January

February

Saturday February 20

CONCERT: Brahms Violin presented by Geelong Symphony Orchestra, conductor Richard Davis, featuring Brahms Violin Concerto & Dvorak’s Symphony No 8. Soloist Anna da Silva Chen. 5pm in the Costa Hall, Deakin University Geelong Waterfront. Tickets at Geelong Arts Centre HERE

Friday February 26

CONCERT: Slava Grigoryan in concert brought by Geelong Chamber Music Society. 7.30pm in McAuley Hal,l Sacred Heart College, Aphrasia Street, Newtown. Tickets $55, $45, $10 at trybooking.com HERE

March

Thursday March 4

History Talk: The War To End All Wars – which changed everything.
Illustrated Talk conducted by Colin Mockett in the Vines Rd Community Centre, 2.00pm, cost $10 includes tea, biscuits and after-talk Q & A. VRCC is at 37 – 61 Vines Rd, Hamlyn Heights. Book through the centre, 5277 9027 or at the door.

Thursday March 25

CONCERT: Behind The Hits of Neil Diamond. A happy Arvo concert presented by Colin Mockett with Allan James. Colin explains the backgrounds, while singer/musician Allan sings the songs. 1.30pm in the Vines Rd Community Centre. Cost $15 includes tea & biscuits. VRCC is at 37 – 61 Vines Rd, Hamlyn Heights. Pay (cash) at the door.

April

Thursday April 1

History Talk: Miss Geelong Revealed! An Illustrated Talk conducted by Colin Mockett in the Vines Rd Community Centre. 2.00pm, cost $10 includes tea, biscuits and after-talk Q & A. VRCC is at 37 – 61 Vines Rd, Hamlyn Heights. Book through the centre, 5277 9027 or at the door.

Thursday April 22

CONCERT: Behind The Hits of Elvis Presley. A happy Arvo concert presented by Colin Mockett with Allan James. Colin explains the backgrounds, while singer/musician Allan sings the songs. 1.30pm in the Vines Rd Community Centre. Cost $15 includes tea & biscuits. VRCC is at 37 – 61 Vines Rd, Hamlyn Heights. Pay (cash) at the door.

May

Thursday May 6

History Talk: Geelong’s Pictures Worth 1,000 Words. An Illustrated Talk conducted by Colin Mockett in the Vines Rd Community Centre. 2.00pm, cost $10 includes tea, biscuits and after-talk Q & A. VRCC is at 37 – 61 Vines Rd, Hamlyn Heights. Book through the centre, 5277 9027 or at the door.

Friday May 14

CONCERT: Andrea Lam in concert brought by Geelong Chamber Music Society. 7.30pm in McAuley Hal,l Sacred Heart College, Aphrasia Street, Newtown. Tickets $55, $45, $10 at trybooking.com HERE

Saturday May 22

CONCERT: Italian Opera Gala presented by Geelong Symphony Orchestra, conductor Carlos del Cueto, featuring favourite arias, duets and choruses from Italian Opera. Soloists Lee Abrahmsen, soprano, James Eggelston, tenor, and the Geelong Symphony Chorus. 5pm in the Costa Hall, Deakin University Geelong Waterfront. Tickets at Geelong Arts Centre HERE

Thursday May 27

CONCERT: Behind The Hits of Ricky Nelson. A happy Arvo concert presented by Colin Mockett with Allan James. Colin explains the backgrounds, while singer/musician Allan sings the songs. 1.30pm in the Vines Rd Community Centre. Cost $15 includes tea & biscuits. VRCC is at 37 – 61 Vines Rd, Hamlyn Heights. Pay (cash) at the door.

June

Thursday June 10

History Talk: The Deakin Legacy. An Illustrated Talk conducted by Colin Mockett in the Vines Rd Community Centre. 2.00pm, cost $10 includes tea, biscuits and after-talk Q & A. VRCC is at 37 – 61 Vines Rd, Hamlyn Heights. Book through the centre, 5277 9027 or at the door.

Friday June 14

CONCERT: Melbourne Baroque Orchestra in concert brought by Geelong Chamber Music Society. 7.30pm in McAuley Hal,l Sacred Heart College, Aphrasia Street, Newtown. Tickets $55, $45, $10 at trybooking.com HERE

July

August

Friday August 20

CONCERT: Arcadia Winds in concert brought by Geelong Chamber Music Society. 7.30pm in McAuley Hal,l Sacred Heart College, Aphrasia Street, Newtown. Tickets $55, $45, $10 at trybooking.com HERE

September

Thursday September 2

History Talk: Geelong At the Movies! An Illustrated Talk conducted by Colin Mockett in the Vines Rd Community Centre. 2.00pm, cost $10 includes tea, biscuits and after-talk Q & A. VRCC is at 37 – 61 Vines Rd, Hamlyn Heights. Book through the centre, 5277 9027 or at the door.

Thursday September 23

CONCERT: Behind The Hits of The Beatles. A happy Arvo concert presented by Colin Mockett with Allan James. Colin explains the backgrounds, while singer/musician Allan sings the songs. 1.30pm in the Vines Rd Community Centre. Cost $15 includes tea & biscuits. VRCC is at 37 – 61 Vines Rd, Hamlyn Heights. Pay (cash) at the door.

October

Thursday October 7

History Talk: Charlie Pratt’s Belmont Flying Circus. An Illustrated Talk conducted by Colin Mockett in the Vines Rd Community Centre. 2.00pm, cost $10 includes tea, biscuits and after-talk Q & A. VRCC is at 37 – 61 Vines Rd, Hamlyn Heights. Book through the centre, 5277 9027 or at the door.

Thursday October 21

CONCERT: Behind The Hits of The Crooners. A happy Arvo concert presented by Colin Mockett with Allan James. Colin explains the backgrounds, while singer/musician Allan sings the songs. 1.30pm in the Vines Rd Community Centre. Cost $15 includes tea & biscuits. VRCC is at 37 – 61 Vines Rd, Hamlyn Heights. Pay (cash) at the door.

November

Thursday November 4

History Talk: More Visits From Geelong’s Ancestors. Illustrated Talk conducted by Colin Mockett in the Vines Rd Community Centre. 2.00pm, cost $10 includes tea, biscuits and after-talk Q & A. VRCC is at 37 – 61 Vines Rd, Hamlyn Heights. Book through the centre, 5277 9027 or at the door.

Saturday November 5

CONCERT: Beethoven & Tchaikovsky presented by Geelong Symphony Orchestra, conductor Richard Davis. Featuring Berlioz Roman Carnival – Overture; Beethoven Piano Concerto No 3, Tchaikovsky Symphony No 5. Soloist Aura Go, piano. 5pm in the Costa Hall, Deakin University Geelong Waterfront. Tickets at Geelong Arts Centre HERE

Thursday November 25

CONCERT: Behind The Hits of Cliff Richard. A happy Arvo concert presented by Colin Mockett with Allan James. Colin explains the backgrounds, while singer/musician Allan sings the songs. 1.30pm in the Vines Rd Community Centre. Cost $15 includes tea & biscuits. VRCC is at 37 – 61 Vines Rd, Hamlyn Heights. Pay (cash) at the door.

Friday November 26

CONCERT: Ensemble Liaison in concert brought by Geelong Chamber Music Society. 7.30pm in McAuley Hal,l Sacred Heart College, Aphrasia Street, Newtown. Tickets $55, $45, $10 at trybooking.com HERE

December