Indigenous artists encouraged to enter Telstra Award
March 7, 2010
Indigenous artists from the New South Wales North Coast region are encouraged to enter their work in the 27th Telstra National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Art Award which is now open for entries.
In 2010 the Telstra Art Award will celebrate its 27th year and is the longest-running art award dedicated to the work of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists.
Month-long celebration of surf art and culture about to begin
February 24, 2010
Local filmmakers Stephen Jones and Tatiana Velasco will share the story behind their soon-to-be-released surf art movie, El Mar Mi Alma (The Sea My Soul), on Friday evening, February 26, at a special event at Harvest Café, Newrybar.
Filmed on location in Chile by renowned photographer/cinematographer Dave Homcy, El Mar Mi Alma captures the essence of a coastal road trip and surfing journey with some of the world’s top pros – Dave Rastovich, Ramon Navarro, Dane Ward, Crystal Thornburg, Chris del Moro, Joel Parkinson, Christian Merello, Leo Acevedo and Diego Medina.
Free seminar for seniors
February 19, 2010
A free seminar is being held at Pinevale Villas Goonellabah to provide information to seniors on the options available to them as they age.
“All indicators point to happier, healthier lives for people who plan early for their senior years. In order to have full control over our lives it is important to understand what is available for us as we age,” a spokeswoman said.
These seminars are designed to help people decide what is right for them. The seminars are free, informative and friendly and there is a morning tea provided.
There will be information on the following subjects:
• Supported Living Communities presented by Ruth Harrison, manager Pinevale Villas
• Disability and Aged Care Information Services, by Dona Graham of Daisi
• Financial Planning for the Elderly by Rick Rutten, RetireInvest
• RSL LifeCare @ Home
• Wills and Powers of Attorney from Guy Latham of Sommerville Laundry & Lomax
• St Carthage’s Community Care, Lesley Martin RN.
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Life and work of Fred Hollows on show at Tweed Heads Library
February 15, 2010
The Tweed Heads Library is hosting a touring exhibition which celebrates the life and work of the late Professor Fred Hollows, from 17 February to 3 March.
In Fred’s Footsteps uses pictures and stories to outline the life and achievements of Fred Hollows and the continuing work of The Fred Hollows Foundation.
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Murwillumbah Living Library meets for the first time on 26 February
February 15, 2010
Books will come to life next Friday when Murwillumbah’s Living Library meets for the first time at the Coolamon Centre in Tumbulgum Road.
Locals with interesting tales to tell will act as ‘books’ to be ‘read’ by borrowers.
The Living Books have chosen a title for themselves, then tell their story to another person – called a book ‘Borrower’ – sharing their experiences in a safe environment in an informal one-on-one 30-minute session.
The Living Books are simply asked to be themselves.
$35,000 Country Energy Art Prize regional launch
February 13, 2010
The prestigious $35,000 Country Energy Art Prize for Landscape Painting will soon be open for 2010.
A regional launch of the prize will be held at the Tweed River Art Gallery at 11am on Tuesday 16 February to officially launch the 2010 prize and invite artists to enter.
‘Shakespeare’s Playground’ workshops come to the Far North Coast
February 11, 2010
The Queensland Shakespeare Ensemble’s vision is to strengthen the connections and relationships between community members, and to create evocative, engaging theatre that awakes the senses and impassions the lives of its audiences and artists.
To that end, QSE’s Christina Koch (pictured) is currently touring northern NSW in search of budding public speakers and community leaders.
Turning old wood into fine art
February 10, 2010
Opening at Retrospect Galleries this week, The Inbetween is an exhibition of new finely detailed and colourful works on wood by two exceptional young Australian artist/designers with a passion for life, surf and the environment.
On Saturday morning they will also present a free talk and demonstration on how to turn an old wooden box or timber panel into a stunning original artwork.
Luke Taaffe’s beautiful flowing detailed work represents a life living by the ocean and its surrounding environment. Waves, boats, whales and octopus all make regular appearances on his colourful panels, usually taken from weathered old wooden boxes.
Taaffe says the eroded and often-found materials he paints on reflect the salt-decaying effects of oceanside living and how it impacts on man’s desire for development and progress.
Byron Bay to host RAW Comedy heats
January 14, 2010
Every year the Melbourne International Comedy Festival mounts a nationwide search for fresh comedy talent via RAW Comedy, with two heats scheduled for Byron Bay.
“Hopeful aspirants from every corner of the continent start scanning their lives for material, hoping that their short time on the planet can filter into a killer 5-minute routine,” an organier, local comic Mandy Nolan, said.
“To date there are over 20 entrants in the Byron Bay heat of RAW comedy, prompting national organisors to schedule a second heat to take in all the talent.
“Byron Bay is one of the more regional areas but is a strong contender when it comes to RAW, with more entrants than some of the States.
Tweed Citizen of the Year announced on 26 January
January 13, 2010
The Tweed’s towns and villages will once again display their Aussie pride at a range of official and local ceremonies and entertainment planned for Australia Day 2010, 26 January.
The Tweed Shire Australia Day Committee will host this year’s official event at Burringbar, with the program commencing at 11am.
The official Tweed Shire Australia Day Awards for 2009 will be presented by the Tweed’s Australia Day Ambassador Glenn Sargeant and Tweed Shire Australia Day Committee Chairman Don Beck.
These include Tweed Shire Citizen of the Year, an Arts and Cultural Award, sporting awards, Community Event of the Year and Volunteer of the Year.
