What's On @ the Glasshouse, Oct-Nov-Dec 2017

What’s On @

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Pre Show Platters for selected shows

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Members Important information: • Must be pre ordered up until 72 hours prior to performance. Platters not available on the night under any circumstances.

• Platter purchase only valid on the date of the show purchased for.

• Available only for pre show, one hour prior to the performance, from the Encore Bar. • Must exchange ticket to redeem platter and drinks.

• Pre Show Platters must be claimed in full.

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PLATTERS INCLUDE:

2 beverages

beer, wine or soft drink (excluding Prosecco)

3 cheeses & biscuits

mild blue, cheddar & brie

A selection of dried fruits

SHOWTIME 3 EASY WAYS TO BOOK

1 VISIT glasshouse.org.au 2 CALL 02 6581 8888 3 DROP IN and see us on the corner of Clarence & Hay Sts, Port Macquarie

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Encore is open 1 hour before performances

Interval and pre-order drinks service available

IMPORTANT: In accordance with Council’s fees and charges, from Saturday 1 July 2017 a postage charge of $2 per transaction will apply when posting out tickets. No postage charge applies to print-at-home tickets or Box Office collection.

Glasshouse Members will not pay postage fees if tickets are 3 3 purchased over the counter or the phone.

Glasshouse Port Macquarie presents

MANHATTAN SHORT FILM FESTIVAL FINALISTS ANNOUNCED! ALL FILMS OSCAR QUALIFIED! Filmgoers in Port Macquarie will unite with over 100,000 film-lovers around the world when the 20th Annual Manhattan Short Film Festival screens at the Glasshouse.

The final 10 cover an extraordinary range of genres including comedy, drama, sci-fi, animation and martial arts.

You be the judge!

Filmgoers become instant film critics as they are handed a ballot upon entry that allows them to vote for the Best Film and Best Actor.

Saturday 7 October, 7.30pm Tickets $18 adult $14 Member $16 concession $14 youth/child <25 $16 group 8+ $54 family (2 adult, 2 child) *Transaction fees may apply

View the trailer at the Glasshouse website.

One of the most important festivals on the circuit. Films are made to be seen and Manhattan Short guarantees unrivalled exposure.

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Jamie Donoughue Writer & Director SHOK (Silver Medal Winner 2015. Oscar Nominated 2016)

THE RHYTHMS OF IRELAND 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY TOUR

Ireland’s most celebrated show. Presented

by Raglan Road Productions.

The Rhythms of Ireland has been seen by over two-million worldwide amassing an unsurpassed reputation of their “stunning executed performances”. The incomparable quality and pure unadulterated spectacle of their work perfectly blends the ancient traditions of Irish dance and music with the innovative and flawlessly choreographed production values of contemporary Irish excellence.

Tuesday 10 October, 8pm Tickets $69.90 adult $64.90 Member $64.90 concession $64.90 under 16 $64.90 group 6+ $220 Family *Transaction fees may apply

Experience a spectacular evening of traditional Irish dance, music and song enhanced by stunning costumes, lighting and sound. This is indeed, The Rhythms of Ireland.

The real culture, the real passion!! Simply not to be missed.

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THE RED CONFERENCE A REGIONAL EXPERIENCE IN PRACTICAL DEMENTIA CARE

This conference has been designed to provide a regional perspective on the work being done around practical dementia care, in addition to hearing from experts from overseas and Australia.

The speakers and workshop presenters are varied and will cover a wide variety of topics, including people living with dementia, carers, service providers, care staff, field workers, clinicians and the community.

Explore innovative, practical and handson approaches that can be immediately implemented to support people living with dementia both in the home and other care environments.

Network and share knowledge, information and experiences.

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Wednesday 11 October, 9am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5pm Tickets To book and read more visit: omnicare.org.au/ red-conference

MICHAEL JACKSON THE LEGACY TOUR

Direct from The United States Legacy, the world's greatest tribute to the world's greatest entertainer... Michael Jackson.

Brought to life in a full-scale production that includes a live band bringing the energy, the dance, and the music that spans generations.

Starring William Hall as Michael Jackson.

William Hall who has travelled the World with this incredible show along with his live band and dancers will give every audience member an experience that comes as close as ever to seeing the King of Pop himself.

Thursday 12 October, 8pm Tickets $65 Adult $60 Member $55 Concession $55 Group 10+ $40 Under 16 $140 Family (2 adults + 1 child) extra child $25 per child *Transaction fees may apply

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PARADISE PLAYBOYZ STREET MEETS STRIP

This two-hour show incorporates comedy, entertainment, seduction, and world renowned break-dancing.

Saturday 14 October, 8pm

Paradise Playboyz is an exciting new cabaret show which launched on the Gold Coast in 2016 to rave reviews!

Tickets $49 adult $45 Member $45 concession $45 group 10+ $59 VIP includes front row seating (rows A-B), Meet & Greet and free photograph with Playboyz

As the entertainment world is gripped with Magic Mike fever, Paradise Playboyz cabaret show gives ladies and yes, gentlemen too, a performance guaranteed to entertain in more ways than one.

It is a theatrical performance for ages 18+ with performances from Grand Finalists of Australia’s Got Talent and So You Think You Can Dance.

*Transaction fees may apply

“Some of the best dancers I’ve ever seen. World class!

This show is not to be missed. I loved it and will definitely be coming again. Great night out. I will be recommending to everyone I know. Thanks” 8 8

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PRADA’S PRISCILLAS PRESENTED BY SYDNEY DRAG QUEEN

Jam-packed with dazzling feathers, wigs, head-pieces, costumes & performance, you will not forget this glittering drag spectacular!

The ninety-minute show features some of Priscilla Queen of the Desert’s greatest hits including: I Love the Night Life, Go West, Shake Your Groove Thing, Finally & I Will Survive.

Plus a few surprise hits from some of today’s music icons & divas that have inspired drag performances around the world.

Prada’s Priscillas is headlined by Prada Clutch; one of Australia’s most in demand live-singing drag queens. Prada has featured in stage shows across Australia and New Zealand. She draws her inspiration from the likes of Dusty Springfield, Patti LaBelle, Bette Midler & Cher.

Warning: May contain traces of nuts...

Thursday 19 October, 8pm Tickets $64.50 adult $59 Member $59 concession $59 Group 10+ *Transaction fees may apply

Directed by Monique Kelly (a member of Les Girls from 1973 to 1997).

Choreographed

by Stephen Clarke (who’s worked with Kylie & Dannii Minogue, Cyndi Lauper & Diana Ross).

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Photo: Daniel Boud

The Australian Ballet presents

GISELLE

Experience one of the world’s most loved ballets live on stage when The Australian Ballet’s Regional Tour presents Giselle.

Starring artists from The Australian Ballet and graduating students from The Australian Ballet School, this specially staged production will sweep audiences away.

Since its premiere in 1841, Giselle has captured the imagination and torn at the heart. The transcendent love story follows an innocent village girl transformed into a tender spirit after dying of a broken heart.

With its hauntingly beautiful ensemble of white tutus, classical technique and heartbreaking romance, Giselle is a must-see ballet that’s perfect for the whole family.

Don’t miss this chance to see The Australian Ballet in Port Macquarie!

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Saturday 21 October, 1.30pm & 7.30pm Tickets $67 adult $58 concession $57 Member $59 group 8+ $33 under 18 *Transaction fees may apply

Behind the Scenes Saturday 21 October, 12pm.

Cost $9 single $5 group 10+

“A marvel of precision and ethereal beauty...

Giselle is really the perfect ballet.” Sunday Herald Sun

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Glasshouse Port Macquarie presents

TEDDY TAHU RHODES & JANE RUTTER Classical Heroes and the Art of Seduction.

Award-winning bass baritone singer superstar Teddy Tahu Rhodes and internationally acclaimed flautist Jane Rutter (recently knighted by France with Le Chevalier des Arts et Lettres) are both bona fide rock stars of the classical music world. In this sublime concert they combine their musical gifts, pulling at your heartstrings with some of the world’s greatest love songs.

Wednesday 25 October, 7.30pm Tickets $40 adult $30 Member $35 concession $30 youth/child <25 $35 group 8+ *Transaction fees may apply

Allow this stellar duo to artfully romance you in a stunning program of exquisite music.

One show only! Book NOW!

Be swept away on a seductive musical journey by two of Australia’s finest performers.

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GOLDHEIST: REALM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; CONCERT TOUR Captivating, thought-provoking and intimate.

Visually and sonically arresting, Goldheist employs a unique blend of folk, pop and classical elements to bring her music to life with sophistication and intelligence.

A generous and magnetic performer, Goldheist draws her audience into a musical adventure, sharing stories of love, adversity, and the spirit of place with thought-provoking yet charming aplomb. Her songs are grounded in a pianistic singer-songwriter form, building layers of vocals, percussion and strings to evolve into rich and colourful arrangements which showcase her compositional prowess and hark back to her classical beginnings.

Saturday 28 October, 8pm Tickets $49.90 adult $39.90 Member $44.90 concession $39.90 under 18 Location: Ross Family Studio *Transaction fees may apply

Presented by Ace Entertainment.

Bold, refreshing, feminine.

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DOUG PARKINSON HONOURS JOE COCKER

Presented by Ben Maiorana Entertainment.

A night of soul and rock classics, the electric current runs high, generated from the very talented eight-piece band and of course the powerful and unique voice of Doug Parkinson.

Parkinson is not only an entertainer but an amazing vocalist. One example that brings the house down night after night is the huge hit for Doug, and probably the best version to date; the Beatlesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Dear Prudence.

Saturday 28 October, 8pm Tickets $69.90 adult $64.90 Member $66.90 concession $59.90 group 8+ *Transaction fees may apply

Hard to believe it gets much better than this, and yet it does! Doug is also a multi-award winning artist of soul and rock and box office hit musicals.

If you love Joe Cockerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s voice and songs you will not want to miss this ultimate tribute.

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IMPERIAL RUSSIAN BALLET COMPANY

A FESTIVAL OF RUSSIAN BALLET

The Imperial Russian Ballet company has built a formidable reputation from their performances with both theatre-goers and critics.

Act One – Don Quixote Don Quixote travels the roads of Spain in search of glory and grand adventure.

Act Two – Bolero

Bolero is regarded as one of the world’s music masterpieces.

Act Three – Highlights from the world’s great ballets including Giselle, Carmen, The Dying Swan and Le Corsaire. Also in Act Three, Gopak and Ne Me Quittes Pas, Can Can Surprise.

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A diverse and stunning program in three awe-inspiring acts…

Wednesday 1 November, 8pm & Thursday 2 November, 8pm Tickets $92 adult $82 Member $82 concession $72 under 18 $82 group 10+ $300 family (2 adult, 2 child) *Transaction fees may apply

KITTY FLANAGAN SMASHING After a sell out performance in June, Kitty Flanagan returns with her show SMASHING!

Thursday 9 November, 8pm

Love songs, sex, algorithms, chimps, clowns and psychics, everything is getting ‘smashed’.

Tickets $54.90 adult $49.90 concession $49.90 group 10+ $49.90 under 18

Leave the kids at home unless you fancy them getting a real Flanagan-style education.

*Transaction fees may apply

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ABBA-SOLUTELY FABULOUS Starring Rhonda Burchmore and Lara Mulcahy

Growing up diehard ABBA fans, Rhonda and Lara dreamt of what it would be like to be Freda or Angnetta, had major crushes on Benny and Bjorn and want to celebrate that ABBA magic once again!

With their platform boots, Lycra cat suits and big hair this dynamic duo - who channel a fair splash of Patsy and Eddy of Absolutely Fabulous fame – you will be dancing in the aisles as they sing their way through ABBA’s smash hits. Think Dancing Queen, Waterloo, Mamma Mia, Take a Chance, Ring Ring, Does Your Mother Know, Money Money Money, Fernando, and many more!

Friday 10 November, 8pm Tickets $60 adult $55 Member $55 concession $55 under 18 *Transaction fees may apply

Designed to thrill original fans and charm a whole new generation, it’s the ultimate party night out!

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...Pop open the champers sweetie and prepare yourself for an ABBA-SOLUTEY FABULOUS time. Rhonda Burchmore

LEE KERNAGHAN BOYS FROM THE BUSH 25TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR

Since the release of his mega hit Boys From The Bush , Lee has notched up 34 No.1 hits on the Australian country music charts, won a staggering 36 Golden Guitars and has sold over two million albums in the local market.

Lee Kernaghanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Boys From The Bush 25th Anniversary Tour is guaranteed to be one of the most sought after tickets of 2017. The concert will cover 25 years of smash hits and will also feature songs from Leeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new 25th Anniversary Album.

Saturday 11 November, 8pm Tickets $79.90 adult $69.90 Member $69.90 concession *Transaction fees may apply

Book tickets early to secure your place to celebrate this amazing career milestone of 25 years with Lee at what will be a very special musical event.

Support acts: The Wolfe Brothers and Tania Kernaghan.

Lee Kernaghan is one of the undisputed all-time greats of Australian country.

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YOUR HEALTH LINK NATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION

Exhibition with the semi-finalist and finalist photographs exhibited at the Glasshouse Port Macquarie.

On view Saturday, 18 November 2017

Applications are now open for the Your Health Link National Photographic Competition with $45,000 in prizes.

Entries close midnight 8 October.

The Competition is a program developed by the Mid North Coast Local Health District to increase health literacy through the exciting medium of photography, where community members are given a topic Healthy Life | Healthy You to actively participate in creating visual images that represent the subject matter.

Visit: www.yourhealthlinkphotocomp.com.au for more information.

Finn Rayner, Fruits Of Our Labour, Primary School First Prize Winner

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The Competition has four categories –

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Primary High School Mobile Open 18+

A VERY KRANSKY CHRISTMAS THE KOOKIEST CHRISTMAS PARTY YET!

Cloistered in the old rickety family house in their home town of Esk in Queensland, the musical sisters’ traditional Christmas festivities have until now been shrouded in secrecy. For this very special season they let you into their world of eggnog, panty-hose and painted chokos.

From Enya to Silent Night , Daft Punk to The Twelve Days Of Christmas, these dysfunctional sisters take family get-togethers to a new level.

Come and join these off-the-wall siblings as they turn your Christmas into a stuffed ham.

Thursday 30 November, 8pm Tickets $49.50 adult $44.50 Member $44.50 concession $44.50 group 6+ $44.50 under 16 *Transaction fees may apply

With their unusual array of instruments from cheese grater to toilet brush, tuba to musical saw, settle in for what could be your kookiest Christmas party yet.

“A must see show - 5/5 stars” Weekend notes

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TODD MCKENNEY SINGS PETER ALLEN THE PIANO SESSIONS

Due to popular demand the Boy from Oz is back on the eve of his 20th Anniversary Tour!

The Piano Sessions, invite fans to get up close and personal in an intimate, relaxed setting.

As well as singing all of Allen’s biggest hits including Not The Boy Next Door, (I Go to) Rio, I Honestly Love You, Tenterfield Saddler and I Still Call Australia Home, Todd will tell stories about meeting Allen and playing him on stage.

Audiences are encouraged to ask questions and even score him if they like (bring your judge’s score cards – he’ll cop it sweet!).

You’ll laugh, you might cry and you’ll certainly be entertained by one of the nation’s best-loved performers, a multi-talented star who donned his dancing shoes at the tender age of three.

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Saturday 2 December, 8pm Tickets $75 all tickets *Transaction fees may apply

CMNC FRIDAY LUNCHTIME CONCERTS Every Friday, 12.30pm 1.30pm

The Lunchtime Concert Program is presented by the Conservatorium Mid North Coast Inc with the support of Port Macquarie-Hastings Council through its Place Making Team and the Glasshouse.

Every Friday you can enjoy an hour of music, and all for a donation with musicians ranging from 9 to 90, every week is different!

Experience vocalists, pianists, instrumentalists, choirs and bands performing everything from classical to rock. All live and all local.

Support our local artists and enjoy yourself.

Thank you to Port Macquarie-Hastings Council, our sponsors, suppliers, Glasshouse Members, Seat Endowment patrons, our invaluable team of volunteers and last – but not least – every single person who has come through the doors and enjoyed a Glasshouse experience.

GOVERNMENT SPONSORS

FOUNDING SPONSORS

The Glasshouse is supported by the NSW Government through Create NSW

A facility of Port Macquarie-Hastings Council

THE ROSS FAMILY

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GLASSHOUSE GALLERY Exhibitions | Artist & Curator Talks | Workshops

FREE GALLERY ENTRY

October November December

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Artist & Curator Talks The Black Mist Burnt Country: Testing the Bomb exhibition revisits the history of the British atomic test program at Maralinga, Emu Field and Montebello Islands and examines the impact on people and land, as well as its on-going legacies.

CURATOR TALK – JD Mittmann Saturday 16 September, 11am Join exhibition curator JD Mittmann on a tour of the exhibition Black Mist Burnt Country: Testing the Bomb, Maralinga and Australian Art, where he discusses the exhibition development and how artists responded to the topic of atomic testing.

ARTIST TALK – Merilyn Fairskye Saturday 23 September, 11am Join artist Merilyn Fairskye as she talks about her involvement in the development of Black Mist Burnt Country: Testing the Bomb, Maralinga and Australian Art and her arts practice.

ARTIST TALK – Blak Douglas Saturday 30 September, 11am Join artist Blak Douglas as he talks about his arts practice and his response to atomic testing and his involvement in the development of the exhibition Black Mist Burnt Country: Testing the Bomb, Maralinga and Australian Art.

FREE

Bookings essential, call

6581 8888 or glasshouse.org.au

Gallery entry is FREE

Paul Ogier, One Tree, 2010 carbon pigment on rag paper 72 x 90 cm, 94 x 117 cm framed.

Courtesy of the artist

T E S T ING T HE BOMB M A R A L ING A A ND AUS T R AL I A N A R T BURRIN JA TOURING E X HIBI T ION ON VIEW

16 September â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 26 November OPENING

Friday 15 September, 6pm Free.

Bookings essential, call 6581 8888 or glasshouse.org.au

Black Mist Burnt Country is a national touring exhibition of artworks by over 30 Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists commemorating the British atomic tests in Australia in the 1950s.

The exhibition revisits the history of the British atomic test program at Maralinga, Emu Field and Montebello Islands and examines the impact on people and land, as well as its on-going legacies.

Visitors to the exhibition will learn about the social, political and environmental dimensions, while placing the Australian atomic tests in the context of the nuclear arms race and its present-day realities.

ONE TREE. PAUL OGIER

blackmistburntcountry.com.au

EDF Visions of Australia

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Shapeshifters: 3D Printing the Future

from the Australian Design Centre

Gallery entry is FREE ON VIEW What if 3D printing gave you the ability to design your own life? Shapeshifters: 3D Printing the Future is a playful exploration of 3D printing. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all about imagination, innovation and new methods of making, drawing on the high-tech and rapidly evolving world of 3D printers and fluid extrusion methodology.

Featuring works by eight Australian and one international maker with works ranging from jewellery, furniture, prosthetics, and digital interactive sound works; Louis Pratt, Michael Eden, Lousje Skala, Ryan Pennings, Dr David Ackland, Lukasz Karluk and XYZ Workshop (Kae Woie Lim & Elena Low).

PRESENTING PARTNER

GOVERNMENT FUNDING

PRINCIPAL PARTNER

9 September â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12 November OPENING

Friday 8 September, 6pm Free.

Bookings essential, call 6581 8888 or glasshouse.org.au Shapeshifters is an Australian Design Centre touring exhibition developed in partnership with Western Plains Cultural Centre.

Australian Design Centre is supported by the Visual Arts and Craft Strategy, an initiative of the Australian, State and Territory Governments. Australian Design Centre is assisted by the New South Wales Government through Create NSW, and the Australian government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body.

Lousje Skala, Calgary Necklace and Link Bracelets, 2015, Photographer Boaz Nothman

ART CLASS WITH

PAVEL LANKAS

TERM 4 - EXPERIMENTAL PORTRAITURE Come and unleash your creative side using the face and head as a reference point with local artist pavel Lankas.

Participants will learn important observational skills and expressive gestural mark making with emphasis on the creative process. Using a variety of approaches, ranging from traditional to expressive and experimental, using mirrors, each other, master works and own references, you will discover a new creative side to yourself. The workshop is open to all levels including complete beginners.

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8 weeks 18 October 6 December, 6pm - 8.30pm In the ARTLAB Cost: 8 sessions $200 Members $240 adults

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL About the tutor: Lankas is a well-respected teacher with a passion for making students realise their creative potential, something he believes we all have. He has dedicated much of his time to teaching and sharing his skills, teaching privately, at Adult Education and at the North Coast Institute of TAFE, where he taught Fine Art for 15 years.

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WEEKEND & HOLIDAY

SPROUTS ROADSHOW

Saturday 9 September, 11am Wednesday 27 September, 11am Wednesday 4 October, 11am Saturday 14 October, 11am Saturday 11 November, 11am Saturday 9 December, 11am

PORT MACQUARIE LIBRARY Thursday 28 September, 11am

FUN FOR KIDS

WAUCHOPE LIBRARY Thursday 5 October, 11am call 6581 8888 or www.glasshouse.org.au *Transaction fees may apply Suitable for children 4 to 9 years of age.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

$5* Bookings essential

CRAFT SPOT

BE CREATIVE

@ THE GALLERY

WORKSHOPS FOR ADULTS

Saturday 9 September, 1.30pm Saturday 14 October, 1.30pm Saturday 11 November, 1.30pm Saturday 9 December, 1.30pm Craft Spots are hands-on creative workshops inspired by the current Gallery exhibitions.

Workshops are designed for all skill levels and can be a great way to learn something new or brush up on your favourite craft or art technique.

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Gallery opening hours

www.glasshouse.org.au

Tue - Fri: 10am - 5pm Sat - Sun: 10am - 4pm Public Holidays: 10am - 4pm

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