Victorian Arts Centre presents CHOOKAHS! KIDS' FESTIVAL 2003 Chookahs! is back! Meet Joe Lo Piccolo. There's not a musical instrument he can't play - and his favourite is the piccolo! One of his notes is missing and now he can't finish his tune! Come to the Arts Centre and help Joe find his missing note! Chookahs! is four days of FREE music activities and fun for all the family!
Victorian Arts Centre 14 - 17 April, 11am - 4pm daily FREE!
EXHIBITIONS
Victorian Arts Centre's Performing Arts Museum Collection presents As The Drama Unfolds - 50 Years with Melbourne Theatre Company As The Drama Unfolds is a free exhibition initiated by the Victorian Arts Centre's Performing Arts Museum collection celebrating Melbourne Theatre Company's 50th anniversary. Australia's longest established professional theatre company will be represented through a dazzling display of costumes, set models, photographs and props.
The George Adams Gallery, Victorian Arts Centre Until 13 April 2003 Free Entry/Open Daily For more information visit www.vicartscentre.com.au or phone (03) 9281 8000 Melbourne Theatre Company 2003 subscriptions available now, for more information visit www.mtc.com.au or phone (03) 9684 4500
Victorian Arts Centre presents Australian Paper Art Awards The Australian Paper Art Awards support, nurture and promote the use of paper in contemporary Australian art. Organised by the Victorian Arts Centre, these biennial national Awards showcase the recent work of twelve invited artists. The 2003 Australian Paper Art Awards includes work form Ray Arnold, Jon Campbell, Gunter Christmann, Jazmina Cininas, Lesley Duxbury, Louise Jennison and Gracia Haby, Mitch Lang, Noel McKenna, Deborah Paauwe, George Popperwell, Bernard Sachs and Hossein Valamanesh.
The George Adams Gallery, Victorian Arts Centre 19 April - 15 June Free Entry/Open Daily For more information visit www.vicartscentre.com.au or phone (03) 9281 8000
MUSIC
Victorian Arts Centre presents Australian Pensioners Insurance Agency - Morning Melodies Meet the Scared Weird Little Guys Scared Weird Little Guys is a hilarious, talented musical comedy duo from Melbourne. For over 10 years they have performed their exciting brand of dynamic original songs and musical mayhem to satisfied audiences all over the world. Their energy, harmonies, wit and award winning smiles make them totally lovable. This musical and comical concert takes place during the school holidays - so bring the grandchildren and the children for a fun day out.
Melbourne Concert Hall, Victorian Arts Centre Thursday 24 April, 11.00am & 1.30pm Single tickets $14.50,Subscribers/groups 20+ 11.50, VAC Members $ 12.50 Bookings Ticketmaster7.com 1300 136 166
SHOPPING
The Sunday Market at the Victorian Arts Centre brings together over 150 stalls of the finest arts and crafts from around Victoria. The Sunday Market is the place to find one-of-a-kind gifts ranging from handcrafted Australian timber products and Aboriginal artefacts, to organic teas and homemade preserves.
The Sunday Market at the Arts Centre Every Sunday from 10am to 5pm