A new storytelling project aims to bring new life and vibrancy to the town of Linton, says renowned artist Anne E Stewart.
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Lola (Linton on Literary Arts) is a multi-arts storytelling development project telling the story of Linton past and present.
“LOLA’s diverse opportunities to connect and share stories will bring together tree-changers and long-term residents, townfolk and farmers within the district and beyond,” says Ms Stewart.
“This project will culminate in a vibrant celebratory event of storytelling that will put Linton on the map and revitalise its main street.”
The historic gold mining town will present storytelling, literary workshops, performances and art.
LOLA begins on Friday evening at 6pm with a welcome to Country by Bonnie Chew, a traditional Wadawurrung woman, followed by the official launch by Samantha Thompson, arts officer with Golden Plains Shire.
There will then be a parade to Linton Primary School to uncover Bunjil’s Nest and a barbecue to follow.
Featured artists include workshops with Writers Victoria’s Paddy O’Reilly; music performances by Trudy and Phil Edgeley; songwriters and storytellers, including Ms Stewart, who is also a writer, and broadcaster.
A highlight on the Saturday will be On the Couch: a session where storyteller Anne E Stewart interviews Linton locals, including Betty Grigg, Rosemary Manion and others, while from 10am until 2pm Max Kerr will talk about historical entertainment before television and will showcase his fabulous collection of memorabilia at the shire offices.
Sunday will see Phil and Trudy Edgeley give a roots, folk and ballads performance and workshop. Called ‘engaging and confrontational’ by Russell Morris, they will be sharing a song about Linton in their show. After their performance they will give a workshop on how they wrote their song.
Emerging playwright and performer Julia Cull has written a play to be performed by the Linton Play Reading Group, while experimental duo Cake Industries’ Jesse Stevens and Dean Petersen, renowned for their roving sculpture and animatronic window displays, will also be attending.
Over the weekend there will be art exhibitions, market stalls and a selection of food available. Visitors can explore local features with a walk to the renowned Clarkesdale Bird Sanctuary. Tours of the Linton Cemetery will explore the town’s past, along with historical displays. The old Linton Mechanics’ Library and History Resource Centre will also be open over the weekend.
LOLA takes place this weekend, October, 19, 20 and 21, 2018.