Sunday 26 July
Roman Rudnytsky - international concert pianist

Roman Rudnytsky is an internationally active concert pianist of Ukrainian background whose frequent performances take him all over the world. In addition to his many recitals, Mr. Rudnytsky has also appeared as a soloist with many orchestras around the world.

In addition to performances in capital cities and important musical centers, he often plays in places away from the musical mainstream, bringing the world and pleasure of classical music to audiences which seldom experience this type of music in live performance.

Since 1972, Mr. Rudnytsky has been a member of the piano faculty of the Dana School of Music at Youngstown State University in Youngstown, Ohio (U.S.A.). He is a recipient of that institution's "Distinguished Professor Award" in recognition of his concert activities. He previously served on the piano faculties of the Indiana University School of Music (Bloomington, Indiana) and the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory, in addition to being "Artist-in-Residence" at two Australian universities.

Roman will be performing live at the Chapel Theatre on Sunday 26 July
Tickets at Carelle's Young World, approx 2 weeks prior.

Youth Project 09 In July/Aug, the Youth Arts Group will be presenting their performance – a youth directed and performed production dubbed “Youth Project 09”.

Resembling a variety concert showcase, there will be dance items, 'Basil the Rat' from Fawlty Towers, many Monty Python scripts as well as a musical item from ‘Cabaret' (Money, Money). Choreographed, staged and performed by the youth of Glen Innes.

Monday 27th July Critics
Wednesday 29th July Pensioners
Friday 31st July Charity/Gala Night
Saturday 1st August Performance
Sunday 2nd August Matinee 1:30pm
Tuesday 4th August Performance
Thursday 6th August Performance
Friday 7th August Final night

Performance Times = 7:30pm
Matinee = 1:30pm

“Don't Waste the Popcorn!”...

For all you budding film stars, directors, journalists, graphic artists, cinematographers, musicians, animators, screen writers, and general artistic types out there, the Glen Innes Arts Council will be holding a short film festival in November 2009, and your entries are wanted!

The “Don't Waste the Popcorn!” New England Short Film Festival will be open to people of all ages and interests.

Never made a movie before? Don't know where to start? Don't worry... We are hoping to run workshops in June / July looking at the different aspects of movie making, from the initial ideas and screen writing, to the equipment, cinematography, audio techniques, and production / editing techniques to help you on your way. Watch this space for details.

Categories for entry will be Documentary, Animation, Drama, Comedy, and Music Video, with entries meeting the relevant criteria also being eligible for the “New England Connection” and “Youth” awards. Prize money will be awarded for winners and runners up in each category, along with several other major awards including “Best Overall Film” and “Audience Choice”.

The short-listed short films will be screened and prizes awarded at a “black tie movie star” affair at the Chapel Theatre on November 7th, complete with red carpet and spotlight. Pre-screenings of entries are also being planned.

Entry forms are now available, with entries closing September 12, 2009. So, put your thinking caps on now and start dreaming!

Click here for details

Rightly so. This is not just another small cog in some huge multi-national cinema chain. Not at all. Run entirely by volunteers, the Chapel Theatre serves as a model for true community-based cinemas and theatres across Australia. Originally built as a Methodist church in 1885, it was purchased in 1983 by the Glen Innes Arts Council Inc. (which, by the way, was formed in 1944 and is the oldest continuing Arts Council in NSW) and converted to a theatre.

The Chapel Theatre is a brilliant venue and used extensively for local theatre productions, concerts and touring professional groups as well as films and, of course, as a great big overgrown cubby house by "Glenizens" (inhabitants of Glen Innes area).

Comfortably padded seats, well-raked so everyone has a clear view, a superb sound system, acoustics that millions of dollars spent on the Sydney Opera House have not been able to better, temperature-controlled comfort and a friendly, welcoming atmosphere (wish we could bottle it!) are just some of the factors which combine to make an evening at the Chapel a most rewarding experience.

If you are visiting, passing through or even if you have been living under a rock in Glen Innes, put a visit to the Chapel Theatre on your 'must-do' list!

Snippets:
Did you know that there is a tradition within the Glen Innes Arts Council which has been observed at least since the 1950's ??

At every Seniors' night performance, cast and crew, hierarchy and helpers all assist to deliver refreshments (drinks and usually a huge array of yummies) to the patrons at their seats.

It's the little things that go to make such a brilliant atmosphere.