What’s on in Albany

Autumn is so not dull in Albany!

There is loads of entertainment and activities for the whole family throughout April and beyond.

 

April

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May

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June

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July

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Every Week

Award Winning Albany Farmers Market

Every Saturday, 8 till 12 noon

Collie Street
The quality and range of product EVERY week is enormous – not only every imaginable type of fruit and vegetables and salad vegetables, but also Organic Beef and Lamb, Venison Capretto, Free Range Chicken, Honey, Bread, Yoghurt, Soft Cheeses, Milk, Cream and Ice-creams, Extra Virgin Olive Oils, Jams, Preserves and Fresh Flowers together with a complementary selection of Organic and Bio Dynamic grown vegetables and much much more. The growers themselves sell their produce and delight in passing on the provenance of their product together with helpful tips and recipes.

 

Boat Shed Markets

Every Sunday, 10 till 1pm 2011

Albany Boat Shed, Princess Royal Drive
The Boat Shed Markets will be held every Sunday morning and will offer a range of fresh and smoked meat and seafood, fruit and vegetables, dairy foods including cheese, yoghurt and ice cream, eggs, bread, hot food, coffee and more.

 

April 2012

Tinker..Tailor..Soldier

Fri 9 March 2012 – Sun 29 April 2012 10:00am – 4:30pm

Western Australian Museum – Albany

A unique and contemporary art exhibition about the stories of war, told by daughters of soldiers. An exhibition by Trish Ware and Bo Laidler.

 

City of Albany Art Prize Exhibition

April 1 – April 22, 2012

Albany Town Hall

The City of Albany Art Prize is an annual acquisitive prize open to all Australian artists for a two dimensional painting.

With a first prize of $25 000, The City of Albany Art Prize aims to attract entries from artists of excellence from throughout Australia.

This prize is proudly sponsored by The Jack Family Charitable Trust and presented by the City of Albany. The winning artwork will become part of the City of Albany Art Collection.

 

Garuda, Gamelan and Goreng. Beautiful Bali

Sat 7 April 2012 – Wed 25 April 2012 (School Holidays) 10:00am – 4:30pm

Western Australian Museum – Albany

Join us as we celebrate the United Nations International Year of Co-operatives. To cooperate means to work together on a common enterprise or project, to act jointly or a willingness to assist.

We take a close look at cooperative based cultures starting with our nearest neighbours Indonesia and the tropical paradise of Bali.

Balinese culture is steeped in a long history of traditional cooperative systems which allowed its people to thrive for many centuries. The Balinese learnt how to grow their rice crops through cooperative irrigation, their village life is based on whole of community cooperation from fishing through to wedding celebrations.

We will be exploring the cooperative techniques behind rice growing through mini rice paddy models and learning how the cooperative banjar is central to all of social life in Bali. You can find out why villages had to cooperate with each other to survive and flourish and why cooperative living is core to Balinese beliefs and values.

Children can experience the paradise of Bali in a traditional banjar (village hut), barter in the market place, play congklak, try their hand at the musical instrument gemalan, help decorate temple columns or paint their own Balinese goddess sculpture.

Cost: free – $4. Ages: All ages. No bookings required.

 

Beautiful Bali – Programs and workshops

Tue 10 April 2012 – Mon 23 April 2012  (School Holidays)

Western Australian Museum – Albany

Bali Bagus

10 April 10.30am

Take a sensory trip through the landscape, smells, sounds and colours of the tropical paradise of Bali. Weave and create a temple offering, dress in traditional costumes and learn a Balinese dance

Costs: $7.00. Ages: 4+. Bookings required – (08) 9841 4844

Gila Garuda Garuda

11 April 10.30am

Discover the ancient sport of kite flying and its importance in Balinese culture as you build and fly your no-fail Balinese kite with your own unique hand painted designs

Costs: $7.00. Ages: 5+. Bookings required – (08) 9841 4844

Bagus Sekali

12 April 10.30am

Become a Balinese chef as you create culinary delights! Learn to use exotic ingredients to create fresh and tasty nasi goreng, taste tropical fruits and try the famous lack rice pudding of Bali. Bagus sekali!

Costs: $7.00. Ages: 6+. Bookings required – (08) 9841 4844

Wayang Kuilt (Skin Ghosts)

13 April 10.30am

Try your hand at creating a wayang kulit puppet and discover the techniques of shadow performance. Hear about the ancient legend of the Mahabarata and the struggle between good and bad.

Costs: $7.00. Ages: 6+. Bookings required – (08) 9841 4844

Batik Cantik

16 April 10.30am

Do you know what a tjanting is? You can find out when you use traditional Balinese tools and techniques to fashion your own batik bag. Wax, dye and stamp the coolest and latest fashion trend.

Costs: $7.00. Ages: 8+. Bookings required – (08) 9841 4844

Bali Bagus

17 April 10.30am

Take a sensory trip through the landscape, smells, sounds and colours of the tropical paradise of Bali. Weave and create a temple offering, dress in traditional costumes and learn a Balinese dance

Costs: $7.00. Ages: 4+. Bookings required – (08) 9841 4844

Gila Garuda Garuda

18 April 10.30am

Discover the ancient sport of kite flying and its importance in Balinese culture as you build and fly your no-fail Balinese kite with your own unique hand painted designs

Costs: $7.00. Ages: 5+. Bookings required – (08) 9841 4844

Bagus Sekali

19 April 10.30am

Become a Balinese chef as you create culinary delights! Learn to use exotic ingredients to create fresh and tasty nasi goreng, taste tropical fruits and try the famous lack rice pudding of Bali. Bagus sekali!

Costs: $7.00. Ages: 6+. Bookings required – (08) 9841 4844

Wayang Kuilt (Skin Ghosts)

20 April 10.30am

Try your hand at creating a wayang kulit puppet and discover the techniques of shadow performance. Hear about the ancient legend of the Mahabarata and the struggle between good and bad.

Costs: $7.00. Ages: 6+. Bookings required – (08) 9841 4844

Batik Cantik

23 April, 10.30am

Do you know what a tjanting is? You can find out when you use traditional Balinese tools and techniques to fashion your own batik bag. Wax, dye and stamp the coolest and latest fashion trend.

Costs: $7.00. Ages: 8+. Bookings required – (08) 9841 4844

Bali Bagus

24 April 10.30am

Take a sensory trip through the landscape, smells, sounds and colours of the tropical paradise of Bali. Weave and create a temple offering, dress in traditional costumes and learn a Balinese dance

Costs: $7.00. Ages: 4+. Bookings required – (08) 9841 4844

 

Albany Racing Club’s 2011/12 Race Dates

17 April 2012

Albany Race Club
For further information, please contact Albany Race Club on 9841 4000.

 

LONG, Long Table Lunch at Duke’s

Thursday 26 April 2012

Duke’s Vineyard‎, Porongorup Rd, Mt Barker

The inaugural LONG, long table lunch in conjunction with Kookas the famous Albany Caterers at their cellar, $120 per person, 4 courses matched with some older Duke’s Wines.

Deliberately planned for a Thursday so that people in a hurry cannot attend.

A welcoming wine at 12.30, sit down at 1.15, last course at 3.00, followed by coffee and old Cab and Shiraz.

Limited to 50 people.

 

The Comedy Suitcase Tour Featuring Tripod

Thursday 26 April 2012

Albany Entertainment Centre, 2 Toll Place, Albany Show map

The Perth International Comedy Festival is hitting the road!

Bringing laughs to regional WA before the Festival kicks off in Perth in May 2012, the Comedy Suitcase Tour Feauturing Tripod will take a busload of comedians to Albany, Bunbury and Mandurah. Packed full of laughs, chuckles and guffaws, this two and a half hour comedy smorgasbord will have audiences rolling in the aisles.

Upon opening the suitcase, audiences will be delighted to find internationally renowned musical trio Tripod headlining the shows. As well as these Australian comedy legends bringing their songs and silliness to regional stages, popular West Australian funny man Werzel will be kicking off proceedings, and his partner in crime John Robertson will be bringing his charm and ukulele on board. Then, just when you thought the suitcase couldn’t possibly hold anything else, the outrageous Mike G from the USA has managed to squeeze himself in.

Don’t miss this comedy extravaganza, it is in each town for one night only!

Warning: Occasional strong language & adult themes. Suitable for ages 15+.

 

Albany Racing Club’s 2011/12 Race Dates

Thursday 26 April 2012

Albany Race Club
For further information, please contact Albany Race Club on 9841 4000.

 

 

Bliss Bridal Exhibition

Saturday, 28 April 2012 10am – 7pm

Albany Entertainment Centre, 2 Toll Place, Albany Show map

Bliss Bridal Exhibition will provide a wide range of wedding specific products and services in an innovative and artistic format to the Great Southern region and beyond.

 

 

May 2012

Albany Whale Tours

All of May – Summer Splash: 9.30 – 12.30 & Family Twilight Cruise: Wednesdays 5.30 – 7.30

Whale Watching in Albany begins in late May and continues until EARLY October. It is always best to be in the region for at least 2 – 3 days to give yourself the best chance of seeing whales. Book your tour early in your stay, so that you still have time for another cruise should you not see whales the first time, or if the weather is unsuitable for a tour for the first day you book.
Two species – the Humpback and the Southern Right Whale head into our sheltered bays for calving and mating and can often be seen from the look-outs.
Sail-A-Way’s design allows passengers to move comfortably around the wide deck with ease and safety. Each passenger with 360 degree opportunities to view the whales from close to the water.
A special feature of our tours is that if you are unfortunate enough not to see whales, we give you a free return voucher until you do see whales . This free return is unlimited in time.

 

Albany Racing Club’s 2011/12 Race Dates

3 May 2012

Albany Race Club
For further information, please contact Albany Race Club on 9841 4000.

 

 

PJ O’Brien (Supported by Chris Mawer)

3 May 2012, 7.30pm

The Stirling Club

Australian Blues sensation PJ O’Brien knows how to get a Blues party started. In the last few years his blistering fretwork has been turning heads from Perth to Memphis, Chicago, Austin, London, Singapore and back again. Along with frequent flyer points PJ has gathered a legion of new fans and a swag of awards: Blues Song of the Year, WA Music Awards (WAMIs); Music Oz Blues Artist of the Year; Sydney Blues Society Performer of the Year; Best New Talent and Song of the Year, ‘Chain’ Australian Blues Awards. Driven by a hard-edged Chicago/ Texas style guitar, PJ’s Blues are given a contemporary twist with award-winning song writing and soulful vocals. Tom Hyslop of Blues Review USA has named PJ ‘a talent to watch’.

Paul’s latest album ‘Jefferson blues’ has debuted at number one on the Australian Blues and Roots Airplay Chart. Check out Paul’s Website here – http://www.pjobrienblues.com

Chris Mawer draws inspiration from Bassists Bill Willis of Jimmie Vaughan’s Tilt a-Whirl Band and Preston Hubbard of The Fabulous Thunderbirds. He looks to Albert King for lyrical prowess, James Harman for outstanding phrasing and Chris Cain for performance technique.

He began gigging at 15 and met Pringle in 1998 when they both played in popular Sydney Blues band the Midnight Ramblers. Mawer, Pringle and Brugmans have played together since 2001. Check out Chris’ Myspace page for more info – http://www.myspace.com/chrismawerband

 

 

Boy & Bear

10 May 2012

Albany Entertainment Centre, 2 Toll Place, Albany Show map

Boy & Bear to Remember the Mexican In a National Tour!

Australia is in for one big treat from Boy & Bear, as they look to thank their fans for what has been a year of big journeys and greater accomplishments for the Sydney quintet. From Adelaide to Albury, Brisbane to Bunbury, Cairns to Canberra, Boy & Bear will be dropping into every corner of the country in May to reflect on where it all began and give a nod to those who made it happen.

It doesn’t seem that long ago that the nation was falling in love with one of Boy & Bear’s pivotal first singles, ‘Mexican Mavis’. Creeping slowly through the national airwaves, discovered by music lovers and settling itself in minds across the country, ‘Mexican Mavis’ was an accidental statement of intent. The knowledge of the five gentlemen from Sydney grew, generated mainly by their passionate followers, and soon the gathering that Boy & Bear found themselves in front of had turned into a congregation.

Boy & Bear has grown into a bigger beast then even the five core members could have ever imagined. Their EP, driven by singles ‘Mexican Mavis’ and ‘Rabbit Song’ saw them tour internationally, gain praise from tough critics and get the nod from triple j, winning the Unearthed JAward. Now their debut album Moonfire is receiving all the attention, securing five ARIA awards, a prestigious shortlist nomination for The AMP and entering triple j’s Hottest 100 three times, with single ‘Feeding Line’ reaching the top five.

But this is one band to not forget their roots, keeping themselves firmly grounded with friends and family in Sydney, they now look forward to sharing their success in the form of a huge 25 date tour. Playing intimate rooms in regional areas, they have intentionally kept capacities low to make for some very special performances for those who have supported the band from the beginning.

Ticket Information: General Admission: $40.00 Buy Tickets– 98445005 - All Ages 

 

David Strassman – Careful What You Wish For

Friday 11 May 2012 7pm and 9:15pm

Albany Entertainment Centre, 2 Toll Place, Albany Show map

Another amazing, brand new show from the twisted mind of master ventriloquist David Strassman!
Alternate realities? Parallel universes? Strassman’s hilarious new show truly ventures down the rabbit hole! It’s a mind-bending journey into a world where nothing is as it seems. Chuck and Ted E. Bare are back but a strange ‘wish” transforms them into comical alternate selves.
Be amazed while new puppet creations take over Strassman’s mind. The road home may be scary for Strassman,… but hilarious for us!
Warning: This performance is rated MA. Children 12 to 15 years must be accompanied by parents or guardian. No one under 12 years admitted.

 

John Williamson: The Big Red Tour 2012

16 May 2012, 8pm -10pm

Albany Entertainment Centre, 2 Toll Place, Albany Show map

Experience the iconic John Williamson at Albany Entertainment Centre, unveiling his new songs from his forthcoming album release. Your chance to hear them performed live first!

A modern day poet firmly cemented in the nation’s musical culture, John Williamson’s impressive career spans more than forty years. He has survived and soared in the often cut-throat entertainment industry. His unofficial anthems, tributes to legends and unsung heroes and tender ballads have captured the spirit of the nation in song unlike any other. His honest and passionate songs are synonymous with the country that inspires him and connect him with his countrymen regardless of age, sex or creed.

Add to this his ability to deliver unforgettable live concert experiences that combine the perfect blend of humour, romance and campfire stories woven together by his music. You can understand why he is one of the most in-demand live performers in Australia.

You can call him what you want, Mallee Boy, True Blue or just plain Fair Dinkum; but there is no denying that after more than forty years in the music industry, John Williamson is truly an Australian icon.

For further information visit John Williamson’s website.

 

 

Albany Racing Club’s 2011/12 Race Dates

18 May 2012

Albany Race Club
For further information, please contact Albany Race Club on 9841 4000.

 

 

John Waters: Looking Through a Glass Onion – Up Close and Personal

Sunday 27 May 2012

Albany Entertainment Centre, 2 Toll Place, Albany Show map

In 1992, John Waters and Stewart D’Arrietta took to the small stage at the Tilbury Hotel, Woolloomooloo, Sydney with their debut production of  Looking Through A Glass Onion.  What was an initially a one week booking quickly sold out and extended into a six week, sell out season.  Thus the original seed of  Looking For A Glass Onion was born.

Fast forward 20 years and after many successful and sold out Glass Onion tours, John and Stewart have decided to return to their ‘up close and personal’ intimate two man show tour commencing in January 2012.

A homage to the music, mystery and memory of John Lennon. The show is not a cut-and-paste biography of Lennon or an emulation of the original recordings.  On stage, with shadows from the lighting arrangement fluttering over his face as he explores the essence of the man through song and spoken word. Waters, becomes synonymous with Lennon.  He shies away from imitating the artist, but so emotive is his performance, it lulls the audience into believing anything is possible.  It’s part concert and part biography, though it doesn’t seek to tell the full story of Lennon’s life.

For the audience this is either an emotional trip down memory lane or a wonderful introduction to the life and times of one of the most fascinating icons of our time.

Age Suitability: 15+. Some coarse language

 

 

June 2012

Denmark Festival of Voice

1-3 June 2012 (Foundation Day long weekend)

Denmark

The Denmark Festival of Voice is held over three nights and two days on the first weekend in June. It is a celebration of the human voice, particularly community singing, and features an extensive assortment of vocal-based acts and workshops, and a great vibe. Every year we have an exciting array of headline acts complementing a large number of choirs, ensembles and groups, plus numerous fringe events all over the shire. Check out our past festivals

You get to participate in the workshops, are treated to great performers as part of the audience, and even sing your heart out in concert. Hundreds of voices provide a wonderful festival atmosphere and great music.

You can buy tickets from the website or from 1st March, in person at Spot Newsagency, Strickland Street, Denmark;  Monday to Friday 8.15am to 5.15pm, Sat & Sun 8.15am to 12.45pm. You will get a ticket for the Big Gig , or a pass ticket which must be swapped for a wristband before the festival starts.

 

 

Albany Classic Motor Event

Monday 4 June – Wednesday 6 June 2012

Albany

Each year, the Albany Classic Motor Event brings Albany to life over the June long weekend. The event gives locals and visitors alike the opportunity to get up close and personal with over 180 magnificent vintage and classic motor vehicles.

The Classic event is made up of several aspects including: The Round the Houses Motor Event within the Albany CBD, Classic Festival and Family Entertainment in the CBD, two individual Hill climb, Motor Events at iconic venues Mt Clarence and the Albany Wind farm, Welcome and Farewell Events, Official Program and highly sought after Albany Classic Poster for collectors.

Everyone is invited to relax, soak up the atmosphere and have a great time amongst one of man-mades most fascinating inventions.

 

 

July 2012

Sesame Street Presents Elmo’s World Tour

Friday 6 July 2012 – 10.00am and 12.00pm

Albany Entertainment Centre, 2 Toll Place, Albany Show map

Come along with Elmo and the Sesame Street gang as they circle the globe in this all-singing, all­ dancing stage show!

Abby Cadabby, Big Bird, Grover, Zoe, Cookie Monster and Elmo use the letters of the alphabet to navigate a voyage through imagination that sees the gang visiting China, Zambia, France, India and Australia!

Elmo and his friends have fun learning how people sing and dance and say hello in different places, but things don’t go to plan when Cookie Monster eats a letter of the alphabet. Can Abby Cadabby find the right spell to help?

Along the way, audiences will also delight in hearing a sensational tale from The Count and will help some back-packing rubber-duckies find a place to stay with Bert and Ernie.

Featuring a bunch of classic Sesame Street songs alongside catchy new tunes, Sesame Street: Elmo’s World Tour will delight Sesame Street fans of ALL ages.

Tickets available from BOCS Ticketing (08 9844 5005), BOCS outlets or online.

 

The Class of 59 – Rock Around Australia Tour

Thursday 26 July 2012 – 8.00pm and 10.00pm

Albany Entertainment Centre, 2 Toll Place, Albany Show map

Australia, it’s back… by overwhelmingly popular demand!

Happy Days Records by special arrangement with its president “Big Al Delvecchio” brings this unique concept to the stage with new stars and memories from the era that reigns supreme in Rock N Roll history.

Big Al – world famous drive-in owner of Al’s Diner – has cooked up a rock and roll feast large enough to wet any appetite assembling the greatest band ever to take you back to a decade that created music legends and influenced a formidable culture, performing a catalogue where their songs are timeless, their hits are endless, and their flair is never forgotten. Rock like never before and take the journey back to the Class of 59!!!

Dance with us back to an era when rock and roll influenced and created a social movement for the teenagers of its day… an era where black horned rimmed glasses became a trend… an era where petrol was so cheap that it fuelled not only the hot rods on the roads but fired up a musical movement that would only be lived for a short while but would last in the hearts and souls of billions for eternity. It is this era that will be recreated on stage ….

INTRODUCING THE CLASS OF ’59 BAND FOR THE ‘ROCK AROUND AUSTRALIA’ TOUR 2012:
Buddy Holly – Scott Cameron
Elvis Presley – Anthony Petrucci
Johnny Cash – Daniel Thompson
Bill Hayley – Tom Carruthers
Eddie Cochran – Duncan McConnell
Big Bopper Junior – Simon O`Connor
Jerry Lee Lewis – Cassidy Wilson

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