Hard Knocks to Local Hero | Story Telling Exhibition | Ron Arnott Retrospective | Farmers’ Market

With the year rapidly drawing to a close, November offers a tantalising array of arts activities down at Gasworks Arts Park.The man behind the Choir of Hard Knocks, Jonathon Welch AM, takes to the stage next week for the third concert in the Gasworks Morning Music season. Follow the story of his life with beautiful music and stories from his early years, to becoming one of Australia’s finest Tenors.

For kids and families, the Man, Dog, Boat Story Telling Exhibition and Awards Ceremony is your opportunity to immerse yourself in the beauty and subtlety of storytelling. If you haven’t already done so, then make sure to submit your entry. Entries close Monday 14 November! Click here for more info and entry forms.

Then, as the month progresses, the Gasworks Patrons and Friends Foundation and the Arnott family will be hosting a very special retrospective exhibition that will celebrate the life and legacy of acclaimed visual artist Ron Arnott. The exhibition presents an overview of Ron’s fine art, as well as historical records and images documenting more than 30 years of his social, political and community contributions.

Amidst all this activity you can sip on a coffee at the Gasworks Cafe, buy the freshest fruit and vegies at our monthly Farmers’ Market, stroll through the visual art galleries, and catch a show in our bustling theatres. We look forward to seeing you in the park this month!

Hard Knocks to Local Hero! with Jonathon Welch AM Thu 17 Nov: Best known as the man behind the Choir of Hard Knocks, Jonathon Welch AM threads the story of his life with beautiful music and stories from his early years , to becoming one of Australia’s finest Tenors and his passionate work and advocacy of the homeless and disadvantaged. Book now… Gotta Dance! 12 to 13 Nov: Dance World Studios (South Melbourne) presents Gotta Dance! – a fun & energetic show featuring dance students aged from Juniors to Teens. Book now… Asylum 30 Nov to 3 Dec: The constraint of unbridled insanity! A dance exploration of the dark ages of mental illness, patient treatment, and the weird and wonderful characters that are locked behind the asylum walls. ”Asylum” is the graduation performances for the 2011 full time students at The Space Dance and Arts Centre. Read more…

Story Telling Exhibition 19 to 27 Nov: The Man, Dog, Boat Exhibition celebrates the subtlety and beauty of storytelling. It is a collection of children’s stories and illustrations based on the iconic sculpture at the entrance to Gasworks Arts Park, Man, Dog, Boat, created by Henry Smith in 1995. Read more… Ulysses 22 to 24 Nov: A musical odyssey through the musical world and life of Ulysses with dance, drama, singing and orchestra. Early-bird tickets available until Nov 7. Read more… Art Masterclass with Marise Maas Sat 19 Nov: Loosen up and experiment with intuitive, direct and spontaneous mark-making, working on paper or canvas with pencil, ink, charcoal or paint. Using a special object, a story or memory as a starting point, you’ll learn to look in new ways and explore the meanings found in the everyday. Read more…

Ron Arnott Retrospective 29 Nov to 18 Dec: The Gasworks Patrons and Friends Foundation and the Arnott family will be hosting a very special retrospective exhibition that will celebrate the life and legacy of acclaimed visual artist Ron Arnott. Read more… Gasworks Farmers’ Market Sat 19 Nov: Yes It’s the Farmers’ Market! Come on down and get your fill of fabulous fresh goodies. All the ingredients for soups and salads, fantastically fresh fish and flowers, wines and cheeses, chops and Chocolates! Open 8.30am to 1pm… Read more… Giveaways Based on the award-winning book by Chloe Hooper, The Tall Man tells the tragic story of Aboriginal Cameron Doomadgee and how his death in police custody rocked the nation. Thanks to Hopscotch films we have 15 x double passes up for grabs. Email giveaways [at] gasworks.org.au with your name, address and “Tall Man” in the subject line.