February is shaping up to be an entertaining month, especially if music is your scene. There are lots of events happening in the region with both Australian and International Musicians. Would you like to take in some Italian music? Well, travel to Barham and listen to guitarist Massimo Scattolin from Italy.
What about jazz? Swing to Echuca and hear James Morrison belt out a tune or two in the Riverboats Jazz Food & Wine Festival. And if you live in Darlington Point, Hay or Deniliquin you’re in luck, you will have the chance to listen to guitarist Andrew Veivers evoking mesmerising sounds from his Spanish guitar.
Also just a reminder that the Country Arts Support Program (CASP) applications close on 11 February 2011. This is an annual small grants program that supports community cultural development in regional NSW. If you have an idea for an artistic workshop or event in your area please contact the office and have a chat with Alyce.
To see all that is happening in February scroll down and or visit our Events Calendar.
Keep an eye out for Fund It!, our monthly funding e-bulletin that will arrive in your inbox mid-month. It lists some highlights from our online Funding Database, an excellent resource for artists and community organisations.
Enjoy your arts
Alyce Fisher and Kristen Dyer
South West Arts Inc. Ph 03 5881 7749
SOUTH WEST ARTS NEWS
South West Arts General Meeting South West Arts will be holding a Board & General Meeting on Sunday 27 February at Darlington Point or Coleambally (Venue to be confirmed). The General Meeting will commence at 12.00pm. We would like to invite any interested members of the community to attend the General Meeting where we will highlight South West Arts Projects for 2011 as well as showcasing short films and images from previous projects. To RSVP or for more information please contact Alyce 03 5881 7749.
Millinery DVD launch Thank you for your wonderful responses to the Millinery DVD. We have been inundated with friends and members who have emailed and phoned to tell us how much they have been impressed with the Millinery DVD with Waltruad Reiner launched last month. You can have a look at the video on you tube, just follow the link below.
Country Arts Support Program (CASP) is open It’s
that time of year again when you need to start thinking about events
& workshops that you would like funding for. Perhaps a creative
drama workshop for your local amateur theatre group or possibly your
community has an idea for a piece of public art. Whatever your idea is
please contact South West Arts to discuss it, applications close on the
11 February 2011. More information can be found at
www.regionalarts.nsw.com.au or www.southwestarts.com.au
Here are some highlights of the wide variety of events scheduled for February. To see more, go to our online Events Calendar.
The Murray River International Music Festival When Friday 4 February 2011 commencing at 6.30 pm Where Riverside Park, Murray Street, Barham The Barham Festival Committee and Barham Consolidated are presenting an International Music Festival featuring international guitarist Massimo Scattolin from Italy, and locals artists. Entry is Free, so bring along a chair and enjoy music and dinner by the river. Regional food and wine stands, cheeses, olives, condiments, wood fired pizza, coffee, hot donuts, cold drinks and gourmet sausages will be available. Wacka’ the musical koala, animal balloons, and face painting will keep the kids entertained.
For more information contact Linda Williams 0427 531407 / 03 54533553
School Holiday Activities When Conclude 11 February 2011 Where Central Murray Regional Library Deniliquin Book in now for the School Holiday Activities in January. There will be a wooden picture plaque and wooden car making workshop - cost $5, a modelling clay faces workshop with Debbie Wills - cost $7 and a school book covering session to get your new books organised for the school year - cost $5.
For more information call the Deniliquin Library on 5898 3100
The Art Vault Collection When 4 February – 20 March Where Swan Hill Regional Art Gallery A selection of prints and works on paper from the workshops of the Art Vault Mildura. The Art Vault attracts some of Australia’s finest printmakers and painters as part of their residency program.
For more information email artgal@swanhill.vic.gov.au Web www.swanhill.vic.gov.au/gallery
Back to Deniliquin When 4 – 13 March 2011 Where Deniliquin Family Reunion Day A family reunion day will be held on Saturday 12 March 2011. It will start with a market in the Waring Gardens, the burying of the time capsule at the Island Sanctuary at 11am followed by a "Picnic in the Park" in the Waring Gardens. Bring along your own picnic, or you can purchase food from the market stalls.
Time Capsule Plans are underway for a time capsule to be buried during the Back To Deniliquin Event. It is expected to be put down in the Island Sanctuary, the Committee is asking anyone interested to start planning what they might like to include. It is a great way to surprise yourself and your family in years to come, when your personal package is unearthed.
For more information please phone 03 5898 3000 or email backto@deniliquin.nsw.gov.au
Sculptures set to showcase NSW Backroads Region Competition Deadline Extended When April 2011 Where Murray and Wakool Shires The back roads of Murray and Wakool Shire are set to transform into a vibrant outdoor exhibition in 2011 with the launch this month of The Backroads Trail Farm Gate Sculpture Competition. With a $5,000 first prize up for grabs, it’s sure to attract many and varied entries. The Competition, sponsored by the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, invites locals to be a part of the push to encourage more visitors to the Backroads Region. The best sculptures will be judged by a panel of judges and announced at the Caldwell Autumn Market in April 2011. Sculptures will then be permanently exhibited on the Backroads Trail. The Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal and the Barham Club are also strong supporters of the competition. The Backroads Trail is an initiative of the Caldwell, Bunnaloo and Womboota communities supported by the Murray and Wakool Shire Councils, to develop a driving route that will showcase the Backroads Region's outstanding nature, food and wine, local history and culture. The deadline for the submission of entry forms for the Backroads Trail Farmgate Sculpture Competition has been extended from the 14th January until the 31st January 2011.
For more information contact Jo Hearn 03 5489 7221. Email jo@restdown.com.au
The Riverboats Jazz Food & Wine Festival When February Friday 18 – Sunday 20, 2011 Where Aquatic Reserve, Echuca The festival is promising to be one of the most exciting and diverse line-ups in the Festival's 20-year history. Come and see James Morrison, Joe Camilleri & The Black Sorrows, Vika Bull & The Hornets, the 10-piece Cairo Club Orchestra, emerging jazz superstar Sarah McKenzie and many more. Three days of outstanding regional food, wine and the very best in Australian music. Don't miss it!
For further information and tickets visit www.riverboatsjazzfoodandwine.com.au
Andrew Veivers Spanish Guitarist Touring
When & Where Thursday 17 February 2011 – Rivadestra Restaurant, Darlington Point Saturday 19 February 2011 – Bishop’s Lodge, Hay Sunday 20 February 2011 – St Andrew’s Uniting Church, Deniliquin Andrew Veivers has combined the traditional study of flamenco with the formal training of the classical guitar. With over 20 years professional experience, and performance success throughout Australia and Europe, Andrew draws on a wide range of musical influences, evoking the sensual and mesmerising sounds of the Spanish guitar in all of its guises.
For more information please phone South West Music (03) 5881 4736
State Library of NSW Travelling Exhibition ‘One Hundred Years’ When 21 February – 9 March 2011 Where Berrigan Shire Library This display celebrates the Mitchell Library’s first century. The Mitchell Library opened on 9th March 1910, and for the first time, it was possible to research the history of Australia and the Pacific through access to the original records. David Scott Mitchell’s 1907 bequest of books, manuscripts, maps and pictures, the most comprehensive collection of its type in the world, provided Australia, in one fell swoop, with its first major research library. No other act of philanthropy in Australia has performed such a cultural coup. The travelling exhibition features 25 items illustrated on the display panels, which were chosen because they each tell a remarkable story about an aspect of Australian or Pacific life and show the range and depth of the Mitchell Library’s holdings.
For more information please contact Anne on 03 5888 5181
Autumn Harvest Festival When Friday 4 Saturday 5 & Sunday 6 March 2011 Where Echuca / Moama Showcasing the produce of Echuca-Moama and District. This fresh and exciting celebration of regional food, wine, and produce takes place in the historical port precinct of Echuca. This event takes place under the regional umbrella program of the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival 2011 and is one of the only events in Northern Victoria held outside of Melbourne
For more information visit http://www.echucamoama.com/
International Women’s Day Literary Luncheon When 8 March 2011 Where IWD Berrigan Sports Ground International Women’s Day Literary Luncheon with special guest speaker, award winning author, Ms Cate Kennedy. International Women’s Day, is 100 years and we are celebrating! Supported by the NSW Office of Women’s Policy. Free lunch catered by Blue Door Café. $5 Registration fee applies. Bookings essential.
For more information please contact Anne on 03 5888 5181
Harmony Day When Monday 21 March 2011 Where
Central Murray Regional Library Deniliquin Help the Library celebrate Harmony Day by taking part in it. You may like to give a short talk, demonstrate cooking, conduct a play, create craft or you may have your own ideas to make the day interesting.
For more information please contact the Deniliquin Library 5898 3100
