Prom Country Events February 2009
17 January—7 February
“MAKING A MARK” Fine wooden bookmarks by local artists and writers. 35 local artists and writers including some internationally-known individuals exhibiting bookmarks made from fine timber. All work is for sale.
Opening 3pm Sunday 17 January.
ALL WELCOME Gallery open: 10.30 – 4.30 daily in January
Venue: Ride the Wild Goat, 5 Falls Rd, Fish Creek
Contact: Andrew McPherson, 03 5683 2661
Email: andrew@ridethewildgoat.com.au
17 January—13 February
PRIMORDIUM ART EXHIBITION Gecko Studio Gallery presents an exhibition of new works by Catherine Wheeler: PRIMORDIUM
Gallery Hours: 10am – 5pm, Thursday to Monday (Closed Tue & Wed).
Venue: Gecko Studio Gallery, 15 Falls Rd, Fish Creek
Contact: Gecko Studio Gallery, 03 5683 2481
Website: http://www.geckostudiogallery.com.au
28 January—23 February
LIFE AQUATIC—EXHIBITION & COMPETITION A small works art exhibition and competition. A creative response by Gippsland artists to our marine and coastal environment… Opening event: 12 noon Sunday 31st January BBQ, drinks and interactive displays and announcement of prize winners. Everyone welcome! Closing drinks: 1pm Sun 21st February. Announcement of People’s Choice Award. WIN!
Vote for the People’s Choice Award for a chance to win a Wilderness Retreat Holiday at the Prom. Gallery Hours: Open 7 days, 10am to 4pm including gift shop.
Venue: Stockyard Gallery, Main St, Foster
Contact: Stockyard Gallery, 03 5682 1125.
Email: info@stockyardgallery.org.au
Website: http://www.stockyardgallery.org.au/
30 January—25 February
ANNE ROUSSAC-HOYNE & JOHN BANIKOS EXHIBITION
Gallery hours: Weekdays 10am to 4pm (Closed Tuesdays) Weekends 11am to 5pm
Venue: Meeniyan Art Gallery, 84 Whitelaw St, Meeniyan
Contact: Meeniyan Art Gallery, 03 5664 0101
Website: http://www.meeniyanartgallery.com.au
30 January—28 February
SCULPTURE IN THE GARDEN 2010 14 Sculptors exhibit includes wood, metal, ceramics, glass, textiles, ferro cement, basketwork, mosaic.
Open weekends, 11am – 5pm Devonshire tea with music Sunday 31st January 2010, 2 – 4 pm Venue: Angela Newberry Studio, 46 Berry’s Creek Rd, Berrys Creek
Contact: Angela Newberry, (03) 5668 8213
Email: newberry.angela@gmail.com
4 February—2 March
RENEWAL—REMEMBERING BLACK SATURDAY A group exhibition responding to the fires. Official opening: Friday 5th February, 2010. 6.30pm -9pm. Opening by Cr. Jeff Amos, Shire of Wellington. RSVP Jan 29 – Gail 5189 1300
Exhibition open: everyday 10am to 4pm except Wednesdays. FREE ENTRY A community run exhibition space in the historic courthouse building adjoining the information centre.
Venue: Courthouse Gallery, 122 Commercial Rd, Yarram
Contact: Courthouse Gallery, 03 5182 6553
6 February
SOUTH GIPPSLAND FARMERS MARKET Starting at 8am and finishing around 1pm
Venue: Koonwarra Memorial Park, Koala Drive, Koonwarra
Contact: Juliet Klauer, 03 5659 8208
Website: www.koonwarra.vic.au
7 February
QUILT HANGING AT LOCH Quilts from all over Australia displayed throughout Loch Village Venue: Loch Village
Contact: Quilters Barn, 03 5659 4449
Website: http://quilters-barn.com
7 February
LYRE BIRD HILL WINERY—WOOD FIRED PIZZA’S Tantalise the senses at Lyre Bird Hill Winery as the weather warms up. The wood fired pizza oven will have the fires burning to cook freshly made pizzas by Sam and Rose from Paradise Pizza in Leongatha.
Local guitarist Peter has been adding to his repertoire of easy listening old favourites, Leongatha Painters Group are hanging their recently painted watercolours of local flowers and landscapes, and Zak Chalmers of Valley Plains Pottery has been firing his handmade pots ready to use at your table.
Venue: Lyre Bird Hill Winery, 370 Inverloch Rd, Koonwarra
Contact: Lyre Bird Hill Winery, 03 5664 3204.
Email: rowen@lyrebirdhill.com.au
Website: http://www.lyrebirdhill.com.au
7 February
JUMBUNNA BUSH MARKET 8.30am – 1pm
Venue: The Main Hall, Jumbunna
Contact: Dawn Wylie, 03 5657 3253
7 February
KONGWAK MARKET 10am – 3pm
Venue: Korumburra-Wonthaggi Rd, Kongwak
Contact: Jane, 0417 142 478
12 February—14 February
KORUMBURRA ROTARY ART SHOW The 32nd annual art show is open to all types of art, both traditional and contemporary from both professional and amateur artists. To be held in the Rotary Art Gallery in February with prizes to the value of $5700.
Venue: 165 Commercial Street, Korumburra
Contact: Secretary, 03 5655 1569
13 February—14 February
115TH ANNUAL KORUMBURRA SHOW Includes The Great Apple Pie Competition, Miss Show Girl and Master Tot, Photo Competition, Pet Parade, Cattle, Poultry, Black and Coloured Sheep and Horses. In the Exhibit Pavilion: Farm and Garden Produce, Home Products, Cooking Competition, Fruit Cake Competition, Preserves, Flowers and Plants, Needlework, Art, Photography, Handcrafts, Junior Sections. The show also includes Ute Competition and Show, Snake busters (As seen on TV) and Tristan Wilson (bmx bike stunts) will be back! For a full Show Guide or further information contact the Secretary, David Rogers. The Secretary’s Office will be open from Monday 9th to Friday 12th February from 10am to 4pm.
Phone contact: 03 5655 2648 or after 7pm on 03 5657 3219. Or Chief Stewards: Cattle: Ian Cash 03 5655 1995, Exhibit Pavilion: Bev Kurrle 03 5674 3318, email: frabe@tpg.com.au, Poultry: Michael Jones, 03 5672 2753, Exhibit Shed Supervisor: Frank Kurrle on 03 5674 3318.
For Ute Show Information Contact Sam Matthews on 0408 538 464
Venue: Korumburra Showground, South Gippsland Hwy, Korumburra Contact: David Rogers, Secretary, 03 5655 2648
13 February—21 February
THE SOUTH GIPPSLAND GOLF CLASSIC You are cordially invited to the 21st annual southernmost mainland golfing event… Experience our country hospitality with 9 days of golf in picturesque South Gippsland. Entries close with the Tournament secretary on Friday 15th January 2010. Late entries with club where event is played. A Classic Committee Member will be at all events should you have any queries. For a program and entry forms or any other information please contact Gordon Graeme, Classic Coordinator on (03)5668 1571
Venue: Golf courses around South Gippsland
Contact: Gordon Graeme, (03)5668 1571
13 February
CONCIARTO SERIES — CARAVAN A mix of songs from the Great American Songbook (Ellington, Waller, Gershwin a.o)and from Brazil (jobim, Bonfa, Veloso a.o – sung in Portuguese). Voice, piano, guitar, hand percussion. 2 part program with interval.
Tickets $55 which includes glass of wine and light supper.
Time: 7pm – 10pm
Venue: Celia Rosser Gallery, Promontory Rd, Fish Creek
Contact: Andrew Rosser, 03 5683 2628
Website: www.celiarossergallery.com.au
13 February
MEENIYAN TOWN TAVERN NIGHT First of the tavern nights for the year. Commences 8pm BYO Drinks, nibbles & glasses.
Bookings ESSENTIAL by ringing Eric on (03) 56647376 or jazzbo@dcsi.net.au
Venue: Meeniyan Hall, Main St, Meeniyan
Contact: Eric, (03) 5664 7376
13 February
OPERA AT THE VINES 2010 Concert Series “That’s Amore” Dinner and Show Event. Tickets and Bookings 03 56581163 Includes glass of wine and starters. Melways Ref 96 F9
Venue: Djinta Djinta Winery, 10 Stevens Rd, Kardella
Contact: Djinta Djinta Winery, 03 5658 1163
Website: http://www.djintadjinta.com.au
13 February
TOORA MARKET 8am – 12.30pm
Venue: Former Bonlac Store, Jetty Rd, Toora
Contact: Joyce, 5688 1237
14 February
LYRE BIRD HILL WINERY—WOOD FIRED PIZZA’S VALENTINES DAY! Tantalise the senses at Lyre Bird Hill Winery. The wood fired pizza oven will have the fires burning to cook freshly made pizzas by Sam and Rose from Paradise Pizza in Leongatha. Local guitarist Peter has been adding to his repertoire of easy listening old favourites, Leongatha Painters Group are hanging their recently painted watercolours of local flowers and landscapes, and Zak Chalmers of Valley Plains Pottery has been firing his handmade pots ready to use at your table.
Venue: Lyre Bird Hill Winery, 370 Inverloch Rd, Koonwarra
Contact: Lyre Bird Hill Winery, 03 5664 3204.
Email: rowen@lyrebirdhill.com.au
Website: http://www.lyrebirdhill.com.au
14 February
LOCH VILLAGE MARKET 8.30am – 1pm
Venue: Railway Siding, Loch
Contact: Ron Payne, 5659 0212
14 February
KONGWAK MARKET 10am – 3pm
Venue: Korumburra-Wonthaggi Rd, Kongwak
Contact: Jane, 0417 142 478
20 February
PROM COUNTRY FARMERS MARKET 8am – 12noon
Venue: Foster WMAC Hall, Main St, Foster
Contact: Market Manager, 03 5682 1345
21 February
WOORAYL REGIONAL GIRL GUIDES 100 Years of Guiding in Australia. From 10am at Coal Creek 11am for the Official Ceremony at the Cricket Ground.
Venue: Coal Creek Community Park & Museum
Contact: Linda Harvey, 03 5659 2244
21 February
KONGWAK MARKET 10am – 3pm
Venue: Korumburra-Wonthaggi Rd, Kongwak
Contact: Jane, 0417 142 478
27 February
FOSTER AGRICULTURAL SHOW Includes horse events, alpacas, dairy & beef cattle, donkeys, poultry. Shed events, including cooking, home produce, photography and handcrafts. Sheaf tossing, wood chopping, dog parade, gumboot throwing competition. Food stalls.
Venue: Foster Showgrounds, Station St, Foster
Contact: David Vuillerman, 03 5687 1376
27 February
BRIAN KENNEDY MAKE SURE YOU WITNESS THIS VERY SPECIAL OCCASION. “Widely regarded as one of Ireland’s finest singers. Brian Kennedy has released a superb album, entitled Interpretations.” Hot Press “Brian Kennedy is the master of melody.” Leicester Mercury Brian Kennedy, one of Ireland’s most loved and successful ambassadors of music, is returning to Australian shores for a national tour in March 2010. Live on stage, Brian Kennedy is the ultimate performer: from the second he bursts onto stage, grabs his guitar and belts out his first note with total commitment, you feel the energy, and your gut reaction tells you this is going to be one whirlwind, rollercoaster of a night.
Start time: 8pm Tickets: $45 Members / Concession $50 Adults
Venue: Meeniyan Town Hall, Main St, Meeniyan
Contact: Lyrebird Arts Council Inc. 03 5664 9239
Email: lyrebirdarts@hotmail.com
Website: http://www.lyrebirdartscouncil.com.au
27 February
INTERNATIONAL RULES & IRISH CABERAT International Rules Event and Irish Cabaret Korumburra Showgrounds Complex 10:30am – Gaelic Rules Women’s Exhibition Match, followed by Hurling Exhibition Match 1:00pm – U18 Melbourne Gaelic Athletic Assoc Vs Korumburra Bena Football Club. 2:30pm – Senior Melbourne Gaelic Athletic Assoc Vs Korumburra Bena Football Club Gates open 10:00am.
Cost: Family Pass $20.00 (2 Adults 2 Children), Adult Pass $10.00. Concession Available.
Irish Cabaret Korumburra Recreation Centre 8:00pm START BYO event. Cost: $25.00 per head. Table booking available.
Further Information: Matt 0408 552762 OR Ned 0447 802700
Contact: Brett Kelly, 0447 802 700
Website: http://www.sportingpulse.com/club_info.cgi?c=1-6141-80308-0-0&sID=136485
27 February
MIRBOO NORTH MARKET 8.30am-1pm
Venue: Baromi Park, Main St, Mirboo North
Contact: Maxine, 03 5668 2465
28 February
APEX BILLY CART DERBY
Venue: Coal Creek Community Park & Museum
Contact: Coal Creek, 03 5655 1811
28 February
MUSIC FOR THE PEOPLE Featuring Victorian Concert Orchestra, South Gippsland Wind Orchestra, South Gippsland Shire Brass Band, Browns Cows Orchestra and Show Band Tickets $10 BYO picnic lunch or purchase light refreshments from the kiosk. Vic Roads map 97 B8 Time: 11am – 4pm
Venue: Mossvale Park, Berry’s Creek via Mirboo North
Contact: Sophie Dixon, 03 5662 9202
28 February
KONGWAK MARKET 10am – 3pm
Venue: Korumburra-Wonthaggi Rd, Kongwak
Contact: Jane, 0417 142 478
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