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Andrew says ....
Welcome to the first of our new look newsletters!
It's a very interesting and challenging time to be writing this. The West End precinct stands at the threshold of significant change, the relocation of the Royal Adelaide Hospital (RAH), the construction of the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI), the proposed relocation of the Adelaide Casino and redevelopment of the Torrens riverside and the continued expansion of the UniSA City West campus represent an unprecedented level of development in the north west corner of the city.
The Adelaide West End Association is committed to ensuring that the voice of our community is heard (and listened to), to ensure that the diverse nature of our precinct is maintained, and that opportunities for further enrichment exist for local business to thrive are built upon the distinctive nature of our part of the city.
One thing is certain: this part of the city is going to change and these changes will affect your business and our community as a whole. Over the next few months there will a number of opportunities to become more involved in the AWEA to have your say and contribute to the future vitality of our community, stay tuned to our website for further details.
Andrew Wallace, President AWEA
Higher Ground's West End Mural
The West End Mural is almost complete. The lead artists are Bob Daly and Kalyna Micenko (pictured), both of whom are highly experienced professional artists who have worked extensively on community art projects, as well as commissions for individual events, and are recipients of numerous awards.
The mural is a representation of the West End as it was, is and could be! Although the mural is representative of the West End as a precinct, it aims to focus and celebrate the creative energy and output of the locality, and harness our collective artistic and creative spirits. The unveiling of the mural will take place on Saturday 7th August from 6pm, visit www.higherground.org.au for more information.
 ArtWest Wrap up
With the onset of winter, Adelaide's West End again showcased the innovative work of the next generation of artists and designers through its ArtWest festival. The program was as varied as the variety of practices explored by our creative community including; sculpture, photography, painting installation, garment design, furniture, drawing and printmaking.
Curated by Brigid Noone the festival exhibited the work of over 30 artists in 22 venues around the West End of Adelaide. Vacant spaces, shop windows and traders walls and floors became temporary gallery spaces for works from students at Art Architecture & Design at UniSA, Adelaide College of the Arts,TAFE Adelaide and selected emerging artists.
One of the many highlights was Daniel Connell's extraordinary drawings of Punjabi taxi drivers in Adelaide. These five 3m x 1.75m drawings were exhibited in the courtyard of the UniSA City West campus and attracted considerable interest with interest expressed from Sydney and San Francisco to display the works.
Daniel a significant emerging artist, commented that "Art West was a Gift". He further noted: "that the Subjects themselves , the taxi drivers, have felt welcomed, celebrated and acknowledged as part of the community of Adelaide and SA."
ArtWest exposes to the general public what we in the west sometimes take for granted, we are the centre for art and design education in the state and we are a remarkable creative community.
The Adelaide West association would like to thanks Brigid, the artists, the venues for again making this event a success. We would also like to thank our sponsors; Adelaide City Council, BBX, dB Magazine, McDonalds West Terrace and The Worldsend hotel for their continued support of ArtWest.
dB Magazine Celebrates 500 Issues
For nearly twenty years the dB Magazine office has been located upstairs on the west end of Hindley Street, an ideal location to see and comment upon that which keeps the city ticking. Publishing each and every fortnight (and weekly at Festival time), we're about to hit our 500th issue, and the more things change the more they stay the same. In 1991 we'd just had the recession we had to have and the local music industry was in the doldrums. In 2010 we've just had the GFC we had to have and the local music industry is, well…
Some things change, and for the better, and we've been part of that change, too.
When dB Magazine began publishing, few things in the West End were as they are now, and though progress is slow it is wonderful to see change and growth being embraced by the locale which is all too often written off as nothing more than the 'entertainment precinct'.
Twenty years ago there was no UniSA campus, the Fringe occupied the site of the old Fowlers buildings; there was no Adelaide Symphony Orchestra in the wonderful Grainger Studios; there was no ArtsSA in the magnificently refurbished Wests Coffee Palace; and there seemed to be little life outside of that Hindley Street strip.
In 2010 the immediate surrounds to our original and incidental office (we considered moving several times) host an array of arts and entertainment and educational institutions in addition to those previously mentioned. The Jam Factory, The MRC, Fowlers Live, AIT Arts, TAFE's Light Square campus…
dB Magazine has seen and been part of much of this renaissance, being a proud sponsor of events such as the West End Music Festival, Coopers Alive, ArtWest, the Helpmann Academy Jazz Awards and many more.
The renewal of the West End is about much more than 'entertainment' and at its heart are the people, those who could see the potential… artists, performers, business owners and yes, developers. Finding the right mix to make Adelaide's West End vibrant an exciting sometimes seems as far away as ever, but it's a lot better than it was. Perhaps it's a case of 'if you build it they will come'.
We'd like to thank everyone that has been involved with dB Magazine over the years. We're about the last independent street press left in the country, and without the support of many other independently minded people (particularly our advertisers), it could never have happened. We're proud to be a part of the community that is the West End.
Arna Eyers-White (Publishing Editor) and Alex Wheaton (Editor)
Renew Adelaide Update
After a very successful launch and a great Stateline ABC story three weeks ago, Renew Adelaide's first two projects have been thriving in their West End spaces. The Reading Room at 153 Hindley Street has been screening films and having regular Scrabble 'drop in sessions', while the Workshop crew next door at 151 have been busy filling their racks with original fashion designs. Both spaces are accessed through the generous support of George Kambitsis and the Kambitsis Group. The Adelaide West End Association and its community have also been very supportive of the project and Renew Adelaide wishes to extend its thanks to these parties.
Renew Adelaide is a volunteer run urban renewal program that places community projects and creative initiatives into empty or under-used spaces at low cost via a license to access agreement. It follows on from the highly successful Renew Newcastle model which has seen over fifty projects open in eighteen months, breathing life back into the decaying city centre. Here in Adelaide, Renew is always on the look out for new spaces that can be opened up. They can be contacted at renew.adelaide@gmail.com. For more information, please see renewadelaide@wordpress.com.
Member Profile - The IVC Room
When the International Visualisation Centre (IVC) discovered a 19th century church
beneath the aging plaster of its premises in the heart of Adelaide's media precinct, they
made it a focal point for their extensive training facilities. Exposed stonework combines
with state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment to present Adelaide's most innovative training
and function centre.
After 12 years' delivering advanced 3D animation and visualisation training and
production in Australia and overseas, the IVC team had its own wish list for the perfect
training facility. The custom designed centre has been designed from the ground up to
make it easy to "plug and play" your presentations in the format of your choice, all in a
harmonious atmosphere conducive to productivity and learning.
The centre has computer training rooms that house up to 40 workstations and seminar and function rooms that can cater to 120 people. The bar and cafe combined with the foyer and function room will handle up to 300 guests and promises a unique atmosphere as these areas are nestled inside and around the exposed walls of the recently discovered church.
Here is a place where imaginations take flight, the ideal backdrop for you to communicate
your ideas in the most efficient and effective way possible. Come and see for yourself –
call Michael and Sam on 1300 555 324 to arrange a tour.
Member Profile - Do More Than
Do More Than has been ahead in guy's and girl's fashion trends for the past 2 years. It's all about making people look and feel good ! Do More Than is now specialising in mens wear and unisex, so the girls arn't missing out altogether.
Do More Than believes so much in new Australian fashion designers that as of September 1st there will be DMT Design Room. Dedicated to designers that want to start selling their own creations; open for fashion, men's, women's, accessories, if you want to show any fashion item, we are also incorporating art as well. Hire a section on a month by month basis and walk away and let our experienced staff do the selling, it's that easy! This concept is working beautifully in the eastern states and we want to more than anything promote SA fashion and art. Please contact Keryn on 84109211 or drop into the store at Do More Than, 27 Gresham Street, Adelaide.
The launch for DMT Design Room is on 26th August at 7.30 if you would like to attend, please give Keryn a call and reserve your tickets!
Member Profile - Econ Property Group
James Economos is the Principal Architect and Director of Econ Property Group, a property investment and development company that specialises in Hotels / Apartments and Retail developments. Well experienced in the building and property industry, James has designed, and developed many successful commercial projects in the West End.
As long term property owners, James has a strong understanding of tenant needs in the area which is reflected in his designs and working relationships.
The culture and philosophy of Econ has always been that our developments and the groups involvement in them, must add value to the surrounding community and the cities they are in. Econ has a history of support and participation in the community and continues to do so with humility. www.econgroup.com.au
Member Profile - Music SA
Established in 1997, MusicSA is a not-for profit organisation committed to providing education, training and advice for those who want to get into the music industry. Music SA runs a comprehensive SA music industry website, runs music workshops in schools, gives free music workshops in disadvantaged schools, provides an advisory service for SA artists and practitioners, runs industry development activities including events and seminars, VET programs, accredited music business courses and training as well as providing performance opportunities for young artists.
The Music SA Music Business Training program comprises nationally accredited and non-accredited, project based and industry recognised Music Business Courses. Each course is designed and delivered by industry professionals to give you the skills to make your mark in the music industry. The music industry is an exciting and challenging field with many areas of specialisation. The Music SA Music Business Training program focuses on area of music business including Artist Management, Music Event Management, Marketing, Touring, Sound Recording and Music Industry Skills. Music SA Music Business Training is delivered from the Music SA City Campus (Corner North Terrace and Morphett Street Adelaide) and Fat Trax Recording Studio Wakefield St Adelaide.
Member Profile - Duke of York Hotel
Located in the heart of the CBD, the newly renovated Duke of York Hotel is the perfect blend of relaxation and good times, in an atmosphere that is always welcoming, never pretentious. Whether you're chilling with a cocktail in the front bar or part of the buzz in our open air beer garden (one of The Advertiser's Top Ten!), the Duke of York is a place for everyone. www.dukeofyork.com.au
Member Profile - Magazine Gallery
Magazine is a new versatile space in Adelaide available for short-term lease. The aim of Magazine is to provide an opportunity for local creative types – artists, film makers, fashion designers, graphic designers, zinesters, musicians and merry makers – to have an affordable shopfront presence for their work.
If you have top-shelf work but no way to get it to the people, Magazine is the place to host your next exhibition/ pop-up store/ film screening.
Magazine is located in Clubhouse Lane, just off the east end of Hindley street.
Dear Evan........
Dear Evan,
What's going on around you? Are you feeling as though your little pub, God bless it, is starting to feel as though it really is at the end of the world? Will you and Chantal at the BBQ Inn be all that is left to carry on all that is, increasingly , just a memory of our communities long history on Hindley Street?
Your precinct, west of Morphett St, is such a rich and important part part of Adelaide's history it has always been a vibrant area with a significant contribution to entertainment, tourism and multi-culturalism. Recently there seems to be an increase in pockets of dark emptiness and inactivit, only add to potential anti-social behaviour, particularly drug abuse and violence. The recent closure of Cargo Club and the Vodka Bar is a worrying trend.
The institutions that call the west home are important to the state and to the precinct, there are however, many ways these institutions can embrace the West End and build on its history, rather than replace it. A more inclusive approach to existing surrounding businesses, creating opportunities for future business communities and maybe even the sharing of facilities should be part of any new developments and a commitment to the preservation of the history and diversity of the West End, would help deflect any negative perceptions of this important area.
We hope, Evan, that you are not truly at the world's end but at the start of a new thriving future in the west of Hindley Street we have long called home.
Yasou!
The Ghosts of Zorbas , Marinas , Gratsis , Cargo , Bailletti , Grecian BBQ, Limbo & Vodka bar.
Join the Adelaide West End Association
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In this issue:
AGM and Winter get together
West End Music Festival
ArtWest wrap up
Apothecary 1878 wins award
Higher Ground's Westend Mural
Renew Adelaide
Liquor Licensing review
Member Profiles
dB Magazine 500th Issue
Jam Factory Family day
Sala Festival
UniSA City West Open day and road closures
Juke Joint
Seniors' FilmMaker Bootcamp
Feast Festival
Member ProfilesNexus Multicultural Arts 2011
Adelaide Fringe venue registrations
City South Association call for artists
Walk a Mile
Enrol to Vote for the Adelaide City Council Elections
AGM and Winter get together:
The AWEA AGM is being held at Tapas on Hindley, 6pm on Wednesday 18thn August. You can find extra information on our website. Nominations for the Executive are due in by 4th August. Please RSVP as soon as possible to assist us with planning of catering.
We have a guest speaker and the presentation of a new scholarship.
Your AGM invitation is online now and we would love you to join us.
West End Music Festival venue registrations:
From October 15 - 17 2010, the Adelaide West End Association will be hosting and co-ordinating the West End Music Festival. Venue registrations are now open To find out more visit the West End Music Festival page on our website .
Thanks to our sponsors Adelaide City Council and McDonalds on West Terrace
Apothecary 1878 wins Best Wine List:
Apothecary 1878 has won the Best Wine List 2010 at the SA Restaurant and Catering Awards for Excellence, for the third year in a row.
An exotic, interesting and sometimes obscure selection from around the globe with a focus on small and boutique wineries from SA.Enjoy these wines in our restaurant, with tapas in the bar, or with a cheese plate any time! When you can't make it in to the Apothecary, enjoy your favourites from our award winning list in the comfort of your own home.
Visit Apothecary 1878 at 118 Hindley street or online www.theapothecary1878.com.au
Liqour Licensing review:
The Office of the Liquor and Gambling Commissioner has issued two documents "Review of the Code of Practice for licensed premises" and a discussion paper "A Safer Night Out".
The AWEA is preparing a submission to the government on these papers but need the input from our members to do so. Both papers are available for view on The AWEA website.
Could you please forward your comments to Helen Page, AWEA Coordintor by Friday 27th of August enabling us to present a unified West end submission by the following Friday. We look forward to your comments on these important changes to the Liquor Licencing Act and the Code of practice, which could have significant positive outcomes for our precinct if we make our voice heard.
Jam Factory Family day :
JamFactory opens its doors during this year's SALA Festival with a day of
Free Family Fun on Saturday 7 August, 10 am - 5pm.
A celebration of South Australian Living Artists all year round, JamFactory
showcases the very best in contemporary craft & design, supporting
and promoting our talented artists and designers.
This event will provide the community with the opportunity to take a 'behind
the scenes' look at JamFactory's Studios, Galleries and Shops.
Visitors can view artists in action, experience the latest exhibitions, peruse
our new retail shop and get hands on with our demonstrations and activities!
Sala Festival:
The 2010 South Australian Living Artists (SALA) Festival is upon us, opening Friday 30 July and running until 22 August. Over 3000 artists exhibiting in more than 500 venues throughout South Australia will transform our neighbourhoods, refresh our minds and enlighten our senses over the next 24 days.
Uni SA City West Open day and road closures:
Visit UniSA's Open Day 2010 and learn about university study and your future career. 9am-4pm, Sunday 15 August. Information and a map of the road closures is availiable on the AWEA website.
Juke Joint:
The Juke Joint returns to the West End for its third year as Adelaide's premier blues event. Music fans are again in for two nights of the best blues that Adelaide and Australia have to offer, beginning with a line-up of Adelaide's best guitarists performing a tribute to Delta blues icon Big Joe Williams on Friday, October 8, and climaxing with the multiple-WAMi-winner Abbe May on Saturday, October 9, supported by Mojo Webb and Heather Stewart with Sweet Baby James and Rob Eyers..
www.the.jukejoint.com.au
Feast Festival :
The team at feast have been busy planning some exciting new events and programs for the November 13-28 Festival. Started in 1997 and running every year since, Feast has cemented its place as Australia's leading festival of queer arts and culture. www.feast.org.au
Adelaide Fringe Venue Registrations:
Do you have a venue or unused space?
Are you an entrepreneur?
Want to take part in Adelaide Fringe 2011?
Register Now to join the list of venues in and around Adelaide that make the Fringe possible!
City South Association call for artists:
Our neighbours at the City South Association are inviting visual artists, sculptors, textile artists, jewellers, photographers and furniture makers to participate in the 2010 annual event, which will be held in Whitmore Square (Adelaide) between 11am - 4pm on Sunday 7 November. For further information and to register your interest visit www.citysouth.org.au or email Gordon Anderson.
Walk a Mile:
WHAT: 'walk a mile in my boots'
WHEN: Friday 6th August, 2010
WHERE: Corner of North Terrace and East Terrace, Adelaide
TIME: 7.15am for a 7.30am start
More than 2,000 Adelaideans are expected to show their support for Hutt Street Centre's work with homeless people this winter by walking a mile from North Terrace to South Terrace on Friday 6 August from 7.30am, coinciding with National Homeless Week.
Registration is via the Hutt Street Centre just follow the link to the 'walk a mile in my boots' page and click the 'register now' button
Applications now open: Nexus Multicultural Arts 2011 exhibition program
Calling all visual artists! Applications for Nexus Multicultural Arts' 2011 exhibition program are now open.
Applications close Monday 30 August 2010
For more information, or to discuss an application, please email nexus@nexus.asn.au
Visit the Nexus website to download 2011 exhibition guidelines/proposal form
www.nexus.asn.au/visarts.html
Seniors' FilmMaker Bootcamp:
PLACES STILL AVAILABLE FOR THE BOOTCAMP IN THIS RUBY AWARD WINNING PROGRAM!
9 - 13 August 10am - 4pm daily
An intensive five-day hands on introduction to filmmaking for participants aged 50+, including script writing, shooting, sound recording and editing. www.mrc.org.au for more info
SHOGO:
ShoGo is for everyone who wants to get out and see great live performances by some of South Australia's most innovative and dynamic theatre companies. ShoGo will tell you what's on, how to get there and how much it will cost you. You can post online reviews and find out which shows are generating the most buzz. Whether you like your theatre experience with a serve of gut-wrenching drama or prefer slapstick humour, you'll find it all at www.ShoGo.com.au
Become a ShoGoer-
To become a member of ShoGo for free, simply go to www.ShoGo.com.au and click on the round 'Sign Up To Win' button that is found on every page of the site. You'll get all the latest news and special offers for performing arts acts in SA.
For more information contact ShoGo Coordinator, Cherie Barnett, email shogo@dpc.sa.gov.au or call (08) 8463 5409.
New Contact for Arts SA BPOTA:
If you have some news for the Arts SA Be Part of the Arts daily Newsletter contact Cherie Barnett
P +61 8 8463 5409 F +61 8 8463 5419
E barnett.cherie@dpc.sa.gov.au W www.arts.sa.gov.au A 110 Hindley Street, ADELAIDE SA 5000 4 GPO Box 2308, ADELAIDE SA 5001
Enrol to Vote for the Adelaide City Council Elections:
Adelaide City Council elections are taking place in October/November this year.
If you rent or own property, you have a right to vote.
Please ensure you are enrolled by 13 August 2010. Visit www.lga.sa.gov.au for more information on enrolling to vote.
Member Profile - Casablabla:
Check out Adelaide's newest, funkiest and finest Tapas Lounge Bar with a Morrocan/ Oriental/ Spanish feel -
* Enjoy an array of exquisite cocktails and an out of this world beer and wine selection.
* Dine on scrumptious international inspired dishes
* 3 areas: ... restaurant/ dance floor/ outdoor global groove garden
* Always FREE ENTRY and amazing atmosphere
* Open Wednesdays to Sundays for Lunch and Dinner and private functions.
www.casablabla.com 12 Leigh Street Adelaide.
Member Profile - Tapas on Hindley:
Tapas On Hindley is a Spanish themed Tapas bar offering a range of Tapas and platters from Thursday to Sunday til late. There is an extensive cocktail menu and an array of entertainment ranging from social salsa dancing to flamenco and DJ's Friday and Saturday nights. 147 Hindley Street.
Support the AWEA:
We value the contributions of our members and our community, and would like to give special thanks to our sponsors . If you would like to be a part of the Adelaide West End Association let us know. We have our new website up and running and welcome content from the West End Precinct.
Our face book page is availbale if you have news/events/ specials that you would like to share feel free to post.
Adelaide West End Association Inc
The AWEA sincerely thanks the following sponsors who provide support across our programs and events.
Adelaide City Council
Adam Internet
McDonalds West Terrace
dB Magazine
Explosive Promotions
EBBX
Tapas on Hindley
Worldsend Hotel
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