DIAGON ALLEY’S MAGIC MARKET

The Diagon Alley Twilight Magic Market is returning after its successful launch last year which saw over 600 magic enthusiasts flock to Gerringong Library.

Organisers Carla James and Lauren Watkins say the vibe in the space was phenomenal and it was something for entire families to enjoy together.

“The Library was transformed with magical themed backdrops and lighting and this year we are going to make the event bigger and even more wondrous,” Carla says.

The mystical evening will host a photobooth, roving entertainers, live music, a fortune teller and market stalls that display the “imagination and creative skill of our local makers.”

Market goers will also have a chance to complete a quest and prizes are up for grabs for those who come dressed in their best magical garb.

Friday 14 July, Gerringong Library, 3-7pm which is free for 10 to 14 year olds, will learn the traditional weaving techniques with local First Nation’s artist Amethyst Downing-McLeod and make handmade pendants out of natural resources.

Kiama Library will also be making their own Sea of Hands, which has been at the heart of the reconciliation movement since it first came about in 1997.

Everyone is invited to contribute by decorating a hand template with pencil or paint on 7 July.

GLaM, the Gerringong Library and Museum gallery will host a Contemporary Aboriginal Art exhibition that will run across the whole week, while the Old Fire Station gallery in Terralong St will showcase the talented artwork of 2022 NAIDOC Awards winner of the Aboriginal Elder of the Year, Aunty Jodie Stewart.

Kiama Council will also host their annual NAIDOC Awards Ceremony on 29 July. For tickets to the awards night, see https://www.kiama.nsw.gov.

Concert in Gerringong

International performers

Anna Da Silva Chen, who is regarded as Australia’s finest and most versatile young violinist, and pianist Lee Chen will take to the stage for the next Gerringong Music Club concert.

Anna is no stranger to Gerringong Music Club where she has regularly played since she was a young student.

She has now established an exciting international reputation as a violinist and equally at home as a soloist, recitalist and chamber musician.

Lee, whose playing has been described as impeccable and impressive, jumps between continents as a performer, educator and arranger playing music that is joyful, moving and inclusive. The program starts off with Clara Schumann, followed by Claude Debussy and finishes with Franz Schubert.

The concert will be held on Sunday 16 July at Gerringong Town Hall, doors open at 1.30pm. Tickets are on sale on the day at $30 for visitors and free for Gerringong Music Club members, students and children.