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Latest Events Update: August 24, 2010

Burrinja Awarded 'Best Small Museum Victoria, 2010'
Exemplary Public Programs

Burrinja Cultural Centre is delighted to have been awarded The Archival Survival Award for Small Museums, 2010 by Museums Australia (Vic).

Executive Officer Ross Farnell says everyone at Burrinja is totally ‘over the moon' about the award: “For an independent cultural organisation to win best small museum in Victoria is no small feat. It is a fabulous peer acknowledgement of the hard work and effort that goes into producing a prodigious output of programs, projects, exhibitions and performances from a very small team.”
You find read more about this award at About Burrinja.

Bill Henson: early works from the MGA Collection provides audiences with the opportunity to view some of the most powerful and beautiful photographs made by one of Australia's best-known contemporary photographers. This exhibition features twenty-nine exquisitely printed examples from many of Henson's major series from the 1970s through to the early 1990s, all drawn from Monash Gallery of Art's (MGA) collection.

Passionate discussions in Australia, especially the media, about Henson's work and what it says about the nature of art are ongoing. This exhibition offers a rare opportunity for local audiences to experience the diversity and complex materiality of Henson's work first hand, unhindered by the distortions of reproduction.

GALLERY FLOORTALK - 11am Thursday 26th August
Join exhibition curator Stephen Zagala for a guided floortalk. Please stay on afterwards to purchase morning tea in the Burrinja Cafe. Exhibition entry costs apply. Bookings Essential - places are limited.
Bookings: 9754 8723 / events@burrinja.org.au

Gallery Admission: $5 / $4 Concession. Jarmbi Members FREE

Many of the recent works in this exhibition have an abstract landscape feel, while also suggesting partially buried bodies, torsoes suspended in space, almost concealed to create tension and mystery. Jenny uses a combination of techniques and materials to create beautiful textures and contrasts, building up the surface of the canvas by applying layer upon layer of whisper thin washes of transparent colour.

When asked about her inspiration, Jenny said, “The landscapes are very much about where I live and the drama I see around me – the explosion of the sunrise every morning over the hill; gale force winds ripping 100 year out trees out of the ground; new life in spring. They are also about the sensuousness and flow of the hills and valleys. I have always seen figures in the landscape”.

Jenny and her family survived the Feb 7th bushfires last year and saved their home and Jenny’s studio.

THE MELBOURNE REEF
a satellite of the worldwide HYPERBOLIC CROCHET CORAL REEF PROJECT

Saturday 28th August, 1pm - 4pm in Burrinja Cafe
SPECIAL GUEST
MARK RODRIGUE / PARKS VIC MARINE & COASTAL
Free Public Event
Amazing underwater images!!
Join us and find out more about Victoria's Marine Parks and why they are of global significance.

It's not to late to join in, if you are interested in finding out more
Contact : Tracy Hayllar; Victorian Co-Ordinator. melbourne.satellite.reef@gmail.com

The Melbourne Reef is a satellite of the worldwide Hyperbolic Crochet Coral Reef Project created by Margaret and Christine Wertheim of the Institute For Figuring in Los Angeles.
For more information on the Global Crochet Reef Project see www.theiff.org

RANGES BURRINJA FOLK CLUB presents...

The Light of the Moon Duo
Friday 27 August 2010

The Light of the Moon Duo comprises Michael Johnson on harp and Evri Evripidou on six string bass and guitar. . Drawing influences for Spain, Ireland, south America and from Classical, to Folk, through to Jazz, Michael and Evripides have a reputation both here and abroad performing in major concert venues to packed audiences. As soloists and session musiciancs they have played with some of this country's great artists.
Check here for more info and the Gig Poster

Special Guest Support: Beth George

When : Last Friday of the month
Where Burrinja Café 351 Glenfern Rd, Upwey from 8pm
Entry $10 / $8 adults, children free
Time 8pm
Dinner, coffee, snacks and bar service available all night

The Ranges Burrinja Folk Club is held on the last Friday of every month featuring great acoustic music in the relaxed and friendly, intimate atmosphere of the Burrinja Café in Upwey. The cafe/bar has a wide variety of delicious food so you can come along and have dinner there before or during the show.

Blues and Roots at Burrinja is a new addition to the regular music line up. $10 entry. Meals and bar available all night. Book early for a guaranteed great night out!

September 10 - Andrea Marr
September 17 - Phil Manning RETURN SHOW! Don't miss out again....
October 8 - Fiona Boyes tbc
November 12 - Kavisha Mazzella
December 10 - Blue-rooty Christmas with special guests tba

THEATRE

DAMIAN CALLINAN
The Cave to the Rave
Saturday September 11

The Cave to the Rave takes us from the earthen floor of prehistoric man to the polished parquetry of modern dance, with a few side steps and knee slides along the way.

It’s a dance class for comedy beginners, intermediate and advanced.

By the end of the session you will have learnt that it’s not a good idea to crowd surf at a wiggles concert; understand why women dance in a circle around their handbags and learn that asking someone to dance in a lift is awkward even if there is music playing.

Damian’s highly choreographed tributes to suspiciously funded fringe movement ensembles and 80s film clips and will have you laughing and wanting to dance with him. Please, form an orderly line.

“One of the best shows on offer…deserving of the wildest of applause.”
Herald Sun

For more show info check out Damian's web link

When : Saturday September 11, 8.30pm
Where Burrinja Café 351 Glenfern Rd, Upwey from 8pm
Entry $28 Full / $22 Jarmbi Members/ Concession

Dinner, coffee, snacks and bar service available all night

Burrinja Café For pre-show dinner reservations tel: 9754 5707

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WORKSHOPS & CLASSES

Up, up and away ...... Weekly Program
for all children aged 3 and 4 years
The children will explore creative drama and storytelling with creative movement, singing and music making.

WHEN: Commencing beginning of each school term and running during the school term. Wednesdays, 2pm to 3pm.
COST: $80 per school term. Term 3 classes now running.
BOOKINGS: 9754 8723

Play Up at Burrinja - Weekly Program
for all primary aged students 5 to 9 years
Children are invited to explore their imaginations as they are introduced to all of the creative arts. Non performanced based this program is a great stepping stone to a structured drama class in the future.

WHEN: Commencing at the beginning of each school term. Wednesdays, 4pm to 5pm.
COST: $80 per school term. Term 3 classes now running.
BOOKINGS: 9754 8723

Rainbows and Sparkles ...... Weekly Program
A Community run creative artgroup for children aged between 2 and 4 years.
Activities are designed to engage and bond children with their parents or care givers in a safe and fun environment. BYO morning tea shared after the morning's session.

WHEN: Commencing beginning of each school term running during the school term. Thursdays, 10am to 11.30am.
COST: $55 per child per school term. Second child $25.00 per school term.
BOOKINGS: 9754 8723

Classes Wednesdays 5.15pm to 6.45pm. $120.00 per term. Term 3 classes now running.
Enquiries Burrinja 9754 8723

The Burrinja Arts Shop is still up and running during our renovations, from within Burrinja Gallery. Featuring a fabulous range of Indigenous items that are the perfect unique gift after your visit to Burrinja.

For further information regarding functions, music nights please call - 9754 5707; www.burrinjacafe.webs.com

The Hillside Creepers Alt Craft Group

The Creepers are pleased to find a new home at the Burrinja Café on the first Sunday of the month from 10:30am. Come along to get involved in craft with an alternative sensibility and zine making. Stay for a cuppa, lunch and a chat while making stuff and sharing skills.

For our next meeting and more information please contact the_creeper@optusnet.com.au

More information HERE