DATES SPRING EVENT INFORMATION – Updated 13/8/2019

SEPTEMBER 2019

Thurs 8 Aug – Sun Modern Art Projects Blue Mountains (MAPPING) – Braemar Gallery, 104 Macquarie Road, 1 Sept 2019 Springwood. MAPPING is a contemporary art exhibition that presents a survey of creative art practices of the MAP Blue Mountains members. New works in a wide range of mediums including painting, sculpture, video, performance, sound and installation will be shown in a curated exhibition. The public program during the exhibition will include durational performances, artist talks and a public forum. Time: Braemar Gallery is open Thursday to Sunday, 10am – 4pm. FREE Entry. bluemountainsculturalcentre.com.au/braemar-gallery/

Fri 9 Aug – Sun 15 Margaret Flockton Award Exhibition – Blue Mountains Botanic Garden, Bells Line of Road, Mt Sept 2019 Tomah. Margaret Flockton was the first botanical illustrator to work at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney. The Margaret Flockton Award honours the enormous contribution Margaret made to early Australian botanical illustration and taxonomic research and encourages outstanding contemporary illustrators to build on this fine tradition. Complex science is translated into precise and detailed imagery as artists from around the world compete for this annual Award. Time: 9.30am – 4.30pm daily. FREE Entry. www.bluemountainsbotanicgarden.com.au/Whats-On/Margaret-Flockton-Award-Exhibition

Tuesdays The Art of Chinese Calligraphy – Blue Mountains Cultural Centre, 30 Parke Street, Katoomba. Learn to control a soft brush on rice paper, and use it to form bold yet delicate strokes that 13 Aug – 24 Sept create harmonious and elegant Chinese characters. At the end of the course, you will have 2019 meaningful works of your own to take home and the technique and appreciation to make calligraphy an everyday skill. Time: 1pm – 2.30pm. Entry: $170 per person, $150 for Insight Members. All materials are included. Bookings essential at Reception or on 4780 5410. http://bluemountainsculturalcentre.com.au/public_programs/art-chinese-calligraphy/

Sat 17 Aug – Sun Resilience in Times of Adversity: Contemporary Responses to WW2 in the Blue Mountains 29 Sept 2019 1939-1950 – Blue Mountains Cultural Centre, 30 Parke Street, Katoomba. Coinciding with the 80th anniversary of the commencement of WWII, Vivienne Dadour has curated this exhibition which explores aspects of the personal, historical and political landscape of the Blue Mountains during, and post, WW2. Cultural Centre Opening Times: 10am - 5pm Mon to Fri, 10am - 4pm Sat/Sun. Gallery Entry: $5 Adults, $3 Concession, FREE for children under 16. P: 4780 5410 www.bluemountainsculturalcentre.com.au

Sat 24 Aug – Sun 1 Blue Mountains Daffodil Festival – Throughout the Garden, Blue Mountains Botanic Garden, Sept 2019 Bells Line of Road, Mt Tomah. The annual Daffodil Festival celebrates this beautiful yellow flower, which is one of the first bulbs to appear as winter eases into spring. Enjoy a picnic, take some photos or simply enjoy the mass plantings. View the many varieties of cut flowers in the Visitor Centre with cut flowers available for purchase along with Cancer Council Daffodil Day merchandise. Time: 9.30am – 4.30pm daily. FREE entry although for a small fee book in for a guided daffodil walk or our bulb growing workshop. www.bluemountainsbotanicgarden.com.au/Whats-On/Blue-Mountains-Daffodil-Festival

Sat 31 Aug – Sun Reality in flames: modern Australian art and the Second World War – Blue Mountains 20 Oct 2019 Cultural Centre, 30 Parke Street, Katoomba. Reality in flames explores the different ways in which Australian modernist artists responded creatively to the war, producing work which sought to comprehend cataclysmic events. It also provides a visual history of the period, revealing the war as a transformative force that altered Australia and the world. Cultural Centre Opening Times: 10am - 5pm Mon to Fri, 10am - 4pm Sat/Sun. Gallery Entry: $5 Adults, $3 Concession, FREE for children under 16. P: 4780 5410 www.bluemountainsculturalcentre.com.au

Sun 1 Sept 2019 Museum Open Day celebrating Father’s Day – Valley Heights Rail Museum, 17b Tusculum Road, Valley Heights. Celebrate Father’s Day at this Open Day with Steam Tram rides and a chance for all adult men to have (optional) cab rides. Enjoy all the Museum's great experiences and activities. Time: 10am – 4pm (last rides 3.30pm). Entry: FREE entry for all (accompanied) DADS, $15 Adults, $13 Senior, Pensioner & Student Concession, $11 Child (5 – 16 years), Children under 5: FREE, $45 Family. http://infobluemountains.net/locodepot/

Wednesdays The Possibilities of Colour – Acrylic Painting Course – Blue Mountains Cultural Centre, 30 Parke Street, Katoomba. Join Ashlee Bucholtz, Alumna of the National Art School, for a four- 4 – 25 Sept 2019 week acrylic painting course focusing on the exploration of colour. Students will be shown a range of colour palettes and how to achieve tone, light, transparency and glazing across a series of subject matter. Time: 10am – 1pm Wednesdays. Entry: $190 ($180 InSight members). All materials included. Bookings essential at reception or via phone 4780 5410. http://bluemountainsculturalcentre.com.au

Thurs 5 Sept 2019 Seeker Lover Keeper – Blue Mountains Theatre, 106 Macquarie Road, Springwood. Beloved indie folk supergroup Seeker Lover Keeper, comprising Sarah Blasko, Sally Seltmann and Holly Throsby, will showcase their long awaited second album Wild Seeds. Time: 8pm. Entry: $49.95. Tickets can be purchased at the Box Office, on 4723 5050 or online at http://bluemountainstheatreandhub.com.au/box-office/

Sat 7 Sept 2019 Bushfire Building Community Day – Blue Mountains Theatre & Community Hub, 106 Macquarie Road, Springwood. The Bushfire Building Community Day, Forum and Expo is a free, public event for anyone wanting to learn more about building, renovating and staying safe in bushfire-prone areas. It’s a family-friendly day with plenty to keep the kids busy while you find out everything you need to know. Time: 10am – 3pm. FREE Entry. https://bushfireconference.com.au/community-day/

Sat 7 Sept 2019 Comedy for a Cause – Winmalee High School Hall, High School Drive, Winmalee. Comedy for a Cause presents a showcase of some of the best comedians from the Sydney and Melbourne International Comedy Festival in support of Winmalee High School. Please note: this is 15+ show and may contain some low level coarse language. Time: Doors open 7pm, show starts 8pm – 10.15pm (approx.). Entry: $35 tickets includes superb selection of free nibbles and tea & coffee served by our Hospitality Senior Students. Wine available at the bar. http://comedyforacause.net/tc-events/whs/

Sat 7 Sept 2019 The Artist’s Salon: Jane Lennon – Papier Mache artist – Norman Lindsay Gallery, 14, Norman Lindsay Crescent, Faulconbridge. Come and be part of an intimate, exclusive event – enjoy gourmet refreshments; interact with the artists; view amazing works of creativity; converse, discuss, muse with like-minded souls; and take home a beautiful memento of the night! Time: 5pm – 7pm. Entry: $50 per person + booking fee (book through Eventbrite). www.nationaltrust.org.au/event/the-artists-salon-a-series-of-creative-interludes/

Sat 7 – Sun 8 Sept Blue Mountains Hospital Annual Quilt Show – Blue Mountains Retirement Village, Corner 2019 Queens Road and Great Western Highway, Leura. Come and see this Exhibition of beautiful handmade quilts by skilled artisans living in the upper Blue Mountains. Join us in a warm friendly environment to enjoy this wonderful display and a Devonshire tea. Raffle tickets will be on sale with a beautiful quilt as first prize. The Quilt Show is in aid of the Blue Mountains ANZAC Memorial Hospital with funds raised used to purchase equipment for patient care. Time: 10am – 4pm. Entry: $5 entry fee and $5 Devonshire Tea. Enquiries: [email protected]

Sun 8 Sept 2019 Museum Open Day – History Week – Valley Heights Rail Museum, 17b Tusculum Road, Valley Heights. With the theme of 'Memory & Landscapes', many unique activities are planned to explore the significance of the 105 year old Locomotive Depot (check website for details) in conjunction with the History Council of NSW. Plus there’s plenty of time to enjoy all the Museum's great experiences and activities. Time: 10am – 4pm (last rides 3.30pm). Entry: $15 Adults, $13 Senior, Pensioner & Student Concession, $11 Child (5 – 16 years), Children under 5: FREE, $45 Family. http://infobluemountains.net/locodepot/

Sun 8 Sept 2019 Blue Mountains Orchestra – Blue Mountains Theatre, 106 Macquarie Road, Springwood. Australian Journey – Percy Grainger to John Farnham, Blue Mountains Orchestra, in partnership with Blaxland High singers, will take you on a musical journey spanning 100 years, 1900 to 2000, in a program of varied musical styles. Time: 2pm. Entry: $30 Adult, $20 Concession, $15 Child, $75 Family (4). Tickets can be purchased at the Box Office, on 4723 5050 or online at http://bluemountainstheatreandhub.com.au/box-office/

Sun 8 – Sun 29 Defining Nature – Owen Thompson – Everglades Historic House & Gardens, 37 Everglades Sept 2019 Avenue, Leura. Nature inspires a response. My responses are expressed in these watercolour and mixed media paintings, which aim to capture the extraordinary diversity of colour and texture in natural formations. Landscapes depicting the majestic escarpments of the Blue Mountains are joined by seascapes from the beautiful South Coast of New South Wales. Time: Opening Event Sat 7 Sept, 2pm-4pm. Gallery hours are Wednesday to Sunday, 11am – 3pm. Entry: $15 Adult, $10 Concession, $35 Family, Child under 5 free. Includes entry to the Gallery and the Garden. www.nationaltrust.org.au/places/everglades-house-gardens/

Wed 11 Sept 2019 NSW Police Band plays The Classics – Blue Mountains Theatre, 106 Macquarie Road, Springwood. The much-loved NSW Police Band return with a delightful concert of classics – a fabulous selection of Broadway show tunes, movie themes, orchestral and all-time favourite classics. Starring renowned vocalist Belinda Parsons and under the musical direction of esteemed conductor John Saunders. Time: 11am. Entry: $20 (includes Devonshire style morning tea). Tickets can be purchased at the Box Office, on 4723 5050 or online at http://bluemountainstheatreandhub.com.au/box-office/

Fri 13 Sept 2019 Effie: Love Me Tinder – Blue Mountains Theatre, 106 Macquarie Road, Springwood. Finding love in this day and age is not easy. Keeping it is much harder. Iconic Australian personality Effie holds up a mirror to the complexities of finding love as only she can. Don’t miss your chance to laugh out loud and see this Logie award-winning living legend up close and very personals. Time: 8pm. Entry: $45 Adult, $40 Concession. Tickets can be purchased at the Box Office, on 4723 5050 or online at http://bluemountainstheatreandhub.com.au/box-office/

Fri 13 Sept 2019 Woodford Academy ‘Friday 13th’ Ghost Tours – Woodford Academy, 90 – 92 Great Western Highway, Woodford. Featured in the series Haunting Australia, the Woodford Academy is renowned for its supernatural activity. Test your nerve as you spend an hour hearing blood- curdling tales of those who once lived there – and perhaps still do! Not suitable for children under 16 years. Two tours available: 7.30pm and 8.30pm. Entry: $26. Tickets include entry, exhibition and guided tour. Bookings/enquiries: [email protected]

Sat 14 Sept 2019 Snapshots with Artist Vivienne Dadour – Blue Mountains Cultural Centre, 30 Parke Street, Katoomba. After a short discussion about the exhibition Resilience in Times of Adversity: Contemporary Responses to WW2 in the Blue Mountains 1939-1950, this workshop will explore the history and workings of the Box Brownie film camera used in WW2, as well as contemporary Instant and point-and-shoot film cameras used by today’s street photographers. Suitable for young people aged 12 – 16 years. Time: 10am – 12.30pm. Entry: $60 ($55 InSight Members). Bookings essential at reception or via phone 4880 5410. http://bluemountainsculturalcentre.com.au

Sat 14 Sept 2019 Time Capsule: Making a Self Portrait with Artist Anne Graham – Blue Mountains Cultural Centre, 30 Parke Street, Katoomba. Time Capsule explores and expands on the creative potential of found objects. Participants aged 12 – 16 years will be guided by artist Anne Graham in learning how to assemble personal objects, drawings and photos, collected from their home, to form a small visual installation that best expresses a self-portrait. Time: 1pm – 3.30pm. Entry: $60 ($55 InSight Members). Bookings essential at reception or via phone 4880 5410. http://bluemountainsculturalcentre.com.au

Sat 14 Sept 2019 Daniel Thompson’s Johnny Cash Live – Blue Mountains Theatre, 106 Macquarie Road, Springwood. Daniel Thompson’s Johnny Cash Live hits the road celebrating this legendary album and the career of the ‘Man in Black’, with a brand new show featuring more than 35 hits. Time: 8pm. Entry: $65 Adult, $60 Concession, ($60 each for groups of 8+). Tickets can be purchased at the Box Office, on 4723 5050 or online at http://bluemountainstheatreandhub.com.au/box-office/

Sat 14 Sept 2019 Blackheath History Forum – When Personal becomes Political: the Seventies in Australia – Phillips Hall, Blackheath Community Centre, Corner Gardiner Cres and Great Western Highway. The 1970s was the era when the personal became political, when Australia had a Royal Commission into Human Relationships and when social movements remade the boundary between public and private life. Michelle Arrow (historian) reflects on writing a history of the 1970s that reads the decade through a gendered lens. Time: Doors open 3.30pm. Talk starts 4pm. Entry: $5 (free to those 18 and under), refreshments available for $2 to $5. https://blackheathhistoryforum.org.au/2019-program/

Sat 14 Sept 2019 Red Hot Revue – Wentworth Falls School of Arts, Great Western Highway, Wentworth Falls. Join them at the gorgeous Wentworth Falls Arts Theatre ("City of Arts" a little bit of paradise a couple of hours out of Sydney) for this perfect excuse to get out of the city! Award winning guest and local performers in an empowering and entertaining evening of cabaret and dance! Time: 7pm – 10pm. See website for more information and tickets: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/the-red-hot-pinup-presents-red-hot-revue-blue-mountains-tickets- 64715081551

Sat 14 – Sun 15 & Mid Mountains Garden Festival – Now in its 35th year, the Mid-Mountains Garden Festival Sat 21 – Sun 22 showcases the beauty and diversity of ten local gardens open in Hazelbrook, Woodford and Sept 2019 Linden. All funds raised go to Hazelbrook Public School P&C Association to assist with school acquisitions. Plant sales at Tarraleah, Banool and 20 Mile Hollow Café. Present your Garden Festival ticket at 20 Mile Hollow Café (Woodford) for a free coffee or tea. Time: 10am – 4pm. Entry: $25pp ($20 concession) to all gardens or $5pp single entry, Children under 16yrs are free if with an adult. Tickets available at the garden gates. www.midmountainsgardenfestival.com

Sun 15 Sept 2019 Orpheus Strings Orchestra Concert – Pat Heffernan Hall of Katoomba Public School, Merriwa Street, Katoomba. Bringing vibrant classical music to the Blue Mountains, this concert features Blue Mountains advanced student musicians. Time: 3pm. Entry: $15 Adult, $10 Concession, Children free with paying adult. www.orpheusstrings.org

Sun 15 Sept 2019 Three Piece Suite: Australian Made and Played – Blackheath Presbyterian Church (Leslie Memorial Church), 123-125 Wentworth Street, Blackheath. Mountains favourite string trio Three Piece Suite (Rachel Westwood, violin, Valmai Coggins, viola and Deborah Coogan, cello) will celebrate Australian classical music with some twists in a lively, contemplative, romantic and energetic program. Guest flautist James Fortune returns by popular assent to expand the musical colour palette, and some of the music has been written specially for the trio and James. This concert is proudly made in Australia, from at least 85% local ingredients. There will also be afternoon tea in the hall after the concert – a great chance to meet the musicians and enjoy a cuppa. Time: 3pm. Entry: $30 Adult, $5 Child. www.tpschambermusic.com P: 0418 113 309 or email [email protected]

Thurs 19 – Sun 22 International Talk Like A Pirate Day – All Blue Mountains Library Branches. Join us to find the Sept 2019 buried treasure in the Library. Use your treasure map to explore our branches and while you’re there work out your pirate name and find out how to learn to speak Pirate courtesy of the Library’s Mango Languages database. Time: During Branch opening hours. FREE Entry. https://library.bmcc.nsw.gov.au

Sat 21 Sept 2019 Roads Less Travelled – Beyond the Great Divide – Depart from Lithgow Visitor Information Centre. Explore the ridge of the Great Divide, Surveyor Evans’ Crossing Point 1813, Cox’s, Lockyer’s and Mitchell’s Roads, visiting historic sites along the way. The tour will take you to terrain that was carved out by convict chain gangs, to the convict quarters at Clifton Locksley, and more. Morning tea will be with the Webb family at Sydmouth Valley Homestead, 1820s and Lunch will be at a local hostelry, built in 1873. Time: 9.00am – 4.30pm. Entry: $75 (National Trust Members $70). www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=500281

Sat 21 Sept 2019 Cinema Under the Stars – Blue Mountains Botanic Garden, Bells Line of Road, Mt Tomah. Kickstart your weekend with a fabulous movie experience under the stars in the Garden as it starts to warm up! To make the most of the outdoor cinema experience, pack a picnic and some snacks, bring a blanket or chairs and your friends and family to enjoy the great entertainment. The Kiosk will have some food and drink available for purchase. Time: From 5.30pm, see website for times and details. (Also remember to bring a coat for when it starts to cool down!) Entry: $15 Adult per movie, $10 Child per movie. www.bluemountainsbotanicgarden.com.au/whats-on

Sat 21 Sept 2019 Sunset Strip – Blue Mountains Theatre, 106 Macquarie Road, Springwood. A new Australian dramatic comedy about all manners of love, family dysfunction, prosthetic breasts, and making the best of lousy situations. Directed by Anthony Skuse, Sunset Strip finds the humour in tragedy and creates an unlikely path for humanity to triumph. Time: 8pm. Entry: $39 Adult, $36 Concession. Tickets can be purchased at the Box Office, on 4723 5050 or online at http://bluemountainstheatreandhub.com.au/box-office/

Sat 21 Sept 2019 World Music Dance Party with Hello Tut Tut and Le Hot Club de Katoomba – Junction 142 (The Uniting Church), 142 Katoomba Street, Katoomba. Hello Tut Tut takes its audiences on a high energy, stimulating musical safari shaped by the aesthetics of cultures from around the world. Exploring their heritage through a unique blend of Gypsy, Klezmer, Balkan and Latin sounds, they will entertain with a finesse, charm and intensity that will get you on your feet and dancing! Time: Doors open 8pm. Show starts 8.30pm. Entry: $20 adult, $10 child early bird pre-sale from Katoomba Music or $21.50 adult, $11.50 child with booking fee online, or $25 adult, $15 child at the door from 8pm (unless sold out). www.fusionboutique.com.au

Sat 21 – Sun 22 Pen, ink and watercolour workshop with Margaret Ng – Blackheath Art Society Studio, 139a Sept 2019 Station Street, Blackheath. In this two-day workshop, learn the basics of pen drawing and pen and wash, through to more advanced techniques. Add a splash of watercolour to black and white sketches to add that extra bit of pizazz. This plus other tricks for dramatic effect will ensure a workshop that will stretch you and help you extend your boundaries in art! Time: 10am – 4pm. Fee: $180 (discounts apply for BAS members). Book online at www.blackheathart.com/forms. Closing date for registrations: Friday 6 September 2019. Enquiries: [email protected] or contact Jo Chipperfield on 0418 633 923

Sat 21 – Sun 22 Blackheath Flower & Craft Show – Blackheath Community Hall & Garden, Gardiner Crescent, Sept 2019 Blackheath. Come along and enjoy the 99th Blackheath Flower and Craft Show. Enter flowers (exotic and native), home baked cakes, slices, biscuits, jams, chutneys and pickles into this wonderful traditional show. Admire the abundant floral displays, craftwork and photography competitions. Time: 12pm – 5pm Saturday, 9am – 4pm Sunday. Entry: $5. Information on how to enter exhibits into the show can be found at https://blackheathhorticulturalsociety.wordpress.com

Sat 21 Sept, Sat 19 Fruits of the Academy (The Memory of Trees) – Woodford Academy, 90-92 Great Western Oct, Sat 16 Nov Highway, Woodford (Parking available in Vale Road). An exhibition of still-life paintings by 2019 artist Sophie Haythornthwaite of the fruits and flowers that grow in the grounds of Woodford Academy, and the way they inform the historical context of the building. Time: 10am to 4pm, selected dates only. Entry: $10 Adult, $8 Seniors/students (5-15 years), $25 Family (2 adults, 2 children), Children under 5 years are free. Includes entry, exhibition and guided tour. www.nationaltrust.org.au/event/fruits-of-the-academy-the-memory-of-trees/

Sun 22 Sept 2019 Museum Open Day – Valley Heights Rail Museum, 17b Tusculum Road, Valley Heights. Enjoy all the Museum's great experiences and activities. Climb on board engines and carriages that showcase over 100 years of railway history across the Mountains. Take a 20 minute ride on the heritage listed 1891 Sydney Steam Tram. Check out the original artworks and two model rooms then grab a hot or cold drink in the café. Time: 10am – 4pm (last rides 3.30pm). Entry: $15 Adults, $13 Senior, Pensioner & Student Concession, $11 Child (5 – 16 years), Children under 5: FREE, $45 Family. http://infobluemountains.net/locodepot/

Sun 22 Sept 2019 Running Wild – Lawson - Starting in the peaceful Lawson, this seemingly quiet mid mountains town is not often thought of for iconic Blue Mountains Running. However situated on the north side of the Highway this course won’t disappoint packing in some hills and visiting Empire Pass, with some stunning waterfalls nearby. A simple two lap course, although don’t let one of the shortest races distance wise in the series fool you, it certainly won’t be the quickest. Time: 7.30am start. See website for entry fees. Registrations essential as there are no on the day entries. https://www.runningwildnsw.com/lawson/

Tues 24 Sept 2019 Children’s Writing Workshop with Tim Harris – Springwood Library, 104 Macquarie Road, Springwood. This fun writing workshop will include practical tips on how to turn ideas into short stories. Topics covered include brainstorming, how to identify a great plot, writing powerful dialogue and understanding structure. Tim Harris is the bestselling author of several funny series for kids, including Toffle Towers, Mr Bambuckle’s Remarkables and Exploding Endings. Suitable for 8 – 12 years. Time: 3.30pm – 5.30pm. Entry: $6 Book and pay in any Library Branch. https://library.bmcc.nsw.gov.au

Sat 28 Sept 2019 Maximum Adventure Race – Blue Mountains – Based from Euroka Clearing near Glenbrook, home to a multitude of kangaroos and other native wildlife, this event will take in the best trails, tracks and stunning views this World Heritage Listed area has to offer. Time: 9am – 3pm. See the website for more event details, course categories and registration. https://maxadventurerace.com.au/blue-mountains-entries-open-2/

Sat 28 Sept 2019 Blackheath History Forum: Retelling stories of Aboriginal-settler friendship – moving the conversation along – Blackheath Public School Hall, Corner Leichhardt Street and Great Western Highway. ‘The Lives of Stories’ traces three stories of Aboriginal–settler friendships that intersect with the ways in which Australians remember founding national stories, build narratives for cultural revival, and work on reconciliation and self-determination. Since the book was published, Emma Dortins (historian) has had cause to think more explicitly about what she would like the book to say to readers about their own history-making and that will be the focus of this talk. Time: Doors open 3.30pm. Talk starts 4pm. Entry: $5 (free to those 18 and under), refreshments available for $2 to $5. https://blackheathhistoryforum.org.au/2019-program/

Sat 28 Sept – Mon Wild About Waratahs Festival – Blue Mountains Botanic Garden, Bells Line of Road, Mount 7 Oct 2019 Tomah. Wild about Waratahs is the Garden's signature annual event. The festival has a packed program of tours, art workshops, an ikebana exhibition and food stalls. The celebration of the NSW floral emblem also features the NSW Waratah growers' competition with the entries on display throughout the festival. Time: 9.30am – 4.30pm daily. FREE Entry. P: 4567 3000 www.bluemountainsbotanicgarden.com.au/Whats-On/Wild-about-Waratahs-Festival-2019

Sun 29 Sept 2019 Blue Mountains Concert Society: Diana Doherty & Friends – Blue Mountains Theatre, 106 Macquarie Road, Springwood. Diana is joined by Alexandre Oguey, Principal Cor Anglais of the SSO and Bernadette Harvey on piano to present a delightful classical program for piano, oboe and cor anglais by J.S.Bach, E. Morricone and J Brahms. Time: 2.30pm. Entry: $48 Adult, $25 Student, Child (with ad) free, Extra Child $15. Tickets can be purchased at the Box Office, on 4723 5050 or online at http://bluemountainstheatreandhub.com.au/box-office/

Sat 29 Sept 2019 Puddin’ Day – Magic Pudding Fun – Norman Lindsay Gallery, 14 Norman Lindsay Crescent, Faulconbridge. Enjoy a picnic day with games and the antics of those sneaky puddin’ thieves. Prizes for the best costumes! Entertainment, Bush ballads, Drawing competition, Old fashioned Games, Craft, Costumed Characters, Sausage sizzle, Refreshments and Bush walks. Time: 10am – 3pm. Entry: $20 ($15 National Trust Members), $50 Family (group of 4). www.eventbrite.com.au/e/pudding-day-tickets-64645279772

Sun 29 Sept 2019 Celebrate 140 years of Sydney Steam Trams - Extra Museum Open Day – Valley Heights Rail Museum, 17b Tusculum Road, Valley Heights. On this day in 1879, Sydney awoke to a new set of shapes, sounds and experiences with the appearance of the first Steam Tram. A range of special activities and exhibits will be in store to commemorate this special date in the city’s transport history (check website for details). Time: 10am – 4pm (last rides 3.30pm). Entry: $15 Adults, $13 Senior, Pensioner & Student Concession, $11 Child (5- 16 years), Children under 5: FREE, $45 Family. http://infobluemountains.net/locodepot/

OCTOBER 2019

Sat 31 Aug – Sun Reality in flames: modern Australian art and the Second World War – Blue Mountains Cultural 20 Oct 2019 Centre, 30 Parke Street, Katoomba. Reality in flames explores the different ways in which Australian modernist artists responded creatively to the war, producing work which sought to comprehend cataclysmic events. It also provides a visual history of the period, revealing the war as a transformative force that altered Australia and the world. Cultural Centre Opening Times: 10am - 5pm Mon to Fri, 10am - 4pm Sat/Sun. Gallery Entry: $5 Adults, $3 Concession, FREE for children under 16. P: 4780 5410 www.bluemountainsculturalcentre.com.au

Sat 28 Sept – Wild About Waratahs Festival – Blue Mountains Botanic Garden, Bells Line of Road, Mount Mon 7 Oct 2019 Tomah. Wild about Waratahs is the Garden's signature annual event. The festival has a packed program of tours, art workshops, an ikebana exhibition and food stalls. The celebration of the NSW floral emblem also features the NSW Waratah growers' competition with the entries on display throughout the festival. Time: 9.30am – 4.30pm daily. FREE Entry. P: 4567 3000 www.bluemountainsbotanicgarden.com.au/Whats-On/Wild-about-Waratahs-Festival-2019

Wed 2 Oct 2019 The Wacky Science Show by the Crazy Scientist – Blue Mountains Theatre, 106 Macquarie Road, Springwood. Explore the wacky world of science in a fun, interactive show like no other! You won’t believe your eyes: giant bubbles that surround children, flying potatoes, fog geysers that soar into the air and amazing liquid nitrogen explosions! The Crazy Scientist engages young minds and sparks their curiosity with this highly entertaining, weird and wacky science show. Time: 11am. Entry: $12, $44 Family (4), $10 Science Showbag. Tickets can be purchased at the Box Office, on 4723 5050 or online at http://bluemountainstheatreandhub.com.au/box-office/

Thurs 3 Oct 2019 Writing poems for fun with Harry Laing – Katoomba Library, 30 Parke Street, Katoomba. Ever wondered what objects dream about? How do you write an action poem? Can you write a poem about sport? Or Food? YES YOU CAN. This holiday workshop with Harry Laing will make you want to write for your life and you’ll also have a great time. Harry Laing is a children’s author, poet and comic performer. Suitable for 7 years + Time: 10.30am – 12.30pm. Entry: $6 per child, book and pay in any Library Branch. https://library.bmcc.nsw.gov.au

Thurs 3 & Thurs School Holidays Museum Open Day – Valley Heights Rail Museum, 17b Tusculum Road, Valley 10 Oct 2019 Heights. Climb on board engines and carriages that showcase over 100 years of railway history across the Mountains. Take the Kids’ Quiz” – 10 fascinating questions to answer as you wander the Museum. When home, look up the answers using the ‘secret’ password and print a certificate with their name on it. Check out the original artworks and two model rooms then grab a hot or cold drink in the café. Time: 10am – 4pm (last rides 3.30pm). Reduced entry fees apply: $9 Adults, $8 Concession, $7 Child (5-16 years), Children under 5 FREE, $26.50 Family. http://infobluemountains.net/locodepot/

Sat 5 Oct 2019 The Artist’s Salon: Greg Hansell – Pastel Artist – Norman Lindsay Gallery, 14, Norman Lindsay Crescent, Faulconbridge. Come and be part of an intimate, exclusive event – enjoy gourmet refreshments; interact with the artists; view amazing works of creativity; converse, discuss, muse with like-minded souls; and take home a beautiful memento of the night! Time: 5pm – 7pm. Entry: $50 per person + booking fee (book through Eventbrite). www.nationaltrust.org.au/event/the-artists-salon-a-series-of-creative-interludes/

Sat 5 – Mon 7 Blackheath Art Prize Exhibition – Blackheath Art Society Studio, 139a Station Street, Oct 2019 Blackheath. The Blackheath Art Prize is the annual flagship exhibition of the Blackheath Art Society, featuring high quality, original work from local artists. Entry open to all artists, details and entry forms available on the website. A 1st prize of $1000 and a 2nd prize of $500 will be awarded at the opening event. Throughout the exhibition visitors can vote for their favourite artwork in the People's Choice and enter the raffle for a gourmet hamper, donated by local retailers. Time: 10am – 5pm (except Mon: 10am – 4pm), opening event 2.30pm Saturday 5 October. Entry: $2. www.blackheathart.com

Sat 5 – Mon 7 Leura Gardens Festival – Visit a selection of private and public gardens of Leura, situated in the Oct & Fri 11 – Blue Mountains, and famous for their magnificent displays of azaleas, rhododendrons, Sun 13 Oct 2019 dogwoods and camellias, and other cool climate exotics, as well as flowering annuals, perennials and bulbs. Time: Gardens open 9.30am – 4.30pm across the six festival days only. There is no festival from Tues 8 Oct to Thurs 10 Oct 2019. Entry: $30 to all gardens or $8 each single entry. (Normal entry fees apply at Everglades Garden on non-festival days.) Shuttle bus available from Leura Station from 9.30am until the close of gardens, stopping at all gardens throughout the day. $10pp for all day bus ticket. See website for more details: www.leuragardensfestival.com.au

Sun 6 Oct 2019 Scenic World Makers Market – 2019 Long Weekend Edition - In the Scenic World Skyway Park, 1 Violet St, Katoomba. The Makers Market is a celebration of all things local, featuring products from artists and craftspeople from the Blue Mountains. Explore over 20 stalls from local artisans offering local art, photography, jewellery, fashion, homewares and natural beauty products. Come along for live music and face painting, and support local small businesses by picking up one of a kind goodies. Time: 10am to 4pm. FREE Entry. For more information: www.scenicworld.com.au

Sun 6 – Sun 27 Beyond the Garden – Everglades Historic House & Garden, 37 Everglades Avenue, Leura. Six Oct 2019 local artists present their distinctly varied and individual responses, through drawing, painting, and jewellery making, to aspects of the natural environment which captivate and engage them. Inspiration for these works stems from back yard gardens and the wilderness of the Blue Mountains, to adventurous journeys beyond. Time: Opening Event Sat 5 Oct, 2pm-4pm. Gallery hours are Wednesday to Sunday, 11am – 3pm. Entry: $15 Adult, $10 Concession, $35 Family, Child under 5 free. Includes entry to the Gallery and the Garden. www.nationaltrust.org.au/places/everglades-house-gardens/

Wed 9 Oct 2019 Morning Melodies: Songs of the 70s – Blue Mountains Theatre, 106 Macquarie Road, Springwood. Stephen Fisher-King will strap on his guitar & take a walk down memory lane to bring you the best-loved hits of the 70s, with songs from America, The Eagles, Don McLean, Elton John, Cat Stevens and more. This fun-filled show will take you back to a time when cats were in the cradle, the good ol' boys were drinking whiskey & rye, &country roads took you home. Time: 11am. Entry: $20. Tickets can be purchased at the Box Office, on 4723 5050 or online at http://bluemountainstheatreandhub.com.au/box-office/

Thurs 10 Oct Kaput – Blue Mountains Theatre, 106 Macquarie Road, Springwood. A multi award-winning 2019 family show that has melted hearts around the world with its glorious brand of slapstick, acrobatics and total silliness. Be swept up in the mayhem that is the larger-than-life ‘elegant buffoon’ Tom Flanagan, as one man’s life is flipped upside-down by the lonely, dust- covered world that surrounds him. Time: 10am. Entry: $25 Adult, $20 Child, $80 Family (4). Tickets can be purchased at the Box Office, on 4723 5050 or online at http://bluemountainstheatreandhub.com.au/box-office/

Sat 12 Oct 2019 Hazelbrook Family Fun Day – Gloria Park, Hazelbrook. The Hazelbrook Association invites you to the annual Family Fun Day on Saturday 12 October. Bring a picnic or buy from the non-profit groups such as scouts/guides, RFS, schools and churches. Join in the games, enjoy the jumping castle and petting zoo for kids and learn all about the local community. Time: 12pm – 4pm. FREE Entry. https://www.facebook.com/hazelbrookass

Sat 12 Oct 2019 Blackheath History Forum: The History of Fiction – Peter Cochrane (historian and novelist) in discussion with Julian Leatherdale (novelist and scriptwriter) – Blackheath Public School Hall, Corner Leichhardt Street and Great Western Highway. When Peter Cochrane wrote his first full- length novel, The Making of Martin Sparrow (Penguin/Viking 2018), the early drafts were an apprenticeship of sorts, a rite-of-passage to a method and a sensibility, a way of imagining that was foreign to me, the historian. In this talk Peter will discuss the way the story evolved, Sparrow’s journey, and link it to a comparative discussion of the practices of writing history and writing fiction. Time: Doors open 3.30pm. Talk starts 4pm. Entry: $5 (free to those 18 and under), refreshments available for $2 to $5. https://blackheathhistoryforum.org.au/2019- program/

Sat 12 & Sun 13 Leura Village Fair – Leura Mall and Megalong Street Carpark, Leura. Now in its 38th year, the Oct 2019 Leura Village Fair provides the perfect opportunity for visitors of all ages to celebrate spring in the Blue Mountains. Set over two days, this vibrant event sees market stalls with a strong local flavour lining Leura Mall and the Megalong Street Carpark transformed into an international canteen. Time: Saturday: 9am – 4.30pm. Sunday: 9am – 3.30pm. FREE Entry. www.leuravillage.com.au

Sun 13 Oct 2019 Museum Open Day – Valley Heights Rail Museum, 17b Tusculum Road, Valley Heights. Enjoy all the Museum's great experiences and activities. Climb on board engines and carriages that showcase over 100 years of railway history across the Mountains. Take a 20 minute ride on the heritage listed 1891 Sydney Steam Tram. Check out the original artworks and two model rooms then grab a hot or cold drink in the café. Time: 10am – 4pm (last rides 3.30pm). Entry: $15 Adults, $13 Senior, Pensioner & Student Concession, $11 Child (5- 16 years), Children under 5: FREE, $45 Family. http://infobluemountains.net/locodepot/

Tues 15 Oct 2019 Judy Nunn: Author Talk – Wentworth Falls School of Arts, 217-219 Great Western Highway, Wentworth Falls. Join us for a fabulous author talk and afternoon tea with Judy Nunn who will talk about her new novel released in Australia on 1 October. Khaki Town is a breathtaking historical drama, set in Townsville Queensland during World War II, inspired by a true wartime story that has remained a well-kept secret for over seventy years. Time: 2pm. Entry: $10 per person, book and pay in person at any Library Branch or online via the website. https://library.bmcc.nsw.gov.au

Wed 16 Oct 2019 Radical Reels Tour – United Cinemas The Edge, 225 Great Western Highway, Katoomba. A collection of short action-packed films from the Banff Mountain Film Festival that will have you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. Designed to take you into the wilds and out of your comfort zone, the films feature daring footage or some of the most accomplished climbers, paddlers, skiers, snowboarders and mountain-bike riders alive today. Time: 7pm – 10pm. Entry: $33.58 Adult, $22.17 Child (includes booking fees), group tickets available (15+ group). www.radicalreels.com.au

Thurs 17 Oct Jon Cleary & The Absolute Monster Gentlemen (USA) – Baroque Room, 15 Katoomba Street, 2019 Katoomba (entry via Carrington Hotel driveway). A Grammy award winning, global touring and studio force, Jon Cleary quite simply embodies the sound of New Orleans, and throughout the second half of 2019, he takes that experience to stages across the globe on his massive Dyna- Mite World Tour, bolstered by the presence of his long time band, The Absolute Monster Gentlemen. Time: Doors open 7.30pm. Show starts 8.30pm. Entry: $50 early bird pre-sale from The Carrington Hotel Reception or $50.50 with booking fee online or $55 at the door from 7.30pm (unless sold out). www.fusionboutique.com.au

Fri 18 Oct 2019 Missy Raines Trio (Nashville) and Special Guests Whoa Mule – Upstairs for ‘Live At The Attic’ at Hotel Blue, 88 Lurline Street, Katoomba. With a smoky and seductive alto, 7 Time International Bluegrass Music Association Bass Player of the Year, Missy Raines, heads up this all-acoustic ensemble. Time: Doors open 5pm. Show starts 6pm. Entry: $30 early bird pre-sale from Hotel Blue Reception or $32.50 with booking fee online/phone or $35 at the door from 5pm (unless sold out). www.fusionboutique.com.au P: 4782 6922

Sat 19 & Sun 20 Annual NSW Iris Show – Blackheath Community Centre, Blackheath. Enjoy fabulous Iris Oct 2019 displays, art/craft, photography and floral arrangements. Enjoy the friendly atmosphere with rhizomes and potted Iris for sale, gift stall, raffle, experts to answer iris questions, Devonshire teas and lunches. Time: Sat 11am to 4pm, Sun 9am to 2pm. Entry: $5 Adult, $4 Concession, FREE for children. www.irissocietynsw.org.au P: Barbara Levy 4572 8582 or Michael Barnes 0412 985 238

Sat 19 Oct – Sun Blue Mountains Musical Society: Gypsy – Blue Mountains Theatre, 106 Macquarie Road, 3 Nov 2019 Springwood. Gypsy is the ultimate story about an aggressive stage mother. Join Rose, June and Louise in their trip across the United States during the 1920's, when vaudeville was dying and burlesque was born. Jule Styne’s music and Stephen Sondheim’s lyrics include Let Me Entertain You, Some People, You’ll Never Get Away from Me, If Momma Was Married, All I Need Is the Girl, Everything’s Coming Up Roses, You Gotta Get A Gimmick and Together Wherever We Go. See website for dates, times and ticketing. Tickets can be purchased at the Box Office, on 4723 5050 or online at http://bluemountainstheatreandhub.com.au/box-office/

Sat 19 Oct & Sat Fruits of the Academy (The Memory of Trees) – Woodford Academy, 90-92 Great Western 16 Nov 2019 Highway, Woodford (Parking available in Vale Road). An exhibition of still-life paintings by artist Sophie Haythornthwaite of the fruits and flowers that grow in the grounds of Woodford Academy, and the way they inform the historical context of the building. Time: 10am to 4pm, selected dates only. Entry: $10 Adult, $8 Seniors/students (5-15 years), $25 Family (2 adults, 2 children), Children under 5 years are free. Includes entry, exhibition and guided tour. www.nationaltrust.org.au/event/fruits-of-the-academy-the-memory-of-trees/

Fri 25 Oct – Sun 3 The Blackheath Rhododendron Festival Art Show – Blackheath Community Centre. The works Nov 2019 exhibited include sections for Oil/Acrylic (Traditional), Watercolour/pastel (Traditional), Contemporary (modern/abstract/mixed media), Drawing, Miniatures. Entry: $2. Free for children under 12. Time: 10am – 4pm (finishing Sunday 3 Nov at 3pm). Opening Night Friday 25 Oct: Join us for the Official Opening of the Blackheath Rhododendron Festival and Art Show. The 2018 Rhododendron Princess will make her final appearance and the 2019 ‘Princess or Prince in waiting’ will make her/his first! Presentations to winning artists, live music, entertainment and supper. Time: 7pm. Entry: $25 per person (free for children under 12). www.facebook.com/blackheathrhodofestival P: 4787 6746

Sat 26 Oct 2019 Oktoberfest – The Carrington Hotel and Carrington Place, Katoomba. Held in the grounds of the historic Carrington Hotel, come and enjoy the live music and German cuisine. This is a free family friendly event. Times: 11am – 9pm. FREE Entry. www.thecarrington.com.au P: 4782 1111

Sat 26 Oct 2019 ‘In Conversation’ with local author, Roslyn McFarland – Springwood Library, 104 Macquarie Road, Springwood. Join us to hear local author, Roslyn McFarland in a conversation with The Turning Page bookshop about her new novel partially set in the Blue Mountains. All the Lives We’ve Lived is a novel of interconnected stories woven together through the life of the main character, baby-boomer Kate Ward. Time: 2pm. Entry: FREE however bookings essential. Call or visit any Library branch or book online via the website. P: 4723 5040 https://library.bmcc.nsw.gov.au

Sat 26 Oct 2019 Blackheath History Forum – The Greening of Antarctica: Assembling an international) – Blackheath Public School Hall, Corner Leichhardt Street and Great Western Highway. This talk by Alessandro Antonello (historian) will detail the period between 1959 and 1980, when the diplomats and scientists of twelve nations laid the intellectual, scientific, legal, and geopolitical foundations of today’s Antarctic. Time: Doors open 3.30pm. Talk starts 4pm. Entry: $5 (free to those 18 and under), refreshments available for $2 to $5. https://blackheathhistoryforum.org.au/2019-program/

Sat 26 – Sun 27 Lower Blue Mountains Arts Trail – Various open art studios in the Lower Blue Mountains. See Oct 2019 how art is made and the environments in which creativity and inspiration flourish. The artists who are opening their doors create paintings, textiles, photographs, mosaics, glasswork, sculptures and more! Set your own pace for a leisurely and inspiring art crawl. Time: 10am – 4pm. For full event details, visit the website lowermountainsartstrail.bmcan.com.au For information about each artist and studio, check out the Blue Mountains Arts Trail Facebook page for regular updates www.facebook.com/bluemountainsartstrail

Sat 26 – Sun 27 Halloween Museum Open Days – Valley Heights Rail Museum, 17b Tusculum Road, Valley Oct 2019 Heights. Ride the 'Spooky Express' plus many other scary happenings. Watch out for scares and surprises! Wear your favourite Halloween outfit and spot the 'hidden' witches for the chance to win prizes! Time: Saturday 2pm – 8pm (last ride on the ‘Spooky Express’ at 6.00pm). Sunday 10am – 4pm (last rides 3.30pm). Entry: $15 Adults, $13 Senior, Pensioner & Student Concession, $11 Child (5- 16 years), Children under 5: FREE, $45 Family. http://infobluemountains.net/locodepot/

NOVEMBER 2019

Fri 1 Nov 2019 Mike and Ruthy – From The Mammals (USA) – Upstairs for ‘Live At The Attic’ at Hotel Blue, 88 Lurline Street, Katoomba. Mike Merenda and Ruth Ungar are a Hudson Valley, USA based husband-and-wife duo setting the Americana/Indie-Folk scene ablaze, as a duo or with their five-piece band, The Mammals. Time: Doors open 6pm. Show starts 7pm. Entry: $20 early bird pre-sale from Hotel Blue Reception or $21.50 with booking fee online/phone or $25 at the door from 5pm (unless sold out). www.fusionboutique.com.au P: 4782 6922

Sat 2 Nov 2019 Blackheath Rhododendron Festival – Rhodo Day is packed with entertainment, music, stalls, rides and fun galore. Sections of Govetts Leap Road and Gardiner Crescent close and transform into a music stage and food stall alley. The Grand Parade kicks off at 11.30am and winds its way along Wentworth Street from Blackheath Public School to Hat Hill Road. Time: 9am – 4.30pm. Parade at 11.30am. FREE Entry. www.rhodofestival.com

Sat 2 Nov 2019 The Artist’s Salon: Meg Stewart – Author – Norman Lindsay Gallery, 14, Norman Lindsay Crescent, Faulconbridge. Come and be part of an intimate, exclusive event – enjoy gourmet refreshments; interact with the artists; view amazing works of creativity; converse, discuss, muse with like-minded souls; and take home a beautiful memento of the night! Time: 5pm – 7pm. Entry: $50 per person + booking fee (book through Eventbrite). www.nationaltrust.org.au/event/the-artists-salon-a-series-of-creative-interludes/

Sat 2 – Sun 3 Nov Unframed: the BAS Annual Studio Sale – Blackheath Art Society Studio, 139a Station Street, 2019 Blackheath. Browse through photography, prints, watercolours, acrylics, etchings, illustrations, drawings and mixed media works by BAS members, ranging in size from A5 to A2. These original works are ready to frame and hang on your wall, or to give as a unique gift. Fine art greetings cards are also for sale – quality, archival reproductions of original works that are frameable small works in their own right as well as extra special gift cards. No entry fee - just come on in and browse! Time: 10am – 5pm. www.blackheathart.com

Sun 3 – Sun 24 ‘How do you say Bokeh?’ – Everglades Historic House & Garden, 37 Everglades Avenue, Leura. Nov 2019 An exhibition of artistic and contemporary photography from the current members of the Blue Mountains Photography Group. The artists exhibiting in this show, work in a large array of genres, for example: Abstraction, Experimentalism, Impressionism, Naturalism and Realism. Time: Opening Event Sat 2 Nov, 2pm-4pm. Gallery hours are Wednesday to Sunday, 11am – 3pm. Entry: $15 Adult, $10 Concession, $35 Family, Child under 5 free. Includes entry to the Gallery and the Garden. www.nationaltrust.org.au/places/everglades-house-gardens/

Fri 8 Nov 2019 Eishan Ensemble – Blue Mountains Theatre, 106 Macquarie Road, Springwood. Lead by acclaimed Persian-Australian tar player and composer Hamed Sadeghi, Eishan Ensemble draws on contemporary and classical musical traditions of both East and West. Variously described as “Persian chamber jazz” and “Middle-eastern jazz fusion”, Eishan Ensemble defies neat labels. Time: 8pm. Entry: $36 Adult, $32 Concession. Tickets can be purchased at the Box Office, on 4723 5050 or online at http://bluemountainstheatreandhub.com.au/box-office/

Fri 8 – Sun 10 Blue Mountains Artfest – Wentworth Falls Public School, Falls Road. Celebrate the talents of Nov 2019 local and regional Australian artists and artisans. During the weekend there is ample opportunity to purchase quality artworks and exquisite handcrafts at affordable prices - just in time for Christmas! You can indulge in art workshops, photography and art competitions, meet artists, join in the Opening Night festivities and let your creative self revel in all things arty! Time: Opening night Friday 7.30pm. Opening Night Entry: $12 pre-purchase or $15 at the door. Sat 9am – 5pm. Sun 10am – 4pm. Entry: Gold coin donation over the weekend. Workshops must be booked and paid for in advance. www.bluemountainsartfest.net.au

Sat 9 Nov 2019 Glenbrook Spring Festival – Glenbrook Park, Glenbrook. The Glenbrook Spring Festival is a festival of local art and craft focusing around fun, friendship and entertainment for all the family in Glenbrook, the Gateway Village to the Blue Mountains. The Festival is held on the second Saturday of November in each year with bands, singers, dance groups, displays, large carnival with amusement rides, various street stalls, and locally made goods. Time: 9am – 3pm. FREE Entry. www.facebook.com/Glenbrook-Spring-Festival-121494517912117/

Sat 9 Nov 2019 A little bit of rock, a little bit of pop and a little bit of soul in the Garden – Norman Lindsay Gallery, 14, Norman Lindsay Crescent, Faulconbridge. Come and enjoy ‘A little bit of rock, a little bit of pop and a little bit of soul in the garden’ with The Spectacles. Time: 6pm – 9pm. Entry: $20 per person + booking fee (book through Eventbrite). www.nationaltrust.org.au/places/norman-lindsay-gallery/

Sat 9 Nov 2019 Shaun Kirk and Special Guest Chris Gillespie – Baroque Room, 15 Katoomba St, Katoomba (entry via The Carrington Hotel driveway). Following the release of two brand new singles ‘Howlin at the Moon’ and ‘Save My Soul’ in 2018, along with an appearance at Bluesfest, Byron Bay, and a stack of sold out headline shows; award winning blues/rock singer-songwriter Shaun Kirk is proud to announce he will be dropping his anticipated, self titled EP this September. To celebrate the release, the troubadour will be embarking on a huge twenty-one date tour across Australia & New Zealand to showcase his new tracks. Time: Doors open 8pm. Show starts 8.30pm. Entry: $20 early bird pre-sale from Katoomba Music or Carrington Hotel Reception, or $21.50 with booking fee online/phone, or $25 at the door from 8pm (unless sold out). www.fusionboutique.com.au P: 4782 1111

Sat 9 Nov 2019 Blue Mountains Concert Society: Sydney Chamber Choir – Blue Mountains Theatre, 106 Macquarie Road, Springwood. Conducted by Sam Allchurch, ‘Time and Place’ is a journey around the world and across the centuries in a constellation of choral gems. Time: 7.30pm. Entry: $48 Adult, $45 Concession, $25 Student, Child (with ad) free (via Box Office only), $15 extra child under 15. Tickets can be purchased at the Box Office, on 4723 5050 or online at http://bluemountainstheatreandhub.com.au/box-office/

Sun 10 Nov 2019 Museum Open Day – Valley Heights Rail Museum, 17b Tusculum Road, Valley Heights. Enjoy all the Museum's great experiences and activities. Climb on board engines and carriages that showcase over 100 years of railway history across the Mountains. Take a 20 minute ride on the heritage listed 1891 Sydney Steam Tram. Check out the original artworks and two model rooms then grab a hot or cold drink in the café. Time: 10am – 4pm (last rides 3.30pm). Entry: $15 Adults, $13 Senior, Pensioner & Student Concession, $11 Child (5- 16 years), Children under 5: FREE, $45 Family. http://infobluemountains.net/locodepot/

Wed 13 Nov Morning Melodies: Tenterfield to Rio – The Peter Allen Show – Blue Mountains Theatre, 106 2019 Macquarie Road, Springwood. An energetic tribute to Peter Allen, one of Australia’s greatest and internationally renowned entertainers. Talented all-round showman Danny Elliot will play, sing and dance his way through the unforgettable songs of Peter Allen, including: ‘Tenterfield Saddler’, ‘I Go To Rio’, ‘Quiet Please’, ‘Arthurs Theme’, ‘Don’t Cry Out Loud’, ‘I Honestly Still Love You’, ‘I Still Call Australia Home’ and more. Time: 11am. Entry: $20. Tickets can be purchased at the Box Office, on 4723 5050 or online at http://bluemountainstheatreandhub.com.au/box-office/

Sat 16 Nov 2019 Fruits of the Academy (The Memory of Trees) – Woodford Academy, 90-92 Great Western Highway, Woodford (Parking available in Vale Road). An exhibition of still-life paintings by artist Sophie Haythornthwaite of the fruits and flowers that grow in the grounds of Woodford Academy, and the way they inform the historical context of the building. Time: 10am to 4pm, selected dates only. Entry: $10 Adult, $8 Seniors/students (5-15 years), $25 Family (2 adults, 2 children), Children under 5 years are free. Includes entry, exhibition and guided tour. www.nationaltrust.org.au/event/fruits-of-the-academy-the-memory-of-trees/

Sat 16 – Sun 17 Landscapes in oil workshop with Robert Malherbe – Blackheath Art Society, 139a Station Nov 2019 Street, Blackheath. This two-day intensive in painting landscapes in oils will encourage you to create vibrant and expressive paintings from direct observation of the stunning vistas in the Blackheath locality. Working en plein air, you will learn techniques of moving paint freely around the canvas to capture light, shade and form. Robert is a renowned artist who in 2018 was a finalist in both the Archibald and Sulman Prizes. He has been a finalist in the Wynne Prize every year since 2010. Time: 10am – 4pm. Fee: $180 (discounts apply for BAS members). Book online at www.blackheathart.com/forms . Closing date for registrations: Friday 1 November 2019. Enquiries: [email protected] or contact Jo Chipperfield on 0418 633 923

Fri 22 Nov 2019 The South Carolina Broadcasters (USA) featuring Jackson Cunningham from The Whitetop Mountaineers – Upstairs for “Live at the Attic” at Hotel Blue, 88 Lurline Street, Katoomba. The South Carolina Broadcasters are the “real deal” when it comes to Old-Time Bluegrass music, or “primitive bluegrass”, as they sometimes call it. Their razor sharp harmonies, exceptional multi- instrumentation, and fabulous song selection will have listeners riveted to their seats. Wherever they perform, audiences connect with the Broadcasters through their heartfelt songs and good old-fashioned entertainment. Time: Doors open 6pm. Show starts at 7pm. Entry: $25 early bird pre-sale from Hotel Blue Reception or $27.50 with booking fee online/phone or $30 cash at door from 6pm (unless sold out). www.fusionboutique.com.au P: 4782 6922

Sat 23 Nov 2019 Mid Mountains Festival – Mid Mountains Neighbourhood Centre, Lawson. A fun family-focused event bringing people together to celebrate and showcase local performers, children’s activities, craft groups and cultural exhibitions from the Blue Mountains. Time: 10am – 3pm. FREE Entry. www.facebook.com/pages/Mid-Mountains-Festival/1485282581688138

Sat 23 Nov 2019 The Robertson Bros 60s Variety Show – Blue Mountains Theatre, 106 Macquarie Road, Springwood. Relive the good old days. An amazing interactive live variety tv style show, featuring hits from the Bee Gees, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, The Everly Brothers and the Hollies. Take a trip down memory lane with hit after hit that will have you singing, dancing, laughing and crying! Time: 8pm. Entry: $59.95 Adult, $54.95 Concession/Student, $34.95 Child (under 16yrs). Tickets can be purchased at the Box Office, on 4723 5050 or online at http://bluemountainstheatreandhub.com.au/box-office/

Sat 23 Nov 2019 Rhythm Underground 2019 - Rhythm Hunters and Special Guests – Jenolan Caves (Grand Arch), 4655 Jenolan Caves Road, Jenolan. Rhythm Hunters are back in their biggest show of the past years, with the return of Rhythm Underground at The Jenolan Caves. With a brand new album ready to be released – this is the biggest and best album launch party. Time: The road into The Grand Arch closes at 7.00pm. The event begins at 8pm sharp. Entry: $55, door tickets $65, Kids under 12 FREE (must be booked online ahead of time). www.fusionboutique.com.au

Sun 24 Nov 2019 Museum Open Day – Valley Heights Rail Museum, 17b Tusculum Road, Valley Heights. Enjoy all the Museum's great experiences and activities. Climb on board engines and carriages that showcase over 100 years of railway history across the Mountains. Ride the 'Valley Height Mixed' steam train throughout the day. Check out the original artworks and two model rooms then grab a hot or cold drink in the café. Time: 10am – 4pm (last rides 3.30pm). Entry: $15 Adults, $13 Senior, Pensioner & Student Concession, $11 Child (5- 16 years), Children under 5: FREE, $45 Family. http://infobluemountains.net/locodepot/

Sat 30 Nov 2019 The Crooked Fiddle Band + Special Guests Burralow – Baroque Room, 15 Katoomba St, Katoomba (entry via The Carrington Hotel driveway). The Crooked Fiddle Band return to Katoomba to launch their brand new album! Another Subtle Atom Bomb takes the band's blistering violin-led live show and creates soundtracks to their feelings around climate change. From angsty and furious folk tunes to fantastical imagined worlds full of ecstatic hope, this is The Crooked Fiddle Band's most personal album yet. Time: Doors open 7.30pm. Show starts 8.30pm. Entry: $20 early bird pre-sale from Katoomba Music or Carrington Hotel Reception, or $21.50 with booking fee online/phone, or $25 at the door from 8pm (unless sold out). www.fusionboutique.com.au P: 4782 1111

Sat 30 Nov - Sun Flora Sensa Exhibition – Everglades Historic House & Garden, 37 Everglades Avenue, Leura. 22 Dec 2019 Flora Sensa is an exhibition of ten textile artists from the Blue Mountains, exploring significant moments when flowers touched their lives. Ranging from weaving, felting and sewing to printmaking and installation, each artist brings their own experiences and skill to create a tapestry of stories. Time: Opening Event Sat 30 Nov, 2pm-4pm. Gallery hours are Wednesday to Sunday, 11am – 3pm. Entry: $15 Adult, $10 Concession, $35 Family, Child under 5 free. Includes entry to the Gallery and the Garden. www.nationaltrust.org.au/places/everglades-house- gardens/

Regular Happenings and Open Days

For the market enthusiast, every weekend in the Blue Mountains offers a different market to explore. Everything from organic foods, local art and craft to collectibles Every Weekend. and clothes, there is a treasure to find for every avid market explorer. Ask for the Markets List at the Blue Mountains Visitor Information Centres.

Wascoe Siding – Grahame Street, Blaxland. You are invited to bring family and Open first Sunday of friends to picnic in the grounds and enjoy a train ride on these miniature every month (except locomotives. Time: 10am – 4pm. Cost: $4 per train ride. January). www.infobluemountains.net.au/rail/wascoe/

Valley Heights Locomotive Depot Heritage Museum Open Days - Valley Heights Normally open second Locomotive Depot Heritage Museum, Tusculum Rd, Valley Heights. Explore the and forth Sunday of oldest remaining roundhouse in NSW and take a short ride on a steam train or tram. every month with Examine the exhibits of the historic locomotives, memorabilia, and more to learn some special open about the history of the railways in the Mountains and on the Western Line. Time: days – see website for 10am – 4pm (Last rides 3.30pm). Entry: Adult: $15, Concession: $13, Child (5-15): actual dates. $11, Children 4 and under: FREE, Family: $45 www.infobluemountains.net.au/locodepot/index.shtml

Braemar House & Gallery – Braemar House, 104 Macquarie Road, Springwood. Showcasing changing exhibitions of various mediums from both emerging and Open Thursday to established artists work in one of Springwood’s most historic buildings. Time: 10am Sunday. – 4pm. FREE Admission. http://bluemountainsculturalcentre.com.au/braemar-gallery/

Woodford Academy – 90-92 Great Western Highway, Woodford. This historic Open third property dates back to the 1830s. Time: 10am – 4pm or by appointment for groups Saturday of every of 10 or more (subject to availability). Cost: Adult: $10, Seniors/Students (5-15 month (closed years): $8, Family $25, Child under 5 years FREE. Guided Tours included with December and Museum entry (subject to availability). P: 4758 8743 January). E: [email protected] www.nationaltrust.org.au/places/woodford-academy/

Historic Tarella Cottage Museum – 99-101 Blaxland Road, Wentworth Falls. Built in Open last Sunday of the 1890s, this cottage museum is a hidden treasure filled with a wonderful the month (except collection of memorabilia of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Homemade December). See refreshments available for purchase. Time: 10am – 3pm. Entry: Adults $5, Child $2. website for more (Cash only.) Groups welcome throughout the year by prior arrangement. details. P: 4757 3824 www.bluemountainshistory.com

Every Saturday & Board Games at the Libraries – Katoomba and Springwood Libraries. Come and join Sunday Katoomba in the fun and games at the Libraries. Explore new and more complex games at Every Saturday Katoomba Library every first Saturday of the month with Afternoonified. All ages Springwood and levels of ability welcome. Time: 11am – 3pm. FREE Entry. P: 4780 5750

Saturday Chess at Katoomba Library – 30 Parke St, Katoomba. Come and join in the fun and sociable atmosphere of Saturday Chess. Both friendly and tournament style Every Saturday. chess available all day. All ages and levels of ability welcome. Time: 11am – 3pm. FREE Entry. P: 4780 5750

Blue Mountains Radio Players – Palais Royale, 230 Katoomba Street, Katoomba. Performances are before a live audience, using mainly scripts transcribed from Last Sunday of original performances of the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. The repertoire includes plays each month, Feb to from long-running drama series such as ‘Suspense’, ‘Escape’ and ‘Quiet, Please!’; Nov. episodes from the comedy series Easy Aces and Life of Riley; and crimes solved by Sherlock Holmes and more. Time: 2.30pm. P: 4784 6300 https://sites.google.com/site/bmradioplayers/performances Art of Lunch – Select Venues in the Greater Blue Mountains. The Art of Lunch is a Last Sunday of signature event created by Earthly Delights Events designed as a feast for all the each month, May senses. Each venue offers a different theme, with a carefully matched menu, to Oct. exhibition and performance. Time: 12pm. Entry: $89 per person. http://artoflunch.com.au/ Blue Mountains Heritage Centre, Blackheath – End of Govetts Leap Road, Open daily (Closed Blackheath. New exhibition every month. FREE Entry. Time: 9am – 4.30pm. Christmas Day). P: 4787 8877 www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/Visitor-centres/Blue- Mountains-Heritage-Centre Blackheath History Forum – Blackheath Public School Hall, Corner of Great Western Saturday Highway and Leichhardt Street, Blackheath. The Blackheath History Forum is open afternoons on to anyone interested in understanding Australian history in both its national and selected dates, global contexts. Time: Doors open 3.30pm, Talks start 4pm. Entry: $5 (free to those August to October 18 and under). Refreshments available for a small additional charge of $2-$5. https://blackheathhistoryforum.org.au/

Open weekends, Mount Victoria & District Historical Society Museum – Located at the back of public & school Mount Victoria Railway Station. Opening in 1868, this Heritage Listed sandstone holidays station is now a museum full to the brim with memorabilia of early history and old ways of living, farming and working in the upper mountains. Closed Christmas Day Time: 12noon – 3pm. Entry: $5 Adult, $1 Child. Donations Welcome. and Good Friday. http://mountvictoriamuseum.info/

Blue Mountains City of the Arts Events – Various Locations and Times. Inspired by the natural beauty of this World Heritage Listed area, the Blue Mountains has a vibrant community of artists, writers, composers, poets, sculptors, performers, artisans and creatives who live, work, entertain and educate visitors to the Region. Everything from workshops to exhibitions, poetry readings to concerts, radio plays to films, there is something for everyone who wants to experience why the Blue Mountains was the NSW Inaugural City of the Arts. For more information on a full range of our City of the Arts cultural events “Like” the facebook page – www.facebook.com/cityofthearts