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LIVE MUSIC & GOOD FOOD AT THE FLEECE
Malthouse Theatre Presents NAMATJIRA
Reopening after undergoing a complete renovation, the Fleece Hotel has been transformed into a bustling and vibrant hub for great food, atmosphere and fantastic live music without losing its strong Australian values as the’ local’ but rather taking on a reinvention of the classic pub.
A white man and an Aboriginal man sit together in a boat in a creek bed. Together they paint the landscape around them. This is the moment that captures the symbolism, the hope and the simplicity of Albert Namatjira’s friendship with his mentor, Rex Battarbee.
Chef Trevor Schneider delivers culinary delicasies from an extensive menu serving up wholesome proportions using fresh local produce and offering comparable levels of service one would expect to find from city restaurants. Grab a great pub meal, meet for drinks after work or perhaps sit down to fine dining. An impressive range of wines and spirits, as well as local and imported beers compliment the tapas, bar and restaurant menus. With the innovative rooftop deck inclusive of its own fireplace, the Fleece Hotel is a definite must visit South Melbourne destination.
BigHart’s stage production of Namatjira traces the lifetime journey of our great water-colourist Albert Namatjira and in doing so reminds us of his immeasurable influence and legacy. In this production his legacy is made even more concrete by the presence of Namatjira’s own family members from his Hermansburg community on stage. Together they draw a vast, panoramic landscape across the theatre wall, while the charismatic Trevor Jamieson tells us Albert Namatjira’s story, one written through with all the varieties of experience life can offer.
Every Thursday night you can get your toes tapping, lips smacking and dance moves cracking with live music featuring some of Australia’s best musicians. The line up for August includes:
From his childhood in a Lutheran mission near Alice Springs to his international successes in the art world and recognition as the first Aboriginal citizen of Australia, through to his final years of illness and frustration.
4 August Robert James Kirk Band 11 August Billy Miller and The Love Bros. 18 August The Straight Shooters 25 August Gary Young Band - tbc 1 September Mick Pealing Band
Directed by Scott Rankin for BIG hART in collaboration with the community of Hermannsburg from which Namatjira came, Namatjira is the reappropriation of a story by the descendants who are its legacy, and an uplifting vision of Australia that might still come to pass.
When: Every Thursday - live music from at 8pm Where: The Fleece Hotel, 120 Montague Street, South Melbourne Bookings: 9682 0208 Music Enquiries: Julie Cavanagh 0419 306 540
When: 10 - 28 August - evening and matinee performances Where: Merlyn Theatre - The Malthouse, 113 Sturt St, Southbank Tickets: $26 - $58 Bookings & Info: 9685 5111 or www.malthousetheatre.com.au
the day music will be everywhere with a huge range of activities for the whole family. Activities throughout the day include: • Open Orchestral Rehearsal - sit among the Orchestra of the Academy as ANAM faculty member, Howard Penny conducts a rehearsal of Beethoven’s 2nd Symphony.
ANAM Community Open Day The Australian National Academy of Music opens its doors for its annual Community Open Day, a celebration of arts and music in the Emerald Hill precinct. Explore the home of the Academy in the historic South Melbourne Town Hall and some of its close neighbours - the Australian Tapestry Workshop and The Butterfly Club. Throughout
• Meet the Music - ANAM faculty David Thomas deconstructs Dvorak’s Serenade in D Minor Op. 44, played by the Musicians of the Academy. • Performances - featuring various recital repertoire and Beethoven Sonatas. • Improvisation - Witness a session of impromptu music-making by the Musicians of the Academy. • The Big Play - musicians of all ages & abilities are invited to play alongside the
Shape Up with ZUMBA Zumba fitness is the bringing together of a traditional fitness (aerobics) and a dance class. Using 70% Latininspired music and up to 30% of different styles your Zumba workout will build on simple dance based moves giving you options to ensure that you workout to the right level for you. The best part is that unlike traditional choreographed classes there is no “right” or “wrong”. As your confidence increases you can bring your own style to the movements. As each move is built on you’ll have the chance to test your cardio comfort zone, not to mention the toning benefits through your hips, thighs and abdominals! Don’t underestimate the challenge - it’s a lot better than a stroll on the treadmill. DJ`s GYM was recently awarded the LES MILLS ‘Club of the Year’ and the studio is a great space with no mirrors in front to make you feel self conscious. A raised stage means that you can see what’s going on and there’s enough space to allow you to safely break out of your comfort zone without hurting anyone! The central location and extensive timetable means that everyone should be able to find a convenient time to take a Zumba Workout at DJ’s. There are even lunchtime classes - so there’s no excuse! Where: DJ`s GYM -13 Palmerston Cres, South Melbourne Contact: 9682-5775 Zumba & Group Fitness Timetable: www.djsgym.com.au
Orchestra of the Academy. Registration is essential. • Chamber Music Coachings - ANAM faculty will coach school ensembles & ensembles of the Academy. • Albert Park College Project - a collaborative performance project with the Musicians of the Academy and students from the new Albert Park College. • Meet the Instruments - An informal demonstration/workshop by the Musicians of the Academy. • Reed making workshop - A chance to observe the Musicians of the Academy making reeds for their instruments. • Violin workshop - Witness the craftsmanship of the Luthier (violin maker) and explore the stages of its production. • Workshops for Children - 11am (2-4yrs), 12pm (5-7yrs); A Pirate Journey. Places are limited & bookings are essential.
• Historical Tours - Discover the rich history of the South Melbourne Town Hall with local historian, Adair Bunnett. • Alexander technique - observe/take part in masterclasses with Penny McDonald, Alexander practitioner • Musical Loom-inaries at the Australian Tapestry Workshop - ANAM musicians will perform among the tapestries. • The Butterfly Club - opens its doors with a range of local art activities. The Australian National Academy of Music is Australia’s only national, purely performancebased music training institution, bringing together the finest young musicians from around the country for an intensive year-long program of study, training and performance. When: Sunday 14 August, 11am to 4pm FREE ENTRY Where: South Melbourne Town Hall 210 Bank St, South Melbourne Web: www.anam.com.au AUGUST 2011
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