Events

Holmesglen, one of Australia's largest and most successful providers of vocational and higher education is holding its annual open day on Saturday, 20 August.
Showcasing new courses & career information there is a full day of activities provided, whatever your interests may be.
The open day will be held over all three campuses; Moorabbin, Chadstone & Waverly.
Have the opportunity to explore the facilities, meet the teachers and share the experiences of current students.

Hemisphere is a corporate division of Holmesglen and situated at the front of the Moorabbin campus.

Details
Saturday, 20 August 2011
10 am - 3pm
Admission is free

For further details please CLICK HERE

Bayside City Council has launched an exciting new space on the ground floor of the Brighton Town Hall.
Designed to professional standards the Gallery will showcase a series of dynamic exhibitions of established and emerging artists

Here is just a sample of some of the exciting upcoming exhibitions, for more information please visit www.bayside.vic.gov.au

Common Ground
2 July to 11 September (Gallery 2-5)

In eastern countries where calligraphy is regarded as an art form. the line is considered to be the essence of form and the delineator of character. Featuring the works of major artists John Olsen, John Wolseley and Lorraine Connelly-Northey.

The Teapot Tips
Saturday, 21 August - Sunday, 23 October

Edmund James Wrigh Albury bequethed his collection of one hundred and fifty teapots to Bayside Council in 1983.
On display is a selection of Albury's teapot collection as well as a wonderful array of ceramics, works on paper and paintings by Holmesglen students that have resulted from the student's study of the collection. In responding to the collection, students from Holmesglen have created a series of art works that explore the history, mythology and future of the humble teapot.

Opening Times
Wednesday - Friday 11am to 5pm
Saturday & Sunday 1pm to 5pm
Admission is free

Venue
The Gallery
Bayside Arts & Cultural Centre
cnr Wilson & Carpenter Streets
Brighton, VIC 3186
Ph: 03 9592 0291

The biannual IMPACT Conference will be held this year from 27-30 September 2011 at Monash University, Caulfield in Melbourne.
A series of keynote speakers and workshops have been organised throughout this informative four day, print media & design conference.
For more information or to register, please visit http://impact7.org.au

Monash University Caulfield is only 15 minutes drive from Hemisphere HOTEL. For your accommodation needs during this time, please contact our reservations team on +613 9093 7999 or info@hemisphere.com.au

The next Bayside Farmer's Market will be held on Saturday, 20 August from 8am to 1pm at Trey Bit Reserve [Jetty Road, Sandringham].

Usually held every 3rd Saturday of every month, the farmer's market is packed with over 60 stalls selling a great variety of fresh produce from gourmet condiments to free range eggs and freshly baked bread. It's a great way to start your weekend and visit the local area. Entry to the market is by gold coin donation.

If fresh produce is not your thing and you're more after fresh air...why not challenge yourself with a 5km or 10km walk/run marathon or a dip & dash 500m open water swim.

This event, the 2011 Villa & Hut Sandy Point Half will take place on Sunday, 21 August from 7am at the Green Point in Brighton.
Spectacular views of Port Phillip Bay is not the only incentive for participants in that race as there will be a $500 cash prize for the first male and female across the finishing line. For more information, please click here