THE MONTH OF CELEBRATIONS BEGINS!

Regional Arts Victoria is thrilled to have launched our state-wide 2012 Home is Where the Hall is community arts initiative, celebrating the incredible diversity and the vital role that halls play within communities around the state. From art exhibitions to film screenings,

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THE MONTH OF CELEBRATIONS BEGINS!

Regional Arts Victoria is thrilled to have launched our state-wide 2012 Home is Where the Hall is community arts initiative, celebrating the incredible diversity and the vital role that halls play within communities around the state. From art exhibitions to film screenings,

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Axedale Public Hall, Axedale Community Market, 17 November 2012

Axedale Public Hall will be the host to a new market, organised & run by the Public Hall Committee to raise funds for the Hall & to provide a venue to enable local clubs, organisations, crafts people & small business

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Axedale Public Hall, Axedale Community Market, 17 November 2012

Axedale Public Hall will be the host to a new market, organised & run by the Public Hall Committee to raise funds for the Hall & to provide a venue to enable local clubs, organisations, crafts people & small business

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Merrijig Public Hall, Tree Planting, 25 November 2012

The local residents, primary school children & volunteers of Merrijig will come together on 25 November for a tree planting day at the Merrijig Public Hall. This has been made possible via a grant from the local council to establish

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Merrijig Public Hall, Tree Planting, 25 November 2012

The local residents, primary school children & volunteers of Merrijig will come together on 25 November for a tree planting day at the Merrijig Public Hall. This has been made possible via a grant from the local council to establish

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Christchurch Anglican Hall, Casterton, Tea ‘n’ Talk: arts and ideas afternoon, 18 November 2012

Christchurch Anglican Hall will be host to a gathering of artists and supporters to be inspired by arts presenters and discuss the future of arts in the Glenelg Shire. Presenters will be Phil Cousins and Heather Richardson, who will be

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Christchurch Anglican Hall, Casterton, Tea ‘n’ Talk: arts and ideas afternoon, 18 November 2012

Christchurch Anglican Hall will be host to a gathering of artists and supporters to be inspired by arts presenters and discuss the future of arts in the Glenelg Shire. Presenters will be Phil Cousins and Heather Richardson, who will be

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Malmsbury Town Hall, Zingaro – Eastern European Music Festival, 17 November 2012

The Zingaro – Eastern European Music festival will be bringing musicians and music lovers from the Central Highlands, Melbourne and beyond to meet each other and to play and enjoy listening to Eastern European Music. Performances and workshops will be taking

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Malmsbury Town Hall, Zingaro – Eastern European Music Festival, 17 November 2012

The Zingaro – Eastern European Music festival will be bringing musicians and music lovers from the Central Highlands, Melbourne and beyond to meet each other and to play and enjoy listening to Eastern European Music. Performances and workshops will be taking

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Balmoral Mechanics Institute Hall, Get the Jaffas Rolling When the Flicks Come to Balmoral, 24 November

Balmoral Mechanics Institute Hall Committee and Chameleon Arts Collective present a movie night at the Mechanics Hall on November 24. A short trailer about generations and community produced by Balmoral Community College primary children will open the evening. The feature

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Balmoral Mechanics Institute Hall, Get the Jaffas Rolling When the Flicks Come to Balmoral, 24 November

Balmoral Mechanics Institute Hall Committee and Chameleon Arts Collective present a movie night at the Mechanics Hall on November 24. A short trailer about generations and community produced by Balmoral Community College primary children will open the evening. The feature

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Digby Memorial Hall, Remembrance Day Service, 11 November

The Digby community will be holding a community Remembrance Day service at the Digby Hall on 11 November, 2012. The service will take place at 10-30am, and following the service members of the community will place flower posies at the

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Digby Memorial Hall, Remembrance Day Service, 11 November

The Digby community will be holding a community Remembrance Day service at the Digby Hall on 11 November, 2012. The service will take place at 10-30am, and following the service members of the community will place flower posies at the

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Malmsbury Town Hall, Malmsbury Village Fayre, 18 November 2012

The Malmsbury Village Fayre promises to be day of fun and delight for all, with much on offer including: Multicultural food and stalls of local, quality produce and wines in the Town Hall and Botanic Gardens. Free children’s activities. Zingaro

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Malmsbury Town Hall, Malmsbury Village Fayre, 18 November 2012

The Malmsbury Village Fayre promises to be day of fun and delight for all, with much on offer including: Multicultural food and stalls of local, quality produce and wines in the Town Hall and Botanic Gardens. Free children’s activities. Zingaro

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Lake Bolac Memorial Hall, “Granny Get Your Gun”, 16 November 2012

Ararat Theatre Company and Lake Bolac Eel Festival proudly present a theatre restuarant production of  “Granny Get Your Gun“.   The audience will be treated to a riotous evening as Granny, who has taken her grandchildren to a cowboy movie, is

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Lake Bolac Memorial Hall, “Granny Get Your Gun”, 16 November 2012

Ararat Theatre Company and Lake Bolac Eel Festival proudly present a theatre restuarant production of  “Granny Get Your Gun“.   The audience will be treated to a riotous evening as Granny, who has taken her grandchildren to a cowboy movie, is

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Bunyip Hall, St Thomas’ Annual Flower Show, 10 November 2012

St Thomas’ Annual Flower Show is a competitive event showcasing the brightest and the best flowers from gardens around Gippsland. Floral art and design is a key ingredient and beginners are most welcome.  The event has outgrown its previous home

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Bunyip Hall, St Thomas’ Annual Flower Show, 10 November 2012

St Thomas’ Annual Flower Show is a competitive event showcasing the brightest and the best flowers from gardens around Gippsland. Floral art and design is a key ingredient and beginners are most welcome.  The event has outgrown its previous home

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Fawcett Hall’s 130th Birthday Celebrations, 23-24 November

The Community of Koriella and Fawcett will be celebrating Fawcett halls 130th birthday with an old fashioned movie night on the 23rd of November, community BBQ and a bush dance on Saturday 24th of November 2012. This weekend will also

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Fawcett Hall’s 130th Birthday Celebrations, 23-24 November

The Community of Koriella and Fawcett will be celebrating Fawcett halls 130th birthday with an old fashioned movie night on the 23rd of November, community BBQ and a bush dance on Saturday 24th of November 2012. This weekend will also

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Landsborough Public Hall, Collusion in Concert (Classical, Jazz and Chamber music), 10 November 2012

Join the Landsborough community for an exquisite evening of classical, jazz and romantic classics by a quartet of Violin, Cello, Piano and Clarinet.  This is a very exciting event for Landsborough Public Hall, bringing some of Australia’s best quality musicians to

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Landsborough Public Hall, Collusion in Concert (Classical, Jazz and Chamber music), 10 November 2012

Join the Landsborough community for an exquisite evening of classical, jazz and romantic classics by a quartet of Violin, Cello, Piano and Clarinet.  This is a very exciting event for Landsborough Public Hall, bringing some of Australia’s best quality musicians to

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Merton Memorial Hall, Community Jumble Sale, 24 November 2012

The Merton Community are hosting a Jumble Sale event to raise funds for the maintenance of the Merton Memorial Hall, which has a range of much needed work including painting, upgrades to amenities, blinds etc. Donations of goods for sale

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Merton Memorial Hall, Community Jumble Sale, 24 November 2012

The Merton Community are hosting a Jumble Sale event to raise funds for the maintenance of the Merton Memorial Hall, which has a range of much needed work including painting, upgrades to amenities, blinds etc. Donations of goods for sale

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Kaarimba Hall, Great Kaarimba Bake Off, Fire Brigade Sunday, & Photo Display, 25 November 2012

Test your baking skills in a contest to find out who is the best district cook. Meet your local CFA volunteers, who will cook you lunch. Sample the baked goods at afternoon tea time. Sure to be a feature of

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Kaarimba Hall, Great Kaarimba Bake Off, Fire Brigade Sunday, & Photo Display, 25 November 2012

Test your baking skills in a contest to find out who is the best district cook. Meet your local CFA volunteers, who will cook you lunch. Sample the baked goods at afternoon tea time. Sure to be a feature of

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Clifton Creek Public Hall, Share a Skill, 2,9,16, 23, 30 November

Throughout November the community of Clifton Creek will be encouraging the collaborative sharing of knowledge and expertise in the relaxed setting of their public hall. Each week will feature a different activity with local gurus. Topics will include Friday 2

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Clifton Creek Public Hall, Share a Skill, 2,9,16, 23, 30 November

Throughout November the community of Clifton Creek will be encouraging the collaborative sharing of knowledge and expertise in the relaxed setting of their public hall. Each week will feature a different activity with local gurus. Topics will include Friday 2

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Myall Hall, A telling of Myall’s history, 3 November 2012

Is there folklore in your family about Myall’s settlement or are you drawn by the romance of paddle steamers and the specialist skills of old trades?  The community of Myall Hall got together after their  Murrabit market for a scrumptious

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Myall Hall, A telling of Myall’s history, 3 November 2012

Is there folklore in your family about Myall’s settlement or are you drawn by the romance of paddle steamers and the specialist skills of old trades?  The community of Myall Hall got together after their  Murrabit market for a scrumptious

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Skipton Mechanics Hall, Skipton Rose and Iris Festival 10 & 11 November 2012

The Skipton Rose and Iris Festival provided a beautiful display of blooms of roses and irises, and much more at their event on 10-11 November. The Festival included: Open Gardens on Saturday (12noon – 4pm) and Sunday (10am – 3pm)

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Skipton Mechanics Hall, Skipton Rose and Iris Festival 10 & 11 November 2012

The Skipton Rose and Iris Festival provided a beautiful display of blooms of roses and irises, and much more at their event on 10-11 November. The Festival included: Open Gardens on Saturday (12noon – 4pm) and Sunday (10am – 3pm)

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Food/Garden/Produce Swap & Community Cafe, Venus Bay Community Centre, 3 November 2012

Venus Bay locals are invited to come along to the upcoming Food/Garden/Produce Swap and Community Cafe, and bring something to share. This could include fresh produce from your garden, preserves, jam, seeds, flowers, plants, seedlings, herbs, a favourite recipe, an

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Food/Garden/Produce Swap & Community Cafe, Venus Bay Community Centre, 3 November 2012

Venus Bay locals are invited to come along to the upcoming Food/Garden/Produce Swap and Community Cafe, and bring something to share. This could include fresh produce from your garden, preserves, jam, seeds, flowers, plants, seedlings, herbs, a favourite recipe, an

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Mollongghip Community Hall, Mollongghip Poetry Slam, 10 November 2012

This year’s Poetry Slam has two key words that must appear in each poem, “helping hand”. Come along and take part!  Event details:  10 November 2012 Mollongghip Community Hall 521 Dean-Mollongghip Rd 7pm to midnight $5 for poets; $10 for non-poets.

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Mollongghip Community Hall, Mollongghip Poetry Slam, 10 November 2012

This year’s Poetry Slam has two key words that must appear in each poem, “helping hand”. Come along and take part!  Event details:  10 November 2012 Mollongghip Community Hall 521 Dean-Mollongghip Rd 7pm to midnight $5 for poets; $10 for non-poets.

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Apollo Bay Mechanics Institute, The Bay and Beyond Market, 4 November 2012

In exciting news for residents and visitors to Apollo Bay, the very first The Bay and Beyond Market will be held on Sunday November 4, in the historic Mechanics Institute Hall on the Great Ocean Road.  The organisers, Sally Forrester

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Apollo Bay Mechanics Institute, The Bay and Beyond Market, 4 November 2012

In exciting news for residents and visitors to Apollo Bay, the very first The Bay and Beyond Market will be held on Sunday November 4, in the historic Mechanics Institute Hall on the Great Ocean Road.  The organisers, Sally Forrester

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Stonyford Hall’s “Stonyfest”, 17 November 2012

The Stony Rises Land Management Network presents a family friendly, drug and alcohol free event with kids activities, stalls, displays, food, live music and Open Mic session. This is a great oppurtunity to meet people in the area and find

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Stonyford Hall’s “Stonyfest”, 17 November 2012

The Stony Rises Land Management Network presents a family friendly, drug and alcohol free event with kids activities, stalls, displays, food, live music and Open Mic session. This is a great oppurtunity to meet people in the area and find

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Winchelsea Annual Art & Photography Show & Open Art Weekend, 3-5 November 2012

The Winchelsea Art & Photography Show is an annual event that has now expanded to more than just an exhibition! The event has now includes an open art studio weekend where a visit to the art show can be followed

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Winchelsea Annual Art & Photography Show & Open Art Weekend, 3-5 November 2012

The Winchelsea Art & Photography Show is an annual event that has now expanded to more than just an exhibition! The event has now includes an open art studio weekend where a visit to the art show can be followed

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Briagolong Community Film Night: Hugo, Friday 16 November 2012

The Briagolong Hall Committee invites you to join us on Friday November 16th for a free screening of the movie ‘Hugo’ directed by Martin Scorsese. The movie will begin at 7.45pm with a light supper afterwards. Come early and enjoy a

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Briagolong Community Film Night: Hugo, Friday 16 November 2012

The Briagolong Hall Committee invites you to join us on Friday November 16th for a free screening of the movie ‘Hugo’ directed by Martin Scorsese. The movie will begin at 7.45pm with a light supper afterwards. Come early and enjoy a

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Fernbank Hall, East Gippsland potters exhibition, 24-25 November 2012

Come along and see an exhibition of hand made pottery and clay sculpture by local East Gippsland Potters. Artists show cased at the event include Malcolm Boyd, Wendy Reeve, Paul Gennings and friends. These beautifully crafted handmade pots, blackbird clay and steel sculptures have been

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Fernbank Hall, East Gippsland potters exhibition, 24-25 November 2012

Come along and see an exhibition of hand made pottery and clay sculpture by local East Gippsland Potters. Artists show cased at the event include Malcolm Boyd, Wendy Reeve, Paul Gennings and friends. These beautifully crafted handmade pots, blackbird clay and steel sculptures have been

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Venus Bay Community Centre, “Once a Queen”, meet the film-maker and see the film, 4 November 2012

Local film-maker Lawrence Johnston will be screening his film “Once a Queen” with wine and cheese discussion. Lawrence Johnston is a recognised Australian film-maker who resides part time in Venus Bay. He has made a number of other celebrated films,

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Venus Bay Community Centre, “Once a Queen”, meet the film-maker and see the film, 4 November 2012

Local film-maker Lawrence Johnston will be screening his film “Once a Queen” with wine and cheese discussion. Lawrence Johnston is a recognised Australian film-maker who resides part time in Venus Bay. He has made a number of other celebrated films,

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Lake Bolac Memorial Hall’s Musical play – “Somewhere to Fight For”

Lake Bolac Memorial Hall hosts a musical play that promises to be touching for all.  “Somewhere to Fight For” a musical play by Drew Lane, Composer & Playright.  A cast of close to 50 students from St Peters Primary School

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Lake Bolac Memorial Hall’s Musical play – “Somewhere to Fight For”

Lake Bolac Memorial Hall hosts a musical play that promises to be touching for all.  “Somewhere to Fight For” a musical play by Drew Lane, Composer & Playright.  A cast of close to 50 students from St Peters Primary School

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Willatook Family and Community Fun Day, 25 November 2012

A family day out with country community atmosphere. Many activities for the children. Refreshments and lunch available.Come and see what all the noise is about in Willatook. FUN FUN FUN Laugh Laugh Laugh. Good times for all. For a taste

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Willatook Family and Community Fun Day, 25 November 2012

A family day out with country community atmosphere. Many activities for the children. Refreshments and lunch available.Come and see what all the noise is about in Willatook. FUN FUN FUN Laugh Laugh Laugh. Good times for all. For a taste

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Glenlyon Shire Hall Noshing with the Neighbours

Noshing with the Neighbours! Glenlyon Shire Hall – 18 November 2012 The locals of Glenlyon will be getting together to share lunch and musical entertainment as part of the 2012 Home is Where the Hall is program. Glenlyon residents are invited to

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Glenlyon Shire Hall Noshing with the Neighbours

Noshing with the Neighbours! Glenlyon Shire Hall – 18 November 2012 The locals of Glenlyon will be getting together to share lunch and musical entertainment as part of the 2012 Home is Where the Hall is program. Glenlyon residents are invited to

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Gerang Gerung Market

Gerang Gerung Market The Gerang community will be holding a country market at Gerang Memorial Hall on 11 November 2012. The markets will include handmade craft and produce. They are also planning to hold these markets on a more regular

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Gerang Gerung Market

Gerang Gerung Market The Gerang community will be holding a country market at Gerang Memorial Hall on 11 November 2012. The markets will include handmade craft and produce. They are also planning to hold these markets on a more regular

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Pyramid Hill Memorial Hall, Book Launch and Video Production, 15th November 2012

Pyramid Hill Memorial Hall will be the proud hosts of a book launch and video production on 15 November 2012. The book is entitled Portrait of Pyramid Hill, 1890-1909 and the video production features people from the Mincha area. Event

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Pyramid Hill Memorial Hall, Book Launch and Video Production, 15th November 2012

Pyramid Hill Memorial Hall will be the proud hosts of a book launch and video production on 15 November 2012. The book is entitled Portrait of Pyramid Hill, 1890-1909 and the video production features people from the Mincha area. Event

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Goornong Soldiers Memorial Hall, Revive ,Recycle ,Reinvent, 25 November

Join the Goornang community for a day of celebrations of our Hall our Town. There will be stalls selling recycled clothing bric-a-brac as well as home made goods & goodies, afternoon teas & raffle. If any one would like to

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Goornong Soldiers Memorial Hall, Revive ,Recycle ,Reinvent, 25 November

Join the Goornang community for a day of celebrations of our Hall our Town. There will be stalls selling recycled clothing bric-a-brac as well as home made goods & goodies, afternoon teas & raffle. If any one would like to