August 2011

Dear Members & Industry Contacts

Upcoming events listings for August include:

Bega Valley Regional Gallery, Bega Date Current 6 August Where Bega Web [Link]/community/art_gallery/[Link] A group of empathetic non-indigenous artists respond to the plethora of indigenous concerns, from indigenous colonialism to reconciliation. Featuring the work of Imants Tillers, Nicola Dickson, Alex Asch, Mariana del o Castillo, Danie Mellor, Simon Maberley and Geoff Farquhar Farquhar-Still. Eden Killer Whale Museum Date Current 11 September Where Eden Web [Link] Collectoscope: Celebrating 80 years of the Killer Whale Museum Collectoscope draws on the diverse collection of the Eden Killer Whale Museums artifacts and reflects on the development of local and national culture in the distant and recent past. lopment Narek Gallery Date Current 29 September Where Narek Gallery, Tanja Web [Link] A Winter Exhibition of work by artists who exhibited this season. To be open by appointment only. Contact Karen OCleary on 02 6494 0112 Ivy Hill Gallery Date Current 29 September Where Ivy Hill Gallery, Wapengo Web [Link] A Winter Exhibition of work by artists who exhibited this season. To be open by appointment only. appoin Contact Carolyn Killen on 02 6494 0152 Lazy Lizard Gallery Date 1-31 August Where Lazy Lizard Gallery, Cobargo Web [Link]/[Link] The back room gallery Of Wood, Clay & Cloth. A group exhibition by Steve Stafford, Daniel Lafferty, Patto & Suzy McKinnon the side room gallery Landscape, Ourscape an intimate exhibition of photography by Craig Noble & small sculptures by John Gosch. Gosch
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Indoor Carpet Bowls Date 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 August every Tuesday night Where Club Sapphire Merimbula Web [Link] Trivial Thursday at the Lakeview Hotel Merimbula Date 4, 11, 18, 25 August every Thursday night Where Lakeview Hotel Merimbula Web [Link] The Quiz kicks off at 7pm with free entry for all teams. Great prizes are up for grabs including a cash jackpot ($250 as at 30 June). Terrific food available including Trivia Night specials! Pugsley Buzzard & Trapper Date 4 August Where Caf Evolve, Bega Web [Link] Pugsley Buzzard is a piano player and singer with a distinctive sound. Pugsley's shows are exciting and captivating. At the centre is his huge mesmerizing voice and dazzling piano playing all delivered with vaudevillian nuance and humour. Corinne Gibbons Date 5 August Where Caf Evolve, Bega Web [Link] Travelling from Singapore, Corinne has performed in places as diverse as Toronto in Canada Stonehenge in the UK, Jaipur in India, Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong. Cost $10 per person. Creedence Clearwater Recycled Date 5 August Where Merimbula RSL Web [Link] Dont miss this unbelievable cabaret style performance (seated at tables). It will be a memorable night show starts at 8pm! Tickets are $15 per person. Contact the club administration office for tickets and more information. Raffles followed by fun Karaoke at 8pm Date 5 August Where Bermagui Country Club Web [Link] Pugsley Buzzard back by popular demand Date 5 August Where Club Sapphire Merimbula Web [Link] The gravel tones storyteller with the killer live show supported and presented by Jonno Zilber. Free show in the auditorium doors open at 8pm.

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LIVE BAND Endangered Species at 8pm Date 6 August Where Bermagui Country Club Web [Link] Kameruka Bush Dance Date 6 August Where Kameruka Hall Web [Link] The Kameruka Hall provides a perfect backdrop for this amazing community gathering. Live music, dance and social contact are the major ingredients of community entertainment. The KBO (Kameruka Bush Orchestra) prides itself on its musical content of Australian traditional dance music amongst others- that accompany the dances that are designed for fun rather than correctness! All this for $5!! Trivia Night at the Eden Fishermens Club Date 6 August Where Eden Fishermens Club Web [Link] Saturday night trivia night with 7.30pm kick off with free entry for all. Prizes include club vouchers, free drinks, Keno vouchers and cash jackpot. A relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. SCAC Music Night Date 11 August Where Caf Evolve, Bega Web [Link] Featuring HSC music students from SCAC, plus the infamous PUDDLE OF GROOVE Guitarama CD Launch Date 12 August Where Caf Evolve, Bega Web [Link] First release of Guitarama's second CD Continental Drift. Raffles followed by the dulcet tunes of Tony Jaggers at 8pm Date 12 August Where Bermagui Country Club Web [Link] Sapphire Coast Club Winter Orchid Show Date 12-14 August Where Twyford Hall, Merimbula Web [Link] A spectacular show of a large variety of orchids. The show runs Friday & Saturday from 9.00-5.00pm and on Sunday from 9.00-1.00pm. Entry is free and there are plants on sale. Cymbidium Orchids are a feature at this time of the year. Club members will be on hand to answer queries and there are demonstrations on Orchid culture.

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LIVE BAND Once Bitten at 8pm Date 13 August Where Bermagui Country Club Web [Link] Bega Valley Regional Gallery, Bega Date 12 August 24 September Where Bega Web [Link]/community/art_gallery/[Link] reSOURCE: the art of recycling is a community art exhibition and competition open to all residents of the Bega Valley Shire. A BVSC Waste and Recycling initiative, this exciting project showcases creative works made from reusable waste materials. The aim is to challenge peoples perceptions about rubbish and to celebrate the reuse and recycling of waste through arts and crafts. Opening (and announcement of winners) at 6pm, Friday 12th August. Entry free, all welcome. DJ Grey pumps out the tunes from 8pm till late Date 13 August Where Great Southern Inn Eden Web [Link] Far South Coast Birdwatchers Merimbula Creek & Mirador visit Date 13 August Where Merimbula Creek & Mirador Web [Link]/[Link] Meet at 9:30 a.m. in Randolph St, Merimbula, beside the Merimbula Public School for a walk across the creek and towards Mirador. Carry snack and lunch. Eden Cup TAB Race Meet Date 15 August Where Sapphire Coast Turf Club Web [Link] First race at 1pm. Free buses run to the track and return from Eden, Pambula, Merimbula and Tura Beach. Caf Evolve 2011 Quest for Talent Heat 1 Date 18 August Where Caf Evolve, Bega Web [Link] First 3 in heat go through to the final in November. First prize is recording at Turingal Studio to the value of $750. Second prize Magpie Music $400 worth the music products. Other prizes on offer. Creche & Burn Theatre Show (Footprint Theatre Co.) Date 19-27 August Where Club Sapphire Merimbula Web [Link] Take the primal fears associated with child rearing and turns them on their head. MA course language and adult themes. Contact the Club for ticketing details and session times.

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Nick Marshall entertainment from 6.30pm Date 19 August Where Pambula Merimbula Golf Club Web [Link] Upcoming Music & Variety Night Date 19 August Where Candelo Town Hall Supper Room Web [Link] Youth night at Candelo Town Hall Supper Room with a 7.30pm start. For more details contact CAS direct. Raffles followed by popular Darryl Lamb at 8pm Date 19 August Where Bermagui Country Club Web [Link] Come along for a dance! DJ Matt Brown pumps out the tunes from 8pm Date 20 August Where Bermagui Country Club Web [Link] Jukebox Saturday Night Date 20 August Where Eden Fishermens Club Web [Link] Popular Darryl Lamb from 8pm Date 26 August Where Eden Fishermens Club Web [Link] Brian and Annie Rockin All Over the World play all the favourites from 8pm Date 26 August Where Bermagui Country Club Web [Link] Come along for a dance! LIVE BAND great local band Original Theft from 8pm Date 27 August Where Bermagui Country Club Web [Link]

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Far South Coast Birdwatchers Black Lake, Bombala & Cathcart visit Date 28 August Where Black Lake, Bombala & Cathcart Web [Link]/[Link] Meet at Black Lake at 10:00 a.m. Go through Wyndham, then Cathcart and prepare to turn right on to the Cooma road. (Not to Bombala.) Eight minutes (?) on the dirt road then watch for the exposed Black Lake (a paddock) on the left with old sign at grid. Bring food or purchase later in Bombala for lunch. Others spots after lunch. Live Local Accoustic (LLA) Date 28 August Where Wyndham Web Search Live Local Acoustic on [Link] Email [Link]@[Link] Live Local Acoustic (LLA) is an informal gathering of aspiring amateur, semi-professional and professional musicians which occurs on the fourth Sunday of each month at The Robbie Burns Hotel following the Wyndham Markets. The beautiful natural landscape, very relaxed atmosphere and appreciative audience make it the perfect setting for aspiring musicians to gain some stage experience. And its quite common for professional musicians passing through the area to drop in for an impromptu set. LLA has gained a reputation for the intimate musical experience it conjures up as players and audience come together as one big happy family over the course of the afternoon. Make a day of it, on the fourth Sunday of the month. Markets Dont forget about our markets! Enjoy local produce, gifts and wares for sale and on display at various towns throughout the region: Friday Saturday Sunday Sunday 5 August 6 August 7 August 14 August 8.00-2.00pm 8.00-1.00pm 8.30-12.30pm 8.00-1.00pm 8.00-1.00pm 8.00-1.00pm 8.00-2.00pm 8.00-12.30pm 8.00-12.30pm 8.30-12.30pm 8.30-12.30pm SCPA Local Market, Bega Eden Market Candelo Market Pambula Rotary Market Pambula Robin Hood Town Hall Market Pambula Lodge Centre Market SCPA Local Market, Bega Merimbula Seaside Market Cobargo Market Wyndham Village Market Bermagui Market

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Lets all promote these great regional events and markets and support the local community with increased intra-town tourism as well! Have you got a regional event that you would like included in the monthly Whats On or promoted on the Sapphire Coast Tourism regional website? Please contact us on 64925 1129 or admin@[Link] Kindest regards The SCT Team
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