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Due to capacity limits, patrons may be asked to wait for a short time.<\/p>\n<p>Registrations are now open at <a href=\"http:\/\/geelongartscentre.org.au\/whats-on\/all-events\/community-open-day\">geelongartscentre.org.au\/whats-on\/all-events\/community-open-day<\/a><\/p>\n<p>To explore the full Grand Opening Festival, head to <a href=\"http:\/\/geelongartscentre.org.au\/grand\u00ad opening-festival\">geelongartscentre.org.au\/grand\u00ad opening-festival<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Bookings can be made via the website, or by phoning the box office on 1300 251 200 between 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>THE new Geelong Arts Centre will officially throw open its doors tomorrow (Saturday, August 19), and will invite the public to a free Community Open Day the following day. 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