The Friends of Buninyong Gardens invites you to hear Mrs Tamie Fraser, AO (President of Open Gardens Australia) talk on My Four Gardens, 11am – noon, followed by Lunch 12 – 2pm. Booking essential. In aid of the Gardens, cost $45. Ring Anne on 5341 2144 or Ian on 5341 3374. Download document (711Kb) Tamie_Fraser_Luncheon
Al Wunder has a long history of teaching improvisation and movement as a visual language. You can develop your movement vocabulary by joining his classes any time at Ballarat Ballet Centre, rear 1006 Sturt Street. Mondays, 7.30 – 9pm. Ring 0418 394 726. Cost $15 / $10 concession. Download document (1.64Mb) Al_Wunder_motional_improv_classes
Buninyong Film Festival is always good fun and coming soon – Friday & Saturday, May 6 & 7. There’s a nice balance between sitting in the dark being thrilled/horrified/distressed/delighted and exploring Buninyong between sessions & meeting people over lunches and dinners (African 2-course dinner on the Saturday. And this year’s films are a good variety […]
For me the real knockout event in recent weeks was the first in Adam Simmons Portrait series at the Art Gallery of Ballarat on 13 April. His feature guest was vivacious Japanese shamisen player, Noriko Tadano. She and Adam are both virtuosos and their solos, as well as their combined pieces were just soul shattering! […]
It’s been a busy time in Ballarat for choral music. The Saint Cecilia Singers recently performed the rarely heard St Luke’s Passion (attributed to Bach), a beautiful work. Shame about the ending! Having a particular fondness for the tenor voice, I loved Noel Craven’s recitative – and his swinging between that large part and conducting […]
Recently, going past the lovely old Titanic Bandstand on the way to dinner at Saffron’s (corner of Sturt and Camp Street) I commented on how sad it is that bands today find it too small to use. Between courses, I looked out and there, like a vision, was a small brass band playing, watched by […]
Vox, one of the best acapella groups, will perform at the Cathedral Church of Christ the King (corner of Lydiard St South and Grant Street on 1 May, at 2pm. Admission $20 / $15. For details ring 5338 8506
