Rimshot Magazine - Issue 4 - June 2015

ISSUE 4 - JUNE 2015

C O M M U N I T Y

A R T S

C U L T U R E

Scenic Rim & Beyond...

Not Just a

Pretty Face

Flavour: Art meets Soul

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Art & Soul: The Dance ISSUE 4 - JUNE 2015

Soundboard:

Cordeaux Fancy Pants:

L a n d of the

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CONTENTS Community - Not Just a Pretty Face - Page 3 Fancy Pants - Land of the Fairies - Page 10 Flavour - Art Meets Soul - Page 15 Soundboard - Cordeaux - Page 18 Art & Soul - The Dance - Page 22 Picture This - Lake Moogerah - Page 30

Cover Image: Georgia Barlow of Kooralbyn, Queensland, Australia Hair by Vicki Clay for Hair & Makeup - Dress by Lylliths Emporium Photo by Renee Barlow Creative Services With thanks to: Vicki Clay, Lylliths Emporium, Georgia Barlow, Mandy Cowley, Saige, Leah, Dominique O’Carrigan, Tina Rouvray-Hands, Debbie Lee Ibbertson, Sonja Menhennitt, Ben Torley, Animal Welfare League of Queensland, Andrea Smith, Art & Soul Cafe, Jamie Lin Shelton, Sarah Bellamy, Dane Berry, Sue Gillingham, Mark Clayton

CONTACT Editor: Reneé Barlow

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Not Just a Pretty Face Boonah Artists Join Forces The beauty of being community minded is that when people work together, they can achieve so much more than the individual can alone. Proving that to be true, are four women from Boonah who are using their art to help the community wherever they can.

The “Not Just a Pretty Face” art exhibition showcased pieces from Debbie-Lee Ibbertson, Dominique O’Carrigan, Tina Rouvray-Hands and Sonja Menhennitt. These four women are passionate about using their art in a way which boosts community spirit and opens the art world to their regional area. Testament to this is the record breaking attendance at the opening night celebrations for the exhibition.

The “Not Just a Pretty Face” ladies love to keep it local. Much of their work, both individual and as a team, seeks to promote the Scenic Rim in which they live. They support and/or participate in the Boonah Art Awards each year, and are members of the Boonah Art Gallery. They have also helped to create the “Artisans in the Plaza” event, where artists show the process of themselves painting in an open and public atmosphere.

They even try to source their goods and services locally, including merchandising, printing and art supplies. Another project the ladies have collaborated on, is a calendar showcasing more of their works which is raising funds for the local Boonah Hydrotherapy Pool.

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Above images - opening night of the Not Just a Pretty Face exhibition at the Boonah art Gallery. Photos by Keith Novak PAGE 3

Debbie-Lee Ibbertson specialises in mixed media. She delights in experimenting with texture and colour. Her imagery varies from the bright and bold, to darker tones with a more complex undercurrent.

Not Just a Pretty Face Exhibitors Debbie Lee Ibbertson facebook.com/ DebbieLeesArtAdventures Dominique O’Carrigan facebook.com/ArtbyDominiqueOC Sonja Menhennitt facebook.com/SMXpressions Tina Rouvray-Hands www.zenithphotography.net DebbieLee Ibbertson

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Photo by Keith Novak

Dominique O’Carrigan

Dominique O’Carrigan works with acrylics to depict the vast array of beauty the Mount Alford area affords her. Her work is in the realm of realism but she loves a challenge and to play with differing genres.

She wants to help artists find the courage, as she has, to exhibit their works and show themselves to the world. As a member of the Boonah Organisation for a Sustainable Shire (BOSS) she helps to plant trees and keep a sustainable environment in her local area.

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Sonja Sonja Menhennitt uses both acrylics Menhennitt

and watercolours to express her emotions.

The two mediums produce greatly varying styles yet both convey an immense outpouring of expression. She uses the fine intricacies of texture to convey the slightest subtlety of meaning, with colourful bursts.

Her pieces are something the viewer can become lost in, enjoying and connecting with each tiny element as it combines to pronounce the full picture. In her community efforts, she is striving to help put Boonah, and the Scenic Rim on the map as an artists’ haven.

She sees her art as helping connect with her inner child, filled with “visions and wild imaginings”. She would like to see more value placed on art threapy projects, for the mentally ill and others who would benefit.

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Photo by Keith Novak

Tina Rouvray-Hands uses photography as her artistic medium. Her style is described as “ethereal portraiture�. She has won several local art awards and sees her role in the community as that of support and encouragement to other artists. She has sold artworks nationally, but has a strong local focus, keeping her purchasing as much as possible from local suppliers. Tina believes that artists, working together and with their community can help bring the arts to life in regional Australia.

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Tina RouvrayHands

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The ladies of Not Just a Pretty Face are certainly that. They personify community spirit, and help breathe life, colour and brilliance into their rural community. The collaboration is yet another example of the synergistic power of working together.

Their community, and themselves will continue to reap the rewards as these ladies, both individually and as a team, use their art to encourage all.

DebbieLee Ibbertson

Dominique O’Carrigan

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Photos above by Keith Novak

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Art Meets Soul - Art & Soul Cafe - Boonah QLD There really is nothing like a country cafe. The warm atmosphere, simple but beautifully quaint surroundings and personal, friendly service have always been drawcards. Sometimes, that’s more of the reason to visit than the food, but in the case of the Art & Soul Cafe, the food is the shining gem in the crown.

Owner Kerry has made the menu both interesting and appetising. Some of her combinations are not what you’d expect, but they turn out to be winners. Add to that the home baked sweets, presented beautifully and you have a winning combination.

There are plenty of cafes with great food and atmosphere all over Queensland, and the country, but what really sets Art and Soul cafe apart is their dedication to showcasing and promoting local area artists. The walls are adorned with artworks of all different types, and tables surround the dining area with all sorts of interesting and amazing pieces of art and craft. Smaller pieces are displayed in shelves brimming with colour and texture, where treasures wait to be discovered.

Whether your taste is for good food, country atmosphere, great customer service where you can happily sit and chat with the owner, or being surrounded with local art and the artists who come to the cafe as well, you can find it at the Art & Soul cafe.

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Art & Soul Cafe 47 Walter Street, Boonah, Queensland, Australia (07) 5463 2075 www.artandsoulgallery.com.au Open 10am to 4pm Wednesday to Sunday

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Soundboard Cordeaux

No is not a word in the vocabulary of Brisbane band Cordeaux.

They understand the work and creative opportunism involved in broadcasting their name and being known to an ever widening audience.

They see their role as entertainers, in sharing their love of music with others who love it equally. They play a wide range of styles, giving them a broad demographic and making their music relateable across generations, genders and socio-economic statuses. As well as originals, Cordeaux is no stranger to covers. They see them as a break from the original side of music, and help an audience to relate to their work a little more easily.

While Cordeaux is a reasonably new band in the industry, they have managed to do what they can to support their community with their music.

Recent gigs have included fundraisers for Oxfam, Brainchild Foundation and the Diabetes Foundation. They are keen to do more in whatever capacity they can to use their talents in ways that help.

The band has a take everything policy when it comes to shows. They have a work ethic that sees them taking hold

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of every opportunity. This includes promotional opportunities in all kinds of avenues, including magazines and radio. They play corporate events too, seeing it as a way to be heard to an even wider audience, who may not usually take the chance to see them out at a live music venue.

On the subject of regional music, Cordeaux agrees with every band Rimshot Magazine has featured in the last four issues. They see the way to have more live, original music in regional Australia

Cordeaux Members Jamie Lin Shelton (Vocals) Jordan Brunoli (Guitar) Jay Min Spyve (Drums) Thomas Cordingley (Bass)

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is to provide more opportunities through festival events.

“There are so many gorgeous fields of land and sights to see that it really is a shame that music doesn’t make its way out further. Little bars and music venues are great and all but nothing beats music out in the open.”

(Ed - Rimshot Magazine is listening. We’re taking part in promoting regional music events, including Homespun Bazaar in Kooralbyn, Queensland on 31st October this year!)

Cordeaux’s drive and passion is infectious. It’s seen in the audiences they rile with their mix of sweet, sultry and downright rock n roll tunes. They are a band that’s grasping every opportunity and giving it all they’ve got.

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Art & Soul The Dance - River City Ballroom

When people think of art, they most often search for something visual in their definition. The performing arts, most often seen for its entertainment value, is many times overlooked for its ability to express pure emotion, and tell a story in evocative and engaging ways.

Owners Dane Berry and Sue Gillingham established River City Ballrom in 2012, teaching people the skill of social dancing. Their aim is for their students to be the best social partner dancers they can be. That means being able to freestyle dance with any partner, to any music in any setting and relish in the joy that can bring.

They seek to make partner dancing accessible to the community, so everyone has the opportunity to be captivated by its charm. Their teaching is based on their artistry, with Dane and Sue both skilled dancers and coreographers.

They both see art as a form of expression. It allows an audience to be moved, by connecting with something which enriches their lives. Sue Gillingham says “personally, I’m most thrilled by art where the representation is

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recognisable but not literal... So in my humble opinion, a true artist is someone in the business of creating metaphor.” They see music as an integral part of dance, whether the music inspires the dancing or vice versa, the two are intertwined.

River City Ballroom welcomes adults of all ages, backgrounds, ethnicities, beliefs and preferences and in this attitude of inclusiveness comes an engaging mix of students. They see dancing as an artform which has great capacity to unite communities. In terms of partner dancing for children, Sue has an informed and interesting personal opinion; “I think it’s wonderfully beneficial for children to dance - they gain appreciation of music, and awareness of their bodies, and a wonderful range of physical skills including balance, poise, agility, flexibility, and great coordination. I’d love every child to spend time on dance or gymnastics or something similar. But I don’t think partner dancing is the best choice for young kids. Why? At its heart, it’s a courtship activity.

I certainly don’t mean that it is (or should be) overly sexualised, but it’s all about holding a partner in your arms. Some dances are lively and energetic and bright and fun; some are soft and gentle and romantic; some are sensual and sexy; and some are cheeky and flirtatious...

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but all of them are built around physical contact with a partner, working with someone else’s body.

I think - managed and taught correctly - it’s a fantastic thing from adolescence onwards, but for young children, I think they’re far better off doing something that’s all about their own body.”

The studio is dedicated to supporting their community, both through their talent as artists, and in their capacity as a business. Dane and Sue regularly donate professional performances to fundraisers for charities such as Paradise4Kids and Cancer Council. They have performed at the Ekka Ball and appeared on three episodes of children’s television show, Wurrawhy. They also make their studio available for other arts events in the community. Further to that, they are large supporters of Micah Projects, which is a local charity dealing directly with redressing the issue of homelessness in Brisbane. Their two Gala Ball events each year raise funding for the charity, with over $8,000 raised in 2014.. They regularly donate formalwear for the Midnight Ball, which gives opportunity to attend a black tie event for those not likely to have that opportunity. Students donate food and goods to Micah’s Christmas hamper appeal each year, filling a trailer with goods for those most needy.

River City Ballroom 4 Mollison Street, West End, QLD 0450 832 623 rivercityballroom.com.au facebook.com/ RiverCityBallroom

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With dance being an artform which is most evocative when up close and live in front of people, it’s important to be seen as much as possible. To this end, as well as their charity and private performances, the studios teachers and students travel to Canberra annually to showcase their talents. They are able to both present a show, and compete at the event. Being and teaching social dancers means they are also showcasing themselves in the community each time they or their students are out and dancing in public.

River City Ballroom is a place where people can immerse themselves in the beautiful art of dance. They use their outstanding talents and skills to assist the wider community, and do what they can to give a helping hand.

The feedback from their audiences is positive and joyous. It seems their passion for their art, and their inclusive attitudes is infectious.

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Just Saying...

We at Rimshot Magazine liked this quote so much from the River City Ballroom website, we just had to highlight it here. The arts and artists are strongest when we all work together as a community. It’s so nice to see when everyone just gets it. If you enjoy art, then value it.

From www.rivercityballroom.com.au:

“We want to make an ethical request here. Please resist illegally downloading music (or anything). Please. Most musicians work hard and aren’t rich.

Pay your dollar or two for a track. Help these guys out. If they’ve produced a piece of work that’s so good you want to keep a copy for yourself, pay your dollar. It’s cheap, and they’ve earned it. Okay, that’s all for the soapbox.”

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picture this Lake Moogerah, Queensland, Australia The Moogerah Dam was built in 1961, and with its construction came Lake Moogerah, arguably one of the most picturesque spots in the Scenic Rim. The dam supplies water to local townships as well as the many agricultural properties in the area, and the Swanbank power station. The lake’s size makes it popular for fishing, boating and water skiing.

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Lake Moogerah is named from the Aboriginal word Moojirah, meaning “home of the thunderstorm”.

Being in South-East Queensland, with such wide open views of the mountains, it’s no puzzle as to how it got this name.

Haig Park, on the perimeter of the lake, offers a large array of picnic and cooking facilities, as well as amenities for day trippers and a cafe. Camping facilities surround the opposing side of the lake including both public and private camping areas, cabins and caravan facilities, plus opportunities for kayaking, swimming, boating, jetskiing and other watersports activities.

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Lake Moogerah’s position benefits from all the businesses and services available in the nearest town, Aratula plus those in its nearest major centre of Boonah, which is just a short drive away. It’s a popular spot for artists to capture the ever changing scenery, as well as the silhouettes and texture of the mountains, especially the “sleeping elephant”, a unique view created by the mountain’s terrain.

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