Upcoming Events in Altona

Archived events listed here.

Exhibition at the Joel Gallery, 5 Sargood St, Alton

14th May - 29th May 2011

For more information contact the gallery on (03) 9398-2511

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ANAMNISIS : Recollections of a Greek Community

Every perfect traveler always creates the country where he travels

Nickos Kazantzakis (Greek Writer 1885 – 1957)

The Greeks were one of the earliest waves of immigration to West Melbourne, weaving the Greek story and the Greek identity into the very fabric of the area.

Now, with Melbourne the largest Greek community outside Athens, Anamnisis celebrates this community’s place in this country, whose culture and identity it has shaped.

Anamnisis is a contemporary collection of stories, photos, precious objects and the memories they trigger.

The exhibition will be a journey through memories and emotions, cultures and clashes. A range of objects will bring memories to life: a torn letter, a piece of handmade lace, a collection of coins, a religious icon, a voting slip, a treasured doll, a set of worn worry beads, a weathered photo, a crumpled passport, a ticket to a new life. Through these, Anamnisis shows the risks and rewards of being an immigrant in a new country. 

This exhibition will grow through participation with the Greek community, with people sharing their stories, lending and being photographed with their objects and visitors reflecting on what it means to be Greek in Hobsons Bay today.

Greek migrants will be invited to share their own, or their ancestor’s recollections of coming to Australia or of growing up in Australia as a child or grandchild of Greek migrants. 

Contributers will be informally interviewed and their stories recorded for written or filmed display.  They will also be asked to provide an object that is a significant point of reference, inspiration or motivation for their story or journey. 

The exhibition will also include a collaborative crochet project with participants creating a specific piece of crochet for display.

Anamnisis will be launched on Friday, 17th June at 7.00pm at the Louis Joel Arts and Community Centre, 5 Sargood Street, Altona.  The Gallery will come alive with Greek music, dancing, food and the stories of past and present life. 

Hobsons Bay City Council and The Louis Joel Community Arts Centre are working in partnership to present this exhibition.

Collecting objects and interviewing participants: 4^th April – 30^th April

Where: The Louis Joel Arts and Community Centre, 5 Sargood Street, Altona

Exhibition dates: Saturday 18^th June – Wednesday, 29th June

Launch: 7.00pm, Friday, 17 June

If you wish to be involved in this project please contact Tiffany Ball, Curator, on 0448 427 755 or email tiffany.ball@googlemail.com. For those who wish to speak in Greek please contact George or Maroula Said on 9398 2921. For further information contact Arts and Culture, Hobsons Bay City Council on 9932 2001.

Victoria Police Bands - Hobsons Bay Appearances

Hobsons Bay Arts Society Tutors and Students Exhibition

And Litlle Gems Small Painting Exhibition and Sale

10am - 4pm Monday to Friday, 11 am to 3 pm Saturday and Sunday

4th - 12 th December 2010

The Joel Gallery, 5 Sargood St, Altona

phone: 9398 2511

Exhibition launching 7pm Friday 3rd December 2010

Disney's Beauty and the Beast

Presented by the ACTion Youth Theatre

Performances 15th-23rd October 2010

At Altona City Theatre, 115 Civic Pde, Altona

Tickets all $15.00

To book call 0430 814 440

Annual Pink Ribbon Breakfast Altona

Saturday 23rd October, 9am - 12.30pm

Full Buffet Breakfast - $48 per person

Prizes, Auctions and raffles. All proceeds go to the National Breast Cancer Foundation and Ovarian Cancer Resrearch (OVCARE)

Bookings Essential.

Call 9398-4488 or email functions@mosaicrestaurant.com.au

Proudly presented by Mosaic Restaurant, 48 Pier St, Altona and Jacobs Creek.

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Jones Road Wine Dinner at Mosaic

Rob Frewer of Jones Road and Mosaic Restaurant present a Wine Dinner.

6th October, Mosaic Restaurant, 48 Pier St, Altona

4 Course Dinner - $100 per person, including wine for each course.

The food will be expertly matched by our Executive Head Chef Jamie Farrugia and his team.

For reservations please contact John at Mosaic Restaurant on (03) 9398-4488.

Hurry, seats are limited.

High School Musical - on Stage

The Altona City Theatre is proud to present High School Musical on Stage.

September 17th to October 2nd 2010

All tickets $20

Altona Theatre, 115 Civic Parade, Altona

To book, call 0425-705-550, or go to www.altonacitytheatre.com.au

To view full poster, click here [PDF 220 KB]

Haunt the Homestead

Altona Village Traders Association & Altona Laverton Historical Society presents "Haunt the Homestead."

Friday 24th September 2010,Friday 29th October 2010 &

Friday 26th November 2010 ~8pm to Midnight

For over 160 years it’s stood proud, a silent sentinel observing the changing fortunes of the local area and its characters…but now the Altona Homestead will tell its story.

Join us at a “Haunt the Homestead” evening to investigate this fascinating property built by the Langhorne family, as we attempt to contact those who still reside there.

Our historically accurate ghost hunting evenings – proudly run by Australian Paranormal Investigations and Lantern Ghost Tours are a memorable event that should not be missed.

Tickets are $95.00 per person, including 2 course meal, guided tour, ghost hunting vigils and equipment and midnight snacks

For more information and bookings contact Emma at emma@australianparanormal.com.au or on 0409 040 499

or go to www.trybooking.com/HSC

Hobsons Bay Quilt Festival

8 Exhibitions at 8 Locations on one BIG weekend.  The Hobsons Bay Quilt Fest, presented by Seabreeze Quilters is on Saturday 2^nd and Sunday 3^rd October from 10am to 4pm.  Each location will have a different theme

For full details log on to www.seabreezequilters.com or call Kim on 9398 2511 during business hours.

The Joel Gallery presents "It's Art. Wear It"

Wearable art exhibition sale.

Exhibition goes from the 11th to the 26th of September 2010.

Bookings are essential.

Contact the Louis Joel Arts and Community Centre Altona on 9398-2511.