http://www.footscrayarts.com/calendar/all/ en jamila@footscrayarts.com Copyright 2010 2010-02-21T05:22:37+00:00 http://www.footscrayarts.com/calendar/event/f.a.c.t_111/ http://www.footscrayarts.com/calendar/event/f.a.c.t_111/#When:03:22:41Z This artist-curated exhibition showcases the work of Footscray Community Arts Centre’s ArtLife participants through a cyclic exhibition of their work. Each fortnight during this two month long exhibition, a different artist-curator will respond to the work of the previous show – revealing a new incarnation of what has been and what is to come. Join us for the Opening and then over the duration of the exhibition, watch the work evolve. Learn more about the artists and their work in a conversation at our Closing Event. 2010-06-03T03:22:41+00:00 http://www.footscrayarts.com/calendar/event/f.a.c.t_10/ http://www.footscrayarts.com/calendar/event/f.a.c.t_10/#When:03:20:38Z Indigenous Elder Aunty Margie Tang will perform a smoking ceremony and, over billy tea and traditional making of damper in coals, present and perform stories that reference her memories, starting with her mother’s poem Memories of Childhood. Sunday 21 March, 11am–1pm & 2pm–4pm 2010-03-21T03:20:38+00:00 http://www.footscrayarts.com/calendar/event/f.a.c.t_9/ http://www.footscrayarts.com/calendar/event/f.a.c.t_9/#When:03:13:16Z Koorie women nurtured children and families with resistance, resilience and strength through suffering and loss to create something new. Government rations of flour, sugar and tea took on significance as core food sources to supplement the survival of Koorie people through the mission days. Set within the “bushhhhh” – see, feel and smell flour, sugar, tea and remember a place, not that long ago, where survival meant making do with what you had. Flour, sugar and tea remain with Koories today, in memories, stories and recipes. 2010-03-18T03:13:16+00:00 http://www.footscrayarts.com/calendar/event/f.a.c.t_8/ http://www.footscrayarts.com/calendar/event/f.a.c.t_8/#When:03:04:43Z You’re invited to dinner with the Barnard sisters. Lucy and Rebecca Barnard request the pleasure of your company at home… at a dinner and show. Experience the Barnard family’s dinner fare, lovingly cooked by Lucy, while being entertained by Rebecca and band who will besinging for their supper and launching their new CD. This will be a dinner with a difference: Brandy Crusta and Lemon Delicious Pudding with a contemporary twist – is that bringing back memories? Supported by the fabulous Happy River Café this tantalising event will deliver a sumptuous evening of outstanding music and food. 2010-03-13T03:04:43+00:00 http://www.footscrayarts.com/calendar/event/sunday_arvo_music_series3/ http://www.footscrayarts.com/calendar/event/sunday_arvo_music_series3/#When:04:22:37Z Say goodbye to Summer, with Melbourne’s hottest exponent of New York Style Salsa, Orchestra Del Barrio. Originating from Afro-Latino and Caribbean roots, Orchestra Del Barrio plays a variety of fastpaced Latin rhythms, styles and musical forms. Del Barrio means “from the neighbourhood” and our neighbourhood’s sure to be sweating at this gig. We dare you to sit still! 2010-02-21T04:22:37+00:00 http://www.footscrayarts.com/calendar/event/sunday_arvo_music_series1/ http://www.footscrayarts.com/calendar/event/sunday_arvo_music_series1/#When:03:38:21Z The ultimate in African roots-based music, Mandinka Sound brings you two extraordinarily talented Melbourne based West African acts, Muhanamwé and One Africa. One Africa features two of Melbourne’s most celebrated West African performers, King Marong and Lamine Sonko. A subtle fusion of traditional West African culture and contemporary Australian influences, One Africa creates a hypnotically soulful repertoire of original songs. Muhanamwé (meaning culture) has emerged from the dense and vibrant undergrowth of Melbourne’s world music scene as one of the freshest and most exciting West African percussion and dance ensembles. Muhanamwé not only draws from its deep roots in West Africa, but also updates and brings new life to an ancient musical and cultural tradition. 2010-02-07T03:38:21+00:00 http://www.footscrayarts.com/calendar/event/raw_comedy_2010/ http://www.footscrayarts.com/calendar/event/raw_comedy_2010/#When:23:52:15Z For the first time ever, Raw Comedy heads West! Raw Comedy is Australia’s biggest and most prestigious open mic comedycompetition. Since 1996, Melbourne International Comedy Festival has held dozens of heats around Australia, to uncover the best comedian you’ve never heard of. Hosted by local comedian Dave O’Neill and featuring the stars of Fear of a Brown Planet, Aamer Rahman and Nazeem Hussain, join Footscray Community Arts Centre in uncovering the best of the West’s comedic talent. If you are an emerging comedian and would like to participate in Raw Comedy please log on to rawcomedy.com.au and register. Comedy 2010-02-02T23:52:15+00:00 http://www.footscrayarts.com/calendar/event/f.a.c.t_7/ http://www.footscrayarts.com/calendar/event/f.a.c.t_7/#When:02:57:29Z Featuring David Bridie, Rebecca Barnard, Dan Sultan, Scott Wilson, MCs Azmarino and Momo and surprise St Jerome’s Laneway Festival artists. Eight local musicians, eight crazylooking TVs and forty of the world’s most influential video clips make up this exhibition by some of Melbourne’s most loved musos – each given the task of ‘curating’ a telly – a visual art piece in itself – and choosing five music videos that have influenced their careers. 2010-01-28T02:57:29+00:00 http://www.footscrayarts.com/calendar/event/sunday_arvo_music_series/ http://www.footscrayarts.com/calendar/event/sunday_arvo_music_series/#When:03:29:05Z In a double bill of Melbourne’s hottest kindie rockers, Footscray Community Arts Centre presents The Mudcakes and The Mighty bUZZniks. Appearing together for the first time in what promises to be a foot stompin’, arm wavin’, hip shakin’ good time, these two KIDS KULT bands will leave no beat unplayed. So come on kids, grab your oldies and get on the dance floor! 2010-01-24T03:29:05+00:00 http://www.footscrayarts.com/calendar/event/the_very_west_showcase/ http://www.footscrayarts.com/calendar/event/the_very_west_showcase/#When:01:12:14Z The Very West The St Jerome’s Laneway Festival and Footscray Community Arts Centre are pleased to announce six finalists in The Very West, a brand new joint initiative designed to support emerging musicians from Melbourne’s western suburbs. The Very West offers local unsigned artists the opportunity to strut their stuff at a special showcase event on Monday 14 December at The Toff in Town. A panel of music industry representatives will judge the showcase, giving feedback to all of the performers. The winning group will be awarded the opportunity to perform at The St Jerome’s Laneway Festival in Sydney in January 2010. They will be flown to Sydney, provided with accommodation, given a dedicated stage slot, and the chance to give it all they’ve got in front of music industry representatives and thousands of music loving fans. With a packed night of entertainment from The Very (best of the) West, MC’ing duties by Aamer and Nazeem from Fear Of A Brown Planet and DJ Metse Hagos and the odd exciting door prize thrown in for good measure - this is definitely shaping up to be an event not to miss. The bands performing at this showcase event going are: Humidity Entertainment The Merchants The Moxie The Nubian Knights The White Goods Yohosie 2009-12-04T01:12:14+00:00