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Events List 30/07/2010 - 30/8/2010National 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 Add your event to the database |