We are pleased to announce that Tawanda Gadzikwa will be joining the Footscray Community Arts Centre’s family under an Australia Council for the Arts Emerging Producer’s program. Tawanda majored in Music Business at Berklee College of Music in Boston and completed a Graduate Diploma in Arts Management at the University of Melbourne. He is currently undertaking a Masters in Community Cultural Development at the Victorian College of the Arts and Music. Tawanda has travelled extensively across West Africa studying with percussion masters in Guinea, Mali, Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso and Ghana. In 2009 he obtained a grant from the Australia Council of ...
Archives for May, 2010
Koorie women nurtured children and families with resistance, resilience and strength through suffering and loss to create something new. Government rations of flour, sugar and tea took on significance as core food sources to supplement the survival of Koorie people through the mission days. Set within the “bushhhhh” – see, feel and smell flour, sugar, tea and remember a place, not that long ago, where survival meant making do with what you had. Flour, sugar and tea remain with Koories today, in memories, stories and recipes.
… Imagine a community … where you, your family and your neighbours feel safe, connected and valued … Would you like to create such a community? Want to learn more? * The “Changing Faces- Changing Community” Dialogue 2 Change Project needs people from all walks of life to add their perspective to this creative experience in real democracy! We invite you to participate in an experiential Information/Orientation Session Wednesday 21st July from 6.30-8.30pm upstairs at the Neighbourhood House (539 Barkly St, West Footscray) Bring your self- bring a friend! If you want more information about Study Circles go to the Australian Study Circles Network. We need your voice… register now! Register interest here! Your Name(required) Email(valid ...
The weekend could have gone either way. It started with me getting up at 5.00 a.m. to study, just as Mr Baklover was getting home from a big one. Nothing says "I love you" like a big, snoring lump on Saturday morning, while the kids clamour for pancakes and the paper sits accusingly in its plastic wrap, unread. Rather than become bitter, I decided to meet Dad for yum cha. This had the unintended and wonderful effect of raising Mr B from his slumber, and we headed for Gold Leaf Sunshine.Get here early if you want a parking spot. To ...
The Annual General Meeting is your chance to meet Footscray Community Arts Centre’s Board and CEO and also provides Members with a greater understanding of the Centre’s current programs and plans for the future. It’s also your opportunity to provide feedback and let us know your ideas for how we can be the best community arts centre for you. Annual General Meeting (for the year ended 31 December 2009) Wednesday 26 May 6.15pm for 6.30pm start Basement Theatre Foyer Footscray Community Arts Centre 45 Moreland Street, Footscray
Places and times of transition are imbued with a sense of trepidation and magic. In literature, misty marshes and bogs often provide the setting for mysterious events, betwixt as they are between land and water. The blurry light of dusk and dawn are portentous times where possibilities abound. Clear-cut notions are safe and reassuring, like primary colours. Meanwhile, a haze of ambiguity hovers around the margins of times, places, and ideas. Some find this uncertainty ominous and unsettling, while others find it electrifying.So much of what we eat is neatly packaged, both literally and metaphorically. The divorce of plastic-wrapped supermarket ...
Come along to a financial planning event at your campus and get tips and advice about your finances. If you need help to get out of debt, get tips on how to save money, chat to a welfare officer, find out about scholarships or want to find out if you might be eligible for benefits from Centrelink, make sure you come along. Have a chat to: Welfare officers VU Scholarships Centrelink will be available to answer your questions on which benefits you may be eligible, or if you are already receiving a benefit, that you are being paid correctly. Consumer Affairs will let you know ...
Tell It Like It Is - A masterclass in spoken word by renowned UK artist Charlie Dark Straight from the UK to Footscray, we are proud to announce that acclaimed spoken word poet Charlie Dark is hosting a spoken word masterclass at Footscray Community Arts Centre. The sessions involve short performances by Charlie, followed by an interactive workshop where participants are helped to discover the words and stories within them. Charlie leads participants through an interactive process, where they think about language, how it can be brought to life and capturing thoughts on paper, with emphasis on learning the skills needed to ...
Like two peas in a pod. Still my fav's. Both these cafes know how to run a business! And although they would not like to be grouped together I have put them in the same review because although they are quite different as cafes they both still have a lot in common. That's no coincidence! Ian and Claire who run The corner shop once used to be part owners of Le Chien! Eighteen months ago Ian and Claire struck out on their own once again and have made a huge success of it, whilst ...
The Office for Postgraduate Research and VU Postgraduate Association are calling for expressions of interest for the 3-Minute Thesis Competition (3MT). The event will be held in mid-August (date, location and prize money to be announced shortly). You are required to present a compelling three minute speech on your thesis topic and its significance, using one Powerpoint slide. The winner will represent VU at the Inaugural Australia and New Zealand competition, hosted by the University of Queensland (UQ) on Tuesday 21 September 2010. First prize is $5000, runner-up is $2000 and the people’s choice prize is $1000. The competition is open to all enrolled ...
Café Lalibela seems to be the "starter restaurant" for Ethiopian cuisine. The conversation usually goes something like this:Person A: "Have you tried Awash/African Town/Harambe/Abesha/Dinknesh Lucy?"Person B: "No, but I've been to Lalibela." I'm not sure what it is. It's probably the most appealing to middle class sensibilities, I guess, with nice decor and less of a cafeteria feel than some of the other Ethiopian restaurants. But hey, who am I to judge - I popped my Ethio cherry there. My friends and I went a long time ago and did enjoy it, but we all migrated to African Town ...
i love the products at Yarraville Markets.thats why i spend more than i make some months.i love the fact that every item has been lovingly made by the hands of the artist.i love seeing their new products and talking processes.its all so feel good really.and its good to support our artist friends.so heres what I bought at the May market.....Bloom Resin bracelet. beautiful colours.Red Tree Studios. 2 have been given as presents.1 to a friend of my girl.2 to our niece.tonight.Blue Water Soaps. Love these soaps. Cupcakes on the run....my kids larved these.their treat for not seeing me all weekend!Susannah ...
Saturday 29 May 2010 at 7.30pm Yarraville Club, Stephen Street, Yarraville Come along and bring your friends for a night of fun and action! Heaps of great prizes up for grabs including accommodation, restaurant gift vouchers, wine, gifts, entertainment packs, office equipment and the live auction of a dinner cooked for you and your friends in your own home by a chef from one of Melbourne’s best restaurants! For tickets contact: Jane Tschappeller (0421 343 353) or Julianna Green (0408 393 705)
See also: The Cancer Council Student Life The Mad Hatters tea party is back! As part of Australia's Biggest Morning tea, the Student Life Team will be holding a Mad Hatters Tea Party at Footscray Park campus from 11 until 12pm in building L. Come along and pick up a free coffee or tea and a piece of cake and make a small donation to the Cancer Council. Prizes will be awarded for the best hat so come along and take part. All staff and students are welcome to attend. Event details Location Footscray Park Campus, building M, level 1 Date and time Friday 28 May 2010 10am. Contact us Claire Radbourne Recreation ...
One-line image caption See also: Airport Reception Airport reception request Before you arrive Settling in The City of Melbourne will be greeting all international students arriving at Melbourne Airport at a Welcome Desk from the 5 July until the 18 July, 2010. The Welcome Desk will run in addition to VU's airport reception service, which is available to first year international students by requesting airport reception. At the Welcome Desk, you'll be given a free Welcome Bag containing information about what you need to know when you first arrive in Melbourne. The information pack will include: Public Transport information Maps of Melbourne Invitations to events Employment information Housing and accommodation information Banking information Safety and ...
Tomorrow I'm meeting with my web designer. The new Squirt Baby look is very close! I think I've been holding off blogging because there is a new look on the way - and I'm saving myself for it!There's lots going on here at Squirt Baby headquarters. The last two weekends have seen a return to one of my favourite little markets - Yarraville - and trying out a brand new market - Modish Creators Market. Yarraville gave me the opportunity to catch up with a few stallholders I hadn't seen for a while - Glenda of Raeburn Designs, Lou of ...
Celebrate Mother’s Day by drawing a portrait of your special someone. Age: 6–12 years (all children must be accompanied by an adult) Bring along a Mum, Grandma or another special lady in your life as a model for a portrait created in texta by you. Visual artist TextaQueen leads this special Mother’s Day workshop, with the finished product to be laminated as a gift. CANCELLED - DUE TO UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES, THIS WORKSHOP WILL NOT RUN.
Celebrate Mother’s Day by drawing a portrait of your special someone. Age: 6–12 years (all children must be accompanied by an adult) Bring along a Mum, Grandma or another special lady in your life as a model for a portrait created in texta by you. Visual artist TextaQueen leads this special Mother’s Day workshop, with the finished product to be laminated as a gift.
Session this morning to learn Wordpress.
VU Battle of the bands is back! The Student Life team are looking for talented bands to take part in Victoria Universities annual Battle of the Bands competition. There are amazing prizes to be won and lots of fun to be had. Taking place at the newly renovated VU bar at Footscray Park campus on the August 19. Top judges will choose the best band over two hours of performances from VU bands. You can also chat with other participants on our Facebook page. If you are a current VU student and would like to take part in this event please email ...
Going back to Seddon Deadly sins is always a pleasure. Although it is not perfect it has many fabulous qualities. Probably one of the most important is their service administered by their consistent, experienced staff! A treasure and a rare find in any cafe! They know about follow up service which is more than most cafes! I'm very excited about Baked Eggs at the moment and tend to order them any chance I get. So I gave SDS's a go. And the verdict? Quite nice, however the menu said Parmesan cheese but I didn't taste any Parmesan, which is disappointing. ...
I saw an ad in a parenting publication a while ago that still irritates me to this day. It was an ad for a prepackaged cake mix, cookie dough, or something of the sort. The image was of a mother beatifically gazing upon her child drawing a picture, and the tag line was something like "Saves you time so you can do more important things in life". When I saw it, mother-guilt - that old companion - flared up. Am I a bad mother, I thought, because I make my own stock, bake my own bread and (shock) make my ...
Last Friday FCAC played host to Jon Faine and 774 ABC Radio Melbourne for the live to air broadcast of the Conversation Hour. Hundreds of people gathered in the Amphitheatre sipping traditional Ethiopian Coffee (supplied by Dershaye Tessema, Harambe Café) while Jon Faine and co host Namilla Benson interviewed legendary Ethiopian jazz musician Mulatu Astatke and home grown Hip Hop outfit Diafrix. We’d like to thank everyone who came down and help to make the day fabulous, and if you’d like to revisit the moment, or hear it for the first time, you can listen to the Podcast here. 774 Goes West Podcast ...
Maddern Square. High noon. The battle of the banh mi is about to take place. In the red corner, we have Nhu Lan, the people's favourite. Look at him, resplendent in an orange and white cape and leotard! The crowd goes wild as he flexes his sticky chicken thighs. His buns are so crispy! A hush descends over the crowd - the challenger has arrived. Ba Le is a fearsome opponent, his chest emblazoned with a silver Eiffel Tower. Will Nhu Lan be pounded into pâté? Will barrel-chested Ba Le be brought down by Nhu Lan's bi? Or will this ...
