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Category Archives: Arts
Imaginarium at Burrinja – Children’s Week
24th – 31st Oct: Imaginarium at Burrinja – Children’s Week Where: Online via Facebook event Cost: $5 per household Burrinja invites you to IMAGINARIUM – a virtual playground for children to imagine, discover and create. IMAGINARIUM is a series of … Continue reading
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Spoonville causes quite a stir
A Spoonville of sugar makes the medicine go down… in the most delightful way. A growing population of spoon people have been creating quite a stir in the Gully recently, with spoon colonies cropping up all over the place. If … Continue reading
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Tagged Blind Creek, community, coronavirus, Koolunga, MDLC, Spoonville, Swagman
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Renewing the Hut Gallery
After seventy-five years, the hessian-covered old Canite board that comprised the inner walls of the Hut Gallery, the home of the Ferntree Gully Arts Society, have been pulled down and sent to their fate at the local tip. In ‘normal’ … Continue reading
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Here & There Makers – making a difference
It’s been a tricky year to run a business, but Here & There Makers in Boronia has adapted to the changes. Run from the corner of Boronia Rd and Erica Ave in the old Aussie Disposals shop, Here & There … Continue reading
Creative Industry Renewal grants for 2021 Village recovery
Knox Council’s new Creative Industry Renewal Grants have invited community partnerships in arts, music and food events to help rebuild momentum in the Village. A calendar of exciting events: weekend food trail specials, local musicians and artists on show, will … Continue reading
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Tagged 1812 Theatre, Creative Industry Renewal Grants, Ferntree Gully Arts Society, Traders, Village
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Knox Art Club – Virtual Event
23rd Sept – 14th Oct: Knox Art Club – Virtual Event When: Wednesdays through September & October Time: 2pm to 3pm (via Zoom) Where: Online via Zoom (register here) Cost: Free! Knox Arts and Events with Active Aging invite you … Continue reading
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‘Spring Fun’ – Kids Kreative Virtual Event
When: Every Wednesday during the month of September Time: 4:30pm to 5pm (see program below!) Where: Knox Arts & Events Facebook page Cost: Free! Spring has sprung! Get ready to learn, laugh, play and have fun at home in September! … Continue reading
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Belgrave Lantern Festival reimagined
This winter the hills community came together in a sign of resilience with a special variation of the Belgrave Lantern Festival, lighting the streets and shop windows of Belgrave with an array of colourful lanterns. The festival is held each … Continue reading
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Capturing the magic of the Hills
One does not have to look far when it comes to finding inspiration in the beauty of the Hills. ‘I’ve been painting for many years and still get a kick out of it,’ says Gerrit. ‘I love painting Dandenongs subjects. … Continue reading
Belgrave Lantern Festival reimagined
When: Sat 20th June — Sun 5th July Where: Belgrave Main St and surrounds Cost: Free! Each year the Belgrave Lantern Festival is held to ‘light the longest night’ and celebrate the Winter Solstice. This year’s festival has been ‘reimagined’ … Continue reading
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