Tribute to The Carpenters at Avoca
The 1960s and 70s produced some of music’s finest songsmiths and lyricists, with The Carpenters right up there at the top of the list. The brother and sister duo released…
Out & About
Symphony explores French Connections
Symphony Central Coast will explore French Connections at its next concert on July 7 with music inspired by the Roaring Twenties. Paris in the 1920s was the place to be…
Coast playwright releases anthology of short works
Central Coast playwright Joshua Maxwell, best known as the driving force behind the youth theatre company Jopuka and artistic director of the Red Tree Theatre at Tuggerah, has released his…
Cuteness overload thanks to bumper season for joey koalas
The Australian Reptile Park’s koala conservation breeding program has had another amazing year welcoming five new bundles of joy being bred in this year’s koala breeding season. The adorable joeys…
Comedy club returns to Gosford
Gosford Comedy Club returns to the Fun Haus Factory in Gosford on Friday, June 28, blending seasoned professionals with bold emerging comedians who fearlessly tackle contemporary issues. Expect an evening…
Rock ‘n’ roll era given new lease on life
At just 20 years of age, Jack Hodgins can’t remember a time when he wasn’t captivated by the music of the 1960s and 70s and now he has created a…
Ride the Cyclone at The Art House
The iconic musical and viral social media phenomenon Ride The Cyclone comes direct to the Central Coast on June 28 and 29 from a sold-out season at Hayes Theatre Co…
Orchid fair and show at Mingara
Mingara Orchid Club will hold its 20th annual Fair and Show at Mingara Recreation Club on June 29 and 30. The fair will be open from 9am-4pm on Saturday, June…
Acclaimed play The Visitors headed for Wyong
Moogahlin Performing Arts and Sydney Theatre Company will present Jane Harrison’s critically acclaimed play The Visitors at The Art House Wyong on August 22 as part of a national regional…
Heathers: The Musical set to delight audiences
Central Coast Music Factory will present its second musical of the year and first foray into adult productions from June 29 when the Wyong group tackles the twisted world of…
Free book club sessions in July
While the Words on the Waves writers’ festival wound up on June 3, the organisation’s book clubs and author talks continue throughout the year as part of the Central Coast…
Embracing Shadows at regional gallery
Lismore-based Wiradjuri artist Karla Dickens presents her latest exhibition at Gosford Regional Gallery from June 22-August 11. Karla Dickens: Embracing Shadows spans 30 years of practice. Female identity and racial…
Tubular Bells comes to The Art House
Following its successful sold-out 50th anniversary run in the UK and Europe, Tubular Bells in Concert is now heading to Australia and will play The Art House at Wyong on…
Story of The Dubliners at Wyong
Direct from the West End and having sold out venues worldwide, Seven Drunken Nights – The Story of The Dubliners will come to Wyong in July. It all started for…
Kooky cabaret experience
Get ready for a kooky cabaret experience with Legs 11.11’s ConspiRACY at the Fun Haus in Gosford on Saturday, June 22. The one-woman show by dynamic performance artist Legs 11.11…
Whitlams Black Stump at Mangrove hall
The Whitlams Black Stump Duo will perform at the historic Mangrove Mountain Hall on Friday, June 21, to celebrate the release of their new Kookaburra ARIA #1 Australian Country Album….
Don’t miss night of fun, music and virtuosity
Troubadour Folk Club will be presenting the fabulous Mic Conway – famous as Captain Matchbox in the 1970s when songs such as the great My Wahine from Wangaratta topped the…
Powerhouse cumbia orchestra headed for Drifters Wharf
Cumbiamuffin, a 15-piece cumbia orchestra and Australia’s premier cumbia ensemble, is bringing its infectious, hypnotic groove to the Drifters Wharf on June 29. Join in what will be a vibrant…
20×20 art exhibition returns to Gosford
Now in its sixth year, the 20×20 Art Exhibition has returned to the Gosford Regional Gallery until July 7. The benefits gained through this annual community art project cannot be…
Thousands flock to Words on the Waves
Despite the weather, this year’s Words on the Waves Writers Festival saw a dramatic increase in attendance, with the audience increasing by more than 20 per cent on previous years….