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ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER CULTURE
March 30 to April 26 - Alfie Walker Snapshop Foyer Exhibition, at Goulburn Gallery NEW
In Australia, Aboriginal Rock Art has been a traditional practice for generations, telling stories and recording historical events within Aboriginal Culture. Alfie Walker has taken a contemporary approach on this form of story telling. Alfie is a local Wiradjuri gibir (man) who is an elected community leader on both the peak Aboriginal organisation (Pejar LALC) and recently elected as Deputy Mayor to Goulburn Mulwaree Council. Alfie is a local Aboriginal story teller, and is now telling his local stories through Contemporary Aboriginal rock painting. Find out more.
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BOOKS AND WRITING
March 31 - A life in Art: Janet Venn-Brown, at 81 Southey St Mittagong (5pm)
Award-winning journalist and academic Dr Peter Manning has written a biography of Australian artist Janet Venn-Brown which explores her extraordinary life and presents a comprehensive collection of her art works. You are invited to hear Peter and Janet discussing the book at my home in Mittagong. Everyone welcome. Refreshments served after the talk. RSVP: icotil@gmail.co
Ongoing Events - South Coast Writers Centre
The Southern Coast Writers Centre (SCWC) offers professional development, networks and resources for writers and readers on the South Coast and Southern Highlands of New South Wales. SCWC holds such events as the Say it Sing it event, workshops, writing competitions... Find out more.
Fellowship of Australian Writers, Southern Highlands Branch (FAWSH) meets between 10am and 12 noon on the second Saturday of each month except January. Visitors are always welcome. All you need is an interest in writing and you will find a number of our professionals always available to help with writing problems in any genre including our active poetry group. Bring $5 to cover morning tea/coffee plus a short example of your work to read to a friendly audience. Get published in our upcoming Anthology ‘Figments’, the 4th in our series to be available in time for Xmas 2017 and solve your gift problems. Enquiries 0417192055. Find out more.
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CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
Music and Movement Programs for 0-7 year olds in Mittagong
Fundamusic is a music and movement program for 0-7 year olds offering classes for mums and bubs, toddlers, pre-schoolers, family groups and for 5-7 year olds after school. It is educationally based and provides activities that, as well as enhancing your child’s development, provides an opportunity for you to do an activity together with your child. Come and experience the classes yourself with your FREE TRIAL CLASS. Find out more or contact Lesley: 0438 979 419.
Wingercaribee Shire Council search for young musicians to perform
The Wingecarribee Shire Council is always looking for talented young locals (12-24 years) to perform at various events around the Shire. So, if you are in a band, a DJ or a vocal performer drop us a line and register your interest! Contact Michelle by email or call her on 4868 0859.
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DANCE
Dance for Parkinsons Weekly Sessions 9:30-11am
Moss Vale Community Centre, Railway St. For those with Parkinson's disease and their carers/partners. Ph 48612294 for further information.
World Dance Weekly sessions
World dance, beginners welcome Thursday mornings 10.30-11.30. Have you travelled and seen Zorba's dance in Greece, a Tarantella in Italy, the Hora in Israel or Rumania. Would you love to learn more of this style of international dance? You can learn these and more in easy steps with the local folk dance circle in Bowral. No partners necessary. Enquiries to Margaret 48612294.
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EXHIBITIONS AND ART SHOWS
March 30 to April 26 - Alfie Walker Snapshop Foyer Exhibition, at Goulburn Gallery NEW
In Australia, Aboriginal Rock Art has been a traditional practice for generations, telling stories and recording historical events within Aboriginal Culture. Alfie Walker has taken a contemporary approach on this form of story telling. Alfie is a local Wiradjuri gibir (man) who is an elected community leader on both the peak Aboriginal organisation (Pejar LALC) and recently elected as Deputy Mayor to Goulburn Mulwaree Council. Alfie is a local Aboriginal story teller, and is now telling his local stories through Contemporary Aboriginal rock painting. Find out more.
April 1 - Brigadoon Event: Tartan Tribute Competition and Display, at Bundanoon Oval
Designing and Modelling Fashion Outfits Featuring Tartan. Find out more.
April 9 to June 4 - Gauge: A Matter of Moisture, at Sturt Gallery NEW
Using, thread, woven mesh, heat, plastic borosilicate glass, time, water and space B. Jane Cowie creates an immersive installation at Sturt Gallery investigating the collection and creation of water and rainfall within different lived environments. Exhibition opening on the 9 April at 11am. Glass artist Peter Minson will be opening the exhibition. Find out more.
May 5 to May 7 - All Things Great Are Small: Miniature and Small Artworks Exhibition, at the Old Town Hall, Bowral (10am - 4pm)
Find out more.
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FESTIVALS
April 1 - Brigadoon: The Bundanoon Highland Gathering, at Bundanoon
Find out more
May 5 to May 7 - Sculpture in the Valley
Sculpture in the Valley is an integral part of the Kangaroo Valley Arts Festival program and is a major exhibition of outdoor and indoor sculpture. Find out more
July 15 - Southern Highlands Writers' Festival
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FILM
April 1 and April 2 - National Theatre Live: Hedda Gabler, at Empire Cinema (1pm)
“I’ve no talent for life.” Just married. Bored already. Hedda longs to be free... Hedda and Tesman have just returned from their honeymoon and the relationship is already in trouble. Trapped but determined, Hedda tries to control those around her, only to see her own world unravel. Find out more.
April 23 - Bea Cinémathèque presents "The Straight Story" by Sissy Spacek and Richard Farnsworth, at CTC, Robertson (1.30pm)
Find out more.
The Empire Cinema Program can be found on their website.
Subscribe to their newsletter for a weekly cinema update.
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GRANTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Exhibition Opportunities in Bowral
Ten Thousand Paces is an artists run gallery in the heart of the Bowral shopping precinct. Half of the gallery is dedicated to solo exhibitions and installations. We invite submissions for exhibitions in the later half of the year. We are a full service gallery charging a flat fee and no commissions for exhibitions. Open 7x days a week we take care of all marketing, promotion, social media, launch, sales, manning, documentation, video interviews etc. We can also help with grant applications to help fund your show. Contact Hamish on 0428294569 or hamish@tenthousandpaces.com or just pop in.
Exhibition Opportunities at Glenquarry Hall NEW
The Glenquarry Hall is situated in a beautiful rolling hill and farmland setting and makes for a great exhibition spot. With lots of wall space, and a hanging system, you can either book out the whole hall for yourself or share with other artists. Contact Janelle for more information or to organise to see the space.
Opportunity to display your work in the Civic Centre Foyer Gallery Cabinet in 2017 NEW
The Civic Centre Foyer Gallery has some openings for exhibitions in the cabinet for 2017. The cabinet can accommodate small items such as ceramics, textiles, jewellery, small artworks and much more. Please contact Jenny on 4868 0855 for more information and to express your interest.
March 31 -Small Grants for Rural Communities - Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal
To improve access to philanthropy for regional communities, provide a simple application process, and enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of Trusts and Foundations who wish to support small communities. Find out more.
March 31 - Closing date for the Wingecarribee Community Assistance Scheme
Applications are now open. Under the scheme, this year Council will distribute up to $130,000 to assist local not-for-profit organisations across the Shire. Monies can be sought to fund programs, equipment or capital works which aim to establish, improve or enhance cultural, sporting, welfare, health promotion, community development or leisure services. Returning for 2017 is the allocation of $10,000 for environmental and sustainable specific programs funded via Council’s Environment Levy. Under the scheme three types of funding are available, donations up to $600, environmental grants up to $2,000 and general grants up to $7,000. This year all applications for donations and grants must be submitted online. Applicants can access the 2017 Guidelines and submit their applications online from Council’s website. For further information or assistance in filling out an online application, contact Council’s Community Development Coordinator on phone 4868 0855 or via email.
March 31 - Closing date for the Building Better Regions Fund
The applications for this fund open 18 January 2017. This funding has two streams –
2.1 Infrastructure Projects Stream - The Infrastructure Projects Stream will support projects which involve the construction of new infrastructure, or the upgrade or extension of existing infrastructure that provide economic and social benefits to regional and remote areas.
2.2 Community Investments Stream - The Community Investments Stream will fund community building activities including, but not limited to, new or expanded local events, strategic regional plans, and leadership and capability building activities. These projects will deliver economic and social benefits to regional and remote communities. Find out more.
April 9 - Closing date for the 2017 NSW Creative Achievement Awards NEW
The New South Wales (NSW) Creative Achievement Awards recognise outstanding achievements that raise the global profile of NSW creative industries.The NSW Creative Achievement Awards program was established in response to recommendations made in the NSW Creative Industries Action Plan. The NSW Government committed to establishing these new annual awards (as part of Vivid Sydney) to recognise NSW creative industries’ achievements. Find out more.
April 11 - Notice of Annual General Meeting for STARTS, Clinton St Goulburn (9.30am) To renew your membership for the February 2017 - February 2018 year please follow this link and complete the form. Please ensure membership renewals are submitted by Monday 3 April 2017 to facilitate voting preparations. If you wish to nominate for the board, please contact Lillie. Please note that only individuals with a current membership are eligible to nominate for the board and vote at the AGM. To assist with catering, please RSVP to Lillie by Monday 10 April 2017.
April 13 - Closing date for submissions to illuminARTe 2017 Art Exhibition
As part of the illuminARTe Wollondilly Festival, Wollondilly Arts Group Inc. is curating the illuminARTe Art Exhibition & seeks EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST from Artists from Wollondilly, Wingecarribee, Southern Tablelands Arts (STARTS) and MacArthur regions to submit entries. To apply please download the 'Call for Entries' , the 'Conditions of Entry' and 'Enter on-line' or by downloading the 'Entry Form' from the downloads page .
Wollondilly Shire Council has kindly allocated $250 for the ‘illuminARTe Art Exhibition Prize’ and also, $100 for the ‘People’s Choice Award’ Prize. More than 20,000 people visited the illuminARTe Wollondilly Festival last year, the largest event on Wollondilly’s calendar.
April 21 - Closing date for Heritage Near Me Grant
We are pleased to advise the opening of applications for two of the Heritage Near Me grant streams, which will see nearly $5 million available in the next financial year for local heritage projects. The Local Heritage Strategic Projects program grants are being offered for the first time, while the Heritage Activation Grant Program has opened round 2. Find out more.
April 22 - Closing date for the The NSW Artists' Grant NEW
The NSW Artists’ Grant is initiated by NAVA and funded by Arts NSW to assist professional visual and media arts, craft and design practitioners residing in NSW to produce, present and promote their work throughout Australia and overseas. Artists from regional NSW and Western Sydney are encouraged to apply. Individual applicants are eligible to apply for funding of up to $1,250 + GST. Groups are eligible to apply for funding of up to $2,500 + GST. Funds from this round can be used for projects or exhibitions taking place in July, August, September, October 2017 only. Apply now. Terms and conditions here.
May 19 - Closing date for entries into the Backyard Safari Photo Exhibition (4pm) NEW
To help celebrate World Environment Week and raise awareness of Council's Habitat for Wildlife program, we are encouraging photographers to go on a Backyard Safari and photograph the wild beauty in your backyard. Send us your best photos for your chance to win cash prizes and your photos exhibited. All chosen photos will be exhibited at the Civic Centre Foyer Gallery. Entries, and more information online.
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HISTORY AND HERITAGE
March 30 - "Conviction" Parramatta Female Factory c.1802-1821, at Holy Trinity Anglican Church hall, Berrima (1-2pm)
"A light on daily experience of the women in the female factory system, with the focus on the Parramatta Female Factory - Riot Day)" Guest Speaker: Gay Hendriksen, who specialises in women's history within Australian Cultural heritage. Cost is $30 NT member and $35 non NT member. RSVP by March 24 for catering purposes. And afterwards, Harper's Mansion will be open for those wishing to view the Mansion and garden. Find out more or book. Or contact Suzanne: 0407 612 133.
April 1 - Brigadoon: The Bundanoon Highland Gathering, at Bundanoon
Out of the highlands mist emerges Brigadoon, the Bundanoon Highland Gathering. With 20 Pipe Bands, highland games, the Tartan Warriors, dancers, stalls and clan representatives this is the largest event of its kind in Australia. Brigadoon in 2017 marks the 40th anniversary of the highland gathering in Bundanoon. The Brigadoon 40th Anniversary Festival will celebrate this occasion. Beginning with a Burns Supper in January this will be followed by events and competitions in March. Find out more
April 22 - Harper's Mansion Twilight Book Talk: "The Good, The Bad & The Downright Dodgy", at the Kitchen garden room, Berrima Public School, Berrima (4 - 6pm)
Join us as historians Jan Worthington and Ann Beaumont engage in a stimulating and amusing discussion about the subjects of their latest books, Edward Charles Close (1790-1866) & Laurence Hynes Halloran (1765-1831) and their lasting impact on the colony of New South Wales. Cost $30 (includes wine and nibbles), all monies raised go to the upkeep and preservation of Harpers Mansion, a volunteer run National Trust property. For bookings and information call Amanda on 0418 648 468 or email. Find out more.
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MEETINGS - Local Arts and Craft Groups
Upcoming Events for the Southern Highlands Woodies Group, at Charlton Hall (HarbisonCare), Burradoo
The group which meets regularly at Charlton Hall on the 4th Saturday of each month. Newcomers always welcome and any further information can be obtained from Martin 0418 658 601.
April 22 – Demonstration by Doug Midgley of Christmas Bells, Goblets and other fascinating turned items.
May 27 – Team bowl turning.
June 24 - Demonstration of small detailed items by Ken Sullivan.
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MUSIC - Choral
Highland Singers are looking for singers
The Highland Singers have commenced their rehearsal sessions for the coming year in the Baptist Church Hall in Merrigang St Bowral. We meet from 1 to 3 pm every Monday followed by afternoon tea. The choir is a friendly group and would welcome more singers to join us. No audition needed and while ability to read music would be helpful it is not essential. The members enjoy singing and next year we celebrate 30 years of providing entertainment with our 2 concerts a year and our monthly visits to many of the local nursing homes. If you are interested please contact our Secretary on 48692942 or just turn up to one of our rehearsal sessions.
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MUSIC - Classical
April 5 - Midweek Lunchtime Recital, at St Jude's Church (1.15pm) NEW
Lisa Kawai will present a piano recital at the Midweek Lunchtime Recital in St Jude’s Church Bowral on Wednesday 5 April commencing at 1.15pm. Lisa Kawai is well-known in the Highlands as both a pianist and cellist. She regularly performs as a piano soloist with the Highlands Sinfonia and has performed in that capacity with the Southern Highlands Symphony Orchestra. When not playing as soloist, she plays cello in both the Sinfonia and the Symphony Orchestra. Her recital program commences with one of Beethoven's later Sonatas, No 31 in A flat major. This work is in three movements: Moderato cantabile molto espressivo; Alegro molto; and Adagio ma non troppo - Allegro ma non tropo. The second sonata is by Franz Schubert whose idol was Beethoven. His posthumous Op120 is often referred to as the "little A major sonata. It too is in three movements: Allegro moderato; Andante; and Allegro.
Admission by donation.
April 8 - Berrima Smalls presents "Hinterlandt", at Berrima Village Hall (next to Holy Trinity Anglican Church) (2pm)
Hinterlandt is an innovative chamber ensemble that mixes pop, contemporary chamber music and experimental sounds in original compositions by their leader-German born Jochen Gutsch. In this concert they will be promoting their new album “Ode to Doubt” as part of a mini-tour of the regions. Cost: Adults $25, Students $10. No bookings, refreshments included. All enquiries to 0422 334 043. Find out more.
April 14 - "St Luke Passion" (J S Bach), St Jude's Church (5.30pm) NEW
The “St Luke Passion” by J S Bach, to be presented in St Jude's Church Bowral on Good Friday, is a narration of the Passion of Jesus as contained in the Gospel of St Luke. It is a moving account of Jesus’ arrest, trial and crucifixion interspersed with some of the great chorales of the Lutheran Church. It is not certain that Bach actually composed this work. Although extant in Bach’s hand, it is not of the same scale as his well-know “St Matthew” and “St John” Passions and may well have been copied by him for presentation on Good Friday in 1730. If Bach did not compose it, he certainly thought enough of the work to write it out for performance. The performance in St Jude's is being presented by the St Jude’s Singers (Director and Harpsichord: Allan Beavis) with David Allen (Evangelist), Christopher Bambach (Christus), Melinda Richardson (Soprano), Kim Stewart (Organ) and Catherine Barnett (Cello).
April 19 - Midweek Lunchtime Recital, St Jude's Church Bowral (1.15pm) NEW
Allan Beavis, the resident organist at St Jude's, will present the Midweek Lunchtime Recital in St Jude’s Church Bowral on Wednesday 19 April commencing at 1.15pm. His recital features works by one of the "fathers" of the French Romantic style of organ composition, Alexandre Guilmant. The three major works are a set of variations on the Easter chorale "O Sons and Daughters of the King", the “Scherzo Symphonique” and a” Grand Choeur in the style of Handel”. Guilmant was fond of Handel's music and was one of the first composers to transcribe his works for solo organ.
Admission by donation.
April 24 - ANZAC Commemoration, at St Jude's Church, Bowral (5.30pm) NEW
In recent years, it has become the custom at St Jude's to sing Faure's "Requiem" on the eve of ANZAC Day. This year singers from the Southern Highlands under the direction of Christine Tilley will sing the "Funeral Sentences" from the Book of Common Prayer as set to music by the English composer Henry Purcell for the funeral of Queen Mary. They will also sing John Ireland's anthem, "Many Waters Cannot Quench Love". This anthem contains the line "greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends": a fitting commemoration for those who paid the supreme sacrifice in the theatres of war. Members of local community and service organizations are cordially invited to attend.
May 27 - Selby & Friends - A showcase of orchestral masterpieces, at Mittagong Playhouse (5pm) NEW
Find out more.
June 17 and June 18 - Southern Highlands Symphony Orchestra 2017 Concert Series Two (7.30pm Saturday and 2.30pm Sunday)
Find out more.
September 9 and September 10 - Southern Highlands Symphony Orchestra Concert Series Three (7.30pm Saturday and 2.30pm Sunday)
Find out more.
December 2 and December - Southern Highlands Symphony Orchestra Concert Series Four - A Festive Spectacular (7.30pm Saturday and 2.30pm Sunday)
Find out more.
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MUSIC - Rock, Jazz, Blues, Folk, Country
Second Saturday of the month - Jazz in the Highlands, at Mittagong Hotel (2-5pm)
An afternoon of live music in a friendly and casual atmosphere. For more information, email Mary. Tickets $10 at the door.
Southern Highlands Blues and Bands Club at the Bowral Bowling Club (7pm)
An informal social group: Meet 2nd Friday of each month from 7pm at Bowral Bowling Club, 41 Shepherd Street Bowral. Find out more, or find us on Facebook.
April 7 - Dave Graney & Clare Moore plus Georgio "the Dove" Valentino (Italy) - Lets Get Tight, at the Bowral Bowling Club (7pm - 11pm) NEW
2 x ARIA award winners and 90's legends (Dave Graney & The Voral Snakes) Dave Graney & Clare Moore bring their extensive song book of hits and swagger to the Bowral Bowling Club with support from Italy's Georgio "the Dove" Valentino. Tickets $25, online or at the Bowral Bowling Club. Enquiries to Eclectiv Sounds 0413 390 334. Find out more.
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MUSIC - Other
April 1 - Rug & a Mug at the Glenquarry Hall (7pm)
Rug & A Mug is back! Join us for a warming night of music and merriment on the 1st April, 7pm at the Glenquarry Peace Memorial Hall. Featuring a host of local talent. Entry is $10 donation at the door (kids free) with proceeds going to the hall and a charity of the choice of the organisers. Rug & A Mug is an alcohol free event. Bring along a mug to fill with our famous chai, plus a rug and cushions if you like! Snacks welcome. We'd love to see you there!
April 8 - Baby et Lulu, at Bowral Bowling Club (7pm - 11pm) NEW
Have a truly magnifique evening with French-language duo Abby Dobson (Leonardo’s Bride) and Lara Goodridge (FourPlay) as they tour Australia with their prodigiously talented band performing songs from ARIA Nominated 'Album Deux'. See Baby et Lulu bring a passionate tour-de-force of French music, featuring a mix of classic and contemporary songs including tunes made famous by Edith Piaf, Brigitte Bardot and Francoise Hardy, as well as their original French compositions. They were the stand-out at Queensland Cabaret Festival, Mullum Music Fest, WOMADelaide, Woodford, Adelaide Cabaret Fest and more, and are not to be missed! Tickets $40, online or at the Bowral Bowling Club
April 8 - Berrima Smalls presents "Hinterlandt", at Berrima Village Hall (next to Holy Trinity Anglican Church) (2pm)
Hinterlandt is an innovative chamber ensemble that mixes pop, contemporary chamber music and experimental sounds in original compositions by their leader-German born Jochen Gutsch. In this concert they will be promoting their new album “Ode to Doubt” as part of a mini-tour of the regions. Cost: Adults $25, Students $10. No bookings, refreshments included. All enquiries to 0422 334 043. Find out more.
May 27 and May 28 - Around the World with the Southern Highlands Concert Band
Saturday 7:30pm and Sunday 2:00 pm. Bowral Memorial Hall, Bendooley St Bowral
The program for this concert consists of music that is associated with various towns, cities and countries across several continents. Traditional and contemporary pieces featuring Vocal and Instrumental soloists, constituting our renowned eclectic trademark. So dust of your passport, book tickets and come “Around the world with The Southern Highlands Concert Band”. Tickets $20/Adult, $5 Children/Students Bookings online - www.southernhighlandsconcertband.org.au Destination Southern Highlands Main St Mittagong ph 1300 657 559 or at the door; Box office opens 6:30pm Sat & 1pm Sun Contact: Jill Newell at newjill2@southernphone.com.au
June 10 - The Highlands Singers' Mid Year Concert, at Bowral Baptist Church (2pm)
Our annual mid-year concert includes a variety of popular songs and the choir is accompanied by Geoff Harvey who always features one of his beautiful and interesting compositions. For enquiries, contact Rosalind or 4869 2942 or Peter on 4861 2909. Donations at the door will go to Can Assist. Find our more.
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Every Sunday in April - ImaginArta presents Power Puppets, at Sutton Forest Hall (11am) NEW
Entertain the whole family with a funny, quality and beautiful puppet performance. ImaginArta - Australian Puppet Centre, Sutton Forest Hall holds regular performances, every Sunday at 11am. In April, see ‘Power Puppets’ - traditional marionettes with a Rock n Roll twist. Find out more.
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TALKS AND LECTURES
April 6 - Artist Talk Alfie Walker Snapshop Foyer Exhibition, at Goulburn Gallery (11am) NEW
In Australia, Aboriginal Rock Art has been a traditional practice for generations, telling stories and recording historical events within Aboriginal Culture. Alfie Walker has taken a contemporary approach on this form of story telling. Alfie is a local Wiradjuri gibir (man) who is an elected community leader on both the peak Aboriginal organisation (Pejar LALC) and recently elected as Deputy Mayor to Goulburn Mulwaree Council. Alfie is a local Aboriginal story teller, and is now telling his local stories through Contemporary Aboriginal rock painting. Find out more.
March 30 - "Conviction" Parramatta Female Factory c.1802-1821, at Holy Trinity Anglican Church hall, Berrima (1-2pm)
"A light on daily experience of the women in the female factory system, with the focus on the Parramatta Female Factory - Riot Day)" Guest Speaker: Gay Hendriksen, who specialises in women's history within Australian Cultural heritage. Cost is $30 NT member and $35 non NT member. RSVP by March 24 for catering purposes. And afterwards, Harper's Mansion will be open for those wishing to view the Mansion and garden. Find out more or book. Or contact Suzanne: 0407 612 133.
March 31 - A life in Art: Janet Venn-Brown, at 81 Southey St Mittagong (5pm)
Award-winning journalist and academic Dr Peter Manning has written a biography of Australian artist Janet Venn-Brown which explores her extraordinary life and presents a comprehensive collection of her art works. You are invited to hear Peter and Janet discussing the book at my home in Mittagong. Everyone welcome. Refreshments served after the talk. RSVP: icotil@gmail.co
April 25 - A Rare Treat - invitation to hear world renown Buddhist Monk and Teacher Ajahn Brahm, at Bundanoon Community Hall (7pm)
Santi Forest Monastery is pleased to announce that the Spiritual Director of Santi, AJAHN BRAHM, will give a general talk and meet with the local Community this Anzac Day. Renowned as a ground-breaking spiritual leader and a great story teller, come and hear for yourself why Ajahn Brahm’s talks around the world are always packed out. A fully ordained Buddhist monk in the Thai Forest tradition for more than 40 years, Ajahn Brahm is the Abbot of Bodhinyana Monastery, a forest monastery near Perth. Author of the best-selling Buddhist classic, OPEN THE DOOR TO YOUR HEART, Ajahn Brahm entertains and inspires wherever he goes. All are welcome. Please join us. Enquiries to Santi Office 4883 6331
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THEATRE, CABARET AND AUDITIONS
April 22 - Shakespeare on the Run, at Goulburn
One night of roving fun to celebrate the Bard. Saturday 22 April. Find out more.
April 29 - Lieder Youth Theatre Acrobatic Fire Show and Clowning for IlluminArte, at Picton
In Picton, Saturday 29 April. Find out more.
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WORKSHOPS - Art and Artisan
Drink and Draw - Life Drawing sessions
Join us for our monthly life drawing session on the first Thursday of each month at Ten Thousand Paces in Springetts Arcade Bowral. It's a fun and creative environment with a lovely atmosphere. And theres wine! The fee covers the cost of a professional model. $20 Thursday 6th April 5.45 - 7.45 pm. rsvp https://www.facebook.com/events/276968886058964/
April 6 - Your Angel: Creative and Fun workshops for the Disabled, Elderly or Disadvantaged and their Carers, at Kazcare 15 - 17 Kirkham Road, Bowral (10am, 2pm) NEW
Workshops proudly provided by the Your Angel charity in Bowral and include materials plus Morning or Afternoon Tea plus take home project for only $10. Both Morning and Afternoon workshops will be "arm knitting". Bookings essential (limited places) by email or by phone 4861 1150.
April 7 - Your Angel: Creative and Fun workshops for the Disabled, Elderly or Disadvantaged and their Carers, at Kazcare 15 - 17 Kirkham Road, Bowral (10am, 2pm) NEW
Workshops proudly provided by the Your Angel charity in Bowral and include materials plus Morning or Afternoon Tea plus take home project for only $10. Join us in the morning for some Beading and/or in the afternoon for some Bingo (no gambling). Bookings essential (limited places) by email or by phone 4861 1150.
April 8 - Three Ways Workshop: Painting + Drawing + Concept with G.W. Bot, at Goulburn (10am - 4pm)
Internationally acclaimed artist G.W.Bot is returning to Goulburn to deliver a one day intensive workshop to coincide with the exhibition Three Ways: G.W.Bot, Meg Buchanan & Anita McIntyre.
In this workshop you will develop your own language through which you can express the unique peculiarities of the Australian Environment. In the morning you will explore the possibilities of drawing, in the afternoon painting and throughout the day learn how to express your ideas and concepts through art making and speaking about your work. Cost $100 - bookings and payment essential by 31 March. For bookings and enquiries, contact 4823 4442.
April 9 - Macro Floral Painting Workshop, at Studio 1 BDAS (10am - 4pm)
Join us for a creative day in the studio and make a beautiful, large-scale floral painting. Tracey has many years of art experience and will guide you through the steps to create your own art work. Cost is $100. Contact Tracey on 0481 480 829. Find out what materials you will need to bring.
April 13 - Your Angel: Creative and Fun workshops for the Disabled, Elderly or Disadvantaged and their Carers, at Kazcare 15 - 17 Kirkham Road, Bowral (10am, 2pm) NEW
Workshops proudly provided by the Your Angel charity in Bowral and include materials plus Morning or Afternoon Tea plus take home project for only $10. Join us in the morning or afternoon for some Card Making. Bookings essential (limited places) by email or by phone 4861 1150.
April 14 - Your Angel: Creative and Fun workshops for the Disabled, Elderly or Disadvantaged and their Carers, at Kazcare 15 - 17 Kirkham Road, Bowral (10am and 2pm) NEW
Workshops proudly provided by the Your Angel charity in Bowral and include materials plus Morning or Afternoon Tea plus take home project for only $10. Join us in the morning for a Makey Makey workshop and/or in the afternoon for some Easy Woodworking. Bookings essential (limited places) by email or by phone 4861 1150.
April 20 - Your Angel: Creative and Fun workshops for the Disabled, Elderly or Disadvantaged and their Carers, at Kazcare 15 - 17 Kirkham Road, Bowral (10am and 2pm) NEW
Workshops proudly provided by the Your Angel charity in Bowral and include materials plus Morning or Afternoon Tea plus take home project for only $10. Join us in the morning for some Magic Classes and/or in the afternoon for some Easy Painting. Bookings essential (limited places) by email or by phone 4861 1150.
April 21 - Your Angel: Creative and Fun workshops for the Disabled, Elderly or Disadvantaged and their Carers, at Kazcare 15 - 17 Kirkham Road, Bowral (10am and 2pm) NEW
Workshops proudly provided by the Your Angel charity in Bowral and include materials plus Morning or Afternoon Tea plus take home project for only $10. Join us in the morning for some Simple Macrame and/or in the afternoon for some Word Games. Bookings essential (limited places) by email or by phone 4861 1150.
April 27 - Your Angel: Creative and Fun workshops for the Disabled, Elderly or Disadvantaged and their Carers, at Kazcare 15 - 17 Kirkham Road, Bowral (10am and 2pm) NEW
Workshops proudly provided by the Your Angel charity in Bowral and include materials plus Morning or Afternoon Tea plus take home project for only $10. Join us in the morning for some ANZAC Celebrations and/or in the afternoon for some Screen Printing. Bookings essential (limited places) by email or by phone 4861 1150.
April 28 - Your Angel: Creative and Fun workshops for the Disabled, Elderly or Disadvantaged and their Carers, at Kazcare 15 - 17 Kirkham Road, Bowral (10am and 2pm) NEW
Workshops proudly provided by the Your Angel charity in Bowral and include materials plus Morning or Afternoon Tea plus take home project for only $10. Join us in the morning for some Trivia for all ages and/or in the afternoon for some Simple Scrapbooking. Bookings essential (limited places) by email or by phone 4861 1150.
May 27 and May 28 - Weekend workshop: Ephemeral art with sculptor Shona Wilson, at Sturt Gallery (9.30am - 4.30pm) NEW
Collaborate with nature. This workshop is for anyone that is interested in connecting with their creative self in a playful and unpressured way. Using lateral thinking you will open yourself up to new ways of thinking and creating. Find out more.
July 3 to July 7 - Sturt Winter School 2017 NEW
Online booking and the new printed brochure are available now. The Winter School program includes a great selection of courses such as portraits in watercolour, botanical art – nuts, seeds and pods, figurative sculpture in clay, etching and champlevé enamelling, digital marquetry, exploring ice cool porcelain and much more. Plus daily art classes for children. Check out the full program on the website. Accommodation and meals packages also available. Find out more.
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
April 16 - Soul Time, at The Henrietta Rose Room, Bowral (10.30am - 12pm) NEW
An event for reflection and spiritual growth, combining live music, audio-visual pieces, readings from faiths and philosophers, authors, leaders and indigenous cultures. This month’s theme is ‘A Time for Renewal’, and reflects on rejuvenation and transformation, and how these two principles affect our material and spiritual development.
Live music segments will feature Louise Charman-James, kirtan singer and musician, who has a deep connection to song as spiritual practice. A free community service initiative of Wingecarribee Baha’i community. This is a free event. All enquiries to Sally on 0458 021 893
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