The opening night of Face to Face: Photos by BRETT ATKINS Local art enthusiasts will not want to miss the latest exhibition at Alan Baker Art Gallery with a number of former Archibald Prize entries on show in Camden. The Face to Face exhibition feature a suite of portrait paintings that capture a timeline of Alan Baker’s Archibald Prize entries from 1936-1972. Mayor of Camden, Cr Theresa Fedeli said the exhibition was a great way to join the Art Gallery of NSW celebrating 100 years of the Archibald Prize this year. “We are fortunate to have such a wonderful art… Read more »
NOW is the perfect time to applaud plant conservation as the Australian Botanic Garden at Mount Annan turns celebrates 26 years of existence. The epicentre of this nation’s efforts to protect our 25,000 native plants from extinction, the country’s largest botanic garden grows many of Australia’s native plants and atRead more »
As the weather warms up, locals can “splash into spring’’ at a number of events lined up at the Michael Wenden Aquatic Leisure Centre, Miller – and it’s all free. A number of events are planned and which will take place each month over Spring and Summer. The leisure centreRead more »
Bigge Park will burst into a flurry of colour for Liverpool’s Spring Expo embracing all things spring in an inclusive carnival of entertainment on Saturday, October 25. The fun will be on just about the whole day, starting from 10 and finishing at 3pm. There will be special guests joiningRead more »
Ian Bailey reviews Eschalot at Berrima: We found the charm of an old sandstone building, which has been the home of Eschalot for over 10 years, immediately inviting and relaxing. No outlandish decor. No polished concrete. Fireplaces ready if they should be required. Today (September 12) was cold in BerrimaRead more »
The school holidays have started and you don’t know what to do with the kids? Well, no need to fret, there are heaps of local activities available through your local council. Campbelltown City Council’s Spring School Holiday Program is, as always jam packed with activities of all types. Some ofRead more »
It’s that time of year again for nature loving shutterbugs to polish off that camera lens, get outdoors and get snapping as part of the annual Macarthur Nature Photography competition. Hosted by the three Macarthur councils – Campbelltown, Camden and Wollondilly, the competition aims to raise awareness of the region’sRead more »
There is still time to catch The List, the current exhibition at Campbelltown Arts Centre. The List, which was opened early in August, will close on October 12. The List is a multi-disciplinary arts project addressing youth culture in Campbelltown. It offers a multifaceted insight into daily rituals and social issues.Read more »
Looking for something to keep the kids occupied these school holidays that’s fun and will see them learn something new? Liverpool’s libraries have the answer with a great program of free activities on offer. “It can be difficult to find things for kids to do during school holidays that areRead more »
Last Saturday my wife and I went on a wine and food bus tour in the Shoalhaven organised by Cindy Reid of Travel Charm. This was to be only our second such tour ever, having gone on a Macarthur country one a few years back. On the Friday night weRead more »
Where can you hear the sounds of Balkan-inspired gypsy fusion music, smooth reggae beats and rousing guitar solos, all in the one place, and for free? The increasingly popular Liverpool Night Markets, that’s where. The markets are next on Saturday, September 6 and offer a great musical line up includingRead more »
Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre is almost ready to present the 17th Annual Liverpool Art Society (LAS) Exhibition and Art Award. Each year, LAS members are invited to submit works for exhibition in the five gallery spaces at Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre. The 2014 exhibition promises to include a diverse range ofRead more »
THE Liverpool City Centre will glisten with the return of the magical Starry Sari Night along George Street on Sunday, September 21, between 3pm and 10pm. George Street, which is a one way thoroughfare from Elizabeth Street to Scott Street, will be closed to traffic for the day with pedestrianRead more »
