Prom Country Events November2009
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25 September—6 November
‘ON THE EDGE OF A METAPHOR’
Meeniyan Art Gallery invites you to ‘ON THE EDGE OF A METAPHOR’
An exhibition of works by John Mutsaers.
Exhibition from September 25 to November 6, 2009 • Opening Sunday, September 27 from 2–4pm
Gallery hours: Weekdays, 10-4pm (closed Tuesday). Weekends, 11-5pm
Venue: Meeniyan Art Gallery, 84 Whitelaw St, Meeniyan
Contact: Meeniyan Art Gallery, 03 5664 0101
Website: http://www.meeniyanartgallery.com.au
26 September—2 November
THROUGH SCAPE
A photographic exhibition by Alice Buscombe.
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
18 October—14 November
PIECES OF EIGHT
Exhibition by Jeannie and Bill McDonagh.
Gallery Hours: Thursday to Monday 10am to 5pm. Extended trading hours during peak periods.
Venue: Gecko Studio Gallery, 15 Falls Rd, Fish Creek
Contact: Gecko Studio Gallery, Telephone: 03 5683 2481
Email: framing@geckostudiogallery.com.au.
Website: http://www.geckostudiogallery.com.au
30 October—31 October
WELSHPOOL FLOWER SHOW
“Wedding” is the “Theme” this year.
Venue: Welshpool Memorial Hall, South Gippsland Hwy, Welshpool
Website: http://www.welshpool.vic.au
30 October—3 November
37TH ANNUAL ART & CRAFT EXHIBITION
Friday 30 October – Official opening and Awards Night
Saturday 31 October – Community Market – A bigger market is planned this year with stalls, artists
workshops, music and fun for all.
Jazz Night, bookings essential, Call Eric Mould on 5664 7376 or jazzbo@dcsi.net.au.
Sunday 1 November – Garden Walks, Devonshire Tea at the Hall
Monday 2 November – Exhibition continues
Tuesday 3 November – Mad Hatters Breakfast – Exhibition closes at 4 pm.
Venue: Meeniyan Hall, Main St, Meeniyan
Website: http://www.meeniyan.org.au.
31 October—3 November
SURF’S UP FOR ART
Art & Craft Exhibition. Entry by gold coin donations.
Saturday to Monday: 11am to 6pm
Tuesday: 11am to 2pm
Venue: Venus Bay Surf Life Saving Club, Venus Bay Beach 1
31 October—3 November
SOUTH GIPPSLAND WINES SUMMER STARTERS WEEKEND
Southern Gippsland Wines 5th annual Summer Starters weekend.
Full details can be obtained from www.southerngippslandwine.com.au or from brochures available
from participating wineries and all information centres in the Bass Coast and South Gippsland local government areas.
Website: http://www.southerngippslandwine.com.au
31 October
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
31 October
NEXT CONCIARTO—PARKVILLE ENSEMBLE
31 October 2009 Season Opening Concert with the Parkville Ensemble 8PM. Alexander Borodin
“Quartet No. 2″ / Interval / Arvo Pärt “Summa” / Astor Piazzolla “Tango Ballet” / Javier Alvarez “Metro
Chabacano”. The musicians: Violins: Rachael Hunt, Rachel Gamer, Viola: Jason Bunn, Cello:
Philippa Gardner.
Venue: The Celia Rosser Gallery and Banksia Café, Promontory Road, Fish Creek
Time: Arrive at 7pm for an 8pm start
Cost: $55 per person.
Enquiries: to Andrew Rosser andrew@celiarossergallery.com.au
31 October
HALLOWEEN AT COAL CREEK
Also featuring at Coal Creek from October 24th to November 8th will be entries in the annual
Scarecrow Competition. There is $300 in prizes to be won.
Time: 5.30pm to 10pm
Contact: Coal Creek Village, 03 5655 1811
Venue: Coal Creek Village, South Gippsland Hwy, Korumburra
Website: http://www.coalcreekvillage.com.au
31 October
CONVIVIAL TABLES—CONVIVIAL GOOD TIMES
Saturday October 31st, 2009 at 7pm.
Contact: 56642285 to book now!
Venue: Koonwarra Store, Koala Dve, Koonwarra
31 October—22 November
A COUNTRY PARADISE EXHIBITION
A Major Art Exhibition by Di and John Koenders.
Open Daily: 10am – 5pm (including all public holidays).
Contact: Mayfield Gallery, 03 5659 8262
Venue: Mayfield Gallery, 585 Fairbank Rd, Arawata
Website: http://www.mayfieldgallery.com.au
1 November
LYRE BIRD HILL WINERY—WOOD FIRED PIZZA’S
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
3 November
MELBOURNE CUP DAY LUNCHEON
Time: From 12pm
Bookings Essential, Phone: 03 5664 2285 to book now.
Venue: Koonwarra Store, Koala Dve, Koonwarra
Contact: 03 5664 2285
3 November
LYRE BIRD HILL WINERY—WOOD FIRED PIZZA’S
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
6 November
WAYGU BEEF NIGHT
Come and dine on the rich flavour and melt in your mouth experience of premium Wagyu steak with a glass of Purple Hen Shiraz or premium beer for only $45.
Or be completely decadent and add 1/2 doz oysters for a total price of $60. Splash Out!
Bookings required 5659 4488
Venue: The Gilded Lily Restaurant and Bar, 35 Victoria Rd, Loch
Contact: The Gilded Lily, 03 5659 4488 Website: http://www.gildedlily.com.au
6 November
STONY CREEK RACING—LADIES DAY
Ladies Day is the first meet for the season. It will include the ever popular Fashions on the Field.
Open to public: 10.30am
Admission: Adult $15, Concession & Pensioner $10, 17 & Under Free, Member Free
Venue: Stony Creek Racecourse, South Gippsland Hwy, Stony Creek
Contact: Stony Creek Club Office, 5664 0099. Email: enquiries@scrc.com.au
Website: http://www.countryracing.com.au
8 November
OPEN GARDEN DAY
SGSC Music Department – OPEN GARDEN DAY. Featuring 8 picturesque gardens in Foster.
All gardens open for viewing from 9.30am to 4.30pm. Live music at Smiths garden throughout the
day. Cost: $15 per adult, $10 concession, under 18 free.
Entry booklets available at South Gippsland Secondary College, Foster Primary School and Lilly Pilly Nursery. Alternatively at Sue and David Hoares from 9am on the day.
Booklet includes entry into all 8 gardens, direction maps and voucher for a free cuppa and slice.
Approx 30 tractors featuring a Lanz Bulldog Half-track (possibly the only one in Australia). Shed open from 2-4pm only.
Contact: Colleen Smith 0409 905 397 or 03 5682 2066 for more information.
8 November
LOCH MARKET TRAIN
The South Gippsland Tourist Railway is running a special train to the Loch Market.
Venue: South Gippsland Tourist Railway, Korumburra Station
Contact: Korumburra Station 03 5658 1111. Email: info@sgr.org,au
Website: http://www.sgr.org.au
13 November—14 November
LEONGATHA ROSE SPECTACULAR
Rose show featuring old fashioned roses, plant and cake stalls, talks and demonstrations, refreshments
available from Red Cross, large open garden.
Times: Friday 12noon to 5pm, Saturday 9am to 4.30pm.
Cost: Entry: $3
Venue: Leongatha Memorial Hall, Cnr. Michael Place & McCartin’s St, Leongatha
Contact: Joan Michael, 03 5662 3548
14 November
LOCH VILLAGE GARDEN FESTIVAL
Further information: www.loch.org.au
Time: 10am—5pm
Venue: Victoria Street, Loch Village
Contact: Grahame Hastie, 0412 459 260 or Cherie Smirl, 5659 4466
Email: sales@carringtons.com.au
Website: www.carringtons.com.au
15 November
INVERLOCH LIONS FUN RUN AND BILLY CART DERBY
Helicopter rides also available on the day.
Medallions for all fun run participants and tropies for winners.
Costs: Fun Run or Billy Cart Derby: $10pp, $20 family up to 3, $5 extra child, $10 extra adult
Combined Fun Run $ Billy Cart Derby: $15pp, $30per family, $15per adult.
Venue: A’ Beckett St (Main St) Inverloch
Contact: Geoff Cole Billy Cart Derby info: 03 5674 6030 & Debbie Rielly Fun Run: 0409 945 559
19 November
MEET THE WINEMAKER—DAVID MORRIS
Morris Wines, Rutherglen. Fifth generation winemaker David Morris has emerged as one of Australia’s most outstanding winemakers after achieving unprecedented show success and he’s coming to the gilded lily on Thursday 19th November to share his wines and story over a delicious 4 course dinner.
Book early to avoid disappointment – 5659 4488
Cost: $88 per person – all inclusive dinner, wines, coffee/tea.
Venue: The Gilded Lily Restaurant and Bar, 35 Victoria Road, Loch
Time: 7pm for 7.30 dinner
Contact: The Gilded Lily, 03 5659 4488. Website: http://www.gildedlily.com.au
20 November—22 November
MEENIYAN CARNIVALE
A weekend of events. November 20th, 21st and 22nd
A WEEKEND OF EVENTS TO CELEBRATE LYREBIRD ARTS COUNCILS 10TH
ANNIVERSARY.
Venue: Meeniyan Township
Contact: Lyrebird Arts Council, (03) 5664 9239
Website: http://www.lyrebirdartscouncil.com.au
21 November—22 November
KORUMBURRA AGRICULTURAL & PASTORAL SOCIETY SHOWJUMPING CLASSIC
Venue: Korumburra Showgrounds, Sth Gippsland Hwy, Korumburra
Contact: Sandy Carfrae, 03 5655 2157
21 November
DINNER TRAIN
The South Gippsland Railway will be running a Dinner Train on Saturday 21 November 2009.
Tickets are $50.00 per person. This price includes train travel, dinner and finger food, and a complementary glass of wine with dinner. Discounts available for groups of 8 or more.
Att: C. Raven, 35 Mahoney Cres, Seaford VIC 3198
Bookings via email preferred to info@sgr.org.au or phone Marketing Manager, Cathy on
(03) 5658 1111.
Venue: South Gippsland Tourist Rail, Korumburra Station.
25 November
A NIGHT FULL OF FAVOURITES
$45 for 2 course menu with mixed breads & bruchetta & warmed olives to start.
Book now – the whole menu will be Delicious!!
Venue: The Gilded Lily Restaurant and Bar, 35 Victoria Rd, Loch
Contact: The Gilded Lily, 03 5659 4488
Website: http://www.gildedlily.com.au
28 November—22 December
“LINK” EXHIBITION
Meeniyan Art Gallery invites you to ‘LINK’.
An exhibition of works by Julia Price and Marilyn Ardley.
Opening Sunday November 29 from 2pm to 4pm
Gallery hours: Weekdays, 10-4pm (closed Tuesday). Weekends, 11-5pm
Venue: Meeniyan Art Gallery, 84 Whitelaw St, Meeniyan
Contact: Meeniyan Art Gallery, 03 5664 0101
Website: http://www.meeniyanartgallery.com.au
28 November
SOUTH GIPPSLAND BUSKERS FESTIVAL
The 2009 Korumburra Buskers Festival will be held on Saturday 28th November 2009 between
9am—4pm.
Venue: At the rear of the Commercial street shops on South Gippsland Tourist Railway land,
Korumburra.
Contact: June Ramsay 03 5655 1108 or Christine McKenzie 03 5655 2275
Email: cafesixtyone@bigpond.com
Website: http://www.korumburrabuskersfest.com
28 November
MEENIYAN ANTIQUES FAIR
Set in lovely Meeniyan, at the Art Deco Town Hall and Community Centre, Whitelaw Street, right on the South Gippsland Highway. This will be the first of what we hope will be an annual event.
Approx 25 – 30 stalls of beautiful, affordable antiques, with porcelain, figurines, art, jewellery, retro, glass, Victoriana, small furniture and so much more. Something very special in the area, with its beautiful views & great local cafes. On the highway to Wilson’s Prom, Foster & just past Leongatha.
Catering will be provided by local kindergarten. Enquires very welcome but stalls are filling up fast.
Venue: Art Deco Town Hall and Community Centre, Whitelaw Street, Meeniyan
Contact: Sue on 0418508800 or Karen on 0419009115.
28 November
DINNER TRAIN
The South Gippsland Railway will be running a Dinner Train on Saturday 28 November 2009.
Bookings via email preferred to info@sgr.org.au or phone our Marketing Manager, Cathy on
(03) 5658 1111.
Venue: South Gippsland Tourist Rail, Korumburra Station.
28 November—29 November
BACK TO TARRA BULGA NATIONAL PARK
Welcome to country with Dedlee Kultya
(Gunai Kurnai Dance Group)
12pm Sat 28th November
Also on the weekend:
- Birds and Animals of the Ash Forests (a sound and light show)
- An exhibition of historical photographs of Tarra Bulga
- Digital photo competition (prizes each weekend)
-Guided walks by naturalists Bob McDonald, Catheryn Thompson and Rohan Bugg (all day with night
spotlighting on Saturday nights).
- Sausage sizzles and activities for the kids.
Venue: Bulga Visitor Centre, Tarra Valley
Contact: 03 51 861 283
PROMONTORY HOME/PRODUCE MARKET PROM COUNTRY FARMERS MARKET
Venue: Foster Showgrounds, Foster Venue: Foster WMAC hall, Main St, Foster
Time: 8am Start Time: 8am—12noon
Contact: Max Parnell, 03 5682 2654 Contact: Market Manager 03 5682 1345
2009/10: Nov 1st, Dec 6th/27th, Jan 24th, Mar 7th, 2009/10: 3rd Saturday of each month.
Apr 4th
TARWIN LOWER MARKET JUMBUNNA BUSH MARKET
Venue: Tarwin Lower Memorial Hall, Tarwin Lower Venue: The Main Hall, Jumbunna
Time: 8:30am start Time: 8:30am start
Contact: Carol Dwyer 5663 7657 Contact: Dawn Wylie 03 5657 3253
2009/10: Monday of a Public Holiday 2009/10: 1st Sunday of each month.
MIRBOO NORTH MARKET KONGWAK MARKET
Venue: Baromi Park, Mirboo North Venue: Korumburra—Wonthaggi Rd, Kongwak
Time: 8:30am start Time: 10am start
Contact: Maxine, 03 5668 2465 Contact: Jane 0417 142 478
2009/10: Last Saturday of every month. 2009/10: Every Sunday
STH GIPPSLAND FARMERS MARKET TOORA MARKET
Venue: Koonwarra Memorial Park, Koonwarra Venue: Former Bonlac Store, Jetty Rd, Toora
Time: 8.30am start Time: 8am start
Contact: Juliet Klauer 03 5659 8208 Contact: Joyce 03 5688 1237
2009/10: 1st Saturday of each month. 2009/10: 2nd Saturday of each month.
LOCH VILLAGE MARKET LOCH PUBLIC HALL WINTER MARKET
Venue: Railway Siding, Loch Venue: Loch Public Hall, Smith St, Loch
Time: 8:30am start Time: 9am—1pm
Contact: Ron Payne 03 5659 0212 Contact: Jennie Kennedy, 03 5659 4305
2009/10: 2nd Sunday of each month Oct—Apr 2009/10: 2nd Sunday of each month May—Sep
INVERLOCH FARMERS MARKET
Venue: The Glade, Inverloch
Time: 8am to 1pm
Contact: Peter Arnold, 03 5664 0096
2009/10: 3rd Sunday of each month
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