KIAMA WHAT'S ON MARCH

Kiama Visitor Information Centre 1300 654 262 Blowhole Point Road, Kiama, NSW 2533 www.kiama.com.au

KIAMA.COM.AU/EVENTS MARCH EVENTS EVENT WHEN WHERE DETAILS Wattlewood Art Monday 2 - Fern Street Gellery Explore painted artworks by artist Alexandra Strong. Exhibition Sunday 15 131 Fern Street The paintings are a reflection of her connection to the local 10am-4pm Daily Gerringong landscape - the lush rolling hills with secret caves and the vast beaches with their intricate rock pools and delicate lace like patterns. P: 0418 463 207 www.fernstreetgallery.com.au

Creative Writing Tuesday 3 Bouquiniste Explore creative writing with this 4 week workshop, designed Workshop 5.30pm - 7pm Terralong Street for people interested in creative writing, but don’t know (Tuesday weekly Kiama where to start or how to keep a regular writing routine. for 4 weeks) Bookings essential. P: 0475 270 339

Kiama Jazz and Friday 6 - Various locations Kiama Jazz and Blues Festival is a free 3 day signature event. Blues Festival Sunday 8 across the Kiama Set on the stages, streets, parks, cafes, bars and clubs across area the Kiama region. Enjoy this unique musical experience, celebrating two music genres that refuse to sit still! Full event schedule available online. P: 0415 062 466 www.kiamajazzandbluesfestival.com.au

Kiama Picnic Train Saturday 7 - Sydney Central Join in the fun of a classic rail tour from Sydney’s Central - Jazz and Blues Sunday 8 Station to Kiama Station along the picturesque South Coast Line to Kiama for Festival 9am-7pm the Kiama Jazz and Blues Festival. Tickets essential. P: 0419 832 238 www.picnictrain.com.au

Grapest 5k Run Saturday 7 Crooked River Who said you can’t drink wine AND exercise? You will work 2pm-7pm Wines up a thirst with the 5k or 10k run through the vineyard and Willowvale Road enjoy live entertainment as the sun goes down. Gerringong Tickets essential. P: 02 4234 0975 www.crookedriverwines.com

Kiama Woodcraft Saturday 7 - Kiama Masonic Explore the wonderful varierty of woodcrafts on display at Group Expo Sunday 8 Hall the Kiama Woodcraft Group Expo. Buy a special gift or view a 9am-4pm 45 Collins Street selection of traditional tools for sale. P: 0425 249 148 www.kiama.com.au

Wall Hanging Saturday 7 Creative Hub Learn to weave on a hand loom. Workshop attendees can Weaving Workshop 10am-1pm 10/125 Fern Street choose their own colours to create a unique weaving design Gerringong - 30cm x 50cm in size. All materials and morning tea are included. Bookings essential. P: 0412 877 289 E: [email protected]

Reduce, Reuse Tuesday 10 Creative Hub BYO fabric/old clothes with all other materials supplied to Recyle Random 10am-12.30pm 10/125 Fern Street make your own unique basket. $40, bookings essential. Basket Workshop Gerringong P: 0412 877 289 www.eventbrite.com.au

Watercolour Thursday 12 Fern Street Gallery Join artist Kathy Karas for a fun, full-day workshop of painting Portraits 10am-4pm Studio portraits with watercolours. Take home a portrait of a loved Art Workshop 131 Fern Street one painted by you. Bookings essential. Gerringong P: 0419 633 562 E: [email protected] EVENT WHEN WHERE DETAILS Red Hot Summer Saturday 14 Kiama Showground Hunters & Collectors, James Reyne, The Living End, The Tour 2020 From 1.30pm 1 Bong Bong Street Angels, Baby Animals, Killing Heidi and Boom Crash Opera. This event is sadly sold out.

Landscape Mixed Saturday 14 Creative Hub Join local artist Jeanette Riley to produce an original mixed Media Workshop 10am-4:30pm 10/125 Fern Street medium artwork on your very own canvas. All materials plus Gerringong morning and afternoon tea are included. Bookings essential. P: 0412 877 289 E: [email protected]

Kiama Friday Flicks Friday 20 Kiama Library Free film screenings for everyone aged 15+. Movies are book- 2.45pm-5pm 7 Railway Parade to-film adaptations, recent Australian releases, or anything Kiama that looks interesting! Bookings for each movie event open at 9.30am on the 1st of each month. BYO seat cushion. P: 02 4233 1133 www.kiama.nsw.gov.au

Flowers in Oils Saturday 21 Kiama Scout Hall Join Moran Prize Winner, Megan Seres and learn how to Art Workshop with March 1 Blowhole Point create beautiful, dramatic flower paintings. All materials, Megan Seres 10am-3pm morning and afternoon tea are included. Bookings essential. P: 0438 359 595 www.kiamaartworkshops.com.au

Disabled Surfers Sunday 22 Seven Mile Beach A fun day surfing experience for any person with a disability, South Coast Hands From 8.30am Gerroa no matter how challenging, with complete water supervision. On Day Wetsuits, rash vests and soft surfboards are supplied for the day and all participants receive a bag of goodies. P: 02 4284 4539 or 0458 759 999 www.kiama.com.au

Captain Christie Sunday 22 Gerringong Surf Club The Captain Christie Ocean Swim is based on the legend of Ocean Swim 8am-11am Werri Beach a sailor docked withing Gerringong Harbour. Dating back to (postponed from 71 Pacific Avenue 1882, the swim course is 1.8km from Boat Harbour to Werri January) Beach. Minimum age 14, bottle of whisky for every competitor over 18yrs. P: 0403 159 195 www.oceanswims.com.au

Gerringong Sunday 22 16 Belinda Street Experience a walk through the beautifully restored Station Station Master's 1pm-4pm Gerringong Master's Cottage in Gerringong. Join a talk from the architect Cottage - Public at 1.30pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm. $10 entry, children free. Open House P: 0418 606 116 www.gerringonghistory .com.au Come Paint with Me Sunday 22 Creative Hub Create your own Australian native art with Kirsty Godwin. Art Workshop 10am-4pm 10/125 Fern Street Beginners welcome, all art materials and morning tea Gerringong supplied. Bookings essential. E: [email protected] www.eventbrite.com.au

Photowalk - People Sunday 22 Little Beach Learn how to get more confident and comfortable with your & Portraits 5.30pm-7.30pm 58 Burke Parade camera. Learn fundamental concepts of what makes a good Gerroa photo. Other dates also available. Bookings essential. P: 0405 767 001 www.jonharris.photography

Alcoholic Inks Saturday 28 Fern Street Gallery Come along and join Brigitta Rose Studio for a workshop on Yupo 10am-1pm Studio full of colour, and creative exploration and create your own Art Workshop 131 Fern Street abstract artworks using alcoholic inks. All tools and materials Gerringong provided. Bookings essential. E: [email protected] REGULAR EVENTS EVENT WHEN LOCATION WEBSITE Old Fire Station When 'Daisy the Cow' is out Cnr Terralong & www.kiama.nsw.gov.au Community Arts the front, it means Shoalhaven Street, Kiama something is on!

Music in the Park First Sunday of the month Hindmarsh Park, www.kiama.nsw.gov.au (May to Nov), 1pm - 4pm Terralong Street, Kiama

Gerringong Pics & First Friday of the month Gerringong Town Hall, www.picsandflicksgerringong. Flicks Fern Street blogspot.com.au Kiama Arts Trail *First weekend of the month Foxground to Minnamurra www.kiamaartstrail.com Art in the Park Second Sunday of the month Hindmarsh Park, Kiama www.kiamaartsociety.org.au After Dark Zipline Once a month (numbers The Illawarra Fly, Knights www.illawarrafly.com Tour dependent) Hill Road, Knights Hill High Tea @ Mercure First Saturday of the month Mercure Resort, www.mercuregerringong. Resort Gerringong com.au

*Open the following Saturday if the 1st of the month falls on a Sunday TO MARKET TO MARKET MARKET WHEN LOCATION WEBSITE Kiama Farmers' Market Every Wednesday Surf Beach, Kiama www.kiamafarmersmarket.com.au Kiama Seaside Markets Third Sunday of the Black Beach, Kiama www.kiamaseasidemarkets. month com.au

Makers & Growers Market Fourth Saturday of the Black Beach, Kiama www.kiamamarkets.com month

Jamberoo Village Markets Last Sunday of the Reid Park, Jamberoo month

Gerringong Rotary Third Saturday of the Gerringong Town Hall, www.gerringongrotary.org.au Markets month Gerringong