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Events List 19/03/2010 - 19/4/2010
National Motor Museum
Date of function: Every day 9am-4.30pm
Description: New Peter Brock wing to open soon.
Venue: National Motor Racing Museum
Address: Murrays Corner
Town: Bathurst
Bathurst Handweavers & Spinners Guild Inc
Date of function: Third Tuesday of each month from 10am
Contact: Rita Kellett
Contact details: 6331 8917
Description: Everyone welcome to attend our monthly guild meeting.
Venue: Girl Guide Hall, Bathurst
Address: Charlotte Street
Town: Bathurst
Bathurst Modern & Latin Dance Studio
Date of function: Tuesdays, 7.15pm sharp.
Contact details: 0412 079 095 pr 0412 361 110.
Description: Lessons and social dance. Accompanied under 18s welcomed.
Venue: Bathurst RSL Club
Address: Rankin Street
Town: Bathurst
2BS Youth Art Awards
Date of function: Awarded monthly
Presenter: Bathurst Arts Council
Description: The Bathurst Arts Council has recognised the need to encourage the youth of our region in their cultural pursuits by recognising their achievements. The $100 monthly Youth Arts Award is available to all eligible students under 25. Each monthly winner will then be eligible to be chosen to receive the annual $500 ‘Bathurst Youth in the Arts’ Award presented on Australia Day. For more information contact info@bathurstartscouncil.org.au Nomination forms at www.bathurstartscouncil.org.au2BSYouthArtsAward.pdf
Venue: Bathurst
Town: Bathurst
Belly Dancing for women
Date of function: Wednesdays 7.00-8.00 pm, & Saturdays 10.00-11.00 am
Contact: 63312191
Venue: Bathurst PCYC
Address: Cnr Morrisset & Commonwealth Streets
Town: Bathurst
Quality Quilts
Date of function: Meets every Thursday
Presenter: Central West Women's Health Centre Inc
Contact: 02 6331 4133
Description: A quilt making group that meets at the centre.
Venue: Central West Women's Health Centre
Address: William St
Town: Bathurst
Sunday Afternoon Music Sessions
Date of function: Sundays
Presenter: Bathurst Folk Club
Description: Sunday afternoon sessions are being encouraged at the Jack Duggan's Irish Pub in George St, Bathurst. Kath Hudson and Mark Adams are both regular performers. The publican is also interested in having duos and smaller groups play there at other times.
Venue: Jack Duggans Irish Pub
Address: William Street
Town: Bathurst
Central Tablelands Woodcraft Club, Wednesdays
Date of function: All year. Wednesdays, 9am-12pm
Presenter: Central Tablelands Woodcraft Inc
Contact: Michael Nassar
Contact details: 02 6332 9080
Venue: Dorman Place Clubrooms
Address: Dorman Place
Town: Kelso
Central Tablelands Woodcraft Club, Sundays
Date of function: All year. Sundays 9am-12noon
Presenter: Central Tablelands Woodcraft Inc
Contact: Michael Nassar
Contact details: 02 6332 9080 / woodies@lisp.com.au
Venue: Dorman Place Clubrooms
Address: Dorman Place
Town: Kelso
Bead and Wirecraft Guild
Date of function: Third Monday of every month, 10am-1pm
Presenter: Bead and Wirecraft Guild Inc
Contact: Judy Attard 02 6337 1705
Contact details: www.beadandwirecraftguild.com.au
Description: Monhtly meeting of members. Discussions on all craft topics. Show and tell plus mini workshops. Visitors welcome.
Venue: CWA Hall, Bathurst
Address: Howick Street
Town: Bathurst
U3A Bathurst
Date of function: Classes throughout the year
Presenter: U3A - University of the Third Age Bathurst
Contact: www.bathurst.u3anet.org.au
Contact details: Cynthia Myers 6334 4220 / Judith 6331 3853
Description: Over 50? The Bathurst U3A (University of the 3rd Age) could be for you. The U3A is dedicated to providing interesting courses in a friendly atmosphere. One low annual fee covers all courses. Enrolment forms are available from the Bathurst City Library or BINC at 96 Russell St Bathurst.
Venue: U3A Room, Building W9, CSU Bathurst Campus
Address: Research Station Drive
Town: Bathurst
Bathurst City & RSL Band practice
Date of function: Fridays, 4 - 5.30 pm
Presenter: Bathurst City & RSL Band Assoc. Inc
Contact: Contact Phil Snitch 6332 9416 or 0429 390 995.
Venue: Mitchell Conservatorium of Music, Bathurst
Address: West Wing, Bathurst Court House
Town: Bathurst
Live Jazz Every Thursday
Date of function: Thursdays 7-9pm
Contact: 02 6332 1565
Description: With Dale Tuckey on sax and Rob Shannon on guitar.
Venue: The Hub
Address: Keppel Street
Town: Bathurst
Throwing lessons in your studio
Date of function: Times to suit you
Contact: cottored@gmail.com or call 0421 378 419.
Description: Dan began his exploration of clay over 20 years ago. The motifs of Native American cultures of the Southwest United States continue to influence his work. His love of throwing vessels has been influenced by Tom Coleman, with whom he worked for 3 years in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dan is available for tutorial sessions at $30 for ½ hour. Contact him at cottored@gmail.com or call 0421 378 419. Weekend workshops are also available.
Venue: Bathurst
Town: Bathurst
Bollywood Dance Club
Date of function: Fridays, 6-7pm
Contact: Sana 0401 604 397
Contact details: sana_h9@hotmail.com
Venue: Dance Studio, CSU Gym
Address: Off Panorama Ave
Town: Bathurst
Bathurst Country Music Club Line Dancing
Date of function: Mondays, 5.45-6.30pm (beginners), 6.30-8.30pm (intermediate)
Presenter: Bathurst Country Music Club
Contact: Patty 02 6337 5291
Contact details: Leita 02 6331 6237
Venue: Bathurst Panthers Club
Address: Cnr Keppel and William Sts
Town: Bathurst
Bathurst District Historical Society Museum
Date of function: Open Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday 10am-4pm. Sunday 11am-2pm
Presenter: Bathurst District Historical Society
Contact: 02 6330 8455
Venue: Bathurst Museum & Archives
Address: East Wing, Bathurst Court House, Russell Street
Town: Bathurst
Bathurst Arts Council Meetings
Date of function: New date: 4th Tuesday of the month, 5.30pm
Presenter: Bathurst Arts Council
Contact: www.bathurstartscouncil.org.au
Venue: Mitchell Conservatorium of Music, Bathurst
Address: West Wing, Bathurst Court House
Town: Bathurst
Turon Technology Museum Tours
Date of function: Open weekends. 10am to 4pm
Contact details: 02 6358 8434
Description: A museum of steam and internal combustion engines circa 1850 –1950, illustrating the technology behind these impressive powersources. During your visit you are lead around the exhibits after whichyou can look around at your leisure. Bookings are essential.
Venue: Turon Technology Museum
Address: 5833 Ilford Road
Town: Sofala
Opportunity: Bathurst Regional Art Gallery Local Artist Project 2011 & 2012
Date of function: Applications close Wednesday March 31, 2010
Presenter: Bathurst Regional Art Gallery
Contact: 02 6333 6555
Description: Bathurst Regional Art Gallery is committed to showcasing the work of artists based in the region through its Local Artist Project initiative. BRAG’s Local Artist Project initiative provides professional development opportunities for artists living in the Central West by supporting the creation of new work and raising the profile of artists in the region. This year, David Lake (26 March – 16 May), Karen Golland (21 May – 1 July) and James Blackwell (3 December – 23 January 2011) each have solo exhibitions. Previous Local Artist Projects have included exhibitions by Spencer Calveley, Nicole Welch, Louise Ranshaw, Rachel Ellis, John Merkel, Raquel Mazzina and Hui Selwood. Download an application form: http://www.bathurstart.com.au/images/stories/Artists_Opportunities_for_2011__2012.pdf The Gallery is currently calling for proposals from local artists for exhibitions in 2011 and 2012. Proposals need to include an exhibition rationale which explores the themes or conceptual ideas which inform the artist’s practice, a current CV, and good quality images of the artist’s work. Due to the limited number of exhibition spaces available in our 2011 and 2012 programs it is anticipated that the application process will be extremely competitive. Key attributes to successful applications will include strong stylistic consistencies, a clear vision and demonstrated ability to deliver work of a high standard to deadline. Successful artists develop important skills and experience in developing work for exhibition, managing timelines and publication development. Applications are due by Wednesday 31 March 2010. It is recommended that artists interested in applying for Bathurst Regional Art Gallery’s 2011 and 2012 Local Art Project exhibitions contact the gallery to discuss their proposal prior to applying. For more information, contact the gallery on 6333 6555. To receive updates about opportunities for regional artists, please email us via brag@bathurst.nsw.gov.au This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Venue: Bathurst Regional Art Gallery
Address: 70-78 Keppel Street
Town: Bathurst
Courage to Care
Date of function: 4 February to 21 March 2010
Presenter: Bathurst Regional Art Gallery
Contact: www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au
Description: Courage to Care returns to Bathurst Courage to Careis a major outreach program and travelling exhibition, designed to show people of all ages, all races and all persuasions that the individual can make a difference in a society which no longer cares, and that all of us has a personal responsibility to ourselves, our family and our community. Courage to Care is focused on bringing the message of racial tolerance and understanding to regional and rural Australia. Since its inception in the late 90s, Courage to Care has visited numerous towns and cities across Australia. This will be the second time that the exhibition has travelled to Bathurst Regional Art Gallery. The exhibition has been seen by over 135,000 people, including 50,000 school students. Transport for school groups to the exhibition is fully subsidised by Courage to Care thereby removing financial pressures on schools and parents and enabling students from across the region to experience this important education program. Courage to Care directly confronts racism and intolerance in Australia, initially through celebrating those courageous individuals who put their lives on the line to save Jews during the Holocaust, bringing home the reality of the Holocaust and the crimes against humanity perpetrated against the Jewish people. Through "Living in Harmony" workshops, the education program extends this message to issues of contemporary relevance to all visitors, and promoting understanding and harmony among minority groups. Over 1000 school children from across the region are expected to attend the Courage to Care education program in Bathurst. The exhibition be opened at 6pm on Thursday 4 February 2010 by Andrew Havas, Chairman of Courage to Care
Venue: Bathurst Regional Art Gallery
Address: 70-78 Keppel Street
Town: Bathurst
Seduction and Subversion
Date of function: 4 February to 21 March 2010 The exhibition will be opened by Susi Muddiman, Director, Tweed River Art Gallery at 6pm Thursday 4 February.
Presenter: Bathurst Regional Art Gallery
Contact: www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au
Description: Seduction and Subversion: The art of James Guppy 1989 – 2009 is an exciting survey of works produced by renowned painter James Guppy and was developed by Tweed River Gallery in celebration of the 20th anniversary of his first professional solo exhibition. James Guppy is a prolific artist who investigates love and power, the body, physical identity, gender, sexuality and taboo – often with a surreal, humorous and absurdist twist. A resident of Byron Bay, Guppy’s dramatic work explores the broad social issues and the nightmares of life in the 21st century, as well as our inner secrets and private dreams. Guppy’s work is not easily categorised – he is a figurative painter, a sometimes-sculptor and a magic realist. His paintings are both postmodern and fetishistic, and often contain elements of his very quirky sense of humour. Incorporating over 50 private and public loans, this comprehensive survey show offers the breadth of Guppy’s oeuvre over a 20 year period. The exhibition will be opened by Susi Muddiman, Director, Tweed River Art Gallery at 6pm Thursday 4 February. A Tweed River Gallery Touring Exhibition
Venue: Bathurst Regional Art Gallery
Address: 70-78 Keppel Street
Town: Bathurst
Operation Art
Date of function: Opens Thursday Februayr 4. Runs to March 21.
Presenter: Bathurst Regional Art Gallery
Contact: 02 6333 6555
Description: An exhibition of paintings by school students created for children in hospital, Operation Art has gained widespread recognition for its standards of excellence and rich diversity unparalleled in children’s art. Operation Art is an initiative of the Westmead Children’s Hospital and the NSW Department of Education and Training
Venue: Bathurst Regional Art Gallery
Address: 70-78 Keppel Street
Town: Bathurst
U3A - Phone & Camera Help
Date of function: Mondays, 10-11am february 8 to March 19, 2010
Presenter: U3A - University of the Third Age Bathurst
Contact: president@bathurst.u3anet.org,au
Venue: Bathurst Information and Neighbourhood Centre
Address: 96 Russell st
Town: Bathurst
U3A - Creative Writing
Date of function: Tuesdays, 10am-12noon February 9 to March 16, 2010
Presenter: U3A - University of the Third Age Bathurst
Contact: president@bathurst.u3anet.org,au
Venue: Bathurst
Town: Bathurst
U3A - Quilting
Date of function: Fridays, 10am-12noon Term 1: February 12 to march 19, 2010
Presenter: U3A - University of the Third Age Bathurst
Contact: 02 6337 2052
Venue: Bathurst Information and Neighbourhood Centre
Address: 96 Russell st
Town: Bathurst
Dead Bones Society
Date of function: Thursdays 18 February 5-7pm, 11 March 5-7pm, 1 April 5-7pm
Presenter: Australian Fossil & Mineral Museum
Contact: Enrol NOW 02 63315511
Description: Creative writing workshops for boys in year 4 – 8 with Author Paul Stafford Learn to write with a T.rex leering over your shoulder at the Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum. The Dead Bones Society is designed as an informal approach to teaching boys literacy and creative writing. The boys are given a Museum tour focusing on one aspect of the collection. They are led through the process of planning and developing their stories as a group. A genre, plot and character discussion creates the scaffolding and then the boys create their own story.
Venue: Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum
Address: 224 Howick Street
Town: Bathurst
Pencil to Painting
Date of function: Resume February 20. Run for 6 weeks.
Contact: 02 63314022
Description: Pencil to Painting art classes and workshops for beginners and experienced resume Feb. 2010 in Bathurst. Enquiries and bookings to Kay Chapman. Classes run for 6 weeks. 63314022.
Venue: Bathurst
Town: Bathurst
Come and Sing With Us at the Inland Sea of Sound Music Festival
Date of function: Sunday, 21 February, 10am – 1pm. Sunday 28 March, 10am – 1pm. Rehearsals: 25 February, 4 March, 11 March, 18 March, 25 March, 1 April, 8 April.
Presenter: Bathurst Multicultural Choir
Description: Your chance to participate in the first Bathurst “Inland Sea of Sound” Music Festival, coordinated by the Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre. The Bathurst Multicultural Choir invites you to join us for a public performance at the “Inland Sea of Sound” Music Festival, to be held in Bathurst on 11 – 17 April 2010 Attend • 2 Choral Workshops with Rachel Hore, acclaimed teacher of choral singing. www.rachelhore.com • 7 weekly evening follow-up rehearsals with Tracey Callinan from Arts Outwest When: Workshop I - Sunday, 21 February, 10am – 1pm (Please arrive by 9.45am) Workshop II - Sunday 28 March, 10am – 1pm Plus Weekly evening rehearsals - 7.30 pm on the following Thursdays: 25 February, 4 March, 11 March, 18 March, 25 March, 1 April, 8 April. Where: for Workshops: CWA Hall, l72 Russell St. Bathurst for Rehearsals: HACC Meeting Room, 55 Seymour St., Bathurst (accessible from Parking Area behind the Bathurst Information & Neighbourhood Centre, 96 Russell St) Cost: $20 / $10 concession (includes workshops, rehearsals and morning tea). To be paid on registration, by 12 noon Friday 19 February. Register and pay: Bathurst Information & Neighbourhood Centre, 96 Russell Street, 9am – 4.30pm weekdays. Please bring correct amount as no change can be given. Inquiries Ruth Schmid email: ruth.urs@bigpond.com tel. 0449 143 762 Or Hai Choo Khoo email: hkhoo@csu.edu.au tel. 6332 4669 after hours All welcome. No previous experience needed.
Venue: Bathurst
Town: Bathurst
Bead Boudoir Jewellery Making Classes
Date of function: Tues, Wed & Fri mornings 10am - 12 & Thurs 6.30pm - 8.30pm. March 2010
Contact: 02 6331 0291
Description: Bead Boudoir Jewellery Making Classes - fun classes for everyone with a variety of different projects including bracelets, necklaces and wire works. Bookings essential.
Venue: Bead Boudoir
Address: 59 Keppel Street
Town: Bathurst
Calling for: Youth Bands, DJ’s or Young Musicians aged 12 - 24yrs
Date of function: For event April 17 in Bathurst. Demos due Friday March 19.
Presenter: Bathurst Regional Council
Contact: Megan 6333 6180
Contact details: www.bathurstyc.org.au
Description: Calling for Youth Bands, DJ’s or Young Musicians aged 12 - 24yrs that are interested in playing at The “Live it Now” Youth Week Festival 2010 Held at Learmonth Park Bathurst Saturday 17th April 2010 2pm—7pm Please send in a demo CD or link to myspace/youtube/website and completed entry form (downloaded from Bathurst Regional Youth Council’s website www.bathurstyc.org.au) to: Cultural and Community Services, Bathurst Regional Council PMB 17 BATHURST NSW 2795 BY Friday 19th March Questions? Call Megan (02) 6333 6180
Venue: Bathurst
Town: Bathurst
Turn Up The Heat
Date of function: March 5 to 25 Opening party on Friday March 5, 5 till 7pm.
Presenter: Fox's Furniture and Woodwork Gallery
Contact: 02 6331 8699
Description: Exquisite lampworked glass and silver jewellery by Penel Bigg and Brenda Coleman. Launching new pieces exclusive to Fox’s.
Venue: Fox's Furniture and Woodwork Gallery
Address: 108 William Street
Town: Bathurst
Rockley Studio
Date of function: Sundays 7, 14, 21 & 28 March, 10am to 4pm
Contact: 02 6337 9276
Description: Rockley artist Tim Miller opens his studio - gallery every Sunday in March. Tim works in oils, pastels and watercolours and his art is based on and inspired by the landscape in which he lives. Recent works will be exhibited and are on sale. Tea and coffee available.
Venue: Rockley Studio and Fine Art Gallery
Address: 20 Long Street
Town: Rockley
BMEC seeks: Local backyards for sensational backyard concerts
Date of function: by 23 March 2010
Presenter: Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre
Contact: Contact BEMC for application form 6333 6161
Contact details: bmec@bathurst.nsw.gov.au
Description: The Inland Sea of Sound is a new world music festival for Bathurst. It is part of the BMEC 2010 program and is supported by Bathurst Regional Council. The Festival Artistic Director is Aaron Hopper. The Inland Sea of Sound will commence on Sunday April 11th with a free picnic in Machattie Park. Backyard concerts will be held on Monday April 12 and Tuesday April 13. On April 15, 16 & 17 there will be indoor concerts at BMEC featuring a diverse range of internationally acclaimed musicians. After these concerts there will be a Festival Club where the music will continue into the night. The Festival organisers are looking for suitable backyards for the Monday and Tuesday concerts. It needn’t be a grand backyard we just really want to get the festival out in to the Bathurst community. If you would like us to hold one of the concerts in your backyard please complete the form on Page 2. Backyard requirements: - Backyard with a side “driveway” entrance so that people can enter the backyard without going through the house. There will be no access to the house for audience members or Festival staff. - Only homeowners can express interest as the event will need to be noted with the homeowners Building insurance cover. The Festival will also have public liability cover but both will apply. Basically the process is the same as far as Insurance Companies are concerned when householders rent their home out for Race Week - Adequate parking in surrounding streets - Backyard with a minimum of approximately 120 square metres of clear space for audience and small rostra stage. The audience will be capped at a maximum of 100 - Access to 2 x 10amp outlets. One for a minimal PA system and one for minimal lighting. The concert will run from 6pm to 8pm (8.30pm maximum) The audience will arrive from 5.30pm Festival staff will be in attendance to manage access, and crowd control There will be one portable toilet placed at a suitable location Audience members will be allowed to bring blankets and picnic Audience members and Festival Staff will ensure all waste is removed Festival staff will ensure the backyard is left clean and all equipment brought in is removed Small portable stage with minimal PA and lighting Festival staff will need access from 9am on the day of the event to decorate the backyard
Venue: Bathurst
Town: Bathurst
Bathurst Town Square – History and Vision
Date of function: Saturday 13 & 20 March, 10am
Contact: 1800 68 1000 Visitor Information Centre
Description: Bathurst Town Square – History and Vision - the city’s historic town square of 1833 is the precinct bounded by Howick, George, Russell and William and it was not always as we see it now. Henry Bialowas, architect of the All Saints Cathedral Bell Tower, promises an insightful look at the rich history of the square and the changes and events that have occurred over the years. He will also share his vision for its future. Limited to 20 people, bookings essential.
Venue: Bathurst Court House
Address: Russell Street
Town: Bathurst
The Magic & Mystery of Machattie Park
Date of function: Wednesday 17 & Saturday 27 March, 3pm
Contact: 1800 68 1000
Description: over the years Bathurst folklore has developed a number of myths about Machattie Park. On this tour the ‘true stories’ will be revealed, together with details of how the Park was designed, named and developed. Hear the story behind the many memorials and historically magnificent trees, some of which are over 100 years old. Marvel at the skill and foresight of the early gardener. Venue: Machattie Park gates, cnr Russell & George Sts
Venue: Machattie Park
Town: Bathurst
Mitchell Conservatorium Student Performance
Date of function: Thursday March 18, 7.30pm Sunday 21 March, 3pm
Presenter: Mitchell Conservatorium Inc
Contact: 02 6331 6622
Description: Conservatorium students are given the opportunity to work and perform with a professional accompanist and receive constructive performance and presentation feedback free of charge. Sign up early as places are limited.
Venue: Mitchell Conservatorium of Music, Bathurst
Address: West Wing, Bathurst Court House
Town: Bathurst
Medieval Concert at Abercrombie House
Date of function: Saturday 20 March, 7pm for 7.30pm
Contact: 02 6331 4929
Description: The superb Bathurst female singers Cantora will perform a program of early and late medieval music in the candlelit ballroom of Abercrombie House. Enjoy fine music in an intimate historic setting followed by some mulled wine. This is part of the medieval festival at Abercrombie House.
Venue: Abercrombie House
Address: Ophir Rd
Town: Bathurst
Mitchell Conservatoirum Student Performance
Date of function: Sunday March 21, 3pm
Presenter: Mitchell Conservatorium Inc
Contact: 02 6331 6622
Venue: Mitchell Conservatorium of Music, Bathurst
Address: West Wing, Bathurst Court House
Town: Bathurst
Medieval Day at Abercrombie House
Date of function: Sunday 21 March, 10am to 4pm
Contact: Tickets from Visitor Information Centre
Contact details: 1800 68 1000
Description: A day of activities and action with a medieval theme for the whole family at Abercrombie House with live jousting on horseback, skill-at-arms, combat, medieval re-enactors village, food stalls, children’s games, music and tours of the House.
Venue: Abercrombie House
Address: Ophir Rd
Town: Bathurst
Harmony Day
Date of function: Sunday 21 March, 12pm start (lunch) for 2pm start (service)
Contact: 02 6333 6146
Description: Harmony Day is a gathering of community members and representatives from various faiths to celebrate a commitment to harmony and mutual respect in a multicultural society. All are invited to bring along a picnic lunch to share, followed by a non-denominational service.
Venue: Bicentennial Park
Address: Alongside Macquarie River
Town: Bathurst
The Annual Scots School Highland Gathering
Date of function: Sunday 21 March, 10am to 3.30pm
Contact: 0427 294 869
Description: This annual gathering combines the fun of a school fair with all things Scottish. Pipe bands from all over NSW take part in a program of music and marching together with a competition of highland dancing. Add to this, great food, a variety of stalls, rides for all ages, sports events and parachute jumps. Not to be missed.
Venue: Scots School, Bathurst
Town: Bathurst
2010 Seniors Week Activities
Date of function: Sunday 21 to Friday 26 March, 2010
Contact: 02 6333 6146
Description: Celebrating older people and their continuing, contribution to our community. The 2010 program promises enjoyable opportunities for seniors to socialize, learn and be entertained with a wide variety of activities during the week. These will include Metro Cinema Seniors movie day and a concert at Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre. A full program with times, venues and costs will be available from Bathurst Council Chambers in Russell Street.
Venue: Bathurst
Town: Bathurst
Sidney Nolan: The Gallipoli Series
Date of function: March 26 - May 16, 2010
Presenter: Bathurst Regional Art Gallery
Contact: 02 6333 6555
Contact details: www.bathurstart.com.au
Description: Sidney Nolan (1917-1992) was one of Australia's most complex, innovative and prolific artists. In 1978 Nolan presented the Gallipoli Series to the Australian War Memorial. The series was inspired not only by the Gallipoli campaign but also the myths and legends of the Trojan Wars and how Australian history and idenity are perceived.
Venue: Bathurst Regional Art Gallery
Address: 70-78 Keppel Street
Town: Bathurst
Carillon City Festival Art Prize Retrospective 1955-1971
Date of function: March 26 - May 16, 2010 Open Tuesday to Saturday 10am-5pm. Sundays and Public Holidays 11am-2pm
Presenter: Bathurst Regional Art Gallery
Contact: 02 6333 6555
Contact details: www.bathurstart.com.au
Description: Between 1955 and 1971, Bathurst's Carillon City Festival Art Prize attracted some of Australia's finest artists and judges. This selection of prize winning entries is complemented by a display of historic items offering insight into life in Bathurst during the 50s and 60s.
Venue: Bathurst Regional Art Gallery
Address: 70-78 Keppel Street
Town: Bathurst
David Lake: Feet of Clay
Date of function: March 26 - May 16, 2010 Open Tuesday to Saturday 10am-5pm. Sundays and Public Holidays 11am-2pm
Presenter: Bathurst Regional Art Gallery
Contact: 02 6333 6555
Contact details: www.bathurstart.com.au
Description: David Lake's carefully observed paintings depict the light, space and atmosphere of the Australian landscape from the coast to the semi arid areas od western New South Wales. A Bathurst Regional Art Gallery Local Artist Project.
Venue: Bathurst Regional Art Gallery
Address: 70-78 Keppel Street
Town: Bathurst
HSC Music Enrichment Day
Date of function: Friday 26 March, 9 - 4pm
Presenter: Mitchell Conservatorium Inc
Contact: Enquiries, please call 6331 6622
Description: STUDENTS - work with experienced local high school music teachers and talented Mitchell Conservatorium staff to ensure the best HSC music course result. Bookings can be made through your school or the Mitchell Conservatorium office.
Venue: Charles Sturt University, Bathurst Campus
Address: Panorama Ave
Town: Bathurst
Homeware and Kitchenware
Date of function: March 26 to April 1, 2010
Presenter: Fox's Furniture and Woodwork Gallery
Contact: 02 6331 8699
Description: Pick up Mothers Day gifts.
Venue: Fox's Furniture and Woodwork Gallery
Address: 108 William Street
Town: Bathurst
Holy Trinity Church Night & Day Cemetery Walk
Date of function: Friday 26 March, night tour 7.30pm. Take along a torch. Day tour 3.30pm
Contact: 02 6332 4606
Description: Discover the history of the cemetery behind the oldest church west of the Blue Mountains. Bookings essential.
Venue: Holy Trinity Church, Kelso
Town: Kelso
Gethsemane
Date of function: Saturday March 27, 8pm Pre-Show Talk by Ronald Peelman from 7.40pm
Presenter: The Song Company
Contact: 02 6333 6161
Contact details: www.bmec.com.au
Description: Conceived and composed by Gerard Brophy, Gethsemane refers to the place where Christ faces the realization of his imminent death. Using the traditional Jeremiah lamentations, as well as contemporary accounts of life on the streets of Calcutta today, this major new work interweaves music, spoken word and ritualized movement. In the wake of the memorable Tenebrae and Visitatio productions, Gethsemane represents a new and timeless meditation on poverty, abandonment and compassion. The Song Company with: Synergy Percussion Martin del Amo, dancer/choreographer Christina Leonard, saxophones Bob Scott, sound design Gerard Brophy, music
Venue: Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre
Address: 105 William Street
Town: Bathurst
Blair Athol - An Elegant House and Garden
Date of function: Sunday 28 March, 1pm & 3.30pm
Contact: BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
Contact details: 1800 68 1000 Visitor Information Centre
Description: Built in 1892, this gracious family home has huge rooms, high ceilings and wide hallways that have been elegantly enhanced by its present owners, Bruce and Rose Bolam. They have established a magnificent Victorian style garden to complement the house and this opportunity to visit is appreciated. Bookings are essential as numbers are limited.
Venue: Bathurst
Town: Bathurst
Codgers
Date of function: Tuesday March 30, 8pm, Wednesday March 31, 12pm + 6.30-7.30pm VAT Session*
Presenter: Christine Dunstan Productions
Contact: 02 6333 6161
Contact details: www.bmec.com.au
Description: The play by Don Reid. Everyone knows one, is related to one, lives with one - or is one! Eavesdrop on six senior Aussie men, some of them mates since war service, as they sweat it out together each week in a gym and are taken on inter-connected journeys that are challenging, touching and very funny. When secrets, differences and loss of trust threaten to destroy the long established friendships, they learn that ;difference' is more a matter of point of view; that you 'wouldn't be dead for quids' and, no matter what, that you gotta laugh. A comedy about ageing, friendship and being a codger. With Ronald Falk, Ron Haddrick, Edwin Hodgeman, Jam Lam, Russell Newman and Shane Porteous. *VAT Session - Value Added Theatre. Exclusive of Codgers Patorns. Your ticket to Codgers entitiles you to join cast members for 'In Conversation with". Cast interview cast and field your questions on life, art, ageing and being on the road. An informal discussion with some of our best loved vetran actors as they look back over their time on stage, screen and radio. Reserve your seat as you purchase a Codgers ticket.
Venue: Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre
Address: 105 William Street
Town: Bathurst
Publishing Made Easy for Beginners
Date of function: Tuesday March 30, 9am
Presenter: Central NSW Tourism
Contact: http://centralnswtourism.com.au/site.php?id=4
Contact details: (+61 2) 6332 2994
Description: This interactive, hands-on workshop is designed to equip participants with a working knowledge of how to produce a range of electronic and hard copy publications to boost their tourism business. The teaching team of writer, photographer and graphic designer will be able to assist the participants with all stages of the production process. Marje, Angela and Alf all have considerable background in their areas of expertise and all have a very strong background in producing work for the tourism industry.
Venue: Citigate Mount Panorama
Town: Bathurst
Craigmoor Open House 2010
Date of function: Saturday April 3 and Sunday April 4, 11am-4pm
Contact: 02 6337 83064
Contact details: www.hillend.org
Description: Hannah Marshall lived in Craigmoor from 1875 until 1950 and no one has lived there permanently since. See how she and others lived on the Hill End goldfields. The interior finishes and fittings have remained unchanged since the 1800s. See the embroidery, knitting, books, furniture etc that belonged to the Marshall family as they were left.
Venue: Craigmoor House
Town: Hill End
Artbeat
Date of function: Saturday April 3 to Monday April 5, 10am-4pm
Contact: 02 6337 6732
Description: This art exhibition has a mixture of different mediums, from oil paintings to black and white photos. Featuring the works of Sharon Campbell, Mark Leslight and Mark Laverder. Joined for the first time by exciting young artist Rosie Mueller with her black and white photos.
Venue: Camp Hobo
Address: Denison Street
Town: Sofala
Bathurst’s Nights at the Museums
Date of function: April School Holidays
Presenter: Australian Fossil & Mineral Museum
Contact: Bathurst Visitor Information Centre
Contact details: 1800 68 1000
Description: Seen the movie? Then experience the adventure of some of the region’s greatest museums in the dark. Special night time tours have been created for you to explore the wonders, hear the tales and learn something new. Fun for young and old. A timetable of openings will be available from Bathurst Visitor Information Centre. Spaces are limited so bookings are recommended.
Venue: Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum
Address: 224 Howick Street
Town: Bathurst
Day Tours of Abercrombie House
Date of function: Monday April 5 and Wednesday April 7, 11am fro 11.15am
Presenter: Abercrombie House
Contact: 02 6331 4929
Description: Abercrombie House is one of three historic properties in the Bathurst area open for tours. Join the Morgans in a guided tour through the 52 room mansion they call home.
Venue: Abercrombie House
Address: Ophir Rd
Town: Bathurst
What’s on the Wireless
Date of function: Tuesday April 6, 6.00pm, 7.00pm and 8.00pm
Presenter: Bathurst Regional Council
Contact: Bookings: Bathurst Visitor Information Centre
Contact details: 1800 68 1000 / www.chifleyhome.org.au
Description: Experience a special 1940s evening at Chifley Home. This evening is part of the Bathurst’s Nights at the Museums program and will commence in the 1940s sitting room in the new Chifley Home Interpretation Centre. Sit on 40s furniture, listen to the wireless and look at magazines and newspapers made popular during that era. The tour will then proceed into Chifley Home where stories of cooking, card games and various evening hobbies enjoyed in the 40s will be told. The kettle is on! - so stay back and enjoy a biscuit and cake based on Elizabeth Chifley’s original 1940s recipes. Numbers strictly limited to 8 per tour.
Venue: Chifley Home
Address: Busby Street
Town: Bathurst
Lunchtime Recital: Gwenda Davies
Date of function: Wednesday April 7, 12.45pm
Presenter: Mitchell Conservatorium Inc
Contact: 02 6331 6622
Venue: All Saints Cathedral Bathurst
Address: Church Street
Town: Bathurst
Ben Hall the Bushranger – Villain or Oppressed?
Date of function: Thursday April 8, 7.30pm gates open at 7pm
Presenter: Bathurst District Historical Society
Contact: 02 6330 8455
Description: Was he a victim of the time? Ben Hall will be at the centre of a lively debate between his local champion Paul Hennessy and Forbes barrister Dominic Williams. What will be the outcome? Go along to Abercrombie House for the debate followed by a scrumptious supper. Bookings are essential, via contact number below. This presentation is part of the Monthly Muster.
Venue: Abercrombie House
Address: Ophir Rd
Town: Bathurst
The Age I'm In The Age I'm In
Date of function: Friday April 9, 8pm & Saturday April 10, 8pm
Presenter: Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre
Contact: 02 6333 6161
Contact details: www.bmec.com.au
Description: Force Majeure's The Age I'm In is a poignant, witty and revealing portrait of how we inhabit the age we're in throughout out lives. Woven together and brought to life by Force Majeure's distinctive dance-theatre language, a diverse selection of Australians aged between fourteen and eighty offer astonishing personal responses to a range of emotive issues, creating an intimate and warm-hearted snapshot of the aging proces. Under acclaimed director Kate Champion, this remarkable performance which won the award for outstanding performance by a company at the 2009 Australian Dance Awards, skillfully combines audio visual technology, real-life interviews and a distinctive physical language to take a fresh and humourous look at generational cliches, family interactions and the complexity of human relationships. The age I'm In is toured by Performing Lines for Roadwork. This tour has recived support from the Australian Government through the Australia Council for the Arts, its arts funding and advistory body, and through the national performing arts touring program, Playing Australia. Thie project has also been assisted bt Arts NSW and the Keir Foundation.
Venue: Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre
Address: 105 William Street
Town: Bathurst
A Gift for Future Generations
Date of function: Saturday April 10 & Sunday April 11, Sat 10am - 5pm; Sun 10am - 1pm
Presenter: Hill End & Tambaroora Progress Association
Contact: Bookings Essential 9587 0352
Description: A gift for future generations: Writing, publishing and Marketing your family story Royal Hall, Beyers Ave Learn to write effortlessly about your family or local history, including characters, events and places. Presenters will share their experiences and practical advice on editing, formatting, illustrating, and deciding how to get to print. Hear how to successfully present, promote and market your family or local history. Dr Noeline Kyle has been extensively involved in writing family history and Lorraine Purcell has published family history publications relating to Hill End and Tambaroora. Be a “writer in residence” for a weekend in a beautiful historic location. Wheelchair access, local accomodation, refreshments, parking available.
Venue: Royal Hall
Town: Hill End
A Journey Down Cox’s Road
Date of function: Saturday April 10, 9am
Presenter: National Trust (Bathurst Branch)
Contact: Enquiries Miss Traill’s House 6332 4232
Description: William Cox commenced construction of a road over the Blue Mountains in 1814. Our tour will be led by members of the Cox’s Road committee commencing at Miss Traill’s House. Remnants of Cox’s Road remain and we will trace these from Tarana to Bathurst. Lunch available at O’Connell Hotel. We will finish at Bathurst Convention Centre with a visual display.
Venue: Miss Traills House
Address: 321 Russell Street
Town: Bathurst
Logan Brae, Saint Joseph’s Mount
Date of function: Saturday April 10, 10am
Contact: 02 6332 9950
Contact details: www.rahmin.org.au
Description: Walk through Saint Joseph’s Mount is a walk back through 130 years of Bathurst history. Logan Brae, built by John Busby and designed by architect Edward Gell, has a rich history full of cultural milestones. It now houses the Sisters of Mercy. Devonshire teas will be available.
Venue: Rahamim Ecological Learning Community
Address: St Joseph's Mount, 34 Busby Street
Town: Bathurst
National Trust Tour – A Journey Down Cox’s Road
Date of function: Saturday April 10, starts 9am
Contact: 02 6337 5737 for further information
Contact details: Bookings at Books Plus Bathust
Description: William Cox commenced construction of a road over the Blue Mountains from Emu Ford to Bathurst in 1814. Remnants of the Cox’s Road remain and the tour will trace these from the Fish River crossing at Tarana to Bathurst. This tour by mini bus will be led by the members of the Cox’s road committee and will commence at Miss Traill’s House, travel to Westham Farm House for an inspection and then proceed to the Fish River near Tarana. The bus will return to Bathurst stopping to view points of interest and return to Miss Trails House for afternoon tea. Lunch will be available at the O’Connell Hotel at own cost. Bookings and tickets on sale at Books Plus, 157 Howick Street.
Venue: Bathurst
Town: Bathurst
Day Tours of Abercrombie House
Date of function: Saturday 10, 17 & 24; Sunday 11 & 18 April, 11am for 11.15am
Presenter: Abercrombie House
Contact: 02 6331 4929
Description: Abercrombie House is one of three historic properties in the Bathurst area open for tours. Join the Morgans in a guided tour through the 52 room mansion they call home.
Venue: Abercrombie House
Address: Ophir Rd
Town: Bathurst
The Inland Sea of Sound Festival
Date of function: Sunday April 11 to Saturday April 17
Presenter: Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre
Contact: 02 6333 6161
Contact details: www.bmec.com.au
Description: A world music festival beyond the divide. In April 2010 BMEC is launching a new annual festival which will bring music from diverse cultures to our region over a wonderful week of celebration. Includes a festival opening twilight picnic, backyard concerts and concerts in the theatre. Performers include Eddie de Brazil, Khalil Gudaz, and Zulya and the Children of the Underground. Supported by the Australia Council for the Arts, Playing Australia, Arts NSW and Multi-Cultural Arts Victoria. Performers supported by Musica Viva and Kultour.
Venue: Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre
Address: 105 William Street
Town: Bathurst
Train Time - The Bathurst to Tarana Model Railway Exhibition
Date of function: Sunday April 11, 11.00am to 3.00pm
Contact: 1800 68 1000 Bathurst Visitor Information Centre
Description: Yes, it’s open again. The model railway layout is HO scale and is housed in a dedicated room measuring 100 feet x 40 feet. The main line is some 200 feet and captures with considerable realism the stations, yards and bridges between Bathurst and Tarana and branch line to Oberon. The rolling stock to run on the day will include trains that ran between Sydney and Bathurst (1867 to present day) and the first passenger train from Sydney to Parramatta in 1855.
Venue: Clifton Park
Address: 747 Tarana Road,
Town: Brewongle
Social Media Advanced Skills
Date of function: Monday April 12, 9am
Presenter: Central NSW Tourism
Contact: http://centralnswtourism.com.au/site.php?id=4
Contact details: (+61 2) 6332 2994
Description: Delivered by internationally acclaimed Social Media Strategist Laurel Papworth, this workshop equips participants with further skills to utilise social media such as Facebook, Twitter and Blogs to communicate with their target audiences and seamlessly synchronise their online presence with their existing marketing and positioning efforts.
Venue: Citigate Mount Panorama
Town: Bathurst
Inland Sea of Sound: Backyard Concerts #1
Date of function: Monday April 12, 6.30-8.30pm. Gates open 5.30pm
Presenter: Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre
Contact: BMEC: 02 6333 6161
Contact details: www.bmec.com.au
Description: The concerts will take place on Monday 12 and Tuesday 13 April from 6pm – 8pm. Patrons will be able to bring a picnic supper and enjoy and absolutely sublime line up of music from around the world. The concerts will feature the following artists: Monday 12 April Fat Wombat Cate McCarthy & Mick Moffitt – based in Yetholme Fat Wombat is country bluegrass duo with great credentials. Cate has the voice of an angel and Mick is a a very experienced Bluegrass mandolin and fiddle player who has played with the who's who of Bluegrass in Australia and overseas. Sadhana Oz Paolo Sorli plays guitars, bass, sitar, sarode, Electric sitar* (tundar and octar) and electric sarode* (sarel). *instruments created by Paolo. Keith Manning plays tabla, pakhawaj, bamboo flutes, esraj, tanpura, all sorts of percussion, drum kit, concert flute etc. Tichawona Noble Mashawa, Moussa Diakite & Velvet Pesu Tichawona Noble Mashawa is one of the most imaginative and captivating musicians emerging from Africa today, he embraces the deepest traditions of Zimbabwean Mbira music and the intense dance groove of the African Metropolis. Previous tours include Germany, South Africa,Ethiopia, Egypt, Mali, Burkina Faso, Cote d Ivory, Cameroon, Botswana and Australia. Combining African soul, Latin passion and the sophistication of jazz, master guitarist and vocalist Moussa Diakite performs music inspired by the rich musical traditions of West Africa. Originally from Mali, Moussa moved to the Ivory Coast in the early 1970's. After returning to Mali in the early 1990's Moussa was recruited by the singer Salif Keita (known as the Golden Voice of Africa). Following three Successful world tours as Keita's featured guitarist, Moussa fell in love and decided to settle in Sydney. Velvet Pesu is one of Australias most respected performance artists, possessing an incredibly soulful voice and rhythmic sense.
Venue: Bathurst
Town: Bathurst
Writing Socal Media Press Releases
Date of function: Tuesday April 13, 9am
Presenter: Central NSW Tourism
Contact: http://centralnswtourism.com.au/site.php?id=4
Contact details: (+61 2) 6332 2994
Description: This interactive workshop teaches participants to write high quality, relevant social media pieces that will generate interest in your tourism business. Combined with the other seminars on the social media it will allow you to exploit the growth of the internet as a media for researching holiday destinations. Laurel Papworth is an expert Social Media Strategist. She has produced award winning social media campaigns in Australia and around the globe.
Venue: Citigate Mount Panorama
Town: Bathurst
Dorothy the Dinosaur's Travelling Show
Date of function: Tuesday April 13, 10am
Contact: 02 6330 0600
Description: Dorothy the Dinosaur has a BRAND NEW SHOW for 2010. It’s called Dorothy the Dinosaur’s Travelling Show! You won’t believe your eyes! For the first time ever, Dorothy will have her own plane to travel around the world in search of the perfect rose! Dorothy wants to find the perfect rose to make the best ever rosy-posy pie. You’ll see the fairies castle live on stage and of course, you’ll sing and dance along with Fairy Clare, Fairy Larissa, Captain Feathersword, Wags the Dog and Henry the Octopus with your favourite Wiggly songs and some brand new tunes as well. Let’s go up, up and away with Dorothy the Dinosaur’s Travelling Show!
Venue: Bathurst Panthers Club
Address: Cnr Keppel and William Sts
Town: Bathurst
Inland Sea of Sound: Backyard Concerts #2
Date of function: Tuesday April 13, 6.30-8.30pm. Gates open 5.30pm
Presenter: Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre
Contact: BMEC: 02 6333 6161
Contact details: www.bmec.com.au
Description: Fretworx Five of Bathurst’s up and coming young guitarists performing the music of Japanese composer Isato Nakagawa, French composer Yann Tiersen and Australian composer Aaron Hopper Sumharmonic Aaron Hopper(guitar), Rob Shannon (tabla) & Dale Tuckey(wind instruments). Three locals with a wealth of international experience. Their original music is steeped in the influences of Indian classical music, jazz & folk. It ranges from high energy spontaneous improvisation to sublime, jazz tinged classical compositions. Skorba Skorba is a musical collaboration between John Robinson(Oud, Tamboura, Guitar), Bertie McMahon (bouzouki, waldzither, acoustic bass) and Andy Busuttil(percussion, vocals,whistles, clarinet, ney, zurna) and various guests including Paul Jarman performing original music sung in Maltese with a theme of cultural unification and Llew Kiek of Mara on guitars, bouzouki and baglama. The band Skorba was formed close to two years ago with a single purpose in mind, to represent in a fresh and unique way the cultural history of the Maltese Archipelago through songs written in Maltese. A Mediterranean mozaic influenced by traditional Maltese, ancient and modern Greek, Turkish, Arabic, Sephardic(Spanish), traditional musics, with western popular music sensibilities.
Venue: Bathurst
Town: Bathurst
Monster Mystery School Holiday Workshop
Date of function: Thursday April 15, 11.00am
Presenter: Australian Fossil & Mineral Museum
Contact: 02 6331 5511
Contact details: www.somervillecollection.com.au
Description: Learn about the museum’s own sea monster and solve a monster mystery. Open for ages 6 to 12. Bookings essential.
Venue: Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum
Address: 224 Howick Street
Town: Bathurst
Night at the Museum
Date of function: Thursday April 15, 7pm
Presenter: Australian Fossil & Mineral Museum
Contact: 02 6331 5511
Contact details: www.somervillecollection.com.au
Description: Join a torchlight tour of the Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum and have a night at the museum Bathurst style.
Venue: Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum
Address: 224 Howick Street
Town: Bathurst
Mysterious Forces School Holiday Worksho
Date of function: Friday April 16, 11am
Presenter: Australian Fossil & Mineral Museum
Contact: 02 6331 5511
Contact details: www.somervillecollection.com.au
Description: Explore the forces of nature in simple science experiments. Open to for ages 6 to 12. Bookings essential.
Venue: Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum
Address: 224 Howick Street
Town: Bathurst
Arts OutWest Young Consultants Training Weekend
Date of function: Friday night April 16 to Sunday April 18
Presenter: Arts OutWest Inc
Contact: Zoe Rodwell, Youth Arts Development Officer
Contact details: 02 6338 4657
Description: A training and networking weekend for young people 14-24.
Venue: Bathurst
Town: Bathurst
Live it Now Youth Week Festival
Date of function: Saturday April 17, 2-7pm
Presenter: Bathurst Regional Council
Contact: Megan 6333 6180
Contact details: megan.bargwanna@bathurst.nsw.gov.au
Description: Festival offering loads of activities and FUN! Including local youth bands, musicians and DJ's. The guys from ASRA (Australian Skateboard and Racing Association) will be conducting workshops and doing demo's at the skatepark. Other activities include: Circus skills, roving performers, archery, sporting activities and creative arts workshops! Something for everyone. Food and drinks available to purchase. This event is a drug and alcohol free event.
Venue: Learmonth Park
Address: Mount Panorama
Town: Bathurst
Freemantle District Historical Tour
Date of function: Saturday 17 & Sunday 18 April, 10am
Contact: Info: 02 6337 4161
Description: Bring your car and picnic lunch and join your guide Jim Buchan for a pleasant scenic drive following the Macquarie River. Find out some of the history of the district. Picnic on the banks of the Macquarie River and inspect the cemetery and outbuildings at Killongbutta Station. Return to Freemantle Station to see the remaining part of the historic shearing shed and photographic display, followed by a showing of the classic silent movie ‘A Girl of the Bush’, which was produced at Freemantle in 1920 by Franklyn Barrett. Meet at Eglinton Fire Shed at the start of Freemantle Road, Eglinton. Drive from Eglinton to Killongbutta.
Venue: Eglinton Fire Shed
Address: at the start of Freemantle Road
Town: Eglinton
BATHEX 2010
Date of function: Saturday April 17 & Sunday April 18, 9am-5.30pm Saturday, 9am-3.30pm Sunday
Contact: 02 6332 1086
Description: Once again the tri-annual BATHEX 2010 is on at the Bathurst Showground. With a wide range of competitive and non competitive displays from historical colonial exhibits of gemstones, crystals, fossils and minerals to coins, stamps and bank notes. It will be just like a museum held by the Bathurst Stamp, Coin and Lapidary Club. Traders will be in attendance.
Venue: Bathurst Showground
Address: Great Western Highway
Town: Bathurst
Hill End Historic Buildings Open Day
Date of function: Sunday April 18, 9.30am - 3pm
Presenter: Hill End & Tambaroora Progress Association
Contact: Bookings Essential 6337 8306
Description: Craigmoor House, meet at Bayors Office Visit up to ten historic buildings and gardens including humble miners cottages and historic Craigmoor a relic left virtuley intact from the gold rush days. Also included are the houses of Donald Friend and Jean Bellette now artist in residence cottages.
Venue: Hill End Area
Town: Hill End
The Antique Fair
Date of function: Sunday April 18, 9am-3pm
Presenter: National Trust (Bathurst Branch)
Contact: 0427 329 594
Description: Have you something sitting in your house and wondered if it was valuable? Miss Traill’s House is holding an Antique Fair, where expert assessors will be on hand to answer all your questions. There will be numerous stalls and refreshments available. A nominal fee will be charged for valuations
Venue: Miss Traills House
Address: 321 Russell Street
Town: Bathurst
Hill End Historic Buildings Open Day
Date of function: Sunday April 18, 9.30am-3pm
Contact: 02 6337 8306
Contact details: www.hillend.org
Description: Compare up to 10 historic buildings that showcase building methods of the time including the grand house Craigmoor, a time capsule from the 1870s and humble miner’s cottage of Louis Beyers. Visit the cottages of Donald Friend and Jean Bellette then view the pioneer photos in the Royal Hall. Wander the shaded avenue to the English cottages, then Ackerman’s Cottage, a faithful reconstruction by family descendents.
Venue: Hill End Area
Town: Hill End
The Eagles (tribute band)
Date of function: Monday April 19
Presenter: Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre
Contact: 02 6333 6161
Venue: Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre
Address: 105 William Street
Town: Bathurst
Olis/ Acryrics/ Pastel/ Mixed Media with Merilyn Rice
Date of function: Thursdays 10am-1pm, 12.45-2.45pm, 3.15-5.15pm. Six week terms
Presenter: Pigments & Palletes Framing & Fine Art Supply
Contact: 02 6332 9507
Description: Suitable for beginners or expereinced artists. $120 for six week term. With merilyn Rice (02 6368 5883).
Venue: Pigments & Palettes
Address: 237 Russell St
Town: Bathurst
Storytime, Blayney Library
Date of function: First Tuesday of each month at 11am
Presenter: Central West Libraries
Contact: Contact your local library
Description: Storytimes at the library are lots of fun. We read, read, tell stories, sing songs, play games and do craft. They are held during school term only and cater to preschool children andf their carers. Storytime is free and each session last about one hour.
Venue: Blayney Library
Address: Adelaide st
Town: Blayney
Golden Memories Museum
Date of function: Open Sat & Sun from 1.30pm and school holidays Mon-Fri from 10am.
Presenter: Millthorpe & District Historical Society Inc
Contact: millthorpemuseum@bigpond.com
Contact details: 02 6366 3980
Venue: Golden Memories Museum
Address: 37 Park Street
Town: Millthorpe
Acoustic Sunday
Date of function: First Sunday of the month, from 3pm
Presenter: The Old Mill Café
Contact: Jon Wilby 0424 744 388
Contact details: jonwilby@ozemail.com.au
Description: The idea is to get local (mostly) acoustic (mostly) musicians. Open to a wide variety of music, including jazz, folk, country, bluegrass and popular. Rather than an open mke or jam format, this is a chance to work up and perform a set or two.
Venue: The Old Mill Café
Town: Millthorpe
Stringybark Craft Newbridge
Date of function: open in afternoon every weekend
Contact: Contact 6368 1058 or 6368 1080
Description: The craft shop in historic Newbridge, in operation since 1986. A community ran venture.
Venue: Stringybark Craft
Address: Next to the Hotel
Town: Newbridge
Blayney Painters Group
Date of function: Meets Thursday, 6-9pm
Contact: 02 6368 3534
Description: For beginners to advanced. Any media. $3 per week.
Venue: The Cottage
Address: 191 Adelaide Street
Town: Blayney
The Machine Knitters
Date of function: First Wednesday of each month, 9.30am-4pm
Contact: 02 6368 2094
Venue: 4 Sturt St, Blayney
Town: Blayney
F.O.O.D Week: Sally Jane Ceramics @ Tonic
Date of function: Sunday April 11, 11.30am
Contact: Bookings Essential: 02 6366 3811
Description: Three course lunch at Tonic restaurant with Sally Jane ceramics, where you get to take home the hand thrown blue celadon porcelain plate on which your lunch is served. Local wines available for purchase.
Venue: Tonic Restaurant
Address: 30 Victoria St
Town: Milthorpe
Collectable Heritage
Date of function: Saturday April 17, 10am-4pm
Presenter: Golden Memories Museum
Contact: Enquiries 6366 3980 or
Contact details: by email at millthorpemuseum@gmail.com
Description: Millthorpe & District Historical Society & Golden Memories Museum Collectable Heritage Golden Memories Museum, 37 Park St Show us you’re your heritage and we’ll show you ours. A chance for visitors to bring their precious collectables to museum for evaluation by local experts and dealers and to inspect the museum’s large collection of local heritage objects. Museum collections include social history, Millthorpe archives and family history, a huge display of rural machinery, much in working order plus a special new exhibit on the nearby Cadia Gold Mine. Parking and wheelchair access, local crafts, produce and refreshments available.
Venue: Golden Memories Museum
Address: 37 Park Street
Town: Millthorpe
Millthorpe Museum Heritage Collectables Day
Date of function: Saturday April 17, 10am – 3pm
Presenter: Golden Memories Museum
Contact: 02 6366 3980
Contact details: millthorpemuseum@gmail.com
Description: Bring your favourite collection items for an expert opinion at Millthorpe’s Golden Memories Museum. Local experts will give an opinion on your collectables - memorabilia, jewellery, china, bottles, coins and stamps, silver or anything unusual. Even farm machinery – but bring a photo not the machine! It’s like an Aussie antiques roadshow for Central West collectors! You also get to see our many collections of machinery, social memorabilia, clothing, gold mining objects. Refreshments, lunches and teas available all day with local craft and produce at the Jacoba Craft cottage. $5 Museum entry ($3 for schoolchildren) includes evaluation of two of your collectable objects.
Venue: Golden Memories Museum
Address: 37 Park Street
Town: Millthorpe
Age of Fishes Museum
Date of function: Open Daily, 10am to 4pm. School bookings welcome.
Presenter: Age of Fishes Museum
Contact details: (02) 6344 1008
Description: Home to 3700 specimens of fossil fish, live animal displays and recreations of life in the Devonian. Opening hours are 10am to 4pm 7 days including most public holidays. Admission charges apply.
Venue: Age of Fishes Museum
Address: Gaskill Street
Town: Canowindra
Taste Canowindra
Date of function: 7 Days all day
Contact: Bob Craven
Contact details: 6344 1000
Description: Changing exhibits by local and regional artists in cellar door. Café and restaurant also available
Venue: Taste Canowindra
Address: Crn Ferguson and Tilga Streets
Town: Canowindra
Yarn Market
Date of function: Open Daily, 10am-4pm
Contact details: (02) 6366 8260
Description: Why not visit the warm and cosy Yarn Market in Molong. Devonshire Tea available all day. Browse through the Yarn Market and view the lovely handcraft available. Woollen jumpers, scarves, hats and gloves to keep you warm this winter, as well as towels, jams, cakes, slices, wooden toys, candles & magnets, there is something for everyone
Venue: The Yarn Market
Address: Bank St
Town: Molong
Molong & District Service Men & Service Women’s Portrait Gallery
Date of function: Open everyday
Contact: 02 6366 8105
Description: Local artist Ann Marie Ingham conceived the idea to provide a memorial to the service men and women. Together Anne Marie and local Historian Helen Haynes worked as a team and wrote a book paying tribute to the service men and women and painted portraits to complement the book. Both the book and the paintings feature all wars Australians were involved in. The portraits are a permanent exhibition at Molong RSL Club and the book is for sale for $15. Molong RSL Club - Information for members and their guests.
Venue: Molong RSL Club
Address: 22-24 Riddell Street
Town: Molong
Open mike session
Date of function: Last Sunday of the month from 4pm
Presenter: Taste Canowindra
Contact: enquiries to Nerida Cuddy 63442501
Description: Last Sunday of each month at 4pm at taste Canowindra 42 Ferguson St. Canowindra. Audience also welcome no cover charge. Wine, meals, coffee & cake available .
Venue: Taste Canowindra
Address: Crn Ferguson and Tilga Streets
Town: Canowindra
Where the Heart Is
Date of function: Friday 12 March - Sunday 11 April 2010. Official opening: Sunday 14 March 2010 at 11.30 am. Wed - Sun 10 am - 4 pm.
Presenter: Jayes Gallery
Contact: Jayes Gallery 63669093 www.jayes.com.au
Description: Exhibition of paintings from our newest artist, Josephine Jagger-Manners. An exploration of the home and the comforts that are important to our lives. Sunday Luncheon with Michael Manners after Jayes Café from 1.00 pm (bookings essential 6366 8810) Josephine Jagger-Manners is a multi-award winning restaurateur and wife of the celebrated Michael Manners. Having retired as a restaurateur, and from the highly acclaimed Selkirks Restaurant, in 2007, Josephine is now able to pursue a life long desire to paint pictures. Self-taught, Josephine enjoys painting what she sees as snippets of country life and domesticity. Josephine’s first exhibition at her home in Molong NSW in 2009 was a great success. Viewers responded enthusiastically to her whimsical take on everyday life at home and in the garden. Josephine’s use of colour is always vibrant and reflects her lifestyle. For Josephine at present spending time painting from her home, surrounded by her large and prolific garden, truly is for her “Where the Heart Is!” Although Josephine is a new artist coming to her passion late in life, she has had a fair grounding in art early. Josephine won a scholarship to attend the selective girl’s school in Hartlepool N E England. Art became her major subject and she achieved 98% for Art/Art History in her GCE Exam (top 1% in Britain). Josephine remembers being influenced at that time by Turner, Cezanne and Gaughin. Josephine fondly remembers admiring Turner for his technique and wistful way with paint. She says “To me, every Turner picture that I looked at was magical and took me to an entirely new existence. I had only seen Turner’s works in books but my heart stood still and my knees became weak when I saw a Turner painting at the National Gallery at 18 years old” Josephine continues “I preferred the still life paintings of Cezanne to his landscapes. They represented country life and I was drawn to the feeling of human presence in the pictures even though not depicted. I have always liked Gaughin’s use of colour and particularly the vibrancy of his still life’s” The influences of those formative years are strongly present in these recent works making for an interesting combination of subject, colour and style.
Venue: Jayes Gallery, Molong
Address: 31 Gidley Street
Town: Molong
Colours of Central Australia
Date of function: Friday March 19, from 7pm
Presenter: Red Cross, Molong
Contact: Jenny Maxey on 02 63668840
Contact details: or Rhoma Hale on 02 63668414
Description: The Molong Branch of the Australian Red Cross will be presenting an exhibition of photographic art by Bill Marriott. This will be the second year Bill Marriott has created and donated an exhibition in support of Red Cross. This exhibition is a result Bill’s recent trip to Central Australia and shows the magnificent colours and scenery of that area. All the artworks are for sale, as are catalogues displaying the whole collection. All proceeds of the event go to the Australian Red Cross. A Spokesperson from the Molong Branch said, “Our members are an enthusiastic, hardworking team. We put a lot of effort into supporting the valuable work of the Australian Red Cross, which seeks to improve the lives of vulnerable people in Australia and internationally through the power of humanity. Last year Molong Branch of the Australian Red Cross raised almost $15,000 for this worthwhile organization.” Last year’s exhibition was a great success as a fund raiser as well as a social function. It is hoped that this year will also be very successful.
Venue: Coach House
Address: Behind the Yarn Market, Bank St
Town: Molong
Valanga & Andrea Khoza
Date of function: Saturday March 20, 7pm
Presenter: Taste Canowindra
Contact: (02) 6344 2332
Description: Valanga Khoza was born in the Limpopo Province of South Africa. He grew up in a traditional setting surrounded by lively singing, drumming and dancing. The Limpopo area is rich in traditional healers, orators and storytellers, highly respected throughout Africa. These were his neighbours. Their nightly ceremonies carried songs and rhythms passed down through thousands of years. Valanga carries these influences through his songs and storytelling. 13 years ago Valanga began working with singer and songwriter Andrea Khoza. She is a founding member of the highly acclaimed acappella group "AKASA" and has sung and recorded with many respected musicians over her career. Valanga and Andrea travel regularly to South Africa where they immerse themselves in the music and culture of today.
Venue: Taste Canowindra
Address: Crn Ferguson and Tilga Streets
Town: Canowindra
Film: Bran Nu Dae
Date of function: Saturday March 20, 7.30pm
Presenter: Amusu Theatre
Description: Starring Ernie Dingo,Missy Higgins, Jessica Malbouy, Geoffery Rush They are fundraising for a Movie Poster Museum and are having a "Kebab" night. (Kebab Joan’s secret recipe) Price $5.00 before the movie at 7.00pm in the garden. For a sit down meal you may like to try the Royal Hotel 63645070, BP Servo 63645328 or Imperial Guesthouse for a meal or accommodation 63645347
Venue: AMUSU Cinema
Address: Derowie Street
Town: Manildra
Art Exhibition Opening Rogue Sculptors: Redeemed
Date of function: Saturday March 27, 7pm
Presenter: Taste Canowindra
Contact: (02) 6344 2332
Description: An Indoor and Outdoor Sculptural Event. Featuring work by The Rogue Sculptors incorporated Aida Pottinger * Aileen Francis * Amanda Hammond * Carol Endean Little * Catherine Phillips * Cheryl Trudgen * Chris Cowell * Christine Lanham * Colin Fenn * Dan Miles * Di Colman * Janelle Thomas * Jill Trudgen * John Jablonskis * John Rae * Kathleen McCue * Ken Hutchinson * Mary Douglas * Natalie Reid * Rachael Young * Suzanne Koop * Tony Dagg * Vikki Blazley. This is the largest exhibition of sculpture ever mounted at taste Canowindra (and probably in Canowindra). The opening will be accompanied by wine tasting & nibbles. For those wishing to share dinner with the artists a two course meal will be available at a cost of $30. Bookings for this dinner are be essential.
Venue: Taste Canowindra
Address: Crn Ferguson and Tilga Streets
Town: Canowindra
Opera in the Woolshed
Date of function: Saturday March 27, 7.30pm
Presenter: Cumnock Progress Association
Contact: www.operainthewoolshed.com.au
Description: Co-Opera performing Puccini’s La Boheme at Larras Lake North. Gordon Welsh – Molong Rugby ph 6369 6229 or Callie Saul – Cumnock Progress ph 6367 7006
Venue: Larras Lake North Woolshed
Town: Molong
Beanshed Productions present The Comedy of Hamlet
Date of function: March 27 to 30
Presenter: Bean Shed Productions
Contact: Rossanne Holmes on 02 6344 2067
Venue: Canowindra High School
Address: Browns Avenue
Town: Canowindra
Essential Art Experiences: Building Art Trails for Tourism Experiences
Date of function: Wednesday March 31
Presenter: Central NSW Tourism
Contact: http://centralnswtourism.com.au
Contact details: 02 6332 2994
Description: This workshop will explore how art as an expression of place can be used as a powerful tool in enticing people to travel to and explore regional towns and communities. 9.30am REGISTRATION 10.00am WELCOME TO COUNTRY 10.15am Promoting ‘Essential Art Experiences’ in Central NSW Marje Prior, CEO Central NSW Tourism In 2010/2011 Central NSW will be launching a series of six new magazines called ‘The Essential Experiences’, each promoting a different theme that can be found in Central NSW. Marje Prior will provide an overview of the new Essential Experiences magazine for Art in Central NSW and how it will be used to drive visitors into our region and to your business. 10.30am MORNING TEA 10.45am CASE Study 1: Animals on Bikes ‘Creating art to develop a touring route’ Christine Weston Animals on Bikes is a 120km “Paddock Art” sculpture tourist trail from Molong-Cumnock-Yeoval-Dubbo. Animals on Bikes is a series of 45 creative 2 metre high sculptures (and smaller letter boxes) created by local farmers, farmers wives, Men’s Sheds, sculptors, preschool kids, playgroup mums - anyone with an artistic flair! This unique creative project will capture any travellers imagination, promote local tourist operators, showcase rural creativity and encapsulate the spirit of regional NSW. 11.15am CASE Study 2: Sculptures in the Scrub ‘Cultural discovery for indigenous and regional communities’ Bob Sutherland. The Sculptures in the Scrub are set to be a popular tourist attraction at Dandry Gorge and demonstrate how government and indigenous communities can work together to provide an opportunity for cultural knowledge to be passed onto young Aboriginal people and the wider community. The impressive sculptures are made from bronze, stone, and stainless steel, with the tallest standing up to 3.5 meters tall. 11.45pm CASE Study 3: Utes in the Paddock ‘A crazy idea or an icon in the making’ Jana Pickles Utes in the paddock is a perfect example of how paddock art can be used to draw people to Central NSW and what small regional communities have to offer. Thousands of visitors have already travelled to the little town of Ootha drawn by the quirky outdoor ‘Utes in the Paddock’ gallery to discover its magnificent panorama and share in the celebration of outback life depicted by its high quality art works. 12.15pm LUNCH 1.00pm WORKSHOP - Art as an expression of place Louise Kelly, Managing DIrector Hearts and Minds Art of places: landscape art, art that expresses local culture and characters, help others experience a place through the eyes and heart of an artist. This workshop explores how your art can give visitors an experience of your world. How you can use stories to help visitors make your meaning more accessible and promote your art. How you can develop your art as an expression of place. How your art and art making can become an attraction in its own right. We will draw inspiration from the Art and Artists from Hill End including: Russell Drysdale, Sidney Nolan, Jeffery Smart, John Olsen and Brett Whitely. 3.00pm AFTERNOON TEA 3.15pm CURATORS CHOICE: Preparing and Pricing artworks for commercial galleries 4.30pm CLOSE
Venue: Canowindra
Town: Canowindra
Canowindra Challenge Balloon Festival
Date of function: April 5-11
Description: This is an open invitation to all balloonists, with more than 30 hours PIC to register your interest in participating in The Canowindra Challenge April 5th to 11th 2010. As Canowindra has submitted an expression of interest to the ABF to host the 2011 Nationals this event is intended to be a practice run for 2011. If you have even the slightest idea that you are interested in attending then please fill out our preliminary expression of interest form here gjkerr.wufoo.com/forms/canowindra-challenge-supporter/ so that we can communicate directly with interested parties. Registration forms will be sent out to respondents at the end of January. The event director will be Graham Kerr who is calling for nominations or volunteers for competition director (trainee nationals director), safety officer, target team etc.
Venue: Canowindra
Town: Canowindra
175th Anniversary of Sir Thomas Mitchell’s Arrival in Borenore
Date of function: Monday April 5,
Contact: Bookings Essential Phone- 6365 2396
Contact details: www.princeoforangewines.com.au
Description: Celebrate the exploits of this fascinating explorer with us. Enjoy a cup of soup, a glass of wine, damper and cheese.
Venue: Prince of Orange Wines
Address: Forbes Road
Town: Borenore
John O'Donnell
Date of function: Friday April 9, 5.30pm
Contact: www.rosnay.com.au
Description: Noted organist and harpsichord player John O'Donnell from Melbourne will visit Canowindra. He will be rendezvousing with his harpsichord maker Bill Bright, an old friend of ours from Barraba, NSW. Bill will have recently restored John's harpsichord.
Venue: All Saints Church, Canowindra
Address: 43 Suttor St
Town: Canowindra
Twilight Food and Wine Market
Date of function: Saturday April 10, 4pm-8pm
Description: Enjoy an evening being entertained by local musicians and enjoying great food matched with great wine. Free entry Anyone wanting to be involved contact Margaret Wallington 02 6344 7153
Venue: Memorial Park, Canowindra
Town: Canowindra
The Canowindra Challenge: Twilight Wine, Food and Music
Date of function: Saturday April 10, 4-8pm
Description: APRIL WILL BE UPLIFTING FOR ALL Graham and Jan Kerr will be hosting an amazing event in and around Canowindra from 5 to 11 April 2010. The Canowindra Challenge will bring together many international balloon pilots and crew to compete in a variety of balloon competitions. A Twilight Wine, Food and Music fair will be held by the local wine and food group in Memorial Park (near the Services Club). Food tasting plates at a cost of $5 each will be available and wine from six Canowindra cellar doors. The prizes for the Challenge will be awarded at this event.
Venue: Memorial Park, Canowindra
Town: Canowindra
Private Collection
Date of function: Friday April 16 - Sunday May 9 2010. Wed - Sun 10 am - 4 pm
Presenter: Jayes Gallery
Contact: Jayes Gallery 63669093 www.jayes.com.au
Description: An exhibition and sale of artworks from private collections. These are eminently collectable and investment works rarely seen and not usually available for sale.
Venue: Jayes Gallery, Molong
Address: 31 Gidley Street
Town: Molong
Woodstock Markets
Date of function: Every second Sunday of the month (until Dec 14), 8am-1.30pm
Contact: To book a stall 6345 0147
Description: A great variety of stalls with all proceeds to charity. Wander historic Woodstock viilage.
Venue: Woodstock Memorial Hall
Address: Via Cowra
Town: Woodstock
Books for Babies
Date of function: Usually the third Saturday of the Month - but check with library
Contact: 6340 2180
Description: Friends of the Cowra Library group catering to needs of early childhood literacy.
Venue: Cowra Library
Town: Cowra
Cowra Family History Group Research Help
Date of function: Saturdays from 10am
Presenter: Cowra Family History Group Inc
Contact: President Margaret 6341 2016
Description: Can assist you in your research.
Venue: Cowra Library
Town: Cowra
Cowra Farmers Market & Craft Markets
Date of function: Third Saturday of the month (until Dec 15), 8am-12noon
Contact: Christine Galea 02 6342 9225
Description: Crafts and more.
Venue: Cowra Showground Pavilion
Town: Cowra
Making Studio Based Art Materials with Tim Moorhead
Date of function: Saturday June 21 & Sunday June 22, 10am-3.30pm
Contact: Bookings essential 6340 2190
Description: Day 1: Hands on making, instructions, demonstration in art materials-making of pastels, carbon and pigment based pencil leads, charcoal and wax crayon stocks. Wet ink and spray sealers included. Day 2: Various pigments, paint media and supports. Hands-on making of wet materials, watercolour blocks, liquid water-colour, oil paintn encaustic (wax) and (egg) tempera paint.
Venue: Cowra Regional Art Gallery
Address: 77 Darling St
Town: Cowra
Cowra Wiradjuri language course
Date of function: Wednesday 10th March at 5.30pm till 7.00pm. The class will be held every Wednesday from 5.30pm till 7.00pm during school term.
Presenter: TAFE NSW - Western Institute, Cowra
Contact: Fleur Magick on 0400409102.
Description: Yamandhu marang? Are you good? Certificate 1 in Aboriginal languages (Wiradjuri language) begins this Wednesday 10th March at 5.30pm till 7.00pm. Venue To be advised - Meet at the Yalbillinga Boori Day Care centre for this Wednesday. The class will be held every Wednesday from 5.30pm till 7.00pm during school term. ALL WELCOME - Please feel free to foward this email throughout your networks and to talk to family and friends and lets get plenty of mob learning the language of this our Wiradjuri country! Please note: Enrolments will be held this week and next week only, TAFE has deadlines that need to be met for paperwork. Thank you for your understanding. For more information pls phone Fleur Magick on 0400409102. TAFE classes are fee exempt for Aboriginal students apart from a $20 contribution to admin and copying. However standard fees do apply for non-Aboriginal students. If you are a person who studied with us last year but didn't complete your qualifications and still wish to do so please get in contact with me via email or on the above number as you are most welcome to join back in with us and complete your qualifications.
Venue: TAFE, Cowra Campus
Town: Cowra
The Two of Us
Date of function: 13 March to 11 April 2010
Presenter: Cowra Regional Art Gallery
Contact: (02) 6340 2190
Contact details: www.cowraartgallery.com.au
Description: The Two of Us showcases one of Australia’s most celebrated artists, Judy Cassab and her sculptor son, John Seed. Judy Cassab, born in Vienna in 1920, came to Australia from post-war Hungary in 1950. From the 1960s, she developed an international reputation for her portraits, winning the Archibald Prize twice. She is also well known for her landscapes, inspired by annual trips to Alice Springs and Rainbow Valley. John Seed is an environmental lecturer, campaigner and sculptor. In 2009, he began a new series of conceptual sculptures constructed from discarded steel offcuts. Presented in association with the 2010 Cowra Festival of International Understanding and the Embassy of the Republic of Hungary.
Venue: Cowra Regional Art Gallery
Address: 77 Darling St
Town: Cowra
Cowra Festival of International Understanding 2010
Date of function: March 18-21, 2010
Presenter: Cowra Shire Council
Contact: (02) 6340 2069
Contact details: www.cowraregion.com.au
Description: Guest nation Hungary. The parade and carnival on Saturday 20 March are a highlight of the week. Community groups decorate floats in Hungarian themes, travel down the main street and meet at a local park for a carnival afternoon. The activities at the carnival include children’s rides, a climbing wall, singing, Hungarian dancing, face painting, stalls and free games. The evening features a Harmony Day event – ‘A Taste of Harmony’ light meal and film night. The Hungarian film – A Nyomozo is a multi-award winning feature, classified comedy/drama/thriller, sure to be enjoyed by all.
Venue: Cowra
Town: Cowra
Hot Summer Nights: Fame
Date of function: Saturday March 27, gates open 7.30pm, movie starts 8pm
Presenter: Cowra Japanese Garden & Cultural Centre
Contact: Cowra Japanese Garden garden@cowra.nsw.gov.au
Description: Bring your rug and a comfy chair and relax under the stars with all your favourite get up and dance musicals on the huge 3 x 7 metre outdoor screen. Our fully licensed café will serve a range of platters, hot and cold snakcs, hot dogs, chips etc. Phone 6342 5222 to pre-order. Beer, wine and soft drinks also availiable. Sorry no NYO alcohol.
Venue: Cowra Japanese Garden & Cultural Centre
Address: Binni Creek Road
Town: Cowra
Flickerfest at Rosnay
Date of function: Saturday March 27, Drinks and BBQ from 7pm, film starts 8.30pm (RSVP essential by 20th March)
Presenter: Rosnay Wines
Contact: 02 6344 3215
Description: Flickerfest celebrates its 19th year as Australia’s only Academy® Award accredited Short Film festival, with a record 1600 entries and 23 touring venues nationally. A total of 97 Australian and International shorts were officially selected in competition in 2010. After the ten day Sydney competition & festival, Flickerfest packs it’s little red suitcase and rolls out the show for the 23 venue National Tour! The films on the tour are the pick of the crop. Rosnay: Cowra's first organic vineyard, Rosnay, was selected as the official wine supplier to Flickerfest, which is now actively engaging companies that are green or organic for all of its supplies. Rosnay wines are being served throughout the Festival at Bondi and on the National Tour. Flickerfest director, Bronwyn Kidd, said "For the last 19 years, Flickerfest has been a showcase of the inspirational and provocative Australian short film genre, and this year the organic wines and juices served in all of our bars will be a perfect match. We cant wait to pop a cork of Rosnay's delicious organic bubbly on the closing night, 27 March 2010". Theme: Saturday Night Fever (optional to dress up) Prizes: For Best Dressed guy and gal Cost: $30, includes free glass of Rosnay wine and a local lamb and salad BBQ. Bookings of 4 or more receive a free bottle of wine. BYO: Picnic rug, cushion or chair. No BYO alcohol.
Venue: Rosnay
Town: Cowra
Cowra Family History Group Annual Autumn Family History Seminar
Date of function: Saturday March 27, 9am-4.30pm
Presenter: Cowra Family History Group Inc
Contact: 02 6342 4124
Contact details: PO Box 495 Cowra NSW 2794
Description: Speakers: Renowned Genealogist Cora Nunn (author of books on internet research) on the A to Z tracing missing ancestors and occupational recods: Getting them working for you. Dr Pennie Pemberton, another well known published author and historian whose subjects will be The history of the parish and The Australian Agriculatural Co., a mjaor colonial employer of convicts and early settlers. Ms Ruth Rodgers and Mr Andrew Pinkerton of the H.A.G.S.O.C Scottish interest group who will speak on 'Penetrating Scottish Mist - Getting stuck and delving deeper. Morning and afternoon tea provided, bring your own packed lunch. Raffles and lucky door prizes. RSVP by March 23.
Venue: St Johns Anglican Church, Cowra
Town: Cowra
Hot Summer Nights Pricilla Queen of the Desert
Date of function: Saturday April 10, gates open 7.30pm, movie starts 8pm
Presenter: Cowra Japanese Garden & Cultural Centre
Contact: Cowra Japanese Garden garden@cowra.nsw.gov.au
Description: Bring your rug and a comfy chair and relax under the stars with all your favourite get up and dance musicals on the huge 3 x 7 metre outdoor screen. Our fully licensed café will serve a range of platters, hot and cold snakcs, hot dogs, chips etc. Phone 6342 5222 to pre-order. Beer, wine and soft drinks also availiable. Sorry no NYO alcohol.
Venue: Cowra Japanese Garden & Cultural Centre
Address: Binni Creek Road
Town: Cowra
The 2010 Calleen Art Award and Central West Regional Artists Award
Date of function: 17 April to 23 May 2010
Presenter: Cowra Regional Art Gallery
Contact: (02) 6340 2190
Contact details: www.cowraartgallery.com.au
Description: The Calleen Art Award is an acquisitive award for painting, open to artists living in Australia. It was established in 1977 through the support of Cowra resident and art patron Mrs. Patricia Fagan OA M. During the past 33 years and with the support of the Calleen Trust, the award has grown in significance as a national art award, with prize money now worth $12,000. The Central West Regional Artists Award is a non-acquisitive award for painting and drawing. It was established in 2009 by the Cowra Regional Art Gallery in partnership with the generous support of a private donor. The award is open to artists living in the local government areas of Bathurst, Blayney, Cabonne, Cowra, Forbes, Lachlan, Lithgow, Mid-Western Region, Oberon, Orange, Parkes and Wellington. The 2010 award includes prize money of $2,000. The exhibition consists of works by finalists of both awards as selected by a panel of judges appointed by the Cowra Regional Gallery. Winners of both awards are announced by the judge at the exhibition opening.
Venue: Cowra Regional Art Gallery
Address: 77 Darling St
Town: Cowra
Applications Open: Western Plains Cultural Centre’s Regional Art Space in 2011
Date of function: Applications for 2011 will close on 26 March, 2010
Presenter: Western Plains Cultural Centre
Description: For visual artists wishing to exhibit in the Western Plains Cultural Centre’s Regional Art Space in 2011, submissions are now open. There has been an important change to the Regional Art Space application deadline to allow more preparation time for artists and gallery staff post-selection. Therefore the entire submission process has been moved forward. Applications for 2011 will close on 26 March. Download an application for from the Orana Arts website (www.oranaarts.com.au) or pick one up at the WPCC reception desk.
Venue: Western Plains Cultural Centre
Address: 76 Wingewarra Street
Town: Dubbo
Exhibition Opportunity: Clay Pan Gallery Dubbo
Date of function: Opportunity open now
Description: The Clay Pan Gallery in Depot Rd Dubbo has recently changed hands and is now managed by Jenny Stanton. Jenny is keen to hear from artists interested in exhibiting (and selling) their work, with plans to re-open the upstairs gallery as well as fill the downstairs area. She would like to display a variety of art work including ceramics and sculpture as well as paintings, most likely on a 6-monthly consignment basis. There will be a monthly “showcase” of an individual artist’s work in the front room, so this is also a good opportunity for artists looking for exhibition space. Contact Jenny in business hours (except Tuesday’s) on 6882 5828 or jenny.stanton@hotmail.com.
Venue: Clay Pan Gallery
Town: Dubbo
Call for Nominations: Regional Arts Australia Volunteer Awards
Date of function: Closes March 26, 2010
Contact: www.regionalarts.com.au
Description: The Regional Arts Australia Volunteer Awards recognise, reward and encourage regionally-based artists and cultural volunteers who have made a substantial contribution to the arts in regional communities in Australia. Nominate yourself or someone you know who has made a difference in your community. Young people are particularly encouraged to apply. The Regional Arts Australia Volunteer Awards Program is supported by the Australia Council for the Arts, the Australian Government's arts funding and advisory body, through its Community Partnerships Section. Award categories Sustained Contribution To recognise and reward a regionally based arts volunteer who has made a signfiicant contribution to the arts in regional Australia over a period of five years or more. Outstanding contribution To recognise and reward a regionally based arts volunteer who has made an outstanding contribution to an arts project, event, organisation or community in regional Australia. Young people are particularly encouraged to nominate. Award benefits Award recipients will receive: A commissioned artwork by a regional artist engraved with the recipient's name A framed certificate signed by the President of Regional Arts Australia and CEO of the Australia Council for the Arts Public recognition through a high profile award presentation event and the media and communication channels available through RAA and its member agencies A complimentary registration for Junction 2010 and tickets to the conference dinner Complimentary travel and accommodation for Junction 2010 Nomination Nominations open 19 February and close 26 March 2010. Join the RAA mailing list to stay updated. Eligibility criteria Regional Nominees must either be a resident in regional Australia or have been a resident in regional Australia when they made their contribution to the arts. Each RAA member agency will be responsible for defining "regional" in their state/territory. Voluntary The nominee must be a volunteer in relation to the particular contribution being acknowledged. This does not entirely exclude paid artists, arts workers and employees of arts organisations as long as the nominee has engaged in substantial volunteer work beyond the scope of their paid role. The definition of "substantial" will be at the discretion of the selection committee in each state. Citizenship or residency The nominee must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident. Proof of citizenship or residency may be required. Nominations of temporary residents may be considered in exceptional circumstances. Age Nominees for both award categories must be at least 18 years of age (as at 27 August 2010) There is no age criterion for either category, although young people are particularly encouraged to apply, especially to the Outstanding Contribution category. Association with Regional Arts Australia Regionally-based arts and cultural volunteers who have an existing association with Regional Arts Australia are not excluded from nomination, as long as they meet the above eligibility criterion. However, past and present RAA board members are not eligible for a period of five years after leaving the board.
Venue: Regional
Town: anywhere
Forbes Arts and Craft Centre
Date of function: Open Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm, Saturday and Sunday, 10am-4pm
Description: Local arts and crafts. Regular crafts groups. Delicious cakes!
Venue: Forbes Arts and Craft Centre
Address: 83 Lachlan Street
Town: Forbes
Mezzanine Style – Art Exhibition
Date of function: March 2- 28
Contact: 02 68 514056
Description: By Artist Joanne Kunkel ‘Surrealism in the eye of an artist. Capturing the essence of rural life’
Venue: Mezzanine Style
Address: Rankin Street
Town: Forbes
Creative Ways to a Whole Life
Date of function: Friday March 19 to Sunday March 21, starting 6pm Friday
Presenter: Natural Rhythum Massage
Contact: Chantel 68512238, Rosalie 68511285
Description: Yes, you are an artist! It is time to reclaim that, which we all have within us. Creativity does not just come in the form of painter, musician, dancer or poet. Become clear how you are the artist in your work and/or in your parenting, partnering and friendships. Broaden artistry to include your whole life. When you reclaim your inner creativity, you realise there is a very important aspect of yourself needing to be illuminated as a truly powerful artist. Creative Ways to a Whole Life will include: * Learning The Seven Principles of Huna Philosophy - Harness the power within - Create the world you want - Experience positive shifts * Meditation * Energising movement * loads of creative fun and laughter This is a residential (live in) weekend. Starting Friday, 19 March @ 6pm and Finishing Sunday, 21 March @ 3pm. All inclusive (accommodation and all meals) cost is $375. Non-refundable Deposit of $50 to be paid by 5 March. For more information contact: Chantel Two Crows on 02 68512238 or Rosalie Burns on 02 68511285
Venue: Old Church School
Address: 55 Church St Forbes
Town: Forbes
Seniors Week - Forbes
Date of function: 21-28 March
Presenter: Forbes Shire Council
Contact: Forbes Shire Council P: 02 68 502300
Description: Monday 22 March - Seniors Expo – showcasing services, clubs and guest speakers, scooter safety course at Forbes Town Hall Tuesday 23 March – Computer and Mobile Phone workshop – basic skills at Forbes Youth Centre Wednesday 24 March – Seniors Luncheon with school entertainment and seniors choir (TBC) Forbes Town Hall Thursday 25 March – Jemalong Retirement Village afternoon tea Friday 26 March – Bowls and croquet in the morning, afternoon tea with Light horse men at Forbes Sports and Recreation Club
Venue: Forbes
Town: Forbes
JACÁM MANRICKS - Jazz Quartet
Date of function: Sun 21 March, 2pm-Forbes Sun 21 March, 7.30pm-Parkes
Presenter: Mitchell Conservatorium Inc
Contact: 6852 3766 or Glass Menagerie - 6852 1736
Description: Award winning saxophonist Jacam Manricks will be performing in concerts that will also featuring Aaron Goldberg (pianist/composer), as part of their Labyrinth Australia 2010 tour. Many of the works to be performed are Manricks’ own compositions.
Venue: Forbes Town Hall
Address: Harold Street
Town: Forbes
Rodney Vincent – Solo Entertainer
Date of function: Monday March 22, Lunch served from 12pm. Show from 1:00pm
Contact: 02 68 521488
Description: A special for seniors’ week A 2 course alternate serve meal and FREE ticket to the Rodney Vincent Show plus afternoon tea at the conclusion of the show. Pre purchase of tickets essential.
Venue: Forbes Services Club
Town: Forbes
JACÁM MANRICKS - Jazz Workshop
Date of function: Monday 22 March, 10am
Presenter: Mitchell Conservatorium Inc
Contact: Enquiries, please call 6852 3766
Description: PhD jazz educator and woodwind artist Jacam Manricks will be giving a student workshop. This Australian born New Yorker is keen to pass on the his experience and knowledge to all who are interested. This is a one only event for all serious jazz musicians and enthusiasts. VENUE + TOWN TBC
Venue: Forbes
Town: Forbes
The BON JOVI Show
Date of function: Friday April 2, 9:30pm
Contact: 02 68 521488
Description: “Keep the Faith” embraces the sights and sounds that „is? Bon Jovi. Hear all your favourites.
Venue: Forbes Services Club
Town: Forbes
Lachlan Arts Council Meeting
Date of function: 1st Saturday every month, 11am.
Presenter: Lachlan Arts Council
Contact: Heather Blackley
Contact details: 6895 3301
Description: Meeting.
Venue: Condobolin Community Centre
Address: Cnr Dennison St & Bathurst St
Town: Condobolin
Tottenham Historical Society Monthly Meetings
Date of function: First Tuesday of the Month, evening
Presenter: Tottenham Historical Society Inc
Contact: John Medcalf
Contact details: 6892 4447
Description: All welcome to friendly informative evening. Various activities held throughout the year.
Venue: Tottenham Memorial Hall
Town: Tottenham
Crafting the Lachlan: Arts and Crafts Network Meeting Day
Date of function: Saturday March 20, 2010. Starts 10.30am (new date)
Presenter: Arts OutWest Inc
Contact: Heather Blackley at WPRD (02) 6895-3301
Contact details: or Arts OutWest (02) 6338 4657
Description: A new network and a special meeting day for all those involved in arts and crafts groups in the Lachlan Valley including groups from Parkes, Forbes, Condbolin, West Wyalong, Grefell, Lake Cargelligo, Peak Hill and nearby areas. Come and share you tips on running a sucessful arts or crafts group, meet with other who enjoy the same artforms. Discuss how to get new volunteers, how to keep your existing volunteers, how to run exhibitions and competitions. Be part of a new network of arts and crafts groups, exhibitions and competition organisers in the region. The network aims to find ways to share information, better communicate between the groups, work together to set exhibition dates, share contacts, share skills and ideas, share marketing, offer support and look at ways to keep the art forms alive in the bush. Your involvement is needed. Whether you're part of a committee or attend a weekly class, or would like to start something in your area. Whether your thing is porcelian painting, sewing, knitting, landscapes, calligraphy, pottery, waste to art, patchwork or more this meeting needs you.
Venue: Condobolin Community Centre
Address: Cnr Dennison St & Bathurst St
Town: Condobolin
Surf to Dirt Art Workshops
Date of function: Saturday March 27 and Sunday March 28, 2010
Presenter: Lachlan Arts Council
Description: Workshops in Contemporary Acrylics. Creative Water Media Techniques & Pastels. To be held at the Condobolin Community Centre. email:tessmk@westserv.net.au or phoneTammy on 68953301 at Western Plains Regional Development.
Venue: Condobolin Community Centre
Address: Cnr Dennison St & Bathurst St
Town: Condobolin
Workshops to Develop Art for New Hospital - Condobolin
Date of function: Thursday 25th, Friday 26th, Wednesday 31st March & Thursday 1st April 2010, 10am – 4pm
Presenter: Greater Western Area Health Service
Contact: Heather Blackley (Condobolin) on 6895 3301
Description: The Greater Western Area Health Service is encouraging emerging Aboriginal artists and interested community members to play a special part in the development of designs for art works for the new Orange Health Service on the Bloomfield Campus. Community members are invited to attend workshops to develop designs which can then be scaled up to create community public art in the new facilities. One of the first projects will see artists Gabriella Hegyes, from Sodwalls (near Lithgow) and Bev Coe, Wiradjuri artist from Condobolin hold workshops in traditional Weaving & Terrazzo - a type of mosaic technique using compacted gravel. Manager of Orange and Bathurst Mental Health Drug and Alcohol Services, Adrian Fahy said the aim of the project is to build skills in terrazzo and weaving in order to develop site-specific projects for the hospital redevelopment.
Venue: Western Plains Regional Development
Address: 18 William St
Town: Condobolin
Greater Lithgow Arts Council meeting
Date of function: Second Wednesday of the month, 7.30pm
Presenter: Greater Lithgow Arts Council
Contact: Po Box 336 Lithgow
Contact details: Rae Burton, President
Venue: Lithgow Library
Address: Main Street
Town: Lithgow
Bowenfel Station Markets
Date of function: 1st Saturday of every month, 10am-4pm
Contact: Lithgow Visitor Information Centre
Contact details: 6352 2268
Description: Great place to sell your arts and crafts and rummage through trash, treasure and local products.
Venue: Bowenfels Station
Address: East of Lithgow
Town: Bowenfels
Lithgow Valley Community Cinema
Date of function: 1st & 3rd Saturday of month, 7.30pm and Friday preceding, 10.30am.
Presenter: Lithgow Valley Movie Club
Contact: Paul 02 6352 4270
Contact details: or Ross 02 6353 1897
Description: Community cinema providing classic and new release films. We are soon optaining a 35mm projector ro suppliment the two 16mm projectors. This will enable us to occassionally screen new release movies within a month of them finishing the Sydney season.
Venue: Lithgow Valley Community Cinema
Address: 16-18 Main Street
Town: Lithgow
Talisman Gallery
Date of function: Open Daily
Presenter: Talisman Gallery: The Magic of Metal
Contact: http://www.talismangallery.com.au/index.html
Description: Ron Fitzpatricks inspired metal creations. Shop in person or online. One-off creations.
Venue: Talisman Gallery
Address: Great Western Highway
Town: Little Hartley
Aldgate Gallery
Date of function: Wednesday-Sunday, 10am-5pm
Presenter: Aldgate Gallery
Contact: 02 6355 2043
Description: At Hartley Valley Teahouse and Gallery. Includes glass art by Clive Hillier.
Venue: Aldgate Gallery
Address: Cnr Baaners Lane & Great Western Highway
Town: Little Hartley
Captured Craft
Date of function: Saturdays and Sundays, 9am-5pm. Other times by appointment
Presenter: Captured Craft
Description: Located in the gorunds of Lithgow Correctional Centre ar Marrangaroo.Captured Craft is located in the grounds of the Lithgow Correctional Centre at Marrangaroo it is open from 9.00am to 5.00pm Saturday SUNDAY & Public holidays .or by appointment. Buses are welcome with prior notice. contact numbers Glady 63522528 Carol 63524576 Kathy 63514746 Before the Lithgow Correctional Centre was established, this area was a farm whose machinery/workshop shed now houses Captured Craft. The shop has been operating for many years. Their aim is to provide a service to the public and to travellers. It gives the crafty people in the Lithgow region a venue to display and sell their craft. The range of items for sale at the shop includes Aboriginal Art, Pottery, Woodwork, Leatherwork, hand made items of all kinds and much more. Some of the works sold are created by the prisoners, which gives them an opportunity to develop creativity, rather than expressing more negative aspects. All profit from Captured Craft is donated to local charities. Recently $1000 was donated to Tanderra. The shop has also supported the Volunteer Rescue Service, and our local community radio station. The shop is run by friendly volunteers, who are always happy to share a cuppa. Coaches are welcome by appointment. Captured Craft is sponsored by the Lithgow Correctional Centre.
Venue: Captured Craft
Address: Lithgow Correctional Centre, Great Western Hwy
Town: Lithgow
Lithgow Community Orchestra
Date of function: Meet and practice regularly
Presenter: Lithgow Community Orchestra
Contact: Pater Avery 02 6352 3059
Description: A friendly group of musicians who enjoy making music together. All instruments and experience welcome.
Venue: Hartley Historic School
Town: Hartley
Eskbank House
Date of function: Wednesday to Sunday, 10am-12:30pm & 1-4pm
Presenter: Lithgow City Council
Contact: 6351 3557
Contact details: eskbank@lithgow.com
Description: One of the oldest residences in the Lithgow Valley, Eskbank House was built in 1842 by local Stonemason Alexander Binning for the first Industrialist to the Lithgow Valley Mr Thomas Brown MLA. Bookings for group tours or weddings: Deborah McGrath Today Eskbank House operates as a historic home and museum and features the Lithgow Local History Collection, a collection of significance to the Lithgow Local Government Area. Eskbank House & Museum is also the home of the Nationally Significant Lithgow Pottery Collection, one of the largest collections of Lithgow Pottery in Australia.
Venue: Eskbank House Museum
Address: Cnr Inch & Bennett Sts
Town: Lithgow
Bowenfel Station Markets
Date of function: 1st and 3rd Saturdayy of every month
Contact: Joan Anderson (02) 6352 2231
Venue: Bowenfels Station
Address: East of Lithgow
Town: Bowenfels
Call for artworks: Lithgow District Ironfest Sculpture Walk
Date of function: Due March 2010
Presenter: Ironfest
Contact: Participant Enquiries: Clare De Mayo
Contact details: 02 63524154 / arelhdm@yahoo.com
Description: The annual Lithgow District Ironfest Sculpture Walk, featuring outdoor sculpture by some of the region's best sculptors will once again be held as part of the Ironfest Main Event, April 24 - 26 2010 at the Lithgow Showground.
Venue: Lithgow
Town: Lithgow
Call for Entries: Lithgow Prize for Photography 2010
Date of function: Entries close April 9, 2010
Contact: www.ironfest.com.au
Description: Presented by Ironfest, the 2nd Annual Lithgow Prize for Photography will be held as part of the 11th Lithgow District Ironfest over the Anzac weekend of April 24, 25, 26 at the Lith-gow Showground. The exhibition of photographs will be on display at the event and online as a virtual exhibition. The Lithgow Prize for Photography provides an opportunity for photographers to showcase and offer their work for sale to a wide audience over the Ironfest weekend and attracts a wide range of photography crossing from traditional forms through to experimental with both hobby and established photographers being involved. The award recognises and rewards all forms of photography and aims to encourage and inspire photographers exploring their world through the vast realm of the photographic medium. Entry forms and further information available at www.ironfest.com.au
Venue: Lithgow
Town: Lithgow
International Women’s Day Exhibition of Women’s Art
Date of function: Opens Monday March 8, 6.30pm.Runs to March 22.
Contact: Lithgow Community Projects
Contact details: 02 63512230
Description: Since its birth in the socialist movement, International Women's Day has grown to become a global day of recognition and celebration across developed and developing countries alike. For decades, IWD has grown from strength to strength annually. For many years the United Nations has held an annual IWD conference to coordinate international efforts for women's rights and participation in social, political and economic processes. 1975 was designated as 'International Women's Year' by the United Nations. Women's organisations and governments around the world have also observed IWD annually on March 8th by holding large-scale events that honour women's advancement and while diligently reminding us of the continued vigilance and action required to ensure that women's equality is gained and maintained in all aspects of life. This year to celebrate International Women’s Day, Lithgow Community Projects Inc. in conjunction with Lithgow City Council is hosting an exhibition of Women’s Art.
Venue: Eskbank House Museum
Address: Cnr Inch & Bennett Sts
Town: Lithgow
Classic Film: Lawrence of Arabia
Date of function: Friday March 19, 10.30am. Saturday March 20, 7.30pm.Sunday March 21, 1.30pm
Presenter: Lithgow Valley Movie Club
Contact: Info and bookings: 02 6353 1897
Description: (1962) MA. Award winning movie starring Peter O'Toole.
Venue: Lithgow Valley Community Cinema
Address: 16-18 Main Street
Town: Lithgow
Seniors Week: Memories of Newnes
Date of function: Monday March 22, 12—2pm
Presenter: Lithgow Library Learning Centre
Contact: To make a booking /s Phone 63529100
Description: Memories of Newnes. 50 min running time. In the Library Study Room.
Venue: Lithgow Learning Centre
Address: Main Street
Town: Lithgow
Display of Arts and Crafts made by Local Seniors
Date of function: Throughout Seniors Week: March 22-26
Presenter: Lithgow Library Learning Centre
Contact: 02 63529100
Venue: Lithgow Learning Centre
Address: Main Street
Town: Lithgow
Seniors Week: Items from the 16mm film collection of Harold Coates
Date of function: Tuesday March 23, 12-2pm
Presenter: Lithgow Library Learning Centre
Contact: To make a booking /s Phone 63529100
Description: Items from the 16mm film collection of Harold Coates. 50 min running time. In the Library Study Room.
Venue: Lithgow Learning Centre
Address: Main Street
Town: Lithgow
Seniors Week: Lithgow regional areas from 1920’s (Thunderbolt)
Date of function: Wednesday March 24, 12-2pm
Presenter: Lithgow Library Learning Centre
Contact: To make a booking /s Phone 63529100
Description: In the Library Study Room.
Venue: Lithgow Learning Centre
Address: Main Street
Town: Lithgow
Seniors Week: Various snippets of local history + Lithgow andDistrict history
Date of function: Thursday March 25, 12-2pm
Presenter: Lithgow Library Learning Centre
Contact: To make a booking /s Phone 63529100
Description: In the Library Study Room.
Venue: Lithgow Learning Centre
Address: Main Street
Town: Lithgow
Seniors Week: Morning Tea and Poetry
Date of function: Friday March 26, 10am
Presenter: Lithgow Library Learning Centre
Contact: To make a booking /s Phone 63529100
Description: Seniors Morning tea + Presentation of prize winners for Summer Reading Program. With poetry readings by Cil VanDer Velden.
Venue: Lithgow Learning Centre
Address: Main Street
Town: Lithgow
Mitchell Conservatoirum Lithgow Scholarship Concert
Date of function: Sunday March 28, 3pm
Presenter: Mitchell Conservatorium Inc
Contact: 02 6331 6622
Venue: Mitchell Conservatorium of Music, Lithgow
Address: Wylde Street
Town: Lithgow
Film: The Ark of Noah
Date of function: Sunday March 28,1.30pm (Palm Sunday)
Presenter: Lithgow Valley Movie Club
Contact: Info and bookings: 02 6353 1897
Description: Documentary. Rated G. The story traces the expedition to find the relics of Noah's Ark. This brilliant feature length documentary is of great historical significance. Also creening: Selected short films including 'A story for our time- The Mary Mackillip Story' (2004).
Venue: Lithgow Valley Community Cinema
Address: 16-18 Main Street
Town: Lithgow
Film: The Water Horse - The Legend of the Deep
Date of function: Monday April 5, 1.30pm & 5pm (Easter Monday)
Presenter: Lithgow Valley Movie Club
Contact: Ross Adams 6353 1897
Description: (2007) Rated G. Rcent 35mm film. Stars Emily Watson, Axel Etel, Ben Chaplinand David Morrissey. A delightful family movie. Set in Scotland during WWII. Not just a kids film - one for all ages.
Venue: Lithgow Valley Community Cinema
Address: 16-18 Main Street
Town: Lithgow
The Making of Our Nation - Lithgow’s Industrial Heritage
Date of function: Opening: 8 April from 4pm - 5pm. Exhibition: 8 -30 April Mon-Fri 9am - 6pm & Sat 9am - 12noon.
Contact: Bookings Essential 6352 9100
Description: Lithgow Library Learning Centre will exhibit “The Making of Our Nation – Lithgow’s Industrial Heritage”. In the crossing of the Blue Mountains, coal was noted on the slopes of the ranges. The Great Western Railway reached the valley, opening up commercial exploitation of the resource. Soon after, the need for iron and steel in the developing nation saw the establishment of the Eskbank Iron Works …. And so – ‘the rest is history’, covering coal, shale oil, iron and steel, Lithgow Pottery and defence manufacturing history. During the festival the Library will host a series of author walks and talks on these themes. Official Exhibition Opening: 8 April from 4pm - 5pm. Exhibition: 8 -30 April Mon-Fri 9am - 6pm & Sat 9am - 12noon. Author Talks: 8, 15, 22, & 28 April from 5pm - 6pm.
Venue: Lithgow Library
Address: Main Street
Town: Lithgow
Film: Nine
Date of function: Friday Apriil 16, 10.30am.Saturday April 17, 7.30pm. Sunday April 18, 1.30pm
Presenter: Lithgow Valley Movie Club
Contact: Ross Adams 6353 1897
Description: (2010) New release 35mm film. From the direcot of Chicago. Received 5 Golden Globe nominations. All star cast. A must see for musical fans.
Venue: Lithgow Valley Community Cinema
Address: 16-18 Main Street
Town: Lithgow
The Making of a Nation: Lachlan Macquarie Bi-Centenial Dinner
Date of function: Saturday April 17, 6.30pm Hors d'oeuvres — Dinner 7.00pm
Presenter: Lithgow & District Family History Society Inc
Contact: Bookings Essential 6353 1089 or 6355 7231
Contact details: taygun@bigpond.com
Description: Lachlan Macquarie Bi-Centenial Dinner Our Society is planning to hold a Colonial Dinner to celebrate the 200yrs of Governor Lachlan Macquarie. It will be held on the 17th April 2010 and will be in the theme of Colonial Dress and Colonial Food.The club will be decorated in Colonial Style & Colonial dress would be appreciated We will be having food in keeping with the Era. (Soup & Damper & Roast Dinner) Anniversary Cake. Entertainment by “Colonial Crew” with Traditional Australian & Bush Music
Venue: Club Lithgow (Lithgow City Bowling Club)
Address: Lithgow St
Town: Lithgow
Oberon Museum
Date of function: Open Saturdays 2-5pm
Presenter: Oberon Museum
Contact details: 6336 1655`
Description: Blacksmith shop, artefacts & farm machinery from around the area at the old railway station.
Venue: Oberon Museum
Address: Lowes Mount Road
Town: Oberon
Oberon Tarana Heritage Railway Group Meeting
Date of function: Meet monthy on the first Wednesday, 7.30pm
Presenter: Oberon Tarana Heritage Railway Inc
Contact: Margaret Conners, Secretary
Contact details: 02 6336 1211
Description: See the website for the latest information on OTHRs exciting renovations of the historic rail line between Oberon and Tarana: www.ozsite.com.au/oberonrailway
Venue: Oberon RSL Club
Address: Oberon Street (Cnr Dudley St)
Town: Oberon
Genealogy Family History Group
Date of function: Every Tuesday, 1.30-3.30pm
Presenter: Oberon CTC
Contact: 02 6336 0666
Description: No booking necessary. Afternoon tea provided.
Venue: Oberon CTC
Address: At the Visitor Information Centre, Cnr Ross St
Town: Oberon
Oberon & Tablelands Way Community Markets
Date of function: First Saturday of every month, 8am-2pm
Contact: Oberon Council
Contact details: 6336 1100
Description: Nothing brings the region to life more than its own market day. Gourmet goods, quality crafts, farm produce and more. Stallholder kits availiable from the Oberon Council.
Venue: St Barnabas Church and Hall, Oberon
Town: Oberon
Oberon Writers Workshop
Date of function: Meet the third Tuesday of the month, 12pm
Presenter: Oberon Writers Workshop
Contact: Anne Russell 02 6337 0363
Description: Unleash the writer in you!
Venue: Oberon Community Centre
Address: Fleming Street
Town: Oberon
Craft, Cuppa, Chat
Date of function: Third Tuesday of the month, 1.30pm
Contact: Bev 02 6336 1015
Description: Bring along some some sewing, knitting, crocheting or simply come for a cuppa and chat.
Venue: Oberon Uniting Church Hall
Town: Oberon
Oberon and Villages Summer Festival
Date of function: February, March and April 2010
Presenter: Oberon Council
Contact: Contact Oberon Council
Description: The 2010 festival will commence with the zone Miss Showgirls final judging and presentation of February 13. The draft program (as at September 2009) includes: Community BBQ (Feb 19), Highlands Steam & Vintage Fair (Feb 19-21), Oberon 110th Annual Show (Feb 20-21), Oberon Patchwork & Needlework Display (Mar 6), Six Foot Track Marathon (Mar 13), Buskers, Bikers and Bands Weekend (April 3-4).
Venue: Oberon
Town: Oberon
Gypsy Music in the Jenolan Caves
Date of function: Saturday March 27, 4pm
Presenter: Jenolan Caves Reserve Trust
Contact: 1300 76 3311
Description: Be enchanted by fiery and dreamy Gypsy music from Russia, Romania and Spain performed by the Paganini Duo underground in the Cathedral Cave. The Cathedral Chamber is renowned for featuring probably the world's purest acoustics. Permanent temperature 15° C. Bring a cushion for comfort.
Venue: Jenolan Caves
Town: Jenolan Caves
Concerts in the Caves - The Paganini Duo
Date of function: Saturday March 27, 4pm
Presenter: Jenolan Caves Reserve Trust
Contact: 1300 763 311
Contact details: www.jenolancaves.org.au
Description: Be swept away by fiery Gypsy music from Russia, Romania, Hungary, Spain and Latin America, deep underground in the Cathedral Chamber! With wicked violin and sensual guitar, the sensational Paganini Duo stir up a fire in the underworld. Your ticket includes the concert, a brief Lucas Cave tour with wine and cheese in historic Caves House after the concert. Dinner and accommodation are also available.
Venue: Jenolan Caves
Town: Jenolan Caves
Buskers, Bikers and Bands Weekend
Date of function: Saturday April 3 & Sunday April 4
Contact: Contact Oberon Council
Venue: Oberon
Town: Oberon
Concerts in the Caves – Georg Mertens
Date of function: Saturday April 17, 4pm
Presenter: Jenolan Caves Reserve Trust
Contact: 1300 763 311
Contact details: www.jenolancaves.org.au
Description: Georg will perform his ‘Bach to the Romantics’ program deep underground in the Cathedral Chamber. The program also includes music written specially for the Cathedral Cave. Ticket includes a brief Lucas Cave tour with wine and cheese in historic Caves House after the concert. Dinner and accommodation are also available.
Venue: Jenolan Caves
Town: Jenolan Caves
Orange Art Society Meetings
Date of function: Second Monday of the month, 10am
Presenter: Orange Art Society Inc
Contact: Wanda 6362 0708
Contact details: Lois 6361 8277
Venue: Orange Cultural Centre
Address: Sale Street
Town: Orange
Central West Writers' Centre Drop-in Day
Date of function: Meets on last Friday of each month, 2.30 pm - 4.30 pm
Presenter: Central West Writers Centre
Contact: Jasmine Vidler, Central West Writers Centre
Contact details: 02 6393 8125, writing@orange.nsw.gov.au
Description: At the CW Writers Centre, upstairs at the Orange City Library. The Drop-in Day invites those interested to meet other writers, talk about writing and get feedback on their work in a relaxed and friendly environment. Writers are invited to attent the next meeting on Friday 25 July.
Venue: Orange City Library
Address: Civic Square, Byng Street
Town: Orange
Bite This: a life cycle of an apple
Date of function: Opens Friday 25 September 2009 at 6 for 6.30pm. Runs to 31 March 2010.
Presenter: Friends of the Orange Botanical Gardens
Contact: Orange Visitor Information Centre 1800 069 466
Contact details: www.orange.nsw.gov.au
Description: An exhibition exploring the history of the orchard industry. This informative exhibition tells the interesting story of one of Orange’s most important industries, from the introductionof the fi rst apple trees to the area to production methods, changing attitudes and the use of new technologies.The exhibition includes historical displays, audio visuals and children’s activities focusing on a large tree createdespecially for the exhibition. An array of apple’ items will also be available for sale.Opening hours: Saturdays & Sundays 10am - 2pmDiscovery Centre Orange Botanic Gardens 1 Yellow Box Way Orange For special school holiday activities and times contact Orange Visitor Information Centre.
Venue: Orange Botanic Gardens
Address: Hill St Orange
Town: Orange
Call for Entries: 2010 Banjo Paterson Writing Awards
Date of function: Entries close Friday April 16, 2010
Presenter: Central West Writers Centre
Contact: www.cwl.nsw.gov.au
Description: Poet, solicitor, journalist, war correspondent and ballad writer Andrew Barton “Banjo” Paterson (1864 – 1941) was born on February 17 and to celebrate his birthday the Central West Writers’ Centre in conjunction with Central West Libraries, The Central Western Daily and ABC Central West Radio announce the call for entries to the Banjo Paterson Writing Awards. Since established in 1991 these awards aim to honour Banjo Paterson, a great Australian writer and favourite son of Orange, with a competition to foster writing of prose or poetry with Australian content. Banjo is most famous for writing the ballad Waltzing Matilda and the poem The Man From Snowy River. There are four categories: Prose or Short Story (Category 1) Open Poetry (Category 2) Bush Poetry (Category 3) and ABC Central West Radio Children’s Writing Awards. Entries in category 1 and 2 and the Children’s Writing Awards do not have to be written in the same style as the work of Banjo Paterson or in ‘bush style’ as the awards are aimed at promoting all forms of Australian writing and all writers. The only requirement is for Australian content – be it theme or style. First prize is $1,000, 2nd $400 and 3rd $200 in each of categories 1 and 2. The third category is bush poetry with prizes of $500 for 1st, $200 for 2nd and $100 for third. Entry is $10. The prizes for the Children’s Writing Awards are 1st prize $200, 2nd and 3rd $100 each. Entry is $5 for these awards and entries must be the unaided work of the entrant to age 16 years on Friday 16 April 2010. The competition closes on Friday 16 April 2010 and winners will be contacted by phone on Monday 21 June 2010. The winning prose entry will be published in The Central Western Daily and winning entries will also be published on the Central West Libraries website www.cwl.nsw.gov.au and Central West Writers’ Centre website www.wordsoutwest.com.au. This year the Banjo Paterson Children’s Writing Awards are being supported by ABC Central West Radio. Entry forms and entry conditions are available from Orange City Library, by phoning 6393 8120, email: library@orange.nsw.gov.au or go to the website www.cwl.nsw.gov.au
Venue: Orange City Library
Address: Civic Square, Byng Street
Town: Orange
U3A - Japanese Language and Culture (continung course)
Date of function: Mondays 1-2.30pm
Presenter: U3A - University of the Third Age Orange
Contact: Kristene Smith
Contact details: 02 6362 0694
Description: No beginners this term unless you have a good knowledge of Japanese already.
Venue: Senior Citizens & Pensioners Hall, Orange
Address: Kite St
Town: Orange
U3A - Explore the Pencil World
Date of function: Mondays 1.30-4pm
Presenter: U3A - University of the Third Age Orange
Contact: Lynne Atkins 02 6265 8874
Description: Good for people with no previous training.
Venue: Senior Citizens & Pensioners Hall, Orange
Address: Kite St
Town: Orange
U3A - French a la Gare
Date of function: Tuesdays, 9.30am-12noon February 9 to March 30
Presenter: U3A - University of the Third Age Orange
Contact: Kerrel Moor
Contact details: 02 6361 4745
Description: French conversation, reading and grammar.
Venue: Marsden Rural History Research Centre
Address: Orange Railways Stn. Entry via main office
Town: Orange
U3A - Watercolurs for Fun
Date of function: Tuesdays,1.30-3pm February 9 to March 30
Presenter: U3A - University of the Third Age Orange
Contact: Aileen Baker
Contact details: 02 6362 0073
Description: This class is open to any U3A member wishing to extend their creative side. No expereince necessary.
Venue: Orange Cultural Centre
Address: Sale Street
Town: Orange
U3A - Appreciating Music
Date of function: Tuesdays,1.30-2.30pm February 9 to March 30
Presenter: U3A - University of the Third Age Orange
Contact: Ruth Harrison
Contact details: 02 6365 3250
Description: Ruth Harrision leads us to undestand how music has developed into the tool of lovers, movie makers, advertisers and rebellious young people.
Venue: TAFE, Orange (Forest Road Campus)
Address: Forest Road
Town: Orange
U3A - Creative Writing
Date of function: Thursdays, 11.30am-1pm February 11 to April 1, 2010
Presenter: U3A - University of the Third Age Orange
Contact: Elva Roberts
Contact details: 02 6362 4506
Description: This is a class for people who like to spend a happy hour or so experimenting with their wiritng skills.
Venue: Orange Community Information and Services Centre
Address: 79 Kite Street
Town: Orange
U3A - Recorder Orchestra
Date of function: Thursdays, 11am February 11 to April 1, 2010
Presenter: U3A - University of the Third Age Orange
Contact: Ruth Harrision
Contact details: 02 6365 3250
Description: A small but enthusiastic group of people meet Thursdays to make joyful noice.Depending on interest it may be possibleto start a beginners course shortly.
Venue: Church of Christ, Orange
Address: Burrundong Way
Town: Orange
U3A - Literature
Date of function: Thursdays, 2.30-4pm February 11 to April 1, 2010
Presenter: U3A - University of the Third Age Orange
Contact: Jann Yates 02 6361 7175
Description: Read and discuss books chosen by class members. Plus a chronological study of Australian literature. Books available on enrolment day.
Venue: Senior Citizens & Pensioners Hall, Orange
Address: Kite St
Town: Orange
U3A - Greeting Card Making
Date of function: Fridays, 10am-12noon February 12 to March 26
Presenter: U3A - University of the Third Age Orange
Contact: Hennie Moore
Contact details: 02 6361 1479
Venue: Senior Citizens & Pensioners Hall, Orange
Address: Kite St
Town: Orange
U3A - Early American and Australian History
Date of function: Fridays, 2.30-4pm February 12 to March 26
Presenter: U3A - University of the Third Age Orange
Contact: Peter Macfarland
Contact details: 02 6365 0648
Description: Peter alternates Australian history with the development of North America. The first session each term is Australian history.
Venue: Senior Citizens & Pensioners Hall, Orange
Address: Kite St
Town: Orange
Tales from the City
Date of function: February 26 - April 4, 2010
Presenter: Orange Regional Gallery
Contact: 02 6393 8136
Contact details: Website: www.org.nsw.gov.au
Description: Partners in real life, Wendy Sharpe and Bernard Ollis show together for the first time in a public space. An interesting cross influence.
Venue: Orange Regional Gallery
Address: Byng Street
Town: Orange
Okavango Odyssey
Date of function: March 5 to April 11, 2010
Presenter: Orange Regional Gallery
Contact: 02 6393 8136
Contact details: Website: www.org.nsw.gov.au
Description: An exhibition of images taken in the Okavango Delta (Botswana) by photographer Robert Bruce using a special telephoto lens for wildlife photography supplied by Canon Australia.
Venue: Orange Regional Gallery
Address: Byng Street
Town: Orange
Paintings and Sculpture
Date of function: March 5 to April 11, 2010
Presenter: Orange Regional Gallery
Contact: 02 6393 8136
Contact details: Website: www.org.nsw.gov.au
Description: Paintings and sculpture from Orange Regional Gallery’s collection.
Venue: Orange Regional Gallery
Address: Byng Street
Town: Orange
Workshops to Develop Art for New Hospital - Orange
Date of function: Thursday & Friday March 11,12 and Thursday & Friday March 18, 19, 10am – 4pm
Presenter: Greater Western Area Health Service
Contact: Meg Simpson (Orange) on 6360 7857
Description: The Greater Western Area Health Service is encouraging emerging Aboriginal artists and interested community members to play a special part in the development of designs for art works for the new Orange Health Service on the Bloomfield Campus. Community members are invited to attend workshops to develop designs which can then be scaled up to create community public art in the new facilities. One of the first projects will see artists Gabriella Hegyes, from Sodwalls (near Lithgow) and Bev Coe, Wiradjuri artist from Condobolin hold workshops in traditional Weaving & Terrazzo - a type of mosaic technique using compacted gravel. Manager of Orange and Bathurst Mental Health Drug and Alcohol Services, Adrian Fahy said the aim of the project is to build skills in terrazzo and weaving in order to develop site-specific projects for the hospital redevelopment.
Venue: Bloomfield Hopsital
Town: Orange
Bookings for Frist Fest Progam 2010
Date of function: closes March 26 2010
Presenter: Taste Orange
Contact: 02 6360 3700
Description: Callining for music and arts events. We invite you to participate in the second year of Orange’s winter festival Frost Fest – 30 July – 8 August, 2010 Program bookings now open – closes March 26 2010 Like it’s sister events Wine Week, FOOD Week and Slow Summer, Frost Fest is a series of activities – with a music and arts focus – designed to bring some warmth to our winter. Last year’s festival was a terrific success with operators reporting many people coming out of hibernation to attend events, festivals, art viewings and participate in hands-on art and music activities. The scope of activities is very broad and we welcome ideas, contributions and involvement. Your event could include: • Events combining music, arts, sports, food, wine and more • Charity fundraisers • Educational, cultural and communal events • Hands-on arts and music workshops – both adult and child focused Events & Advertising costs Event listings: Taste Orange Members - $55. Non-members $110 Community event listings are available free to community non-profit organisations holding events who are NOT CHARGING AN ENTRY FEE (including donations). If there is an entry fee for your event (including a donation on entry) then you will be charged standard rates. If you are not a current 09/10 member of Taste Orange, please consider joining now for 2010/11 and receive 18 months membership - your membership will be valid until June 30, 2011. The membership fee of $275.00 will then be added to your Frost Fest Invoice. Advertisers receive one listing free. Advertising costs: 1/3 page (A5 page) - $385.00 2/3 page - $682.00 Full Page (A5) - $985.00 For enquiries please contact Cathie or Sam at Taste Orange Publications on 02 6360 3700 or sales@tasteorange.com.au
Venue: Orange
Town: Orange
Orange Wiradjuri Language course
Date of function: beginsThursday March 11, 6pm till 7.30pm The class will be held every Thursday from 6pm till 7.30pm during school term at this same venue.
Presenter: TAFE NSW- Western Institute, Orange Campus
Contact: Fleur Magick on 0400409102.
Description: Yamandhu marang? Are you good? Certificate 1 in Aboriginal languages (Wiradjuri language) begins this Thursday 11th March at 6pm till 7.30pm. Venue - Orange TAFE room G18 The class will be held every Thursday from 6pm till 7.30pm during school term at this same venue. ALL WELCOME - Please feel free to forward this email throughout your networks and to talk to family and friends and lets get plenty of mob learning the language of this our Wiradjuri country! Please note: Enrolments will be held this week and next week only, TAFE has deadlines that need to be met for paperwork. Thank you for your understanding. TAFE classes are fee exempt for Aboriginal students apart from a $20 contribution to admin and copying. However standard fees do apply for non-Aboriginal students. If you are a person who studied with us last year but didn't complete your qualifications and still wish to do so please get in contact with me via email or on the above number as you are most welcome to join back in with us and complete your qualifications.
Venue: TAFE, Orange Campus
Town: Orange
Pugsly Buzzard @ Racine-Jazz
Date of function: Friday March 19
Contact: Bookings Essential: 6365 3275
Description: At Racine Restaurant at La Colline.
Venue: La Colline Wines
Address: 42 Lake Canobolas Road
Town: Nashdale
ABC's James Valentine is back at the UB
Date of function: Saturday March 20, 7pm til 9:30pm
Contact: Pre-payment only. Book by phoning (02) 6361-4441
Contact details: e-mail: michelle.pengilly@unionbank.com.au
Description: After James Valentines resoundingly successful visit in January, he’s back due to incredible demand! ABC Afternoon Presenter; Former Saxophonist for The Models; and popular raconteur is bringing his Quartet back to Orange for an encore gig at The Union Bank! In January the waiting list was the longest we’ve ever held, and those lucky enough to attend have waxed lyrical since. $50per person – includes a hearty glass of Bloodwood Shiraz 2007 and a delicious bowl of Chef Pete Thoms’ world famous Cassoulet! Tickets on sale now – only 80 spaces available.
Venue: Union Bank Café and Belgravia Cellar Door
Address: cnr Sale and Byng street
Town: Orange
Travel Journal Workshop with Elaine Mortimer
Date of function: Monday 22 March, 10am – 4pm
Presenter: Orange Regional Gallery
Contact: 6393 8136
Description: Elaine Mortimer has illustrated travel diaries for the past 25 years in many parts of the World. She uses a type of ‘artist shorthand’ devising ways to record quickly places and events that she has found endearing. Her sketches are often accompanied by written notes, entry tickets, local stamps depicting artwork, postcards, excerpts from local magazines, papers etc, which go together to tell stories of her adventures. She will illustrate all these techniques and more at the workshop, encouraging you to make memorable records of your own journeys. Elaine and her husband Ian owned Australian Painting Holidays at Millthorpe. Since her retirement she is now enjoying her travels. Please bring a variety of brochures, business cards, postcards and any other things to do with the Orange district, and which are appealing and significant to you. Also bring your lunch and refreshments for the day.
Venue: Orange Regional Gallery
Address: Byng Street
Town: Orange
Silver Screen: Rainman (1988)
Date of function: Tuesday March 23
Contact: See: http://www.odeon5.com.au/index.php
Description: See all the classics the way they were intended, with all of your favorite stars lighting up the big screen once again. All tickets include a complementary afternoon tea. Charlies father dies and leaves his fortune to Raymond—the brother Charlie never knew he had. Together they set out on a cross country journey of discovery Movie length: 133 minutes Cast & crew: Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman
Venue: Odeon 5 Cinemas
Town: Orange
Made in Orange #1 Brickworks and bricklayers
Date of function: Wednesday March 24, 7pm for 7.30pm
Presenter: Orange District Historical Society
Contact: 0402 412 188
Venue: Gladstone Hotel
Address: Byng Street
Town: Orange
African Drumming Workshop
Date of function: Wednesday March 24
Contact: Tickets from Landers Music Orange (6362 6588)
Venue: Orange
Town: Orange
Dual Book Launch by Local Writers
Date of function: Wednesday March 24, 5.30pm for 6pm start
Presenter: Central West Writers Centre
Contact: 02 6393 8132
Description: Two local writers launch their new books: 'Lifting the lid on quiet achievers' by Kerry Phipps with a chapter by local writer Mary Bell. And 'Growing Great Families' by Fiona Rossiter, a book filled with ideas and tips about starting ofr being a family, time management, budgeting, health and much more. This event is supported by Book City.
Venue: Orange City Library
Address: Civic Square, Byng Street
Town: Orange
African Singing Workshop
Date of function: Thursday March 25
Contact: Tickets from Landers Music Orange (6362 6588)
Venue: Orange
Town: Orange
Ballet on Screen: The Nutcracker
Date of function: Saturday March 27 and Sunday March 28 - call cinema for session times
Contact: See: http://www.odeon5.com.au/index.php
Venue: Odeon 5 Cinemas
Town: Orange
Yet Another Autumn Art School
Date of function: Saturday March 27 & Sunday March 28, 9.30 am - 4.30 pm
Description: JOY ENGELMAN - MIXED MEDIA & COLLAGE Contemporary methods of collage & mixed media form the foundation of this workshop. The interactions of paper, paint and a variety of applicators such as watercolour pencils will give even the beginner a solid grounding Joy has painted all of her life beginning as a small child. Joy was awarded the Lorenzo il Magnifico Award 2007 at the Florence Biennale, Italy where she came fifth in painting at the world’s largest art exhibition. Her works rely on abstract styles to achieve believable and realistic subjects. ROBERT KEEN - PASTELS Robert, a self-taught artist who creates in pastels, acrylics and black and white pencil, continually strives to improve his art. Finalist in The Lexus Mortimore Art competition two years running. A non threatening, fun weekend so bring your sense of humour We will explore new ways of finding inspiration. What inspires us to create can vary for each individual; it may start with a vision or a scene or another artists ` work that inspires us to create our own masterpiece. WANDA DRISCOLL - WATERCOLOURS This workshop explores freedom of expression and ways of observing nature & landscape. It encourages new experimentation and the expansion of your creativity Wanda began painting in oils in 1986 She started her artistic journey as a teenager. Dipping her brush into many different mediums, she gained her diploma indrawing/painting in 1989 Wanda has entered many exhibitions winning prizes in Sydney Royal Easter Show, Canberra Royal Show, Melbourne and other regional areas. TED LEWIS- LANDSCAPES IN OILS Essential techniques for the aspiring oil painter will be taught by Ted Lewis in this two day workshop. From colour choice to mixing, applying paint and composition, Ted will guide students through the processes of creating original art works from their own experiences of the Australian landscape Ted Lewis is a renowned artist having exhibited locally and nationally for many years. He offers a wide experience in the arts to his students and is keen to see artists evolve into excellence His ability to capture the light and vibrancy of the ever-changing landscapes in his own work is the skill that he can bring to your own art experience. He is well known for landscapes that range from the colourful beaches to the brilliant reds and blues of Central Australia - the subjects are endless and the challenges many. ROSS KURTZ - CONTEMPORARY ACRYLICS Ross has been drawing and painting most of his life, and has become more seriously involved from 1987 since attending various art classes and seminars He is becoming known as an experimentalist, moving out of his 'comfort zone' to explore new approaches and mediums in response to stimuli around him. Painting mostly in acrylics, using his experience with watercolour and oil, combining the techniques to marry tradition with contemporary. The resultant work is often a mix of impasto and wash displaying bold shapes and strong colour over a more subtle but sometimes vibrant 'stain'. Portraying light with transparent darks are a feature of his landscapes Over the years, Ross has conducted a number of tutorials, and acted as judge of exhibitions as well as receiving numerous awards himself. Cost includes morning & af ternoon tea, light lunch Bring your own materials or buy on the day! ART MATERIALS FOR SALE AT THE SCHOOL & AFTER HOURS AT THE SHOP - RAW CANVAS OF ORANGE. PLEASE POST BOOKING FORM WITH CHEQUE/MONEY-ORDER TO: AUTUMN ART SCHOOL, PO BOX 792, ORANGE NSW 2800 (Please make cheques out to Orange Art Society) Further information from: Wanda 02 6362 0708 Sue 02 6362 5729 Joy 02 6361 4147 Accommodation is available at Cleveland B & B - Neil or Sue 02 6362 5729 SPONSORED BY ORANGE ART SOCIETY INC PLEASE NOTE! It is important to book early to prevent disappointment as classes fill quickly. Make sure your payment with a second choice is in by 28 February 2010. A list of requirements and confirmation will be posted on payment only!
Venue: NSW Agriculture Training Centre
Address: Forest Rd
Town: Orange
Harmony Day 2010
Date of function: Sunday March 28, 3pm - 6pm
Presenter: Migrant Support Services
Contact: Anni Gallagher 6393 8625/
Contact details: agallagher@orange.nsw.gov.au
Description: Harmony Day 2010 is a celebration of multiculturalism in community and brings together Aboriginal, Multicultural and Youth, food, cultural activities, music, song and dance. Harmony Day 2010 committee are working with the Orange Regional Conservatorium and the Day Break Rotary Music Expo, and will offer a unique event on the last day of the Music Expo, Sunday 28 March 2010. Valanga Khoza, an African musician, story teller and singer from Melbourne, will offer key performances as part of the expo and Harmony Day 2010. Valanga’s workshops preceding Harmony Day 2010 will develop community performers who will contribute to Harmony Day 2010 activities.
Venue: South Court, Byng Street
Town: Orange
Orange Film Society Film: Departures
Date of function: Sunday March 28
Presenter: Orange Film Society
Venue: Odeon 5 Cinemas
Town: Orange
Seniors’ Week Concert
Date of function: Sunday March 28, 2pm
Presenter: Orange Regional Conservatorium
Contact: 02 6361 7974
Venue: Orange Civic Theatre
Address: Byng Street
Town: Orange
Film: Departures
Date of function: Sunday March 28, 7pm
Presenter: Orange Film Society
Description: A newly unemployed cellist takes a job preparing the dead for funerals. (Japan)
Venue: Odeon 5 Cinemas
Town: Orange
Cloudlands Poetry Launch and Reading
Date of function: Sunday 28 March, 2-4pm
Presenter: Central West Writers Centre
Description: Join in a poetry launch and reading from a group of talented poets who have produced their own collection called Cloudlands. Poets include Deb Westbury, from the Blue Mountains, and Di Brooks based in the Central West. The book will be for sale and you can meet and talk with the poets and enjoy hearing them read their works. The launch takes place from 2-4pm on Sunday 28 March at Orange City Library. To help with seating and catering, please let us know you are coming by calling 6393 8132.
Venue: Orange City Library
Address: Civic Square, Byng Street
Town: Orange
Screen Printing Workshop
Date of function: Monday March 29, 10am – 4pm
Presenter: Fairview Artspace
Contact: Contact Veronica Burns on 6372 1387
Description: This day-long workshop will be an introduction to screen printing onto paper using water-based inks. Beginning with simple paper stencils; drawing or painting onto the screen; using various resists and combination techniques, you will see how easy it is to achieve a fascinating series of layered, complex prints with minimum equipment. You can prepare for the workshop by bringing ideas or ‘compositions’ of what you want to print. They should be images that allow for repeat printing, i.e. print over the previous print. The first print could be a light background colour with not much detail; the second print a darker colour with more detail but leaving some areas unprinted or with overprint etc. After three or four printings a complex and interesting image will be the final result. Because of restricted space the prints will be A4 size. Bring your lunch, lead pencil, stencil cutter, ruler, apron etc. All other material will be provided.
Venue: Fair Dinkum Family Restaurant
Address: Bathurst Road
Town: Orange
Live Jazz at Cargo Road Winery
Date of function: Saturday April 3, 6.30 - 9.30pm (special time)
Presenter: Orange Jazz Club
Contact: orangejazzclub@gmail.com
Description: Join the Orange Jazz Club If you wish to join the Orange Jazz Club which will contribute to keeping the club alive, be notified of the up coming program, the joining fee is only $10 p.a. You can join on the day of the club meeting and performance, we warmly welcome anyone who has an appreciation for jazz music, website: www.myspace.com/orangejazzclub For more information contact the club secretary Hetha Griffiths, mobile 0401583780 email orangejazzclub@gmail.com
Venue: Cargo Road Winery & Art Gallery
Address: Cargo Road
Town: Orange
ARTCLOTH: Engaging New Visions
Date of function: April 9 to May 30, 2010
Presenter: Orange Regional Gallery
Contact: 02 6393 8136
Contact details: Website: www.org.nsw.gov.au
Description: Contemporary International and Australian artists using the medium of cloth to create a new vision and movement in art. This exhibition accompanies the Textile and Fibre Forum held annually in Orange.
Venue: Orange Regional Gallery
Address: Byng Street
Town: Orange
Orange F.O.O.D Week 2010
Date of function: April 9 to 18, 2010
Presenter: Taste Canowindra
Contact: Taste Orange 6361 1990
Venue: Orange
Town: Orange
F.O.O.D Week: Watercolour Exhibition
Date of function: April 9-18, 10am - 5pm
Contact: 02 6365 3002
Description: A wonderful exhibition of water colours from Loretta Thurtell and fellow artists in Orange - still life, fl owers, landscapes, waterscapes and more in the stunning surrounds of Orange Highland Wines and Gardens.
Venue: Orange Highland Gardens
Address: 131 Nashdale Lane
Town: Nashdale
F.O.O.D Week Art Exhibition and Sale
Date of function: April 9-18, 10am - 4pm daily
Contact: 02 6362 5729
Description: Orange Art Society Inc presents an Art Exhibition and Sale not to be missed. Decorate your house with art from some of Orange’s top artists, all work is original and very reasonably priced.
Venue: Orange Art Society Rooms
Address: Orange Culural Centre, Woolworths carpark
Town: Orange
F.O.O.D Week Heritage Apple Walk
Date of function: Friday April 9, 11am
Presenter: Borrodell Cellar Gallery
Contact: Contact: 02 6365 3425
Description: Enjoy a Friday morning stroll through the orchard and discover a unique collection of 170 varieties of heritage apples. Lunch available onsite at Sister’s Rock Restaurant.
Venue: Borrodell Cellar Gallery
Address: Lake Canobolas Road
Town: Orange
To Belgravia and Bacharach
Date of function: Saturday April 10
Presenter: Orange Regional Conservatorium
Contact: 02 6361 7974
Venue: Orange Regional Conservatorium
Address: 73A Hill Street
Town: Orange
To Belgravia and Bach(arach)
Date of function: Saturday April 10, 5:00pm for 6:00pm show
Contact: michelle.pengilly@unionbank.com.au or 1300 721 731
Description: Music, food & wine under the stars, featuring local singers Kyle Manning and Graham Sattler, with full Orchestra and backing singers. All the Bacharach favourites - BYO picnic rug and warm jacket.
Venue: Belgravia Homestead
Address: Belgravia Rd
Town: Orange
“My Country” at Orange Mountain
Date of function: Saturday April 10, 2pm - 5pm
Contact: 02 6365 2626
Description: We invite you to join us for another exciting exhibition of Nichola Doherty’s work. This exhibition “My Country” depicts scenes of Orange and surrounds, where the artist grew up.
Venue: Orange Mountain Wines
Address: Cnr Forbes Rd & Radnedge Ln
Town: Orange
Live Jazz at Duntryleague Golf Club
Date of function: Sunday April 11, 2-5pm
Presenter: Orange Jazz Club
Contact: orangejazzclub@gmail.com
Venue: Duntryleague Golf Club
Address: Forbes Road
Town: Orange
Far From Freedom Exhibition
Date of function: April 11 to May 3. Launched Wednesday April 21, 5pm
Contact: Orange City Library on 6393 8132.
Description: Refugees have been part of the human story since ancient time. The Freedom from Fear Photographic Exhibition celebrates with photography, short stories and film, refugees who have found a sense of belonging in NSW and who are helping to shape their new communities. Visit Orange City Library to see these amazing images.
Venue: Orange City Library
Address: Civic Square, Byng Street
Town: Orange
The Age I'm In
Date of function: Tuesday April 13 8pm Wednesday April 14 8pm
Presenter: Orange Civic Theatre
Contact: Ticketek Bookings 02 6393 8111
Description: It’s not how old you are, but how you are old. Force Majeure’s The Age I’m In is a poignant, witty and revealing portrait of how we inhabit the age we’re in throughout our lives. Woven together and brought to life by Force Majeure’s distinctive dance-theatre language, a diverse selection of Australians aged between fourteen and eighty offer astonishingly personal responses to a range of emotive issues, creating an intimate and warm-hearted snapshot of the ageing process. Under acclaimed director Kate Champion, this remarkable performance which won the award for Outstanding Performance by a Company at the 2009 Australian Dance Awards, skilfully combines audio visual technology, real-life interviews and a distinctive physical language to take a fresh and humorous look at generational clichés, family interactions and the complexity of human relationships.
Venue: Orange Civic Theatre
Address: Byng Street
Town: Orange
F.O.O.D Week: Books on the Menu
Date of function: Wednesday April 14, 5.30pm - 7.30pm
Presenter: Central West Libraries
Contact: Bookings Essential: 02 6393 8132
Description: Indulge in local produce while discovering the best cookbooks and favourite recipes from experienced ‘foodies’.
Venue: Orange City Library
Address: Civic Square, Byng Street
Town: Orange
F.O.O.D Week: Books on the Menu
Date of function: Wednesday 14 April 5.30-7.30pm
Presenter: Central West Writers Centre
Contact: Orange City Library on 6393 8132
Description: We are hosting our F.O.O.D. Week Books on the Menu and Pageturners event – indulge in local produce while discovering the best cookbooks and favourite recipes from experienced foodies. The event is free but we are asking people to RSVP to Orange City Library on 6393 8132 to assist with catering and seating.
Venue: Orange City Library
Address: Civic Square, Byng Street
Town: Orange
F.O.O.D Week: Watercolour Painting Workshop
Date of function: Thursday April 15, 9.30am - 5pm
Contact: Bookings Essential: 02 6365 3002
Description: Watercolour painting workshop at the beautiful Orange Highland Wines & Gardens with local artist Loretta Thurtell for beginners and those with experience. All painting material provided. Morning tea and lunch additional $35.
Venue: Orange Highland Gardens
Address: 131 Nashdale Lane
Town: Nashdale
Wild Visions
Date of function: April 16 to May 30, 2010
Presenter: Orange Regional Gallery
Contact: 02 6393 8136
Contact details: Website: www.org.nsw.gov.au
Description: An exhibition by two Outsider artists Janine Hilder and Liz Parkinson who exhibited in the Orange Regional Gallery Australian Outsider exhibition in Halle St Pierre in 2006.
Venue: Orange Regional Gallery
Address: Byng Street
Town: Orange
The Cunningham Dax Collection
Date of function: April 16 to May 30, 2010
Presenter: Orange Regional Gallery
Contact: 02 6393 8136
Contact details: Website: www.org.nsw.gov.au
Description: This Collection consists of artworks by people who have experienced mental illness or psychological trauma. It is dedicated to the conservation and ethical exhibition of these works and the use of art in public mental health education.
Venue: Orange Regional Gallery
Address: Byng Street
Town: Orange
F.O.O.D Week: Bloomfield Hospital Historical Walking Tour
Date of function: Friday April 16, 4.30pm - 6pm
Contact: Bookings Essential: 02 6360 7827
Description: Soak up the history and enjoy the beautiful grounds of historical Bloomfi eld Hospital Campus on this informative guided tour.
Venue: Bloomfield Hopsital
Town: Orange
F.O.O.D Week: BHighland Heritage Dinner Dance
Date of function: Friday April 16, 6.30pm
Contact: Bookings Essential: 02 6361 3054
Description: Come and enjoy a fantastic four course meal with great entertainment by the New Recruits. Lots of fun to be had by all with music all night and many prizes. (Free bus service from Orange)
Venue: Highland Heritage
Address: Bathurst Road
Town: Orange
Behind the Scenes Tour of the Art Gallery
Date of function: Friday April 16, 5pm
Presenter: Orange Regional Gallery
Contact: RSVP: 6393 8136
Description: The Friends of Orange Regional Gallery invite you to Open your Eyes & put some Art in your Heart!! Come along and join the Staff & Friends of the Gallery for a Behind the Scenes Tour of the Art Gallery. Tour areas of the gallery not normally seen by the public, new members can meet the staff and other Friends of the Gallery. See what really goes on behind the scenes at the Gallery! Where do they keep the art works? How do they move the paintings around? Who works there? If you would like to know then come along!! Then if you have time stay for the Opening of the exhibition Wild Visions and The Cunningham Dax Collection. Enjoy a glass of wine with your new found Friends!!
Venue: Orange Regional Gallery
Address: Byng Street
Town: Orange
The Met Live on Screen: Hamlet
Date of function: Saturday April 17 and Sunday April 18 - call for session times
Contact: See: http://www.odeon5.com.au/index.php
Description: Captured Live in High Definition and Screening Concurrently with the New York Season. Opera.
Venue: Odeon 5 Cinemas
Town: Orange
F.O.O.D Week: Garden, Art, Wine
Date of function: Saturday April 17 and Sunday April 18, 11am - 5pm
Contact: 02 6362 8336
Description: Talk to the Winemaker while tasting our wines and yummy partly fermented juice. Stroll through the garden. View art works by Angela Naef and guest artist.
Venue: Patina Wines
Address: 109 Summerhill Lane
Town: Orange
Old Time/ New Vogue Dancing
Date of function: Every Monday, 7.30pm
Venue: Parkes Leagues Club
Address: Clarinda Street
Town: Parkes
Peak Hill Country Crafts and Visitors Centre
Date of function: Open Daily, 9.30am-4.30pm
Description: For Ray Merton Art Collection. Local and aboriginal art, pottery, gifts, handcrafted souveniers. Home cooking, tea and coffee.
Venue: Peak Hill Country Crafts
Address: Opposite post office
Town: Peak Hill
Sing Australia Choir, Peak Hill
Date of function: Practice: Every Monday night, 7.30pm -9pm Evening of Singing: Last Monday of month, 7.30-9.30pm
Presenter: Sing Australia
Contact: Dorothy Lincoln 02 6869 1542
Contact details: dorothylincoln@bigpond.com
Description: Visitors and new members very welcome. Enjoy the feeling of well-being from singing along in community with others. And a yarn over the supper table. Evening of Singing: Last Monday of month, 7.30-9.30pm for choir and visitors with guest accompanist and guest conductor.
Venue: Koinonia Uniting Church
Address: Euchie Street
Town: Peak Hill
At The Movies
Date of function: Regular sessions of new release film. Extra sessions in school holidays
Presenter: Parkes Leagues Club
Contact: Hotline 6862 6448
Venue: Parkes Leagues Club
Address: Clarinda Street
Town: Parkes
Call for Entries: Parkes Waste to Art Competition
Date of function: Entries close on March 30, 2010
Presenter: Parkes Shire Library
Description: Parkes shire artists were very successful in the 2009 SIMS Metal Waste to Art Regional Exhibition. The 2010 categories are: Primary School, Secondary School, Community and Open, with 2 dimensional, 3 dimensional, and functional. Entries close on 30th March 2010. Forms and information are available from Parkes Library, Bogan Street, 6861 2309 or library@parkes.nsw.gov.au.
Venue: Parkes Shire Library
Address: Bogan Street
Town: Parkes
Call for Entries: Peak Hill Country Crafts Landscape Art Award
Date of function: Entries due March 2010
Presenter: Peak Hill Country Crafts Inc
Contact: Dorothy Lincoln 02 6869 1542
Contact details: dorothylincoln@bigpond.com
Description: The Landscape Art Award has become an annual event. $1300 in prize money. Sections for Traditional and Contemporary Landscapes. The Landscape Art Award is held in keeping with our Constitution of donating profits back into the town. By holding the opening just before Easter, most of the exhibits remain over the holiday period and can be enjoyed by visitors for a longer period of time than most exhibitions. Prize money has been increased by the local community radio station PHFM88 sponsoring the local awards. We get good support from artists in Orange, Parkes and Dubbo and would welcome enquiries from artists in other places as well. Contact Dorothy Lincoln 02 6869 1542 dorothylincoln@bigpond.com for an entry form.
Venue: Peak Hill Country Crafts
Address: Opposite post office
Town: Peak Hill
The Pink Ribbon Challenge
Date of function: March 2010. Monday-Friday, 9.30am-4pm.Saturdays 9.30am-2pm
Presenter: Craft Corner Parkes
Description: The March exhibition at Craft Corner is 'The Pink Ribbon Challenge', an initiative of the Embroiderers Guild of NSW to promote breast cancer awareness. Forty items were be created by Guild members throughout NSW. All are now a travelling suitcase exhibition, which Guildmembers can apply to host to show in their communities. Craft Corner has been fortunate to have the first showing in rural areas, through efforts of local guild conveener, Bev Dawson.
Venue: Craft Corner
Address: Dalton Street
Town: Parkes
Live it Now! Youth Week Writing Competition
Date of function: Entries will be accepted from Monday 29 March to Friday 16 April, 2010.
Presenter: Parkes Shire Library
Contact: www.parkes.nsw.gov.au/library
Description: National Youth Week (NYW) is the largest celebration of young people in Australia. Thousands of young people aged 12-25 all across Australia get involved in NYW each year. NYW 2010 will take place from 10 to 18 April 2010 and its theme is "Live it Now!" Parkes Shire Library is inviting the youth of the shire to showcase their writing talents and enter the Library's inaugural Youth Week Short Story Writing Competition. According to Library Manager, Shellie Buckle, there are some great prizes on offer. "Parkes Rotaract and the Parkes Leagues Club have provided the first prize packages for the two categories in the writing competition. The package includes two tickets to the Leagues Club movies and a $50 voucher for a local clothing shop", said Shellie. The winning short stories will also be published on the Parkes Shire Council website and in the Parkes Champion Post. The competition is open to young people aged 12 to 18 years and the story must incorporate the 2010 National Youth Week slogan – Live it now! The stories will be judged by local panel - Tracy Dawson, Parkes High School Librarian; Tracie Mauro Parkes Library Programs Librarian and Christine Speelman Champion Post journalist. Entries will be accepted from Monday 29 March to Friday 16 April, 2010. Further information and entry forms are available on the Library website, www.parkes.nsw.gov.au/library, or at any Shire Library.
Venue: Parkes Shire Library
Address: Bogan Street
Town: Parkes
JACÁM MANRICKS - Jazz Quartet
Date of function: Sun 21 March, 2pm-Forbes Sun 21 March, 7.30pm-Parkes
Presenter: Mitchell Conservatorium Inc
Contact: 6852 3766 or Glass Menagerie - 6852 1736
Description: Award winning saxophonist Jacam Manricks will be performing in concerts that will also featuring Aaron Goldberg (pianist/composer), as part of their Labyrinth Australia 2010 tour. Many of the works to be performed are Manricks’ own compositions.
Venue: Cooke Park, Parkes
Town: Parkes
Kings Castle Australian Qualifier for the 2010 Elvis World Cup
Date of function: Saturday March 27 & Sunday March 28
Description: Parkes, the Elvis Capital of Australia, will host the first ever Kings Castle Australian Qualifier for the 2010 Elvis World Cup, with Parkes tourist attraction 'The Kings Castle' becoming the major sponsor. The Elvis World Cup will take place in Cardiff, Wales in July 2010, and Parkes will host the only Australian Qualifying event. The World Cup will see sixteen national champions compete for the coveted crown, including an Australian representative. Other countries to be represented in Wales next year include: Brazil, Canada, England, Germany, Italy, Japan, Malta, Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, Scotland, South Africa, Spain, United States of America, Venezuela and Wales. The Kings Castle Australian Qualifier will be held in Parkes over the weekend of 27th and 28th March 2010, in the Auditorium of the Parkes Leagues Club. The Kings Castle Elvis Collection is a logical sponsor for this event, both having ties to Elvis and World Cup Qualifier organisers are very pleased to welcome the Kings Castle on board. According to Parkes Elvis Festival Coordinator Ellie Ruffoni, "Elvis Tribute Artists who are Australian Citizens, or perform professionally in Australia (more than anywhere else) are invited to enter the Australian Qualifier, with the winner catapulted to Wales to compete against the best of the best from around the world". Judges will be looking for an Elvis Tribute Artist that delivers the best overall Elvis package, judging in areas of vocals, appearance, stage presence and overall performance. The judges scores will be boosted by audience participation by way of a people's choice vote. "It is strange to think that when Elvis died in 1977, there were only 170 Tribute Artists worldwide, and there are now more than 85,000 (source: Wikipedia). Surely out of that 85,000 - we can find a star packed Aussie" said Ellie. Winning the Kings Castle Australian Qualifier is the only way that an Australian Elvis Tribute Artist can compete at the World Cup in Wales. Parkes Shire Tourism Manager Kelly Hendry is excited about this new event, "For Parkes to host the only Australian Qualifier of this event is very significant. The World Cup Qualifier will complement the range of Elvis activities that Parkes has become famous for and should attract a good number of visitors to Parkes for both spectating and competing purposes". The Australian winner selected at Parkes will win a trip to the World Cup event in Wales in July 2010 to fly the Aussie Elvis flag. Entry to the Kings Castle Australian Qualifier will open soon, with details to be added to the Parkes Elvis website: www.parkeselvisfestival.com.au
Venue: Parkes Leagues Club
Address: Clarinda Street
Town: Parkes
Peak Hill Country Crafts Landscape Art Award
Date of function: Opens Saturday March 27, 2.30pm, Open over Easter.
Presenter: Peak Hill Country Crafts Inc
Contact: Dorothy Lincoln 02 6869 1542
Contact details: dorothylincoln@bigpond.com
Description: The Landscape Art Award has become an annual event. $1300 in prize money. Sections for Traditional and Contemporary Landscapes. The Landscape Art Award is held in keeping with our Constitution of donating profits back into the town. By holding the opening just before Easter, most of the exhibits remain over the holiday period and can be enjoyed by visitors for a longer period of time than most exhibitions. Prize money has been increased by the local community radio station PHFM88 sponsoring the local awards. We get good support from artists in Orange, Parkes and Dubbo and would welcome enquiries from artists in other places as well. Contact Dorothy Lincoln 02 6869 1542 dorothylincoln@bigpond.com for an entry form.
Venue: Peak Hill Country Crafts
Address: Opposite post office
Town: Peak Hill
Tullamore Irish Festival 2010
Date of function: April 1-4, 2010
Presenter: Tullamore Irish Festival
Contact: Robert Edwards, Festival Coordinator
Contact details: 02 6893 7229
Description: The 2010 Tullamore Irish Festival will be held over the Easter long weekend from 1st – 4th April with and impressive line up of Irish Entertainers including award winning bands, entertainers and dancers taking to the stage on the main day, Saturday 3rd April. In early 1992 Jimmy Moore, a highly respected Irish musician formed the successful Sydney-based group Claddagh. The current line-up includes original member and Band Leader Jimmy Moore, with Leon Delander and Jimmy Closs. Each member plays a range of instruments, and their powerful harmonies and sensitive musicianship produces an irresistible satisfying and unquestionably Irish sound. International artist Maria Forde makes her return to the Festival stage to entertain festival goers. Maria has always included both sides of her heritage in her song writing, incorporating her Irish origins and observations of Australia to create the beautiful lyrics of songs like 'Waltzing Matilda, My Darling' a song about the spirit of the immigrants torn between their country of birth and their adopted land, Australia. The entertainment also includes Eileen McCann who performs in traditional Irish costume all the Irish favourites including Danny Boy and her not to be missed toe-tapping jigs and reels on the fiddle. Clare O’Meara, member of the legendary ‘Bushwackers’ will appear on the Festival stage. Clare is renowned as Australia’s premier female fiddle player and will have the crowds up doing an Irish jig or two! Steve Passfield and ‘Handpicked’ will again be in Tullamore to perform at the festival village and the bowling club. New to the festival are performers from the Dwyer-Whelan School of Irish Dance of Sydney. Beginning in 1955, the school has a long association with the Irish National Association in Surry Hills. Not only do the dancers compete every year at the Australian championships, but the Academy's Irish National Dancers travel to international championships such as the All Ireland, World and North American Championships. Come and enjoy the line-up of Irish entertainers and the fun and games at the Tullamore Irish festival 2010.
Venue: Tullamore Area
Town: Tullamore
Tedfest
Date of function: Easter weekend April 4-6, 2010
Contact: www.tedfestoz.org
Description: As cleaners from Aran Island parishes sweep up the soot from another sellout Fr Ted festival in Ireland, the priests in Parkes, NSW are getting ready to await the arrival of Tedheads for the inaugural Tedfest Australia over the upcoming Easter Weekend. Parkes is revving itself up to host the migration of Fr Ted fanatics who will make their way to Tedfest 2010 at a custom built Craggy Island on the town's showground, with pilgrims will flocking from Ireland, NZ and all over Australia via car, bus, train, plane or caravan for the event. There is a packed program of music, sports and eclectic events lined up for the weekend including Ned Kelly Paint Balling, The Nuns Picnic, Ted's Got Talent, The Craggy Ashes and The Loveliest Couple Wedding with Fr Dara. “We’re building our own Craggy Island, complete with Chinatown and parochial house,'' Sue Fagan of Tedfest said. “We’re using local retired farmers to build stage sets and Parkes' own ‘John and Mary’ to do the catering (including Tayto crisps and hang and cheese sambos courtesy of TasteIreland.com). ''We even have lovely ladies on hand to pour cups of tea and usher people from hay shed to Shebangos (nightclub).” A mystery tour also takes place on the Saturday, which the location can only be described as a parallel universe to Craggy Island. Accommodation for the event ranges from stylish motels in town, to local bars and camping onsite (camping is included in the ticket price). The site, www.tedfestoz.org, features all the information you need to know about Tedfest Oz, including a full program of events, location images, travel and accommodation information.
Venue: Parkes Showground
Town: Parkes
The Making of Our Nation - ‘Parkes & Mitchell’
Date of function: 9 - 24 April 9am - 4pm
Contact: Enquiries 0418 674 261
Description: Sir Henry Parke’s involvement in the ‘Making of Our Nation’ and Thomas Mitchell’s 1835 journey through our Shire in his journey up the bogan. Come and see Henry Parke’s private letters and family items, photos, bibles and other memorabilia. Wheelchair access, parking and refreshments available.
Venue: Henry Parkes Museum
Town: Parkes
Grenfell Museum
Presenter: Grenfell Historical Museum
Contact: 02 6343 1930
Description: To preserve the history of the Weddin Shire and to showcase local history through museum displays. To provide information for family historians via our archive of 4000 indexed photos and serveral hundred family files. Research services can be provided via mail, email or in person.
Venue: Grenfell Museum
Address: Camp St
Town: Grenfell
Old Time Dancing
Date of function: First Sunday of every month, 2-6pm
Contact: 02 6343 2308
Description: With afternoon tea
Venue: Grenfell Bowling Club
Town: Grenfell
Grenfell and District Town Band Rehearsal
Date of function: Thursdays, 7pm
Presenter: Grenfell Town Band
Venue: band Hall, Grenfell
Address: George St
Town: Grenfell
Grenfell’s Henry Lawson Festival of Arts Verse and Short Story Competitions
Date of function: The competition closes on 30 March 2010
Presenter: Grenfell Henry Lawson Festival of Arts Inc
Contact: Mary Moffitt on (02) 63 43 1575
Description: Grenfell’s Henry Lawson Festival of Arts Verse and Short Story Competitions, with total prize money of $3725 plus statuettes. Medallions will also be awarded in primary sections. The competition closes on 30 March 2010. Entries must be postmarked by this date. There are 6 classes for verse, some with Australian themes and 4 classes in short story, all with any theme. Short stories are limited to 2000 words and verse to 48 lines. Entry forms and conditions may be downloaded from the website www.grenfell.org.au/henrylawsonfestival or by writing to the Verse and Short Story Coordinator PO Box 77 Grenfell NSW 2810 Further information may be obtained by contacting Mary Moffitt on (02) 63 43 1575
Venue: Grenfell
Town: Grenfell
Call for Entries: Sloane’s Cottage Art / Photographic Competition
Date of function: Entries Due by April 13, 2010
Presenter: Weddin Shire Council
Contact: 02 6343 1212
Description: Artists and photographers are invited to enter an interpretive painting or photo of the historic Sloane’s Cottage Grenfell, in this acquisitive competition. Good prize money on offer in each category. All artists must register 2 week prior to the event, with final art/photographs to be submitted at the Weddin Shire offices by Tuesday 13th April 2010. This is an acquisitive competition, with the display to be held on site at Sloane’s cottage. Registrations to be obtained from Weddin Shire Council.
Venue: Sloane's Cottage
Address: Sloane’s Cottage - Southern side of O’Briens Hill
Town: Grenfell
Waste to Art Exhibtion
Date of function: Opens Tuesday March 9. Runs to March 20
Presenter: Grenfell Art Gallery
Description: Local children and adults showcasing their creative works. These works are evidence of serious thinking about our environment, and how we can influence at least some of our future. For further information, please contact the Director of Environmental Services, Weddin Shire Council on 6343 1212.
Venue: Grenfell Art Gallery
Town: Grenfell
Mixed Impressions
Date of function: Opens Tuesday March 23. Runs to April 17. Grenfell Art gallery is open Tuesdays to Saturdays 10 am. To 4 pm.
Presenter: Grenfell Art Gallery
Description: This exhibition certainly will live up to the title….we have a very diverse range of works. Amanda McLean…..one of Australias leading pastellists, also works in other mediums, but has developed pastel colours reflecting the Australian landscape for the world market. Amanda conducts workshops and exhibits nationally and also internationally. Greg Daly……ceramicist specialising in glaze techniques, lustre and surface treatments including gold and silver leaf. Greg is a member of International Academy of Ceramics, Geneva. For this exhibition there will be a limited number of Greg`s works. Isla Patterson…….was born in South Australia and has been painting in watercolour, mainly traditional landscapes, birds, and native animals for over 40 years. Isla has won numberous awards and her works have been sold and hang throughout the world. Cameron Bannerman…..is a 90 year old artist who has also been painting for many years, and specialises in figure drawing having studied at Eeast Sydney Tech. his free flowing sketches show a natural flair.
Venue: Grenfell Art Gallery
Town: Grenfell
Greenethorpe Historic Guided Walk
Date of function: 4 April 10am
Presenter: Weddin Shire Council
Contact: Enquiries 6343 1212
Description: The walk commences at Edwards Square, surrounded by cottages originally built for workers of GH Greene. Walk north past the Anglican Church (1910) on to Soliders Memorial Hall. Returning south down Northcote Street past the former Bank of NSW to the old “Commercial Centre” to Uniting Curch and nearby Pise cottages then to the 100 year old Shamrock Hotel.
Venue: Edward Square
Town: Greenethorpe
Historic Guided Bus Tour of Grenfell and Environs
Date of function: Saturday April 17, 10am
Presenter: Weddin Shire Council
Contact: Bookings Essential 6343 1212
Description: A guided bus tour of Grenfell and the environs historic sites, including historic buildings, gold rush sites and Henry Lawsons house site just to name a few.
Venue: Grenfell
Town: Grenfell
Sloane’s Cottage Art / Photographic Competition
Date of function: Saturday April 17, 10.30am
Presenter: Weddin Shire Council
Contact: Bookings Essential 6343 1212
Description: Artists and photographers are invited to enter an interpretive painting or photo of the historic Sloane’s Cottage Grenfell, in this acquisitive competition. Good prize money on offer in each category. All artists must register 2 week prior to the event, with final art/photographs to be submitted at the Weddin Shire offices by Tuesday 13th April 2010. This is an acquisitive competition, with the display to be held on site at Sloane’s cottage. Registrations to be obtained from Weddin Shire Council.
Venue: Sloane's Cottage
Address: Sloane’s Cottage - Southern side of O’Briens Hill
Town: Grenfell
Markets in the Plaza
Date of function: Monthly on Saturdays.
Presenter: Wellington Council
Contact: Enid Trayor 6845 1157
Description: Local produce and crafts.
Venue: Wellington Plaza
Town: Wellington
Wellington Town Band practice
Date of function: Thursday nights. Resumes February 5, 2009
Presenter: Wellington Town Band
Venue: Wellington
Town: Wellington
Wellington Craft Group
Date of function: Wednesdays, 10am
Contact: June Hope 02 6845 2020
Venue: CWA Rooms, Wellington
Address: Warne St
Town: Wellington
Wellington Historical Society meetings
Date of function: Meetings 4th Tuesday of month, 2pm
Presenter: Wellington Historical Society
Contact: 68452325 at Museum or 68453562 ah
Contact details: PO Box 281 Wellington
Venue: Oxley Museum
Town: Wellington
Wellington Line Dancing
Date of function: Beginners Mondays 5.30pm to 6.30pm; Advanced class Mondays 6.30pm to 8.30pm; Friday nights Advanced class 6.30 - 8.30
Contact: Contact Karol Howe 68451277.
Venue: Wellington Bowling Club
Address: Clive St
Town: Wellington
National Trust Heritage Festival Photographic Competition
Date of function: Entries Close April 1, 2010
Contact: Details from Judith Hiatt 6845 2030
Contact details: Or uppaton@bigpond.com
Description: Photographic competition - cash prizes for photos illustrating the "Making of Wellington". Entries close 1 April. Photos will be displayed at the Old Police Station 10 April.
Venue: Wellington
Town: Wellington
Wellington Historical Society Monthly meeting
Date of function: 4th Tuesday of the month, 2pm
Presenter: Wellington Historical Society
Description: March: Speaker “History of House Styles” by David Hornby.
Venue: Oxley Museum
Town: Wellington
The Man From Ironbark Festival
Date of function: Easter 2010 - starts Saturday April 3
Description: Features Markets, Street Parade, the unveiling of the image of The Man From Ironbark, Billy boiling competition, children’s art Exhibition, Circus West, Bush Poets and Easter Egg hunt. Evening Bush Dance with band November Shorn
Venue: Stuart Town
Town: Stuart Town
The Man From Ironbark Festival
Date of function: Saturday April 3
Description: Features Markets, Street Parade, the unveiling of the image of The Man From Ironbark, Billy boiling competition, children’s art Exhibition, Circus West, Bush Poets and Easter Egg hunt. Evening Bush Dance with band November Shorn.
Venue: Stuart Town
Town: Stuart Town
National Trust Heritage Festival Photographic Exhibition
Date of function: Displayed April 10, 2010
Contact: Details from Judith Hiatt 6845 2030
Contact details: Or uppaton@bigpond.com
Description: Photographic competetion - cash prizes for photos illustrating the "Making of Wellington". Entries close 1 April. Photos will be displayed at the Old Police Station 10 April.
Venue: Old Police Station
Town: Wellington
2010 National Trust Heritage Festival "Riding on the sheep's back"
Date of function: Saturday April 10 and April 17, 2010
Contact: Details from Judith Hiatt 6845 2030
Contact details: Or uppaton@bigpond.com
Description: Two events mark the theme "Riding on the sheep's back" to commemorate the role of agriculture in the making of Wellington: 10 April - demonstrations of hand shearing and other traditional agricultural practices will occur during the day at the Old Police Station. 17 April - a bus tour of historical properties emphasizing shearing sheds and agricultural machinery. Lunch provided. Cost $30.
Venue: Old Police Station
Town: Wellington
Heritage Festival Bus Tour of Historic Shearing Sheds
Date of function: Saturday April 17
Description: Heritage Festival Bus Tour of Historic Shearing sheds in the Wellington District. Cost includes lunch. Contact 68452030.
Venue: Wellington
Town: Wellington
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