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WE ARE BACK!
But it will be different!
Following a period of home isolation and venue lockdown during which performances and events were cancelled, Moira Arts & Culture Inc. is excited to resume performances and events following the guidelines and limitations set by the Government and Shire.
There will be differences as we follow protocols in place at the time..
1. Preference for online booking.
2. Contact details to be recorded for all attendees.
3. Social distancing in venue.
4. Good personal hygiene, with hand sanitiser and wipes available.
Please read the Important Notice re the future of MAC Inc.
Any organisation wishing to list and promote their events are encouraged to contact MAC Inc. via email: macinc@exemail.com.au
E-News will be published bi-monthly with our next edition in February..
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31st January 2021
SEASON LAUNCH
Killara House, Cobram
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23rd February 2021
Essential Theatre's
ROMEO & JULIET
Byramine Homestead
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25th May 2021
THE SPOOKY MEN'S CHORALE
Numurkah Town Hall.
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July 2021
MAC INC. MEMBERS EVENT
Killara House, Cobram
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September 2021
ART FEST
Cobram Showgrounds
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IMPORTANT NOTICE!
2021 MAC Inc. FINAL YEAR.
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Moira Arts & Culture Inc. (MAC Inc.) was established by Moira Shire Council in 2013 to stimulate, enrich and support creativity in our communities. The council appointed a board of interested volunteers from across the Shire with the appointment of two Councillors and Moira Shire Arts & Cultural Officer as Executive Director. Funding was provided for a three-year term.
With a change in Shire management, a further three years sponsorship was granted, but for “governance” reasons, Moira Shire and MAC Inc. would be at arm’s length. Thus, the services of the Arts & Culture Officer and the appointment of two councillors were withdrawn.
The volunteers on the MAC Inc. Board continued to provide art and cultural activities, using the expertise and experience gained.
Moira Shire Council has released an Arts & Culture Strategy which no longer supports or sponsors MAC Inc. and made MAC Inc. redundant, the new Shire Creative Hubs application notice did not eventuate until 12 months after making MAC Inc. redundant.
MAC Inc. had entered into contractual obligations with producers, promoters and artists for 2020, much of which had to be planned 12 months ahead.
MAC Inc. planned to honour these contractual obligations in 2020 using available funds from ticket sales and grants.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, restrictions and limitations, the performances and event scheduled for 2020, had to be cancelled.
Many of these performances and events have now been rescheduled for 2021.
MAC Inc. is proud of its achievements, fulfilling its obligations to Moire Shire Council and the ratepayers of Moira Shire in stimulating and enriching arts and culture.
MAC Inc. over 7 years has presented events itself and in co-operation with community orgnisations in Yarrawonga, Tungamah, Katamatite, Cobram, Strathmerton, Numurkah and Nathalia.
MAC Inc. has also provided sponsorships to local organisations to present their events as well as sponsoring awards at the Yarrawonga, Cobram, Numurkah and Nathalia Agricultural Shows, and presentations at the eight Secondary Colleges in the Shire.
MAC Inc. thanks its many supporters over the years who have appreciated and supported our endeavours.
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Moira Arts & Culture Inc. is passionate about promoting arts and culture across Moira Shire.
Our Facebook page is the place to visit to catch up on arts and culture news in Moira Shire.
Make sure you are kept up-to date by Following Moira Arts & Culture Inc. Facebook page.
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MAC Inc. thanks those members who took out membership for 2020.
Due to COVID restrictions MAC Inc. were not able to deliver membership benefits.
The MAC Inc. board have decided to rollover the 2020 membership for the entire 2021 year.
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MAC Inc. 2021 Season Launch
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Moira Arts & Culture Inc. (MAC Inc.) invites you to be our guest at a special preview function.
This is our opportunity to personally thank you for your support and share with you our exciting 2021 final season..
Join us for drinks and nibbles.
Be greeted with a glass of champagne and enjoy a delicious afternoon tea as we preview 2021.
SUNDAY 31st JANUARY 2020 2.30pm.
Killara House - the home of MAC Inc., 2 Bank Street Cobram, between the Scout Hall and Guide Hall in the Cobram Showgrounds precinct.
This is a free event, but please indicate your acceptance for catering purposes.
RESERVATION: https://www.trybooking.com/BNPKV
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Essential Theatre's ROMEO & JULIET.
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We are thrilled to be presenting Shakespeare’s tragic love story Romeo & Juliet, the 19th season of Shakespeare in the Vines by Essential Theatre.
A violent street brawl between rival families the Montague’s and Capulet’s is the prelude to Romeo’s first encounter with Juliet. Despite this, and the fact that Juliet has been promised to another man in marriage, they fall in love. But any plans for their future happiness are cruelly destroyed by renewed violence between the two families. With its wonderful combination of lyricism, comedy, suspense and drama, Shakespeare’s heartbreaking tale is one of the greatest of all love stories.
“But, soft! what light through yonder window breaks? It is the east, and Juliet is the sun”
COVID-19 has impacted our summer plans however we are working hard at getting this show on the road.
There will be differences as we follow COVID-19 protocols in place at the time.
1. Preference for online booking.
2. Contact details to be recorded for all attendees.
3. Social distancing in venue.
4. Good personal hygiene, with hand sanitiser and wipes available.
Byramine Homestead.
Sunday 23rd February 2021
Gates open 4.30pm
Performance starts 6.30pm.
BYO picnic hamper. Strictly no BYO alcohol. Beer, Wine and Cider available for sale. Platters can be ordered from Byramine Homestead Tel. 5748 4321
BOOKINGS: https://www.trybooking.com/BNOPW
Ticket: Adult $55
MAC Inc. Member $50
School Student $20
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Returning in 2021 with great performances.
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Moira Arts & Culture Inc. proudly present "The Spooky Men's Chorale" on Tuesday 25th May 2021 in the Numurkah Town Hall.
The Spooky Men's Chorale emerged blithering and blinking-eyed from the Blue Mountains of NSW in 2001, armed with no more than their voices and ill-matched set of hats. It is no so much comedic as hilarious, not so much shimmeringly perfect as pleasingly deeply human.
The Spooky Men's Chorale offers an experience that is both hugely entertaining and surprising profound.
There will be differences as we follow COVID-19 protocols in place at the time.
1. Preference for online booking.
2. Contact details to be recorded for all attendees.
3. Social distancing in venue.
4. Good personal hygiene, with hand sanitiser and wipes available.
TUESDAY 25th MAY 7.30pm
NUMURKAH TOWN HALL
BOOKINGS: https://www.trybooking.com/BNORG
Tickets: Adult $35
MAC Inc Member $30
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The Spooky Men's Chorale.
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Moira Arts and Culture Inc. is offering sponsorship to stimulate arts and cultural activities across Moira communities.
Grants of up to a maximum of $2,000 are available to support local artists and arts and cultural organisations to work in their communities on projects that contribute to community capacity building.
Sponsorship of $200 is available as prizes for exhibitions.
Previous recipients include:
Cobram Community Cinema.
Moira Shire Seniors Week Festival
Cactus Country
Movies at Numurkah
U3A Nathalia
Finley & District Camera Club
Katamatite Lions School Mural Project
Katamatite Community Plan Inc. Big Tops & Tiny Tots Circus Show
Strathmerton Community Plan Inc. Big Tops & Tiny Tots Circus Show
Festival of 1000 Voices
Numurkah Foodbowl Festival
Across the Arts Yarrawonga Photographic Exhibition.
Cobram Rotary Big Band Concert
Numurkah Rotary Arts & Craft Exhibition
Nathalia Rotary Art Show.
Cobram A & P Society
Yarrawonga A & P Society
Nathalia Agricultural Sociey
Numurkah A & P Society
Nathalia Lions New Years Eve Carnival
Numurkah Secondary College Reconciliation Day
Numurkah Pioneer Lodge "Sing Out Loud".
Moira Shire Refugee Week photographic Exhibition.
Moira Shire Harmony Day 2016
Moira Shire Pop Up Cinema.
Strathmerton Community Steering Committee The Charge of Beersheba
Cobram Cemetery Trust
Art in Nathalia
Nathalia Secondary College,
St Mary of the Angels Secondary College
Numurkah Secondary College
Cobram Secondary College
Cobram Anglican Grammar
Yarrawonga Secondary College
Glenvale School Nathalia
Sacred Heart College Yarrawonga
Applications from organisations for sponsorship of events up to $2000 and Exhibition prizes of $200 can be made on the application forms on MAC Inc. website, or by contacting MAC Inc.
Besides offering financial support, MAC Inc. also supported these and other activities by promotiion on Face Book and the MAC Inc. E-News Newsletter.
Any organisation requiring assistance organising art and cultural activities can contact MAC Inc.P.O. Box 109 Cobram 3644, or macinc@exemail.com.au.
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Reports on events since last issue of E-News.
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Essential Theatre’s production of MACBETH presented by Moira Arts & Culture Inc at Byramine Homestead captivated the appreciative audience. With patrons arriving from Yarrawonga, Cobram, Numurkah, Katamatite, Strathmerton, Waaia, Katunga, Tocumwal, Echuca, Shepparton and Sydney. Feedback ‘Another superb Shakespeare”, “Fabulous to have access to such a professional production in Moira Shire”, “Perfect location for outdoor theatre”, “Excellent performance as always. Look forward to Essential Theatre’s offering each year”.
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Blurry Borders Photographic Exhibition.
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Blurry Borders Photographic Exhibition at Cobram Library with “Meet the Photographer” presentation. Kristan Emerson told his story and the story behind each of his amazing photographs. Kirsten is legally blind with only 3% vision in one eye but captures shapes and colours with his camera.
The exhibition is on display at the Cobram Library till 5th March before moving on to the Yarrawonga Mulwala Visitor Centre 7th March to 27th March.
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McPHERSON ARCADE - NUMURKAH
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