Melbourne Observer - Wednesday, August 9, 2017 - Page 7
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Variety Bash
■ The Variety Vic Bash begins in Epping on Friday, August 18. Within the first 24 hours,more than $160,000 in equipment will be presented to schools, individuals and organisations throughout regional Victoria. Presentations will take place in 12 different locations
■ A social event celebrating Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) elders will be held on Saturday, October 7 at 6pm at the Melbourne Town Hall. Hosted by Australian arts icon Robyn Archer, The Coming Back Out Ball will be presented as a premiere event of the 2017 Victorian Seniors Festival in association with the 3rd National LGBTI Ageing and Aged Care Conference. Created and produced by All The Queens Men, this night-of-nights will blending showbiz bells and whistles, community celebration, heartfelt story telling, dinner and dancing.
● LGBTI Dance Club The evening will be free for LGBTI elders 65 + (booking essential); each guest will receive three-course dinner and drinks, with entertainment by leading LGBTI performers including Robyn Archer, Carlotta, Deborah Cheetham, Toni Lalich, Gerry Connolly, Lois Weaver supported by an orchestra and conductor Kathleen McGuire. This premiere event has been augmented with social transformation projects including LGBTI Elders Dance Club and New Moves High Tea. LGBTI Elders Dance Club is held every month
Interview this Sunday
Car impounded throughout 2017 and 2018 at the Fitzroy Town Hall. The long-term vision is that The Coming Back Out Ball becomes a regular event on Melbourne’s social calendar – understood for its inclusivity and cultural significance. The aim is to empower LGBTI elders to assert their social agency, value and worth within a mainstream and ageist paradigm. The Coming Back Out Ball is inspired by pioneering research revealing that some LGBTI elders conceal their sexual orientation or gender identity when they access aged care services – because they believe they are not safe. With so much change over the course of their lifetime, some LGBTI elders have lived through a period when being LGBTI could result in imprisonment, enforced medical cures, loss of employment and rejection by family and friends. For this generation, many who fought for LGBTI equality, impending old age may mean going back into the closet, or the risk of being deprived companionship or quality care when they need it most. The Coming Back Out Ball augments research and social services – it’s a public celebration and declaration to LGBTI elders of their worth and value, acknowledging their rich lived experiences. - Cheryl Threadgold
■ A Corio driver has had her car impounded after she was caught not wearing a seatbelt during a Geelong police operation, reports the Advertiser. The 28year-old was nabbed during Operation Share, and had her car taken for having similar prior convictions for driving without a licence. The car was impounded until September 1 and she will have to pay $972 to have it returned. She will also now face driving charges.
45 days jail
■ A man who breached an intervention order by sending 107 text messages to try and encourage his partner to drop assault charges has been jailed for 45 days. Jason Maltby, 37, of Kenna Ave, Hamilton, pleaded guilty in the Warrnambool Magistrates Court to breaching both his bail and an intervention order. He was jailed for 45 days, reports The Standard.
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Today (Wed.). Mostly sunny. 11°-17° Thurs. Scattered showers. 8°-17° Fri. Mostly sunny. 9°-14° Sat. Showers. 7°-15° Sun. Partly cloudy. 9°-17°
Mike McColl Jones ● Michael Ball, the Melbourne Observer’s Kevin Trask and Alfie Boe ■ Two great singing stars from the UK who touring together. They are both successful rehave both appeared in stage musicals on cording artists and their new CD Together was London's West End and Broadway are to been a best seller in the UK. The CD is availperform in Melbourne. able in Australia through Universal Music. Michael Ball has won two Best Actor I saw Michael Ball in concert in 2003 in Olivier Awards for his performances in Melbourne and it was one of the best shows I Hairspray and Sweeney Todd. have seen. Both of these outstanding artists Alfie Boe starred in the Tony Award win- have performed for the Royal Family on sevning musical La Boheme in 2003 under the eral occasions. direction of Baz Luhrmann. Hear my interview with these singing legI was a bit in awe of both performers who ends on 96.5 FM at 12 noon on Sunday (Aug,. have both played roles in Les Misérables on 13) during That's Entertainment. the West End - but when we recorded a radio Michael Ball and Alfie Boe will be appearinterview we did nothing but laugh and have a ing at Hamer Hall in Together for one show lot of fun. only on Saturday, October 7. Tickets can be The pair met during a production of Kismet booked by telephoning 1300 182 183. many years ago and came up with the idea of - Kevin Trask
Top 5
THE T OP 5 CLA USES THA T TOP CLAUSES THAT FINALL Y RESOL VED THE LENG THY FINALLY RESOLVED LENGTHY CRICKET DISPUTE 5. Steve Smith to bat left-handed. 4. Clive Palmer to wear a white suit and roller skates when used as a sight-board. 3. Badly-worn pitches to be invigorated by using Advanced Hair. 2. There will now be replays of replays of replays or replays. 1. The MCG to take advantage of Bill Lawry's nose as a boom gate.