Apollo Bay Mechanics' Institute Hall

26/10/2024

16/10/2024

Coming Wed Oct 23 to Apollo Bay

A familiar face to many locals who enjoy live entertainment, comedian, actor and writer, Damian Callinan is hitting a number of South West venues on a regional tour this October!

He's travelling from Apollo Bay to the Commercial Hotel Terang Victoria on the 24th, the Victoria Hotel Port Fairy on the 25th and Sterling Place - Dunkeld Community Centre on the 26th before heading up to Apsley.

Last year Regional Arts Victoria took this show on the road across the country, so we're delighted that he's bringing this storytelling, sketch, and character driven comedy to more regional towns this year!

See https://damiancallinan.com.au/gig-guide/ for more info and to join in the fun.

16/10/2024

Tunes, songs and stories from Ireland, Scotland and Maritime Canada

16/10/2024

This Saturday 19th Oct for one night only!
Rennie Pearson live!
Don't miss out - doors open 7.30pm

Book tickets via the link

Tunes, songs and stories from Ireland, Scotland and Maritime Canada

06/10/2024

Don't forget - Rennie Pearson is performing Saturday 19th October - grab a ticket now!

Tunes, songs and stories from Ireland, Scotland and Maritime Canada

06/10/2024

Don't miss your chance to be part of this very special Changemakers event which will host (some of) the creators of .3909 – an inspiring group of creatives from East Gippsland who are changing the way art and creativity is perceived and engaged with by the broader community.

Recognising that artists are unique storytellers and are able to highlight the value of the smaller corners of a community, its people and natural environment (and that this value is beyond monetary), FLOAT have developed an ever-evolving model that sits between art project and unique social enterprise. Come and hear how FLOAT is melding disparate pursuits like fruit bottling, an artist’s residency, alternative education and storytelling to benefit an entire community and inspire new ways of thinking about community development, economies and tourism.

Guests: Josephine Jakobi and Andrea Lane, co-founders of FLOAT3909

When: Sunday 13 October, 11:00am – 2:00pm

Lunch will be provided.

Event is FREE.

Register here ➪ https://wearemakingchange.com.au/event/placemaking-how-creatives-build-identity-belonging-and-connection

To help reduce the financial impact upon creatives wishing to attend this event, 5 x $100 travel stipends will be available for allocation to those undertaking a round trip of 2.5 hours. Please apply as part of your registration and allocation will be made via random selection 48 hours prior to the event.

06/10/2024

Coming up 13th October

https://events.humanitix.com/changemakers-6-placemaking-how-creatives-build-identity-belonging-and-connection?hxchl=mkt-loc&hxref=australia%2Fapollo-bay&_gl=1*1rojgb*_gcl_au*NjcyNDg1NjYwLjE3MjQ1NDMxMDE.*_ga*MTQ5MDkwMjM3OC4xNzI2MDg2MTIz*_ga_LHKW5FR9N6*MTcyODIxMDc2Mi41OS4wLjE3MjgyMTA3NjIuNjAuMC4w

CHANGEMAKERS 6 // PLACEMAKING // Meet Josephine Jakobi, co-founder of FLOAT .3909
Josie says: "My children are grown, my grandchildren are thriving; life is good. My focus is art, community and environmental curiosity. Fortunately, I live in a region that satisfies all of this.
My studio is situated at my forever home, Bungalook, near Lakes Entrance, on the edge of the Colquhoun Forest. Here I make my art, which is increasingly centred around the Lake Tyers estuary. Mine is a mixed media practice, with ecology deeply embedded in the process."
As co-founders of FLOAT, Josephine Jakobi and Andrea Lane are a formidable and unstoppable force, drawing in diverse members of their community to build a thriving economy of riches beyond the monetary.
Come meet and hear both Josie and Andrea at our next Changemakers. Apollo Bay Mech Hall on 13 October.
Register at the link in bio.
Image by .john

28/09/2024

What's been your favourite song from Tonight We Anchor In Apollo Bay?
I LOVED this version of The Ship Song. The original songs were moving and wonderful too.
And I smiled listening to the interval songs - Six Months in a Leaky Boat and Ship of Fools.

I'd love to see a playlist on Spotify 😉⚓⛵🌊

27/09/2024

Loving the vibe - cosy and intimate and excitement in the air - Tonight We Anchor In Apollo Bay

28/12/2022

Put on your dance shoes and your Sunday best. Leave the face mask at home (unless you have symptoms or are vulnerable, of course). Come and join us for the Big Bay Bush Dance. Tell your friends, share it around. Let's have a party!
https://apollobaymechanicshall.org/the-big-bay-bush-dance-2023/

12/04/2022

How many people know where this photo was taken? We'll give you a clue, it's from inside the Mech. 😁 Come and buy a few raffle tickets from and tell us where you think it is. Raffle tickets can be bought from Hawkeye or we'll be outside the old Commonwealth Bank on Saturday. Raffle to be drawn about 2pm on Saturday.

12/04/2022

We've created an email list to let you know what's going on at the Mech. Please do sign up.

Apollo Bay Mechanics Institute Hall Email Forms

20/03/2022

Hi people. The Mech is looking forward to life after lock-downs. We have some things in the pipeline starting with a fund-raising raffle to help us with ongoing management and maintenance. Details here: https://apollobaymechanicshall.org/the-mech-needs-you/

The Mech Needs Youby pete20 March 202220 March 2022 The Mech Committee will be selling raffle tickets outside of the Commonwealth Bank (as was) on Easter Saturday, 16th of April, 2022, and they will  be available from Hawkeye from Friday, April 8th. Tickets are $5 each or $12 for three. For the Mec...

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