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Short Sharp Film Festival



March - 26th 2008
Hello and Welcome to another AMNC Bulletin the first for 2008
NEXT BULLETIN - March 26th
Over 20 New Listings in this Bulletin
CALLING ALL ARTISTS OF ALL ART FORMS
Would you like to have a profile on the Arts Mid North Coast Website?
Arts Mid North Coast is constantly adding to the Artist features on the Arts Mid North Coast Website and we are seeking more of you out there to submit an expression of interest form available from http://www.artsmidnorthcoast.org/featured.php

Featured Artist
Lea Gillard - Musician

Quote of the Week
Real generosity toward the future consists in giving all to what is present - Albert Camus
The following links will take you to other websites in the region that list events
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General News
Great Lakes Council - Community Census 2008 - Have your say – Influence Council direction
Great Lakes Council is conducting a Community Census to evaluate Council's performance and better understand the lifestyles and priorities of the community. The results will assist Council in its planning for how to best serve the community. By participating you are investing in the future and ensuring your priorities are taken into consideration in developing the Great Lakes Strategic Plan 2020.
Census enquiries: Call Council on 6591 7222
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Employment

Community Development Officer (Aboriginal) - Nambucca - Applications Close Friday 11 April 2008 $607.12 to $702.96 per week + super 4 days (28 hours) per week
An exciting and challenging opportunity awaits a motivated and versatile indigenous person with a community development background.
The successful applicant will have the ability to plan, develop, support and deliver community building activities or programs; be able to provide a strong link between Council and the community. A high level of oral and written communication skills, including report writing is required, together with PC and keyboarding skills (including competency in Microsoft Office applications).
This position is also funded by the NSW Department of Community Services and therefore its continuance is subject to ongoing funding. - Contact: Coral Hutchinson (02) 6568 0239
Obtain an information pack from our website www.nambucca.nsw.gov.au or contact our Customer Service Officer on (02) 6568 2555. Applications marked “Confidential” should be forwarded to the Manager Human Resources, PO Box 177, Macksville 2447 or emailed to council@nambucca.nsw.gov.au by Friday 11 April 2008. - Nambucca Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and has a smoke-free work environment where smoking is prohibited during working hours.

Youth Worker (Aboriginal) Nambucca - applications close Friday 11 April 2008
$563.52 to $652.16 per week + super 4 days (28 hours) per week (5 days – 35 hours/week for first 12 months)
Council is seeking an enthusiastic and committed youth worker who can develop and coordinate a range of programs and activities for the indigenous youth of the Nambucca Shire.
Aboriginality is essential combined with a strong understanding of current youth issues and demonstrated ability to work effectively with young people. The successful applicant will also require a driver’s licence, have demonstrated experience and skills in co-ordinating programs and activities (including budgeting) and solid PC and keyboarding skills.
The position will be full-time (5 days per week) for the first 12 months thereafter reverting to 4 days per week subject to receipt of ongoing funding from the NSW Department of Community Services.
Obtain an information pack from our website www.nambucca.nsw.gov.au or contact our Customer Service Officer on (02) 6568 2555. Applications marked “Confidential” should be forwarded to the Manager Human Resources, PO Box 177, Macksville 2447 or emailed to council@nambucca.nsw.gov.au by Friday 11 April 2008.
Nambucca Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and has a smoke-free work environment where smoking is prohibited during working hours.
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Opportunities

PLAY NOW ACT NOW a creative competition about young people, alcohol & other drugs, is on again in 2008. Competition deadline is Friday 25th July 2008. Entry to Play Now Act Now is free. Play Now Act Now is a film, graphic design and writing competition for young people aged 16 to 25 in NSW. There are 3 main competition categories in the 2008 Competition: Film/Video, Creative Writing and Graphic Design. The theme for the 2008 Competition is PARTY SMART.
For more information on Play Now Act Now please contact Katrina Douglas on
k.douglas@metroscreen.org.au or 02 9361 5318.
Play Now Act Now is an initiative of Metro Screen and NSW Health. www.playnowactnow.net.au

A BRUSH WITH VERSE ART PRIZE , April 3 –May 4 - Tenterfield. Entries due March 17 - for Art inspired by Poetry. Art Judge Simon Mee USQ
$2000 for Acquisition ($1000 minimum .purchase) Plus $2000 in other cash prizes – includes $400 for best original poems judged by Dangerously Poetic (Northern Rivers)
Full details at www.tenterfield.nsw.gov.au or PH. (02) 6736 1305
Inaugural Lower North Coast Photographic Art Prize - Monday, 7 January 2008 to Wednesday, 30 April 2008 - Entries close late April
Open to photographers from Bulahdelah to Port Macquarie. $6500 in prize money. Entries now open. Photographers may enter up to four prints - any subject. Entries close late April with selected prints to be exhibited from June 6 - 15 - during the month long Manning Valley Festival of the Arts. The winners will be announced at the official opening of the exhibition and festival on June 6 at the Manning Regional Art Gallery. Judges are Jim Frazier and Sue Mitchell.
Entry forms available from the Manning Regional Art Gallery, Macquarie St Taree.
CONTACT NAME: Ian Cran 6559 2669 or PHONE: Dennis Lawrence 6551 8882
SHORT SHARP FILM FESTIVAL 2008 - The Mid North Coast's own short film festival competition is happening on the 26th July 2008 at Southern Cross University, CHEC, Coffs Harbour. So start making those films!!!!
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 5pm, 13 June 2008, for all entries
CATEGORIES OF ENTRY: Primary School, Secondary School, Open Section
Film Length - Primary School Up to 5 minutes, Secondary School Up to 7 minutes, Open Section Up to 8 minutes (for awards in Best Coffs Coast film, Best Mid North Coast film, Best Open film in all categories)
SIGNATURE ITEM: Dart Board - Your film must contain the signature item ( visual or verbal)
SCREENING DATE: Saturday 26 July 2008 – for finalists in all categories
Coffs Harbour Education Campus – D Theatre, 363 Hogbin Drive, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450 AUSTRALIA
Visit www.shortsharpfilmfest.com for all the updates on information sessions,courses and events!!!! Sponsored by Coffs Harbour City Council and Southern Cross University
INSCRIPTION AWARDS - Deadline for submissions - October 31 2008 - With a total prize value of $200,000 - including a trip to Los Angeles and the chance to work with a stellar cast of leading international script developers, writers and actors - the third biennial INSCRIPTION AWARDS are the biggest yet. The competition continues to grow, with bigger cash prizes and more awards on offer this year. The seven prize categories include Film, Television, Theatre, Regional, Grey Matter, Youth and Indigenous. The winner of each award category will receive a prize package worth $25,000, including $5,000 cash, $15,000 worth of intensive script development with leading international talent, and $5000 in production support.
Please visit www.inscription.com.au to download an application form or email marcus@inscription.com.au or phone Marcus West on (02) 9386 5993
2008 WATERMARK LITERARY FELLOWSHIP - Application close 31 March 2008 - The Watermark Literary Society is offering a residency for an emerging Australian writer of natural history, nature and place.
The Fellowship includes: - single/double accommodation in the Camden Haven, on the mid north coast of New South Wales, for a 6 week period during June and July 2008; - assistance with travel; - a living allowance; - mentorship by Martin Harrison, a widely published poet and critic who directs the program in Writing and Cultural Studies at University of Technology, Sydney.
More information is available at www.watermarkliterarysociety.asn.au/fellowship
Email enquiries should be directed to fellowship@watermarkliterarysociety.asn.au
The Watermark Literary Fellowship Is Proudly Supported By Copyright Agency Ltd
Henry Lawson Festival of the Arts – Poetry Competition - Closing 28 March 2008
Grenfell's Henry Lawson of Arts Verse and Short Story Competitions offer a total prize money of $3,875. There are seven classes for verse, some with Australian themes; and four classes in short story, all with any theme. Short stories are limited to 2,000 words and verse to 48 lines. Entry forms and conditions can be downloaded from the website or contact Gaynor England Tel 02 6343 5132
Email gaynor@gobushmail.com.au Website www.henrylawsonfestival.asn.au
Musica Viva CountryWide | Residencies - Ongoing
The Musica Viva CountryWide program undertakes a limited number of residencies each year. Residencies can be tailored around the specific musical interests of individual communities, and usually culminate in a public concert involving the community musicians and ensemble in-residence. If such a residency would assist in building the musical skills of your community, or would build interest in ensemble music in your area, you are encouraged to contact Musica Viva to discuss the opportunity. Contact David Hoffman, CountryWide Manager Tel 02 8394 6666
Email: dhoffman@mva.org.au Website www.musicaviva.com.au
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards 2008 - The 54 Rotary Clubs of Rotary District 9650 will be sponsoring the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) from the 12th – 19th April 2008.
Young participants from as far north as Coffs Harbour, as far west as Lightning Ridge and south from Forster will be attending the 7 day program.
RYLA is aimed at encouraging and developing leadership and social skills for young people aged from between 18 – 25, so that they can more effectively contribute to their communities.
Full details, with all application forms, etc can be downloaded as a Word file from www.hastingsbec.com.au/downloads/RYLA08.doc
Coastal Flow - a selected exhibition of recent art work by local artists at the Macleay Valley Community Art Gallery Gladstone.Closing date Thursday 24th April
The Macleay Valley Community Art Gallery invites artists, craft artists, writers and musicians to submit work for inclusion in an exhibition titled "Coastal Flow" at the Macleay Valley Community Art Gallery opening Thursday 5th June, closing Sunday 29th June 2008.
Concept - The exhibition, "Coastal Flow" will be a selected exhibition of 2D, 3D artworks, audio, craft art, short stories and poetry that will showcase the professional artists of the shire / region.
Further Information and Application Forms can be obtained from
Barbara Huntington Kempsey Shire Council P.O. Box 78 West Kempsey 2440 Phone enquiries 65663226
POSTCARD SHOW a new initiative by the FOCUS committee.
The POSTCARD SHOW is an exhibition to be held at the Coffs Harbour Regional Gallery opening April 4 until May 10.
Artists are invited to submit small works for exhibition. The works will be for sale.
There will also be a Frst Prize of $200 awarded along with a Peoples Choice Award of $100 and a FOCUS Members Prize of $100.
As an added incentive the gallery director Dr. Leigh Somers will also select a work from the exhibition to be published as a postcard for the Regional Gallery.
Entry forms are available at the Regional Gallery, the Bunker Gallery, Libraries and The Art Shop - Coffs Harbour. Please direct any enquiries to Deb Wall on 6648 4862.
Get Off Your Arts Festival. Uralla - Saturday 5th April and Sunday 6th April on the main stage. - Seeking expressions of interest in bands in the contemporary folk/ world genres wishing to apply for these slots (if you think you don’t quite fit?– try us out). These acts will support Tonchi and MC Jaezed (Melb), Jig Zag (Syd/Melb), Rory McLeod (UK), Pacific Curls (NZ) and Arte Kanela (Spain – via Melb)
EOI FORMS AVAILABLE FROM a.m.parker@optusnet.com.au
Head on Foundation invites photographers to submit works to the 2008 photographic portrait competition.- DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION – Friday 11pm, 28 March 2008
Prizes will be awarded for the best 3 images. The selection of images will be based on the power of the photograph rather than the celebrity of the subject or photographer. Further prizes will be awarded to images selected by ‘The Critic’ and for ‘People’s Choice’.
Total value of prizes is approximately $32,000.
Head On finalists will be exhibited at the Australian Centre for Photography, Sydney 1 May - 7 June 2008 and then at the M16 Artspace, Canberra 9 - 22 July 2008 as part of Vivid National Photography Festival.
Further information can be found at www.headon.com.au
Stroud Writers FAW NSW Inc - Short Stories Literary Award - Closing Date 13 June 2008
For a Short Story up to 3000 words - open theme. First prize: $200; Second prize $100.
Highly Commended and Commended Certificates awarded.
Normal FAW Competition Conditions apply. Entries must NOT be submitted to any concurrent competitions. No entry form required.
Entry fee $5 per story with cheque/money order payable to 'Stroud Writers FAW NSW Inc.'
Send entries to: Competition Secretary Stroud Writers FAW NSW Inc PO Box 4 STROUD NSW 2425
Accessible Arts in partnership with the Bundanon Trust are providing an artist in residency opportunity for a NSW artist with a disability. Applications close Friday April 18. Artists practising in the visual arts, design, digital technologies, film, literature, dance and theatre are eligible to apply. The successful applicant will undertake the residency in November 2008 and will receive a $3000 stipend to undertake the residency. As a gift to the Australian people, Arthur Boyd’s vision for Bundanon was to provide an inspirational haven for artists at all stages of their career. Enquires: Josie Cavallaro, Accessible Arts (02) 9251 6499 ext 4 jcavallaro@aarts.net.au
Public Art Opportunity - Expressions of Interest sought. - Closing date for expressions of interest is 8 April 2008. - Woollahra Council is currently embarking on a program to enhance and revitalise the Double Bay business centre. The Double Bay business centre is one of Sydney’s premier shopping centres. The Council wishes to commission a piece of public artwork to act as the centre’s gateway with a sophisticated appearance synonymous with Double Bay’s prestigious reputation, and invites expressions of interest from artists and designers who would like to participate in this exciting project. - The artwork is to be of a scale relevant to the site and is to be visible day and night. A maximum extent for the works of 17.5m wide by 1.2m deep and 13.5 m high is proposed. Total budget is $100, 000 which includes artist premium payments, materials and installation. - The Double Bay Public Art Project Brief is available on Council’s website at
www.woollahra.nsw.gov.au/local_information_and_activities/arts_and _culture/public_art
Dorothea Mackellar. Poetry Awards - close 2 June 2008 "Forests, Feathers, Fins and Fur" is this year's theme for country's largest poetry writing competition for students, which celebrates the work of well-known Australian poet Dorothea Mackellar.
"These important awards provide a unique voice for our youth. I encourage all schools to participate and write about our precious environment."
This year, the poetry awards take on an environmental theme with the Namoi Catchment Management Authority (CMA) also throwing its support behind the event.
Authors Sue Gough and Prue Mason are the judges, and winners will be notified during NLNW (1-7 September).
A National Presentation Ceremony will be held in Gunnedah on 5 September 2008.
Award entry forms and information on poetry writing, resource notes for teachers and judges' reports are available at www.dorothea.com.au
CBCA(NSW) Frustrated Writers Mentoring Program Awards 2008 - Entries close on Monday
30 May
Librarians! Please spread the word about these awards to encourage emerging children's writers. Any of your readers, as well as yourselves, could be eligible to enter.
Children's Book Council (NSW) Frustrated Writers Mentoring Program awards for 2008 are now open for all unpublished writers living in NSW and writing for children. This highly successful mentoring program, funded by ArtsNSW, has nurtured emerging writers for nearly a decade. Three categories of writers: Junior (under 15 years), Young Adult (15 to 20) and Senior (over 20). All kinds of writing are acceptable as
entries and appropriate mentors are carefully chosen to help award winners to improve their work. On the CBCA(NSW) website are the 2008 entry form, conditions of entry, award results and judges' comments: www.cbc.org.au/nsw SHORT HISTORY of A
USWRITE SHORT STORY COMPETITION - CLOSING DATE 18 April 2008 For more information contact David J. Knight, P.O.Box 327, Mascot, NSW 1460. Email: shirdav@ihug.co.nz

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Funding

The Foundation for Young Australians - Indigenous Small Grants - Closing 12 May - Indigenous Small Grants provide funding to Indigenous organisations and organisations that work with Indigenous young people and communities to develop new initiatives, as well as the expansion of existing successful initiatives. Indigenous Small Grants offer funds up to $5,000 to successful applicants. Applications for Indigenous Small Grants can be made at any time during 2008, with two funding opportunities throughout the year. To find out more about Indigenous Small Grants, Tel 03 9670 5436 or 1800 252 316 Website www.youngaustralians.org

Youth Participation Grants Program: A new funding opportunity for NSW young people - Round 1 - Applications close 24 April 2008 - Round 2 - Applications close 25 July 2008
YAPA's Youth Participation Grants Program gives young people the power and resources to develop and implement community activities in their local area.
If you are aged between 12 and 25 years, and living in NSW, you can apply for a youth participation grant.
You can apply for up to a maximum of $5,500.
More details at http://www.yapa.org.au/yapa/ypp/index.php
Fto Young Filmmakers Fund - Round 23 - Deadline April 14 - Regional Nsw & Western Sydney Filmmakers Only The Young Filmmakers Fund supports new and emerging filmmakers in NSW (18-35 years old) and provides a unique opportunity for young talent to break into the highly competitive film and television industry. There are two funding rounds per year with up to four projects selected in each round. Successful applicants receive grants of up to $30,000 for production and/or post-production. Applications and guidelines online. Website www.fto.nsw.gov.au/fund.asp?id=48
Arts NSW funding programs now open for 2008 - 2009, schedule of closing dates for Arts NSW programs is available from http://www.arts.nsw.gov.au/Guidelines/guidelines.htm
Australia Council funding programs now open for 2008 - 2009 - further information from http://www.ozco.gov.au/grantFinder.aspx?artformID=1
Community Broadcasting Foundation Funding opportunties
Ethnic Program Grants - Applications Close: Monday 7 April 2008
Ethnic Development Grants - New Program Group Applications Close: Monday 7 April 2008
Ethnic Development Grants - Youth Participation Applications Close: Monday 7 April 2008
Ethnic Development Grants - Special Projects Applications Close: Monday 7 April 2008
Indigenous Program Grants Applications Close: Monday 7 April 2008
Indigenous Equipment Grants Applications Close: Monday 7 April 2008
Indigenous Special Projects Grants Applications Close: Monday 7 April 2008
For further information visit the website at http://www.cbf.com.au
Announcing Community Partnerships grant opportunities for 2008... Community Partnerships is pleased to announce the launch of its re-vamped project categories for next year:
- Project and professional development (category B) - $0 to $20,000; and
- Projects with public outcomes (category C) - $20,000 to $35,000
Applicants will now have more opportunities to apply for funding through these categories, with applications accepted anytime from 1 February to 1 September 2008. There will be four funding rounds, the first round open from the 1 Feb to 3 March 2008 followed by three other rounds throughout the year. Please visit http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/grants/community_partnerships for details.
Applicants are advised to contact Community Partnerships staff to discuss the proposed starting dates for their project and the most appropriate funding round in which to lodge their application.
Please forward this information to your networks and stay tuned for the announcement of further Community Partnerships funding opportunities, available on-line early 2008 at http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/grants/community_partnerships
Aboriginal Heritage Projects - Ongoing - Aboriginal Heritage Projects provide grants of up to $75,000 to conserve Aboriginal heritage and encourage greater understanding of Aboriginal culture. The program assists in the conservation of culturally significant Aboriginal sites, documents community events and contributes to Aboriginal tourism. The aim is to sustain long-term heritage benefits and create greater knowledge of Aboriginal traditions throughout the greater community. Contact Richard Shapter, Aboriginal Heritage Officer Tel 02 9873 8577 Email richard.shapter@heritage.nsw.gov.au
The Foundation for Young Australians is now accepting entries for Your Eyes Only. - Closing Date for entries is 2 September 2008
Your Eyes Only is a creative funding opportunity for young people 12 to 15 years to submit a creative entry that celebrates the strengths of their community through their eyes. Applications will be judged by a committee of young people aged 12 to 15 years from across Australia.
Successful entrants will nominate a community group working with young people in their community (for example a school, youth group or sporting group), to receive a donation of up to $3,000. This donation would then be used by the community group to further its work by purchasing much needed equipment or adding funds to an existing program.
For further information, entry forms and guidelines, please visit The Foundation for Young Australians’ website www.youngaustralians.org or call (03) 9670 5436.
The Great Lakes Council Community Grants Program is now open 2008-2009 Funding Round - Applications are to be received at Great Lakes Council by 26 May 2008
The Great Lakes Council Community Grants Program provides funding to non-profit community organisations toward projects that improve the quality of life for the Great Lakes community.
From 11 March, application forms are available from Council offices, libraries and the Council website: www.greatlakes.nsw.gov.au.
For more information about these events or your application contact: Chloe Beevers, Strategic Community Planning Coordinator, Great Lakes Council Phone: 65917312; 0408202126 or email:
chloe.beevers@greatlakes.nsw.gov.au
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Events

Taree Eisteddfod - The syllabus for the Vocal Section of the Taree & District Eisteddfod is now available. The dates for this section are from the 22nd April to the 26th April, 2008--which takes place in the second week of the Easter holidays. The closing date for entries is 22nd February, 2008.
This eisteddfod is one of the largest regional eisteddfods in NSW and we pride ourselves on the camaraderie that competitors experience in our lovely valley. For further information contact Ariana Shneider, Vocal Co-ordinator on- (02) 65570073, or e-mail on- ian.herd7@bigpond.com

Manning Entertanment Centre - Greater Taree Direct Phone: 6592 5466 Website: www.gtcc.nsw.gov.au
Jetty Theatre shows - Coffs Harbour
Bible Boxing Love By Rhoda Roberts - The Jetty Memorial Theatre proudly presents: Bible Boxing Love. This play is a powerful and important story based on the life of a Bundjalung woman Rhoda Roberts. This story explores the harsh reality of her past, from the mission on Cabbage Tree Island to the bitter sweet delights of Sydney. The Jetty Memorial Theatre invites all students to attend this performance and be taken on her confronting journey. This is an invaluable experience, with an Australian Premiere Play. Take part in learning and keeping our country’s history alive. Following the performance there will be a Question & Answer session giving teachers and students access to the imagination and professional practices of the productions Creative Arts Team.
Please contact: Belinda Lemair on 66528088 belinda.lemair@chcc.nsw.gov.au Educations Officer
Buy your tickets online www.coffsharbour.nsw.gov.au or from the Jetty Theatre Box Office, in person or by phone on 6652 8088 between 10am and 4pm Monday-Friday.
Seacrest Productions Inc and The Jetty Theatre present ‘Educating Rita’ by Willy Russell
Directed by Brian Fitzsimmons - At the Jetty Theatre commencing March 22 until March 29
Ku Promotions presents - Phone/Fax: 02 66 847 921 Mobile: 0412 140 320 Website: www.kupromotions.com.au
Bobby Flynn and the Omega 3 in concert at A&I Hall in Bangalow Friday 4th April. Supported by Dan Parsons www.myspace.com/danparsonsmusic - Doors open at 7.30 for fab food by Coffee Oasis show at 8 Tickets on sale at www.oztix.com.au or 1300 762 545... $22 or $25 at the door
The Bird - Coorabell Hall – Sunday 13th April - Doors open at 7.30 for show at 8 - Tickets $18/$15 at the door only
Bluehouse - Bangalow Catholic Church Hall - Thursday 17th April - Tix Available at the door only. Doors Open 7pm.
The Spooky Men’s Chorale - A&I Hall, Bangalow - Tuesday 22nd April - Tix $20/18 at the door only Doors open 7.30 for show at 8
Katie Noonan, Elixir and The Flametree Quintet - A & I Hall, Bangalow - Thursday 24th April - Doors open 7.30 for show at 8
Youthsong – Young voices of Melbourne and Malcolm Dalglish - Into the Sky Tour – Port Macquarie Concert – 8pm Saturday 29th March, with the Hastings Choristers, Mckillop Senior College Hall. Bookings 0407 007993
2008 Camden Haven Music Festival 25 April to 4 May - 10 exciting days of music, dance, comedy and cabaret. Join as a Friend and be eligible for valuable ticket discounts. If you would like to receive a program guide send your name and postal address to the Coordinator chmf@tsn.cc Check the website regularly to see program and performers as they are confirmed. www.chmf.org.au. Phone enquiries to Alvena Ferguson 02 6556 9622
Disneyland or Bust - Coffs Harbour Ex Services Club - March 28,29 at 8pm, March 30 at 2pm. All tickets $10,Family$25
All proceeds to the Julie Ross dancers disneyland support fund. Fun for everyone!
Favourite Songs, Hilarious Comedy, Old Time Music Hall-Singalong with us, Exciting dance
Enquiries 6651 9098 all tickets $10 at the club foyer - Family tickets only $25
CHATS Production
2008 Aurora Festival – New music to our ears 11 – 20 April 2008 - 12 Concerts; 2 Days of Workshops; 37 Composers; 19 World Premieres; 5 Australian Premieres. Winner of the 2007 Classical Music Award for Outstanding Contribution by an Organisation presented by APRA and the Australian Music Centre. The Aurora Festival is Sydney's only regular music festival dedicated to works written by living composers – an inspiring cultural event.
For concert dates and booking information please go to: www.aurorafestival.com.au
Port Macquarie-Hastings Multicultural Directory - You are invited to attend the Launch of the directory on the 27th May 2008, from 1.00pm.
Port Macquarie-Hastings Council cnr Lord and Burrawan Streets Port Macquarie NSW 2444
RSVP: Shona Russell - 65818 041 shona.Russell@pmhc.nsw.gov.au - Free entertainment and food will be available on the day. If you have special dietary requirements please notify at the time of reservation. For further enquiries please contact Maya Spannari, Community Development Worker on 65818 545 or maya.spannari@pmhc.nsw.gov.au
Timeless Quilters” Biennial Quilt Exhibition Sat 19 April & Sun 20 April from 10 – 4 Port Macquarie Race Club, $5 entry - Beautiful handmade quilts on display, also quilts for sale (cash). There will be trading tables & morning & afternoon teas. Win a quilt in the guessing competition; the proceeds go to McCosker House & Hastings Home Hospice. Further information from Kay Burman (Publicity) 6582 4242 kburman@internode.on.net
A photo documentary by Sarah George DDID JURA Dorrigo Rainforest Centre Dorrigo National Park, Dome Road, Dorrigo Tuesday 18 March to Sunday 11 May 2008 - Open 9am to 4:30pm every day - The life and stories of big Bill Neidjie People and Culture of Western Arnhem Land
Hastings Choristers Inc. presents INTO THE SKY SAT MARCH 29 AT 8.00 P.M. - a celebration of young voices featuring the renowned Young Voices of Melbourne directed by Mark O'Leary
Featuring US hammer dulcimer master and composer Malcolm Dalglish U.S.A., with Peter Jacob (percussion) and Julia Piggin (piano)
McKillop Senior College Hall Lochinvar Place Port Macquarie Doors open at 7.15 p.m. Tickets $20, $10 students
Visitor Information Centre Gordon Street PMQ or from Hastings Choristers Inc. Phone 0407 007 993 www.midcoast.com.au/~choristers
Shakespeare On Avon Festival 10th Anniversary Gloucester Shakespeare on Avon Festival - Friday 16 and Saturday 17 May at Gloucester Recreation Grounds
The Stray Dogs Theatre Company will be presenting Henry IV, Part 1. Stray Performances will be held on Friday and Saturday evenings at 8.30pm and a Matinee on Saturday at 1.30pm. Stray Dogs’ production of Henry IV, Part1 will be a shortened adaptation set in contemporary England - pacey, with high energy. it promises to bring full-blooded entertainment to the marquee at Gloucester.
Saturday Fair and Markets 10am to 3.30pm - Enjoy the wide range of stalls, activities and entertainment.
The Feast - On both Friday and Saturday there will be a Feast served at 6.15pm, which includes a two-course meal. A licensed bar, featuring local and regional wines will open at 5.30pm to further enhance dining experience.
Feast and Performance; $64 per person, Performance only; $38 per person
Premium Seating (Centre Rows A & B); $10 extra per person, Saturday Matinee Performance; $30, Student Concession; Saturday Matinee only; $18, Matinee & Feast: $56 Group booking of more than 20; 10% discount.
EARLY BOOKING ADVISABLE
Join in the frivolity of Shakespearean times. Gloucester Visitor Information Centre Phone/fax 02 6558 1408, Email; information@gloucester.nsw.gov.au
Shakespeare Festival web site; http://www.gloucester.org.au/shakespeare
Coastal ClayMakers Inc member Lisa Magri showing at The Coffs Harbour Regional Gallery from 4 April to 10 May. The exhibition will incude paintings by Julie Harris and Aloisia Feynes, as well as the Focus Postcard Show. - On Saturday 5th April at 11:00am Lisa will talk about her work, in the gallery for Coastal ClayMakers members and guests and gallery volunteers.
Those interested are invited to bring a picnic lunch for a gathering at the Coffs Harbour Regional Botanic Gardens afterwards. For further information, visit www.coastalclaymakers.com.au
DORRIGO CREATIVE MOUNTAIN ARTS AND CRAFT EXHIBITION 20th - 29th March (Opening night Cocktail Party Wed 19th) Opening hours 10 am - 4 pm.
Entry by donation. Wheelchair access. - Held annually for ten days over the Easter period, this exhibition features a wide variety of artistic works by both professional and amateur artists of the Dorrigo area. Some interesting demonstrations will be held over the weekend.
Dorrigo Community Centre, Hickory Street, Dorrigo. For further information: Carol Deane Phone 6657 4005 email deanefamily@hotmail.com
CELEBRATE EARTH HOUR this SATURDAY with CANDLELIGHT CONCERT - Hastings Choristers & visiting youth choir Young Voices of Melbourne are excited about the special concert this Saturday evening 29th March at McKillop Senior College hall Port Macquarie .
INTO THE SKY will be a great concert but one with a difference.....lights out to celebrate Earth Hour
Visiting American composer & master Hammer Dulcimer player Malcolm Dalglish who is on tour with the choir is eagerly anticipating his first visit to Port Macquarie.As a master Hammer Dulcimer player he will be performing in the concert. Audiences will enjoy a special Saturday evening full of Malcolm's wonderful folk music - all original compositions. Local choirs who are participating have thoroughly enjoyed working with the repertoire & have guaranteed local music lovers a concert with a difference brim full of fabulous folk music with a strong environmental theme.
Tickests from Visitor Information Centre in Gordon Street for your tickets - or if you cannot manage that phone 65843438 and we will put your tickets aside for you and you can pay at the door . Let's go green
SWR Arts Council are again presenting a quality band and opportunity to see something culturally different. Trial Bay Gaol on 19th April 2008 commencing at 7.30 pm. Tickets $20 Concessions $15 This is an opportunity not to be missed, please come and enjoy the beauty and harmony of the Spooky Men’s Chorale in the surreal atmosphere of the Trial Bay Gaol. In the event of rain the venue will be moved to SWR Anglican Church hall at 19 McIntyre Street, South West Rocks. Any other inquiries please call Susie Williams 65667660 or Karen Gribbin 65666907
HERITAGE WEEK CONCERT IN HISTORIC KENDALL "AN AFTERNOON WITH BRAHMS" The Camden Haven Arts Council is pleased to announce an upcoming concert on Sunday 6 April at 2pm in the Kendall School of arts. Violinist Dr Goetz Richter and his wife pianist Dr Jeanell Carrigan will perform an all-Brahms programme: Sonatas in G major (op 78), A major (op 100), and d minor (op 108) for violin and piano, and Scherzo in c minor for violin and piano. They are currently working on recording Brahms works for violin and piano. Tickets: Adult $20, Child or Student $10, available at the door
The Official Opening of "The People's Perspective" An Exhibition of Entries in the Macleay Valley Coast Tourism Association Photographic Competition Thursday, March 27 at 5.30pm
Kempsey Shire Council Mayor, Councilor Betty Green, will officially open the exhibition of the 180 entries in the Macleay Valley Coast Tourism Association Photographic Competition Thursday, March 27 at 5.30pm The Gladstone Gallery, Kinchela Street, Gladstone The event will commence at 5.30pm and end at approximately 6.30pm.
RSVP to: Macleay Valley Coast Tourism Association Marketing and Membership Coordinator, Sonia Fingleton Phone: (02) 6585 9324 or by email on alliedassets@bigpond.com
Murder under the Microscope is on again this year for students in stages 3-5 (years 5- 10). www.microscope.edu.au Even tell your kids- they can pass the message onto their teachers at school.
MUM is an online game involving an investigation involving crimes scenes and accusations toward possible perpetrators’ of catchment is carried out through web access. Participation in MUM involves investigating pollution and damage to a catchment. This includes possible crime scene investigation and accusing possible perpetrators. The investigation winners will be listed on May 30 Please see the website for further information! www.microscope.edu.au
Sundowner Tiona Art Gallery Day! inaugural Art Exhibition supporting artists of the region. Situated in the beautiful Sundowner Tiona Conference Centre, the Sundowner Tiona Gallery will open at 11am on Saturday April 12th. There will be artist stalls showcasing a range of different artworks in a variety of mediums. Over 100 artworks will be on display within the conference centre and outdoors on the shores of Wallis Lake. There will be lots of fun things for the kids to do. When you stay at Sundowner Tiona for our Art Gallery day, children will receive a special artists pack! The Old Holden's Club will be showcasing their cars while cooking up a storm. There will be food stalls for you to enjoy while grooving to the live jazz band playing on the lawns call 1800 636 452 or visit www.sundownerholidays.com.
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Workshops

Coffs Coast Community College - Inform Yourself, Transform Your Life. A world of new opportunities is calling you! Expand your horizons through Learning… Term One 2008 course list now available - Enquiries: 66 525 378. PO Box 1930, Coffs Harbour, 2450

Creative Basketry Classes with Helen Beale - Classes are held every 1st and 3rd Sundays and Mondays each month. 9am to 4pm
Learn to weave baskets and sculptural forms using an assortment of techniques from traditional to contemporise.
Classes are held every 1st and 3rd Sundays and Mondays each month. 9am to 4pm at Helen's place on Scotts Head Road just south of Macksville.
For more details contact Helen by phone 02 65698152 or email helenbeale@tsn.cc
Writing workshop for Saturday the 29th of March. Catholic Club at Coffs Harbour from 10am to 4pm cost will be $55.00 per person. If you are interested you can contact drama@jacquelinmelilli.com or just fill in the application form and send it to 1/14 Ketut Close, Valla Beach NSW 2448. If you have been working on a play, you are welcome to send a copy via snail mail to 1/14 Ketut Close, Valla Beach NSW 2448 along with the application form and payment. Jacqueline will review the play and make some points.
Writing Your Life, a workshop with Patti Miller to be held by the Northern Rivers Writers' Centre in Coffs Harbour on Friday, March 28.
Writing Your Life will be held in the Innovations Centre at the Coffs Harbour Education Campus on Friday March 28 from 10am-4pm. NRWC members $85, non-members $110. Places limited and bookings essential, phone the Writers' Centre on 6685 5115 or email susie@nrwc.org.au
Ngarrwa young mothers project - Healthy Young Mother's Project For under 25 year olds Muurbay Language Centre & Nambucca Entertainment Centre Feb 22, Mar 7,28 and April 11 Fridays 10.30am- 2.30pm Art, influence, change - Come and join us making art in celebration of new life
Lunch Provided - Transport call or text Kerrie Ann…. 0419 472279
Enquiries Jo 0419 634842 / 65877178 Val 0447 479031 www.beyondempathy.org.au
Grantseeker Workshop in Port Macquarie 7th May - The Communities Strategy Branch of the Department of Community Services will again be providing a series of Grantseeker workshops across the state, in collaboration with Philanthropy Australia. These workshops are facilitated by Philanthropy Australia, and provide practical information about preparing budgets and submissions. They also assist in increasing participants awareness of the philanthropic sector as a potential source of partnership and funding. Further Information Kim Thomson - Senior Regional Strategies Officer - Child, Youth & Family
Mid North Coast Communities Division Department of Community Services - 6563 7830
Belly Dancer Workshop with BellaDonna from Northern NSW Saturday 29th March 2008 10am Bonny Hills Community Hall on the beach - Belly dance Performances by BellaDonna and the Mid North Coast Belly dancers $10 Stay for Lunch.... bring a plate to share Join in a Costume chat with BellaDonna, plenty to see and buy!!
Workshop 1 2pm to 4pm $30 - Gypsies Choreography by BellaDonna.
We encourage all belly dance classes in Port Macquarie and surrounds to learn this Chorography so as we can join together for community events.
Workshop 2 - 5pm to 7pm $30 - DRUM SOLO Choreography by BellaDonna.
This class incorporates Zill and Darabuka playing - Register on 02 65875254
The Communities Strategy Branch of the Department of Community Services will again be providing a Grantseeker workshop 7th May - Port Macquarie - in collaboration with Philanthropy Australia. These workshops are facilitated by Philanthropy Australia, and provide practical information about preparing budgets and submissions. They also assist in increasing participants awareness of the philanthropic sector as a potential source of partnership and funding.
Further information from Kim Thomson Senior Regional Strategies Officer - Child, Youth & Family Mid North Coast Communities Division Department of Community Services - 6563 7830
FREE Community Workshops!!! Port Macquarie -
Do you need help developing projects and writing funding submissions?? Port Macquarie-Hastings Council is conducting a series of workshops to assist Not-For-Profit organisations with the focus on project development and submission writing. New and emerging groups are also encouraged to attend. The aim of the workshops is to increase the quality of project applications that are submitted through the local grants schemes. Hastings Based groups and organisations will be given preference.
These workshops are one day sessions and will be FREE to community groups. Please identify the session that best suites you. Places are limited, so please RSVP to Shona Russell on 65818 055 or shona.russell@pmhc.nsw.gov.au
26 March 2008 10.00-4.00pm or 7 April 2008 10.00-4.00pm or 20 May 2008 10.00-4.00pm or 12 June 2008 10.00-4.00pm
All sessions will be held at the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council, corner of Lord and Burrawan Streets, Port Macquarie. If you have any further enquiries please feel free to contact Maya Spannari, Community Development Worker, on 65818 545 or maya.spannari@pmhc.nsw.gov.au
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Galleries

Coffs Harbour City Gallery. Rigby House, Cnr Duke and Coff Street, Ph: 02 6648 4860
www.coffsharbour.nsw.gov.au/423
8 February - 29 March 2008 Official Opening: Friday 8 Feb at 6pm - all welcome -'The Metaphysical Body 1970-2005 A Survey Exhibition' - Godwin Bradbeer
A national touring exhibition featuring the drawings of Melbourne artist Godwin Bradbeer, who explores the human body and psychoanalytical concepts associated with youth and beauty.

Manning Regional Gallery, 12 Macquarie St, Taree Sue Mitchell 02 6592 5455 Fax, 02 6592 5450 Visit their Website at http://www.gtcc.nsw.gov.au
Port Macquarie Hastings Regional Gallery. Gallery hours Wed - Fri 10.00-4.00pm Sat- Sun 11.00-3.00pm Contact Sharni Lloyd on 02- Ph 65818737 www.portmacquarieregionalgallery.com.au
Bunker Cartoon Gallery: John Champion Way - Coffs Harbour. 02-6651 7343
www.coffsharbour.nsw.gov.au/185
Grafton Regional Gallery 158 Fitzroy St Grafton NSW: Contact Tel. 02 6642 3177 Email: mail@graftongallery.nsw.gov.au
Nexus Community Gallery Shop7 Old Butter Factory Bellingen N.S.W. - Run By the Management Committee and members of the Bellingen Community Arts Council. http://www.bellingen.com/artscouncil email artscouncil@bellingen.com
Showcaseing Local Art, open 7 days Shows change by the month 02 66559222
Macleay Valley Community Gallery- 5 Kinchela Street Gladstone 2440 Ph: 6567 5092 Gallery Opening hours: 10am to 4.30pm
Bowraville Art Gallery Open Monday to Saturday 10am - 4pm except Public holidays - other times by appointment. 51 High st Bowraville - Ph: 02 65648036, email bowravillegallery@gmail.com
Natalie Bateman and Friends - March 7th - April 17th
Lismore Regional Gallery: Lismore Regional Gallery, 131 Molesworth street, Lismore NSW 2480, Tel: 02 6622 2209, Email: artgallery@lismore.nsw.gov.au www.lismoregallery.org
Opening hours: Tuesday - Friday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Saturday 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Closed Sunday, Monday & public holidays
Blue Poles Gallery - Blue Poles 1086 Comboyne Rd Byabarra (west of Port Macquarie)
6587-1167or info@bluepoles.com.au opening hours - Thurs-Sun 9.30-4pm , web site www.bluepoles.com.au
Lake Russell Gallery - Lake Russell Gallery - 16 km north of Coffs Harbour, just off the Pacific
Highway at 12 Smiths Road, Emerald Beach.
New works on display include paintings by Hele Ellis & Nigel Killalea, sculpture by Chris Campbell, Geoff Woodward's ceramics, prints by Terese McManus and jewellery by Darylle Kelly.
Open daily, Wednesday to Sunday 10am - 5pm, Monday - Tuesday 10am to 3pm. Ph 02 6656 1092 e-mail: lakerussellgallery@bigpond.com
The Liminal Space- 228a Harbour Drive. Artists are invited to submit proposals for individual or small group exhibitions, Ann Leonard The Art Shop - Coffs Harbour 228a Harbour Drive Coffs Harbour 2450 or call Ann on 6658 0300
Greenstone Gallery - Greenstone Studio Gallery - Located at picturesque Emerald Beach, right on the beach next to Saltwater Restaurant. Open Wednesday to Sunday 9.00am to 4.00pm, and 7 days a week in holiday time. Ph (02) 66 56 2656. website - www.greenstonegallery.com.au .
Autumn 2008’ Art Exhibition at Greenstone Gallery - launching an exciting new autumn exhibition beginning the 1st of March, 2008 - The new Autumn collection will introduce six new 2D artists from around the country, including two young and very contemporary artists from Sydney Nada Herman-Witkamp and Chico Monks, two local contemporary landscape artists Nigel Killalea and Fiona Bennell a young illustrator from Adelaide (Claire Richards), and an ex Coffs Harbour local - Lorna Wall, who will be exhibiting both figurative and landscape works
Space Gallery - Jetty Theatre, 337 Harbour Drive Coffs Harbour 66528088 jetty.theatre@chcc.nsw.gov.au
Woolgoolga Art Gallery in Turon Parade opens 10am - 4pm daily. Enquiries to 6654 1054
Offers a huge array of constantly changing arts and crafts by local artists, has ongoing courses in painting and pottery, and organises and runs the Coffs Harbour Lillipilli Art & Craft Exhibition each year
John Gordon Gallery: 360 - 362 Harbour Drive - Coffs Harbour 02 66514499
www.johngordongallery.com
Cooinda Gallery - Aboriginal Art - SHOP 1 -4 FIRST AVENUE SAWTELL...NSW...2452 (02) 6658 7901 julia@cooinda-gallery.com.au Website: http://www.cooinda-gallery.com.au
Stuart Rayner's Sunset Gallery - Sunset Parade Port Macquarie Phone 02 6583 4100 -
Email sunset@midcoast.com.au Web: www.sunsetgallery.com.au
Hours: 10am-5pm Monday to Friday - 10am-2pm Saturday and Sunday, and Public Holidays
Wonderland Framing & Art, Corner Verge & John Streets Kempsey NSW 2440 Phone: 02 6562 7809 Fax: 02 6562 7283 Web: www.wonderlandframing.com.au Email: art@wonderlandframing.com.au - Open from 9 to 5 each day except Sunday - Local Macleay Valley artists and starting a "behind the
counter" exhibition space to feature artists.
Dovetail Design Furniture and Gallery - 5 Merrigal Road - Port Macquarie 2444 - Phone 6581 0079 - Fax 6581 0047 - Mobile 0142 551 284 -
Email admin@dovetaildesign.com.au - Web www.dovetaildesign.com.au
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