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Events List 05/07/2008 - 05/8/2008
Impressionist Oil and Acrylics
Date of function: 1st Saturday of every month, 9.30am - 1pm.
Presenter: Pigments & Palettes
Contact: Pigments & Palettes
Contact details: 6332 9507
Description: Learn how to paint impressionistically.
Venue: Pigments & Palettes
Address: 237 Russell St
Town: Bathurst
National Motor Museum
Date of function: Every day 9am-4.30pm
Description: New Peter Brock wing to open soon.
Venue: National Motor Racing Museum
Address: Murrays Corner
Town: Bathurst
Bathurst Country Music Club Line Dancing
Date of function: Mondays, 6.30-8.30 (intermediate level)
Presenter: Bathurst Country Music Club
Contact: John Halley 6331 9310
Venue: Walshaw Hall
Address: Church Street (next to All Saints Cathederal)
Town: Bathurst
Bathurst Country Music Club Line Dancing
Date of function: Monday nights, 7-9pm
Presenter: Bathurst Country Music Club
Contact: John Halley 6331 9310
Venue: Eglinton Memorial Hall
Town: Eglinton
Bathurst Stamp, Coin & Collectables Club Meeting
Date of function: 1st Monday of the Month. 7.30pm
Presenter: Bathurst Stamp,Coin,Collectables & Lapidary Club
Contact: Alan McRae
Contact details: 6332 1622
Venue: Old Fire Shed, Eglinton
Address: Parkes St
Town: Eglinton
Abercrombie Caves Tours
Date of function: Open everyday.
Contact details: 6368 8603
Description: Visit the rugged landscape and breathtaking beauty of theAbercrombie Caves Reserve featuring the largest limestone arch inthe Southern Hemisphere.
Venue: Abercrombie Caves
Address: Goulburn Road
Town: Trunkey Creek
Bathurst Observatory
Date of function: Mon to Sat. 9pm
Contact details: 6337 3988
Description: Bathurst Observatory is an observatory where the public can comeand view a variety of objects through our main optical telescope. Alltours are conducted with an experienced guide who will show you themany wonders of the southern hemispheres night sky. Bookings essential.
Venue: Bathurst Observatory
Address: 624 Limekilns Road
Town: Bathurst
Scrapbooking Classes
Date of function: Regular scrapbooking classes. Times and dates vary.
Contact: Sue
Contact details: 6331 8688
Description: Regular scrapbooking classes
Venue: Fantasia
Address: 217 Howick St
Town: Bathurst
CW Steiner Interest Group monthly meeting
Date of function: Meet 6.00-9pm 3rd Wednesday of month, bring light supper to share
Presenter: Central West Steiner Interest Group
Contact: Hannah Semler
Contact details: 6338 6563
Description: Studying the EducareDo sequence of Introductory lessons in Anthroposophy
Venue: Arts OutWest Office
Address: Bld W9, Research Station Drive
Town: Bathurst
Rankin Cottage Crafts
Date of function: Open 7 Days. 10am to 4pm
Contact: Judith Medway
Description: Hand crafts, jams, toys, baby wear, knit wear, paintings, china paintings.
Venue: Rankin Cottage Crafts
Address: 117-121 Rankin St (opposite Bathurst RSL)
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
Bathurst Writers Group
Date of function: First Saturday of month, 2pm.
Contact: Martha Gelin
Contact details: 6331 8382
Venue: Bathurst City Library
Address: Keppel Street
Town: Bathurst
SEW Sisters
Date of function: Meets Saturdays, 1-5pm
Contact: Leanne
Contact details: 6331 4841
Description: This quilting group is open to all levels of experience.
Venue: Lee Street Hall
Address: 7 Lees Street
Town: Kelso
Bathurst Quilters Group
Date of function: Meet Thursdays, 10.30am
Presenter: Bathurst Quilters
Contact: Christine Colley 6332 1948
Contact details: Or check 'The Diary' in the Western Advocate.
Venue: Aero Club
Address: Bathurst Airport
Town: Raglan
Leadlighting
Date of function: Mon & Tues 10am-12.30pm, Mon Nights 7-9pm, Weekends 10 - 5.30pm
Presenter: Oz Art
Contact: Robyn & Judy
Contact details: 6334 3493
Venue: Oz Art Glass Studio
Address: 87 Stewart St
Town: Bathurst
Bathurst Regional Art Gallery Society
Date of function: Meets the Fourth Thursday of the Month, 5pm
Contact: Secretary
Contact details: 02-63315848
Venue: Bathurst Regional Art Gallery
Address: 70-78 Keppel Street
Town: Bathurst
Panorama Chorus
Date of function: Rehearse Mondays 7.30pm
Presenter: Panorama Chorus
Contact: Katherine Porter 6337 5131
Contact details: Beth Pratley 6337 6749
Description: Womens 4 part acappella chorus singing a variety of music in barbershop arrangements. New members of all ages welcome. Also available for performances.
Venue: Bathurst Church of Christ
Address: Wark Parade
Town: Wyndradyne
Macquarie Male Singers
Date of function: Meet Tuesdays, 7.45pm
Presenter: Macquarie Male Singers
Contact details: 6331 3992
Description: The choirs repertoire ranges from popular songs from well known musicals, through to light opera.
Venue: Assumption School
Address: Mitre Street
Town: Bathurst
Old Government Cottage Tours
Date of function: Every Sunday. 1.30 to 3.30pm
Description: Old Government Cottage in Stanley Street, behind No. 1 George Street, is one of the oldest brick buildings in Australia
Venue: Old Government Cottage
Address: Stanley St
Town: Bathurst
Central Tablelands Woodcraft Club
Date of function: Every Sunday. 9am to 12pm
Presenter: Central Tablelands Woodcraft Inc
Contact: Michael Nassar
Contact details: 6332 9080
Description: Woodworks meet to help each other with projects. All welcome to come join in.
Venue: Dorman Place Clubrooms
Address: Dorman Place
Town: Kelso
Adult Tap Classes
Date of function: Every Tuesday. 7.30 to 8.15pm
Contact: JDL Dance Studio
Contact details: 6332 3303 or 0421 395 820
Venue: St Barnabas Anglican Church, Bathurst
Address: Cnr Bant & Brilliant St
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
Little Matilda Craft Cottage
Date of function: Open every weekend.
Venue: Little Matilda Craft Cottage
Address: 602 Tarana Road
Town: Brewongle
Guided Museum Tours
Date of function: Every Saturday, 2pm to 4pm.
Contact: Tour Operators
Contact details: 6332 2022
Description: Enjoy the history of Bathursts goldfields and try your luck panning for gold.
Venue: Bathurst Goldfields
Address: 428 Conrod Straight
Town: Bathurst
Bathurst Multicultural Mothers Group
Date of function: Meets every Wednesday, 11am-12.30pm.
Presenter: Bathurst Information & Neighbourhood Centre
Contact: Julie
Contact details: 6331 9420
Description: All women welcome.
Venue: Bathurst Information and Neighbourhood Centre
Address: 96 Russell st
Town: Bathurst
Bathurst Friendship Choir
Date of function: Meet on the second and fourth Thursday of each month, 7-8.30pm.
Contact: Ruth
Contact details: 6332 4866
Description: Youre invited to come and join the Bathurst Friendship Choir, a small informal group of women from different cultural backgrounds who enjoy singing together.
Venue: Bathurst Information and Neighbourhood Centre
Address: 96 Russell st
Town: Bathurst
Oils, Acrylics and Mixed Media, with Muriel Garland
Date of function: Mondays 10am-1pm.
Presenter: Pigments & Palettes
Contact: Muriel Gartland
Contact details: 6334 3476 or 0411 853 102
Description: Learn how to paint with oils, acrylics and mixed media.
Venue: Pigments & Palettes
Address: 237 Russell St
Town: Bathurst
Childrens Art Classes, with Catherine
Date of function: During school term 8-10 year-olds, Wednesdays 4pm-5.30pm.
Presenter: Pigments & Palettes
Contact: Catherine
Contact details: 6331 4508
Description: Inspire your childrens creativity with art classes specifically designed for them.
Venue: Pigments & Palettes
Address: 237 Russell St
Town: Bathurst
Botantical Art Workshops
Date of function: 2nd Saturday of every month 9.30am-3.30pm.
Presenter: Pigments & Palettes
Contact: Mary Ann Mein
Contact details: 6362 8064
Description: Learn how to make your very own botanical art masterpiece.
Venue: Pigments & Palettes
Address: 237 Russell St
Town: Bathurst
Bead Boudoir Jewellery Making Classes
Date of function: 4 week course in evenings & mornings and 1 day course on Saturdays.
Presenter: Bead Boudoir
Contact: Susan Douglas
Contact details: 6331 0291
Description: The Bead Boudoir sells beads, beading kits, jewellery handmade and everything for jewellery makers to enable them to create their own unique jewellery. We also teach jewellery making, including wirework, from beginners to advanced. Classes are held day and evening.
Venue: Bead Boudoir
Address: 59 Keppel Street
Town: Bathurst
CSU Staff and Student Choir
Date of function: Thursdays 1pm-2pm.
Presenter: CSU - Charles Sturt University
Contact: Christopher Klopper
Contact details: 6338 4437
Description: CSU staff and students are invited to participated in this choir. Everyone is welcome no experience is necessary.
Venue: Charles Sturt University, Bathurst Campus
Address: Panorama Ave
Town: Bathurst
Botanical Art, with Mary Ann Mein
Date of function: 1st Saturday of every month
Presenter: Pigments & Palettes
Contact details: 6362 9064
Venue: Pigments & Palettes
Address: 237 Russell St
Town: Bathurst
Watercolour Painting Class with Loretta Thurtell
Date of function: 3rd Saturday of every month, 9.30am-3.30pm
Presenter: Pigments & Palettes
Contact details: 6365 3356
Venue: Pigments & Palettes
Address: 237 Russell St
Town: Bathurst
Bathurst Art Group
Date of function: Meet Tuesdays
Contact: 6331 2779
Venue: Uniting Church Hall, Bathurst
Address: William Street
Town: Bathurst
Musique Antique
Date of function: Wednesday nights, during school term, 6-7pm
Presenter: Bathurst City & RSL Band Assoc. Inc
Contact: Bryan Randall 6331 2995
Contact details: oe 0416 069 912
Description: Music for older people. Learn to play an instrument, join with other adults in a band fo beginners. Ne expereince needed, no lessons required learn while you play. You dont even need your own instrument rented instruments available. A long established program that caters for all levels of ability and ages.
Venue: Mitchell Conservatorium of Music, Bathurst
Address: West Wing, Bathurst Court House
Town: Bathurst
Drawing into illustration, with Clair Newlyn
Date of function: Tuesdays, time TBC: please register your interest
Presenter: Pigments & Palettes
Venue: Pigments & Palettes
Address: 237 Russell St
Town: Bathurst
Oils, acrylics, pastles, mixed media, with Merilyn Rice
Date of function: Thursdays 9.45-11.45, 12.45-3.45, 3.15,-5.15
Presenter: Pigments & Palettes
Contact details: 6368 5883
Description: Suitable for beginners or expereinced artists
Venue: Pigments & Palettes
Address: 237 Russell St
Town: Bathurst
Bathurst Historical Museum
Date of function: Open everyday from 10am to 4pm.
Contact: Historical Museum
Contact details: 6332 4755
Description: Explore Bathursts history.
Venue: Bathurst Museum & Archives
Address: East Wing, Bathurst Court House, Russell Street
Town: Bathurst
Sing Australia Choir, Bathurst
Date of function: Meet Wednesdays 7.30-9.30pm
Presenter: Sing Australia
Contact: Sally Dunstan 6332 4180.
Description: No auditions, all welcome, friendly atmosphere. Www.singaustralia.com.au
Venue: Uniting Church Hall, Bathurst
Address: William 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
Bathurst Country Music Club Line Dancing
Date of function: Thursdays. Beginners 6-7pm, Advanced 7-9pm.
Presenter: Bathurst Country Music Club
Contact: Jenny 0402 412 992 (after 4pm)
Contact details: or Kaylene 6337 5587 (after 7pm)
Venue: West Bathurst Public School
Address: Suttor Street
Town: Bathurst
Musique Classique
Date of function: Mondays, 7-9pm (during school term)
Presenter: Bathurst City & RSL Band Assoc. Inc
Contact: Elizabeth Randall 6331 2995
Description: Bathurst City and RSl Band Associations classical music group. New members welcome.
Venue: South Bathurst School Hall
Town: Bathurst
Bathurst Toastmasters
Date of function: First and third Mondays, 7pm
Contact: Jenny MacLennan 6332 1310
Description: Leanr the art of public speaking.
Venue: Bathurst Panthers Club
Address: Cnr Keppel and William Sts
Town: Bathurst
Knit Happens
Date of function: First and Third Sundays of month. August 5 & 19, 2-4pm
Contact: Vianne 0419 213 650
Description: Kinit Happens does it happen to you? Bring your knitting and meet likeminded individuals. All Welcome. Meals and drinks available.
Venue: GT Angus Bar & Grill
Address: Corner William and Howick Sts
Town: Bathurst
Foxs Gallery
Date of function: New times: Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-3pm, Closed Sundays
Presenter: Fox's Furniture and Woodwork Gallery
Contact: 6331 8699
Description: Locally made fine furnisings, homewares and décor with regaular special exhibitions.
Venue: Fox's Furniture and Woodwork Gallery
Address: 108 William Street
Town: Bathurst
Women's Circus
Date of function: Thursdays, 7.30pm
Presenter: Bathurst Theatre Company
Contact: Kathy Cameron 02 6331 1129 or kcdrama@hotmail.com
Description: For women of any shape, size, age. No previous experience or skill necessary. Don’t need to be able to touch your toes! The emphasis is on fun. Beginners skills that can be experienced: juggling, hoop, movement, clowning, stilts, acrobalance. For details contact Kathy Cameron (Bathurst Theatre Company) 6331 1129, kcdrama@hotmail.com or just come to the first session, 15th November.
Venue: Bathurst Uniting Church Hall
Address: William Street
Town: Bathurst
Miss Trails House Tours
Date of function: Thursday - Monday. 11am - 3pm CLOSED JULY & AUGUST
Presenter: Miss Trail's House
Contact: Miss Trail's House
Contact details: 6332 4232
Description: CLOSED WINTER (JULYAUGUST) Built by the Reverend Thomas Sharpe in 1845 soon after land was granted, the property is named after Miss Ida Traill who lived there from the early 1930s until her death in 1976. Hosts temporary exhibitions and events from time to time. Miss Traill was a descendant of early settlers in the region. The house is furnished to present her significant collection of artifacts relating to four generations of the Lee family. Together with her own furniture, horseracing memorabilia, paintings and ceramics, they are intrinsically linked to the house and also to the early history of Bathurst, one of Australia’s first major country towns. Miss Traill’s garden includes a horse paddock, a feature once common in the cities and towns of New South Wales. It also features a herb garden and well established grounds planted with colourful ‘cooler climate’ shrubs and flowers
Venue: Miss Traills House
Address: 321 Russell Street
Town: Bathurst
Bathurst Regional Art Gallery
Date of function: Tues to Sat 10am-5pm; Sundays 11am-2pm
Presenter: Bathurst Regional Art Gallery
Contact: 6333 6555
Description: Closed: Mondays, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day and Good Friday
Venue: Bathurst Regional Art Gallery
Address: 70-78 Keppel Street
Town: Bathurst
Pencil to Painting
Date of function: Wednesdays and Saturdays, call for class times
Contact: For bookings and enquiries phone Kay on 63314022.
Description: Classes for beginners and others. In Bathurst with traditional artist and teacher Kay Chapman.
Venue: Bathurst
Town: Bathurst
Metro Cinemas
Date of function: 7 days
Presenter: Metro Cinemas
Contact: Movie hotline 6331 8000
Description: New release movies 7 days a week. Kids birthday parties also catered for from $8 per child including film and food.
Venue: Metro Cinema, Bathurst
Address: Piper Street
Town: Bathurst
Sew Sisters
Date of function: Second Saturday of month, 1-5pm
Presenter: Sew Sisters
Contact: Leanne Siegert 6331 4841
Contact details: leanne@farmgatecottage.com
Description: Group makes charity quitls and other projects. Have a fun time quilting and learning. Afternoon tea.
Venue: Lee Street Hall
Address: 7 Lees Street
Town: Kelso
Bathurst Theatre Company Members Meetings
Date of function: First Monday of month, 5.30-6.30pm (March 3, April 7, May 5, June 2, Aug 4, Sept 1, Nov 3, Dec 1)
Presenter: Bathurst Theatre Company
Contact: www.bathursttheatrecompany.org.au
Description: A BTC members meeting will be held on the first Monday of each month at the Park Hotel from 5.30 to 6.30pm to exchange ideas, put forward items to be placed on the agenda for the committee to discuss at the committee meetings and to socialize. Everyone is encouraged to attend these meetings and to bring along potential new members.
Venue: Park Hotel, Bathurst
Address: George St
Town: Bathurst
Bathurst Writers
Date of function: Meet first Saturday of month, 2pm (except January)
Contact: Bathurst Library 6332 2130
Contact details: Martha Gelin 6331 8382.
Venue: Bathurst City Library
Address: Keppel Street
Town: Bathurst
Bathurst Family Markets
Date of function: Second Saturday of month, 10am-4pm
Contact: 0418 412 371
Venue: Bathurst Showground
Address: Great Western Highway
Town: Bathurst
Bathurst Farmers Markets
Date of function: 4th Saturday of the month, 8am-12noon
Contact: 02 6368 1104
Venue: Bathurst Showground
Address: Great Western Highway
Town: Bathurst
Bathurst Arts Council Meetings
Date of function: Usually third Thursday of the month, 5.30pm
Presenter: Bathurst Arts Council
Contact: info@bathurstartscouncil.org.au
Description: In the foyer at BMEC. All members and new members welcome. Currently working towards plans for a new cultural centre space in Bathurst.
Venue: Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre
Address: 105 William Street
Town: Bathurst
Bathurst Stamp, Coin & Collectables Clubhouse Open
Date of function: Wednesdays, 10am-4pm
Venue: Old Fire Shed, Eglinton
Address: Parkes St
Town: Eglinton
U3A Bathurst - Wiradjuri Culture and Language
Date of function: Term 1 2008: Wednesdays, 10am-11.30am
Presenter: U3A - University of the Third Age Bathurst
Contact: Gloria Rogers 6337 3478
Venue: U3A Room, Building W9, CSU Bathurst Campus
Address: Research Station Drive
Town: Bathurst
U3A Bathurst - Art Attack
Date of function: Term 1 2008: Wednesdays, 1.30pm-4pm
Presenter: U3A - University of the Third Age Bathurst
Contact: Bruce Flemming 6332 3394
Venue: U3A Room, Building W9, CSU Bathurst Campus
Address: Research Station Drive
Town: Bathurst
U3A - Art Appreciation
Date of function: Term 1 2008: Wednesdays, 2-3pm
Presenter: U3A - University of the Third Age Bathurst
Contact: Brad Hammond 6333 6555
Description: With artist Brad Hammond.
Venue: Bathurst Regional Art Gallery
Address: 70-78 Keppel Street
Town: Bathurst
Bathurst - The Outdoor Museum
Date of function: All day every day
Contact: 02 6332 1444
Contact details: www.visitbathurst.com.au
Description: Being the oldest inland settlement, the streets of Bathurst have seen many grand moments in history. The streescape today still contains many buildings and memorials of interest. Available from the Visitor Information Centre are a range of self guided tours and information sheets that will uncover the secrets, reveal the myths and explain the monuements.
Venue: Bathurst Visitor Information Centre
Address: Kendall Avenue via Great Western Highway
Town: Bathurst
Cobb & Co On Show
Date of function: Every day, 9am-5pm
Contact: 02 6332 1444
Contact details: www.visitbathurst.com.au
Description: The story of Cobb & Co in australia in the 1850s a the time of gold discovery and the opening of inland NSW for pastoral settlement. Come to admire and learn about Cobb & Co, the routes, the equipemtn and those people that made it. Among the highlights of this display are fully restored 14 seat coach and an original lamp from a booking office. The great display of Cob & Co memorabilia is on show at the Bathurst Visitor Information Centre.
Venue: Bathurst Visitor Information Centre
Address: Kendall Avenue via Great Western Highway
Town: Bathurst
U3A Bathurst - Quilting
Date of function: Fridays 10.00-12.00
Presenter: U3A - University of the Third Age Bathurst
Contact: Robyn Ryan 63316360
Venue: Bathurst Information and Neighbourhood Centre
Address: 96 Russell st
Town: Bathurst
U3A Bathurst - Art 1
Date of function: Fridays 10.00-1.00
Presenter: U3A - University of the Third Age Bathurst
Contact: Maureen Arnold 63325187.
Venue: Studio, 41 Windermere Rd
Address: 41 Windermere Rd
Town: Bathurst
U3A Bathurst - Art 2
Date of function: Fridays, 1.00-4.00
Presenter: U3A - University of the Third Age Bathurst
Contact: Norma McDonald 63316131.
Venue: U3A Room, Building W9, CSU Bathurst Campus
Address: Research Station Drive
Town: Bathurst
U3A Bathurst - Literature
Date of function: Mondays, 2.00-3.30
Presenter: U3A - University of the Third Age Bathurst
Contact: Warrick Franks, 63323083.
Venue: U3A Room, Building W9, CSU Bathurst Campus
Address: Research Station Drive
Town: Bathurst
U3A Bathurst - Creative Writing
Date of function: Mondays, 10.00-11.30
Presenter: U3A - University of the Third Age Bathurst
Contact: Trudy Thurley, 63324606.
Venue: U3A Room, Building W9, CSU Bathurst Campus
Address: Research Station Drive
Town: Bathurst
U3A Bathurst - Read and Share
Date of function: Tuesdays, 2.00-3.30.
Presenter: U3A - University of the Third Age Bathurst
Contact: Margaret 63315974, Joy 63322416, Joan 63315849.
Venue: Bathurst Information and Neighbourhood Centre
Address: 96 Russell st
Town: Bathurst
U3A Bathurst - Advanced Recorders
Date of function: Wednesdays, 2.00-3.30
Presenter: U3A - University of the Third Age Bathurst
Contact: Pat Hardy 63371414.
Venue: The Barn
Town: Bathurst
U3A Bathurst - History of the Middle East
Date of function: Thursdays, 10.30-12.00
Presenter: U3A - University of the Third Age Bathurst
Contact: Ken Oastler 63315849.
Venue: U3A Room, Building W9, CSU Bathurst Campus
Address: Research Station Drive
Town: Bathurst
U3A Bathurst - Craft Collective
Date of function: Thursdays, 2.00-4.00
Presenter: U3A - University of the Third Age Bathurst
Contact: Rhonda Hodges 63375333, Robyn Ryan 63316360.
Venue: Bathurst Information and Neighbourhood Centre
Address: 96 Russell st
Town: Bathurst
U3A Bathurst - Beginner Recorders
Date of function: Thursdays, 2.00-3.30
Presenter: U3A - University of the Third Age Bathurst
Contact: Alison Townley 63312561
Venue: The Barn
Town: Bathurst
Encore Speech and Drama Studio
Date of function: 2008 enrolments open January
Presenter: Encore Speech and Drama Studio
Contact: 0414 722 545
Contact details: encoredrama@hotmail.com
Description: Offering esiteddfod work, practical examinations, group and private lessons. For ages 3+.
Venue: Bathurst
Town: Bathurst
Early Childhood Music
Date of function: 2008 open in January
Presenter: Mitchell Conservatorium Inc
Contact: 6331 6622
Contact details: www.mitchellconservatorium.edu.au
Description: Music for children 12 months to 6 years.
Venue: Mitchell Conservatorium of Music, Bathurst
Address: West Wing, Bathurst Court House
Town: Bathurst
Kids Time After School Art Activities
Date of function: Thursdays, 4-5pm
Presenter: Bathurst Regional Art Gallery
Contact: 6333 6555
Description: After school art activities have commenced at Bathurst Regional Art Gallery for children aged 5-12. Children will participate in painting, drawing, craft, sculpture, textiles & talking art.
Venue: Bathurst Regional Art Gallery
Address: 70-78 Keppel Street
Town: Bathurst
Allegri Singers
Date of function: Meet Tuesdays 7.30-9.30pm
Presenter: Allegri Singers
Contact: Wendy O'Reilly 6331 9556
Description: Bathursts mixed-voice choir is an affiliate of the Conservatorium. Musical Director William Moxley. Practices for 2008 commence Feb 5. New members welcome.
Venue: Mitchell Conservatorium of Music, Bathurst
Address: West Wing, Bathurst Court House
Town: Bathurst
Bathurst Multicultural Choir
Date of function: Meet 2nd & 4th Thursday of month, 7.30-9pm
Contact: Rith 0449 143 762 or Hai Choo (hm) 6332 4669
Description: A friednly, informal choir, wher epeople from different cultural backgrounds are welcome and encouraged to share their songs. You do not need to be able to read music, and if you are one of those who keep saying I can not Sing, come along anyway and you will find out that you can soon sing a lot better than you thought. Liz, our musical director, has wide experience with community choirs.
Venue: HACC Meeting Room, 55 Seymour St Bathurst
Address: 55 Seymour St Bathurst
Town: Bathurst
Ranamok Glass Prize 2007
Date of function: May 23- July 6, 2008
Presenter: Museums & Galleries NSW
Contact: 6333 6555
Contact details: www.bathurstart.com.au
Description: Back by popular demand, Ranamok highlights the quality and inventiveness of contemporary Australian and New Zealand glass art. This program is managed by Museums and Galleries NSW and is fudned by Arts NSW. Opened by Paddy Robinson, glass artist, Friday May 23, 6pm.
Venue: Bathurst Regional Art Gallery
Address: 70-78 Keppel Street
Town: Bathurst
Response: Raquel Mazzina & Hui Selwood
Date of function: May 23- July 6, 2008
Presenter: Bathurst Regional Art Gallery
Contact: 6333 6555
Contact details: www.bathurstart.com.au
Description: Sculptor Hui Selwood and painter Raquel Mazzina, based in Hill End since 2003, create works inspired by the architecture and landscape of this evocative village through a shared love of abstraction. Opened by Paddy Robinson, glass artist, Friday May 23, 6pm.
Venue: Bathurst Regional Art Gallery
Address: 70-78 Keppel Street
Town: Bathurst
Family Fragments: Sally McInerery
Date of function: May 23- July 6, 2008
Presenter: Bathurst Regional Art Gallery
Contact: 6333 6555
Contact details: www.bathurstart.com.au
Description: Sally McInerneys photoetchings use family photographs, including works by Max Dupain and Olive Cotton, to tell a story of love, loss, war and redemption in the Central West. Opened by Paddy Robinson, glass artist, Friday May 23, 6pm.
Venue: Bathurst Regional Art Gallery
Address: 70-78 Keppel Street
Town: Bathurst
Crucible: Mary Douglas
Date of function: May 23- July 6, 2008
Presenter: Bathurst Regional Art Gallery
Contact: 6333 6555
Contact details: www.bathurstart.com.au
Description: Following her 2005 Hill End Artists in Residence Program residency, Mary Douglas created a series of works which capture the essence of Hill Ends history. Opened by Paddy Robinson, glass artist, Friday May 23, 6pm.
Venue: Bathurst Regional Art Gallery
Address: 70-78 Keppel Street
Town: Bathurst
Rare Australian Timbers
Date of function: July/ July 2008
Presenter: Fox's Furniture and Woodwork Gallery
Description: A display of beautiful turned objects, boxes and occasional furniture by several of Foxs regular woodwork artisans, all working in Australias more unusual native timbers.
Venue: Fox's Furniture and Woodwork Gallery
Address: 108 William Street
Town: Bathurst
In Search of the Birdsville Track
Date of function: Until July 21. Monday-Saturday, 10am-4pm. Sunday, 10am-2pm
Contact: 6331 5511
Description: Noelle Sandwith, an Artist in the Outback. A National Museum of Australia travelling exhibition English artist Noelle Sandwith sketched, photographed and wrote about a journey along the Birdsville Track during 1952-53.
Venue: Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum
Address: 224 Howick Street
Town: Bathurst
Get Read
Date of function: Applications close July 18
Presenter: Local Stages-Performing Arts Development Program
Contact: 6333 6144
Contact details: www.bmec.com.au
Description: This is a competition for young writers - high school students from the Bathurst Region are invited to submit their plays. They have the opportunity to win tickets to a BMEC show, and have their work read by local performers from the Bathurst Theatre Company. Entries close on July 18th. Local secondary schools should be receiving information about Get Read any day now, there is also an entry form on the Local Stages Website.
Venue: Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre
Address: 105 William Street
Town: Bathurst
Wanted - Models for Life Drawing Classes July
Date of function: To work 13-17 July 2008
Contact: Paul Malouf 9807 6900
Contact details: sales@artscene.com.au
Description: Models required for Life Drawing classes to be held at Art School on the CSU Bathurst Campus 13-19 July. Male or female. For rates of pay and more information please contact Paul Malpuf (details above).
Venue: Charles Sturt University, Bathurst Campus
Address: Panorama Ave
Town: Bathurst
Miss Trails House and Garden Tours
Date of function: Open Friday to Saturday, 12-3.30pm. Guided tours by appointment (10 or more)
Presenter: Miss Trail's House
Contact: 6332 4232
Venue: Miss Traills House
Address: 321 Russell Street
Town: Bathurst
Bathurst Camera Club
Date of function: 4th Mondays of the month, 8pm
Presenter: Bathurst Camera Club
Contact: Val Knight 6331 1778
Venue: Carene Public School
Address: 158 Browning St
Town: Bathurst
Bathurst Stamping and Embossing Card Club
Date of function: Meet Mondays, 1-5pm
Presenter: Bathurst Stamping and Embossing Card Club
Contact: Robyn 6332 2495
Venue: Bathurst Information and Neighbourhood Centre
Address: 96 Russell st
Town: Bathurst
Tree Snaps: Junior Photography Competition
Date of function: Entries close August 1
Presenter: Greening Bathurst
Description: Greening Bathurst, supported by Conservation Volunteers, has a growing interest in photography! The challenge has been set for all Bathurst Region school students in the lead-up to National Tree Day - get out there and start taking photos of your favourite trees. There is prize money up for grabs in 4 different year group categories and special awards for the most creative approach and judges favourite. Just go to the www.greeningbathurst.org.au website or email photocomp@greeningbathurst.org.au for more information.
Venue: Bathurst
Town: Bathurst
Bathurst Historic Car Club
Date of function: Meet 2nd Tuesdays of month, 7.30pm
Venue: Girl Guide Hall, Bathurst
Town: Bathurst
Dilia's Arabian Style Bellydance Class
Date of function: Fridays, 7pm
Contact: Kay 0404 641 254
Venue: Beach House Gym
Address: Bunning Industrial Area
Town: Bathurst
Leadlighting
Date of function: Tuesdays, 10am-12.30pm
Presenter: Oz Art
Contact: 6334 3493
Venue: Oz Art Glass Studio
Address: 87 Stewart St
Town: Bathurst
Karen James - CANCELLED
Date of function: July 2008. Exact dates TBC
Presenter: L&S Gallery
Contact: 6332 6709
Description: Formerly of NZ, Karen paints country scenes; traditional oil landscapes. CANCELLED - GALLERY CLOSED. FRAMING SERVICE MOVED TO OCONNELL. CALL WENDY ON 0408 880 505
Venue: L & S Gallery - CLOSED
Address: 91 Seymour Street
Town: Bathurst
Marquertry Month
Date of function: July 2008. Deomonstrations on Saturday July 5, 10-12 & 1-3pm
Presenter: Fox's Furniture and Woodwork Gallery
Contact: 6331 8699
Description: July is MARQUETRY MONTH. Marquetry is a traditional craft practised by only the most steady handed of woodworkers. It involves making fine slivers of varied timbers and placing them into a design. Fox's will have a number of new pieces in store this month and the highlight will be DEMONSTRATIONS of this most highly skilled fine craft. New and even more intricate INTARSIA pieces, intarsia being a sister craft to marquetry, are also on display. DEMONSTRATIONS Saturday July 5th: 10-12am and 1-3pm Watch the masters work and commission a special piece for yourself.
Venue: Fox's Furniture and Woodwork Gallery
Address: 108 William Street
Town: Bathurst
Marquetry Demonstration
Date of function: Saturday July 5, 10am-12pm & 1-3pm
Presenter: Fox's Furniture and Woodwork Gallery
Contact: 6331 8699
Description: July is Marquetry Month. Marquetry is a traditional craft practiced by highly skilled artisans. It involves making fine slivers of varied timbers and placing them into a design. This is a unique opertunity to watch master marqeter Sham Sami at work and even commission a piece for yourself.
Venue: Fox's Furniture and Woodwork Gallery
Address: 108 William Street
Town: Bathurst
Macquarie Male Singers ‘Sing For The Bells’
Date of function: Sunday July 6, 2pm
Presenter: All Saints Anglican Cathedral
Description: Bathurst’s own Macquarie Male Singers will ‘sing for the bells’ in All Saints’ Anglican Cathedral on Sunday, 6th July at 2 pm. The concert will be under the direction of Roland Auguszczak and will feature soloists Elana Day-Hakker, Kathy Clyburn, Paul Prendergast, Ian Gordon, Neville Smith and Chris Bacon. Proceeds from the concert will go to the construction of the new bell tower as part of the Cathedral Bells of Bathurst Community Project. Admission is $20 and $15 (concession) at the door. Refreshments will be served in the Cathedral after the concert and a brief update will be given by Dean Andrew Sempell on the current developments of the bell tower project.
Venue: All Saints Cathedral Bathurst
Address: Church Street
Town: Bathurst
Etienne Wenger: Practice-based professional learning
Date of function: Monday July 7, 1.30-5pm
Presenter: CSU - Charles Sturt University
Contact: Linda Beverly lbeverly@csu.edu.au
Description: This event is sponsored by EFPI and the DVC (Academic). There is no charge for attendance. To register, please email Linda Beverly on lbeverly@csu.edu.au RSVP by 17 June 2008. Etienne Wenger is a globally recognized thought leader in the field of communities of practice and their application to organizations. He was featured by Training Magazine in their A new Breed of Visionaries series. A pioneer of the community of practice research, he is author and co-author of seminal articles and books on the topic, including Situated Learning (Cambridge University Press, 1991), where the term was coined, Communities of Practice: Learning, Meaning, and Identity (Cambridge University Press, 1998), where he lays out a theory of learning based on the concept of communities of practice, and Cultivating Communities of Practice: a Guide to Managing Knowledge (Harvard Business School Press, 2002), addressed to practitioners in organizations. Etienne is also a founder of Cpsquare, a cross-organizational, cross-sector community of practice on communities of practice. His work is influencing a growing number of organizations in the private and public sectors. Indeed, cultivating communities of practice is increasingly recognized as the most effective way for organizations to address the knowledge challenges they face. Etienne helps organizations apply these ideas through consulting, public speaking, and workshops, both online and face-to-face. His new research project, Learning for a small planet, is a broad, cross-sectoral investigation of the nature of learning and learning institutions at the dawn of the new millennium.
Venue: Charles Sturt University, Bathurst Campus
Address: Panorama Ave
Town: Bathurst
BLAST - School holiday day camp for young concert band musicians.
Date of function: Monday July 7 - Friday July 11
Presenter: Harmonikos
Contact: 0400 475 014
Description: A school holiday day camp for young concert band musicians. What is Blast? Blast is a day time band camp designed to inspire and encourage young musicians. It is for children who already have a basic skill in reeds, brass, woodwind or percussion instruments and who were in years 2 to 6 at primary school. It is presented and conducted by Harmonikos, a private music tuition business in Bathurst. When and where will it be held? Bathurst Baptist Church, 188 Eglinton Road Monday 7th to Friday 11th July 2008 From 9:00am til 4:00pm daily What will we be doing? This year our theme will be based around SUPER HEROS. Each day will consist of concert band work, section work (ie reeds, brass, woodwind or percussion), vocal work, electives, and plenty of fun and games. Blast will conclude with a free family concert to be held at the Bathurst Baptist Church on Friday 11th July at 3:00pm. This will be an opportunity to showcase what has been learnt during the week. Instruments: With the exception of drums and keyboard, all other instruments must be provided by the student. Cost: The cost per child for the week is $230 All lunches and snacks are provided. Sibling discount - take $40 off for second and subsequent children enrolled. Early Bird discount - a discount of $15 per family for those who register and pay in full before Friday 6th June. A deposit of $100 must be included with registration to secure your position. Registrations close at 5:00pm on FRI 27th JUNE 2008. Refunds: A refund on all fees, less $20 administration costs, can be arranged up until registration closing date. No refunds will be available after registrations close. Electives: The electives are an opportunity for children to experience smaller group work in a specific area of interest. Children can choose between: Jazz Band, Rock n Roll Band, Wind Ensemble (flutes, clarinets), Drama.
Venue: Bathurst Baptist Church
Address: 188 Eglinton Road
Town: Bathurst
BRAG School Holiday Workshop: Beading Workshop with Susan Douglas
Date of function: Monday July 7, 10.30-11.30am
Presenter: Bathurst Regional Art Gallery
Contact: 6333 6555
Description: Make your own bangle and earrings with a range of sparkling beads. Ages 6 to 12 years
Venue: Bathurst Regional Art Gallery
Address: 70-78 Keppel Street
Town: Bathurst
School Holiday Workshops: Design-osaur
Date of function: Tuesday July 8, 12-1pm
Presenter: Australian Fossil & Mineral Museum
Contact: 6331 5511
Venue: Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum
Address: 224 Howick Street
Town: Bathurst
BRAG School Holiday Workshop: PS2 Play-Off with Natalie Apps
Date of function: Tuesday July 8, 11am-12noon
Presenter: Bathurst Regional Art Gallery
Contact: 6333 6555
Description: PS2 Play-Off with Natalie Apps - play against your friends on the PS2, and watch all the action on the big screen! Then have your chance to pick the lucky prize ticket out of the hat! Time: 11am - 12pm. Ages 6 - 11 years
Venue: Bathurst Regional Art Gallery
Address: 70-78 Keppel Street
Town: Bathurst
Storytime at the Museum
Date of function: Wednesdays July 9 and July 16, 11am
Presenter: Bathurst District Historical Society
Contact: 6330 8455
Description: An activity for young children. Come and hear stories of Bathurst's past, present and future. Refreshments provided. Treasure hunts, games and activities. Phoen the Museum on Tuesday or Wednesday to book a place.
Venue: Bathurst Museum & Archives
Address: East Wing, Bathurst Court House, Russell Street
Town: Bathurst
Local Stages Soiree Evenings
Date of function: Wednesday July 9, 8pm
Presenter: Performing Arts Development Program
Description: This year we are also introducing Local Stages Soiree evenings - the first one will be held on Wednesday July 9th, in the Wattle foyer at the BMEC from 8pm. If you would like to try out a song, a piece of music, read a poem or a monologue come along and have ago or just come along with some friends, the bar will be open, there is no cover charge. There will be a lucky door prize!
Venue: Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre
Address: 105 William Street
Town: Bathurst
BRAG School Holiday Workshop: Expert HairCare for Teens with Cheyleigh Giaahn
Date of function: Wednesday July 9, 10-11am
Presenter: Bathurst Regional Art Gallery
Contact: 6333 6555
Description: Expert HairCare for Teens with Cheyleigh Giaahn Expert advice on how to care properly for your hair. You will learn what products to use if you want a groovy colour and the latest ‘in vogue’ hair styles. Time: 10am - 11pm. Ages 12 to 16 years
Venue: Bathurst Regional Art Gallery
Address: 70-78 Keppel Street
Town: Bathurst
School Holiday Workshops: Dinogoup
Date of function: Thursday July 10, 12-1pm
Presenter: Australian Fossil & Mineral Museum
Contact: 6331 5511
Description: Ages 6 to 12 years
Venue: Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum
Address: 224 Howick Street
Town: Bathurst
Torchlight Tour
Date of function: Thursday July 10, 7pm
Presenter: Australian Fossil & Mineral Museum
Contact: 6331 5511
Venue: Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum
Address: 224 Howick Street
Town: Bathurst
Secret Scenes: Sculpting in Paper with Jane Davidson
Date of function: Thursday July 10, 10.30am-12.30pm
Presenter: Bathurst Regional Art Gallery
Contact: 6333 6555
Description: Secret Scenes: Sculpting in Paper with Jane Davidson - try your hand and test your imagination by creating your own 3D scene in a box. Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm. Ages 8 - 12 years
Venue: Bathurst Regional Art Gallery
Address: 70-78 Keppel Street
Town: Bathurst
A Secret History of Blue and White Contemporary Australia Ceramics
Date of function: July 11 - August 24
Presenter: Object Gallery
Contact: 6333 6555
Contact details: www.bathurstart.com.au
Description: Five prominent contemporary Australian artists explore the potency of blue and white; within their practice, acknowledging its historical weight and cultural cliches. Curated by Stephen Bowers. An Asialink and JamFactory Contemporary Craft and Design exhibition toured nationally by Object Gallery.
Venue: Bathurst Regional Art Gallery
Address: 70-78 Keppel Street
Town: Bathurst
Treasures From Okhuma
Date of function: July 11 - August 24
Contact: 6333 6555
Contact details: www.bathurstart.com.au
Description: A selection of gifts celebrating the relationship and friendships formed between Bathurst and her Japanese sister city, Okhuma.
Venue: Bathurst Regional Art Gallery
Address: 70-78 Keppel Street
Town: Bathurst
Don't Fence Me In: Vanessa Roget
Date of function: July 11 - August 24
Presenter: Bathurst Regional Art Gallery
Contact: 6333 6555
Contact details: www.bathurstart.com.au
Description: Vanessa Roget celebrates Australias indigenous culture using digital photographic montages that extend beyond photographys traditional forms.
Venue: Bathurst Regional Art Gallery
Address: 70-78 Keppel Street
Town: Bathurst
My Place
Date of function: July 11 - August 24
Presenter: Bathurst Regional Art Gallery
Contact: 6333 6555
Contact details: www.bathurstart.com.au
Description: Regional primary school students respond to landscape paitings and drawings in the Bathurst Regional Art Gallerys permanent collection and to the landscape of their place, the Central West.
Venue: Bathurst Regional Art Gallery
Address: 70-78 Keppel Street
Town: Bathurst
Bathurst Country Music Club Concert
Date of function: Friday July 11, 8pm
Venue: Bathurst RSL Club
Address: Rankin Street
Town: Bathurst
Weaving Yarns on the Lachlan - an Exhibition of Basketry and Paintings
Date of function: Opens Friday July 11, 6.30pm. Runs until Sunday July 27.
Contact: thebluebarrow@sctelco.net.au
Description: Weaving Yarns on the Lachlan is an Exhibition of Basketry and Paintings by Wiradjuri Artist Bev Coe. Bev will tutor a workshop on Saturday 26th July 10 am to 3 pm. The workshop will cover selection of suitable fibres and construction techniques. Materials will be included in course fee. Course fee: $80 includes lunch, tea and coffee.
Venue: The Gallery on Bant
Address: 26 Bant Street
Town: Bathurst
Vanessa Roget Floor Talk
Date of function: Friday July 11, 5pm, prior to the opening
Presenter: Bathurst Regional Art Gallery
Contact: 6333 6555
Description: Join local photographer Vanessa Roget as she describes the practices and printing techniques used to create her photo-media works which pay homage to Australia's indigenous culture.
Venue: Bathurst Regional Art Gallery
Address: 70-78 Keppel Street
Town: Bathurst
School Holiday Workshops: The Great Museum Mystery
Date of function: Friday July 11, 12-1pm
Presenter: Australian Fossil & Mineral Museum
Contact: 6331 5511
Description: Ages 6 to 12 years
Venue: Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum
Address: 224 Howick Street
Town: Bathurst
Sydney Symphony Drought Relief Concert
Date of function: Saturday July 12, 7pm
Contact: 6333 6161
Description: Up to sixty musicians from The Sydney Symphony will perform a special regional benefit concert in Bathurst's Memorial Entertainment Centre on 12 July at 7.00pm The Sydney Symphony musician's tour regionally every year and this year's benefit concert is particularly significant because it is the last time the Chief Conductor, Maestro Gianluigi Gelmetti, will be travelling with the Orchestra to regional NSW as he finishes his tenure with the Orchestra at the end of the year. Patrons will enjoy the Orchestra perform an introductory piece by, Mozart, Haydn's Sinfonia concertante in B flat and Beethoven's Symphony No.7. Presented with the kind assistance of Bathurst Regional Council, tickets to the concert will be $45 per adult, availabe from Ticketek and BMEC Box Office. All of the ticketing proceeds will then be donated to support the drought relief programs of the Australian Red Cross, Anglicare, St. Vincent de Paul and Salvation Army. Other fundraising supporters include the Department of Primary Industries and Water and Energy, PHP Billiton, Regional Express, Xstrata Coal, Snowy Hydro, St George Bank and Telstra.
Venue: Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre
Address: 105 William Street
Town: Bathurst
Mitchell School of Arts
Date of function: July 13-19, 2008
Presenter: The Art Scene
Contact: sales@artscene.com.au
Contact details: 02 9807 6900
Description: Join a five day interactive art workshop on campus at CSU Bathurst. In all mediums from beginners to advanced. Tutors include: Acrylics: Helen Cottle, Herman Pekel, Stella Pearse, Barry and Lucy McCann, larissa Blake, Denis Clarke. Botanical: Barbara Duckworth Drawing: Keith Norris, Joe Penn. Life Drawing: Nafisa Naomi. Mixed meida: Val Kemsley, Mignom Parker. Oils: Terry Lewitzka, Paul McCarthy, John Perkins, John Wilson, Leslie Oshea. Pastles: Victoria Peel, Sharon Muir. Printmaking: Bernhardine Meuller. Watercolour: Nick Canosa, Bob Smith, Greg Allen, helen Goldsmith, Lorraine Lewitzka, Jenny Macnaughton, Ross Paterson, Charles Sluga, Jospeh Zbukvic, Stephen Powell.
Venue: Charles Sturt University, Bathurst Campus
Address: Panorama Ave
Town: Bathurst
Once in a Blue Moon with Christine McMillan
Date of function: Monday July 14, 2-4pm
Presenter: Bathurst Regional Art Gallery
Contact: 6333 6555
Description: Once in a Blue Moon with Christine McMillan - explore the current exhibition ‘A secret History of Blue and White’ and join us for a creative afternoon of working in ‘true-blue’ mixed media. Please bring something blue to this workshop. Time: 2pm - 4pm. Ages 8 - 12 years
Venue: Bathurst Regional Art Gallery
Address: 70-78 Keppel Street
Town: Bathurst
The Tuesday Tour
Date of function: Tuesday July 15, 5pm
Presenter: Bathurst Regional Art Gallery
Contact: 6333 6555
Description: Join art gallery staff for a wlkthrough of all the exhibitions. Open to the public and our volunteer guides. Contact the gallery for more information.
Venue: Bathurst Regional Art Gallery
Address: 70-78 Keppel Street
Town: Bathurst
3D Crown Making with Jane Davidson
Date of function: Tusday July 15, 10.30am-12.30pm
Presenter: Bathurst Regional Art Gallery
Contact: 6333 6555
Description: 3D Crown Making with Jane Davidson - learn about 3D design, geometric shapes and mixed media to create a wearable work of art! Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm. Ages 6 - 12 years
Venue: Bathurst Regional Art Gallery
Address: 70-78 Keppel Street
Town: Bathurst
Art for Teens: Creating Visual Puns with Jane Davidson
Date of function: Tuesday July 15, 2-4pm
Presenter: Bathurst Regional Art Gallery
Contact: 6333 6555
Description: Art for Teens: Creating Visual Puns with Jane Davidson - learn how to brainstorm ideas with language, humour, double meanings and metaphors. Time: 2pm - 4pm. Ages 13+ years
Venue: Bathurst Regional Art Gallery
Address: 70-78 Keppel Street
Town: Bathurst
Glanmire - What a History!
Date of function: Thuraday July 17, 7.30pm
Presenter: Bathurst District Historical Society
Contact: 02 6330 8455
Description: A talk by Judith Webb, Society member and former Glanmire resident, on the amazing but little-known history of Glanmire Mansion, brewery, goldfields and more.
Venue: Bathurst Museum & Archives
Address: East Wing, Bathurst Court House, Russell Street
Town: Bathurst
The Exchange
Date of function: Thursday July 17
Presenter: Anvil Creek Theatre
Contact: 02 6362 1786
Description: Anvil Creek Theatre is a small company from the Hunter Valley, NSW. We first performed The Exchange, (a play set within a pub, performed within a pub restaurant) at the Royal Federal Hotel Branxton in November 2001 for what we thought would be a few Christmas shows for the local population. The Exchange was so well received that we did nine performances before taking the play further into rural NSW performing in Wollombi, Scone, The Sons of the Soil Hotel in Coonamhle, Walgett, The Geurie Bowling Club and The Blue Wren Winery in Mudgee. We have also performed in Newcastle and at the Mad Cow Theatre, Gosford, as well as in Sydney at The Palace Hotel, Mortlake and the Exchange Hotel, Balmain. In early 2004 we travelled to South Australia where we performed at The Adelaide Fringe Festival. There's something at once consoling and terrifying about the abject lack of happenings in the nondescript nothing-town we inhabit, at least for the duration of the performance. This is no town and everytown; nowhere and everywhere you’ve ever been, in this wide, brown, unforgiving land. A baggy-faced, retired shearer, a semi-lane ringer and a lonely, but resigned, young barman have come to rightly expect never-ending nothingness, they are the last word in living, breathing existentialism! The characters are instantly identifiable, it's as if we've all not only met them, but know them, well, even if we've never, actually, met them; we might recognize them from the pub, railway-station, ,park-bench, or a Henry Lawson poem; its almost as if they could be members of our own family, they ring with such familiarity! The premise, and script, is, of course, quintessentially, self-deprecatingly and, thus, charmingly, heart-warmingly, incorrigibly, unmistakably, unavoidably Aussie hawing started life in the Royal Federal Hotel, Branxton, three years ago and having toured rural town and country pubs and clubs, much as the old shearers it so redolently portrays would've.
Venue: Waratah Bar and Grill Bathurst
Address: George St
Town: Bathurst
Antal Szalai & his Gypsy Band
Date of function: Sunday July 20
Contact: 6333 6161
Venue: Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre
Address: 105 William Street
Town: Bathurst
Playbuilding Workshop
Date of function: 10 weeks: July 21-September 26
Presenter: Bathurst Theatre Company
Contact: Kathy 6331 1129
Contact details: or Tandi 6331 0738
Description: With Tandi Pickard. Culminating in a small performance. No previous acting experience necessary.
Venue: Uniting Church Hall, Bathurst
Address: William Street
Town: Bathurst
Slim Dusty Family Reunion
Date of function: Tuesday July 22, 8pm
Contact: 6333 6161
Description: The Slim Dusty Family, recently released their number 1 charting Reunion album to much public and media acclaim, and now the three generations are continuing a family tradition by hitting the road and heading out on tour. It was announced that the first leg of the family tour will get underway on July 3rd. These concerts will not only be a first, but very likely the one and only opportunity for the country music fans to see all the various generations of the Slim Dusty family performing live together on stage. Family matriarch and driving force behind the ‘Reunion' project, Joy McKean confirmed this week that the line-up for the upcoming Reunion shows will include Slim and Joy's son and daughter David and Anne Kirkpatrick, as well as their children Kate and James Arneman together with Hannah and Daniel Kirkpatrick. Joy is thrilled to also confirm that Slim's long time record producer and tour Musical Director Rod Coe has managed to get Slim's legendary Travelling Country Band (TCB) back together especially for this historic tour. "We are very proud of the new album. Of course, we were all hopeful that Slim's many fans would accept and embrace the new songs, but we were truly overwhelmed by the support shown to our family on the release of the album. We are so excited about the fans' response and now all of us are just looking forward to getting out on the road to perform the Reunion album material live and singing quite a few of the old Slim Dusty classics as well," said Anne Kirkpatrick. The Slim Dusty Family are pleased to also announce the tour will be presented by the Country Music Channel
Venue: Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre
Address: 105 William Street
Town: Bathurst
Possum Magic - The Musical
Date of function: Thursday July 24, 6.30pm & Friday July 25, 10am & 11.45am
Contact: 6333 6161
Contact details: www.bmec.com.au
Description: Based on Mem Foxs classic picture book. Suitable for all ages.
Venue: Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre
Address: 105 William Street
Town: Bathurst
Brilliant Traces
Date of function: Thursday July 24, Friday July 25, Saturday July 26 (Week 1, Semester 2)
Presenter: BATS (Bathurst Association of Theatrical Students)
Description: Brilliant Traces is a sweet and profound play which explores, through two wounded and isolated characters, issues of life and love. Rosannah DeLuce, a distraught young woman, who has fled all the way from Arizona to escape her impending marriage, winds up in Alaska, on the doorstep of the reclusive Henry Harry. Thrown together in the confines of the snow bound cabin they alternately repel and attract each other as they explore the pain of the past and, in time, consider the possibilities of the present. Brilliant Traces is kooky, weird and off-kilter, but if taken in the right spirit, illuminates how we live today.
Venue: Ponton Theatre
Address: CSU
Town: Bathurst
Questacon’s Earth Quest: Outer Space to Inner Earth
Date of function: July 25 - September 15
Presenter: Australian Fossil & Mineral Museum
Contact: 6331 5511
Description: A voyage from the outer limits of the Milky Way galaxy into the very centre of Planet Earth.
Venue: Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum
Address: 224 Howick Street
Town: Bathurst
Macquarie Philharmonia 2008 Season 'A Musical Romance'
Date of function: Saturday July 26, 7.30pm
Presenter: Macquarie Philharmonia
Contact: www.macquariephilharmonia.org
Description: Romance and Drama from Russia and France. Macquarie Philharmonia, Australia’s Inland Symphony Orchestra is proud to announce its 2008 Season ‘A Musical Romance’. Featuring works by popular composers such as Bizet, Rachmaninov and Rimsky-Korsakov, the 2008 Season brings grand orchestral music to the Central West. Performances in Bathurst and Dubbo on the 26th and 27th July respectively give regional audiences a rare opportunity to hear extracts from the fiendishly difficult and famous Rachmaninov 2nd Piano Concerto and beautiful French folk songs accompanied by a full symphony orchestra. The Macquarie Philharmonia is supported by many generous businesses and individuals from the Blue Mountains, Sydney and the Central West. The 2008 Season is supported by the Vincent Fairfax Family Foundation, Reliance Credit Union, Bathurst Regional Council and Dubbo City Council.
Venue: Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre
Address: 105 William Street
Town: Bathurst
Acrobalance Workshop with Jane Davis from Circus Monoxide
Date of function: Saturday July 26, 10am-3pm
Presenter: Performing Arts Development Program
Contact: BMEC Box office 6333 6161
Description: Jane Davis specialises in aerials and acrobalance. She began her circus career as a very unfit 24 year old, and has spent the past seven years building skills in acrobatics, hula hoops, trapeze, lyra, and a wide range of circus arts. She has performed around Australia and New Zealand, at places such as Yeppoon Village Festival, the National Circus Conference, and the Tasmanian Circus Festival. She is now Associate Director of Circus Monoxide, and runs Half High Circus, which is Circus Monoxide’s children’s and youth circus. Jane teaches children from as young as two, and adults as old as seventy, to climb to the top of human pyramids, juggle and swing from a trapeze.
Venue: Studio B, Building W9, CSU Bathurst
Address: via Research Stattion Drive
Town: Bathurst
All Day Album Making Workshop
Date of function: Sunday July 27, 10am-4pm
Contact: 02 6337 3667
Description: Xmas in July. Learn how to get your photos organised and into safe and meaningful albums.
Venue: Girl Guide Hall, Bathurst
Town: Bathurst
Wiradjuri Basket Weaving Workshop
Date of function: Saturday July 26, 10am-3pm
Contact: thebluebarrow@sctelco.net.au
Description: Weaving Yarns on the Lachlan is an Exhibition of Basketry and Paintings by Wiradjuri Artist Bev Coe. Bev will tutor a workshop on Saturday 26th July 10 am to 3 pm. The workshop will cover selection of suitable fibres and construction techniques. Materials will be included in course fee. Course fee: $80 includes lunch, tea and coffee.
Venue: Bathurst
Town: Bathurst
Life Drawing and Painting in Pastel
Date of function: Saturday July 26 & Sunday July 27
Presenter: Rockley Studio
Description: Workshop with Tim Miller to be held at his Rockley Studio. Beginners to advanced students are welcome. Class sizes are strictly limited. Tuition is geared to the individual. Working from a live model - an exploration of drawing and painting the human form in pastel, with emphasis on proportion, direction, form, tone and colour. Skeletons, flayed figures and other casts are available for reference. This workshops will include a demonstration painting from life by Tim. The fee for the weekend is $190.00. This fee includes all tuition, morning and afternoon teas and light lunches. Where a workshop requires a model, model fees will be extra, but no more than $50.00. A deposit of $50.00 is required to confirm a workshop booking and forms part payment of the workshop fee. For bookings and further information contact: Tim Miller, Rockley Studio, 20 Long Street Rockley NSW 2795 Phone 02 63379276 Email tmiller@rockleystudio.com.au
Venue: Rockley Studio and Fine Art Gallery
Address: 20 Long Street
Town: Rockley
Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum Birthday Celebrations
Date of function: Saturday July 26 & Sunday July 27, 10am-2pm
Presenter: Australian Fossil & Mineral Museum
Contact: 6331 5511
Description: Kids free entry into the Australian Fossil & Mineral Museum. On Sunday see a shooting vortex, an exploding balloon dog and much more in a mad science show by Fizzics Education.
Venue: Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum
Address: 224 Howick Street
Town: Bathurst
Awesome Air Fantastic Flight
Date of function: Sunday July 27
Presenter: Australian Fossil & Mineral Museum
Contact: 6331 5511
Description: Awesome Air Fantastic Flight - see a shooting vortex, an exploding balloon dog and much more in a mad science show by Fizzics Education (free after Museum Admission). Gem fossicking, face painting, prizes for the best fantastic flying machines and more.
Venue: Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum
Address: 224 Howick Street
Town: Bathurst
Times of My Life
Date of function: Tuesday July 29, 8pm & Wednesday July 30, 11am & 8pm
Presenter: Christine Dunstan Productions
Contact: 6333 6161
Contact details: www.bmec.com.au
Description: A play with music. In Times of My Life Toni tells of her long career in vaudeville, musical theatre, television and cabaret, spanning more than half a century. With rich and illuminating archival footage, anecdotes, observations and songs, its an invitiation to walk through the golden days of Australian entertainment. Http://tonilamond.com/times.htm
Venue: Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre
Address: 105 William Street
Town: Bathurst
Evans Arts Council Meetings
Date of function: 1st Tuesday of each month, 4.30pm
Presenter: Evans Arts Council
Contact: Marie Howarth, Publicyt Officer, 6337 4135
Venue: Lee Street Hall
Address: 7 Lees Street
Town: Kelso
Blayney Camera Club Meeting
Date of function: First Wednesday of month at 7.30pm winter, 8pm summer
Presenter: Blayney Arts Council
Contact: Kevin Toohey
Contact details: (02) 6368 2566
Venue: The Cottage
Address: 191 Adelaide Street
Town: Blayney
Carcoar Pottery
Date of function: Weekends & most Public Holidays 10.30am - 4pm
Contact details: 0263673139
Description: Work by Carl and Louise Purcell
Venue: Carcoar Pottery
Address: Historic Court House
Town: Carcoar
20th Century Toy Museum
Date of function: Open 11am-4pm Wednesday - Sunday. Spring until Autumn only.
Presenter: Carcoar Toy Museum
Contact: Warwick Powell or John Allen
Contact details: 02 6367 3274
Description: Kids and big kids alike will be in toy heaven at this toy museum featuring toys that span the 20th century including Felix, Flintstones, Betty Boop, Barbie, Simpson to much much more. Also Handcut original wooden jigsaws made by Warwick Powell, toys and collectables available in the shop.
Venue: Carcoar Toy Museum
Address: 5 Belubula street
Town: Carcoar
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
Jane Austen Book Club Blayney
Date of function: Third Tuesdays of month, 11am.
Presenter: Central West Libraries
Contact: Central West Libraries
Contact details: 6393 8125
Description: New members welcome. May 2008 meeting: The lesser known novels of Jane Austen.
Venue: Blayney Library
Address: Adelaide st
Town: Blayney
Ada's Place
Date of function: Saturday 9am-5pm or by appointment.
Presenter: Ada's Place
Contact: 02 6366 3108
Contact details: 0412 663 114
Description: Art gallery specialising in Ada Clark painting pottery tiles, also P.Crisp glassware, stirling silver jewellery etc. and Portuguese pottery and other gifts.
Venue: Ada's Place
Address: 5 William St
Town: milthorpe
Social Painters Group
Date of function: Every Tuesday. Starts Tuesday February 25
Presenter: Blayney Arts Council
Contact: The Cottage, 191 Adelaide Street
Contact details: Linda Jeric 02 6368 3534
Description: New painting group. New members welcome.
Venue: The Cottage
Address: 191 Adelaide Street
Town: Blayney
World Youth Day 2008 Dinner, Bush Dance
Date of function: Saturday July 12, 7.30pm
Contact: St James Presbytery on 6368 2387
Contact details: Tickets are available at Blayney Newsagents.
Venue: Blayney Community Centre
Address: Adeilade Street
Town: Blayney
St Joseph’s Seniors Day
Date of function: Thursday July 31, 11.30am for 12noon start
Description: Open invitation to senior citizens. Students to provide lunch, table service and entertainment. Free entry Those wishing to attend to contact St Joseph Central School on 63682243 or St James Prestery on ph 6368 2387
Venue: Blayney Community Centre
Address: Adeilade Street
Town: Blayney
Blayney Community Markets & Blayney Shire Council Open Day
Date of function: Saturday August 2, 8.30am to 1pm.
Presenter: Blayney Shire Council
Contact: Fiona McKenna 6368 9628
Description: Displays, giveaways, 2BS Gold radio station and commuity service organisations present. Jumping castle and play on wheels attending. At Blayney Community Centre and council carpark.
Venue: Blayney Community Centre
Address: Adeilade Street
Town: Blayney
Fossil Dig
Date of function: Every weekend. Saturday 8.30am-5pm, Sunday 8.30am-2pm
Presenter: Age of Fishes Museum
Contact: Monica Yeung
Contact details: 0428 164 469 / myeung@gondwana-dreaming.com
Description: Fossil Digs offer families and individuals a chance to touch base with the wonders of nature. You will explore and experience up to 3 fossil sites in close proximity to the Age of Fishes Museum. Includes entry to the Age of Fishes and refreshments.
Venue: Age of Fishes Museum
Address: Gaskill Street
Town: Canowindra
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
Canowindra Old Time Dancing
Date of function: Sundays, 2-6pm
Presenter: Canowindra Citizens and Services Club
Description: Polish those shoes and step back in time the last Sunday of every month. All welcome. Ladies bring a plate and share afternoon tea.
Venue: Canowindra Community Hall
Town: Canowindra
Storytime, Canowindra Library
Date of function: Every Friday, 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: Canowindra Library
Town: Canowindra
Storytime, Manildra Library
Date of function: Third Tuesday and Wednesday of the month, 11am (school term time)
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: Manildra Library
Address: 65 Kiewa St
Town: Manildra
Molong Historical Museum
Date of function: Now open 7 days, 8 hours a day, 9am-5pm.
Contact: Lina Moffitt 6366 8460
Description: Facintating exhibits. Includes small antiques and collectables shop, thematic displays such as pioneer women of Molong, war heroes and As Time Goes By displays of old watches and clocks. Tea and coffee available.
Venue: Molong Historical Museum
Address: Gidley 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
Ryall Street Gallery
Date of function: Opens Saturday March 8, 7pm. Open 10am-5pm Saturday and Sunday.
Presenter: Art Canowindra
Contact: www.artcanowindra.net
Contact details: ryallstreet@westnet.com.au
Description: The gallery is located one hour from Bathurst and Orange and 20 minutes from Cowra. Our philosophy of art is to communicate ideas that evolve from phenomena, witness and the art process. Video Art is exhibited with Photography, Painting, Sculpture and Mixed Media are also included.
Venue: Ryall Street Gallery
Address: Ryall Street
Town: Canowindra
Sing Australia Choir, Yeoval
Date of function: Once a month on Wednesdays, 6.30pm
Presenter: Sing Australia
Contact: Alf Cantrell
Contact details: 6846 4190
Description: Started 2997.
Venue: Red Cross Shop, Yeoval
Town: Yeoval
Sisters Art
Date of function: Opens Friday July 4, 6.30pm. Runs until July 30.
Presenter: The Old Vic Inn
Contact: Alison 6344 1009
Description: Watercolours by Barbara Dunstan and Pottery by Margaret Canty.
Venue: Old Vic Inn
Address: 56 Gaskill Street
Town: Canowindra
World Youth Day
Date of function: Friday July 11
Presenter: Yeoval Historical Society
Contact: Alf Cantrell, Yeoval Historical Society
Contact details: 6846 4190/ 0427 208 913
Description: A gala day with town stalls, a gaelic football match, a wonderful lunch and special guest of 25 young Irish Ambassadors who will each plant an Australian native shrub around a large Irish Beech tree. A plaque to mark the occasion will carry the names of all the Irish visitors.
Venue: Yeoval Banjo Paterson Bush Park
Town: Yeoval
Pyjama Archies
Date of function: Opens July 12, 2008
Presenter: River Bank Gallery
Contact: www.riverbankgallery.com.au
Contact details: 02 6344 2778
Description: With a peoples choice proze.
Venue: River Bank Gallery
Address: 71 Gaskill Street
Town: Canowindra
Cabonne Pre-Election Information Session
Date of function: Tuesday July 15, 5pm-7.30pm
Presenter: Cabonne Council
Contact: Council 6392 3208.
Description: There will be a wide range of issues covered on the night including an Overview of the Local Government System, Roles and Responsibilities of Councillors, Council and Committee Meetings, expectations of councilors, overview of Electoral process & timetable and Cabonne’s Corporate Operations. It is often difficult for persons considering standing for Local Government to know where to obtain relevant information. This relaxed, interactive and informal session will give a good overview and provide practical assistance to potential candidates. It will be supplemented with resource material available from the Department Local Government, Local Government & Shires Association, Electoral Commission and Councill. The Information Session will commence at 5.00pm at the Council Chambers, Bank Street Molong with supper to follow and is expected to conclude around 7.30pm. The call for nominations for the Local Government Elections is fast approaching, opening on 4 August 2008 and closing at 5pm on Wednesday 13 August 2008. Both the residents and non residents rolls close on 4 August 2008. Anyone requiring more details concerning the Information Session was welcome to contact him on 6392 3208.
Venue: Cabonne Council Chambers
Address: 99-101 Bank street
Town: Molong
The Exchange
Date of function: Saturday July 19
Presenter: Anvil Creek Theatre
Contact: 6344 1009
Description: Anvil Creek Theatre is a small company from the Hunter Valley, NSW. We first performed The Exchange, (a play set within a pub, performed within a pub restaurant) at the Royal Federal Hotel Branxton in November 2001 for what we thought would be a few Christmas shows for the local population. The Exchange was so well received that we did nine performances before taking the play further into rural NSW performing in Wollombi, Scone, The Sons of the Soil Hotel in Coonamhle, Walgett, The Geurie Bowling Club and The Blue Wren Winery in Mudgee. We have also performed in Newcastle and at the Mad Cow Theatre, Gosford, as well as in Sydney at The Palace Hotel, Mortlake and the Exchange Hotel, Balmain. In early 2004 we travelled to South Australia where we performed at The Adelaide Fringe Festival. There's something at once consoling and terrifying about the abject lack of happenings in the nondescript nothing-town we inhabit, at least for the duration of the performance. This is no town and everytown; nowhere and everywhere you’ve ever been, in this wide, brown, unforgiving land. A baggy-faced, retired shearer, a semi-lane ringer and a lonely, but resigned, young barman have come to rightly expect never-ending nothingness, they are the last word in living, breathing existentialism! The characters are instantly identifiable, it's as if we've all not only met them, but know them, well, even if we've never, actually, met them; we might recognize them from the pub, railway-station, ,park-bench, or a Henry Lawson poem; its almost as if they could be members of our own family, they ring with such familiarity! The premise, and script, is, of course, quintessentially, self-deprecatingly and, thus, charmingly, heart-warmingly, incorrigibly, unmistakably, unavoidably Aussie hawing started life in the Royal Federal Hotel, Branxton, three years ago and having toured rural town and country pubs and clubs, much as the old shearers it so redolently portrays would've.
Venue: Old Vic Inn
Address: 56 Gaskill Street
Town: Canowindra
Buckinbah Mulga Bill Art Festival
Date of function: Friday July 25- Sunday July 27
Presenter: Mulga Bill Festival
Contact: Alf Cantrell
Contact details: (02) 6346 4478
Description: The Town, The Country, The People. Exhibit work or just come along to view the art during the annual Mulga Bill Festival.
Venue: Yeoval Memorial Hall
Address: Forbes Street
Town: Yeoval
On Your Bike
Date of function: Friday July 25 - Sunday July 27. Opening Friday, 6pm
Presenter: Cumnock Progress Association
Contact: Christine Weston 6367 7010
Description: A bicycle themed exhibition with 10 professional artists, 10 local creative identities and the children on Cumnock displaying their work in conjunction with the Eurimble (Saturday 2pm) and Yeoval Mulga Bill bkie rides (Sunday 10am). Peoples Choice Award, lucky door prize and artworks for sale. Friday 6pm Cumulua Rolling wine tasting and exhibition opening.
Venue: Royal Hotel, Cumnock
Address: Cnr Obley St & McLaughlan St
Town: Cumnock
Mulga Bill Festival
Date of function: Saturday and Sunday July 26 & 27, 2008
Presenter: Mulga Bill Festival
Contact: Alf Cantrell (Yeoval) 02 63464478
Contact details: Callie Saul (Cumnock) 02 63677006
Description: Includes the now famous Cumnock to Yeoval 24km bike ride along with stalls, sheering, games, antique cars, tractors and engines, food stalls, damper/camp-oven cooking competitions, poets in the park and more. Busses will run from Yeoval to Cumnock. Beakfast Saturday and Sunday. Paint a Waltzing Matilida tile. Watch a blind artist from Mudgee. Ice carving. Poets in the parl and more!
Venue: Yeoval Memorial Hall
Address: Forbes Street
Town: Yeoval
Watercolours Workshop with Wanda Driscoll
Date of function: Saturday July 26 & Sunday July 27
Presenter: River Bank Gallery
Contact: (02) 6344 2778
Contact details: www.riverbankgallery.com.au
Venue: River Bank Gallery
Address: 71 Gaskill Street
Town: Canowindra
River Bank Gallery Roadtrip to the Warrumbungles
Date of function: August 4-11
Presenter: River Bank Gallery
Contact: (02) 6344 2778
Contact details: www.riverbankgallery.com.au
Venue: River Bank Gallery
Address: 71 Gaskill Street
Town: Canowindra
Cowra P.O.W Theatre
Date of function: Open 7 days
Description: Located at the Cowra Visitors Centre, the P.O.W Theatre houses an amazing hologram that tells the tragic story of the Cowra Breakout. This is a free nine minute presentation.
Venue: Cowra Visitor Information Centre
Town: Cowra
Storytime, Cowra Library
Date of function: First Thursday of the month, 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: Cowra Library
Town: Cowra
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
Jane Austen Book Club Cowra
Date of function: 4th Tuesday of month 11am. On break in July. Starts again August.
Presenter: Central West Libraries
Contact: The Library
Description: All interested people welcome. May: Pride and Prejudice.
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
Live Music
Date of function: Fridays and Saturdays
Contact: 6342 1055
Venue: Cowra Townhouse Motor Inn Function Room
Town: Cowra
Cowra Art Group: Craft, Embroidery, Knitting, Crochet
Date of function: Meet Tuesdays 10am-2pm
Presenter: Cowra Art Group Inc
Contact: Pamela Heikkinen 6342 1465
Description: Cowra Art Rooms are next to the Cowra Visitors Centre. All Welcome.
Venue: Cowra Art Group Room
Address: Visitors Centre, Mid Western Highway,
Town: Cowra
Cowra Art Group: Quilters
Date of function: Meet Tuesdays 7-10pm
Presenter: Cowra Art Group Inc
Contact: Mareen Griffiths 02 6342 4188
Description: Cowra Art Rooms are next to the Cowra Visitors Centre. All Welcome.
Venue: Cowra Art Group Room
Address: Visitors Centre, Mid Western Highway,
Town: Cowra
Cowra Art Group: Quilters
Date of function: Meet Fridays 10am-3pm
Presenter: Cowra Art Group Inc
Contact: Kate Redgrave 02 6341 3746
Description: Cowra Art Rooms are next to the Cowra Visitors Centre. All Welcome.
Venue: Cowra Art Group Room
Address: Visitors Centre, Mid Western Highway,
Town: Cowra
Cowra Art Group: Art Lessons
Date of function: Mondays during term times, 7-10pm.
Presenter: Cowra Art Group Inc
Contact: Anne Stanley. 6341 1691
Description: Cowra Art Rooms are next to the Cowra Visitors Centre. All Welcome. Call for start dates and materials list.
Venue: Cowra Art Group Room
Address: Visitors Centre, Mid Western Highway,
Town: Cowra
Cowra Art Group: Art Lessons
Date of function: Wednesdays during term times, 10am-3pm
Presenter: Cowra Art Group Inc
Contact: Anne Stanley. 6341 1691
Description: Cowra Art Rooms are next to the Cowra Visitors Centre. All Welcome. Call for start dates and materials list.
Venue: Cowra Art Group Room
Address: Visitors Centre, Mid Western Highway,
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 Pavillion
Town: Cowra
Hidden World
Date of function: Opens Friday May 30, 6.30pm. Runs until July 5
Presenter: Cowra Regional Art Gallery
Contact: 6340 2190
Contact details: www.cowraartgallery.com.au
Description: Unseen details of bees and butterflys by photographer Colleen Mead.
Venue: Cowra Regional Art Gallery
Address: 77 Darling St
Town: Cowra
30:30 Vision Insects
Date of function: May 31-July 5
Presenter: Cowra Regional Art Gallery
Contact: (02) 6340 2190
Description: Mosaics by the MAANZ (Mosaic Association of Australia and New Zealand), all works are 30 x 30cms and are colourful, interesting interpretations of the theme by artists from both sides of the Tasman.
Venue: Cowra Regional Art Gallery
Address: 77 Darling St
Town: Cowra
Vintage Pleasures - The Darnell Collection
Date of function: May 31- July 5, Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday 2pm-4pm.
Presenter: Cowra Regional Art Gallery
Contact: (02) 6340 2190
Description: The Darnell Collection. Selections from some 3,500 items in the Darnell Collection, the largest collection of clothes in Australia. The collection dates from the 1770s to the 1980s and is themed around elegant womens fashion; it was the private collection of Doris Darnell, an American Quaker. The collection was recently bequeathed to her granddaughter, Charlotte Smith of the Blue Mountains.
Venue: Cowra Regional Art Gallery
Address: 77 Darling St
Town: Cowra
Making Studio Based Art Materials with Tim Moorhead
Date of function: Saturday June 21 & Sunday June 22, 10am-3.30pm
Presenter: Cowra Regional Art Gallery
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
Anne Stanley 'Inner I' Exhibition
Date of function: July 2008. Open daily 8.30am-5pm
Presenter: Cowra Japanese Garden & Cultural Centre
Contact: 6341 2233
Contact details: garden@cowra.nsw.gov.au
Venue: Cowra Japanese Garden & Cultural Centre
Address: Binni Creek Road
Town: Cowra
Mosaic Workshop with Catherine Bennett
Date of function: Sunday July 6, 10am-4pm
Presenter: Cowra Regional Art Gallery
Contact: Bookings 6340 2190
Venue: Cowra Regional Art Gallery
Address: 77 Darling St
Town: Cowra
Dreamtime; Respecting Elders; and Carrying On The Culture (TBC)
Date of function: Saturday July 12- July 26
Presenter: Cowra Art Gallery
Contact: (02) 6340 2190
Description: In connection with NAIDOC Week 2008. Works by Kevin Cooper and John Clark, artists from Lake Cargelligo. Kevin Cooper is a Yorta Yorta man from the Euchuca area in northern Victoria and John Clark is a Barkindji artist from Wilcannia.
Venue: Cowra Regional Art Gallery
Address: 77 Darling St
Town: Cowra
Girrawa Stories
Date of function: Saturday July 12- July 26
Presenter: Cowra Art Gallery
Contact: (02) 6340 2190
Venue: Cowra Regional Art Gallery
Address: 77 Darling St
Town: Cowra
25 x 25: 25 Years of Printmaking from Megalo Access Arts
Date of function: Saturday August 2 - Saturday September 7. Opens Friday August 1
Presenter: Cowra Art Gallery
Contact: (02) 6340 2190
Description: 25 x 25 presents the work of 25 artistprintmakers who have made prints in the workshops of Studio One and Megalo Access Arts. It reveals the range of media that encompass the field of printmaking from screenprinting, through etching, lithography, woodblock and linocut printing. The exhibition was conceived to celebrate Megalo’s 25th year as an open access print studio in 2005. The artists were selected to represent Megalo’s past, present and future. Each was asked to produce a print, 25 x 25 cm square, on any theme and in the medium of their choice. A colour catalogue has been published to accompany the exhibition. It includes an account of the history of Megalo and Studio One by Art Historian Sasha Grishin. An education kit will also accompany the exhibition. 25 x 25 is a Megalo exhibition toured by Museums & Galleries NSW.
Venue: Cowra Regional Art Gallery
Address: 77 Darling St
Town: Cowra
Prints from the Central West Regions Printmakers
Date of function: Saturday August 2 - Saturday September 7. Opens Friday August 1
Presenter: Cowra Art Gallery
Contact: (02) 6340 2190
Description: Opened August 1 by Sasha Grisham.
Venue: Cowra Regional Art Gallery
Address: 77 Darling St
Town: Cowra
Puccini's Madame Butterfly (In English)
Date of function: Tuesday August 5, 8pm
Presenter: Opera Australia
Contact: Carl Erle (02) 6342 1916
Contact details: Bookings: Cowra Visitors Centre: 02 6342 4333
Description: John Bells stunning Oz Opera production of the Puccini classic. Held on the 63rd Cowra Breakout anniversary. Presented by Cowra Arts Council. Opera Australia last came to Cowra over fifty years ago - don’t miss them this time. The Orange Civic Theatre show has already sold out. Follow this link for ticketing and show details: http://www.opera-australia.org.au/opera/oaweb.nsf/Wf-companyB?readform&loc=lookups/111-OZOPERA?opendocument
Venue: Cowra High School
Address: Dowell St
Town: Cowra
Anniversary of the Cowra Breakout
Date of function: Monday August 4 and Tuesday August 5
Presenter: Cowra Breakout Association
Contact: 6342 4333
Description: A full scheule of events are planned. A special screening of 'Broken Sun' is planned for the evening of August 4. Madame Butterfly will be performed by Oz Opera on August 5.
Venue: Cowra
Town: Cowra
Photography Workshops - Blue Mountains
Date of function: Throughout the year
Presenter: Blue Mountains Photography Workshops
Contact: Victoria Jeffreys
Contact details: 0412 009 982
Description: Photography weekends and retreats in areas such as landscape, portrait & the nude, learning from professional photographers.
Venue: Blue Mountains Photography Workshops Studio
Address: 1 Railway Parade
Town: Meadlow Bath
Songwriters Night
Date of function: Every Tuesday night, 7pm (registration by 6.30pm)
Description: Original material only.
Venue: Imperial Hotel, Mount Victoria
Town: Mt Victoria
Forbes Arts and Crafts Members Exhibition
Date of function: Monday - Saturday, 9-5pm and Sundays 10.30am-4pm.
Venue: Forbes Arts and Craft Centre
Address: 83 Lachlan Street
Town: Forbes
Bushranger Hall of Fame Museum
Date of function: Open 7 days.
Contact details: 6851 1881
Description: This historical hotels is etched deep in history. It was the former Cobb & co depot and when your there you will be able to view the Bushranger Hall of Fame Museum. Explore the history from the 1860s including bushrangers and gold strikes.
Venue: Albion Hotel
Address: 135 Lachlan Street
Town: Forbes
Forbes Historical Society Museum
Date of function: Open 3pm-5pm.
Contact details: 6851 6600
Description: This evoving museum has a great collection of items that paint the picture of Forbes in yesteryears.
Venue: Cross Street, Forbes
Address: Cross Street
Town: Forbes
Forbes Art Gallery Investment and Fine Art
Date of function: Open Wednesday - Friday, 10am-6pm and Saturday - Sunday 10am-4pm.
Contact: Jan and Scott Chamney
Contact details: 68512600
Description: Fine Australian contemporary, Kimberley and regional art on display and for sale. Also artifacts and other items of interest. Artists include Pro Hart, Leonard Long, Shane Gehlert, Bob Marchant, Jock Mosquito, David Malangi, Paddy Fordham and many more local artists including Wayne Mills, Joanne Southern, Margart Lewis and Merryn Spencer.
Venue: Forbes Art Gallery Investment and Fine Art
Address: 2 Sherriff Street
Town: Forbes
Forbes Railway Arts & Tourist Centre
Date of function: Open 7 days a week, 9am-5pm.
Contact details: 6852 4155
Description: The Forbes Visitor and Information Centre is in Union Street.
Venue: Forbes Visitor and Information Centre
Address: Court Street
Town: Forbes
Storytime, Forbes Library
Date of function: Every second Thursday at 10.30am (in school term time)
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: Forbes Library
Address: Victoria Lane
Town: Forbes
Forbes College for Seniors Inc
Presenter: Forbes College for Seniors Inc (U3A NSW)
Contact: President Vince Roberts 6852 2938
Description: Classes to include: Thai Chi with Cheryl Shivington Gardening with Glen Pavey Vintage Films with Bob Lytton Becoming Familiar with Your Driving with Stephen Presenting on Community Radio with 2LVR Recycling Everything with Dorothea Croker Australian History with Marie Montgomery Current Affairs with various presenters Course dates and times to be set at meeting on Tuesday February 19, 2pm.
Venue: Forbes Bowling Club
Town: Forbes
Forbes Country Music Club
Date of function: Tuesdays April 1, May 6, June 3, July 1, Aug 5, Sept 2, Oct 7, Nov 4, Dec 2, 7.30pm
Presenter: Forbes Country Music Club
Contact: Jan Shaw 6852 3875
Venue: Forbes Bowling Club
Town: Forbes
Sing Australia Choir, Forbes
Date of function: Thursdays, 7-8pm (except school holidays)
Presenter: Sing Australia
Contact: James Janetzki
Contact details: 6851 6751
Venue: Havannah House
Address: Brown St
Town: Forbes
Forbes Eisteddfod
Date of function: Runs July 17- August 2
Contact: Marian Barrass
Contact details: 6851 6858
Description: Entries Close June 6. Events: Dance July 17-20 (at Forbes High School) Piano July 23-24 Keyboard July 24 Instrumental July 25 Organ July 26 Vocal July 27 Bands and ensembles July 28 School choirs July 29 Speech and drama July 30 to Aug 1 Special schools August 1 Grand Concert August 2
Venue: Forbes Town Hall
Address: Harold Street
Town: Forbes
All Things Bright and Beautiful
Date of function: Opening Friday July 18, 6.30pm
Venue: Lachlan Street Art Gallery
Address: 83 Lachlan St
Town: Forbes
Roger Bennie Exhibition
Date of function: Friday July 25 - August 15
Description: Selection of mixed media artwork. Opens with drinks and the chance to meet the artist.
Venue: Mezzanine Style
Address: Rankin Street
Town: Forbes
Sing Australia Choir, Condobolin
Date of function: The 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month.
Contact: Sue Thomas
Contact details: 6895 2277
Description: This wonderful choir is open to anyone who loves singing for pleasure regardless of talent. It welcomes people of all ages and walks of life. It’s a great way to meet new people and has benefits for both general wellbeing and pain relief.
Venue: Condobolin Community Centre
Address: Cnr Dennison St & Bathurst St
Town: Condobolin
China Painters
Date of function: Every Tuesday during school term, 9am-1pm
Venue: CWA Hall, Lake Cargelligo
Town: Lake Cargelligo
Lake Cargelligo Singers
Date of function: Meet every Tuesday, 5-6pm
Contact: Meredith
Contact details: 6896 1575
Venue: Cudjallagong Recreation Hall
Town: Lake Cargelligo
Lake Cargelligo Painters and Artists
Date of function: Meet the second Saturday afternoon of the month
Contact: Norma
Contact details: 6898 1343
Venue: Cudjallagong Recreation Hall
Town: Lake Cargelligo
Patchworker Group
Date of function: Meet every Tuesday, 9.30am-4pm
Contact: Jean Nixon
Contact details: 6898 1211
Venue: Uniting Church Hall, Lake Cargelligo
Address: Lorne Street
Town: Lake Cargelligo
Leadlighting, Metal Work and Ceramics Classes
Date of function: Contact TAFE for times and course details
Presenter: TAFE Outreach
Contact details: 6898 1566
Venue: Lake Cargelligo
Town: Lake Cargelligo
Scrapbookers
Contact details: Contact 6897 7965 for meeting times
Venue: Lake Cargelligo
Town: Lake Cargelligo
Lake Cargelligo Art Group
Date of function: Meet every second Thursday from 10am to 4pm
Presenter: Lake Cargelligo Arts & Crafts Society
Contact details: Jean Nixon 6898 1211
Description: Produce some spectacular quilts.
Venue: Uniting Church Hall, Lake Cargelligo
Address: Lorne Street
Town: Lake Cargelligo
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
Basket Weaving Workshops
Date of function: Every Thursday from 10am
Contact: Heather Blackley
Contact details: 6895 3301
Venue: Western Plains Regional Development
Address: 18 William St
Town: Condobolin
Tottenham Historical Society Monthly Meetings
Date of function: First Tuesday of the Month, evening
Contact: John McCall
Contact details: 6892 4447
Description: 2007 project is to take pictures of ervything that happens in Tottenham and gather them together on a CD and in a booklet. Monthly meetings often have guest speakers and special topics. All welcome.
Venue: Tottenham Central
Town: Tottenham
Enhancing Young Childrens Development with Music.
Date of function: Mondays and Tuesdays
Presenter: Mitchell Conservatorium Lithgow Division
Contact: Mitchell Conservatorium
Contact details: 6351 3990
Description: Early childhood music classes at Mitchell Conservatorium offer a wonderful opportunity for you 18months to 11yearold child to have fun playing specially designed activities while learning rhythm, simple songs and interacting with others.
Venue: Mitchell Conservatorium of Music, Lithgow
Address: Wylde Street
Town: Lithgow
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
The Shelagh Show
Date of function: Every second Sunday of the month, 4pm-7pm.
Presenter: Court House Hotel
Contact: Kate
Contact details: 0403 051 554
Description: Calling all women to perform at a night of music and mayhem. Beginners welcome
Venue: Court House Hotel
Address: 1 Main Street
Town: Lithgow
Newman-White Gallery
Date of function: Currently closed to the public. Orders by email. Clasess as listed.
Presenter: Newman-White Gallery
Contact details: 6351 2326
Description: Lesson times: Day classes Mon & Wed, 10am1pm &1pm4pm. Night clasees Wed, Thurs 6.30pm9.30pm. Saturday Classes: 10am1pm.
Venue: Newman-White Gallery
Address: 199 Mort Street
Town: Lithgow
Portland Community Cinema
Date of function: Second weekend of every month
Presenter: Portland Community Cinema
Description: Films on Friday evenings and Saturday matinees.
Venue: Crystal Theatre
Address: Wolgan Street
Town: Portland
Lithgow Fellowship of Australian Writers Meetings
Date of function: Meet third Sunday of every month
Presenter: Lithgow Fellowship of Australian Writers - CLOSED
Contact details: Margaret Maddock 6353 1161
Venue: Lithgow Workies
Address: Tank Street
Town: Lithgow
Delta Electricity Lithgow District Cultural Awards
Presenter: Greater Lithgow Arts Council
Contact: Al Ritchie
Contact details: 6351 4779
Description: A reminder that nominations for the next round of Delta Electricity Lithgow District Cultural Awards is now due. Nominations are welcomed in the Adult, Student or Group for excellence in the performing, visual or creative arts. There are catergories for outstanding performance, outstanding competition results or for exceptional promotion of the arts. Nomination forms are availablefrom the Lithgow Wallerawang and Portland Libraries or at the office at 2LT or the Mercury.
Venue: Union Theatre
Address: Bridge Street
Town: Lithgow
Belly D: Belly Dancing for all levels
Date of function: Fortnightly, Fridays 11am-12noon
Presenter: Belly D
Contact details: Tanya 6352 2952
Venue: Glen Alice
Town: Glen Alice
Belly D: Belly Dance Classes, all levels
Date of function: Wednesdays 12.30-1.30pm all levels
Presenter: Belly D
Contact details: Tanya 6352 2952
Venue: Lithgow PCYC
Address: Hoskins Avenue
Town: Lithgow
Belly D: Beginners Belly Dance Classes
Date of function: Thursdays 5-6pm performance; 6.15-7.15pm beginners
Presenter: Belly D
Contact details: Tanya 6352 2952
Venue: Lithgow PCYC
Address: Hoskins Avenue
Town: Lithgow
Lithgow Folk Club
Date of function: 1st Sunday of each month from 3pm
Presenter: Lithgow Folk Club
Contact: Louise Dean
Contact details: 0425 710 063
Description: Friendly, informal Irish, Australian and general folk music session. Listen to the sounds of local musicians, join them and have a great afternoon.
Venue: Court House Hotel
Address: 1 Main Street
Town: Lithgow
Gorrie Ban
Date of function: Every Monday, 9.30am
Contact: Margaret Bresac
Description: Entertainment and Outings for Seniors.
Venue: Fatima Hall
Town: Lithgow
Anthony Symons World-Gaia Sculpture Garden
Date of function: Weekend workshops. Garden viewing allowed.
Contact: 02 6355 6297
Description: Join renowned sculpture Anthony Symons in studio at his property in Rydal, just West of the Blue Mountains. The garden itself is a unique example of a sculpture garden feel free to wander the garden. Workshops also held and studio space available.
Venue: World-Gaia Sculpture Garden
Address: Top of New Street
Town: Rydal
Adult Art Classes
Date of function: Mondays, 10-1 or 1-4, Wednesdays 10-1 or 1-4, Saturdays 10-1 or 1-4.
Presenter: Newman-White Gallery
Contact: David Newman-White 6351 2326
Contact details: davidnewmanwhite@yahoo.com.au
Description: Paintings and drawing tuition for adults.
Venue: Newman-White Gallery
Address: 199 Mort Street
Town: Lithgow
Music Lessons
Date of function: Classes by appointment
Presenter: ms Lorraine Taylor
Contact: 02 6352 4736
Description: Lessons in Musicianship, Theory, Composition & Orchestration. Lorraine works with beginners on violin, and also provides English language coaching and help with descriptive writing. She assists with preparation for University Entry. Ms Taylor is a teacher with a wealth of experience in developing strong skills in Music and English.
Venue: Lithgow
Town: Lithgow
Lithgow Valley Community Cinema
Date of function: 1st & 3rd Saturday of month, 7.30pm and Thursday proceeding, 10.30am.
Contact: Terry 02 6353 1897
Description: Plus classic movie night 2nd Friday of each month at 7pm.
Venue: Lithgow Valley Cinema
Address: 16 Main Street
Town: Lithgow
Zig Zag Railway Markets
Date of function: 2nd weekend of the month
Presenter: Zig Zag Railway Co-op. Ltd
Contact: 02 6355 2955
Description: Browse market stores and pick up a local bargain.
Venue: Zig Zag Railway
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
Portland Markets
Date of function: First Sunday of the month, 9am-2pm
Venue: Williwa Street Portland
Address: Williwa Street
Town: Portland
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
Beehive Re-Creative Group
Date of function: Various
Contact: (02) 6351 3134.
Description: The Beehive Re-creative Group began in 1991 with Lithgow Uniting Church. It provides an opportunity for people in the community to share their skills and a place where people can meet and enjoy each other’s company. Since its beginning hundreds of people have been part of Beehive and learned skills, languages, music and discussed topical issues. Beehive is always interested in beginning new courses and is constantly on the look-out for teachers. Everything at Beehive is voluntary and depends on the goodwill of our local people. The range of classes and activities is exceptional. Tai Chi, Card Games, a Classical Choral Group, Embroidery, Patchwork & Applique, Crochet, Household maintenance tips, Leadlighting, Paper Crafts, Poetry, Bible Study, Music, Beading, Discussion, Flower arranging, Pyrography, Railway History, Sewing, Teddy Bear Making, French and there is often something new. Free child care is available from 9-3 on Tuesdays when classes are held. There is Woodturning (1 person per term), Self directed Art on Wednesday, and an Art class on Thursday. Social activities include Bus trips, Bushwalking and Outings. A copy of their brochure can be obtained at the Parish Centre.
Venue: Uniting Church, Lithgow
Address: Bridge St
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
Lithgow Cultural Awards
Date of function: Nominations close end of April, August and November with presentations following month
Presenter: Greater Lithgow Arts Council
Contact: PO Box 336 Lithgow NSW 2790
Venue: Lithgow
Town: Lithgow
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
Classical Choral Group
Date of function: Tuesdays, 9.45am-11.45am during school term
Description: Judy Kinnear, vocal teacher at Mitchell Conservatoriums NSW will be working with a group of singers to develop a Classical Choral Group. This will give Lithgow singers an opportunity to learn choral singing techniques. Selections will be chosen from Renaissance, Folk, Spiritual Songs and Modern. Free Child Care is available.
Venue: Beehive Re-Creative Centre
Address: 43 Bridge St
Town: Lithgow
Lithgow City Band
Date of function: Ruesdays, 4pm (learners), 5pm (band practice)
Contact: Judy Kinnear (02) 6355 2218.
Description: The Lithgow City Band is looking for new memberships for 2008. Parents of children wishing to join should attend with them for their first class. Learners classes begin at 4pm on Tuesdays, and the main band meeting starts an hour later at 5pm every Tuesday. Older learners and experienced players are very welcome.
Venue: Band Hall, Lithgow
Address: Dirrectly opp Lithgow Pool
Town: Lithgow
Lithgow Gateway Toastmasters
Date of function: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, 6.30pm for 7-9pm meeting
Presenter: Lithgow Gateway Toastmasters
Contact: Gwenda Vayro 6352 0470
Contact details: ChristinaTibaldi Roberts 6355 5480
Description: Lithgow Gateway Toastmasters is where members learn through Speaking, Listening, Thinking and working with others in an encouraging environment. There are 500 Toastmasters International clubs in Australia, and Lithgow is a part of this network. Guests welcome! Email: bobcat61@westnet.com.au
Venue: Room B6, TAFE NSW Western Institute Lithgow
Address: 2 Hill St
Town: Lithgow
The Shelagh Show
Date of function: Every second Sunday, 4-7pm
Contact: Kate 0403 051 554
Description: Women in a night of music and mayhem.
Venue: Court House Hotel
Address: 1 Main Street
Town: Lithgow
Sunday Evening Jazz
Date of function: Starying early April 2008
Description: Sunday evening Jazz is planned for Lithgow. Venue and time is likely to be in one of our Lithgow hotels, and on a Sunday (though not the First, as many may also want to go to the Folk Club). The fourth Sunday seems the most likely, and if you’re a Jazz Player, this will be the chance to share your skills with other players, and with Lithgow. If you’re interested in attending and/or playing, please register your interest by contacting Robin Gaskell. Queries: Robin Gaskell, 0438 296 797, or e-mail glosa@westnet.com.au
Venue: Lithgow
Town: Lithgow
Awareness Development Nights
Date of function: Wednesday 9th April, 2008 at 7pm. Then weekly, Wednesdays, 7-10pm.
Presenter: Lyre Blue Creative
Contact: Margaret Maddock, Lyre Blue Creative
Contact details: 6353 1161 / lyreblue@bigpond.com.au
Description: This isn’t about finding the answer to Life, The Universe and Everything. It’s about finding out what we need to ask questions about. The Yuga Cycles, Punk Science, The Uranium Wars, Mind Control, Crop Circles, Seeing Energy, Modern and Holistic Health, The Royal Rife Story, Sustainable Architecture, The Big Picture, The Origins of the Bible, Dealing with Trauma... the list goes on. At a later stage we’ll also be inviting people from the Lithgow and surrounding areas who have experience in many fields, and we’ll be listening to a range of CD’s, or DVD’s. It may not be a night for everyone, but if there’s anything you may be interested in, let’s see what we can all discover.
Venue: 11 Bragg St, Oakey Park
Address: 11 Bragg St, Oakey Park
Town: Lithgow
Club Cabaret
Date of function: Friday nights, 8pm
Contact: Bookings: 6351 3375
Description: In the Marjorie Jackson Room. With performers such as Dennis Wilson, Ken Hazelwood, Chris Walsh, Debbies Destiny, Peter Adam, Graham Bell, Dean Taylor.
Venue: Club Lithgow (Lithgow City Bowling Club)
Address: Lithgow St
Town: Lithgow
Body -Voice - Space
Date of function: Sat & Sun June 21, 22. Sat & Sun June 28, 29. Sat July 5. Sat July 12, 2-6pm
Contact: Jane Grimley 95174318
Contact details: thebuildingshifting@live.com
Description: Theatre Workshops for Young People Aged 13 - 18 years BODY VOICE SPACE is a series of hybrid drama workshops. This course is limited to 12 participants, and is suited to all creative young people. There is no audition and beginners are welcome. If you are into theatre or if you are a natural performer, this series of workshops is a totally great way to develop your skills for the future, or just as a hobby. Over six sessions you will experience some contemporary methods of theatre making. It includes exercises, drama games, voice work, movement and improvisation to create small acts of theatre. It will be exciting and challenging, sometimes silly, usually very fun. BODY VOICE SPACE workshops a range of theatre-making, and story telling techniques. It is a group workshop, but it is also focussed on developing your individual talents as a performer. You will be taught physical theatre activities, drama games, acting techniques, song and vocal training, movement and text. We will also explore the space around us in different ways, looking at the locations’ potential for telling stories. Basically, how to use whatever you’ve got and whatever you can find, to create a work of theatre. We will progress and develop methodically over the six sessions, culminating in a short showing of works completing the final session. The teacher/facilitator, Jane Grimley is a physical theatre practitioner, director and community arts worker. Based in Sydney she is a professional theatre maker and trained at with PACT Centre for Contemporary Performance and the University of Western Sydney. She has collaborated on performances with Power House Youth Theatre, Pact Youth Theatre, Australian Theatre for the Deaf, and facilitated independent theatre workshops for young people in Grafton, Nowra, Coffs Harbour and Bremen, Germany. She has shown work in various national and international arts festivals, and has recently returned to Australia after a professional development with the National Review of Live Art, Glasgow Scotland. She performs and teaches contemporary performance practices that are based in theatre, music and dance. The Important Details: Please wear clothes that are easy to move in and a warm jacket, because we might not be inside the whole time. Please bring a bottle of water and a snack for the afternoon.
Venue: Portland Central School
Address: Vale St
Town: Portland
Sydney Youth Orchestra Philharmonic in Concert
Date of function: Sunday July 6, 3pm
Presenter: Sydney Youth Orchestra
Contact: Bookings: Rock Sounds and Hi Fi, (02) 6352 4290
Description: The SYO Philharmonic is a full symphony orchestra, and the training ground for high school-aged musicians who aspire to the Sydney Youth Orchestra and beyond. Conductor Brian Buggy will direct the SYO Philharmonic in a selection of popular symphonic works by Rossini, Shaw, and Tchaikovsky in a program that will delight and entertain audiences of all ages! Repertoire includes: Rossini Overture, Thieving Magpie Shaw Concerto for Clarinet Tchaikovsky Symphony No.5 Lloyd Webber Phantom of the Opera Schönberg Les Misérables Britten Young Person’s Guild to the Orchestra Rimsky-Korsakov Capriccio Espagnoz Conductor: Brian Buggy OAM Soloist: Kevin Smith, clarinet Tickets: Adults $18, Concessions / Groups 10+ $14, Children (under 16) $5, Family (2 adults & 2 children) $40. Enquiries contact Sydney Youth Orchestras on (02) 9251 2422 / info@syo.com.au
Venue: Union Theatre
Address: Bridge Street
Town: Lithgow
YOUtheatre Workshops
Date of function: Monday July 7- Thursday July 10, 9am-3pm
Presenter: Bathurst Theatre Company
Contact: Zoe Newman 6332 2336
Description: Bathurst Theatre Companys popular workshops are coming to Cullen Bullen. The four day workshop is $90 per child and includes an edited movie at the end of the workshop. Limited places available. Venue TBC. Bring own lunch.
Venue: Cullen Bullen
Town: Cullen Bullen
Film: Spiderwick Cronicles
Date of function: Saturday July 12
Presenter: Crystal Theatre
Description: Rated PG.
Venue: Crystal Theatre
Address: Wolgan Street
Town: Portland
Friends of Thomas
Date of function: Friday July 18, Saturday July 19, Sunday July 20
Presenter: Zig Zag Railway Co-op. Ltd
Description: come and enjoy a ride of Thomas and his friends at the Zig Zag Railway. Enjoy a trip d