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February 2008

Fri 1 - Sun 10 Feb

REGION-WIDE - Bourke, Cobar, Pack Saddle, Louth, & Tibooburra
Lonely Horses Tour

Long time favourites Andrew Hull and Tonchi McIntosh are joined by The Re-Mains Mick Daley when they return for part 2 of the Lonely Horses Tour.  Whitecliffs is the host of the songwriting residency with performances of their original material being performed in one-horse towns!  Audiences in the Outback Arts region would remember songs from their 2006 tour which focused on the tiny mining town of Nymagee.

INFO: Andrew Hull Mob 0427 919 964 E amhull@bigpond.com My Space http://www.myspace.com/thelonelyhorseband

Sat 2 Feb

LOUTH, NSW; Shindy's Inn
Lonely Horses Tour

Long time favourites Andrew Hull and Tonchi McIntosh are joined by The Re-Mains Mick Daley when they return for part 2 of the Lonely Horses Tour.  Whitecliffs is the host of the songwriting residency with performances of their original material being performed in one-horse towns!  Audiences in the Outback Arts region would remember songs from their 2006 tour which focused on the tiny mining town of Nymagee.

INFO: Andrew Hull Mob 0427 919 964 E amhull@bigpond.com My Space http://www.myspace.com/thelonelyhorseband

WALGETT, Walgett Showground, 8pm - 3am
Come-by-Chance B&S & Ute Show

Featuring music by A great Aussie band... $100 all includes stubby holder,  BBQ all night, and cooked breakfast.  Theme Black and White and something Bright.

INFO:

Sun 3 Feb

COBAR, NSW, evening

Lonely Horses Tour

Long time favourites Andrew Hull and Tonchi McIntosh are joined by The Re-Mains Mick Daley when they return for part 2 of the Lonely Horses Tour.  Whitecliffs is the host of the songwriting residency with performances of their original material being performed in one-horse towns!  Audiences in the Outback Arts region would remember songs from their 2006 tour which focused on the tiny mining town of Nymagee.

INFO: Angela Webb E angelais@bigpond.net.au Mob 0408 905 521 My Space http://www.myspace.com/thelonelyhorseband

Mon 4 Feb

LIGHTNING RIDGE, NSW; Bowling Club, 9:30am - 2pm

Community Awareness Workshop
The three tiers of government, non-government and community organisations.  How are they established, how do they work and what are their roles and responsibilities?  Organised by the Lightning Ridge & Region Transcultural Community Council S.G.P. Project.

INFO: Lightning Ridge & Region Transcultural Community Council Ph 02 6829 2014

Wed 6 Feb

BOURKE, Shire Council, 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

WESTERN PLAINS CULTURAL CENTRE, Dubbo

Regional Art Space - submission deadline for exhibition proposals
Deadline for submissions to the dynamic "Regional Art Space" in the Dubbo Regional Gallery.  A high quality exhibition space dedicated to regional artists Australia wide.

INFO: Kent Buchanan Ph 02 6801 4433 Info on Current Exhibitions

BOURKE, Shire Council, 9-5pm

Outback Arts R.A.D.O. Service Visit
INFO/APPOINTMENTS: Angela Sidoti Mob 0419 629 818 E rado@outbackarts.com.au

DUBBO, Western Plains Cultural Centre

Regional Art Space - submission deadline for exhibition proposals
Deadline for submissions to the dynamic "Regional Art Space" in the Dubbo Regional Gallery.  A high quality exhibition space dedicated to regional artists Australia wide. Jan-Jul 2009 round of exhibitions.

INFO: Kent Buchanan Ph 02 6801 4433 Info on Current Exhibitions

Fri 8 Feb

BOURKE, Shire Council, 9-12noon

Outback Arts R.A.D.O. Service Visit
INFO/APPOINTMENTS: Angela Sidoti Mob 0419 629 818 E rado@outbackarts.com.au

WARREN, NSW

Warren Arts Council Meeting
INFO: Marilyn Bryan Ph 02 6847 4922

Tues 12 Feb

BOURKE; Gidgee Guest House, 6-7pm

Waste to Art Information Session

Find out what’s happening in Bourke this year for the annual Netwaste Waste to Art and Design competition and exhibition.  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.

INFO: Sandy 0488 522 245 W http://www.netwaste.org.au/projects/wasteToArt.htm  

COONAMBLE, Bowling Club, 1.00pm

Street Ahead General Meeting
Come along and get involved! All invited & welcome

INFO; Rowena 6822 1628 mob; 0408 262 275

Fri 22 Feb

LIGHTNING RIDGE, NSW

Plan & Program Events Workshop [CVPPO6A]

Accredited training through the Creative Volunteering NO LIMITS! program.  Facilitated by Natalie Bramble.

INFO: Outback Arts Ph 02 6822 2484 W http://www.regionalartsnsw.com.au/projects/c-vol/c_vol.html

BOURKE; Old Central Hotel

Bourke Waste to Art Workshop with Sandy

Workshop with local artist Sandy.  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.

INFO: Sandy 0488 522 245 W http://www.netwaste.org.au/projects/wasteToArt.htm 

COONAMBLE

Welcome to Coonamble Dinner

Coonamble Golf Club

Welcome new residents to Coonamble!

INFO: Ph David Plant 0432 852 942 Ruth Castles 02 6822 2538 0427 919 964

COONAMBLE, R.S.L. Board Room, 5pm

MTM FM  Annual General Meeting
Come along and get involved! All welcome

INFO: Rowena Ph 6822 1628 Mob 0408 262 275

Fri 29 Feb

BOURKE

Western CMA Indigenous Art purchase - expressions of interest DUE

The Western Catchment Management Authority (CMA) seeks expressions of interest from artists to supply ONE artwork to use in a water quality signage project.  The purpose of the project is to educate the general public about water quality issues relating to the Barwon-Darling River.  The artwork is requested for inclusion on the sign to be located at Bourke.  It will accompany text regarding Indigenous people’s relationship with the Darling River.  A copy of the accompanying text will be supplied to the successful artist.

INFO: Alan Holt, Catchment Officer - Aboriginal Communities Ph 02 6836 1575 /

Maree Barnes, Media & Public Relations Officer Ph 02 6883 3058

WALGETT: 47 Fox Street 12.30pm

Launch of Fundraising Appeal & New Premises

Lunch will be served for further information & RSVP contact Dharriwaa Elders Group

INFO: 02 6828 2619

Sat 30 Feb

Sun 31 Feb

Dates to be confirmed: