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JULY Wednesday July 30 WORKSHOP: Geelong's all-male Bay City Conchords barbershop singing group host a free singing workshop covering the basics of their craft (along with a little quiet socialising and recruiting) only for blokes from 7.30pm in St Andrews Church Hall, Geelong. More on 5221 1129.Thursday July 31 FILM: High Society starring Hollywood's aristocracy from Grace Kelly to Crosby, Sinatra - and Satchmo. 7.30pm in the Barwon Heads Hall, free to members, and membership costs $20 for 3 months. More on 5254 2138.July 31, August 1, 2* CABARET: The Burlesque Hour featuring Jackie Smith & Moira Finucane with award-winning risqué entertainment for grown-ups. 8pm in the Blakiston Theatre. Tickets $25, $20 & $15 at GPAC 5225 1200 AUGUST Saturday August 2 JAZZ CABARET: Jazz Geelong hosts its regular monthly concert/dance from 7.30pm at the Vines Road Community Centre. BYO nibbles, drinks, glass, there's a good dance floor and the jazz is trad. Details from Dave Parsons on 52788234.PLAY: A Man For All Seasons Robert Bolt's classic directed by Andrew Blackman for Complete Works Theatre Company. Part of the city's 'Hidden Treasures' Potato Shed season. 8pm at the Potato Shed, aka Bellarine Multi-Arts Centre, Drysdale. Tickets $22.50, $18.50 & $16.50 from the Potato Shed 5251 1998 or all CoGG Service Centres. Wednesday August 6 WORKSHOP: Geelong's all-male Bay City Conchords barbershop singing group host a free singing workshop covering the basics of their craft (along with a little quiet socialising and recruiting) only for blokes from 7.30pm in St Andrews Church Hall, Geelong. More on 5221 1129. August 6, 7
Friday August 8 CONCERT: Carmina Burana Geelong Grammar School's choir and musicians in the School's dining room. Tickets $12 & $8 from Helen 5273 9275 or heleng@ggs.vic.edu.au Saturday August 9 CONCERT: Geelong Advertiser Music
Competition Finals Concert Sunday August 10 CONCERT: Rich Treasures But Still Fairer Hopes Trio Anima Mundi, (Rebecca Chan violin, Kenji Fujimura piano and Miranda Brockman cello) plays Schubert piano trio No 1 in B flat maj D. 898, Mozart duos for violin and cello K46d & K46e, William Hurlstone piano trio in G major op. posth. Part of a charity series to benefit health and sanitation in Cyclone-ravaged PNG. 3pm at St Paul's Anglican Church, La Trobe Tce. Tickets $30, $15, $65 (family) at the door, or through www.trioanimamundi.comCONCERT: Virtuous Minstrels at St Mary's, part of the Music At The Basilica Season. Melbourne's leading early music ensemble bring music the ninth to the fifteenth centuries for voice, vielles. organetto, rebec, harps and psaltery. 3pm at St mary's basilica, Yarra St. Tickets $17 & $14 at the door. More on 5223 3554. Wednesday August 13 SHOWTIME: First Step On The Tram Is Hell performed by Sue Ingleton for SackRed Theatre. Offbeat and funny look at the process of ageing. Part of the City's Potato Shed Morning Showtime series, 10.30am at the Potato Shed, aka Bellarine Multi-Arts Centre, Drysdale. Tickets $13.00 include refreshments. Book on 5251 1998 or at any CoGG Service Centre. FILM: I'm All Right Jack (UK, 1959,b&w, 105 mins) Ian Carmichael, Terry Thomas, Peter Sellers, Denis Price, Margaret Rutherford, Irene Handl, Liz Fraser star in the most successful of the Boulting Brothers satires on British society. Sellers is brilliant as the boneheaded, Idealistic shop steward, Ian Carmichael is perfect as his dupe. Photography Max Greene, brought by Geelong Classic Cinema, 7.30pm in the Morrow Theatrette, above the library in Lt Malop St. Free to members, 3 months membership costs $15.00. More from Vern 5243 6926, John 5254 2496, Joan 5275 4090. PLAY: First Step On The Tram Is Hell performed by Sue Ingleton for SackRed Theatre. Offbeat and very funny look at the process of ageing. Part of the city's 'Hidden Treasures' Potato Shed season. 8pm at the Potato Shed, aka Bellarine Multi-Arts Centre, Drysdale. Tickets $19.50, $17.50 & $15.50 from the Potato Shed 5251 1998 or all CoGG Service Centres.
Friday August 15.
CONCERT: The Australia Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra in the second of its intro series at the new state-of-the-art venue at Sacred Heart College. The orchestra includes Victoria's most gifted string players. Their programme includes two concertos for four violins, by Telemann and Vivaldi, Spring Symphony by Mendelssohn and a cheerful Divertimento by Melbourne composer Calvin Bowman who will be there, playing harpsichord. One of the soloists is Rebecca Chan, winner of the string section, 2008 ABC Young Performer of the Year. 7.30pm at McAuley Hall, Aphrasia St. Tickets $33 & $17 at GPAC 5225 1200. More from Helen Jordan 5243 6931. CABARET: For The Love Of Elvis - a Hawaiian-themed night with all the music, trivia, dances, prizes etc to the memory of that bloke who lived at Graceland. Wholly organised by Geelong's lovable Elvis tragic Betty Giles, the $20 cost includes a meal, with drinks at bar prices. 6.30pm at Buckley's, Breakwater, book with Betty at 5278 4463. Saturday August 16 QUIZ: Oxfam's Quiz For Change is a fun trivia night with prizes and a happily charged competitive atmosphere - all for a very good cause. 7.30pm in Deakin University's Waurn Ponds Cafeteria. $15 (Concession $8) Tea & coffee provided BYO supper & drinks Book with Hilary 52291853 or 1902hls@tpg.com.au Sunday August 17
CONCERT: Wondrous Merry bring their own particular brand of fine harmony singing to an afternoon concert at Torquay Uniting Church. More from Marie on 5221 1813. CONCERT: Brian Cadd & Russell Morris in concert. Presented by Acorn Productions the concert is at Deakin University's waterfront Cafeteria with doors opening at 2pm, entry costs $25 plus fee if booked at GPAC. More on 5247 1986. Wednesday August 20 RECITAL: Romp Duo - ace saxophonist Barry Cockcroft with pianist Adam Pinto come to Geelong to work with music students at St.Joseph's College, show their skills to the public in an evening recital. 7pm in St Joey's Peter Cannon Performing Arts Centre, (Enter Queen's Rd, Newtown). Tickets adult $15 concession $10, details from 0411 432 155. August 21, 22, 23* PLAY: Times Of My Life directed by Tony Sheldon for Christine Dunstan Productions. Stage autobiography of Toni Lamond directed by her son. Australian stage history, part of GPAC's 2008 season. 8pm (also1pm on Sat 23rd *) in the Ford Theatre. Tickets $47, $40, $27 or $16.60 at GPAC 5225 1200 Wednesday August 27CONCERT: Beatlemania Singalong hosted by Geelong Folk Music Club Every number on this Live & Local night is a Beatle song sung by a local muso. 8pm at Irish Murphy's theme pub, Aberdeen St. Free entry. PLAY READING: Geelong Rep's monthly evening of play reading, (listening or interjecting) begins 7pm in the Woodbin Theatre, Coronation St. Cost is $2 plus a plate to share. Prepare for a fun social evening with like minded people. Find more details on 0425 751 307 or at ellis@sunet.com.au August 29, 30, September
4, 5, 6, (7*) 11, 12 & 13 Saturday August 30 Sunday August 31 SEPTEMBER September 4, 5, 6* Saturday September 6 JAZZ CABARET: Jazz Geelong hosts its regular monthly concert/dance from 7.30pm at the Vines Road Community Centre. BYO nibbles, drinks, glass, there's a good dance floor and the jazz is trad. Details from Dave Parsons on 52788234.Wednesday September 10 FILM: Prisoner Of Zenda (USA 1952 colour 101 mins, director Richard Thorpe) Stewart Grainger, Deborah Kerr, James Mason, Louis Calhern and Jane Greer star in a big-budget colour remake of the popular 1937 b&w version. This film's lavish costumes briefly revived Hollywood’s love affair with romantic swashbucklers. brought by Geelong Classic Cinema, 7.30pm in the Morrow Theatrette, above the library in Lt Malop St. Free to members, 3 months membership costs $15.00. More from Vern 5243 6926, John 5254 2496, Joan 5275 4090.Saturday September 13 CONCERT: Absolutely British featuring the Australian Pops Orchestra. 8pm in the Costa Hall, tickets $66.70, $56.70 & $46.70 from GPAC 5225 1200 Sunday September 14 CONCERT: Mozart: Overture in the Italian Style, Exsultate, Jubilate with Gounod's Messe Solennelle 'St Cecilia' featuring Geelong Community Orchestra with soloists Lisa Breen, Daryl Barclay, Brad Walter, St Francis Choir, Melbourne and St Mary's Choir. 3pm at St Mary's Basilica, Yarra St. Tickets at the door. Details allister_cox@dodo.com.auTuesday September 16 CONCERT: Mind Your Manners! Premiere of a new show based on manners and etiquette presented by soprano Wendy Grose with Len Vorster at the piano. Part of the City's morning Showtime, 10.30am at the Potato Shed, Drysdale (Melway 652 M5) Tickets $13.00 include tucker from Bakers Delight. Book at 5251 1998 or CoGG customer service centres.September 17, 18 MUSICAL MORNING: David Scheel pianist with flair brought to GPAC for its Musical Mornings series. 10.30am in the Ford Theatre, tickets $15.40, book at GPAC 5225 1200. Saturday September 20 CONCERT: Geelong Chorale conducted by Manfred Pohlenz presents Henry Purcell's Dido & Aeneas 8pm in Sacred Heart College's Performing Arts Centre. For booking and details, phone 5263 3855.
Wednesday September 24 OCTOBER Saturday Oct 4  CONCERT: Geelong's Concert
of the Decade VII puts the region's finest entertainers into the city's best venue
presenting music from every decade to officially open Victorian Seniors
Festival Geelong 2008. Simply, this is Geelong's best
concert. Presented by Drop Of A Hat Productions in the Costa Hall, tickets
$15 at City Hall (from July)
JAZZ CABARET: Jazz Geelong hosts its regular monthly concert/dance from 7.30pm at the Vines Road Community Centre. BYO nibbles, drinks, glass, there's a good dance floor and the jazz is trad. Details from Dave Parsons on 52788234. October 7, 8, 9, 10, 11* Wednesday October 8 FILM: That's Entertainment! (USA 1974 B&W / colour 128 mins) This compilation of extracts from M-G-M’s archives of musicals celebrated their 50th anniversary. 100 films from the period 1929 to 1958 are linked by introductions and comments by some of the actors who starred in them. See excerpts from Wizard of Oz, Meet Me in St. Louis, An American in Paris, Gigi and many more. 7.30pm in the Morrow Theatrette, above the library in Lt Malop St. Free to members, 3 months membership costs $15.00. More from Vern 5243 6926, John 5254 2496, Joan 5275 4090. Fri Oct 10 (7.30pm) Sat Oct 11 (2pm)
October 10, 11*, 16, 17, 18* MUSICAL: Oliver Lionel Bart's musical directed by David Mackay for Geelong Lyric Theatre Society. Stars Brad Beales as Fagin, Julie Corneby as Nancy and Matthew Bradford as Bill Sykes. 7.30pm (plus 1.30pm matinee on 11th & 18th) in the Ford Theatre, GPAC. Tickets $37, $32 & 27 at GPAC 5225 1200.October 10, 11, 17, 19, 23, 24, 25 & Sun 19 (2.00pm)
Thurs October 16 CABARET: Dirty Dicks at the Italian Club. It's the happy mob from Melbourne that recreate the mayhem at King Arthur's table with Dirty Knights, Damsels and Serving Wenches galore. 7pm at Club Italia, Moolap, tickets at $50 include a 3 course medieval banquet. Drinks at bar prices, book on 5250 2349.Fri Oct 17(7.30pm) Sat Oct 18 (2pm)
Fri Oct 24 (7.30pm) Sat Oct 25 (2pm)
Wednesday October 29 October 30, 31, November 1, 2* (* 2pm matinee), 6, 7, 8 PLAY: Theft, by Eric Chappell directed by Gay Bell for Torquay Theatre Troupe. Sharply witty British comedy drama at the Senior Citizens Hall, Price St Torquay. Tickets through Surfsight Optical, or phone 5261 9035. October 31, Nov 1, 2 & 3 NOVEMBER JAZZ CABARET: Jazz Geelong hosts its regular monthly concert/dance from 7.30pm at the Vines Road Community Centre. BYO nibbles, drinks, glass, there's a good dance floor and the jazz is trad. Details from Dave Parsons on 52788234. November 1, 2* (* 2pm matinee), 6, 7, 8 PLAY: Theft, by Eric Chappell presented by Torquay Theatre Troupe. Sharply witty British comedy drama at the Senior Citizens Hall, Price St Torquay. Tickets through Surfsight Optical, or phone 5261 9035. Sunday November 2CONCERT: In Rememberence Trio Anima Mundi, (Rebecca Chan violin, Kenji Fujimura piano and Miranda Brockman cello) plays Charles Stanford piano trio No 3 in A maj opus 158, John Ireland piano trio no. 2 in E minor, Shostakovich piano trio No 2 in E minor op.44. Part of a charity series to benefit health and sanitation in Cyclone-ravaged PNG. 3pm at St Paul's Anglican Church, La Trobe Tce. Tickets $30, $15, $65 (family) at the door, or through www.trioanimamundi.comNovember 5, 6 Wednesday November 12 FILM: L'Argent Des Autres ( Other People’s Money) (France 1978 Colour 105 mins, director Christian de Chalonge) Jean-Louis Trintignant, Claude Brasseur, Michel Serrault and Catherine Deneuve star in a classic fraud/thriller in French with English sub-titles. 7.30pm in the Morrow Theatrette, above the library in Lt Malop St. Free to members, 3 months membership costs $15.00. More from Vern 5243 6926, John 5254 2496, Joan 5275 4090.Tuesday November 18
November 21, 22, 27, 28, 29
(30*) December 4, 5 & 6 Wednesday November 26 Sunday November 30 CONCERT: Past Conductors Celebration Geelong Community Orchestra celebrates its 25 th anniversary with a concert of popular & romantic works conducted by all its conductors over that time. These include Jenny Brasch, John Barty, Mark Elshout - and current Allister Cox. 3pm at Kildare Theatre, Clonard College, Hamlyn Heights. Tickets $10 at the door. Details allister_cox@dodo.com.auDECEMBER CONCERT: Short Circuit-Music presented by the Courthouse Youth Arts. The best young performers aged 14-25 selected from the Courthouse regular showcase concerts. Although the big show is a GPAC, find details along the road at the Old Geelong Courthouse, Gheringhap St, call 52228852.
December 3, 4 December 4, 5 & 6 Friday December 5
Saturday December 6 JAZZ CABARET: Jazz Geelong hosts its regular monthly concert/dance from 7.30pm at the Vines Road Community Centre. BYO nibbles, drinks, glass, there's a good dance floor and the jazz is trad. Details from Dave Parsons on 52788234.Saturday December 7CONCERT: Geelong Chorale conducted by Manfred Pohlenz presents its popular Christmas concert 2.30pm in Queenscliff Uniting Church. For booking and details, phone 5263 3855. Tuesday December 9 SHOWTIME: A Christmas Carol - Charles Dickens directed by James Adler, performed by Phil Zachariah for Eagles Nest Theatre. Charles Dickens gives readings from his classic tale of redemption , part of the City's Potato Shed Morning Showtime series, 10.30am at the Potato Shed, aka Bellarine Multi-Arts Centre, Drysdale. Tickets $13.00 include refreshments. Book on 5251 1998 or at any CoGG Service Centre.CONCERT: Geelong Chorale conducted by Manfred Pohlenz presents its popular Christmas concert. Traditional Carols, traditional arrangements, sung beautifully by the region's premier choristers. 7.30pm in St Luke's Church, Highton. For booking and details, phone 5263 3855. PLAY: Charles Dickens performs A Christmas Carol directed by James Adler, performed by Phil Zachariah for Eagles Nest Theatre. Charles Dickens gives readings from his classic tale of redemption, part of the City's 'Hidden Treasures' Potato Shed season. 8pm at the Potato Shed, aka Bellarine Multi-Arts Centre, Drysdale. Tickets $19.50, $17.50 & $15.50 from the Potato Shed 5251 1998 or all CoGG Service Centres. Wednesday December 10 FILM: That's Entertainment 2 (USA 1976 Colour 132 mins, director: Gene Kelly) More musical fun, amusement, fantasy, nostalgia and happiness. Most of the footage is Metro musicals, but there are brief collages from the Marx Brothers, Spencer Tracy – Katharine Hepburn, Clark Gable, Laurel & Hardy and Buster Keaton. And, as this is the society's last screening of the year - bring a plate ! 7.30pm in the Morrow Theatrette, above the library in Lt Malop St. Free to members, 3 months membership costs $15.00. More from Vern 5243 6926, John 5254 2496, Joan 5275 4090.December 28, 29, 30 (& Jan 1)
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