Take part in MAP (Multicultural Arts Program) this February! 

The Centre for Multicultural Youth is currently seeking young people (15-25) who are new to Australia in the last five years and are interested in the arts…. 

Participants will do breakdance classes at Chunky Move, view an art exhibition at the Australian Centre of Contemporary Art (ACCA) and create your own art work while also taking part in a drama workshop at St Martins Theatre. 

This four week arts course takes place on: Saturday 6^th February 2010, 11am to 4pm Saturday 13^th February 2010, 11am to 4pm Saturday 20^th February 2010, 11am to 4pm Saturday 27^th February 2010, 11am to 4pm  The workshops are FREE and lunch and public transport tickets are provided.  *Please see attached flyer for more information! 

For even more information or to register your place by Monday 26 January please contact Ilz at the Centre for Multicultural Youth on 9340 3726 or email.

The Hillside Film Festival (formally the Blue Dandenongs Film Festival) is once again running. Following its previous success, this year's festival is running over two, which means there is more local talent, more live bands, and more garden parties all in a beautiful green leafy setting to be enjoyed.

This year we are lucky enough to be screening the cult hit documentary Surfing 50 States, which tells the story of two Aussie mates who travel to America with the goal of surfing in every state- despite the fact that neither can surf very well! What follows is a hilarious journey where the boys take desperate measures to achieve their goal- whether it be by surfing down a 15 foot pile of potatoes in Idaho, being dragged on a surfboard behind a truck in Texas, or conquering the frigid waves of Alaska.

In addition, this year we have eight short films which showcase young local talent and the future of the Australian film industry. We have the opportunity to see the best young talent of any genre, any style and any budget. Highlights definitely include the mockumentary interviewer Sam Tool, who frightens Hamish and Andy and argues with Rove, and the black comedy 'Choke' which proves you should never mistake a Hungry, Hungry Hippo ball with a Jila Mint. 

Visit the website for more details. 

Take part in MAP (Multicultural Arts Program) this February! 

The Centre for Multicultural Youth is currently seeking young people (15-25) who are new to Australia in the last five years and are interested in the arts…. 

Participants will do breakdance classes at Chunky Move, view an art exhibition at the Australian Centre of Contemporary Art (ACCA) and create your own art work while also taking part in a drama workshop at St Martins Theatre. 

This four week arts course takes place on: Saturday 6^th February 2010, 11am to 4pm Saturday 13^th February 2010, 11am to 4pm Saturday 20^th February 2010, 11am to 4pm Saturday 27^th February 2010, 11am to 4pm  The workshops are FREE and lunch and public transport tickets are provided.  *Please see attached flyer for more information! 

For even more information or to register your place by Monday 26 January please contact Ilz at the Centre for Multicultural Youth on 9340 3726 or email.

The Melbourne Wooden Boat Festival will be held in Victoria Harbour, Docklands, in February 2010

The event will bring together all of the major wooden boat and classic yacht groups in and around Melbourne creating an exciting opportunity for wooden boat enthusiasts to participate and enjoy. Designed to promote wooden boat heritage and connect a broader public with the spirit of timber boating the event includes both on water and on piazza displays. Quick and Dirty competition, Model sailing and racing boats, Marine trade displays, Strolling Shanty musicians, In harbour sailing, working boats displays. Boat maintenance master classes How to maintain your hull, engine, rig, sail, paint. What is required for an annual safety inspection and information on the suitability of marine timbers. Shipwright Conference Gathering the shipwrights of Victoria in one space to meet and share their extraordinary skills, knowledge and history.

Event Supporters •Blunts Boatyard •City of Melbourne •Classic Australian Wooden Power Boat Assoc •Classic Yacht Association •Couta Boat Association •Docklands Yacht Club •H28 Association •Maritime Heritage Association of Victoria •Mordialloc Boating and Angling Club •Mordialloc Motor Yacht Club •Sail and Adventure Ltd - Alma Doepel •Sandringham Yacht Club •Sorrento Sailing Couta Boat Club •Tall Ships Victoria •Tumlaren Association •Victoria University, The School of Construction Industries •Wooden Boat Association •Wooden Boat Centre •and many other groups. Full details 

Take part in MAP (Multicultural Arts Program) this February! 

The Centre for Multicultural Youth is currently seeking young people (15-25) who are new to Australia in the last five years and are interested in the arts…. 

Participants will do breakdance classes at Chunky Move, view an art exhibition at the Australian Centre of Contemporary Art (ACCA) and create your own art work while also taking part in a drama workshop at St Martins Theatre. 

This four week arts course takes place on: Saturday 6^th February 2010, 11am to 4pm Saturday 13^th February 2010, 11am to 4pm Saturday 20^th February 2010, 11am to 4pm Saturday 27^th February 2010, 11am to 4pm  The workshops are FREE and lunch and public transport tickets are provided.  *Please see attached flyer for more information! 

For even more information or to register your place by Monday 26 January please contact Ilz at the Centre for Multicultural Youth on 9340 3726 or email.

The Melbourne Wooden Boat Festival will be held in Victoria Harbour, Docklands, in February 2010

The event will bring together all of the major wooden boat and classic yacht groups in and around Melbourne creating an exciting opportunity for wooden boat enthusiasts to participate and enjoy. Designed to promote wooden boat heritage and connect a broader public with the spirit of timber boating the event includes both on water and on piazza displays. Quick and Dirty competition, Model sailing and racing boats, Marine trade displays, Strolling Shanty musicians, In harbour sailing, working boats displays. Boat maintenance master classes How to maintain your hull, engine, rig, sail, paint. What is required for an annual safety inspection and information on the suitability of marine timbers. Shipwright Conference Gathering the shipwrights of Victoria in one space to meet and share their extraordinary skills, knowledge and history.

Event Supporters •Blunts Boatyard •City of Melbourne •Classic Australian Wooden Power Boat Assoc •Classic Yacht Association •Couta Boat Association •Docklands Yacht Club •H28 Association •Maritime Heritage Association of Victoria •Mordialloc Boating and Angling Club •Mordialloc Motor Yacht Club •Sail and Adventure Ltd - Alma Doepel •Sandringham Yacht Club •Sorrento Sailing Couta Boat Club •Tall Ships Victoria •Tumlaren Association •Victoria University, The School of Construction Industries •Wooden Boat Association •Wooden Boat Centre •and many other groups. Full details 

Take part in MAP (Multicultural Arts Program) this February! 

The Centre for Multicultural Youth is currently seeking young people (15-25) who are new to Australia in the last five years and are interested in the arts…. 

Participants will do breakdance classes at Chunky Move, view an art exhibition at the Australian Centre of Contemporary Art (ACCA) and create your own art work while also taking part in a drama workshop at St Martins Theatre. 

This four week arts course takes place on: Saturday 6^th February 2010, 11am to 4pm Saturday 13^th February 2010, 11am to 4pm Saturday 20^th February 2010, 11am to 4pm Saturday 27^th February 2010, 11am to 4pm  The workshops are FREE and lunch and public transport tickets are provided.  *Please see attached flyer for more information! 

For even more information or to register your place by Monday 26 January please contact Ilz at the Centre for Multicultural Youth on 9340 3726 or email.

Take part in MAP (Multicultural Arts Program) this February! 

The Centre for Multicultural Youth is currently seeking young people (15-25) who are new to Australia in the last five years and are interested in the arts…. 

Participants will do breakdance classes at Chunky Move, view an art exhibition at the Australian Centre of Contemporary Art (ACCA) and create your own art work while also taking part in a drama workshop at St Martins Theatre. 

This four week arts course takes place on: Saturday 6^th February 2010, 11am to 4pm Saturday 13^th February 2010, 11am to 4pm Saturday 20^th February 2010, 11am to 4pm Saturday 27^th February 2010, 11am to 4pm  The workshops are FREE and lunch and public transport tickets are provided.  *Please see attached flyer for more information! 

For even more information or to register your place by Monday 26 January please contact Ilz at the Centre for Multicultural Youth on 9340 3726 or email.

Climate Action Moreland CAM invites you to a presentation by Beyond Zero Emissions on their Zero Carbon Australia plan.

When: Tuesday February 23, 6.30pm

Where: Coburg Library meeting room, cnr Victoria and Louisa Streets (enter from the Coburg Mall).

Everyone welcome.

Released at the Transition Decade launch at Melbourne Town Hall on February 14, and profiled in The Age and The Herald Sun, Beyond Zero Emissions' report on tranforming the energy sector maps what Australia's clean energy future will look like and what we need to do to get there. The plan is fully costed and presentes a detailed picture on what renewable energy technologies we need to use, and where they should be located in Australia.

There'll be plenty of time for questions and discussion, and BZE campaigners can provide informatoin on how to get involved in the work of this inspiring organisation.

For more information or to RSVP call Ellen Roberts on

0408 583 694.

See you there!

Climate Action Moreland

more: Beyond Zero Emissions' Zero Carbon Australia 2020 (ZCA2020) Stationary Energy Plan http://beyondzeroemissions.org/node/241

Spain plans to install enough concentrated solar thermal in the next three years to power half of Victoria, with capacity six times greater than this in development. http://www.theage.com.au/national/zero-emissions-possible--at-40bn-a-yea...

The report argues that it is smarter to invest $36 billion a year for a decade to produce an independent, sustainable and wealth-creating zero emission economy, than to continue to haemorrhage billions of dollars in oil imports. According to Goldman Sachs, Australia will be importing $65 billion a year in oil by 2015, just five years from now. http://www.heraldsun.com.au/opinion/hard-sell-for-fossils-and-fools/stor...

Take part in MAP (Multicultural Arts Program) this February! 

The Centre for Multicultural Youth is currently seeking young people (15-25) who are new to Australia in the last five years and are interested in the arts…. 

Participants will do breakdance classes at Chunky Move, view an art exhibition at the Australian Centre of Contemporary Art (ACCA) and create your own art work while also taking part in a drama workshop at St Martins Theatre. 

This four week arts course takes place on: Saturday 6^th February 2010, 11am to 4pm Saturday 13^th February 2010, 11am to 4pm Saturday 20^th February 2010, 11am to 4pm Saturday 27^th February 2010, 11am to 4pm  The workshops are FREE and lunch and public transport tickets are provided.  *Please see attached flyer for more information! 

For even more information or to register your place by Monday 26 January please contact Ilz at the Centre for Multicultural Youth on 9340 3726 or email.

http://vindalooagainstviolence.wordpress.com/

Plan for the Day - Dress down - dress black - acknowledge death to the BUSH - bush wreaths !

Media event
Media event at the Rally a mock "Bushland Burial" a large coffin on wheels (resembling a car), a native flower wreathe on top, and a Minister (in hard road-construction hat) administering the last rites to the bush land. 

At some stage Sue will be going into Parliament to debate and vote on the motion - we encourage people to wait to hear the result - to make plans to SAVE OUR BUSH & WHO SHOULD RECEIVE OUR BUSH COFFIN & DELIVER ?

Time :12 pm - 2 pm

Place; first six steps of Parliament House

Date: 24th February 2010

Contact:

Dee-Ann Kelly (Frankston Branch of the Greens, South East-Metro Candidate, Pines Protectors - Frankston North Community Group) ; 97664206 or 0412 478 515

________________________________________________________________________________________________

MC ROD QUANTOCK

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF TRADITIONAL OWNERS  

MC ROD QUANTOCK

INTRODUCE THE COFFIN  FOR THE BUSH BURIAL (AFTER EACH SPEAKER THE NAME OF the BUSH to be impacted by roads is placed in the coffin - with significant flora and fauna to be impacted - EACH GROUP TO ORGANISE THEIR SIGNS - please) 

Speakers for 5 minutes

1) Sue Penincuik -Greens MLC: To speak on the motion to STOP THE BYPASS & 2010 the Year of Biodiversity.

- BIODIVERSITY in the coffin.

2) Gillian Collins - Friends of Pines Flora and Fauna Reserve - impacts of the Bypass on the Pines - Friends of the Pines to place signs in the coffin.

3) Damon Anderson - Coomoora Reserve - What is to happen with the Reserve if Dingley Bypass is allowed - Place signs in the coffin.

4) Rosemary West - urban growth and the impact on Green Wedges - how Green Wedges provide connectivity to Bush Land - loss of habitat links.

 - Green Wedges - devilbend, other reserves impacted by the Frankston Bypass and property in to coffin.

    -

5) Colin Long - Candidate South-East Metro Upper House -Cultural Heritage - value of Westerfields and what a Vote for Greens will mean in the Year of Biodiversity.

Into the coffin Westerfields and Heritage values of the Bush. (Joyce and Simon Welsh)

END by singing the BIG YELLOW TAXI SONG - (DAMON to organise singer ) -  AND

ANY ONE CAN PUT THEIR SIGNs or MESSAGEs INTO COFFIN.       -Banyule Anti Freeway Group

                     - PPL

                     - Back Lash

     - Devilbend reserve

                      -Browns Mountain

DELIVER COFFIN

_____________________________________________________________________________

SAVE OUR BUSH

RALLY PARLIAMENT HOUSE STEPS

FEB 24 12PM

STOP THE DESTRUCTION OF NATURE AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF FREEWAYS THROUGH OUR BUSHLAND AND SET THE GOVERNMENT ON THE PATH TO ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORT.

SUPPORT 2010 

YEAR OF BIODIVERSITY

M.C. - ROD QUANTOCK

SUE PENINCUIK - GREENS MLC

ROSEMARY WEST - GREEN WEDGES

COLIN LONG - GREENS UPPER HOUSE CANDIDATE

DAMON ANDERSON - COOMOORA RESERVE

GILLIAN COLLINS - PINES FLORA & FAUNA RESERVE

www.savethepines.net

Take part in MAP (Multicultural Arts Program) this February! 

The Centre for Multicultural Youth is currently seeking young people (15-25) who are new to Australia in the last five years and are interested in the arts…. 

Participants will do breakdance classes at Chunky Move, view an art exhibition at the Australian Centre of Contemporary Art (ACCA) and create your own art work while also taking part in a drama workshop at St Martins Theatre. 

This four week arts course takes place on: Saturday 6^th February 2010, 11am to 4pm Saturday 13^th February 2010, 11am to 4pm Saturday 20^th February 2010, 11am to 4pm Saturday 27^th February 2010, 11am to 4pm  The workshops are FREE and lunch and public transport tickets are provided.  *Please see attached flyer for more information! 

For even more information or to register your place by Monday 26 January please contact Ilz at the Centre for Multicultural Youth on 9340 3726 or email.

In November last year, the central leader of the Venezuelan revolution, Hugo Chavez, proposed "to convene political parties and currents to create the Fifth Socialist International as a new organization that fits the time and the challenge in which we live, and that can become an instrument of unification and coordination of the struggle of peoples to save this planet".

As the epicentre of a continent-wide anti-capitalist rebellion, the people of Venezuela are well placed to shoulder the leadership of creating an international front of resistance and opening a new era of international socialist discussion and collaboration.

This forum will include speakers from a range of left organisations in Australia, to discuss the meaning and significance of the call for a 5th International.

Speakers include:
Guido Huerta, from the Chilean Communist Party in Australia
Anthony Main, from the Socialist Party
Communist Party of Australia speaker
FMLN (Frente Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front) Speaker
Trent Hawkins, from Socialist Alliance
Roberto Jorquera, Revolutionary Socialist Party representative attending forthcoming 5th International gathering in Venezuela

Thursday, Feb 25 @ 6.30pm

Direct Action Centre, VictoriaTrades Hall - cnr of Lygon and Victoria St, Carlton.

The Direct Action Centre is located in the basement of Victorian Trades Hall (next to New International Bookshop).  Victoria St Entrance.

Mick Bull, Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union (AMWU) organiser will talk about his experiences of the trade union solidarity brigade with the Alyawarr people in Central Australia building 'the protest house' for elders protesting the Rudd government policies on indigenous issues. For more information about the meeting ring 0407 023 672. Organized by Socialist Alliance.

Take part in MAP (Multicultural Arts Program) this February! 

The Centre for Multicultural Youth is currently seeking young people (15-25) who are new to Australia in the last five years and are interested in the arts…. 

Participants will do breakdance classes at Chunky Move, view an art exhibition at the Australian Centre of Contemporary Art (ACCA) and create your own art work while also taking part in a drama workshop at St Martins Theatre. 

This four week arts course takes place on: Saturday 6^th February 2010, 11am to 4pm Saturday 13^th February 2010, 11am to 4pm Saturday 20^th February 2010, 11am to 4pm Saturday 27^th February 2010, 11am to 4pm  The workshops are FREE and lunch and public transport tickets are provided.  *Please see attached flyer for more information! 

For even more information or to register your place by Monday 26 January please contact Ilz at the Centre for Multicultural Youth on 9340 3726 or email.

 

To celebrate the launch of The Great Australian Sunny Sizzle we invite everyone to join Interchange staff and volunteers at Federation Square in Melbourne for a fun filled day.

Amidst the smell of cooking sausages, people of all abilities come together to enjoy live performances on stage, beach games, jumping castles, face painting, roving performers plus more.

Don't miss the Celebrity Sizzle Off at midday hosted by Iain 'Huey' Hewitson - Sunny Sizzle Ambassador. He will be joined by media, TV and sports personalities who will cook off against each other behind a barbecue. Bring your family and friends along to Federation Square between 10am-7pm to enjoy a festival style atmosphere, have fun and support Interchange. See you there!

The Business Women Consortium facilitates opportunities for women in communities to develop micro businesses and to create disposable income to provide basic necessities and also to positively influence on the health of individuals through education.

BWC has adopted the following Social Programs:

Phum Trea Villages, Cambodia
Nak Leang Social Welfare Centre, Cambodia
Xinjiang Women and Children Foundation
Flood affected communities in the Philippines

6.00pm – Guests Arrive
7.00pm – Arrival of Guest of Honour
7.30pm – Speeches
7.50pm – Official Launch of BWC
8.00pm – Browsing and Refreshments

For more information please call: Angelica Mistica on 0424981537
Age:    All Ages
Venue:    Cotham Art Gallery
Address:    101 Cotham Road Kew
Date:    25/2/2010
Time:    6pm

Take part in MAP (Multicultural Arts Program) this February! 

The Centre for Multicultural Youth is currently seeking young people (15-25) who are new to Australia in the last five years and are interested in the arts…. 

Participants will do breakdance classes at Chunky Move, view an art exhibition at the Australian Centre of Contemporary Art (ACCA) and create your own art work while also taking part in a drama workshop at St Martins Theatre. 

This four week arts course takes place on: Saturday 6^th February 2010, 11am to 4pm Saturday 13^th February 2010, 11am to 4pm Saturday 20^th February 2010, 11am to 4pm Saturday 27^th February 2010, 11am to 4pm  The workshops are FREE and lunch and public transport tickets are provided.  *Please see attached flyer for more information! 

For even more information or to register your place by Monday 26 January please contact Ilz at the Centre for Multicultural Youth on 9340 3726 or email.

Western Sahara union aid abroad and Australian Western Sahara Association fund raiser

Clare Cafe Bar Bistro 421 Rathdowne st Carlton $10 entry or book for 3 course dinner $40 set menu

Music 

3pm Adam Lawler

4pm  Naomi Jones Trio

5pm The Prayer Babies

6pm Tom Bolton

8pm Anthea Sidiropoulos

9pm The Conch

Contact Ron Guy 0428 173 970

Georgia 0425 702 975

Precious Music, Precious Water

Date: 27th Feb 2010 two performances at 2:00pm and 7:30pm
Location: Melbourne Town Hall

Precious Music, Precious Water promises to be a unique community music and water event. It is a call to action – we are at a crisis point and it won’t be Governments that initiate change, it will be driven by people. In two parts, it is designed to inspire and galvanise the audience (and through accompanying media coverage, parts of the wider community) to take a more concerted action regarding a sustainable water future.

The first part consists of The World Premiere live performance of “Tarka,” an original score composed by Harry Williamson and Anthony Phillips, performed by the Whitehorse Orchestra, conducted by Gerald Keuneman with solo guitarists Harry Williamson and Doug de Vries.
The second part is a special community focus on water, Our Common Good featuring a public narrative and solo performances from well known Melbourne based artists; Ruby Hunter, Doug de Vries, Michael Johnson, Frank Jones & the Northern Voice Choir and Kavisha Mazzella.

Tickets on sale now through www.greentix.com.au - a tree will be planted for each ticket sold

Precious Music, Precious Water is brought to you by The Boite and Spring Studio and is supported by The City of Melbourne, MECU, Emma Whiting Travel and The Victorian Women’s Benevolent Trust.

Tickets are now on sale for both performances, and are available from www.greentix.com.au. One tree will be planted for each ticket sold.

 

Iconic singer/songwriter, Stephen Cummings, will perform with one of Australia’s leading community orchestras, Stonnington Symphony, in a special one-off concert – Symphony Under The Stars – on Saturday 27 February in Malvern Gardens.

Special guest Stephen Cummings is set to delight audiences performing a collection of his well-known songs solo and with Stonnington Symphony. Stonnington Symphony will be joined by guest conductor Michael Lichnovsky and perform works including von Suppé’s ‘Light Cavalry overture’, Prokofiev’s ‘Romeo and Juliet Suite No 2’, Copland’s ‘Hoe Down, dance episode no 4 from Rodeo’, Debussy’s ‘Rhapsody for orchestra and saxophone’, Ravel’s ‘Alborada del gracioso’ and Brahms’ ‘Hungarian Dance No.5’.

Anarchist Black Cross Melbourne and Copwatch present Realicide in a fundraising benefit Saturday 27th February.
Starts 9pm featuring Realicide (us breakcore act), The Wackness, Pig and Machine, Buttress O’Kneel, Baadd and Matt Bleak.

GLITCH BAR & CINEMA
318 ST GEORGES RD
FITZROY NORTH 3068

A night of extreme noise terror goin’ to a good cause

Take part in MAP (Multicultural Arts Program) this February! 

The Centre for Multicultural Youth is currently seeking young people (15-25) who are new to Australia in the last five years and are interested in the arts…. 

Participants will do breakdance classes at Chunky Move, view an art exhibition at the Australian Centre of Contemporary Art (ACCA) and create your own art work while also taking part in a drama workshop at St Martins Theatre. 

This four week arts course takes place on: Saturday 6^th February 2010, 11am to 4pm Saturday 13^th February 2010, 11am to 4pm Saturday 20^th February 2010, 11am to 4pm Saturday 27^th February 2010, 11am to 4pm  The workshops are FREE and lunch and public transport tickets are provided.  *Please see attached flyer for more information! 

For even more information or to register your place by Monday 26 January please contact Ilz at the Centre for Multicultural Youth on 9340 3726 or email.

Anarchist Black Cross Melbourne and Copwatch present Realicide in a fundraising benefit Saturday 27th February.
Starts 9pm featuring Realicide (us breakcore act), The Wackness, Pig and Machine, Buttress O’Kneel, Baadd and Matt Bleak.

GLITCH BAR & CINEMA
318 ST GEORGES RD
FITZROY NORTH 3068

A night of extreme noise terror goin’ to a good cause

Inside the Revolution: A Journey into the Heart of Venezuela
(Director Pablo Navarrete, 65mins, Alborada Films, 2009)

February 2009 marked 10 years since Hugo Chavez took office, following a landslide election victory, and launched his revolution to bring radical change to Venezuela. While wildly popular with many in the country, Chavez's policies and his strongly-worded criticisms of the U.S. government have also made him powerful enemies, both at home and abroad, especially in the media.

Filmed in Caracas in November 2008, on the eve of the 10th anniversary of Chavez's controversial presidency, this feature-length documentary takes a journey into the heart of Venezuela's revolution to listen to the voices of the people driving the process forward.

"This is a rare film about Venezuela, a country in extraordinary transition. Watch this film because it is honest and fair and respectful of those who want to be told the truth about an epic attempt, flaws and all, to claim back the humanity of ordinary people."

- John Pilger (Journalist, author and documentary filmmaker)

"A lively, well-researched documentary which pulls of that most difficult of tasks - an honest account of the achievements and the weaknesses of the Chavez government."

- Sue Branford (Journalist, former Latin American analyst for the BBC World Service)

::: Sunday 28th February, 2.30pm-5.30pm

Film starts 3pm

Entry: $8/$5 (concession) on guestlist. Email: info[at]alborada.net to be added to the guestlist. Otherwise entry is: $10/$7(concession)

The screening will be introduced by Colm McNaughton (independent journalist), who will also chair a Q&A with the director after the screening.

VENUE DETAILS:
Trades Hall (The New Council Chambers),
Cnr. Victoria & Lygon Streets,
Carlton South, VIC 3053
Melbourne

Facebook event page:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=303055067802&index=1

Map:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=Cnr.+Victoria+%26+Lygon+Streets%...

For further details on the documentary and to watch the trailer, please visit:
http://www.alborada.net/alboradafilms

For info on other screenings taking place in Australia visit:
http://alborada.net/insidetherevolution-australia-screenings-february-20...

For a brief bio of the director visit: http://www.alborada.net/pablonavarrete

Take part in MAP (Multicultural Arts Program) this February! 

The Centre for Multicultural Youth is currently seeking young people (15-25) who are new to Australia in the last five years and are interested in the arts…. 

Participants will do breakdance classes at Chunky Move, view an art exhibition at the Australian Centre of Contemporary Art (ACCA) and create your own art work while also taking part in a drama workshop at St Martins Theatre. 

This four week arts course takes place on: Saturday 6^th February 2010, 11am to 4pm Saturday 13^th February 2010, 11am to 4pm Saturday 20^th February 2010, 11am to 4pm Saturday 27^th February 2010, 11am to 4pm  The workshops are FREE and lunch and public transport tickets are provided.  *Please see attached flyer for more information! 

For even more information or to register your place by Monday 26 January please contact Ilz at the Centre for Multicultural Youth on 9340 3726 or email.

 

Celebrate INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY with the Union of Australian Women.

Speaker: MORNA STURROCK. Journalist, historian, embroiderer, community activist.

"HEARING EACH OTHER, HEALING THE WORLD: Women's Voices at the recent Parliament of World Religions".

  4th Floor Ross House 247 Flinders Lane Melbourne

Great discussion. Fabulous morning tea.    $5

Info:  9654-7409  uawv@vicnet.net.au

Pissed off about sexism, racism and homophobia? Worried about climate change? Appalled by the growing lack of housing affordability and inadequate tenants rights? Grossed out by the cost of childcare? Fed up with ridiculous workloads on the job?

There is an alternative to a world where war seems endless and profit rules. It’s called socialism — the replacement of capitalist rule by a genuine workers’ democracy — and it will guarantee full economic, social, political and legal equality to all who are exploited, oppressed and repelled by the existing system.

You are invited to be part of a study circle where no prior knowledge is necessary. Bring your questions and your ideas!

Tuesday, 2 February: Socialism 101 — Discussion starter: Socialism for Skeptics by Clara Fraser & The Truth about Socialism by Andrea Bauer.

Tuesday, 16 February: How Marxists Think— Discussion starter: How Marxists Think by Clara Fraser.

Tuesday, 2 March: Revolution — What will it look like and how will we get there? — Discussion starter: Come the Revolution: A Simple To Do List by Clara Fraser & Frequently Asked Questions about the FSP.

Solidarity Salon:

580 Sydney Road, Brunswick

Take the Upfield train to Anstey Station or Tram 19 and get off at

Stewart Street. There’s also plenty of free parking at the rear.

Dinner served at 6:30 pm for a $7 donation. Discussion will run from 7 pm – 8:45 pm and is free.

The discussion material is available on the internet or for sale at Solidarity Salon.

Call 9388-0062 or e-mail for more information. • www.socialism.com

Yes we are all still unsure if the world will end by Nuclear War or by Climate disasters.

On the other hand we would like to preserve the earth and the things that inhabit it. What a strange idea.

Unfortunately the Debate titled: "Australia Should Embrace Nuclear Power" is not part of the upcoming Melbourne International Comedy Festival. It is in fact an actual topic to be debated by:

Speaking in Favor:
Dr James Hansen
http://www.giss.nasa.gov/staff/jhansen.html
Dr Erica Smyth
Dr Ziggy Switkowski
http://www.onlineopinion.com.au/author.asp?id=6027

Speaking Against are:
Dr Mark Diesendorf
http://www.climatechangematters.net.au/diesendorf.htm
Molly Harriss Olson
http://www.saxton.com.au/default.asp?sd8=1681
Adam Morton
http://about.theage.com.au/view_profile.asp?intid=1327

As I'm sure your aware In true RAAF style we are going to turn up to the debate (not pay the $30 entry) and cause trouble out the front see you there.

No Bombs
No Mines
No F**king Excuses

Posted by Renegade Activists

More information: renegadeactivist@gmail.com

 

Swedish audio-visual artist Carl Michael von Hausswolff arrives in Australia for the first time to embark upon new creative work and presentation as guest of RMIT University’s School of Media and Communication and the City of Melbourne. 

  

He will give a public lecture on his practice as a sound artist at RMIT’s Kaleide Theatre; an informal performance/installation and reception in Avoca, in conjunction with his residency at The Avoca Project; and will create a visual art installation for the Mockridge Fountain at Melbourne City Square.

 

This installation will continue his “Red” series for large architectural spaces, with previous works from the series shown in Santa Fe, Liverpool, Luxembourg, Kaliningrad, Changmai, Zagreb and Chicago.

 

Public lecture

Friday, 5 March, 5.30 - 6.30pm

RMIT University, Kaleide Theatre, Swanston Street, Melbourne. Free

 

Performance installation (see attached)

Saturday, 13 March, 8.30pm

The Avoca Watford House, 16 Dundas Street, Avoca. 

Presented by the School of Media and Communication, RMIT. Free

For further information: Lyndal Jones 0425 745868  lyndal.jones@rmit.edu.au

 

Supported by RMIT University and the City of Melbourne

We're closing off the street for a night full of free entertainment, fun and festivities for the whole family, to raise money for the not-for-profit braaap club & community group.

Get down to Playne Street, Frankston on Saturday 6th March 2010 for a FREE live performance by top Aussie hip-hop artist Illy kicking off at 8pm. Illy will be performing tracks from his new album ‘Long Story Short’, including his hit single ‘Pictures’ which came in at number 66 in Triple J’s Hottest 100.

Australian Crusty Demons freestyle superstar Cam Sinclair will make a special guest appearance on the night, so make sure you come down and get his autograph or get your photo taken with the FMX legend! Local Hip-hop crew and Triple J Unearthed contenders, Tenfold, will be pumping out tunes from their soon to be released debut EP, ‘Deluxe Edition’ before they start their Victorian Tour in March.

The braaap Street Party will also feature live performances from many other local bands and artists, including Triple J unearthed entrants, Blackwater Riff and an acoustic set from Sheridan Smith. Get there early to see the live action from Team braaap Whip Industries, performing the ultimate Mini Moto X Stunt Show on the street throughout the night. See these leading athletes perform the latest and greatest highflying tricks and manoeuvres during a full show of extreme sports and crowd participation. To get the entire community involved, braaap are also hosting a high school Battle of the Bands competition –support your mates and check out our local talent. There will also be stacks of promotions and prize pack giveaways! What: braaap Street Party

Where: 35 Playne St, Frankston When: Saturday 6th March 2010 Time: Entertainment & Giveaways all day - Moto x action starts 6pm, Illy on stage at 8pm Price: FREE!

Sweet Cecelia Entertainment proudly presents a rockin’ show featuring Low Rent, Spearmint Furand Andrew J Shepherd Saturday March 6th at Spenser’s Live.

Low Rent are analternative/county/rock band from Melbourne. After forming in 2007 as a three-piecefolk band, they have transformed themselves in both size and sound to thecurrent five-piece line-up. With comparisons to The Waifs and John Butler, theyare one band to keep an eye out for! Lead by brilliant songwriter and guitaristDan Swan he brings high energy and quirkiness to each of the shows. His countrified rock songs are interpretedbeautifully by a band of experienced musicians, all bringing inspiration fromvarious sources.

Their debut EP ‘Waiting to Fall’ which was released in2008 has had a great response fromfans and media alike. Theonly downside being the record leaves the listener hungry for more. Fresh fromrecent gigs including The Melbourne Zoo Twilights and The Edinburgh Castle, thegroup continues to gain attention and take on the role of a hard working band. Check out their recent rockumentary Living Low Renton YouTube.

Spearmint Fur is singersongwriter Zadia Lenders, a multi instrumentalist who has been writing songs formany moons and has been described as an inter-continental gypsy due to all herglobal wanderings.  Zadia has alsoshared the stage with the likes of Throwing Muses, Swervedriver, JuliannaHatfield and has been busy promoting self-produced album ‘Immune’.

Andrew J Shepherd fromJakk’s Azimuth writes beautiful melodies with political importance. He bringsforth a unique blend of progressive, acoustic folk/pop. Comedown for a great night of rock, alternative, folk entertainment.

‘Low Rent’, March 6^th,$12 Entry, Doors open at 7pm. Spencer’s Live, 419 Spencer St, Melbourne. 

Public Interest Law Clearing House (PILCH) Event

The Fair Work Act 2009 commenced operation on 1 July 2009, with additional provisions, including those relating to Modern Awards and the National Employment Standards ('NES'), commencing on 1 January 2010. Employers (including not-for-profit employers) must now ensure that existing contracts, policies and procedures are updated to reflect the obligations under the NES and any applicable Modern Awards. In addition to the creation of Modern Awards and the NES, the Fair Work Act also introduced changes to the unfair dismissal regime. Many more employers must now comply with unfair dismissal obligations before terminating a person's employment. Find out how your not-for-profit community organisation can make sure it complies with these laws.

Date: Tuesday 9 March 2010 Time: 9.30am - 12.30pm (registrations open from 9.00am) Location: Russell Kennedy; Level 12, 469 LaTrobe St, Melbourne Cost: $40 (incl. GST) administration fee per person Refreshments: Light refreshments will be provided. More details and to register.

PILCH is a leading Victorian, not-for-profit organisation which is committed to furthering the public interest, improving access to justice and protecting human rights. PILCH does this by facilitating the provision of pro bono legal services and undertaking law reform, policy work and legal education.

 

Celebrating 100 years of International Women’s Day!

Direct Action Underground Cinema

presents

SALT OF THE EARTH

Banned in 1954 during the McCarthyite witch hunts for its radical political content, Salt of the Earth, tells  the story of a  strike led by Mexican workers  for equal pay and safer working conditions, against a powerful American mining company.

After the striking men are viciously beaten and demoralised, their wives, mothers and daughters  take over the picket line, fighting not only for the working rights of their husbands & sons, but also for their own rights as women to equality and freedom.

Based on the 1951 Silver City mining strike, Salt of the Earth is a timeless film about the struggle of men and women for equality, dignity & human rights.

 

$10 workers / $6 concession

Refreshments available

7pm - Thurs, 11 March

@Direct Action Activist Centre

Victorian Trades Hall,

cnr Lygon & Victoria St, Carlton

 

(The Direct Action Centre is located in the Trades Hall Basement, next to the New International Bookshop. Entry is via Victoria St)

For more info:  Tel: 0439 454 375

 

The Aireys Inlet Open Mic Music Festival - a free music event celebrating the Surf Coast’s love of music and the huge talent in the area, as well as highlighting the ability of music to bring communities together.

Enjoy a range of music from emerging and established musicians at various venues around the beautiful coastal town of Aireys Inlet.

For family fun there’ll be daytime performances in marquees around the Skate Park and Bark Hut. Those looking for some refreshment to accompany the tunes can head to local venues Truffles and a la grecque. And at night the action moves to the Inlet Hotel, with a laid back acoustic stage and the hugely successful amped up marquee stage.

The Aireys Inlet Open Mic Music Festival - a free music event celebrating the Surf Coast’s love of music and the huge talent in the area, as well as highlighting the ability of music to bring communities together.

Enjoy a range of music from emerging and established musicians at various venues around the beautiful coastal town of Aireys Inlet.

For family fun there’ll be daytime performances in marquees around the Skate Park and Bark Hut. Those looking for some refreshment to accompany the tunes can head to local venues Truffles and a la grecque. And at night the action moves to the Inlet Hotel, with a laid back acoustic stage and the hugely successful amped up marquee stage.

Come along to Women's Health In the North International Women's Day Event 'Women and Climate Change: A Conversation' 
on Saturday 13 March at Coburg Concert Hall, Moreland Civic Centre, 90 Bell Street, Coburg.There'll be a Q&A with panellists, 
performance, a choir, stalls and afternoon tea. Entry is free but please RSVP by 11 March to 9484 1666 or email info@whin.org.au.

Please note: this is a women only event

The Mordialloc by the Bay Fine Food, Wine and Music Festival, returns to Peter Scullin Reserve, Beach Road, Mordialloc for an action-packed weekend on Saturday 13th March (11am to 10.30pm) and Sunday 14th March (11am to 6pm).

Fun for all the family for just a $2 gold coin entry. Within walking distance from Mordialloc Railway Station. This is a aste Wise, dog free and no BYO event.  For further details visit www.kingston.vic.gov.au or contact 1300 653 356.
.

Come along to Women's Health In the North International Women's Day Event 'Women and Climate Change: A Conversation' on Saturday 13 March 2pm to 4.30pm at the Coburg Concert Hall, Moreland Civic Centre, 90 Bell Street, Coburg. There'll be a Q&A with panellists, performance, a choir, stalls and afternoon tea. Entry is free but please RSVP by 11 March to 9484 1666 or email .

Please note: this is a women only event

An afternoon of conversation, theatre, music and Q&A on the topic of how climate change affects women in different ways to men. 'Women and Climate Change: A Conversation' will be held on Saturday 13 March, 2pm to 4.30pm at the Coburg Concert Hall, Moreland Civic Centre. bringing together a guest panel of community and environmental specialists, plus performances by Brunswick Women's Theatre and the Expressive Women's Choir, followed by afternoon tea.

For full details of the event  click here. 

Being a Woman is Good for Your Health
Nelly Thomas will host this gala event put on by the Royal Women’s Hospital for International Women’s Day
Laugh along with eight of Australia’s funniest female comedians as they share the funny side of women’s health issues including body image, contraception, parenting, menopause and more at the Melbourne Town Hall, on Saturday 13 March.
Hosted by Nelly Thomas and starring Fiona O’Loughlin, Cal Wilson, Catherine Deveny, Hannah Gadsby, Melinda Buttle, Lisa Maza and Kelly Nash
Saturday 13 March at 3pm (doors open 2pm)
Melbourne Town Hall, cnr Collins and Swanston Sts
$35 book online www.thewomens.org.au/GoodForYourHealth <http://www.thewomens.org.au/GoodForYourHealth>
For information and assistance, call 8345 2954 any time

Ballan Rodeo is to raise money for "Riding For The Disabled" Admission $20 adults, $10 under 16 yrs, Under 5 free Kyanne Phelps rides with the RFDS and is also a winning barrel racer. Sponsorships still welcome.

The Central Cultural Pablo Neruda is ogranizing a solidarity dance party on the 13th of March in the MUA 46 Ireland  Street, West Melbourne from 6pm till late.
For more infomation you can contact the people from Un nuevo Mundo es Posible radio programe.
Contact Paul Gonzalez on 0448786253 or Patricio Ledo on 0422564115.

The Aireys Inlet Open Mic Music Festival - a free music event celebrating the Surf Coast’s love of music and the huge talent in the area, as well as highlighting the ability of music to bring communities together.

Enjoy a range of music from emerging and established musicians at various venues around the beautiful coastal town of Aireys Inlet.

For family fun there’ll be daytime performances in marquees around the Skate Park and Bark Hut. Those looking for some refreshment to accompany the tunes can head to local venues Truffles and a la grecque. And at night the action moves to the Inlet Hotel, with a laid back acoustic stage and the hugely successful amped up marquee stage.

The Mordialloc by the Bay Fine Food, Wine and Music Festival, returns to Peter Scullin Reserve, Beach Road, Mordialloc for an action-packed weekend on Saturday 13th March (11am to 10.30pm) and Sunday 14th March (11am to 6pm).

Fun for all the family for just a $2 gold coin entry. Within walking distance from Mordialloc Railway Station. This is a aste Wise, dog free and no BYO event.  For further details visit www.kingston.vic.gov.au or contact 1300 653 356.
.

The Collingwood Toy Library is holding its 7th annual Pre-Loved Toy & Clothing Fair in the Darling Gardens, Clifton Hill on Sunday March 14th between 9am and 1pm. The fair is a highlight of the local calendar with hundreds of families coming along in search of a bargain at one of the many stalls. In addition to shopping for second hand treasure there are plenty of attractions to keep everyone entertained: face painting, a jumping castle and petting zoo, emergency vehicles for the kids to climb on, singing and dancing, great coffee and food and much, much more. Entry is free.

The Socialist Alliance and the Anatolian Cultural Centre presents…

Equal at Home, Equal at Work: An International Women's Day Community Brunch

Sunday 14 March 2010 with brunch from 11 am and speakers from 12 noon. 
Speakers include Julie Kun (Australian Services Union lead organizer) on pay equity, Elife Mat (Anatolian Cultural Centre) on migrant's women's experience of domestic violence and Kimberly Yu (Socialist Alliance) on women's reproductive rights.

Venue: Anatolian Cultural Centre, 195 Sydney Rd, Coburg

All women and men welcome!

For further information contact Anthea on 0422 497 753

At the Jewish Museum of Australia women are revisiting the Bible.

Juxtaposing old artworks (including Chagall, Rembrandt) with new works by a range of female artists (including Julie Dowling, Sue Saxon and Anne Zahalka), curator Rebecca Forgasz examines representations of women in the Bible and questions traditional notions of femininity in what promises to be a challenging exhibition.

Jewish Museum of Australia, 26 Alma Rd St Kilda.

Tuesday – Thursday: 10 - 4pm, Sunday: 10 - 5pm.

15 October - 14 March. Closed Jewish holy days.

Woman of Valour (Sue Saxon, Artist) 2009
Anne Zahalka
type c print duratran, lightbox 100 x 80 x 23
Image courtesy the artist and Arc One Gallery, Melbourne

 

Melbourne Irish Festival Committee are holding a family day at Edinburgh Gardens, Fitzroy on Sunday 14th March from noon to 
5pm.  Entry is free and includes traditional irish music,dancing and traditional irish food stalls.
Activities on the day for kids include face painting.  
Melbourne Irish Festival Committee is a non profitable community based committee,new members are always welcome.

The successful fight to decriminalise abortionin Victoria put abortion rights back onto the national stage. No sooner wasVictoria's reform passed in October 2008 than the Catholic Church beganpreparations to challenge it. Six months later, the Queensland police charged a19-year-old Cairns woman and her partner under the state's 1899 Criminal Codefor procuring her abortion. This year, through February and March, anorchestrated targeting by religious zealots of clinics in Melbourne, Sydney andBrisbane further signals a resurgence of coordinated assaults on women'srights. The abortion wars have reignited. 

Last month, Radical Women and other grassrootsabortion rights activists from Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland met inSydney to analyse developments and chart a course for a coordinated nationalcampaign. RW will report back from this historic gathering. Come along to hearabout it, share your ideas and be part of the action!

The discussion will be held at SolidaritySalon, 580 Sydney Road, Brunswick (easily accessible on Tram #19, near Blyth orStewart Street stops, and Upfield train line, near Anstey station; plenty ofparking off Staley Street). A refreshing dinner, with vegetarian option, willbe served at 6.30 pm for an $8.00 donation. 

For more information, phone 03-9388-0062 or emailradicalwomen@optusnet.com.au. 

Activities and displays of a range of solar power and domestic-sized wind generators, solar hot water, energy saving advice, biochar production, converting vehicles to electric running, test drives of hybrid vehicles and more.

Runs alongside Wonthaggi Human Powered Grand Prix. Friendly event two hours from Melbourne. Googlemaps wonthaggi north oval.  See www.weif.org.au Ph 03 5657 3108

Activities and displays of a range of solar power and domestic-sized wind generators, solar hot water, energy saving advice, biochar production, converting vehicles to electric running, test drives of hybrid vehicles and more.

Runs alongside Wonthaggi Human Powered Grand Prix. Friendly event two hours from Melbourne. Googlemaps wonthaggi north oval.  See www.weif.org.au Ph 03 5657 3108

Support the Indian Community, Stand up Against Racist Violence

 

 

Rally 12pm Saturday March 20, Footscray Mall

speakers:

van thanh rudd (artist activist)

gautam gupta (fed indian students)

Communities in the western suburbs have a long history of diversity, multiculturalism and solidarity.

We invite you to express this solidarity in support of the Indian community, who have been the victims of continuing racist violence in Melbourne and Australia-wide.

The western suburbs has been enriched and strengthened by the diversity of migrant communities who have made it their home - Greek, Italian, Asian, Latin American, African, Arabic, Indian and many others.  Our communities have always condemned racism and stood by each other.  We will again oppose the recent racist attacks and rally around the Indian community.

Stand up in solidarity and show your support for the Indian community. Say no to racism! Come to the rally Saturday March 20, 12pm in Footscray Mall.

To contact rally organisers:
email info@racismno.org

ring Van Rudd 0430 397 074 or Gill Davy 0421 109 474

www.racismno.org

The Latin American Solidarity Network (LASNET) is organising a rally "Defending Human Rights in Latin America" for Colombia, Honduras & Haiti U.S. Military bases out of Latin America now!

Rally in Support Latin American People For those Disappeared, Displaced, Massacred & Executed Saturday, March 20 - 1PM Federation Square - Melbourne City

Defending Workers rights For Indigenous/First Nations rights No to the criminalisation of social, political and solidarity activists Against multinational exploitation and plunder Against US intervention in the Latin American continent

Opposing to the seven military bases in Colombia and the strategic military base in Honduras

This Rally is been endorsed by: CFMEU Mining Division, AMWU, ETU, MUA, LHMUA, Socialist Alternative, MAC, Socialist Alliance, Solidarity, Chilean Popular and indigenous Solidarity Network, Colombia demand Justice Campaign, Australia-Honduras Solidarity Coalition... (list in progress)

The Latin American people needs your support, please bring your organisation banner, placards and friends, if you want to endorse the rally please call 0400 914944

For more INfo

Cheers, Latin American Solidarity Network (LASNET) www.latinlasnet.org

Imagine booking tickets to see a movie, but not knowing where it’s playing or what film you’re going to see. All you’re given is the date of March 20th, the theme ‘NYC Summer of ‘94’, and the option to dress accordingly. You arrive at the secret location, decked out in your finest ghetto gold, to discover a party atmosphere with hundreds of film-goers in costumes, and performing artists and musicians sprinkled throughout the crowd. There’s a buzz of anticipation in the air, as guests try to piece together cryptic clues to uncover what film they’re about to see. A first of its kind, the secret screenings aim to create an immersive atmosphere where film, music and art collide to create an unforgettable movie-going experience. Still in its infancy and occurring periodically throughout the year, Underground Cinema is already drawing big crowds and rave reviews. The Vine described it as “a cinema experience like no other”, while the popular Curios Kate blog said it was “an unforgettable evening of cinematic and live performance pleasures”. To book your tickets and be part of the next UGC screening, head to www.undergroundcinema.com.au You can also sign up on Facebook and follow us on Twitter

F.uture A.rt R.esearch. Wednesday 10^th March

Pipemakers Park

Maribyrnong

www.futureartresearch.org

www.facebook.com/pages/Future-Art-Research

 

Techquinox Sunday March 21^st 3p.m.

Future Art Research are proud to offer an exhibition and performance spectacular.

Miss Havisham. By Lizzil (Voodoo Trash Dolls)

Mbug (dj)

Hardkore Slakness (Mighty Burning Demon) unveiling a brand new sculptural installation.

Steve Irwin and The Stingray the re-enactment by John-Paul Hussey.

Lalalullaby interactive sound sculpture featuring Ross Bencina, creator of Audio Mulch.

War On. Interactive artwork By Richard Allen.

Mream opening Exhibition.

Anthony Sawrey.

Paul Irving.

F.uture A.rt R.esearch is a brand new A.R.I. on the banks of the Maribyrnong. We are a proud new community, come and see.

Pippa 0418899251

pippa@futureartresearch.org

 

Plans hatched,

Deeds plotted,

F.uture A.rt R.esearch

Fun to be had.