Guy Phelan

0 Comments. 35 Views. Posted 22 Feb 2012 @ 2:04pm.
Some call him the modern day Jean Michel Basquati, but Guy Phelan has made a name for himself all on his own.  Interested in the way that the world and its facets relate to humans, this painting prodigy identifies himself as a medium, presenting the outside world in its quintessential form. The result? A myriad of paintings abundant with emotional colour and poetic narratives.  Read More!
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William Ricketts Sanctuary news, arts.
0 Comments. 1 Views. Posted 22 Feb 2012 @ 2:04pm.
It's one of those picture-perfect destinations, and now perfect pictures will help create a further sense of serenity as a series of meandering photographs are displayed at William Ricketts Sanctuary.  Situated in a ferny glade in the Dandenongs, the Sanctuary is a place of tranquility due to both the natural setting and mystical sculptures that are half hidden amongst the ferns along the... Read More
Jam with the MSO news, arts.
0 Comments. 1 Views. Posted 22 Feb 2012 @ 2:03pm.
Fancy yourself as a bit of a violin god? Ever wanted to jam with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra? Well, look no further.  People of all ages are being invited to join musicians of the MSO and members of the MSO ArtPlay Graduate Ensemble in what promises to be a high-energy pre-concert event. Read More
Tripod To Play Two Shows At The Arts Centre news, arts.
0 Comments. 604 Views. Posted 16 Feb 2012 @ 11:50am.
  You love them, we love them – everybody loves them. Yep, that quirky comedy trio, Tripod, are back with their new comedy show Men Of Substance. Boys? Men? Men’s men? Lady boys? In their new production, armed with tattered wisdom, cheap scotch and unlicensed firearms, the boys from Tripod will bring to bear their hard-earned chops to show you how and in what way the scorching... Read More
MTC Education 2012 news, arts.
0 Comments. 138 Views. Posted 5 Feb 2012 @ 4:42pm.
Following on from last year’s success, MTC Education is getting prepared to aim for higher success in 2012 as they present brand new Australian works by recent Sydney Theatre Award-winning playwright, Angela Betzien.  Theatrical hit, Boy Girl Wall is a magical, hilarious, postmodern romantic comedy, depicting two lonely individuals dependent on the wall that separates them. Betzien’s other... Read More
Butterscotch news, arts.
0 Comments. 395 Views. Posted 5 Feb 2012 @ 4:41pm.
With an imagination that’s both sweet and salty and deemed “utterly captivating...a superb songstress”, it’s no surprise that you need to share yourself with the world.  This month, Melbourne-based cabaret artist, Emma Clair Ford, is getting set to debut her latest solo creation Butterscotch in an exclusive Melbourne season before taking her show to Adelaide audiences for their Fringe... Read More
Paradise Lost news, arts.
0 Comments. 157 Views. Posted 5 Feb 2012 @ 4:35pm.
As of next month, our good friends at ACMI will present the acclaimed documentary trilogy, Paradise Lost.  The event comes as multi-award winning filmmaker, Joe Berlinger, visits Melbourne for the Australian premiere of his third and final instalment to the trilogy, Paradise Lost 3: Purgatory. The HBO series documents the gripping account of a small-town justice system operating for a... Read More
Fulldome Fridays At The Planetarium news, arts.
0 Comments. 504 Views. Posted 1 Feb 2012 @ 12:07pm.
The Melbourne Planetarium, at ScienceWorks in Spotswood, is an underappreciated gem in this fine city.  The Planetarium is a cinema where you lie back and glance at a dome screen and immerse yourself in the visual wonders of multiple projectors. Beginning weekly from this Friday February 3 will be Fulldome Fridays – an evening of two separate screenings at the Planetarium featuring a... Read More
Two By Two news, arts.
0 Comments. 239 Views. Posted 25 Jan 2012 @ 2:16pm.
A play inspired by Noah's Ark, Little Ones Theatre presents TWO BY TWO, a gusty and evocative play at fortyfivedownstairs this February.  Set in a future Melbourne of mass flooding, TWO BY TWO follows a couple and a sick woman who have been denied access to the ark. Following their final hours, a baby is found floating in the water by the trio. Weaving political and the personal,... Read More
Cliff Howard news, arts.
0 Comments. 186 Views. Posted 25 Jan 2012 @ 7:50am.
He’s one of those multi-talented “I can paint and write and create” kinda people that us ordinary folk are just way too jealous of. Yep, Cliff Howard.  A signified artist and poet, Howard’s latest exhibition is one which delves deep into the contrasting world of modern day, studying the diversity of colour across a variety of subjects including musicians, dancers and our animal environment... Read More
Focus On Raj Kapoor news, arts.
0 Comments. 139 Views. Posted 25 Jan 2012 @ 7:46am.
This February through March ACMI presents Focus On: Raj Kapoor, highlighting the late actor, director and producer who revolutionised Indian cinema.  The extensive career retrospective will feature several new 35mm prints, alongside the reveal of an onscreen persona inspired by the smirk and swagger of Clark Gable. Helping to set the template for Bollywood films of today, Kapoor's... Read More
A Shoebox Full of Dresses news, arts.
0 Comments. 219 Views. Posted 25 Jan 2012 @ 7:38am.
Christmas, for most of us, normally equates to a combination of different gifts each year, but for Ilona Nelson’s mother, it was a shoebox full of handmade dolls dresses. These dresses have been photographed to be part of an exhibition and collated for a book of their own. Passed onto Nelson and her sister for their own dolls, the dresses have become a nostalgic series, documenting her... Read More
MSO Sidney Myer Free Concerts news, arts.
0 Comments. 156 Views. Posted 25 Jan 2012 @ 7:35am.
This February, the MSO is inviting all Victorians to join them on a musical journey ranging from romantic Russian to indigenous Australia. The best part about it all? It’s free.  There’s nothing more rewarding than a free cultural experience, I say. And what better venue for it to take place in than Sidney Myer Music Bowl. With a four-part concert series, audience members will get the... Read More
Photos For Freedom news, arts.
0 Comments. 408 Views. Posted 25 Jan 2012 @ 7:34am.
We can sometimes get too engrossed in our own lives to remember that there are other people outside of our little bubble. But Photo For Freedom is here to remind us just what else is out there.  A unique, not-for-profit photographic exhibition, Photo For Freedom is an image-based study of daily life and work around the Lake Volta region in Ghana. Conducted by award-winning Melbourne... Read More
The Year Of Magical Wanking news, arts.
0 Comments. 164 Views. Posted 25 Jan 2012 @ 7:34am.
Mind out of the gutter, people. This isn’t what you think it is, but then it kind of is. Confused yet? Written and performed by Neil Watkins, and directed by Phillip McMahon, The Year Of Magical Wanking will make its Australian premiere at this year’s Midsumma Festival. A brave and heartbreaking exploration of porn addiction, destructive sexual behaviour, Catholic guilt and family heartbreak, it... Read More
Wikipedia Initiates 24-Hour Blackout news, arts.
2 Comments. 581 Views. Posted 18 Jan 2012 @ 10:40am.
Some of the biggest websites in the world, including Wikipedia, Reddit and Mozilla, will initiate a self-imposed blackout today in protest of the Stop Online Piracy Act and the PROTECT IP Act. The shutdowns are to protest what could well be permanent blackouts if the SOPA and PIPA pass US congress, with the bills making it possible for sites to be shut down for seemingly insignificant grievances... Read More
Penguin Cafe Returns news, arts.
0 Comments. 241 Views. Posted 16 Jan 2012 @ 8:48pm.
Since October last year until March this year Melbourne Recital Centre brings the infectious captivating sounds of Penguin Cafe to light. Creating a mix of global sounds that are both familiar and new, Penguin Cafe’s music has lent its quirkiness and offbeat loveliness to films like Napoleon Dynamite, TV commercials, programs as well as radio. The original Penguin Cafe Orchestra founded by... Read More
Wominjeka Festival news, arts.
0 Comments. 244 Views. Posted 16 Jan 2012 @ 8:42pm.
Indigenous music collective, The Black Arm Band Company will come together on the banks of the Maribyrnong River to headline the Wominjeka Festival. With the success of the event last year, 2012 will see an amazing collective of artists at the festival held over two days. Presented by Maribyrnong City Council and Footscray Community Arts Centre, The Black Arm Band Company will perform murundak... Read More
Gay Nuptial Cake Bash news, arts.
0 Comments. 365 Views. Posted 16 Jan 2012 @ 8:35pm.
Ladies wanna chuck some cake for a good cause? Well, if so the Gay Nuptials Cake Bash is the latest in a series of women only fights held by Femme Fight Club over the past two years from Melbourne to Berlin. In Fitzroy’s Edinburgh gardens woman can band together to bash out some of their frustrations towards marriage inequality as part of the Midsumma Festival.   As event organiser Casey... Read More
Pure Genius Exhibition news, arts.
0 Comments. 377 Views. Posted 16 Jan 2012 @ 3:17pm.
There's nothing that we love more than supporting home-grown talent, and the Pure Genius Exhibition is no exception.  The whole exhibition is centred around photo and digital art and is about bringing the art community closer together and celebrating a mutual passion for photography and digital art. Pretty handy with your shutterspeed? Well, this could be just the thing for you. Read More
Sex, Lies and Television Screens at ACMI news, arts.
0 Comments. 217 Views. Posted 16 Jan 2012 @ 1:44pm.
Our eyebrows have sure been lifted at the sight of memorable blood-spattering and sexed-up primetime shows on the TV screen, and now ACMI’s Live in the Studio returns to explore our love of television sex and violence. From Game of Thrones and Rome, to True Blood, Dexter and The Tudors, it seems our dramatic and comedic soaps have taken a back seat to the seedier shows. Looking back over the... Read More
Phillip Glass To Perform Qatsi Trilogy Live news, arts.
1 Comments. 663 Views. Posted 16 Jan 2012 @ 1:44pm.
The Arts Centre's freshly refurbished Hamer Hall will emerge from its two-year redevelopment in the most spectacular way possible, with reverred composer Phillip Glass set to conduct the stunning scores for The Qatsi Trilogy live and in full. 1983's Koyaanisqatsi, 1988's Powaqqatsi and 2002's Naqoyqatsi each stand as cinematic landmarks, presenting a stunning fusion of Godfrey Reggio's... Read More
Clare Bowditch As Eva Cassidy Postponed news, arts.
1 Comments. 499 Views. Posted 16 Jan 2012 @ 1:32pm.
For all of you that were just itching to head along to see the beautiful Clare Bowditch perform her heart away as Eva Cassidy, never fear, you will still get the chance to do so – you might just have to wait a little bit longer.  Due to an exciting new TV commitment for the songstress, the return season of last year's successful stage show, EVA – The Story of Eva Cassidy has been postponed. Read More
Katherine Gailer At Cruzao Arepa Bar news, arts.
0 Comments. 208 Views. Posted 13 Jan 2012 @ 5:35pm.
Cruzao Arepa Bar have announced their brand spankin' new exhibition that will be held in the bar's Art section.  The beautiful works displayed will be by Katherine Gailer, with each piece developed around issues of identity, body and place. What can you expect from Katherine's work? Besides complete and utter thought-provoking beauty, there is also a whole lot of the artist herself within... Read More
Bears, Boomerangs, Bathers & Booze news, arts.
0 Comments. 282 Views. Posted 13 Jan 2012 @ 5:34pm.
Mulga wood ashtrays, shell houses, souvenir spoons, tea towels or a southern cross tattoo. Basically all of us could admit to having at least one of those little fabulous, or not so fabulous, souvenirs of our travels throughout our great southern land. Well, Lord Coconut is taking our tackiness and has decided to celebrate Australia Day in style with his own take on Kitsch Australiana. All... Read More
Dirty Works Comedy comedy, news, arts.
0 Comments. 182 Views. Posted 13 Jan 2012 @ 5:33pm.
Dirty Works Comedy are getting ready to add a little sizzle to this years Melbourne International Comedy Festival with some comedic genius from local and international talents.     She may have been born and raised in New Zealand but, to us, Cal Wilson is our own. She'll bring her renowned wit to the Comedy Festival stage, along with other local talent Kevin Kropinyeri, quirky... Read More
Crash Test Drama Melbourne news, arts.
0 Comments. 206 Views. Posted 13 Jan 2012 @ 5:33pm.
You know you've got a good thing going when you have to turn people away at the door due to a packed house. Theatre industry event Crash Test Drama is attracting so many from Melbourne's fringe theatre community that after only two events at St Kilda's finest arts hub, Dogs Bar, it is getting set to relocate to the much larger MeMo Hall on Acland Street.  CTDM is a unique event that 'crash... Read More
Moonlight Cinema Goes Pink news, arts.
0 Comments. 214 Views. Posted 13 Jan 2012 @ 1:41pm.
Ready to get pinked? Well, Moonlight Cinema has your back – and all for good reason. The good guys at Ford have decided to raise funds for the National Breast Cancer Foundation by 'pinking out' the Ford Focus Moonlight Cinema for the screening of classic favourite, Dirty Dancing. For everyone who arrives in pink for the screening on the night, Ford will donate $5 to the Piece by Piece campaign.... Read More
The National Indigenous Photomedia Forum at ACMI news, arts.
0 Comments. 441 Views. Posted 11 Jan 2012 @ 5:40pm.
As part of Melbourne’s Indigenous Arts Festival 2012, ACMI will present a series of talks and live events celebrating the rich traditions and new visions of Indigenous art and culture. Opening the program is The National Indigenous Photomedia Forum addressing professional development and networking opportunities that assist artists in developing knowledge and skills.   The three day event... Read More
Signal 37 Revealed news, arts.
0 Comments. 445 Views. Posted 11 Jan 2012 @ 2:10pm.
Budding filmmakers, young writers, artists and music enthusiasts will get the chance to learn new skills and collaborate with industry professionals as part of Signal 37, a free summer creative arts program. An intensive program of workshops, exhibitions and performances, Signal 37 kicks off on Sunday 15January and culminates in an event on January 28 with ten days of art, creativity and... Read More
Hunt Or Be Hunted news, arts.
0 Comments. 216 Views. Posted 6 Jan 2012 @ 2:30pm.
Consider yourself a budding artist? Well, this might just be your moment to shine. The Lightbulb Lounge Room is excited to announce its artist call for entries to showcase the next instalment of creative inspiration at the gallery's upcoming exhibition, title Hunt Or Be Hunted.  Artists of all creeds are welcome to join – that's illustrators, typographers, designers, photographers and... Read More
Off The Street news, arts.
0 Comments. 333 Views. Posted 6 Jan 2012 @ 2:28pm.
Whilst most are nursing hangovers on Saturday and Sunday mornings, a group of young artists wake up early and transform one of Colombo's most beautiful roads into the largest art exhibition in the country.  For many Sri Lankans, art is considered soul food for the 'upper class' and viewed traditionally in boutique contemporary venues where the term 'Off the Kerb' doesn't apply. But these... Read More
Road Movie news, arts.
0 Comments. 244 Views. Posted 6 Jan 2012 @ 2:25pm.
Midsumma is the festival that just keeps on giving, does it not? Amongst the plethora of films that will be available for viewing at the event will be Road Movie. Simultaneously heart breaking and hilarious, this hour-long Australian premiere is queer theatre at its finest. With a charismatic solo performance by Melbourne newcomer Dirk Hoult, this compelling one man show tells a tale of... Read More
Australian String Quartet news, arts.
0 Comments. 219 Views. Posted 6 Jan 2012 @ 2:25pm.
The musical eyes of the nation will be firmly focused on the Australian String Quartet – violinists Anne Horton and Kristian Winther, celloist Rachel Johnston, and viola player Stephen King, as they bring their new and improved performances to Melbourne stages.  Something for young and old, watch in amazement as the quartet lavish their audiences with beauty and grace.  Read More
Apocastrip Wow! news, arts.
0 Comments. 650 Views. Posted 6 Jan 2012 @ 2:18pm.
All you faint-hearted and prudish sorts, turn away now because this definitely isn’t one for you.  We’ve all heard the rumours about the world coming to an end in December of this year (the 21st, just in case you weren’t sure), and this show is all about paying ode to that Ancient Mayan belief that we’re all going to die. Sounds sadistic enough? You have no idea. We’re talking flippers,... Read More
Artists Tackle Climate Change news, arts.
0 Comments. 258 Views. Posted 6 Jan 2012 @ 2:18pm.
We hear about it on the news, read about it in the papers, and now it’s the artists’ turn to discuss the issue of climate change.  This month, ten of Australia’s best artists will take the role of problem solvers in an Australian-first exhibition about climate change. The exhibition will play host to works by John Olsen, Daniel Smith, Deborah Walker, John Forrest, E.L.K., JKB Fletcher,... Read More
Pirate Rhapsody news, arts.
0 Comments. 314 Views. Posted 6 Jan 2012 @ 9:59am.
It's The Little Mermaid, but in a way that you never would expect. Forget about Disney – this is the real story. The real romance.  Pirate Rhapsody, Mermaid Requiem is a haunting, desperate, cheeky, ranting, gyrating, hilarious and tragic exploration of love, betrayal and loneliness – a grim and beautiful retelling of the popular Hans Christian Andersen tale, The Little Mermaid. All of... Read More
Australian Circus Artists Launch news, arts.
0 Comments. 290 Views. Posted 6 Jan 2012 @ 9:58am.
Red Bennies – it's the place that just keeps on giving. Australia's hottest new Circus & Variety Agency – Australian Circus Artists (ACA), will officially launch its Melbourne branch at Melbourne's most notorious cabaret venues later this month.  Notably having flourished in the past decade, the art form continues to evolve and adapt, incorporating traditional styles with new, borrowing... Read More
Gasworks' Acrobatic Extravaganza news, arts.
0 Comments. 284 Views. Posted 6 Jan 2012 @ 9:54am.
The kids giving you a bit of grief this summer holidays? Need a little time off? Well, leave it all up to the cats at Gasworks 'cause their Kids School Holiday Program is just around the corner! Imagine if your toy box was a porthole to another world. Join Alex as she discovers a secret passageway to the “Land of Curiosity” - everything seems askew, upside down, inside out or back to front.... Read More
Peaches & Dreams news, arts.
0 Comments. 293 Views. Posted 6 Jan 2012 @ 9:54am.
South Australian artist, Billie Justice Thomson, has brought her incredible talent further down south and has recently just opened her first solo show in Melbourne, Peaches & Dreams.  Adorning the walls of the M1ing Gallery are a giant glittery beer, huge spaghetti meatballs, an oversized ear and a pink flamingo, amongst numerous other quirky bits and pieces that all pay homage to... Read More
Clare Bowditch Returns As Eva Cassidy news, arts.
0 Comments. 648 Views. Posted 6 Jan 2012 @ 9:51am.
Back by popular demand, Australia's very own songbird, Clare Bowditch, will bring EVA – Tales from the Life of Eva Cassidy back to the Melbourne stage.  Written and researched for over a year, EVA is an intimate portrayal of the American vocalist's extraordinary story, including details of her fascinating posthumous recognition and success. During the performance, Clare... Read More