The Porkers drift in to Gosford
Dust off your flat caps and dig out your Vans shoes as one of Australia’s most beloved punk rock acts, The Porkers, visits Drifters Wharf on March 22 on its…
Out & About
Haydn Ensemble returns to Art House
The Australian Haydn Ensemble will return to The Art House in April with a matinee performance of its new program Heavenly Sopranos – Jewels of the Baroque. In a Sunday…
Blonde by Joyce Carol Oates
Joyce Carol Oates is an American writer who published her first book in 1963, and has since published 58 novels, a number of plays and novellas, and many short stories,…
Words on the Waves announces more guest authors
Words on the Waves has released the names of its second wave of guest speakers as the writers festival approaches. The festival will be held from May 29-June 3 at…
Uplifting production comes to Laycock St
What is it like to live with chronic illness? What is it like to battle through the day fighting an invisible opponent? How does it feel when no-one else really…
Yantra’s Credo returns to Avoca in March
Avoca composer and filmmaker Yantra de Vilder’s award winning Credo musical performances will return to her homeland in March after stunning audiences around the country. Credo Means ‘to believe’, by…
Captioned movie event during seniors festival
Better Hearing Australia Central Coast (BHACC) will host a captioned movie event on March 18, during the NSW Seniors Festival. BHACC is a not-for-profit volunteer organisation offering support, education and…
Italian weekend at Ettalong Beach
Central Coast Italian Weekend will be held at Ettalong Beach on Saturday and Sunday, March 9 and 10. Experience the flavours and festivities of Italy from 9am to 4pm each…
Fundraiser gives homeless animals a chance
Just on $5,000 was raised for homeless animals at a recent fundraising event held at Bay Road Brewery, Gosford. Local pet rescue charity Peggy’s Promise teamed up with musician and…
Home-grown comedian returns to Coast
Central Coast-born young comedian Frankie Fierce has been taking the Australian comedy scene by storm and will be bringing their acclaimed show home to Gosford’s Fun Haus Factory on March…
Bonsai Open set for Mingara
The Central Coast Bonsai Club will hold its annual exhibition, the Bonsai Open, on April 6 and 7 at Mingara Recreation Club, with about 140 bonsai trees on display from…
Gorokan author’s latest book
Gorokan author Mike Doyle has released his second book, following the success of his debut novel A Sinner’s Tales of the Second Oldest Profession, which sold all over the world….
British folk duo Coast bound
Troubadour Central Coast will present a special mid-week concert on Thursday, March 14. The superb UK folk-acoustic duo Winter Wilson will visit the Coast fresh from a very successful tour…
Local playwright’s Illuminati opens in Gosford in March
Uniting Productions will present Central Coast playwright Sally Bartley’s first full-length play from March 15-24. Bartley, who has written several successful short plays, decided to expand Illuminati from a shorter…
Search on for talented youngsters
The call is out for vocalists, dancers, instrumentalists, bands, actors and other young performers wanting to take part in this year’s Youth In Performing Arts (YIPA) program. YIPA Director Gary…
Wizard of Oz opens at Laycock St
It’s been 13 years since The Wizard of Oz hit the stage at the Laycock St Community Theatre, but from March 1 the theatre will be transformed into the Emerald…
Countdown to Chocolate Starfish 30th anniversary tour
The countdown is on to Chocolate Starfish’s 30th anniversary Best of Everything tour with the band releasing its full tour schedule kicking off in June and covering five states. The…
Top student artwork on show
Gosford Regional Gallery has partnered with the NSW Department of Education to present A Central Vision for 2024. Held annually, the exhibition showcases the best selected works from Central Coast…
Fun cabaret for International Women’s Day
To celebrate International Women’s Day, the Naughty Noodle Fun Haus will return to its Ettalong venue with a multi-cultural line-up of female artists. The global day acknowledges the social, economic,…
Alive Fest comes to Gosford
The plant-based festival Alive Fest will bring Gosford’s Leagues Club Park to life from 9am-4pm on Saturday, March 23. Co-ordinator Glenn Fraser said support from Central Coast Council had been…