drawn from all over Australia.

Diamonds Of Swing Date Friday 9 October

Swing with Issi Dye He’s been in the business almost fifty years, and now Issi Dye will present his favourite crooner hits in an exclusive performance.

Issi Dye has appeared on television shows such as Countdown, Happening 70s, The Go! Show, The Don Lane Show, Good Morning Australia and Midday. Issi has performed thousands of shows in front of millions of people. During the 70s and 80s, he supported top-line international artists including Roy Orbison, The Everly Bros, Ray Charles, The Platters, The Drifters and Johnny O’Keefe.

Inspired by his favourite swing performers; Dean Martin, Bobby Darin and Al Jolson, the song list includes That’s Amore, Dreamlover, Mack the Knife, New York New York, Sway With Me and many more.

Celebrate a true Aussie legend’s 50th year of song when Issi Dye performs The Broadway Crooners: Dean, Darin, Jolson, supported by the Gold Coast’s very own Lotti Marei. Catch it in The Basement (doors and food 6.30pm) on Saturday 24 October at 7.30pm. All tickets are $27.50. Book at www.theartscentregc.com.au or (07) 5588 4000.

Jazz with African rhythm John Reeves will perform his own compositions combining the roots of jazz, with African rhythms and European harmonies. After studying music in Ghana, he performed extensively with African groups before returning to jazz improvisation. John is the pianist for The EMO Big Band.

See the John Reeves Quintet on Saturday 10 October in The Basement from 7.30pm (doors and food 6.30pm). Adults are $29 and Concessions are $22. Book at www.theartscentregc.com.au or (07) 5588 4000.

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Celebrate the early female big band singers such as Doris Day, Rosemary Clooney, Ella and Lena Horne. Known as the ‘Canaries’ or ‘girl singers’, one lady in particular forged ahead to allow big band singers to sing more than just a chorus with the big–name bandleaders, forever changing the female jazz scene. Starring Jan Lennard and Di Clarke.

SINATRA SPECTACULAR Date Friday 13 November Celebrate the one hundredth anniversary of the birth of Ol’ Blue Eyes, Frank Sinatra, the greatest interpreter of the songs of the 20th century. Featuring the Swing Central Big Band with vocalists Brad Leaver and Renae Suttie, you’ll enjoy hits like New York, New York, My Way, Witchcraft, I’ve Got You Under My Skin and many more. This will be an evening of pure musical joy!

All performances are staged in the Paradise Showroom. The bar and bistro opens at 6.00pm and the show starts at 7.30pm. Members tickets are $23 and Visitors are $28. Book at www.theartscentregc.com.au or (07) 5588 4000.

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The return of DAAS Paul McDermott, Paul ‘Flacco’ Livingston and Tim Ferguson are back with a wicked new show.

They started out busking in Canberra in the mid-eighties and soon the Doug Anthony All Stars became huge stars in Britain. They became a hit back home on ABC’s The Big Gig and their own show, DAAS Kapital.

The group split in 1995, but since their rebirth in 2013, DAAS have broken box-office records. Their musical comedy is more wicked and dangerous than ever. Speaking from Prague, Paul McDermott said, ‘Death approaches. We have nothing to lose.’ Speaking from Experience, Paul Livingston said, ‘Death is coming, look busy!’

WARNING: Violence, Horror Themes, Sexual References, Mature Adult Images, Hypnotism, ExtremeConservative Values. Be mildly unnerved, be very mildly unnerved.

See the show the New York Times described as ‘Wicked, dangerous and screamingly funny’, DAAS Live, on Friday 13 November at 8pm. Tickets are $62. Reccomended 15+. Book at www.theartscentregc.com.au or (07) 5588 4000.

STAGE COMEDY

Live and lanky Tinder, crazy girlfriends, substitute teaching like a boss, wizards and muggles are just some of the topics Frenchy tackles in his latest show.

Raised in the ‘ghettos of Wollongong’, internet sensation Frenchy is best known for his SungaAttack YouTube channel and his Around Girlfriend vs. Around Mates videos, which have garnered him upwards of 15 million views. In addition to his weekly comedy videos, Frenchy has been a finalist in the Quest for the Best and triple j RAW comedy competitions.

Multi-talented Frenchy is a skilled film-maker, ex-teacher, Tinder aficionado and dubious rapper. Watch him bring his unique, relaxed style live to the stage in this hour full of laughs - with help from an actual, talented musician - special musical guest Zach Gervaise.

Frenchy has sold out three Sydney Fringe Festival gigs, Sydney Comedy Store and an Adelaide Fringe Festival show. See Frenchy: Live and Lanky on Friday 6 November at 8pm in the Paradise Showroom. All tickets are $32.70. Strictly 15+. Book at www. theartscentregc.com.au or (07) 5588 4000.

Still laughing

Don’t miss the latest offering from one of New Zealand’s most successful live comedy acts.

The Laughing Samoans comedy duo of Eteuati Ete and Tofiga Fepuleai has been touring New Zealand, Australia, the Pacific islands, the United Kingdom and the United States for more than ten years now, performing their unique and very popular brand of comedy.

Fink About It will see the return of all your favourite characters including Aunty Tala, Uncle Sam, Paul and Victor as well as another hilarious episode of their children’s television program, Island Time.

This is a rarity in live comedy... a show the whole family can enjoy.

See The Laughing Samoans: Fink About It in the Arts Theatre on Friday 30 October at 8pm. A Reserve tickets are $35 for Adults, $30 Concession / Group 10+ and $25 Child. B Reserve tickets are $25 for Adults, $20 Concession / Group 10+ and $15 Child. Book at www.theartscentregc.com.au or (07) 5588 4000.

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COMEDY in the basement

The Coast’s best comedy venue brings you a raucous evening of local, national and international performers, with regular appearances from popular TV and radio personalities.

Friday 9 October

Friday 16 October

Friday 23 October

Friday 30 October

Friday 6 November

CAM KNIGHT

TAHIR

DARREN SANDERS

DANIEL TOWNES

DAVID EASTGATE

Friday 13 November

Friday 20 November

Friday 27 November

Friday 4 December

Friday 11 December

STEADY EDDY

GREG SULLIVAN

Jackie Loeb

BRUNO LUCIA

DAVE CALLAN

Friday 18 December

Enjoy guaranteed, non-stop laughs and hilarious antics every Friday night from 8.00pm at Comedy in The Basement. Doors and bar open from 6.30pm. Tickets are $25 for adults or $22 for groups of six or more. Dinner and show packages available for $79. Groups please book in advance. Strictly 18+.

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OPPORTUNITIES

Next Stage Sing it, play it, launch it

Are you looking for a venue to showcase your music, band or cabaret show?

Are you launching your album?

Apply now for our Next Stage program to be considered for financially supported access to The Basement to produce your own performance.

What we offer Next Stage recipients will receive a support package valued at $1200, including venue access plus professional technical, front-of-house and ticketing support.

Specifically, The Arts Centre Gold Coast will fund and manage: • 1 night only access to The Basement • 6 hours of ST technical labour • 3 hours of ST Front-of-House labour • Set ticket pricing and schedule of performance • Ticket sales management • Standard lighting and audio equipment • Advertising in eNews and website

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After the expenses* are settled, artists will receive 70% of the Box Office takings.

Next Stage recipients will be emerging or established artists with the ability to deliver a polished performance and actively drive their own sales. To be considered, please email Vicki Buenen, Producer, on buenen@theartscentregc.com.au, including: • A biography, outlining your performance experience (include links to online footage where possible) • A 250 word performance pitch • Preferred dates Let us help you take your career to the next stage.

Expenses include booking fees, credit card charges, computer programming and labour

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Coming soon to the Arts Cinema Cinema Supervisor and Programmer, Mika Mantykivi, shares his predictions for best film picks from the upcoming program.

The Dressmaker (29 Oct)

Set in the 1950s, The Dressmaker is a bittersweet comedy about a glamorous young woman who returns, after many years in Europe, to her small home town in rural Australia to right some wrongs from the past.

When Tilly (Kate Winslet) comes home, she not only reconciles with her ailing mother (Judy Davis) but, with her sewing machine and haute couture style, she transforms the women of the town in such a way that she gets sweet revenge on those who did her wrong. She also falls unexpectedly in love, which leads her to her greatest loss and her most destructive deed. Based on the best-selling book, The Dressmaker also stars Liam Hemsworth and Hugo Weaving.

National Theatre Live: Hamlet (Nov)

Academy Award® nominee Benedict Cumberbatch (Sherlock, The Imitation Game, Frankenstein) takes on the title role of Shakespeare’s great tragedy.

Directed by Lyndsey Turner, National Theatre Live will broadcast this eagerly awaited production live to cinemas. As a country arms itself for war, a family tears itself apart. Forced to avenge his father’s death but paralysed by the task ahead, Hamlet rages against the impossibility of his predicament, threatening both his sanity and the security of the state.

Suffragette (26 Dec)

Suffragette is a powerful drama about the women who were willing to lose everything in their fight for equality in early-20th-century Britain. The stirring story centres on Maud (Carey Mulligan), a working wife and mother whose life is forever changed when she is secretly recruited to join the U.K.’s growing suffragette movement.

Galvanised by the outlaw fugitive Emmeline Pankhurst (Meryl Streep), Maud becomes an activist for the cause alongside women from all walks of life. Inspired by true events, Suffragette is a moving drama exploring the passion and heartbreak of those who risked all they had for women’s right to vote—their jobs, their homes, their children, and even their lives.

Trumbo (26 Dec)

The successful career of 1940s screenwriter Dalton Trumbo (Bryan Cranston) comes to a crushing end when he and other Hollywood figures are blacklisted for being communists.

Trumbo (directed by Jay Roach) tells the story of his fight against the U.S. government and studio bosses in a war over words and freedom, which entangled everyone in Hollywood from Hedda Hopper (Helen Mirren) and John Wayne to Kirk Douglas and Otto Preminger.

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Gold Coast City Gallery Visit the Gold Coast City Gallery and enjoy the diverse range of artistic talent on display by local, national and We host over 20 exhibitions each year in our three gallery spaces, so there’s always something new and fresh to see. Gold Coast City Gallery is one of Australia’s most prominent public regional galleries and attracts over half a million residents and visitors. It houses the City Collection of contemporary and historical artworks documenting the character of the Gold Coast and the development of Australian art practice.

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In the flesh Senior Curator, Virginia Rigney, explores Graham Burstow’s extraordinary photography spanning several decades in the new exhibition Flesh.

The Gold Coast has long been acknowledged as a playground for the camera. The stunning natural scenery - the beach, waterways and hinterland - with its embracing atmospheric light, striking and constantly changing built landscape and a public culture of display, has drawn generations of professional and amateur photographers to record and capture this place.

A new exhibition and publication presents a considered set of images quietly taken over thirty years of regular visits to the Gold Coast by Toowoomba resident Graham Burstow. Now in his 90s, Graham’s own recollections of holidays at the Gold Coast go back to the 1930s, to the fibro holiday shack that served as the family’s multi-generational holiday bolthole by the beach.

Flesh - and its excess - dominates the exhibition. It's easy now to forget how different it was to see such casual displays of near-nakedness walking down the street.

This unabashed freedom reflected the essential democratic values of an Australian beach experience. Burstow’s images reveal a transition from innocent informality to the structured and commercialised beach girl

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and beer belly contests, now unsettling for a contemporary local audience conscious of gender politics.

Burstow also trained his camera on a far less photogenic aspect of the city. During the late 1970s and early 1980s the Gold Coast witnessed its greatest spike in high-rise property development. As an infrequent but long-time visitor, Burstow was struck by the changes taking place as Surfers transformed from a cluster of low-rise motels and fibro cottages to a multi-tower metropolis.

Nowadays, demolition is carried out behind high solid fences with people wearing full armoury of safety gear. Back then, Burstow was able to go right into the sites and shoot considered compositions of tangled steel and piles of masonry and timber.

These images of urban change actually taking place are quite rare and timely to consider as we approach demolition of the Gold Coast City Council Administration Centre to make way for the Gold Coast Cultural Precinct. When it opened in 1976 with its distinctive foyer dubbed ‘The Beehive', this building confidently represented a new and ambitious civic identity for the Gold Coast.

Acknowledging these memories and history, a short documentary by filmmaker Alex Chomicz, featuring civic leaders and the architect of the building Alan Griffith, will be shown in the adjacent Darkroom viewing area along with a sequence of local artist Claudio Kirac's recent Pacific Fair demolition images.

These contemporary creative responses to the reality of life in a fast-changing city are not exercises in easy nostalgia but seek to layer personal and collective memory.

Are you in our exhibition?

If you went to a beach girl contest or surf carnival in the 70s or 80s, chances are you might have been photographed by Graham. We’re inviting you to find yourself or someone you know in over 100 images on display. Visit the exhibition and get a shot with you and your past photograph to win the Graham Burstow catalogue Flesh The Gold Coast in the 1960s, 70s and 80s.

Catalogue available to purchase.

Edited extract from an exhibition essay

by Virginia Rigney, Senior Curator.

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AFTER DARK program art.music.talks.food Galleries stay open until 8pm Talks from 6pm I Cash bar IN CONVERSATION WITH GRAHAM BURSTOW OAM Thu 22 Oct Author-illustrator Narelle Oliver in conversation with her father, photographer Graham Burstow OAM. Followed by official launch of the exhibition Flesh: The Gold Coast in the 1960s, 70s and 80s by Robyn Archer AO FAHA, Strategic Advisor, Arts and Culture, City of Gold Coast.

Public programs HISTORY AND MEMORY IN A FAST-CHANGING CITY Fri 13 Nov, 3pm How do we reconcile between the Gold Coast as a place of great development and change, and one that also understands and creatively engages with its history? Taking Graham Burstow’s images that documented the first great wave of demolition on the Gold Coast in the late 60s as a starting point, a panel featuring artists and architects reflect on current demolition and new building projects.

Speakers include Alan Griffith, architect of Council’s existing Surfers Paradise Administration Building, which is being demolished to make way for the new Cultural Precinct, and local creative Claudio Khirac and Della Evans share their personal projects on iconic Gold Coast buildings.

SHARED MEMORIES AND NEW WRITING: COMMUNITY EVENT Sat 14 Nov, 2pm What are your holiday memories of the flesh on the Gold Coast from the 60s to the 80s - a 4GG crochet bikini and short shorts? Were they framed by a sparkling new apartment or a little fibro shack? Bring in your old photographs and share memories of summers spent on the Coast, or find yourself in Graham Burstow’s photographs. Enjoy readings of selected short works by Writers Activation members, giving new perspectives on the Graham Burstow images.

Image: Graham Burstow, Sand mining, Currumbin, c. 1960s. Courtesy of the artist. Image: Graham Burstow, Beach girl contest, Coolangatta, c. 1970s. Courtesy of the artist.

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Intoxicated by nature Artist Steve Tyerman’s coastal landscapes defy convention in his latest exhibition, Ebb & Flow.

‘The “landscape” has always been central to my art,’ says Tyerman. ‘For whatever reason, I’ve continually felt compelled to artistically respond to and interpret my most familiar and immediate surroundings’.

Although representations of the coastal landscapes of Southern Queensland and Northern NSW, Tyerman’s art communicates a visual experience beyond the structures of traditional landscape painting. ‘I want the pictures to powerfully evoke the subject that inspired the work, but I also want the matrix of paint on the surface to be vital and alive, to create a compelling visual image in and of itself and to exist independently of the subject, so I attempt to conjure up the subject out of an accumulation of abstract marks,’ says Tyerman.

This fusion of descriptive and abstract elements gives an aesthetic potency that defies pictorial conventions. ’I believe that if the overall image is convincing (in terms of an underlying truth) but the means are slightly unorthodox or intriguing, then the picture will have more chance of holding my interest,’ comments Tyerman.

Ebb & Flow will be on display from 31 October until 29 November. Linger over the images for the aesthetic pleasure they provide and share the exultation of a nature-intoxicated man.

Visit www.theartscentregc.com.au/ gallery for details of associated public programs.

Image: Steve Tyerman, She always ran back to the rocks, to

the trees and the ocean (detail) 2014. Courtesy of the artist and Anthea Polson Art, Gold Coast.

MEET THE ARTIST DATE Saturday 31 October TIME 3pm VENUE Foyer Gallery

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Artist pathways Gold Coast City Gallery fosters opportunities for emerging and established artists through annual competitions and showcase exhibitions.

For more than 20 years, talented local high school students have been offered an incredible start to their exhibiting careers through the annual exhibition ENERGIES. Organised by dedicated visual arts teachers, the exhibition allows state and non-state school students across the Gold Coast region to exhibit their artwork in a non-competitive environment.

Many of the ENERGIES students are then encouraged to undertake further studies in Visual Art / Digital Media at Griffith University’s Queensland College of Art (QCA) campus here on the Gold Coast. These emerging artists follow in the footsteps of artists such as Michael Zavros, Victoria Reichelt, Abbey McCulloch, Anna Carey and Chris Bennie, who have all carved out significant art careers. Gold Coast City Gallery maintains close links with QCA staff and students through the co-presentation of lectures, studio visits and presenting their final year degree show.

Along with the Josephine Ulrick and Win Schubert Photography Award, the Gold Coast Art Prize is recognised as one of the key art awards catering to a variety of artists and art media. Gold Coast Art Prize attracts nationally and internationally significant artists, and the City Collection has been enriched through this annual acquisitive award. The exhibition is a highlight of our annual program for locals and tourists alike, while inspiring the next generation of emerging artists.

ENERGIES 2015

ENERGIES is a must-see exhibition, showcasing works of art by talented secondary school students from across the Gold Coast. The selected works include widely varying artistic media from painting to video installation across a diverse range of themes and subject matter. This annual exhibition presents a snapshot of the current social, emotional and global views held by young people here on the Gold Coast.

Gold Coast City Gallery is pleased to invite exhibiting students to a Young Artist Immersion Day at the Gallery on Friday 16 October where they will work with artist-mentors to further develop their artistic talent.

ENERGIES is on display in Gallery 2 until 18 October.

Espial

Espial showcases the work of Studio Art Major and Honours graduates from the Bachelor of Digital Media at the Gold Coast Queensland College of Art under the tutorship of Dr Laini Burton. In the true spirit of observation and discovery, the artists take the viewer on an expansive journey motivated by the exigencies of our time.

This exhibition encompasses issues such as the legitimisation of ‘illegal’ art, identity politics hinged on religious, personal, social and technological connectedness, and the challenges being brought forth in this age of the Anthropocene.

Espial is on display in Gallery 1 from 7 to 29 November.

AFTER DARK: QCA DATE Thu 26 Nov, 6pm

Gold Coast Art Prize 2015

A highlight of the exhibition calendar, Gold Coast Art Prize 2015 will entice audiences over the summer into the cool of the Gallery.

Visitors can expect a strong representation of contemporary Australian art practice. Works not acquired are for sale, so it might be the right time to add to your own art collection.

The Gold Coast Art Prize was established in 1968, making it one of the longest running acquisitive art prizes in Australia.

Winner and acquisitions will be announced on Saturday 5 December.

Gold Coast Art Prize exhibition on display in the Foyer and Gallery 1 from 5 December until 31 January 2016.

1. Patrice Cialdella, Family Portraits 2014 (detail). Courtesy of the artist.

2. Tyler Jackson, Body Space 2014 (detail). Courtesy of the artist.

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3. Prudence Flint, Bathroom 2014 (detail). Gold Coast Art Prize Winner 2014. Courtesy of the artist.

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Image: Faulkner portrait by Isaac Brown

Hidden histories of lesbian identity Photographer Heather Faulkner is one of the exhibiting artists in this year’s

Glitter Festival. Faulkner’s poignant and necessary work will be showcased in the Glitter Gallery this October.

There is clearly a growing international shift towards support and recognition of same sex couples. It has been a topic high on the agenda thanks to landmark changes in legislation in the USA, making it the 21st country to legalise same-sex marriage. Since the end of the Joh Bjelke-Petersen government in the late 80s, conditions for LBGTIQAP+ identified Queenslanders have improved but remain a tenuous arrangement. As the struggle for equal rights continues in Australia, it is important to accrue a historical understanding of the experiences of those who have found themselves existing outside of the ‘norm’.

Heather Faulkner is a documentary photographer and recent immersive-storytelling convert. In her 20-year mainstream practice as a photojournalist, she has worked simultaneously on addressing the histories and realities of marginalised queer communities around the world via documentary photography. These have largely been personal stories. In fact, she became a photographer as a way of understanding her place in the queer community when she came out in Vancouver, Canada in the late 80s. A Matter of Time is an extension of this lifelong investigation, and is part of her doctoral research at Queensland College of Art, Griffith University.

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Faulkner’s body of work investigates the experiences of eight lesbians who lived in Queensland during the more socio-politically conservative mid-to-late 20th Century and how they interpret that experience to have informed their lives today. The women who participated in this project overcame the difficulties that are often associated with expressing one’s own personal experiences of love and life. They felt the need to tell their stories, to help the next generation as they navigate their way through the hetero-normative landscape of Queensland society and politics.

Crossing boundaries of time and prejudice to tell the stories of these Queenslanders, Faulkner’s work is a charged and evocative statement of human struggle, the resilience shown by these women, and the strengths and rewards that come from living an authentic life.

A selection of Faulkner’s photographic work will be showcased as part of this year’s Glitter Festival in the Glitter Gallery. She will also be joining us for a special AFTER DARK talk on 1 October, exploring the hidden histories of lesbian identity on the Gold Coast.

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Collection highlight Since 1968, the Gold Coast Art Prize has been a rich source for acquisitions for the Gold Coast City Gallery Collection.

Some inspirational purchases have been made over the years, including this painting by Elisabeth Cummings which has contributed greatly to making the City Collection one of the strongest and most diverse in regional Australia.

Highly regarded Brisbane-born artist Cummings purchased a piece of land at Wedderburn on the outskirts of western Sydney in 1970. ‘The bush always creeps into everything,’ she observed in 2005. In this richly textured painting, Cummings has captured the pink afternoon light on the gorge, identified as the headwater of the Georges River close to her then studio. She moved permanently to the artist community of Wedderburn in 1990 and sadly lost her studio to bush fire four years later. This painting was acquired from the Gold Coast Art Prize on the recommendation of Judge Alan Warren.

Call for entries

Now in its 47th year, the popular Gold Coast Art Prize provides an opportunity to showcase excellent contemporary art practice from across Australia. The prize is open to all Australian artists working in any art media except photography. Entries close Friday 2 October. For details, visit www.theartscentregc.com.au.

DIGITISING THE COLLECTION Much of the focus on the new Cultural Precinct has been on the buildings, but other work is going on behind the scenes that will have an enormous cultural impact on the City.

One such project is the digitisation of the City Collection and whilst this may sound like a dry bit of technology, it's actually all about inviting the possibility for new levels of engagement and connection with what is a very valuable city asset.

The existing database of over 4,000 items will be transferred into a new software system called Vernon CMS, which is used by many art museums in Australia and internationally. High quality photographs are currently being taken, all catalogue details will be checked and new search tags allocated in what will be a big job. In the end, the aim is to have the City Collection online so that these works, and the stories they tell, can be shared.

Imagine a school project to curate a virtual exhibition, new research possibilities around the major collection strengths and a new level of awareness about Gold Coast character and history... that will all become possible.

Image: Elisabeth Cummings, Afternoon light in the Gorge 1978, synthetic polymer paint and oil on canvas, Purchased 1978, Gold Coast Art Prize

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Greenstone legacy The legacy of George Nuku’s contribution to the

Gold and Greenstone exhibition lives on at Gold Coast City Gallery.

The Maori word hokinga translates to ‘return’ and this is the title for the stunning boomerang work that Gold Coast City Gallery has acquired from the recent Gold and Greenstone exhibition. The work was made by George Nuku, a highly regarded Maori artist working in synthetic materials such as acrylic sheets, recycled plastic and polystyrene. His works range from large-scale sculptural installations to delicate jade and pearl amulets and stone sculptures. He has exhibited extensively internationally and maintains a busy exhibition schedule.

The acquisition of this work is just one of the legacies of the exhibition for our local community. The work in fact was the result of a collaboration between the artist while he was in residence and a local weaving collective Whatu Manawa. The generosity of these weavers working day and night to help ‘stitch’ together George’s works was astounding. The ladies also returned time and time again to

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participate in cultural public programs and share their weaving skills. A highlight was their showcase of handcrafted garments in a special AFTER DARK Maori fashion parade in the Gallery.

This sharing of cultures - another legacy of the Gold and Greenstone exhibition - continued in September when Martu artists from the Far Western Desert descended on the Gold Coast for the exhibition, We don't need a map.

Members of the public again were able to come into the Gallery and learn a range of Indigenous basket-weaving techniques from these artists, and there was some wonderful cultural exchange between local Indigenous and Maori artists and the Martu mob.

The boomerang, inscribed with Maori designs, serves as a potent symbol of cultural exchange here on the Gold Coast. Keep an eye out for it on display again in 2016.

Five minutes with George Before Gold and Greenstone opened in June George Nuku was working, living and on occasion, sleeping in The Arts Centre’s artist studio. We caught the elusive artist one rainy afternoon, in the midst of creating pieces for the show.

What has it been like to create work here?

Have you approached things differently to how you usually would?

It’s been good to do it here. The best part for me is I can work outside. I prefer to work outside and no I don’t think I have approached it differently. Each one is unique, each situation is unique, but they do have the common theme that people end up helping you.

What has it been like collaborating with the other local artists?

Very serendipitous. But at the same time, I’m not surprised because that happens everywhere I go. I have this ability to attract people to help me finish the task. My interactive secret! But this was special because it was Maori people painting with other Maori artists in a place that wasn’t in New Zealand. So that was unusual for me.

Do you find it difficult working away from your culture to stay connected and authentic in your art making? Do you ever feel dislocated?

I don’t think I’m dislocated at all. No, because I am the culture. And I am the tradition. I am George Nuku and it’s the same. The context here is a special context. It fascinates me, this Asia Pacific region. I like to think about the scenario 50 to 100 years from now for Maori people. Would they be sufficiently established here in Australia? Would they be looking towards Asia? What would the kids be thinking about; what art would they be making? I hope it’s exciting. There’s a real yearning to get excited about a bright future. I think that’s what I try to do with the plastic, to say that the future should be bright; it should be exciting and promising for all.

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Marvellous mess For children, learning is in the art process, not just the product.

As parents, we’ve all had those days when our children have asked to get crafty and we gently say no. After all, we can spend ENTIRE DAYS cleaning up generic household mess, let alone cleaning paint flung far in an artistic frenzy!

Some of us may decide to ‘help’ our child with their activity and guide them towards a ‘good’ finished product in an effort to curtail the mess. Or you may enjoy making a mess with your child and not mind scraping play doh from the ceiling the next day. No matter your approach to your child’s artistic endeavours, it’s important to remember that many of the benefits of art for children are in the exploratory process.

In fact, through sensory play, children develop their fine and gross motor skills, learn about cause and effect, investigate the properties of materials, and develop their creativity, critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Materials and tools may be squished, splashed, put in the mouth and tasted, and end up on surfaces (and body parts) other than the paper provided. Remembering that this sort of sensory exploration is filled with learning opportunities can allow us to let go and let children be creative, and if necessary, messy.

It’s ok if children can’t use the tools ‘properly’ or create a perfect product – they have already learnt so much through the process itself.

To prepare your space for exploratory art, take the activity outside or at least ensure the floor is covered and a bowl of soapy water is on hand when needed. Expect mess and ensure your child is wearing an art smock (possibly an old t-shirt that doesn’t have to go over the head). Help when asked, turn on some music and allow the process of creating take over!

Are you a teacher?

You’re invited to The Arts Centre Gold Coast

2016 Education Program Launch Wednesday 21 October, 4.30pm RSVP education@theartscentregc.com.au

If you are short on time or simply can’t face a clean-up, some fun activities for little ones that are low-mess/high-fun include: 1. Painting with a paintbrush and plain water on pavers or concrete paths (water play is so fun).

2. Putting blobs of paint inside a zip lock bag so young children can ‘fingerpaint’. Tape the bag up with sticky tape if you are worried your little artist will want to open it.

3. Spray some shaving cream on a table-top, window or mirror for a novel drawing surface. Just don’t let them eat it!

Getting arty with your children is not only a brilliant learning opportunity, but a super fun way to while away an afternoon.

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If you jump in muddy puddles…

You’re in the kitchen cooking dinner, the children are creating havoc somewhere in the house, then that iconic melody starts.

The kids drop everything. They race to the television. And the entire household knows that for the next five minutes, nothing will distract them from that little pink pig.

Peppa Pig is a phenomenon. Not only can she and her friends and family entertain preschoolers, but there is plenty for the adults to laugh about too.

Fresh from the success of Peppa Pig Live! Treasure Hunt comes Peppa's brand new adventure Peppa Pig Live! Big Splash.

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The nursery roof is leaking and Peppa and her friends need to fix it - quick! As they set up a fete to raise the money for the repairs, they'll need your help to make sure everything goes smoothly.

Join Peppa, George, Mummy and Daddy Pig, along with Danny Dog, Pedro Pony and Suzy Sheep in this interactive theatrical performance filled with singing, dancing, fun games and, of course, muddy puddles! Peppa Pig Live! Big Splash features wonderful, true-to-life puppets and a live cast featuring some of Australia’s most talented musical theatre artists.

This show is the perfect length for little ones. It runs for one hour and fifteen minutes, with a fifteen minute interval for toilet breaks and urgent snack requirements. Catch it at 10am, 12.30pm or 4pm in the Arts Theatre on Sunday 25 October. Platinum tickets are $44.90 (Rows AA-P) and Gold tickets are $34.90 (Rows Q-W). Group discounts also apply.

Children under 12 months can sit on a lap. Book at www.theartscentregc.com.au or (07) 5588 4000.

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Get creative these summer holidays Get creative in the school holidays with The Summer Series!

Children up to 12 years and their families can beat the holiday boredom with a range of creative workshops, performances and free activities, taking over The Arts Centre from 11 – 22 January, 2016. Dance, music, drama, art, film and comedy are all covered, with a range of creative experts ready to teach young creative minds a new skill, before they go back to school. A full list of workshops, performances and free activity options will be available on our website soon.

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Melbourne Cup luncheon It’s known as the race that stops the nation a day full of glamorous outfits, flamboyant hats anda this year... beautiful lakeside views.

This November, all the action from Flemington will be showcased live on the big screen for the Melbourne Cup Luncheon.

With tantalising food, a fashion parade, and fabulous prizes through raffles and sweeps, The Arts Centre has become the place to be for those who wish to immerse themselves in the festive spirit of this national race.

The Melbourne Cup Luncheon will be an event not-to-be-missed on Tuesday 3 November at 10.30am in The Paradise Showroom, so get your table together now.

Tickets are $69 each or $690 (including additional pre-set wines) for a table of ten.

Tickets include sparkling wine, canapĂŠs on arrival, a two-course menu and tea and coffee. Book online or (07) 5588 4000.

Gala charity ball for homeless youth

The World Beauty Fashion and Fitness

Join us for a night of entertainment featuring music from Soul Cutz as well as gaming tables in a Casino Royale-themed charity gala ball.

McLaughlins Lawyers and Lead A Better Business join forces to raise money to help furnish the new house in Olsen Avenue. The Gold Coast Project for Homeless Youth, established in 1984, provides supported accommodation across three houses for young people aged 16 to 19.

The World Beauty Fashion and Fitness Gold Coast Pageant returns, providing all athletes a chance to shine! With consistently sold-out audiences, national exposure and production standards designed to make every contestant feel like a star, the WBFF is like no other event you will ever witness. Dress code no singlets, no thongs.

Frock up for Gala Ball for Gold Coast Business on Friday 30 October from 7pm in the Paradise Showroom. Cost is $160 including a three-course menu and beverages. Book at www.theartscentregc.com.au or (07) 5588 4000.

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Enjoy the fun on Saturday 17 October in the Arts Theatre, with the Preliminary session at 10am and Finals from 5pm. Costs for Preliminary are VIP $49, Premium $39 and General $29. Costs for Finals are VIP $69, Premium $59 and General $49. Book at www.theartscentregc.com.au or (07) 5588 4000.

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A rockin’ Christmas Rock around the Christmas tree with hits of the 50s and 60s!

Celebrate the festive season with friends, family or colleagues with A Rockin' Christmas dinner and show.

Enjoy a delicious three-course meal, then the amazing The Flashbacks will perform the greatest hits of the 50s and 60s! Old Time Rock’n’Roll will have you cutting a rug and jitterbugging the night away to Elvis, Buddy Holly, Dusty, JOK and many more!

Hosted by 'Dick Clark' from American Bandstand, and with a full six piece band playing throughout the night, this show will thrill audiences young and old with its high-energy, fully-choreographed and expertly-performed journey through the birth of rock’n’roll.

Book your group or work Christmas party with A Rockin' Christmas dinner and show on Friday 18 or Saturday 19 December from 6pm in the Paradise Showroom. Tickets are $95 including three-course dinner, tea and coffee. A table of 10 is $900, with a bonus two bottles of preset wines on table.

MORE CHRISTMAS PARTY OPTIONS… HOST YOUR CHRISTMAS PARTY WITH US Whether you need an elegant waterfront venue for a small gathering or want to entertain 800 guests, The Arts Centre Gold Coast is a central, unique destination for your Christmas party this year. Celebrate Christmas with colleagues and friends with packages starting from $70pp. For enquiries please call (07) 5588 4000, visit www.theartscentregc.com.au or email events@theartscentregc.com.au.

COMEDY FOR CHRISTMAS Want a relaxed and hilarious night out with your co-workers?

Check out Comedy in The Basement every Friday night from 6 November with Dinner & Show Packages for $79pp. See page 21 for comedians.

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Cultural Precinct Artists on Managing Contractor the fence appointed The first stage of the much-anticipated Gold Coast Cultural Precinct is a step closer with Council’s announcement of a Managing Contractor to lead construction.

A national call for tenders attracted keen interest, with the contract awarded to ADCO Constructions, a company with a strong association to the Gold Coast.

Since establishment in 1972, ADCO’s track record Australia-wide includes more than 3000 projects, worth in excess of $9 billion. The company has a significant Gold Coast base and a 20+ year association with city and numerous major city-building projects. Signature local projects include the multi award-winning Abedian School of Architecture at Bond University (pictured) and a variety of major redevelopment projects, including Robina Town Centre, Gold Coast Airport and Pindara Hospital.

Valued at $37 million (2014 dollars) Stage 1 delivery will provide a wide range of opportunities for local businesses, trades and jobseekers. A Local Industry Participation Plan will be implemented to maximise benefits to local businesses and job-seekers. Stage 1 is expected to create up to 120 full-time jobs during construction.

Stage 1 will see the existing Riverside Building transformed into a hub for visual arts, co-working spaces and civic reception areas ahead of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games™. The Riverside Hub will house a transitional City Gallery for local and touring visual art exhibitions as well as display more of the city’s multi-million dollar collection, attracting an estimated 100,000 visitors in its first year of operation.

Stage 1 will also feature a versatile outdoor performance space for a wide range of artistic and cultural activities, performances, festivals and civic events. Also included are initial landscape works and detailed design for the Friendship Bridge pedestrian and cycle link to Chevron Island, ensuring the bridge is ‘shovel ready’ should funding become available.

Early modelling shows that together, these new cultural offerings could attract almost 300,000 visitors annually from 2018, generating $11.4 million in direct tourism expenditure.

Among the first tasks for the Managing Contractor will be overseeing demolition of the existing Council Administration Building to make way for Stage 1 delivery. The building will be cleared to make way for the precinct’s central lawn and stage, providing sweeping views to the Surfers Paradise skyline and opportunities for performances, festivals, events and family recreation.

Construction work will commence early in 2016, with completion planned for late 2017.

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When construction of Stage 1 of the Gold Coast Cultural Precinct begins in January, we won’t escape the need for temporary construction fencing, but we will make it interesting!

Traditionally, construction fences are unsightly, but on this project it’s considered a blank canvas – literally.

In September, local artists submitted designs for the mesh shade cloth that will cover the construction fencing. A unique feature of the Cultural Precinct design, being led by award-winning architects ARM, is the naturally occurring, cellular voronoi pattern. Artists were challenged to use this as inspiration when creating their designs.

The mesh fencing will be on display for 18 months and provide a visual representation of the Gold Coast Cultural Precinct.

We’re now calling on the Gold Coast community to select the winner. Online voting opens on Monday 28 September at www.theartscentregc.com.au and closes on Sunday 11 October. The winner will be announced on Friday 23 October.

ADCO will commence demolition and construction of Stage 1 in January 2016. Early work has started on the site that will house the new art gallery and creative workshop spaces, artscape and versatile outdoor stage. These early works include relocating staff from the Evandale administration building and the salvaging and relocation of equipment and termination of services such as power and water.

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Talking place Board Director, Dr Patrick Mitchell, discusses how art gives us structure to our sense of time, place and each other.

‘Life is short and art is long.’

(John Olsen, 7 August, 2015) It is a cold, winter’s night in August on the Gold Coast and it’s a good night to be home out of the chill air. But at Gold Coast City Gallery, there is a warmth being generated by people who have gathered in good numbers to see a collection of over 200 lithographs and etchings by one of Australia’s most significant and influential artists, John Olsen. For Olsen, it was a chance to be reminded, and to remind us, of the stories, the ideas, the places, the people and the events that have impelled his work.

In his discussion of his artworks, Olsen spoke of art as a way of telling stories, of responding to a place, a person or an experience. Stories and art are ways that we tell ourselves what has happened in our lives and what it was like; they are a means of organising our experience in order to understand the world. Indeed, Matarasso (2015) describes art as being ‘essential to life partly because it enables us to know and

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express what we cannot know or express in other ways’. For me, that is why art-making such as Olsen’s continues to exist and to have such power and resonance for him and for us.

Art in all its variations provides a fundamental structure to our experience of time, place and each other.

The arts add to our experience of living, provide the possibility of a deeper and more satisfying experience for local people of the nature of their community and the life and relationships they find in it. In his concept of a community’s Expressive Life, Bill Ivey (2009) envisions the arts as providing a sense of heritage. He describes heritage as offering an experience of ‘belonging, continuity, community and history; it is expressed through art and ideas grounded in family, neighbourhood, ethnicity, nationality and the many linkages that provide securing knowledge that we come from a specific place and are not alone’ (2009: 26).

This unique exhibition of Olsen’s work was a significant example of what art centres, galleries and other cultural infrastructure

such as the planned Cultural Precinct can and have the responsibility to do. They are a dynamic repository, a ‘powerhouse’ driven by human experience, aspiration and creative achievement. They are almost always built because there is the ground swell of aspiration and activity by a community and its people that passionately seek, even demand, this opportunity. This occurs often over the long term. Indeed, it can be argued the present arts centre and its future development though the Cultural Precinct has its beginnings in the community action from which the Gold Coast Art Prize emerged in the late 1960s and early 1970s.

At one point in his discussion of his work, Olsen stated that ‘life is short and art is long’ and for me this was a reminder of the essential role that art centres fulfill, not only to be places of entertainment and amusement but where a community and its members can find a deeper, more provocative, experience of human life and its expression through art.

Words by Patrick Mitchell

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Balancing commercial with creative As an independent, not-for-profit organisation, The Arts Centre Gold Coast is guided by a highly experienced Board. Culture talks to Board Director, Tomas Johnsson, about balancing the commercial with the creative.

The Arts Centre caters to diverse clients, from people going to the opera and gallery to those attending weddings and movie screenings. What are some of the challenges in meeting these diverse customer needs?

The different types of experiences on offer at The Arts Centre regularly results in disparate audience interaction. For example, a school class may come bursting out of a theatre after an Eisteddfod rehearsal as an elderly couple arrive to see the latest movie on offer. There is an obvious discord between the expectations of this couple seeking an intimate experience and the boisterous kids excited about their upcoming performance. Often, we add conference delegates, the comedy club jeans set and the art gallery patrons to this mix and you can easily appreciate why there is a need to expand our premises. In the short term, the team has been utilising the CafĂŠ Terrace to cater for an ever increasing customer base as well as offering more counterstyle meals but in the longer term greater investment in future infrastructure will need to be considered.

How do you balance the commercial opportunities and creative aspirations of the organisation?

It is incredibly rewarding to experience the richness of personal engagement that plays out in front of our eyes. Kids grow their talents and confidence, and bloom into artists, dancers and entertainers. This dimension is probably my favourite part of the Centre but of course it is also here to entertain. We have had some fabulous shows over the years, often produced in-house by our creative team using local talent and lifting the Gold Coast profile. However, at times we have to make choices between a profit-making opportunity or a communityenriching one and this can be challenging but we strive to ensure that creativity and commerciality complement each other. Ultimately, whether something is commercially driven or culturally motivated should be secondary to the goal of delivering a quality experience. If we get this right then everything else falls into place.

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Tomas Johnsson, Board Director Tomas Johnsson is the Executive Director Operations of Mantra Group, Australia's second largest hotel operator. He is responsible for the overall operation of over 120 hotels and resorts across Australia, New Zealand and Indonesia.

Previously Tomas was the Senior Asset Manager of General Property Trust, responsible for Sheraton Four Points Darling Harbour, Ayers Rock Resort and Voyages group.

What are some of the learnings that The Arts Centre can glean from the commercial sector?

We are a not-for-profit organisation and as such it can be tempting to excuse inefficiencies under that banner. Providing maximum output with minimal input is the challenge for any organisation and the commercial sector traditionally drives this activity with more vigour than the not-for profit sector. The Arts Centre has an obligation to provide a quality offering and a commercial mindset aids that process.

We are trying to apply these principles but instead of translating efficiencies to more profits, we reinvest those resources into better programs, more education, increasing the art collection and better customer service.

What are your aspirations for The Arts Centre services for the future?

We have had so much positive support from the community in regards to becoming the Cultural Precinct. Practically, these new facilities will enable an even richer tapestry of offering whilst improving the actual traffic flow. We are well advanced in our plans in activating the precinct and look forward to growing the cultural identity of the Gold Coast as the city matures. Part of that improvement will include a modernised food and beverage offering and a real ‘sense of place’ with great outdoor spaces for events and gatherings. We are very mindful that the journey will be long and challenging over stages of construction and transition between facilities, but the overwhelming support is a convincing argument to keep focussed on the outcome.

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Open house

Come behind the doors of the City’s civic, administrative and cultural heart in the inaugural Gold Coast Open House event on Saturday 17 October.

This free event will unlock the doors of interesting and significant buildings across the city and allow Gold Coasters to take a behind-the-scenes tour of places not always available for public access. Gold Coast Open House has been made possible by founding partners, the National Trust, Australian Institute of Architects and City of Gold Coast.

The Evandale precinct will host tours of the Evandale civic, administrative and arts buildings and provide a glimpse of the new Gold Coast Cultural Precinct. Tours of properties 8, 9 and 10 will be conducted on the hour and include:

Photos: City of Gold Coast, Sam Lindsay

8. Surfers Paradise Administration Centre This building will include the main foyer and former city council chambers. It will make way for the central lawn and outdoor stage of the Gold Coast Cultural Precinct, to be completed before the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games.

9. Civic Focus Chambers Building This building will include the foyer area and main Council Chambers (limited access).

Its design was recognised three times in 2005, including taking out the Gold Coast Region Building of the Year Award.

10. The Arts Centre Gold Coast Come behind the scenes in our cultural evolution with a tour of The Arts Centre, Gallery and Cinema. Despite prior extensions, this thriving cultural hub is struggling to cope with the pressure of city growth and is ready to play its part as the Gold Coast Cultural Precinct evolves.

Enjoy a 45-minute guided tour of three Evandale properties on Saturday 17 October between 10am and 3pm. Guided tours run hourly from 10am (final tour at 2pm). Meet at the Terrace in front of the Surfers Paradise Administration Building (Building 8), located at 135 Bundall Road, Surfers Paradise. For further details, please visit www.goldcoastopenhouse.com.au.

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Down the rabbit hole

The Arts Centre Gold Coast was honoured to host the Bond University Medical Society Ball in July.

The Paradise Showroom was transformed to a wonderland fit for the Queen of Hearts!

Over 350 ‘Mad Hatters’ were treated to a selection of canapés and drinks before following the White Rabbit to their seats. A scrumptious two-course dinner prepared by our award-winning banquet team was served.

In the Alice in Wonderland theme, the tables' centrepieces were eatable for guests to enjoy after their meal.

After a short awards presentation the night was filled with moves on the dance floor until the after party bus took the Mad Hatters away to dance into the wee hours.

Should you wish to hold an event like this at The Arts Centre Gold Coast, please make contact with our events team on events@theartscentregc.com.au or call (07) 5588 4000.

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Recipe of the season Vietnamese chicken roll Makes 6

Our Café Chef, Tyron Meade, shares a delicious dish for you to make at home, or order from the Café Arts menu.

Chicken 8 chicken thighs 1 lemongrass stalk 8 kaffir lime leaves 1cm slice galangal 1 garlic clove 2 tsp ground turmeric 2 tbsp soy sauce 2 tbsp grated palm sugar 2 tbsp vegetable oil, plus extra, to fry Puree all ingredients except the chicken, then marinate the chicken overnight. Pan fry on a low heat until cooked through. Allow to rest, then slice into 1cm pieces.

Pickled vegetable ½ cucumber thinly sliced 1 small carrot thinly sliced 100ml rice vinegar 100ml water 100g sugar Boil the sugar and vinegar, allow to cool and pour over cucumber and carrot and leave for 1 hour.

Salad Pick and wash 1 bunch basil, Thai basil, coriander and mint, then spin dry or dry on paper towel. Mix together and squeeze the juice of 1 lime to dress.

Assembly Cut 8 bread rolls in half then build the rolls, sliced chicken, herbs, pickled vegetables then drizzle a small amount of mayonnaise.

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GLITTER! Glitter featured events are listed here. Full program at www.theartscentregc.com.au

AFTER DARK (p.30)

Liza (on an E) (p. 2)

Glitter Race Day (p. 11)

5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche (p.11)

Mason & Hamlin (p.14)

Carlotta: Life’s Still a Drag (p.11)

Him (p.11)

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Entries close for Gold Coast Art Prize (p. 31)

Joel Creasey (p.11)

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QSO Plays Bolero (p.12)

Jazz in The Basement: John Reeves (p.17)

Last day to vote for Site Fencing and Signage Artwork Competition (p.38)

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Comedy (p.21)

Open House Evandale Tours (p.41)

Last day to see ENERGIES exhibition (p.29)

Comedy (p.21)

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Bangarra Dance Theatre: Kinship (p.6)

World Beauty Fashion and Fitness (p.36)

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The Confidence Man (p.5)

The Confidence Man (p.5) Comedy (p.21)

Issi Dye: The Broadway Crooners (p.17)

Peppa Pig (p.34)

Flesh exhibition opens (p.26)

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A Morning With: Jane Rutter (p.15)

2016 Education Launch (p.33)

Swan Lake (p.8)

The Sleeping Beauty (p.9)

AFTER DARK (p.27)

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The Confidence Man (school performance) (p.5)

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Glitter Fair Day (p.11) Free outdoor movie screening (p.11)

GC Jazz & Blues (p.17)

Freeheld (Film) (p.11)

Pride Run (p.11)

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Winner Announced for Site Fencing and Signage Artwork Competition (p.38)

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The Laughing Samoans (p.20)

The Confidence Man (p.5)

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The Confidence Man (p.5)

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Halloween!

Gala Ball for Gold Coast Business (p.36)

Ebb & Flow exhibition opens (p.28)

Comedy (p.21)

The Lucky Country (p.16)

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Humaneity Inspires (p.6)

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Comedy (p.21)

Entries for Flesh exhibition writing competition close tomorrow. For details visit www.writersactivation.com.

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2016 SeasoN Launch

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Frenchy: Live & Lanky _ (p.20)

Espial exhibition opens (p.29)

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DAAS Live! (p.19) 2016 Season on sale from 9am! Book now for discounted tickets, special treatment and best seats in the house.

Comedy (p.21)

Rick Price supported by Casey Barnes (p. 16)

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Two Redheads in Search of a Match (p.15)

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Mason & Hamlin (p.14)

Last day to see Ebb & Flow and Espial exhibitions (p.28-9)

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GC Jazz & Blues (p.17)

History and Memory in a Fast-changing City (p.27)

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Shared Memories and New Writing (p.27)

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School holiday workshops and shows 11 – 22 January, 2016

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Last day to see Flesh exhibition (p.26)

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A Morning With ...

Tinsel & Turkeys (p.15 )

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Gold Coast Art Prize exhibition opens (p. 29)

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A Rockin’ Christmas (p.37)

Comedy (p.21)

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BOXING DAY Suffragette and Trumbo open in the Arts Cinema (p.23)

Stuck for gift ideas? Gift vouchers are available or purchase a Season package and divvy up the tickets!

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The Art of Christmas HOST YOUR CHRISTMAS PARTY WITH US The Arts Centre Gold Coast has created the perfect backdrop to celebrate Christmas with colleagues and friends.

Visit www.theartscentregc.com.au for more information.

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Their team of experts can attend to all your electrical needs at a very competitive rate.

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OUR STAGE IS SET The Arts Centre Gold Coast

2016 Season On sale Thursday 12 November Register your interest at www.theartscentregc.com.au.

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Benefactors

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Support Us

Life Benefactors

Bronze Benefactors

• Patrick Corrigan AM & Barbara

• Penelope Jane Anderssen

Corrigan • Win Schubert AO on behalf of The

• Philip Bacon • John & Bonnie Bauld

Josephine Ulrick and Win Schubert

• Kylie, David & Ryan Corrigan

Foundation for the Arts

• Kevin & Jane Doogan • E.C.Pohl & Co

The Arts Centre Gold Coast is a not-for-profit, registered charity. In this capacity, we welcome your support by tax-deductible donation*.

Every donation can have a direct impact on the artistic outcomes of our Centre, such as: • Young Artist Development: supporting young persons in their drive to achieve their artistic dreams, eg. subsidising workshop and training fees, enabling mentoring programs • Public Programs: enabling the Centre to provide free community opportunities to engage with arts and culture, eg. artist and curator talks, professional development programs • The highest artistic and production standards, eg. contributing to artist, curator and director fees, to ensure professionals are not out of reach • Acquisitions for the Gold Coast City Gallery, eg. Supporting the purchase of important pieces of art, directly reflecting the aims of the Gallery • Supporting local artists, eg. Enabling the coordination of a mass, free Community Choir There are several ways you can show your support: • Join our Benefactor Program – our recognition program for art-lovers who make a gift of over $1,000 per annum • Monthly Giving – a donation each month from your nominated account • Become a Supporter – one-time gifts of under $1,000 • Bequest – a gift to ensure your passion for the arts can enrich future generations

Perpetual Benefactors

• Paul & Maureen Fitzgerald

The following donors have made

• Gold Coast Eisteddfod

significant and sustained contributions

• Jacqueline Green

of artwork to the Gold Coast City

• Jackie Hughes

Gallery Collection:

• André & Eva Jaku

• Adam Knight

• Bruce & Bennie Johnston

• Dr Colin & Elizabeth Laverty

• Lyn & Gerry Keogh

• Tom & Sylvia Lowenstein

• Roger & Jenny Mayfield

• Evan Lowenstein

• Rhona McKay

• Adam Micmacher

• Graeme & Patsy Meyer

• Ken McGregor

• Richard & Rosemary Munro

• Denis Savill

• Mark & Elizabeth Niall • Michael & Jennifer Pinter

Diamond Benefactors

• Barry & Karen Plant

• Jock McIlwain OAM & Beverly

• Destry & Poppy Puia

McIlwain

• Christene Pye Platinum Benefactors

• Don Robertson

• Barry & Maureen Stevenson

• John & Julie Romanin • Steve Romer

Gold Benefactors

• Peter & Wendy Spencer

• John & Susan Barr

• Kerry Watson

• Prof. Emeritus Ray Byron & Carole Byron

Special Acknowledgement

• Pauline Ewers

• Friends of The Arts Centre Gold Coast

• Richard & Ann Glenister

• The Late Roma Blair

• Hecand PAF

• The Late Elaine Bermingham

• Ray & Jill James • Tomas & Fiona Johnsson

Plus1 - Founding Partner

• Christine Lohman

• McLaughlins Lawyers

• Morgans Financial Limited • NAB Private Wealth

Plus1 - Leading Advocates

• Paradise Point Community Bank

• Richard & Ann Glenister

Branch, Bendigo Bank

• Ray & Jill James

• The Pemberton Family

• Tomas & Fiona Johnsson

• Kathy Martin Sullivan AM

• Christine Lohman

• Arthur Waring

• Morgans Financial Limited • The Follent Family

Silver Benefactors

• Steve Romer

• Australian Decorative & Fine Arts

• Kerry Watson

Society, Gold Coast Inc.

We would be delighted to have your support. Join us today and meet like-minded people who, like you, believe that the arts give our community vitality and enrich our lives.

The Board and Management sincerely thank our family of supporters for their generosity in helping us build and enrich the cultural life of the Gold Coast.

• John Punch OAM & Dr Renée Punch

• Lucy Cole Prestige Properties

• Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Society (ADFAS)

• Kerry & Lena Crawford • Dr Norman & Mrs Margot Davies • The Follent Family • John & Alison Kearney • Anna-Lisa Klettenberg • Peter & Moira Lockhart

To donate today or for further information, please visit www.theartscentregc.com.au/support or contact: Development Manager, Megan Connors (07) 5588 4046 or 0406 661 242 Connors@theartscentregc.com.au

• Alan & Barbara Midwood • Peter & Annette Minck • Leonard & Glenda Neilsen • Pamela Railey-Mitchell • Maxine Semple • Dr Roger Welch

*Donations over $2 are tax-deductible

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Keys to the City Life Benefactors of The Arts Centre Gold Coast , Dr Patrick Corrigan AM and Mrs Win Schubert AO, were recognised in June for their significant and long-term commitment to supporting the growth of Arts on the Gold Coast.

A recognition ceremony was presided by The Mayor of the City of Gold Coast, Cr Tom Tate, where he personally presented these two greats with Keys to the City. We are delighted to see Pat and Win's support officially recognised by the City and are most fortunate to have the support of these two significant arts advocates.

A funding boost for growth As a growing arts organisation, The Arts Centre Gold Coast is supported by a range of income streams including ticket sales, local government and valued supporters. Our Development Manager, Megan Connors, announces the department’s latest win with Creative Partnerships Australia.

In March 2015, The Arts Centre Gold Coast successfully applied to Creative Partnerships’ Plus1 program for matched funding of $36,050. Established following the merger of Australia Business Arts Foundation (AbaF) and Artsupport in 2013, Creative Partnerships Australia is supported by the Australian Government through the Cultural Development Program of the Ministry for the Arts, Attorney-General’s Department. The Plus1 Program is Australia’s first federally-funded matched funding program, designed to help organisations build their capacity to fundraise.

Out of the 268 applications received, our program was one of the 63 that was approved.

Our good luck continued and we were able to successfully raise the full amount needed to secure the matched funding. In fact, total support received towards the program was $41,000, generating a total project fund of $72,100. We are enormously grateful to the supporters of this project, who have enabled us to commence an intensive prospect research and development project focused on cultivating new income for the Centre.

The Arts Centre Gold Coast gratefully receives funds from Creative Partnerships Australia and the following Plus1 Project Supporters: McLaughlins Lawyers (Founding Partner), Richard and Ann Glenister, Ray and Jill James, Tomas and Fiona Johnsson, Christine Lohman, Morgans Financial Limited, The Follent Family, Steve Romer, Kerry Watson, Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Society (ADFAS).

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Jock McIlwain OAM At the Queen's Birthday Honours last month, long-term arts advocate, Gold Coast icon and Diamond Benefactor, Mr Jock McIlwain was recognised with a Medal in the Order of Australia in the general division (OAM) for service to the community of the Gold Coast through arts and educational organisations.

We are so very proud to see this recognition and muchdeserved award for Jock. Along with their generosity to the Centre as Benefactors, Jock and Beverly McIlwain support the Centre’s Jock and Beverly McIlwain Arts Bus Fund, which enables local educational facilities to engage students with programs and performances at the Centre. The fund has brought 1,000 students to the Centre this year and creates valuable awareness of the arts in our next generation.

Thank you Jock and Beverly for your generous and continued support.

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The team at McGrath Surfers Paradise love being part of this beautiful community.

We are passionate about our local area and with an excellent success rate, we are proud to be the local experts in residential sales and property management.

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Friends rewarded for their support Theatre-lovers Robyn and Bill Collins are among more than 2,500 members of The Friends of the Arts Centre Gold Coast receiving regular benefits in return for their support Theatre-lovers Robyn and Bill Collins are among more than 2,500 members of The Friends of the Arts Centre Gold Coast receiving regular benefits in return for their support.

Invitations to social events, discounted cinema tickets, food and beverages are just some of the benefits as well as meeting others with an interest in the arts.

The Collins joined The Friends 19 years ago, soon after moving to the Gold Coast, on the recommendation of the late George Walker, a long-time advocate for the establishment of an arts and cultural facility in the city.

‘After several years of yearly membership we became life members,’ said Bill. ‘We particularly enjoyed the soirees organised by the Committee as we met many interesting people, including Friends, speakers and performers,’ he said.

‘On occasions we joined stage tours and had the chance to see what goes on behind the scenes,’ said Bill.

Robyn praised The Friends’ support of young talent. ‘This is a positive way of developing the future performers. Also, the Friends’ Board provides an opportunity for patrons of The Arts Centre to give direct input to Centre management on activities at The Arts Centre,’ she said.

GETTING HERE To plan your bus journey please visit www.translink.com.au. To book a taxi, phone 131 008 or visit www.gccabs.com.au.

A designated taxi set-down and pick-up area is located out the front of The Centre.

Patron parking, including wheelchair accessible parking, is located out the front of the building. We recommend arriving one hour before a performance as parking is limited.

PATRONS WITH INDIVIDUAL NEEDS We are committed to providing access to the performing arts for visitors with special needs. If you require mobility assistance, please call Box Office on (07) 5588 4000 to book your tickets, and notify the staff at this time. We will then arrange for Front of House staff to assist you when you arrive.

The Arts Theatre and Arts Cinema are both wheelchair accessible. If you require wheelchair access and seating at the Arts Theatre, please notify Box Office when you book your tickets. We don’t require advance notice for wheelchair access to the Arts Cinema.

BOOKINGS Visit www.theartscentregc.com.au or phone (07) 5588 4000. Transaction fees apply to phone and internet bookings.

OPENING HOURS Box Office Hours: Mon – Sat 9.00am9.00pm, Sun 10.00am-8.00pm Gallery Hours: Mon-Fri 10.00am-5.00pm, Sat / Sun 11.00am-5.00pm ENEWS Sign up to the fortnightly eNews on our website.

Easy to join Annual membership of the Friends is $35 single and $50 double. The cost includes a complimentary cinema ticket. Just call in to the Box Office or phone (07) 5588 4000.

Email: friends@friendsoftheartscentre.com.au For more information check us out at www.friendsoftheartscentre.com.au

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The Arts Centre Gold Coast and Bangarra Dance Theatre present

Artistic Director and Choreographer Stephen Page

DATE Wed 14 Oct, 7.30pm VENUE Arts Theatre, The Arts Centre Gold Coast COST Adult $54.00, Concession $47.00, Group 6+ $45.00pp Student / Child (U15yrs) $30.00, Student Group Tickets $24.00pp BOOK www.theartscentregc.com.au | (07) 5588 4000

This event is part of our Indigenous Program, proudly presented by Bond University.

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Partnerships If you are looking to promote your business and build your brand awareness, a partnership with The Arts Centre Gold Coast will do exactly that. A tailored partnership package can include: • Premium marketing platforms and advertising opportunities • Invitations to key events, networking and business introductions • Complimentary tickets for entertaining clients • Complimentary uses of private function spaces for your special events

With our exquisite variety of events, you can easily entertain your clients whilst strengthening your brand presence in the community.

Contact us today: Development Manager, Megan Connors (07) 5588 4046 or 0406 661 242 connors@theartscentregc.com.au

Graham Burstow’s photographs of the Gold Coast in the 1960s, 70s and 80s 23 October — 6 December, 2015

Image: Graham Burstow, Surfers Paradise, c. 1960s