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Latest Events Update:Janiary 27th, 2010

2010 is delivering a visual feast of arts at Burrinja, with feature exhibitions by indigenous and contemporary artists from across Australia in Burrinja gallery and an engaging program of local contemporary artists in the Jarmbi Gallery.
See Burrinja Current Exhibitions for all current and upcoming details.

STATION RATS AND OTHER SCUM BAGS
1 February - 14 March 2010
Opening 7pm Friday 5th February - all welcome

This new photographic exhibition from tiffaney bishop & the SCUM PUPS compassionately considers a community of young people living in and around Upwey - a community that is often criticised for their anti-social behaviour.

Check out www.scumpups.com for more information.

NOAH SYMONS
Paintings, Drawings and Studies 2005-2009
13 January - 28 February 2010

The work in this exhibition revolves around a fascination with the figurative and the environment; an exploration into color and form, which spans the last 4 years.

Noah Symons recently completed a degree in Fine Art at RMIT. As well as being a visual artist, he is also a musician who performs under the moniker "Great Earthquake". In his musical performances, he utilizes a number of instruments to create soundscapes, organically built up in time, with a strong emphasis on rhythm.

The opening event for this exhibition is at 6:30pm on Wednesday 13th January in the Burrinja Cafe and will include a live musical performance from Noah Symons as 'Great Earthquake' – all welcome.

VIVID VISIONS
18 March - 11 April 2010
Opening 7pm Thursday 18th March - all welcome

Six schools from across the Dandenong Ranges will be represented by their best Year 11 art students in Vivid Visions 2010, which includes artwork across a range of mediums from Monbulk Secondary College , Mater Christi College , Billanook College , Emerald Secondary College , Mountain District Christian School, and Upwey High School .

Heading into its sixth year, the Vivid Visions exhibition provides an important forum for Year 11 students to express themselves creatively and be represented publicly in the community. This exhibition also creates a space for young people from different schools to network with each other, connect with other young artists, and share ideas and techniques.

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

Discover what a hyperbolic plane is and how to crochet one. Learn how to use colour, shape, texture and size to full effect. Swap patterns and ideas. BYO crochet hook and yarn.

Regular workshops held 2nd Saturday of each month at Burrinja from 1pm to 4pm.

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

The fifth installment of the Hillside Film Festival , formally the Blue Dandenongs Young Filmmakers Festival continues to be a unique voice in the crowd of film festivals across the country, showcasing the best short films from emerging Victorian filmmakers aged under 30. With a swag of brilliant submissions from across the State, you now have the opportunity to see an exceptional selection of the very best shorts we could find up on the big screen at Cameo's beautiful outdoor cinema .

Live performances from bands including Innerspace, Yo Hosie and Vox Populous will also open each evenings screenings on the outdoor cinema stage from 7pm. The future of Australian cinema is here!

Saturday night will feature 8 of the best new home grown short films in the State, taking you on a journey through the imaginations of the next generation of filmmakers. Hilarious junior interview artist Sam Tool argues with Rove and frightens Hamish and Andy ( Interview Artist Part 2 ), a flirtation in a Laundromat takes an interesting turn when a gun appears ( The Laundromat ), things get very scary for a hitchhiker in the middle of nowhere ( The Last Mile ), and grandpa chokes on a Hungry Hippo ball in a black comedy with a heart of gold ( Choke ).

These filmmakers will be competing for some brilliant prizes, with awards judged by some of the best in the industry including AFI award-winning Sandra Sciberras , Bridget Callow , and Ray Mooney . A new partnership with the Aurora Community Channel also gives the entrants the opportunity to showcase their work on a national level when the festival films screen through Foxtel for National Youth Week in 2010.

This year we are also offering a rare opportunity to see the cult underground hit Surfing 50 States up on the big screen on Friday night . This new indie doco follows the adventures of two young Aussie mates who set out to surf all 50 states of America one way or another. Jonno + Stefan manage to achieve their goal by any means possible, whether it be surfing the frigid waves of Alaska, being towed by a cowboy in Texas, or surfing down a 15 foot pile of potatoes in Idaho. SurfingWorld magazine has described Surfing 50 States as ‘the best surfing film I've seen in ages ' ' - despite the fact the boys can hardly surf!

As always, the screening program will be complimented by a range of arts, music and more. There will be a garden party in the gorgeous gardens at Earthly Pleasures Organic café on Saturday , kick on parties at the Bluestone Bar both nights, and as much live music, roving performers and tall green forests as we can fit into one little festival in a hilltop village.

“The Hillside Film Festival has proven itself to be a unique film festival, showcasing the future of Australian filmmaking and giving audiences a preview of the exciting things to come.

With a focus on artistic excellence and innovation, audiences are given a glimpse of some of Australia 's most interesting young filmmaking across all genres, styles and budgets”. – Jaime Snyder (Hillside Film Festival award winner, 2008)

Yes, the fast-paced Upwey family event returns for another year of thrills and spills in the Main St of Upwey. Burrinja is a key sponsor and supporter in 2010 of this community event, which is a great family day out with lots of opportunities to get involved. You can enter your own billy carts, with many categories to choose from.

Entries close on Monday February 22nd, so get building, repairing or upgrading your billy cart and get your entry form completed to ensure you don't miss out. If you are able help out and offer some of your time during race day to assist with areas in running of the event, please contact Mark Addison <Link this to mark@upwey.com > Your help will be greatly appreciated.

KAZBAND

This fiery instrumental trio performs the music Karen Kyriakou and tradiitonal tunes in the style of Eastern European dance traditions. Kazband has exhausted audiences with their energetic stage antics and hilarious stories, and of course, fabulous music. Expect to be entertained with music full of Klezmer and Gypsy flavours.

When : Friday 26th February 2010
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.

Classics in the Cafe - New Venue
Classics has moved to: Minstrels in the Gallery - 125 Belgrave-Gembrook Rd, Selby.
Classics in the Caf will continue to feature works by Australian composers at each performance on the LAST Sunday of the month, March to November, 2010.

Sunday Music in Burrinja Cafe
Each Sunday Burrinja Cafe presents great local musicians from 2.30pm until 4.30pm - FREE in the cafe. For who's playing when call the Cafe direct on 9754 5707

THEATRE
Please note: Access to Burrinja Theatre is via a staircase
More information on the Burrinja performance space here

Vaudeville X
Saturday March 13

A Green Room Award winning cabaret lampooning Australia 's middle-classes as only the middle class can.

Burrinja is excited to bring to the Dandenong Ranges the Regional Arts Victoria tour of Michael Dalley's cult-hit cabaret Vaudeville X . This outrageous social satire sold out its premiere Melbourne season and went on to win the 2004 Green Room Award for Best Original Songs in Cabaret. Now it's our turn to enjoy this crazy romp.

Vaudeville X is a merciless lampooning, through music and song, of Australian society. Three immaculate musical theatre performers conduct a cultural autopsy on intellectuals, right-and left-wingers and lovers of highbrow Art.

Burrinja Café is the perfect relaxed and intimate cabaret venue for this show. Enjoy a pre-show dinner or drinks in a cosy setting.

“… a line-up of exquisitely written contemporary satirical songs… clever, extremely funny, and full of belly laughs, energy and mischief.” … The Age

Written by Michael Dalley. Musical Direction by John Thorn. Starring Grant Cartwright, Lyall Brooks and Michael Dalley

When : 8.30pm, Saturday March 13, 2010
Tickets : $30 Adult, $25 Jarmbi/Conc
Bookings : Burrinja, 9754 8723
Dinner : >From 6pm. Dinner bookings only 9754 5707
Where: Burrinja Cafe. 351 Glenfern Rd Upwey

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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, recommencing Term 1 2010 on 3rd February 2010.
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, recommencing Term 1 2010 on 3rd February 2010.
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.
Enquiries Burrinja 9754 8723

Note : During the redevelopment phase of Burrinja all classes will be held off-site at the Shire of Yarra Ranges, Youth Services Building in Belgrave.

Entry $5 / $3 concession at door
Contact Leanne email to join The Word Tree list.

Due to the redevelopment works commencing in November 2009, all Burrinja's Artists have relocated. See below for their contact details.

ROXANNE HULL Felt and Curly Girlies fibre figures, . Ph. Roxanne 0402 235 321

SAWATZKY DESIGNS Jeweller/Goldsmith. Kay Sawatzky, Ph. 0419 718 781 Email: kay@sawatzkydesigns.com.au

Burrinja Arts Shop is the collective idea of talented local artists who play their diverse creativity within the studios at Burrinja and further afield. Run and staffed by the artists themselves, it's a place where studio artists of Burrinja and the Hills can sell their creative works as part of an arts cooperative.

The arts shop provides yet another great attraction for people visiting Burrinja's many exhibitions, performances and cultural events and the fabulous Burrinja café. It's open 7 days a week, and you get to meet and talk to the artists who have made the work.

Burrinja Arts Shop is directly off the foyer at Burrinja: 351 Glenfern Rd , Upwey.

A must see event! Five amazing young performers doing what they do best. With songs from Spring Awakening, Cabaret, Wicked, The Lion King, Chess to name just a few.

Whitney Jackson, Robbie Medica, Stephanie Daniel, Danny Medica and Emma Sparrow supported by Glen Barnett (Keyboards) - Jenny Morrish (Drums/Percussion) - Alex Welch(Bass Guitar)

Where Burrinja Café, 351 Glenfern Road , Upwey. (Drinks and meals available throughout evening; café open from 5.30 pm)
Tickets $18.00
Bookings - Please ring 9706 2239 to reserve your seat

Burrinja Café continues to grow its long tradition of presenting great live music in the hills.

Blues & Roots @ Burrinja
The Second Friday of every month, beginning April 9 – Blues and Roots at Burrinja is a new addition to the regular music line up. It kicks off in April with Andy Cowan and band. $10 entry. Meals and bar available all night. Book early for a guaranteed great night out!

Burrinja/Ranges Folk Club
This hugely popular night continues on the last Friday of every month, returning on February 26 with a headline performance from Kaz Band. $10 entry. Check: www.rangesfolk.com.au for further information. <LINK>

Jazz @ Burrinja
Look out for a series of upcoming Jazz nights at the Café. Starts on a high note with Tracy Roberts and band on May 21!

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

KAZBAND

When : Friday 26th February 2010 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

When : Friday 26th February 2010
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