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Transitions Film Festival returns to Melbourne Feb 2020!

Published by: Transitions Film Festival | 3-Feb-2020

The 9th annual Transitions Film Festival returns to Cinema Nova this February with another inspiring line-up of world-changing films. Presenting local and international documentaries aimed at showcasing solutions to society's greatest challenges, and empowering audiences to build a better world, the films in this year's program cover a broad range of meaningful themes including: the climate crisis, resilience, social and technological innovation, health and wellness, and the mind-blowing advancements in artificial intelligence. The Transitions Film Festival runs from the 20th of February until the 6th of March at Cinema Nova, Loop Project Space & Bar and venues in Brunswick and St. Kilda.Full program available online at: https://www.transitionsfilmfestival.com/melbourne-program-2020/

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My Mother's Keeper by Karla Dickens

Published by: Zilla & Brook | 2-Feb-2020

My Mother's Keeper will feature a film and a series of new photographs produced as a result of a collaboration between the artist Karla Dickens and writer Bruce Pascoe. Initiated by the Kandos School of Cultural Adaptation, the work focusses on the urgent need for us to protect and conserve the land and our environment. This important new body of work will be shown at Linden New Art for the first time.

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André Kertész | A Life in Photographs

Published by: Stephen Bulger Gallery | 1-Feb-2020

Exhibition Dates: February 22 “ March 21, 2020. Guided Tour of the Exhibition with Robert Gurbo, Curator of the André Kertész Estate: Saturday, February 22, 3pm. Public Reception: Saturday, February 22, 2 “ 5pm. The gallery is pleased to present A Life in Photographs, our eighth solo exhibition of work by Kertész Andor (André Kertész) (b. 1894, Budapest, Hungary; d. 1985 New York, USA). This survey traces a career seen through his photographs made over 70 years.

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Janet Dey | Magic

Published by: Stephen Bulger Gallery | 1-Feb-2020

Exhibition Dates: February 22 “ March 14, 2020. Artist Talk with Janet Dey: Saturday, February 22, 4pm. Public Reception: Saturday, February 22, 2 “ 5pm. The gallery is pleased to present an exhibition in the Reading Room of work by Janet Dey featuring her series entitled Magic. The exhibition is on in conjunction with Illusions: The Art of Magic on display at the Art Gallery of Ontario from February 22 “ May 18, 2020.

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1.5 Degrees | Art Aviso

Published by: fortyfivedownstairs | 31-Jan-2020

Art Aviso in collaboration with fortyfivedownstairs present 1.5 Degrees in February 2020 as part of the Sustainable Living Festival 2020

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give me shelter | Paula McLoughlin

Published by: fortyfivedownstairs | 31-Jan-2020

give me shelter is an exhibition of screenprints based on the images of scapes that were noticed, and interesting enough that picture was taken - without people in it.

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reconstructed landscapes | Annie Burns

Published by: fortyfivedownstairs | 31-Jan-2020

Annie Burns' painting is engaged with ideas of mortality, a consideration of stereotypical imagery, and a passionate interest in the sublime natural world and our relationship with it.

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Sensitive Sweethearts | Curated by Tegan Iversen

Published by: fortyfivedownstairs | 31-Jan-2020

Sensitive Sweethearts is an art exhibition for those who wear their heart on their sleeve. Part of the 2020 Midsumma Festival, Sensitive Sweethearts opens at Melbourne's fortyfivedownstairs gallery on Tuesday 4 February 2020.

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ROLES PRESENTS FIRST OFFERING WITH 'EMPTY ROOM' SINGLE RELEASE AND VIDEO LAUNCH

Published by: Louise Love | 30-Jan-2020

Post-punk duo Roles are set to release their debut album 'There's A Space' in mid 2020. The album's first single 'Empty Room' is mixed and mastered by Mikey Young and is a perfect example of how the pair balance a minimal sound with sweeping feeling. The single premiered online today and they shall be celebrating with a single & video launch on 22 February.

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SIGNS OF THE TIMES

Published by: PDNB Gallery (Photographs Do Not Bend) | 30-Jan-2020

Signs of the Times is a thoughtful group exhibition which features many ideas regarding the significance of signs from street advertising to sociopolitical signage throughout the past century.

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Tom Malone Prize 2020

Published by: Art Gallery of WA | 30-Jan-2020

Glass is one of the most exciting and dynamic art forms in this country. It is a uniquely captivating medium, capable of almost endless transformation. @artgallerywa #artgallerywa #seethingsdifferently @agwatommaloneprize #tommaloneprize

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Celebrate Beethoven's 250th anniversary, with Melbourne Opera's production of his only opera, Fidelio

Published by: Fuller PR | 29-Jan-2020

Love. Justice. Freedom. Capturing the true genius of Beethoven in his one and only opera. To celebrate the 250th anniversary of his birth, Melbourne Opera is thrilled to present Ludwig van Beethoven's only opera, Fidelio, conducted by leading international maestro Anthony Negus from 5 “ 13 February at The Athenaeum theatre. Tickets are on sale now via Ticketek / (03) 9650 1500. Inspired by an actual incident from the French Revolution, Fidelio tells the tale of a woman who dresses as a male prison guard to free her incarcerated husband. The opera touches on themes of freedom, fidelity and integrity melded with some of Beethoven's finest and rarely performed music.

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Art Exhibition - Directors Choice

Published by: Sharon Mitchell | 28-Jan-2020

Mitchell Fine Art in Fortitude Valley begins its 2020 gallery exhibition calendar year with the personally curated exhibition Director's Choice'. Gallery Director Mike Mitchell has selected artworks from the galleries collection featuring a mix of Australian contemporary and Aboriginal art. The exhibition showcases the gallery's diverse stockroom and highlights artists that will be exhibited in 2020. @mitchellfineartgallery

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Be S T I L L Be Present Be NOW

Published by: Kathryn Coller | 28-Jan-2020

Be still, be quiet, and then you will begin to see with the eyes of the heart' Desmond Tutu. Still is the name, calming is the process, and presence is the result.

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Isabella Valette returns to Melbourne Comedy Festival with brand new show!

Published by: Isabella Valette | 27-Jan-2020

After winning Best Solo Show and getting a nomination for Best Comedy at Fringe at the Edge of the World Hobart, Isabella is back at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival with a brand new hour of sparkling stand up, storytelling and songs. She's been directed by Declan Fay (Ronnie Chieng: International Student), she's been a member of comedy cult troupes 'The Big HOO-HAA!' and 'Impromptunes,' and now you can see her live and solo in April.

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Jesus Wants Me for a Sunbeam

Published by: Ashleigh | 27-Jan-2020

Following the critically-acclaimed premiere season at Riverside Theatres for National Theatre of Parramatta in 2018, Belvoir is pleased to bring Jesus Wants Me For A Sunbeam to the mainstage from 6th February to 8th March.

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Julie Paterson: Sweet Spot

Published by: Australian Design Centre | 27-Jan-2020

Sweet Spot is a collection of stencil symbols and the marks that they make. In this work, Julie Paterson cross pollinates her multidimensional practice as a designer, painter and printmaker. The collection of symbols, originally part of landscape paintings, create a library of shapes that leap from the canvas.

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Melbourne International Singers Festival 2020 - Guest Conductors & Earlybird Registrations

Published by: CarolineK | 27-Jan-2020

Founding Artistic Director Dr Jonathon Welch AM invites you to join us for an unforgettable weekend of musical experiences! 'Early Bird' registrations open, until March 26, for Australia's most exciting Singers Festival for all school & community choirs and individual singers, now in its 11th consecutive year with an even bigger and more diverse program over the Queen's Birthday long weekend, 3 “ 8 June 2020. We can't wait to see you in June for this unique celebration of the voice and singing! @MelbSingersFest @playitforwardoz

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