CASINO ENVIRONMENT CENTRE THE CASINO GOODTIMES INFORMATION • NETWORKING • EVENTS the way makes a mean soy Defending the Environment and Small Business latte, then continue on past Locally-made produce: hemp oil, soap, candles, History in the making the orderly rows of tents macadamia butter, honey, eggs and more to the carpark near the Promoting Sustainable Living by Dean Draper sportsfield which may have a game of soccer or volleyball 137 BARKER STREET CASINO History is happening at happening. 0490-149-705 or 0401-237-903 Bentley – a coming together The first place to visit is the Email: [email protected] of a wide cross-section of our welcome tent near the front community under the same gate to get information on the banner, a social movement camp. Have a chat with the the likes of, we’ve never seen local Bentley farmers who are casino trading before. here every day supporting the it’s bigger inside than it looks! This is all thanks to blockade against Metgasco. the environmentalist Feel free to have a tour Good Used Furniture Ammo Boxes visionaries who have shown around the camp, visit the Gifts for Car Bisley Workwear the way along the path to Tarp Mahal at the sacred Enthusiasts Coloured Paracord sustainability and the mums fire. You might like to take Army Surplus Gemstones and dads who have worked so a leisurely stroll up the road Jewellery and beading supplies hard over the last five years to to Gates A and B to meet raise awareness of the risks the Simmos, have a cuppa of invasive unconventional with them, join in the yoga or (02) 6662-3111 gas mining. We have now more turned up the next call groups has formed an meditation class. You might cnr johnson street (bruxner hwy) and reached the tipping point and out, people from Casino, unstoppable momentum even catch a rock legend or hickey street, casino entered an exciting new phase Kyogle, Lismore and right which the mining industry two playing: so far we’ve of a real mass movement. across the Northern Rivers. and the government must seen Xavier Rudd (pictured), The community now Among them were farmers, listen to. Wolfmother, Pete Murray, Chocolate Bouquets answers the call in very large tradesmen, doctors, lawyers, When you come to Camp Ash Grunwald, John Butler, numbers. Thousands of hippies, young and old. Liberty, drive in carefully Blue King Brown and many and Gift Baskets people came together when Alone these groups are easily past our friendly traffic more. Many colours. Made to order. called to Bentley at 4am one isolated and overlooked. Now controllers. Take a right at We’re making history. Will For all occasions. Monday morning. Thousands this coalition of community the coffee shop, which by you show up at Bentley? For quality confectionery and chocolates and friendly, good old-fashioned service, see Robin at Richmond Valley Council report card Chocolate Chip by Liz Stops Confectionery, Chocolates & Tobacconist ince June 2013, when its positioning statement on Coal Seam Gas was 135 Barker Street Casino S Phone 6662-3309 abandoned, my interest has mainly been to monitor Richmond Valley Council’s possible facilitation of unconventional gas mining. Council may make many decisions that benefit the local community, however, while it insists on asserting a position of ‘not for and not against’ unconventional gas mining, this questions have almost always been non- of a bar in the DA submitted by Forest issue overrides any others. existent, obscure or diversionary. Enterprises for Metgasco’s temporary In my view, resolutions Council makes Despite major problems being raised workers camp, the General Manager Biggest Range of Family Footwear in North Coast that may oppose or facilitate the gas with Council regarding the Traffic made an assurance that no bar had been “Beat those winter blues. Put your feet into our value perfect shoes” industry will have lasting implications Control Plan proposed for the site of approved. However, the approved plan on other currently viable commercial Metgasco’s approved exploration well does include a bar. This is irresponsible enterprises as well as determining future at Bentley Road, the plan was passed in a potentially volatile situation where prospects for burgeoning businesses without any debate. Concerns included the voluntarily alcohol-free protectors that require a clean green image. Metgasco being favoured in the plan’s camp is close by. Commitments Council makes now are design, the presence of Thomas George Recently, a new DA for an expanded critical to a locality that could be full of in the committee recommending protectors camp was initially rejected promise for productive, ecologically and approval and the major safety issue of by RVC with no opportunity to address financially viable ventures providing long pedestrians placed in danger by being perceived failings, which is a denial of term, sustainable employment. confined under a crumbling cliff face. procedural fairness. Is RVC running a Clarity on RVC’s position has The latter was a matter that police, political agenda in support of Metgasco? consistently been sought during public when it was brought to their attention, Could RVC be under pressure from access time at monthly meetings but required Council to address. the State Government to force a toxic responses to talks and answers to After a question regarding provision industry on an unwilling population? DIAMOND RINGS, WATCHES, JEWELLERY The Jabiru – Australia’s largest wading bird Family Business established 80 years. by Angela Froud This bird is listed as endangered. The wetlands of The wetlands of our region the Northern Rivers region are the habitat for a wide are an important nesting variety of water birds. ground for Jabirus, who need Perhaps the most spectacular secluded dense trees next Jabirus at and exciting to see is the to water for breeding. They Doubtful Creek Jabiru or Black-necked Stork. build a large platform made This huge wading bird of sticks for a clutch of 2-5 also be seen on dams and by pollutants from fertilisers has long red legs and stands eggs. wetlands when driving along and pesticides. Wetlands up to 1.5 m in height. The The Jabiru Geenibeinga country roads, so keep a look are also under threat from neck and head are iridescent wetland in North Casino is out for them. gas field development in the black, which gleams in the named after this magnificent Wetlands are vital for the region. sunlight. The body is white, bird. Sometimes a Jabiru can survival of many kinds of If wetlands are not with black wings which span be seen from the dirt road birds, providing food and protected, we are in danger of 2.3m. Its diet consists of that passes by the wetland breeding sites. Inland species losing our magnificent Jabiru, frogs, tadpoles, freshwater area, or you can park and travel to our region during the only Australian Stork, invertebrates and plants, fish, take a walk to view more dry conditions in search of and numerous other species and eels. The long black bill bird species. Jabirus are shy, food. Our wetland habitats of birds, amphibians and Conditions Apply. Bring this coupon to the store: probes the water in search of and you should not try to have been disturbed by invertebrates which depend 122 Walker Street Casino food. get close to them. They may clearing and draining, and on this habitat. Page 12 The Nimbin GoodTimes May 2014 [email protected] THE CASINO GOODTIMES Casino Business of the Year 2014 Bat habitat under attack or trees in isolation ignore the holistic by Linda Wirf Award-winning Cafe & Restaurant M.Sc (Environmental Management) nature of the river ecology and the Open 7.30am-3.30pm Mon-Fri; 8am-noon Sat health of other species that depend Fresh local produce. Chilled atmosphere. Local staff. Richmond Valley Council plans to cut on this habitat for their survival. For Gluten-free, Vegan, Yeast-free, Vegetarian, Children. down trees along the Richmond River example, removing riparian vegetation Merlo coffee, Liquor licence in an attempt to address a perceived will allow more sunlight through the Hen’s parties, Weddings, Birthdays, Catering – BOOK NOW problem with a bat colony that has canopy, resulting in increased weed taken residence there. infestation, possibly altering water They have quoted complaints from flow which in turn can impact on fish two anonymous people to justify this habitats. action. There has been no community The bats, which are roosting along the consultation or environmental impact banks of the Richmond River, include study as required by convention prior to the threatened Grey Headed Flying this action. Instead they have reportedly Fox. It is Australia’s only endemic called on the NSW Government to flying-fox and occurs in the coastal belt ‘relax red tape’ around the culling of from Queensland to Victoria. As the bats to address the ‘problem ‘. species must forage for fruit and nectar The NSW Government in turn is where available, its distribution varies suggesting Council should remove widely between seasons and years which trees and prune vegetation as a way of means their roosts are only temporary. to this important native species. Shop 3 Casino Shopping Plaza controlling the bat colony when in fact The Grey-headed Flying-fox is vitally Therefore the solution is to preserve Email: [email protected] no proposal to alter riparian vegetation important for the regeneration and existing forests and plant more trees • MEN’S CUTS • LADIES CUTS • SPECIAL CUTS • should proceed without a full ecological genetic health of forest ecosystems and not the reverse. Obviously, the bats assessment. The suggestion by the in eastern Australia, performing of the Richmond River would rather Council and the NSW Government pollination and seed dispersal for many not share what remains of their home to act otherwise is simplistic and native trees and in turn serving as food with a population of destructive violent irresponsible. for other species. humans, but until their natural habitats There is an important issue here Clearing of native vegetation for are protected and restored, they don’t all your sewing needs, habby, – simplistic solutions that target bats human development is the key threat have a choice. quilting, knitting, alterations Casino Environment Centre turns one and dress-making by Philippe Dupuy There is good work 138a Walker Street, Casino being done by Council and The Casino Environment volunteer staff such as the 6662-2600 Centre (CEC) was born Casino Community Garden, out of a need to counteract an amazing project backed Lorraine Webber the lies and disinformation by the Casino Neighborhood that mining companies such Centre. Go for a short stroll as Metgasco, have been across the walking bridge spreading in this region. into the community garden at Last month CEC celebrated Queen Elizabeth Park on the its first birthday. In this short corner of Adam and Hartley time, through the hard work Streets in South Casino. of its volunteers and that of Everyone is welcome anytime, the Richmond Valley GAG or phone 6662-5435 to find members, we have developed out what events are coming Volunteers keep the doors open a friendly and positive up. There is also market day relationship with many small every first Thursday of the thriving but it needs all of us of annihilation has brought businesses, farmers and month in Walker Street, to make it happen. To achieve us together, so let’s use this residents of this shire. The starting at 5pm. this we in turn we need to re- tremendous energy to bring common thread that binds Beef Week of course is empower ourselves so we can locally based prosperity and us all has been the potential fast approaching (last week stick together and support a employment to this special destructive impact of of May). This event is very clean, green and sustainable place as well as nurturing the unconventional gas extraction important to farmers of this local economy. The threat community connections. in this region. region and a gasfield would It is clear that such a dirty be disastrous to the beef industry at our very doorstep industry. Movies expose corporate greed is unacceptable. It will turn Next time you need to shop, Video Reviews by Ana Cussinet this region into a gasfield shun the big supermarkets, which will significantly impact go for a wander and enjoy The recent Matt Damon movie on our water supply, pollute shopping the local, old- Promised Land documents one small soil and air, create noise and fashioned way. The fruit American country town’s fight to save dust, let alone the social shop, chocolate shop, quilting their community from being destroyed consequences of thousands and habby, clothes, jeweller by Unconventional Gas. of bored workers in a small shop, shoe shops and recycled Promised Land shows the tactics town. To say that this industry shops all have interesting and that big oil and gas employ to divide will make life unlivable is not unusual things to offer and and conquer rural communities for their own greedy end. an exaggeration. However, the friendly personalised service. Lies, deceit, subversion and misinformation are straight out gas scare has been a blessing in Shop local and keep the of the Unconventional Gas playbook exposed in Damon’s disguise, as it has helped bring money in the town. movie. back the focus on Casino. While you’re out and about Another great watch is Erin Casino and surroundings don’t forget to pop into the Brockovich with Julia Roberts (Oscar PROPERTY FOR SALE are truly a place of beauty Casino Environment Centre Winner for Best Actress in this film). and inspiration. The wetlands at 137 Barker Street to catch A great example of corporate greed still hide wonders. It is a land up on the latest news, see at the expense of public health. The where the Jabirus (Black- what local produce is on offer 2000 film is a true story about the necked stork) visit, also or check out the extensive 1993 lawsuit against Pacific Gas Magpie Geese, Freckled range of natural and organic and Electric Company, which was Ducks and Australian products. If you have some contaminating the drinking water in the town of Hinkley, Shovelers. Hundreds of Glossy spare time volunteers are California with high levels of carcinogenic hexavalent Ibises heading to their roost always welcome – it’s a great chromium, used to fight corrosion in a natural gas pipeline. is a daily sight. There are still way to meet new like- minded In the movie we see how a single mother and her 5-acre share on Multiple Occupancy “ADAMA”. This property platypuses in the waterways people and stay in the loop. legal team brought a small town to its feet, and a huge is about 120 acres in total with approx 14 shares. Good roads and echidnas foraging in This town has so much corporation to its knees. Produced by Danny DeVito. and about 3 acres of gentle slope. Pets allowed. suburban backyards. potential – it can be alive and These movies are available at Network Video, Casino. Great price @ $110,000. Contact Philippe 0401-237-903.
www.nimbingoodtimes.com May 2014 The Nimbin GoodTimes Page 13 of conscious music like mine is to help folks to open up on a deeper heart level, as well as spiritually. What do you mean by ‘conscious music’? “Conscious” – “aware” – “awake” – “present” – getting all we can out of life, living from the heart, rather than being side-tracked by all the “beautiful distractions” we are surrounded by... like I say in one of my songs ‘Find Your Peace’. Has your life journey, philosophy and spiritual journey influenced your music Lismore Jazz Club proudly and lyrics? presents the Caxton Street Greatly! I try to let all of my artistic Jazz Band at the Lismore expression find its source in the deeper City Bowling Club on The Chad and Murray Gig parts of me. I like to leave it to the Sunday 25th May, from 2pm listener to find expression for their own to 5pm. Admission is $10 for deeper self in it too, but yeah, for me members and students and Don’t miss a great gig featuring Chad caught up with Chad over a cup of tea... it’s all based in my journey. $15 for non members. Wilkins with Murray Kyle on Saturday Chad, how have your shows and CD What’s next for Chad Wilkins and The Caxton Street Jazz 31st May, 7pm at Nimbin School been received? band? Band, now in its 37th year, swing, mainstream jazz, folk, of Arts Hall – $15. Dariush will be Very well so far! I’ve been really Well, a bunch of stuff around the presents hot, swinging jazz country, rhythm and blues joining them with his spoons and humbled at the great response my region, touring down the coast toward in a manner that elicits and popular music of the 30s, banjo, and Chai and goodies will be album “Show Us The Way Of The Sydney at the end of May leading up enthusiastic responses from 40s and 50s. The band sets available. Heart” is getting. And the live shows to the Nimbin show with the band on listening and/or dancing out to give this music a fresh Originally hailing from the Lake as well, people tell me it’s good, haha, the 31st and another smaller solo show audiences. The band includes new edge that appeals to Tahoe region of California, Chad people say they really connect with at Crystal Creek on 6th June. Then some of Australia’s leading today’s audiences. The variety Wilkins embarked on travel and their hearts through my music. I’m off to the States for a three-month jazz players in their idiom, of its repertoire has been a humanitarian aid work before landing Well, that is what I experienced last California tour. I’ll be back in Oz early and not only appeals to jazz contributor to the band’s in Byron Shire. Chad recently launched week in Mullum! Tell me more about September, looking to record the next afficionados, but also to the unprecedented popularity in his debut CD, and has been performing your music... album early next year! general public at large. The recent years, with demand for a number of concerts on the North Well, I believe my music is a bridge Music samples at: band’s ability to stay true to performances coming from Coast. DanaLee from Spirited Events between two worlds. I guess the idea www.chadwilkinsmusic.com its roots, while still being able Jazz Festivals, Jazz Clubs and to entertain, is testament to private functions throughout the quality of the music and Queensland, and northern The Channon Folk Club musicians, and shows that and central coast New South Bach to the Future traditional jazz can have a Wales. wide public appeal when Personnel include John performed in the manner of Braben (trumpet), Paul the Caxton Street Jazz Band. Williams (clarinet/tenor Whilst the band’s roots sax), Tom Nicolson are firmly planted in the (trombone/banjo/vocal), hot jazz of the early 1900s, Bernice Haydock (piano/ many other influences are vocal), Andrew Shaw (double represented in its output. bass), Bob Mair (drums/ These include big band washboard).
Following the warm rapport established at their last concert Next up were Norm’s by Ray Flanagan (Rayzor) in Kyogle, Trio Continentale return by popular demand to Kyogle friends Pete on guitar the Kyogle Memorial Hall on Saturday 17th May at 2pm. Local songsters Norm and and Tony on bass who played Kyogle and District Arts Council (KDAC) are delighted Cathy Bell opened the a number of blues standards, that the response to Trio Continentale’s last concert has proceedings at our last open with Norm showing his inspired the members of three piece ensemble to piece mic on Sunday 27th April. versatility by joining in on together a new program which will treat our Kyogle audience It probably wasn’t such drums. to a wide range of works from Classical to Contemporary. a great decision to set up A few of our regular locals This afternoon event has been titled ‘Bach To The Future’ outside on the day. No rounded off the afternoon, and will comprise of further works from some of the matter how hard we tried, including Joy . (pictured) composers previously played at the ‘3+More’ Concert the we couldn’t will that storm Sunday 25th May is our Machinery Drive KDAC hosted last year. to swing around us. next open mic. Please feel Included in this production will be music from Reinecke, The second song into the free to join us with a musical Bohm and Piazzolla – and Trio Continentale have developed rocks Billinudgel opening set was marred by contribution or to just listen some exciting new arrangements of works from Bach and a medium heavy shower, but in. Don’t forget we are now by Grumpy may look like many other Caccini, along with premier arrangements of popular movie the small dedicated group of starting at 2pm, at The bands but the difference themes. listeners was not phased. Channon Tavern. It was rumoured that is in their sound; good ol’ ‘Bach To The Future’ will also include a wonderful set Billinudgel is a bit quiet on honest Aussie pub rock. by local Lismore musician Steven Mueller. Steven recently a Saturday night, so when The thumping bass guitar performed at David Brink’s ‘Optasy’ exhibition opening and I read that Machinery anchors the sound, along his amazing classical guitar and Elvis Presley renditions were Drive were playing at the with the drums (and let me thoroughly enjoyed by all the guests. The KDAC decided to pub, I thought I’d check tell you, this drummer really invite Steven along to support Trio Continentale. it out. So glad I did. They rocks when she gets into ‘Bach To The Future’ will be a delightful afternoon of live entertained an enthusiastic, it), giving the guitarists the acoustic music, and of course, afternoon tea! Tickets can appreciative crowd until late freedom to really cut loose. be purchased at the door at prices: Adults $10; <16yo $5; in the evening with some When they bring another Family $25 (2a, 2c) prior to show commencement at 2pm, “industrial strength” party voice into the mix, she and once again the Kyogle and District Arts Council will be sounds. blows everyone away with supplying a wonderful afternoon tea for a gold coin donation. I first saw Machinery Drive her great vocals and energy. In a nutshell: something for everyone! (in a previous incarnation) This girl provides a whole in the early noughties, and new dimension to the Guest Artists they still deliver a night of performance. The OKA boys top music, a great mix of If you‘re a fan of pub showed up for a covers and originals. This is a rock and get the chance An Australian take on music memorable pop- three or four (sometimes five) to hear Machinery Drive for runaway romantics, up gig at Bentley piece outfit that consistently play, do yourself a favour Blockade on they are playing at Sphinx pumps out ‘real’ rock ’n’ roll, and get there. You won’t be Saturday 3rd loud and live. disappointed. If you’re not Rock Cafe on Sunday 25th May. May from 1pm. With three guitarists and a yet a fan, Machinery Drive Photo: David Lowe drummer, Machinery Drive might just change your mind. Page 14 The Nimbin GoodTimes May 2014 [email protected] Williams (USA), The I continue to travel and Dirty Heads (USA), grow, my container for Dust in Thomas Trevor Hall (USA), Beats these hymns grows, and Antique (USA), SOJA while they do, I want to After wowing Australian crowds this (USA), Cas Haley (USA) share them with you. April on a national tour with Nahko and Nahko and Medicine This collection is my 100% ORGANIC CAFE and Medicine for the People (including for the People (USA). most current offering, • A La Carte Menu with many Vegan and their inaugural main stage appearance at Having recently a warming soul soup of Gluten Free options • Local Certified Organic Coffee made with the Blues Festival), and also with some completed a tour with all those little faiths and Cert. Organic Milk powerful solo headline performances Nahko and Medicine for flavours.” • Eat inside or Alfresco • Groups catered for including the Bali Spirit Festival and the People (USA) along the east coast of Combining meditations on social- the Sydney Spirit Retreat in March, Australia, with highlight performances justice and contemporary spirituality USA’s singer/songwriter/author/activist on the main stages of the Byron Bay with hymns both beautiful and striking, Dustin Thomas returns to Australia Blues Festival, Thomas now completes Thomas invites you to join him on a for one week of intimate shows before his Australian tour with select solo universal quest for truth - asking honest 50 Cullen Street Nimbin – phone 6689-1445 returning to the States for a national performances to launch his recent debut questions of love, loss, worship and war, summer tour. album, Mountain High, a selection through songs that channel joy, bravery In just two years, this energetic of nine tracks taken from a collection and grace. “All can be transmuted. No young performer’s storytelling prose of hundreds, and dedicated to the debt can last forever. No suffering runs has captivated audiences at premier Fukushima nuclear power plant disaster so deep that love cannot wash clean.” festivals and venues across the globe, and to the healing of our oceans and Don’t miss this powerful performer with soulful depth through reggae/rock, waters. before he returns to the US: beatbox-folk tunes. Thomas’ instant “I’ve gone so many ways with songs; • Saturday 10th May: Byron Bay notoriety has catapulted him on stage some spiritual, some prayerful, some Brewery (free entry) See: www.byron 3220 Kyogle Rd, Mt Burrell NSW 2484 P (02) 6679 7118 www.sphinxrockcafe.com with some of the world’s biggest names reflective and political, some full of baybrewery.com.au in the industry, including Xavier Rudd longing and heartache, some joyful, • Sunday 11th May: Sphinx Rock Cafe, (Australia), Matisyahu (USA), Keller triumphant, ecstatic, and adoring- as at 1pm May 1pm start Nimbin’s own Andrea Soler (far left), Mook Bahloo, 11th Dustin Thomas Michael Fairley, Neil Pike On a universal quest for truth, Dustin asks Aquarius Anniversary Folk Concert and sisters Tessa and Laura honest questions of love, loss, worship Rutley; together with young and war, through songs that channel joy, Since May 2012 the award winning singer/pianist bravery and grace. Nimbin community has Gracie Hughes and Irish raised $130,000 towards singer and frontman of the 18th Murray Kyle the Seven-on-Sibley Wild Zinnias band Willie Be inspired by the powerfully tender project. This fantastic McElroy (left), plus some performance of this esteemed local local fund raising effort is special wonderful acrobatics singer songwriter. edging towards the goal of from Dr Wolf & Co. completing the purchase This intimate folk concert 25th Dinkum Bohos of the 7 Sibley Street will be a highlight of this Hailing from a freewheeling bohemian property and then moving year’s festival anniversary, tradition that’s rooted in Australia’s rustic on to the next stage of the year’s 40th anniversary songwriters of Nimbin and and most importantly all heart, an Australian take on music for sustainability project. of the Aquarius Festival. the Northern Rivers. proceeds will go to the runaway romantics. There have been many So it seemed ideal on this The Aquarius Anniversary Seven-on-Sibley project. JUNE 1st Dallas James fundraising events and 41st anniversary of the Folk Concert at the Nimbin Doors and cafe will open at donations over the past festival to stage another School of Arts will be held 7pm with the show starting Dallas James is a singer songwriter from two years, including a big folk concert featuring some on Saturday 10th May. The at 8pm, and tickets are just west of Byron Bay; his mellow, folk concert during last of the wonderful singer/ evening show will feature only $10. acoustic tunes tell poetic heart-felt stories of struggle, love, loss and hope. Shakespeare’s Dream: sexual revolution?
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May Gigs
Thursday 8th 6pm Bill Jacobi Friday 9th 7.30pm Rob Yeatman & Darkligh Titania, Kasadevi Curtis, slumbers as Saturday 10th 6.pm Brommers Oberon, Michael Lill, looks on. Magical fairies Tara Brady, Danni Duncanson, Ebony Webb. Photo: Montana Wambach Sunday 11th 5pm Twin Haus This year, we celebrate the 450th Shakespeare’s character of Hermia is able to play such a free spirit,” Ms Curtis Thursday 15th 6.30pm Soul Output Birthday of William Shakespeare, and as relevant today as she was over 400 said. Friday 16th 7.30pm King Louie Band in his honour the Drill Hall Theatre years ago when it was written, a fiery “She’s a woman entirely released from Sat 17th 6.30pm TBA Company is staging his most famous daughter determined to rebel against social constraints who’s going through Sun 18th 5pm Rohan romantic play, a celebration of the the conventions of her time to defy her a wildly transformational experience. Thursday 22nd 6pm Kazya triumph of love. father’s will and marry for love, not duty, She goes on a journey that allows her Friday 23rd 7.30pm The Strands A Midsummer Night’s Dream is a and in doing so puts her very life in to completely follow her inner most Saturday 24th 6.30pm HEADERS FUNDRAISER lusciously psychedelic extrapolation of jeopardy. desires,” she said. Sunday 25th 5pm Nathan Kaye the joyous nature of the most beautiful Running parallel to this visceral “It’s a bit of a cliche, but it’s really a and powerful of human emotions. The earthly drama is an ethereal tussle once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to play Thursday 29th 6.30pm Lez Karski Drill Hall Theatre Company has wholly between Oberon and Titania, the King this role - it’s an amazing experience. The Friday 30th 7.30pm Skinwalkers Band embraced this theme by setting their and Queen of the Fairies, that has whole process has been fantastic and I Saturday 31st 6.30pm TBA Sunday 1st June 5pm Adam Brown production in Mullumbimby in the late important implications for their earthly can’t wait until Opening Night!” 1960s. counterparts. A Midsummer Night’s Dream opens All Gigs are Free of Charge By setting the production during the Kasadevi Curtis plays Titania with the April 25 and the season runs for three JOKER POKER EVERY THURSDAY EVENING socially revolutionary 60s, the Drill regal dignity and beautiful grace befitting weeks until May 11 at The Drill Hall Hall Theatre Company is modernising the spiritual Queen who represents Theatre, 2 Jubilee Street, Mullumbimby. the setting while keeping the original the feminine power that underpins Tickets are now on sale through The Hummingbird Bistro thematic relevance fiercely alive; a young Shakespeare’s work. Bookshop, Mullumbimby, or by visiting Bistro Specials: Mon $10 pasta; woman rebelling against patriarchal “It is a fantastically liberating role to www.drillhalltheatre.org.au and following Thurs $10 steak 250g oppression in order to marry for love. play. It doesn’t happen very often to be the ticket sales links. www.nimbingoodtimes.com May 2014 The Nimbin GoodTimes Page 15 Roxy Gallery Blue Knob Hall Gallery 143 Summerland Way Kyogle Current Exhibition: The Tree of Life Brooke and bowls by Rainforest Bird Phone 6632-3518 ‘The Tree of Life’ is the universal Baths. The exhibition ends on Sunday Opening Hours symbol of creation, and is the theme 25th May. for the current exhibition at Blue Tues – Fri: 10am to 4pm Next Exhibition: Annual Fibre Show Saturday: 9.30am to noon Knob Hall Gallery. ‘With its roots in the waters of the We would like to invite all fibre • Promoting local and regional arts; Underworld, Its trunk in the Earthly artists to exhibit your wonderful fibre • Providing emerging artists with opportunities to creations in this exhibition. display and market their artworks in a professional world Its branches in Heaven It is seen exhibition space; as accessing other worlds’ Each year the Blue Knob Hall • Fostering cultural experiences for community and This exhibition has produced some Gallery holds an exhibition devoted to visitors to the area. rich and thoughtful artworks and also the fibre arts. It reflects a wide range Email: [email protected] Web: www.kyogle.nsw.gov.au includes sculptural work by Michael of skills, personal statements and new creative expression. It’s a fantastic Fresh local produce for show told in fibre. a sustainable future This annual exhibition focuses only on the fibre arts, therefore we would • Self-suffiency ‘Ghost Gum’ by Shirley Miller workshops like all or part of any work to be made • Community Grain from fibre or have fibre as a major Mill element in it. Please pass on this • Local & visiting invitation and email your fellow fibre musicians workers to come forward too. Corner of Blue The Annual Fibre Show will open on Knob & Lillian Friday 30th May at 6.30pm. Dinner Rock Roads will be available for $15 per person Only 8km North of Nimbin and $4 desserts. It is essential that if you are intending to stay for dinner, Enquiries contact Peter 0403-408-087 or email: please contact the Gallery on 6689- [email protected] 7449 as spaces are limited. ‘Billen Cliffs’ by Helen Cooling Please note: There will be no Artists and Friends lunch for May, as the 80 Cullen Street 6689-0199 opening of the Annual Fibre Show is being held on the following night. Felting Workshop with Catherine Dunham Saturday 14th June 9.30am – 4pm in the Moore Studio Space. Create a still life or landscape picture with the wet felting technique using merino wool, silk and other fibres. $60 per person, materials included. Contact Catherine on 6689-7101 for more information ‘Margaret, my mother’s mother’ or to make a booking. Bookings are ‘Bangalow Bride’ (Felt hanging) by Holly Cuthbertson essential as spaces are limited. by Robin Moore Issues known but never spoken about... www.blueknobgallery.com The Roxy Gallery These works portray a dynamic understanding and insight has the distinct into current social and political affairs. privilege of For some time in her work, Anthea’s exploration of exhibiting a new motifs together with her distinctive use of figurative and body of works by architectural form has provided her with a distinctive the exceptionally platform, from which she expresses notions of time and place. talented and highly This new body of works are a progressive development for regarded local Anthea, who has undertaken nineteen one woman shows in artist, Anthea her forty five years of exploring her creative passions in art Moffatt. making. She has exhibited in Sydney and Canberra and on Since her last the far north coast of NSW, where she lived for 27 years. show in 2010, Her works are represented in public and private collections Anthea has from the Australian University in Canberra, the University of been incensed Wollongong and private collections in Australia and overseas NextMarket by the current places such a as Germany, UK, USA, Jamaica, Sweden and government’s Finland. actions and policies ‘Recent Works’ by Anthea Moffatt will be officially open on 11th May in regard to asylum Friday 9th May at 6pm with the exhibition open to the public 8.30am – 4pm seekers and has from 6th May to 31st May. Band of the Day: felt compelled to examine the The Ruffscales fundamental concepts of human Busker Stage: Moondogs From the ‘Tree of Life’ series by Anthea rights, in time and Charity of the Day: Moffat space/place. With The Channon Hall / Landcare the deft use of distinctive colour, perspective and shape Anthea explores “Make It, Bake It, Grow It” Enquiries: 6688-6433 some major contemporary issues. Consistent throughout her previous three exhibitions has been the symbology of “Tree Of Life”, (above) the concept of sisterhood, and the dynamic decorative abstractions of perspective, which she has used to inlay meaning to each artwork, and seeks to provoke a thoughtful response from the viewing audience. This exhibition of Anthea’s has been entitled “recent paintings” and is a collection of vibrant and thoughtfully THE NAME SAYS IT ALL constructed artworks. Each piece is laden with deeply poignant reflections about contemporary issues, each “If you don’t eat here, intended to be thought provoking, having the capacity to challenge any apathetic points of view to the infringement of Your hosts you’ll miss the best food Carolyne and basic human rights. Her highly skilled use of stylized motifs Garry in Nimbin” of fauna and flora, the inclusion of decorative architectural shapes, her abstraction of perspective, all go into alluding Shop 2, 54 Cullen Street to time and place, reflected within the natural environment. ‘Bird 2’ by Anthea Moffat
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