History, mystery and tales of old will be brought to life by an impressive line-up of top authors at Singleton Public Library this winter. Wonnarua elder and Singleton’s 2022 Citizen of the Year Uncle Warren Taggart, acclaimed historical novelist Lauren Chater and award-winning local author Paula Beavan are next up in the Singleton Speaker Series,…
Paint it, draw it, kiln it, etch it, shape it, cut it, linocut it, print it, bend it, smith it, solder it, weld it, sew it, bead it, knit it, weave it, felt it, meld it, crochet it, patchwork it, sculpt it, mosaic it! Official Opening: Friday 7 June 2024, 6-10pm. Tickets click here. Venue:…
Congratulations to local artist Janet Steele on being selected as a finalist for the Australian Textile Art Award for her work “Once a Tree” 106 x 50 x 8cm. Janet Steele’s work is inspired by nature and pays homage to the power of nature. The technique is a wrapping process constructed using double half hitch…
The James Theatre will be hosting some fabulous moves and a concert in December. Saturday 1 June, 5pm The New Boy (M) Saturday 8 June, 3pm IF (PG) Saturday 15 June, 4pm + 7pm Furiosa: A Mad Max SAGA (CTC) Saturday 29 June, 4pm + 7pm Mad About the Boy: The Noel Coward Story (PG)…
Friends of the James Theatre Dungog, Paterson Allyn Williams Science & Ideas Hub and Reconciliation Dungog invite you to 2 events as part of NSW Reconciliation Week. Saturday 1 June 5pm: The New Boy. Visit website to book tickets. http://www.jamestheatre.com.au Sunday 2 June, 3.30pm: Listening to Indigenous Voices. This is a free event. James Theatre, Brown…
This famous festival is a celebration of the region’s long association with the Australian Wool Industry. This year’s theme is “Golden Years, Golden Shears” Events include the “Running of the Sheep”, market stalls, quilt show, Thomas the Trackless Train, Sparkles the Clown, shearing demonstrations, Fairy La La Land Shows, Live Entertainment at the Showground and much more. Friday…
Film Screening with the soundtrack performed live by the Grigoryan Brothers. Acclaimed guitarists Slava & Leonard Grigoryan have expanded their creative output by crafting and recording the soundtrack to the award-winning movie ‘A Boy Called Sailboat’. This heart-warming movie, written and developed by Melbourne-based creative team Cameron Nugent and Andrew Curry. Wednesday 29 May 2024…
Paddle the Hunter River with Scott Bevan, confront the mental health front line with The Rosie Project best-selling author Graham Simsion and Anne Buist, and explore the 2,500-year story of Psykhe and Eros with Kate Forsythe—it’s a who’s-who of literary royalty at Singleton Public Library this May. The year-long Singleton Speaker Series continues to gather…
Presented by the Rotary Club of Singleton on Hunter, the 2024 Singleton Art Prize is an aquisitive painting and drawing show. There is a wide range of categories. Entries close Monday 17 June 2024. For all the details including guidelines and entry form please visit https://www.singletonartprize.org/ Image: Taken at 2010 Singleton Art Prize, and courtesy of…
Entree to the Arts in collaboration with Witchetty Grubs Design, is hosting this 2 day workshop. This workshop will include best practices when it comes to cutting, the importance of keeping to 1/4 inch seams, and much more. You will walk away with a beautiful lap quilt. Limited spaces. Saturday 4 & Sunday 5 May…