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Compiled by Arts OutWestA selection of new events from the Central West NSW regional What’sOn. Listed by event type, then by local government area. Find all these events listed at: www.artsoutwest.org.au/whats_on/

What’s On March 2014Arts and cultural events in Central West NSW

Above: Taronga Wild Rhinos. The herd of 125 wildly colourful rhino and calf sculptures is a mass free public art exhibition to help raise awareness and vital funds for Taronga’s world leading Black Rhino breeding program and in-situ conservation projects.Benitta Harding’s ‘Elvis the Rockin’ Rhino’ is at the Henry Parkes Museum in Parkes until April 28. See others at the Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum Bathurst, the National Motor Racing Museum Bathurst, the Cowra Japanese Gardens and the Orange Adventure Playground.

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What’s On | March 2014A selection of new events from the Central West NSW regional What’s OnAlso look at events around the region at: www.artsoutwest.org.au/whats_on/

Bathurst Arts TrailFirst full weekend of the month, Saturday and Sunday, 10am-4pmLocal artists exhibiting in studios and gallery spaces. Pick up a map and list at Bathurst Visitor Information Centre.Facebook: Bathurst Arts Trailwww.bathurstartstrail.com

Image: Margaret Ling’s ceramics

Galleries & Art ExhibitionsBATHURST REGION BATHURST REGION

Jean Bellette GalleryOpen 9.30am - 4.30pm, Monday - Sunday, closed 12.30 - 1.30pmAt the Hill End Visitor Information Centre, a joint initiative between NPWS and Bathurst Regional Art Gallery. Work by artists based in the Hill End area, as well as artists who have participated in the Hill End Artists in Residence Program, and specially curated exhibitions.Free admissionJean Bellette Galllery, HILL END

Bathurst Regional Art Gallery

70-78 Keppel Street Bathurst 6333 6555

www.bathurstart.com.auOpening: $8/ $6 BRAGS.

Exhibitions freeTues - Sat 10am-5pm.

Sun 11am-2pmf www.facebook.com/bathurstart

To 16 March Isabel and Alfredo Aquilizan In-habit: Project Another Country

Striking ContrastsTwelve contemporary Australian artists explore how fine art uses film for expression, challenging and expanding the boundaries of documentary and narrative film making.

Selby Warren: Trunkey’s Tribe of OneSee highlight box

Opens Friday 21 March, 6pm. To 13 April Natalie Hartog-Gautier: EarthlinesHartog-Gautier investigates the mining heritage of Hill End through a series of paintings and photographs.

ACO VirtualSeven screen interactive audio-visual installation features musicians from the world renowned Australian Chamber Orchestra (ACO) playing music by Bach, Grieg, Smalley and Piazzola in a remarkable immersive 3D experience.

BLAYNEY SHIRE

Blayney Arts and Crafts Visitors CentreDaily 10am to 4pmAdelaide St, BLAYNEY

t.arts GalleryRussell Street, Bathurst

open 6 days a week (closed Tues), 10am-5pm weekdays;

10am-2pm w’endsFacebook: t.arts Gallery

Dean Mobbs GalleryKeppel St, BATHURST

deanmobbs.com0438 602 921

Monday to Friday 1pm-5pm Saturday 10am-2pmalso picture framing.

Rankin Cottage CraftsDaily 10am-4pmLocal crafts. Free admission.02 6331 4351Rankin St, BATHURST

HIGHLIGHT EXHIBITION

To 16 March Bathurst Regional Art GallerySelby Warren (1887 – 1979) was a naïve painter who lived in the village of Trunkey Creek. He commenced painting in the 1960s after a life working the land. Warren’s ‘discovery’ and rise to prominence in the 1970s Sydney art scene is a fascinating story. Curator Roger Shelley explores the prolific career of Warren, an artist who uniquely pictured Australian folklore and the political culture of his times.A Bathurst Regional Art Gallery exhibition in partnership with the Sydney College of the Arts.www.bathurstart.com.au

Selby Warren: Trunkey’s Tribe of One


Saturday 15 March & Sunday 16 MarchBlayney Communniyt CentreIncorporating Blayney High School Craft FairSaturday 15 March, 10am-4pmImagination is Everything. An exciting exhibition of works in all mediums of arts, crafts and textiles with the same basic motif of trees as a basis. Facebook: Textures of One

Textures of One

BLAYNEY SHIRE

Jacoba Craft CottageDaily 10am-5pmLocal arts and crafts.02 6366 3980Golden Memories Museum, MILLTHORPE


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What’s On | March 2014

The Yarn Market Bank St Molong

7 days, 10am-4.30pm6366 8260

Locally made crafts of all kinds including woodwork, toys, knits, beanies, patchwork, jewellery.

Craft on the Creek7 Days 9-30am to 4pm Craft, knitting, sewing, cooking, plants, woodwork etc Craft on the Creek 59 Broad Street Eugowra 6859 2218

Molong & District Servicemen & Servicewomen’s Portrait GalleryOpen everyday after 2pm Portraits of serviceman and women by local artist Anne Marie Ingham. FREE entryMolong RSL, Riddell Street

Cowra Japanese Garden & Cultural CentreBinni Creek Road

COWRAwww.ccowragarden.com.au

02 6341 2233Entry cost to gardens

Evidence: The fate of an Okinawan emigrant in New Caledonia, interned in Hay, buried in CowraOpening 6 March 5pm Runs to end MarchArtist Mutsumi Tsuda. Part of the Civilain Internment Inspired Arts Program.

COWRA

Kalari Art Gallery 120 Carro Park Road Cowra

www.kalariwines.com.au 6342 1465

Saturday, Sunday 10am-5pmGallery & cellar door. Free entry

Miniature ArtTo 2 MarchDiverse miniature paintings by Central West Artists.

Creative Textile ArtMarch 9 – April 27by Robyn Lazaroff and Pamela Heikkinen.Textile art pieces using a variety of techniques such as hardanger, crewel, wool on canvas and dyed silk.

Manildra Craft ShopTuesday - Sunday,10am-4pm Paintings,knitting/crochet,jewellery, home cooking,plants, olive oil products.Dowrie Street Manildra 02 6364 5033.

Melissa Barber GalleryThursday-Monday,

9.30am-5pm35 Gaskill Street, Canowindra

www.melissabarber.com

Taste Canowindra Crn Ferguson and Tilga

Streets Canowindra 6344 2332

www.tastecanowindra.com.auArt, leatherwork.

COWRACABONNE SHIRE

River Bank Gallery 71 Gaskill Street Canowindra

63442778 Thursday-Monday

[email protected]

www.riverbankgallery.comf RiverBankGallery

Smalls 2014Opens March 8, 6.30pm. Runs one month.All works 10x10inches. The theme of this exhibition is not limited by subject but the works must be completed on the required canvas. This generates an amazing diversity, drawing attention to the unique way in which each artist approaches and executes their work.

Carolyn Kohler CollectionDuring gallery hoursTextiles and locally design clothing.

Jayes Gallery31 Gidley Street Molong

6366 9093 [email protected] Wed - Sun 10am - 4pm

www.jayesgallery.blogspot.com

Norman Lindsay ExhibitionTo 2 MarchOriginals and etchings by Norman Lindsay in collaboration with Aarwun Gallery Canberra.

Penelope Jo Matchett 7 March - 30 MarchPhotography.

CABONNE SHIRE

Cowra Regional Art Gallery

77 Darling St Cowra 6340 2190

[email protected] 10am-4pm,

Sunday 2pm-4pmFree admission

8 February to 16 MarchCalleen RevisitedThe Calleen Art Collection was established in 1977 by Mrs Patricia Fagan OAM. The collection is comprised of the winning works of the Calleen Art Award over the years.

Moving HouseCollaborative exhibition between artist couple Peter and Susan O’Doherty, combining Susan’s mixed media constructions and Peter’s paintings.

22 March to 27 April The Wattle Room: Force of Circumstance – Chapter 7New works by Hill End artist Genevieve Carroll is a visual memoir circumnavigating the world in which she lives.

Studio: Australian Painters Photographed by R. Ian LloydAn exclusive behind-the-scenes photographic tour of a variety of Australian artists working in their studio environments

The Wattle Room: Force of Circumstance – Chapter 722 March to 27 AprilWorks by Hill End artist Genevieve Carroll is a visual memoir circumnavigating the world in which she lives

Image: Susan O’Doherty Earlwood Kitchen 2013. Mixed Media Assemblage/Construction 120 x 130 x 20cm.

Galleries & Art Exhibitions

The Morton Gallery 3rd floor of The Mill

6 Vaux St, Cowra Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays, 11am to 5pm www.themortongallery.com.au/

The Morton Gallery joins two of Cowra’s most well known artists, Anne and Glenn Morton.with Cowra’s oldest piece of history – The Mill, built in 1861.

Image: Ann Morton ‘Family Reserve’.



OBERON AREA

Potters Needs75 Curtis Street Oberon

6336 [email protected]

Thursday to Saturdays 10am to 4pm.

Gallery and potters supplies

FORBES

Cobweb Craft ShopDaily 10am-4pmSee the 8 Bicentennial Tapestries, designed by artist Kim Rabbidge.Plus arts and crafts for sale.Malachi Gilmore Hall, Oberon Street, Oberon

Eskbank House MuseumCnr Inch & Bennett Sts Lithgow

Wed – Sun 10am - 4pm 6354 9999

Adult $5.70/ conc $4.65/Child (5-17yrs) 2.70/ Child

(under 5 yrs) Free Residents of LGA adult $2.65/Pens. $2.10/ Child (5-17yrs)

$2.10/ Child (under 5 yrs) Free

Lithgow Craft Co-OpSweetbriar House

Great Western Hwy Lithgow 10am-4pm daily 02 6352 3541

lithgowcraftco-op.yolasite.comFacebook: Greater Lithgow Arts

& Crafts Co-Op

It’s Not easy being GreenTo end of MarchWork by the members..

Platypus GalleryCnr Templar and Lachlan

Streets, ForbesTuesday-Saturday, 10am-4pmGallery of Forbes Arts SocietyFacebook: Forbes Arts Society

Freee admission

Forbes Art & Crafts CentreOpen dailyForbes Handicraft CentreLachlan Street, FORBES

Talisman GalleryNEW LOCATION

Hartley Historic Village6355 2056

www.talismangallery.com.auMetal sculpture gallery displays

a permanent exhibition of the work of renowned metal

sculpture artist, Ron Fitzpatrick.Facebook: Talisman Gallery and

Cafe - Little Hartley

LITHGOW REGION


Open 7 daysAt Hartley Historic Site, Great Western Hwy, HartleyThe Kew–Y–Ahn Aboriginal Gallery project is a partnership between Arts OutWest, NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service and the NSW Department of Environment and Heritage. Work by local Aboriginal painters, weavers, designers, jewellers and photographers from across the NSW Central West are on show and for sale in rotating exhibitions in the new gallery space.www.artsoutwest.org.au/projects/Aboriginal_KewYAhn.php

Kew-Y-Ahn Aboriginal Art Gallery

Ann and Glen Morton, People, Places and ThingsSaturday 22 February to Sunday 2 March, 10am-4pmA Forbes Arts Society exhibition.Forbes Town Hall, FORBES

Image: River Gum, Glenn Morton.

LITHGOW AREA

LITHGOW AREA


Evolution - Peter Floyd Tuesday 4 March to Friday 28 March Opening Saturday 8 March, 10am.Mon-Fri 9am-6pm and Sat 9am-12noonThis exhibition features Peter Floyd’s latest abstract works in oil on canvas inspired by his passion for new effects and techniques, and colour.www.learningcentre.lithgow.comLithgow Library & Learning Centre, LITHGOW

A selection of new events from the Central West NSW regional What’s OnAlso look at events around the region at: www.artsoutwest.org.au/whats_on/


Friday 28 February to Sunday 2 MarchCrystal Theatre, Wolgan St, PortlandThe Portland Art Exhibition has been a major event on Portland’s calendar for the last 37 years. The not for profit Portland Art Purchase Society works hard to ensure the exhibition showcases the work of many talented artists from within the local region. All works exhibited will be for sale. In prior years, any money raised from art sales has been distributed back into the local community. Typically, the Portland Art Exhibition includes the work of over 100 local and well known Australian artists who submit more than 400 works of art. www.portlandart.com.au

Portland Art Exhibition

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ORANGE

Cook Park Guildry Summer St Orange

6362 5850 7 days, 10am-4pm Knitting, sewing, pottery,

woodwork, lead light, painting, leather work, jewellery, cakes.

WEDDIN SHIRE

Ninda Art Gallery87 Caswell Street, Peak Hill

[email protected] Art Gallery and

Workshop. Operated by artist Irene Ridgeway. Featuring art works from aboriginal artists.

Craft Corner20-22 Dalton Street Parkes

Monday-Friday 9.30am-4.30pmSaturday, 9.30am-2pm6862 3240 / 6862 3271

Bogan Gate Railway Arts and Crafts CentreSaturday and Sunday,

10am - 4.30pm Devonshire Teas available for

only $4. Free admission

Peak Hill Country Crafts & Visitor Information CentreOpen daily 9.30am to 4.30pm

Ray Merton art collection, pottery, gifts, visitor Information.

ORANGE


PARKES

Orange Regional ConservatoriumPublic Art Space73a Hill St, Orange

[email protected]

Rob Keen9 MarchLocal artist.

Anita Craw and Kim Laird15 March – 21 AprilA mix of illustration and painting. Two emerging artists who embrace their surrounding environments which subconsciously appears in their art.

Orange Regional GalleryByng Street Orange

6393 8136 Tues-Sat 10am-5pm

Sun 12-4pmwww.org.nsw.gov.au

Fbk: Orange Regional Gallery

Richard GreenTo 10 March Photography.

Graham Oldroyd21 February to 23 March Paintings and works on paper includes early and recent works.

Kedumba Collection: New AcquisitionsTo 23 March Collection of Australian Drawings

John R Walker- Terrior: Big Land Pictures15 March to 27 April This major survey exhibition will bring together many of his large-scale landscape paintings as well as works on paper for the first time.

Mysterious realities: The Art of Peter Boggs28 March to 4 May

Margo Lewers- Ceramics & Related WorkSaturday 29 March to Sunday 4 May

Image:Graham Oldroyd.

WELLINGTON

Quota International of Wellington Art ShowMarch 14-16Art: portrait, landscape, still life, open. Junior Art. Photography. Craft (frabic art, original design any medium).Wellington Soldiers Memorial Club


4 March to 12 AprilGrenfell Art Gallery, Main Street GrenfellRae Ayling and Noelene Rawson from Dubbo. Noelene Rawson is currently studying Fine Arts and is a member of ‘Fresh Arts’ group in Dubbo, with regular exhibitions of her works being held on an annual calendar. She has enjoyed many workshops at the Mitchell School of Arts, Bathurst, where she was experiencing different mediums and talented tutors. Rae Ayling has a Diploma in Visual Arts and is also a member of ‘Fresh Arts’. Having always been interested in drawing and painting, she studied Art in High School and once the children were grown up and married she decided to pursue her love of art and established ‘Art in the Pub’ forming an art group in Wongarbon. Rae has proven to be a very diverse artist, winning the adult section in “Waste to Art” in Wellington. 6343 1864. [email protected] 10am-5pmwww.grenfell.org.au/artgallery

Grenfell Art Gallery: Finding Our Way




Heritage EventsBATHURST REGION

Rebellion on the TuronSaturday 15 March & Sunday 16 MarchHold onto your children! The Redcoats are coming! Exhibitions, market stalls, junior gold hunt, duels (pistols/ swords), blacksmith. You will be part of the reenactment as prospectors/ townspeople. At any time you might be held up by bushranger or harrassed by trooper/ redcoats to take out a gold licence (42).Sofala Carlo 6337 [email protected]

History Muster: Sandy Bathgate will talk about historic Locksley in the Fish River ValleyThursday 20 March, 7.30pmTrue tales abound of discovery and hardship, horse stealing, fisticuffs, robbery, murder and worse, bushrangers, extortion, gold, copper, molybdenite, the railway, law suits, politicians, snake bites and other fatal accidents, plagues and diseases, alcohol abuse, wife beating, sunstroke, floods, droughts and fires. Sandy’s book will be available for purchase and signing.Alan McRae 63315404Bathurst District Historical Museum, BATHURST

COWRA

Festival of International UnderstandingMarch 6-16Held each year to celebrate a guest nation with a festival parade, street stalls and many other events and ceremonies throughout the week. 02 6340 2000www.cowra.nsw.gov.au

MUSEUMS There’s scores of important, intriguing and world class museums to visit across the Central West. For a full list go to: www.artsoutwest.org.au/whats_on/index.php

ORANGE

National Trust House Inspection Weekend29 & 30 MarchOrange & Canowindra weekend (500-600 visitors)Maureen Pike: 02 6334 2520Orange, ORANGE

Wentworth Main Mine OpenFirst Saturday and Sunday of month, 10am – 2.30pmSince Orange City Council purchased the Wentworth Main Mine site it has implemented a program of works to conserve the buildings and the iconic poppet head, create pathways, install electricity to all buildings, make the site safe for visitor access and develop an exhibition that tells the story of Wentworth Main Mine.The Wentworth or Lucknow goldfield (as it was known) was discovered in 1851 and became one of the richest in NSW. Lucknow was a thriving mining village among a network of mine shafts and mullock heaps. The Wentworth Main Mine reveals more than 100 years of history, it is remarkably intact and a prominent landmark in Lucknow. $2 adults/ children, students and pensioners are free.Wentworth Mine, LUCKNOW

WELLINGTON

Wellington Vintage Fair Street ParadeSaturday March 1, 2014WELLINGTON

Wellington Vintage Fair and Swap MeetSunday 2 March, from 6amAntique vehicles, motor bikes, tractors, arts and crafts, collectables, helicopter rides and Army display. entertainment with music, wood chopping, tractor pulls, working horses, shearing and reptile displays.$10 Adults/ children under 15 free. Swappers $25 per site: includes 1 person. Extra site $15.02 6845 1736Wellington Showground, WELLINGTON

COWRA

Civilian Internment in Australia SymposiumMarch 6-9Civilian Internment in Australia during WWII: history, memories and community heritage. This international symposium will be held during Cowra's annual Festival of International Understanding. About 200 graves of the Japanese internees who died during the Pacific War are now located in the Cowra Japanese Cemetery. Participants will learn about civilian internment in Australia during WWII - a lesser-known part of Australian history. It will be of interest to both researchers and non-researchers, as well as former internees and their families who will share their life stories. Historians, creative writers, artists and members of the local community where internment camps were built will tell us how they have maintained and developed the legacy of the wartime camps as part of their community heritage. Includes:• pre-symposium dinner (Thursday 6 March) with guest speaker Professor Bill Gammage. • two day symposium (Friday 7 and Saturday 8 March).• international art exhibition at the Cowra Japanese Garden,• free movie and performance night at the Cowra Civic Centre (Friday 7 March)•unveiling of an interpretive board at the Japanese War Cemetery (Sunday 9 March).$130 includes Lunch, morning and afternoon tea during the Symposium (March 7-8), Unlimited admission to the Japanese Garden (6-9 March)Unlimited admission to the photo exhibition Ames Errantes. Bookings: Cowra Visitor’s Centre 02 6342 4333.Cowra Civic Centre, COWRA

Social

LITHGOW AREA

Lithgow Highland Pipe Band 2nd Annual CeiliahSaturday 8 March, doors open 5pm. Starts 6pm. Ends middnight(pronunced Kay-lee) .Dess code: highland or smart casual with a touch of tartan. Dance band: Coolfin Mac, Lithgow Highland Pipe Band, Pipes of Haggis, Kim Durie's Highland Danicng School. $65/ children under 12 $25. 2 course buffet dinner. Bar facilities available.Jo 02 6351 4082Civic Ballroom, Lithgow

Harmony Day 2014Sunday 16 March 2pmWith a showing of Colourfest Multicultural short films; some cultural performance and of course food.Anni Gallagher, Migrant Support Officer, Orange City CouncilOdeon 5 Cinemas, ORANGE

TourORANGE

Orange Health Service Art and Health TourFriday 7 March, 1pmJoin the curator on a tour of Orange Health Service Arts Projects. See the Orange Regional Gallery collection, cubism, weaving and well-being sculptures and the Aboriginal Gathering Space. Meet at the Wayfinders Desk inside the main entrance to the hospital.FREEBloomfield Campus, Orange Health Service, ORANGEBOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL




Live Music & PerformanceBATHURST REGION

Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre

105 William Street Bathurst 6333 6161

www.bmec.com.auFacebook: BMEC Bathurst

Australian Bee Gees Show Saturday 1 March 8pmAfter 3 years and 1000 shows headlining on the Las Vegas strip, Stayin’ Alive

Raymond Crowe - The UnusualistSat 8 March 7pmWorld Renowned Unusualist and Hand Shadow Artist.$20.30-$39.90

The Empire Strips Back - Burlesque ShowThursday 13 March 8pmA Star Wars Burlesque Parody

TashiMonday 17 March 6.30pm Tuesday 18 March 1.00am & 12.30pmImaginary Theatre brings to life Anna and Barbara Fienberg’s well-loved adventure books. Come and see two fabulous theatrical adaptations of these exciting family stories. Kids show. $15- $18.50

This GirlWednesday 19 March, Thursday 20 March 6.30 Dinner, 8.00pm ShowRachael Beck with Band.A dynamic concert of song and fun, packed with numbers from famous films and musical theatre such as Moulin Rouge, Chicago, Cabaret, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Mamma Mia. Dinner + Show

Avan YuWednesday 26 March 8pmby arrangement with Sydney International Piano Competition of Australia . One of Canada’s most exciting young pianists.

Songs In The Key Of MotownThursday 27 MarchStarring Spectrum and Radiance direct from The U.S -- A Journey Through Motown.

BATHURST REGION BATHURST REGION

Mitchell Conservatorium at All Saints CathedralFree Lunchtime Concert SeriesWednesday 5 March, 1pmBeautiful, live and local musicOliver Harris on solo tubaprogram includes Bach’s cello suite. FREE02 6331 6622mitchellconservatorium.edu.auAll Saints Cathedral, Bathurst

Brucedale Twilight Concert and PicnicSunday March 9, gates open 4pm, concert 5pm$15/ $10. BYO pinic. Coffee and icecream for sale. Four local bands/ music groups.www.bathurstartscouncil.org.auBrucedale Homestead, 1361 Sofala Rd, PEEL

Friday Night Jazz at Abercrombie HouseFriday 14 MarchCosy, intimate nights of Jazz in the Heritage Ballroom – featuring The Blue Note Jazz Band – some of Bathurst’s best jazz musicians showcasing a repertoire of modern & classic jazz standards. Cheese & fruit platters, complimentary red & white wine, tea & coffee & very cool live jazz - $40. BYO welcome.Bookings essential via Bathurst Visitor Information Centre 1800 68 1000 Abercrombie House, BATHURST

Another Irish ConcertSunday 16 March 2pmRockley School of Arts, ROCKLEYSunday 23 March 2pmBathurst City Uniting Church, BATHURSTSongs of Old Ireland and the Irish Tenor and other Tenor favourites.Tenor, William Amer collaborates with Accompanist, Roland Auguszczak, conductor, composer and music arranger, Founder of The Macquarie Male Singers. $15. Duration approx 1 hourBookings asked for catering purposes 02 6337 9410 [email protected]

Central West Short Play Festival LaunchFriday 28 March at 7pmA night of short plays and dinner to launch the 2014 Central West Short Play Festival. The weekend following will include workshops for local would-be writers and theatre makers. Supported by Local Stages at BMEC, Bathurst Theatre Company and the Regional Arts Fund.Webb & Co, George St BathurstTickets from BMEC Box office 6333 6161 or www.bmec.com.au

Taste Canowindra Crn Ferguson and Tilga

Streets Canowindra 6344 2332

www.tastecanowindra.com.au

Classical virtuoso pianist Andrew (Wizard) Farrell & Dave McMillan (Oz)Saturday 15 March, 7.30pmClassics from Bob Dylan, Elton John, Joe Cocker and James Taylor Phil Manning (Chain) says:

The BeezFriday March 28, 7pmBased in Berlin the Beez play an average 120 shows a year, primarily in Europe with their trademark cabaret sensibilities never far from the surface.$80. Ticket includes 3course meal & show.

CABONNE

Cowra Civic Centre

The Butler Did ItFriday 28 March 8pm and Saturday 29 March at 2pmThe Cowra Musical & Dramatic Society. Written by Todd Wallinger.02 6341 2558Facebook: Cowra-Musical-Dramatic-Society-Inc

Gamalan ManFriday 7 March, 5.45pmSee highlight box next page

Raymond Crowe - The UnusualistSunday 9 March, 7pmWorld renowned Unusualist and Hand Shadow Artist.$39.90 / $34.90 conc/ $29.90 child. Tickets from Cowra Information Centre 6342 4333.

COWRA

2014 eventsThere are already more than 500 local arts events on the calendar. Check for date clashes, send in a ‘save the date’, plan your year ahead.See the list at:www.artsoutwest.org.authen click ‘Whats On’ and search by date range.



Orange Civic TheatreByng St Orange

6393 8111www.orange.nsw.gov.au

Facebook: Orange Civic Theatre

When Dad Married FurySaturday March 1, 8pmBy David Williamson.

Looking Through A Glass OnionFriday 7 March 8pmIn a homage to the music, mystery and memory of John Lennon, John Waters explores the essence of the man through song and spoken word.

Brass Celebration ConcertSaturday 8 March 7.30pmThree top quality brass bandsOrange Civic Theatre, ORANGE

Stolen (TBC)Tuesday 11 March 12.30pmThe story of five Aboriginal children and their forced removal from their families by the Australian Government.This Orange Civic Theatre production is for secondary schools looking to achieve a deeper understanding of this Australian curriculum based work and will be presented as a staged reading. $5. Recommended for Stages 3-6. Expressions of interest are sought from schools.

LiorSupported by SOQFriday March 14, 7.30pmHear the acclaimed vocalist Lior. With SOQ featuring: Stephen O’Connell: tunesmith, saxes; and inspiration Graham Sattler: lyrics and vocals; Andrew French-Northam: guitars; Mark Scotland: double & electric bassDavid Condon: drums.

ORANGE

Ross WelchSunday 2 March, 2-5pmExperienced multi instrumental percussionist and world music extraordinaire. Presented by the Orange Jazz Club. FREERoyal Hotel, ORANGE

Brass CelebrationSaturday 8 March & Sunday 9 MarchStreet march Saturday 8 March 12.30pm Bands in the park Sunday 9 March, afternoon

Orange Regional Conservatorium Adult Ensembles EventSaturday 22 March, 5pmThe adult music groups of the ORC invite you to join them in a relaxed afternoon of musical performances.Ticket $10 (at the door), ORC school age students are free. (No concessions, sorry)Orange Regional Conservatorium of Music, ORANGE

City of Orange Brass Band RecitalSunday March 23, 1pmCook Park, ORANGE

Autumn Soiree at Mortimers WinesSunday 23 March, 2.30pmA fundraiser concert. Includes afternoon tea . Music for strings and voices by sisters Ailish and Alana Seedsman who were nominated for Young Citizens of Orange 2014 awards will play violin and cello together. $25.Mortimer’s Wines Cellar DoorThe Old March Schoolhouse 786 Burrendong WayORANGEBookings essential: 6362 1662

FORBES

COWRA LITHGOW

Lithgow Folk Club1st Sunday of month 3pmFREECourt House Hotel, LITHGOW

ORANGE

Live Music & PerformanceHIGHLIGHT EVENT

Gamalan ManFriday 7 March, 5.45pmCowra Civic Theatre, ThearetteArtists: Jumaadi in collaboration with Cowra artists and musicians. Jumaadi, Weizen Ho and Alan Schacher was part of the Cowra Canowindra Arts Project last year. They held community workshops in Cowra in Shadow Puppet Theatre, Movement and Voice. The performance uses Indonesian shadow puppetry to tell the story of a WW2 internee.Ceremonial PerformanceSaturday 9 March, immediately following Civilian Internment Interpretive Board Unveiling & Commemorative Service (10am – 11am).Cowra Japanese War CemetaryArtists: Weizen Ho, Alan Schacher, Shigeki Sano with Cowra youths. Movement and Voice. FREE.

Gamalan Manand the Cowra Civilian Internment Project

Cater Edward’s ShowWednesday 12 March, 1-3pmCome along and enjoy the delights of comedian, motivational speaker and singer Cater Edwards.Forbes Services Club, FORBES

Opera in the ParkSunday 30 March, 6.30pmGuests will be treated to an international performance from Madama Butterfly who has also performed at the Sydney Botanical Gardens and Opera House. BYO food and beverages. Tickets are available at Bundaburrah Music, Forbes Shire Council & The Glass Menagerie.$49Sarah White 6850 2300Victoria Park, FORBES

FORBES

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TashiWednesday 19 March 6.30PMThursday 20 March 10am Thursday 20 March 12.30pmJoin Imaginary Theatre on a journey of adventure and excitement as they perform two of Anna and Barbara Fienberg’s popular Tashi stories.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat Friday 28 March 8pmSaturday 29 March 2pmSaturday 29 March 8pmJames Sheahan Catholic High School.

WELLINGTON

Country Music Monthly SocialSunday 2 March, 1-5pmFREEWellington Soldiers Memorial Club, WELLINGTON

ORANGE

HIGHLIGHT EVENT

Friday 28 March, 6pm-10pm, Saturday 29 March, 11am-4pm & 6pm-8pmSam’s Automotive, ORANGEThe Orange Regional Arts Foundation was established in 1984 by a committed group of locals to support and encourage activities in the Arts in the district. The aim of the group has been to support a vibrant cultural life, providing financial aid to the Regional Gallery, Library, Theatre and Conservatorium. As a result Orange stands out in regional Australia as a shining example of a pro-active, arts-rich community.In the past two years the Foundation has launched a new initiative, to encourage the next generation to maintain and develop Orange as a centre of artistic endeavour. As a result at least 12 younger members of the community have taken up the challenge, forming the POP ARTS Collective, with the aim of building a younger membership base for the Foundation and to raise general community awareness of the Foundation’s role.The group are driven by their own passion for the arts and plan a series of “pop up” arts events during 2014 to spread the word. The first event will be held at Sam’s Automotive, a warehouse on Peisley Street, on the weekend of 28-29 March.Friday 28th will be a dazzling party with food, wine and music, interior and exterior light installations and art auction, followed on Saturday by a fabulous line up of workshops featuring street art and dance. Plus photography and sculpture exhibitions and a coffee bar. In the evening “Art Late” will be held at the Regional Gallery. Further events will be scheduled throughout 2014.Kathy Snowball mob 0418 625 619, email [email protected]

Image: Charlotte Gundry, Holly Manning, Ash Brown Larissa Blake, Lisa Madigan and Chontelle Stevens. Photo: JUDE KEOGH, Central Western Daily.

POP Arts Collective

ORANGE



Film

Lithgow Valley Community Cinema

16-18 Main Street Lithgow 02 6353 1897

[email protected]/ guest fees

Little Man TateFriday 14 March, 10.30am & Sunday 16 March, 2.45pmStarring & Produced by Jodie Foster.

ORANGE

Crystal TheatreWolgan Street PORTLAND

www.portland-nsw.com/Portland_Crystal_Theatre.html

FrozenSaturday 8 March, 2pmDisney animated film. $6

Screens the 2nd weekend of each monthFriday night at 8 pm. $6Saturday matinee at 2 pm. $6

Amusu Theatre Dowrie St, MANILDRA

0418452902 / 63645906Joan 02 6364 5906

www.amusutheatre.com.au

FORBES

LITHGOWBATHURST

Cinema Under the StarsSaturday 15 March, 5.30pm. movie screens at sunset (approx 8pm) Bring your friends, family and a picnic rug and enjoy the movie ‘Monsters University’, rated G. Pre-movie entertainment will include fantastic local artists and community groups. Food is available for purchase. FREE event.Macquarie River Bicentennial Park, Stanley St BATHURST13 19 87

CABONNE SHIRE

Flickerfest at Rosnay VineyardSaturday 22 MarchAusralia’s largest short film festival.Rosnay, CANOWINDRA02 6344 3215www.rosnay.com

International Women’s Day - Screen on the GreenFriday 7 March, 8pmA night of fun and film to celebrate 2014 International Women’s Day. Gates open 7pm with a FREE Champagne followed by gourmet finger food. Bar service and snacks available. Enjoy entertainment by local artists while you peruse local trade stalls. VIP seating available. $50 (VIP package) $25 (Silver package)King George V Park, FORBESAnita Morrison 6850 2300

Orange Film Society Screening: The Great BeautySunday 30 March 7pm and Wednesday 2 April, amRunning Time: 142Country Italy | FranceStars: Toni Servillo, Carlo Verdone, Sabrina Ferilli. A portrait of Rome. This Italian drama from Paolo Sorrentino tells the story of an agingwriter in the midst of an existential crisis. Nominated for the Palme d'Or at Cannes 2013. Cinema prices02 6361 1479Odeon 5 Cinemas, ORANGE

Literary EventsORANGE

HIGHLIGHT EVENT

Thursday 27 March 5.30pm Orange City Library, ORANGEThe farm to plate journey is one that many city-dwellers are fascinated with. Originating form Sophie’s blog www.local-lovely.com, this gorgeously illustrated book is a celebration of Australian rural life with a focus on fresh, local food and mouth-watering recipes that takes you on many of those journeys. Local is Lovely is a seasonal guide to the fruit, vegetables and meat that Australian famers produce. Beautiful recipes, tips for the home and family and stories and interview with and about local producers – because local is lovely.Follow Sophie Hansen as she takes us on a journey with the farmers and producers she loves to cook with. From delicious, ripe stonefruit through to wholesome freshly milled flour, you’ll learn everything you need to know about eating local, fresh and direct from the source. FREESupported by Collins BooksellersBookings essential 6393 8132

Launch: Local is Lovely by local author Sophie Hansen

Classics Book Club ReturnsThursday 20 March at 12.30pm and 5.30pmThe groups meet on the third Thursday of the month. Come along to discover the great ‘Classic’ reads planned for the year ahead. FREEOrange City Library, ORANGE02 6393 8132www.cwl.nsw.gov.au

Pageturners book discussion groupWednesday 12 March at 5.30pmPageturners book discussion group meets to talk about The Book Thief by Marcus Zusak. FREEOrange City Library, ORANGE02 6393 8132www.cwl.nsw.gov.au


Workshops


BATHURST REGION

Central West Short Play Festival: Directing Workshop with Kate GaulSat March 1, 10 - 6pm and Sunday March 2, 10 -4pmFor all interested directors to grow your skills in directing and running a workshop, with the possibility to work in the region, running some of our directing workshops. Some directorial experience is required.Kate is a fantastic Director from Sydney as well as a great Workshop Tutor in Directing and Acting. www.sirentheatreco.com Cost: You need to be/ become a member of Bathurst Theatre company ($15 Single / $20 Family) plus workshop $35 including lunch.Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre, BATHURST02 6333 6161

International Day of the Forest and World Poetry DayThursday March 20What better way to combine the International Day of the Forest and World Poetry Day than with a feast of Bush Poetry.Billy Tea and Damper for morning tea from 10am followed by a live performance by singer and actress Kim Deacon, an international performer based at Hill End.Join Kim Deacon as she takes you through the creative process of writing bush poetry to music to coincide with The International Day of Poetry.Kim took her one woman show of “Henry Lawson and His Loves” to the Wirksworth Festival, UK last year and is performing this again in the beautiful chapel at Rahamim. Workshops looks at the process that saw her write the show putting 10 Lawson poems to music. Kim plays Harp, Guitar, Banjo and Piano for this performance. Bring an instrument and your own poem if that takes your fancy, otherwise just come and sin.!BYO Lunch and Writing Materials.Rahamim Ecological Learning Community, 34 Busby StreetBATHURSTBookings essential 6332 [email protected]

CABONNE

Make a Double Bow Windsor Chair with Howard Archbold; Make a Windsor Stool with Geoff Tonkin5 to 14 AprilMolong0427 677 226www.geofftonkin.com.au

FORBES

ntroduction to Photoshop (Basic Skills)Saturday 15 March, 10-3pmCome along to this fantastic workshop and learn the basics of photoshop.$30Church in the School Yard, FORBESKlara 6851 [email protected]

Central West Short Play Festival: Playwriting WorkshopSaturday March 29, 10am - 6pm & Sunday 30 March 10am - 1pmWith the inspiring Australian plywright Alex Broun (www.alexbroun.com.au).Alex has been working with us for the last few years assisting local playwrights develop their work. $35, lunch included (plus a current BTC membership of $15) Becky Russell, Central West Short Play Festival via BMEC 02 6333 [email protected]

REGULAR CLASSESLots of skills to learn with classes daily around the region. For a full list go to: www.artsoutwest.org.au/whats_on/index.php


OBERON

Welding Women of the West: Waste 2 Ar workshop with Harrie FasherSaturday 29 march 1-4pm& sunday 30 march 9-4pmSupported by the Country Arts Support Program (through Arts OutWest, Regional Arts NSW and the NSW Government through Arts NSW).$20 Materials CostOBERON AREADetails/Booking: Friends of Oberon Library Inc Celia Ravesi 6359-3109 [email protected]

ORANGE

ABC Open Writing Workshopfirst Thursday of the month from 4.30pm to 6.30pmWith ABC Open producer Luke Wong. Each month challenge yourself to write a 500 word non-fiction story and get it published on-line through the ABC. Learn how to improve your writing skills and choose the right image for your story and how to publish it online. FREE.Orange City Lirbary

Objects and Family Stories – Centenary of WW1Wednesday 19 March 2-4pmPresented by staff from the National Archives of Australia and Orange City Library, the workshop is an opportunity to commemorate the centenary of World War 1. It will be held on Wednesday 19th March from 2pm – 4pm. This workshop is designed to focus on research of the service records of the men and women who served in the armed forces during WW1. Participants are encouraged to bring along one or two objects or photographic memorabilia to prompt research direction.Admission is free, bookings essential.02 6393 8132www.cwl.nsw.gov.auOrange City Library, ORANGE

JOIN A GROUPFrom art societies and arts councils to knitters, musicians and family history researcher. See: www.artsoutwest.org.au/whats_on/index.php

ORANGE

Sydney International Piano Competition of Australia Winner AVAN YU presents a master classThursday March 27, 11am – 12noon$30 per person.Please contact admin to register, [email protected], 02 6361 7974www.orangecon.org.auOrange Regional Conservatorium of Music, ORANGE

Learn to paint WatercolourFlowers with Artist Joy EngelmanWeekends of 8 & 9 March, 22 & 23 March, 5 & 6 April, 9.30am - 4pm3 weekends to choose from - $150 per weekend. Bring your own materials and lunch.The Barracks Gallery2b Peisley Street (East Fork)[email protected] 0427 618 953 Bookings essential

NEARBY

Welding Workshop with Maurice BerryMarch 19 - 20 Two-day course examines the use of basic welding techniques in creating metal sculpture and garden artworks, Kay Norton-Knight 0428 635 993 email [email protected] Guesthouse, MUDGEE

ARTS OUTWEST IS SUPPORTED BY: Contributing local councils: Bathurst Regional, Blayney, Cabonne, Cowra, Forbes, Lachlan, Lithgow City, Oberon, Orange City, Parkes, Weddin and Wellington as well as Charles Sturt University.

Arts OutWest is supported by the NSW Government through Arts NSW

Arts OutWest is a member of Regional Arts NSW

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