Archive for the ‘The Arts’ Category

CERAMIC BREAK SCULPTURE PARK NEW EXHIBITION OPENING
On Saturday 29th April you are warmly invited to join us at Ceramic Break Sculpture Park near Warialda, for our first opening of 2023. The exhibition opens at 12 noon and features the works of 4 Queensland artists. Trisha Lambi, Jordan Lambi, Rose Czarine Albendia and Corina Graham, These...
Country music festival strums up a crowd
Four days of music included that of ‘Dubby’ Doubleday, Vanessa Sanger, Evan Platschinda, Nick O’Neill, Brian Howard, Trevor Letton, Geoff Clapson, Alan Gum, Rex Baldwin, Rob Breese, Lyn Jerrett, The Mackay Brothers and local couple, Helen and Tony Cornish. Runner-up of the John Bancroft Memorial Encouragement...
The Roxy Theatre Rises Again
The Roxy Theatre in Bingara is well known for its remarkable resurrection which saw the faithfully restored theatre re-open to the public after lying dormant for over forty years. The Roxy’s latest revival feels eerily reminiscent of that time. Following a tough two years of lockdowns and COVID restrictions, the...
$110,000 RENOVATION SET TO PRESERVE BINGARA’S ICONIC ROXY THEATRE
THE preservation of Bingara’s grand old dame, the Roxy Theatre, will take centre stage in Gwydir Shire Council’s program of works this year after Northern Tablelands MP Adam Marshall today announced an $110,000 State Government grant for significant restoration works on the iconic building. $110,000 State...
Australian Country music’s finest to perform at The Roxy
Join Felicity Urquhart & Lyn Bowtell in Concert, for this world class performance featuring two of the finest female voices in Australian Country music today. Felicity Urquhart – has long been one of the best-loved and most decorated singer songwriters in Australian Country Music – in a career encompassing 7 studio...
Introducing the Tiki Philosophers Trail
On the 30th and 31st of October 25 new sculptures were installed in Ceramic Break Sculpture Park. Mark Twain by Jack Digby and Western Mitchell. The Tiki Philosophers Trail opening brought to conclusion 2 months of tireless work by Kerry Cannon, Yvonne and Phil Ledingham, Sharon Gilmore,...
‘Shadows’ cast a Sleeping Beauty moment at the Roxy!
After a long winter’s sleep, the North West Theatre Company is set to awaken the beautiful Roxy with another very moving live theatre production.  The play is ‘Shadows’ by Josephine Carter and it has a cast of seven.  You can enjoy the play with friends and family and then...
What’s so special about “Shadows” at the Roxy?
It has been a long time since ‘live’ theatre has been seen at the Roxy in Bingara. In fact, ‘live’ shows have suffered more than most recreation activities across the Australian arts landscape, and around the world. To be fully effective, ‘live’ shows require an audience, and to have...
The North West Theatre Company presents “Shadows”.
Wow! Live theatre returns to The Roxy! This November marks the North West Theatre Company’s new production of Josephine Carter’s play “Shadows”, and the event will be a feast of wonderful food and theatrical talent. Bookings are open now for the four shows. Opening night will be Saturday November 14. ‘Shadows’...
Cannon tutors sculpting students
New to the art of sculpting, Warialda High School students have loved the opportunity to be part of the planned Tiki Philosophers Walk at Ceramic Break Sculpture Park. Sculptor Kerry Cannon provided the materials, quotes, experience and expertise. Students and helpers provided open minds, hearts, hands and creative energy. The...