Music Glenelg Inc presents - "It Started From the Sea"

The HMB Endeavour will visit Portland Harbour and become a floating museum from 7 - 11 March inclusive.
Get a glimps into what Captain Cook experienced.
Open to visitors 10:00- 17:00 hours daily.

Take Note 2012 Highlights

Saturday 3 - Sunday 18 March 2012 when & where - see below

* HMB Endeavour open
* 2012 Portland Dahlia & Rose Festival
* Budj Bim National Heritage Landscape (tours)
* Indigenous History and Cultural Artifacts
* Tourism, Commercial, Vocational, Cultural Expo includes :
- Kanawinka - "Land of Tomorrow" Global Geopark Display and talks
- Great South West Walk Display
* Singing Workshop and Concert by International Sea Shanty Performer Danny Spooner.
* Choral worshop by International acclaimed conductor and Artistic Director to Music Glenelg Inc. Andrew Wailes.
* Concerts of Sea Shanties, Songs of the Sea, Songs of Colonial and Indigenous Australia and the Australian Consort.
* Seascape - A dramatic musical, dance, large screens that depicts the parallels of significant events in indigenous and non-indigenous histories of the region
* Family Gardens Day and Teddy Bear's Picnic - featuring Edward (Henty) Bear, music and childrens activities
* Ride the Portland Cable Tram Inc. to the Gardens
* Vintage and Veteran Car Rally - touring through Shire

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES
* Vern McCallum's Historical Photographic Display
* Screenings of Garry Kerr's historical documentries
* Period Costume Dress Up Weekend - 10th 11th March - costumes 1700's - 1840's
* Portland's Whaleboat - the William Dutton on display
* Various historical buildings open including The Rocket Shed, The Gardnes Cottage
* Re-enactment of Edward Henty's first Church Service
* Photographic display of Jeff Blackman's Orchids and Birdlife within the Glenelg Shire.

TIMES & VENUES

Saturday, 03 March, St. Stephen's Church Cnr. Percy and Julia Sts. 7.00pm Opening of Jeff Blackman's Photo Exhibition in the Narthex. This Exhibition will continue through until 5.00pm on Sunday, 18th March.
7.15pm – Re-enactment of the first Anglican Service conducted in St. Stephen's Church, in 1856 by Portland's Founder, Edward Henty.
8.00pm – "Music of the Times" – The performance will feature music which was being performed in England and Europe and later on in Australia.
Melbourne's own Raga Dolls Salon Orchestra.

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Monday, 05 March, Village Green and The Tea Tree Gallery, Percy Street.
10.00am to 5.00pm Daily
Historical Photo Display by Vern McCallum featuring the earliest photographs of Historic Portland Bay through to current times, including the building of the Port as we know it today. Garry Kerr's DVD, "The Construction of the Port – The Workers' Story" will be shown continuously during the Exhibition.
This Exhibition will continue through until 5.00pm on Sunday, 18th March.

Trawler Wharf 11.00am to 1.00pm (approx.)
Arrival of HMB Endeavour to berth at the Trawler Wharf and Welcome (details to be decided).
Portland Foreshore Area – Adjacent to Trawler Wharf
6.30pm Twilight Community Concert – Twisted Logic

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Tuesday, 06 March - Adjacent to Trawler Wharf 6.30pm
Twilight Community Concert – Craig Rossier & Friends

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Wednesday, 07 March, Portland Yacht Club 6.00pm
Sea Shanty Workshop with Danny Spooner

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Thursday, 08 March, Trawler Wharf
10.00am -5.00pm HMB Endeavour open to public
(Schools Program 10.00am to 1.00pm)
2.00pm & 7.30pm Danny Spooner in Concert - Portland Yacht Club
Friday, 09 March,Trawler Wharf
10.00am -5.00pm
HMB Endeavour open to public (Schools Program 10.00am to 1.00pm)
Portland Foreshore Area – Adjacent to Trawler Wharf
11.00am -5.00pm

INDIGENOUS HISTORY AND CULTURAL ARTIFACTS Display
* Indigenous History prior to and after European Settlement
* Budj Bim Cultural Landscape

TOURISM EXPO KANAWINKA
"Land of tomorrow"

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Saturday, 10 March,Trawler Wharf
10.00am -5.00pm
HMB Endeavour open to public

11.00am -5.00pm
Vintage Tractor, Truck & Stationary Engine display. Presented by the Hamilton Pastoral Museum

FORESHORE ENTERTAINMENT
11.00am Kane & Luke
12.00pm Alicia & Alex
1.00pm Teagan & Nick
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4.30pm Swap Box
5.30pm David Tognon
6.30pm Scott and Danielle

Portland Civic Hall, Bentinck Street
11.00am -5.00pm

THE 2012 PORTLAND DAHLIA AND ROSE FESTIVAL

Portland Foreshore Area – Adjacent to Trawler Wharf
11.00am-5.00pm
INDIGENOUS HISTORY AND CULTURAL ARTIFACTS Display
* Indigenous History prior to and after European Settlement
* Budj Bim Cultural Landscape

TOURISM EXPO KANAWINKA
"Land of tomorrow"

INOVATION AND VOCATION EXPO

Baptist Church Percy Street
9.30am - Noon
ANDREW WAILES CONDUCTS A CHORAL WORKSHOP
followed at 2.00pm-5.00pm
SEA SHANTIES AND SONGS OF THE SEA FESTIVAL AND SONGS OF COLONIAL AND INDIGENOUS AUSTRALIA
Special Guests
The Vocal Consort - Melbourne
Andrew Wailes & The Box Hill Choral

3.00-5.00pm
Promoting Portland Maritime Hertage Incorporated
Whale boats William Dutton & Port Fairy demonstrations, rowing, sailing and novelty events.

8.00pm
"SEASCAPE" A dramatic musical & significant historical account of Indigenous and European cultures, in parallel, within the Glenelg Shire. A large outdoor screen will be used during this performance.

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Sunday, 11th March, "The Australia Felix"Bay To Bush classic Car Run
7.30am
Breakfast on Portland Freshore - Depart Portland Travel to Dartmoor via Dutton Way, Bolwarra, Heywood. Morning Tea
To Casterton for lunch via Lindsay Road, Wilkin Strathdownie
Depart Casterton to Portland via Merino
3.00-5.00pm
Promoting Portland Maritime Hertage Incorporated
Whale boats William Dutton & Port Fairy demonstrations, rowing, sailing and novelty events.

Portland Botanical Gardens
10.30am -3.00pm
FAMILY DAY - TEDDYS BEARS PICNIC
Entertainment for all the family, stalls and childrens activities.etc
11.00am Jasper Sisters
12.00pm A Change of Plans
1.00pm Dean Outramm
2.00pm Rene & 'Relle

Admissions: Patrons can purchase $60 Ticket Hospitality Voucher Booklet from the following traders - Abundant Life Books, Absolutely Fabulous Accessories, Mae Phen Asian Groceries, Intimate Apparel, MacKay's Leading Edge Jewellers, Tea Tree Gallery, Plaza Clothing, Unearthed & 3RPC Office

ADMISSIONS TO INDIVIDUAL ENTERTAINMENT VENUES - $150

Fri 3rd 5.30-10.00pm St. Stephen's Church Cnr. Percy & Julia Sts $20

5th-18th 10.00 -5.00pm Village Green & Tea Tree Gallery, Percy St $5

Wed 7th 6.00-8.00pm Danny Spooner Sea Shanty Workshop $20

Thur 8th 2.00 & 7.30 Danny Spooner Concerts Portland Yacht Club $20

Fri 9th 6.30pm to 10.30pm Jazz - Portland Yacht Club $20

Sat 10th 11.00am-5.00pm Foreshore Historical Photos Exhibition $5

9.30 – Noon Choristers Workshop Baptist Church $15

2.00pm Concert "Colonial Aust & Sea Songs" Baptist Church $20

10th/11th - 10.00-5.pm Dahlia And Rose Festival Civic Hall $5

Sun 11th 7.30am Registration - Bay To Bush A Day Vintage Car Run $20

10.30-3.00pm Family Day Teddy Bear's Picnic Botanic Gardens Gold Coin

DISCLAIMER:

As far as is possible, Music Glenelg Inc. will make its best effort to present all of the above listed events in the form and with the content as shown in this program. However, should circumstances not under the control of Music Glenelg Inc. or its Event Director occur, changes and/or deletions may be made to the program.