Budgewoi Ladies choir still going strong
The Budgewoi Ladies Choir is one of the longest running choirs on the Central Coast, singing and performing in the area for more than 61 years. It all began in…
Out & About
Art House Summer program has something for everyone
January 18 will be a busy day at The Art House with two incredible shows featuring jazz and cabaret, drag and variety performances. Revered Australian jazz trio The Necks, are…
EOIs for Pearl Beach art trail close soon
Expressions of Interest to be part of the Pearl Beach Environmental Art Trail (PBEAT2025) will close on February 10. First prize is $3,000 and there is also the People’s Choice…
Artful women gear up for another big year
Art-Full Women (AFW) is gearing up for another year of activity. The group has been running a wide range of low-cost workshops and social events on the Peninsula, enriching the…
New studio for Roundabout Circus
Roundabout Circus will celebrate its eighth birthday with the launch of a new studio on January 18. Roundabout Co-Founder and CEO Rachel Peters said the open day would see her…
Search on for artist of the year
The Bloomfield Fine Art Gallery at Terrigal will launch the Central Coast Artist of the Year competition this year. All artists who are residents of the Central Coast are invited…
Top three Summer reads
BOOK REVIEW – Julie Chessman reviews her top three Summer reads Summer reading means different things to different people. The most popular definition, and one the book industry uses is…
Kickstart the new year with Lehmo
Kickstart Summer@ The Art House with one of Australia’s most popular comedians – Anthony ‘Lehmo’ Lehmann. Jampacked with drama, music and comedy, this year’s program features a ton of acts…
All Hale comedy hypnotist
In a first for The Art House, comedy hypnotist Matt Hale will bring his new show to the Wyong theatre on January 11. Top Fun! is a roller coaster ride…
Fun Haus kicks off a new year of entertainment
The Fun Haus Factory in Gosford reopens for a year of exciting entertainment on January 16 following a Christmas break. The new year promises a continuation of its signature hit…
Australia Day at Canton Beach
Toukley Lions Club will present an Australia Day Eve event at the stunning Canton Beach, sponsored by Central Coast Council. Starting at 4pm, the family-friendly event will be packed with…
Lots of family-friendly activities
Central Coast Council is offering a range of free or cost-effective activities to keep children and youth entertained during the school holidays. Central Coast Mayor Lawrie McKinna said the exciting…
Love Letters at Red Tree Theatre
After spending most of her life turning every space into a stage — from her living room to the Newcastle Entertainment Centre — Charlotte Grace is finally ready to shine…
Frantastics set for another big year
Members of The Frantastics choir are settling in for the festive season after enjoying a ‘bring-a-plate’ Christmas party and performing a Christmas Flash Mob at Davistown RSL early in December….
Life-changing scholarship for Coast student
Wyong Christian Community School student Jonathan Wiltshire has been awarded a life-changing John Bell Scholarship. Wiltshire was one of four talented young actors from regional areas right across Australia including…
From New York to The Entrance, the spotlight’s on Fletcher
Fletcher Kent is having a moment. Quite a few moments. Central Coast residents will know Kent better as Fletcher Pilon, the young singer songwriter from Wamberal who won Australia’s Got…
Christmas Eve carols in Kibble Park
Don’t miss the Christmas Eve Community Carols in Kibble Park on December 24. The carols event has been running annually since 1961 with the main music provided by the dedicated…
Goosybumps rounds out year at the Fun Haus
Get ready to spice up your silly season with GoosyBumps, the ultimate Christmas Cabaret, to be presented by the Fun Haus Factory in Gosford on Friday, December 20. This will…
Montana rings in new year at Long Jetty Hotel
Montana Southern Country Rock and Blues Band will front the New Year’s Eve celebrations at the Long Jetty Hotel from 8.30pm on December 31. This will be a free performance,…
Memorial Park comes alive this Christmas Eve
The Entrance will once again come alive with colour, singing and holiday spirit this Christmas Eve, as Carols in Park returns to Memorial Park. The event has been home to…