Creatures feature at art market

The Ballina Contemporary Art Market (BCAM) is a free, one-day, fun-flled arts and cultural event taking place on Saturday 14 October from 10am7pm at the Northern Rivers Community Gallery (NRCG) & Ignite Studios creative precinct in Ballina, showcasing the creative talent of the region.

As well as more than 50 arts and crafts stalls, BCAM will also feature spectacular roving performances by internationally acclaimed theatre company Erth Visual & Physical Inc. Come and meet their incredible creatures!

Renowned for their innovative, puppetrybased performances, Erth Visual & Physical Inc.

have delighted people of all ages at festivals and events across the country including Sydney Festival, the Australian Museum, Vivid Sydney, and multiple international tours and are currently performing ‘Shark Dive’ as part of Brisbane Festival.

At Ballina Contemporary Art Market, come and meet the Australovenator dinosaur, baby Muttaburra dinosaurs, and help the deepsea diver discover treasure! Erth Visual & Physical Inc. will also be conducting a free, drop-in puppet-making workshop with all materials supplied. Everyone walks away with a puppet they create themselves.

PH: 6686 9600 ballinafaircinemas.com.au

Thursday, October 5 – Wednesday, October 11

BLUE BEETLE (M)

EXPEND4BLES (CTC) NFT

PAW PATROL: THE MIGHTY MOVIE (PG)

RUBY GILLMAN, TEENAGE KRAKEN (PG)

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA

TURTLES: MUTANT MAYHEM (PG)

Erth Visual & Physical Inc. will also be conducting a masterclass with local mixed abilities theatre company Sprung!

Integrated Dance

Theatre. Members of the Sprung! ensemble will assist Erth with the roving performances at Ballina Contemporary Art Market on October

14.

“We’re thrilled to be welcoming Erth Visual & Physical Inc and giving kids of all ages the chance to meet their amazing creatures at our free event!” said Imbi Davidson, NRCG Coordinator and co-producer of the Ballina Contemporary Art Market. “We’re also delighted to bring Erth and Sprung! together to collaborate and learn from each other.”

Additional to roving performances by Erth, Ballina Contemporary Art Market also features live music, food trucks, and free creative workshops throughout the day including weaving, collage and playing with clay. The event will close with a twilight laneway party from 5pm, featuring local 6-piece Byron favourite the Versace Boys.

This event has been made possible through funding from the NSW Government.

Ballina Contemporary Art Market 2023

Arts, crafts, creatures and a laneway party! Free event.

Saturday 14 October

10am-5pm: Artist stalls and roving performances. 5pm-7pm: Laneway party with live music

Northern Rivers Community Gallery & Ignite Studios Creative precinct.

Cnr Cherry St and Crane St, Ballina Free event www.ballinacontemp oraryartmarket.com.au

THE EXORCIST: BELIEVER (CTC) NFT

THE CREATOR (M) NFT THE NUN II (M)

2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 into the hexagons so that where the hexagons touch, the numbers will be the same. No number is repeated in any hexagon.

TARGET TIME N A I O R T I D A

Today’s target: 44 words average 49 words good

53+ words excellent

Find words of four letters or more. Every word must include the centre letter and each letter is used once only. Find at least one nine-letter word. No colloquial or foreign words, capitalised nouns, apostrophes, hyphens. No verbs or plural words ending in ‘s’. Solution list is not exhaustive. Ref: Macquarie Dictionary

ARIES (Mar 21 – Apr 19)

This week the Sun, Mars and Mercury are all revving up your relationship and joint ventures zones. So harmonious partnerships and creative projects are highlighted. If you combine diplomacy with dynamism (and Ram charm with a sense of adventure) then you’ll sail through any challenges. Balance is the key. Your motto is from actress Claire Danes (who has the Sun in Aries and the Moon in Libra): “Relationships are a constant negotiation and balance.”

TAURUS (Apr 21 – May 20)

Remember that Jupiter (planet of expansion) and Uranus (planet of change) are both transiting through your sign. Between now and May 25 (when Jupiter moves into Gemini) it will be easier to initiate changes than at other times. So make the most of the opportunities that are around!

Your mantra for the moment is from peace activist (and birthday great) Mahatma Gandhi: “Our greatest ability as humans is not to change the world, but to change ourselves.”

GEMINI (May 21 – June 21)

Expect your home-life to be busy and bamboozling, as Pluto and Neptune link up with your patron planet, Mercury. Aim to be very clear in the way you communicate on Monday and Tuesday, otherwise misunderstandings are likely. Wednesday is wonderful for looking beneath the surface gloss and gaining some deeper insights. Then Mercury moves into peaceful and harmonious Libra on Thursday, which will calm your nerves and rebalance your brain.

CANCER (June 22 – July 22)

Calling all Crabs – are you making the most of your clever mind? This week Pluto and Mercury activate your communication and education zones. So conversation, passionate debate, informal study, detailed research and strategic thinking will take you far. But – in order to avoid misunderstandings – do your best to convey your ideas in a clear and precise way. It’s also a good time to dig deeper into a relationship problem –the answer is waiting for you to find it.

LEO (July 23 – Aug 22)

Languid Lions love to be pampered and preened but it’s time to jump out of your comfort zone and shake up your usual routine! Jupiter and Uranus are both jumping through your public reputation zone, which encourages you to do things differently, as you banish boredom and initiate positive changes. So your motto for the moment is from birthday great, political and peace activist Mahatma Gandhi: “You must be the change you wish to see in the world.”

VIRGO (Aug 23 – Sept 22)

The buzz words this week are confusion and obsession. On Monday, nebulous Neptune opposes Mercury (your boss planet) and life becomes confusing as a family member, work colleague or close friend stuffs up your perfectly planned schedule. Then – on Tuesday and Wednesday –you could become totally fixated on answering a question or solving a problem. With the help of passionate and persistent Pluto, there’s a good chance you’ll be successful!

LIBRA (Sept 23 – Oct 23)

Courtesy of your patron planet, Venus, a situation involving a class, club or friendship group should start to improve. With the Sun, Mars and Mercury visiting your sign this week, make sure your thoughts, words, actions and aspirations are all compatible and consistent. Your mantra for the moment is from birthday great, politician and peace activist Mahatma Gandhi: “Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.”

SCORPIO (Oct 24 – Nov 21)

Scorpios are drawn to extreme views, black and white thinking, and intense communication. Compulsive thoughts and bossy behaviour are certainly a danger this week, as Pluto links up with Mercury. But there are three planets in Libra, which encourage a more balanced approach as you contemplate the subtle shades of grey in-between. You can also expect flashes of ESP, an insightful dream, or a fateful meeting with someone special.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 – Dec 21)

This week, expect mental confusion and communication problems at home or work. The Sun, Mars and Mercury are moving through peace-loving Libra, in your friendship and networking zones. If you practice the gentle arts of patience and persuasion, then you’ll be surprised how much easier life can be. Draw inspiration from birthday great, peace activist Mahatma Gandhi: “Leadership at one time meant muscles; but today it means getting along with people.”

CAPRICORN (Dec 22 – Jan 19)

The Sun, Mars and Mercury are visiting your career zone, boosting your creativity, confidence and communication skills. So make the most of this celestial gift and show other people what you are truly capable of as you write that report, chair that meeting or clinch that deal. Wednesday is wonderful for doing research about an upcoming trip. Draw inspiration from birthday great, writer Anne Rice: “I’m always looking, and I’m always asking questions.”

AQUARIUS (Jan 20 – Feb 18)

Flirt alert! With Venus in your partnership zone (and three planets powering through Libra) you’re at your flirtatious best as you charm the cynics and dazzle the doubters. (When amorous Aquarians are in full-on charm mode, you’re hard to resist.) Already attached? It’s time to reboot a tired relationship with some good old-fashioned romance. Singles – are you searching for your soulmate? Be on the lookout for a gregarious Gemini or a lusty Leo.

PISCES (Feb 19 – Mar 20)

It’s a good time to expand your world via new local friendships and peer group connections. If you link up with like-minded people, it will open doors of opportunity, professionally and personally. But Neptune (your ruler) opposes Mercury on Monday and Tuesday. So be careful what you say in person and post online, as a casual comment could lead to confusion and controversy. Commitments you make this week may not look so appealing next week!