Palm tree fronds feature in Tuggerah exhibition
North Avoca artist Liz Parkinson is having an exhibition of her unusual work featuring the stem of the palm tree fronds at Tuggerah’s Red Tree Theatre and Gallery from May…
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Powerful stage play comes to The Art House
Shake & Stir Theatre Company’s powerful adaptation of Fourteen, the inspirational true story by best-selling author and award-winning journalist Shannon Molloy, will play at The Art House, Wyong, on Thursday,…
Prestigious mountain film festival coming to Avoca Theatre
The highly anticipated Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour is returning to Australia this May and June and will include a screening at Avoca Beach Theatre on June 6. This…
Relive good old days of rock ‘n’ roll
Get set to be transported back to the good old days of rock ‘n’ roll when five musical legends of the 60s get together at Laycock St Community Theatre on…
Best of British coming to Ettalong Diggers
Get ready for London Calling, a new show on the road for fans of Queen, Led Zeppelin or Rod Stewart, coming to Ettalong Diggers on May 10. This tribute show…
Writers’ Festival presents free family fun day
The Words on the Waves Writers Festival is set to launch a new program, The Dip, which includes a free family fun day on Sunday, June 2. People attending will…
Learn how to become a citizen scientist
Shirley McLaran will be guest presenter at the Australian Plant Society’s next meeting on Saturday, May 11. McLaran’s experience as a botanist, passionate teacher of bush regeneration and a forager…
Wilbur the wombat turns one
One of the most adorable residents at the Australian Reptile Park has celebrated a milestone. Wilbur the wombat joey celebrated his first birthday recently with his zookeeper mum, Seleena de…
Razzamatazz show raises vital funds
Hundreds of children attended the annual Razzamatazz Show at the Niagara Park Stadium on Wednesday, April 18, to enjoy amazing magic, juggling, clowns and balancing acts. It was the 24th…
Show an exciting first for The Art House
It will be an exciting first for The Art House on May 17 and 18 with the showing of Flat Pack, a new and engaging one-woman show that will both…
Another big weekend at Fun Haus Factory
Gosford Comedy Club will kick off a big weekend at the Fun Haus Factory in Gosford on Friday, April 26. The headliner will be the cheeky, outrageous and hilarious Brent…
Countdown to Kids Day Out
The countdown is on to this year’s Central Coast Kids Day Out, to be held from 10am-3pm on Sunday, May 5, at Narara Valley High School. This year the theme…
Tennis club turns 100 in 1920s style
Empire Bay Tennis Club celebrated its centenary on Saturday, April 13, with members dressing in 1920s clothing to mark the event. “Who would have thought when they built the first…
Concert marks 97th birthday of Mangrove Mountain hall
A special concert at the historic Mangrove Mountain Public Hall on Saturday, April 27, will celebrate the 97th anniversary of its opening. Blues on the Mountain will host the special…
5 Lands Walk returns in June
The 5 Lands Walk is set to return for its 19th year with activities from June 21-23 and the main walk on June 22. Whether it’s a serious step out…
Little Pattie fundraising concert showcases ’60s singing icons
Australian singing icon Little Pattie travelled to the Central Coast recently to meet with Crestani Cancer Foundation volunteers and support their fundraising efforts. Pattie had a very busy day, first…
Young performers shine in new production of Cats
Central Coast Music Factory, the ultimate training ground for young performers, presents it first musical for 2024 this April, Cats: The Young Performers Edition. The Young Performers Edition of the…
Laughs galore at Sink or Swim
The Link and Pin at Woy Woy is the place to be on Thursday, May 2, if you’re after a good laugh. The monthly Sink or Swim showcase will feature…
Black Duck, A Year at Yumburra by Bruce Pascoe with Lyn Harwood
Book review – Bruce Pascoe needs no introduction as he is considered to be the man behind the book that changed the nation – Dark Emu. It is now a…
Words on the Waves program launched
The Words on the Waves Writers Festival has officially launched its program for the 2024 event, to be held from May 29-June 3 at various locations on the Woy Woy…