Wingecarribee Shire Council: Community services: Arts & Culture News

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2009

November

MUSIC
November 25 - Bach in the Dark Robertson Village Music Society Concert
informal, involving, inspiring
Robertson Village Music Society cordially invites you to share the unique sensory experience of Bach, in the Dark featuring the flute and cello of Sally Walker & Rachel Scott in a unique Bach recital presented for the first time since its sell out premiere season at St James Church, Sydney...and all in a candle-lit setting! 2pm Wednesday 25th November St John's Christian Centre Meryla St Robertson. Bookings and enquiries, Robert Goldsack 0404 444 099 www.robertsonvillagemusicsociety.blogspot.com The Society is proudly sponsored by Fountaindale Press, Robertson Chamber of Commerce and Robertson Recollections.Contact Robert Goldsack ragoldsack@westnet.com.au

EXHIBITIONS
November 26 - December 12 - HSC Goulburn Region HSC Body of Work 09 at Goulburn Regional Art Gallery
A selection of artworks prepared for the 2009 HSC by students of Chevalier College, Crookwell High, Frensham, Mulwaree High, Picton High, Trinity College and Yass High.
Official opening 6pm Thursday 26 November by Carol James Mayor Goulburn Mulwaree Council.
Goulburn Regional Art Gallery Cnr Bourke & Church Sts Goulburn. open Mon-Fri 10-5, Sat 1-4. ph: 4823 4494 www.goulburn.nsw.gov.au

EXHIBITIONS
November 26 - December 12 - clayWORKS - exhibition by Goulburn campus ceramic students
An exhibition of porcelain by TAFE Illawarra Goulburn campus ceramics students at Goulburn Regional Gallery. Opening 6pm Thursday 26th November and continuing to December 12. 10-5 Mon-Fri, 1-4 Sat. ph: 4823 4494 artgallery@goulburn.nsw.gov.au

WORKSHOPS AND COURSES
November 25 - December 17 - Paint your Dream - Art classes with Andra Dahl
PAINT YOUR DREAM art classes in drawing, painting & collage. Beginners accepted, no tests or pressure. Each person works at their own pace and selects their own subject. $25 for two hours with the tutor's individual attention. Roberston venue. Classes will continue in January 2010. Book in Early. Contact Andra 4869 1365; 0419 622 582; adhal@internode.on.net.

EXHIBITIONS
November 27 - December 3 - Exhibition of works by Diploma of Fine Art students Moss Vale TAFE
Belinda Bateman, Heidi McGeoch, Michelle McIntyre, Travis Williams, Betty Elphinstone, Barbara David, Caroline Traill, Emilie Lidden and Lou Fensom.
Opening 6pm Friday 27 November by artist & teacher Ron Mathers. Exhibition continues 10am-4pm Monday 30 November to Thursday 3 December.
UOW Building Moss Vale Campus Kirkham Rd Moss Vale. Enquiries 4868 0158 or 4868 0111 Free admission.

EXHIBITIONS
November 27 - December 3 - Annual TAFE Exhibition
Ceramics, Digital Images, Drawings, Paintings, Prints, Sculptures.
Official opening and presentation of awards 5.30pm Friday 27 November. Exhibition dates 10-4 Monday 30 Nov - Thursday 3 Dec. The Campus Gallery, Kirkham St Moss Vale. Ph: 4868 0145 http://artsandmedia-highlands.iiwiki.edu.au

MUSIC
November 27 - Youth to Perform for Aged Care Nurse Education - St Judes Music & Lunch Concert - The Highlands Sinfonia
Two young musicians will perform as soloists with The Highlands Sinfonia in their next Concert to be held in St Jude's Church on Friday 27 November commencing at 10.30am. Proceeds from this concert will be directed to the Rodmell Fund for Aged Care Nurse Education Inc.
The young soloists are Hana Lavers, a young ten year old who will perform a movement from a Mozart Piano Concerto, and William Clayton, a secondary school student, who will perform a Concerto for Double Bass by Antonio Capuzzi.
Other works on the program are the "Rosamunde" Overture (Schubert), Symphony No 4 (Schubert) and "A Christmas Festival" (Leroy Anderson). This will be the Sinfonia's final concert for 2009.
Following the Concert a light luncheon will be served in the St Jude's Hall.
Admission is $20 for Concert and Lunch and $15 for Concert only. All proceeds will assist the Rodmell Fund for Aged Care Nurse Education Inc.

MUSIC
November 27 - Rapunzels Party presents a supper club upstairs at the Mittagong Playhouse
Rapunzels Party presents 'a supper club' Friday 27th November 2009 at 8pm
Upstairs in the Supper Room at The Playhouse Mittagong
Book a table with your friends, bring a bottle of wine, let down your hair and enjoy an evening of great music, food and good company
Tickets $20 per head (includes supper) on sale from November 2nd at Powerpoint Music Bowral
bookings essential enquiries 0400756193 (doors open 7.30pm. This is a child free event)

EXHIBITIONS
November 28 - December 6 - Kids on Show at BDAS
Opens Fri 27 November at 5.30pm. Continues daily 10am-4pm to 6th December. Ph: 4861 4093 Bowral & District Art Society 1 Short St Bowral.

MEETINGS
November 28 - Next meeting of the Southern Highlands Woodies Inc
The next meeting of the Southern Highland Woodies Inc will be held on Saturday, 28th November, in the Charlton Hall, HarbisonCare, Burradoo. The workshop opens at 9.00am, lunch is at 12 noon and the meeting starts at 12.30pm.
This month we are having a very busy meeting. Our demonstration will be by a member of our group, Peter Brett, who will show pyrography techniques.
Members of other branches of the Sydney Woodturners Guild will be visiting for their Bi-monthly Meeting.
Then at 2.00pm we will be presenting Jone Armstrong of “Rainbow of the Southern Highlands” with toys for the sick and disabled children that “Rainbow” supports, also other items for fund raising efforts. These things have been made by members of our group.
And finally we will be presenting the John Page Award to the member who has shown the most improvement in turning techniques over the past year.
The President's Challenge for Show and Tell this month is a pen.
The usual sausage sizzle lunch will be available for a small fee and visitors are most welcome. Inquiries to Peter Brett on 0427 786 032.

EXHIBITIONS
November 28 - December 11 - .....red door.... an exhibition of contemporary fine furniture & design by Sturt graduating students
Contemporary fine furniture & design by the Sturt School for Wood Graduating students of 200i9. Opening 3pm Saturday 28th Nov by Celia Quattrociocchi, marketing manager of Woodmark International and Stuart Reid, Director of Reid Brothers Furniture.
Exhibition continues to December 11th. Sturt Gallery Cnr Range Rd & Waverley Pde Mittagong. Open 7 days 10am-5pm. Ph: 4860 2083. www.sturt.nsw.edu.au

WORKSHOPS AND COURSES
November 29 - Precious Metal Clay Silver Ring class at Berrima
This class is an intermediate silver class and students must have attended the beginners silver course first. Outcomes of this workshop will be completing a ring while learning how to use silver syringe and setting a cubic zirconia stone. Course fee includes student keeping silver syringe valued at $ 38.00 Sunday November 29, 9.30 – 5pm • Cost $ 195 All materials, morning tea, afternoon tea included. BDAS Gallery workshop, 1 Short Street, Bowral
Bookings essential as class size is restricted to 12 people. Further information is available on www.studioamara.com.au
Contact Kathy Geurts,Studio Amara on 48771026 or email on kathy@versacreative.com.au

CHRISTMAS
November 30 - Singalong at Mittagong with Christmas entertainment
Mittagong Uniting Church Albert Street Mittagong 1.30pm
Lift your spirits, make new friends, enjoy good company. There will be singing (large print books), entertainment, and afternoon tea.
Gold coin donation. Contact - Shonagh Moore ph: 4871 1369

EXHIBITION
November 30 - December 21 - Kathy Geurts Exhibition in Foyer Gallery
Kathy Geurts is a mixed media artisan residing and teaching jewellery design in the Southern Highlands. Kathy' s area of specialisation is contemporary clays such as polymer, precious metal clay silver, gold, bronze and copper. See how versatile these materials are and how Kathy combines such materials with beadwork, textiles and semi precious stones in her exhibition at the council chambers from Monday November 30 till Monday December 21.
Contact kathy@versacreative.com.au www.studioamara.com.au

EXHIBITIONS
Continues to December 3 - Keith Cowlam - Here & There at the Milk Factory Gallery
Recent European and Australian landscapes. The exhibition can also be viewed at www.milkfactory.com.au
31 Station St Bowral ph: 4862 1077 9.30am-4.30pm seven days.

EXHIBITIONS
Continues to November 30 - The 30 x 30 Exhibition at Janek's cafe
"Join us for a coffee and cake at Janek's cafe to see the paintings of students who are working with Vanessa Forbes."
Works are for sale and you have the chance to buy something wonderful for Christmas. Please phone Vanessa for an enquiries: 48624571

December

WORKSHOPS AND COURSES
December 3 - December 5 - SHYAC workshop for budding filmmakers
Southern Highlands Youth Arts Council invites budding filmmakers to a workshop in Bowral on December 3-5. Participants will be educated in the foundations of filming, editing, packaging and marketing and will complete their own short films or documentaries. For more information and application forms visit www.shyac.org.au or call 4801 0622. Applications close November 20.

EXHIBITIONS
December 3 - December 10 - Visions of Pleasure 3 - Exhibition at Goulburn Civic Centre
To celebrate the creativity of people with a disability, Goulburn Regional Art Gallery invites you and your friends to Visions of Pleasure 3 celebrating International Day of People with a Disability. Official opening by Australian music legend Jimmy Barnes at 2pm Thursday 3 December in the Civic Centre Foyer Bourke St Goulburn. Visions of Pleasure 3 is an exhibition of artworks made by clients of Essential Personnel at weekly workshops in Goulburn Regional Art Gallery supported by the IMB Community Foundation. Continues in the Foyer until 10 December 9am-5pm.

MUSIC
December 5 - Piano at Ten at Bundanoon - Canberra soprano Stephanie McAlister
10am-11am at Bundanoon Soldiers Memorial Hall. Tickets $5 - available at door - children free. www.bundanoon.nsw.au/community/arts-bundanoon

MUSIC
December 5 - Heavenly Bodies - Serendipity: the Choir
In an especially devised programme, “Heavenly Bodies”, Serendipity:the choir celebrates 2009, the International Year of Astronomy. The music covers the 13th to 21st centuries, from plainchant to a world premiere of a work written by Berrima composer John D’Arcy. But there’s more to “Heavenly Bodies” than pure astronomy! Discover other, more personal aspects of the title when you enjoy a performance, with complimentary refreshments, on either: Saturday 5 December, 3.00pm in the Bowral Uniting Church, or Saturday 12 December, 3.00pm, in the Bundanoon Memorial Hall.
You can visit Serendipity:the choir at: serendipity@bundanoon.nsw.au

CHRISTMAS
December 5 - Highlands Singers Annual Christmas Concert
The Highland Singers present their Annual Christmas Concert on Saturday 5th December. A programme of Christmas Songs and Carols comencing at 4.0pm at St Judes Church Hall, Bendooley St., Bowral, will be followed by afternoon tea. This concert supportd by the St Judes Music Association Inc.donates all the proceeds to Can Assist, the Cancer Patients Assistance Society serving the Southern Highlands. Enqiries Meryl Caldwell-Smith AM on 4871 3295

MUSIC (and CHRISTMAS)
December 5 - A Musical Mix (with just a whiff of Christmas!) - Berrima Smalls concert
Berrima Small’s last concert for the year is on Saturday, 5th December at 2pm. Venue is as always, the Berrima Village Hall (opp. P.O.)
Entitled A MUSICAL MIX ( with just a whiff of Christmas! ) – it will feature a variety of musicians and musical styles including contemporary and traditional Australian ballads, parlour songs, music theatre, classical voice and guitar, original songs, piano improvisations, solo flute, and Christmas carols. With Bob Pigott, David Allen, Garry Tooth, John d’Arcy, Nina D’Arcy, Lucia Gonzales, Mark Williamson, Chris Tilley and The Stoney Croft Singers directed .by Yvonne D’Arcy.
Entry is $10 ($5 child) and $20 family. Refreshments included. Enquiries: 4877 1698

CHRISTMAS
December 9 - A Free Range Christmas - Song Company in Wollongong
A Christmas celebration for all creatures great and small! Songs, stories, carols and poems focused on animals from around the world.
Wollongong City Gallery 7.30pm. Bookings at www.songcompany.com.au ph: 8272 9500 Tickets $13-$60

EXHIBITIONS
December 10 - December 15 - Willow & Oak - Exhibiton of poetry and painting
Tracey Warren and Brendan Ackhurst. Official opening Thursday 10 Dec 6pm

MUSIC
December 12 - Heavenly Bodies - Serendipity: the Choir
In an especially devised programme, “Heavenly Bodies”, Serendipity:the choir celebrates 2009, the International Year of Astronomy. The music covers the 13th to 21st centuries, from plainchant to a world premiere of a work written by Berrima composer John D’Arcy. But there’s more to “Heavenly Bodies” than pure astronomy! Discover other, more personal aspects of the title when you enjoy a performance, with complimentary refreshments, on either: Saturday 5 December, 3.00pm in the Bowral Uniting Church, or Saturday 12 December, 3.00pm, in the Bundanoon Memorial Hall.
You can visit Serendipity:the choir at: serendipity@bundanoon.nsw.au

MEETINGS
December 15 - Southern Highlands Photographic Society meeting
Presentation Night: Photographer of the Year / Image of the Year / Annual Dinner. Judge to be confirmed
SHPS now meets 3rd & 5th Tuesdays of each month at 7.30pm in East Bowral Community Centre. Members and visitors are always welcome. Refreshments are provided. See the Society's website at www.shps.org.au for more information.

CHRISTMAS
December 19 - Carols by Candlelight at Berrima
Berrima Carols By Candlelight 6-9 pm Friday 19 December, 2009 Holy Trinity Church, Berrima
The beautiful heritage listed Holy Trinity Church Berrima will once again be the backdrop for the Carols by Candlelight on 19 December starting 6 – 9 pm.
This is the third year the Carols have been staged under the stars in the church yard of the Edmund Blacket designed sandstone church. Families and friends are invited to bring a rug, a picnic and a bottle of something you like to drink. This free event is sponsored by Berrima Townlife.
The award winning Australiana Bush Band “TUCKITINYA AUSTRALIA” will be performing.This is one of the best, most high powered, contemporary Australian bands ever to hit the Australian circuit. “TUCKITINYA AUSTRALIA” have performed over 2500 shows . The band is noted for its expertise in musicianship and outstanding vocal arrangements. The music “TUCKITINYA AUSTRALIA” performs is based on Australiana songs, Celtic instrumentals, Bluegrass, Country Rock, Rock and Rock & Roll. “TUCKITINYA AUSTRALIA” caters for an extremely large range of audience especially where age is concerned, they also actively encourage audience participation wherever possible with a touch of comedy thrown in.
In addition some local Berrima community singers will be there on the night to help lend a hand with the carol singing.
There will be a sausage sizzle throughout the evening and the Berrima Townlife Committee will once again be providing delicious home made cakes as well as tea and coffee. Cold drinks will be available and candles and glo sticks can be purchased on the night.
This is a great family event in a spectacular setting that you shouldn’t miss, so pencil the date in your diary now.
For further details contact Ann Parker Berrima Townlife Group PO Box 71 Berrima ann.parker@acenet.com.au

MUSIC
December 19 - Shakespeare meets Beethoven - special Christmas recital presented by Robertson Village Music Society
Saturday 19th December at 5pm till 8pm. Gerard Willems piano with John Gregg actor. A synthesis of words and music bringing together two universal creators, who are still as relevant today as they were in their own lifetime, Shakespeare and Beethoven. The program will consist of one long arch where music and words intermingle. Programme - Shakespeare plays - The Merchant of Venice, Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, King Lear and The Tempest, Beethoven Sonatas - The Moonlight Op27 No2, The Appasionata Op57, The Tempest Op31 No2 and The Pathetique Op13. Cocktail party will precede performance. This is a fundraiser to contribute to the final costs of our magnificent Kawai Grand Piano. Tickets $70 (must be purchased in advance). Great Christmas present for Friends or Family. Phone Robert on 0404 444 099 for reservations. Seats are limited.

2010

January

WORKSHOPS AND COURSES
January 4 - January 9 - Sturt Summer School 2010
Drawing, Basketry, Botanical Drawing & Painting, Calligraphy, Ceramics, Digital Photography & Photoshop, Felting, Jewellery, Marquetry, Millinery, Still Life, Printmaking, Weave & Colour, Woodturning, Fine Woodworking plus Classes for Children in Painted Sculptures, Clay, Comedy & Circus and Art & Craft. Plus Weave your own floor rug with Melanie Olde.
Visit www.sturt.nsw.edu.au or phone 02 4860 2080 or 4860 2083 for full details.

WORKSHOPS AND COURSES
January 6 - January 22 - The Magic of Clay - Children's School Holiday Workshops at Cloud Farm
Cloud Farm Studio presents the Magic of Clay - Children's School Holiday Workshops 2010 with Celeste Coucke and Annie Coroneos.
Celeste Coucke is a full time ceramist. She has worked on public art projects in the Southern Highlands & the Illawarra which have engaged many hundreds of children in art making.
Annie Coroneos has many years experience teaching children in ceramic workshops through public programs in NSW.
Working in clay can be a magical, alchemical experience. By transforming an idea into a three dimensional object- literally turning a thought into form- children learn to think spatially. The process of making gives each child a unique sense of satisfaction which in turn bolsters confidence & self esteem.
All the basic techniques of clay work will be explored: from design & drawing an idea to the creation of work using a multitude of techniques including pinch pots, coil building, slab rolling, hand building, working with moulds, surface textures and painted decoration. All works created will be fired and decorated using colourful non toxic under glazes and glazes. Each child will complete a series of small pieces and one major work.
We have two programs running, one for children aged 7-10, the other for children aged 11-14. Each class runs concurrently.
Minimum class size 6 Maximum class size 10
Times: 9am-4pm.Venue: Cloud Farm Studio Lot 4 Tourist Rd Mt Murray. Cost of a 3 day workshop - $260 per child (10% discount per subsequent child from same family). Bookings essential celestecoucke@gmail.com.au ph: 045 8511611

FESTIVALS AND CELEBRATIONS
January 26 - Historic Berrima Australia Day Celebrations
With over 60-market stalls local and interstate and entertainment for all the family grand parades vintage cars, fire engine displays, fresh produce markets, face painting there is something for every one. The atmosphere is one of a real Aussie family day out with a bit of patriotism and pride in our country thrown in for good measure. The official part of the day starts at the Historic Berrima Court House Museum at 9.30 am where young citizen and citizen of the year awa! rds are given by the mayor of the shire. This is followed by an address by the Australia Day Ambassador (this years ambassador will be local identity and historian Linda Emery), then its tea and lamingtons for all. After the awards ceremony its then off to enjoy the rest of the day to hunt for that allusive piece of craft either in the market square in the more traditional shops in Berrima. Further information - Colin Gelling, Australia Day Event Manager at Berrima Courthouse Museum ph: 02 4877 1505

February

EXHIBITIONS
February 20 - February 21 - Southern Highlands Quilters' Guild - Quilt and Craft Exhibition
The Southern Highlands Quilters' Guild invites you to their bi-annual Quilt and Craft Exhibition to be held at the Mittagong RSL Club, Cnr Bessemer Street and Hume Highway, Mittagong, NSW. Along with the large variety of quilts displayed there will be a selection of handmade craft for sale and a local retailers' booths for that special purchase. Exhibit corner of children's stories, apron challenge & mini quilt challenge, membetrs gifts and craft stall, traders table for that special purchase, teas & lunches available at the club.
Open: Saturday and Sunday 10.00am - 4.30 pm Entry: $5 and children under 12 are free
Refreshments: Refreshments are available at the Club. Enquiries Ann Robinson ph: 4885 2970 or Pam Bishop ph: 4883 6041 All proceeds of show & raffle to Bridges for Learning.

March

April

FESTIVALS AND CELEBRATIONS
April 17 - Bundanoon is Brigadoon - 33rd Annual Highland Gathering
highlandsnsw.com.au/brigadoon secretary.brigadoon@highlandsnsw.com.au ph: 4883 7471

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Contact details
Jenny Kena
02 4868 0855 (ph)
02 4869 1203 (fax)
jenny.kena@wsc.nsw.gov.au