| e-newsletter - October 2007 |
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Come along and join in the fun at the inaugural Next Level Festival being held at the Kelvin Grove Urban Village at the end of the month. Next Level highlights the creative possibilities between users and creators of technology past, present and future. It’s not rocket science - it’s 20 free events over three days designed to entertain, inspire and educate. Running from Friday 26 October to Sunday 28 October, Next Level will host a variety of free programs, games, live music, kids events, films, talks, displays, performances, workshops, interactive events, challenges, latest trends, nostalgia and even robots. Regardless of age, cultural background and education, we all have some sort of relationship with technology and there’s bound to be an event that appeals to you. For more information, visit www.nextlevelbris.com.
The winners of a competition to design an installation (or multiple/distributed installations) at the Kelvin Grove Urban Village that will ‘display visual evidence of connectivity within the community’ have now been selected. The competition was open to students and professionals who had an interest in the visual and multimedia applications of Information and Communication Technology. The winner of the open category was a joint submission from Wesley Dennis and Gav Stevenson for their Maemuki entry. This entry focused on the Japanese term Maemuki meaning ‘forward-looking’ – positive frame of mind and attitude; optimist. The entry outlined installation of interactive free-standing concrete sculptures throughout the Village. The sculptures would feature touch responsive panels on top that cause the face to glow and other installations to deliver audible responses. When all Maemuki are simultaneously activated, the sound of children’s laughter will be heard.
The winner of the student category was Greg Young for his Virtual Fish Community entry. The entry outlined installing one or more touch screens around the Kelvin Grove Urban Village that will allow residents to have their faces transferred onto a fish. Internet access is required for this to occur. Other objects and features can be ‘installed’ into the fish tank to represent the rich cultural and military history of the Kelvin Grove Urban Village. Feasibility studies will now consider practical requirements and develop plans for implementation of these innovative ideas. If feasible, implementation is expected to be underway by the end of 2007. For more information, visit http://www.kgurbanvillage.com.au/news/design_comp/index.shtm.
Spicing up Kelvin Grove with a little bit of Bollywood
Bollywood has come to Brisbane with the unveiling of the latest billboard at the Queensland University of Technology’s Creative Industries Precinct at the Kelvin Grove Urban Village. In its newest incarnation titled Shellywood, Australia’s largest billboard could be mistaken for the large, iconic hand-painted billboards of India. It is an extravagant celebration of Eastern pop-culture. Shellywood artist Peter Burke’s fictional alter-ego Shelly Innocence stars as a Bollywood movie maiden promoting her latest blockbuster movie. With an arranged marriage, partner, boyfriend, doting grandmother and disapproving father (all played by Burke), Burke’s Shellywood is a satirical take on a true Bollywood-style love triangle melodrama. The massive 45m x 9m brightly-hued artwork is entirely fictional, and inspired by Burke’s recent residency with a group of artists in New Delhi. Shellywood also forms part of Burke’s Innocence series (2004-2007), which has appeared across the globe; from Melbourne’s Federation Square and Flinders Station (Innocence and Public Happiness Meter) to India’s Bodhgaya (Enlightenment) and New Delhi (Planet Shellywood). According to Professor Peter Lavery, Director of QUT Precincts, Shellywood is an experiment in manipulating public perception. ”It challenges the borders between art, advertising and entertainment,” Prof. Lavery said. View more at www.shellywood.com.
Brisbane Housing Company complex officially opens
A new 56-unit residential building constructed by the Brisbane Housing Company at the Kelvin Grove Urban Village has improved the city’s supply of affordable housing. Tom Burns Place in Musk Avenue was officially opened by the Premier and Minister for Trade Anna Bligh earlier this month. It is fully occupied by single people and families who are in need of affordable housing. Tom Burns Place is the largest of four residential buildings, which provide 155 units in total, constructed at the Kelvin Grove Urban Village by the Brisbane Housing Company. The company was established in 2002 using funding provided by the Queensland Government and Brisbane City Council. The company provides accommodation to people on low incomes at below market rent. For more information, visit www.brisbanehousingcompany.com.au.
Come along and see “Strictly Ballroom” for free when the Kelvin Grove Urban Village Business Association hosts a family Movie in the Park on Saturday 3 November. The movie will be shown in Kulgun Park on Carraway Street (between Musk Avenue and Ramsgate Street) from 6.30pm. Food and drink will be available for sale from the adjacent businesses so bring your picnic blanket, lie back and relax under the stars. For more information, contact the Kelvin Grove Urban Village Community Hub on (07) 3318 3660.
Two magnetic community noticeboards have now been installed at the Village Centre so residents and visitors can keep up to date with what is happening in the area. Anyone is welcome to post a notice on the board and magnets are provided. One noticeboard is located by the car parking pay station in the basement and the other is located by the Community Hub on level two. For more information, contact the Kelvin Grove Urban Village Community Hub on (07) 3318 3660.
Street market sought for Kelvin Grove Urban Village The Kelvin Grove Urban Village project team is examining the possibility of setting up a street market at the Village. Preliminary studies have indicated the potential for Carraway Street to house 60 stalls with limited onsite power and amenities available. The project team wants to gauge interest in and gather information on the feasibility of developing a market with stalls offering fresh produce, new and second hand art and fashion creations etc. If you would like to express your support for a market to be established at the Kelvin Grove Urban Village, email markets@kgurbanvillage.com.au. For more information about this opportunity, contact the Project Manager on (07) 3238 0400.
Resourceful Adolescent Program helping teenagers become more resilient
The Resourceful Adolescent Program (RAP) is helping build resilience and promote positive mental health in teenagers. The program specifically aims to prevent teenage depression and related difficulties. RAP has been developed by a team of researchers at the Queensland University of Technology’s Institute for Health and Biomedical Innovation, based at the Kelvin Grove Urban Village, under the directorship of Professor Ian Shochet. Administered by National Coordinator of Training and Program Development Astrid Wurfl, RAP builds coping skills in teenagers, helps build harmonious relationships in families and helps make teenagers feel more connected to their schools. RAP has three components: RAP-A for adolescents, a school-based program for 12-15 year olds aimed at improving the coping skills of teenagers; RAP-P for parents, which targets family protective factors such as increasing harmony and preventing conflict; and RAP-T for teachers, aimed at assisting teachers to promote school connectedness. RAP workbooks have been translated into many languages and are used throughout Australia and internationally. RAP-A and RAP-P have also been adapted to meet the specific needs of Indigenous communities. For more information, visit www.rap.qut.edu.au.
For all your grocery needs, visit Ritchies Supa IGA at the heart of the Village Centre at Kelvin Grove. Along with all your standard grocery lines spread over 10 aisles, this full-line supermarket offers an extensive deli, a designated seafood department, bakery and wide range of fresh fruit and vegetables. Ritchies also offer a ‘Community Benefit Card’ where you nominate a charity (from one listed at the store) and when presented, one percent of your shopping bill will go directly to that charity. Offering different specials each week, the Supa IGA is open seven days and there is plenty of carparking underneath. For more information, phone (07) 3831 6900. Learn more about another business at the Village in the next edition of the newsletter. |
What’s on at the Roundhouse Theatre and Creative Industries Precinct Statements: BFA Fashion Graduation QUT Precincts e-News For more information, visit the Creative Industries Precinct website, email ciprecinct@qut.com or phone (07) 3138 5495.
World Premiere Don’t miss this fun night out for all the family or a great idea for a cool date! From the critically acclaimed writer of The Dance of Jeremiah comes this cracker of Christmas comedy about fake snow, fairy lights and the great Australian dream. In a cul-de-sac in Brisbane suburbia a selection of households with residents from very different walks of life decide to enter the Brisbane Christmas Lights Competition. La Boite Theatre Company’s last production of 2007 promises to make you laugh out loud! Cast: Louise Brehmer, Leon Cain, Rebecca Roberts, Steven Tandy and Scott Witt For more information, visit the La Boite website. La Boite 2008 Season La Boite will launch its 2008 season in late October. To obtain a brochure, phone (07) 3007 8600 or visit the La Boite website. |
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