* VOCAL NOSH with Belinda McArdle, dynamic choir leader from Geelong . Sat 30 Aug 1pm-5pm Catholic hall $20 non-choir members incl afternoon tea. Bookings OHCS 52 378 500
* JAMES BUTT EXHIBITS IN MELBOURNE – Rare Species Canvas, print & sculpture To 31 Aug Brightspace 8 Martin St St Kilda Wed – Sat 12-6pm, Sun 1-5pm.
* CD - CATH CONNELLY & COLIN MACLEOD 2007 performance of tunes from the James Goulding manuscript – available from Paradise Bookshop $12.
* OTWAY WRITERS books (Apollo Bay Arts community project) showcasing our local writers – on sale at the Visitor Info Centre, Newsagency & Paradise Books.
* MUSICIANS, WRITERS & ARTISTS be a part of CO-EDAPT – Colac Otway Energy Descent Action Planning Team – working toward local community solutions for climate change, peak oil & reducing carbon footprint. The creative team will work together weekly for 3 mths from Sept, exhibit at COPACC gallery Jan 20 – Feb 20 & perform at ABMF 2009. Ph: Fern 52 376 131/ email permaculture@apollobay.org.au
*BOOKS ALIVE 2008 : A Slice of Life – Addition & Dying Authors, Debra Adelaide & Toni Jordan to discuss their books The Household Guide to Dying & Addition. Free tix from all geelong Regional Libraries. 26 August GPAC foyer, Geelong Ph: 52 416151
* MUSIC @ MARTIANS CAFÉ, DEANS MARSH Fri 22 Aug Nick Styles; Fri 29 Aug The Mojo Corner & Wayne Jury Friday 29th- THE MOJO CORNER AND WAYNE JURY ww.martianscafe.com.au
* VICTORIAN MUSIC LIBRARY – not for profit resource centre, 60,000 items of sheet music for loan. Postal service & longer loans for regional members. Open Tues & Thurs 10am-4pm 64-66 Orrong Rd, Elsternwick Ph: 95283135 M/ship fees on www.vicnet.net.au/~vml/
* LITTLE MALOP GALLERY NOW METROPOLIS GALLERY relocated to 64 Ryrie St , Geelong Ph: 5221 6505 Mon-Fri 10am-5.30pm Sat 10am-4pm www.metropolisgallery.com.au
* GEELONG REGIONAL ARTISTS EXHIBITION to 30 Aug Gordon Gallery, cnr Fenwick St & Gordon Ave,
* ANGLESEA'S 19 TH ONE ACT PLAY This year 10 theatre companies will be competing with 15 plays. Session times: Sat 30 Aug 12pm , 3pm & 7pm Sun 31 Aug 10am & 1pm , followed by a performance by CIRCUS 3230 & awards ceremony
* INDIGENOUS LITERACY DAY 3 SEPTEMBER The Indigenous Literacy Project, a partnership between the Australian Book Industry & The Fred Hollows Foundation, purchases & supplies books & other material to communities. www.worldwithoutbooks.org
* MAGGIE DIAZ – INTO THE LIGHT to 12 Sept, COPACC World-class photographer, Maggie Diaz' stunning collection of more than 150 images, plus prints & more
* GEELONG GALLERY: Darren McGinn – Place versus non-place , t o 7 Sept sculptural & photographic works exploring coastal regions & their increased urbanization. 2008 Fletcher Jones Art Prize to 26 Oct; Mon – Fri 10am-5pm Little Malop Street Free entry
* MEMORY BANK – memories of Geelong told through film, audio & photos exhibition National Wool Museum to 7 Sept. Curator Malcolm McKinnon
* MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR VENUE - Regional Arts Victoria seminar/workshop for arts grps, festivals, etc. Touring/marketing, make shows work in your venue, link up with others in your area. Aireys Inlet Sunday 14 Sept Light Keepers Inn Motel , Great Ocean Road , Hosted by Surf Coast Shire & Surf Coast Arts. 10am to 4pm , $10 RAV members/affiliates; $15 non-members. More info www.rav.net.au or 1800 819 803
* 2008 BETHANY ARTHOUSE FILM FESTIVAL – Tix on sale now – films from around the world 1 8 Sept Candy 8pm GPAC Lt Malop St Geelong Ph: 52251200
* DEANS MARSH MARKET 4 th Sunday of the month at Martians Café, Lorne Rd. Starts 28 Sept. To book a stall or for info phone Tahli 52 363 380
* BELL STREET, TORQUAY ARTSPACES – Nadz Arts, Bell Street Gallery – Artscapes/Atmosmedia, Watermarks Photo Gallery, tigerfish
* 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
* JB SEED GRANT PROGRAM open-minded "artist-friendly" grant program. www.thejbseed.comb

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