Free film screening – The Alterations of AJ D’cruz: Becoming a ‘New Australian’

The Alterations of AJ D’cruz: Becoming a ‘New Australian’

Sunday 21 April, 3pm. Free entry
Walker Street Gallery and Arts Centre
Cnr Walker and Mason Streets, Dandenong

Glenn D’Cruz’s father was an Anglo-Indian — a member of the ‘mixed-race’ community produced by British colonialism. He died prematurely at the age of 53. On one level, he did not experience any major trauma, yet he found the process of adjusting to life in Australia difficult. This multi-media presentation tells his story through film. It draws on his own archive of 8mm films and 35mm slides as well as commercial feature films that represent Anglo-Indians in order to provide an account of his personal experience of becoming a ‘New Australian’.

More specifically, it juxtaposes my father’s ‘home movies’ with key scenes from films that represent Anglo-Indians: Bhowani Junction (1956), Julie (1975), and 36 Chowringhee Lane (1981) Cotton Mary (1999). Combining personal anecdotes and philosophical ruminations on technology with commentaries on the aforementioned films, the presentation raises questions about the ethical problems involved in representing the migrant experience.

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Hot & Cool

Last Sunday we held our inargural Hot & Cool event in the garden. It was a georgous day, the sun shone and there was not a cloud in the sky.

We had the Suitcase Rummage market back on site with loads of vintage and contemporary bargains. We also had music cortesty of Rosey and Nick Lovell. There were a number of tasty looking picnic treats spread out on the lawns being enjoyed by visitors and we had record numbers head into Laurel Lodge to check out the new historical displays.

All in all it was a perfect day! Next month, Hot & Cool heads over to the Walker St Gallery as we start heading into the colder months, the 7th April at 2:30pm sees Cosmo Cosmolino playing Gypsy and Eastern European music. Don’t forget, it’s a totally free event! We’ll see you in April at the Walker St Gallery.

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Introducing our new musical event – Hot & Cool

We’re very excited to be able to announce that our musical events have changed name and formats! We’d like to invite you all to Hot & Cool, a collaboration between Heritage Hill and Walker St Gallery & Arts Centre.

Hot & Cool is an afternoon of live music, family friendly activities and entertainment from two of Dandenong’s premier arts venues, Heritage Hill and Walker St Gallery. In the hotter months, bring a picnic and enjoy relaxed tunes in Heritage Hill’s historic rose garden. During the cooler months, head down to Walker St Gallery for music to warm your soul. Check out the first half of the year’s great lineup!

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Things that go Bump in the Night – Walker St Gallery

Ever wondered what happens after dark?

Walker St Gallery’s latest exhibition looks at the notions of all things spooky, gothic and a little bit nightmarish.

The month long exhibition called Things that Go Bump in the Night will incorporate paintings, drawings, installations, photography, video, performance art, as well as a string quartet and a rock band.

Featuring some of Australia’s most highly regarded visual and performing artists, the exhibition will run in conjunction with Dandenong’s annual winter arts event, Nocturnal.

Things that go Bump in the Night opens on Thursday, 31 May and runs until Saturday, 30 June
The exhibition will feature the works of Fabrice Bigot, Jane Burton, Jon Cattapan, Edward Colless, Mat Coyle, Irene Hanenbergh, Kotoe Ishii, Georgia Metaxas, Stephanie Monteith, and Mia Saljso and Heidi Yardley.

Two special performances will also take place during the month long visual arts exhibition. Silo String Quartet will play a free concert on Thursday, 7 June at 8pm and Post rock band Laura will perform on Thursday, 14 June at 8pm.

Walker St Gallery is located on the corner of Walker and Robinson streets in Dandenong.

The gallery is open 11am to 5pm, Monday to Friday and 11am to 3pm on Saturdays. It is closed on public holidays.

Entry to the exhibition is free.

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Win a free double pass to BULLET: A Superhero Comedy

The Melbourne International Comedy Fesitval show BULLET: A Superhero Comedy has just embarked on a Zone 3 Tour, which will see the action explode in Dandenong, Cranbourne, Melton and Geelong (Competition details at the end of the post)

BULLET: A Superhero Comedy, a smash-hit at the Melbourne Fringe Festival, is a live-read radio play telling the story of Bullet, Settlement City’s sworn protector. When he loses his powers and his city to the diabolical Russian villainess, Dostoyana Ursine, Bullet is forced to discover the true meaning of
the word ‘hero’.

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Artist call out – Walker Street Gallery

Walker Street Gallery is doing a call out for female artists for their 2012 exhibition, She who can. See below for all the details!

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