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News & Events in and around Bathurst
Bathurst Arts Council Column for Wed July 22, 2009 Step up singers, songwriters and musos. Have you often thought about singing Handel’s Messiah, but never got round to it? Or have you sung it before, and would love to do so again? Bathurst’s Allegri Singers are inviting people to join the cast of the November 2009 production of Handel’s Messiah. There will be no auditions for joining the choir for this performance, but a certain level of musical ability is required, and singers will be expected to attend most of the rehearsals (Tuesday nights starting August 25). Anyone interested should phone Jill Groves on 6337 7780. A weekly Singers and Songwriters night has begun at The Kings on George St. Wednesdays from 7pm try out new songs, acts and performances. The nights are open to a wide variety of musical styles - folk, jazz, country, blues, popular and are the perfect setting for budding soloists, duos or trios. They supply a PA, microphones and instrument lead. Our very own community radio station 2MCE have a huge program of local music organised for Sounds Live this August. The highlight will be the Sounds Live Cabaret at BMEC on Saturday on August 1 – which will be broadcast live on the internet and recorded on CD. The special guest at Sounds Live is legendary spoken word master and verse spinner, Miles Merrill, who brought poetry slams from his hometown Chicago, to Australia. While in Bathurst Local Stages have Miles running a ‘wordshop’ on Saturday 1 August from 12noon to 3pm at BMEC. This is a great opportunity for writers and poets in the region to work with Miles. The workshop combines writing techniques with public speaking skills. Book a spot now as places are limited (BMEC 6333 6161 for workshop bookings or Sounds Live Cabaret tickets). The Bathurst Arts Council meetings have moved to the fourth Tuesday of the month. The next meeting is next Tuesday July 28, 5.30pm at Mitchell Conservatorium.
History was made in Bathurst on Friday, 26th June when the newly refurbished Cathedral Bells rang out over the City for the first time. The occasion recognised the consecration and installation of the new Roman Catholic Bishop of Bathurst, The Most Reverend Michael McKenna. A team of bellringers from Sydney came to Bathurst for the occasion, which included Ms June Catchpoole the first Benefactor of the new tower and Mr Ron Shepherd who has been supervising the installation of the bells. With most of the scaffolding removed from the outside of the tower it is now possible to appreciate its crisp lines and imposing shape. It is indeed a proud achievement for the Bathurst community, being funded principally by the local community (with support from the Federal and State governments and the Bathurst Regional Council). It was designed by a Bathurst architect and engineers, built by a local building company and includes the skilled contribution of many Bathurst trades-people. Just before 3 pm, those attending the Mayor’s reception for Bishop McKenna walked from the Civic Centre to Kings Parade, (opposite All Saints’ Cathedral), to join around one thousand members of the Bathurst community who had come to witness this special event. Among them were NSW State Member for Bathurst, Mr Gerard Martin MP, Bell and Tower Benefactors, architect Mr Henry Bialowas, principals of Tablelands Builders Messrs Robert Barlow and Steve Ralph, Mr Maurice McNeil chair of the Bells Fundraising Committee and other members of the Bells Executive. The Official Opening of the tower will occur at 11 am on Saturday, 31st October, 2009. The Dean of Bathurst, The Very Reverend Andrew Sempell, invites members of the Bathurst and wider community to be part of this significant event.
Have you often thought about singing Handel`s “Messiah”, but never got round to it? Or have you sung it before, and would love to do so again? In either case, here is your opportunity – no need to play that CD to sing along with, or confine your singing to the shower! The Allegri Singers of Bathurst, invite you to join them in performance of this wonderful work, under the musical direction of William Moxey, on Sunday, 15th November, 2009, in All Saints` Cathedral, Bathurst. Rehearsals will begin on Tuesday, 25th August, at 7.30pm in studio 1, at the Mitchell Conservatorium of Music, next to the courthouse, in Russell Street, and thereafter, every Tuesday evening until the performance. There will be no auditions for joining the choir for this performance, but a certain level of musical ability is required, and singers will be expected to attend most of the rehearsals. A small fee of $5. per rehearsal will be payable, to contribute to the cost of visiting soloists, and orchestra. Anyone interested should phone Jill Groves, on 6337 7780
The Allegri Singers, under the direction of William Moxey, are well advanced in their preparation for their next concert, on Saturday, 15th August, in the Uniting Church, William St., Bathurst, at 7.30 pm. “Dido & Aeneas” is generally acknowledged to be the first English opera, and the first known performance was at a girl`s school in 1689. Composed for vocal soloists, orchestra and chorus, it is a captivating tale of adventure, misfortune, love, witchcraft, and ultimate tragedy. The moods change from the joyous celebration of the love-match of Dido and Aeneas, through the tension and suspense of the chicanery of the sorceress and her minions, to the anguish and despair of love lost, and the demise of the heroine. Well, what more could you ask for? The music is a joy to perform and, we trust, to listen to. This will be a concert performance, lasting about an hour. The Allegri Singers are really looking forward to joining in this performance with the Bathurst Chamber Orchestra, and some very distinguished visiting and local vocal soloists. This promises to be a real treat, so don`t miss out! Tickets available at the door. $20. Or concession $15. Put it in your diary! Saturday, 15th August, at 7.30 pm. Uniting Church, William Street, Bathurst.
July 25 4pm - World's most beautiful Duos for violin & guitar by Vivaldi, Toselli, Granados, Villa-Lobos, Piazzolla & Paganini (The Paganini Duo)
August 8 5pm - Aaron Hopper and Rob Shannon. Guitar Duos with tabla - Jazz, country, modern original guitar. Bookings 1800 621 614 For Program and information visit www.georgcello.com September 19 4pm - Cello Favourites from Bach to the Romantic (Georg Mertens) Bookings 1300 76 3311 For Program and information visit www.georgcello.com October 17 4pm - Magic Cello Solos arranged for the Cathedral Chamber (Georg Mertens) Bookings 1300 76 3311 For Program and information visit www.georgcello.com
Those of you not able to make the show can catch it via the live web stream on the 2mce FM website @: www.2mce.org Hope to see as many of you there as possible and have the rest of you catch it via the web! More info to come! www.myspace.com/eqdband
June ushers in 'Black and Gold Exhibition', a display of Blackheart Sassafras items from our various suppliers. Bright new pieces are arriving every week, NEW suppliers as well as NEW designs from Fox's trusted woodworkers. See a photo of a Cribbage scoring board (right), made in Tasmania from Blackheart Sassafras, as well as trays, boxes and kitchen and desk gifts. Paul has been working on a large order using Blackheart Sassafras timber sourced from sustainable forest management in Tasmania. That means no clear fell, but rather harvesting a tree here or there - not going back to the same coupe for many years.
Join The Orange Jazz Club! The club extends a warm welcome to all those who have become our new members. For more information please contact the club secretary Hetha Griffiths
Monthly Musters are held in the
Arts, Health and Wellbeing Symposium Help make our health service site a living campus, a place that the community is proud of, with its unique history and heritage, park-like surrounds and rich blend of arts, cultural development, recreation, heritage and health and wellbeing activities. Where: Orange Regional Conservatorium, 73a Hill Street OrangeWhen: Friday 31st July, 2009Time: 3.00—6.00pmPresentations, Discussions and Workshop Explore the relationship between arts, health and wellbeing. Be inspired by what others have done and work together to help create a vision for the future. Orange Health Service on the Bloomfield Campus 6.00 - 6.30pm
Consumers of our mental health, drug and alcohol service share their journey, story and views through photos E njoy Light RefreshmentsCost: FreeRSVP Robyn.Owens@gwahs.health.nsw.gov.au or Orange Regional Conservatorium 02 63617974
SUNDAY 16 AUGUST 2009 AFFILIATED ENSEMBLES CONCERT Hear some of Bathurst’s finest community ensembles in full swing, featuring Bathurst RSL Band, Bathurst Chamber Orchestra and the Allegri Singers, among others! Please call 6331 6622 for more information and details. DATE & TIME Sun 16 August 3pm LOCATION All Saints Cathedral, Church St Bathurst TICKETS Entry by $note donation Enquiries Ph (02) 6331 6622
Settled in for winter? If you’re spending more time indoors these next few months, look around your walls at all your favourite pictures and photos. Could some of them do with a fresh new look? Perhaps they just need to be taken apart and cleaned. A new mat would do wonders and doesn’t have to cost the earth. I have just completed fifteen photo frames for a customer – a thick white moulding with a spacer under the edge to keep the glass from touching the photos. I put flexi points in the back so the customer can take them apart and put in her favourite photos, all black and whites, with clear adhesive photo corners. She wanted it as her “winter project”. What a great idea! These are frames you can’t find in a ready-made shop – in fact you can choose any moulding you like and have them all the same size or different sizes. Hanging them as a group makes a great family photo wall. Winter means there’s more time to attend painting classes and meet with a sewing group. What better satisfaction is there than seeing your own work beautifully presented – and protected – in a frame of you own choice, made especially for you? Just a few thoughts from my workshop at O’Connell. Don’t forget my free delivery service too: Framing is always 10% less at O’Connell… and we deliver! See you soon, Wendy 040 888 0505
 Cowra Arts Council is proud to announce that Slava & Leonard Grigoryan will return to Cowra! Yes, the world-famous guitar virtuosos are returning for another hit concert right here in Cowra!After their packed concert at St Johns Church on 6 May 2007 they're coming back! Sunday Afternoon 6th September 2pm at the newly re-furbished Cowra Civic Centre. Watch the Cowra Guardian for details. Don't miss out! Be there!
mid year 2007 newsletter http://bathurstartscouncil.org.au/doc/BACnewsletter1.pdf end of year 2007 newsletter http://bathurstartscouncil.org.au/doc/BACnewsletter2.pdf To submit your news To submit your news, email publicity officer
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