CLARENCE VALLEY
MORE THAN 130 FESTIVAL AND FRINGE EVENTS INSIDE
Take the plunge! Welcome to the Clarence Valley plunge Art & Culture Festival for 2018. This guide will help you plan your festival experience and make the most of the many cultural events, workshops, exhibitions available here in the Clarence. It’s been an important 12 months for art and culture in the Clarence Valley. Many new creative businesses have celebrated success; we’ve seen tremendous community support for our regional gallery and supported the landmark Yaegl Native Title claim. We have a rich and diverse culture and Clarence Valley Council is proud to support the local businesses and arts practitioners who keep art and culture alive with the plunge festival. This program is for our community and visitors to the Clarence and runs from March 28 to April 30, 2018. There is something for everyone – workshops, exhibitions, shows, talks, entertainment and music. Try learning a new craft, take in a show or live performance, pick up a new piece of art for your walls, and share your experiences on one of our social media pages. I look forward to joining you out and about for plunge 2018. Make sure you come and say g’day. Jim Simmons Mayor
Acknowledgment of Country We acknowledge the people of the Bundjalung, Gumbaynggirr and Yaegl nations, traditional custodians of the lands where these events, exhibitions, workshops and performances will take place, and pay tribute and respect to Elders, past and present of the Bundjalung, Gumbaynggirr and Yaegl nations which lie within the Clarence Valley Council boundary.
‘Dip In The Clarence’. Photo by K Wade Clarence Valley InFocus winner 2018
How to use this book The plunge festival is a collection of arts and cultural events right across the Clarence Valley during April. Also included are some fringe events in March, May and even June so you can take advantage of what’s on offer beyond the festival dates. Events are listed by category: • Workshops and Education • Cultural Experiences and Events • Music Dance and Theatre Performance • Exhibitions, launches and open studios • Youth and Kids workshops and events • Art, Craft and Food Markets Each category starts with a quick reference calendar and in the top corner of each page you’ll find dates that range from the earliest event to the latest event on those pages. If you’re searching for a particular event but can only remember its name or where it was held, you can use the handy index at the back of this guide, where you’ll also find room to make notes of those events you don’t want to miss. Workshops can get booked out so make sure you reserve your spot early to avoid disappointment. Have a wonderful plunge festival!
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WORKSHOPS AND EDUCATION
CULTURAL EXPERIENCES AND EVENTS
MUSIC, DANCE AND THEATRE PERFORMANCE
EXHIBITIONS, LAUNCHES, OPEN STUDIO
YOUTH AND KIDS WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS
ART, CRAFT AND FOOD MARKETS
INDEX
All event details supplied by contributors. All events, times, dates, prices are correct at the time of printing and may be subject to change. Be sure to like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/clarencevalleyculture and check regularly for updates on workshops and events.
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Keep up to date with the latest information on venues, ticketing and last minute plunge events by following us on Facebook. @clarencevalleyculture Facebook page is updated throughout the plunge Arts & Culture Festival so you won’t miss a thing!
Use the hashtag #cvcplunge2018 to check out event photos and share your plunge experiences
YOU’RE INVITED to the official opening of the plunge Art & Culture Festival Yamba Museum, River Street, Yamba (next to Yamba Golf Club) Wednesday 28th MARCH 2018 AT 5.00pm Celebrate the launch of the month-long art & culture festival opening of ‘planet playground’ solo exhibition by local artist Kerrie Howland InFocus photographic competition prize presentation Entertainment from local musicians and much more… RSVP: plunge@clarence.nsw.gov.au
WORKSHOPS & EDUCATION CALENDER START DATE
EVENT
LOCATION
22 Mar
Coptic Stitch Books
Maclean
24 Mar
Mosaics On The Hill
Eatonsville
1-30 Apr
Community Arts & Crafts Studio Launch
South Grafton
3 Apr
Arts Grants & Other Mysteries
Grafton
4 Apr
Live Music In The Clarence
Grafton
4 Apr
Value Your Work
Grafton
5 Apr
Author Talk - Maggie Counihan
CV Libraries
5, 12 Apr
Stagecraft & Vocal Workshop
Yamba
5 Apr
Open Workshop & Studio
Yamba
5, 12 Apr
Crafternoon At Yamba
Yamba
6 Apr
Life Drawing
Grafton
6 Apr
Connecting Communities Through Colour
Grafton
7 Apr
Kokedama Workshop
Grafton
7-8 Apr
The Mighty T-Shirt
Maclean
8 Apr
The Long Way Home
Grafton/Yamba
9,10,12 & 13 Apr Tech Smart Seniors
CV Libraries
9 & 13 Apr
Telstra Tech Savvy Seniors
Grafton
9,11 & 13 Apr
Seniors Exercise Class and Health Assessment
Grafton
14 Apr
Boomerang Bags
Grafton
12, 19 & 26 Apr
Rag Rug Making
Iluka
14 Apr
Out And About Cowper
Cowper
14 Apr
Jewellery Making
Yamba
14 Apr
Free Motion Quilted Satchel Bag
South Grafton
14-15 Apr
Get Inked - Exploring Screen Printing
Maclean
14 Apr
Flower Arranging Workshop
Grafton
15-19 Apr
Fay Boyd’s Fine Art School
Grafton
17 Apr
Arts In Mind
Grafton
21 Apr
Cyanotypes
Cowper
22 Apr
Make Your Own String Bag
Cowper
26-27 Apr
Case Bound Books
Grafton
28 Apr
Shibori & Dyeing With Indigo
Cowper
18 May
Autumn Blend
South Grafton
FURTHER DETAILS FOR EACH EVENT ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES
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22 MARCH
COPTIC STITCH BOOKS
MOSAICS ON THE HILL
A six-hour workshop on Coptic Stitch Binding delivered over two days. This style of binding provides a starting point for developing traditional bookbinding skills. As a participant you can make your own hand-bound book & develop skills to use at home to create your own books. The workshop is led by a traditional bookbinder. Bookings essential.
Come and learn the art of mosaic in a relaxed country setting in beautiful Eatonsville. Over two days, Bronwyn and Kate will guide you through the art of design, colour, shaping tiles, cementing and grouting. Create a beautiful mosaic piece of your own to take home with you and enjoy forever. All materials and tools provided.
WHEN: 22-23 March 2018 10am-1pm each day WHERE: Maclean Library 7-9 Stanley Street, Maclean COST: FREE BOOKINGS: Maclean Library 6645 3611 macleanlib@crl.nsw.gov.au WEBSITE: www.crl.nsw.gov.au
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WHEN: Sat 24 March 2018 9.30am-2.30pm Sun 25 March 2018 10am-12pm WHERE: Eatonsville Hall, Orara St Eatonsville COST: $65 BOOKINGS: Bronwyn or Kate on 0404559791 or 0412977927 FACEBOOK: @pshellscreations @mypiecebypiececreations
3 APRIL
COMMUNITY ARTS & CRAFTS STUDIO LAUNCH
ARTS GRANTS AND OTHER MYSTERIES
The official month long launch of our NEW Community Arts & Crafts Studio. Art & Craft Workshop programs for April 2018 will be available via our Facebook Group @the mend and make do crew incorporated.
Peter Wood is the Executive Director for Arts Northern Rivers - the regional arts development organisation for the Northern Rivers region. Join him for this hour and a half workshop where he will guide you though the challenging landscape of arts grants. The workshop will include examples of successful grant applications as well as an outline of relevant arts grants for regional creatives with plenty of time for questions.
WHEN: April WHERE: Shed 3/46 Through Street South Grafton COST: Gold coin donation to undertake any programmed arts & crafts workshops BOOKINGS: 02 6643 4150 FACEBOOK: @the mend and make do crew incorporated
WHEN: Tue 3 April 2018 - 5pm WHERE: Workshop Hub, The Link, Grafton Shoppingworld COST: $16.50 incl GST BOOKING: www.artsgrantsworkshop. eventbrite.com.au or FB @clarencevalleyculture
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4 APRIL
LIVE MUSIC IN THE CLARENCE
VALUE YOUR WORK
Are you passionate about live music? Come and join the discussion to see what a live music group can do to maintain and grow a healthy live music scene. This group is for musicians, venues, and music fans from right across the Clarence. The Clarence Valley Cultural Committee in consultation with the Live Music Office and Music NSW will present ideas and strategies that have worked across other communities in NSW to create a thriving live music scene, plus time for discussion and ideas sharing.
The National Association for the Visual Arts (NAVA) is the peak body representing the professional interests of the Australian visual arts, craft and design sector. NAVA delivers workshops, resources and guides for Australian artists to increase skills and capacity and to implement best practice standards. This workshop covers the fundamental principles in valuing and pricing your work. NAVA will cover best practice standards in pricing structures, payment schedules and artist rights in this interactive workshop designed to increase the professional capacity of Australian artists.
WHEN: Wed 4 April - 12.30-1.30pm WHERE: Workshop Hub, The Link, Grafton Shoppingworld COST: Free BOOKING: via event links on the Clarence Valley Culture FB page FACEBOOK: @clarencevalleyculture
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WHEN: WHERE: COST: BOOKING:
Wed 4 April 2018 - 5pm Workshop Hub, The Link, Grafton Shoppingworld $16.50 incl GST valueyourwork.eventbrite.com.au or FB @clarencevalleyculture
5 APRIL
AUTHOR TALK MAGGIE COUNIHAN
STAGECRAFT AND VOCAL WORKSHOP
Maggie is a long-time sponsor of two boys at Geraldine Cox’s Sunrise community in Siem Reap. Many hours have been spent volunteering, distributing donations where needed and looking after disadvantaged children. Maggie and her husband Rollo, sing songs to underprivileged children and help fund projects for clean water and sanitation. A seniors festival event.
Work on basic skills in a free and fun environment, including drama, voice, storytelling, music, singing, writing connections. Listen to others and be heard. All ages. Everyone is welcome. No experience or materials are required. All children under 12 must be supervised by a responsible adult.
WHEN: Thu 5 April 2018 WHERE: Grafton Library - 10:30am 126-144 Pound Street, Grafton Maclean Library - 2.30pm 7-9 Stanley Street, Maclean COST: FREE BOOKINGS: Grafton 6641 0100 Maclean 6645 3611
WHEN: 5, 12 April 2018 5pm-7pm WHERE: Treelands Drive Community Centre, Treelands Drive, Yamba COST: FREE BOOKINGS: Call Giane 0439 219 047 or just turn up
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5 APRIL
OPEN WORKSHOP & STUDIO AT YAMBA ART SPACE
CRAFTERNOON AT YAMBA
Clarence Valley artists and art groups are invited to book our workshop/studio space which will be open and available every Thursday and Friday during April. Creative and performing artists are welcome to create work, exhibit work or network in the space between 10am-2pm for FREE. Our workshop space has benches, chairs, easels, good lighting, bathroom and tea/ coffee making facilities plus Yamba Art Space will be open to the public.
Drop into the Our Healthy Clarence hub at Treelands Drive Community Centre for a crafternoon session for all ages. Get your creative crafty inspiration flowing with all materials provided. Children under 10 years much be accompanied by an adult. This event is presented by New School of Arts and no bookings are required.
WHEN: Every Thursday and Friday during the month of April. WHERE: 2/6 Uki Street Yamba COST: FREE BOOKINGS: Contact Kerrie Howland on 0488 070 069 to book
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WHEN: 5, 12 April 2018 - 3pm-5pm WHERE: Treelands Drive Community Centre, Treelands Drive Yamba COST: Free BOOKINGS: Call Giane 0439 219 047 or just turn up
6 APRIL
LIFE DRAWING WITH GRAFTON ART CLUB
CONNECTING COMMUNITIES THROUGH COLOUR
Grafton Art club is a community club that has been a vital part of Grafton since 1967 and celebrated their 50th Anniversary in 2017. Members enjoy daily classes and social events year round. The weekly Life Drawing class hosted by local artist Julie Hutchings will be held in the workshop space at Grafton Shoppingworld as part of the plunge festival. Watch local artists at work or contact Grafton Art Club to join the class.
Come and get creative! Make your mark on our South Grafton fence by joining us for a community BBQ and colour in, at the Community Hub at New School of Arts Neighbourhood House, South Grafton. We recognise that community art and creating something together supports the social connection and wellbeing of individuals and communities. Everyone is welcome, no experience or materials are required.
WHEN: WHERE: COST: BOOKINGS: WEBSITE:
WHEN: Fri 6 April 2018 - 11am-2pm WHERE: New School of Arts Community Hub, Spring Street Grafton COST: Free BOOKINGS: Call Giane 0439 219 047 or just turn up
Fri 6 April 2018 - 10am-1pm Workshop Hub, The Link, Grafton Shoppingworld $15. Includes shared model 02 6642 1394 www.graftonartlcub.net
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7 APRIL
KOKEDAMA WORKSHOP with A Dash Of Green A Dash of Green have teamed up with Grafton Shoppingworld to bring you Kokedama Workshops this plunge festival. It’s the perfect way to spend a few hours with friends. Workshop costs covers all materials to create your very own Kokedama. WHEN: Sat 7 April – 3 sessions 10am-12pm WHERE: Workshop Hub, The Link, Grafton Shoppingworld COST: $30 per person BOOKINGS: Places limited to 25 per session so bookings are essential. Book now under What’s On at graftonshoppingworld.com.au
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THE MIGHTY T-SHIRT Join professional print maker Malcolm King for a creative and fun weekend. Over two days, learn how to set up, register and print a multi coloured T-shirt using a four colour print carousel. Learn how to design film and photo stencils with different media. You will print your own unique T-shirt design on your garment using sunlight to expose the image. Ideal to expand your studio skills and start selling your own unique designs. WHEN: 7-8 April 2018 - 10am-4pm each day WHERE: Kingstudio, 105 River Street Maclean COST: $180 - two-day workshop BOOKINGS: via kingstudio.com.au phone 0432719402 or email kingstudio@bigpond.com WEBSITE: www.kingstudio.com.au
9 APRIL
THE LONG WAY HOME - STORIES FROM THE CLARENCE VALLEY Join Grafton’s award-winning writer, Claire Aman, for a three-hour writing workshop to build your creative writing confidence. Learn how to flex your story, tone your characters and tighten your plot design. These practical writing workshops aim to inspire and cultivate Clarence Valley writers. WHEN Grafton workshop - 8 April CV Aboriginal Healing Centre, 18-26 Victoria Street Grafton Yamba workshop - 14 April Wooli St Hall 45 Wooli St 9am-12pm each workshop COST: $10 BOOKINGS: cvshortstories@gmail.com or phone: 0435 810 525
TECH SAVVY SENIORS Intro to computers Get savvy at the library with fun, free technology training sessions for seniors. ‘Introduction to computers’ is designed to assist seniors who have limited or no previous experience in using technology to learn new skills for the future. Bookings essential. A seniors festival event. WHEN/WHERE: 9 April - Yamba 10 April - Grafton 12 April - Maclean 13 April - Iluka 10.30am-12.30pm COST: FREE BOOKINGS: Bookings Essential. Grafton Library 6641 0100 Maclean Library 6645 3611 Yamba Library 6646 2811 Iluka Library 6646 6542 WEBSITE: www.crl.nsw.gov.au
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9 APRIL
TELSTRA TECH SAVVY WORKSHOPS
SENIORS EXERCISE CLASSES + HEALTH ASSESSMENTS
Join Telstra Grafton Shoppingworld for its FREE Tech Workshops this Seniors Festival! Sessions include intro to social media, photo sharing, smartphones, tablets, internet and much more… Join in for one, two or all three sessions daily while you enjoy a FREE coffee from one of Grafton Shoppingworlds many cafes!
This Seniors Festival come along to our FREE Exercise Classes + Health Assessment Sessions! Book one of these daily sessions where you will be reviewed by exercise physiologists from Jetts Fitness and Optimum Allied Health.
WHEN: 9 to 13 April 2018 three workshops daily 10am, 12pm and 2pm WHERE: Grafton Shoppingworld COST: FREE BOOKINGS: Bookings essential, please call Telstra on 6642 8488 WEBSITE: graftonshoppingworld.com.au
WHEN: 9, 11 and 13 April 2018 two workshops per day: 10am and 11am WHERE: Jetts Fitness & Optimum Allied Health, Grafton Shoppingworld COST: FREE BOOKINGS: Bookings essential, please call Optimum on 6697 5662 WEBSITE: graftonshoppingworld.com.au
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12 APRIL
BOOMERANG BAGS – SEWING DEMONSTRATIONS Boomerang Bags is a grassroots, community movement where volunteers get together to make re-useable bags, using recycled materials, as a sustainable alternative to plastic bags. Join the local Boomerang Bags group and members of the LCACA as they cut and sew at Grafton Shoppingworld. Donate materials or join in. You can make a shopping bag out of an old t-shirt with no sewing. WHEN: 9-13 April 2018 10am-2pm daily WHERE: Grafton Shoppingworld COST: FREE BOOKING: No booking required WEBSITE: graftonshoppingworld.com.au
RAG RUG MAKING Learn how to utilise waste fabric to create beautiful, functional pieces. We strip, plait then coil the strands or strip sew the strands into rugs. All fabric and sewing machines provided. Some sewing experience helpful but guidance is provided to complete your rug. A circular rug of 40cm in diameter can be completed in a day! WHEN: WHERE: COST: BOOKINGS:
Thu 12, Thu 19 and Thu 26 April 2018 - 10am-2pm Iluka Emporium 61 Charles Street, Iluka $60 per person
Call Michelle 0452 459 634 geckosnewtail@yahoo.com.au
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14 APRIL
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OUT AND ABOUT IN COWPER with Harry Westera
JEWELLERY MAKING with Yaegl artist Rosie Vesper
Join Harry for a day of watercolour painting in and around the studio. Learn basic watercolour techniques, how to add drama and visual interest, and a strong design with a centre of interest to hold the viewer’s attention. All materials are included in the price as well as yummy food.
All ages are welcome to come along and join Yaegl artist Rosie Vesper in her colourful hands on jewellery making workshop. Learn the skills and techniques behind painting beads and shells to create a unique jewellery piece to take home on the day.
WHEN: Sat 14 April 2018 9.30am-4.30pm WHERE: Cowper Art Gallery & Studio 90 Clarence Street, Cowper COST: $135 BOOKINGS: Kerrie Bowles 0429 357 388 cowpergallery@iinet.net.au FACEBOOK: @cowperartgallery
WHEN: Sat 14 April 2018 - 10am-1pm WHERE: 2/6 Uki Street Yamba COST: $10. All materials supplied BOOKINGS: No bookings required WEBSITE: www.yambaartspace.com
14 APRIL
FREE MOTION QUILTED SATCHEL BAG
GET INKED - EXPLORING SCREEN PRINTING
Simple machine piecing and free motion quilting to create a fabulous satchel bag. Participants will need to bring their own working machine, and threads and lunch. Tea and coffee provided throughout the day.
This exciting workshop offers an opportunity to learn how to create film stencils and expose your photo stencil screens with sunlight. Explore the many options available to the artist for printing onto paper, board, and textiles. Richly illustrated with works from leading artists, and includes a comprehensive set of notes and supplier details.
WHEN: Sat 14 April 2018 9.30am-3.30pm WHERE:
Sals Sewing, 61 Skinner Street, South Grafton
COST:
$10 (non refundable booking fee) plus $25 kit
BOOKINGS:
sallybutt@bigpond.com 0427 526 918
WHEN: 14-15 April 2018 10am-4pm both days WHERE: King Studio, 105 River Street Maclean COST: $180 for two day workshop BOOKINGS: via kingstudio.com.au phone 0432719402 or email kingstudio@bigpond.com
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14 APRIL
FLOWER ARRANGING WORKSHOPS with Flowers by Bonnie Everyone loves the smell of fresh flowers! Come along and learn how to arrange your own floral centrepiece. A lovely workshop to share with friends. Workshop price includes all materials, plus your amazing floral arrangement to take home! WHEN: Sat 14 April 2018 - two sessions 10-11.30am & 12-1.30pm WHERE: Workshop Hub, The Link Grafton Shoppingworld COST: $60 per person BOOKINGS: Bookings essential. Book under What’s On at graftonshoppingworld.com.au
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FAY BOYD’S FINE ART SCHOOL This small boutique art school has been designed for professional tuition for the beginner through to the advanced artist in visual arts. There will be a number of five-day workshops on offer with tutors who have been selected to provide students with professional, expert tuition in their chosen form. WHEN: 15-19 Apr 2018 (inclusive) Sun-Wed 8.30am-4pm Thu 8.30am-2.30pm WHERE: Grafton High School 97 Mary Street, Grafton COST: Adult - $640/Seniors - $615 Concession - $585/School Student - $200 BOOKINGS: info@fayboydsfineartschool.com or phone 02 66431528 WEBSITE: fayboydsfineartschool.com
21 APRIL
ARTS IN MIND ‘Arts in Mind’ is a specialised program for people living with dementia and their carers. Join us for a lovely social morning tea, discussion and art activities and a gallery tour with our experienced gallery facilitators. A partnership program with North Coast Dementia Outreach Service and CRANES (Image: Arts In Mind, Discussion arts group October 2017.) WHEN: WHERE: COST:
Tue 17 April 2018 - 10am-12pm, every third Tue of the month Grafton Regional Gallery 158 Fitzroy Street, Grafton Gold coin donation
CYANOTYPES with Raimond de Weerdt Cyanotype - also known as shadowgraphs or blue-prints” is a fascinating photographic process that produces beautiful cyan blue prints. Without any photographic knowledge or specialist equipment, it is possible to create beautiful images with this process. Most materials are included in the price as well as yummy food. WHEN: Sat 21 April 2018 9.30am-4.30pm WHERE: Cowper Art Gallery & Studio 90 Clarence Street, Cowper COST: $135 BOOKINGS: Kerrie Bowles 0429 357 388 cowpergallery@iinet.net.au FACEBOOK: @cowperartgallery
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22 APRIL
MAKE YOUR OWN STRING BAG with Ruth Woods Create a string bag by making your own string. Learn this ancient art that has been around for generations in cultures all over the world. This is a continuous method with no knots and a seamless process. Most materials are included in the price as well as yummy food. WHEN: Sun 22 April 2018 9.30am-4.30pm WHERE:
Cowper Art Gallery & Studio 90 Clarence Street, Cowper
COST: $135 BOOKINGS: Kerrie Bowles 0429 357 388 cowpergallery@iinet.net.au FACEBOOK: @cowperartgallery
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CASE BOUND BOOKS A six-hour work shop held over two consecutive days gives you the opportunity to handcraft a ‘case bound book’. On completion you will take away an A5 sized hard cover book and the skills to try one on your own. The workshop will be led by a traditional bookbinder. Bookings essential. WHEN: 26-27 April 2018 10am-1pm both days WHERE: Grafton Library. 126-144 Pound Street, Grafton COST: FREE BOOKINGS: Grafton Library 6641 0100 graftonlib@crl.nsw.gov.au WEBSITE: www.crl.nsw.gov.au
19 MAY
SHIBORI AND DYEING WITH INDIGO with Kerrie Bowles Learn how to create unique patterns on cloth with a range of Shibori techniques and dye them with indigo. You will leave the workshop with a beautiful silk or cotton scarf and a selection of small fabrics. All materials are included in the price as well as yummy food. WHEN: Sat 28 April 2018 9.30am-4.30pm WHERE: Cowper Art Gallery and Studio 90 Clarence Street, Cowper COST: $135.00 BOOKINGS: Kerrie Bowles 0429 357 388 cowpergallery@iinet.net.au FACEBOOK: @cowperartgallery
AUTUMN BLEND Join local songstresses VELOUR in creating original music and harmony together. Stay for the evening performance and have the opportunity to perform your work with a collection of the Valley’s finest female performers. WHEN: Sat 19 May 2018 - 10am-2pm WHERE: The Pelican Playhouse 81 Through St, South Grafton COST: $25 BOOKINGS: 0412977927 or katejosephmusic@gmail.com WEBSITE: thepelicanplayhouse.com
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COMPETITION
WIN AN ICONIC PRINT!!! Follow these steps for your chance to win an original, iconic Clarence Valley print from local artist Malcolm King (Valued up to $615) 1. Follow @clarencevalleyculture on instagram 2. Post a photo at any plunge event 3. Tag your photo with #cvcplunge2018
GOOD LUCK!
#cvcplunge2018 to win...
Win a framed, iconic ClarenceValley print. Choose from the collection of limited edition travel posters by Clarence Valley artist and printmaker Malcolm King. Kingstudio Gallery overlooks the Clarence River in Maclean, NSW. www.kingstudio.com.au
Terms and Conditions available at www.clarence. nsw.gov.au/plunge
CULTURAL EXPERIENCES AND EVENTS
CALENDER START DATE
EVENT
LOCATION
24 Mar
Harmony Day
Grafton
23 Mar
Cedar & Steam
Glenreagh
30 Mar
Maclean Highland Gathering
Maclean
31 Mar
Alchemy Of The River
Yamba
31 Mar
In Grandma’s Day
Iluka
1 Apr
One Year Opening Anniversary
Ulmarra
1 Apr
Guided Tour Of Schaeffer House
Grafton
3 Apr
Lawrence Museum
Lawrence
5 April
BBQ Breakfast & Yarning Circle
South Grafton
7 April
Flickerfest
Grafton
12 Apr
The Great Debate
Grafton
18 Apr
Craft Fair
Iluka
21 Apr
Rochelle Sommerfield Studio
Seelands
3-9 May
International Film Festival
Yamba
11 May
Grafton To Inverell Cycle Classic
Grafton
12 May
Soundscape
Pillar Valley
12 July
Clarence River Arts Festival
Maclean/TBA
FURTHER DETAILS FOR EACH EVENT ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES
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Saturday 24 MARCH
JOIN US IN MUSIC, DANCE AND CONVERSATION Venue: Small Barn Grafton Showgrounds MORNING Master of Ceremony, Trevor Kapeen 9.00 – 9.15 Welcome to Country by Bundjalung Elder 9.15 – 9.45 Traditional Dance – Bundjalung Custodians 9.45 – 10.15 Performance by Filipino Group TBC 10.15 – 10.45 Traditional Dance - Yaegl People 10.45 – 11.15 Dance by US Mob 11.15 – 11. 35 Performance by Manduway Dutton 11.35– 11.50 Performance by Three Wise Musos AFTERNOON 12.00 – 12.15 12.15 – 12.45 12.45 – 1pm 1.00 – 1.15 1.15 – 3.00
Thomas Mayor is a campaigner for the Uluru Statement from the Heart. He took part in the Northern Territory regional dialogue held in Darwin and represented the region in the National Constitutional Reform Convention at Uluru in May 2017.
Introduction of forum on the Uluru Convention -Facilitator, Colin Clague Key Note Address by Thomas Mayor Janelle Brown, CVA Healing Centre Rachael Cavanagh, Djinders Project Manager Questions and Answers
This forum is space for people to engage respectively Enquiries: Rathi Ramanathan
Email: rramanathan@cranes.org.au
CEDAR AND STEAM Glenreagh Memorial Museums annual Art Exhibition is called Cedar and Steam. There are five categories for adults and youth: Painting, Drawing, Photography, Fibre and 3D Sculpture. The nine Orara Valley schools are invited to exhibit students work and the 2018 topic will be ‘I AM, YOU ARE, WE ARE AUSTRALIAN’. Cedar and Steam offers monetary prizes as well as displays of local artist’s work. (Image: Streetscape of Glenreagh by James Tozer)
WHEN: Fri 23 Mar - 5.30pm-8.30pm Sat 24 Mar - 9am-3pm WHERE: Glenreagh Hall Coramba Street, Glenreagh INFO: Honi Reifler 6649 0955 or honireifler51@gmail.com
For information on Anzac Day services and events happening in the Clarence Valley see council advertising in local papers. The Daily Examiner Saturday edition Coastal Views On Fridays or visit www.clarencevalleycouncil.com.au
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30 MARCH
114th MACLEAN HIGHLAND GATHERING Experience Scottish culture and tradition at its best with the excitement of a ‘Highland Gathering’ in this action packed two-day event showcasing world class pipers and drummers, traditional Scottish dancing and competitive Highland sports all held in the beautiful town of Maclean, known as the ‘Scottish Town in Australia’.
FRIDAY 30 MARCH 2018 Venue: Maclean Showground 12pm- Solo piping & drumming Venue: Council foyer open piping 6pm - Piobaireachd Venue: Civic Centre open piping 6pm - March, Strathspey, Reel, Hornpipe, Jig-Air
Venue: McLachlan Park ‘Ceilidh In The Park’ 7:15pm - Bands and dances performing 8:15pm - Massed band display and COST: Adults $15 civic welcome Pensioners $10 8:30pm - Entertainment and special School Students $5 artists BOOKINGS: www.macleanhighlandgathering.com.au
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Picture courtesy of the Clarence Valley Independent newspaper
SATURDAY 31 MARCH 2018 Venue:
Shopping Centre Main Street 8:30am - Bands on Parade - Competition Best Presented Band on Parade
Venue:
Maclean Showground 9am - Highland Dancing starts 9:30am - Pipe Band Contest starts 10am - Highland Sport Registration
12:30pm - Official opening
Afternoon - Drum major solo contest - Dress inspection - Pipe band contest - Drum major solo contest
4:15pm - Massed band display
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31 MARCH
Island Collective proudly presents..
ENTERTAINMENT IN ILUKA... IN GRANDMA’S DAY
A cultural art event motivated by the inspiring solo journey of Yamba’s own Hayley Talbot, navigating and kayaking the 400km that is The Clarence River. Clarence Valley artists have been invited to respond to the theme in various disciplines such as art, music, performance and film. Join us for another inspiring evening at The Island.
Iluka was once isolated from the rest of the world, so residents had to create their own entertainment. Then at the turn of the century, silent movies and later the “talkies” came to town. See our display of yesteryear pastimes and watch a screening of “The Picture Show Man.”
WHEN: WHERE: COST: INFO:
WHEN: WHERE: COST: BOOKINGS:
ALCHEMY OF THE RIVER
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Opening Sat 31 March at 6pm exhibition finishes 13 April Island Collective Shop 1/16 Uki Street, Yamba FREE, paid bar available, no BYO 0416 560 201
31 Mar to 2 Apr, then 4, 11, 6 and 13 Apr from 10am-3pm Iluka Museum, Soldiers Memorial Hall, 2 Charles St, Iluka $2, Children U12 FREE Janet Hauser 02 6646 6673
1 APRIL
Coldstream Gallery ONE YEAR OPENING ANNIVERSARY
GUIDED TOUR OF SCHAEFFER HOUSE
It’s been a big first year for the Coldstream Gallery at Ulmarra. After opening during plunge in 2017, Marc and Steve have become regulars on the Clarence Valley cultural scene. Come and celebrate the first anniversary. Music, art, artist talks, demonstrations, food and much more.
Take tour of Schaeffer House to see collections of paintings, china, dolls, silverware and vintage clothing. Visit a room with a model ship and pictures of other ships. View our special War Room, wonderful antique furniture. See the diving suit and our great collection of Aboriginal artifacts. Experience life in Grafton’s early days!
WHEN: 1 April 2018 - 10am-4pm WHERE: 5 Coldstream Street, Ulmarra COST: FREE INFO: info@coldstreamgallery.com.au or 02 6619 6446 WEBSITE: www.coldstreamgallery.com.au
WHEN: Every Sun, Tue, Wed & Thu in April from 1 to 4pm WHERE: 190 Fitzroy Street, Grafton COST: Adults $5/Children $2/Family $12 BOOKINGS: No bookings required WEBSITE: www.clarencehistory.org.au
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3 APRIL
LAWRENCE MUSEUM In early settlement days Lawrence was a major port on the Clarence River, exporting timber and importing supplies for the region and tablelands. Housed in the former 2NR Broadcast Station, Lawrence Museum has a wide ranging collection depicting early rural life and an extensive communications collection. Plus an original cottage, sulky shed, blacksmiths shop, dairy and bales. Also heritage listed river boats, timber jinkers and early farming equipment. WHEN: Tuesdays 9am-1pm, Saturday & Sunday 1–4pm WHERE: 2 Merton St, Lawrence, just under the ABC radio mast COST: $5 per adult BOOKINGS: Guided tours available WEBSITE: mgnsw.org.au/organisations/ lawrence-museum/
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BARBECUE BREAKFAST & YARNING CIRCLE Come along and enjoy a barbecue breakfast and cuppa. Join in and experience a Yarning Circle with an interesting topic each week. A talking stick is an instrument of Aboriginal democracy that is passed around the circle to give everyone the option of having their say. All welcome! WHEN: 5, 12, 19 and 26 April 2018 8.30am WHERE: 50 Wharf Street South Grafton COST: Gold coin donation BOOKINGS: No booking required FACEBOOK: @cvamgi
7 APRIL
FLiCKERFEST International Short Film Festival Best Of Australian Shorts Flickerfest, Australia’s leading AcademyŽ Award accredited and BAFTA-recognised Short Film Festival returns to the Saraton Theatre with the Best Of Australian Shorts program. This is a one-off chance to see these amazing short films before they continue their journey around the world; expect to experience the best in short filmmaking Australia has on offer.
WHEN: WHERE: COST: BOOKINGS: WEBSITE:
Sat 7 April 2018 - 7.30pm Saraton Theatre, 99 Prince St, Grafton Current ticket pricing: Adults: $17.00 Concession: $15.00 Seniors: $12.50 Children: $12.00 02 6642 1633 | www.saraton.com www.flickerfest.com.au
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12 APRIL
KEEP CALM AND
CRAFT THE GREAT DEBATE: MILLENNIALS V CENTENNIALS Was life better 50 years ago? Come along and hear the wise and witty debate between members of Grafton U3A and debating students from Clarence Valley Anglican School. WHEN: Thu 12 April 2018 - 1pm WHERE: Sir Earle Page Library and Education Centre COST: FREE BOOKINGS: graftonlib@crl.nsw.gov.au 66410100 WEBSITE: www.crl.nsw.gov.au
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CRAFT FAIR - ILUKA Come along and share your crafty passions, meet other local crafters and get inspiration from local stallholders and demonstrations. Everyone is welcome. For more information contact Iluka library. WHEN: Wed 18 April 2018 - 2pm-5pm WHERE: Multi-purpose Room, Iluka Library Cnr Duke and Micalo Sts COST: FREE CONTACT: ilukalib@crl.nsw.gov.au or 6646 6542
3 MAY
Rochelle Summerfield Studio OPENING CELEBRATION
YAMBA CINEMA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Join national artist Rochelle Summerfield to celebrate the opening of her new studio. Real beautiful view. Real artist experience. She will delight and excite you. See her work, her tools and inspirations. Ask questions, have a personal tour and learn about some of the processes. Rochelle has many skills in drawing, collage, printmaking and photography.
Escape to Yamba, as we bring the world of cinema to our local big screen, as we showcase films from Australia and around the world. The festival is a reflection of our deep roots in film culture and passion for cinema. The Festival aim is to bring you films rarely seen in regional Australia, and create a memorable big screen and festival community experience.
WHEN: Sat 21 April 2018 11am-4pm WHERE: 20 Drummer Place, Seelands COST: FREE Light refreshments provided WEBSITE: www.rochellesummerfield.com
WHEN: 3-9 May 2018 WHERE: Yamba Cinema 13 Coldstream Street, Yamba COST: $14 per session (excluding opening night which is $20 per person) festival pass available CONTACT: 02 6646 3430 WEBSITE: www.yambacinema.com.au
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11 MAY
(Image: Kylie Wilks)
GRAFTON TO INVERELL CYCLE CLASSIC The Grafton to Inverell Cycle Classic is over 50 years strong and held in northern NSW. It is considered one of the toughest road races on the Australian calendar and is much more to the Clarence Valley than just a race. Join some of the cultural events that surround the G2I and be part of the fun and entertainment. Everyone is welcome. Keep an eye on the Grafton Cycle Club Facebook page for dates and details. SCREENING OF WHEELMEN OF THE CLARENCE: A locally made documentary showcasing over 120 years of cycling history in the Clarence. WHERE: Pelican Playhouse, Through St, South Grafton WHEN: Thursday 10 May - 6pm BIKE BUS TO LOCAL SCHOOLS WHERE: Fri 11 May – 7.45am see Facebook for details WEBSITE: www.graftoncycleclub.com.au FACEBOOK: @graftoncycleclub
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CYCLE THROUGH HISTORY. See the landmarks of Grafton by bike. WHERE: Memorial Park, Prince Street Grafton WHEN: Fri 11 May 2018 - 9am RIDER REGISTRATION EVENT WITH. With food And Live Music WHERE: Toast Expresso and Memorial Park, Prince Street, Grafton WHEN: Fri 11 May, 4pm-6pm GRAFTON TO INVERELL CYCLE CLASSIC RACE START WHERE: Prince Street, Grafton WHEN: Sat 12 May, start 7.15am-7.35am
12 JULY
SOUNDSCAPE In a picturesque bush setting amongst meandering paths and eloquently designed buildings, 26 artists live paint a live band. The works will be auctioned on the day and the band will get to use the winning artwork for their future promotion. WHEN: WHERE: COST:
Sat 12 May 2018 Tanamon Gallery, 1125 Firth Heinz Rd, Pillar Valley $25 (At the gate)
CLARENCE RIVER ARTS FESTIVAL The 53rd Clarence River Arts Festival will be held in Maclean, Northern NSW in July. Entry forms are available now. The exhibition covers nine sections and offers more than $12,000 in prize money. Both professionals and enthusiast of the arts and crafts are encouraged to enter. Visit the website for more info on each section and entry forms. WHEN: Thu 12 July 2018 Opening night 13-15 July event days WHERE: Venue in Maclean to be confirmed COST: $8 per person. $5 concession WEB: www.clarenceriverartsfestival.com.au
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4 - 15 APRIL 2018 DATE
TIME
WHERE
WHAT
Tue 3 and Mon 16
Clarence River Jockey Club
Free entry on race days to celebrate Seniors Festival. Show seniors card at the gate
Wed 4 to Sun 15
Grafton District Services Club
Seniors Festival lunch and dinner specials Author talk: Maggie Counihan
Thu 5
10.30am
Thu 5
2.30pm
Grafton Library Maclean Library
Fri 6
10.30amnoon
Committee Room, Council Chambers. Maclean
Morning Tea with the Mayor
Wed 10
10.30amnoon
Clarence Care + Support Grafton
Morning Tea with the Mayor
Pelican Playhouse 81 Through Street South Grafton
Life & Death in God’s Waiting Room. Sequel to “God’s Waiting Room”. Seniors Concession $15. Tickets from South Grafton News & Gifts.
Fri 6 Sat 7 Sun 8 Fri 13 Sat 14 Sun 15
7:30pm 2pm 7.30pm 2pm
Free morning tea and intro to Bowls. RSVP - 02 6642 3105 Yamba Seniors Inc. & Yamba Lions Club Seniors Celebration Ticket $7.50 from Yamba Bowlo Free seniors exercise classes and Health Assessment. Call Optimum Allied Health on 6697 5662 to book Telstra - Tech Savvy Workshops. Free incl. coffee. Call Telstra on 6642 8488 to book
Sat 7
10am
South Grafton Bowls Club
Sun 8
10am–2pm
Yamba Bowling Club
Mon 9
10am & 11am
Wed 11
10am & 11am
Fri 13
10am & 11am
Mon 9 to
10am, noon and 2pm daily
Grafton Shoppingworld
Tue 9 Wed 10 Thu 12 Fri 13
10.30am12.30pm
Yamba Library Yamba Library Maclean Library Iluka Library
Tech Savvy Seniors - Intro to computers. Book at your local library.
Tue 10
10am
Sunshine Club, 2/32 Coldstream Street, Yamba
Sunshine Club musical morning tea. All Seniors welcome
Wed 11
1:30pm
Maclean Bowls Club
Seniors afternoon tea. Tickets $3 from Maclean Bowling Club
Thu 12
9am-noon
Kensei Lounge, Grafton Racecourse
Grafton Seniors Inc. Open Day and Craft Morning Tea.
Thu 12
1pm
Grafton Library
The Great Debate - Millennials v Centennials. Free event
Thu 12
10am
Sunshine House, 10 Kemp Street, Grafton
Sunshine Club musical morning tea. All Seniors welcome
Sun 15
noon-2.30pm
Grafton District Services Club
Tommy Memphis lunch and show. Tickets $15. Courtesy Bus available.
Fri 13
Jetts Fitness, Grafton Shoppingworld
NSW Seniors Festival is turning 60! There’s something for everyone with hundreds of free or heavily discounted events across the state. To find an event near you, visit www.seniorsfestival.nsw.gov.au.
SENIORSFESTIVAL.NSW.GOV.AU
MUSIC, DANCE AND THEATRE PERFORMANCE
CALENDER START DATE EVENT
LOCATION
4 Apr
Yamba Ukes Weekly Session
Yamba
6-9 Apr
Clarence Valley Chamber Music Festival
Grafton
6 Apr
Breabach At Eatonsville
Eatonsville
6 Apr
Life & Death In God’s Waiting Room
South Grafton
7 Apr
CV Celtic & Contemporary Folk Music Session Grafton
13 Apr
Nia Yamba Dance Jam
Yamba
14-22 Apr
Grafton Dance Eisteddfod
South Grafton
814 Apr
David Scheel Concert
Grafton
22 Apr
plunge Festival Stage
Yamba
19 May
Valley Girls
South Grafton
FURTHER DETAILS FOR EACH EVENT ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES
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4 APRIL
YAMBA UKES WEEKLY SESSION
CLARENCE VALLEY CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL
Yamba Ukes is the home of the only certified group of Ukaholics in the world. At weekly sessions we play ukulele, laugh, learn, play ukulele, sing our hearts out, play ukulele and release our endorphins to keep us happy. Playing music in a group is wonderful therapy for everyone. All levels are welcome from beginners to advanced players.
Featuring performances by visiting performers, plus performances by CVCon students and staff, the Clarence Valley Chamber Music Festival is a weekend of celebrating music in its most intimate form. Performances include The New England Ensemble, Acacia String Quartet, Ensemble Q, Michelle Ryan and CVCon Ensembles. All performances held at CVCon.
WHEN: 4, 18 April 2018 WHERE: Yamba Bowling Club COST: $10 Ukestration Lesson - 6pm $5 Jam Session - 7.30pm WHEN: 11, 25 April 2018 WHERE: Leche Cafe Strum & Sip COST: $5 Jam Session - 10am WEBSITE: www.yambaukes.com
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WHEN: 6-9 April 2017 - 4-6pm WHERE: Clarence Valley Conservatorium 8 Villiers Street, Grafton COST: Adult Festival Pass $100, Concerts cost vary BOOKINGS: www.cvcon.com.au or phone 6643 3555
6 APRIL
BREABACH AT EATONSVILLE HALL The Eatonsville Hall gigs are a plunge festival favourite and this year we have Scottish five-piece folk band Breabach to shake the walls and get you dancing. Voted ‘Folk Band of the Year’ & ’Album of the year‘ at the 2016 Scots Trad Music Awards and twice nominated ‘Best Band’ at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards; Breabach deliver a thrilling and unique brand of contemporary folk music that has earned them international recognition as one of the UK’s most dynamic and exciting bands. They will showcase their fifth studio album, Astar at Eatonsville Hall - inspired by the people and iconic venues and festivals they have encountered - Sounds like fun? See you there! WHEN:
Fri 6 April 2018 at 6pm
WHERE:
Eatonsville Hall, Orara Street, Eatonsville
COST:
$25 at the door. $22 online. Ticketing links via Clarence Valley Culture Facebook page
BOOKINGS: @clarencevalleyculture WEBSITE: www.breabach.com
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6 APRIL
LIFE & DEATH IN GOD’S WAITING ROOM The sequel to the successful play “God’s Waiting Room”. The 100th birthday party celebration is followed by a big surprise. The retirement village residents discover you are never too old to change, and have fun. Old friends pass away and unlikely romances blossom as our geriatric cast prove there’s many a good tune played on an old piano! WHEN: WHERE: COST:
Fri 6, Sat 7 April at 7.30pm and Sun 8 April at 2pm Fri 13, Sat 14 April at 7.30pm and Sun 15 April at 2pm The Pelican Playhouse 81 Through Street South Grafton Tickets $20 Concession $15
BOOKINGS: South Grafton News & Gifts Phone: 02 66 423027 WEBSITE: www.thepelicanplayhouse.com
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7 APRIL
CV CELTIC & CONTEMPORARY FOLK MUSIC SESSIONS These Folk Sessions are the only local regular events where you can sing, play and discover traditional Folk Music. We encourage and support sessioners - including nervous newcomers - in singing and playing acoustic instruments. And we have a ball doing it! WHEN: Sat 7 April 2018 - 1pm WHERE: Good Intent Hotel, (Lounge Bar) 65 Armidale Street, Sth Grafton COST: FREE
WHEN: Sat 24th March 2018 - 1pm Sat 28 April 2018 - 1pm WHERE: Copmanhurst Tennis Club Room Lawrence Street, Copmanhurst COST: FREE
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13 APRIL
NIA YAMBA DANCE JAM
GRAFTON DANCE EISTEDDFOD
Come and join us at the Nia Yamba Dance Jam, part of the annual Clarence Valley plunge festival. Leave your shoes and worries at the door, quiet your mind and be guided into the sensations of your body with Nia. Move in fun ways, sharing the joy of movement to global music and leave sweaty and smiling. EveryBODY is welcome including those with two left feet! No prior experience needed. Wear comfortable exercise clothes and bring a bottle of water and a smile. All proceeds going to a local charity.
Grafton Dance Eisteddfod provides a dance competition for all ages, individuals and groups in a variety of dance styles. Competitors have the opportunity to win prizes including trophies, medals, prize money, scholarships and encouragement awards. Spectators can enjoy a vast selection of dancers from the Clarence, surrounding regions and southern Queensland, from beginners through to professionally presented performances.
WHEN: Fri 13 April 2017 - 6pm WHERE: Yamba Community Hall 45 Wooli Street, Yamba COST: $15 BOOKINGS: Carol 0412 255 306 WEBSITE: www.niaaustralia.com.au
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WHEN: 14-22 April 2017 WHERE: South Grafton High School Tyson Street, South Grafton COST: $5 BOOKINGS: Diana Welch - 02 6643 3384 WEBSITE: www.graftoneisteddfod.org.au
14 APRIL
Broadcasting live at 7.30pm-9pm Wednesday nights during the plunge Art & Culture festival.
DAVID SCHEEL: Don’t Shoot
Me, I’m Only The Piano Player
Pianist/comedian David Scheel has made a speciality out of making fun of music classical and not-so-classical. So much so that many consider him the finest musical humourist in the world. This is a wonderful blend of piano and comedy, full of lots of new material plus perennial favourites all delivered in an amazing range of comic voices and accents. Plus, of course, beautiful piano music revealing David’s skills as a serious concert pianist. WHEN: WHERE: COST: BOOKINGS: WEBSITE:
Sat 14 April 2017 Saraton Theatre, 99 Prince Street Grafton $35 with allocated seating Saraton Box Office (02) 6642 1633 www.saraton.com
Listen to local artists read their prose or poetry favourites, sing or play their music and talk about their art and why their chosen pieces inspire them. Tune in to 100.3FM during plunge.
Broadcast by Presenter will be live but presenter will use pre-recorded sessions, recorded at TLC
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22 APRIL
PLUNGE FESTIVAL STAGE AT YAMBA RIVER MARKETS The plunge festival stage, hosted at Yamba River Markets by Live Prawn Productions Inc, will feature the cream of the current crop of Clarence Valley musicians. Topping the bill is the writing partnership of local songstress Grace Hickey and Hugh Scott Murray of the Big Ol Bus Band. Catch their distinctive swing’n’roots sound on new track Nightswim, which will be available for free download for the duration of plunge. WHEN: Sun 22 April 2018 - 9am-2pm WHERE: Ford Park, Yamba COST: FREE INFO: Child/family friendly + disabled access
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SAT 24 MARCH 2018 ON SALE NOW
SUN 20 MAY 2018 VALLEY GIRLS
ON SALE NOW
Join VELOUR and a selection of the Clarence Valley’s finest female musicians for an evening of music and story telling across generations. WHEN: WHERE: COST: BOOKINGS: WEBSITE:
Sat 19 May 2018 - 7.30pm The Pelican Playhouse 81 Through St, South Grafton Tickets $20, $15 Concession Buckley’s Music Group, Bacon Street, Grafton. 02 6642 4710 www.thepelicanplayhouse.com
SUN 30 MAY 2018 ON SALE NOW
GRAFTON REGIONAL GALLERY 158 FITZROY ST GRAFTON
COWPER GALLERY & ART STUDIO 90 CLARENCE ST COWPER
FERRY PARK GALLERY PACIFIC HWY MACLEAN
KINGS STUDIO 105 RIVER ST MACLEAN
YAMBA ARTSPACE 158 FITZROY ST GRAFTON
SCHAEFFER HOUSE 190 FITZROY ST GRAFTON
SCHAEFFER HOUSE
EXHIBITIONS, LAUNCHES AND OPEN STUDIOS
CALENDER START DATE EVENT
LOCATION
21 Mar
A Place To Call Home
Grafton
21 Mar
DEX Best Of 2017 Photography
Grafton
21 Mar
Primary Colours: Wall Art Installation
Grafton
21 Mar
Jenny Kitchener: Pollinate
Grafton
21 Mar
Clarence In Focus
Grafton
23 Mar
LCACA: 4th Annual 8x8 Exhibition
Maclean
28 Mar
DiVaNix Open Studio
Brushgrove
28 Mar
Fibre Delights
Ulmarra
28 Mar
Charles Street Studio Gallery
Iluka
30 Mar
InFocus Looking Back
Grafton
30 Mar
Wild About Wooli Art Show
Wooli
31 Mar
Studio Sessions
Gulmarrad
31 Mar
Big River Country
Cowper
31 Mar
Swinging ’60s Across The Clarence
Grafton
1 Apr
Planet Playground
Yamba
1 Apr
The Bridges
Maclean
3 Apr
Yamba Art Space Gallery
Yamba
5 Apr
Working With Wood
Grafton
6 Apr
Art Opening At Yamba Art Space
Yamba
8 Apr
Champagne Sunday - Meet The Artist
Ulmarra
12 Apr
Mural Artwork
Grafton
17 Apr
Fay Boyd Fine Arts School Tutors Exhibition
Ulmarra
By appointment Whiteman Creek Pottery
Whiteman Creek
9 June
Grafton
Go Art Prize And Exhibition
FURTHER DETAILS FOR EACH EVENT ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES
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21 MARCH
A PLACE TO CALL HOME: MIGRANT HOSTEL MEMORIES Snakes in the laundry, dreary meals of mutton and a British reluctance to shower are just some of the memories post-war immigrants have shared in A Place to Call Home? Migrant hostel memories – now on show at Grafton Regional Gallery. ‘While this latest exhibition is based around photographs held in our collection, it is these human recollections, both good and bad, that bring it to life,’ said National Archives curator Amy Lay. ‘People recalled the tastes, the sights and smells (including the ‘rotten’ scent of mangoes) which, on our companion website Destination: Australia, stirred memories and strong responses from other immigrants. ‘Such memories, with their depth of personal emotion and culture shock, give us an insight into what it meant to cross the world in hope of a new life.’ A national touring exhibition developed and presented by the National Archives of Australia. (Image: A migrant family enters their new home at Maribyrnong, Victoria, 1965.)
WHEN: WHERE: COST: CONTACT:
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Wed 21 Mar - Sun 27 May 2018 Opening Hours Tue to Sat 10am-4pm Sun 10am-2pm Main and Loft, Grafton Regional Gallery 158 Fitzroy Street Grafton Gold coin donation. 02 6642 317
27 MAY
DEX BEST OF 2017 PHOTOGRAPHY
PRIMARY COLOURS: WALL ART INSTALLATION
Photos that represent a few of the thousands of stories and people The Daily Examiner covers each year. This exhibition celebrates work by the photojournalists of the Clarence Valley’s daily paper and reveals their passion to document and capture the life and events of the Clarence. The 2017 selection focuses on the faces and places of the Clarence.
Stuart Murphy and his daughter Emily blend the primary colours across the gallery’s mural wall using lots of fun techniques that only large-scale painting can offer. Through all the rolling, dripping, splashing and brushing the artists will create a very bright and playful artwork.
(photo by Adam Hourigan)
WHEN: WHERE: COST:
Wed 21 Mar - Sun 27 May 2018 Opening Hours Tue to Sat 10am-4pm Sun 10am-2pm Prentice East, Grafton Regional Gallery 158 Fitzroy Street Grafton Gold coin donation.
(Image: Stuart Murphy, Detail Outdoor Mural, 2017)
WHEN: WHERE: COST:
Wed 21 Mar - Sun 27 May 2018 Opening Hours Tue to Sat 10am-4pm Sun 10am-2pm Gallery Carpark Mural Grafton Regional Gallery 158 Fitzroy Street, Grafton Gold coin donation.
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21 MARCH
JENNY KITCHENER: POLLINATE Sydney’s bushland fringe was Jenny’s playground as a child. Her home is now a beautiful rural property located in the sub-tropical Northern Rivers area of NSW where birdsong and the hum of insects provide the perfect soundtrack for creating art. ‘Pollinate’ continues to explore her preoccupation with pollination, but with the focus on bird pollinators. The exhibition highlights the important work birds and bees perform in servicing the reproductive needs of plants. Beautifully and skilfully worked she presents linocuts, monotypes, collage and paper cut outs. (Image: Jenny Kitchener, In the Service of Trees, Lino print, 2017)
WHEN: WHERE: COST: CONTACT:
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Wed 21 Mar - Sun 27 May 2018 Opening Hours Tue to Sat 10am-4pm Sun 10am-2pm Prentice West, Grafton Regional Gallery 158 Fitzroy Street, Grafton Gold coin donation. 02 6642 317
23 MARCH
2018 8x8 SMALL WORKS
COMPETITIVE EXHIBITION
In My Mind's Eye CLARENCE INFOCUS Throughout summer everyone in the Clarence Valley was invited to capture the best of our contemporary culture in the Valley through photographs for entry into the Clarence Valley InFocus competition. This exhibition presents the winners of the five categories in the competition.
LCACA 4TH ANNUAL 8X8 EXHIBITION Lower Clarence Arts & Crafts Association’s 4th Annual 8 x 8 Small Works Exhibition. With the theme “In My Mind’s Eye”, artists and creators have been invited to create works in any medium within the confines of the supplied canvas.
(‘The Final Colour’. Photo by Freya McGrath)
WHEN: WHERE: COST:
Wed 21 Mar - Sun 27 May 2018 Opening Hours Tue to Sat 10am-4pm Sun 10am-2pm Gallery Courtyard Grafton Regional Gallery 158 Fitzroy Street, Grafton Gold coin donation.
WHEN: Fri 23 March – 28th April 2018 Opening night 23 March 6pm WHERE: Ferry Park Gallery Pacific Hwy Maclean COST: FREE BOOKINGS: info@ferrypark.org or phone 02 6645 3700
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28 MARCH
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DiVaNix OPEN STUDIO
FIBRE DELIGHTS
Diane Valerie Nixon creates unique and eclectic wearable art fashion and jewellery pieces. Vintage and contemporary clothing and textiles are up-cycled with stitching and botanical dyes. Unique jewellery is handcrafted using gem, glass and pearl.
Drop in to our store and showroom to find unique, locally handmade items of all descriptions. We showcase handmade books, hand-felted items, knits and crochet. Specialised paper craft and hand-dyed clothing and much more.
WHEN: 28 Mar - 31 April 2018 WHERE: 80 Clarence Street, Brushgrove COST: FREE BOOKINGS: No booking required INSTAGRAM: @divanixdesign FACEBOOK: @divanix
WHEN: Daily 9.30am-3.30pm WHERE: 13 Coldstream St, Ulmarra FACEBOOK: @fibredelights
30 MARCH
CHARLES STREET STUDIO GALLERY Jenny Johns’ outstanding works are in oils and pastels. Her sensitive work depicts the tranquility of our local area. Winner of Open Portrait Prize, Grafton, 2017. Janet Hauser, author and illustrator, features works of local Iluka flora and highlights environmental habitats. Recently exhibited at the Tweed Gallery, Murwillumbah. WHEN: 28 Mar - 30 April 2018 9am-2pm WHERE: 57 Charles Street. Iluka COST: FREE WEBSITE: www.jennyjohns.com.au
INFOCUS LOOKING BACK Presented by Grafton Shoppingworld & Grafton Regional Gallery. A selection of past winners of the Clarence Valley In Focus competition will be on display in Grafton Shoppingworld throughout the 2018 plunge festival. Take the time to relive past highlights of the InFocus photographic competition while shopping in air conditioned comfort. WHEN: 30 Mar - 30 April 2018 WHERE: Grafton Shoppingworld COST: FREE WEBSITE: graftonshoppingworld.com.au
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30 MARCH
WILD ABOUT WOOLI ART SHOW Now in its eighth year the art show has six categories: Paintings, Works on Paper, Sculptures, Textile Art, Mixed Media and Photography and a successful children’s section from the local Wooli Public School. The aim of the event continues to be a fundraiser for the CCPA . WHEN: Opening Night Friday 30 Mar 2018 at 6.30pm Exhibition Saturday 31 Mar 2018 - 11am-6pm and Sun 1 April 2018 - 11am-3pm WHERE: Wooli Hotel Motel, Wooli COST: Opening Night $10 Adult - Child $5 Saturday and Sunday Adult and Child - $2 BOOKING: Pay at the door
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STUDIO SESSIONS: OPEN GALLERY AND WORKSHOP Stephen Sessions has been ‘playing around’ with clay and wood-fired kilns since 1965 and has worked with Bill Samuels and Bob Cunningham in Sydney and with Greg Nye and Bungendore Pottery, Lithgow Valley Pottery and Mount Victoria Pottery. After moving to the Clarence Valley in 2013, Stephen rebuilt his kiln and Studio Sessions was born. Discover treasures of clay and wood at this local gallery and a working studio with a hand-built, wood-fired kiln. WHEN: Saturdays and Sundays. 10am-4pm or by appointment WHERE: 61 Clyde Essex Drive Gulmarrad COST: FREE BOOKING: Call 0488 384 990
31 MARCH
BIG RIVER COUNTRY
with Harry Westera Harry’s new body of paintings capture the light and character of our beautiful Big River Country. The rugged high country of the Clarence River, dairy and sugarcane farms throughout the valley, the Scottish heritage town of Maclean and the river ports of Iluka and Yamba provide a wealth of subjects. WHEN: 31 March – 13 May 2018 WHERE: Cowper Art Gallery & Studio 90 Clarence Street, Cowper COST: FREE BOOKINGS: Via the Gallery Facebook cowpergallery@iinet.net.au FACEBOOK: @cowperartgallery
SWINGING ’60s ACROSS THE CLARENCE View the display of the 1960s as it was experienced in the Clarence Valley. The display runs for the duration of the plunge festival and consists of 1960s items and images from museum collections across the Clarence Valley, plus as paintings from the Jacaranda Art Society collection. WHEN: 31 Mar - 30 April 2018 WHERE: Foyer spaces and display cabinets, Sir Earle Page Library and Education Centre COST: FREE CONTACT: graftonlib@crl.nsw.gov.au or 66410100 WEBSITE: www.crl.nsw.gov.au
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28 MARCH
PLANET PLAYGROUND - Solo Exhibition of recent works by local artist Kerrie Howland. The universal language of play is wonderful to witness when observing your children at home or at the playground. As adults, the language of play is easily forgotten and as a parent I’m reminded by my children to engage in play. These works are a subjective response to the language of play, playgrounds and the spaces we occupy for play on our planet. Mixed media on canvas and paper, plus photographic digital prints. WHEN: 28 March - 30 April 2018 Tues-Thurs: 10am-4.30pm; Sat-Sun: 2pm-4.30pm. Opening as part of the plunge festival official opening WHERE: The Old Kirk, Yamba Museum COST: $5 WEBSITE: www.pyhsmuseum.org.au
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THE BRIDGES There are more than 50 bridges being built in the Clarence Valley in 2018. This exhibition of graphic works and posters commemorates and celebrates these historic milestones, just as this nation’s timber bridges have served us well for more than a century. The Clarence Valley bridges renewal creates a remarkable and enduring span in concrete and steel between this century and the next. The works presented in this Kingstudio Bridges exhibition 2018 contrast these two eras of engineering excellence. WHEN: 1-30 April 2018 10am-5pm daily WHERE: Kingsstudio, 105 River Street Maclean COST: FREE WEBSITE: www.kingstudio.com.au
5 APRIL
YAMBA ART SPACE GALLERY
WORKING WITH WOOD
Opened in 2017, Yamba Art Space is an essential stop for those looking for something local, creative and unique. The gallery hosts bimonthly exhibitions featuring original artworks by local and visiting artisans. The gallery shop has handmade gift and items by Clarence Valley makers and creators as well as a selection of art materials and resources. Drop by and check out whats on or get involved in one of our many ongoing creative projects.
Come and view the magnificent display of incredibly diverse handcrafted items in the workshop of the NRWA. On exhibition will be Roy Ellery’s Jacaranda log books as featured on the cover of an American woodworking magazine. The exhibition will also include bandsaw boxes, lathe-turned projects, furniture items, wooden puzzles and a wide variety of objects created by members. Come and chat with woodworkers or just watch the demonstrations in the new workshop.
WHEN: Tue, Thu & Fri 9.30am-2.30pm WHERE: 2/6 Uki Street Yamba COST: FREE WEBSITE: www.yambaartspace.com
WHEN: Thu 5, 12, 19 and 26 April 2018 9am-2pm WHERE: NRWA Shed (off Hoof Street) follow the track adjacent to 149 Hoof Street, Grafton COST: FREE
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6 APRIL
ART OPENING AT YAMBA ART SPACE
CHAMPAGNE SUNDAY - MEET THE ARTIST
Yamba Art Space is excited to showcase local artists and their diverse creative talents. Join us to celebrate the opening of our recent exhibitions - ‘Inklings’ - collaborative works by Max Hoffman and Stu Murphy and ‘Running River’ Yaegl Artists Group Exhibition. Our opening event will also include a painting demonstration/performance, music, food and refreshments. Entry by gold coin donation and a lucky door prize.
Between Grafton and Maclean in the historic river port of Ulmarra sits the Coldstream Gallery. Come and enjoy the beautiful local art works and get the opportunity to talk with some of our amazing artists. Bookings preferred but not essential.
WHEN: Fri 6 April 2018 5.30pm-7.30pm WHERE: 2/6 Uki Street Yamba COST: Gold coin donation WEBSITE: www.yambaartspace.com
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WHEN: Sundays during plunge 8, 15, 22 and 29 April 10am-4pm WHERE: Coldstream Gallery 5 Coldstream Street, Ulmarra COST: FREE BOOKINGS: 02 6619 6446 or info@coldstreamgallery.com.au WEBSITE: www.coldstreamgallery.com.au
17 APRIL
MURAL ARTWORK Watch as Stuart Murphy brings his amazing street art to the external walls of Grafton Shoppingworld. Come along and watch Stuart explore the freedoms and challenges of creating a large scale mural outside Grafton Shoppingworld. Stuart’s painting style is somewhat mischievous or playful in nature and often involves variations of repeated patterns creating a sense of movement and energy. WHEN: During plunge 2018, see Grafton Shoppingworld website for updates. WHERE: Grafton Shoppingworld car park COST: FREE WEBSITE: graftonshoppingworld.com.au
FAY BOYD FINE ART SCHOOL TUTORS EXHIBITION A showcase of work from the 2018 tutors from Fay Boyd’s Fine Art School covering many forms of visual art from botanic, wildlife, abstract and still life. Some of Australia’s most respected artists in mediums including, oil, acrylic and watercolours. Don’t miss this chance to see their work. More information is available at www. coldstreamgallery.com.au . RSVP essential for the exhibition opening night.” (Image: Zebra finches – look over there by Janet Matthews)
WHEN: Opening Tue 17 April 2018 - 6pm Exhibition runs 17-30 April WHERE: Coldstream Gallery, Ulmarra RSVP: 6619 6446 or info@coldstreamgallery.com.au
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WHITEMAN CREEK POTTERY
GO ART EXHIBITION
Whiteman Creek pottery will be open to visitors during April. Renowned potter Geoff Crispin sources many local materials to make his wood-fired porcelain and stoneware in his two chambered wood-fired kiln. Geoff’s distinctive wood fired porcelain and stoneware are collected in Australia and internationally and pots are available for sale at his open studio. Visits to the studio are by appointment, details below.
Entries are open now for the Grafton Open Art Prize. This annual competition helps raise the profiles of local emerging and professional artists. It is also a chance for students in primary, secondary and senior schools to showcase their work and win prizes in the youth sections. This event is presented and organised by the P&C of Grafton High School. All artists are invited to enter and mark your calendar with the exhibition dates for later in the year.
WHEN: By appointment during plunge WHERE: Whiteman Creek Pottery 40 Whiteman Creek Road 23km northwest of Grafton BOOKINGS: Geoff on 02 6644 9685 or 0437 279 436 EMAIL: geoff.crispin@gmail.com
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(‘Spooky Beach Vines’. Most Outstanding Art Award Winner 2017 Julie McKenzie)
WHEN: 9, 10, 11 June 2018 WHERE: Grafton High School Mary Street, Grafton COST: $2 WEBSITE: www.goartprize.com
JOIN US AT THE INAUGURAL PLUNGE ART MARKET.
MEET ARTISTS FROM THE CLARENCE VALLEY. PICK UP ORIGINAL ART AT MARKET PRICES.
For more information on the plunge Art Market and participating artists follow @clarencevalleyculture on Facebook and Instagram
YOUTH AND KIDS WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS
CALENDER START DATE
EVENT
LOCATION
29 Mar
A Scottish Storytime
Maclean
4 Apr
Colour The Hub
Grafton
5 Apr
Kidzfit
Grafton
6 Apr
Storytime and Craft
Grafton
14 Apr
Beats By The Beach
Yamba
16 Apr
Stay And Play Creativity Centre
Grafton
16 Apr
Tech Central
Grafton
16 Apr
Sock Puppet Theatre
CV Libraries
18 Apr
Hump Day - The Amazing Race
Grafton
18 Apr
Make Your Own Book
CV Libraries
19 Apr
Family Day
Grafton
19 Apr
Live And Loud
Grafton
21 Apr
AYA Music Festival
Grafton
23 Apr
Lego Garden Workshops
Grafton
23 Apr
Giant Lawn Games
Grafton
FURTHER DETAILS FOR EACH EVENT ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES
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29 MARCH
A SCOTTISH STORYTIME
COLOUR THE HUB
Join in the fun with a cultural story time celebrating Scottish stories, rhymes and music at your local library. Wear your favourite tartan if you like. Suitable for pre-school ages.
Drop into our new youth and community hub and help us decorate the space. Free pizza! All materials provided.
WHEN: Thu 29 Mar 2018 10.30am-11.30am WHERE: Maclean Library 7-9 Stanley Street, Maclean COST: FREE WEBSITE: www.crl.nsw.gov.au
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WHEN: Wed 4 April 2018 - 4pm-6pm WHERE: Our Healthy Clarence Community Hub, Prince Street, Grafton COST: FREE BOOKINGS: Call Giane on 0439 219 047 or just turn up
5 APRIL
KIDZFIT WITH JETTS FITNESS
STORYTIME & CRAFT
Join Jetts Fitness for FREE KidzFit classes held each Thursday from 10am! Specifically designed for children aged 2-5 years, allowing children to develop gross motor skills and to play socially in a fun and safe environment, parents can join in the fun so pack your shoes too.
Join Clarence Valley Anglican School at Grafton Shoppingworld each Friday for free STORYTIME + CRAFT – Bring your children along to enjoy a storybook reading followed by a craft activity with early childhood specialists from CVAS. Enjoy a coffee while your children listen, learn and create something special - fun for children from 0-5yrs.
WHEN: Thursdays until 12 April WHERE: Jetts Fitness, Grafton Shoppingworld COST: FREE BOOKINGS: Bookings essential, call 6642 7770 to book now. Limit 15 per session
WHEN: Fridays until 13 April WHERE: Grafton Shoppingworld COST: FREE BOOKINGS: No bookings required
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14 APRIL
BEATS BY THE BEACH Kick off Youth Week 2018 with local youth musicians and DJs at Yamba’s Main Beach. Join in beach volleyball, sandcastle competitions, check out the market stalls or just chill and listen to the music. This is an event for people aged 12-25, created by local young people. Beats by the Beach is a drug and alcohol free event. WHEN: Sat 14 April 2018 - 11am-2pm WHERE: Main Beach Yamba COST: FREE for youth 12-25 FACEBOOK: @clarencevalleyyouth @clarenceyouthaction
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STAY AND PLAY CREATIVITY CENTRE Drop and shop these school holidays while the kids enjoy some FREE time in our all new Stay’N Play creativity centre. Grab a coffee, shop and take time out while the kids enjoy creating, building and exploring in a clean, safe child friendly space - open 10am-2pm daily, for children aged 3 to 8years. WHEN: 16-20 April 2018. 10am-2pm daily WHERE: Grafton Shoppingworld COST: FREE BOOKINGS: Simply drop and shop, however arrive early to avoid disappointment
16 APRIL
TECH CENTRAL – 3D PRINTING + CODING Explore the latest in STEM learning from St Mary’s and St Joseph’s Primary Schools at Grafton Shoppingworld. These amazing workshops will allow children to design their own digital games through CODING and create their own prototypes using 3D PRINTING. These are some of the most exciting future employment opportunities for children around the world. WHEN: 16-20 April 2018. 3D Printing - 10am-12pm Coding - 1pm-3pm. WHERE: Grafton Shoppingworld COST: $10 per child (Ages 8-14 years) BOOKINGS: Bookings essential at graftonshoppingworld.com.au
SOCK PUPPET THEATRE Create your own sock puppet and put together your own short play to perform with the sock puppet theatre. All materials supplied. For ages 5 and over. WHEN: Iluka Library Mon 16 April Grafton Library Tue 17 April Yamba Library Wed 18 April Maclean Library Thu 19 April All sessions 10.30am-2.30pm COST: FREE WEBSITE: www.crl.nsw.gov.au BOOKINGS: Grafton 6641 0100 Maclean 6645 3611 Yamba 6646 2811 Iluka 6646 6542
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18 APRIL
HUMP DAY THE AMAZING RACE Wednesday of National Youth Week is Hump Day, a fun sexual health-themed day that includes prizes and giveaways. Come to Market Square in Grafton to take part in the Speed Humps race that includes fun activities that will start conversations about sexual health. WHEN: Wed 18 April 2018 2-5pm WHERE: Market Square Grafton COST: FREE (ages 12-25) BOOKINGS: Register a team via Facebook @clarencevalleyyouth @clarenceyouthaction
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MAKE YOUR OWN BOOK Create your own story and book from scratch. Spark your imagination with objects and pictures to get your story started. Draw, illustrate, write and craft your own handmade book. All materials supplied. Age 8+ WHEN: Iluka Library Wed 18 April - 2.30pm-4pm Yamba Library Wed 24 April - 2.30pm-4pm COST: FREE WEBSITE: www.crl.nsw.gov.au
19 APRIL
GRAFTON VIKINGS FAMILY FUN DAY Join us for a day of craft, games, and basketball. With activities to suit all ages, plan a day with the whole family. Play friendly team games, learn fun basketball skills and even make your very own sporty crafts. A sausage sizzle and refreshments will be available on the day. WHEN: Thu 19 April 2018 WHERE: 300 Powell Street Grafton COST: FREE BOOKINGS: Bookings can be made at the Grafton Sports Centre
LIVE ‘N’ LOUD Come along and listen to live music performed by young local musicians. Live ‘n’ Loud is a drug and alcohol free event. WHEN: Thu 19 April 2018 6pm-9pm WHERE: Sir Earle Page Library and Education Centre 126-144 Pound Street, Grafton COST: Entry by gold coin donation WEBSITE: www.crl.nsw.gov.au
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21 APRIL
AYA MUSIC FESTIVAL Back again for a second year, the amazing AYA Music Festival will wrap up Youth Week at Grafton race course. Clarence Valley Council, Jempire Events and Clarence Youth Action host a music event with local youth musicians and DJs. Do you remember what AYA stands for from last year? Jump on our Facebook page and take a guess. For more information visit the event Facebook page. This event is for people aged 13 and over. Proof of age will be requested at the gate on the night. AYA Festival is a drug and alcohol free event. WHEN: Sat 21 April 2018 WHERE: Grafton Racecourse COST: $10 presale $15 on the gate BOOKINGS: Follow the links at www.facebook.com/ayafest FACEBOOK: @clarencevalleyyouth @clarenceyouthaction
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23 APRIL
MINI GARDEN WORKSHOPS
GIANT LAWN GAMES
Join Grafton Shoppingworld to create your own mini garden this school holidays. Children will enjoy creating their own mini garden bed, then potting their choice of greenery before adding their favourite figurine to their take-home garden. A fun creative activity for children aged 4 to 13 years, ticket includes all materials.
Go big these school holidays with giant games at Grafton Shoppingworld. Think you’re a chess champion? Grab a friend for a game and test your skills. Plus there’s giant Jenga, Connect 4, and Scrabble. Lunch-time fun just got large!
WHEN: 23, 24, 26 and 27 April 2018 10am-11am, 12pm-1pm and 2pm-3pm WHERE: Grafton Shoppingworld COST: $10 per child (Ages 4-13 years) BOOKINGS: Bookings essential. Book at graftonshoppingworld.com.au
WHEN: 23-27 April 2018 10am-4pm daily WHERE: Grafton Shoppingworld COST: FREE BOOKINGS: No bookings required
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ART, CRAFT AND FOOD MARKETS
CALENDER WHEN
EVENT
LOCATION
Weekly
Yamba Farmers Market
Yamba
Weekly
Grafton Farmers Market
Grafton
Monthly
Ashby Community Markets
Ashby
Monthly
Pillar Valley Markets
Pillar Valley
Monthly
Yamba River Markets
Yamba
Monthly
Iluka Markets
Iluka
Monthly
Tucabia Markets
Tucabia
Monthly
Grafton Showground Market
Grafton
Monthly
Glenreagh Markets
Glenreagh
Monthly
Maclean Community Markets
Maclean
Seasonal
Halfway Creek Local Markets
Halfway Creek
Annual
Jacaranda Thursday Market
Grafton
Annual
Grafton TAFE Market
Grafton
Annual
Ferry Park Gallery Market
Maclean
Annual
Grafton Art Club and Craft Market
Grafton
FURTHER DETAILS FOR EACH EVENT ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES
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WEEKLY
YAMBA FARMERS MARKET WHEN: Wednesdays - 7am-12pm WHERE: Whiting Beach Carpark Yamba
GRAFTON FARMERS MARKET WHEN: Thursdays - 7am-11am WHERE: Christ Church Cathedral Grounds Cnr Fitzroy & Duke Streets Grafton
MONTHLY
ASHBY COMMUNITY MARKETS
PILLAR VALLEY MARKETS
WHEN: 3rd Sunday of the Month WHERE: Ashby Community Centre Lismore Street, Ashby
WHEN: 1st Sunday - Feb, May, Aug, Nov WHERE: Tanamon Gallery 1125 Firth Heinz Rd, Pillar Valley
YAMBA RIVER MARKETS WHEN: 4th Sunday of the Month WHERE: Ford Park, Yamba
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ILUKA MARKETS
TUCABIA MARKETS
WHEN: 1st Sunday of the Month WHERE: Cnr Owen & Spenser Streets, Iluka
WHEN: 2nd Sunday of the Month WHERE: Squatters Rest Private Museum 23 Collette St, Tucabia
GRAFTON SHOWGROUND MARKET
GLENREAGH MARKETS
WHEN: 3rd Saturday of the Month WHERE: Cnr Prince & Dobie Streets Grafton
WHEN: 1st Saturday of the Month 8am-1pm WHERE: 62 Coramba St School of Arts Building
SEASONAL
MACLEAN COMMUNITY MARKETS
HALFWAY CREEK LOCAL MARKETS
WHEN: 2nd Saturday of the Month WHERE: Centenary Drive Car Park, Maclean
WHEN: WHERE:
1st Sunday of the Month (Mar, Jun, Sep, Dec) Halfway Creek Hall, Kungala Rd Halfway Creek
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ANNUAL MARKETS
JACARANDA THURSDAY MARKET
GRAFTON TAFE MARKET
WHEN: Jacaranda Thursday WHERE: Pound St Grafton
WHEN: 1st Saturday of November WHERE: Cnr Fitzroy & Clarence Street Grafton
FERRY PARK GALLERY MARKET WHEN: Sat 8 July 9am-1pm WHERE: Maclean Showground WEB: www.clarenceriverartsfestival.com.au
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GRAFTON ART CLUB - TWO-DAY MARKET MADNESS MONSTER GARAGE SALE: Toys, books, kitchen & gardening tools, brica/brac, plants, furniture, records, fabric remnants, sporting goods, frames, radio’s, cameras, handbags, jewelery, craft equipment, crockery, clothing & apparel, baby items, travel goods, memorabilia, antiques & collectibles, plus much more. Special demonstrations, various art mediums, local handicrafts & fresh produce for sale plus miscellaneous stalls. All day - refreshments available, freshly made sandwiches, salads, daphne’s heavenly sponges & slices, tea, coffee, juice and soft drink. All welcome! WHEN: Sat 5 Jun - 7am-3pm. Art Auction 10am Sun 6 Jun - 8am-2pm WHERE: The Art Club Centre, 365 Dobie Street, Grafton. COST: FREE INFO: Maggie or Averill - graftonartclub@gmail.com WEBSITE: www.graftonclub.net
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INDEX
Index EVENT
VENUE/LOCATION
A Place To Call Home
Grafton Regional Gallery
58
A Scottish Storytime
Maclean Library
74
Alchemy Of The River
Island Collective, Yamba
34
Art Crawl
Grafton Regional Gallery
54-55
Art Market
Yamba River Markets
71
Art Opening At Yamba Art Space
2/6 Uki Street, Yamba
68
Arts Grants & Other Mysteries
Grafton Shoppingworld
11
Arts In Mind
Grafton Regional Gallery
23
Ashby Community Markets
Ashby Community Centre
84
Author Talk - Maggie Counihan
Grafton and Maclean Library
13
Autumn Blend
The Pelican Playhouse, South Grafton
25
AYA Music Festival
Grafton Racecourse
80
BBQ Breakfast & Yarning Circle
50 Wharf Street, South Grafton
36
Beats By The Beach
Main Beach Yamba
76
Big River Country Exhibition
Cowper Art Gallery & Studio
65
Boomerang Bags
Grafton Shoppingworld
19
Breabach At Eatonsville Hall
Eatonsville Hall, Eatonsville
47
Case Bound Books
Grafton Library
24
NOTES:
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EVENT
VENUE/LOCATION
PAGE
Cedar & Steam
Glenreagh Hall, Glenreagh
31
Champagne Sunday - Meet The Artist
Coldstream Gallery, Ulmarra
68
Charles Street Studio Gallery
57 Charles Street, Iluka
63
Clarence InFocus
Grafton Regional Gallery
61
Clarence River Arts Festival
Maclean
41
Clarence Valley Chamber Music Festival
Clarence Valley Conservatorium, Grafton
46
Colour The Hub
Our Health Clarence Community Hub
74
Community Arts & Crafts Studio Launch
Shed 3/46 Through Street South Grafton
11
Connecting Communities Through Colour
New School of Arts Community Hub, Grafton
15
Coptic Stitch Books
Maclean Library
10
Craft Fair
Iluka Library
38
Crafternoon At Yamba
Treelands Drive Community Centre, Yamba
14
CV Celtic & Contemporary Folk Music Session Good Intent Hotel, South Grafton
49
CV Celtic & Contemporary Folk Music Session Copmanhurst Tennis Club
49
Cyanotypes
Cowper Art Gallery & Studio
23
David Scheel Concert
Saraton Theatre, Grafton
51
DEX Best Of 2017 Photography
Grafton Regional Gallery
59
DiVaNix Open Studio
80 Clarence Street, Brushgrove
62
Fay Boyd Fine Arts School Tutors Exhibition Coldstream Gallery, Ulmarra
69
Fay Boyd’s Fine Art School
Grafton High School
22
Ferry Park Gallery Market
Maclean Showground
86
NOTES:
EVENT
VENUE/LOCATION
Fibre Delights
13 Coldstream Street, Ulmarra
62
Flickerfest Short Film Festival
Saraton Theatre, Grafton
37
Flower Arranging Workshop
Grafton Shoppingworld
22
Free Motion Quilted Satchel Bag
Sals Sewing, South Grafton
21
Get Inked - Exploring Screen Printing
Kingstudio, Maclean
21
Giant Lawn Games
Grafton Shoppingworld
81
Glenreagh Markets
62 Coramba Street, Glenreagh
85
Go Art Exhibition
Grafton High School
70
Grafton Art Club and Craft Market
The Art Club Centre, Grafton
87
Grafton Dance Eisteddfod
South Grafton High School
50
Grafton Farmers Market
Christ Church Cathedral Grounds
84
Grafton Showground Market
Cnr Prince & Dobie Streets, Grafton
85
Grafton TAFE Market
Cnr Fitzroy & Clarence Street, Grafton
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Grafton To Inverell Cycle Classic
Memorial Park, Grafton
40
Grafton Vikings Family Fun Day
300 Powell Street, Grafton
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Guided Tour Of Schaeffer House
190 Fitzroy Street, Grafton
35
Halfway Creek Local Markets
Halfway Creek Hall
85
Harmony Day
Small Barn, Grafton Showground
30
Hump Day - The Amazing Race
Market Square, Grafton
78
Iluka Markets
Cnr Owen & Spencer Streets, Iluka
85
In Grandma’s Day
Iluka Museum
34
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EVENT
VENUE/LOCATION
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InFocus Looking Back
Grafton Shoppingworld
63
International Film Festival
Yamba Cinema
39
Jacaranda Thursday Market
Pound Street Grafton
86
Jenny Kitchener: Pollinate
Grafton Regional Gallery
60
Jewellery Making
YAS - 2/6 Uki Street, Yamba
20
Jimmy Barnes - Working Class Man
Saraton Theatre, Grafton
53
Johnny Cash Concert - Revisits Folsom Prison Saraton Theatre, Grafton
53
Kidzfit
Grafton Shoppingworld
75
Kokedama Workshop
Grafton Shoppingworld
16
Lawrence Museum
Lawrence Museum
36
LCACA: 4th Annual 8x8 Exhibition
Ferry Park, Maclean
61
Life & Death In God’s Waiting Room
The Pelican Playhouse, South Grafton
48
Life Drawing
Treelands Drive Community Centre, Yamba
15
Live And Loud
Grafton Library
79
Live Music In The Clarence
Grafton Shoppingworld
12
Maclean Community Markets
Centenary Drive Carpark
85
Maclean Highland Gathering
Maclean Showground
Make Your Own Book
Iluka and Yamba Libraries
78
Make Your Own String Bag
Cowper Art Gallery & Studio
24
Mini Garden Workshops
Grafton Shoppingworld
81
Mosaics On The Hill
Eatonsville Hall, Eatonsville
10
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EVENT
VENUE/LOCATION
Mural Artwork
Grafton Shoppingworld
69
Nia Yamba Dance Jam
Yamba Community Hall
50
One Year Opening Anniversary
Coldstream Gallery, Ulmarra
35
Open Workshop & Studio
YAS - 2/6 Uki Street, Yamba
14
Out And About In Cowper
Cowper Art Gallery & Studio
20
Pillar Valley Markets
Tanamon Gallery, Pillar Valley
84
Planet Playground
Yamba Museum
66
plunge Festival Stage
Ford Park Yamba
52
plunge Opening Night
Yamba Museum
7
Primary Colours: Wall Art Installation
Grafton Regional Gallery
59
Rag Rug Making
Iluka Emporium
19
Rochelle Sommerfield Studio
20 Drummer Place, Seelands
39
Seniors Exercise Class and Health Assess.
Jetts Fitness: Grafton Shoppingworld
18
Seniors Festival 2018
Various locations
Shibori & Dyeing With Indigo
Cowper Art Gallery & Studio
25
Sock Puppet Theatre
Clarence Regional Libraries
77
Soundscape
Tanamon Gallery, Pillar Valley
41
Stagecraft & Vocal Workshop
Treelands Drive Community Centre, Yamba
13
Stay And Play Creativity Centre
Grafton Shoppingworld
76
Storytime and Craft
Grafton Shoppingworld
75
Studio Sessions
61 Clyde Essex Drive, Gulmarrad
64
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EVENT
VENUE/LOCATION
Swinging ’60s Across The Clarence
Grafton Library
65
Tech Central
Grafton Shoppingworld
77
Tech Savvy Seniors
Clarence Regional Libraries
17
Telstra Tech Savvy Workshops
Grafton Shoppingworld
18
The Bridges
Kingstudio, Maclean
66
The Great Debate
Grafton Library
38
The Long Way Home
CV Aboriginal Health Centre, Grafton
17
The Long Way Home
Wooli Street Hall, Yamba
17
The Mighty T-Shirt
Kingstudio, Maclean
16
The Two Of Us -Live In Concert
Saraton Theatre, Grafton
53
Tucabia Markets
Squatters Rest Private Museum
85
Valley Girls
The Pelican Playhouse, South Grafton
53
Value Your Work
Treelands Drive Community Centre, Yamba
12
Whiteman Creek Pottery
40 Whiteman Creak Road, NW Grafton
70
Wild About Wooli Art Show
Wooli Hotel Motel
64
Working With Wood
NRWA Shed, Grafton
67
Yamba Art Space Gallery
2/6 Uki Street, Yamba
67
Yamba Farmers Market
Whiting Beach Carpark
84
Yamba River Markets
Ford Park Yamba
84
Yamba Ukes Weekly Session
Yamba Bowling Club
46
Yamba Ukes Weekly Session
Leche Café
46
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‘Bustling Jacas’. Photo by J Hayman Ward. Clarence Valley InFocus winner 2018
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