Day at the Lake @ Emerald Lake Park
Easter Monday 05/04/2010 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Multicultural Themed event Music, Performance, Demonstrations, Stalls & more.

Free Entry (parking charges apply)

Opening Night @ The Emerald Greenroom
Easter Monday 05/04/2010 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Sample acts, great food & drink.

Free Entry

Bookings Advised

The Emerald Greenroom

The Age of Stupid @ Emerald Library
Tuesday 06/04/2010 7:30 pm

Environmental Film followed by discussion & supper

$5.00

Bookings Advised

Origami Classes @ Emerald Community House
Wednesday 07/04/2010 9:30 am - 2:00 pm

Learn the ancient Japanese art of folding.

Grades Prep–2 - 9:30am – 10:15am
Grades 3-4 - 10:30am – 11:15am
Grades 5-6 - 11:30am – 12:15pm
Adults -1:00pm – 2:00pm

Maximum 10 students per class.

Children $7.50 each, Adults $10 each

Bookings Essential

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Morning Melodies @ The Emerald Greenroom
Wednesday 07/04/2010 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Jacqui Walker performs fun, old classics
$15 ($12 if booked before end March)

Includes 2 course lunch with tea & coffee.

Bookings Advised

The Emerald Greenroom

Kids workshops @ The Emerald Greenroom
Wednesday 07/04/2010 1:30 pm - 4:45 pm

Ages 5-12

Kids will rotate through 4 activities:

Food Art
Balloon Animals
Singing & Drum Circle
Juggling

$4.00 including afternoon tea

Places Limited

Bookings Essential

The Emerald Greenroom

Local Literature History Workshop @ Emerald Community House
Wednesday 07/04/2010 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Maria Millers will guide participants through the works of several significant writers who called Emerald and surrounding towns home,

$6.00 includes afternoon tea

Bookings Essential

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Women in Song @ The Gem Theatre
Wednesday 07/04/2010 7:30 pm

A great night of entertainment, proudly hosted by 3MDR 97.1FM.

Featuring Kerri Simpson, Sally Dastey, Monique Brumby & Penelope Swales

Playing the Blues and other genres uplifting and inspiring!

Ticket Price $15, 3MDR Members $10

Bookings Essential

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Storytelling night @ Emerald Community House
Wednesday 07/04/2010 07:30 pm

Featuring JJ – Retailer of Tales & Cath Connolly, Harpist,

$15, includes coffee & cake.

Bookings Essential

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Open Stage Night @ The Emerald Greenroom
Wednesday 07/04/2010 7:30 pm

All Welcome. Free

The Emerald Greenroom

Murder Mystery @ Elevation
Thursday 08/04/2010

Class of ‘54 theme

50’s cars

Appetisers & 2 Course 50’s Style Dinner

Prizes.

$45

Bookings Essential

Kid's Fun Morning @ The Emerald Greenroom
Thursday 08/04/2010 09:30 am - 11:00 am

Musical performance & then get messy with some food art to take home.

$2 per child includes food

The Emerald Greenroom

Comedy night @ Emerald Junior Football Club, Worrell Reserve
Friday 09/04/2010 07:30 pm

Michael Connell & his gang perform once again to coincide with the Melbourne Comedy Festival

$15.00

Bookings Essential

Lions Club of Emerald Photography Exhibition @ Emerald Mechanics Institute Hall
Saturday 10/04/2010 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

The Lion’s Club of Emerald Photography Exhibition is held over both Saturday and Sunday 10th and 11th of April 2010.

Official Opening 10:00am Saturday 10th, April by renowned Photographer Shelton Muller.

The theme for the exhibition is “The Human Element” however photographs based on alternative
ideas will be accepted.

This year a new category, ‘bending the rules’ will be introduced which
welcomes works based on original photographic images that have been digitally enhanced.

If you would like to be part of this event, please complete the form below and return to the address
stated with entry fee by April 1st.

Entry Fees are $5 per item and $2 per item for Under 21s.
Cheques made payable to Emerald Lions Club.

Entry Form
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Terms and Conditions

GetPaved! - Youth Event @ Worrell Reserve
Saturday 10/04/2010 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

GetPaved! is a free, fully supervised, drug, alcohol and smoke free event for young people 13 years and over.

Featuring a range of bands including:

Banjo
Morning After Kings
Afro Sunday
Glass Architect


Amusements, Laser Challenge, MYBus & much more

GetPaved! Flier
Pedal Power Competition Entry Form

Free Music @ Various Venues
Saturday 10/04/2010 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Free Music in Cafés and Buskers in the streets all around town.

Portrait Photography Workshop @ Emerald Mechanics Institute Hall
Saturday 10/04/2010 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Cost: $25.00

Shelton Muller, professional portrait photographer brings to the workshop a
wealth of experience as an instructor and photographic practitioner.

For workshop bookings : 0419 326 930
NOTE: Limited places available

Flier

Performance Workshops @ The Gem Theatre
Saturday 10/04/2010 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Stand-up Comedy - Michael Connell
Pot n Kettle - Singing with Carl Pannuzzo and Penny Larkins
Mask Theatre - Tanya Barnes
Theatre Lighting 101 - Basic Rigging and Operation - Ross Housham & Mat Greenaway
Choreography - Casey Rykers
Acrobalance - Josh Mitchell & Adam
Face Painting - Michelle Drinnan

The different workshops cater for people of all ages & differing interests.

$10 for one workshop & $5 each for additional workshops.

Gala Performance at 7pm to follow workshops.

Bookings Essential

Further Details and Booking Form

Bus Tours of Historic Emerald @ Emerald Museum
Saturday 10/04/2010 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

The Nobelius Route.

Learn the significance of such landmarks as Carramar Homestead, Emerald Country Club, Nobelius Heritage Park, Packing Shed, Emerald Lake, Primary School, Emerald Hall and Emerald Cemetery Pick up & Drop off Emerald Museum

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The Uniting Concert @ Uniting Church
Saturday 10/04/2010 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

1pm John Rechter & the historic Laude Band,

2pm Sing Australia Choir with Carole McKenzie

3pm Tony Toppi and Katrina Dowling Piano and Recorder Recital

3:30 Barb McFarlane & Vokallista,

4pm Barbara Moulday & Flute ensemble

4:30 Persiphone A’ Capella,

$5.00 with Pass out

Devonshire tea available. Bookings Advised

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Gala Performance @ The Gem Theatre
Saturday 10/04/2010 7:30 pm

Watch Presenters & Students perform their routines from the day’s workshops

Featuring special guests - Sweet Sassafras Community Choir

$10 entry (free for Workshop Participants)

Bookings Advised

Saturday Entertainment @ The Emerald Greenroom
Saturday 10/04/2010 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm


Billy Kavanagh 12-3pm

Dean Blaich 3pm-5pm

Verandah Band 5pm-7:30pm

Fats Wah Wah 8pm-11pm


All FREE

Bookings Advised

The Emerald Greenroom

Readers & Writers Day @ Emerald Community House
Sunday 11/04/2010 8:30 am

Start the day with Poets’ Breakfast, Cooked breakfast from 8.30am.

Poetry at 9am.

All comers welcome to listen & recite.

Warm up to the Amazing Yarn Event, open competition for all tall story tellers. 10.30 am then Woorilla Writers host Readings & Trivia 1:30 – 4pm

Gold Coin entry at each event.

Prizes.

Flier

FunFest – Family Fun Day @ Puffing Billy Park
Sunday 11/04/2010 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Rides, Music, Street Performers, Stalls, Animals, Displays , Activities

Kilvington Drv, Heroes Ave & Puffing Billy Station

Free Entry

Flier

Lions Club of Emerald Photography Exhibition @ Emerald Mechanics Institute Hall
Sunday 11/04/2010 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

The Lion’s Club of Emerald Photography Exhibition is held over both Saturday and Sunday 10th and 11th of April 2010.

Official Opening 10:00am Saturday 10th, April by renowned Photographer Shelton Muller.

The theme for the exhibition is “The Human Element” however photographs based on alternative
ideas will be accepted.

This year a new category, ‘bending the rules’ will be introduced which
welcomes works based on original photographic images that have been digitally enhanced.

If you would like to be part of this event, please complete the form below and return to the address
stated with entry fee by April 1st.

Entry Fees are $5 per item and $2 per item for Under 21s.
Cheques made payable to Emerald Lions Club.

Entry Form
Flier
Terms and Conditions

Jazz Tent @ Puffing Billy Park
Sunday 11/04/2010 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Roobharb Cutters & Trio Tempo

Wine & Cheese Tent

Fun Fest

Puffing Billy Park

Dandenong Ranges Orchestra @ The Gem Theatre
Sunday 11/04/2010 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

35 piece perform classics & new composition by composer Elisabeth Middleton.

Guest performances by Marg Gemmell & Louise Beare

$8/$5

Bookings Advised

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Ska Vendors @ Elevation
Sunday 11/04/2010 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm



An Emerald Favourite.

$5.00 Entry

Bookings Advised

The Golden Cow Literary Awards Night @ The Gem Theatre
Sunday 11/04/2010 6:00 pm

Open contest with unique Bovine Poetry for the much prized Perpetual Golden Cow Award.

No Bull!

$ 20 entry includes dinner & cheese tasting.

Bar open.

Bookings Essential

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Exhibitions – Wander in & Wander out – Free or Gold Coin Donation


Emerald Arts Society Art Exhibition – Emerald Lake Environment Centre, Mon 5th–Sun 11th 10am–3pm

Lion’s Club of Emerald Photography Exhibition – Mechanic’s Institute Hall, Sat 10th & Sun 11th, 10 – 4pm

Looking in – Looking Out – Art & Photography Exhibition, Emerald Glades, Thurs 8th, 1:30pm onwards

The Gem Community Theatre – During Advertised Productions & Activities

The following venues will have exhibitions during opening hours for duration of festival (check with venue for days/hours opening)
Café Marte
Kiss The Sky Café
Emerald Village Bakery
Annwn Art Shop
Emerald Fine Framing
Emerald Green Room
Emerald Lake Café
Emerald Museum
Emerald Library
Puffing Billy Emerald Station – Sun 11th only 10-4pm