SENSE OF SELF EXHIBITION AT THE STORE

A Sense of Self Art Exhibition

Platform Exhibitions presents A Sense of Self – a pop-up group art exhibition exploring Identity and Belonging.

At the heart of Identity and Belonging, is the question of who we are, how we understand ourselves and the role of our relationships with others in shaping our sense of self.

With an unique lens on these timeless questions, the artists will offer thought-provoking and introspective experience that encourages viewers to reflect on their own identity and the complex interplay between the individual and t6he collective.

Exhibition June 30, from 4pm –6pm

Venue: The Store

Abbotsford Convent Gallery

1 St Heliers St, Abbotsford

Portrait

Back to Back Theatre – Portrait

This participatory photographic exhibition includes works facilitated by Tamara Searle and photographer Gemma-Rose Turnbull with students from Geelong’s own Nelson Park and Barwon Valley schools.

Back to Back Theatre is a Geelongbased company that engages with disabilities on stage.

As a leading voice in contemporary world theatre, Back-to-Back Theatre pursues stories that weave the personal, the political, and the cosmic.

The collaborative exhibition, Portrait, exemplifies this interweaving by allowing each of the young women a safe space to openly, authentically question their diverse identities, and analyse photographic forms of representation.

These formative discussions, and the preferences and the personalities of the young women informed the processes and outcomes for each of the 17 portraits on display

Exhibition closes July 16.

Geelong Gallery

60 Little Malop St, Geelong

At Hawthorn

Art After Hours

Enjoy a Friday night feast for the senses at Art After Hours

With live music with exquisite exhibitions and an after hours vibe, this

The Arts

Melbourne Now will be displayed throughout all levels of The Ian Potter Centre NGVAustralia, including permanent collection galleries, showcasing new works and commissions by emerging, mid-career and senior practitioners as well as local collectives.

Exhibition closes August 20. Open 10am – 5pm Daily.

Ian Potter Centre Federation Square Swanston St, Melbourne - Peter Kemp

Pipe Band

with Peter Kemp

Friday night event provides a new way to experience art at Hawthorn Art Centre

Entry is free and gives you afterhours access to the Town Hall Gallery exhibitions, live music and the arts bar.

The exhibition curators will also be close at hand to answer any questions so if you’ve been waiting for an opport6unity to check out Hawthorn Arts Centre this is it!

Exhibition and evening Friday June 23 – 5.30pm – 7.30pm.

Hawthorn Arts Centre 39 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn

Melbourne Now

■ Celebrate new and ambitious local art and design at Melbourne Now.

See 200+ contemporary projects and events across all three levels of GV Australia.

From fashion and jewellery, painting, sculpture, architecture and ceramics, to video, performances, printmaking and publishing.

The inaugural exhibition was an unprecedented survey of some of the most exciting local contemporary practioners.

Ten years on, Melbourne Now 2023 will again highlight the latest art, architecture, design and cultural practice shaping Melbourne bold in scale,

OK. With John O’Keefe

■ The City of Melbourne Highland Pipe Band will celebrate its 125th nniversary with ‘Heart of Scotland: A Pipe Band Spectacular’ at the Melbourne Town Hall at 3pm on Sunday, July 2.

This landmark event promises an unforgettable afternoon featuring beloved traditional Scottish favourites.

The band will showcase contemporary, original and innovative works, demonstrating their commitment to push boundaries and explore new musical horizons.

Attendees will be treated to a remarkable showcase from the band's extensive repertoire, providing a unique and immersive experience for all music enthusiasts.

The Band will welcome the Glenbrae Celtic Dancers on stage. The concert will also feature the extraordinary tenor, John Carlo Bellotti , whose powerful vocals will elevate the performance to new heights.

The Band is committed to support emerging talent and will thus officially launch their youth band with a performance at this event.

Children and teens aged 7-19 with great enthusiasm and passion for pipes and drums, learn in the band's flourishing learner program.

Tickets for ‘Heart of Scotland: A Pipe Band Spectacular’ can be purchased at http://melbpipe. band/concert

Prices are $20 for concession and $30 for adults.

■ One of Australia's funniest stand-up comedians Carl Barron is due to appear November 15 at Margaret Court Arena. Aged 52, Carl has been cracking gags for 23 years in his inimitable Aussie way, this national tour is expected to be his best, having been road tested in a whistlestop tour of US gag capitals. Tickets at all leading booking offices.

Birthday surprise

■ Proud parents of a young boy about to celebrate his birthday wanted to surprise their footy mad son with something memorable.

Parents contacted the AFL club the son supported and enquired about procedure to have their son join players when they ran on ground and through the streamers.

The AFL club abruptly replied: “$ 1000 is the cost, and that includes a guernsey:.

Parents replied: “er, that's beyond our budget, we'll celebrate at Maccas”.

Done and dusted

■ The court battle, with its worldwide headlines about Johnny Depp and Amber Heard, has finally come to an end with vanquished Amber forking over full payment to which Johnny immediately donated all of it to four charities in equal amounts.

That slap

■ That slap at the Oscars may never go away. Police were called to the Manhattan residence of Chris Rock to try and arrest a man supposedly filming comings and goings at Rock's home, but accused vanished before fuzz arrived. Rumours are circulating that thed incident was paparazzi involved.

Hidden secrets

■ Since the debut of Ten's MasterChef, the producers and contestants have been sworn to secrecy about how much contestants get paid. It isn't much , around $ 630 per week plus allowances for meals and accommodation. If you win, it's a different matter. Undisclosed, but it's a healthy sixdollar amount plus a possible TV contract.

- John O’Keefe