Local art to shine in August Art Month
Two Central Coast creatives are bringing local art, interactive workshops, and artistically inspired events to Gosford’s Kibble Park, transforming the space into a lively art and music hub for the…
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Coastal Twist Festival returns in September
The much-anticipated Annual Coastal Twist LGBTIQA+ Arts and Culture Festival is set to return in September after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19. There will be surprises, vibrancy and fun…
Entry date for CEN film and photo comp extended
Due to ongoing concerns about the current wave of COVID-19 cases, along with a particularly bad flu season, the Community Environment Network (CEN) has postponed its 25th anniversary celebrations, planned…
Winners announced in Pearl Beach’s Ephemeral Art Trail
The winners of Pearl Beach Arboretum Ephemeral Art Trail (PBEAT2022) were announced on July 9, with 20 installations in the arboretum inspired by the theme Only One Earth judged by…
Roaring ’20s Rotary fundraiser
The “roaring ‘20s”, that wild time of glamour, freedom and colourful criminal characters, will be revisited at a sparkling event in Umina in October, with tickets now on sale. Brought…
A dad at 71?
Staff at the Australian Reptile Park are excited at the thought of hearing the patter of tiny tortoise feet, with Hugo the Galapagos tortoise likely to become a dad at…
Master of song in acoustic show at Avoca
Paul Capsis will leave microphones and costumes behind in his first ever solo acoustic performance when he makes his debut with The Song Company an intimate and moving recital at…
Dan Granero plays at Erina
The Ilya Restaurant at Erina will present ‘Red White & Blues’ on August 6 from 5-9pm featuring Dan Granero and the Muma Janes Blues Band with Bamvino Wines promoting their…
Youth theatre on show in the Art House
Jopuka Productions has joined forces with the Art House at Wyong to present the national touring production I’ve Been Meaning to Ask You by Queensland based company, The Good Room,…
Bush dance fun at Arboretum
The Pearl Beach Arboretum will host an Afternoon of Bush Music at 2pm on Saturday, July 9, with parking available at the tennis courts. In the event of wet weather,…
NAISDA students graduate in style
NAISDA Dance College welcomed Elders, community, the arts industry and distinguished guests to its graduation ceremony for the classes of 2021 and 2022 on Wednesday, June 29. Among the guests…
New board game educates and entertains
A year after she began developing it, passionate environmentalist Lisa Wriley has finally launched her new board game, Earthcare. The president and founding member of the Kariong Eco Garden has…
Reptile Park goes deadly and dangerous
The Australian Reptile Park is bringing back its popular Deadly & Dangerous show series during the July school holidays (July 2-17), educating guests about Australia and the world’s most dangerous…
New signage for Wondabyne sculptures
One of the Central Coast’s best kept secrets, the Wondabyne sculptures, is now taking pride of place at Kariong, with information signage having been recently completed. Some of the carved…
NAIDOC community day postponed
The Central Coast NAIDOC Community Day returns planned for July 5 at The Entertainment Grounds has been postponed, as a result of the predicted weather for the region in the…
Children enter into spirit of b kinder day
Central Coast Grammar School was one of many to take part in b kinder day, an initiative launched by Australia’s kindest charity, flyhighbillie, which is held every year. Established in…
NAIDOC Community Day returns to Coast
The Central Coast NAIDOC Community Day returns this year after organisers were forced to cancel the popular event for the past two years because of COVID-19. Central Coast Local Health…
Creative spaces to revitalise town centres
Creative Spaces on the Central Coast are set to showcase works from the region’s emerging and established makers and creators at pop-up retail and workshop spaces in Gosford, Woy Woy,…
Cabaret show to kick-start NAIDOC Week
Barang Regional Alliance and Naughty Noodle Fun Haus will team up on July 2 to present the annual 1st Nations Australians Contemporary Cabaret, NAIDOC Nylon, to kick start NAIDOC Week…
Take a free bus to the 5 Lands Walk this Saturday
This Saturday, June 25, the rejuvenated 5 Lands Walk returns after three years, with more art, indigenous culture and nature than ever. Busways is urging those participating in the event…