Autumn Activities Guide 2019
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Mayor’s Message The weather might be cooling down but the number of events happening in and around the city are certainly heating up during autumn. Following on from the success of last year’s week-long celebrations as part of International Women’s Week, Council has once again sought to work with a number of organisations to provide a broad range of events from 3 March which aim to celebrate and inspire women. One of the highlights will be the unveiling of the city’s 2019 Diamonds of Devonport, which will be held in the paranaple convention centre on Thursday 7 March at 6 pm. To mark the beginning of the Ten Days on the Island arts festival hundreds of local performers and community groups will gather at the Bluff for mapali – DAWN GATHERING at 7 am on 8 March. The first light of the day will be celebrated with music, dance, and performance inspired by the surrounding landscape. The Bass Strait Maritime Centre has teamed up with one of the state’s leading geologists, Peter Manchester, to deliver an exciting program to complement their Exhibition, Flow: Natural History of the Bass Strait. This year Devonport will celebrate Harmony Day and our communities cultural diversity with a Street Festival event in Market Square, keep an eye out for author Mem Fox who is scheduled to return to our City on the same day. Don’t miss the annual youth week event, previously Reclaim the Lane 2019 will see this event move to Embrace the Place. I encourage you to take the opportunity to make the most of the season before the winter chills are upon us. Mayor - Councillor Annette Rockliff Cover and Background Images in the Autumn Guide are from the Tasmanian Arboretum
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Contents Arvos @ The Junction 5 North West Art Circle - Annual Community Art Exhibition & Awards 2019 6 Facing Our Past - The Robinson Youth Takeover 7 Converting Old Media 8 Bytes Classes 8 Mah-jong 8 Photoshop Classes 9 Coding and Linux Classes 9 Friday Bytes Classes 9 Scrabble 10 Computer Maintenance 10 Games Night 10 Clean Up Australia Day 11 Australian Children’s Laureate Writing Competition 11 Littoral 13 Nashville Live 13 Aqua-aerobics 14 Girls Aloud 14 Balance for Better 14 Girls Intergrating Friendships 15 Because We Can - Market & Lunch 15 Strong Women, Strong Communities Afternoon Tea 15
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Contents Diamonds of Devonport iPad Basics Garden Tea at Home Hill Balance For Better - Turn it Around eSafety for Women Whats On March, April, May Festival Opening: Dawn Gathering - mapali Here She Is Youth Arts Create and Make Term 1 Murnong Wild Food Garden Tour DEL KATHRYN BARTON: THE NIGHTINGALE AND THE ROSE An ACMI touring exhibtion Placing Things - Kelly Austin Bluff to Bluff Geology Tour with Peter Manchester Floor Talk with Artist Kelly Austin Books + Art Life Drawing: Tutored Harmony Day - Street Eats Mem Fox Author Event Searoad Devonport Motor Show Introduction to being a Wildlife Carer Stardust - The Songs of Willie Nelson EMBRACE the Place Easter and School Holiday Activities Life Drawing: Untutored DOWNTOWN! The Mod Musical Australian Library and Information Week National Volunter Week National Simultaneous Storytime 10 Objects- 10 Stories: Celebrating Community Collections Children’s University Tasmania
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Exhibition: North West Art Circle - Annual Community Art Exhibition & Awards 2019 Devonport Regional Gallery at the paranaple arts centre
On Now until 3 March 2019 Monday - Friday 7.30am - 4.45pm Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays 7:30am - 2pm The NWAC is a group made up of about 60 people members from the North West Coast of Tasmania. They all share their passion for making art and their goal to promote and further develop their arts practice. A series of workshops are presented alongside the exhibition as well as the popular event Artists in Action, where members demonstrate their processes and answer your questions about their practice. Where: Devonport Regional Gallery - Little Gallery, paranaple arts centre, 145-151 Rooke Street, Devonport Cost: Free Phone: (03) 6420 2900 Email: artgallery@devonport.tas.gov.au Website: www.devonportgallery.com
Above Image: Memories of River Road. NWAC 2018 Winner, Cheryl Sims 6
Exhibition: Facing Our Past - The Robinson Youth Takeover Devonport Regional Gallery at the paranaple arts centre
On Now until 10 March 2019 Monday - Friday 7.30am - 4.45pm Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays 7:30am - 2pm The Robinson Youth Takeover has engaged young members of the local community as curators of the Robinson Collection of photographic negatives. This group have gone behind the scenes to select and scan negatives, develop an exhibition theme and create new works in response to this historic photographic collection.
Where: Devonport Regional Gallery -Â paranaple arts centre, 145-151 Rooke Street, Devonport Cost: Free Phone: (03) 6420 2900 Email: artgallery@devonport.tas.gov.au Website: www.devonportgallery.com
Above Image created by Emily Blahut, using negatives from the Robinson Collection 7
By Appointment
Converting Old Media Devonport Online Access Centre
Learn how to convert home movies onto a DVD, or to put music from an audio tape or vinyl record onto CD. Where: Devonport Online Access Centre, Level 1, paranaple centre, 137 Rooke Street, Devonport Cost: Free Bookings required Phone: 0444 525 434 Email: devonport.oac@education.tas.gov.au Website: https://libraries.tas.gov.au/locations/Pages/ Devonport-oac.aspx
Tuesdays 9am-11am
Tuesday Bytes Classes Devonport Online Access Centre
Want to learn more about buying and selling online, Samsung Galaxy Tablets or other devices? Contact Devonport Online to find out what classes are coming up on Tuesdays. Where: Devonport Online Access Centre, Level 1, paranaple centre, 137 Rooke Street, Devonport Cost: Free Bookings required Phone: 0444 525 434 Email: devonport.oac@education.tas.gov.au Website: https://libraries.tas.gov.au/locations/Pages/ Devonport-oac.aspx
Tuesdays 9:30am-12pm
Mah-jong East Devonport Community House
Mah-jong is an enticing game of skill, strategy and chance. New players and beginners always welcome. Where: East Devonport Community House, 106 David Street, East Devonport Cost: Free Phone: (03) 6427 9985 Email: lisa_esch@westnet.com.au Website: www.facebook.com/eastdevonportcommunityhouse
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Wednesdays 9am-11am
Photoshop Classes Devonport Online Access Centre
Learn to manipulate or repair pictures and more. Contact Devonport Online to book into a class. Where: Devonport Online Access Centre, Level 1, paranaple centre, 137 Rooke Street, Devonport Cost: Free Bookings required Phone: 0444 525 434 Email: devonport.oac@education.tas.gov.au Website: https://libraries.tas.gov.au/locations/Pages/ Devonport-oac.aspx
Thursday afternoons By Appointment
Coding and Linux Classes Devonport Online Access Centre
Interested in dabbling with basic coding, or finding out about Linux (an alternative to using Windows)? Contact Devonport Online to arrange an appointment. Where: Devonport Online Access Centre, Level 1, paranaple centre, 137 Rooke Street, Devonport Cost: Free Bookings required Phone: 0444 525 434 Email: devonport.oac@education.tas.gov.au Website: https://libraries.tas.gov.au/locations/Pages/ Devonport-oac.aspx
Fridays 9am-11am
Friday Bytes Classes Devonport Online Access Centre
Want to learn more about iPads, mobile phones or Facebook, etc? Contact Devonport Online to find out what classes are coming up on Fridays. Where: Devonport Online Access Centre, Level 1, paranaple centre, 137 Rooke Street, Devonport Cost: Free Bookings required Phone: 0444 525 434 Email: devonport.oac@education.tas.gov.au Website: https://libraries.tas.gov.au/locations/Pages/ Devonport-oac.aspx 9
Every Friday 1:30pm-4pm
Scrabble East Devonport Community House
Join us for a friendly game or two of scrabble. New players always welcome. Where: East Devonport Community House, 106 David Street, East Devonport Cost: Free Phone: (03) 6427 9985 Email: lisa_esch@westnet.com.au Website: www.facebook.com/eastdevonportcommunityhouse
Saturday mornings and Sunday afternoons By Appointment
Computer Maintenance Devonport Online Access Centre
Learn how to keep your computer up-to-date and do some basic maintenance to keep it running smoothly. Where: Devonport Online Access Centre, Level 1, paranaple centre, 137 Rooke Street, Devonport Cost: Free Bookings required Phone: 0444 525 434 Email: devonport.oac@education.tas.gov.au Website: https://libraries.tas.gov.au/locations/Pages/ Devonport-oac.aspx
Every Second Saturday 3.30pm10.30pm
Games Night Devonport Online Access Centre
Network Games Night for ages 15+ held every second Saturday. Where: Devonport Online Access Centre, Level 1, paranaple centre, 137 Rooke Street, Devonport Cost: Free Bookings required Phone: 0444 525 434 Email: devonport.oac@education.tas.gov.au Website: https://libraries.tas.gov.au/locations/Pages/ Devonport-oac.aspx
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Clean Up Australia Day
Devonport City Council/Clean Up Australia Day
Friday, 1 March 2019 10am-12noon Volunteers can register to join Council’s Clean Up Australia Day event at the Coles Beach Car Park, Coles Beach Rd, followed by a free bbq lunch. Those interested in helping out should contact Council to register for catering purposes. Other sites include Patricks Bay in Ambleside, The Bluff, and McDonalds (Best Street and Homemakers Centre). A full list of local clean-up sites are available at www.cleanupaustraliaday.org.au For safety, all volunteers are asked to wear a hat, sunscreen and sun protective clothing. Where: Coles Beach Car Park, Coles Beach Road, Devonport Cost: Free Bookings required Phone: (03) 6424 0511 Email: council@devonport.tas.gov.au Website: www.devonport.tas.gov.au OR www.cleanupaustraliaday.or.au
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Australian Children’s Laureate Writing Competition Devonport Library
Look out for the grade 5 and 6 creative writing competition before Maurice Gleitzman’s visit in June. Where: Devonport Library, paranaple centre, 137 Rooke St, Devonport Cost: Free Phone: (03) 6478 4230 Email: devonport.library@education.tas.gov.au
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Littoral
paranaple arts centre Devonport Regional Gallery
2 March - 2 June 2019 Monday - Friday 7.30am - 4.45pm Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays 7:30am - 2pm Littoral will be the first major airing for several years of Devonport Regional Gallery’s collection of ceramics, and is timed to coincide with The Australian Ceramics Triennale Tasmania 2019. The works selected were made by ceramic artists living in Tasmania or who have worked or studied here. The theme of shores has inspired the selection. Curated by Marilyn Raw, Ceramics teacher TasTAFE Devonport. Where: Devonport Regional Gallery - paranaple arts centre, 145-151 Rooke Street, Devonport Cost: Free Phone: (03) 6420 2900 Email: artgallery@devonport.tas.gov.au Website: www.devonportgallery.com
Image opposite page: Ascent, Gerald Makin. 1983, porcelain, wheel thrown, hand built additions, glaze, DCC Permanent Collection
Sunday, 3 March 7.30pm-10pm
Nashville Live paranaple arts centre
For the very first time in Australia, the hit musical production Nashville Live delivers the energy, glamour and magic of the city it’s named after. This live show is a celebration of country music and the stories behind the genre’s biggest hits. Where: Town Hall Theatre, paranaple arts centre, 145-151 Rooke Street, Devonport Cost: Check website for details Bookings required Phone: (03) 6420 2900 Email: theatre@devonport.tas.gov.au Website: www.paranapleartscentre.com.au 13
Sunday, 3 March 9am-9.45am
Aqua-aerobics
Splash Aquatic Centre
Get a group of friends together for a low impact general fitness class in the pool, suitable for all ages and abilities. Where: Splash Devonport Aquatic and Leisure Centre, Don Reserve, 260 Steele Street, Devonport Cost: Free Bookings required Phone: 03 6423 3007
Monday, 4 March 3.30pm-5pm
Girls Aloud
YFCC - Devonport Junction
An afternoon of fun, food and fabulousness which includes free mini massage, pamper sessions, gifts & prizes. Ages 12-18. Where: Cost: Phone: Email:
Tuesday, 5 March 6pm-7.30pm
YFCC, 62 Stewart Street, Devonport Free Bookings required 03 6424 7353 bec@yfcc.com.au
Balance for Better
Devonport City Council
Hear from our panel of local women about their journeys and insights on how to succeed in all aspects of life. Where: paranaple convention centre, 137 Rooke Street, Devonport Cost: Free Bookings required Phone: 03 6424 0511 Email: council@devonport.tas.gov.au
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Wednesday, 6 March 3pm-4.30pm
Girls Intergrating Friendships Devonport Community House
Come along and join in an afternoon of fun with afternoon tea. Grades 7-10 Where: Devonport Community House, 10 Morris Avenue, Devonport Cost: Free Bookings required Phone: 03 6423 3007
Thursday, 7 March 11am-2pm
Because We Can - Market & Lunch
East Devonport Community House
Light lunch, market, trash & treasure giveaways and an opportunity to help create an inspiring message for other women in our community. Where: East Devonport Community House, 106 David Street, East Devonport Cost: Free Bookings required Phone: 03 6427 9985
Thursday, 7 March 1pm-2pm
Strong Women, Strong Communities Afternoon Tea East Devonport Child and Family Centre
Offer your body a chance to move, while offering your mind a chance to recharge with Hum Yoga Where: East Devonport Child and Family Centre, 40 Drew Street, East Devonport Cost: Free Bookings required Phone: 03 6478 4337 15
Thursday, 7 March 6pm
Diamonds of Devonport Devonport City Council
Join Council for a fantastic night celebrating the achievements of local women within our community. Where: paranaple convention centre, Level 3, paranaple centre, 137 Rooke Street, Devonport Cost: $25 Bookings required Tickets: www.devonporttickets.com.au or from Devonport City Council Customer Service Counters
Friday, 8 March 9am-11am
iPad Basics
Devonport Online Access Centre
Bring along your iPad and learn the basics of how to use it. Where: Devonport Online Access Centre, Level 1, paranape centre, 137 Rooke Street, Devonport Cost: Free for female participants during International Women’s Week Bookings required Email: devonport.oac@education.tas.gov.au
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Friday, 8 March, 11am-12.30pm
Garden Tea at Home Hill Home Hill
A garden tea in the grounds of Home Hill to acknowledge the growing number of women engaging in all levels of politics. Entry includes a glass of champagne. Where: Home Hill, 77 Middle Road, Devonport Cost: $30 Bookings required Phone: 03 6424 8055 Email: home.hill@nationaltrusttas.org.au
Friday, 8 March 11.45am
Balance For Better - Turn it Around Tasmanian Training Consortium
Join the TTC and Devonport Library for a lunch and panel discussion to celebrate Interation Women’s Day. Where: paranaple convention centre, Level 3, paranaple centre, 137 Rooke Street, Devonport Cost: $25 Bookings required Tickets: www.ttc.tas.gov.au
Friday, 8 March 9am-11am
eSafety for Women
Devonport Online Access Centre
Learn tips and tricks on how to protect you information and avoid scams. Where: Devonport Online Access Centre, Level 1, paranape centre, 137 Rooke Street, Devonport Cost: Free for female participants during International Women’s Week Bookings required Email: devonport.oac@education.tas.gov.au 17
Whats On March 1 Clean Up Australia Day 2 Devonport Triathlon and Paratriathlon World Cup Exhibition @ Gallery: Littoral 3 Devonport Triathlon and Paratriathlon World Cup Devonport Regatta Nashville Live @ paranaple arts centre 5 Balance for Better 6 North West Film Society Film- Wajib 7 Because We Can - Market & Lunch Strong Women, Strong Communities Afternoon Tea Diamonds of Devonport 8 Dawn Gathering - mapali Garden Tea at Home Hill Balance for Better - Turn it Around Exhibition @ Gallery: Here She Is 11 Public Holiday - Labour Day 12 Murnong Wild Food Garden Tour 16 Exhibition @ Gallery: DEL KATHRYN BARTON: THE NIGHTINGALE AND THE ROSE - An ACMI touring exhibition Exhibition @ Gallery: Placing Things - Kelly Austin Go Bluff to Bluff with the Bass Strait Maritime Centre 17 Run Devonport 21 Harmony Day Street Eats Author Mem Fox Speaking Event 24 Searoad Devonport Motor Show 29 Stardust - The Songs of Willie Nelson @ paranaple arts centre
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North West Film Society Film - Backtrack Boys Youth Week - Embrace the Place Public Holiday - Good Friday Public Holiday - Easter Monday Public Holiday - Easter Tuesday (Government only) Public Holiday - Anzac Day Targa Tasmania
Whats On May 17-31 DOWNTOWN! The Mod Musical 20-26 National Volunteer Week Australian Library and Information Week 22 National Simultaneous Storytime 25 Exhibition @ Gallery: 10 Objects - 10 Stories: Celebrating Community
Planning a community event in Devonport? Find event application packs to assist your organisation to host a successful event in any season on the Devonport City Council website. www.devonport.tas.gov.au Would you like to list your event on the Devonport City Council website Event & Activities Page, or need further information? Contact Council at: council@devonport.tas.gov.au 19
Festival Opening: DAWN GATHERING - mapali Ten Days on the Island
8 March 2019 7am Ten Days on the Island has invited hundreds of local performers and community groups to gather en masse from across the North of the island at dawn, to breathe as one in a shared moment of reflection and ritual. Experience an unforgettable moment, celebrating the first light of day with music, dance, performance and poetry inspired by the elements that surround us – the sky, the sea, the winds and the landscape. This unique community performance, featuring Ulverstone’s Slipstream Circus, will be co-created by Lindy Hume and Adam Wheeler, artistic directors of Ten Days on the Island and Tasdance, in collaboration with artist and cultural adviser David Mangenner Gough. Set your alarm early on 8 March (International Women’s Day) if you want to secure a good vantage point, because mapali - DAWN GATHERING begins as the sun rises at 7AM. Where: Bluff Beach, Bluff Road, Devonport Cost: Free Website: www.tendays.org.au
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Exhibition: Here She Is
Devonport Regional Gallery and Ten Days on the Island
8 March - 11 March 2019 Friday 9am - 4.45pm Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays 7:30am - 2pm On International Women’s Day 2019 we pay tribute to the amazing women of the North West of Tasmania with a multidimensional artwork created by and about several generations of inspirational North West women, from our youngest girls to our senior stateswomen – heroines past and future. Get in involved! Here She Is is the grand vision of local artists Jessie Pangas and Anne Morrison, who will be inviting the public to share their memorabilia, photographs, stories and experiences throughout early 2019. With invited fellow artists, they will collage, stitch and weave together a visual map of the dynamic matrix of connections between women across our region and the world. Where: Check Websites for details Cost: Free Websites: www.devonportgallery.com / www.tendays.org.au More Information: instagram.com/heresheisnwtas
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Monday, 4, 18 & 25 March 4pm -5pm
Youth Arts
Devonport Regional Gallery at the paranaple arts centre
For ages 12 to 16 A series of workshops focussing on 3D science fiction construction art.
Where: Devonport Regional Gallery - paranaple arts centre, 145-151 Rooke Street, Devonport Cost: Free Bookings required Phone: (03) 6420 2900 Email: artgallery@devonport.tas.gov.au Website: www.devonportgallery.com
Tuesday, 5, 12 & 19 March 4pm-5pm
Create and Make Term 1
Devonport Regional Gallery at the paranaple arts centre
For ages kinder to grade 6 A series of workshops responding to artworks in current exhibitions. Where: Devonport Regional Gallery - paranaple arts centre, 145-151 Rooke Street, Devonport Cost: Free Bookings required Phone: (03) 6420 2900 Email: artgallery@devonport.tas.gov.au Website: www.devonportgallery.com
Tuesday 12 March 9am-1pm
Murnong Wild Food Garden Tour
Devonport City Council/ Feisty Tamanian
Have you always wanted to grow your own native food garden? Come with us to Rees & Col’s Murnong Wild Food Garden in Wynyard where you can see and then taste Tasmania’s native larder, to then plant in your own garden! As part of Council’s Living Lightly sessions, transport, entry for the garden tour and morning tea have been organised. Where: Bus Stop outside the paranaple arts centre, 145 -152 Rooke Street , Devonport Cost: Free Bookings required Phone: (03) 64240511 Email: council@devonport.tas.gov.au
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Exhibition: Del Kathryn Barton: The Nightingale and the Rose An ACMI touring exhibition Devonport Regional Gallery at the paranaple arts centre
16 March - 5 May 2019 Monday - Friday 7.30am - 4.45pm Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays 7:30am - 2pm Showcasing the hauntingly beautiful collaboration between Del Kathryn Barton and Brendan Fletcher, this milestone exhibition traces the interpretation of Oscar Wilde’s 19th century classic through an artistic lens. Featuring a screening of their award-winning film alongside material from the production archives, Del Kathryn Barton: The Nightingale and the Rose reveals the workings behind this captivating animated picture. This project has been assisted by the Australian Government’s Visions of Australia program. Where: Devonport Regional Gallery - paranaple arts centre, 145-151 Rooke Street, Devonport Cost: Free Phone: (03) 6420 2900 Email: artgallery@devonport.tas.gov.au Website: www.devonportgallery.com
Above Image: Wilder grew her song, Del Kathryn Barton, 2011-2012. 23
Exhibition: Placing Things - Kelly Austin
paranaple arts centre Devonport Regional Gallery
16 March - 19 May 2019 Monday - Friday 7.30am - 4.45pm Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays 7:30am - 2pm With Placing Things, Kelly Austin continues to question the connections between perception and expectation. The grouping of familiar and ambiguous ceramic objects shifts the generalised contemplation invited by still life works into a more forensic exploration of looking. And, as this work also asks, what are the ways in which broader concerns might be signalled through the composition of objects, space and light? Where: Devonport Regional Gallery - paranaple arts centre, 145-151 Rooke Street, Devonport Cost: Free Phone: (03) 6420 2900 Email: artgallery@devonport.tas.gov.au Website: www.devonportgallery.com
Above Image: stilled composition no.24, Kelly Austin 2017 24
Bluff to Bluff Geology Tour with Peter Manchester Bass Strait Maritime Centre
Saturday, 16 March 2019 8.30am-5pm The Bass Strait Maritime Centre has teamed up with one of the state’s leading geologists to deliver an exciting program to complement their Exhibition, Flow: Natural History of the Bass Strait. Leaving from the Bass Strait Maritime Centre in Devonport, join them for a fully catered bus tour ranging from Fossil Bluff to Mersey Bluff. During this full-day tour there will be opportunities to fossick, as well as to learn about our unique coastline. Where: Departing Bass Strait Maritime Centre, 6 Gloucester Ave, Devonport Cost: $80 BSMC members, $90 non-members, fully catered Phone: (03) 6424 7100 Booking required Email: bookings@bassstraitmc.com.au Website: www.bassstraitmaritimecentre.com.au
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Saturday, 16 March 11am-12pm
Floor Talk with Artist Kelly Austin
paranaple arts centre Devonport Regional Gallery
Join us for a floor talk with ceramics artist Kelly Austin, who will speak about her exhibition Placing Things. Where: Devonport Regional Gallery - Little Gallery, paranaple arts centre, 145-151 Rooke Street, Devonport Cost: Free Bookings requiredNo Phone: (03) 6420 2900 Email: artgallery@devonport.tas.gov.au Website: www.devonportgallery.com
Monday, 18 March, 15 April & 20 May 6pm-7.30pm
Books + Art
paranaple arts centre Devonport Regional Gallery
Join the Friends of the Gallery and benefit from membership of Books + Art reading group. Books are selected by members and meeting are accompanied by wine and cheese. New members always welcome. Where: Devonport Regional Gallery - paranaple arts centre, 145-151 Rooke Street, Devonport Cost: Friends of the Gallery membership fee Bookings required Phone: (03) 6420 2900 Email: artgallery@devonport.tas.gov.au
Tuesday, 19, 26 March & 2, 9 April 6pm-8pm
Life Drawing: Tutored
paranaple arts centre Devonport Regional Gallery
Life Drawing 4 weeks tutored by June Wilson. Suitable for beginners. Basic materials supplied. Where: Devonport Regional Gallery, paranaple arts centre, 145-151 Rooke Street, Devonport Cost: $80 , Or $65 Friends Membership Payment required upon booking. Phone: (03) 6420 2900 Email: artgallery@devonport.tas.gov.au Website: www.devonportgallery.com
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Harmony Day - Street Eats Devonport City Council
Thursday, 21 March 2019 4pm-7pm The Harmony Day Street Eats will be held to celebrate diversity and inclusiveness in the Devonport City and create connectedness between residents, community groups. Residents are invited to come along and enjoy a range of international foods, listen to live music performances and help us welcome new citizens. The Festival will have loads of family fun activities, it’s sure to be a wonderful night. Where: Market Square, between paranaple centre, paranaple arts centre & Providore Place, 137 Rooke Street, Devonport Cost: Free activities and entertainment Phone: (03) 6424 0511 Email: council@devonport.tas.gov.au Website: www.devonport.tas.gov.au
Thursday, 21 March 7pm
Mem Fox Author Event Devonport Library
“Blessing Your Child with a Rosy Future: It’s not only why, but what and how we read to children that makes a difference to their lives” Books will be available for purchase on the night. Limit of 2 books per person for signing. Tickets from the paranaple arts centre Where: paranaple convention centre, Level 3, paranaple centre, 137 Rooke Street, Devonport Cost: $20 Bookings required Phone: (03) 6420 2900 Website: www.paranapleartscentre.com.au 27
Sunday, 24 March 10am
Searoad Devonport Motor Show Rotary Club of Devonport North
Held at Devonport’s Roundhouse Park, Victoria Parade, and the paranaple convention centre the Motor Show highlights hot rods, vintage, classic, modern, modified vehicles, and motor bikes. Activities for the children and food/ refreshemtns available. Wet weather plan: paranaple precinct Where: Roundhouse Park, Victoria Parade, Devonport Cost: $15 (Children under 14 Free) Email: info@devonportmotorshow.com Website: www.devonportmotorshow.com
Tuesday, 26 March 6pm-7.30pm
Introduction to being a Wildlife Carer Devonport City Council NRM
Do you love our native wildlife? Join us at a free information session at the paranaple centre with an experienced wildlife carer - Lynne Jordan. As part of our Living Lightly sessions, learn the processes of becoming a wildlife carer and the work involved. A light dinner will be provided. Please book for catering purposes. Where: Aberdeen Room, Level 2, paranaple centre, 13 Rooke Street, Devonport Cost: Free Bookings required Phone: (03) 6424 0511 Email: council@devonport.tas.gov.au Website: www.devonport.tas.gov.au
Friday, 29 March 7.30pm-9.30pm
Stardust - The Songs of Willie Nelson paranaple arts centre
Linda Bull, one half of the luminous Bull Sisters, presents the songs of the Red Headed Stranger – Stardust: The Songs of Willie Nelson. Where: Town Hall Theatre, paranaple arts centre, 145-151 Rooke Street, Devonport Cost: $69.90 Bookings required Phone: (03) 6420 2900 Email: theatre@devonport.tas.gov.au Website: www.paranapleartscentre.com.au
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Tuesday, 16 April 10.30am11.30am
Easter Crafts
Devonport Library
Come along and create some fun Easter crafts. For children age 3+ Where: Devonport Library, level 1, paranaple centre, 137 Rooke St, Devonport Cost: Free Bookings requiredYes Phone: (03) 6478 4230 Email: devonport.library@education.tas.gov.au Website: www.eventbrite.com.au
Tuesday, 16 April 1pm -2.30pm Or 2:30pm-4pm
School Holiday Activities Papermaking basic paranaple arts centre Devonport Regional Gallery Learn basic skills in papermaking. Suitable for all ages.
Where: Devonport Regional Gallery, paranaple arts centre, 145-151 Rooke Street, Devonport Cost: Free Bookings required Phone: (03) 6420 2900 Email: artgallery@devonport.tas.gov.au Website: www.devonportgallery.com
Wednesday, 17 April 10am-12pm
Easter Egg Hunt Home Hill
Annual Easter Egg Hunt in the gardens of Home Hill for children under 5 years old and their carers. Where: Cost: Phone: Email:
Home Hill Free (03) 6424 8055 ann.teesdale@nationaltrusttas.org.au
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.au
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Wednesday, 17 April 1pm -2.30pm Or 2:30pm-4pm
School Holiday Activities: Papermaking paranaple arts centre Devonport Regional Gallery Papermaking with stencils, shapes and pulp-painting. Suitable for all ages.
Where: Devonport Regional Gallery, paranaple arts centre, 145-151 Rooke Street, Devonport Cost: Free Bookings required Phone: (03) 6420 2900 Email: artgallery@devonport.tas.gov.au Website: www.devonportgallery.com
Thursday, 18 April 1pm -2.30pm Or 2:30pm-4pm
School Holiday Activities: Weaving
paranaple arts centre Devonport Regional Gallery
Weaving baskets with natural materials. Suitable for all ages. Where: Devonport Regional Gallery, paranaple arts centre, 145-151 Rooke Street, Devonport Cost: Free Bookings required Phone: (03) 6420 2900 Email: artgallery@devonport.tas.gov.au Website: www.devonportgallery.com
Wednesday, 24 April 1pm -2.30pm Or 2:30pm-4pm
School Holiday Activities : Weave & Wrap paranaple arts centre Devonport Regional Gallery
Weave and wrap – animal sculptures. Suitable for all ages. Where: Devonport Regional Gallery, paranaple arts centre, 145-151 Rooke Street, Devonport Cost: Free Bookings required Phone: (03) 6420 2900 Email: artgallery@devonport.tas.gov.au Website: www.devonportgallery.com
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Tuesday, 30 April & 7, 14, 21 May 6pm-8pm
Life Drawing: Untutored
paranaple arts centre Devonport Regional Gallery
Life Drawing 4 Weeks Untutored. Suitable for all levels. Basic materials supplied. Where: Devonport Regional Gallery, paranaple arts centre, 145-151 Rooke Street, Devonport Cost: $60 OR $50 Friends Membership Payment required upon booking. Phone: (03) 6420 2900 Email: artgallery@devonport.tas.gov.au Website: www.devonportgallery.com
From Friday, 17 - 31 May Check website for dates and times
DOWNTOWN! The Mod Musical paranaple arts centre
Devonport Choral Society presents... DOWNTOWN! The Mod Musical, is a bright vinyl time capsule that tracks five groovy girls as they come of age in the 60s. Where: Town Hall Theatre, paranaple arts centre, 145-151 Rooke Street, Devonport Cost: Various Prices, check website for details Bookings required Phone: (03) 6420 2900 Email: theatre@devonport.tas.gov.au Website: www.paranapleartscentre.com.au
20-26 May
Australian Library and Information Week Devonport Library
Visit the Devonport Library Facebook page to find out what’s happening during Library and Information Week. Where: Devonport Library, paranaple centre, 137 Rooke St, Devonport Cost: Free Phone: (03) 6478 4230 Email: devonport.library@education.tas.gov.au
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National Volunteer Week - Making a World of Difference Devonport City Council
20-26 May 2019 From 20-26 May 2019 many businesses and community organisations within Devonport will celebrate this Cities wonderful Volunteers with award cermonies, morning teas, breakfasts and training sessions. Keep an eye on the Devonport City Council Website for details about whats happening in Devonport. If you have a Business or Organisation in Devonport with Volunteers, submit their details for a Volunteer Certificates of Recognition signed by Mayor Rockliff. Submissions for these certificates are open until Thursday, 4 May 2019. See the Council Website for further details.
www.devonport.tas.gov.au
Wednesday, 22 May 2019 11am-12pm
National Simultaneous Storytime Devonport Library
Every year a picture book, written and illustrated by an Australian author and illustrator, is read simultaneously in libraries, schools, and many other places around the country. Share in this year’s National Simultaneous Storytime as Devonport Library reads Matt Cosgrove’s book, Alpacas with Maracas.” Where: Devonport Library, paranaple centre, 137 Rooke St, Devonport Cost: Free Phone: (03) 6478 4230 Email: devonport.library@education.tas.gov.au 33
Exhibition: 10 Objects - 10 Stories: Celebrating Community Collections paranaple arts centre Devonport Regional Gallery
25 May - 21 July 2019 Monday - Friday 7.30am - 4.45pm Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays 7:30am - 2pm The 10 Objects – 10 Stories: Celebrating Community Collections exhibition has been curated by Arts Tasmania’s Roving Curators. It features 10 selected objects and their accompanying stories from various small museums and collections around the state and aims to celebrate the important role that the community museum sector plays as storytellers and custodians of our state’s unique cultural heritage. Where: Devonport Regional Gallery - paranaple arts centre, 145-151 Rooke Street, Devonport Cost: Free Phone: (03) 6420 2900 Email: artgallery@devonport.tas.gov.au Website: www.devonportgallery.com
Above Image: Tricycle, c. 1900 from the collection of the West Coast Heritage Centre 34
Know someone in the Devonport Community who deserves to be recognised? Nominations for Diamonds of Devonport & Australia Day Awards are open throughout the year. Volunteer Certificates of Recognition are available for Volunteers who reside, or volunteer within the Devonport municipality. Submissions for these certificates are open until Thursday, 4 May 2019. Find details and application forms on the Devonport City Council website. www.devonport.tas.gov.au
Children’s University Tasmania Children’s University Australia offers learning opportunities to children aged between 7 and 14 years (and 5 to 6 year olds with their families) and volunteering opportunities to students aged between 15 and 18 years. The Devonport Learning Destinations included in this guide are: Bass Strait Maritime Centre | Various Devonport City Council events | Devonport LINC Devonport Regional Gallery More information can be found at:
www.childrensuniversity.com.au 35
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