Surf’s Up exhibition at museum
Brisbane Water Historical Society will be presenting a new exhibition called Surf’s Up at Henry Kendall Cottage and Historical Museum throughout summer. The exhibition will run until February 28, 2017,…
Out & About
‘Play me a Story, The Nutcracker’ showing at the Art House
The sell-out hit show ‘Play me a Story, The Nutcracker’, transcribed from Tchaikovsky’s classic Nutcracker Ballet, is coming to The Art House, Wyong, on December 23. The show will feature…
Last Brackets and Jam South for the year to be a big one
The last Brackets and Jam South for the year will be held at Kincumba Mountain on Friday, December 16. Mr Noel Plummer said Brackets and Jam were expecting to see…
Mt Penang Gardens to have a Christmas lights display
Mt Penang Gardens is hosting its third Christmas lights display from December 9-13. This year the event is supported by 107.7 2GO FM, A Dash of Christmas, Ronald McDonald Family…
Australian Reptile Park wins top tourism award
At the 2016 NSW Tourism Awards, set amongst the finest calibre of attractions in tourism the state has to offer, Australian Reptile Park, Somersby, has achieved the most honourable recognition…
Book launch at Erina
Noel Olive, an author, artist and social advocate, will be at Erina Library on November 30 to talk about his new book Out With the Pilbara Mob. The book recounts…
There’s much more to being an artist than just painting
Bensville resident and artist, Ms Karen Bloomfield, has had a highly successful year garnering nominations for four prestigious art awards. Ms Bloomfield had works nominated for the Hunters Hill Art…
Three interesting acts at November’s Brackets and Jam
Brackets and Jam’s South Crew will present November’s Brackets and Jam at Kincumba Mountain on November 11. November’s line-up includes: Stu Tyrell, Dave Stone, Mothership, and Brackets and Jams usual…
Putt-Putt regatta full of colour and atmosphere
Pirates, canons and dragon boats came together at the Davistown annual Putt-Putt regatta and wooden boat festival on Sunday, October 23. The foreshore was packed with spectators, live entertainment, food…
Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice to be brought to life
The Kincumber-based Salt House Theatre Company will bring Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice to the stage at the Art House Wyong on Friday, November 4 and Saturday, November 5. The…
Mangrove Mountain and Districts Country Fair has it all
The 2016 fun- filled Mangrove Mountain and Districts Country Fair will be held on Saturday, October 29, from 10am to 4pm. The venue for the fair will be the corner…
Whistle Dixie to join BluesAngels at Hotel Gosford
The Central Coast’s own BluesAngels will be duelling banjos with Newcastle’s Whistle Dixie at Hotel Gosford’s fi rst Saturdays’ blues, jazz and roots evening on November 5. Whistle Dixie are…
Reptile Park has introduced a baby animal nursery
The Australian Reptile Park is experiencing a baby boom this spring. The park has introduced a baby animal nursery for visitors to admire the zooborns, as you would visiting a…
Ploddy makes it into the Trivial Pursuit 2000s edition
I conic local attraction, Ploddy the Dinosaur, landmark of the Australian Reptile Park, has made it into the Trivial Pursuit 2000s edition. Ploddy is one of the classic Australian tourist…
Public art installation vandalised
The public art installation that was set to call the Central Coast home on September 30, was vandalised before it was even opened to the public. The internationally recognised interactive…
Gosford Art and Ceramic Prize winners announced
Talented artists from around the country have been recognised in this year’s Gosford Art Prize and Gosford Ceramic Prize. Winners were announced at the Gosford Regional Gallery exhibition opening on…
Director and Producer to attend documentary screening
Refugee documentary, ‘Constance on the Edge’, will screen at the Avoca Beach Picture Theatre on October 15. The 80 minute documentary conveys positive messages about diversity and belonging through the…
Legendary NZ reggae group playing at the Rhythm Hut
Katchafire, the legendary reggae group from New Zealand will be playing at the Rhythm Hut in Gosford on October 16 as part of their 22-date nationwide tour to celebrate the…
Grandma Moses Art Exhibition winners announced
The winners of the Grandma Moses Art Exhibition were announced at a ceremony at the Gosford Leisure and Learning Centre on September 13. The Open Section 1 winner was Mr…
‘Mad for Mozart’ concert at Avoca
One of Australian Opera’s leading and most dynamic baritones, Andrew Jones, will perform one of Mozart’s most iconic pieces at the Avoca Beach Picture Theatre on October 14. Jones will…