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Events List 30/07/2010 - 30/8/2010
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
In The Red
Date of function: July to Mid-August, 2010
Presenter: Fox's Furniture and Woodwork Gallery
Contact: 02 6331 8699
Description: Feature timbers for this month – Aust Red Cedar, Jarrah, Red Gum – and red jewels and glass.
Venue: Fox's Furniture and Woodwork Gallery
Address: 108 William Street
Town: Bathurst
Trinty Guild Hall Music Exams
Date of function: Entries due Monday 9 August Exams in November 2010
Presenter: Mitchell Conservatorium Inc
Contact: Enquiries please call 6331 6622
Description: Entries due Monday 9 August to Mitchell Conservatorium office. Exam dates scheduled for mid-November, to be advised. Exam entry forms available from the office and Trinity guildhall website Syllabuses available from the Office.
Venue: Mitchell Conservatorium of Music, Bathurst
Address: West Wing, Bathurst Court House
Town: Bathurst
Lino Alverez: Collaborations In Clay
Date of function: July 9 to August 22 Tues to Sat 10am-5pm; Sundays 11am-2pm
Presenter: Bathurst Regional Art Gallery
Contact: 02 6333 6161
Contact details: www.bathurstart.com.au
Description: A celebration of the collaborative works of Hill End based ceramic artist Lino Alvarez. During his 30 year career, Alavarez has collaborated with some of Australia’s most respected artists including Elisabeth Cummings, John Firth-Smith, Gordon Hookey, Euan Macleod, John Olsen, Rodney Pople, Adam Rish, Garry Shead, Thanakupi, Toni Warburton and Greg Weight. A Bathurst Regional Art Gallery exhibition
Venue: Bathurst Regional Art Gallery
Address: 70-78 Keppel Street
Town: Bathurst
On This Island: Meeting and Parting
Date of function: July 9 to August 22 Tues to Sat 10am-5pm; Sundays 11am-2pm
Presenter: Bathurst Regional Art Gallery
Contact: 02 6333 6161
Description: In March 2009, Artist Profile magazine in collaboration with art material producers Winsor & Newton, led eleven prominent artists on a painting tour of New Zealand’s Northern Island. This exhibition is the culmination of each artist’s unique approach to this dramatic landscape. An Artist Profile magazine exhibition
Venue: Bathurst Regional Art Gallery
Address: 70-78 Keppel Street
Town: Bathurst
A Day in the Death of Joe Egg
Date of function: Friday July 30, 11am & 8pm. Saturday July 31, 8pm
Presenter: Critical Stages
Contact: 02 6333 6161
Contact details: www.bmec.com.au
Description: One of the most significant plays of the 20th cenury. From the company and director of the 2007 hit tour, The Memory of Water. A Day In The Death of Joe Egg is part vaudeville, part tragedy and part comedy... but always courageous and heartfelt. A thought-provoking and very funny modern classic, that holds a justified place in London's National Theatre's list of the most significant plays of the twentieth century. A Day in The Death of Joe Egg is the story of a young married couple, Bri (Brian) and Sheila. Bri really should have been an entertainer of some sort. He could have been a writer, a stand up comedian, a star of the silver screen. Sharp witted and able to turn the toughest of situations into a stand up comedy routine, life with Bri is always entertaining. However Bri isn't living the dream. Bri and Shelia, though a young and fun loving couple, are struggling not to give way to the pressures of caring for their disabled daughter, Joe, nicknamed "Joe Egg". One night it all comes to a fateful climax with the visit of unwanted friends, with their unwanted advice and help, and Bri's clever and funny lounge room antics becoming more and more revealing. Peter Nichols' reminds us that it takes bravery and courage to face life's adversities and that if you don't laugh, you'll cry.
Venue: Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre
Address: 105 William Street
Town: Bathurst
The Carrington Theatre presents Jazz Club Friday
Date of function: Friday 30 July, 6.30pm
Presenter: Carrington
Contact: 02 6332 5492
Description: The Carrington Theatre presents Jazz Club Friday with ‘The Speak Easy Quartet’ - are a local quartet featuring professional musicians of the highest calibre. Headed up by renowned Australian performer Rob Shannon, The Speak Easy Quartet will be performing popular jazz from the era of Duke Ellington, Cole Porter, Johnny Mercer, Thelonius Monk, Miles Davis to name a few.
Venue: Carrington
Address: Keppel Street
Town: Bathurst
2010 Composition Competition - Bathurst Division
Date of function: Completed entries must be lodged at the Office by Friday 17 September
Presenter: Mitchell Conservatorium Inc
Contact: Enquiries please call 6331 6622
Description: Be in it to win it! Pick up a brochure from the Conservatorium Office. Open to Bathurst Students of Mitchell Conservatorium
Venue: Mitchell Conservatorium of Music, Bathurst
Address: West Wing, Bathurst Court House
Town: Bathurst
Drylands
Date of function: August 2010
Presenter: Fox's Furniture and Woodwork Gallery
Contact: 6331 8699
Contact details: www.foxsfurnituregallery.com.au
Description: 'Drylands' is a display of photography and art glass featuring works from artists' recent travels in Australia's inland deserts. New work from the studios of Bob Kersey and Keith Rowe, as well as Glassmob, a new glass supplier with an indigenous Australian background working in glass.
Venue: Fox's Furniture and Woodwork Gallery
Address: 108 William Street
Town: Bathurst
Lunchtime Rectal
Date of function: Wednesday August 4, 12.30pm
Presenter: All Saints Anglican Cathedral
Venue: All Saints Cathedral Bathurst
Address: Church Street
Town: Bathurst
Workshops with Circus Monoxides' Jane Davis
Date of function: Wednesday 4 August 6pm - 8pm
Presenter: Local Stages-Performing Arts Development Program
Contact: 02 6333 6161
Contact details: www.bmec.com.au
Description: Workshops with Circus Monoxides' Jane Davis with Bathurst Circus..at W9 CSU. $20 for non members $10 for members Bathurst Circus Beginners welcome (all ages)
Venue: Charles Sturt University, Bathurst Campus
Address: Panorama Ave
Town: Bathurst
Men's Flamenco Dance Class
Date of function: Wednesday 04 August 7 pm. For 8 weeks
Presenter: Local Stages-Performing Arts Development Program
Contact: 6334 3096/0431 730 244
Description: A new Flamenco Dance Class for MEN only! Starting August 4th for 8 weeks. at Milltown Hall Bant St First class is free and introductory cost of $30.00 for term is being offered to encourage participation. Contact Susan Minshall for more information 6334 3096/0431 730 244
Venue: Milltown Hall
Address: Bant St
Town: Bathurst
Grinspoon
Date of function: Friday 6 August, doors open 8pm
Contact: 02 6330 0600
Description: Grinspoon’s - sixth studio album Six To Midnight has received a tremendous response so far, debuting at #4 in the ARIA charts and winning mountains of praise from fans and reviewers alike. The first two singles Comeback and Summer, and the latest single Premonitions have received huge reactions, gaining high rotation on most major TV & radio stations.
Venue: Panthers Leagues Club, Bathurst
Address: Piper St
Town: Bathurst
Cabaret Kite
Date of function: Saturday August 7, 7.30pm
Presenter: Local Stages-Performing Arts Development Program
Contact: 02 6333 6161
Description: Hosted by Rusty Nails (Ms Kate Smith), with special guests including - Poetry Slam finalists from the Central West and The Fifth House . Tickets $15.00. No BYO. Platters and drinks available at bar. Platters must be pre-ordered through box office.
Venue: Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre
Address: 105 William Street
Town: Bathurst
Acappella workshops with The Fifth House
Date of function: Saturday August 7 11am -12.30 pm
Presenter: Local Stages-Performing Arts Development Program
Contact: 02 6333 6161
Contact details: www.bmec.com.au
Description: http://www.thefifthhouse.com.au/ Their unique style is a blend of world acappella music with a jazz texture. They create a truly distinctive sound that's immediately engaging and makes you FEEL GOOD just to hear.
Venue: Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre
Address: 105 William Street
Town: Bathurst
Lee Kernaghan
Date of function: Wednesday 11 August, doors open 7.30pm show starts at 8pm
Contact: 02 6330 0600
Description: Lee Kernaghan - playing all his hits.
Venue: Bathurst Panthers Club
Address: Cnr Keppel and William Sts
Town: Bathurst
Lying Cheating Bastard
Date of function: Friday August 13, 8pm & Saturday August 14, 2pm & 8pm
Presenter: Arts On Tour NSW
Contact: 02 6333 6161
Contact details: www.bmec.com.au
Description: Featuriung Australia's No 1 magician James Galea.
Venue: Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre
Address: 105 William Street
Town: Bathurst
Evans Arts Council Art Exhibition
Date of function: Opens Friday August 13. August 14 & 15 and August 21 & 22
Presenter: Evans Arts Council
Description: Due to huge and growing number of entries the exhibition will be held at a new venue in 2010. The theme of the exhibition: Animals. The guest artist will be Greg Hyde. Guest judged include Rachel Ellis. The exhibition will feature many local artists and many works will be for sale. Although the main theme is to be 'Animals', a number of other usual categories will apply ranging from portraits to landscapes and still life, abstract and seascapes.
Venue: Holy Trinity Hall
Address: Gilmour St
Town: Kelso
Wilhelm String Quartet
Date of function: Saturday 14 August Workshop tba Concert 7.30pm
Presenter: Mitchell Conservatorium Inc
Contact: Enquiries please call 6331 6622
Description: Mitchell Conservatorium Visiting Artists Programme Based at the Royal Academy in London, UK featuring Australian violist, Glen Donnelly. Works by Mozart, Beethoven, Schumann and Ross Edwards Workshop brochure available from 19 July
Venue: All Saints Cathedral Bathurst
Address: Church Street
Town: Bathurst
The Wild Woods & Home Again
Date of function: Saturday 14 August, 7pm for 7.30pm
Presenter: Abercrombie House
Contact: 02 6331 4929
Description: Cantora and the Morgan family present a winter evening in the ballroom of Abercrombie House with log fires, Cantora's winter songs, readings from ‘The Wind in The Willows’, hot cocoa, mince tarts & mulled wine.$25 per ticket, available from Bathurst Visitor Information
Venue: Abercrombie House
Address: Ophir Rd
Town: Bathurst
Wattle Foyer Soiree
Date of function: August 18 - 6.30pm
Presenter: Local Stages-Performing Arts Development Program
Contact: 02 6333 6161
Description: Includes the launch of the Sounds Live Festival, hear the Sounds Live Choir perform! Open mic night, a great opportunity to perform, to relax and support local artists.
Venue: Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre
Address: 105 William Street
Town: Bathurst
Winter Showcase: Senior Ensembles
Date of function: Sunday August 22, 3pm
Presenter: Mitchell Conservatorium Inc
Contact: 02 6331 6622 (Mitchell Con)
Venue: Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre
Address: 105 William Street
Town: Bathurst
Winter Showcase - Bathurst Division Ensembles
Date of function: Sunday 22 August, 3pm
Presenter: Mitchell Conservatorium Inc
Contact: Enquiries please call 6331 6622
Description: Featuring Bathurst City and RSL Concert Band, Allegri Singers, Bathurst Chamber Orchestra, Fretworx, Bathurst Brass Boys and special guest artists from the Lachlan Campus (including Dr. Music and the Con Kids)
Venue: Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre
Address: 105 William Street
Town: Bathurst
Gene Peterson Live: A Rhythmic Celebration
Date of function: Workshops Monday August 23. Performance Tuesday August 24, 11am & 7.30pm
Presenter: Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre
Contact: 02 6333 6161
Contact details: www.bmec.com.au
Description: This is a show for all ages but especially for those of any age who want to stay int touch which what young, innivative, exceptionally talented musicians with street cred have to offer. Gene will be in Bathurst for workshops as well as performances in a visit that stretches the defination of music as we know it. Witness master musican Gene Paterson take percussion to a new level in this phenomenal rhythmic extravaganza.
Venue: Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre
Address: 105 William Street
Town: Bathurst
Special Delivery
Date of function: Thursday August 26, 6.30pm & Friday August 27, 10am & 12pm
Presenter: Patch Theatre Company
Contact: 02 6333 6161
Contact details: www.bmec.com.au
Description: Special Delivery is a comic fable about a busy deliveryman, a trolley load of boxes and the world that opens up when a door stays shut. A world of sound where nothing is said, where work becomes child’s play and everyday objects are magically transformed. Full of wonder, surprise and gentle humour Special Delivery is enchanting visual theatre. For school and group bookings contact BMEC on 6333 6162
Venue: Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre
Address: 105 William Street
Town: Bathurst
National Photogrpahic Portrait Prize 2010
Date of function: August 27 to October 10
Presenter: Bathurst Regional Art Gallery
Contact: 02 6333 6555
Contact details: www.bathurstart.com.au
Description: National Photogrpahic Portrait Prize is an annual event promoting the very best in contempoary photogrpahic portraiture by both proffessional and aspiring Australian photographers. A National Portrait Gallery touring exhibition.
Venue: Bathurst Regional Art Gallery
Address: 70-78 Keppel Street
Town: Bathurst
Bathurst Community Portrait Prize 2010
Date of function: August 27 to October 10
Presenter: Bathurst Regional Art Gallery
Contact: 02 6333 6555
Contact details: www.bathurstart.com.au
Description: Bathurst Regional Art Gallery invites artists and photogrpahers from the Bathurst, Lithgow, Oberon, Blayney, Orange and Mudgee districts to participate in the Bathurst Community Portrait Prize 2010. A BRAG community exhibition.
Venue: Bathurst Regional Art Gallery
Address: 70-78 Keppel Street
Town: Bathurst
Audtions for Bathurst Division 2011 Scholarhsips
Date of function: Friday 27 August (TBC) Saturday 28 August, 8.30am to 4pm
Presenter: Mitchell Conservatorium Inc
Contact: Enquiries please call 6331 6622
Description: Application Forms available from the Conservatorium Office. Entries close Friday 6 August Entry fee must be paid at the time of entry
Venue: Mitchell Conservatorium of Music, Bathurst
Address: West Wing, Bathurst Court House
Town: Bathurst
Mitchell Conservatorium Scholarship Auditions
Date of function: Sunday August 29, from 8.30am
Presenter: Mitchell Conservatorium Inc
Contact: 02 6331 6622 (Mitchell Con)
Venue: Mitchell Conservatorium of Music, Bathurst
Address: West Wing, Bathurst Court House
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
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
Jolanta Nejman and Philip Salmon “Line and Link”
Date of function: 16 Jul – 15 Aug. Opening: Sunday 18 July at 11.30 m
Presenter: Jayes Gallery
Contact: www.jayes.com.au
Contact details: 02 6366 9093
Description: In the new world of the internet and information, digital artists are a new emerging class of visionaries that are changing the ways we ‘see’ the world. With a range of technologies at their fingertips, there is a revolution happening right before our eyes. Two exciting artists that are working this way will surprise you with their insightful works to be opened at Jayes Gallery on June 18. These are works that will challenge your view of the world around us and make us think about the way we can utilise the new technologies as well. Jolanta and Philip have been working with computers for a very long time, long before they became mainstream tools and have at their command, a vast knowledge of how these tools work so their works will astound you. They are complex and involved, layer upon layer melded together to form new multifaceted artworks. Jolanta Nejman, an Australian/Polish artist and surface designer has a passion for creativity that spans a rich and diverse past. Her experience spans working in designing for interiors, the fashion industry as well set and costume design. Her inspiration comes from nature, design and society. More can be found at our website http://JayesPressRoom.blogspot.com/ Philip Salmon is a thinker, photographer and industrial designer. His 30 year long passion for photography and his thirst for computers has combined combines in this exhibition of new works of complex structure. As a 3 dimensional thinker, lighting, sound, sculptures, architecture and anything really interesting captivates and nourishes his thirst for knowledge and these energies flow into his imaginative and highly expressive works. “Line and Link” is based on events since 2004 that were pivotal in putting these two artists on a path of inner learning. They tell us “The interest in how we link together originated because of the immense void left in our hearts when we were deprived of our mothers’ presence. To become orphans, no matter what the age, is to be cast adrift from the familial centre.”
Venue: Jayes Gallery, Molong
Address: 31 Gidley Street
Town: Molong
Cudal Community Children’s Centre Book Fair
Date of function: SATURDAY 31 July, 11am - 3pm
Contact: 02 6364 2398
Description: Come and browse and pick up a bargain, hundreds of books, magazines, dvds and videos for sale. Lunch will be available for purchase.
Venue: Cudal Community Hall
Town: Cudal
The Robbie Auld Quartet
Date of function: SUNDAY 1 August, 5pm
Contact: Bookings Essential | 02 6365 2420
Description: An evening of creative improvised music with leading young piano player Robbie Auld, Ben Panucci (guitar), Rob Turner (drums) & Dave Groves (bass). BYO local wine.
Venue: The Old Convent
Address: Convent Lane (10 minutes west of Orange)
Town: Borenore
Frost Fest Impro
Date of function: Sunday August 1, afternoon
Presenter: Orange Jazz Club
Contact: Bookings 02 6365 2420 www.oldconvent.com.au
Description: THE ROBBIE AULD QUARTET Robbie Auld-piano Ben Panucci-guitar Rob Turner-drums Dave Groves-bass
Venue: The Old Convent
Address: Convent Lane (10 minutes west of Orange)
Town: Borenore
The Fifth House
Date of function: Friday August 6th Meal & Show from 7pm
Presenter: Taste Canowindra
Contact: 02 6344 2332
Contact details: www.tastecanowindra.com.au
Description: Presenting an exciting collection of new arrangements, the Fifth House are returning to taste Canowindra after their highly acclaimed shows at the huge Choralfest in Port Macquarie this July. The group was invited by The Australian National Choral Association (ANCA) as guest performers at the festival which was held at Port's famous "Glass House", the brand new entertainment centre. Sharing the stage with some of Australia's finest groups and choirs and mixing with famous international groups has focussed a spot light on this ever more popular quintet from Sydney. The Fifth House won the small vocal ensemble category at last year's Sydney Eisteddfod (McDonalds Challenge) and this has spurred them onto greater efforts to bring high quality a cappella to the general public. Their eclectic mix of arrangements and styles never fails to amuse, delight and entertain audiences where ever they perform. Sometimes swingy, sometimes moody, but always a lot of fun. Free wine tasting with 3 course meal & show.
Venue: Taste Canowindra
Address: Crn Ferguson and Tilga Streets
Town: Canowindra
Sally Watson - Burnt Hills
Date of function: Friday 20 August - Sunday 12 September 2010. Wed - Sun 10 am - 4 pm
Presenter: Jayes Gallery
Contact: Jayes Gallery 63669093 www.jayes.com.au
Description: Burnt Hills I have always loved the round hills of the country around Orange. There is something maternal about the roundness and they seem to hold things in place. In November 2009 there was an out of control grass fire which burnt out paddocks for kilometres until it was finally extinguished within 500 metres of where I lived. The familiar round hills were blackened and marked with the tracks made by the fire trucks and I was reminded of paintings by Rover Thomas. I was inspired to make a series of drawings based on the burnt hills and the associated emotions of anguish and the release of fear. I let myself go so I could explore my feelings through the drawings. This exhibition also includes works from my Organic Abstraction Series. In these drawings I have not been concerned with representing any seen reality. One method I have used is automatism where the act of drawing, painting or writing is based on chance, suppressed consciousness and free associations. Drawing can be a spontaneous way of letting go of control and allowing the work to emerge. My work is also influenced by meditation, Zen and solitude. I also make drawings which are composed entirely of words which represent a spontaneous flow of my consciousness. To me this is cathartic. The Organic Abstraction Series has nature and human emotion as the source for inspiration and also makes use of gestural drawing and brushwork.
Venue: Jayes Gallery, Molong
Address: 31 Gidley Street
Town: Molong
Jazz at the Junction
Date of function: Sunday August 29, 2-5pm
Presenter: Orange Jazz Club
Contact details: www.rayvanderby.com
Description: RAY VANDERBY TRIO Ray Vanderby-piano/vocals Henry Bialowas-bass Rohan Moore-drums
Venue: Junction Hotel
Town: Canowindra
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
Recycled Art For Cowra Award
Date of function: Sculptures are accepted from Monday, 23 August until Monday, 30 August 2010 at 4pm.
Presenter: Cowra Shire Council
Description: Cowra Tidy Towns & Urban Landcare Committee presents: The 2010 R.A.F.C.A Competition RAFCA is a competition creating art from recycled materials. Entrants are to craft an Australian animal sculpture from materials specific to their category. Indigenous works, individual works and group entries are encouraged. Total prize money of $10,000 will be awarded. Entry is only $2. For further information please contact: Lisa Robertson Community Projects Officer Cowra Council Private Bag 342 COWRA NSW 2794 P: 02 6340 2069 Email: communityprojects@cowra.nsw.gov Cr. Judi Smith Councillor Delegate Cowra Tidy Towns & Urban Landcare Committee Cowra Council Private Bag 342 COWRA NSW 2794
Venue: Cowra
Town: Cowra
Susan Boyle: Portraits of People and Pets
Date of function: July 1-31
Description: SUSAN BOYLE (b. 1961) This is Susan Boyle’s first comprehensive exhibition. A naturally gifted and creative artist, Susan honed her skills working for many years as a professional illustrator in the advertising industry, excelling in drawing of all kinds on demand. She has illustrated several books and created commissioned works of every kind, from caricatures to portraits in a variety of media on paper and canvas. Portraiture is her favourite work and Susan is much admired in this field. Her vivacious portrait of local identity Carl Erle was finalist in the Cowra Art Prize of 2006. Susan is also much in demand for her superb portraits of animals. Many a pet lover has had a favourite dog or cat immortalised with a portrait by Susan. Cartoons, caricatures, storyboards, portraits in pencil or acrylic, pictures of faces, houses, animals - Susan approaches all with the same degree of technical precision and finesse, as you will see with some of her most recent examples here. More than that though, Susan’s creativity in portraiture allows her to capture the subject’s true expression, not merely its form. Avoiding the self-imposed limits of a signature style, Susan allows her subject matter to dictate the style of each piece, allowing her an extraordinary range across her creative palette from fine detail in pencil and colour to broader definition in acrylics and watercolour. For this exhibition at the Cowra Japanese Garden, Susan has chosen a host of new subjects under the theme of ‘people and pets’, with a respectful nod to the Garden itself. Eclectic and evocative, the collection displays some of her favourite new work, where, as always, the hallmark is her incredible eye for and love of the image, whether human or animal. Susan’s work is of the highest quality. Utterly captivating, it has the power to impress, to delight, and to move the viewer. Please enjoy this tour through the many different styles and subjects represented here in the work of this wonderful artist, Susan Boyle.
Venue: Cowra Japanese Garden & Cultural Centre
Address: Binni Creek Road
Town: Cowra
Quilts
Date of function: 2 July – 29 August
Presenter: Cowra Art Group Inc
Contact: Enquiries Pamela Heikkinen 6342 1465
Description: The Cowra Art Group Quilters have been busy making a variety of patchwork pieces to be displayed for the first time at Kalari Cellar Door and Art Gallery. The artworks will include bed quilts, wall hangings, table runners and bags, many of which will incorporate embroidered panels. The quilters meet every Tuesday evening and Friday morning for social patchworking in the Art Group rooms next to the Cowra Visitors Centre.
Venue: Kalari Art Gallery
Address: 120 Carro Park Road
Town: Cowra
ESSINGTON: New works by Joanna Logue
Date of function: 10 July to 15 August Opening at 6.30pm on Saturday 10 July 2010 Open Tues to Sat 10am - 4pm, Sun 2pm – 4pm. (Closed on Mondays)
Presenter: Cowra Regional Art Gallery
Contact: (02) 6340 2190
Description: In March 2009 the Cowra Regional Art Gallery launched the Central West Regional Artists Award in conjunction with the Calleen Art Award. The award is $2,000 non acquisitive and the winner is also invited to present an exhibition of new work at the Cowra Regional Art Gallery. The inaugural winner of the award was Joanna Logue and this exhibition titled Essington: New works by Joanna Logue is presented in association with the award. The exhibition is a multi-layered installation project of paintings, photographs and video art inspired by the natural environment and atmosphere of the landscape surrounding Joanna Logue’s home and studio in Oberon. Artist Talk – Join Joanna Logue for a talk about the exhibition on Sunday 11 July 2010 at 11.30am. Admission Free
Venue: Cowra Regional Art Gallery
Address: 77 Darling St
Town: Cowra
The Shoe Horn Sonata
Date of function: Saturday July 31, 8pm. Sunday August 1, 2pm. Wednesday August 4, school matinee, Friday August 6, 8pm. Saturday August 7, 8pm
Presenter: Cowra Musical & Dramatical Society
Contact: Book at Cowra Florist and Bridal, Kendal Street
Contact details: 02 6342 3930
Description: Cowra Musical & Dramatic Society presents a play by John Misto. Fifty years on… two survivors. Every drama takes its audience on a journey. Throughout The Show-Horn Sonata, Bridie and Sheila have uncovered events and emotions they have kept hidden for half a century. Now their declarations for friendship and their dancing as the stage darkens shows the audience that they have finnally faced, togetherm the horrors that have given them nightmares. We realised that facing these realities has made them free to love their remaining lives at peace with one another… and with themselves.
Venue: Cowra Civic Centre
Town: Cowra
66th anniversary commemorations of the Cowra Prisoner of War Breakout
Date of function: Wednesday August 4 & Thursday August 5, 2010
Presenter: Cowra Breakout Association
Contact: Lawrance Ryan
Contact details: Email: plutarch2794@bigpond.com
Description: Plans have been finalised for the 66th anniversary commemorations of the Cowra Prisoner of War Breakout to be held on Wednesday 4th and Thursday 5th August. As well as the annual anniversary events such as wreath layings and an ecumenical church service, this year’s anniversary will highlight developments planned for the Cowra POW campsite as part of Cowra Shire Council’s Peace Precinct Masterplan and in particular they focus on the conservation of the stone hut, located within the former Garrison Headquarters area of the site. President of the Cowra Breakout Association, Lawrance Ryan, said this year’s commemorations are shaping up well with a mixture of established events such as wreath layings, an ecumenical church service - and a luncheon plus some great opportunities for locals and visitors alike to learn more about the on-going development of the former campsite. “The Cowra Breakout Association is delighted that the POW camp features prominently in the Council’s Peace Precinct development and what better time to let everyone know just what is proposed than on the anniversary of the Breakout itself,” said Lawrance. Cowra Shire Council’s Director of Environmental Services, Mr Michael Carter, has agreed to be guest speaker at the Breakout Association luncheon to be held at the Cowra Services Club at 12 noon on Thursday 5th August. Michael will give an overview of the Peace Precinct Masterplan with particular attention to proposed improvement to the visual appeal and interpretation of the former camp area. An inspection of the stone hut, the sole remaining building on the POW campsite, is planned for 11.15am on 5th August. Believed to have been built by Italian internees or POWs and used as an electrical switch room the stone hut is currently being restored and stabilised by the Cowra Men’s Shed Group. An interpretive marker will be unveiled during the morning inspection. POW Breakout Anniversary commemorations will commence on Wednesday 4th August with a brief ceremony at the Squire Park Memorial in Kendal Street Cowra at 4.15pm. It will be followed by an ecumenical church service at St Raphael’s Catholic Church at 5.45pm. Wreath layings will commence at 9.00am on the 5th August with a ceremony at the POW campsite. It will be followed by a formal ceremony at the Australian and Japanese War Cemeteries at 9.30am. All Cowra POW Breakout Anniversary events are open to the public and everyone is invited to attend. Bookings for the annual Breakout Association Luncheon are essential and can be made by contacting Breakout Association President Lawrance Ryan on 6341 3337. Tickets for the luncheon are priced at $35 per person. Wednesday 4th August --------------------------- • Meet at Squire Park Memorial Sculpture – 4.15pm. (Brief talk about the history of the sculpture) • Ecumenical Church Service – St Raphael’s Catholic Church – 5.45pm • Breakout Association BBQ - Cowra Van Park with entertainment – 6.00pm Wednesday 5th August --------------------------- • Wreath Layings – 1. Cowra POW Campsite and Italian Memorial – 8.45am (including activation of the POW Guard Tower sound system) 2. Australian and Japanese War Cemeteries – 9.30am 3. Doncaster Memorial – Canowindra Road – 10.15am (followed by morning tea at Dunrobin homestead) • Inspection of the conserved stone hut at the POW Campsite with details of the work undertaken provided by Tim Long of Cowra Shire Council and Frank Bridges of the Cowra Breakout Association 11.15am. • Cowra Breakout Association Luncheon – Cowra Services Club – 12 noon. Guest speaker Michael Carter - Director of Environmental Services Cowra Shire Council. Tickets $35. Bookings essential. • Cowra Breakout Association Annual General Meeting – Cowra Services Club – 2.00pm
Venue: Cowra
Town: Cowra
Verdi's LA TRAVIATA
Date of function: Tuesday 10 August 8pm
Presenter: Cowra Arts Council
Contact: Tickets from Cowra Visitor Centre 6342 4333
Description: Oz Opera's stunning production. This will be a sure "sell out" so get your tickets early.
Venue: Cowra High School
Address: Dowell St
Town: Cowra
FRUiTS: Tokyo Street Style – Photographs by Shoichi Aoki
Date of function: 21 August to 10 October 2010 Open Tues to Sat 10am - 4pm, Sun 2pm – 4pm. (Closed on Mondays)
Presenter: Cowra Regional Art Gallery
Contact: www.cowraartgallery.com.au
Description: FRUiTS: Tokyo street style is the first major exhibition for Japanese photographer Shoichi Aoki. The exhibition showcases a vibrant and engaging collection of images taken in Tokyo between1997-2002. The works capture a radical Japanese fashion subculture that has inspired fashion designers world wide. Guest speakers from the Powerhouse Museum will also talk about the works during the exhibition. A touring exhibition developed by the Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, in association with Shoichi Aoki and supported by Museums and Galleries NSW and Arts NSW through the ITEG program.
Venue: Cowra Regional Art Gallery
Address: 77 Darling St
Town: Cowra
The Eternal Now: Shibori Textiles by Barbara Schey
Date of function: 21 August to 10 October 2010 Open Tues to Sat 10am - 4pm, Sun 2pm – 4pm. (Closed on Mondays)
Presenter: Cowra Regional Art Gallery
Contact: www.cowraartgallery.com.au
Description: The Eternal Now: Shibori Textiles by Barbara Schey This exhibition features the work of Sydney based textile and Shibori artist Barbara Schey including Shibori textiles shown at major textile exhibitions overseas and new works presented in Australia for the first time. Barbara will also talk about her work in the exhibition and present a two- day Shibori workshop. This exhibition has been funded with the support of Arts NSW.
Venue: Cowra Regional Art Gallery
Address: 77 Darling St
Town: Cowra
this business called ART
Date of function: Saturday August 7, 10am-3pm (Registration from 9.30am)
Presenter: Orana Arts
Contact: Phone 6801 4444 (closed Tuesday)
Description: Forum two will focus on working with new media and digital technologies: • SOCIAL MEDIA & THE WORLDWIDE WEB • Seb Chan (Powerhouse Museum) • WORKING WITH TECHNOLOGY - Mark Brown (Museum of Contemporary Art) • ARTIST ANONYMOUS SESSION • Anthea Behm Seb Chan leads the Digital, Social and Emerging Technologies dept. at the Powerhouse Museum, Sydney. His teams include the museum’s web unit, audio visual and photography, rights & permission and the photo library, the research library and Thinkspace, the Powerhouse’s digital media teaching labs. He is a researcher in several Australian Research Council Linkage projects on social media, museums, and technology and speaks internationally about the use of cutting edge technology in the cultural sector. He is on the international programme committees of Museums and the Web (USA), Digital Strategies for Heritage (Eu), the Horizon.Au New Media Consortium, and is an International Steering Committee member of Culturemondo, a group of representatives of cultural portal strategists. Seb writes the popular Fresh & New(er) blog and leads a parallel life in electronic music and art. Mark Brown is a Sydney based sound / installation artist exploring notions relating to site, architecture and sonic atmospheres. Emerging in the early 90s, his work has evolved into a poetic response to site; critiquing history; function; the viewer and unseen and unheard phenomena within space. His work has been exhibited at First Draft Gallery, the Faculty of Art and Design Gallery, Newcastle University, Artspace Centre for Contemporary Art, Sydney, and RMIT Gallery & Conical Gallery Melbourne Australia. He completed a Master of Visual Arts degree at Sydney College of the Arts in 1997 and continues to expand concepts relating to architecture explored in his Master of Visual Arts research paper entitled “Beyond Shelter”. He is currently Audio Visual Co-ordinator at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Sydney. Anthea Behm Born in Sydney NSW in 1977, Anthea was awarded the Anne and Gordon Samstag International Visual Arts Scholarship in 2007. She completed a Master of Fine Arts, School of the Art Institute of Chicago, US. She is a graduate of the College of Fine Arts, University of New South Wales, Sydney. She works primarily in new media and will discuss her career as a professional artist.
Venue: Western Plains Cultural Centre
Address: 76 Wingewarra Street
Town: Dubbo
2010 Regional Arts Australia Conference 'Junction'
Date of function: August 26-29, 2010
Presenter: Regional Arts Australia
Contact: www.junction2010.com.au.
Description: Junction 2010 will unleash an explosion of ideas and creativity from Australian and overseas delegates through a stimulating and thought-provoking conference program and arts festival that celebrates, connects and challenges. The conference is held every two years and is Australia’s biggest and most eagerly awaited regional arts event. Junction 2010 will be held in Launceston from 26 August to 29 August 2010 and is presented in partnership with Tasmanian Regional Arts and the host community of Launceston. With over 1000 delegates participating in the conference, Junction 2010 will bring together people from across Australia and international borders. It will involve leading thinkers and practitioners from the arts and other sectors exploring a range of questions, issues and ideas under the conference themes of Footprints, Threads, Resilience and Momentum. The conference themes urge us to think about our impact and influence; they encourage collaborations and connections, and reminds us to focus on our capacity, knowledge and action for change. An arts festival will envelop and intersect the conference program, showcasing the best of regional arts with a particular focus on Tasmanian work. The program will include theatre, dance, opera, visual arts, screen based works, writing, installation and more. A great program of short works will be featured in a genuinely cool festival club. Ian Pidd has been appointed as the artistic director of the arts festival and the festival program will be launched in March, 2010. The conference website provides an interactive forum for artists, academics, arts workers, students, volunteers, all levels of government and community to contribute, discuss, debate and voice their thoughts about the questions and issues being addressed at the event. Keeping in mind the power of the internet as a medium to connect, the conference website will be the platform to bring together the delegates, speakers, artists and the community before the conference next year. The expressions of interest and call for presentations for the conference are now open with details available on the website www.junction2010.com.au.
Venue: Launceston
Town: Launceston
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
Cultural Awareness Training
Date of function: Friday July 30, 9am-4pm
Contact: (02) 6851 5011
Description: VENUE TBA - WILL BE IN FORBES. This one-day Cultural Awareness Training is perfect for any service provider working in the areas of Health, Education, Legal, Employment and Community Services. The training is facilitated by highly experienced trainers Pam Greer and Virginnia Elliott who also do consultancy work for ECAV (Education Centre Against Violence) which is a division of NSW Health on many Aboriginal Family Health training packages. Any employee who comes into contact with Aboriginal clients throughout the course of their work should undertake Cultural Awareness Training to better understand and respond to the needs of Aboriginal people. It is now compulsory in many government agencies for employees to undertake Cultural Awareness Training a part of their employment, it 's time the non-government sector did the same. This is a rare opportunity to have staff participate in such valuable training in the Central West at an affordable price. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL AS PLACES ARE LIMITED
Venue: Binaal Billa Family Violence Prevention
Town: Forbes
Live Entertainment ‘Terry Batu’
Date of function: Saturday July 31
Contact: 02 68 521555
Venue: Forbes Inn
Town: Forbes
Drumming and Fire Twirling
Date of function: Sunday August 1, 5.30pm
Presenter: Natural Rhythum Massage
Contact: Chantel 68512238
Description: If you have a drum or fire twirling experience and would like to join us for some fun or if you have no experience and would like to try drumming or dancing.
Venue: Apex Park
Town: Forbes
ABBA Tribute
Date of function: Friday August 13, 9pm
Contact: 02 68 521555
Description: Best Abbasolutely Fabbaulous Dressed Wins $50 Forbes Inn Voucher
Venue: Forbes Inn
Town: Forbes
Art Workshop-Experimenting with Colour
Date of function: Saturday. August 14th, 1:30-4:30
Contact: janebennie@yahoo.com or 68571143
Venue: Templar St. Artspace
Town: Forbes
The Buddy Holly Show
Date of function: Saturday August 21
Contact: P:6852 1488
Description: During this 2 hour show Scot Robin will perform over thirty of Buddy Holly’s hit songs including Peggy Sue, That’ll be the day, Oh Boy! And much more.
Venue: Forbes Services Club
Town: Forbes
Bedgerebong Show
Date of function: Saturday August 21
Venue: Bedgerebong Showground
Town: Bedgerebong
Old Time & New Vogue Dance
Date of function: Saturday August 21, 7-10pm
Contact: 02 6852 2919
Description: Ladies bring a plate to share for Supper
Venue: Forbes Town Hall
Address: Harold Street
Town: Forbes
Wild Womens Circle
Date of function: Sunday August 29, 10am – 1pm
Presenter: Natural Rhythum Massage
Contact: Chantel 68512238
Description: This is a time where we can share, laugh, cry and sing with each other. Join us in Ancient ceremony, while we reconnect our hearts and minds with love. Be free to express our creativity with the power of sisterhood.
Venue: Old School House, Forbes
Address: 55 Church Street
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
Realist Painting Classes
Date of function: Fortnightly on Saturdays: March 27, April 10, April 24, May 8, May 22, June 5, June 19, July 3, July 17, July 31, 11am-3.30pm
Contact: Norma Cairns 02 6898 1343
Contact details: Cathy Hutton 02 6898 2040
Venue: Cudgallagong Court Community Hall
Address: Cudgallagong Court Retirement Village
Town: Lake Cargelligo
Live Music at the Rabbit Trap Hotel
Date of function: Friday July 30
Contact: Phil and Helen Riley
Contact details: helen.phill18@aussiebb.com.au
Description: Live Music " Cookin with Al " from Newcastle: Camp Oven Dinner $12.00 (Children over 5 - $7.00). Come have fun, sit around the fire and kick back, accommodation available, free camping. Great kids playground over the road. Check out Face Book Page "Rabbit Trap Bar" join as a friend for updates
Venue: Rabbit Trap Hotel
Address: Federation Street
Town: Albert
Condobolin Black Tie Show Ball
Date of function: Saturday August 14
Contact: carol-annmalouf@bigpond.com
Contact details: Carol-Ann Malouf Ph: (02) 6895 2274
Venue: Condobolin Showground Hall
Town: Condobolin
Condobolin Annual Show
Date of function: Friday Auguyst 27 to Saturday August 28
Contact: carol-annmalouf@bigpond.com
Contact details: Carol-Ann Malouf Ph: (02) 6895 2274
Venue: Condobolin Showground Hall
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
A Patch of Colour
Date of function: Opening on June 26, 2pm and running until August 11.
Presenter: Lithgow Craft Co-Op
Contact: 02 63523541
Description: Having a lifelong love of art and crafts, and in particular painting, Jen Channing is a gifted artist in her own right and her work has led her into several different facets of her chosen craft. Jen has now branched out into such things as patch working which is an extension of her painting as they are more like art work than needlework. She designs and hand makes jewellery which is of a very high standard again reflecting her artistic prowess. Jen passes on her love of these crafts to others by conducting classes in patch working both locally at Beehive, as well as a small group at Blackheath An exhibition to showcase this multi talented lady will be held at the Lithgow Craft Co-op opening on the 26th June and running until the 11 th August. She will have Art works, handmade jewellery and Art patchwork quilts on display and it will be an exhibition not to miss. The official opening will be performed on the 26th June at 2pm at the Lithgow Craft Co-op Great Western Highway and an invitation is extended to everyone to come along and view this very interesting collection of works. For more information on this or any other exhibition you can phone the Craft Shop on 63523541 or email sweetbriarcraf@yahoo.com
Venue: Lithgow Craft Co-Op
Address: Great Western Highway (next door to hospital)
Town: Lithgow
Film: Dark Blue World
Date of function: Friday July 30, 10.30am
Presenter: Lithgow Valley Movie Club
Description: Special fundraiser for the Lithgow Branch of the Red Cross. Story of Czech pilots who served for the RAF during WWII.
Venue: Lithgow Valley Community Cinema
Address: 16-18 Main Street
Town: Lithgow
Film: Glory
Date of function: Friday August 6, 10.30am, Saturday August 7, 7.30pm, Sunday August 8, 1.30pm
Presenter: Lithgow Valley Movie Club
Description: Winner of 3 Academy Awards and a Golden Globe Award. The exceptional story of America's first unit of black solderiers during the Civil war and the young inexperienced Northerner who was given the job of training the,. Rated M.
Venue: Lithgow Valley Community Cinema
Address: 16-18 Main Street
Town: Lithgow
Lithgow: the good, the bad and the ugly
Date of function: 12 August – 5 September (Official opening Sunday 15 August, 2-4pm) Open Wednesday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm
Contact: 02 6351 3557 or eskbank@lithgow.nsw.gov.au
Description: The first exhibition by the Lithgow PCYC Photography group, drawn from monthly excursions in the town and its surrounds. "Some photograph the good, others the bad and others the ugly, but all of the images are beautiful."
Venue: Eskbank House Museum
Address: Cnr Inch & Bennett Sts
Town: Lithgow
Film: Iron Man 2
Date of function: Friday August 13, 8pm
Presenter: Portland Community Cinema
Venue: Crystal Theatre
Address: Wolgan Street
Town: Portland
Pottery Exhibition by Yvonne Groves
Date of function: Opens Saturday August 14, 2pm. Runs until September 22
Presenter: Lithgow Craft Co-Op
Contact: 02 63523541
Description: Yvonne’s’ introduction to pottery was with Rosemary Brigden, a remarkable “Hand Builder” Yvonne is besotted by copper and red Chun glazes and also works with the “glaze- on- glaze” technique. The complex nature of Raku has captured both her imagination and a large part of her time. The Lithgow Craft Co-op will be displaying Yvonne’s work at their Gallery on the Great Western Highway opening on Saturday the 14th August running until 22nd September. This will be an exhibition all potters and anyone interested in the art of hand made pottery should not miss. The official opening will take place at 2pm on Saturday 14th August and everyone is invited to come along . For more information ph 63523541 or email sweetbriarcraft@yahoo.com
Venue: Lithgow Craft Co-Op
Address: Great Western Highway (next door to hospital)
Town: Lithgow
Film: Sherk Forever After
Date of function: Saturday August 14, 2pm
Presenter: Portland Community Cinema
Venue: Crystal Theatre
Address: Wolgan Street
Town: Portland
Bristish Classic Double Feature
Date of function: Friday August 20, 10.30am and 2pm, Saturday August 21, 3pm and 7.30pm
Presenter: Lithgow Valley Movie Club
Description: Films: 'Touch of Class' and 'Take a Girl Like You'
Venue: Lithgow Valley Community Cinema
Address: 16-18 Main Street
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
Concerts in the Caves
Date of function: Saturday August 21, 4pm
Presenter: Jenolan Caves Reserve Trust
Contact: www.jenolancaves.org.au
Contact details: 1300 76 33 11
Description: Georg Mertens will perform his 'Bach to the Romantics' program in the Cathedral Chamber of the Lucas Cave. Allow Georg and his solo cello to immerse your senses in magical melody. The Cathedral Chamber has arguably the best acoustics of any performance space in the world. The program also includes music written specially for the Cathedral Cave.
Venue: Jenolan Caves
Town: Jenolan Caves
World's Most Beautiful Gypsy Duos for violin & guitar
Date of function: Saturday August 28, 4pm
Presenter: Jenolan Caves Reserve Trust
Contact: www.jenolancaves.org.au
Contact details: 1300 76 33 11
Description: Be enchanted by fiery and passionate Gypsy music from Russia, Romania, Hungary, Spain and Latin America, performed by the Paganini Duo underground in the magical Cathedral Chamber of the Lucas Cave - exciting! You'll remember a Gypsy concert in the Cathedral Chamber for many years to come!
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
Quintessential Orange
Date of function: June 4 to August 1, 2010
Presenter: Orange Regional Gallery
Contact: 02 6393 8136
Contact details: Website: www.org.nsw.gov.au
Description: A major photographic exhibition by the Professional Photographers of Orange. A visual journey exploring the heart, body and soul of this vibrant city. Curated by photographer Vince Lovecchio. The photographers are Robert Bruce, Seth Buchanan, Barrie Flakelar, Steve Gosch, Grace Johns, Jude Keogh, Mark Logan and Vince Lovecchio. This exciting exhibition runs until 1 August, and Alan Sisley reckons it is going to be a hit with the locals, as many of the photographs do indeed give us a fresh vision of our city.
Venue: Orange Regional Gallery
Address: Byng Street
Town: Orange
Opportunity: Experience Orange Expo
Date of function: Applications close 30 July 2010 (exhibition to be held Sunday February 27, 2011)
Presenter: Rotary Clubs of Orange
Description: The expo aims to provide an opportunity for the diverse range of interest groups in our community to showcase what they do and to promote their own activities and events. These exhibitors will include recreational, hobby, sport and special interest groups. Exhibition opportunities now open. Registrations due July 30, 2010 Contact Marilyn Hawkett 6361 4378 or 0427 614 378 or mhawkett@gmail.com or contact Ric Cother 02 6361 4753 or rncother@bigpond.com Exhibitor fees: $30.
Venue: Orange PCYC Basketball Stadium
Address: Syemur Street
Town: Orange
Hear it on the Grapevine
Date of function: Friday July 30, 6-7.30pm
Presenter: Orange Regional Conservatorium
Contact: Enquiries 6361 7974 www.orangecon.org.au
Description: Three of the greatest pleasures in life - food, wine and music - at the one event. Grapevine 2 also plays host to Taste Orange's opening of Frost Fest 2010. Co-hosted by Ross Hill and Angullong Vineyards. Tickets $25, $15 concession, at the door.
Venue: Orange Regional Conservatorium
Address: 73A Hill Street
Town: Orange
Frost Fest 2010
Date of function: Friday July 30 to Sunday August 8, 2010
Presenter: Taste Orange
Contact: Taste Orange 6360 1990
Venue: Orange
Town: Orange
Art on Anson
Date of function: 30 July – 8 August 10
Contact: 02 6362 4563
Description: View an amazing variety of artworks by Anson Street School students. Each student has enthusiastically created artworks with outstanding results. Not to be missed!
Venue: Anson Street Public School
Address: Anson St
Town: Orange
Loretta and Larissa Blake Art Exhibition
Date of function: 30 July – 8 August 10, 10am - 4pm (daily)
Contact: 02 6365 3328
Description: Artists Larissa & Loretta Blake will exhibit their colourful paintings for the duration of Frost Fest - pop in on your way around the wineries.
Venue: Blake Studio Gallery
Address: 611 Pinnacle Rd
Town: Orange
Orange Art Society Frost Fest Art Show
Date of function: 30 July – 8 August 10, 10am - 3pm (daily)
Presenter: Orange Art Society Inc
Contact: 02 6362 5729
Description: Get frosty with a selection of ar tworks from local artists, talk about all things arty! See you there!
Venue: Orange Art Society Rooms
Address: Orange Cultural Centre, Woolworths carpark
Town: Orange
Mortimer’s Masters Art Exhibition
Date of function: 30 July – 8 August 10, 11am - 5pm daily
Contact: 02 6365 8689
Description: A brilliantly contrasting art exhibition of Watercolour by Elaine Mortimer (AWI) and contemporary impressionist Ken Tucker. Open every day during Frost Fest. All paintings are for sale.
Venue: Mortimer’s Schoolhouse Cellar Door
Address: Old March School, 780 Burrendong Way
Town: Orange
Arctic Express Steam Train Rides
Date of function: 30 July – 8 August 10, Various times: see website
Contact: 1800 069 466
Contact details: www.lvr.com.au
Description: All aboard these charming icons of yesteryear for return rides to Pollona and Blayney. Operated by Lachlan Valley Railways and running from Sat 31 – Tue 3 Aug.
Venue: Orange
Town: Orange
Holy Trinity Belltower Tours
Date of function: 30 July – 8 August 10, by appointment
Contact: 02 6362 4862 or 02 6362 6882
Description: Join experienced campanologists to explore the mysteries of the belltower and bells. See one of the best views of Orange from the highest church spire in New South Wales.
Venue: Holy Trinity Church
Address: Cnr Byng and Anson Sts
Town: Orange
Acrylic Art Class with Ken Tucker
Date of function: 30 July – 1 August 10, F - S 10am - 5pm, Sun 12pm - 4pm
Contact: 02 6393 8136
Description: A major photographic exhibition by the professional photographers of Orange. A visual journey exploring the heart, body and soul of this vibrant city. Curated by Vince Lovecchio.
Venue: Mortimer’s Schoolhouse Cellar Door
Address: Old March School, 780 Burrendong Way
Town: Orange
Kinross Wolaroi Art Fair
Date of function: Friday July 30-Sunday August 1, 2010
Presenter: Kinross Wolaroi School
Venue: Kinross Wolaroi School
Address: Bathurst Road
Town: Orange
Bloomfield Hospital Historical Walking Tour
Date of function: SATURDAY 31 July, 11am - 12.30pm
Contact: Bookings Essential | 02 6360 7827
Description: Soak up the history and enjoy the beautiful grounds of historical Bloomfield Hospital Campus on this informative guided tour.
Venue: Bloomfield Hopsital
Town: Orange
Truffles and Jazz
Date of function: Saturday July 31, from 7pm
Presenter: Orange Jazz Club
Contact: Bookings essential – phone 63653425
Contact details: or visit the website www.borrodell.com.au
Description: Borrodell On The Mount winery near Orange present their annual Truffle Dinner Jazz Show with music by Michael Caulfield and the Ray Vanderby Quartet on Saturday 31st July from 7pm. A banquet of fabulous food, quality wines, truffles and world class jazz are all on the menu.
Venue: Borrodell Cellar Gallery
Address: Lake Canobolas Road
Town: Orange
Peter Cousens
Date of function: Saturday 31 July, 8pm
Presenter: Orange Regional Conservatorium
Contact: Enquiries 6361 7974 www.orangecon.org.au
Description: Renowned performer Peter Cousens will be performing a single concert in Orange on Saturday 31 July, 8pm at the Orange Regional Conservatorium. Tickets $35, Concession $25, available at Collins Booksellers Summer Street Orange or at the door (if available). Peter Cousens is the most versatile of theatre performers. He is the only Australian to have played the title role of The Phantom in the London production of The Phantom of the Opera and in Australia starred in Les Miserables, West Side Story, Aspects of Love, Miss Saigon, Blood Brothers, Show Boat, Sweeney Todd and Company - to name but a few. Peter has recorded 4 solo albums. These can be purchased through this website
Venue: Orange Regional Conservatorium
Address: 73A Hill Street
Town: Orange
Wombat Stew
Date of function: Monday 2 Aug 6.30pm Tuesday 3 Aug 10am Tuesday 3 Aug 12.30pm
Contact: Ticketek Bookings 02 6393 8111
Description: First published in 1984, WOMBAT STEW is a modern day phenomenon in children’s literature, which has sold more than 350,000 copies Australia wide. The simple story of a dingo who catches a wombat and decides to make wombat stew, has been cleverly developed into a “true-bluedinky- di-big-aussie-musical ” complete with blobs of mud, very fine feathers, creepy crawlies, flies, gum-nuts and a big bubbling billy can! With a cast of six multi-talented performers, WOMBAT STEW is a “mouthwatering” combination of story-telling, mime, music, dance and puppetry, which is bound to be the highlight of children’s theatre for 2010 and well into the future. Show Duration: 50mins Age Group: 2-5 years and family
Venue: Orange Civic Theatre
Address: Byng Street
Town: Orange
House on Fire Fundraising Sale
Date of function: WEDNESDAY 4 August, 6pm - 8.30pm
Contact: 02 6369 1200
Description: Purchase a ticket to help raise money to support the Orange High Music Program. Enjoy wine and nibbles plus a min 20% off storewide (excl electrical) plus selected 50–70% off super specials!
Venue: House
Address: Orange City Centre, Shop 28-29, 190 Anson St
Town: Orange
Tracing Your Family History
Date of function: Wednesday 4 August from 2.30pm to 3.30pm
Presenter: Central West Libraries
Contact: please call the Library on 6393 8132.
Description: Tracing your family history is fast becoming a favourite pastime for many but where do you start? During National Family History Week Orange City Library is hosting a one hour seminar titled “Tracing Your Family History – A Beginners Guide” to help family historians get started on the right path. You can discover all the best tips and resources to begin researching your family history at Orange City Library on Wednesday 4 August from 2.30pm to 3.30pm. To book your place, please call the Library on 6393 8132. Orange City Librarian Elizabeth Barry says people often come into the Library to begin family history research but don’t know where to start. The other concern is that people researching family history can easily be distracted by information that is interesting by not related to their family. “We want to help people get started in the right way and to stay on track when researching,” Elizabeth said. “There are simple steps that we can guide everyone through to make family research accurate, rewarding and fun.” “It is so easy to be sidetracked by different family names, spelling variations, occupations, locations or overwhelmed by information, so this seminar will help you stay organised and focused,” Elizabeth said. Participants in the seminar will also learn about useful family history resources from catalogues to newspapers, websites and photographs. To book your place, please call the Library on 6393 8132.
Venue: Orange City Library
Address: Civic Square, Byng Street
Town: Orange
Dora the Explorer
Date of function: Thursday August 5
Contact: 02 6393 8111
Description: The Dora the Explorer Show: shearch fo the City of Lost Toys. Live on stage.
Venue: Orange Civic Theatre
Address: Byng Street
Town: Orange
Cool Night - Hot Band
Date of function: THURSDAY 5 August, 6.30pm
Contact: Bookings Essential | 02 6362 3444
Description: Featuring the Orange High School Stage Band together with some of Orange’s most talented musicians. Includes soup & bread roll. Supper available.
Venue: Orange High School Hall
Address: Woodward St
Town: Orange
Dubbo Folk Club
Date of function: SATURDAY 7 August, 2pm - 4pm
Contact: 02 6882 0498
Description: These accomplished musicians perform Celtic & Australian songs & tunes. Enjoy acoustic instruments, a touch of comedy & culturally diverse material. Great entertainment for all.
Venue: Orange Regional Gallery
Address: Byng Street
Town: Orange
Kids Art Class
Date of function: SATURDAY 7 August, 2pm - 4pm
Contact: Bookings Essential | 02 6360 1990
Description: For budding young artists, a fun afternoon of being creative under the training and supervision of a professional artist. All materials supplied.
Venue: Bloomfield Hopsital
Town: Orange
1 to 100 with Tim Freedman
Date of function: SATURDAY 7 August, 7pm
Contact: Bookings Essential | 02 6362 2444
Description: Get up close and personal with Tim Freedman (The Whitlams) on piano at a live & intimate solo performance to 100 lucky people at the Grand Ballroom, Hotel Canobolas. Incl dinner with wine.
Venue: Hotel Canobolas
Town: Orange
150th Mayoral Dinner Dance & Awards
Date of function: SATURDAY 7 August, 7 for 7.30pm
Presenter: Orange City Council
Contact: Bookings Essential | 02 6360 1990
Description: Celebrate 150 years of local government. A night that travels through the history of our region and awards significant contributors to our community. Bookings online www.tasteorange.com.au
Venue: Orange Function Centre
Address: Eyles St
Town: Orange
Grinspoon @ Orange Ex-Services’ Club
Date of function: SATURDAY 7 August, 8pm
Contact: Contact | 02 6362 2666
Description: With the release of their new album “Six To Midnight”, an album which only reinforces their status as the premier rock act in Australia, it’s an exciting new era for Grinspoon. 18+ Event. Frost Fest event.
Venue: Orange Ex Services Club
Address: 241 Anson Street
Town: Orange
Pageturners: Audio Books
Date of function: Wednesday 11 August, 5.30-7.30pm
Presenter: Central West Libraries
Description: Pageturners book discussion group meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at Orange City Library from 5.30pm to talk about contemporary books. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday 11 August to talk about audio books.
Venue: Orange City Library
Address: Civic Square, Byng Street
Town: Orange
Lee Kernaghan @ Orange Ex-Services’ Club
Date of function: Thursday August 12, 7pm
Contact: Bookings Essential | 02 6362 2666
Description: Lee Kernaghan’s new album, “Planet Country” went straight to #1 in the ARIA Chart and to celebrate Lee is touring the nation with special guests Tania Kernaghan, Jasmine Rae and Markus Meier.
Venue: Orange Ex Services Club
Address: 241 Anson Street
Town: Orange
Lee Kernaghan
Date of function: Thursday August 12
Description: Tickets available at club Box Office or Tel: 02 6362 2666
Venue: Orange Ex Services Club
Address: 241 Anson Street
Town: Orange
Progeny – Stage 1
Date of function: Friday August 13, 7.30pm
Presenter: Orange Regional Conservatorium
Contact: Bookings Essential | 02 6361 7974
Description: A unique three-stage project involving musical performances, captured in art form by four regional artists, then transposed again from art into musical reaction
Venue: Orange Regional Conservatorium
Address: 73A Hill Street
Town: Orange
Progeny 1 (Provocation)
Date of function: Friday 13 August 7.30pm
Presenter: Orange Regional Conservatorium
Contact: Enquiries 6361 7974 www.orangecon.org.au
Description: A unique cross-artform event, spread across three stages, ORC musicians will perform several works live in front of four renowned regional artists - Tim Winters, Tonya Graham, Bill Tink and Heather Vallance - who will capture the musical works in art form. Guests attending Stage 1 Progeny will get a sneak peak into the often private process of artists capturing their first ideas live at the ORC. Progeny 2 (Process) 10 September is the unveiling of the final artwork arising from Stage 1 performance. Progeny 3 (Reflection) 25 September involves a semi-spontaneous musical response to the final works of art by our original performing musicians.
Venue: Orange Regional Conservatorium
Address: 73A Hill Street
Town: Orange
Drawing Threads- Art by Sarah Terry
Date of function: Friday August 13 to Sunday September 12 OPEN TUESDAY TO SATURDAY 10 TO 5, SUNDAY AND PUBLIC HOLIDAYS 12 TO 4 CLOSED MONDAYS
Presenter: Orange Regional Gallery
Contact: 6393 8136
Contact details: www.org.nsw.gov.au
Description: The artist behind Guerilla Embroidery, Sarah Terry; presents 'Drawing Threads'. An exhibition of stitched drawings and fabric paintings exploring the fine line between traditional craft techniques and fine art practice. See: www.guerilla-embroidery.com
Venue: Orange Regional Gallery
Address: Byng Street
Town: Orange
La traviata
Date of function: Saturday August 14, 8pm
Presenter: Oz Opera
Contact: Ticketek Bookings 02 6393 8111
Description: Money makes the world go round. This is the bleak truth behind Violetta Valery's life of champagne, silk dresses and extravagant parties. No matter how she feels inside, when the music plays and the admirer pays, she must perform. So when she finds herself falling in love, her very livelihood is threatened. Can the beautiful songbird escape her gilded cage? Can she leave her past behind? La traviata epitomises what the world loves about Italian opera: it is an enthralling story, full of fascinating characters who sing devastatingly romantic music. This new production, directed by Rachel McDonald, promises to bring Verdi's unforgettable music to the stage with an elegant and searching new look at opera's favourite working girl. Sung in English Performed with chamber orchestra
Venue: Orange Civic Theatre
Address: Byng Street
Town: Orange
Orange Eisteddfodd 2010
Date of function: Sunday August 15 to Monday September 13, 2010
Presenter: Orange Eisteddfod Society Inc
Contact: Ticketek 6393 8111
Venue: Orange Civic Theatre
Address: Byng Street
Town: Orange
Helen Barnett, Brad Cooper and Simon Kenway
Date of function: Sunday August 15, 2pm
Description: Locally born and based Soprano Helen Barnett, and rising International Tenor Brad Cooper, join with acclaimed Opera and Orchestral Conductor and Pianist, Simon Kenway to present an afternoon of Famous Operatic and Musical Theatre Arias and Duets. Prepare to be thrilled, moved and transported by the drama of Grand Opera, and the delicacy of modern Musicals, by three experienced and exciting performers. Join the artists for afternoon tea after the performance. TICKETS: Collins (Formerly Book City), Summer St, Orange, or at the Door
Venue: Kinross Wolaroi School
Address: Bathurst Road
Town: Orange
Rent
Date of function: Thursday 19 Aug 8pm Friday 20 Aug 10am Friday 20 Aug 8pm Saturday 21 Aug 2pm Saturday 21 Aug 8pm
Contact: Ticketek Bookings 02 6393 8111
Description: Cecelia Rochelli and Robert Dunn, previously of THAT’S IT THEATRE COMPANY , bring to you Jonathon Larson’s rock opera masterpiece RE NT—a winner of four Tony Awards and the Pulitzer Prize. RE NT tells the story of one year in the life of a family of friends and lovers as they struggle to survive in a modern world. New relationships begin, old ones fade and change. The music of RE NT is edgy Rock 'n Roll and Rhythm & Blues. The dynamic score and lyrics tell the stories of each friend as their lives intertwine. RENT is a modern musical that doesn’t hold back in the important social messages about sex, drugs, HIV and AIDS and sexuality. This is a heart wrenching and passionate show. This production is the launch of a new exciting local theatre company called THAT OTHER THEATRE COMPANY . This company aims to provide a professional platform for local talented actors and musicians.
Venue: Orange Civic Theatre
Address: Byng Street
Town: Orange
Orange Historical Society Talk: Caves & Limestone Deposits
Date of function: Wednesday August 23, 7pm
Presenter: Orange District Historical Society
Contact: Phil: 0402 412 188
Description: Caves & Limestone Deposits of the Orange Region.
Venue: Gladstone Hotel
Address: Byng Street
Town: Orange
Halpern & Johnson
Date of function: Wednesday 25 Aug 8pm Thursday 26 Aug 11am Thursday 26 Aug 8pm
Contact: Ticketek Bookings 02 6393 8111
Description: Garry McDonald and Henri Szeps reunite for this award-winning drama about two very different men with one surprising thing in common. Joseph Halpern is mourning the loss of his wife Flo and taking a few minutes alone by her graveside when he is approached by a stranger, introducing himself as Dennis Johnson. As the two men talk Johnson reveals an affection for Florence that is more than that for a dear, departed friend and in so doing uncovers more than just the secret of their relationship. With warmth and wit, Lionel Goldstein’s play explores the complex web of marriage and friendship, secrets and lies, mixing sharp human insight with cracking humour. Garry McDonald and Henri Szeps are brilliant as these two polar opposites in this touching and funny play about loyalty and betrayal.
Venue: Orange Civic Theatre
Address: Byng Street
Town: Orange
Hear it on the Grapevine
Date of function: Friday August 27, 6pm - 7.30pm
Presenter: Orange Regional Conservatorium
Contact: 02 6361 7974
Venue: Orange Regional Conservatorium
Address: 73A Hill Street
Town: Orange
Silver Screen: Guess Whose Coming to Dinner? (1971)
Date of function: Sunday August 29 - call for session time
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. A couples attitudes are drastically changed when their daughter brings home her fiancé who is African-American.
Venue: Odeon 5 Cinemas
Town: Orange
Orange Film Society Screening: The White Ribbon
Date of function: Sun Aug 29, 7pm and Wed Sept 1, am session (call cinema for session time)
Presenter: Orange Film Society
Venue: Odeon 5 Cinemas
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
Little Shipmates: Seafaring Pets
Date of function: May 4 to August 26
Presenter: Parkes Library
Contact: 02 6861 2309 or visit www.parkes.nsw.gov.au
Description: A new photographic display at Parkes Library will show how pets have been cherished on board ships as loyal travelling companions on many sea voyages. Little Shipmates: seafaring pets, an Australian National Maritime Museum travelling exhibition, features 22 photographs from the museum’s Sam Hood Collection. The images capture how much pets meant to many seafarers in a life where they were often far from their families for long periods of time. Photographs of cats, dogs, monkeys and birds on board the ships clearly show their owners attachment. Sydney photographer Sam Hood went on board countless ships between 1900 and the 1950s and took hundreds of photographs of crew members as souvenirs for their visit or to send home to families. Many of these included photographs with their beloved pets. One photograph on display shows an English ship’s officer with his pet monkey, evidence of the many exotic ports seafarers visited during their voyages. Others show how cats and dogs became treasured members of the crew as in the Scottish steamer Strathgarry’s photo showing the ship’s company including the captain’s terrier and two cats. Sam Hood created an unparalleled record of Sydney’s maritime life from the 1890s to the 1950s – capturing ships, crews, cargo handling, shipbuilding and launching, wartime scenes, pleasure boating and sailing, and shipboard and harbour activities through his lens. The National Maritime Museum’s Sam Hood Collection comprises more than 11,000 of these images. Little Shipmates – seafaring pets opens to the public on Tuesday 4th May. It will remain on view, admission free, until Wednesday 25th August. The exhibition tour includes Grafton (NSW), Redcliffe (QLD), Parkes (NSW), Wagga (NSW) and Eden (NSW). This exhibition is supported by the National Collecting Institutions Touring and Outreach Program, an Australian Government program aiming to improve access to the national collections for all Australians. Parkes Library , is open 9am to 5pm Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 10am to 7pm Tuesday and Friday, and 9am to 1pm Saturday. All inquiries 02 6861 2309 or visit www.parkes.nsw.gov.au.
Venue: Parkes Shire Library
Address: Bogan Street
Town: Parkes
Embroidery
Date of function: July 2010
Presenter: Craft Corner Parkes
Description: The monthly exhibition at Craft Corner for July will be of embroiderer works by members of the Parkes Branch of the NSW Embroiderers Guild NSW Inc. A variety of styles and techniques will be on display.
Venue: Craft Corner
Address: Dalton Street
Town: Parkes
Parkes Shire Council Cultural Grants Program
Date of function: Applications due by Friday, 30 July 2010
Presenter: Parkes Shire Council
Contact: http://www.parkes.nsw.gov.au/
Description: Council makes grants available for cultural activities. Council has adopted the following aim, objectives and guidelines for the Cultural Grants Program. Grants will be made available under the Program to local not-for-profit community groups and community arts organisations. All requests for Council grants and funds will only be considered through this Program. The Parkes Shire Cultural Advisory Committee will recommend to Council's September 2010 meeting the allocation of funds under this program. FUNDING CATEGORIES 1. Seeding subsidy for a new project where no alternative source of funding exists; 2. Extension or enhancement of an existing project; 3. Purchase of equipment or minor capital works. LEVEL OF FUNDING Funding of up to $1,000 is available to community groups generally on a dollar for dollar basis. Total funding pool is $9,000 for 2010/11. CONDITIONS OF FUNDING 1. Organisations applying for funds should be based within the boundaries of the Shire of Parkes and/or principally serve Parkes Shire residents. 2. Evidence is required showing that the organisation is community-based and not conducted for private gain. 3. Applications must address local community needs. 4. An organisation in receipt of a Council grant must expend those funds on the project as outlined in the application. 5. Provision of a grant must not lead to the organisation becoming dependent on Council for future allocations of funds. 6. Successful applicants must give appropriate acknowledgement of Council’s support for the funded project.
Venue: Parkes
Town: Parkes
Silk Scarf Painting Workshop
Date of function: Saturday July 31, 10am-1pm; Sunday August 1, 10am-1pm
Presenter: Alpaca Country Shop
Contact: Maree on 02 68631133
Contact details: sales@alpacacountryshop.com.au
Description: July 2010 24th Nuno Felted Scarf 25th 3D felting 31st Silk scarf Painting 1st Aug Silk scarf Painting Cost for felting classes: $110 per day(10am to 4pm) or $200 for weekend. Cost for silk painting classes: $110 per session 10am to 1pm. This includes all materials , coffee /tea all day and morning tea ( BYO lunch). Classes limited to 6-8 peoples for felting and 4-5 for silk painting, or bring a group and pick your own activity on these weekends or another weekend of your choice! Just ask. Enquiries to Maree on 02 68631133. Bookings Essential Secure place with $50 dep. This can be paid by cheque, credit card or cash. Www.alpacacountryshop.com.au
Venue: Alpaca Country Shop
Address: 2322 Newell Highway (10km South of Parkes)
Town: Parkes
Tullamore Show 2010
Date of function: Friday August 13 - Saturday August 14
Venue: Tullamore Showground
Town: Tullamore
Memories of Elvis Evening
Date of function: Saturday August 14, 6.00pm - Candlelight Vigil 7.00pm - Dinner Dance
Contact: Janette Barber 0405 691 185
Description: Elvis Revival Inc. will stage a 'Memories of Elvis Evening' just prior to the Anniversary of The King's passing on 16 August (1977), involving a candlelight vigil, followed by an evening of music and dance. The candlelight vigil will take place at the Elvis Memorial Wall, located within Kelly Reserve adjacent to Bushmans Dam on the Newell Highway in Parkes at 6pm (candles supplied if required - free to attend) Concert & Charity Dinner Dance The concert & charity dinner dance will be held at the Parkes Services Club commencing at 7pm. Tickets - $40 per head. The dinner and show will provide an opportunity to reflect on Elvis' music and stage vivacity with entertainment by Parkes Elvis Festival Idol winners Steve Head and Carmine Cimillio
Venue: Parkes Services & Citizens Club
Address: Short St
Town: Parkes
Trundle Farmers & Settlers Markets
Date of function: Sunday August 15, from 9am
Contact: Val 02 6892 1093
Description: Markets will open from 9am and trade until 1pm. Various stalls with fruit, vegetables & cakes, wood turning, plants, bric-a-brac, craft & fabric plus much more. New stall holders most welcome. Trundle Men's Shed will host a BBQ for breakfast & lunch.
Venue: Trundle Memorial Hall
Town: Trundle
Trundle Annual Show 2010
Date of function: Tuesday August 17 - Wednesday August 18
Venue: Trundle Showground
Town: Trundle
Trundle Show
Date of function: Tuesday Augt=ust 17 & Wednesday August 18
Contact: Ian Leonard 02 6892 1173
Contact details: www.trundle.countryshows.com.au
Description: Enjoy all the fun of the fair with the Trundle Show. Judging will take place with sheep, cattle, poultry and horses. Great stalls, pavilions and side show alley plus Ladies and Gents Dress with Show Flair Competition.
Venue: Trundle Showground
Town: Trundle
Rock N Roll Reunion
Date of function: Saturday August 21, 10am till middnight
Contact: 02 6310 2464
Description: With Jive Katz, Lonnie Lee and the Buddy Holly Show.
Venue: Parkes Leagues Club
Address: Clarinda Street
Town: Parkes
Peak Hill Annual Show
Date of function: Tuesday August 24 - Wednewsday August 25
Venue: Peak Hill Showground
Town: Peak Hill
Parkes Annual Agricultural Show
Date of function: Monday August 30 - September 1
Venue: Parkes Showground
Town: Parkes
Parkes Show
Date of function: Monday August 30 to Wednesday September 1
Contact: Kay Bird 02 6862 2580
Contact details: 04 00 373 311
Description: The Parkes Show is held each August running over three days and two nights with plenty of entertainment, side shows and trade stands along with a spectacular fireworks display that can be seen from miles around. The event also features 4 days of horse events as well as exhibits of sheep, cattle, birds and poultry. The Parkes Show is one of the biggest agricultural shows West of the Blue Mountains.
Venue: Parkes Showground
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
JOHN WILLEMS plays piano music of SCHUMANN and CHOPIN
Date of function: Saturday July 31, 2.30pm
Presenter: Grenfell Music Club
Contact: 02 6343 2403
Description: JOHN WILLEMS plays piano music of SCHUMANN and CHOPIN to mark the 200th anniversary of their birth. Admission: $15 adults, $10 members, sec. students, pensioners FREE for primary students accompanied by adult (includes printed program and afternoon tea at end of concert)
Venue: Uniting Church Hall, Grenfell
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
Wellington Eisteddfod 2010
Date of function: August 3-22
Presenter: Wellington Eisteddfod Society
Contact: Check Website: www.visitwellington.com.au
Contact details: 68453653
Description: 3rd – 5th Wellington Eisteddfod Speech and Drama Section 7th – 15th Wellington Eisteddfod Dance Section 6845 3653 17th – 19th Wellington Eisteddfod – Vocal and Instrumental Section 22nd Wellington Eisteddfod Grand Concert
Venue: Wellington Civic Centre
Town: Wellington
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