Galston Gala
The Galston Concerts for 2017 wound down in Galston Uniting Church in late October with a Classical variety line-up which drew audience tributes. “It was truly a fabulous concert”, “A wonderful year of music”, “Thank you so much”, “Really looking forward to next year” were typical words of praise, from series regulars and many ‘first […]
Meet the Artists from Studio Artes
Be inspired by the creativity on offer in Hornsby Shire when Studio ARTES hosts a pop-up exhibition featuring work in mixed media, sculpture and textiles. The exhibition will be held on Friday 10 November, 3pm to 5pm, and is part of Hornsby Shire Council’s Festival of the Arts. “This will give the community an opportunity […]
Dural Musical Society’s Production of The Addams Family
Book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice Music and Lyrics by Andrew Lippa Based on Characters Created by Charles Addams BY ARRANGMENET WITH ORIGINTM THEATRICAL, ON BEHALF OF THEATRICAL RIGHTS WORLDWIDE, NEW YORK www.origintheatrical.com.au So many of us have watched the antics of the ‘The Addams Family’ on our TV sets as we were growing […]
Top Acts for Galston Gala
The Galston Concerts will close its very successful 2017 series on 22 October with their traditional Galston Gala. The Sunday afternoon concert, starting 2pm in the Galston Uniting Church on School Road, will offer leading Classical performers in a range of popular styles. After concerts in Europe mezzo-soprano Christina Wilson will perform songs of the […]
Acrylics Demo by Yvonne Langshaw – Wednesday 4th October
Working mainly in acrylics, Yvonne believes colour, shape and patterns are some of the main elements of painting, and her aim is to capture the spirit of the picture with loose and free methods. Join us at Castle Hill Art Society’s monthly meetings 7.30pm at CASTLE GLEN COMMUNITY CENTRE, 155 Ridgecrop Drive, Castle Hill – […]
Carlson Chorale
Arcadia resident Rosalind Carlson has shown not the slightest signs of slowing down in her 80th year, steering her female choir, the Carlson Chorale, towards first places in both the Sydney and Ryde Eisteddfods recently. At the end of May the Carlson Chorale won Section 104 Small Voice Ensemble (Any Age) at the Sydney Eisteddfod […]
St Albans Writers’ Festival
The third St Albans Writers’ Festival running from 8-10 September offers author talks for all tastes in the beautiful setting of St Albans village so escape over the Hawkesbury and explore a world of writing. Is sport your passion? David Hill talks about his new book on Australian sport with sports journalist Tracey Holmes. Are […]
Castle Hill Art Society
Julie Simmons – Oil Demonstration – Wednesday 6th September 7.30pm Julie initially trained as a commercial artist and paints in oils, pastels and mixed media and watercolour. She also paints plein air and is an exhibiting member of the Royal Art Society. Visitors are welcome to come and see Julie demonstrating at the Castle Glen […]
Circular Keys Chorus Vocal Workshop – Sharing the Well-Being Factor of Singing
Do you love to sing and perform? The positive health and psychological effects of singing are well documented. The ladies at Circular Keys Chorus invite you to come to their six week vocal workshop, starting in August, to find out. The chorus sings in four parts, so if you sing high, if you sing low, […]
Watercolour Demo by Tanya Bailey Wednesday 2nd August
“Painting Glass and Reflections” Tanya Bailey specialises in watercolour and pen and ink, particularly portraits and buildings, with her recent Sydney exhibition including contemporary works. Tanya has done many international commissions as well as numerous murals. Come and see him work his magic at Castle Hill Art Society’s monthly meetings 7.30pm at CASTLE GLEN COMMUNITY […]
