The Mornington Peninsula is always buzzing with local events and attrations.
Scroll down to see what's on in March.
21 March
9 December 2009 - 8 March 2010
Ambrose Patterson Bathing boxes, Mornington 1914
oil on canvas
Private Collection, United Kingdom
Master landscapes of the Mornington Peninsula: 1800 to the present An MPRG exhibition
For over 200 years, the Mornington Peninsula has attracted a roll-call of Australia’s finest landscape artists. This unique concentration of artists to a single region has created a rare opportunity to survey some of the finest landscape works produced in the last two centuries, and in many respects, to trace the development of landscape painting in Australia. Bringing together 50 exemplary paintings, watercolours and drawings by 28 artists, from Australian and international collections and includes masterpieces such as Eugene von Guerard’s Castle Rock, Cape Schanck 1875. this landmark exhibition is the culmination of ten years of research by the MPRG into the region.
Artists profiled in the exhibition include: Louis August de Sainson, Georgiana McCrae, Eugene von Guérard, Nicholas Chevalier, Louis Buvelot, H. J. Johnstone, Girolamo Nerli, Ambrose Patterson, Arthur Streeton, Penleigh Boyd, Bernard Hall, Emma Minnie Boyd, Violet Teague, Eric Thake, Clarice Beckett, Arthur Boyd, Albert Tucker, John Perceval, Charles Blackman, Fred Williams, William Delafield Cook, Stewart MacFarlane, Lynne Boyd, Ken Smith and Rick Amor.
Open Tuesday - Sunday
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
(last admission 4.45pm)
Admission Fee: $4 adults / $2 concession
Closed Mondays and some public holidays
Open Labour Day and Easter Monday, closed Good Friday, Open Anzac Day from 12 noon to 5pm, Open Queens Birthday
Contemporary Australian Silver & Metalwork Exhibition 2009 A Buda Historic Home & Garden exhibition (toured by NETS Victoria)
This biennial exhibition was established in 1988 to commemorate the work of colonial gold and silversmith, Ernest Leviny, who lived at Buda. This fascinating display endeavours to celebrate and continue the traditions of the metalsmith craft, by placing the works in a contemporary context.
Open Tuesday - Sunday
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
(last admission 4.45pm)
Admission Fee: $4 adults / $2 concession
Closed Mondays and some public holidays
Open Labour Day and Easter Monday, closed Good Friday, Open Anzac Day from 12 noon to 5pm, Open Queens Birthday
Zhang Qing Ceremonial garment of Qing dynasty officials No.4 Wild Goose 2008
ink and colour pigment on paper
Zhongjian: Midway
A Wollongong City Gallery touring exhibition
Zhongjian: Midway, curated by Jin Sha, is a timely exhibition that reveals the mesh of associations and influences that operate in our trans-cultural world. This exhibition consists of works by fourteen contemporary artists from China and Australia, and features painting, sculpture, installation and video projections. Five of the artists are Chinese nationals living and working in China, four are Chinese-born artists living and working in Australia, and five identify themselves as Australian artists whose work has been closely informed by Chinese culture. Together, these artists investigate notions of traditions, globalisation and identity in their work.
Zhongjian: Midway includes work by several of China’s and Australia’s most notable contemporary artists: Guan Wei, Liu Xiao Xian, Guo Jian, Jin Sha, Xifa Yang, Sally Smart, Kate Beynon, Lionel Bawden, Laurens Tan, Julie Bartholomew, Lü Peng, Shen Shaomin, Liu Qinghe, Zhang Qing.
Open Tuesday - Sunday
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
(last admission 4.45pm)
Admission Fee: $4 adults / $2 concession
Closed Mondays and some public holidays
Open Labour Day and Easter Monday, closed Good Friday, Open Anzac Day from 12 noon to 5pm, Open Queens Birthday
Caroline Williams Helen Garner 2008
oil and pencil on linen
Courtesy of the artist
Beyond the Persona: Eminent Women of Victoria Paintings by Caroline Williams
Caroline Williams Mora is a conceptual artist who focuses upon history painting, politics and portraiture. Her work questions the nature of conventions, memory and authority. This exhibition celebrates the achievements of Victorian women through portraits of twelve significant, contemporary Victorian women, painted by Melbourne artist Caroline Williams. The women depicted are active in the arts, academia, science and welfare; they are Alison Carroll, Suzanne Cory, Suzanne Dance, Dure Dara, Beatrice Faust, Rhonda Galbally, Helen Garner, Moira Kelly, Joan Kirner, Hilary McPhee, Christine Nixon and Joy Murphy Wandin. The artist, Caroline Williams, addresses psychological and social issues in her work, and in this series she seeks to reinterpret established ideas about perception, image and portraiture. As the artist states: ‘We are immensely curious about each other and, as the painted portrait is a re-presentation of an individual rather than the “truth” of a photograph, it frees the viewer to look, observe and respond to the sitter in an uninhibited manner.’
Open Tuesday - Sunday
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
(last admission 4.45pm)
Admission Fee: $4 adults / $2 concession
Closed Mondays and some public holidays
Open Labour Day and Easter Monday, closed Good Friday, Open Anzac Day from 12 noon to 5pm, Open Queens Birthday
Teams of Girls from schools from all over the Peninsula and beyond compete in a tag team format. The event has been going since 2001 and is sponsored by Toorak College, Mt Eliza.
Between the Bays Music Festival
It is back and better than ever - bringing you some of Australia's favourite musicians and showcasing Mornington Peninsula's finest food, wine and lifestyle. Location: Penbank School, Rickards Rd, Moorooduc Contact Information: For tickets phone Paul Thompson 5978 8425 or visit www.betweenthebays.com
26 December - 26 April 2010
Sandsculpting on the Waterfront
Giant sand sculptures on McComb Reserve at the Waterfront at Frankston, created by some of the worlds best sand sculptors. An amazing and unique experience for the whole family. Location: McComb Boulevard, Frankston Waterfront
20 February - 3 May
Garden Carnival Maize Maze
Roll up, Roll up to The Enchanted Maze Garden Carnival running from the 26th December 2009 to the 26th January 2010.
Every CHILD gets to play classic carnival games in our sideshow alley like knock em down, ring toss etc.
A prize for every child.
All the old fashion carnival favourites for all to enjoys like fairy floss, show bags and choc tops to name a few.
Spend an old fashioned family day out which will sure to be fun for the whole family. Location: The Enchanted Maze Garden, 55 Purves Rd, Arthurs Seat. Website:http://www.enchantedmaze.com.au
7 March
Peninsula Piers & Pinots
Mornington Peninsula is surrounded by Port Phillip Bay and Western Port Bay - a unique maritime location offers the perfect 'sea change' - even if it's just for a day! It also has a special effect on the region's pinots. They relish the long late ripening of a gentle autumn that creates wines with outstanding flavours, balanced natural acidity and fine tannins.
Every year on the Sunday of Labour Day long weekend, just follow the flags at Flinders Foreshore to the finish line of the Piers & Pinots yacht race. Mornington Peninsula vignerons will showcase their pinots with matched food and live music. Location: Flinders Foreshore
7 March
Colour in the Sky Kite Festival
Make a kite, fly a kite, watch professionals fly massive kites. A family festival that includes interactive kids entertainment, crafts, roving entertainers and music to suit all ages. Location: Rosebud Foreshore, Jetty Road Contact Information: Alison Doherty Tel: 0403 889 559
14 March
Bay2Bay Family Cycling Day
Register online now for your spot in this years' ride. There are 3 distances to choose from; 95km, 35km or the family circuit from Anthony's Nose to Rye. To Register phone 5987 3078
14 March
2010 Wedding Extravaganza
The ultimate source of wedding products and services in the Mornington Peninsula area. Gala Bridal Parades at 1.30pm. Location: Frankston Arts Centre Contact Information:[email protected]
20 March
Between the Bays Music Festival
It is back and better than ever - bringing you some of Australia's favourite musicians and showcasing Mornington Peninsula's finest food, wine and lifestyle. Location: Penbank School, Rickards Rd, Moorooduc - 11am Contact Information: For tickets phone Paul Thompson 5978 8425 or visit
www.betweenthebays.com
