Gallery Update

No7 GALLERY UPDATE

Exciting times are ahead, with medium, and there are examples our Retro Explosion Exhibition of what can be made, at No7 almost upon us! Entries have Gallery to inspire you. Call or drop been flowing in and are accepted in to leave your details. up to Wednesday, 4 November. The doors open at 5pm on Friday We have been supporting a 6 November, with refreshments number of charities last month, available, so come on in and enjoy with co-contributions made in a glass of wine while immersing collaboration with the amazing yourself in a mix of past decades Wicked Sistas candle sales in inspired art, fashion, music and aid of Breast Cancer Research, even automobiles. We hope to see you there! Commencing on Fridays, we will be offering acrylic and oil painting classes from renowned local Artist, Nicholai Von Tonslamann from 1-3pm, at a special introductory this is amazingly great value and a super affordable opportunity! To book in please call 0411 865 621.

Another of our Artist’s, Rosslyn McKendry, is after expressions of interest from people who would like to attend a felting workshop. This is such an interesting

and also the Polished Man Fundraiser to help end violence against children. Donation funds will be turned over soon, so get in quick to make your contribution to both very worthy causes. Mount Morgan Gallery is also participating in the Buy Local promotion run by MMPAD crew, so be sure to fill in your entries to have a chance at winning an amazing prize pool! Reiki and Access Bars continue on Tuesdays, call Lorna (pictured) on 0475 631 010 or book through her Facebook page, Blu Tree for Holistic Healing. Saturday afternoons, 2 till 4pm, is Butterfly Readings by Christina Fargher. Her psychic reading also extends to jewelry and auras, please call 0420 236 460.

Monday evenings at 6pm, a meeting of minds and cost of $10 per person,

philosophies happens with

Daryl Jacobson and his inspiring “Being the change you want to see in the world,

Living a life of Authenticity” yarning circle. Just roll on up if you would like to join in.

Mondays at the Gallery we are currently closed, so the space is available if you have a creative/hobby group that needs somewhere to meet, hold workshops and collaborate. For any enquiries, email mountmorgangallery@mail.com or call 0411 865 621, and follow us on Facebook for updates.

Light up this Christmas!

It’s time to untangle your Christmas lights ready for the 2020 Christmas Lights Competition. Judging done Thursday, 17 December from 7 pm. Winners announced Friday, 18 December at the Buy Local Draw. Categories: Commercial and Residential. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes in each category. First Prize: $150 Second Prize: $100 Third Prize: $50

By Larry at Fox Video Movie Review

WAITING FOR THE BARBARIANS

The ancient Greeks referred for the local people who in their toward those who did not speak turn are grateful to, secure in their language as babblers. Their and trusting of their beloved utterances were completely Magistrate. He has overseen unintelligible and sounded like an easy peace throughout his ‘ba-ba-ba’, and they, anyone who region for many years, even with did not speak Greek, became the determinedly independent known as “barbaros”. There we nomadic people of the distant blue have the source of one of the mountains. Daily routine unfolds most powerful words ever spoken fluidly, effortlessly... All is well. The throughout our human history, Magistrate even has ample time “barbarian”, which came to refer to indulge in his great passion - in a generalized way to any studying the archeological finds human or group who is perceived and ancient history of his local to be either uncivilized or primitive subjects. or evil or warlike. It is a label that can be applied to anyone deemed to be “different” or a “lesser” tribe than your own, and it has been used and misused by those Then, fresh from the capital, in marches the jackbooted, rigid backboned authoritarian Colonel Joll (Johnny Depp). in power time and time again He has been sent to investigate throughout our bloody history the state of affairs on the frontier. to “otherize” potential enemies Colonel Joll believes that there and/or conquests in order to is always trouble and discontent raise public support, fervour and fomenting on the Empire’s borders finances; and to justify going to and he is here to seek it out and war. Although of course, it must squash it under his well-polished, be said that sometimes they really arrogant heel. were just marauding barbarians... Joll is completely ignorant of this The Magistrate (Mark Rylance) region, it’s people, how it functions is a good, kind and gentle man. and what makes it tick, so he asks He governs an outpost on the The Magistrate for a full briefing. frontiers of The Empire in the midst Our Governor does his very best to of a vast and beautiful desert with educate and convince the Colonel understanding, aid and assistance that there is little, if any discontent

HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS

here. People are happy, content and at peace with the management. There is no unrest. But Colonel Joll is unimpressed and unconvinced. This Magistrate must be incompetent, stupid even... In his experience there is always dissatisfaction and potential disturbance, and he will find it come hell or high water. He apprehends a couple of locals, an innocent man and his nephew. Joll accuses them of stealing sheep and he wants intelligence on the supposed “barbarian uprising”. One way or another, he’s going to get the information he wants...

Written by Nobel Prize for Literature winner, South-African-Australian John Coetzee, WAITING FOR THE BARBARIANS also stars Robert Pattinson and Aussie Greta Scacchi. The film runs for almost two hours and it is rated MA15+ for ‘strong themes and violence”.

WAITING FOR THE BARBARIANS... Loved it!

In line with many events in 2020, Halloween was a low-key affair with a small gathering of “haunting enthusiasts” gathering to mark the occasion. Far Left: Savannah Veber, Alexis Bishop and Destiny Veber and left: Jeurge Veber and Marie Maroney got creative in costuming to ensure that Halloween did not go unmarked.

Children’s Book Week attracts budding authors across the region

Themes of family stories and resilience resonated in the annual First Five Forever’s Children’s Picture Book Competition held by Rockhampton Regional Libraries as part of recent Children’s Book Week celebrations.

The competition called on writers and illustrators of all ages to create a picture book suitable for young readers aged 5 years and under. Stories about chooks, colours, pets, siblings, family outings and superheroes featured, with colourful and creative illustrations used to extend the storyline. Communities Spokesperson Councillor Drew Wickerson said that authors and illustrators performed exceptionally well under difficult COVID-19 restrictions.

“Our normal picture book competition generates hundreds of entries each year with lots of wonderful concepts developed and crafted for young readers. This year, creators had to move into a digital space to upload their entry for our judges. Library staff were able to help with some of the technical issues associated with uploading the entries, which was invaluable,” Cr Wickerson said. “The response to this year’s competition really highlighted the enthusiasm for literacy in our region. Congratulations to our competition winners, across all ages, on your outstanding efforts.” Early literacy advocate and competition judge Lindell Lutton said the competition entries were of a very high standard with a range of beautifully told and presented stories. “It’s exciting to see the calibre of the next generation of authors and illustrators in the region. Don’t forget that your local library has hundreds of wonderful picture books to inspire you if you are interested in writing and illustrating for young readers,” Ms. Lutton said.

Comics and Graphic Novels Galore @ Your Library

Many adults have fond childhood memories of hoarding a well-thumbed stash of comics in a box under the bed or in a bookcase.

Fast forward a couple of years (or decades!) to the next generation and chances are they may have also discovered the clever storylines and inspiring artwork of graphic novels as well as comics. If you have grown up loving comics, then you are in for a treat at your local library. Library members of all ages will find something to love in the new online suite of over 1055 titles available via RB Digital (Graphic Novels/Comics), from Disney Comics’ beloved characters and stories such as Frozen, Lion King, Star Wars and Mickey Mouse to Marvel Comics’ Captain Marvel, Spiderman and The Avengers. Other publisher brand favourites such as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Transformers, Hellboy, My Little Pony, Peabody and Sherman are sure to inspire and delight, as will classic comic brands such as Disney, Marvel, IDW, and Dark Horse.

Fine tune your selection in RB Digital to comics written in English or Japanese Manga, for different reading levels and over 22 genres. There is literally something for everyone. If you have a yen to read a real book, then take your pick from nearly double the amount of graphic novels in the physical book collections for adults, teens and children. There are over 3200 graphic novels to choose from across all library branches in the Rockhampton Regional Library Service. In the words of the iconic comic book writer, editor, publisher and producer Stan Lee, The experience of reading a printed comic book will never change, but now, thanks to the digital age, there are many different ways to enjoy the same story. Digital comic books, of course, can be interactive in many different ways, allowing the reader to feel like a participant in the story. Drop into your local library branch and find out more about how you can access these fantastic resources. Remember that membership of our Living, Learning, Libraries is free!

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Finlayson & McKenzie Funerals

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Contact Sandi for more information and competitive prices with burials, cremations or prepaid funerals.

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