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, […]
A Swingin’ Return to Live Music
Harmonix Community Music was established in 1996 to provide a musical outlet for adults who wanted to learn to play an instrument or had not played in a long time and features two ensembles – a concert band and a big band. Harmonix Concert Band continues to grow under the baton of Hayden Dalton, who […]
Exciting News from Sandra’s Ceramics Studio!
They are now online! Yes, you can find all of their beautiful handmade ceramic giftware at your fingertips & make your purchases online. The items range from stylish homewares including decorative & functional vases, plates & bowls to colourful outdoor pieces for the garden like their quirky frogs & geckos. The all-important web address is […]
Galston Concerts – Brave New World
It’s definite – not the news we wanted but the wiser, cautious option: The Galston Concerts final program for 2021, the Galston Gala, scheduled for 21 November in Galston Uniting Church, has been postponed. Public health constraints until 1 December and hesitancy to return to ‘crowd scene’ concerts too soon, apparent from an audience mini-survey, […]
