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January
Arts in Esperance 

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Arts Highlights, January 2018

New Year's Eve is a time for celebration as we turn our thoughts to the year ahead and what this might bring. We have listed a number of New Years Eve events below for easy reference. January is a time for relaxation and enjoying all that our beautiful town offers  - and, as always, this includes a range of arts activities!
  • News Years Eve Talent quest is being presented on December 31st by Rotary Club of Esperance Bay as part of the 2017 Esperance Foreshore Festival & Fireworks.
  • Esperance Public Library has a book sale coming up on January 4th and a school holiday program starting 11th January.
  • The Cannery Arts Centre is hosting the  'Evolution of the Surfboard ' until January 14th
  • Esperance Hobby Painters and  oil painter, George Sutter, have exhibitions coming up at  Esperance Community Arts Space from January 9th.
  • Festival of the Winds' Moving Movies at the soundshell program features 'The Lion King' on January 13th and 'Sing' on January 20th. 
  • The Esperance One and All Program starts Monday 8th January and includes Drumming, Chess, Brickclub and Sand Art
Esperance Community Arts Space will be closed from 12.30pm on Friday 22nd of December for the Holidays. We will re-open on Tuesday January 9th.
Many thanks to all our volunteers, partner organisations, funding bodies and community supporters

Scroll to the end to find a list of regular group gatherings in Esperance - and please let us know if you would like to add information about your upcoming events or your group to our list.

VOLUNTEERING: If you have a few hours a week to spare we are always looking for volunteers at Esperance Community Arts Space.  We welcome you to call into 67 Dempster St, Tuesday - Friday 10-2pm and have a chat. 

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New Years Eve

Celebrations start at 12noon with the Rotary Club of Esperance Bay's Foreshore Festival & Fireworks
 


There is still time to register for the EFF&F talent quest! Entries are due Dec 28th.

 


The Esperance Drumming Group are going to be drumming up a storm as part of the Foreshore Festival & Fireworks event on New Years Eve.
 

 

 
Live & Local: Kyza Presents a big line up of local musicians from 4pm 
 


Live & Local: The Lazy Boys are playing at the Esperance Motor Hotel
 


Albany Band Tre Amici are playing at the Pier Hotel
 

Esperance Community Arts 


Esperance Community Arts Space (67 Dempster St) will close Friday 22nd Dec at 12.30pm, RE-OPENING Tues the 9th January  Call in and browse the work of over 40 local artists and crafters Tuesday - Friday 10am - 2pm. Esperance Hobby Painters and oil painter, George Sutter, will be exhibiting work from January 9th. 

Pick up a copy of the Songs from the Southern Edge CD  featuring 10 original songs by local artists
 

Join the Crafty Critters and share and learn new skills on Thursdays 10-12pm from January 11th. Their very playful Christmas window display, Under the Sea', at 67 Dempster St is a must see!
 


 No Lights No Lycra will be dancing weekly starting the 4th January from 7.15pm 
 
 
 

Cannery Arts Centre


There is still time to see this fabulous exhibition closing January 14th 2018
 
 
 
There is also time to start work on your entry for the 2018 Biennial Art Awards 
 


Details of the Kick Arts Holiday Program will be available online at www.canneryartscentre.com.au 

 

Festival of the Wind 

Bring a picnic and a rug and enjoy the movies 'The Lion King' January 13th and 'Sing' January 20th - under the stars at the Soundshell, movie time the whole family can enjoy !

 

 

Esperance Public Library 
 

Big Book Sale

Starts Thursday January 4th, 6pm-7pm.
 
 
 

School Holiday Activities
 


2018 Sketchbook Project

Registrations close at 5.00pm on Monday 22 January 2018. You will be notified in mid February when your sketchbook is ready for collection.
Contact Propel Youth Arts WA for more information by calling 08 9328 5855 or email our Project Development Officer Cecile Vuaillat at cecile@propel.org.au.

 

 

Esperance One and All Community Program

This FREE program makes a variety of recreational activities fun and accessible for all ages and abilities.
 

 

 

Shire of Esperance & Rotary Club of Esperance  Australia Day Event 

Australia Day is held at Adventureland Park Friday January 26th 8am till 1pm Experience the work of local artists and musicians. Guest Speaker is Conrad Liveris.
 
 

Acrobatic Dance Classes
 

A wonderful opportunity to develop your acrobatic dance skills with Mathew Treadgold as part of his regional tour.
 

 

Esperance Civic Centre 


Live Simulcast; La Bohème by Giacomo Puccini, Saturday 3 February 2018 
FREE EVENT- Tickets still required Commencing 8pm - 10.15pm 

For over two decades, the City of Perth has presented Opera in the Park as an annual gift to the residents and visitors of Perth, supported by Lotterywest and Healthway with the message Act-Belong-Commit. The live simulcast allows WA Opera to connect with regional communities, with the support of Lotterywest and the Community Resource Network.
 

Live and Local Music

There will be a Beach Party happening in Hopetoun, December 27th 


Tipsy Jipsys are playing at the  Esperance Hotel Fri 5th Jan and at the Traveller's Inn Sat 13th January

 

 
 

Baxter & Maree Gallery

  •  Art supplies are available for half price from now until the end of December and other artwork/s and fittings to clear.
  • 'Songlines' Special Exhibition, December & January. Featuring works by Aboriginal Artists from Western Australia. All Works  Are for Sale. 
 


 

Esperance Nyungar Aboriginal Corporation
 

ENAC & Esperance Nyungar Art and Craft Gallery/Shop 
4 Wood st (Next to Mermaid Leather)
Gallery and Office Hours 9am to 3pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Saturday 2 to 4pm
Follow us on Faceook fb.me/enac4
 


 
   

Regular Arts Activities
 

Crafty Critters:  An informal craft group who meet every Thursday morning at  10am at Esperance Community Arts Space to work on individual or community projects, Morning tea included. Beginners welcome, no cost, some materials and needles/ hooks provided. Gold coin Donation.

Esperance Bay of Isles Embroidery Club: Meet on the 1st & 3rd Thursday of the Month, 9am-12noon at the Cannery Arts Centre Music Room. Contact 9071 3599 or admin@canneryartscentre.com.au for information about meeting times and days.

Esperance Brass Band: Rehearsal every Thursday night (during school terms), 7:30pm - 9:30pm. Esperance Basketball Stadium (the door prior to entry into the stadium), Greater Sports Ground.  Any new or interested members are welcome.  For further information contact Julie Fetherston ph 0438 839 352 or email fetherstons@bigpond.com

Esperance Drumming Group:  Esperance Community Arts Space, 67 Dempster Street. Everyone welcome. Drums and percussion instruments supplied or bring your own. For more information call Meredith Waters on 0488090934 or email andmerf@wn.com.au. Find the Esperance Drumming Group on FACEBOOK.

Esperance Patchwork Club: Meet every Thursday, February through to November, 9am - 12noon  at the Seniors Citizens, Meeting Room. Contact Jean Reimers for more information. Ph 9071 1898.

Esperance Photographers Club: Club Meetings, 3rd Monday of every month, The Cannery Art Room, 7pm. For more information contact Julie Wylie on 9076 1215 or email esperancephotographersclub@gmail.com. Find the Esperance Photographer’s Club on FACEBOOK and Twitter and look out for their new blog site!

Esperance Pottery Club: Open to all the community for pottery activities 11am – 4pm, Thursday & Saturday. Cannery Arts Centre. For more information email esperancepotteryclub@gmail.com

Esperance Scrabble Club: Meetings every Saturday, 1pm - 4pm. Esperance Senior Citizens Centre, Forrest Street.

Esperance Ukulele Group: Join the worldwide ukulele revolution!  Wednesdays, 6pm, Esperance Senior Citizens Centre, Forrest Street. For more information find us on FACEBOOK or see http://groups.yahoo.com/group/UKEsperance Email: ukesperance@yahoo.com Ph: 0417 090 793.

Forage Kitchen Garden:  Open Day Thursdays 3.30 - 5.30pm.  Everyone welcome to have a chat or to get involved. Cannery Arts Centre.

Just Dance Esperance: Latin, Ballroom and New Vogue. Beginners and dancers of all ages welcome! No partner required. $5 per person.  Latin dance styles every Monday from 7pm-8.45pm, RAOB Hall (behind the Bijou Theatre on Dempster Street). This is a friendly group of dancers who enjoy helping others learn and have fun at the same time. For more information contact Viv on 0427 014 691 or Miguel and Angela 0477 972 918.

Liteforms: Firetwirling.  Contact Joe Young for updates on 043 878 8492.

No Lights, No Lycra: Self expression dance in the dark! Thursdays, 7.15pm, Innerspace Gallery, Cannery Arts Centre. $5 Entry. Bring water to drink and wear comfortable clothes. Ages 14 and over. Alcohol & drug free event.   For information see No Lights No Lycra Esperance Facebook page.

Old Time / New Vogue Ballroom Dancing: 8:00 PM - 10:30 PM Friday nights @ RAOB - Williams St (behind Bijou theatre) Singles & Couples / Beginners - All welcome $5pp (supper included) Enquiries - Viv 0427014691.

Recherche Writers:  Meetings 1st Saturday of the month, 10am. Masonic Village Hall. For further information contact Lesley Higson ph: 9071 5764 or email ljhigson@bigpond.net.au

Sing Australia:  A fun 2 hours of singing from 7.30pm, in a relaxed environment with group accompanist and conductor $6 per night. Non members welcome to join in and have a go, no experience necessary.  Every Wednesday at Esperance Aged Care, Activity Room, 4 Randall Street.  Contact details: www.singaustalia.com
  
Time2Dance: Swing Dance Classes. Tuesdays from 6.15pm to 7.45pm, $10 per person at the Esperance Community Art Space, 67 Dempster Street. 
 
Other local arts groups include Esperance Spinners Club, Esperance Hobby Painters, After Dark Quilters, Port Patchers, Esperance CWA Craft Group,  Esperance Bay Boot Scooters, Fiona Ryan Dance Academy and  Dance Devotion.  For more information, contact Esperance Community Arts (9072 1158 or admin@esperancecommunityarts.org.au).

 
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