River of Art - Eurobodalla

18 - 27
MAY
2012
Eurobodalla
River of Art

sponsors
2012 EUROBODALLA RIVER OF ART
18 – 27 MAY 2012
BUS & COACH PTY LTD
The River of Art is an annual festival celebrating the rich
tapestry of creative practitioners living in and complimenting
the beautiful environment of the Eurobodalla.
The Eurobodalla Shire is located on the South Coast of New South Wales, on
the Princes Highway between Durras Lake and Tilba Tilba.
The festival grows from the community, presented by volunteers and is focused
on promoting, celebrating and providing opportunities to experience local and
visiting artists. Residents and visitors will be able to delight in an appetising
program of live music, theatre, film, visual arts and poetry from one end of the
shire to the other. The program promises a treat for all.
On behalf of the River of Art Festival team, we hope that you enjoy
this year’s program.
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festival opening
GRAND MAD HATTERS TEA PARTY THUR 17 MAY
4pm @ Moruya Public School Hall, Evans St, Moruya.
The 2012 Eurobodalla River of Art festival will be opening with a special event for
all your friends and family, a Grand Mad Hatters Tea Party. The River of Art team
invites you and your friends to create your own mad hat or teacosie to wear and
join us in an afternoon of silly sights, live performance with a spot of light refreshment
to tantalize your taste buds.
The evening will continue with the Moruya Public School P&C and Parent Group
presenting in partnership with the Moruya Community Film Group as special
screening of Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland.
It will be an evening of mad hats and frivolity focused on festivals and family fun.
If you are going to be here for the evening, please bring a picnic dinner, have your
photo taken with your mad hat and enjoy a night out with your clan.
OPENING NIGHT PHOTO BOOTH THUR 17 MAY
ABC Open is collaborating with River of Art to capture the opening night magic
with a special Mad Hatter themed photo booth with ABC Open Producer, Vanessa
Milton. Come and say hello, pose for a photo, and find out more about sharing
your stories through ABC Open. For more information, visit abc.net.au/open and
follow the links to South East NSW.
FAMILY FUN DAY & ARTS STREET SAT 19 MAY
9am – 2pm @ Moruya Country Markets, Riverside Park, Moruya
Be energized and invigorated by the Eurobodalla’s vibrant tapestry of cultural
wealth and treasure chest of artisans. Enjoy the Arts Street as it ignites the
heartbeat of our creative community with an ideal opportunity to indulge and
purchase local artisan’s work, experience live performance whilst you wander
around the markets. The Moruya River Riverside Park is the perfect place for a
picnic. Bring along your hamper and blanket and prepare to be entertained.
South East Arts supports arts and cultural development by providing
advice and assistance across all art forms and undertaking strategic
initiatives and projects.
Sunshine is part of a theatre project that uses oral history interviews
and research to create short, engaging performance pieces that explore
the local history of the South East region. See page X for details of the
rehearsed reading performance.
For more information on South East Arts projects and services, visit the
website at www.southeastarts.org.au
South East Arts is proud to support the River of Art Festival
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exhibitions
SIMULACRUM- Mathew Heaney SAT 14 APRIL – 20 MAY
@ Gallery Bodalla, Post Office 66a
Princes Highway, Bodalla
Open Thursday – Sunday & Public Holidays 10am – 4pm
t 4473 5011 www.gallerybodalla.com.au
2012 ART PRIZE OF HAND CREATED ART THURS 17 – 25 MAY
@ Soart Gallery, Princes Highway, Narooma (Next to the Narooma Kinema)
OPENING NIGHT 6pm THURSDAY 17 MAY
Open Daily: 10am – 4pm
This is a beautiful exhibition of selected works by artists living on the South Coast
NSW from Ulladulla to the Victorian Border. t 0427 208 504
ART ON PARADE THURS 17 – 27 MAY
Throughout the Eurobodalla Shire
The work of local artists will be displayed in the windows of many shops in
Batemans Bay, Moruya and Narooma during the River of Art Festival. Stroll around
the streets and enjoy this novel way of familiarising yourself with the local talent.
URSULA STRAUB FRI 18 – 27 MAY
@ Rustic Pantry, Vulcan St, Moruya
Pottery works by local artist, Ursula Straub.
GARDEN OF ART FRI 18 – 27 MAY
@ Greenlands Garden Centre, 89 Queen St, Moruya
Open Mon - Friday 7.30am – 5pm
Saturday 8am – 4pm
Sunday 10am – 3pm
This is an eclectic exhibition of sculpture and decorative garden pieces.
t 0400 966 232
ART DISPLAY FRI 18 – 27 MAY
@ Moruya Chiro and Wellness, 24 Ford St, Moruya
Wellness is reflected in all that we do. Our exhibition explores wellness as interpreted by local artists.
t 4474 0799
JULIE HOLMES – MENAGERIE EXHIBITION FRI 18 – 27 MAY
@ Moruya Books, 4/9 Church St, Moruya
Open daily, closed Sundays.
Julie Holmes is a printmaker and artist who draws inspiration from animals and the natural world.
t 4474 2242 www.juliemiaowl.blogspont.com
THE 3rd DIGRESSIONISTS EXHIBITION FRI 18 – 27 MAY
@ Grace Paleg Studio Gallery, 40 Tasman St, Surf Beach
Open daily 10am – 5pm
This is an exhibition of works from the students of Grace Paleg executed during the past year. The
students are the digressionists as initially they appear to take note of what is told to them and after a
while they digress and do whatever they like. t 4471 1996 www.gracepaleg.com.au
KATHERINE WHITE OPEN STUDIO SAT 19 & SUN 20, SAT 26 & SUN 27 MAY
@ 88 Heath St, Broulee
12 noon – 5pm
Visit local contemporary artist Katherine White in her studio at Broulee. Her work and students work
will be exhibited. t 4471 8448
STUART WHITELAW WED 23 - SUN 27 MAY
@ Mechanics Institute, Page St, Moruya
OPENING WEDNESDAY 23rd MAY - 6pm, Open daily 10am – 6pm
Stuart Whitelaw will be exhibiting selected images that were commissioned for the
‘Eurobodalla Food and Art Guide’. Sale proceeds go to SAGE. He will also be showing
some recent landscape and figure works.
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community
LIBRARY WEEK 21 – 25 MAY
@ Narooma, Moruya & Batemans Bay Libraries.
In addition to the regular library programs, other events and activities to promote
the National Year of Reading will be celebrated in Library Week. A great event for
the youngsters will be on Wednesday 23 May. The Eurobodalla Libraries will all be
presenting a simultaneous story time to be included across Australia.
For more information
Narooma Library t 4476 1164, Moruya Library t 4474 1333
Batemans Bay Library t 4472 5850
LIVE LIFE - BE ACTIVE COMMUNITY WALK
10am, 23 MAY @ Mill Bay Boardwalk, Narooma
24 MAY @ Murra Mia shared Pathway, Batemans Bay and
25 MAY @ Moruya Riverside Scenic Walk
Live Life Eurobodalla promotes living a healthy and active life. As part of this
Federally Funded program the Live Life team will be facilitating three community
walks along the Rivers and foreshores of Moruya, Batemans Bay and Narooma.
The walks will last for 30 minutes and every participant in the walk will be eligible
to go into the draw to win a new pair of walking shoes. Bring a picnic and share in
a fruit platter at the end of the walk as we take in the majestic water views of the
Eurobodalla.
For more information & bookings contact one of the Live Life Coordinators,
Zoe Morgan t 02 4474 7470 or Linda Campbell t 02 4474 7438
or visit www.esc.nsw.gov.au Bookings are essential.
BATEMAN’S BAY ARTS & CRAFT SOCIETY ART SALE SAT 19 & SUN 20 MAY
9am – 3pm @ Wattlebark Gallery, Princes Highway, Mogo.
The Batemans Bay Arts & Crafts society will be showcasing their members work.
The Art Sale is an ideal opportunity to purchase some creative magic from the
region. t 4474 2243
Be Active Be Healthy Be Well
Email: livelife@eurocoast.nsw.gov.au
www.esc.nsw.gov.au
Ph: 44747470 or 44747438
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film
ALICE IN WONDERLAND (PG) Directed by Tim Burton FRI 17 MAY
6.30 pm @ Moruya Public School Hall, Evans St, Moruya.
19-year-old Alice returns to the magical world from her childhood adventure,
where she reunites with her old friends and learns of her true destiny: to end the
Red Queen’s reign of terror.
Let the mad hatting continue and join us for a night at the movies with choc tops
and popcorn available. This is a special family fundraising event for the Moruya
Public School where all funds raised are reinvested into the students at the school.
Cost $5 Tickets will be sold at the door.
GOLD – QUARRYING & SHIPPING and the HENRI MALLARD film
1926 – 1932 (Harbour Bridge & Moruya Quarry) SAT 19 MAY
Commencing from 8.30am with regular screenings every 75 mins until 1pm in
the Mordek Tent at the Moruya Markets.
Learn more about Moruya and its role in the history of this nation. Take a journey
to discover some of the challenges, highlights and extraordinary people who have
helped shape the Moruya of today. Bring a camp chair for your added comfort.
CARMEN JONES (USA) 1954 M 105 min FRI 25 MAY
@ St. Mary’s Performing Arts Centre, Queen St, Moruya.
5.30pm for Music & Light refreshments followed by the screening 7pm.
Drop in for a wind-down drink and chat, before a Spanish- inspired light meal prepared as a fundraiser
for River of Art. Then stay for the classic film CARMEN JONES presented by the Moruya
Community Film Group.
Carmen Jones is a musical produced and directed by Otto Preminger. The screenplay is based
on the 1943 stage production of the same name by Oscar Hammerstein. Hammerstein also wrote
the lyrics to music composed by Georges Bizet for his 1875 opera Carmen. In 1992, the film was
selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as
being “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant.
Cost Music & Light Refreshments - 5.30 pm $12
Movie - 7 pm $8 (Moruya Community Film Club members free)
Tickets at the Door
GOLD – QUARRYING & SHIPPING and the HENRI MALLARD film
1926 – 1932 (Harbour Bridge & Moruya Quarry) SAT 19 MAY
6.15pm @ St. Mary’s Performing Arts Centre, Queen St, Moruya.
Enjoy learning more about Moruya and its role in the history of this nation through
slide shows and screening of the Henri Mallard film.
Cost $20 Adults, $10 Pensioners, $5 Children under 16
Tickets available from Turnbull’s Produce, Salvation Army Internet Café in Moruya,
Batehaven Newsagency or Narooma Newsagency. Tickets also available at the
door.
For more information Norm Moore t 4474 4416
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program
Thursday 17 Friday 18 Saturday 19 SUNDAY 20 WEDNESDAY 23 THURSDAY 24 FRIDAY 25 SATURDAY 26 SUNDAY 27
EXHIBITION: 2012 Art
Prize of Hand Created
Art @ Soart Gallery,
6pm
THEATRE: Oz Opera
Hanzel & Gretel @ St.
Mary’s Performing Arts
Centre, 6pm
FESTIVAL OPENING
Grand Mad Hatters Tea
Party, @ Moruya Public
School, 4pm
ABC Open’s Photo
Booth, @ Moruya Public
School, 4pm - 9.30pm
FILM: Tim Burton’s Alice
in Wonderland, PG
@ Moruya Public
School, 6.30pm
FAMILY FUN DAY &
ARTS STREET
@ Moruya Country
Markets, 9am - 2pm
FILM PREVIEW: Gold
Quarrying & Shipping @
Mordek Tent Every 75
mins, From 8am - 1pm
THEATRE: MPS The
Sign of the Sea Horse
@ Moruya Country
Markets, 12 noon
FOOD: Eurobodalla Food
& Art Trail Starting
@ Land of Many Waters
Gallery, 9am - 5pm
WORKSHOP: Pastel
Painting, @ MACS
Cottage, 10am -4pm
THEATRE: Sunshine
@ Narooma Kinema
2pm
WORKSHOP: Oil Painting
Seascapes @ MACS
Cottage, 10am -4pm
WORKSHOP: Barney
Barnbrook Music
Improvisation @ St.
Mary’s Performing Arts
Centre, 10am - 4pm
Bateman’s Bay Arts & Craft Society Art Sale
@ Wattlebark Gallery, 9am – 3pm
THEATRE: Mary Jane
Tales @ Moruya Books,
12.30pm - 2pm
FOOD: Tapas - Balcony
On Shore, @ Adelaide
Hotel, 5.30pm – 7pm
MUSIC: ‘Street Of
Dreams’, Mechanics
Institute, 7.30pm
FILM: Gold Quarrying &
Shipping @ St. Mary’s
Performing Arts Centre,
6.15pm
EXHIBITION: Stuart
Whitelaw @ Mechanics
Institute, Opening
6.00pm, Continues till
25 May
COMMUNITY: Live Life
Be Active Community
Walk @ Mill Bay
Booardwalk, Narooma,
10am
WEARABLE ART: Out
There - Going Bust!
@ Moruya Bowling
Club 7pm
COMMUNITY: Live Life
Be Active Community
Walk @ Murra Mia
Shared Pathway,
Batemans Bay, 10am
POETRY: Poetry Slam
@ The Air Raid Tavern
6pm
FILM: Carmen Jones, @
St. Mary’s Performing
Arts Centre, 5.30pm
COMMUNITY: Live Life
Be Active Community
Walk @ Moruya
Riverside Scenic Walk,
10am
WORKSHOP: Artist
Books, @ MACS
Cottage, 10am -4pm
THEATRE: The
Handsome Men With
Ugly Hats, @ St. Mary’s
Performing Arts Centre,
7.30pm
POETRY: Poetry in the
Gardens, @ Chef’s
Cap Café, 10.30am
- 12.30pm
WORKSHOP: Life
Drawing, @ MACS
Cottage, 10am -4pm
MUSIC: At The Dairy
Shed, Bodalla Dairy
Shed, 12.30pm

theatre
HANZEL & GRETEL - Presented by Opera Australia OZ Opera. THUR 17 MAY
6pm @ St. Mary’s Performing Arts Centre, Queen St, Moruya.
A scary story about what happens when you go into the woods and eat too many
lollies.
Cost $12 each or $36 Family Ticket (2 adults& 2 children)
Tickets available from St. Mary’s Primary School office, credit card accepted.
Tickets will be available at the door, unless sold out.
For more information St. Mary’s Primary School t 4474 2817 MPS THE
SIGN OF THE SEA HORSE … Our own version SAT 19 MAY
12 noon @ Moruya Country Markets, Riverside Park, Moruya
Catch a glimpse of the Moruya Public School’s latest production. Inspired by
Graeme Base’s work, the Moruya Public School has been creating a magical
musical theatre work and will be providing a mere snippet to whet your curiosity
and transport you into the enchanted world of the sea.
MARY JANE TALES SAT 19 MAY
12.30 - 2pm @ Moruya Books, 4/9 Church St, Moruya
Janette Dadd brings her poetry to life in performance. With a sense of theatre and
audience participation, you will be indulged.
SUNSHINE SUN 20 MAY
2pm @ Narooma Kinema, Princes Highway, Narooma.
Alma and Bill are in love….with each other, with dances and balls (Alma) and with
big game fishing (Bill). They juggle their passions against the backdrop of the
bustling town of Narooma in 1939 – a town of fishing, timber and shipping, as
well as a summer playground of the well-to-do set from out of town. But war will
soon change the world they know and love.
A rehearsed reading of Sunshine will be performed at the Narooma Kinema
– the original School of Arts building and scene of many social events of the time.
This performance is part of the development of new theatre piece created by South East Arts and
written by Mary Rachel Brown. Audience will be invited to participate in a discussion with the actors
and writer after the performance.
Cost $11 per person
Bookings Narooma Kinema t 4476 2352
THE HANDSOME MEN WITH UGLY HATS SAT 26 MAY
Presented by National University Theatre Society (NUTS)
7.30pm @ St. Mary’s Performing Arts Centre, Queen St, Moruya.
Two young men explore a series of short duologues, fun, quirky and serious, the hats tell it all.
Remy Graham as Artistic Director of the National University Theatre Society (NUTS) has taken
this student theatre company in new and interesting areas since beginning this role in 2011. He
met Joshua Bell through his studies at University, and has since worked with Josh in a number of
capacities. Joshua Bell, has been caught up in this business of drama ever since his début role
of Vimes in “Guards! Guards!” at high school. Joshua was a part of the Canberra Youth Theatre’s
Actors Ensemble, when he performed in the play “The Messenger” as Marv and The Rapist. He has
performed in many productions while at the ANU. These include; Orsino in “The Twelfth Night”, and
Admetus in “Alkestis”. Other productions through the Australian National Theatre Society had lead
him to perform Knocka in “Dimboola”, and Woyzeck in “Woyzeck”. He performs story-time at the
library, which makes him feel like a Wiggle. His loves include both Improv Theatre, and existential
dramas. Remy and Josh formed the ‘Handsome Men’ duo as they have wanted for a long time to
work together in a more professional capacity.
Cost $25 adults, $15 children and $20 students
Bookings Ring or visit Batemans Bay Visitor Centre, 1800 802 528 or online at
www.eurobodalla.com.au/river-of-art-festival (Bookings on-line incur a $3.95 non-refundable
processing fee). Or direct from Planet TX, Moruya Books, Brown Books in Batemans Bay and
Grandpa’s Garden in Narooma.
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workshops
BARNEY BARNBROOK MUSIC IMPROVISATION WORKSHOP SAT 19 MAY
10am – 4pm @ St. Mary’s Performing Arts Centre, Queen St, Moruya.
This workshop is designed for people who have a basic understanding of
musicianship, but would like skills in Celtic, Rock and Blues improvisation.
Knowledge of D, E and A pentatonic scales required. The day will cover vertical
and horizontal (modal) improv. These will then be implemented in settings from
traditional to avant-garde and include transposition. The workshop will be aimed at
players of orchestral instruments and keyboards (byo keyboard) but all instruments
are welcome.
Cost $80 For more information Barney Barnbrook t 02 4476 1640
OIL PAINTING SEASCAPES WORKSHOP SAT 19 MAY
with Margaret Moran
10am – 4pm @ MACS Cottage, Narooma (Limited places available Max 8)
Participants will learn techniques for capturing the characteristics of the surf and
shoreline in oils, using a technique that does not require the use of vaporising
mediums such as turps.
Margaret has over 30 years’ experience, has won over 150 awards and has
been finalist in many prestigious competitions. Her work can be viewed at
www.margaretmoranart.com
Cost $40
ARTIST BOOKS with Jennifer Hawkins SAT 26 MAY
10am – 4pm @ MACS Cottage, Narooma (Limited places available Max 6)
Participants will learn to make at least one style of hand-made and hand bound, or
stitched, artist’s book. We will cover some of the pitfalls: how to stop glued papers
from curling; how to stop a stitched book from unravelling. For ideas you will see
a range of made books and some texts. A materials list will be issued, but most
equipment will be supplied.
Cost $40
PASTEL PAINTING with Bethany Thurtell SUN 20 MAY
10am – 4pm @ MACS Cottage, Narooma (Limited places available Max 8)
Participants will learn how to use the characteristics of pastels to create a realistic painting from
a still life arrangement. They will use elements of composition and colour interaction to make a
successful painting. The day allows for individual attention as numbers are restricted. The workshop
is suitable for beginners and those experienced with painting.
Bethany is an award-winning artist with a passion for sharing her knowledge of art and painting
techniques and encouraging others to discover their own creativity. She has been using pastels for
a number of years to create paintings of many different subjects. Bethany enjoys the immediacy of
pastels, enjoys creating different effects with the medium and is dedicated to her own art practice.
She has conducted several pastel and oil workshops throughout the area. She ran a successful
pastel workshop in 2011 for the River of Art and is anticipating another fun day in collaboration with
local artists. See some of her artwork at www.bethanyart.blogspot.com
Cost $40
LIFE DRAWING with Janet Jones SUN 27 MAY
10am – 4pm @ MACS Cottage, Narooma (Limited places available Max 8)
Working from a live model, the participants will learn techniques used in life drawing to improve
observation and drawing skills.
Janet worked as a freelance illustrator in London and Sydney, including working on a series
of watercolour illustrations for official limited edition posters for the Sydney Olympics. As an
accomplished fine artist, Janet has been a finalist in prestigious competitions and has won many
awards. She has also been commissioned to paint many portraits, landscapes and drawings. Her
work can be viewed at www.janetjones.com.au
Cost $70 (including modelling fee)
For more information on these workshops contact
Margaret Moran t 44763111 or m 0427208504
Or The Cottage t 44765397 between 10am & 4pm weekdays.
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music
MIC CONWAY & ROBBIE LONG, ‘STREET OF DREAMS’ SAT 19 MAY
supported by CHRIS O’CONNOR
7.30pm @ Mechanics Institute, Page St, Moruya.
In a circus of comedy, music and magic, Mic Conway and flat-picking guitar
champion Robbie Long present a hilarious array of idiosyncratic songs that will
make your jaw drop, toes tap and sides split. Launching their new album “Street of
Dreams” … its surreal vaudeville for crooning and swooning.
Cost $25 Bookings Essential! No Door Sales
To book Ring or visit Batemans Bay Visitor Centre, 1800 802 528 or online at
www.eurobodalla.com.au/river-of-art-festival (Bookings on-line incur a $3.95
non-refundable processing fee).
Or direct from Planet TX, Moruya Books, Browns Bookshop in Batemans Bay and
Grandpa’s Garden in Narooma.
MUSIC at the DAIRY SHED SUN 27 MAY
12.30pm @ The Bodalla Dairy Shed, Princes Highway, Bodalla.
Enjoy your lunch or come for afternoon tea, while local musicians are invited
to perform their original works through an open mic session hosted by local
musician/ songwriter Jeff Aschmann. Musicians are invited to come along and
perform their original work whilst the crowd enjoys the tasty treats on offer. You
can be a budding song writer or accomplished musician. It is Sunday afternoon
and what better way to spend it than having fine food, being with friends and
making music.
Cost $6 (includes afternoon tea) @ the door.
For more information Bodalla Dairy Shed t 4473 5555
Award winning cafe & retro milkbar (02) 4473 5555
Bodalla is a 150 year old working village
Only 15 mins from Narooma and Moruya!
52 Princes Highway
Bodalla NSW 2545
www.bodalladairyshed.com.au
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competitions
POETRY COMPETITION FOR EUROBODALLA PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
Eurobodalla Primary School Students are encouraged to enter original poems on
the topic of Celebration. Prizes will be awarded in two categories: 7 – 9 years old
and 10 – 12 years old. First prize in each category is a $40 book voucher from
Moruya Books, and second prize is a $20 book voucher from Moruya Books.
Highly Commended students in each category will be awarded Certificates.
Applications close on Friday 4 May 2012 and winners will be notified by 21st
May. Terms & Conditions with Entry Forms can be found on www.riverofart.com
GARDEN OF ART INVITES SCULPTORS TO PARTICIPATE
Greenlands Garden Centre in collaboration with the River of Art once again will be
presenting an opportunity for SCULPTORS to exhibit and sell their work. We are
calling for expressions of interest NOW!
Terms & Conditions with Entry Forms can be found on www.riverofart.com
Entries close Friday 20 April 2012.
2012 ART PRIZE OF HAND CREATED ART
Call for entries to the inaugural 2012 ART PRIZE OF HAND CREATED ART. Artists
living on the South Coast NSW from Ulladulla to the Victorian Border are invited to
submit. Terms & Conditions with Entry Forms can be found on www.riverofart.com
Entries close Thursday 26 April 2012.
RIVER OF ART RAFFLE
The River of Art will once again be holding their fabulous raffle with a delightful
selection of great prizes to be won. Thanks to the generosity of local businesses
throughout the Shire. Look out for ticket sellers at the various locations throughout
the festival.
Raffle will be drawn at the Poetry in the Gardens, Eurobodalla Botanic Gardens,
Princes Highway, Sunday 27 May. Tickets will only be $2 each or 3 for $5.
All proceeds are being directly reinvested into the festival program.
OUT THERE ---- GOING BUST! THUR 24 MAY
7pm @ Moruya Bowling Club, Shore St, Moruya
An indulgent event for all fibre and textile aficionados. Eurobodalla Fibre and Textile Artists Group
present their second Way Out Wearable Art Fashion Parade and Dinner.
FUN, FROLIC AND A FEAST FOR THE EYES!
Cost $35
Bookings Essential No door sales available
To book- ring or visit Batemans Bay Visitor Centre, 1800 802 528 or online at www.eurobodalla.
com.au/river-of-art-festival (Bookings on-line incur a $3.95 non-refundable processing fee).
POETRY
WEARABLE ART
POETRY SLAM FRI 25 MAY
6pm @ The Air Raid Tavern, Vulcan St Moruya
Poets are given twenty minutes to write on a theme given from the audience. Poets then perform
the work and the level of applause ranks them.
For more information Janette Dadd t 0427 738 033
POETRY IN THE GARDENS SUN 27 MAY
10.30am – 12.30pm @ Chef’s Cap Café
Eurobodalla Botanic Gardens, Princes Highway, Batemans Bay.
Come and hear local children read their award winning poems and enjoy local poets perform their
work.
For more information Moya Pacey t 0459 539 878
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FOOD
TAPAS - BALCONY ON SHORE SAT 19 MAY
5.30 – 7pm @ 1st Floor Adelaide Hotel
Cnr Princes Hwy & Shore Street, Moruya
Start your evening out with some tapas at the Balcony On Shore and then head
on up to indulge yourself further with fine music at ‘The Street of Dreams’.
Cost $20 per head (includes a glass of wine)
Booking Essential t 44743644
Supporting a vibrant
community life
EUROBODALLA FOOD & ART TRAIL SUN 20 MAY
Meet @ Land of Many Waters Gallery to then travel the region
9am – 5pm
Eurobodalla Shire Council and Eurobodalla Tourism are bringing their South Coast
NSW Eurobodalla Food & Art Guide to life in a tour for delicious sampling of
regional artist’s studios, galleries and flavours. Passengers will be guided through
the region, meeting artists to discuss their work, sampling local produce to
experience a mere taste of the Eurobodalla’s culinary and cultural wealth.
Cost $77 per person
Booking Essential Seats are strictly limited
To book- ring or visit Batemans Bay Visitor Centre, 1800 802 528 or online at
www.eurobodalla.com.au/river-of-art-festival (Bookings on-line incur a $3.95
non-refundable processing fee).

discover
eurobodalla
83 beaches, islands, rivers and lakes,
coastal villages and vast tracts
of nature reserves,
wilderness and wildlife.
Stay a few days
during the River of Art
and discover Eurobodalla.
To find out more visit
www.eurobodalla.com.au
or ring FREECALL 1800 802 528