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The South Eastern Times : May 14th 2015
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Kids in the zone THE popular Little Kids Big Kids Zone returns for this year’s Penola Coonawarra Arts Festival with a quality line-up of events. From dreamcatcher making workshops to working with Dribbles the Clown, children will have plenty of opportunity to express themselves over the four-day festival. Included in the program is a wooden toy making workshop, gingerbread men decorating, a facepainter, croquet, fire sculpting and a chalk art competition. Penola’s Memorial Park will be the centre focus of the children’s program. BACK IN TOWN: Former Penola musician Hugh McColl has returned to perform at the upcoming Penola Coonawarra Arts Festival. Picture: KYRA SYKES McColl returns for festival performance KY KYRA KES kyra@tbw.com.au the zone THE popular Little Kids Big Kids Zone returns for this year’s Penola Coonawarra Arts Festival with a quality line-up of events. From dreamcatcher making workshops to working with Dribbles the Clown, children will have plenty of opportunity to express themselves over the four-day festival. Included in the program is a wooden toy making workshop, gingerbread men decorating, a facepainter, croquet, fire sculpting and a chalk art competition. Penola’s Memorial Park will be the centre focus of the children’s program. BACK IN TOWN: Former Penola musician Hugh McColl has returned to perform at the upcoming Penola Coonawarra Arts Festival. Picture: KYRA SYKES McColl returns for festival performance KY KYRA KES kyra@tbw.com.au VELLING VELLING singer-songwriter Hugh McColl has returned to Penola and will perform his original music at the town’s upcoming festival. Hugh will perform at the Glenroy Shearing Shed and Coonawarra Hall during the Penola Coonawarra Arts Festival. He was invited by event organisers to debut his laidback folky style as part of this year’s entertainment. “I am excited to be playing at the festival after playing at the open mic competition a few times,” he said. “I think my music will suit the show at Glenroy because of the intimate atmosphere.” After growing up in the area, Hugh moved to Adelaide to study science at university before travelling overseas. He spent time in Spain, Europe, Iceland, Denmark and Sweden, which inspired his writing. While on the road, he completed unfinished tracks and wrote new songs. The music is set to appear on a debut EP to be released before June. With a passion for music and science, Hugh has maintained a balanced lifestyle of study and performing. “When I was a kid, I learnt to play violin and cello at school and have loved music ever since,” he said. “I would like my music to take me as far as possible, but I am just as passionate about science - so I have a back-up plan.” Hugh is currently making arrangements to move to Denmark later this year to study for another science degree. “I really liked Denmark when Program offers fun for all PEOPLE of all ages can create, explore and relax during the annual Penola Coonawarra Arts Festival next weekend. With a program jam-packed with activities, exhibitions and live music, the region will be filled with an infectious atmosphere. The festival is headlined by the John Shaw Neilson Acquisitive Art Prize competition and Co-Opera’s performance of Cosi Fan Tutte. Big money is up for grabs for the annual prize and Co-Opera will warm hearts with a passionate performance. The Cosi Fan Tutte stage is set for hilarious comedy, tempered in Mozart’s miraculous way with moments of true human pathos. Children are catered for in many ways with workshops and live performances. The Penola Community Library’s Kids Time will be an adventurous and playful event with the theme of “under the sea”. An actor from the Penola Players will read to the children and musician Jarrad Kilsby will provide an interactive element to the morning. Families can also look forward to the unique shadow puppet performance titled Sticks Stones Broken Bones at Rymill Hall on the Sunday afternoon. Visitors can get involved with a wide range of workshops on offer throughout the weekend. Learn all about knitting, silver smithing, linocut print making, acting, photography, cake decorating, writing and poetry from experienced artists. Other features include poetry, comedy, photography, art workshops, cooking, activities for children and many artistic exhibitions. The official festival opening will take place at Penola High School next Thursday night, where the winners of the John Shaw Neilson Acquisitive Art Prize, the local art prize and festival design competition will be announced. The full program can be viewed online at www.artsfestival.com.au or hard copies can be collected from the Penola Coonawarra Visitor Information Centre. I visited and it is a place I can imagine spending a long period of time,” he said. “I did some performing in Copenhagen, which I really loved.” The 25-year-old will be performing all original songs at the festival. “I want to perform the music which will appear on my EP and give the audience a great show,” he said. His story-telling lyrics and personal sound will be on show next Thursday at the Glenroy Shearing Shed and on the Saturday night for the annual Shenanigans showcase at Coonawarra Hall. PARKER COONAWARRA ESTATE Triple TreaTs aT parker arT/jazz/food Come and enjoy our homemade traditional Cornish pasties with salad whilst listening to the talents of jazz duo – Two’s Company Local artist Hamish Macdonald will also have his paintings on display Location: Parker Coonawarra Estate Riddoch Highway Date: Time: Cost: Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th May 10am-4pm (lunch & music 12-3pm) $10 head for pasties/salad & entertainment Wine $5 per glass Bookings appreciated for large groups Contact kirsty Bailey or erica kay 8737 3525 671261 2015 Penola Coonawarra Arts Festival John Shaw Neilson Acquisitive Art Prizes Penola High School invites you and your friends at 5.00pm on Thursday 21st of May 2015 to 43 Cameron Street, Penola to attend the 2015 Official Opening of the Penola Coonawarra Arts Festival and announcement of the John Shaw Neilson Acquisitive Art Prize, Local Prizes and Design Prize Official Opening by Fleur Roachock, Principal of Penola High School. From 5.30pm the winners will be announced. Open daily from 10.00am—4.00pm Exhibition closes 29 May 2015 Also happening at Penola High School… Acting Workshop with Penola High School English Teacher Jackie Poumako Saturday 23 May 2015 10.00am-4.00pm Free entry 12 years + Bookings essential 8737 0000 Kids Time in the Community Library with Penola High School Librarian Ali Bond Saturday 23 May 2015 9.30-10.30am Free entry 3-7 years Bookings essential 8737 2838 Imagine Workshop Memorial Park Marquee with Penola High School Art Teacher Kristen Bence Saturday 23 May 11.00am-12.00pm Sunday 24 May 2015 2013 10.00-11.00am Free entry 8-13 years Bookings essential 8737 2391 670875 The South Eastern Times, Thursday, May 14, 2015 - 15 670998
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