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The Mallacoota Arts Council is proud to present this year's FFF Weekend. All events will be held in or around the Mudbrick Pavilion (themuddy), which is 100m sea-side of the main street (Maurice Ave).
Friday - Fiction
The winner of the EJ Brady Short Story competition has been decided, and will be announced on Friday 2nd of November. The best stories will be read out, accompanied by Brent McLeod, the Community Choir and YOU if you have an original song. The event begins 8pm.
Saturday 3rd - Flowers, Fundraiser and Funk
The Community Market will be held near the Amphitheatre from 8am. The Stalk and Bloom Stakes flower arranging competition 9 – 12 in the Muddy. 3CA fundraiser Art Auction noon in the muddy; expect amazing bargains and help this exciting community project!
Introducing Bodily funktion:
Strutting straight off the back of the black power movement, Bodily Funktion step fresh out of motown, and straight to the Mallacoota Mud Brick Pavillion. Comprising two members: Fat Capital P and his brother Darren, they create an intense groove by using strong bass guitar riffs and bass lines and utilized the same extended chords found in bebop jazz. In jam sessions, they encourage one another to "get down" by telling one another. Their contemporaries can attest: "If I am the Prime Minister of Funk, they can be in my cabinet"; George Clinton. "You know they can't play my stuff. It's too complicated."; James Brown. "It's alright, we're gonna have a good time tonight!"; Kool and The Gang. "I've outdone anyone you can name - Mozart, Beethoven, Bach, Strauss. Irving Berlin, he wrote 1,001 tunes. I wrote 5,500."; James Brown.
Funk Workshop, 2 - 4pm; Bodily Funktion will explain “what is funk?” and help participants get down and groove. Open for all ages, instruments, vocals and percussion, $10 at the door.
Funky Disco, 8:30pm; starring Bodily Funktion, with music-videos of all-time great funk. See James Brown, Earth Wind and Fire Parliament, the Temptations and more. Strut your stuff in funky fashion with afros, wide lapels, bling, platform shoes, flares or your own funky style.
Sunday 4th
2:30 - 4:30pm Mallacoota and District Reconciliation Group invite you to the official dedication of the Reflection Site, at the end of Mortimer Street, on the Pitosporum walk to Bastion Point.
7:30 - 8:30 See magificent giant forests in an East Gippsland forest slideshow; Goolengook Croajingolong and the Errinundra Plateau. You can help save threatened species.
8:30 Premiere your short film! Do you have a local short film? This is your chance to see it on the big screen (OK, not that big). Highlights of previous Far-Flung Films will be shown. Please email tonyquoll@yahoo.com or call MAC 5158 0890 to arrange the screening, or get help with production.
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MALLACOOTA AND ITS' ARTS COUNCIL
In the mid 70's when the town's population was only 600, the artists in Mallacoota
recognising a need for a platform for their art, came together and formed a group which would be later called the Mallacoota Arts Council. The Mallacoota Arts Council (MAC) began with the aim to promote cultural activities that could bridge the geographic isolation of the town and reduce the disadvantages incurred by living so far from the city.
MAC has since fulfilled its intention, providing high quality entertainment and artistic experience to locals and producing events for the enjoyment of visitors to the town.
MAC was established as an Association Incorporated in 1981, under the umbrella of the Victorian Arts Council and its primary business was conducting an annual Easter Festival, developing community arts and presenting high quality performance material from out of town.
The Council has ceased to produce an annual festival. In recent years Mallcoota Arts Council has changed its focus from the major Easter Festival to present a yearly arts program.
Which include
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The Festival of Forest, Flowers, Fiction and other things that start with ‘F’ - a Spring celebration held over the Melbourne Cup long weekend.
Live musical performances.
Arts Weekends.
Managing Community markets.
Visual Art Exhibitions.
The EJ Brady Short Story Competition.
Workshops for adults and children.
Facilitating Amateur theatre.
Assistance to community groups in the presentation of events.
Vision Statement
The Mallacoota Arts Council Inc. (MAC) is a volunteer community organisation, which has an established reputation for presenting innovative, high quality visual arts, music and performance since it was incorporated in 1981. MAC supports local community arts groups, and brings into this remote rural environment a variety of arts and culture aiming to enrich, challenge and inspire the local and regional communities.
The Mission
The Mallacoota Arts Council Inc. is committed to providing:
• Opportunities for community members to HAVE FUN and work together in cultural celebration.
• Opportunities for artists, arts workers and volunteers in Mallacoota and East Gippsland to gain skills, experience, exposure, recognition and employment.
• Opportunities for community members to work alongside professionals in the fields of drama, visual arts, music, performing arts and literature.
• A forum for the exploration of ecological issues surrounding human impact on the coastal environment.
• Curriculum opportunities to maximise outcomes for participating regional schools
• Positive economic outcomes for the township of Mallacoota and the region of East Gippsiand.
• Acknowledgment of the traditional custodians of the land and facilitating indigenous cultural expression.
• Reflecting the diversity of our community and encouraging us to work together.
• Balancing fiscal responsibility with the principles of community cultural development.
• Developing partnerships with others and continually providing skills and training opportunities.
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