The 4th April 2022 marks 150 years since the opening of Murrurundi Railway Station. To celebrate this major milestone in the town’s history, a Committee has been formed under the auspices of the Murrurundi Historical Society Museum to develop a program of events. There will be a wide range of activities including: exhibitions, markets, train…
Starring Caitriona Balfe, Jamie Dornan, Judi Dench & Ciaran Hinds Scone Films presents the Golden Globe and AACTA award-winning, BELFAST, directed by Kenneth Branagh. A young boy and his working-class Belfast family, experience the tumultuous late 1960s. Date: Friday 1 April, 7.30pm Venue: Scone Senior Citizens Centre, Oxford St, Scone. Tickets: $12 are available now…
The skies above Scone will roar to life with amazing airborne displays. Festival will also feature Aviation Museum, amusement rides, skydiving, markets… Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 March 2022. Scone Airport, Bunnan Rd, Scone. Visit https://www.warbirdsoverscone.com.au/
Small Forest Wines is please to present this exhibition of works created by local artist Maude Butta. Maude statement includes, “What a crazy time we are living through. The past two years have been very restrictive and has resulted in Maude spending many hours in her studio. The result of all these hours working on…
Scone ADFAS is pleased to present two lectures in March. “From Miami to Merricks – the rise and role of the modern sculpture park” lecture by Geoffrey Edwards This lecture is an account of the creation from the mid-twentieth century onwards of public and private sculpture parks in Europe, the US, Japan including more recent…
Performing Artists of Dungog proudly present: Newcastle musician DAMIAN WRIGHT is a brilliant, ARIA-nominated Flamenco guitarist. He spent 15 years honing his craft in Spain. Damian creates dramatic passionate pieces perfectly suited to the dance. His latest album, ‘Shifting Sands,’ was named album of the week in the SMH. Damian will be joined on stage…
Unfortunately this event has been cancelled. Up-and-coming Australian soprano Chloe Lankshear wowed the audience at one of the James’s concerts last year. The Song Company, a leading national cultural organisation, is bring Chloe back to the James with the song cycle Becoming Beatrix, with songs inspired by the life and works of Beatrix Potter. She will…
Jeanne Harrison turns 90 this year and her exhibition ,”Timeless, ” is a retrospective of her artistic career over the last 50 years in the Hunter. Printmaking and painting are her fields of expertise. Official Opening: Saturday 19 March 2022, 12 noon. Venue: Gallery on Dowling, 120 Dowling St, Dungog. Open: Thursday to Saturday, 10 am to…
“We’ll be ready, when you’re ready”, said Janie Jordan, President of the Scone Literary Festival in announcing the cancellation of its ‘lite’ festival planned for March 12 & 13 due to ongoing anxiety and uncertainty around COVID. “Whenever that is, and whatever that looks like, we’re not sure yet”, said Ms Jordan. “What we can…
The Dungog Arts Society presents this popular art competition. The subject of the artwork could be any recognizable face from the Dungog Shire. Official Opening: Friday 25 February 2022, 6.30pm Venue: Old NAB, 257 Dowling St, Dungog. Open: every day 11am to 3pm. Exhibition closes: Friday 11 March2022 More details visit website: https://www.dungogartssociety.com.au/the-dungog-archies-2022 Image: 2020 Winner –…