Mozart’s Tempestuous Skies 16-24 August
The Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra’s TEMPESTUOUS SKIES symphonic tour from 16-24 August brings some of Mozart’s most sublime, dramatic and passionate music to six national and regional centres. Starting in Kenthurst, NSW on 16 August, then travelling to Canberra (17 August), Newcastle (18 August), Brisbane (20 August), Caloundra, QLD (for the first time on […]
Crime Thriller ‘Earth and Sky’ at The Pavilion Theatre
Castle Hill Players’ next production ‘Earth and Sky’ by Douglas Post and directed by Faith Jessel is for fans of the classic, hardboiled crime prose of James M. Cain, Raymond Chandler, and Dashiell Hammett. Infused with suspense, thrills and startling wit, this award-winning noir mystery play highlights the shadowy, gritty underlife of Chicago and that […]
Castle Hill Art Society – Amanda Doctor
“DRAWING WITH PERSPECTIVE” May 4 Demonstration Perspective is a method of drawing and painting the illusion of depth onto a flat surface. The objects we are drawing onto that flat surface actually have depth and dimension. These forms must appear to extend deeply into that illusional space of our picture plane in order to create […]
Galston Concerts Go International
The Galston Concerts will present international performers in Galston Uniting Church on Sunday 29 May, a follow-up to their successful post-COVID return to ‘live shows’ with a Young Performers Gala 27 March. Three’s Company, a trio of soprano, clarinet and piano, will finally present their long-awaited return to Galston after lockdown cancellations of their concerts […]
Art Prize offers $11,000 in prize money to ‘Remagine’ our environment
Hornsby Shire Council is offering artists $11,000 in total prize money − and the chance to have their artworks exhibited at Hornsby’s Wallarobba Arts and Cultural Centre – as part of the 2022 Remagine Art Prize. Hosted by Hornsby Shire Council in partnership with the Hornsby Art Society, the Remagine Art Prize focuses on sustainability […]
Art Demonstration – Wednesday 6th April
John Rice “What is Plein Air painting about: or “Secrets of Plein Air Painting. Art Demonstration John is an energetic outdoor painter who works almost exclusively in oils and is stimulated by the strong light of the Australian landscape. His work stems from direct observation during “en plein air” painting trips throughout the Blue Mountains, the […]
From Galston: via Bendigo?
It may be ‘Ready, Set … Wait!’ for The Galston Concerts, but it’s ‘off and running ’ for a local star, Kenthurst’s Jack Theakston. As cellist with the Piccolo String Quartet, Jack performed at the Bendigo Chamber Music Festival in early February. Piccolos were multi prizewinners in Musica Viva Australia’s 2021 Strike A Chord national […]
Musing Music
Music has always played an important part in our community, and Fiddletown has a quaint story to tell. The Arcadia Brass Band was formed to farewell and welcome WW1 soldiers. Walter Stokes played the piano for dances in the late 19th C while the Arcadia Musical Recitals, the Galston Concerts, with others, have given happiness to […]
Galston Concerts: Santa’s Helpers?
It’s not ‘Three Cheers’ but ‘Five Cheers’ – The Galston Concerts are back with five programs in place for 2022. Performers postponed during lockdowns will return for concerts in Galston Uniting Church. New faces and sounds will round out the roster by year’s end. Winners of the Galston Concerts Awards in Musica Viva’s 2021 Strike […]
2021 Arcare Card Art Competition
Arcare communities across Australia showcased their talent, creativity, and individual flare in Arcare’s second annual Card Art competition. Arcare card Residents from across Arcare’s 45 aged care residences in New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria, were encouraged to create original card designs to be included in Arcare’s greeting card range for 2021-2022. Launched in September, […]
