WARRAGUL OR BUST....
Last Saturday I ventured to the wilds of Warragul. Not that Warragul is particularly wild, in fact it is very civilised. The area teems with poets and writers, artists and artisans. (Something I noted for future adventures). But on Saturday I travelled for Cafe Arts, held in the Warragul Community House.
It is a very enjoyable way to spend your afternoon (and this one was very grey and sodden). Hosted by the one and only Yvette Stubbs, part of the enjoyment is that you never know what you are in for.
The feature was poet Olive Lyon, a veteran wordsmith who took us on wildly travelled journeys. From being bombed as a child during the war - to haiku, from the wonders of love - to pondering on the life lived.
There was also a varied and exciting open stage. We had poets, singers, guitarists, and a cello and clarinet musical duo. It was also where poet Jean Marler launched her book 'The Proper Study'. One of those collections that are great to dip into.
All offered their works to a warm and inviting room.
I think the variety is one of the major delights of Cafe Arts. As I mentioned before you never know what you are going to get. And this is part of the fun. It's not a day of pure poetry, nor an afternoon of musical mayhem.
And of course there is the major prize that all the open stage are vying for. This month it was the 'Golden Bust.' (There has been a history of naked prizes, both male and female) All created by the talented Ms Stubbs.
And this month I took the coveted prize home. Yes, the above beauty rests in my home. (complete with bluetack to hold her together)
So for an enjoyable afternoon in the country, travel to Warragul. It's fun and if you're like me, you travel home with your head spinning with wonderful insights, powerful prose and some great melodies.
For enquiries on the next Cafe Arts- Warragul Community House - 5623 6032 OR 5622 0209.
Entry is $5 and a plate to share.
It is a very enjoyable way to spend your afternoon (and this one was very grey and sodden). Hosted by the one and only Yvette Stubbs, part of the enjoyment is that you never know what you are in for.
The feature was poet Olive Lyon, a veteran wordsmith who took us on wildly travelled journeys. From being bombed as a child during the war - to haiku, from the wonders of love - to pondering on the life lived.
There was also a varied and exciting open stage. We had poets, singers, guitarists, and a cello and clarinet musical duo. It was also where poet Jean Marler launched her book 'The Proper Study'. One of those collections that are great to dip into.
All offered their works to a warm and inviting room.
I think the variety is one of the major delights of Cafe Arts. As I mentioned before you never know what you are going to get. And this is part of the fun. It's not a day of pure poetry, nor an afternoon of musical mayhem.
And of course there is the major prize that all the open stage are vying for. This month it was the 'Golden Bust.' (There has been a history of naked prizes, both male and female) All created by the talented Ms Stubbs.
And this month I took the coveted prize home. Yes, the above beauty rests in my home. (complete with bluetack to hold her together)
So for an enjoyable afternoon in the country, travel to Warragul. It's fun and if you're like me, you travel home with your head spinning with wonderful insights, powerful prose and some great melodies.
For enquiries on the next Cafe Arts- Warragul Community House - 5623 6032 OR 5622 0209.
Entry is $5 and a plate to share.
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