EVENTS
IN HOBSONS BAY
SEPTEMBER TO
OCTOBER 2016
SEPTEMBER
AIRTIME FLAG EXHIBITION – MESH MASH
Skate Park flag poles, Queen Street, Altona Meadows
Artworks fly high in the sky on flagpoles at the Altona
Meadows Skate Park. For more information please call 9932 1000
or email arts@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
ORBITAL
Outside ALDI, Central Square, Altona Meadows
Orbital is an exhibition space located within the exterior wall of the
Aldi supermarket at Central Square in Altona Meadows. For further
information on the current exhibition, contact the Arts and Culture
unit on 9932 1000 or email arts@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
ARTS AT YOUR DOORSTEP PRESENTS MISS BRONTË
BY BRAVE THEATRE
Thursday 1 September, 7pm
Altona Theatre, 115 Civic Parade, Altona
Inspired by the letters and novels of Charlotte Brontë, Miss Brontë
tells a story of ambition, forbidden love and the bond of family.
Warnings: Adult themes, not appropriate for children under 12
years. For tickets and further information visit
www.hobsonsbaytickets.com.au
FREE HERITAGE WALKING TOURS
Tuesdays and Fridays at 11.45am between
2 and 30 September
Meet at the Hobsons Bay Visitor Information Centre, Commonwealth
Reserve, Nelson Place, Williamstown.
Step back in time and unlock the secrets of Williamstown with free
guided heritage walking tours. For further information call 9932 4310
or visit www.hobsonsbaytickets.com.au
TENACIOUS TALL SHIP
Open days Thurs 1 Sept and Fri 2 Sept 9am to 4pm
Seaworks, 82 Nelson Place, Williamstown
The largest operating wooden hulled ship in the world, Tenacious
is purpose built to enable people of all abilities to experience sailing.
She is fully wheel chair accessible including to rigging and masts,
featuring elements like speaking compasses for the visually impaired.
Open days are open to people of all abilities.
For enquiries email info@jst.org.au or phone 0429 186 625
or visit www.jst.org.au
ARTIST IN RESIDENCE: THE BLOCKUMENTARY
AT WOODS STREET ARTS SPACE
HOBSONS BAY VISITOR
INFORMATION CENTRE
Fridays 2 September to 4 November 1pm to 4pm
Woods Street Arts Space, 44 Woods Street, Laverton
10 week videography residency presented by the Projector Bike
team. Through collaboration with the local community in and
around Laverton, the videographers will create a “blockumentary”,
a short documentary about the lives and times of the people who
make Laverton so special and unique. Further information arts@
hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au or call 9932 2001.
NEWPORT COMMUNITY HUB OPEN DAY
Nelson Place, Williamstown
9am to 5pm every day except Good Friday
and Christmas Day
Phone 9932 4310
NRS phone 133 677 and quote 03 9932 1000
www.visithobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
Subscribe to the Arts and Events e-newsletter visit
www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
Saturday 3 September 10am to 1pm
Newport Community Hub, 13 Mason Street Newport
Join the party in Paine Reserve as we throw open the doors to
celebrate the opening of the Newport Community Hub with a range of
free and fun activities including roving performers, face painting, book
making and craft activities, live music and more.
COMFORT ZONE FEATURING LINDSAY TANNER
Sunday 4 September, 3pm to 4pm
Newport Community Hub, 13 Mason Street Newport
Lindsay Tanner was Federal MP for Melbourne 1993-2010
and Minister for Finance 2007-2010 and now President of the
Essendon Football Club. In February 2016, Lindsay published his
first novel, Comfort Zone, an astute novel about Australian racism
and about humanity prevailing over entrenched prejudice. Brought
to you by Hobsons Bay Libraries in partnership with the Melbourne
Writers Festival.
Bookings: libraries.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au / Phone 1300 HOB LIB.
MELBOURNE TOURISM WEEK
www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/discover
5 to 11 September
During Tourism Week, take the time to discover and experience
all that Hobsons Bay has to offer. Be a tourist in your own backyard!
Call into the Hobsons Bay Visitor Information Centre at Williamstown
to find out more about your local area. For further information
visit www.visithobsonsbay.com.au
9932 1212
INTERPRETER SERVICE FOR ALL LANGUAGES
AND RECORDED COUNCIL INFORMATION IN:
English
Your Council in your language
All event details are correct at the time of
going to print, but may be subject to change.
THE MAGICAL STORYTELLING SHOW
THE BEAT: A ROCK REVUE
Friday 9 September 2016 to 5 February 2017.
Showing daily 10am to 4pm
Scienceworks, 2 Booker Street, Spotswood
Explore the story of over 140 years of cycling in Australia, from
penny-farthings to light-weight racing bicycles.
Included in general entry – Adults $14, children and concession FREE.
https://museumvictoria.com.au/scienceworks/whats-on/
freewheeling/
Wednesday 28 September 2pm to 3pm
Newport Community Hub, 13 Mason Street Newport.
Storyteller “Professor Deejay” lights up the imagination of adults
and children alike, with performances that aim to educate, entertain,
enrich and inspire. Using puppets and the occasional magic trick
the Professor brings humour and fun to his program of Learning
through Laughter. Bookings: libraries.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au /
Phone 1300 HOB LIB.
Friday 14 October to Saturday 22 October
Altona Theatre, 115 Civic Parade, Altona
Altona City Theatre’s second production for the year, a celebration of
songs from the 60s, 70s and 80s. For further information and tickets
visit www.altonacitytheatre.com.au
ASTROLIGHT: ASTRONOMY & LIGHT FESTIVAL
HOBSONS BAY ART SHOW - 39TH ROTARY CLUB
OF ALTONA’S ANNUAL SHOW
Saturday 10 September 2016, 6pm to 10pm
Scienceworks, 2 Booker Street, Spotswood
For one night only Scienceworks comes to life with
performances, planetarium and lightning shows, star gazing
and installations that combine science and art. Meet experts,
explore the latest scientific research and enjoy a spellbinding
evening that will make you see the universe in a completely
new light. Bookings recommended. Call 13 11 02 to book
or visit https://museumvictoria.com.au/scienceworks/
SPRING INTO LIFE
Monday 12 to Saturday 24 September
Spring into Life is a jam-packed program of fun and interesting health
and wellbeing activities to encourage everyone to get out and about
after the lull of winter. The program has something for everyone from
kids’ craft activities, gardening workshops, cooking and exercise
classes. For more information visit www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/
Community/Health_Wellbeing
REVIVAL: VICTORIAN ABORIGINAL LANGUAGES
Tuesday 13 September 6.30pm to 7.30pm
Newport Community Hub, 13 Mason Street, Newport
Join Aunty Fay Muir from the Victorian Aboriginal Corporation
for Languages to find out more about language revival, and learn
how these innovative programs are maintaining the uniqueness of
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Bookings: libraries.
hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au / Phone 1300 HOB LIB.
I’M TOLD I’M LUCKY: ABE NOUK
Wednesday 14 September 6.30pm to 7.30pm
Newport Community Hub, 13 Mason Street, Newport
Sudanese-born Abraham ‘Abe’ Nouk was illiterate when he and
his family arrived in Australia in 2004. Now he is the founder and
director at Creative Rebellion Youth and acclaimed spoken word poet.
Share his journey to national poet and community leader. Bookings:
libraries.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au / Phone 1300 HOB LIB.
THE WIZ PRESENTED BY ACTION YOUTH THEATRE
Friday 16 September to Sunday 18 September
Altona Theatre, 115 Civic Parade, Altona
Annual production of ACT’s junior program students. Ticket prices
$20 adults, $15 concession. Book online at www.altonacitytheatre.
com.au or call 0425 705 550.
OCTOBER
SENIORS WEEK
Sunday 2 October to Sunday 9 October
Victorian Seniors Festival will run from 2-9 October with events
taking place all over Victoria, including Hobsons Bay. To check for
local events visit www.hobsonsbay.vic.go.au
CONVICT TRAIL –GUIDED WALKING TOUR
Monday 3 October 12 Noon to 1.30pm
Meet at the Time Ball Tower, Point Gellibrand Coastal Heritage Park,
Steve Bracks Boulevard, Williamstown. Part of Seniors Week activities.
Bookings essential 9932 4310.
FREE HERITAGE WALKING TOURS
Tuesdays and Fridays at 11.45am between 4 and 28 October
Meet at the Hobsons Bay Visitor Information Centre, Commonwealth
Reserve, Nelson Place, Williamstown. Step back in time and unlock the secrets of Williamstown with free
guided heritage walking tours. For further information, call 9932 4310
or visit www.hobsonsbaytickets.com.au
Tuesday 4 October 11.30am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm
Meet at the Altona Homestead in Logan Reserve, Pier Street, Altona
Part of Seniors Week activities. Bookings essential 9932 4310.
STEP BACK IN TIME - WILLIAMSTOWN,
GUIDED WALKING TOUR
Tuesday 4 October 11.45am to 12.45pm
Meet at the Hobsons Bay Visitor Information Centre, Commonwealth
Reserve, Williamstown
Part of Seniors Week activities. Bookings essential 9932 4310. PUBS OF WILLIAMSTOWN - GUIDED WALKING TOUR
Tuesday 4 October 2pm to 3pm
Meet at the Hobsons Bay Visitor Information Centre, Commonwealth
Reserve, Williamstown
Part of Seniors Week activities. Bookings essential 9932 4310.
NELSON PLACE PRESENTS
SPOTSWOOD INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE TOUR
TENACIOUS TALL SHIP
STEP BACK IN TIME WILLIAMSTOWN,
GUIDED WALKING TOUR
21, 22, 28 and 29 September
Commonwealth Reserve, Williamstown
September school holiday free cultural and fun things for kids. BYO
rug/ chairs. Look out for special Nelson Place trader offers.
Thursday 6 October 9.30am to 1pm
Meet at Scienceworks, 2 Booker Street, Spotswood
Part of Seniors Week activities. Bookings essential 9932 4310.
Public Sail Days Sat 24 Sept and Sun 25 Sept
all day ticketed sailing event, bookings required
Seaworks, 82 Nelson Place, Williamstown
The largest operating wooden hulled ship in the world, Tenacious is
purpose built to enable people of all abilities to experience sailing.
She is fully wheel chair accessible including to rigging and masts,
featuring elements like speaking compasses for the visually impaired.
For information on Public Sail Days www.jst.org.au and to book email
info@jst.org.au or phone 0429 186 625
Friday 7 October 11.45am to 12.45pm
Meet at the Visitor Information Centre
Part of Seniors Week activities. Bookings essential 9932 4310.
ARTS AT YOUR DOORSTEP PRESENTS LOOSE ENDS BY
JENS ALTHEIMER
Friday 7 October 1pm to 2.30pm
Meet at the cemetery gates in Champion Road, Williamstown
Part of Seniors Week activities. Bookings essential 9932 4310.
THE SUBSTATION CONTEMPORARY
ART PRIZE EXHIBITION
BLOOD, SWEAT AND TOIL: MARCHING
TO A LIVELY BEAT
Tuesday 27 September 6.30pm to 7.30pm
Newport Community Hub, 13 Mason Street Newport.
Workers, immigrants, Councillors, community and con-men have all
contributed to the life-blood of Newport. Not many suburbs can boast
of a lively history that includes a mixture of quarries, trains, power,
water, industry, families, churches and more. In what is sure to be a
thought provoking, interesting, interactive and engaging evening, we
will explore it all. Bookings: libraries.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au / Phone
1300 HOB LIB.
OUT ON THE WEEKEND
Saturday 15 October 11.30am to 10.30pm
Seaworks, 82 Nelson Place, Williamstown
A celebration of Americana music and great food on the water
at Seaworks Williamstown. The bill includes Marlon Williams and
the Yarra Benders, Robert Ellis, Lindi Ortega, Joe Pug, and many
more international and local musicians. For tickets and for more
information visit www.outontheweekend.com.au
FRENCH CAR FESTIVAL
Sunday 16 October, 8am to 4pm
Seaworks, 82 Nelson Place, Williamstown
French cars on exhibition. Organised by the Renault Club.
ARTS AT YOUR DOORSTEP PRESENTS BOREDOM
PROTECTION POLICY BY ROD QUANTOCK
Thursday 20 October 7pm
Williamstown Town Hall, 104 Ferguson Street, Williamstown
Rod Quantock has been a stand-up and, more recently, a sit-down
comedian for almost 50 years. Rod revisits the headlines of 14 years
ago and compares them to today. Boredom Protection Policy is a solo
show about contemporary politics and society presented by Australia’s
longest serving comedian.
For tickets and further information
visit www.hobsonsbaytickets.com.au
WINE AND CHEESE FEST WILLIAMSTOWN
Sunday 23 October 11am to 6pm
Seaworks, 82 Nelson Place, Williamstown
Enjoy world class wine, cheese and small goods, along
with live jazz and DJ, lawn games and picnics in the grassy
outdoor area. For bookings and more information visit www.wineandcheesefest.com.au
ALTONA HOMESTEAD AND HISTORY
Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 September 11am to 10pm
Seaworks, 82 Nelson Place, Williamstown
Free entry. Rides, food, entertainment for all ages to mark Eid al Adha,
the feast of sacrifice. All welcome.
Thursday 8 September to Saturday 24 September
Williamstown Little Theatre, 2-4 Albert Street, Williamstown
A bitter-sweet play about sisters with beautifully humorous twists
and turns. For bookings and more information visit www.wlt.org.au
Thursday 8 September to 9 October
The Substation, 1 Market Street, Newport
Established to recognise innovation in contemporary art,
The SUBSTATION Contemporary Art Prize includes a non–acquisitive
$10,000 cash award for Australian resident artists. Award winners are
announced at the opening night of the exhibition. 2016 judges are
Simon Maidment, Senior Curator of Contemporary Art, National
Gallery of Victoria and Kelly Gellatly, Director, The Ian Potter Museum
of Art. For all information visit www.thesubstation.org.au
Friday 30 September to Sunday 2 October 10am to 5pm
Seaworks, 82 Nelson Place, Williamstown
Exhibition and sale of 600 artworks from across Victoria. Book
for the preview show and enjoy a catered dinner in the ambience
of Seaworks surrounded by walls of artworks. For more information
visit www.hobsonsbayartshow.com.au
EID AL ADHA FESTIVAL
Tuesday 27 September 11am and 6pm
Williamstown Mechanics Institute, corner of Melbourne Road and
Electra Street, Williamstown.
Experience extraordinary visual theatre, set in a wondrous tinkering
heaven! Journey to an eccentric place where gadgets are poetic,
puppets naughty, machines untamed and circus tricks pop up
when you’re least expecting it! This breathtaking show makes
inventions and machines fun. For tickets and further information
visit www.hobsonsbaytickets.com.au
SITTING PRETTY BY AMY ROSENTHAL
HOBSONS BAY
LANGUAGE LINE
FREE WHEELING: CYCLING IN AUSTRALIA
WILLIAMSTOWN BOTANIC GARDENS WALKING TOUR
Friday 7 October 10am to 11am
Meet at the corner of Gifford Street and Osborne Street, Williamstown
Part of Seniors Week activities. Bookings essential 9932 4310.
WILLIAMSTOWN CEMETERY GUIDED WALKING TOUR
THE 16TH LAST NIGHT OF THE PROMS
Saturday 8 October 7.30pm
Williamstown Town Hall, 104 Ferguson Street, Williamstown
This event will feature popular British patriotic classics and a
performance by special guest Christine Anu. For tickets contact
9932 4074 or visit www.hobsonsbaytickets.com.au
MUSEUMS IN HOBSONS BAY:
ALTONA HOMESTEAD is open every Tuesday from 11am to 2pm,
and the first Sunday of the month from 11am to 4pm.
NEWPORT RAILWAY MUSEUM on Champion Road, Williamstown is
open on Saturdays from 12pm to 5pm.
SCIENCEWORKS in Spotswood is open daily, 10am to 4.30pm
(closed Good Friday and Christmas Day). Visit www.museumvictoria.
com.au/scienceworks for more information.
ST JOHN LIBRARY AND MUSEUM, Corner The Esplanade and Garden
Street, Williamstown every Thursday and Sunday 10am to 4.00pm
SEAWORKS MARITIME Discovery Centre is open Wednesdays and
Sundays from 11am to 3 pm or by appointment for visiting groups.
Phone 0417 292 021 or email seaworks.williamstown@gmail.com
HMAS CASTLEMAINE MUSEUM SHIP is open every weekend
from 11am to 4pm and public holidays. Phone 9397 2363 or email
hmascastlemaine@dodo.com.au
ENTERPRIZE TALL SHIP one hour sails, sunset sails, twilight sails
and day sails. For details contact 9621 1294 or visit www.enterprize.
org.au
WILLIAMSTOWN HISTORICAL MUSEUM at 5 Electra Street is open
on the first and third Sunday of the month from 2pm to 5pm and by
appointment during the week. Phone 9397 1534 for more information.
MARKETS IN HOBSONS BAY
ALTONA BEACH MARKET, Weaver Reserve and Pier Street, Altona is
open every Tuesday from 9am to 3pm.
LIONS MARKET, Cherry Lake, Millers Road, Altona is open on the
first Sunday of each month from 9am to 3pm.
REGIONAL FARMERS MARKET, is open from 9am to 2pm on the
second and fourth Sunday of each month. Located at Robertson
Reserve, Williamstown on the second Sunday and at John Morley
Reserve on the fourth Sunday. Visit www.rfm.net.au
CRAFT MARKET, Commonwealth Reserve,
Williamstown is open on the third Sunday of each month from
10am to 4pm. Visit www.williamstowncraftmarket.com.au
ALTONA FARMERS MARKET, Altona Primary School, 109 Blyth Street,
Altona is open on the third Saturday of every month from 9am to 1pm.
WILLIAMSTOWN BLUESTONE CHURCH TWILIGHT MARKET at
Holy Trinity Church, Nelson Place, Williamstown is open on the first
Friday of the month from 5pm to 10pm.
AROUND THE BAY IN A DAY – ALTONA BEACH BREAK
Sunday 9 October from 9.15am to noon
Logan Reserve, Pier Street, the Altona route through Hobsons Bay
Around the Bay in a Day is Australia’s largest mass participation
cycling event. The 50 kilometre ride departs Alexandra Gardens
in the city and the route takes riders through Spotswood, Newport
and Williamstown before arriving at Logan Reserve in Altona. Logan
Reserve is the turning point for the journey. There will be free
entertainment provided until noon.
CONVICT TRAIL – GUIDED WALKING TOUR
Monday 10 October 11.45am to 1.15pm
Meet at the Time Ball Tower, Point Gellibrand Coastal Heritage Park,
Steve Bracks Boulevard, Williamstown. Part of Seniors Week activities.
Bookings essential 9932 4310.
44 Woods Street,
Laverton 3028
Woods Street Arts Space provides
a shopfront arts hub supporting a
program of workshops and exhibitions.
For more information, and to download
the calendar of events, go to
www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au or visit
www.facebook.com/woodsstreetarts
for regular updates.