Women of the World Launceston

Target audience: Women only cultural night

Event Type: A celebration of culture through storytelling, dance, music, fashion and food

Event Description: Come and join our celebration of the social fabric of Launceston. The evening will feature a sprinkling of global dances, costume, stories and supper, so we can enjoy and gain a deeper understanding of each other in this fabulous women's cultural night.

Venue: City Baptist Church, 11 Fredrick Street, Launceston

Contact: Robyn Flittner:  robflittner@hotmail.com

Date: 11/8//2018    Time:6:30 - 8:30pm

Wheelchair access: yes

Do people need to book for this event?: no

Entry/Participation Cost: $5

Launceston Night Market

Event Description: 

Inspired by night markets from around the world, the ‘Launceston Night Market’ will look to bring together creative people from Launceston’s food, music and beverage sectors.

At our night market the emphasis is more on "night" than “market”.

Our market will celebrate our community and showcase many wonderful local producers. Join us to celebrate the end of the working week with a glass of cider or meet your family and for an easy dinner. What ever the decision we hope you will join us on Friday the 10th of August Civic Square, from 5 to 9pm.

This is a free event.

Venue: Civic Square Launceston

Contact : Natasha 0406 968 337

Date: Friday 10th August   Time: 5pm  - 9pm

Opening hours of your venue: 5 to 9pm

Wheelchair access: Yes

Website: www.launcestonnightmarket.com

https://www.facebook.com/launcestonnightmarket/

https://www.examiner.com.au/story/5525964/newly-reopened-civic-square-packed-for-launceston-night-market/

Contact Natasha Nieuwhof   Email Address: natasha@goatyhill.com

Sing for Peace

Target audience: Open to the general public, gold coin donation

Event Type: Concert followed by afternoon tea

Even Description: Concert of Peace-themed songs from 3 adult community choirs and one school choir

Venue: Pilgrim Uniting Church, Paterson St, Launceston

Contact: Elaine Yates:  esyates@iinet.net.au

Start Date: 5/8/2018     2:0:0 PM -  3:0:0 PM

Wheelchair access: Yes

Do people need to book for this event? : No

White Ribbon Night at the Kingsway Bar

Saturday August 4th - 6pm -Late

Free Live Music

Drink Specials

Food Services by South Coast Canteen.

What is White Ribbon...

Our Vision

A nation that respects women, in which every woman lives in safety, free from all forms of men’s abuse

Our Purpose

Engaging men to make women’s safety a man’s issue too

Our Values

We are committed to the following values and bring these to bear in all facets of what we do:

Courage: in facing challenges and finding creative and innovative solutions

Integrity: ethical, honest and accountable to all

Respect: compassionate, honouring and acknowledging difference and upholding dignity

Collaboration: working collaboratively to drive positive social change

Leadership: leaders in driving lasting, positive, normative change

Event Contact:  jenc@georgetown.tas.gov.au  

https://www.whiteribbon.org.au/

Taking the Lead : A Pet Parade for Peace

Organisation: Studio Space Theatre Company and St Giles Society

Target audience: This is in an inclusive event that is free to participate and attend and is aimed towards people of all ages and all abilities.

Event/Project Type: Taking the Lead is an inclusive public performance that requires you to get involved and bring your pet along. Imagine Civic square is your runway, you have two Mc’s discussing you and your pets fashion style, the Ferguson’s are playing  there is  a crowd and so much support.

This is a public performance with volunteer performers at the Civic Square precinct, and is guaranteed to be a fun and entertaining afternoon for all.

There are several ways to get involved:

If you love animals and love dressing up – then we want you on the runway. If you like to dress up , but do not have a pet – no problem, soft toys are welcome.

Everyone else – we want you in the audience.

Event/Project Description: To participate with your pet please contact adstudiospace@gmail.com to register your participation and find out about rehearsal times.

This is a free, inclusive all ages all pets event – *BUT please note you are responsible for your pets behaviour (and any business it may do) So, whilst all care is given by organisers – you are responsible for your pet.

The parade starts at 2pm on Saturday 3rd of August.

You may wish to bring a camp chair.

Venue: Civic Square

Event Contact: adstudiospace@gmail.com

Start Date: 4/8/2018 2pm -3pm

Wheelchair access: yes

Do people need to book for this event? : Not to attend, you have to book to participate

Participation Cost: $0.00

Website: http://www.studiospacetheatreco.org.au

https://www.facebook.com/thefergusonstas/

Weaving A Yarn

Target audience : Open to general public

Event/Project Type: Weaving Workshop and exhibition

Event Description:

• Weaving with Yarn will be a social, fun, and creative experience for the whole family.
• Its about community skill sharing.
• We will be working with Natural fibers as well as colourful yarns.
• For beginners as well as masters.
• It's very easy to sit down, pick up and have a yarn. 
• Everything is provided, it is free and you get to take home what you make.

Venue: Music Hall, West Launceston School - 24-38 Basin Rd, West Launceston TAS 7250

Contact: Justine Kelly: justinekelly@y7mail.com

Start Date: 4/8/2018     10:0:0 AM - 1:0:0 PM

Wheelchair access: Yes

Do people need to book for this event?: no

Group: Afghan Women's Friendship Group

https://wfgtas.wordpress.com/about/

Drumming for peace

Target audience: all ages welcome

Event Type: free community drum circle

Event Description: public welcome to try djembe drumming and percussion

Venue: west Launceston primary school

Contact: Diane Hayes: Tassiedrumcircke@hotmail.com

Date: 4/8/2018   Time: 11:0:0 AM - 12:0:0 PM

Wheelchair access: yes

Do people need to book for this event? : no

Entry/Participation Cost: $0

Other Information/Questions: as part of global village celebration at west Launceston primary school

Launceston Heat of the Australian Poetry Slam featuring Guest Poet Sara Mansour

Target audience: All ages welcome.

Event Type: The Launceston Heat of the Australian Poetry Slam 2018 will feature Guest Poet Sara Mansour, who is a lawyer, poet, women's rights advocate, founder and host of Sydney's Bankstown Poetry Slam and board member of NOW Australia - which aims to end sexual harassment, intimidation and abuse in the workplace.

Event Description: A Poetry Slam is where performance poetry meets competitive creativeness! It is loud, fast, fun and exciting! Up to 20 Tasmanian poets will be bringing their two-minute original work to the stage to impress the cheering, finger-clicking audience and the judges (who have been randomly selected from the audience) in the hope of winning a Place in the Tasmanian Final, and a chance to compete against Slammers from around Australia at the Sydney Opera House in October.

Venue: The Royal Oak Hotel, 14 Brisbane Street Launceston

Event Contact: Yvonne Gluyas   yvonnegluyas@gmail.com

Date: 2/8/2018  8pm – 11pm

Wheelchair access: yes

Do people need to book for this event? : no

Entry/Participation Cost: $5

Group : Words United

Website: http://www.australianpoetryslam.com/welcome/

Facebook Group Page https://www.facebook.com/groups/568436823542092/

Star Theatre are proud to host the 2018 Tamar Valley Peace Festival Fundraiser.

Your Ticket Price includes your movie ticket, a glass of bubbles or beer and something to nibble on.

The selected movie for 2018 is “Pride”

Please arrive from 6pm for a 6:30pm Screening

Please Note: The movie will commence at 6:30pm and runs for 150 mins. Please disregard the duration below.

***Booked Tickets Only – No Door Sales***

About the Film:

PRIDE is inspired by an extraordinary true story. It’s the summer of 1984, Margaret Thatcher is in power and the National Union of Mineworkers is on strike, prompting a London-based group of gay and lesbian activists to raise money to support the strikers’ families. Initially rebuffed by the Union, the group identifies a tiny mining village in Wales and sets off to make their donation in person. As the strike drags on, the two groups discover that standing together makes for the strongest union of all.

Classification: M (Mature themes, coarse language, sexual reference and brief nudity)

Book your ticket here. (click here)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZfFvsKDuUU

https://www.examiner.com.au/story/5539364/star-theatre-shows-a-little-bit-of-respect-for-peace-festival/

Community Pop-Up Choir sing "The Same Sun"

Organisation: SingFest 2018, Department of Education

Target audience : General public
Turn up at venue [optionally with a student who has learnt song through school]

Event Type: Community Sing Event

Event Description: Singing is a communal activity that promotes togetherness and sharing. In modern life there are far too few events where we can sing with one another without shame or embarrassment. This aims to be one of those events. 

Primary schools around the Tamar region have been learning this song in preparation for "SingFest 2018" and these students are invited to attend and sing at the venue to and with the audience.

The song is written by two local artists, Cameron Hindrum and Travis Hennessy, arranged by Composer Karlin Love. It is an anthem for peace.

Venue:  Harvest Market

Contact: Sarah Stagg: sarah.stagg@education.tas.gov.au

 Date: 28/7/2018  Time: 10:00 and/or 11:00 am

Wheelchair access: yes

Do people need to book for this event? : no but indication of attendance from student singers would be useful

Entry/Participation Cost: $0

Hear the song (click here)

INFORMATION:

To all SingFest Singers and choristers, teachers and parents,

PLEASE FIND SARAH at least 5 minutes before each event at Harvest.

Event: Pop-Up Choir to sing a peace song for the
TAMAR VALLEY PEACE FESTIVAL 2018

Song: “The Same Sun” by Cameron Hindrum and Travis Hennessey, arr. Karlin Love

Time: 10:00 and/or 11:00 am

Date: 28th July 2018

Place: Harvest Market, Launceston

This is a non-school based event. You don’t have to wear uniform, just come with your family if you are able, to enjoy the Harvest Market and be there for one of the 2 times to sing our SingFest song “The Same Sun” for the festival.

The choir will be in the crowd, for a true “flash-mob” type experience.

Yours in Music,

Nelson Tabe    Sarah Stagg
(President)                  (Committee member)