Glen Eira City Council’s highly successful Winter Music Series is back for 2008. The Series, features a diverse range of music from pop through to classical, jazz and world music. Take a trip though the golden age of French musette, swing jazz and chanson on 15 June with Melbourne based trio, Belle Musette. Belle Musette will recreate the music and enchantment of the Parisian café scene from the 1920s–1940s. The Stiletto Sisters, who will perform on 29 June, are a dynamic and vibrant trio featuring the sparkling eyes and ready smiles of Hope Csutoros on violin, Judy Gunson on piano accordion and double bassist, Jo To. Other concerts in the series include The Pianist and the Diva on 13 July, Lisa Young Quartet on 27 July, Stephen Cummings on 10 August and Bric a Brac on 24 August.
LOCATION: Glen Eira Town Hall - Theatrette PHONE: 9524 3287
Special four-year-old immunisation session
Saturday, 2 August 2008
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
These immunisations should be given as soon as a child has their fourth birthday. Glen Eira City Council's Immunisation Service is offering special immunisation sessions for four-year-old children during 2008.
All four-year-old children receiving their immunisation will receive a free show bag. Face painting, balloons and magic tricks will keep the kids entertained.
Explore the art of editing and getting published in a workshop full of tips and strategies for the budding author with Rosemary Noble (McGraw-Hill Publishing) and Emma Schwarcz (senior Editor Hardie Grant Books).
LOCATION: Glen Eira Town Hall - Caulfield Cup Room PHONE: 9524 3287
The essentials of successful story writing with Arnold Zable
Sunday, 10 August 2008
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
In this intensive workshop Arnold Zable focuses on the essentials of story writing - meaning, sense, clarity, structure, language, voice, dialogue, plots, scenes and characterisation
LOCATION: Glen Eira Town Hall - Caulfield Cup Room PHONE: 9524 3287
Writing to earn a living
Sunday, 17 August 2008
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Join freelance writer Meg Mundell in an intensive two hour workshop where she demonstrates the opportunities for writers of all diverse formats and genres on earning a living and what is out there for the freelance writer.
LOCATION: Glen Eira Town Hall - Caulfield Cup Room PHONE: 9524 3287
The art of writing non-fiction
Sunday, 17 August 2008
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Join Catherine Dyson, writer, film director, producer and author of Swing by Sailor as she focuses on writing non-fiction.
LOCATION: Glen Eira Town Hall - Caulfield Cup Room PHONE: 9524 3287
The Big Book Week Show
Saturday, 23 August 2008
2:00 PM
The Big Book Week Show is an energetic, creative and interactive performance based on this year’s Book of the Year nominations.
This free event is suitable for all ages and no bookings are required.
LOCATION: Carnegie Library and Community Centre — Boyd Room Level 1 PHONE: 9524 3333
Free public seminar presented by Law Institute of Victoria
Thursday, 28 August 2008
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Topics to be discussed: • What should I consider when making a will? • What is a power of attorney and do I need to make one? • What kind of retirement and aged care accommodation is available? • What financial planning issues do I need to consider? The Law Institute of Victoria (LIV) not only represents the interests of those who work in the law, but also aims to ensure the community can easily access and navigate our complex legal system. This lecture series has been supported with a grant from the Victoria Law Foundation www.victorialaw.org.au
LOCATION: Theatrette, Glen Eira Town Hall, Corner Glen Eira and Hawthorn Roads, Caulfield PHONE: To book phone 9524 3623, in person at any branch or below.
Winter Music Series 2008