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Dubbo Artz Inc.
PO Box 356 Dubbo NSW 2830
ABN: 26 873 857 048 www.dubboartz.org.au
Secretary – Leonie Ward
Phone: 6882 6852 Mobile: 0409 826 850
Email: [email protected]
President – Di Clifford Phone: 6882 0498 Mobile: 0458 032 150 Email: [email protected]
Thank you to all
those who took the
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Deadline for
April/May 2018
Edition:
18 March 2018
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Dubbo Artz allows you to go to performances at the Theatre for the
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Peak volunteer community organisation promoting culture and the arts in the region
February – March 2018 Newsletter
DUBBO ARTZ MEMBERSHIP IS NOW DUE FOR 2018 Please fill out the details below and return it with your payment for Membership to 31 December 2018
Individual Membership - $20 per annum: Group Membership - $35 per annum:
Renewal: New:
Please email details to Dubbo Artz Secretary - [email protected] or post to - PO Box 356 Dubbo
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Please remember to type in your name in the “from” section for easy identification Receipts and Individual Membership cards will be issued as soon as possible.
Group is defined as an autonomous art/cultural organisation
Dubbo Patchwork & Quilters’ Group
Meets the Second & Last Saturday
of Every Month 9am to 4pm
South Dubbo Guide Hall, Diane A’Beckett Place
Dubbo
Contact: Meg O’Brien 0427 471 868
Dubbo Artz Needs You! As a self-funded, autonomous, entirely volunteer, community based organisation, Dubbo Artz is fully dependant on the sole income of membership fees. Dubbo Artz has two tiers of Membership – Individual, ($20 per annum) which offers:
❖ Concession tickets to DRTCC shows
❖ Concession subscriptions for DRTCC Season Subscription
❖ Bi-monthly newsletters mailed or emailed directly to you And Group – defined as an autonomous cultural organisation, ($35 per annum) which offers:
❖ The right to a delegate at the General Meetings of Dubbo Artz
❖ Promotion of Group in the Dubbo Artz bi-monthly newsletter
❖ Promotion of Group on the Dubbo Artz Facebook page
❖ Use of the Dubbo Artz Website Blog for promotional purposes ❖ The right to access $20,000,000 Public Liability Insurance Cover under Dubbo
Artz for a nominal annual fee Without members, Dubbo Artz is at risk of folding. So please consider the continuation of this newsletter and the benefits to the Cultural Community of Dubbo and take the time to join today! Membership forms are available at www.dubboartz.org.au or access the one included in this edition. The Committee is very grateful to those who have already supported us for 2018. Thank you.
www.dubbo.u3anet.org.au
The University of the Third Age is a unique Worldwide movement that encourages older people to take up or continue educational and other
interests in friendly and informal settings. U3A Dubbo began in 1991, and currently offers more than 20 courses to nearly 400 members.
Course Leaders provide their time and services free of charge. This allows us to keep our fees (currently $20.00 per annum) to a minimum.
Enrolment Days Friday 2 February and Monday 5 February 10am to 12.00 noon. Western Plains Cultural Centre Members are advised that the format for enrolling and paying are being reversed from previous years. Instead of entering via the ramp, that is now the exit. Entry via 2 steps into old Seniors Room (now Science) where fees are paid and enrolments further down corridor in Art Room. If access via steps not suitable, the ramp can be used if needed. Fees remain $20 for year.
Annual General Meeting Monday 5 February - after 12.00 noon
Music room (formerly Bindyite) - WPCC Refreshments will be served preceding meeting. Professor Andrew Vann, Vice Chancellor of Charles Sturt University has very kindly accepted our invitation to address the meeting. Nominations for positions form can be accessed at WPCC on stand inside front door. It would be nice to see some new faces offering to stand for positions. Ukulele Group After a short summer break, local ukulele players are eagerly waiting to sign up for more tuition and fun in the 2018 U3A class with Dennis Wilson. Keen uke players have spent some of January doing their own practice, and gathering in small groups to spread ukulele joy around the central west. Anyone who is interested in playing the ukulele will find strong support around Dubbo.
Further Information: [email protected]
THE UNIVERSITY OF
THE THIRD AGE - DUBBO Providing an educational experience for seniors
in Dubbo and surrounding areas
Planning is underway for WestWordsFest 2018, September 14-16 at the WPCC in Dubbo. The theme is Romance, but don’t think bodice ripping romps in hospital beds is all there is to Romance writing. Think right outside the box to the possibilities of Futuristic, Paranormal, Supernatural, Gender Bending, Historical, Contemporary, Time Travel, Gothic, Rural and Urban Romance! Planning to self-publish or Indie publish in any genre and need a hands-on workshop on marketing? We’ve got that covered. Pitching to publishers and—fingers crossed—an agent? Got that covered, too. That’s only a taste of what you can expect during WWF2018.
Stay connected by liking OWC and WWF on Facebook or become a member.
The festival is only part of what OWC offers regional writers, particularly members. Membership has dropped to $12 for the second half of the financial year. Follow this link to become a member or renew your membership. 123tix.com.au/events/outbackwriters
What do you get for $12 membership? Publication of short stories, memoir and poems in our newsletter, which is emailed to you and available on the OWC website. This enables you to publish 300-word challenge responses—you don't have to come to the Hub to contribute. Send your 300-word challenge contributions to [email protected] (Subject to the editor's discretion.) Challenges coming up are - February: Bosses/Workers, March: War/Peace, April: Early Settlers/History. Facilitated book launches - Links for authors, editors, and other writing related businesses, published at www.outbackwriters.weebly.com will drive traffic to your website, blog, business and books, increasing your traffic and sales. Provides opportunities to sell your books at our monthly Hub meeting, workshops and festival. Emailed updates of opportunities and competitions. Optional - ongoing participation in the Orana Writers' Hub where members network and share their work for critique.
The Hub meets on the first Saturday of each month in the Board Room of the WPPC from 10am to 1pm.
Here are some comments on why the Hub is important for those who attend: ‘For most of my life I lived in an isolated community. Now retired I am thrilled to be able to attend such a group, as it is something I have always wanted to do.’
‘I keep coming across items I have written over the years. When reading them now I apply the information I have learned at the Outback Writers Hub and am pleased with the result.’
‘I feel that it is rather important to record that era of my parents and my life as the young members of the family do not have the pleasure of listening and learning from their grandparents these days. They are far too busy with their own generation. One day though, they may appreciate the family history.’
‘I enjoy meeting the other members of the group. I like the subject matter we are invited to write about and enjoy the challenge of keeping to that word limit. ‘Writing' is a lot more involved than I ever imagined and if you think you could write a book without 'too much trouble', you have a lot to learn.’
‘I enjoy other people's outlook on life, their writing, and am learning a lot as Treasurer, supporting the events that we held throughout the year.’
‘I enjoy the company of like-minded people, who are helpful with suggestions for improvement of stories. The monthly 300-word challenge ensures that one is constantly in touch with a creative bent. Australia wide competitions some of which offer cash prizes for winning entries, can be accessed through information from members. I look forward to meeting up each month with friends made through the organisation.’
Interested in improving your writing, or hanging out with writers? Check us out on Saturday 3 February. For more information email Val
[email protected] or call 0414268037.
The Palmer Street Singers had an extremely busy performance schedule
through November-December of 2017, singing Christmas Carols at various venues
around the local community. After a well-earned summer break and a jovial New Year party this choir is now offering Irish a cappella music throughout March,
because St Patrick's Day is observed on March 17. If you are involved in a local group interested in having PSS entertain
you, please get in touch with Di Clifford, on 0458 032 150. This SATB a cappella group, choosing a wide selection of sacred and secular material, practises in Dubbo on Wednesday evenings, 5.45pm-7pm. If you would like to share in the enjoyment of singing in a group: Just give Di a call. The feel-good effect of singing and sharing musical experiences is real, as every singer has found!! Come along, sing with PSS and surprise yourself with community service and palpable joy. Jan Condie
Arts on Tour - Community Presenter Touring Grant Apply Now! www.artsontour.com.au
For the purposes of this grant a community presenter is an individual or organisation who takes on the responsibility of presenting a professional production or performance in a non-professional venue, including financial management, fee negotiation, contracting, marketing and technical provisions.
A ‘community presenter’ includes: regional arts organisation; community group; self-presenting artist or producer.
Contacts: [email protected] or 02 9699 7133
Dubbo Bridge Club Meets to play Bridge: Wednesdays at 9-45 am Thursdays at 7-00 pm. Saturdays at 1-00 pm.
4th Monday of each month at 10-00 am.
Bridge Beginners lessons starting: Wednesday 7 March - 6pm to 8pm
$5.00 per session for 8 weeks. The lessons will be followed by supervised play.
Jane North will be the tutor and a basic bridge playing book will need to be purchased from her, on the first night.
Dubbo Bridge Club Hall - Bultje St Dubbo Further Information: Jane North - 68825107
Cottage Shop & Gallery - 137 Cobra St Dubbo
Come in and browse a selection of Dubbo's finest arts. Including: Paintings, Silverwork, Embroidery, Woodwork, China
Painting, Folk Art, Spinning, Weaving and knitting.
All works are locally made by shop members Open 10am to 4pm – Phone 6881 6410
'If the flags are out - there's art about' What’s on @ The Cottage:
Art: Saturdays 11am – 4pm: Pam Richardson|6885 1819 Patchwork: Mondays 10am – 3pm: June Driscoll|6882 4677 Sugar Craft: 1st & 3rd Thursdays and 4th Monday
Shirley Gruber|6887 3150 Silver Craft: 3rd Tuesday 10am: Julie Martin |6884 4919 Spinning & Weaving: Fridays 10am: Jo Thomas|6885 6875 Bobbin Lace: 3rd Wednesday 10am: Elsie|6882 6136.
Night session also available: Elizabeth|0408 682 968 Porcelain Painting: 2nd & 4th Thursday: Norma Furney|6882 4474 Machine Knitting: 4th Sunday 10am: Anne Crannis|68872612 Beading: 1st Tuesday 10am – 4pm: Margaret McLaren|6886 6140 Woodturning & Carving: Wednesday 8am:
Phil Drew|0417 511 579 Papercraft: 4th Wednesday – Gloria Klaassens|6884 4700 Camera Club: 2nd & 4th Monday 7.30pm: Lorna White|6882 7778
Music lovers flocked to Gulgong at the end of December, for the 32nd Annual Gulgong Folk Festival, to enjoy iconic bush band, “The Bushwackers”, who shared centre stage with other groups and individual performers from many parts of eastern Australia. GFC Inc President, Marcus McLennan, was pleased that the program also offered direct musical participation for festival goers through workshops for vocals, ukulele and guitar. Two visiting choirs, including ’Sounds Live' from Bathurst, added to the great mix of musical genres. Enthusiastic guitarists entered the acoustic guitar competition with the winner, Pete Riley, from Dubbo, receiving a magnificent Cole Clark guitar from the Old Bank Music Shop, also from Dubbo! Festival volunteers were kept busy at HQ where a 3-day Festival pass cost $90, $80 at the early bird price. Festivals such as this need funding, and the challenge for organisers is to provide a great event whist keeping costs as low as possible. This represented the best Festival value in Australia, as a ticket to see the Bushwackers in Concert costs around $50. On Saturday morning Buskers' Corner was taken up by harpist, Kath Morgan, who delighted local shoppers in Mayne Street. Other musicians stepped up on Sunday, to offer their own unique sounds. The John Dengate parody writing competition was presented to an enthusiastic capacity crowd, which was treated to 80+ minutes of entertainment. The organisers thank Lachlan Dengate, son of Dale and John, for being available to present the award to the 2017 winner, songwriter and musician Derek Dowding from Wallsend. Volunteers to be thanked include Lee Hilder and Kevin Endacott from Dubbo, who were highly valued for their expertise at the sound desks. The GFF Committee was pleased to use great music venues in the CBD of Gulgong such as the CWA Hall, the RSL Club and the Opera House, as well as popular pubs such as the Prince of Wales, the Commercial and the Post Office Hotel. For some festival attendees and performers this was their first GGF, and they will be warmly welcomed for the next Festival, with interest starting to mount already. Local musicians were clearly appreciated at GFF 2017, and there is always more room for performers from regional, local and metropolitan/ interstate areas. Happy New Year to everyone, and may you experience some great and absorbing music through 2018. Marcus McLennan - President
DUBBO GARDEN CLUB NSW Inc MEETS 10.00 AM FIRST WEDNESDAY EACH MONTH
For further information please contact: Kay - 0428 821 538, Colleen – 688227825 or Marie - 0417 023 508
Dubbo Art and Craft
Society
Central West Makers Place Open Every Friday – 1pm to 6pm
Other times can be arranged by appointment Central West Makers Place is a non-profit volunteer
organisation with an emphasis on community; located at the
South Dubbo Veterans & Community Men's Shed on the corner
of Palmer and High Streets and working in collaboration with
the Men's Shed.
Members have access to the eWorkshop as well as wood and
metal working equipment. There is also a lapidary room and a
music area on site. The eWorkshop includes such things as 3D
printing, remote control equipment, mini (credit card sized)
computer programming, CNC cutting, soldering and the use of
desktop computers for programming etc.
We encourage anyone interested to contact either
Adam - 0431 038 866 or Martin - 0424 122 939
Dubbo Artz asks you to consider becoming a member to support our organisation in the promotion of the arts, and culture in the Dubbo Area.
Without members, Dubbo Artz will cease to exist. Information on Membership can be found in this edition or
from www.dubboartz.org.au
No Human Being Is Ilegal (in all our glory) is an epic life-sized portrait project: the 20 photographic portraits have evolved into intriguing collage works through the collaborative creativity of teams of public participants over the course of many months. _____________________________________________________________________
A vibrant exhibition of outstanding artworks produced by local Year 12 Visual Arts students for the 2017 HSC examination. _______________________________________________________________________
Black Mist Burnt Country commemorates the 60th anniversary of the British atomic test series at Maralinga. It revisits the events and its location through artworks by Indigenous and non-Indigenous post-war and contemporary artists across the mediums of painting, print-making, sculpture, installation, photography and video. ______________________________________________________________________
Painting on canvas is an invention of the 15th century and for artist Georgina Pollard it represents a convergence of architecture and textiles. ______________________________________________________________________
Software development is one of the fastest growing job sectors in the world economy. However, less than a quarter of computer science graduates are women and even less will become software developers. _______________________________________________________________________
Working Within presents an approach to landscape photography that is grounded in ecological thinking. Created between a working flower farm and a flood-prone community commons, this project uses a technique of camera-less photography called lumen printing to explore an ecological aesthetic.
EXHIBITIONS
Anglican Women of Dubbo
Pancake Night Shrove Tuesday
Tuesday 13 February 2018
6.30pm for 7.00pm
Holy Trinity Parish Hall Brisbane Street Dubbo
$10 per person or $20 per family
A selection of savoury and sweet pancakes will be available, along with
other tasty foods. Everyone is invited to this informal
evening of great food and social interaction.
Do come along - meet your friends, and make some new ones!
All Lectures are held on Monday evenings, gathering at
5.30pm for 6pm start at the Wesley Centre Church St Dubbo Guests are most welcome - Cost $20.00
The fee for members of other ADFAS Societies is $5. Memberships are transferable, however guests using the
membership of a Dubbo ADFAS Member will be required to pay $5. Contact: Chairman Phyllis Carthy – 6888 7081
or visit our website: www.adfas.org.au Annual Membership: $130.00 Individual $260.00 Joint
Rapid developments between the wars saw this modernistic movement spread into the new suburbs and the expanding film industry saw the style as the perfect way to attract cinema goers into the new picture palaces. With examples drawn from Miami, NZ, Cairo and Mumbai this lecture will explore designs inspired by Ancient Egypt, the high seas and modern industry. ADFAS – Dubbo & Districts is currently seeking new members to remain viable. ADFAS lectures are enjoyable social events where International and local speakers share their enthusiasm for the arts. Experienced arts professionals, including curators, artists, authors and performers present informal illustrated lectures which both explain and entertain. Lectures are held most months in a convivial environment and are followed by light refreshments.
Australian Decorative
and Fine Arts Society
Dubbo and District
12 MARCH Art Deco architecture
from the 1920’s and 30’s
has a style and appeal
that is immediately
recognizable and
distinctive. At the time
modern precision
machining could produce
perfect straight lines and
curves that enhanced all
aspects of this forward-
looking design style.
Presented by: Christopher Bradley
Smokescreen takes place at the Western Plains Cultural Centre in our new
black box studio, Drama, in the Community Arts Centre. Please contact Reception for ticketing enquiries 6801 4444.
The Lady Killers | Saturday 3 February | 4pm
The Outsider | Saturday 3 March | 4pm
Dog Day Afternoon | Saturday 31 March | 4pm
LunchBox Talk | Museum Et. Al. Writing a community's past with Andrew Glassop Thursday 15 March | 1.00pm How can museums tell stories if those stories are constantly under revision? Museums are the elephants of the heritage world - slow, difficult to manoeuvre and expensive. The modern world is anything but - research, discoveries, outrages and rumours fly around the world in an instant. How can or should museums react to this constantly changing narrative - and where is the voice of dissent for the stories museums tell? Tickets: $10 (non FOWPCC members) | $8 (FOWPCC members) includes a light lunch
Great Big Western Plains Trivia Challenge | A FOWPCC event Friday 16 March | 6.00pm This is your chance to prove yourself the culture king or queen in this annual palooza of smarts and cunning. This FOWPCC event raises funds for the WPCC collection. Please contact Reception for ticketing enquiries 6801 4444.
EVENTS
Alexander Mackendrick's 1955 film was the last great Comedy out of England’s iconic Ealing Studios and would become its most iconic. A gang of thieves, headed by Professor Marcus (Alec Guinness), takes two rooms at a boarding house run by the eccentric Mrs. Louisa Wilberforce. Here they pretend to be a practising string quartet as a cover for their true intention -- a security van robbery. Although the gang successfully carry off their heist, the criminals are eventually undone by their own greed and their various, unsuccessful attempts to murder their meddling landlady who remains oblivious to their crime -- or does she?
A simple, haunting musical phrase whistled offscreen tells us that a young girl will be killed. “Who Is the Murderer?” pleads a nearby placard as serial killer Hans Beckert (Peter Lorre) closes in on little Elsie Beckmann . . . In his harrowing masterwork M, Fritz Lang combines direct social commentary with chilling suspense, creating a panorama of private madness and public hysteria that to this day remains the blueprint for the psychological thriller.
On a hot day in New York, three men set out to rob a bank. It's supposed to take ten minutes, but things start going wrong from the beginning when one of them bails at the last minute. Four hours later, the bank is surrounded by police, a media circus, and crowds of spectators. Dog Day Afternoon was based on a true story, and like Lumet’s other great masterpiece, 12 Angry Men, was filmed majorly in a single location riding on the strength of its two sensational lead performances. The film captures the social upheaval of 1970s America and helps to create a new hero out of the disenfranchised.
As It Is – From Di As we peruse the articles in this newsletter and other print media we note the many opportunities for social interaction. This may be in our own neighbourhood, or in a regional centre some distance away. We have an amazing array of choices. The internet, with YouTube, Facebook, Skype, email facilities and more, offers instant local or even global contact from the comfort of our own home on an individual basis. Or, we can drop in to a favoured local cafe, store or cultural outlet to collect information or meet up with friends and acquaintances. Shared drinks, snacks, meals and conversations can meet needs apart from the immediate physical ones! From birth we connect with others. People need people. Our closest connections teach us language, ways to meet our immediate needs, social skills and the first appreciation of the world we live in as we develop from babyhood. The social web which we create is a powerful source of support and inspiration.
Around the Orana Region we see modern developments in education. A new school in Dubbo, the Central West Leadership Academy, has opened its doors to students as of January 29. Congratulations to Principal, Mandi Randell, and her team. Other educational facilities around NSW seem to be able to assess current and future needs of our youth and our society, and develop policies ready to cater for developments through the 21st century in the best possible way. Social values and interactions are what makes any school special. School and community connection play a big part in any annual plan, with benefits for all.
When we do our grocery shopping, attend band /choir /sports practice, go to community group meetings and events or support a cultural presentation we happily mix with others. Self-help creative groups can be most helpful and empowering. The newer groups found locally including the writers, film makers, artists, dancers and musicians offer strong modelling for individual and group support. This attitude spills over into the general community, with benefits for everyone.
When radio and TV news brings us the latest developments in worldwide events we may wonder what mankind has learnt, from history. As the saying goes, 'anyone who has not learnt from past errors is bound to repeat them'. Our social fabric is possibly starting to unravel. Extreme right and left-wing groups have gained power and influence, with economic and political ideology often negating the needs of citizens around the globe. Those with power are urged to use it wisely for the sake of the environment, political cordiality, and all nations around the world.
There is much to be gained from positive attitudes, and a sense of appreciation of all cultures. There is much to be said for tolerance. May 2018 be a year of increased cordiality and strong development of our personal and social web.
Dubbo Artz Inc needs your support also. if you are not a member, perhaps you could show your solidarity in the local cultural sphere by doing something special, and joining Dubbo Artz. Your new membership may help ensure the survival of this vital community group. Good resolutions and a positive attitude for 2018 will be beneficial for everyone in our community. This is the good news. The Dubbo Artz Committee is happy to hear from any individual or group wishing to have a voice on local issues.
I look forward to seeing you at many of the fine events on offer around Dubbo through the next year, and beyond.
Di Clifford President – Dubbo Artz
Our family history library is in the Community Arts Centre, Cnr Wingewarra and Gipps Sts, Dubbo. We have a very large collection of
resources in print, on film and CD, as well as access to online resources through our subscriptions to well-known genealogy websites.
Share Your Story: On the third Friday of each month, members and visitors share stories from their family history. This has become a very enjoyable and popular event. Everyone is welcome. Friday 16 February: Barry Brebner, local character and author of “Workers on the Wallaby” will be first for 2018.
You will find useful and entertaining items related to family history research and the latest news and photos of our activities on our website and our Facebook page. In 2018 we will also resume members-only activities, which are amongst the advantages of DDFHS membership. If they sound interesting to you, please consider joining us. See the website for details, or visit us in our library during our opening hours. We are an active group of people who enjoy researching family history, sharing what we know, acquiring, and maintaining a huge and growing collection of local, Australian, and overseas records. We also have access to commercial genealogy websites which you can use in our rooms.
Come and visit us. The library is open at these times, and is manned by volunteer librarians who will help you to solve your family history puzzles! Tuesdays - 1.00pm to 4.00pm, Thursdays - 2.00pm to 6.00pm Fridays - 10.00am to 1.00pm, Saturdays -10.00am to 4.00pm
DUBBO & DISTRICT
FAMILY HISTORY
SOCIETY Providing resources and information
for people researching their family history. www.dubbofamilyhistory.org.au
www.facebook.com/Dubbo-District-Family-History-Society-inc-1547684265508926/
No experience or musical knowledge necessary All welcome.
For more information contact: Michele Peak – 0428 680 775 or Bob Lloyd - 0429 151 051
www.singaustralia.com.au
Meets every Monday 7.30pm to 9.30pm
Dubbo Bridge Club Hall Bultje St Dubbo
Dubbo
NEW MEMBERS & VISITORS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME Membership forms & further info www.dubbofieldnats.org.au GENERAL CONTACT: Tim Hosking 0438 600 837 Email: [email protected] BIRDS & BOTANY CONTACT: Janis Hosking, 6887 2692 SOCIAL MEETINGS: Third Tuesday each month. Supper 7:00pm, Meeting starts at 7:30pm (February – November) Venue: Bindyite Room, Ground Floor Community Arts Centre, WPCC cnr Gipps & Wingewarra St FIELD TRIPS: Unless otherwise advised, meeting time is 9am in Gipps St, alongside the Western Plains Cultural Centre.
DUBBO FIELD NATURALIST AND CONSERVATION SOCIETY
Fostering interest, knowledge and Enjoyment in natural history and
conservation since 1977
Membership is $30 per household per annum Membership forms and further information can be
accessed at www.dubbofieldnats.org.au
The Dubbo Embroiderers' Guild
Meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday, and every 3rd Saturday - 9.30am to 3pm
at the Bridge Club, Bultje St, Dubbo All Welcome
Enquiries: Isobel - 6882 3889 Saturday Group: Ruth - 6882 7336
OCMA meets on the last Sunday of every Month for a walk-up muster from 2-6pm
at the Dubbo RSL Club.
We enjoy all types of country music, so, get your boots and hats on, and we will see you there!
Further Information: Chris Gorton – 0405 291 813
Fresh Arts Inc is a non-profit group, formed in 2004. A regional collective of like-minded artists with a professional attitude, committed to making art and exhibiting together, being supportive of each other and creating exhibition opportunities whilst continuing their own art practices. Fresh Arts Inc. is committed to:
• Creating exhibition opportunities
• Professional practice
• Fostering audiences for regionally produced visual arts Fresh Arts exhibitions are an eclectic mix of works responding to a chosen theme, drawn from the talents of keen and experienced artists Membership year is November – October For more information and enquiries regarding joining Fresh Arts Inc Contact: [email protected]
After the success of our 5th One Eye Film Festival in 2017, Dubbo Filmmakers are up and running in the new year. Already people are popping up with ideas for films and starting their casting calls Dubbo Filmmakers meet on the last Tuesday
of each month at 7pm, downstairs in the Community Arts Centre - WPCC
Next Meetings: February 27th, then March 27th.
Instead of our usual monthly filmmaking workshop in January, we planned our educational program and production schedules for the year. Everyone with an interest in filmmaking is welcome to come along to our monthly meetings. We need writers, directors, actors, technicians, artists, caterers and good people.
You can find out more about the Dubbo Filmmakers at: http://dubbofilmmakers.com/
FOR SALE Victor Paling
upright piano and stool
IRON FRAME Beautiful tone – Recently tuned
Piano is in Dubbo for pick up
Phone Max – 0401 176 522
www.drtcc.com.au
Bangarra Dance Theatre:
Wednesday 14 February @ 7.30pm
The Nutcracker: Thursday 29 March @ 7.30pm
Afternoon’s Tonight! with James Valentine
Saturday 17 March @ 8pm
The Wine Buffs: Friday 23 March
@ 7.30pm
The Diamonds: Saturday
3 February @ 7.30pm
After yet another successful Season Launch, our 2018 Subscription period has now closed, and patrons are able to purchase individual tickets to shows in this year’s program. Once again, the popularity of classical dance is evident, both The Nutcracker and A Russian Triple Bill were popular choices with our subscribers and, undoubtedly, seats will sell quickly over the coming months now that regular non-subscribing patrons can purchase tickets.
Patrons at our 2018 Season Launch got a sneak peek at The Diamonds, an all-female singing trio who have loads of energy and great dance moves and who will kick off our Season on Saturday 3 February at 7.30pm. At the launch we were lucky enough to have the very talented Mighty Big Band from Dubbo as a backup band for The Diamonds, however next month they will be accompanied by their touring four-piece band The Players, who have been described as sensational and backed Boys in the Band when they performed at the Theatre last year. Although The Diamonds could be selected in the subscription package, it has also been on general sale since November, so if you are keen to start your theatre-going year with a huge dash of dazzle don’t delay with your booking.
As a reminder to patrons who did subscribe, keep an eye out for the arrival of your subscriber card in the mail mid-February. This handy little card includes our details, the logos of our hospitality partners so you remember where you can get a discount, and your special code word, which gives you access to discounted tickets when booking on-line or over the phone. Don’t forget to flash your Subscriber card at the Box Office when collecting your discounted tickets, and when using the code word to purchase tickets at the Subscriber discount rate keep in mind it is for your use as a Subscriber only.
Early enquiries at the Box Office indicated that many patrons are looking forward to the return of Bangarra Dance Theatre with their contemporary work OUR land people stories. This performance includes a trio of dance pieces, one of which features two Dubbo-born dancers, Beau Dean Riley Smith and Daniel Riley. Set on the Talbragar Reserve, the abstract dance story Miyagan maps their cultural heritage from Wiradjuri country and will resonate with our local audience. Note that Bangarra Dance Theatre’s show is on a date that may also resonate with romantic types, Wednesday 14 February, Valentine’s Day. Make a night of it with that special someone and dine out before coming to enjoy the performance at 7.30pm, or pre-order interval drinks if you are keen to impress and toast the occasion.
Speaking of Valentine’s Day and theatre dates in general; what do you do if your special someone isn’t interested in taking you to the theatre, or your bestie isn’t interested in a particular show, or can’t make up their mind to go to a show, or if your special someone is you and you don’t want to go alone? Join our FAB Club of course! Our newly introduced Friends and Buddies Club is the solution to all these dilemmas! If you would prefer not to go to the Theatre solo, by joining the FAB club, you will be seated in a great section next to other solo theatre-goers and maybe make a new friend (or two) and share your passion for drama, or dance, or opera or whichever genre of show you are attending. When booking your seat let the ticketing staff know you would like to be part of the FAB club and on the night (or day) of the show make a beeline for the ushers who will be near the Box Office ready to welcome you and make casual introductions, so you know a few other FAB club members. If your New Year resolution was to be more social, or meet new people then the FAB club is definitely for you, and if you had no New Year resolution well, you can still join it! From the team at DRTCC
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Staging Stories In 2015 Orana Arts commenced the Staging Stories project. Funded through an initiative by Create NSW, Staging Stories aimed to develop and provide support for Aboriginal playwrights and performers across the whole of regional NSW. In 2015 Orana Arts supported six workshops in Dubbo to bring together Aboriginal people with an interest in theatre; be it storytelling, performing, writing, acting, or fun. Aboriginal theatre is rare in regional NSW and people did not really understand what or why Staging Stories was being developed. As the project developed, however, it became clear how important it is to tell Aboriginal stories from Aboriginal perspectives and that regional NSW is rich with stories lived by Aboriginal people. One such narrative is the life story of Narromine Elders Dick and Ruth Carney. Keen to have their experiences presented on stage, the couple began working with professional playwrights and producers to develop their story into a script. A reading of the initial script was staged in Dubbo – at the Black Box Theatre in the Western Plains Cultural Centre in November 2017 – to showcase the draft script and process, as well as some special insight into the stories behind the stories. It was an incredibly special event and the response was overwhelming, with one audience member saying: “Thank you for inviting me to this fabulous event. I felt so thrilled and thankful for the opportunity to learn about the lives of Aunty Ruth Carney and Uncle Dick Carney. I felt that the format was intimate and welcoming; entirely appropriate for the subject. The vibe was wonderful and the venue perfect. The event gave me an important and extraordinary insight into the hardships experienced by Aboriginal people in rural Australia through the voices of those who had lived it. It also spoke to the dignity, integrity and strength of Aunty Ruth Carney and Uncle Dick Carney, and their love for each other. They have brought a special light to me personally”. In 2018, the creative process continues, with Melbourne theatre professional John Harvey and regional writer/director Sam Paine working with Dick and Ruth Carney to stage a full production. Staging Stories will be performed to a wider audience mid-year.
Dunedoo Bush Poetry Festival Thursday 1 March – 1pm to Sunday 4 March – 2pm The Dunedoo Bush Poetry Festival is three days of bush poetry competitions, street theatre, puppetry, music, market stalls and comedy entertainment. There is something for everyone of all ages – anyone can have a go in this supportive environment, so join in the
fun over the weekend. For more information contact: [email protected]
Dating from the 1830s, Dundullimal is a living showcase of an early isolated rural life and the oldest known squatter's slab homestead in Australia. It comprises a slab house, sandstone stables, timber church, old machinery shed café & function centre - perfect for your next unique celebratory event.
OPEN Tuesday to Saturday 11am — 3pm
Adult $9.50 | concession $7.50 | Child $6.50 | Family $25
Private guided tours by appointment $30
23L Obley Road Dubbo (1.5km past zoo) 02 6884 9984
www.nationaltrust.com.au/nsw
The same is true of our January gathering and it was great to see Linzi with a full session’s worth of songs. Jock and Dawn have been entertaining the wonderful people at Timbrebongie House in Narromine and are currently working on Australia Day. Our March meeting will have an Irish touch in honour of bold Saint Paddy. Our meetings have changed somewhat, and the emphasis is on the music always. Once again, I would like to remind any interested creative people that we are first and foremost about music. The word “Folk” is interpreted loosely and old-time country, bluegrass, blues, country-folk and acoustic versions of jazz and rock songs have been heard from time to time. All this of course is in addition to traditional and contemporary Australian and Celtic music. Looking forward to seeing and hearing you at 2.30pm, the second Sunday of every month at the Western Star Hotel in Dubbo. Yours in music Jock Webb - President
Chamber Philharmonia Cologne
Friday 9 February – 8pm Holy Trinity Church – 158 Brisbane St Dubbo
After several successful European tours in 2016 and 2017 the Chamber Philharmonia Cologne (Germany) is coming back to Australia with a powerful and lovely new programme. Chamber Philharmonia Cologne presents a diverse program ranging from Antonio Vivaldi and his tremendously famous "Four Seasons" to J.S. Bach, Peter Tchaikovsky and Niccolo Paganini. Tickets will be available for purchase from Dubbo Visitor Information
Centre: Adults $40 | Senior $35 | Child/Student $30
First screening for 2018 Sunday 25 February - 4pm Dubbo Regional Theatre
THE FENCER– a film from Finland set in the 1950’s in Estonia. A young man gets a job as a teacher in a remote village school and sets out to teach school children his love of sword fighting.
ALI’S WEDDING – an Australian film from 2017 about a young man trying to meet the expectations of his parents and his Muslim community.
Members attend free. Membership is $80 for a yearly subscription. Casual visitors pay $20 for two films. Refreshments are provided at intermission.
Visit the website www.dubbofilmsociety.com or Facebook or [email protected] for more information.
Hi Folk Friends Our Christmas session at the Western Star was most enjoyable, with members and friends meeting for lunch first, and the quality of the music was high.