Karyn Mitchell: Beauty is in the Detail

Local photographer, Karyn Mitchell, invites us into the intimate world of flowers through her macro art collection, The Beauty is in the Detail. Big, bold and bright the images encourage the viewer to take the time to notice the beauty that surrounds us every day. Her passion for both photography and the subject inspires a sense of wonder.

A mum to 2 young boys, Karyn lives at the foot of the Dandenong Ranges and has done her whole life. The images have all be taken locally from public and private gardens.

The exhibition opening Tues 14th May 6-9pm.

Paul Smits: Myths and Fashion

Paul Smits presents three bronze sculptures inspired by themes, old world cultures and mythology from Oceania, Asia and Mesoamerica.

Kati Thanda - Green Desert

Aerial Photography Exhibition of Lake Eyre by Peter Elfes

This multimedia exhibition is a journey through time into the ancient world of Australia’s desert interior, featuring low level aerial images by award winning photographer Peter Elfes. Peter has spent the last five years documenting the beauty of this rare climatic event, the flooding of Lake Eyre, Kati Thanda, in Arabunna country in South Australia.

Peter's photographs were shown at Sydney's Customs House in 2012 to great acclaim. This exhibition with new images is coming to Victoria to Burrinja exclusively.

Free guided tours: Thursdays and Saturdays @ 11 am

Music Speaks

As part of Education Week, Dandenong Ranges Music Council will host workshops for local school musicians during the day, followed by a showcase performance in the Burrinja Theatre.

Performers include Yarra Ranges Strings & Schools from Lilydale, Upwey and Norwood & New Horizons band conducted by Brian Hogg.

The Education Week event is presented by the DRMC in partnership with the Victorian Department of Education and Early Childhood Development DRMC Inc.

Canapes with Shannon Bennett

Feel on top of the world while you enjoy canapés prepared by Sky High Restaurant, and hear Shannon Bennett discuss his latest book, 28 Days in Provence. There will be an opportunity to purchase his books, and maybe even get it signed by the man himself.

Sky High is located on the peak of Mt Dandenong and from its circular balcony spectacular views of the Melbourne skyline from the Mornington Peninsular to the You Yangs can be enjoyed.

Come along and enjoy lavish canapés prepared by Sky High Restaurant,

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Lunch and Crosswords with David Astle

This lively lunch will be a rare chance to solve a tailor-made crossword alongside its setter, David Astle. Come unravel some fiendish clues, from anagrams to charades, and pick up tips about red herrings and booby traps. Undo riddles. Crack codes. Feel the thrill of seeing words freshly, and hear the strange confessions of a full-time language tragic as you go. BYO pencil. David will organise a crossword for you to solve but he won’t give you all the clues at once and he’ll spice up his talk with tales of legendary crosswords from around the world.  David’s books will be available after the lunch and he will sign them.

A two course lunch with a glass of wine is included in the price, further drinks at bar prices.

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Brunch with Adrian Hyland

Adrian Hyland will talk about the novel Kinglake 350 and the future role that fires will play in our communities.

In 2011 Adrian wrote Kinglake-350 about the Black Saturday bushfires. Kinglake-350 is a masterpiece of writing about family, community, country life and what happens when a day of ultimate terror arrives.  This is a must for all Dandenong and Yarra Valley residents.  He paints a dramatic and compelling sequence of events on that day and weaves them into a picture of universal significance and deep fascination.

The ticket will also include entry for after the event to Cloudehill gardens.  Brunch will be served and included in the price. 

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Ben Kelly

Ben Kelly creates rhythmic, powerful and uncompromising music, connected by his personal and spiritual journey. A guitar virtuoso, Ben's music is honest and his voice soulful.

Ben Kelly's songs have the ability to ignite the air with a positively charged energy that will take his audience to another plane.

Publishing know how and dinner with Sophie Cunningham
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‘So you want to publish?’ Come and enjoy a two course meal and wine at The Wild Oak restaurant and Sophie will talk about how budding authors can get their work published.  
Sophie is currently Chair of the Literature Board of the Australian Council.  She has worked in publishing for more than 25 years. She began her working life as an editor at McPhee Gribble Publishers where she had the opportunity to work with Drusilla Modjeska, Dorothy Hewett, Helen Garner, Kerryn Goldsworthy, Kaz Cooke, Kerry Greenwood and Steven Carroll.
Sophie is the judge of Dandenong Ranges Community Bank Writing Competition.  She will present the prize on this evening to the three top stories.

A two course dinner with a glass of sparkling upon arrival and wine during dinner is included in the price.

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Jenny Biddle

Presented by Ranges Concert Lounge

Jenny Biddle is one of our most formidable singer-songwriter-guitarists. She wraps herself around a self-made guitar, and like a marriage between body and instrument, her most honest core is released as she commands the guitar to sing with such rare musical intuition and has returned to the true essence of the superb music she creates – brilliant original acoustic folk/blues songs that rely solely on her powerfully emotive voice, an instinctual mastery of the piano and her jaw dropping skills on the guitar. Whether listening to her albums or witnessing this diminutive songstress live on stage, you are humbled by a raw honesty. Removed from the confines of structure, she finds the freedom to truly express herself, her songs given the space to travel in previously unexplored directions.

The Ranges Concert Lounge is held on the last Friday of every month featuring great 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.

For table bookings call Burrinja Cafe on 9754 5707.

Mountain Pickers Association

Victorian audiences and pickers have an opportunity to partake in a regular musical event in the Dandenong Ranges area. The Mountain Pickers Association is attracting strong audiences to its monthly bluegrass meetings at Burrina Cultural Centre.

This week features the guest act The Stetson Family

The structure of the evening is a blackboard concert with a paid feature band on the night. Entry to the evening costs $15.00/$12.00 and members of the newly formed Mountain Pickers Association are charged $10.00.

For table bookings call Burrinja Cafe on 9754 5707.

Dining with Spirit

Dine with the spirits in a fun and friendly atmosphere - featuring professional healers, psychics, mediums, tarot readers and other alternative professionals.

Cost: $50 includes a meal, drink of choice and a 15 minute session with your chosen professional. Please book early as places are limited - phone Burrinja Cafe on 9754 5707.

Lloyd Spiegel

With 8 albums, a swag of accolades and 20 years of performing, writing and recording, Lloyd Spiegel has certainly squeezed more into 30 years than many do in a lifetime. It's that experience and presence well beyond his years that has seen him become one of this country's leading Blues artists and most respected guitarists. His incredible command of the guitar, powerful voice and high energy performance captivates any audience.

'One of the best songwriters in the country, regardless of genre, of history of ANYTHING." Rhythms Magazine

Acoustic Brew

Mix it up and play with experienced musicians in a relaxed setting, hosted by Michelle Chandler.

Be there at 8pm to put your name on the blackboard to perform 3 songs (or 15 mins). Bring charts if you can. There is a list of songs the musicians can play from which you can choose if you prefer.

For table bookings call Burrinja Cafe on 9754 5707.

Come Together

Phil Smith presents the music of his all time favourite band, The Beatles, in an 8th musical extravaganza @ Burrinja Cafe

Joining him once again will be Keyboard maestro Cres Crisp, Steve Marriott's ex Drummer Fallon Williams the third, and very special guest Neil Quinlan on guitar and vocals. This amazing line-up promise a Magical Mystery Tour through the Fab's repertoire, utilising great vocals and some unplugged arrangements of classic songs. Book now as these shows always sell out quickly.

For table bookings call Burrinja Cafe on 9754 5707.

For more Information and a chance to listen to their music visit "Come Together - The Music of The Beatles" facebook page

Dance Empire Mid Year Showcase

Welcome to the Dance Empire Mid Year Showcase!
Sit back, relax and prepare to be entertained by over 140 local dancers.
From Hip Hop crews to Tap dancing divas, this performance will leave you smiling from ear to ear.

We hope you enjoy the show as much as we love dancing for you!

Kallista Dance Academy's Mid Year Display

Kallista Dance Academy's Mid Year Display gives the students from our Monbulk and Seville studios the opportunity to showcase their many talents in tap, jazz, ballet, hip hop and contemporary.

Each performance runs for approximately 60-75mins.
There is no interval.

We are looking forward to entertaining you!

Open Mic Night

Each month there is an informal and friendly Open Mic night at the Burrinja Cafe with regular and new performers (especially 1st timers) welcoming all musos, poets, duos and trios.

See others performing to get a feel for the place and maybe perform yourself or simply come along and enjoy a great meal and a few drinks in this friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

For table bookings call Burrinja Cafe on 9754 5707.

Liz Frenchman

Presented by Ranges Concert Lounge

Embracing her double bass like a lover, Liz invites you along a journey through a luminous emotional landscape, reassuring you with a warm, generous voice and a smile which has become her trademark. She has become an audience favourite on the music festival circuit whether performing alone, with Sydney band Jigzag, award winning songwriter Fred Smith, Melbourne's first all girl Old Timey outfit Dev'lish Mary, iconic vaudeville showman Mic Conway or 2008 National Flat pick guitar champion Robbie Long. There is something undeniably sensual about the way her double bass & body become indistinguishable in full flight. Add to this how the velvety warmth of her vocals linger like a nice merlot and you will understand her universal appeal.

The Ranges Concert Lounge is held on the last Friday of every month featuring great 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.

For table bookings call Burrinja Cafe on 9754 5707.

Possum Magic 2013 - The Final Farewell Tour!

Based on the book written by Mem Fox and illustrated by Julie Vivas

Grandma Poss made bush magic. She made Wombats blue and Kookaburra’s pink, Dingo’s smile and Emu’s shrink, but the best magic of all was the Possum Magic that made Baby Hush invisible.

First published in 1983 Possum Magic was an instant success with children and parents alike. In 1990 the musical stage adaptation had its world premiere, which was sold out before it opened. Since then Possum Magic - The Musical is now firmly established as the most successful musical for children and families ever.

Possum Magic 2013 will be the Final Farwell Tour and it is bound to be the highlight of children’s theatre for the year.

Suitable for ages 3+.