Haunting performance
THE Haunting of Daniel Gartrell invites audiences to reflect on the impact secrets have on life with humour and poignancy.
Samuel Johnson, Max Gillies and Michala Banas star in the play, which sees a young actor from the city score his first leading role in a biopic about bush poet, Daniel Gartrell.
Keen to bring authenticity to the role, he arrives on the poet’s doorstep without notice and mystery and mind games begin.
– Drum Theatre, corner Lonsdale and Walker streets, Dandenong. Wednesday 2 October, 2pm and 8pm. Tickets from $25 to $45 from 8571 1666 or www.drumtheatre.com.au.
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The Wolfe Brothers
COUNTRY rockers The Wolfe Brothers performed on last year’s Australia’s Got Talent series.
The four-piece band from Hobart finished in second place on the television show final, have since toured with country legend Lee Kernaghan and will perform in the south east next month.
– Hallam Hotel. Thursday 17 October. Call 8786 0200 or visit www.hallamhotel.com.au.
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Healthy cooking
GREATER Dandenong residents can get tips on where to shop for vegies and how to prepare delicious, healthy meals.
Dandenong Market will host cooking demonstrations as part of a broader social marketing campaign targeting mums and encouraging them to provide healthy food options at home.
The Local Mums, Local Stories campaign is part of Healthy Together Greater Dandenong.
– The Kitchen, Dandenong Market. Friday 4 October, noon-1pm.
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Advancing women
ZONTA Club of Melbourne’s east advances the status of women of all ages worldwide through various projects.
It meets for dinner with a guest speaker each month and is welcoming new members.
The group is part of Zonta International.
– The first Thursday of each month at 6.30pm for a 7pm start. The Gateway Motel, 630 Blackburn Road, Notting Hill. Call Debbie on 0418 985 575.
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Seniors celebration
HARMONY Village is a not-for-profit retirement village in the heart of Dandenong and will celebrate Victorian Seniors Week with a free two-day festival.
The event will include healthy pancakes for festival attendees, highlights the importance of older residents remaining physically and mentally active and encourages social engagement in community life.
– Harmony Village, 86 Herbert Street, Dandenong. 8 and 9 October. Call 9001 3900.
