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April 2008

Tues 1 April

WARREN, 10-5pm

Outback Arts R.A.D.O. Service Visit

As part of Outback Arts’ service to the far west our Regional Arts Development Officer (RADO) regularly travels the region.  The purpose of these visits is to provide community access to Outback Arts for assistance, support, or advice relating to arts and cultural matters.  Even if you’d just like to have a yarn about what Outback Arts is doing in your community, or some ideas and projects you have on the boil, please get in touch to find out about the RADO’s next visit. To discuss any arts and cultural projects you might have please get in touch.

INFO/APPOINTMENTS: Angela Sidoti Mob 0419 629 818 E rado@outbackarts.com.au

to 13 April

WARREN, NSW

Waste to Art Exhibition Warren

WASTE 2 ART is a community exhibition and competition that shows creative works made from reused and recycled waste materials.  The purpose of the project is to encourage the concept of REDUCE REUSE and RECYCLE whilst changing attitudes about ‘rubbish’ and what we throw away.  Check out the amazing entries from Warren residents!

INFO: Warren Shire Council Ph 02 6847 4606

W http://www.netwaste.org.au/projects/wasteToArt.htm

Wed 2 April

WARREN, 9-5pm

Outback Arts R.A.D.O. Service Visit

Regional Arts Development Officer Angela Sidoti - available to offer Outback Arts services to the community.

INFO/APPOINTMENTS: Angela Sidoti Mob 0419 629 818 E rado@outbackarts.com.au

BREWARRINA, Bokhara Huts, 7:30pm

Rory McLeod (Scotland) & Tonchi McIntosh pres. by Brewarrina Arts Council

Rory has played harmonica, guitar, spoons and trombone(!) with many other well known musicians including, from the USA Ani Di Franco and Michelle Shocked, Towns Van Zandt, from West Africa Ali Farke Toure, from San Antonio Flaco Jiminez, from Morroco Hassan Erraji, from Madagascar Tarika, Paul Rodden- virtuoso of the Irish 5-string banjo and from Northumbria Kathryn Tickell to name but a few!  He has toured and played with Australian Aboriginal songwriter Kev Carmody, with Texan songwriters Butch Hancock and Jimmy Dale Gilmour and Donegal’s Pyrotechnicos. $15/head.

INFO: Andrew Hull E amhull@bigpond.com W http://www.rorymcleod.com/index.htm

BOURKE

Rory McLeod (Scotland) & Tonchi McIntosh pres. by Bourke Arts Council

Rory has played harmonica, guitar, spoons and trombone(!) with many other well known musicians including, from the USA Ani Di Franco and Michelle Shocked, Towns Van Zandt, from West Africa Ali Farke Toure, from San Antonio Flaco Jiminez, from Morroco Hassan Erraji, from Madagascar Tarika, Paul Rodden- virtuoso of the Irish 5-string banjo and from Northumbria Kathryn Tickell to name but a few!  He has toured and played with Australian Aboriginal songwriter Kev Carmody, with Texan songwriters Butch Hancock and Jimmy Dale Gilmour and Donegal’s Pyrotechnicos.

INFO: Andrew Hull E amhull@bigpond.com W http://www.rorymcleod.com/index.htm

WARREN, 9-5pm

Outback Arts R.A.D.O. Service Visit

Regional Arts Development Officer Angela Sidoti - available to offer Outback Arts services to the community.

INFO/APPOINTMENTS: Angela Sidoti Mob 0419 629 818 E rado@outbackarts.com.au

Fri 4 April

Fri 4 - Sun 6 April

DUBBO, NSW; Reading Cinemas, 49 Macquarie Street

Sydney Travelling Film Festival

The Sydney Travelling Film Festival is delighted to return to Dubbo in 2008 with a dynamic program packed with award winners and film festival favourites.  Includes 'Night', 'The Banquet', 'Deep Water', 'Transylvania',

INFO: Ph 02 6881 8600

W http://www.sydneyfilmfestival.org/travelling_film_festival.asp?id=84

Fri 4 - 10 April

WALGETT, NSW

Waste to Art Exhibition Walgett & Lightning Ridge

WASTE 2 ART is a community exhibition and competition that shows creative works made from reused and recycled waste materials.  The purpose of the project is to encourage the concept of REDUCE REUSE and RECYCLE whilst changing attitudes about ‘rubbish’ and what we throw away.  Check out the amazing entries in a combined exhibition featuring Walgett and Lightning Ridge artists!

INFO: Walgett Shire Council W http://www.netwaste.org.au/projects/wasteToArt.htm 

COONAMBLE

Coonamble Historical Day

Part of 2008 NSW National Trust Heritage Week.  See inside places not normally open to the public.  This year the Plaza Theatre, Coonamble Archives, Coonamble Museum & the Cobb & Co lookout at the top of the Commercial Hotel.

INFO: 0408 824 179

COONAMBLE, 8:30am

Market Day in Smith Park

INFO: Ph 02 6822 1767

Sat 5 -Sun 6 April

WARREN, NSW

Warren Circus Skills Weekend Workshop

Open  to ages 8-18 @ Warren Sporting & Cultural Centre. A chance to learn acrobatics, human pyramids, juggling skipping, tumbling, rope climbing and tricks with Brewarrina Youth Circus trainers Kate Reid, Jessie Scott & Carli Retallick. 9.30am - 3.30pm Saturday & 9.30am to 2.30pm Sunday with on open community performance at 1.30pm on Sunday.

INFO: Warren Youth Zone  6847 6670

Sun 6 - 13 Sun April

COBAR

Seniors Week Activities

National Seniors Week.

INFO:  Ph 02 6836 2448

COBAR, Cobar Cinema, 2pm *FREE*

Australian Film Commission's Black Screen & School Screen present Mimi (M), Nana (PG), Crocodile Dreaming (M), Green Bush (U/C)

Black Screen is an Australian Film Commission screening program that provides Indigenous communities and the broader Australian public with access to Indigenous films.  The Cobar High School is partner with AFC for this screening.  Community welcome.  Proudly supported by Outback Arts.  For more info on Black Screen in the Outback Arts region see http://www.outbackarts.com.au/afc_black_screen.htm

INFO:  AFC Emelda Davis Ph 02 9321 6517 Mob 0416 300 946 Bob Percival 02 9321 6497 Mob 0422 105 391 www.afc.gov.au/blackscreen

COONAMBLE, Coonamble Bowling Club, 6pm

Regional Development Forum: “The Guyra Experience”  through adversity to prosperity – A Small Town’s story

Worried about the decline of your town? The forum will provide an opportunity to consider the factors that make small towns sustainable using the Guyra experience.  Includes presentations, questions, and discussion time.  Speakers:  Richard Burey (Mayor of Guyra and founding member of Commerce association), Dr Andrew K Johnson (General Manager, Guyra Shire Council), Bob Neville (Guyra Economic Development Manager) and David Bearup (Guyra business proprieter), Christine Drakeford (Small Business Field Officer).   

INFO:  Coonamble Shire Council 02 6827 1900 or Orana ACC Ph 1800 851 488

BOURKE Showground

Bourke Show

INFO:  Mob 0488 228 864

COONAMBLE, Bowling Club, 7pm

Coonamble Show Committee Show Girl Dinner Dance

Annual show committee event where the Coonamble Show Girl entrants and winner will be announced.  Featuring local talent 'Johnny & the C Gals'.  Bookings essential. $25/head sit down dinner.

INFO: Fiona Pennell Mob 0428 223 552 E fiona.pennell@education.nsw.gov.au

MACQUARIE MARSHES, 9-3:30pm

Macquarie Marshes Nature Reserve Open Day

The Macquarie Marshes Discovery Day has been organised in response to the demand from people to visit the marsh while it is experiencing the best conditions for about seven years. Visitors will be guided around sections of the North Marsh Reserve by National Parks and Wildlife Staff. Bookings essential. $20/Adult $12/Child

INFO: National Parks and Wildlife Service Ph 02 6842 1311

WALGETT, 10-5pm

Outback Arts R.A.D.O. Service Visit

As part of Outback Arts’ service to the far west our Regional Arts Development Officer (RADO) regularly travels the region.  The purpose of these visits is to provide community access to Outback Arts for assistance, support, or advice relating to arts and cultural matters.  Even if you’d just like to have a yarn about what Outback Arts is doing in your community, or some ideas and projects you have on the boil, please get in touch to find out about the RADO’s next visit. To discuss any arts and cultural projects you might have please get in touch.

INFO/APPOINTMENTS: Angela Sidoti Mob 0419 629 818 E rado@outbackarts.com.au

COONAMBLE, 11am

Proposed Crisis Care Service

There will be a meeting at Coonamble Council Chambers to establish partnerships for a Crisis Care Service for Victims of Domestic and Family Violence in the Coonamble Shire. Your representation at this meeting is strongly urged. If you are unable to attend, please send a letter of support from your organisation, outlining the commitment you able to offer, either financially or just importantly, in-kind support. Letters of support and other enquiries can be directed to Amanda Colwell 68 238274 binyanorth51@bigpond.com

WALGETT, 9-5pm

Outback Arts R.A.D.O. Service Visit

As part of Outback Arts’ service to the far west our Regional Arts Development Officer (RADO) regularly travels the region.  The purpose of these visits is to provide community access to Outback Arts for assistance, support, or advice relating to arts and cultural matters.  Even if you’d just like to have a yarn about what Outback Arts is doing in your community, or some ideas and projects you have on the boil, please get in touch to find out about the RADO’s next visit. To discuss any arts and cultural projects you might have please get in touch.

INFO/APPOINTMENTS: Angela Sidoti Mob 0419 629 818 E rado@outbackarts.com.au

Fri 18 April

WALGETT, 9-4pm

Outback Arts R.A.D.O. Service Visit

As part of Outback Arts’ service to the far west our Regional Arts Development Officer (RADO) regularly travels the region.  The purpose of these visits is to provide community access to Outback Arts for assistance, support, or advice relating to arts and cultural matters.  Even if you’d just like to have a yarn about what Outback Arts is doing in your community, or some ideas and projects you have on the boil, please get in touch to find out about the RADO’s next visit. To discuss any arts and cultural projects you might have please get in touch.

INFO/APPOINTMENTS: Angela Sidoti Mob 0419 629 818 E rado@outbackarts.com.au

Fri 18 / Sat 19 April

COBAR

Cobar Show

INFO:  02 6836 2448

WELLINGTON

Wellington  Show

Featuring the Australian Wool Innovation Wool Fashion Parade 12.30pm, the diversity of this product is sure to be a crowd pleaser. The Music Spectacular will showcase numerous bands that will entertained the crowds from 1.00pm till late. Not to be missed and a first in NSW a  Whipboxing and Whipmaking display. Whipmaking schools will be  held throughout the day.

INFO: Show Secretary 02 68453007

WARREN - Warren Golf Club, 10.30am - 2.30pm

International Women's Day - Luncheon & Guest Speaker

RSVP: 17 April 2008 Elsie 68474671 or Chris 8474303

COST: $5

COONAMBLE, Coonamble Bowling Club 4-6pm

Vibe Alive Sep One - Getting Together

Vibe Alive is a special two-day youth festival incorporating music, sport, dance and art in a high-energy, youth friendly setting. Vibe Alive promotes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and encourages tolerance and team work. Young people also have the opportunity to meet inspiring role models, learn about healthy living, career options and boost literacy and numeracy skills.  Vibe Alive Step One - Getting Together  want to make sure Coonamble Vibe Alive is a huge success. To do this Vibe Alive needs feedback from the Coonamble community and have arranged this special meeting to ensure Coonamble Vibe Alive is an outstanding success. Its also a great opportunity to find out about the festival, so spread the word and attend this special meeting in Coonamble.

Info: www.vibe.com.au

COBAR, Shire Council Chambers 5:30pm

Public Meeting: Community Centre for Exhibition & Culture

A public forum will be held for the purpose of community consultation around the development of a community centre for exhibition and culture in Cobar.

INFO: Joy Horton (Community Facilitator) Ph 0427 431 726 E cobar_comfac@bigpond.com

Tues 29 April

COBAR

Co-opera's 'La Traviata' presented by Cobar Arts Council

Cobar Memorial Services Club. Doors open 6.30pm Curtain at 7.30pm Tickets from $32 with concessions and discounts for groups of 8 plus available from the Services Club.

INFO: 02 6836 1761

Tues 29/ Wed 30 April

COONAMBLE

Coonamble Show

INFO: Coonamble Show Secretary 02 6822 1137

Wed 30 April

To be scheduled...

BREWARRINA

Cine-Dreaming

INFO: http://www.outbackarts.com.au/Projects/cinedreaming.htm