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The Casey Scoop Jan 16
The Weekly Email That Gives You The Inside Scoop On Stuff Happening In Casey.
Craig Ross
January 16, 2025
Lots happening in Casey this week, Scoopers.
Bunjil Place has a stack of fun things to do with the kids, so be sure to check them out.
Seussical Kids - Bunjil Place
Saturday 18th January, 2.00 pm - 2.30 pm. In the Studio Adult $25.00 Child 2-15 years $20.00*
Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and all of your favourite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in Seussical KIDS, a fantastical musical extravaganza
Emma Memma's Twirly Party - Bunjil Place.
Friday 17th Jan, 11am - 11:45am and 1:30pm - 2:15pm
All Tickets $35
After taking the Twirly Tour across Australia and NZ throughout 2024, Emma Memma is delighted to announce that she will be returning to the Bunjil Place Summer Stage for her first shows of 2025.
Māori Poi Workshop for Families - Bunjil Place.
Friday 17th Jan. 10am - 12 noon.
Suitable for ages 8 - 12 years. Parent/Guardian supervision required. Parent/Guardian attends free. Child 8 - 12 Years $15.00
Embark on a creative journey with us at our upcoming Maori poi making workshop for families, where tradition meets artistry.
The Paul McCartney Story - Bunjil Place.
Saturday 18 January 2025 In the Plaza.
7.00 pm - 9.30 pm All Tickets $30.00
Following sold-out performances of The Billy Joel Story, The Troubadours, and the Simon and Garfunkel Story, the Music Legends team is back with their most ambitious show yet: The Paul McCartney Story!
This will be an incredibly joyful event, one not to be missed!
Summer Family Films - Finding Dory - Bunjil Place.
Sun 19 Jan 2025 Hours 4.30 pm - 6.10 pm.
In the Plaza
Dory (Ellen DeGeneres) is a wide-eyed, blue tang fish who suffers from memory loss every 10 seconds or so.
4.00 pm Gates Open
4.30 pm Feature Film – Finding Dory (G)
6.10 pm Event ends Tickets are $5 and include an ice-cream!
Whistle & Trick - Bunjil Place.
Mon 20 Jan 2025. 11.00 am - 12.00 pm
In the Plaza All Tickets $18 - for children aged 2-8 years of age
Whistle and Trick is a Melbourne-based children’s band made up of childhood friends Esther Holt and Maddy Kelly, who are always ready to sing, dance, and cause a bit of mischief.
More stuff happening at Bunjil Place
Drop-in Head Dress workshop for families
Tue 21 Jan 2025, 11.00am - 3.00pm.
Free and Family Friendly. Bunjil Place Foyer.
In the Tongan culture the head is sacred and what goes on the head or in the hair is considered sacred. In this workshop artist Frances Tapueluelu will pose to you this question - how would create a headdress that signifies that your head is sacred? A headdress that symbolises your culture, your identity, your dreams and your visions, your thoughts, your creativity and all the knowledge that you have? Children and their families are invited to explore this question with Frances as they create their own headdress to take home and keep.
Circus Skills Workshop.
Wed 22 Jan 2025 Hours 10.30 am - 11.30 am.
Participants $8.00 For Children aged 6+.
In the Studio
Get ready for a fun-filled, interactive experience at this circus skills workshop brought to you by Dummies Corporation, winners of the best Children’s Presentation at the Adelaide Fringe Festival and internationally acclaimed.
This one-hour circus skills workshop is designed to ignite creativity and boost confidence in participants. No prior circus experience is necessary! The workshop will kick off with a fun group game and warm-up, setting the stage for a series of exciting circus skills circuits.
Clowning & Physical Theatre Workshop.
Wed 22 Jan 2025 1.00 pm - 2.00 pm
Participants $8.00. In the Plaza.
Get ready to laugh, play, and perform at this clowning and physical theatre workshop brought to you by Dummies Corporation, winners of the best Children’s Presentation at the Adelaide Fringe Festival and internationally acclaimed.
This one-hour circus skills workshop is designed to boost confidence, embrace the funny, and introduce participants to the basics of stagecraft. Through a series of fun and inclusive exercises, participants will learn to use their bodies creatively and develop new performance skills. No prior circus experience is necessary!
Trash Test Dummies
Wed 22 Jan. 6.30 pm - 7.40 pm In the Plaza.
For families with children aged 5-12 years. All tickets $18
Everyone put your bins out, tonight’s bin night and the Trash Test Dummies are on duty!
With side-splitting slapstick comedy, daring acrobatics and dexterous juggling these Dummies are off on an imaginative adventure that is anything but garbage. With ballet and balloons thrown in for good measure, this fast-paced hour of “adept unadulterated mischief” (The Times) delivers a dump truck full of hilarity!
Drop-in workshop for families: Rubbings and Mark Making.
Thu 23 Jan 2025.
11.00am - 3.00pm In the Foyer.
Free and Family Friendly
Inspired by the artworks of legendary Tāgata Moana (People of the Pacific) art collective, the Pacific Sisters, our youngest artists are invited to join us at Bunjil Place for a drop-in workshop of rubbings and mark making. Using the Sister’s very own upeti - print relief board – we will use crayons, pastels and other materials to create marks and rubbings. Grab your aunties, uncles and cousins, visit the Pacific Sisters' exhibition FROCK A WHANAUNGATANGA at Bunjil Place Gallery for inspiration, then drop by this workshop to create your very own artwork.
The Scoop is on a mission to help rehome all the cuteness that we can.
2nd Chance Cat Rescue, Adoption Day- Cranbourne.
With over 50 cats listed on the website, finding the perfect feline companion for your home is a breeze. This January, we are excited to announce that we will be hosting adoption days every Saturday, dedicated to finding loving homes for as many cats and kittens as possible. If you're interested in adopting, be sure to visit our website at www.2ndchancecatrescue.com.au and fill out an application.
Classic Rod And Cruise Night - Cranbourne
The Classic & Rod Club 4th Cruize Nite for the season, bring along your Classic Car for others to see & admire to the Casey Comets Soccer Club, Display cars enter through Cemetery Rd Cranbourne, $5.00 per car load, $2.00 walk ins, the bar will be open for refreshments, fresh hot food for sale, raffle prizes, music - strictly NO BYO & no Pets as per council law.
Berwick Breakfast Classic Cars and Rods - Berwick
Sunday 19th January 7am - 10am
Let’s kick off 2025 with a visit to Berwick for its January Berwick Breakfast. Sunday January 19th 7:00am -10:00am Cafes galore, beautiful surroundings and friendly like minded car folk. Park daily drives behind Main Street please to ensure parking for display vehicles. All classics and rods are very welcome. Hope to see you there.
Summer Paint and Sip at The Old Cheese Factory - Berwick
Sunday 19th January. 1pm - 4pm.
Introducing Paint and Sip to the Old Cheese Factory. Facilitated by local Casey artist Kristina Kimtia, you will be guided on how to paint your own landscape canvas piece. Arts supplies provided with the option for you to bring your own drinks and nibbles. Alcohol Permitted.
COST: $60.00 BYO: Drinks and nibbles.
Mountain Sunrise Paint and Sip
Sunday 19th January 4pm - 6pm
You’re invited to join Outpour Studio Paint and Sip art workshop with a local artist. Over two hours, you will be inspired and guided through different techniques to create a painting to take home. This program is for beginners through to experts!
TICKETS $55 per person. Your ticket includes:
Use of paints, brushes, palette, and a canvas to take home!
2 hours of guided teaching in a social and relaxed setting
Glassware for your BYO drinks
Jay Cristo, House Magician - Cardinia Park Hotel, Beacy.
Friday 17th Jan @ 6pm - 8pm
Wednesday 22nd Jan @6pm - 8pm
200 Beaconsfield Emerald Road, Beaconsfield.
Experience the magic of Jay Cristo, performing live from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Watch as he mesmerises you with his incredible tricks and illusions! To reserve your table, book online or call us at (03) 9707 1188.
Taylor Swift Trivia Night TGI Fridays - Narre Warren
Tuesday 21st January 6:30pm - 8:30pm
We'll throw the doors open from 6:00pm so you can swing in, grab your seat, plan your order, and get ready for the show to begin. Get amongst the fun by choosing an on-theme and on-brand name for your trivia team before getting stuck in.
Live Music at the Amstel Club - Cranbourne
Friday 17th 6pm - 9pm and Sunday 19th 2pm to 5pm.
Our January Live Music calendar has just launched and it's a ripper Running in our Beer Garden every Friday night and Sunday afternoon right through January! We welcome all our community to come down these free events.
Live Music
Live Music: Jewels and the Heist at 81 bistro and tap house - Berwick
Saturday 18th January @ 8:30 pm
SATURDAY NIGHT…do do do do do do do..
❤️🎶LIVE MUSIC at this stunning venue in Berwick known for its gorgeous interior, complete with beautiful timber fixtures and fireplace. 💎❤️🎶🎤🎸🍻🍷 Enjoy fabulous service, food and drinks in a great atmosphere whilst enjoying songs by Jewels and the Heist, as they perform a great variety of 80s and 90s Rock Pop Classics you can sing and dance too.
Live Music On The Lawn, Cardinia Park Hotel - Beacy.
Saturday from 1pm - 4pm
Sunday from 1pm - 4pm
200 Beaconsfield Emerald Road, Beaconsfield.
Come unwind on the lawn of The Cardi as we welcome the talented music duo, Mark and Michael! Get ready to be serenaded by their captivating harmonies and infectious energy, creating the perfect soundtrack for a relaxing day.
Markets
Akoonah Park Market
With a vibrant and communal atmosphere, Akoonah Park Market is a Sunday market that hosts over 350 indoor and outdoor stalls from 8:00am–1:30pm. 2 Cardinia St, Berwick VIC 3806
Tooradin Market
Memorial Island, Sawtells Inlet, South Gippsland Highway, Tooradin.
Sunday, 9am - 2pm.
Lakeside Market Pakenham
15 Clearwater Dr, Pakenham. Sunday, 10am - 2pm.
3 Events To Check Out In Frankston.
Twist & Shout: A salute to 50's and 60's Rock n Roll Frankston Arts Centre.
Sunday 19th January @ 2pm
Cost Member $69.90 Full $79.90 Concession $74.90 Group 8+ $69.90ea Child 10 to 16 years $49.90
Starring The Internationally Renowned Williams Brothers.
CELEBRATING THE GREATEST SONGS AND ARTISTS IN ROCK ‘N’ ROLL HISTORY Elvis | Beatles | Buddy Holly | Chuck Berry | Little Richard | Bee Gees | Everly Brothers | Jerry Lee Lewis | Del Shannon | Righteous Brothers | Roy Orbison | Beach Boys and many many more!
Hot Arts for Cool Kids: Make + Play! - Frankston Arts Centre.
Wednesday, 22 Jan 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Wednesday, 22 Jan 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Thursday, 23 Jan 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Thursday, 23 Jan 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Looking for some fabulous holiday fun? Make a mess at our place, not yours! Join us at the Cube 37 Gallery these Summer holidays for a whole lot of colourful, crafty and creative fun. Get ready for a messy and fun – filled session of hands on making and playing. We supply all the materials – you bring along your ideas and imagination!
This program is suitable for children aged 5 - 12 years. Ticket $22 (Ages 5-12 years)
Children must be accompanied by a parent or carer (Adults are free)
Workshop duration: 90 minutes
Celebrating the Music of Creedence Clearwater Revival.
Frankston Arts Centre Saturday, 18 Jan
The Music of Creedence Clearwater Revival holds a unique place in pop/rock history. The band had an almost unparalleled string of bona fide, genre defining hits in the late 60’s and early 70’s, at a time when popular music was evolving at an alarming rate. Their catalogue remains a statement of a unique and distinct mix of swampy country, rock, blues and pop.
Movies to go see at Village FG.
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More Movies to go see this week
Wicked
Sonic The Hedgehog 3
Paddington in Peru
Mufasa: The Lion King
Moana
Den Of Thieves 2
Better Man
A Complete Unknown
Conclave
Gladiator 2
Nosferatu
Wolf Man
Rekhachitram (Malayalam)
Kadhalikka Neramillai (Tamil)
Emergency (Hindi)
Azaad (Hindi)
For more info and session times head over to the Village FG Website
Well that’s it for this week, Scoopers.
It was a big one so I had to put in some overtime to get it all done.
But I got there in the end.
The next few months is also packed with lots of stuff to do.
So be sure to keep checking those emails to stay up to date.