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Compiled by Arts OutWest from information supplied by venues, promoters and tourism offices.
Arts OutWest is the regional arts organisation of the NSW Central West, promoting, educating, facilitating and advocating for arts and cultural development for the communities of Bathurst Region, Blayney, Cabonne, Cowra, Forbes, Lachlan, Lithgow, Oberon, Orange, Parkes and Weddin. Arts OutWest is supported by these 11 local councils, by Charles Sturt University and by Arts NSW.
Details of all these listings and more at: www.artsoutwest.org.au/whats_on/
WHAT’S ONAcross the NSW Central WestMay 2017
National Simultaneous Storytime 24 May, 11am
featuring live streams from the Sydney Writers’ Festival, and lots of local events including workshops, networking,
panels and discussions
Saturday 6 Mayfeaturing the world’s No. 1 ABBA tribute band
BJORN AGAIN
Join in the shared story at BathurstCowraMolongForbes and Orange Libraries
WHAT’S ON May 2017
Art Exhibitions & GalleriesBATHURST REGION
BATHURST REGIONAL ART GALLERYTuesday to Saturday 10am-5pm, Sundays 11am-2pm. Closed Mondays70-78 Keppel St | 6333 6555 www.bathurstart.com.au Admission FreeBeyond Belief: The Sublime in Contemporary ArtUntil 4 JuneFrom the C17th onwards there has been a recurring preoccupation with the idea of an art that inspires awe and wonder: the sublime. Historically associated with the natural landscape it remains to contemporary artists using elements of hyper realism, trompe l’oeil, scale, illogic and biology to reinvent the concept of the sublime for modern audiences. Beyond Belief: the sublime in contemporary art promises to deliver an exhibition of works which inspire, surprise and awe. Featuring 7 sculptures, 6 video based works and a three-dimensional painting by some of the best known artists working in this area of practice. Includes 14 works by 10 artists: Daniel Askill, Daniel Crooks, Michael Gallop, Sam Jinks, Christopher Langton, Ron Mueck, Adam Norton, Baden Pailthorpe, Patricia Piccinini and Ricky Swallow. A Bathurst Regional Art Gallery exhibition by Richard Perram OAM
BATHURST ARTS TRAILFirst full weekend of the month, Sat & Sun 6 & 7 May 10am-4pmStudios and galleries open to the public on the first full weekend of the month around the Bathurst area, painters, potters, glass artists, sculptors and printmakers showcase their talents. Check the website for who is open where or pick up a brochure at Bathurst Visitor Information Centre.Free entry. www.bathurstartstrail.com
BATHURST HOSPITALHowick Street, BATHURST
Stories of Recovery from the BushUntil 27 JuneA travelling exhibition of photographs documenting the recovery stories of people living with complex mental illness.
BATHURST MEMORIAL ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE 105 William Street BATHURSTWaste 2 Art Exhibition BathurstUntil 11 May; Mon-Fri 9am-4.30pm, Sat-Sun 10am-3pmThe initiative was designed to showcase creative works made from reused and recyclable waste materials, encouraging the audience to think about reducing, reusing and recycling waste. This year’s theme is Plastic Bags and Plastic Packaging, however artworks can be made from any recyclable materials. Free admission
DEAN MOBBS GALLERYMonday to Friday 11am-5pm and Saturday 10am-2pmKeppel Street, BATHURSTdeanmobbs.comGallery and studio space. Contemporary art. Picture framing.0438 602 921
JEAN BELLETTE GALLERY9.30am - 4.30pm, daily (closed for lunch 12.30 - 1.30pm)Hill End Visitor Information Centre, HILL END | FreeFeatures work by artists based in the Hill End area, as well as artists who have participated in the Hill End Artists in Residence Program.
T.ARTS GALLERYMon-Fri 10am - 5pmSaturday 10am - 2pm Bathurst Chase Shopping [email protected] McGirr: Power and the Imperfect WorldUntil 5 May‘Power and the Imperfect World’ is Bathurst based artist Chris McGirr’s most recent body of work, exploring themes around the current socio-political tensions which have evolved rapidly on a local and global scale, and the consequences we face as a society as our environment disintegrates before our eyes. Surveying the recent past and looking to the near future, raw MICHAEL GALLOP Nostalgia 2012, silicone rubber, pigment, mohair, cardboard, paper and polyurethane resin,
30 x 45 x 25 cm. Latrobe Regional Gallery Collection.
Art Exhibitions & Galleriesevocative landscapes and powerful iconography lead us through a meditation on the forces at play in a rapidly shifting climate. Chris’ work draws on a variety of influences, with an emphasis on the expression of an emotional truth using landscape as metaphor.
BLAYNEY SHIRE
TRACEY MACKIE ARTIST GALLERY10am to 4pm on weekends 1 Ramsay Street LYNDHURSTInspired by rural surroundings, vibrant works.
CABONNE SHIRE
DAVID ISBESTER GALLERYFriday - Saturday 10am - 4.30pm. Other times by appointment51 Gaskill Street CANOWINDRA
JAYES GALLERYGidley Street, MOLONGjayes.gallery | 6366 9093Thursday-Sunday 10am-4pm
Moments in Time6-26 MayOpening Saturday 6 May, 2pmNew exhibition by Lachlan Pankhurst
MOLONG & DISTRICT SERVICEMEN AND SERVICEWOMEN’S PORTRAIT GALLERYEvery day after 2pm or by appointment, Molong RSL Riddell Street, MOLONGLocal artist Anne Marie Ingham conceived the idea to provide a memorial to the service men and women. www.molongrsl.com
TASTE CANOWINDRASun - Thurs 10am - 7pmFri - Sat 10am - 10pm42 Ferguson St, [email protected] 2332 | FreePaintings, ceramics, cards from local artists, leather.
COWRA SHIRE
COWRA REGIONAL ART GALLERYTuesday to Saturday 10am-4pm, Sundays 2-4pm 77 Darling Street www.cowraartgallery.com.au | 6340 2190 | Admission Free
Shannon Doyle, Diego, 2015, acrylic on canvas, 80 x 60cm. Winner of the People’s Choice Award - 2016 Calleen Art Award.
Calleen Art AwardSaturday 6 May - Sunday 18 JuneAwards Gala Opening: 6 May, 6pmThe Calleen Art Award is an acclaimed acquisitive art prize for painting open to artists living in Australia. The winner of the 2017 Calleen Art Award will receive $20,000 in prize money and their painting will join the Calleen Collection at the Cowra Regional Art Gallery.The winner will be announced at the Awards Gala Opening by the 2017 Award Judge, Mr Angus Trumble, Director, National Portrait Gallery. Visitors to the exhibition can vote in the People’s Choice Award (non-
acquisitive) with the winning artist receiving $500 in prize money. This year’s vibrant exhibition features a diverse collection of 50 artworks selected by a panel of professional art curators and the awards judge from over 270 entries.
COWRA LIBRARY77 Darling St COWRA6340 2180 Operation Art15 May - 10 JuneA showcase of artworks by children from schools across NSW, created for children in hospital. An important initiative recognising the creative talent and community spirit of young students.
COWRA VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRECnr Mid Western Hwy & Lachlan Valley WayThey Shaped A Town Called CowraUntil May 5Ever wondered what makes Cowra so great? Well come along to this wonderful exhibition brought to you by the Cowra & District Historical Society and Cowra Family History Group and discover the many individuals whose contributions have helped shape Cowra into the wonderful place that it is today. FREE
KALARI CELLAR DOOR AND ART GALLERY120 Carro Park Road COWRAwww.kalariwines.com.auOpen 10.00am to 5.00pm 7 days a week, every weekend and most days during the week.
FORBES SHIRE
PLATYPUS GALLERYOpen most days111 Lachlan Street, FORBESfacebook.com/ThePlatypusGalleryThe gallery of the Forbes Arts Society. Showing artworks by regional artists, with most works for sale. Free.
WHAT’S ON May 2017
LACHLAN SHIRE
KEJOLE KOORI ART STUDIO98 Grace St LAKE CARGELLIGO6898 1708Displays a wide range of Aboriginal arts and crafts made by local people. The studio specialises in paintings, sculptures, pottery, jewellery, didgeridoos, clapping sticks
LITHGOW SHIRE
ESKBANK HOUSE & MUSEUMCnr Inch & Bennett St [email protected] 6351 3557Lithgow Waste to Art Exhibition20 May - 4 JuneOfficial Opening and Awards Presentation: Friday 19 May, 6pmWinners in each of the categories will be announced and light refreshments will be served at the official opening.
K-GALLERY76 Main St LITHGOW02 6352 5198Paintings, pottery, sculptures and jewellery.
KEW-Y-AHN ABORIGINAL ART GALLERYOpen 7 daysHartley Historic Site, HARTLEYWork by local Aboriginal painters, weavers, designers, jewellers and photographers from across the NSW Central West. Free entry.
TALISMAN GALLERYWednesday to Monday , 9am - 5pmHartley Historic Site, HARTLEYHand forged and handcrafted pieces of wall art including our famous decorative wall mirrors, clocks and dragon sculptures. 6355 2056. www.talismangallery.com.au
ORANGE
ORANGE REGIONAL GALLERYDaily 9am-5pm151 Byng St, Orangewww.org.nsw.gov.au | 6393 8136 | Admission Free
Presence: Two Visions of Landscape - Ros Auld & Claire Primrose27 May - 2 JulyTwo artists come together to explore an authentic connection to the natural world. Ros Auld aims to express both the strength and fragility of nature using materials from the earth, with an interplay between the monumental forms and delicate surface textures in her ceramic works. With landscape as her source, she is interested in the accumulation of recollected impressions rather than particular sites. Claire Primrose’s recent work is similarly inspired and informed by many different locations from the Australian landscape. Using soil and water samples from field trips, she recreates the surfaces, textures and colours of particular places, although each work is a culmination of many different images, places and experiences.Form & Surface: Peter WilsonUntil 21 MayIn this latest exhibition by Peter Wilson, the results of the artist’s continuous explorations with ceramic forms and materials will be evident.Wilson’s practice is underpinned by experimentation and a continuous refinement of form and ceramic surfaces. He values utility and traditional craft skills whereby due consideration is given to the balance, weight, proportion and the feel of the object in the hand. An Orange Regional Gallery exhibition.
Neil Cuthbert: HomecomingUntil 4 JuneFeatures a selection of works by Neil Cuthbert from the collection of Keith Clouton and Jim Deas. The works include the complete series of An Architect’s Progreee, commissioned by Jim Deas. The commission was made with the intention that these works would someday find their home at Orange Regional Gallery. The Friends of Orange Regional Gallery (FORG) are making the purchase of An Architect’s Progress (for $50,000) their Priority One fundraising focus for 2017.Private Treasures Public PleasuresUntil 25 JuneGenerous collectors share their private treasures for our public pleasure in this exhibition revealing hidden gems from homes across the Central West. Features works by prominent artists including Elisabeth Cummings, Rachel Ellis, Jumaadi, William Kentridge, Lloyd Rees and many more.
THE CORNER STORE GALLERY382 Summer Street, ORANGEwww.cornerstoregallery.com
Tricia Tiner: Devine BovineUntil Sunday 14 MayCows are inquisitive and funny creatures and make fabulous subjects to paint. There is something about cows that we all love, and through close observation we can see their character and comedic ways showing through.When painting these subjects, Tricia likes to use her customary palette of black and white to graphically capture the many types of cattle, and composition is also very important for highlighting their curiosity and inquisitive natures.
Art Exhibitions & Galleries
LUDLOW CREATIVE SPACE187 Lords Place ORANGEwww.ludlowgallery.com.au
ORANGE CITY LIBRARYByng St ORANGE6393 8132Orange Waste to Art ExhibitionFriday 26 May - Saturday 10 JuneView the entries in this year’s Waste to Art Community Art Competition and Exhibition for 2017 at Orange City Library from Friday 26 May to Saturday 10th June. This year’s theme is “Year of Plastic Bags and Soft Plastic Packaging”. This community art project is a great opportunity for aspiring and professional artists, schools and community groups to showcase their artistry and creativity, by celebrating the reuse and recycling of waste through arts and crafts, and to share their waste reduction message.
THE BARRACKS GALLERYColour City Creatives Inc2B Peisley Street ORANGE02 6362 7354www.facebook.com/ColourCityCreatives/
PARKES SHIRE
PARKES SHIRE LIBRARY2 Cecile Street PARKES(02) 6861 [email protected] to Art Annual Exhibition and CompetitionUntil 4 MayWaste to Art is a community exhibition showcasing imaginative works made from reused and recyclable waste materials. The aim is to challenge peoples’ perceptions about ‘rubbish’ and to celebrate the reuse and recycling of waste through arts and crafts.Never Be Late for a Parade: An exhibition of book illustrations by Shaun Tan15 May - 16 JuneThis exhibition features a collection of illustrations from Shaun Tan’s best-known picture books including The Arrival, The Red Tree, The Lost Thing and the Singing Bones, and
celebrates his unique approach to storytelling through this selection of brilliant images, as varied and fascinating as their narratives.
COVENTRY ROOM, PARKES SHIRE COUNCILParkes Painting Group ExhibitionFriday 5 May - Thursday 11 May, 10am-4pmOpening Friday 5 May, 7pmGuest Artist - Wendy Hawthorn $2 entry
PEAK HILL ART GALLERY85 Caswell St, PEAK HILL10am-4pm Tuesday-Sunday [email protected], ceramics, paintings in every medium, also a range of hand painted cards and craftwork. 0424 228 994
UTES IN THE PADDOCKCondobolin - Parkes Highway (Hwy 90) on Mulguthrie-Ootha Road OOTHAwww.utesinthepaddock.com.auFeaturing some of Australia’s best known artists including John Murray, Peter Brown, Adam Cullen and Karen Tooth, in a tribute to life in the outback.
WEDDIN SHIRE
GRENFELL ART GALLERY92 Main Street, GRENFELLTuesday to Friday 10am-4pm and Saturday 9.30am-12pmPainting From Nature - The Central West by John SharmanUntil 1 JuneThis exhibition is an opportunity to view a variety of quality works by painter, John Sharman. See a collection of landscapes painted on location in a realist-impressionist style from John’s travels around the Central West area. John combines decades of experience and knowledge to create sensitive, natural pieces.
Art Exhibitions & Galleries
ARTS OUTWEST ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGSunday 28 May, 11.30am
Our AGM road trips are legendary. Join the bus or meet us in PARKES on Sunday May 28 for catch ups, seeing the cultural sights and a free lunch!
This is not your average Annual General Meeting. We go to a different council area each year – an excuse to show off the arts and cultural successes and plans of that place. And an excuse to catch up, network and enjoy a nice lunch together. All welcome!
This year in Parkes we’ll be starting with a tour and talk at the Parkes Library, viewing of current exhibition, plus a tour and performance at the Little Theatre. Lunch at the Hart Bar will be followed by the AGM, including pictorial recap of 2016 and an update on constitutional changes, then a street art tour and museum visit. All welcome! The only boring admin bit: For the purposes of voting only, your financial membership will need to be up-to-date. NOTE: Membership is not compulsory, EVERYONE is welcome at the AGM and day out.
Join the bus trip: For those in the east of the region who don’t want to drive (or who just love a boisterous game of eye-spy) we’re taking a mini bus. Collecting in Bathurst and Orange. FREE. Aiming for departure from Bathurst around 9am, returning around 5pm. Limited places so book early. Please RSVP or 6338 4657 or [email protected].
WHAT’S ON May 2017
BATHURST REGION
BATHURST MEMORIAL ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE105 William Street, BATHURST Box Office 02 6333 [email protected] 5 May 7.30pmSaturday 6 May 1.30pm & 7.30pmSunday 7 May 1.30pmThursday 11 May 7.30pmFriday 12 May 7.30pm Saturday 13 May 1.30pm & 7.30pmCarillon Theatrical Society XANADU follows the journey of a magical and beautiful Greek muse, Kira, who descends from the heavens of Mt. Olympus to Venice Beach, California in 1980 on a quest to inspire a struggling artist, Sonny, to achieve the greatest artistic creation of all time - the first ROLLER DISCO! But, when Kira falls into forbidden love with the mortal Sonny, her jealous sisters take advantage of the situation and chaos abounds. $20-$40The Australian Bee Gees ShowWednesday 17 May 7.30pmThe Australian Bee Gees Show are digging out their flares and dusting off their platform shoes so let the party begin! $52.50-$57.50Sydney Symphony Orchestra: Music Through the AgesTuesday 23 May, 7.30pmLove classical music? In this production, conducted by Toby Thatcher, you have more than four centuries of great music to choose from. $20-$52
Emily Loves to BounceThursday 25 May, 6.30pmFriday 26 May, 10am & 12.30pmOne of Patch’s finest creations. Inspired by three of the most loved books by Stephen Michael King,
Emily Loves to Bounce creates a whimsical world full of balls and boxes where amazing ideas are expressed in extraordinary ways. $18-$26.The Wiggles: Wiggle Around AustraliaTuesday 30 May, 10am & 12.30pmIt’s time to Wiggle around Australia! This brand new show will see Emma, Simon, Anthony and Lachy performing in over 100 locations in every state and territory around our sunburnt country.The Fab Four of fun will of course be joined by Dorothy the Dinosaur, Captain Feathersword, Wags the Dog and Henry the Octopus! $28.90Thérèse RaquinSaturday 3 June, 8pmAdapted from the novel by Emile Zola. This drama takes a classical text, and without re-contextualising the story manages to create someting at once timeless and modern. A sophisticated work that is emotionally accessible, affecting and ultimately gripping leaving an audience on the edge of their seat. $20-$45
ALL SAINTS CATHEDRALChurch Street, BATHURSTLunchtime Concert: Gwenda Davies - Celtic Heritage (Harp)Monday 8 May, 1pmMitchell Conservatorium and All Saints Anglican Cathedral present Monday Lunchtimes at All Saints Cathedral, a great opportunity for the Bathurst community to take some time out from their week in a musical break.
ABERCROMBIE HOUSE 311 Ophir Rd [email protected] Night JazzFriday 12 May, 8.30pmJoin us for a cosy, intimate night of jazz in the heritage ballroom Jazz Café featuring the ‘Abercrombie Jazz Men’, some of Bathurst’s best jazz musicians. Ticket cost includes cheese and fruit platters, tea and coffee, BYO. Celebrate local music and heritage. Adult $40, Student $30
BATHURST PANTHERS CLUB29 William St BATHURSTwww.panthers.com.au6330 0600Kevin Bloody Wilson: The Second of the Final Farewell Tours… Perhaps!Saturday 6 May, 8pmThe Kevin Bloody Wilson Show is not just a concert performance, for most, it’s a full on event and an opportunity to tick from your bucket-list a chance to see Australia’s most unique International comedy legend. $55Lip Sync BattleSaturday 20 May, 5pmCome out for a night of fun and enjoy the battle of the best lip sync acts in Bathurst! Hosted by Vic’s mobile disco, there’ll be music, glow sticks, photo booth and heaps of great prizes. Adults $22 Children $17.
CWA HALL172 Russell St BATHURSTFun Theatre For The Very YoungWednesdays, 11.30am-12noonA half hour show for 2-6 year olds, with songs, stories and plays.$5 per child. Parents and babies free. Kathy Cameron 0413 681 858
THE HUB52 Keppel Street, BATHURST6332 1565Smith & JonesTuesday 2 May, 6.30pmIn May, featuring guest artist Madi Hodder. $40 per person, includes sharing plate.
MITCHELL CONSERVATORIUM OF MUSICRussell Street BATHURSTmitchellconservatorium.edu.au6331 6622Schubert Piano TrioSaturday 3 June, 7.30pmNicholas Newell, Sybbi Georgiou and Cindy Fox. $20-$30Michelle Griffin: Who’s the Man?Saturday 20 May. 7.30pmA cabaret style selection of music theatre repertoire typically sung by male performers. A lighthearted exploration of gender roles, theatre rolesm and who ‘the man’ really is. $15-$20
Live Entertainment
TWO HEADS BREWINGCrago Mill, 2a Piper St BATHURST6331 5369www.twoheadsbrewing.comCome Fly With MeWednesday 10 May, 8pmInspired by Frank’s classic album, come travel the world first class with us and visit some high spots in ‘Ol Blue Eyes’ globe-trotting reportoire. $20Classic Albums: Van Morrison “Moondance”Wednesday 17 May, 8pmMatt Arthur gets his Van on, bringing us the album that bought Van Morrison to the mainstream and cemented his place as one of the great singer/songwriters of his generation. $15
CABONNE SHIRE
CANOWINDRA SERVICES CLUB93 Gaskill Street, CANOWINDRA6344 1397Kevin Bloody WilsonSunday 7 May, 6pmSecond - of The Farewell Tours!With Special guest Jenny Talia. $55
TASTE CANOWINDRA42 Ferguson St, [email protected] 2332
Casey DonovanSaturday 13 May, 6.30pmSOLD OUT! Second show now scheduled for 22 July. After a meteoric rise to fame at the age of 16, Casey became the youngest ever winner of Australian Idol in 2004, and over the last twelve years has made her mark not only as a musician, but also in the areas of stage, screen, presenting and writing.
JAYES GALLERY31-33 Gidley Street MOLONG(02) 6366 [email protected] Nights at Jayes: Smith & Jones perform ‘Rumours’Friday 19 May, 6.30pmSmith & Jones perform the classic ‘Rumours’ album, by Fleetwood Mac from start to finish. $17.
COWRA SHIRE
THE OXLEY WINE BAR24 Kendal Street, COWRA. 6341 4100 www.theoxley.com.au
Jeff Lang - LIVE At The OxleyThursday May 11, 7pmJeff Lang returns to release his brand new CD ‘Alone In Bad Company’.Acoustic fingerpicking, slide guitar, electric lead, banjos, mandolins and blue-eyed soul singing drop into place like puzzle pieces in a portrait conceived and executed almost entirely by the artist. $30Smith & Jones: ‘Dark Gives Way’ Album LaunchThursday 18 May, 7pmFollowing a hometown launch in March, Bathurst based alt-country duo Smith & Jones are very excited to be launching their debut album to their fans. Produced by Michael Carpenter, ‘Dark Gives Way’ is steeped in the classic country songwriting traditions of love and loss, weaving haunting stories of jilted lovers alongside self-reflective ballads with poignancy and authenticity. $15The Best of Jenny MorrisThursday 4 May, 7pmAcclaimed Sydney vocalist Priscilla Hellqvist is joining forces with Central
West guitar hero Matt Arthur to bring you the best of Australian music legend Jenny Morris. Priscilla, who performs regularly in Sydney and the South Coast, has considered Jenny an idol since joining her on stage in 2006 and is keen to bring you all her favourites as part of this show. $15
COWRA SERVICES CLUB101 Brisbane Street COWRAwww.cowraservicesclub.net.au/6342 1144Barry WhittySaturday 7 MaySim & LusFriday 12 MaySim BastickSaturday 20 May, 7.30pm
FORBES
FORBES SERVICES MEMORIAL CLUB41-43 Templar Street FORBES6852 1488www.forbesservices.com.au
Adam Brand: Get On Your Feet TourSaturday 13 May, doors open 8pm; show starts at 8.30pm.Australian Country Music Star Adam Brand brings his Get on Your Feet Tour to Forbes.
FORBES TOWN HALLTown Hall, 2 Court Street FORBESSymphonic Wind Classical Discovery ConcertSaturday 3 June, 7pmSydney Youth Orchestras has a long history of delivering activity across various parts of NSW. SYO’s Symphonic Wind Orchestra will be joined by special guests, The Forbes Town and District Band to perform a range of exciting music. $10-$20
Live Entertainment
WHAT’S ON May 2017
LITHGOW SHIRE
LITHGOW WORKIES3 Tank Street6350 7777www.workies.com.auThe Whispering Jack ShowSaturday 6 MayA tribute to the music of John FarnhamNuttin 2 SeriousSaturday 13 May, 7.30pmFree in the loungeThe West BrothersSaturday 20 May, 7.30pmFree in the loungeSidecarFriday 26 May, 7.30pmJMac DuoSaturday 27 May, 7.30pmFree in the loungeLithgow Folk Club1st Sunday of every month at 4pmAn informal music session where the atmosphere is friendly and encouraging and everyone is welcome to come along and join in or just listen. FREE
MITCHELL CONSERVATORIUM OF MUSIC - LITHGOWWylde Street, LITHGOWmichellconservatorium.edu.au6351 3990
Michelle Griffin: Who’s the Man?Friday 19 May, 7.30pmA cabaret style selection of music theatre repertoire typically sung by male performers. A lighthearted exploration of gender roles, theatre rolesm and who ‘the man’ really is. $15-$20Schubert Piano TrioFriday 2 June, 7.30pmNicholas Newell: Violin, Sybbi Georgiou: Cello, Cindy Fox: Piano. $20-$30
ORANGE
ORANGE CIVIC THEATREByng Street, ORANGE 6393 8111Melbourne International Comedy Festival RoadshowSaturday, 3rd June at 8pmAn all-killer, no-filler cast of Australian stars, talented newcomers and international performers we’ve got all your comedy bases covered. Featuring everything from stand-up to sketch, slapstick to song, each individual line-up presents the best of the Festival in one hilarious show. $32-$38Music Through The Ages - Sydney Symphony OrchestraWednesday, 24th May at 7.30pmIn this concert the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and conductor Toby Thatcher will take you on a whirlwind tour through the ages. Featuring Bach, Schoenberg and Mendelssohn. $40-$72Wicked - The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz5-21 MayOrange Theatre Company.Awe-inspiring and spectacular, WICKED is the untold story of the witches of Oz. Long beforeDorothy dropped in, two other girls met in the land of Oz. Elphaba — born with emerald green skin, is smart, fiery and misunderstood. Galinda is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. WICKED tells the enthralling story of two unlikely friends and how they became the Wicked Witch of the West & Galinda the Good. $30-$52.50
Wiggle Around Australia!Wednesday 31 May, 10amIt’s time to Wiggle around Australia! The world’s favourite children’s entertainment group, The Wiggles are coming to perform for you as part
of their Wiggle Around Australia tour! This brand new show will see Emma, Simon, Anthony and Lachy joined by Dorothy the Dinosaur, Captain Feathersword, Wags the Dog and Henry the Octopus. $28.90Diary of a WombatThursday 1 June, 6pmFriday 2 June, 10am & 12pmMeet Mothball, the naughtiest wombat in Australia. Bored with her daily routine, Mothball goes in search of shelter and food, creating chaos in the lives of the humans around her. Doormats, bins and washing lines are no match for this mischievous marsupial. Between a packed schedule of scratching, sleeping and eating Mothball discovers that with a bit of persistence, humans are quite easily trained! $18-$28
THE AGRESTIC GROCER426 Molong Road ORANGE6360 4604Ruby Tuesday: Jenny MorrisTuesday 2 May, 6.30pmAcclaimed Sydney vocalist Priscilla Hellqvist is joining forces with Central West guitar hero Matt Arthur to bring you the best of Australian music legend Jenny Morris. $15Jeff Lang: Alone in Bad Company Album LaunchFriday 12 May, 6.30pmJeff Lang returns to release his brand new CD ‘Alone In Bad Company’.Acoustic fingerpicking, slide guitar, electric lead, banjos, mandolins and blue-eyed soul singing drop into place like puzzle pieces in a portrait conceived and executed almost entirely by the artist. $25
HOLY TRINITY ANGLICAN CHURCHByng Street OrangeColour City Chamber Orchestra: More Than a WaltzSaturday 20 May, 2.30pmMade famous by Strauss, Tschaikovsky and Chopin, the waltz form has been infused into a vast array of musical styles from all over the world! Explore those waltzes that are so much more than just a waltz!$10 (Child U16 Free) at the door
Live Entertainment
ORANGE EX-SERVICES CLUB231-243 Anson Street [email protected] www.oesc.com.au6362 2666Blood Sweat and Beers - The Concert featuring Angry AndersonFriday 12 May, 8pmA four part show, blistering over 2 hours with former members of AC/DC, The Angels, Rose Tattoo and Screaming Jets.This concert features, Bon Scott Classic AC/DC songs bettered only by AC/DC themselves, a set of The Angels favourites and Screaming Jets hits, and to bring it home a blistering set of Ross Tattoo classics fronted by Angry Anderson. $33
The Australian P!NK Tribute Dinner and ShowFriday 26 May, 7pmThe Australian Pink Show delivers a high energy tribute to Pink, reproducing not only the sounds of Pink, but the onstage antics, images and costumes.SATURDAY NIGHT ENTERTAINMENTAusten LoganSaturday 6 May, 8.30pmA crowd favourite, Austen plays his heartfelt takes on contemporary songs.Dallas WebbSaturday 13 May, 8.30pmDallas is an acoustic solo artist who plays a broad range of music.Robbie MortimerSaturday 20 May, 8.30pmRobbie is a talented singer songwriter, writing over 30 original songs, whilst also covering many popular songs from different genres. Neil GillSaturday 27 May, 8.30pmCatch Neil playing his acoustic style of cover and original music.
Old MatesSaturday 3 June, 8.30pmOld Mates pecialise in classic hits but they also dabble in duets and country standards.SUNDAY SESSIONSMatt Boylan-SmithSunday 7 May, 1-4pmMatt has just completed touring six countries and three continents to promote his EP “Beacon in the Sky”.Ben McGaritySunday 14 May, 1-4pmBen has become renowned for his contemporary approach to music, which encompasses the live technique of “looping” and other effects - providing a rich, full sound from his solo performances.Mickey PyeSunday 21 May, 1-4pmMickey has toured extensively as a guitarist for some of Australia’s biggest country acts including Beccy Cole and Tania KernaghanSmith & JonesSunday 28 May, 1-4pmLovers of country and folk music (sometimes with a mix of jazz), are going to enjoy the whole lotta soul from this local duo
ORANGE REGIONAL CONSERVATORIUM73A Hill Street ORANGE6361 [email protected] Conservatorium Grand Western TourTuesday 2 May, 6pmAn inspirational performance by Sydney Conservatoirum students, featuring works by Beethoven, Kats-Chernin, Sculthorpe and more. FREE Ayșe Göknur Shanal & Andrea KatzSaturday 13 May, 7.30pm‘Les Chemins de l’Amour’: Sydney Opera House Recital SeriesAustralian String Quartet & Slava GrigoryanFriday 26 May, 6.30pmIn this special concert the ASQ will be joined by guest artist, classical guitar virtuoso, Slava Grigoryan.
Orange Youth Orchestra Proms ConcertSaturday 3 June, 10am
VICTORIA HOTELSummer St, ORANGE6362 [email protected] on the 4loorSaturday 6 May, 8.30pmThis is 4 On The 4loor #250!!Amber, iO, Haylee, Ado
PARKES SHIRE
LITTLE [email protected] Street PARKESChitty Chitty Bang Bang13 May - 4 JuneParkes Musical and Dramatic Society Inc production
WEDDIN SHIRE
GRENFELL BOWLING CLUBCross Street, GRENFELL
Drag Yourself Along Burlesque Ball - MPS Festival Queen Entrant FundraiserSaturday 20 May, 6.30pmShow a little more, show a little less, add a little smoke, welcome to Burlesque! Featuring Drags Aloud – From Melbourne with sold out performances in New York, London, Edinburgh, Melbourne and Adelaide Fringe Festival. Also featuring the dulcet tones of the Cowra Jazz Band.$40, available from Clive J Anderson & Co 6343 1610.
Live Entertainment
WHAT’S ON May 2017
FilmBATHURST WRITERS’ AND READERS’ FESTIVAL26-28 May
Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre105 William Street, BATHURST Box Office 02 6333 [email protected] three days of Live and Local streamed sessions from the 2017 Sydney Writers’ Festival featuring a host of international and Australian writers alongside local events.Local events include:The Great Festival Read: Bathurst’s own Big Book Club and discussion, the book selected is The Dyehouse, written by Mena Calthorpe.Poetry Slam: The Slam returns for a second year.The Great Australian Woman: Author PanelWring Colourful Characters: Workshop for Adults.More local events to come. Festival program available in May. For updates go to www.bmec.com.auAll events are FREE
TRUNDLE ABBA FESTIVALSaturday 6 May 2017Featuring the World’s No. 1 ABBA Tribute Band Bjorn Again!Does your ABBA Gold CD never leave your player? Are you a singing and dancing queen? Do you secretly wish sequins on everything and men in flares were still in fashion? Or are you simply interested in having great fun and seeing new places? If you answered yes to any of these questions then Mamma Mia! the Trundle ABBA Festival is for you!Held in the rural township of Trundle, in Central Western NSW, the Trundle ABBA Festival is Australia’s only and original ABBA festival. Held on the first Saturday in May each year. Trundle ABBA Festival provides a day packed full of family friendly entertainment - highlighting Bjorn Again, the World’s No. 1 ABBA Tribute Band, Fashions of the Festival, professional dancing displays and a disco dancing competition there will never be a dull moment.
Book your tickets today! Visit trundleabbafestival.comTRANSPORT Western Road Liners is providing a bus that departs at 11am from Cooke Park in Parkes bus stop and returns from Trundle at 9pm (10 minutes after the Bjorn Again show finishes) $27.50 return per person. For further details call Western Road Liners on 02 6862 1022
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BATHURST MEMORIAL ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE Box Office 6333 6161105 William Street BATHURSTwww.bmec.com.auNational Theatre Live: AmadeusSunday 21 May, 2pmMusic. Power. Jealousy.Lucian Msamati (Luther, Game of Thrones) plays Salieri in Peter Shaffer’s iconic play. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, a rowdy young prodigy, arrives in Vienna, the music capital of the world – and he’s determined to make a splash. Awestruck by his genius, court composer Antonio Salieri has the power to promote his talent or destroy his name. Seized by obsessive jealousy he begins a war with Mozart, with music, and ultimately, with God. $23-$25
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AMUSU THEATREDerowie Street MANILDRA6364 5906, 0418 452 902www.amusutheatre.com.au
COWRA
COWRA CIVIC CENTRE THEATRETTE116 Kendall Street COWRARed Dog: True BlueSaturday 6 May, 3.30pmAn iconic Australian story of family, friendship and adventure, between a young boy and a scrappy one-of-a-kind dog that would grow up to become an Australian legend.Adults $20 Concession $15, includes afternoon tea prior to screening
LITHGOW
LITHGOW VALLEY FILM SOCIETY(02) 6353 [email protected] Main Street LITHGOWSubscription to each session is $10 for members and includes a light refreshment at interval.
Festivals
FilmORANGE
ORANGE FILM SOCIETY Odeon 5 CinemasWilliam Street [email protected] 5588Members and non-members welcome
Toni ErdmannMonday 1 May - 6pmGermany Rated M 162 minutesWinfried doesn’t see much of his working daughter Ines. He pays her a surprise visit in Bucharest, where she’s busy as a corporate strategist. Father and daughter reach an impasse, and Winfried agrees to go home to Germany. Enter Toni Erdmann: Winfried’s flashy alter ego. Tickets on sale from the box office - normal pricing applies. A Man Called OveContact the Society for screening timesMisery hates company.... Based on the worldwide bestseller by Fredrick Backman.
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THE STAGING POSTstagingpost.com.au29 Forbes Street TRUNDLEClassic Concert FilmfestThursday 4 May and Friday 5 May (prior to the ABBA festival)Four of the greatest music films including Heart of Gold, The Beatles’ Eight Days a Week (M) 4 May, 7pm, Bob Marley - Marley (M) 5th May, 4pm & The Band - The Last Waltz (M) 5th May, 7pm. Tickets: 123tix.com.au $17 each + booking fee.
FUNDING: Country Arts Support Program (CASP)Applications open 26 MayApplications close 27 JulyCASP is an annual small grants program administered by Regional Arts NSW (RANSW) on behalf of Create NSW. The aim of the CASP is to support community arts and cultural development in regional NSW through small grants that: Assist locally determined community arts and cultural activities; Increase opportunities for regionally-based groups to access a diverse range of arts programs; Enable communities to explore and express their cultural identities; Bring social and economic benefits to the community through training, employment and promotional opportunities; Lead to greater awareness and appreciation of cultural diversity; Increase the sustainability and resilience of regionally based community arts organisations.regionalartsnsw.com.au/grants/casp/
INVINCIBLE Exhibition - Expressions of InterestArtshed is a collective of artists with and without disability, who have come together to create an exciting new artist run initiative (ARI). Artshed is putting together an exhibition titled INVINCIBLE, a contemporary art exhibition exploring concepts of Invincibility, Invisibility and Vulnerability. The exhibition will be held at Tremain’s Mill shed from 30 June. Artists are invited to respond to the questions:• When have you felt invincible? • When have you felt afraid or
invisible? • What does ‘INVINCIBLE’ conjure up
in your imagination?
Artworks can include paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, performance, installations, photography, jewellery or new experimental pieces/ technologies. Contact Penny May at Arts OutWest: 63384657 or [email protected]
Henry Lawson Festival of Arts Art ExhibitionEntries close: Wednesday 24 Maywww.henrylawsonfestival.com.au1. Traditional (no watercolour); 2. Watercolour 3. Contemporary; Any medium; 4. Pastels; 5. Miniature Painting; 6. Local Artist; 7. DrawingA statuette valued at $1,000, will be awarded to the overall winning painting. All sections, excepting Local Artist, are open to all artists.
WASTE TO ART COMPETITIONSims Metal WASTE TO ART & design 2016-17 is a community art exhibition and competition showcasing imaginative works made from reused and recyclable waste materials. The aim is to challenge peoples’ perceptions about ‘rubbish’ and to celebrate the reuse and recycling of waste through arts and crafts. Entry is free. An award will also be given to the work that best uses the Annual Waste Theme “Plastic bags and soft plastic packaging”.The regional exhibition will be held in Orange in June.Oberon Waste to Art CompetitionEntries close 29 MayEntry forms are available at the Oberon Council Administration Centre, Oberon Council Library, by contacting FOOLs on 0419 231 525 or www.oberon.nsw.gov.auOrange Waste to Art CompetitionEntries close Wednesday 24 MayPlease include a brief description of your compostion, the materials and insipration for your artworkLithgow Waste to Art CompetitionEntry forms are to be submitted no later than 10 May, 5pmArtwork entries to be delivered to Eskbank House and Museum on 16 May between 12pm and 4pm.
Funding and Opportunities
WHAT’S ON May 2017
BATHURST
Beloved Monster Youth Drama WorkshopsWednesdays 4-5pm (ages 8-12)Wednesdays 5.30pm-7pm (ages 12-16)CWA Hall, Russell St BATHURSTwww.belovedmonster.org
Clay WorkshopsLast Sunday of the month, 2-4pm26 Bant Street BATHURST0400 130 [email protected]$30 per session
Pencil to Painting Art Classes with Kay ChapmanWednesdays and some Saturdays0427 351 260 & 6331 4022Classes suitable for beginners or advanced. Small group or individual. Drawing skill leads to painting success. Kay is a realist artist with years of experience and a simple approach that works. Pencil, pen and wash,acrylic and oils, landscape, buildings, still life all covered
Evans Arts Council Workshops3rd Monday of month 10am-4pm7 Lee Street, KELSO6337 3870 or 6331 7027Art Classes. Learn lots of different types of painting with different tutors
Evans Arts Council Workshop: Buelah Sanson – Silk PaintingSaturday 27 May, 10am-4pm7 Lee Street, KELSO6337 3870 or 6331 7027Evans Arts Council Workshops are sponsored by Bathurst Regional Council. $10. All materials supplied.
Access to Funding Workshop2 May, 9.30am – 3.30pmBMEC, 105 William St BATHURSTmgnsw.org.au/sector/news/access-funding-2017 Would you like to know more about grants and funding that your organisation can access?Museums & Galleries of NSW is running a workshop at the Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre to
help you understand what is available and how to go about applying for funding. There will also be practical sessions where you can discuss your ideas and get tips from the presenters.$75 full / $50 concession / $120 x 3 volunteer museum registrations (plus Eventbrite booking fee). Includes morning tea and lunch
BATHURST ART RETREAT MAY WORKSHOPSPlatypus Burra 106 McIntosh Road FREEMANTLE0407 827 182 / 0402 448 [email protected] details available at our website www.bathurstartretreat.com.au Our retreat is also open to specialised clubs or groups (painting; drawing; photography; meditation; yoga; birdwatching etc) to run their own workshops in the country beside 2kms of magnificent scenery beside the meandering Macquarie River.
Merilyn Rice: Life DrawingFriday 12 MayParticipants can do this one day workshop plus stay over the weekend.Merilyn is an artist and teacher with over 50 years’ experience.She studied portraiture for 10 years with Joshua Smith and pastels with Greg Hansell. She has received many awards and commissions and her works are in the UK, USA, NZ, Malaysia, Greece and Spain. Merilyn’s workshops explore the basics of anatomy, proportion, sight measuring and the importance of
negative spaces. Merilyn’s main loves are portraiture and the human figure.Bathurst Art Retreat WeekendSaturday 13 May - Sunday 14 MayA weekend where participants are free to do their own thing. Kasey Sealy: Oil PaintingSaturday 20 May & Sunday 21 MayKasey has had 6 solo exhibitions in London and has been represented at major London Art Fairs. He has painted in many overseas countries, including UK, France, Venice, Italy & USA. He still manages regular painting trips around Australia, as his love of the Australian bush is the source of much of his inspiration. He was previously a regular lecturer at Charles Sturt University in Bathurst, but now holds tutorials for Art Society members, throughout Australia, and holds his own home tutorials in his studio.
Bathurst Wellbeing ChoirFridays at 10am, for 10 weeksBathurst Information and Neighbourhood CentreArts OutWest 6338 4657A 10-week community choir project in Bathurst will be part of a multi-arts approach to building good mental health across the NSW central west.Led by the dynamic Abby Smith and Sophie Jones of Smith & Jones and Canbeltos Choir, the Wellbeing Choir Bathurst is open to everyone who’d like to sing, of all experience levels.FREE
BLAYNEY SHIRE
Drawing and Painting Workshops with Ruth StoneWednesdays 6-9pm for 8 weeksCWA Rooms22 Benereefs Lane [email protected] www.ruthstone.comDo you fancy learning to draw or perhaps brush up your drawing skills. Come and join the first in a series of art classes with professional artist educator Ruth Stone at Millthorpe.All ages above 15. $220 includes materials, tea and cake provided
Classes & Workshops
Classes & WorkshopsKyona Alpacas - Learn to FeltSunday, 28 May170 Forest Reefs Rd MILLTHORPE0409 663 [email protected] Essential
CABONNE SHIRE
Canowindra Creative Centre: Mosaic GroupEvery second Tuesday 10am-1pmLearn to mosaic or develop your skills. Basic materials will be provided. Helen Percival will be our facilitator. You are welcome to come along each week or as often as you like. Attendance is by donation.Call Deb 6344 2490 or email [email protected] for info.
Silk Painting ClassesSun 7 May, 10-1pm or 1.30-4.30pmCargo Hall 6364 31192013 Cargo Road LIDSTERLearn new skills.....meet new friends.Classes limited to 10 people.Enquires to Maree on 0423 877 331Bookings essential. $95 which includes materials to make a silk scarf, with coffee/tea all day. [email protected] or [email protected]
FORBES SHIRE
Forbes Camera ClubThursday, 4 May at 7pmForbes Services Memorial Club41-43 Templar Street FORBES
LITHGOW SHIRE
ArtTonic WorkshopsThursdays 11am and 1pm at Hartley Post Office Cafe, Hartley Historic Site, HARTLEYWednesdays 10.30am, 12pm and 1pm at Lithgow Tin Shed/ Salud Tin Shed, 69 Bridge St LITHGOWwendyanneart.wordpress.com/arttonic-events/ArtTonic events aim to connect the community with art, to provide experiences that demystify art and bring it into all of our lives. $30 includes workshop and a meal.
OBERON
Mainly MusicWednesdays, 10am - 11am during school termsOberon Christian Life CentreCnr Albion & Dudley St OBERONContact Dimity 0425 203 760Sessions for children (birth to school age) and their parents/caregivers where they can join together for a fun 30 minute music session and afterwards stay and enjoy morning tea. $3/child, $5/family.
ORANGE
Music for Little EarsWednesdays and Fridays, 10am-10.20amOrange City Library02 6393 8132147 Byng Street ORANGEInitiate little ears to classical music, singing, percussion, dancing and musical games. Music is proven to stimulate learning and literacy. For ages 0 – 5. Lead by Samantha Bartholemeusz from Orange Regional Conservatorium, supported Orange Regional Arts Foundation
Free Hands Ceramic WorkshopSunday 7 May, 10am-3pmSunday 21 May, 10am - 3pmWord of Mouth Wines42 Wallace Lane ORANGEPerfect for beginners or intermediates looking to explore techniques and materials. You will be taught the basics of hand building ceramics with coils to produce a pot shape which can then be developed into a design of your choice. $150
Bellydance ClassesFridays 6.30pm-7.30pmSenior Citizens Centre77 Kite Street ORANGEIdeal for absolute beginners and those returning to the danceFundamental bellydance movements, core toning amd cultural learning with Mim Rivers. 0409 458 156. $50 for six lessons or $10 per class
Photography Workshop 2 - Know Your Digital CameraTuesdays 6-9pm, 9 May - 6 JuneEast Room, Orange Regional GalleryVince Lovecchio 0407 454 832 or [email protected] Have you always wanted to take your passion for photography to the next level, then this workshop is designed for you. This in-depth course covers exposure, composition, lighting and digital workflow, whilst teaching students the art and practice of creating great images. $250
Music Classes for Babies and ToddlersWed, Fri, Sat 9.30amOrange Regional Conservatorium of Music73A Hill St [email protected] 6361 7974During term, 40mins. $110 per term. 6361 7974 [email protected]
Macrame Wall-Hanging WorkshopSaturday 3 June, 1pm - 4pmThe Corner Store Gallery(02) 6369 1694http://www.cornerstoregallery.com/382 Summer St ORANGEMake your very own Macrame Wall Hanging on a lovely Sunday “crafternoon”. You’ll learn a few different knots and go home with your own unique, handmade wall piece! We’ll be using thick cotton cord for long lasting strength and endurance. There will be the option of decorating your hanger with coloured cord and feathers as well! $80 per person
WHAT’S ON May 2017
2-Part Beginners CrochetMay 4 & 11, 7pm-9.30pm (2x2.5 hrs) ORMay 25th, 7pm-9.30pm & May 28th 1-3.30pm (2x2.5 hrs)PLEASE NOTE: This is a 2-part workshop, you will need to be available for both dates!The Corner Store Gallery(02) 6369 1694http://www.cornerstoregallery.com/382 Summer St ORANGEWhat you’ll get: a crochet hook to take home, yarn to practice with, an information booklet and plenty of tea, coffee and snacks to sustain you for the 2.5 hours of crafty fun!On the first evening of this 2-part workshop you’ll learn how to hold your crochet hook and yarn - sounds simple but can be quite tricky.... You’ll also learn the basic stitches and how
to read basic patterns. You’ll have one week to practice these stitches so we can learn how to crochet a granny square in the second part. You’ll learn how to make basic granny squares from a pattern and how to change yarn colours. $110 for both sessions
PARKES
Author-rised: Adult and teen creative writing group1st Tuesday of the month, 6.30pmParkes Shire Library, Bogan StDo you think you have a book inside you? Does playing around with words make you happy? Do you have writing experience that you can share with others or are you after hot tips to help you on your way to notoriety? Join Author-rised.
Camera Craft9 & 16 May, 6, 13, 20 & 27 June, 5-7pmParkes Shire Library25 Bogan Street PARKES(02) 6861 2309www.parkes.nsw.gov.au/libraryCentral West photographer Denise Yates is bringing her Camera Craft course to Parkes Library during May and June. Over six, two hour sessions, participants will learn how to shoot amazing images, understand light, composition, ISO, Aperture and Shutter Speeds.
Classes & Workshops
Taking young audiences on an amazing undersea journey, Sensorium Theatre’s Oddysea is a multi-sensory performance specifically designed for audiences with special needs.
Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre (BMEC) will be bringing Sensorium to the region in June, and will engage with students and teachers from Carenne (Bathurst) and Holman Place (Cowra). The cast will introduce the students to the characters and conduct professional development sessions with teachers in the days leading up to the performances. At the end of the week there will be two performances for the general public and people with disabilities of all ages are welcome to attend.
Hailing from Western Australia, Sensorium Theatre is at the forefront of inclusive performance in Australia, providing all children access to enriching artistic experiences.
“Too often performances are designed for mainstream kids and sometimes a session gets adapted for children with special needs. We turned that on its head and created a show specifically for children with disabilities,” Italiano said.
Set in a beautiful oceanic installation, the story unfolds around each audience member, using song, touch, smell and taste.
Starting on the seashore, Oddysea follows the adventures of Crab and Turtle as they dive deep beneath the sea, meeting a cast of colourful characters in this story of fun and friendship.
ODDYSEA – BY SENSORIUM THEATRE Fundraising DriveA multi-sensory performance for audiences with special needs
The current budgeted deficit to have Sensorium
here for the week is $17,400 and BMEC seeks your help to
bridge this gap. To donate please follow
this link: https://tinyurl.com/ln53eol
Libraries & Literature EventsNational Simultaneous Storytime Wednesday 24 May, 11amJoin in the shared story at Bathurst, Cowra, Molong, Forbes and Orange Libraries. National Simultaneous Storytime is an annual campaign that aims to encourage more young Australians to read and enjoy books. Now in its 17th successful year, it is a colourful, vibrant, fun event that aims to promote the value of reading and literacy, using an Australian children’s book that explores age-appropriate themes, and addresses key learning areas of the National Curriculum for Grades 1 to 6 and the pre-school Early Learning Years Framework. The shared story that will be read in libraries across Australia is The Cow that Tripped over the Moon by Tony Wilson and illustrated by Laura Wood.
Feisty, Fabulous & 50+: An Evening with Julie AnkersOrange Library: 8 May, 12.30pmForbes Library: 9 May, 12.30pmCowra Library: 10 May, 2pmBathurst Library: 12 May, 6pmFeisty, Fabulous and 50+ is a collection of 21 ‘warts and all’ autobiographical stories of women navigating their way through their 50s and beyond. The stories are inspirational, franks and uplifting as each woman tackles her own set of challenges - from financial security to discrimination to life-threatening illnesses - all recounted with humour, insight and self-depreciation, and demonstrating the under-stated strength and resilience of these fabulous women.
BATHURST
BATHURST LIBRARY70-78 Keppel St BATHURST6333 6281 [email protected] Afternoon with Lee SteeleMonday 1 May, 2.30pmThis book is a collection of articles written on behalf of the Bathurst & district Branch of the National Trust.The articles seek to document the history, both built and social, of heritage homes, and other buildings, during the first 200 years of the Bathurst district. FREE - bookings essential.New Kids on the BookWednesdays 10.30am - 11am during school term. A wonderful way to introduce your new child to words and rhyme play. It is suitable for 0-2 year olds but big brothers and sisters are always welcome.
Preschool StorytimeTuesdays 10.30-11.30am during school terms. For ages 3-5yrs, includes stories, songs, rhymes & craft. FREEBook Club @ Bathurst Library1st Wednesday of the month, 7pm3rd Thursday of the month, 6pmBathurst Family History GroupTuesdays, 2-4pm. Come with your family history enquiry.
BLAYNEY SHIRE
BLAYNEY LIBRARY48 Adelaide Street BLAYNEY6368 2581 StorytimeFirst Thursday of the month, 11amStories and craft activities. Pre-schoolers and carers.
CABONNE
MOLONG LIBRARYWatson Street MOLONG6366 8404 StorytimeSecond Friday of the month, 11amJoin in with stories and craft.
COWRA
COWRA LIBRARY77 Darling St COWRA6340 2180 [email protected] Thursday of the month, 11amStorytime for pre-school age children and their carers.
WHAT’S ON May 2017Libraries & Literature EventsFORBES
FORBES LIBRARYVictoria Lane FORBES6852 1463StorytimeFortnightly on Fridays, 10.30am during school termPre-schoolers and their carers. Please book your place 6852 1463.
LITHGOW
LITHGOW LIBRARY LEARNING CENTRE157 Main St LITHGOW6352 9100lithgow.library@lithgow.nsw.gov.aulibrary.lithgow.comPreschool Storytime at Lithgow Library Wednesdays 10.30amPreschool Storytime at Portland Library Tuesdays 10.30amCome along for singing, stories and craft. Free.Baby, Bounce and Rhyme Time at Lithgow LibraryThursdays 10.30am Singing, talking, bouncing, music and musical instruments for 0-2 year olds. Come In & Colour InTuesdays 10am to 11am. Free colouring group for adults. All materials supplied.Thursday Knitting GroupThursdays 10am - 12noon Knit squares for charity or work on your own piece
LACHLAN
CONDOBOLIN LIBRARY130 Bathurst St CONDOBOLIN6895 2253Baby Rhyme TimeFridays 9.30am - 10amPreschool StorytimeFridays 10am - 11amBook ClubFirst Tuesday of the month, 5pm
OBERON
OBERON LIBRARY6336 0012 [email protected] Read and RhymeTuesdays, 10.15am6 months to 2 years of age over six weekly sessions in a small group.Call to register your interest. Story Time and CraftTuesdays, 11amReading Enthusiasts and Book Chat GroupSecond Tuesday of month, 4pmBooks are selected from choices made by the group members, such as science fiction, biography and detective novels or by decade.
Oberon Writers Group2nd Tuesday of the month, 10amContact Anne Russell 0429 350 880
ORANGE
ORANGE CITY LIBRARYByng St ORANGE6393 [email protected] bookings to events: eventbrite.comPlease book your place through Eventbrite or call the Library.Library and Information Week22-28 MayAims to raise the profile of libraries and information service professionals in Australia. It gives libraries and information services the opportunity to showcase their resources, facilities, events, contacts and services through different programs and events to the community. 1, 2 BooksMondays during school terms, 10.15amWe sing lots of songs, action rhymes and read some stories. Suitable for toddlers aged 1 – 2. StorytimeMondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays during school term, For ages 3 – 5 or preschoolers. We read stories, sing songs, play games and do craft. Tuesday’s program (book and craft) is repeated on Wednesday and Thursday.
Ten Minutes a DayMondays during school term, 10.15amA series of reading sessions that you share with your child of 0-1 that will help you develop skills to enhance language development, your child’s imagination, and make reading to your child part of your everyday routine. Music for Little EarsWed & Fri, 10am-10.20amInitiate little ears to classical music, singing, percussion, dancing and musical games. Lead by Samantha Bartholemeusz from Orange Regional Conservatorium
PARKES
PARKES SHIRE LIBRARYBogan Street PARKES 6861 2309 [email protected] Library Book Sale6 May-12 MayParkes Library is holding its annual book sale in May. Get in early to pick up a bargain.Children’s Story TimeWednesdays 10.30am - 11.30amMeet other parents/carers and little ones for a fun session of stories, action rhymes, songs and play which will assist in building your child’s early literacy skills, social skills, language and social skills. Ideal for children 3-5 years (younger children most welcome).Rhyme TimeTuesdays 10.15am - 11amFridays 11am - 11.45amMeet other parents/carers and little ones for a fun session of singing, rhyming, clapping, dancing and stories. Learn action rhymes and songs which will help your child’s pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for babies and toddlers from birth-3 years (older children most welcome).Book ClubLast Wednesday of the month, 3-4pmOur Book Club run on a simple formula: gather people, pick a book, read it and get together to discuss!
Social GroupsBATHURST
Art in the Park3rd Sunday of the month, 2pmMachattie Park, BATHURST FREE community artCome and draw, paint or just relax in the company of others at Machattie Park … There’ll be at least one demonstration and informal instruction will be available. All art forms welcome! We meet at the Rotunda and disperse from there.Children under 15yo need to be accompanied by an adult. BYO pencils | paper | art materials | hat |water | sunblock | stool (Limited (free) paper, pencils, boards available to use). Rachel- 0428 311 534
Sing Australia BathurstWednesdays, 7.15pm-9.30pm Bathurst Senior Citizens Centre176 Russell St BATHURSTSing Australia is a nation wide organisation of singing groups from Darwin to Hobart. Our motto is “Connecting Australians in Singing”.
CABONNE
Old-time and New Vogue dancing and free dance lessons2nd, 3rd and last Sunday of each monthCanowindra Services Club02 6344 1397Cnr Gaskill & Blatchford StreetsFree dance lessons: 1pm-1.45pmDance Sessions: 2-6pm
If you are new to dancing or would like to brush up on your skills, why not join the free dance lesson, then stay for an afternoon of dancing. Everyone welcome, live music, no charge for non-dancers, $10 per person for dancers, refreshments available from the bar, air-conditioned comfort, plenty of room to dance freestyle, afternoon tea at 4pm
FORBES
Forbes Women’s Sewing Group Wednesday 10am to 3pm Forbes Youth & Community CentreFORBESIf you would love to learn how to sew or you have a sewing machine you don’t know how to use, the Forbes Youth and Community Centre is now home to the Forbes Women’s Sewing Group once a week. The group is led by Cherylin Cole who has been sewing since she was eight-years-old and wants to share her knowledge with other women in the community. Gold coin donation.
OBERON
Oberon Arts Council MeetingsMonthly meeting on the 4th TuesdayOberon RSL Club Cnr Dudley & Oberon St OBERON
Oberon NeedleworkersTuesdays 7.30 - 9.30pmRobert Hooper Community Centre Fleming Street OBERON
Wiseman’s Creek Craft GroupMeets 2nd Monday of the monthMeets at various locations.June Burns 6337 5726
Oberon Writers GroupMonthly on 2nd Tuesday, 10amAnne Russell 0429 350 880
Oberon Spinners and Weaversevery 2nd and 4th Thursday each month, 10am-2pmRobert Hooper Community Centre9 Fleming St OBERON
Wrap with Love1st Friday of each monthKnitting groupOBERON
ORANGE
Orange Group SketchersLast Sunday of the month, usually about 10.30amVery casual - just fun for sketching.No cost
Music Trivia at Percy’sWednesdays, 8pmPercy’s Bar & Kitchen120 Summer Street ORANGEwww.percysorange.com.au
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WHAT’S ON May 2017
BATHURST
Bathurst Artisan Trades Trail13-14 May, 10am-4pmRediscover traditional craftsmanship by taking the journey around 10 of Bathurst’s iconic heritage venues during Heritage Week 2017. Enjoy a showcase of traditional arts and trades through demonstrations by artisans who practise rarely seen skills. Meet artisans, admire craftsmanship and admire the beauty of things made by hand. A free shuttle bus will operate during the weekend, courtesy Bathurst Tours.Tickets online or in person at Bathurst Visitor Information Centre. $10, with children with paying adults are free! Ticket includes entry to all 10 venues and map.
CABONNE
The Colonial KitchenMonday 1 May, 11.30am-1pmMolong Historical Society MuseumRiddell Street MOLONGExplore our food heritage with SLM gastronomer Jacqui Newling in Molong Museum’s early kitchen. Enjoy a friendly cuppa with lunch as we rediscover the types of food and flavours on offer one hundred-plus years ago, and the techniques employed to produce them in kitchens such as this. Part of the 2017 Australian National Heritage Festival Program $20, pay on the day. Booking essential 0400 425 015, 6360 4799 or 0447 624 568
COWRA
AUSTRALIAN HERITAGE FESTIVALUntil May 21CowraThe Australian Heritage Festival is Australia’s biggest annual community-driven heritage festival.For more information please phone the Cowra Visitor Information Centre on 02 6342 4333. FREE
FORBES
FORBES HERITAGEForbes Family History Group Open DaySaturday 6 May, 11am - 3pmForbes Library The Group holds a large collection of information that will enable you to rediscover the stories of the town and your family. Take a peek at the past by visiting their rooms.Musical Mystery Mausoleum MeanderSunday 7 May, 9.45 for 10am startCaretaker’s Cottage at Forbes CemeteryBogan Gate Road & Churchill Street FORBESJoin Rob Willis, OAM, at Forbes Cemetery for this novel look at the musicians of Forbes who have preserved the town’s unique folklore. Rob’s songs, stories and music will both intrigue and surprise. Through audio recordings from the National Library and personally knowing these older performers, the music has been archived and is still being played Australia wide. Numbers limited – bookings essential. 6850 2300.Discovering our Doctors – Unveiling of Interpretive PanelsMonday 8 May, 6.30pmForbes Medical CentreThe tradition of honouring the town’s former medical practitioners continues with the addition of three panels in the series. This year, the stories of Dr Geoffrey Young together with father and son, Dr’s Henry and Jim Delohery, will be showcased.Bookings essentialHeritage WorkshopWednesday, 10 May at 1.30pmForbes Town Hall ConcourseHarold Street FORBESVernacular buildings, early houses and farm buildings. Conducted by Council’s Heritage Advisor, Graham Hall. Bookings essential, 6850 2300.Forbes Medal and Heritage Volunteer AwardsWednesday 10 May, 6.30pmForbes Town Hall2 Court Street FORBESThe final event for Forbes Heritage 2017 is a celebration of the rich
and diverse history of Forbes. The recipient of the prestigious Forbes Medal for 2017 for quality heritage conservation will be announced by Forbes Mayor, Graeme Miller. All finalist projects of the Forbes Medal will be displayed as part of an exhibition on the night. The Forbes Heritage Volunteer Award will also be announced at the presentation. Bookings essential 6850 2300
ORANGE
ORANGE REGIONAL MUSEUM151 Byng Street Orange02 6393 [email protected] Up LateFriday 19 May, 6pmVisit Orange Regional Museum after dark for our first UP LATE opening: Local music, food and wine mixed with a little local historyMusic: Steve Sommerville, Haylee Gallagher, The Crooked Mile, The Honeydrippin’ Mudskippers$10 per person | Includes drink on arrival | 18+ onlyA Travelling Artist on the Goldfields: Eugene Von Guerand and the Life of a MinerFriday, 12 May from 5-8pmThe Australian career of landscape painter and traveller, Eugine von Guerand, began in the Ballarat Goldfields. Drawing on new research Dr Ruth Pullin examines how von Guerard combined the precarious experience of the goldfields with laying the foundations for his artistic practices in Australia. Booking required 6393 8444
ORANGE CITY LIBRARY147 Byng Street ORANGE History of Bloomfield HospitalThursday 11 May, 5.30pmLocal historian Russell Moor will talk about the history of Bloomfield Hospital. This is a unique story and an important piece of rural and social history accompanied with many photographs both old and recent. Bookings through Eventbrite or call 6393 8132
Heritage
MuseumsBATHURST REGION
Australian Fossil and Mineral MuseumMonday – Saturday, 10am – 4pm. Sunday, 10am - 2pm including public holidays224 Howick Street BATHURSTHome of the internationally renowned Somerville Collection, the lifetime work of Warren Somerville AM.
Bathurst District Historical Society MuseumTue-Fri 10am-4pm Sat-Sun 11am-2pmRussell Street BATHURSTThe museum houses a collection of over 2000 artefacts including a section of a carved tree that could have marked a Wiradyuri ceremonial site or grave.
Chifley House Education Centre & ExhibitionsSaturdays – Mondays, 11am – 1pm10 Busby Street BATHURSTDiscover the life of one of Australia’s great Prime Ministers and the challenges of the 1940s in a World War II house museum.
Miss Traill’s House and GardenSaturday, Sunday, public holidays 12noon - 3.30pm. Guided tours on the hour, to 3pmOpen by arrangement for groupsRussell & Peel Streets BATHURSTAn elegant 1845 house museum containing Ida Traill’s significant collection of artifacts. Admission fees apply. 6332 4232 [email protected]
National Motor Racing MuseumDaily 9am - 4.30pm Mount Panorama BATHURSTThe National Motor Racing Museum celebrates the history, personalities and achievements of Australian Motor Sports. Admission fees apply.6332 1872 www.nmrm.com.au
Rockley Mill MuseumSun and Pub Hols, 11.30am-4.30pmROCKLEYHistoric mill machinery, displays of historic clothing, newspapers, old police records and more02 6337 9253 or 02 6337 2979
BLAYNEY SHIRE
Golden Memories MuseumWeekends, Public Holidays, School Holidays 10am - 4pm37 Park St, MILLTHORPEHistoric buildings - fascinating heritage. Gold. Agricultural. Social history. Includes the craft shop. $5 Adults/ $3 Children. 6366 3980
CABONNE SHIRE
Age of Fishes Museum10am to 4pm 7 days. CANOWINDRALong before the dinosaurs the mighty rivers of the Central West teemed with bizarre ancient fishes - fish with armour shells, fish with lungs, and huge predators with jaws like crocodiles. Entry fees apply. 6344 1008 ageoffishes.org.au
Canowindra Historical MuseumGaskill Street CANOWINDRAHorse drawn vehicles, vintage farm machinery, display on lucerne, a complete dental surgery, textiles and garments, household memorabilia, and stories of bushranger exploits.
Eugowra Historical Museum & Bushranger CentreWed-Sun 10am - 4pm and other times by arrangement.Pye Street EUGOWRAA collection of local history items with the main themes being military, bushrangers, Aboriginal heritage and town and district history. Free
Movie Poster MuseumSaturdays and Sundays 11am-3pmDerowie Street MANILDRASee the amazing collection of movie posters, projectors and motion picture memorabilia. 6364 5906www.amusutheatre.com.au/
Banjo Paterson: More than a poetOpen every day from 9am till 3pmForbes St YEOVALBased around the life and times of the great Australian poet and storyteller A B ‘Banjo’ Paterson. Hands-on activities for kids. Clancy’s Cafe.
LITHGOW SHIRE
Eskbank House MuseumWed - Sun, 10am – 4pmwww.lithgow.com/eskbank/Home to many objects from the history of the ironworks in Lithgow, including Possum the Locomotive, and other items that tell the social story of Lithgow. 02 6351 3557
State Mine Heritage ParkWeekends, Public & School Holidays, 12noon - 4pm. Other times by arrangement.State Mine Gully Road (off Atkinson St) LITHGOW 6353 1513 www.statemine.org.au
OBERON
Oberon Military MuseumWed 12.30pm - 4pmFri 12.30pm - 4pmSat & Pub Hold 10am - 4pmOpen other times by appointmentCnr Oberon & Dudley St OBERONThe museum houses an array of weapons from the Boer war to the present day. 0438 615 653
PARKES
Henry Parkes MuseumMonday - Friday 9am - 4pm Sat/Sun & Public Holidays 10am - 4pmNewell Highway, PARKES6862 3509
The King’s CastleNewell Highway, PARKESA unique collection of Elvis artefacts.
FORBES
McFeeters Motor Museum Daily 9am-5pmNewell Highway (corner Oxford St) FORBES
Forbes Historical Museum Open 2pm-4pm daily11 Cross Street FORBES6851 [email protected] home.westserv.net.au/~fbsmuseum
WHAT’S ON May 2017
Bogan Gate Railway Arts and CraftsSaturday, Sunday, 10am to 4.30pmStation Street, BOGAN GATE In the old Railway Station building. Staffed by volunteers. Gifts Galore. Devonshire Teas available for only $4.50. Free admission. 6864 1179
Cabonne Wine and Cultural CentreFriday - Sunday 10am - 4pmCUDALLocal produce, crafts, local history:02 6364 2038 [email protected]
Cook Park GuildryOpen 7 days, 10am-4pmCook Park, Summer St ORANGEAmong the handcrafted goods sold are knitting, sewing, crochet, pottery, woodwork, lead light, painting, jewellery, leatherwork and home made cakes and slices.
Cowra Craft ShopMonday-Friday 9.30am-5.30pm Saturday, Sunday, 9.30am-1.30pmKendall St, COWRACraft by members. Cooking. Plants. Knitting. Crochet. Kids toys. Quirky teapot cosies. Fresh free range eggs.
Craft on the Creek7 Days 10am-4pmEUGOWRACraft, knitting, sewing, cooking, plants, woodwork etc. 6859 2218
Forbes Art & Crafts CentreOpen dailyRailway station, FORBESFree entry
Jacoba Craft CottageDaily 10am-5pmGolden Memories Museum, MILLTHORPELocal arts and crafts. 6366 3980
Manildra Craft ShopTuesday - Sunday, 10am-4pmRailway Station, MANILDRAPaintings, pottery, ceramics, knitwear, doll’s clothes, jams. 6364 5033
Rankin Cottage CraftsDaily 10am-4pmRankin Street, BATHURSTLocal crafts. 6331 435
The Yarn Market7 days, 10am-4.30pmMOLONGLocally made crafts of all kinds including woodwork, toys, knits, beanies, patchwork, jewellery.No cost. 6366 8260 Barbara Strong [email protected]
Yeoval Craft RoomWednesday-Sunday, 10am-2pm (call in advance)Forbes St, YEOVALQuilts, embroidery, gifts, supplies, knitting, jewellery. Lyn 0417 364 409
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Craft Shops
AND LOTS More. Go online: www.artsoutwest.org.au/whats_onor check with local visitor information centres for holiday opening times.
