THE CARLTONIANS established in 1964 is the original and longest serving coterie of the Carlton Football Club. It is also considered the most prestigious in the game and boasts a unique mix of leading business identities, corporate executives and entrepreneurs.
I was invited to the 2015 end of season celebrations held at Aerial Dockands to capture some highlights of the evening .
images by Kerrie Pacholli
Carltonian Vice President John Redman and President Vince Loccisano.The evenings compare Tony Tardio, radio journalist for 3AW with 2015 coach John Barker.Carltonian President Vince Loccisano giving Carlton Football Club President Mark LoGuidice this years donation.John Nicholls (Big Nick) regarded as one of Australia’s and Carlton’s greatest player with 328 games under his belt looking very much the statesman sharing his collective wisdom for the 2016 season.
The night’s entertainment was headlined by Lucy Gale, Dominic Ross and their band The Extremes. Also sharing the stage was the very dynamic standup comedien Bruno Lucia and the formidable and talented magician the amazing Anthony De Masi.
Lucy Gale, Dominic Ross and The Extremes.Multi-talented comedien Bruno Lucia.Magic man the incredible Anthony De Masi.The Extremes from (l – r) Joe Roberts (guitar / vocals), Peter Mollica (bass), Darryn Farrugia (drums), Lucy Gale & Dominic Ross (vocals), Norman Falvo (piano), John Toney (percussion / vocals and Gary Deleo (saxophones).
A great treat for kids, all are invited to enjoy the day’s entertainment including magic shows, face painters, balloonist, baby animal farm, photo booth and live musical performances.
There will be a 3 course meal including drinks and a night jammed packed with information and entertainment.
Hosted by comedien John Barresi the night’s entertainment will include a star studded lineup with singer / songwriter Lucy Gale and her eight piece big band Galeforce along with special guest artists’ , musical director / composer Dominic Ross and Melbourne opera singer Brett Kaye.
This special event offers you an up close and personal view of the Magical Getaway Foundation providing extensive information about what is being done and what can be done to implement positive change.
‘It’s about kids, kindness, love, opportunity and hope’
It is a sobering awakening to discover that current statistics, as published duringAnti-Poverty Week 2014,show that 1 in 7 Australians and I in 6 children are living in poverty.
As a resident of Melbourne’s south eastern suburbs I simply do not see this reality on a day to day basis…
I discovered these facts during an interview with Rosemary Teedwho is currently a Student Wellbeing Coordinatorand a specialist in issues related to poverty and its ripple effect.
Throughout her vocation of over twenty years
working with children, Rosemary felt that she was putting proverbial bandaids on poverty stricken kids until she ‘bit the bullet’ and went about formalising her vision in the Magical Getaway Foundation.
It is important that there are experienced and dedicated people like Rosemary Teed working on the front lines who continue to rise up and manifest practical solutions to what are often spiritual maladies within our communities.
This non-for-profit organisation is about providing financially disadvantaged children and their caregivers the chance of experiencing a family holiday for the very first time in their lives.
The ultimate goal is to plant life changing ‘seeds of hope’ through positive experiences.
It’s about kids, kindness, love, opportunity and hope; the fibre of any healthy society.
First established in 2013, theMagical Getaway Foundationis hosting these two very special events on the 24 May 2015 to further illuminate their call to action and encourage sponsorship from corporate organisations, trusts, private donations and government agencies from within our community.
To find out more about this relatively new non-for-profit organisation and Sponsorship opportunities please go to www.magicalgetawayfoundation.org
For bookings to the Give Back & Get Away Gala event on 24 May 2015 at the Park Hyatt, Melbourne please call +61 419 372 629 or email info@magicalgetawayfoundation.org.
Lucy Gale portrait titled “Somewhere under the Rainbow” by Jim van Geet
As one of Melbourne’s unknown, long time inhabitants I have very recently come to know of nationally celebrated Victorian based artist Jim van Geet. My “awakening” came to pass as a result of his portrait of Lucy Gale titled “Somewhere under the Rainbow” which was part of the 2012 “ Hidden Faces of the Archibald “ exhibition at the Hilton at Docklands and in pride of place at the Age’s Media House Gallery from 20th August on the 28th September 2012.
Awakening, you may ask? Well, it was ignited five minutes into an interview with Lucy Gale during the time her portraiture was part of the Hidden Faces People’s Choice Awards at the Hilton in Docklands. I was actually asked to come along to take some shots of Lucy and her portrait.
Within minutes I became intrinsically linked to Lucy, her story and Jim van Geet. The best way to describe what happened is to say I became part of an extraordinary tapestry of life in motion that is gaining momentum by the hour, day, week and month. When I give my attention to the creative force that radiates through these individuals the feeling is exhilarating. I know very little of their personal circumstances other than they are profound, live in the present and celebrate the ethereal world in magnificent splendor through colour, canvas and song. It is indeed magical when artists exponentially shape events through the inspired unleashing of the creative essence that lives within us all.
A consummate professional, Jim van Geet started his career in the corporate world as a Technical Advisor to Patent Attorneys after completing his Diploma of Applied Science; it wasn’t long before his destiny propelled him to complete his Diploma of Fine Art, change careers, become self-employed as a Furniture Designer and continue to paint.
His dedication to the pursuit of excellence also moved him to undertake tuition from artists such as John Borrack, Sir William Dargie, Ron Crawford and The Melbourne Realist Art School.
Like all well-trained artists he is fluent in a wide range of subject matter, however it is his portraits and figurative works for which he is best known.
His predilection for painting interesting portraits, stems from his approach and selection of subjects.
As he says, “ People are endlessly fascinating and they each have a history and story to tell. I enjoy spending a lot of time on research and in discussions with them until I feel that I can do justice in portraying WHO they are honestly. “
During a recent discussion Jim shared an insightful story about the iconic Melbourne creative Barry Dickins who spent time at Jim’s country haven situated in the foothills of Mount Buffalo during the painting of Barry’s portrait. This, of course has now linked me to the poignant, fantastical and joyful world of Barry Dickins. And the beat goes on…
Barry Dickens portrait by Jim van Geet
Around the globe the art world is experiencing a resurgence of focus and appreciation back to he learned skills of the fine artist. Jim Van Geet exemplifies such an artist. All his paintings project an expanding story with interconnectedness that is forever in motion.
Always available to discuss portrait commissions you can check out his website: www.jimvangeet.com
Do not miss this leg of this amazing exhibition.
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