OVER the past three months, the new Living Museum of Logan has seen more than 1000 people pass through its new doors at Kingston Butter Factory cultural precinct.
Along with The Butterbox Theatre, the museum was one of the final pieces of the KBF puzzle.
It was last week officially opened by mayor Darren Power and Waterford MP Shannon Fentiman.
The huge revamp has cost $22.5 million, including an outdoor entertainment venue and greenspace, heritage centre, café and plaza.
The first displays in Living Museum of Logan will allow visitors to see, hear and experience the stories of people from the City of Logan and include:
• Nourish features stories from Logan’s kitchens, markets and gardens and highlights people’s connection to food and each other.
• Snapshot captures the street styles of City of Logan residents through the eyes of local photographers mentored by Louis Lim.
• The First Nations Space puts a focus on First Nations’ languages and culture and stories from City of Logan’s Elders.
• Factory Stories was created by City of Logan artist Dr Nicola Hooper to provide an interpretative timeline of the Kingston Butter Factory’s history.
• Chrys Zantis’ multi-panelled group portrait Ora from her year-long project working with the Beenleigh International Cooking Group. People were invited to cook a meal that represents their home.
The Butterbox Theatre will offer exciting arts experiences including music, drama, comedy, workshops, talks and ideas.
Upcoming shows include:
• July 14-15: Undertow by Shock Therapy – which explores themes of mental health and relationships.
• July 17: Sunday Sunsets – ‘Speakeasy’ – a cabaret production from the Roaring 1920s.
• July 20-21: There’s a Sea in my Bedroom, based on the popular children’s book.
• July 28 – Aug 4: Brothers Book Club a theatre work created by local young men from culturally diverse backgrounds.
• August 9: THEM – a tale of survival, friendship, and the things we are willing to do to protect the ones we love.
• August 23-24: Hijabi Girl: A Musical Puppet Show, which explores differences and creative problem-solving among school children.
