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Dubbo Artz Inc.
PO Box 356 Dubbo NSW 2830
ABN: 26 873 857 048 www.dubboartz.org.au
Secretary – Leonie Ward
Phone: 6882 6852 Mobile: 0409 826 850
Email: [email protected]
President – Di Clifford Phone: 6882 0498 Mobile: 0458 032 150 Email: [email protected]
Thank you to all
those who took the
time to contribute to this edition
Deadline for
August/September
2018 Edition:
18 July 2018
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Peak volunteer community organisation promoting culture and the arts in the region
June-July 2018 Newsletter
Dubbo Patchwork &
Quilters’ Group
Meets the Second & Last Saturday
of Every Month 9am to 4pm
South Dubbo Guide Hall, Diane A’Beckett
Place Dubbo
Contact: Meg O’Brien 0427 471 868
Elena Kats-Chernin & Tamara-Anna Cislowska:
Unsent Love Letters Friday 1 June – 7.30pm
and awarded, composer Elena Kats-Chernin attracts commissions from the world’s leading orchestras, festivals, opera, ballet, and theatre companies. Popular Classic FM presenter, Tamara-Anna Cislowska is one of Australia’s foremost pianists, winner of national and international awards including the 2015 ARIA for Best Classical Album. Unsent Love Letters is a delightful musical memoir from one composer to another, from the Uzbekistan-born Australian to the French eccentric.
Ensemble Peregrine Friday 27 July – 7.30pm
Orchestra) and Andrew Young (Horn, Orchestra Philharmonie Luxembourg), with leading Australian pianist, Gladys Chua. The centrepiece of their concert is Mozart's
renowned Quintet for Piano and Winds, a work the composer declared his best. Sparkling chamber pieces by Poulenc, Holliger and Stanhope complete the concert
program. The Australian National Academy of Music (ANAM) shines a touring spotlight on its brilliant alumni through their new ANAM Artists Program,
showcasing their achievements in a national series of recitals and performances.
Both Concerts will be performed at the Macquarie Conservatorium Adult $29 / Concession $25 / Family of 4 $58 / School student $7
Meets every Monday 7.30pm to 9.30pm
Dubbo Bridge Club Hall Bultje St Dubbo
No experience or musical knowledge necessary
All welcome. For more information:
Michele Peak 0428 680 775 or Bob Lloyd 0429 151 051
www.singaustralia.com.au
We are always delighted to welcome new members.
Dubbo
After the death of Erik Satie, dozens of unsent love letters were found in his Paris apartment. Composer Elena Kats-Chernin and pianist Tamara-Anna Cislowska send those letters off in a series of piano miniatures inspired by Satie’s extraordinary life and music. In this intimate tête-a-tête with the composer and her long-time collaborator, Kats-Chernin and Cislowska perform from their recent chart-topping album, Unsent Love Letters: Meditations on the music of Erik Satie. Internationally acknowledged
Dubbo Filmmakers meet on the last Tuesday
of each month at 7pm Community Arts Centre WPCC Everyone with an interest in filmmaking is welcome to come along to our monthly meetings. We need writers, directors, actors, technicians, artists, caterers and other interested people. You can find out more about the Dubbo Filmmakers at: http://dubbofilmmakers.com/
Presents
Featuring principal wind players from major world orchestras, Ensemble Peregrine perform
together exclusively for the Australian National Academy of
Music Artists Program. Jack Schiller (Principal Bassoon) and Thomas Hutchinson (Associate
Principal Oboe) of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra are joined
by Alex Morris (Assistant Principal Clarinet, Vancouver Symphony
Cottage Shop & Gallery - 137 Cobra St Dubbo
Come in and browse through a selection of Dubbo's finest arts. Including: Paintings, Silverwork, Embroidery, Woodwork, China
Painting, Folk Art, Spinning, Weaving and knitting.
All works are locally made by shop members Open 10am to 4pm – Phone 6881 6410
'If the flags are out - there's art about'
What’s on @ The Cottage: Art: Saturdays 11am – 4pm: Pam Richardson|6885 1918 Patchwork: Mondays 10am – 3pm: June Driscoll|6882 4677 Sugar Craft: 1st & 3rd Thursdays and 4th Monday
Shirley Gruber|6887 3150 Silver Craft: 3rd Tuesday 10am: Julie Martin |6884 4919 Spinning & Weaving: Fridays 10am: Jo Thomas|6885 6875 Bobbin Lace: 3rd Wednesday 10am: Elsie|6882 6136.
Night session also available: Elizabeth|0408 682 968 Porcelain Painting: 2nd & 4th Thursday: Norma Furney|6882 4474 Machine Knitting: 4th Sunday 10am: Anne Crannis|68872612 Beading: 1st Tuesday 10am – 4pm: Margaret McLaren|6886 6140 Woodturning & Carving: Wednesday 8am: Phil Drew|0417 511 579 Papercraft: 4th Wednesday – Gloria Klaassens|6884 4700 Camera Club: 2nd & 4th Monday 7.30pm: Lorna White|6882 7778
After the resounding success of last year's festival, plans are now firming up for the next one, on December 29-31. As usual, a pleasing mix of local, regional and high-profile city-based musicians and poets will take part. Blackboards/ walk-ups and all sorts of free, informal sessions will sit alongside the ticketed program, so everyone can be happily entertained. Alistair Brown, popular entertainer from UK, has returned home after a most successful tour of eastern Australia. It was pleasing to see Alistair include Gulgong in his busy schedule. Other musicians eager to return to Gulgong include The Thomsons from Wangi Wangi, an easy drive to gigs in the Mudgee-Gulgong-Dubbo area. Newies to the Folk Festival in 2017, Scott and Jenny Thomson, gathered many fans of their appealing music through their gigs, with Scott also contributing via a workshop and a JD parody song. Great volunteer talents, also. A call for performers will be made shortly, so keep an eye on the Gulgong Folk Festival Facebook page. Public liability is required for all intending performers, as Gulgong Folk Club Inc is an Incorporated body. Please spread the word if you know of any entertainer who is into traditional or more contemporary material. Everyone remembers the excitement created by having the legendary Bushwackers in Gulgong for our last Festival. Astounding music!! Fantastic crowd-pleasers! To meet the demands of the 21st century, Gulgong Folk Club would like to cultivate the services of dedicated volunteers skilled in the areas of publicity, and administration. Web design skills are always welcome, too. If you care to share your tech talents, please email Marcus, or Di at [email protected] or else phone 0458 032 150. The joy of volunteering does outweigh the effort and work involved.
Marcus McLennan - President GFC Inc [email protected]
Dubbo Art and Craft
Society
All Lectures are held on Monday evenings, gathering at
5.30pm for 6pm start at the Wesley Centre Church St Dubbo Guests are most welcome - Cost $20.00
The fee for members of other ADFAS Societies is $5. Memberships are transferable, however guests using the
membership of a Dubbo ADFAS Member will be required to pay $5. Contact: Chairman Phyllis Carthy – 6888 7081
or visit our website: www.adfas.org.au Annual Membership: $130.00 Individual $260.00 Joint
The much-maligned Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir to the Hapsburg Empire of Austria-Hungary, came to NSW as part of World Tour in 1893. Promoted as
a fact-finding tour, the trip was really intended to benefit the health of the Archduke who had suffered from Tuberculosis. An avid hunter and collector, this lecture will explore where he visited on his trip (including Narromine and
Nyngan) and his collection of an eclectic range of items that reveal much about his enigmatic personality. Find out about the Archduke’s tragic family background and his post-Australia life, his struggle to marry the woman he
loved and his central role in the events leading to World War One.
Australian Decorative
and Fine Arts Society
Dubbo and District
JUNE 18 Presented by John Broadly
The royal estates in the
environs of St Petersburg
not only impress with
their splendour, but also
give fascinating insights
into the private life of the
Romanovs. Peter the
Great and his successors
spared no expense in
building and decorating
palaces, villas and
gardens. During the 18th
century inhospitable terrain was transformed
into idyllic locations in
Oranienbaum, Peterhof,
Tsarskoe Selo and
Pavlovsk.
Presented by Alexey Makhrow 23 JULY
Central West Makers Place Open Every Friday 1pm to 6pm
Other times can be arranged by appointment Central West Makers Place is a not-for-profit, volunteer organisation
with an emphasis on community; located at the South Dubbo Veterans
& Community Men's Shed on the corner of Palmer and High Streets
and working in collaboration with the Men's Shed. Members have
access to the eWorkshop as well as wood and metal working equipment.
The eWorkshop includes such facilities as 3D printing, CNC cutting,
soldering and the use of desktop computers for programming etc.
Contact: Adam – 0431 038 866 or Martin – 0424 122 939
JUNE Tuesday 5: World Environment Day Friday 8: Birds & Botany Trip. Beni Forest – Golden Whistler Survey. Meet at Gipps Street at 9.00am. RSVP: Janis Hosking 6887 2692 Tuesday 19: Social Meeting. Speaker: TBC Sunday 24: Field Trip. Possible combined activity with 1st Dubbo Scouts group.
JULY Friday 13: Birds & Botany Trip. Police Paddocks, Devil’s Elbow, Mogriguy Road and further. RSVP: Janis Hosking 6887 2692 Tuesday 17: Social Meeting. Members’ Night – Invitation extended to all members to share with us any recent trips or activities. Technology will be available for photo sharing etc. Contact Committee. Sunday 22: Field Trip. Dundullimal Homestead
NEW MEMBERS & VISITORS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME Membership forms & further info www.dubbofieldnats.org.au GENERAL CONTACT: Tim Hosking 0438 600 837 Email: [email protected] BIRDS & BOTANY CONTACT: Janis Hosking, 6887 2692 SOCIAL MEETINGS: Third Tuesday each month. Supper 7:00pm, Meeting starts at 7:30pm (February – November) Venue: Bindyite Room, Ground Floor Community Arts Centre, WPCC cnr Gipps & Wingewarra St FIELD TRIPS: Unless otherwise advised, meeting time is 9am in Gipps St, alongside the Western Plains Cultural Centre.
DUBBO FIELD NATURALIST AND CONSERVATION SOCIETY
Fostering interest, knowledge and Enjoyment in natural history and
conservation since 1977
Membership is $30 per household/annum. Membership forms and further information
can be accessed at www.dubbofieldnats.org.au
Proudly supported by the Old Bank Music Shop, we are delighted to present... Lust for Live Acoustic - a series of intimate live music performances by local original artists. After an amazing first show, in April, with Simon Allen & the Unclaimed Millions, we are back with the next gig in our new event series, Lust for Live Acoustic. In June, we are excited to present Clinton Hoy. This supremely talented and driven local musician is the front-man for one of Dubbo's hardest working and recognisable original acts: One Proud Monkey. In June, he will bring us his solo work - a collection of beautifully crafted songs including cuts from his forthcoming solo album, “Pieces of Different Puzzles”. Don't miss this intimate performance from one our best local musical storytellers. Lust for Live Acoustic is presented in the Black Box Theatre. Located upstairs in the Community Arts Centre at the Western Plains Cultural Centre, this raked theatrette is the perfect setting for an intimate music performance.
Doors open at 6:30pm, with bar available. Performance from 7:00-7:45pm.
Tickets $10 presale (+ booking fee) or $15 at the door. Fred Randell - Lust4Live Dubbo - 0431 484 622
Benefit Concert for Dawn Walsh Recently the local cultural community was treated to a very moving and special event. As notable singer and vocal teacher, Dawn Walsh, has suffered serious ill health, a Benefit Concert was staged in her honour. The young operatic performers were Billie Palin and Nathan Bryon, former students of Dawn at Macquarie Conservatorium. These delightful performers were accompanied by the talented Di Pascoe. St Andrews Chapel was crowded with friends and supporters of Dawn. Messages of support and acknowledgement for Dawn, from Richard Gill, AO, Moffatt Oxenbould, AM and Richard Bonynge, AC, CBE, were read to the rapt audience. Dubbo Artz and the local community wishes Dawn Walsh good health, going into the future.
Dawn, Billie, Di and Nathan at the event
Dubbo
Bridge Club Meets to play Bridge: Wednesdays - 9-45 am Thursdays at 7-00 pm. Saturdays at 1-00 pm.
4th Monday of each month at 10-00 am.
Dubbo Bridge Club Hall Bultje St Dubbo
Further Information: Jane North 68825107
www.dubbo.u3anet.org.au
The University of the Third Age is a unique Worldwide movement that encourages older people to take up or continue educational and other
interests in friendly and informal settings. U3A Dubbo began in 1991, and currently offers more than 20 courses to nearly 400 members.
Course Leaders provide their time and services free of charge. This allows us to keep our fees (currently $20.00 per annum) to a minimum.
Looking at Art – A current topic of interest and debate across the community was given a timely plug by the U3A Course “Looking at Art”. The ‘Waste to art Exhibition’ at the WPCC was the venue for the April class. A tour of the exhibition, led by Sally Forrstrom, inspired interest and amazement. Since the beginning of the competition in 2010, the quality of entries each year has gone from strength to strength, with the current exhibits showing wonderful talent and imagination. Regional councils in NSW introduced Waste to Art as a means of educating people about the value of reusing resources. The theme for this year was Polystyrene. The exhibition remains open until 10 June. Visitors will note the large Galah welcoming them at the entrance. The winning entry by Alan Stanger is a beautiful plant fashioned from recycled paper cups from the ‘Drive in Coffee’ service. Perhaps council could challenge untapped local talent to be creative and solve more of our recycling nightmares!
U3A Ukulele busking fun in Macquarie St Dubbo
For further information regarding U3A courses phone: Nola – 68845127 or Kay - 68841061
THE UNIVERSITY OF
THE THIRD AGE - DUBBO Providing an educational experience for seniors
in Dubbo and surrounding areas
Book Marketing Masterclass with Karen and Steve Tyrell: Saturday 15 September - 10am to 5pm - $90 Join award-winning author and teacher Karen Tyrrell as she shares her marketing secrets. Free Your Inner Character with David Reiter, award winning author, poet and publisher: Saturday 15 September - 10am to 1pm - $40 Come with a character description and be prepared to set your character free! Pitching opportunities during the weekend - Pitch your book or talk about a proposal to Alex Adsett: Pitch $25. Free to 2018/2019 members. Alex Adsett is a literary agent and publishing consultant, who has been working in the publishing and bookselling industry for the last almost twenty years.
Stay connected by liking OWC and WWF on Facebook or become a member.
Interested in improving your writing, or hanging out with writers? The Hub meets on the first Saturday of each month in the Board Room of
the WPPC from 10am to 1pm. Check us out on 2 June and 8 July. For more information email Val: [email protected]
or call 0414268037.
One-day Film Festival
Friday 1 July 2018 – 9am Dubbo Regional Theatre
Five films will be screened starting at
9am.The films will be from different
countries and on a range of subjects.
There will be intermissions between
screenings to allow for meal breaks.
More information is available from
www.dubbofilmsociety.com and the
film society Facebook site.
Tickets: Single Films: $10 (non FOWPCC members) | $8 (FOWPCC members) Season Pass (includes all 10 films): $80 (non FOWPCC members) | $70 $10 each
Available at the door or from Reception 02 6801 4444
Tickets: $10 (non FOWPCC members) | $8 (FOWPCC members) Available at the door or from Reception 02 6801 4444
EVENTS
Smokescreen | The Searchers Saturday 2 June | 4.00pm A precarious and unsettling film, The Searchers was John Ford's 115th feature film and his 13th with John Wayne, and while it has all the trappings of a classic Western, it leaves the viewer unsure. The Searchers tells the emotionally complex story of a perilous, hate-ridden quest and Homeric-style odyssey of self-discovery after a Comanche massacre, while also exploring the themes of racial prejudice and sexism.
Lunch Box Talk
Collecting Art for Fun
Thursday 14 June | 1.00pm Collecting art for fun and (little) profit - Kent Buchanan delves into the intricate world of collecting contemporary art. How do collectors, dealers and artists work together? Does one influence the other and how does collecting impact on the shape and direction of art today?
“Love all, trust a few, do
wrong to none”
William Shakespeare
Our family history library is in the Community Arts Centre, cnr Wingewarra and Gipps Sts, Dubbo. We have a very large collection of resources in print, on film and CD estimated at our last stocktake to be around 25,000 items. We also offer access to online resources through our subscriptions to well-known genealogy websites which you can use in our library. We are continually gathering more resources to keep up to date as new records become available. Our friendly and experienced volunteers can help you with local family history, as well as with your research about ancestors from all parts of the world! We have recently published a volume of research compiled by our member Karlyn Robinson, about the stories of people who were buried in the Pioneer Cemetery: Dubbo Pioneer Cemetery: Stories Behind the Headstones. Karlyn originally did the research to put on our Facebook page, but realised that it was valuable enough to publish. If you would like a copy, drop in to our rooms during opening hours, or contact us by phone or email. Well worth the $40.
Public events: Share your Story: On the third Friday of each month, at 2 pm in the Community Arts Centre, members and visitors hear stories from DDFHS and community members. This is always a very enjoyable and popular event. Everyone is welcome. Share Your Story continues in the next 3 months with these story tellers: Friday June 15: Dubbo real estate agent Bob Berry Friday July 20: DDFHS member Terry Hoffman Friday Aug 17: Simone Taylor, local studies officer at Macquarie Regional Library You can see the dates in the Photo News Diary, and reminders on our website and Facebook page. Members receive their invitation by email. You will also find useful and entertaining items related to family history research and the latest news and photos of our activities on our website and our Facebook page.
We also conduct members-only activities, which are amongst the advantages of DDFHS membership. If they sound interesting to you, please consider joining us. See the website for details or visit us in our library during our opening hours.
We have planned events for 2018 to suit everyone searching for their family history. More news of these to come soon.
We are an active group of people who enjoy researching family history, sharing what we know, acquiring and maintaining a huge and growing collection of local, Australian and overseas records. We also have access to commercial genealogy websites which you can use in our rooms.
Come and visit us. You will be made very welcome. The library is open at these times and is manned by volunteer librarians who will help you to solve your family history puzzles!
Tuesdays 1.00pm - 4.00pm Thursdays 2.00pm - 6.00pm Fridays 10.00am - 1.00pm Saturdays 10.00am - 4.00pm
We would love to welcome you when visiting our library, or at one of our events.
DUBBO & DISTRICT
FAMILY HISTORY
SOCIETY Providing resources and information
for people researching their family history. www.dubbofamilyhistory.org.au
www.facebook.com/Dubbo-District-Family-History-
DUBBO GARDEN CLUB NSW Inc MEETS 10.00 AM FIRST WEDNESDAY EACH MONTH
____________________________________________Autumn Flower show held at Brennan’s Mitre 10 on the weekend of
the 21st of April was a great success and many thanks to Brennans
and Staff for the continuing support they give us.
Without the support of people setting up and contributing, we would have no show. Many thanks.
Most Successful Exhibitor- Phill & Bev Good. Brennans Mitre 10 Trophy- Phil Birchall & Kay Bennett. Champion Dahlia- Phil Birchall. Champion Rose- Ingenia Gardens and Coroline Sidot. Champion Cut Flower- Kay Bennett. Champion Pot Plant - Robin Good. Champion Decorative- Kay Bennett.
The Raffle donated by Yates was won by Prue Thompson.
Winning Rose Exhibits
Forthcoming Events: Wednesday 6 June – 10am - Meeting at Kimberley Grove for morning tea, followed by a presentation on South America and Antarctica by Annette Storer.
Wednesday 4 July – 10am - Meeting at Kimberley Grove for
morning tea. Please bring creative canvas, garden cutting, potted plants and bulbs to share/swap.
For further information please contact: Kay - 0428 821 538 Marie - 0417 023 508 or Pushpa – 6882 7506
New Members Always Welcome!
Dating from the 1830s, Dundullimal is a living showcase of an early isolated rural life and the oldest known squatter's slab homestead in Australia. It comprises a slab house, sandstone stables, timber church, old machinery shed café & function centre: perfect for your next unique celebratory event.
JOIN THE CREW Dundullimal Support Crew Inc
If you are interested in joining the volunteers, the Dundullimal Dubbo Support Crew Inc meets for morning tea and our monthly meeting at Dundullimal on the 4th Wednesday of the month at 10 am. We would be delighted to welcome you to join us in guiding, gardening, helping with the education program or the collection or with catering for groups. For more information call us during opening hours at 02 6884 9984 or come out and see us in action.
OPEN Tuesday to Saturday 11am — 3pm
Adult $9.50 | concession $7.50 | Child $6.50 | Family $25
Private guided tours by appointment $30
23L Obley Road Dubbo (1.5km past zoo) 02 6884 9984
www.nationaltrust.com.au/nsw
The Dubbo & District Concert Band meets every Wednesday at 7pm to 9pm at
the Band Hall, Boundary Rd, Dubbo,
to practise.
All interested musicians are very welcome.
Catherine Ryan – Secretary
The Dubbo Embroiderers' Guild Meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday, and every 3rd Saturday
9.30am to 3pm - at the Bridge Club, Bultje St, Dubbo All Welcome
Enquiries: Isobel - 6882 3889 - Saturday Group: Ruth - 6882 7336
Fresh Arts Inc. presents. ABSTRACTION
This exhibition will be held at the Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre foyer from Thursday 31 May until Wednesday 20 June 2018. Thirteen local artists will feature a collection of works in
varied mediums showing their interpretation of Abstraction. All works are for sale and will display the artist’s name and contact details on
labels beside the art. Artists can be contacted direct for sales.
Fresh Arts Inc is a non-profit group, formed in 2004. A regional collective of like-minded artists with a professional attitude, committed to making art and exhibiting together, being supportive of each other and creating exhibition opportunities whilst continuing their own art practices. Fresh Arts Inc. is committed to:
• Creating exhibition opportunities
• Professional practice • Fostering audiences for regionally produced visual arts
Fresh Arts exhibitions are an eclectic mix of works responding to a chosen theme, drawn from the talents of keen and experienced artists. Membership year is November – October For more information and enquiries regarding joining Fresh Arts Inc
Contact: [email protected]
As It Is – From Di Community: Some may think of this simply as an abstract noun. Others might immediately recall warm and wonderful experiences with people they know, or possibly do not know or interact with frequently, but have had very pleasurable experiences with. We can recall school lessons and our own observations or recollections of time and place where a function meant that people reacted and co-operated well and smoothly with each other. Small and large settlements have shows, sporting events, markets and performances with a happy mixing of many different people. Individuals and groups have their own dynamic, value and significance. Books, poems and films may result from important missions and causes. Communities in the 'global spotlight' may appear to function differently to our own. With 600 000 000 guns owned by 326 000 000 people in the USA there will obviously be some different community activities and attitudes. Gun Shows are much more common in America than in other countries around the world. Some tourism literature promotes the idea to “take only pictures, leave only footprints" when visiting a foreign place of interest. The latest royal wedding featured many thoughtful strategies to blend different age groups, racial elements, traditions and cultural factors. Preacher Michael Curry dwelt on the power of love, which is sought after, globally. Love, empathy and justice builds and sustains communities everywhere. Choirs, cellos, flowers and people mixing in harmony can ensure a delightfully amicable, gratifying social event, as it did in Windsor city. Sadly, much of rural Australia is in the grip of an on-going drought. We see evidence of the Hay Runners from Burrumbuttock deliver thousands of much needed hay bales to farmers at Cunnamulla, Cobar, Bourke and other centres in need. This wonderful act shows strong sense of community! We do gain pleasure from helping others in a volunteer capacity. Some community-minded folk band together to support people and families in need, by providing food, clothing and other essentials. Out of charity strong human bonds can grow, with language and cultural factors triggering creativity, fun and special relationships. As our earth warms we struggle with gardens and crops. Trees planted many decades ago are treasured for their welcome shade in our intense summer heat. Cricket fans have, for many generations, cheered on their teams around ovals in the Dubbo CBD, building their own sense of community and support for the rising stars hoping to 'make it' to the SGC. In the shade of mighty trees. Yes, country communities need to sustain themselves through the western heat with the best drink coolers and umbrellas they can source, if valued trees disappear. Healthy, supportive communities are incredibly valuable. Let us all appreciate what we have. Health, happiness, and opportunities. One of the most powerful community events some of us have attended was the recent Benefit Concert in St Andrews Chapel, Dubbo. The strong sense of community support felt by all present on that Sunday afternoon was palpable. It is a joy to live and interact with others in a strong and happy community. The Dubbo Artz Committee values your support for our newsletter and the efforts that individuals and groups make, for the betterment of all, in our local community. It is a pleasure to live in 'The Paris of the west'.
Di Clifford – Dubbo Artz President
at Bracken House as Ruth Leavers celebrated her 100th Birthday. Practices now will focus on preparations for a 'Christmas in July'
program, followed by some interesting items for gigs in August to feature jazz and gospel numbers. Any singers wishing to add a bit more
singing to their weekly schedule (practices are on Wednesday evenings) are urged to get in touch with Di, on 0458 032 150. Also, entities wishing to engage Palmer Street Singers for weekday entertainment (mainly) are
also welcome to make contact. Singing has been proven to be good for your health and well-being. Jan Condie
Singing performances around the local area always offer pleasure and a sweet social vibe,
for the performers as well as the audience. The Palmer Street Singers have been busy during
May, celebrating Mothers' Day the best way they know how, through a'cappella music. The group was also pleased
to sing a couple of songs to the gathering of family and friends
Saturday: 23 June and 28 July -7pm
CWA Rooms, Wingewarra St, Dubbo
Contact: Peter – 0409 441941
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We are heading into one of our favourite times of year – The City of Dubbo Eisteddfod - which will take up residence at DRTCC from 31st May for 24 days culminating in a grand concert on Saturday 23 June at 3 pm. The Eisteddfod draws in entries in the disciplines of dance, speech, drama, vocal, choral and instrumental. It is the only event that utilises every single space available in the venue at the same time including auditoriums, stages, foyers, dressing rooms, green room, stage manager’s office, kitchen – everything! It’s a great vibe to see the venue pumping with excitement, energy and the delicious aromas from the Oxley Room café.
Did you know the Eisteddfod committee consists of 14 members and they
meet every month throughout the year to plan and prepare for the next
Eisteddfod? Members contribute many hours to all areas of preparation
including the Syllabus, recording and checking online entries, sourcing
experienced adjudicators, preparation of the program, seeking
sponsorship, preparing prize and trophies, communication and
promotion. The Eisteddfod also relies on their valuable volunteers to help
the committee in the areas of catering, ticket sales, scribing and manning
doors. This year, the committee called on extra troops with some of the
Theatre volunteers offering to help on the group weekend.
I was impressed to learn that this year there were approximately 2 500
entries which means thousands of students will grace the stage during the
month of June. Entries can take the form of solos, groups, bands and
choirs so you can easily see how the number of individuals performing on
stage is huge. The dance section entries were up this year with many new
schools entering the competition. The event attracts competitors from
the Riverina, Newcastle district, ACT, Blue Mountains, Bathurst, Orange
and Wellington to name a few. These competitors bring their family and
friends to Dubbo who stay several nights. With the average spend for a
night in Dubbo being $140.02 (Destination NSW - Dubbo Profile) you can
see the massive economic multiplier effect the event has on the region.
Everything you want to know about the Eisteddfod is on their website
dubboeisteddfod.org.au including programs for each discipline and ticket
prices. So, if you want to escape the cold, see amazing talent, support emerging artists or enjoy cake and coffee at the Oxley Room Café, Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre is the place to be in June!
From the Team at the DRTCC
Members of the City of Dubbo Eisteddfod Committee
Australian Dance Theatre – The Beginning of Nature
Thursday 21 June - 7.30pm
Saturday 7 July – 8pm
Dubbo Theatre Co: Thursday 26 July – 7.30pm
Wednesday 27 June - 12.30pm & 6.30pm Thursday 28 June – 6.30pm Presented by Dubbo College
Pne 2018, 6.30pm
Letters to Lindy Tuesday 3 July – 7.30pm
For Clinton Bradley collecting is more than just amassing works by his favourite artists, it is a creative dialogue with the artist, dealer and audience. Born and raised near Molong, NSW, Bradley has been collecting art since 2007 and has curated a collection of works by some of Australasia’s most sought-after artists, spanning sculpture, digital and conceptual art. This exhibition explores his ongoing interest in collecting and surveys his collection to the present day.
Adelaide-based artist Michelle Nikou draws on surrealism in a reflective and productive way to transform mundane domestic objects and materials into sculptures of humour and marvel. In this exhibition of new and recent work she utilises surrealist strategies such as chance, psychological metaphor, deadpan wit and juxtaposition, and inventively mingles high and low art sources and cultural references. Her work intentionally blurs and extends the boundaries between fine art and craft and often invests unremarkable or overlooked facets of daily existence with new and unexpected significance.
ACO Virtual, the Australian Chamber Orchestra’s world-first digital installation, was built using state-of-the-art technology. This ground-breaking interactive installation allows the audience to conduct and even play with the Orchestra. Audiences can see how fast the musician’s fingers move in a way not possible in a concert hall, hear the unique sounds of the ACO’s multi-million-dollar collection of instruments and take the helm of the “greatest chamber orchestra on earth” and stand in for Richard Tognetti himself.
Unbind Me is a fractured and questioning wrestle with historical Western philosophy and how it has created myths about the ‘right’ and ‘true’ and ‘natural’ properties of the world and how, still today, these legacies have dangerous and real consequences in our contemporary society. A genealogical line is drawn from Plato (c428 - 348 BCE) through to Elizabeth Grosz (1952) that outlines both the status quo and counter narratives that have occurred over time. Each artwork is informed by quotes from culturally defining philosophers and theorists who have set the agenda in their lifetime and beyond. From large paintings spilling with fabric, to intimate works on paper, the artworks are searching for a deeper meaning of our reality and how we arrive at our beliefs.
EXHIBITIONS
Also, a highlight was the band “Trouble in the Kitchen” who began as teenagers and are now an awesome Celtic outfit. I also caught up with Rob Willis, Jason and Chloe Roweth, long-time friends of many former and current members. It was wonderful to see Peter Maher back at our last session and performing at Dundullimal. I flew the folk flag at the Dundullimal 30th anniversary celebrations. I would to remind everyone that while we are listed as a Folk Club, we are actually about acoustic music that comes from the heart and the heartland in a broader sense. Looking forward to seeing and hearing you in June and July, at 2.30pm, the second Sunday of every month at the Western Star Hotel in Dubbo. Yours in music - Jock Webb – President - 6889 2069
Greetings folkies and acoustic players. The National Folk Festival was a spectacular show yet again. For me one highlight was meeting Dave Gunning who performed at Toongi back in March. Great performer, even when North Canberra lost power.
Wellington Amateur Theatrical Society Presents
Wellington has a long and impressive history in amateur theatre. The earliest production recorded in the archives dates to 1910. Right now, in 2018, Wellington Amateur Theatrical Society (WATS) is busily rehearsing the ever popular musical My Fair Lady, to be staged in the Wellington Civic Centre this June. So, for some feel-good entertainment, come and enjoy WATS My Fair Lady in June.
Tickets on sale Friday 18 May to Friday 1 June at WATS Place (31 Warne Street, Wellington - next to Cactus Cafe)
Mon to Fri 10am to 4.30pm | Sat 10.00am to 12.30pm Tickets for Dinner Show must be purchased by Wednesday 30 May Tickets for the Matinee can also be purchased at the door For further information, please call 02 6845 2416 or 02 6845 1700
or visit www.wats2820.org
Saturday 2 June 6pm Dinner Show Sunday 3 June
2pm Matinee Wellington Civic Centre
