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August 2008

Fri 1 Aug

Sat 2 Aug

COBAR NSW, Cobar Bowling & Golf Club, 10am - 4pm

Bums on Seats- audience development forum

A special one day seminar on everything you need to know to attract an audience and present performances.

INFO: Outback Arts Ph 02 6822 2484 E rado@outbackarts.com.au Download  Bums on Seats FLIER

W http://www.outbackarts.com.au/bums_on_seats_forum.htm

Sun 3 Aug

Mon 4 Aug

Tues 5 Aug

Wed 6 Aug

Thurs 7 Aug

Fri 8 Aug

Sat 9 Aug

Sat 9 Aug -Thurs 28 Aug

WALGETT- Dharriwaa Elders Centre

'In Living Memory'

Exhibition of features from images of over 1000 black & white photographs from  Aboriginal Welfare Board 1919 -1966

Sun 10 Aug

Mon 11 Aug

Tues 12 Aug

Wed 13 Aug

Thurs 14 Aug

BOURKE: Bourke High School – Tarcoon & Mitchell Sts: 4.30 p.m.

‘Indo Bboy’

Hip Hop Meets Indonesian Dance with Aryantha & Lamaroc touring nationally. For the first time ever, two highly renowned, gifted artists come together in Australia’s newest and most unique fresh style of dance fusion. Winner of Australia’s number 1 Bboy competitions, Lamaroc has toured Japan, NZ, US Singapore and Australia. Aryantha is one of Indonesia’s famous conventional artists. This show is funded by Playing Australia.

INFO:www.culturalinfusion.com

Fri 15 Aug

BREWARRINA: Brewarrina Community Centre - 26 Bathurst Street, Brewarrina – 6.30PM

‘Indo Bboy’

For the first time ever, two of the most recognized and gifted artists from traditional Asian culture and modern Hip Hop genres have come together to bring you Australia’s newest fusion dance project. They will present an interactive forty minute program targeting to the whole community, everyone will have the opportunity to enjoy the program, whether it be the hip hop for youth, the rich culture that brings the adult audience or the fun masks that attract the children – this program is for everyone.

INFO:www.culturalinfusion.com

Friday 15 Aug - Sun 17th August

BOURKE

Yaamma Festival 2008

Sat 16 Aug

LIGHTNING RIDGE – Lightning Ridge Bowling Club - 1 Agate Street Lightning Ridge 02 6829 0408

‘Indo Bboy’

For the first time ever, two of the most recognized and gifted artists from traditional Asian culture and modern Hip Hop genres have come together to bring you Australia’s newest fusion dance project. The blend of these performers’ skills and talents promises to deliver a dramatic, entertaining show filled with exciting, high impact moves that will amplify your senses and have you enthralled for days afterwards.

INFO:www.culturalinfusion.com

Sun 17 Aug

Mon 18 Aug

Mon 18 / Tues 19 / Wed 20

COBAR

'In the Bin Short Film Festival & Education Program'  pres by Cobar  Arts Council

In the Bin Short Film Festival and Educations Program tours the Outback Arts region in August / September 2008.  Outback Arts is seeking support from local community groups and members, schools, and local business to ensure that this project is secure.  In the Bin's patron is Australian actor Jack Thompson.  It features options of an MA, PG, and the Australian Film Commission's 'Black Screen' programs.

INFO: Outback Arts 02 6822 2484 E rado@outbackarts.com.au Web link In the Bin Project Page

Tues 19 Aug

Wed 20 Aug / Thurs 21 Aug

COONAMBLE

'Vibe Alive'

Two day youth festival with a difference! A chance to dance, break, rap sing, paint and play sport as part of a team .Also gives the chance to find out about awesome career choices, meet some celebrities and learn a few important things about your health. Available to school teams of 8 participants - mixed or male and female.

INFO: www.vibealive.com.au

Thurs 21 Aug

Thurs 21 / Fri 22/ Sat 23

WARREN

'In the Bin Short Film Festival & Education Program'  pres by Warren Central School &Central West Catchment Authority

In the Bin Short Film Festival and Educations Program tours the Outback Arts region in August / September 2008.  Outback Arts is seeking support from local community groups and members, schools, and local business.  In the Bin's patron is Australian actor Jack Thompson.  It features options of an MA, PG, and the Australian Film Commission's 'Black Screen' programs.

INFO: Outback Arts 02 6822 2484 E rado@outbackarts.com.au Web link In the Bin Project Page

Fri 22 Aug

Sat 23 Aug

WARREN - Warren Sports & Cultural Centre 6.30pm - gold coin entry

'In the Bin Short Film Festival'

 Featuring 14 of Australia's Best Short Films plus up to four films produced during the Warren two day school workshop

COONAMBLE, CWA Hall 11.00am

International Day Luncheon

Featuring food from country of study 2008- Mexico

INFO:6823 8273

Sun 24 Aug

Mon 25 Aug

Mon 25/ Tues 26/ Wed 27

WALGETT

'In the Bin Short Film Festival & Education Program' pres by Walgett Shire Council

In the Bin Short Film Festival and Educations Program tours the Outback Arts region in August / September 2008.  Outback Arts is seeking support from local community groups and members, schools, and local business to ensure that this project is secure.  In the Bin's patron is Australian actor Jack Thompson.  It features options of an MA, PG, and the Australian Film Commission's 'Black Screen' programs.

INFO: Outback Arts 02 6822 2484 E rado@outbackarts.com.au Web link In the Bin Project Page

Tues 26 Aug

Wed 27 Aug

WALGETT - Walgett RSL Hall, Fox Street  5.30pm

'In the Bin Short Film Festival'

Featuring up to 14 of Australia's Best Short Films plus up to four films produced during the Wagett  three day  workshop

COBAR (avail to St Johns and Cobar Public School students)

'I am Jack' (Monkey baa Theatre for Young People) supported by CASP funding

An anti bullying play for primary aged children and their parents.  Jack is smart and funny and eleven years old. Jack is also being bullied and needs help. Unfortunately, Jack’s mother is too wrapped up in herself to see this and Jack’s teacher, Mr. Angelou, is too busy to pay attention to the warning signs. But little does Jack know that help is close at hand.   (Based on the book by Suzanne Gervay)

INFO: Cobar Public School

Thurs 28 Aug

Thurs 28/ Fri 29 / Sat 30

BOURKE

'In the Bin Short Film Festival & Education Program' pres by Bourke Arts Council

In the Bin Short Film Festival and Educations Program tours the Outback Arts region in August / September 2008.  Outback Arts is seeking support from local community groups and members, schools, and local business to ensure that this project is secure.  In the Bin's patron is Australian actor Jack Thompson.  It features options of an MA, PG, and the Australian Film Commission's 'Black Screen' programs.

INFO: Outback Arts 02 6822 2484 E rado@outbackarts.com.au Web link In the Bin Project Page

Fri 29 Aug

Sat 30 Aug

BOURKE- TAFE Hall, Oxley Street @ 7.00pm

'In the Bin Short Film Festival'

Featuring up to 14 of Australia's Best Short Films plus up to four films produced during the Bourke  three day  workshop

INFO:0427 919 964

WARREN - Anglican Church Hall 10.00am - 12pm

A vocal Workshop with THE SONG COMPANY

Presented by Warren Arts Council & Musica Viva Countrywide, this is a unique opportunity to learn more about singing.

Limited placings available please book by Thursday 28th August on numbers below.

INFO:6889 3105 or 6847 4614

Sun 31 Aug

TO BE SCHEDULED..