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March Exhibitions, Special Events & news in-store [28.02.2011]

Odditorium Vintage & Portrait Parlour launch an exhibition of Art by Matt Krempin of Strangers with Candy, who will play on the opening night. Summer Vintage Sale continues. New skull jewellery instore by DeerFallow. New Tshirts instore by Soda Ono. Paintings, Prints & Photography for sale by house artists: David Hampton, Benjamin Fraser & Kristian Glynn. Have a peek at the latest additions to Naomi Saunders' Dead Room. RSVP on facebook

Before it Began is going under the knife. Because they will be a different size when they emerge their old clothes wont fit so they’re going to have a HUGE SALE!!! There will also be loads of give aways! SALE / LIVE MUSIC / DJ‘S / BOOZE / MODELS / ETC / ETC. @ Before It Began, 14 Thorn St. Friday 4 March. 6-9pm.

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Makespace are staying open late with bubbles & cake to welcome 2 new makers to the store: Chloe O'Reilly and Jo Dyer. Chloe O'Reilly designs children’s & women’s clothing using mainly recycled & reclaimed fabric. Her beautiful whimsical work can be found all over Australia, Japan & Singapore & has appeared in numerous magazines. Jo Dyer is a well loved local artist who likes to draw and dabble in all sorts of arty activities. @ Makespace, Shop 2, 111 Hunter St Mall. Friday 4 March, 5-8pm. LIKE on facebook

String of Sirens is Rebecca Noel Holmes‘ final body of work for her Bachelor of Fine Art degree, her large scale portrait paintings are a “homage to the inspirational women of Newcastle”. @Watt Space,Univeristy House, cnr King & Auckland St Newcastle. Exhibition: 9 – 27 March. Gallery hours: Wed – Sun, 12-6pm.Opening Night: Thursday 10 March, 6.30pm, feat. music by Zoe K. RSVP on facebook

Railway Mania is Renew Newcastle studio artist David Hampton’s final body of work to complete his university degree. David says of his exhibition of detailed & delightful prints of ye olde ships and trains: “If you like trains, ships and trains there will be much to excite you. If you don’t like trains, ships and trains but you like me come and celebrate my finishing of honours. If you don’t like trains, ships and trains or me come along anyway and make fun of me.” @ Watt Space, University House, cnr King & Auckland St Newcastle. Exhibition:Until 6 March. Gallery hours: Wed – Sun, 12-6pm. RSVP on facebook

Renew Newcastle presents Newcastle Morning Photos exhibition at Nobbys Head Signal Master’s Cottage. The NSW Government through Land and Property Management Authority have opened up Nobbys Headland for a series of public Open Days. The exhibition runs 11, 12 & 13 March, 10am-4pm. Numbers on site are limited, so you must book a free ticket via Ticketek (02) 4929 1977. More information on tickets here.

It was become golden features new works by Vox Cyclops' Artist in Residence Jarrod Skene. Vox Cyclops is not just an independent record store stocking seriously unique music, its a studio space, meeting space and hub for one of Newcastle’s underground music scenes. Come and meet the artists at the launch of this new exhibition. Opening night: Saturday 12 March, 7pm – 10pm. @Vox Cyclops, 515 Hunter St. RSVP on facebook

Alternate Woodland Critter Evolution Fanfiction. In the battle between juvenile badger and mutant Arachnowl all bets are off – the badger is walking upright and fighting back. Come and see the bloody result. A group exhibition curated by Logan Knight, featuring Logan Knight; Rose Turner; Sarah Mould; Jessica Louttit; Sarah Dunn; Ry Wilkin; Grant Hunter; Alex Masterson. Exhibition: 18-26 March. Opening night: Friday 18 March, 7pm. @ ARThive, Upstairs, 111 Hunter St (entry off Morgan St). RSVP on facebook

Young & Baroque Artist Market at ARThive is presenting a Woodland Theme market, with stallholders asked to present works to the theme. Get lost in a forest of paper craft woodland critters.

Sunday 20 March, 10am-4pm @ ARThive. Upstairs, 111 Hunter St (off Morgan St). RSVP on facebook

Enrico Aditjondro from social justice website EngageMedia invites Novocastrians to come along and watch thought provoking short documentaries, share stories on video activism and open licensing in Indonesia and Southeast Asia, and discuss collaboration in making videos as tools for change. Due to international flight delays, this event (previously advertised for Monday 7 March) will now take place on Thursday 10th March, 7.00pm – 9.00pm @ Renew Newcastle HQ, 3 Morgan St (off Hunter St Mall) Newcastle. This event is supported by Kanuguba.