Art for the people – Chris takes a different look at the world
Serena Kirby. Denmarks’s newest art gallery, The Mixing Pot, recently showcased an exhibition of works by artist and co-owner Christine Harrison. Titled ‘Looking into the World’ the exhibition included a series of paintings that explored the theme of grief in its many forms and various stages.
First major show win for NIOA Texas
NIOA Texas T08 (AI) (P) won his class (Senior Bull - 22-24 months) at the Brisbane Ekka, capturing the judge’s attention with his "great underline", "great tropical coat" and "true to breed character".
“Lost Conversations” art exhibition now open
Artists from Clifton and nearby towns are taking over the Warwick Art Gallery for their ‘Lost Conversations’ exhibition ... The ‘Lost Conversations’ theme was inspired by Rhonda Jenner, who growing up with hearing loss, has had to face and overcome "lost conversations" in her life.
Piawaning Expo, 2 September 2023
Nestled approximately 160 km north-east of Perth and 28 km north-east of New Norcia lies the charming town of Piawaning, home to the Piawaning Expo. Established in 2018, the Expo was the brainchild of local residents David and Suzanne Hall.
Art is an Act of Love
Nancy Whittaker. For someone who didn’t start painting until her fifties, Tricia Migdoll has certainly made up for lost time. Her exhibition titled ‘It's Like Singing in Silence’ at the MANet Arts Focus Gallery ... Tricia’s vibrant realism is the outcome of her major influences and years of learning and practice.
Maldon Art kangaroos on the move”¦.
Felicity Howard. The reach of the Kangaroo Art Auction which closed on Monday 31 July as part of the Maldon Inc Maldon In Winter Festival, was far and wide ... The lovely June Kiff of Reservoir Melbourne was the highest bidder of ‘Goldie’ created by the Mount Alexander Girl Guides.
122nd Cudal Show, 10 September 2023
Cudal A&P Society
Our show will be held at the Cudal Showground -125 Davys Plains Road, Cudal on Sunday 10 September from 9am to 4pm....
Woodstock Memorial Show, 3 September 2023
The annual show is an important part of the cultural life in the small village of Woodstock and surrounds, and has been for decades now.
Methodist Ladies’ College attends Dowerin Machinery Field Days
The new MLC Principal, Rebecca Clarke, together with key staff members, will be attending the Dowerin Machinery Field Days. It is the school's first visit in recent years, but the Field Days are familiar territory for boarders, Addison Kellerberrin and Jodie Mukinbudin. “It’s a really good event that gets the whole Wheatbelt community together,” says Jodie.
Hayward & Smith scoop the pool
It was a Grand Champion double in the Angus ring for K5X Angus at the 2023 EKKA, with the Allora based stud taking out both Grand Champion Angus Bull and Grand Champion Angus Female. From a field of 64 Angus animals K5X Satellite S166 was awarded Senior and Grand Champion Bull and K5X Design S7 won Senior and Grand Champion Female.
Excelling at the Ekka
The accolades keep on coming for Maclean High School’s champion Cattle Show Team who took home a swag of awards at the 2023 Ekka at Brisbane Showgrounds this month … “We had 17 students and 15 cattle we took to the Ekka”: Maclean High School Cattle Show Team head teacher Chris Kirkland.
Opera comes to the outback
Opera Australia brought The Barber of Seville to the outback on Tuesday night, transforming the Civic Hall for a truly unforgettable experience ... The audience was captivated as Figaro, the matchmaker/ barber, tried every trick in the book to help Count Almaviva and Rosina in their romantic pursuits.
Yilgarn Show, 26 August 2023
Yilgarn Agricultural Society
Event Details:
Gates Open at 9am
Street Parade at 10.30
All amusement rides are free
Sideshow games
Showbags
Entertainment:
Walter Whip and the Flames (as seen on AGT), workshop...
Supreme grand champion
Shaunn Jannusch of Westbrook was awarded Supreme Grand Champion Fowl of the 2023 Royal Brisbane Exhibition Show, out of 1417 entries. He was awarded Grand Champion Waterfowl, Champion Heavy Waterfowl and Champion Pekin with his Pekin Duck.
Grounded launch – Festival lands on the ground
New Yorke Peninsula arts festival GROUNDED kicked off in emphatic style with an official opening and awards night at the Brentwood Community Hall on Friday, August 11. People packed into the hall to begin nine days of open exhibitions, workshops, performances and interactive activities across the peninsula.
Reborn: Mesmerizing magic and illusions live at Riverlinks Westside!
Combining the art of magic, mind-bending illusions, and an electrifying soundtrack and lighting Luke Blaze is bringing the extraordinary spectacle, REBORN to Regional Victoria commencing September 2 at Riverlinks Westside in Mooroopna. REBORN will captivate and mesmerize audiences as Luke Blaze, Australia’s youngest current underwater escape artist, embarks on a show which pushes boundaries...
ANZIF Conference launched: Forestry Australia
Titled, Embracing Our Natural Capital: The Science, Technology and Art of Managing Forests For All Values, the 2023 ANZIF conference, will provide an exceptional learning and development opportunity ... an opportunity for forest scientists, managers and growers to come together to enhance our knowledge and explore the future of our forests and sector.
Nobody relishes a postal delay – this one may cost the area some gold
Powick’s Pantry’s potentially winning spicy tomato relish is languishing in a mail sorting facility in Sydney instead of being delivered to the Sydney Food Show for judging ... it has still not been delivered and is apparently sitting in the mail centre a week after it was posted.
