Phoenix Collective comes to Kincumber
The Phoenix Collective Quartet will perform on the Central Coast for the first time this year in March, with the music of Haydn, Bartók, Sollima – and Radiohead. Starting off…
Out & About
Coast author’s fascinating take on Greece
Central Coast author Sally Jane Smith is set to publish her second novel in April. Repacking for Greece is a follow-up to Smith’s 2023 book, Unpacking for Greece, which followed…
First speakers announced for Words on the Waves
As the Words on the Waves writers festival approaches, organisers have announced the first “author reveal”. Joining the festival from Victoria will be acclaimed author and poet, Tony Birch. Coming…
Movie screening to support advocacy service
Woy Woy CWA will kickstart its fundraising year with a special screening of the movie Argylle at Cinema Paradiso on March 19. The movie centres on Elly Conway, an introverted…
Timeless comedy to kick off the year
Woy Woy Little Theatre will kick off its 2024 season with a comedy that is sure to please as it presents Alan Ayckbourn’s timeless classic Relatively Speaking for three weeks…
Another big week at Fun Haus Factory
The Fun Haus Factory in Gosford is gearing up for another big week. On Thursday, February 22, the Factory will launch an art class with a difference as international artist…
Very special NAISDA performances
An immersive Torres Strait Island cultural experience came alive at NAISDA Dance College at Kariong last week. Designed to strengthen the next generation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander performers’…
‘Wild’ book launch by local author Donna Cameron
Local author Donna M. Cameron has a new book out – The Rewilding – which is described as an exhilarating and unforgettable love song for our world. It is an…
Catch The Vanns at Drifters as part of Australian tour
South Coast favourites, The Vanns, will perform at Drifters Wharf Gosford on March 15 as part of their 2024 Australian tour. In recent years, the four-piece band has become a…
Shark and Fox head for Avoca
Shark and Fox will give a special performance at Avoca Beach Theatre on Friday, March 15. It will be a master performance of musical styles from across the world including…
Harry Potter by JK Rowling
There may be some raised eyebrows, but I want to shed some light on an author who is without doubt a genius of our time. When the first of this…
Coastal Fusion comes to Terrigal
Coastal Fusion will return to Terrigal in March with a whole new look. Previously known as Flavours by the Sea, the culturally diverse event, coinciding with Harmony Week, supports the…
Stunning exhibition of Australia’s first African settlers at regional gallery
Atong Atem’s exhibition Banksia will be on show at Gosford Regional Gallery from February 24 to April 15. As part of the Hometown series, the exhibition, visiting from Melbourne’s MARS…
Movie launch fundraiser – One Love
The Rotary Club of Erina will host the Central Coast launch of the acclaimed film One Love at Avoca Beach Theatre on Thursday, February 15. One Love tells the story…
Big week at Fun Haus Factory
The Fun Haus Factory in Gosford is set for another big week. This Thursday, February 15, sees the monthly Drag Bingo return with adult humour, cheeky innuendos, prizes, songs and…
Raise a glass for Local Beer Day
The breweries of the Central Coast are banding together to celebrate locally brewed beer with Local Beer Day on February 24. The event aims to showcase the local beer scene…
Songwriter sessions return to The Entrance
The Central Coast Acoustic Songwriter Sessions will return to The Entrance Lake House this year with the first event to take place on February 23. The session will feature Kylie…
Dancing dentist kick-starts fundraising
Central Coast dentist Andrew Sproll will swap his drills for dancing shoes as he joins the line-up for Stars of the Central Coast 2024 in May and will host an…
It’s time for Summer Spandex
The Central Coast’s largest annual Valentine’s cabaret, Summer Spandex, returns to Ettalong on Saturday, February 17. It is a whacky night of fun and satire which brings a taste of…
Writers’ festival presents new reading initiative
Words on the Waves Writers Festival is introducing a Central Coast-wide book club and reading project incorporating a seniors stream as part of its 2024 program. The project, Central Coast…