JESS JENNINGS – Branded & The Power of Flour
The Victoria, Bathurst 3 Keppel St, Bathurst, NSWJoin BooksPlus at The Vic to launch two new books - Branded & The Power of Flour by Paul Ashton, John McCorquodale & Jess Jennings.
On Thursday 30th June, Jess Jennings will be facilitating a panel discussion with Paul and John to launch their fantastic new books. The panel will be happy to answer any questions from the milling crowd. After the event, stick around for dinner and a drink.
While the World Waits: In Conversation with Arts OutWest
Mudgee Arts Precinct Market St, Mudgee, NSWArts OutWest’s executive director Kylie Shead will introduce Arts OutWest, our services and program.
A panel including artist Christine McMillan, musicians Smith & Jones, Arts OutWest music industry officer Patrick Coomey and artist and curator Steven Cavanagh will discuss the exhibition and the music that inspired the show.
This will be followed by an informal meet-and-greet with some of the Arts OutWest staff.
ARTIST TALK: In Conversation with Anna-Wili Highfield
Mudgee Arts Precinct Market St, Mudgee, NSWVisit Mudgee Arts Precinct on Saturday 2 July for an afternoon of creative exploration as curator Lizzy Galloway discusses the artistic practice and inspiration behind installation artist Anna-Wili Highfields exhibition 'Mating Dance.'
Monday History Talk: ‘Kate Kelly’ with Rebecca Wilson
Mudgee Library 64 Market St, Mudgee, NSWPlease join us at Mudgee Library for our next Monday History Talk with special guest Rebecca Wilson who will discuss her research and book on Kate Kelly, the daring sister of legendary bushranger Ned Kelly.
Dirt Town: An Evening with Hayley Scrivenor
Roth's Wine Bar, Mudgee Mudgee, NSWJane Harper calls Dirt Town ‘a heart-wrenching mystery’ and Anne Cleeves calls it ‘a stunning debut.’ Fans of Jane Harper, Chris Hammer and Garry Disher will love this stunning rural mystery. Hear from a new star of Australian crime writing, in conversation with Portia Lindsay.
Mudgee Library Writing Circle
Mudgee Library 64 Market St, Mudgee, NSWMUDGEE LIBRARY, MUDGEE. Each term the group will examine a different genre or style of writing, with opportunities to get and give valuable feedback – receive encouragement – and refine your writing process.
The Kate Kelly Collection
Parkes Library 25 Bogan Street, Parkes, NSWThe Kate Kelly Collection will be on display from Friday night 15 July. Rebecca Wilson will be doing an author talk as part of the opening event.
Inklings – Kids’ Book Club – Orange City Library
Orange City Library 147 Byng Street, Civic Precinct, Orange, NSWAre you a bookworm? Just can’t put a good story down? Do you tell anyone and everyone about your latest great read? Ages 7-12.
Stuart Lloyd Author Talk
Cowra Library 77 Darling Street, Cowra, NSWJoin us to discover this story when author Stuart Lloyd - 'the perfect storyteller' according to The Telegraph UK - speaks at Cowra Library.
Monthly Poetry Night
The Book Nest, Mudgee 90 Church St, Mudgee, NSWMonthly poetry night returns to The Book Nest Mudgee this Wednesday evening! On the fourth Wednesday of every month, the Cudgegong Poets led by Jorie Ryan gather to share in the love of poetry, enjoying a glass of wine while reading new work and hearing from our local community of writers.
BLAK DOUGLAS In Conversation
GANG GANG Gallery, Lithgow 206 Main Street, Lithgow, NSWBLAK DOUGLAS - In Conversation with LIZZY MARSHALL
Blak Douglas wins the Archibald Prize for his portrait of artist Karla Dickens – the first time a portrait of an Aboriginal woman has been awarded the prize. He is the second Aboriginal artist to win the Archibald, following Vincent Namatjira’s landmark win in 2020.
The What’s On calendar covers arts and heritage events happening across the NSW Central West in the local government areas of Bathurst Region, Blayney, Cabonne, Cowra, Forbes, Lachlan, Lithgow, Mid-Western Region, Oberon, Orange, Parkes and Weddin.
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