* RAISE THE ROOF MARKET Sun 7 June 10am - 4pm Mechanics Hall. Stallholder applications by Fri 22 May from Jo frankieandray@gmail.com or 0424 450 598. All proceeds to re-roofing the Mechanics Hall.
* CREATIVE DRAMA & MOVEMENT FOR KIDS + CREATIVE DANCE FOR ADULTS/TEENAGERS Elle Wood invites expressions of interest in these 2 classes Ph: 52 376 616 / ellewood@bigpond.com
* GEELONG THRONG – LOCAL ARTISTS ONLINE a collection of photographic artists as part of a global online arts community known as RedBubble .  www.geelongthrong.org
* VICTORIAN PREMIER'S LITERARY AWARD 2009 A total of $195,000 wil be awarded to established and emerging writers across 11 categories. Entries close 1 May www.slv.vic.gov.au/pla
* ALL SOULS by Anglesea Performing Arts, written by Daniel Keene, live & original music of Geelong 's Kirstin Honey. To 1 May & 7 – 9 May Anglesea Ph: 52619669
* EAGLES NEST GALLERY – Think outside the square An exhibition of works by renowned artist, Jane Kempe-Feldman & talented wood & metal sculptor Darren Matthews. 48 Great Ocean Rd , Airey's Inlet Open 10am-5pm daily except Tuesdays. To 2 May
* THE WRITE STUFF – FOR THE RIGHT REASONS TOUR CONTINUES Geelong Repertory Theatre Company performing 2 new one-act plays, winners of The Write Stuff playwriting competition, which explore the important issues surrounding gambling, but do so with heart and soul.  5 May COPACC 1 pm & 7.30pm
* MOUTH TO MOUNTAIN Sat 9 May part of Geelong 's 3 year arts project Connecting Identities. From dawn at Barwon Heads a 54km relay begins, 96 community ambassadors from City if Greater Geelong's 12 wards, carry water from the river mouth to the top of the You Yangs . Local sculptors worked with community over the past year creating vessels to interpret their memories, thoughts, & future hopes. Celebrations will occur also at Geelong City Hall at 12 noon & at dusk at Big Rock, You Yangs, Tiffany Eckhardt, Dave Steel & the community choir will perform.
* CAVALIER GALLERY Upstairs 73: Collective - a group of 9 artists sharing studio space in the heart of Geelong 's CBD.  Works include paintings, drawing, photography, printmaking, sculpture, jewellery & other intriguing, beautifully crafted objects.  To 14 May Ph: 5229 9984 admin@broughamart.vic.edu.au  
* SCARF FESTIVAL 09 -TRANSFORMATION – entries invited now from www.nwm.vic.gov.au .  Deadline for entries Mon 25 May. Info: 52 724701/ scarffestival@geelongcity.vic.gov.au  
* NATIONAL WOOL MUSEUM – GEELONG : Megawatt – it's electrifying! All about electricity & more, on loan from Scienceworks, ideal for families & school groups to 8 June 26 Moorabool St, Geelong
* THE TORQUAY FROTH & BUBBLE LITERARY FESTIVAL Sat-Sun 20th and 21st June at various venues in Torquay. Info: John Adams 5261 2899 http://www.torquayfrothandbubbleliteraryfestival.com * AALTO GALLERY 123 Ryrie St Geelong invites exhibitors in all artforms aaltogallery.blogspot.com
* JAZZ - TUESDAYS @ Lamby's Tavern, Geelong . From 8pm , Free entry Contact: 5223 2392
* JAZZ @ BARWON EDGE BOATHOUSE - The Rhythm Method perform jazz standards & modern jazz. First Thursday of every month from 7pm.   40 Windsor Rd , Newtown Free with meal purchase. Ph: 5221 2200

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