• the arts centre gold coast •
October - december
2013
the arts centre gold coast Board of Directors Chairman Deputy Chair Director Director Director Director Director Director
Kerry Watson Richard Munro Patrick Corrigan AM Judith Ferber Cr Tracey Gilmore Alan Hayes Christine Lohman Naomi Middlebrook
Proudly supported byby City of Gold Coast Proudly supported GOLD COAST.
welcome Future visions of a Gold Coast Cultural Precinct will be unveiled when the Gallery opens The Reveal exhibition (p.10) on Friday 22 November. From 75 global entries, three designs teams have produced detailed concepts which will be displayed through models, drawings and animations. Developing local talent is one of our top priorities, so come and support the Youth Theatre Project performance of All My Friends Are Leaving Brisbane (p.15). Directed by Hugh Parker (QTC’s Kelly), this hilarious comedy is about twenty-somethings deciding whether to travel overseas. Ever wanted to sing opera but don’t have any experience? Come to Opera Queensland’s Open Stage Community Workshop (p.22). You’ll learn the basics of singing, drama and movement, culminating in a performance. Do you have children or grand-children aged 5-10 years? Bring them to a joyous production of Emily Eyefinger (p.23) and help Emily solve the mystery of the Ancient Caves of Tutenkamouse! Finally, as the year draws to a close, don’t miss our popular annual events; Melbourne Cup Luncheon (p.27), The Gatsby Experience Christmas Dinner and Show (p.32) and Forbidden Delights – New Years Eve Dinner and Show (p.38). See you at the show.
Destry Puia
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General Manager
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Gold Coast City Gallery Visit Gold Coast City Gallery and come away feeling inspired and uplifted. We host over 15 local, national and international exhibitions each year in our three Gallery spaces, so there’s always something new and fresh to see.
It houses the City’s Collection of contemporary and historical artworks documenting the character of the Gold Coast and the development of Australian art practice. Photo: Alex Chomicz
Gold Coast City Gallery is one of Australia's most prominent public regional Galleries.
opening hours Mon - Fri 10.00am - 5.00pm Sat - Sun 11.00am - 5.00pm Cost Entry is free (donations appreciated) Address 135 Bundall Road, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217 EMAIL gallery@theartscentregc.com.au phone 5588 4000
After Dark Program
art . music . talks
art . music . talks
Following on from the success of our first season of Thursday night AFTER DARK events, this lively program continues into Spring. Join us for an enriching program of events that explore our exhibitions. Grab a drink from the bar, and afterwards enjoy a meal at the Arts Café, catch a film at the Arts Cinema or take in the show in The Basement. Galleries stay open until 8.00pm. COST Free events I Cash bar
Thu 26 Sept Pecha Kucha 5 images, 5 minutes Celebrating local artists Thu 10 Oct Life Drawing with Friends Experience or no experience – come and have some fun Thu 24 OCT Border Art Prize People’s Choice Announcement Powered by Superfest Thu 7 Nov Fashion on the Edge of Art Alison Kubler and Laini Burton Thu 28 Nov Creative Juices networking event This is Your Future Cultural Precinct
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Celebrate local art practice with talks, art making and music.
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2013 BORDER ART PRIZE Sat 21 Sep – Sun 27 Oct Gallery 1 and Foyer Gallery Celebrating the abundance of creativity that flourishes in southeast Queensland and northeast NSW, this prize showcases the breadth of local talent through a diversity of themes and mediums. The 2013 Guest Judge is Joe Furlonger.
26 Sep, 10 Oct & 24 Oct
The 2013 Border Art Prize is powered by Superfest.
Image: 2012 Border Art Prize Winner: Trish Callaghan, Portrait of the artist’s father (detail) 2012, Tweed River Art Gallery Collection.
Fabulous Things Towards A New Art Museum
Sat 12 Oct – Sun 17 Nov Gallery 2 Gallery Talk Collection Highlights DATE Sat 12 Oct TIME 3.00pm COST Free
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With close to 4000 artworks and items of material culture, collected over the past forty years, Gold Coast City Gallery has amassed a collection of great significance for the city. This exhibition showcases some of the collection gems and demonstrates the strong need for a new art museum building.
Image: Nyurapayia Nampitjinpa - Mrs Bennett, Women’s ceremony (detail) 2006, synthetic polymer paint on canvas, Gift of Craig Edwards under the Cultural Gifts Program, 2011
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Liminal
Queensland College of Art Gold Coast Graduate Exhibition
Sat 2 Nov – Sun 1 Dec Gallery 1 The Gold Coast campus of Queensland College of Art at Griffith University has gained a reputation for nurturing local creative talent. This year’s Graduating Fine Art and Honours exhibiting artists are Alyson Baker, Melissa Bentley, Alexandra Condon, Jason Haggarty, Claire Hastings, Tyler Jackson, Yoko Lance, Rachel Spencer and Sonia York-Pryce.
7 Nov & 28 Nov
Image: Alexandra Condon, 11.08PM (detail) 2013, Courtesy of the artist.
Collection Focus: QCA Lineage Sat 2 Nov – Sun 1 Dec Foyer Gallery
Featuring John Rigby, Vida Lahey, Alasdair McIntyre, Pat Hoffie, Margaret Olley, Joe Furlonger and Michael Zavros.
This exhibition of work from our collection showcases some of the talent that has emerged from both its Brisbane and Gold Coast campuses.
Image: Michael Zavros, Et in Arcadia Ego (detail) 2006, Purchased 2007.
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As one of Australia’s longestrunning art colleges, Queensland College of Art, which was established in 1881, has accumulated an impressive alumni.
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UK / Switzerland / Australia
Credit: Tuscan Rose quilt made by members of Gold Coast Quilters Guild.
The Reveal
Designs for a new Gold Coast Cultural Precinct
Fri 22 Nov – 15 Dec Gallery 2
From a field of 75 entries, drawn from across the globe, an expert jury has shortlisted three design teams; ARM ARCHITECTURE, CRAB_VOGT_DBI and NIKKEN SEKKEI, to produce detailed concepts for a new Gold Coast Cultural Precinct. One of these will be announced as the winner of the competition on 21 November. All three visions will be unveiled in this exhibition through the use of models, drawings and animations. The exhibition will trace the evolution of the design brief and the history of this magnificent site. It will show how these three design teams, made up of architects, landscape architects, engineers, curators and planners
have imagined the future of this landmark development for the Gold Coast. Join in with a lively series of events and spread the word through your favorite social media platform by placing yourself in a special photo booth of the future precinct. This is Your Future Cultural Precinct FREE talks in the Gallery DATE TIME
Sat 23 Nov, Sat 30 Nov, Sat 7 Dec 3.00pm
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The dream of a new Gold Coast Cultural Precinct now takes tangible shape with the highly anticipated reveal of the winning design from the international competition launched in March.
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Gold Coast Art Prize 2013 Sat 7 Dec 2013 – Sun 9 Feb 2014 Gallery 1 and Foyer Gallery Now in its 45th year, the popular Gold Coast Art Prize provides an opportunity to showcase excellent contemporary art practice from across Australia. There is a total of $30,000 prize money to go to the winner and selected acquisitions. Winner of last year’s prize Chris Bennie was recently awarded an Australia Council grant. His work has been selected for Sydney’s Sculpture by the Sea and Swell Sculpture Festival. Image: 2012 Winner: Chris Bennie, The Western Fields 2012, single channel Quicktime file. Gold Coast City Art Gallery Collection.
cOMEDY IN THE BASEMENT The Coast’s best comedy venue brings you a raucous evening of local, national and international performers every Friday night, featuring regular appearances from popular TV and radio personalities.
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Strictly 18+
Every Friday Doors open 6.30pm, Showtime 8.00pm Adult $25.00 Group 6+ $22.00 $79.00 Dinner and show package including entry, dinner and four hour beverage package*
Box Office 5588 4000 • www.theartscentregc.com.au
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Enjoy guaranteed non-stop laughs and hilarious antics! Groups please book in advance.
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the arts centre gold coast presents A Morning With …
KAREN KNOWLES
30 Years of Musical Brilliance Since her debut on Young Talent Time, Karen Knowles’ career has spanned several decades and all forms of performance - recording, music theatre, live performance, television and theatrical credits, including Melbourne Theatre Company and Chamber Made Opera. Karen was the highest selling female recording artist in
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Australia for two consecutive years. She has received many awards and nominations during her career and in this show will present a wonderful selection of her hits, standards and most requested songs. Your ticket includes complimentary light morning tea served at 10.15am and lucky door prizes.
Wed 2 Oct, 11.00am Paradise Showroom $19.00, Groups 6+ $16.50
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all my friends are
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All My Friends Are Leaving Brisbane Youth Theatre Project
Written by Brisbane writer Stephen Vagg (Friday Night Drinks) and directed by Hugh Parker (Sea Patrol, QTC’s Kelly and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof), this
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production features some of our finest local young talent.
Stephen Vagg’s very funny little piece about the coming-of-age of young Anthea (24 going on 13), had them in stitches on opening night. THE COURIER MAIL
Thu 3 Oct, Fri 4 Oct & Sat 5 Oct, 7.30pm The Space Adult $27.00, Pensioner/Senior/Group 6+ $24.00, Student $15.00, Student Groups $12.00
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Don’t miss this comedy about twenty-somethings in Brisbane trying to figure out whether they want to do ‘the overseas thing’ or stay in their hometown.
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ARJ BARKER GO TIME
Arj Barker is undoubtedly Australia’s favourite American comedian. According to Arj, Go Time is both ‘what audiences expect from me AND the last thing they expect from me, which if my calculations are correct, will make for a great show.’
In recent years, he has spent more time in our country than his own and has come to understand our culture perhaps better than we understand it ourselves. His stand-up is both insightful and pointed, like a mind-reading thumbtack, if there was one of those.
DATE Thu 3 Oct, 8.00pm VENUE Arts Theatre COST Adult $44.50, Concession / Group 10+ $39.50 Box Office 5588 4000 • www.theartscentregc.com.au
The Arts Centre Gold Coast presents
Live in The Basement - Jazz
Ladies of Jazz featuring Martha Baartz Hosted by Mal Wood Take an amazing live jazz journey, delving deep into the origins of jazz. Lead by one of Australia’s most sought after jazz saxophonists/ bandleaders/composers, Martha Baartz, this sextet will serve up a stellar all-female selection of blues, bop, standards, Latin and vocal jazz.
Motown Acts The Miracles, The Temptations and The Funk Brothers plus Sandy Evans (The Catholics) and Bob Sedergreen. Martha’s compositions bring it home with Delta Blues, New Orleans Funk, and shimmering images of sound from well selected standards to uplift any audience.
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Sat 5 Oct, 7.30pm (doors and bar open at 6.30pm) The Basement Adult $29.00, Concession $22.00
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Martha has performed with Renee Geyer, Jimmy Barnes,
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Gold Coast Jazz & Blues Club The Gold Coast Jazz and Blues Club presents Australian jazz artists and international acts each month. It’s a fun night out for lovers of grand music and good company. Be-Jazzed Lachlan Wallace and Simone Nicole backed by the Les Wilson Swing Force Band sing the songs of your lifetime - jazz, swing, beautiful ballads. DATE
Fri 11 Oct
Bob Barnard’s Big Birthday Bash Celebrating the 80th birthday of Australian jazz legend Bob Barnard and a lifetime’s contribution to music in Australia and around the world. DATE
Fri 22 Nov
Meals available
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Doors and bars open 6.00pm, Showtime 7.30pm Paradise Showroom Members and Friends of The Arts Centre Gold Coast $21.00, Visitors $26.00
Box Office 5588 4000 • www.goldcoastjazzclub.com
The Imperial Russian Ballet presents
A Festival of Russian Ballet
Act One features The Nutcracker, which is famous for Tchaikovsky’s music - one of the most recognisable and enduring music scores ever written.
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Act Two is the striking and dramatic ballet, Bolero. Ravel was inspired to create this masterpiece from the slow regular movements in a large industrial factory. Act Three is highlights from the world’s great ballets including Giselle, Carmen, The Dying Swan and Le Corsaire.
Sat 12 Oct, 2.00pm & 8.00pm Arts Theatre Adult $86.90, Pensioner/Senior/Student/Group 10+ $76.90, Children (U15yrs) $66.90
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The Imperial Russian Ballet Company have performed this three-hour ballet extravaganza all around the world, thrilling audiences and impressing critics.
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Gold Coast Eisteddfod presents
The Gold Coast Eisteddfod THE Musicale The Eisteddfod is the biggest cultural event in our City and the talent is amazing. For a small entry fee, it is well worth the effort to be an audience member. The Musicale is the grand finale of the competition and features some of the best performers from the Eisteddfod. Performers are chosen from all sections including Choral, Bands,
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Dance, Vocal, Speech and Drama and Instrumental. Over 400 performers will take to the stage showcasing an exciting array of talented young performers. In past years, many who have competed in the Eisteddfod have gone international as musicians, conductors, dancers and choreographers.
Sun 13 Oct, 2.00pm Arts Theatre Adult $18.00, Child (U16 yrs) $12.00, Family (2A+2C) $50.00
Box Office 5588 4000 • www.theartscentregc.com.au
The Arts Centre Gold Coast presents
Mason and Hamlin Recital Series: Roger Cui Queensland Conservatorium graduate Roger Cui returns to give his first Australian performances in over two years. Now an artist of the highest calibre with international performances in many prestigious competitions, Roger has selected a program of some of his favourite music -
Sun 13 Oct, 2.00pm The Space Adult $28.00, Pensioner/Senior $23.00, Student/Child $15.00
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MENDELSSOHN – Rondo Capriccioso op. 14 BEETHOVEN – Sonata Op. 27 no. 2 in c-sharp minor The Moonlight DEBUSSY – Images Book one CHOPIN – Berceuse Op. 57 BACH/BUSONI – Chaconne in d minor
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The Arts Centre Gold Coast presents
Opera Queensland Open Stage Workshop If you’ve always wanted to sing, yearn to unleash your inner artist, or simply get more involved in opera, our upcoming Open Stage Workshop is for you! No performance experience is necessary - just a sense of adventure, esprit de corps and an open mind. Over a week of workshops, Opera Queensland’s highly skilled professional artists will take you through the basics of singing,
drama and movement. Before you know it, you’ll be singing a Verdi chorus! The experience culminates in a free showcase performance on Saturday 19 October, 6.30pm in the Paradise Showroom. Open to ages 18 to 80+
DATE Tue 15 Oct – Sat 19 Oct VENUE The Space COST $140 per person ENQUIRIES Scott McCaig – Production Coordinator, mccaig@theartscentregc.com.au Box Office 5588 4000 • www.theartscentregc.com.au
The Arts Centre Gold Coast and Monkey Baa Theatre Company present
Emily Eyefinger
Based on the books by Duncan Ball Children aged five to ten years and their families will love this joyous production! Adventurous heroine Emily was born with an extraordinary gift - an eye on the end of her finger. Emily struggles with being different, and confiding in her best friend Malcolm, even considers surgical removal!
Great Aunt Olympia, Emily heads into a deepest darkest jungle where she foils a kidnapping attempt by the evil Arthur Crim and solves the mystery of the Ancient Caves of Tutenkamouse. Monkey Baa Theatre Company’s light-hearted joyous work resonates with themes of identity, respect and friendship.
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Thu 17 Oct, 6.00pm & Fri 18 Oct, 10.30am Arts Theatre Adult/Child/Concession $19.50, Family of four $59.00 Student Groups 6+ $12.50
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Meanwhile, Emily embarks on her biggest adventure yet. With her
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Revolution One presents
The Beatles No 1’s Don’t miss your last chance to see the concert event of the year before it leaves our shores. Thirty five timeless classics presented by the world’s No1 Beatles band, the Fabulous Beatle Boys.
Love, Yesterday, She Loves You, Eleanor Rigby, Hey Jude, Let It Be, and many more; brought to Australian audiences with love from the Fabulous Beatle Boys to you.
Songs include Help, A Hard Day’s Night, Can’t Buy Me
date Sat 19 Oct, 8.00pm VENUE Arts Theatre COST Adult $59.90, Pensioner/Senior/Child U15 yrs $49.90 Box Office 5588 4000 • www.theartscentregc.com.au
Life Changing Events
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Films to be announced. Organic food and wine available for purchase.
Mon 21 Oct 6.30pm, Doors and bar open 5.30pm Paradise Showroom Please visit website for details
bookings 0413 672 940 • www.lifechangingevents.net.au
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Life Changing Events presents documentaries that change the way we eat, drink and think. Join us for the healthiest film nights in the biggest lounge room on the Gold Coast.
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The Arts Centre Gold Coast presents
Live in The Basement - Jazz Featuring Lil’ Fi Hosted by Mal Wood
Lil’ Fi sings with a voice and charisma to be reckoned with. She is an iconic figure in the Australian Blues industry, and one we can be proud of. If you haven’t had the privilege of hearing this Lady of Blues perform, you cannot miss the chance.
reminiscent of the Motown era but larger than life. She will be accompanied by some of Australia’s favourite and finest jazz musicians. Lil’ Fi is one of the original roots music performers on the festival circuit today.
Lil’ Fi is all about the audience. She has an amazing voice
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Sat 2 Nov 7.30pm (doors and bar open at 6.30pm) The Basement Adult $29.00, Concession $22.00
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2013 Melbourne cup
The Arts Centre Gold Coast presents
Melbourne Cup Luncheon Join the race for a cure!
Over the years, the event has grown into an exciting sell-out event featuring a professional
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fashion show, sweeps, auction, raffles and prizes.
All auction and raffle proceeds go to the Leukaemia Foundation Fashion Parade by
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Tue 5 Nov, 10.30am Paradise Showroom $65.00pp (includes sparkling wine and canapĂŠs on arrival, delicious two course menu and tea and coffee)
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The annual Melbourne Cup Luncheon is more than just a fun filled day, with tantalising food and all the action live from Flemington; it is also a valuable initiative for raising funds for the Leukaemia Foundation.
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Gold Coast Indie Film and TV Network The Gold Coast Indie Film TV Network invites and presents key note speakers in the film making industry to showcase their work and offer networking opportunities. Everyone is welcome to attend these entertaining, informative and fun nights run by founder Caroline Russo.
Hush Hush Biz Shhh it’s a secret..
DATE Wed 20 Nov time 7.30pm (doors and bar 6.30pm) VENUE Paradise Showroom COSt Adult $20.00, Student $15.00 Box Office 5588 4000 • www.theartscentregc.com.au
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For further information contact Caroline Russo on 0409 451 180 or info@carolinerusso.com
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The Arts Centre Gold Coast and White Rabbit Theatre Ensemble present
The Grand
In a world where sunshine can be blinding and nature encroaches indoors, these women draw increasingly on games and dreams and memory as they wait for their guests to arrive. Welcome to The Grand. You’ll never stay anywhere else, again.
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A darkly funny show with more than a passing nod to Australian tourism’s heyday, don’t miss this new offering from Gold Coast’s White Rabbit Theatre Ensemble! Written by Victoria Carless Directed by Lisa Smith Featuring Anna Mowry and Tammy Weller 15+ (MATURE THEMES)
Thu 14 – Sat 16 Nov, 7.30pm Thu 21 – Sat 23 Nov, 7.30pm The Space Adult $27.00, Student $15.00, Concession / Group 6+ $24.00, Student Group 6+ $12.00
The Regional Arts Development Fund is a Queensland Government and Gold Coast City Council partnership to support local arts and culture.
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When a mysterious young woman arrives at The Grand Hotel one dark night, she is taken in by proprietor Matilda and trained in the art of fine hotel service. But at The Grand, not everything is as it seems.
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Concert Events Ltd presents
Charley Pride Born to poor sharecroppers and one of eleven children in Mississippi, Charley Pride is a timeless everyman who is revered by his musical peers and adored by countless millions of fans around the globe. His golden baritone voice has transcended race and spanned the generations.
good, if not better than ever. Still touring to sell out crowds, Charley continues to please his audiences. His Australian and New Zealand concerts have previously always sold out so don’t miss your chance to see the one and only Charley Pride!
After countless albums and international performances, Charley proves his voice is as
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Mon 18 Nov, 8.00pm Arts Theatre $99.00
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The Arts Centre Gold Coast presentS
Mason and Hamlin Recital Series:
Timothy Young and Stewart Kelly
Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker is music of the season and is one of the most popular scores of DATE VENUE COST
all time. The Symphonic Dances are Rachmaninov’s extraordinary final opus that the Russian master described as his ‘last spark’ and are some of the most virtuosic and beautiful music he ever wrote. The concert concludes with Ravel’s evocative and transcendent La Valse, a piece demonically depicting a Viennese ball.
Sun 1 Dec, 2.00pm The Space Adult $28.00, Pensioner/Senior $23.00, Student/Child $15.00
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Returning after his sell-out March recital, the incredible Timothy Young (Head of Piano at the Australian National Academy of Music) is joined by Artistic Director Stewart Kelly in a concert of dance music for two pianos.
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BOOK NOW for Christmas!
The Arts Centre Gold Coast presents
The Gatsby Experience
Tappers, Flappers N All That Jazz Christmas Dinner and Show Celebrate the silly season with fine food and a spectacular musical tribute to the elegance of the 20s.
Specialty vocalist Robyn Loau will play the incredible, risquĂŠ artist of the 20s, Josephine Baker.
Enjoy dazzling tap dancers, flouncing feathers, bootlegging gangsters and all that jazz!
The musical themes from Boardwalk Empire, Victor Victoria, Dick Tracy, Chicago and The Great Gatsby will feature, as well as Gatsby-inspired theatrical pieces and so much more.
The Rag a Muffin pole duo will amaze you with their incredible Charleston vertical pole dancing. The glamorous GG Showgirls, flappers and high kicking dancers certainly add the flair of the era.
This event is strictly 18+
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Fri 29 Nov, Sat 30 Nov, Fri 6 Dec, Sat 7 Dec, Fri 13 Dec, Sat 14 Dec 6.30pm for 7.00pm start Paradise Showroom $95.00 (includes 3 Course Dinner and Show) Beverages will be available for purchase
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Perfect for corporate Christmas Parties!
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The Arts Centre Gold Coast presents
Live in The Basement - Jazz Featuring Big Kitty Hosted by Mal Wood
Back by popular demand, this swinging six-piece ensemble had the Basement jumping to their powerful show. An explosion of hot sultry smokin’ jazz, rhythm ‘n blues and boogie, Big Kitty and her merry band of ne’er-do-well boys have been lifting the roof off jump joints and shakin’ the shoes off fevered crowds since 2004.
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With an ensemble of some of the finest musicians in Queensland, roots planted in jazz and blues, and the occasional tongue planted firmly in cheek, this audacious live act features the incomparable Big Kitty on searing vocals and a seasoned crew of fine musicians on double bass, drums, guitar and horns.
Sat 7 Dec, 7.30pm (doors and bar 6.30pm) The Basement Adult $29.00, Concession $22.00
Box Office 5588 4000 • www.theartscentregc.com.au
the arts centre gold coast presents A Morning With …
Christmas Concert It’s christmas time
Sleigh bells are set to jingle at our next instalment of the A Morning With… series! Rock around the Christmas tree with some of the Gold Coast’s favourite carollers, including renowned a cappella group, The Blenders and the lovely ladies of Harmony in Paradise.
your way through the morning. And hold onto your Santa hats - there may even be an appearance by the big man in the red suit! Your ticket includes complimentary light morning tea served at 10.15am and lucky door prizes.
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Mon 9 Dec, 11.00am Paradise Showroom $19.00, Groups 6+ $16.50
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Comedian Mark McConville is sure to have you ho-ho-hoing
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The Arts Centre Gold Coast in association with Cre8ion presents
VIRGINIA GAY
SONGS TO SELF DESTRUCT TO ... Take your tragedy and make it marvellous! Direct from sell-out shows at the Adelaide Cabaret Festival, Virginia Gay (Winners & Losers, All Saints) gives weepfest songs a new glittering life as cheerful, upbeat sing-a-longs! Roll your pain in sequins and teach it to high-kick. Femme fatale Virginia Gay takes you through her favourite elf-harming toe-tappers, her best-loved wrist-slitting
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ditties, with all the pep of black coffee, cigarettes and a bottle full of uppers. The set list includes Nothing Compares to You, a mash-up of Mr Sandman and Metallica’s Enter Sandman, and Kasey Chambers’ Am I Not Pretty Enough? Don’t miss it!
Sat 14 Dec, 7.30pm (doors and bar 6.30pm) The Basement Adult $30.00, Pensioner/Senior/Student $26.00
Box Office 5588 4000 • www.theartscentregc.com.au
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Are You A Teacher? Find out new strategies to advocate for the arts in your school and get a sneak peak of the Centre’s 2014 Youth Program.
DATE Thu 24 Oct, 5.00pm VENUE Panorama Suite COST FREE RSVP Kaitlin Bell, Education Officer, education@theartscentregc.com.au enquiries 5588 4089 • education@theartscentregc.com.au
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Teachers Only Event Join us for a chance to catch up with colleagues and be inspired by guest speaker, Jo Wise, Executive Manager of Teacher Performance and Development for Independent Schools Queensland.
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The Arts Centre Gold Coast presents in collaboration with Wilde Applause & Marissa Burgess
NEW YEARS EVE - Tuesday 31 December 2013 TIME: 6.30pm for 7.00pm VENUE: Paradise Showroom COST: $195.00pp VIP TICKETS: $245.00pp (Limited availability, includes menu upgrade, VIP booth seating, Mumm Champagne and exclusive waitresses) This event is strictly 18+
The Arts Centre Gold Coast in collaboration with Wilde Applause and Marissa Burgess PRESENTS
New Years Eve
Forbidden Delights Dinner and Show
Forbidden Delights is sensual, classy and wickedly delicious. Once the show concludes, dance
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the night away with Gold Coast cover band The Red Cherries and see in the New Year under the stars on the Lakeside Terrace. Numbers are limited and its first in best dressed. This event is strictly 18+
Tue 31 Dec 6.30pm for 7.00pm start Paradise Showroom $195.00 per person, VIP ticket $245.00 per person (limited availability, includes menu upgrade, VIP booth seating, Mumm Champagne and exclusive waitresses)
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In a city where labels reveal your status and sex sells, the New Years Eve party brings glamour and sensuality, circus and magic, aerial artistry, Intrigue, cocktails, music and tantalising fine dining to the Gold Coast.
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Functions & Events PANORAMA SUITE One of our most luxurious function rooms, the Panorama Suite caters for up to 70 people seated or 100 cocktail style and opens onto a large balcony with sweeping views of the Surfers Paradise skyline. PARADISE SHOWROOM The Paradise Showroom opens onto a large terrace with views of Surfers Paradise skyline. It features a large 8m stage, stateof-the-art lighting and audio equipment and caters for up to 400 people banquet-style or 800 for a cocktail function. LAKESIDE TERRACE The Lakeside Terrace is ideal for weddings, parties, corporate functions and conferences for up to 100 people.
Weddings Whether you’re planning an intimate ceremony or a grand affair, The Arts Centre Gold Coast is the perfect venue for your wedding. Set amongst the picturesque, landscaped gardens is the heritage-listed St Margaret’s Chapel - a popular choice for wedding ceremonies. Portable Kitchen Demonstration Unit This unique, portable kitchen is the perfect setup of kitchen cooking equipment for intimate, live commercial cooking demonstrations. The hire includes two of our well-trained technicians to deliver, set up and pack down the kitchen. They will also give you instructions to operate the kitchen and all of its equipment.
phone 5588 4000 email events@theartscentregc.com.au
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ARTS THEATRE In all its grandeur, the Arts Theatre is one of the most intimate and spacious entertainment arenas on the Gold Coast. With two levels of seating,
including balcony views, each seat in this 1135 seat auditorium provides uninterrupted views of the stage.
web www.theartscentregc.com.au
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arts cinema With a unique blend of mainstream, art house and foreign films, the Arts Cinema is the perfect venue for lovers of film. Take your glass of wine or coffee into the cinema for a first class experience. Coming soon Lee Daniels’ The Butler (31 Oct) An African-American eyewitnesses notable events of the 20th century during his
tenure as a White House butler. Stars Forest Whitaker, Robin Williams, Alan Rickman, Vanessa Redgrave, John Cusack, Jane Fonda, Oprah Winfrey and more. Philomena (26 Dec) A world-weary political journalist picks up the story of a woman’s search for her son, who was taken away from her decades ago after she became pregnant and was forced to live in a convent. Stars Judi Dench and Steve Coogan.
Love chatting about movies? Join our Movie Review Club! Movie Review Club is held on the fourth Wednesday of each month. Morning teas are offered at a special price and membership is free! Check the website for details. DATES time venue
Wed 23 Oct and Wed 27 Nov 10.30am - Noon The Basement
movie hotline 5588 4008 • www.theartscentregc.com.au
mov ie mea l
$ 21 . 9 0 pp INCLUDES Cinema ticket & one of two delicious meal options available in the Arts CafĂŠ
Crispy Thai salad topped with herbed crumbed calamari or Mediterranean vegetable risotto topped with roasted sweet potato caramelised onion Valid Tue 1 Oct – Tue 31 Dec 2013
*Conditions apply.
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benefactors An Invitation to Take Your Seat Please... You are invited to play a leading role in enriching the cultural life on the Gold Coast by helping us deliver outstanding performing and visual arts. Your tax-deductible donation, at any level, will help us foster talented young performers and artists, provide incentives for local artists, purchase important pieces of visual art and support the development of cultural facilities for future generations. All donors will be acknowledged on our website. By making a gift of $1,000 or more, you can join our exclusive
Benefactor of The Arts program and enjoy extra recognition, special privileges and invitations to exclusive events. Gifts may be spread over 12 months and Benefactors may direct your donation to a key program area of your choice. For more information and to make an online donation, please visit the website: Donations over two dollars to The Arts Centre Gold Coast Gift Fund are tax deductible and donors will receive a tax receipt. The Board and Management of The Arts Centre sincerely thank our family of Benefactors for their generosity and support in helping us develop artistic vibrancy and a secure future for the arts on the Gold Coast.
For further information, please contact: phone 5588 4000 email info@theartscentregc.com.au web www.theartscentregc.com.au
benefactors Mr Patrick Corrigan AM & Mrs Barbara Corrigan Mrs Win Schubert on behalf of The Josephine Ulrick & Win Schubert Foundation for the Arts Perpetual Benefactors
Adam Knight Dr Colin & Elizabeth Laverty Tom & Sylvia Lowenstein Evan Lowenstein Adam Micmacher Ken McGregor Denis Savill Diamond Benefactors
Jock & Beverly McIlwain Platinum Benefactors
Barry & Maureen Stevenson Gold Benefactors
John & Susan Barr Elaine Bermingham Paradise Point Community Bank Branch, Bendigo Bank Kathy Martin Sullivan AM The Pemberton Family Silver Benefactors
BBC Digital Lucy Cole Prestige Properties Kerry & Lena Crawford Dr Norman & Mrs Margot Davies Richard & Ann Glenister John & Alison Kearney Anna-Lisa Klettenberg Alan & Barbara Midwood Leonard & Glenda Neilsen Peter & Wendy Spencer
Arthur Waring Dr Roger Welch Bronze Benefactors
Philip Bacon Tanya & Greg Bellchambers Roma Blair Prof. Emeritus Ray Byron & Carole Byron Kylie, David & Ryan Corrigan Kevin & Jane Doogan Paul & Maureen Fitzgerald Hyperion Asset Management AndrĂŠ & Eva Jaku Marc James Bruce & Bennie Johnston Gerry & Lyn Keogh Peter & Moira Lockhart Christine Lohman Rhona McKay Graeme & Patsy Meyer Peter & Annette Minck Richard & Rosemary Munro Michael & Jennifer Pinter John Punch OAM & Dr RenĂŠe Punch Christene Pye Don Robertson John & Julie Romanin Maxine Semple Betty Wheeler Special Acknowledgement
Friends of The Arts Centre Gold Coast The Australian Decorative & Fine Arts Society, Gold Coast Inc. Gold Coast Eisteddfod
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Friends of The Arts Centre Gold Coast Join The Friends of The Arts Centre Gold Coast. What we do The Friends of The Arts Centre Gold Coast is a not-for-profit organisation which started in 1968 and now has 2000 members. The organisation maintains an active interest in promoting and developing The Arts Centre Gold Coast. The Friends makes donations to The Arts Centre for various projects, including youth theatre, using funds raised
through membership fees. A Gift Fund established in 2006 provides grants to talented local individuals to aid them in pursuing a career in the arts. Social events and discount benefits One of the main activities of The Friends is holding frequent social events for Members. A range of events are held catering to a variety of interests. The Arts Centre Gold Coast extends discounts to Members of the friends to movies, the Arts Cafe and select shows.
Box Office 5588 4000 • www.friendsoftheartscentre.com.au
Annual Membership Single $35.00, Double $50.00
Enjoy Arts Centre discounts and events • Invitations to a variety of social events • Generous discounts - Movies - $9.00 - Select Arts Centre shows - Arts Cafe Food and Wine • Special Offers • Complimentary movie ticket Join Now! Valid until June 30, 2014.
visit the box office Phone 5588 4000 email friends@friendsoftheartscentre.com.au Web www.friendsoftheartscentre.com.au
MEMBERSHIPS
What you can do Join The Friends and invite others to join. You will help young artists and support the Arts Centre, while enjoying social events and the benefits of Arts Centre discounts extended to Members.
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arts CAFé The Arts Café is the perfect venue to have a meal, coffee or glass of wine before a film or performance. Opening out onto a large deck, the Arts Café is ideal for indoor and outdoor dining.
You can reserve a table at the Arts Cafe!
CAFé
KITCHEN
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
11.00am - 3.00pm 11.00am - 6.30pm 11.00am - 3.00pm 11.00am - 3.00pm 11.00am - 9.00pm 11.00am - 9.00pm 11.00am - 3.00pm
8.30am - 7.00pm 8.30am - 8.30pm 8.30am - 7.00pm 8.30am - 7.00pm 8.30am - 9.00pm 11.00am - 9.00pm 11.00am - 6.30pm
Phone 5588 4000 to book.
NOTE Hours may be extended on selected performance nights
arts CAFé 5588 4000 • www.theartscentregc.com.au
The Arts Centre Gold Coast Memberships The Arts Centre Gold Coast invites you to become a member of the Centre and enjoy fantastic benefits and exclusive offers. Membership options: Friends of the Arts Cinema With a unique blend of mainstream, art house and foreign films, the Arts Cinema is the perfect venue for lovers of film.
Full membership benefits and application forms are available on our website or pick up a hard copy in the foyer or request a form to be posted to you. email info@theartscentregc.com.au Box Office 5588 4000 • www.theartscentregc.com.au
MEMBERSHIPS
Friends of The Arts Centre Gold Coast The Friends is a not-for-profit organisation supporting The Arts Centre in its promotion of artistic and cultural pursuits on the Gold Coast.
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centre information BUS Surfside Buslines operates bus routes that travel to, or near, The Arts Centre Gold Coast. To plan your journey, please visit www.translink.com.au TAXI A designated set-down and pick-up area is located out the front of The Arts Centre Gold Coast. To book a taxi, phone 131 008 or visit www.gccabs.com.au.
WHEELCHAIR The Arts Theatre and cinema are both wheelchair accessible. If you require wheelchair access and seating at the Arts Theatre, please notify Box Office when you book your tickets. We don’t require advance notice for wheelchair access to the cinema.
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CAR Patron parking, including wheelchair accessible parking, is located out the front of The Arts Centre building. We recommend you arrive one hour before a performance as parking is limited. Overflow parking is also available in the staff car park after 2.30pm to cater for demand during popular evening performances.
PATRONS WITH INDIVIDUAL NEEDS The Arts Centre Gold Coast is committed to providing access to the performing arts for visitors with special needs. If you require any mobility assistance, please call the Box Office on 5588 4000 to book your tickets, and notify the staff at this time. We will then arrange for Front of House staff to assist you when you arrive at the theatre.
Box Office 5588 4000 • www.theartscentregc.com.au
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Corporate Sponsors and Partners Government
2013 CHILDREN’S SERIES
2013 Subscription Season Show Sponsors
ACCOMMODATION PARTNER
2013 SUBSCRIPTION SEASON MEDIA PARTNER
ARTS CAFÉ PUBLIC ART PROJECT Sponsor
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Centre Sponsors
Centre partner
The Arts Centre is proud to partner with
bookings ONLINE Website www.theartscentregc.com.au Connect with us
LOCATION The Arts Centre Gold Coast 135 Bundall Rd, Surfers Paradise, 4217 OPEN Box Office Hours Mon - Sat 9.00am - 9.00pm Sun 11.00am - 7.00pm
E-News Find out what’s on by subscribing to E-News. Once a fortnight, you’ll receive an email about what’s on sale, exclusive competitions and information on subscriber only benefits. Visit www.theartscentregc.com.au to subscribe. phone 07 5588 4000
Gallery Hours Mon - Fri 10.00am - 5.00pm Sat/Sun 11.00am - 5.00pm
TRANSACTION FEES A $6.00 transaction fee applies to phone and internet bookings.
The information in this brochure is correct at Sep 2013.
Proudly supported by GOLD COAST.
135 Bundall Rd, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217 Australia 07 5588 4000 info@theartscentregc.com.au www.theartscentregc.com.au
Proudly supported by GOLD COAST.