Blue Mountains Events

DATES AUTUMN EVENT INFORMATION – Updated 25/1/21 The Blue Mountains Region is famous for its magnificent cool climate exotic gardens, which Throughout during Autumn are ablaze with Autumn colour. Gardens are privately owned and therefore Autumn opening times and days are at the discretion of the owner. Many of the village streets also display magnificent Autumn colours. See the Autumn Gardens List for more information. MARCH 2021

Sat 23 Jan – Sun Blue Mountains Portraits 2021 – Blue Mountains City Art Gallery, Cultural Centre, 30 Parke 7 Mar 2021 Street, Katoomba. Blue Mountains Portraits is the Cultural Centre’s annual celebration of the local community and its diverse members. The exhibiting artists portray the unique people that make up the cultural fabric of the Blue Mountains and tell the stories behind the person. Over forty artworks in a broad range of styles and media such as painting, photography, drawing, collage and mixed media will be exhibited together with a selection of local students’ work. Cultural Centre Opening Times: 10am - 5pm Mon to Fri, 10am – 3.30pm Sat/Sun. Gallery Entry: $5 Adults, $3 Concession, FREE for children under 16. P: 4780 5410 www.bluemountainsculturalcentre.com.au

Sat 23 Jan – Sun Gary Shinfield: Landscapes of Anxiety – Blue Mountains City Art Gallery, Cultural Centre, 30 7 Mar 2021 Parke Street, Katoomba. In the exhibition Landscapes of Anxiety artist Gary Shinfield explores ideas based around the three geographical forms that dominate the landscape of the Blue Mountains – the plateau, the escarpment and the valley. These landforms are reinterpreted as formal, subjective and metaphoric images carrying the memory of recent and future events; drought, fires, flooding and human presence. Cultural Centre Opening Times: 10am - 5pm Mon to Fri, 10am – 3.30pm Sat/Sun. Gallery Entry: $5 Adults, $3 Concession, FREE for children under 16. P: 4780 5410 www.bluemountainsculturalcentre.com.au

Wednesdays – KIDS CRE8: Art After School – Blue Mountains City Art Gallery, Cultural Centre, 30 Parke Street, 5 week term Katoomba. Exercise your kids inquisitive minds and unlock creative problem solving skills in our KIDS CRE8 art workshops, designed to nourish creativity in a fun and relaxed space. Each 17 Feb – 18 Mar workshop will encourage kids to follow a creative process to develop their own, unique style 2021 across a range of art materials. Kids will learn about designers and artists as well as visit the gallery to take inspiration from current exhibitions. Ages 8-12 years. Time: Wednesday – 5 week term, 3.30pm – 5pm. Entry: $125 ($120 Insight Members). Creative Kids Vouchers accepted. Bookings essential at reception or on 4780 5410. Please note that social distancing and hygiene measures will be implemented. http://bluemountainsculturalcentre.com.au/public_programs/kids-cre8-art-school/

Thurs 18 Feb – The People We Are - Sarah Frost, Emily Lane and Mary Muss – Braemar House & Gallery, 104 Sun 14 Mar Macquarie Road, Springwood. This exhibition The People We Are, presents a selection of 2021 figurative, landscape and portrait works by emerging artists, Emily Lane, Sarah Frost and Mary Muss. Each artist explores the spiritual connection to the figure, the concepts of fixed and forming identity over time and the connections between place, story and memory. Time: 10am – 4pm Thursday – Sunday. FREE Admission. http://bluemountainsculturalcentre.com.au/braemar- gallery/

Thurs 18 Feb – Beyond the Horizon - Malcolm Nash – Braemar House & Gallery, 104 Macquarie Road, Sun 14 Mar Springwood. Malcolm Nash is a mixed media artist who loves exploring the landscape and the 2021 world around him. Nash’s creative work includes drawing, animation, painting, printmaking and photography. Beyond the Horizon examines the landscape as well as the world beyond what the artist sees. Nash explores a diverse range of imagery, many in black and white, from the autobiographical with scenes from the artist’s own home to landscapes which he has experienced. Time: 10am – 4pm Thursday – Sunday. FREE Admission. http://bluemountainsculturalcentre.com.au/braemar-gallery/

Thurs 18 Feb – Into the Fold - Rachaeldaisy Dodd – Braemar House & Gallery, 104 Macquarie Road, Sun 11 April Springwood. Into the Fold looks at finding harmony between old and new through the art of 2021 quilt-making. Traditional techniques of fabric manipulation are studied and reinterpreted in a modern context. Concentric circles of folded fabric, gathered puffs, stitched details, repetitive geometry and balanced asymmetry all explore, develop, and expand the boundaries, but always with a nod to the roots of the craft. Time: 10am – 4pm Thursday – Sunday. FREE Admission. http://bluemountainsculturalcentre.com.au/braemar-gallery/

Thurs 4 Mar Open Sessions – Blue Mountains Cultural Centre, 30 Parke Street, Katoomba. Open Sessions is a 2021 free program for young people aged 13 - 18 wanting to share creative interests in an encouraging and inspiring environment. Make something at a drop-in activity station, chat with practicing artists, develop new ideas and meet other young creatives from your community. Open Sessions is free but bookings are essential via Eventbrite. http://bluemountainsculturalcentre.com.au/public_programs/open-sessions/

Fri 5 Mar 2021 Rachael Brady & The Moonshine Special – Blue Mountains Theatre, 106 Macquarie Road, Springwood. An evening of sweeping Americana blues, country and rockabilly. One of the Blue Mountains’ most talented singers, Brady is a frontwoman like few others: a vocal and emotional powerhouse whose intimate entanglement with each tale of love, lust or woe is captivatingly real. Be held captive by tales of train wrecks, funereal lullabies and love gone, gone, gone as they offer up an assemblage of nostalgia-laden, rockabilly, alt-country-noir originals in addition to a handful of obscure covers from the 20s to the 50s that pay homage to the roots of their original sound - tunes from artists like Johnny Cash, Patsy Cline and the Kirby Sisters. Time: 8pm. Entry: $35 + booking fee or choose any 3 or more concerts from the Wanderlust series to receive the special ticket price of $30 per concert. www.bluemountainstheatre.com.au/what-s-on/

Sat 6 Mar 2021 Mark Wilkinson – Baroque Room, 15 Katoomba Street, Katoomba (entry via Carrington Hotel driveway). Mark Wilkinson announces, ‘Hand Picked, Vol. 3’, the newest instalment in his much- loved acoustic series. Available worldwide from Friday February 12th, it continues the tradition of showcasing his songs laid bare, in their most raw and honest form. To celebrate the release Mark will be returning to the road, crossing open borders after a long absence, sharing songs from the new album along with many other favourites. Restrictions mean numbers will be limited, so book early to avoid disappointment. Time: Doors open 5pm. Entry: $30 plus booking fees online. Room configuration will be seated and allocated, and require group bookings of 2 or 4, or $35 at the door if not sold out prior. www.fusionboutique.com.au

Sat 6 – Sun 7 Watercolour: Learning the rules, then breaking them with John Haycraft – Blackheath Art Mar 2021 Society, 139a Station Street, Blackheath. John Haycraft is the watercolour tutor at The Royal Art Society; Mitchell School of Arts, Bathurst; Sturt Summer School, Mittagong; Paradise Courses, Fiji, among others. He will be encouraging participants to look for the mood and atmosphere in a picture rather than recording scenes with no emotion. Time: 10am – 4pm, 2 day workshop. Fee: $160/$200 (Discount applies for BAS members. Membership $40). Book online at www.blackheathart.com/workshops Enquiries: [email protected]

Wed 10 Mar Stephen Fisher-King's American Pie: The Story – Blue Mountains Theatre, 106 Macquarie Road, 2021 Springwood. Stephen Fisher-King and his incredible band unpack Don McLean's much-loved classic American Pie, with the stories, facts and music of this astounding artist and his unforgettable songs including ‘Vincent (Starry Starry Night)’, ‘Castles In The Air’, ‘And I So Love You’ and of course, ‘American Pie’. This concert will also feature a selection of songs by other iconic 70’s artists. A Morning Melodies at the Hub presentation. Time: Morning tea from 10am in the foyer. Show starts 11am. Entry: $22 (includes complimentary morning tea). www.bluemountainstheatre.com.au/what-s-on/

Fri 12 Mar 2021 Lolo Lovina – Blue Mountains Theatre, 106 Macquarie Road, Springwood. Encounter this intoxicating music brew infused with Unza, Swing and Balkan Gypsy beats that is the widely acclaimed, Lolo Lovina. Created and fronted by Romani-Gypsy singer and actress Sarah Bedak, Lolo Lovina's music reflects the cosmopolitan identity of an artist who grew up with three native tongues and cultures. Time: 8pm. Entry: $35 + booking fee or choose any 3 or more concerts from the Wanderlust series to receive the special ticket price of $30 per concert. www.bluemountainstheatre.com.au/what-s-on/

Sat 13 Mar 2021 Six Foot Track Marathon – The Six Foot Track is a 45km trail stretching across the Blue Mountains from The Explorer’s Marked Tree near Katoomba to Jenolan Caves. The marathon, which started in 1984, follows the length of the entire trail and attracts over 850 entrants each year. Time: Various wave starts. See website for more details on registration. www.sixfoot.com

Thurs 18 Mar – 1001: Circled - full circle - Kerrey Williams – Braemar House & Gallery, 104 Macquarie Road, Sun 11 April Springwood. This exhibition showcases works from artist Kerrey Williams’ creative journey, to 2021 create an artwork a day, sometimes more. Starting with an A5 visual diary and pencil, Kerrey began each work by drawing a circle with a diameter of 12cm. Using a black fineliner pen, each circle was then filled with a drawing, pattern or design, taking inspiration from events, experiences and things seen during the day or from imagination. After two years, Kerrey had created 830 circle drawings. Then 1000. Then just one more. The 1001st freehand circle drawing was drawn in the 16th book. Time: 10am – 4pm Thursday – Sunday. FREE Admission. http://bluemountainsculturalcentre.com.au/braemar-gallery/

Fri 19 Mar 2021 Bandaluzia Flamenco – Blue Mountains Theatre, 106 Macquarie Road, Springwood. Bandaluzia are celebrated for their powerful performances, unique sound and explosive displays of dazzling musicianship and virtuosity. Acclaimed modern flamenco ensemble Bandaluzia led by ARIA nominated flamenco guitarist Damian Wright present a spectacular new show that showcases contemporary flamenco dance and music whilst displaying the essential characteristics of the flamenco tradition. Time: 8pm. Entry: $35 + booking fee or choose any 3 or more concerts from the Wanderlust series to receive the special ticket price of $30 per concert. www.bluemountainstheatre.com.au/what-s-on/

Sat 20 Mar 2021 Daniel Champagne – Baroque Room, 15 Katoomba St, Katoomba (entry via Carrington Hotel driveway). The young Australian born and Nashville based virtuoso recently described as ‘the finest guitar player of his generation’ brings his world tour back home! “Daniel Champagne exudes a natural ease on stage, as he sings poignant lyrics and beautifully crafted melodies that invariably whisk the heart up with grand romanticism. Coupled with an exhilarating guitar talent that transcends mere acoustic playing to replicate a whole band, Champagne is just magical” – themusic.com.au These concerts will be Covid safe events and will adhere to all the regulations required including guests signing in on arrival and remaining seated during the event. Time: Three sessions available: Doors Open 2:30pm, 5:30pm & 8:30pm. Entry: $30 plus booking fee per person in group bookings of 2 or 4, or $35 at the door if not sold out prior. www.fusionboutique.com.au

Sat 20 Mar 2021 Best of the Blue Mountains – Everglades House and Gardens, Leura; Norman Lindsay Gallery, Faulconbridge; Woodford Academy, Woodford. Experience the very best the Blue Mountains has to offer including free access to garden and property tours, NSW Reconciliation Challenge Exhibition, bonsai workshops, sketching workshops, live music and garden games, and local Harvest Festival. Event program correct at time of printing. Subject to change based on changing government COVID-19 regulations. Time: 10am – 4pm. FREE Entry and guided tours however some activities may have separate costs. Bookings are essential and open from 1 February 2021. See website for more detail on the program. www.nationaltrust.org.au/event/best-of-the-blue- mountains/

Sun 21 Mar Orpheus Strings Concert – Pat Heffernan Hall of Katoomba Public School, Merriwa Street, 2021 Katoomba. Bringing vibrant classical music to the Blue Mountains, this concert is sure to delight! Time: 3pm. Entry: $15 Adult, $10 Concession, Children free with paying adult. See website for program details closer to the date: www.orpheusstrings.org P: Colin 4782 5765

Thurs 25 Mar Open Sessions – Blue Mountains Cultural Centre, 30 Parke Street, Katoomba. Open Sessions is a 2021 free program for young people aged 13 - 18 wanting to share creative interests in an encouraging and inspiring environment. Make something at a drop-in activity station, chat with practicing artists, develop new ideas and meet other young creatives from your community. Open Sessions is free but bookings are essential via Eventbrite. http://bluemountainsculturalcentre.com.au/public_programs/open-sessions/

Fri 26 Mar 2021 Eishan Ensemble – Blue Mountains Theatre, 106 Macquarie Road, Springwood. Led by acclaimed Persian-Australian tar player and composer, Hamed Sadeghi, Eishan Ensemble draws on contemporary and classical music traditions of both East and West. Eishan’s repertoire consists predominantly of Sadeghi’s original compositions with diverse improvisatory idioms featured powerfully, in what is variously described as “Persian chamber jazz” and “Middle-Eastern jazz fusion”. Featuring Michael Avgenicos on saxophone, Maximillian Alduca on double bass and Adem Yilmaz on percussions. Time: 8pm. Entry: $35 + booking fee or choose any 3 or more concerts from the Wanderlust series to receive the special ticket price of $30 per concert. www.bluemountainstheatre.com.au/what-s-on/

Sun 28 Mar Museum Open Day with rides on the heritage listed train ride – Valley Heights Rail Museum, 2021 17b Tusculum Road, Valley Heights. CovidSafe procedures are in place to maintain a user-friendly and healthy venue for all. Enjoy the Museum's great experiences and activities - climb on engines and carriages showcasing over 100 years of Blue Mountains railway history. See the 1950s model layout showing the locomotive depot as in the steam days. Take a 10 minute heritage train ride* in a steam or diesel-hauled 1890 passenger carriage then grab a hot or cold drink and ice cream from the shop. Don’t forget to browse for a unique souvenir or gift! *Subject to operational conditions. Two sessions available: 10am – 12.30pm & 1.30pm – 4pm. Entry: Online pre-booked tickets only. $16 Adults, $14 Concession, $12 Child (5-16), Child (under 5) FREE, $50 Family. www.valleyheightsrailmuseum.info

APRIL 2021

April – May Sculpture at Scenic World – Scenic Walkway, Scenic World, Violet Street Corner of Cliff Drive, 2021 Katoomba. Set among towering Jurassic rainforest in the heart of the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains, Sculpture at Scenic World 2021 will capture the imagination of young and old with Dates to be dozens of thought-provoking artworks. Expect the unexpected as you marvel at stunning scenery confirmed. and artworks, ranging from subtle sculptures to bold installations that interact with the natural environment in new ways. Entry: Cost of unlimited rides pass (Scenic Cableway, Walkway, Skyway and Railway) down to the boardwalk. Ticket Prices available online closer to the date. P: 4780 0200 https://scenicworld.com.au/sculpture

Thurs 1 April – Between Friends, Margaret Coen and Norman Lindsay: Letters and Art – Norman Lindsay Sat 31 July 2021 Gallery, 14 Norman Lindsay Crescent, Faulconbridge. Between Friends documents the friendship between artist Margaret Coen and Norman Lindsay. The exhibition features a wonderful selection of watercolours and oils by Margaret Coen, and a sampling of the letters between her and Lindsay. The letters were selected from an extensive correspondence between the two that is held in the State Library of New South Wales. Time: Thursday to Sunday, 10 - 4pm. Last entry 3pm. Entry: $17 Adult, $15 Concession and children, $45 Family. FREE for National Trust Members. Exhibition is included with normal entry fees. Pre-bookings required. www.nationaltrust.org.au/places/norman-lindsay-gallery/ P: 4751 1067

Fri 2 – Mon 5 Blackheath Art Society Easter Exhibition – Blackheath Art Society, 139a Station Street, April 2021 Blackheath. Blackheath Art Society annual members’ only exhibition. A selection of 2D artworks by local artists. Time: 10am – 5pm each day. Entry: A small entry fee (TBC) will apply. Further information and contact: Cathy Wood: [email protected] www.blackheathart.com

Sat 10 – Sun 11 Blue Mountains Pottery Fair – Nolan on Lovel Art Gallery, 56A Lovel St, Katoomba. The Fair, held April 2021 for the first time in 2019, is a cooperative venture between local Blue Mountains potters and the Nolan Gallery on Lovel in Katoomba to provide an opportunity to showcase and market the work of potters living and working in the Blue Mountains and beyond. Meet the potters, look at and buy their wares and have a cup of tea in the garden. Time: Saturday 10am – 4pm, Sunday 10am – 2pm. FREE Entry. www.bluemountainspotteryfair.com

Wed 14 April Rod Stewart & The Best of British Show – Blue Mountains Theatre, 106 Macquarie Road, 2021 Springwood. Few voices are as recognisable as that of Rod Stewart, and Dave Patten is as close as you will see and hear to Rod anywhere in the world. Journey back through early influences on Rod’s career - including The Beatles and Gerry & The Pacemakers - through to Rod’s own hits from 1971 onwards. Featuring ‘Maggie May’, ‘Tonight’s The Night’, ‘Have I Told You Lately’, ‘You’re In My Heart’ and many more. Dave Patten is accompanied by his band of world class musicians. A special Senior's Festival event. Time: Morning tea from 10am in the foyer. Show starts 11am. Entry: $22 (includes complimentary morning tea). www.bluemountainstheatre.com.au/what-s-on/

Ex Machina - Laurent Rivory – Braemar House & Gallery, 104 Macquarie Road, Springwood. Thurs 15 April – Laurent Rivory is a Springwood sculptor with a love for old farm machinery and implements. Sun 9 May 2021 With weathering these often become distorted and rusty and take on a certain abstract “artness”. In Ex Machina, Rivory presents a series of welded steel sculptures which aim to capture and evolve that aesthetic – while also presenting the viewer with conundrums regarding function and origin. Time: 10am – 4pm Thursday – Sunday. FREE Admission. http://bluemountainsculturalcentre.com.au/braemar-gallery/

Sun 18 April Museum Open Day with Special offer for Seniors – part of NSW Seniors Week – Valley Heights 2021 Rail Museum, 17b Tusculum Road, Valley Heights. Seniors are invited to a FREE Devonshire Tea^ at the museum ON THIS DAY ONLY, that also coincides with the National Trust Heritage Festival. CovidSafe procedures are in place to maintain a user-friendly and healthy venue for all. Enjoy the Museum's great experiences and activities - climb on engines and carriages showcasing over 100 years of Blue Mountains railway history. Take a 10 minute heritage train ride* in a steam or diesel-hauled 1890 passenger carriage then grab a hot or cold drink and ice cream from the shop. *Subject to operational conditions. Two sessions available: 10am – 12.30pm & 1.30pm – 4pm. Entry: ^Normal admission fee applies. Online pre-booked tickets only. $16 Adults, $14 Concession, $12 Child (5-16), Child (under 5) FREE, $50 Family. www.valleyheightsrailmuseum.info

Sun 25 Apr 2021 ANZAC Day 2021 – The Blue Mountains community acknowledge this significant day in Australian History. Due to COVID restrictions further information on services, or other ways in which the community can commemorate this special day, will be announced closer to the date.

MAY 2021

Sun 2 May 2021 Leura Harvest Festival – Leura Village. An event dedicated to showcasing outstanding produce, the Leura Harvest Festival features a carefully curated mix of quality vendors and exhibitors. Colourful and quirky market stalls feature delicious local food, wines, fresh produce and artisanal beverages with a focus on sustainability. The Festival features the very best of the Blue Mountains and the wider region. From street food to our Chef’s Table, this Festival is guaranteed to be delicious. Time: 10am – 4pm. FREE Entry. For stallholder enquiries: [email protected] For further information: www.leuravillage.com.au

Sun 2 May 2021 Jensen Car Club National Rally – Blackheath Oval, Blackheath. Explore the classic Jensen cars on display at Blackheath Oval. Jensen cars were made in the UK from 1934 to 1976. The Italian styled but British built 7.2 litre Interceptor models, 1970’s Jensen Healey sports cars and earlier Jensen models such as the 541 from the 1950’, CV8 from 1960’s will be on display. Time: 10am – 2pm. FREE Entry. www.jensencarclub.org.au

Sat 8 May 2021 Blue Mountains History Conference 2021 – Lithgow Workies Club, 3-7 Tank Street, Lithgow. The Blue Mountains History Conference is held biennally and this year the theme will be "Industrial Heritage" and the venue will be Lithgow Workies Club. Eminent speakers will include Ray Christison, who will give the "The Ian Jack Address"; Phil Hammon, Gary Reynolds: Keith Painter, Renzo Benedet; and Vaughan Bryers. The Program and booking form will be available from mid- February. Please see the website for more details. http://bluemountainsheritage.com.au/events- activities/blue-mountains-history-conference-2021/

Thurs 13 – Sun Ultra-Trail Australia – Scenic World, Violet Street and Cliff Drive, Katoomba. Ultra-Trail Australia 16 May 2021 is an adventure packed four-day trail running event held in the World Heritage listed Blue Mountains National Park, NSW in May. One of Australia’s most challenging, stunning and

prestigious trail running events. Runners can choose to tackle the 100 kilometre, 50 kilometre, 22 kilometre distance, or the most recent addition to the UTA family, the 11 kilometre. Known as the biggest trail running party in Australia with 6,000+ runners of all abilities making the trek to Katoomba each year to take part in one of the four running events. See website for more event details: www.ultratrailaustralia.com.au

Thurs 13 May – Moments Observed - Anna and Jennifer Gardiner – Braemar House & Gallery, 104 Macquarie Sun 6 June 2021 Road, Springwood. Moments Observed is a collection of works by Blue Mountains artists Anna Gardiner and her aunt Jennifer Gardiner. It incorporates images of the little things that we notice but others might miss: bush textures, leaf litter, a branch or insect that takes your eye, glimpses of birds through thickets, or fleeting moments of reminiscence on a bush walk. Through watercolour, collage, photography, painting, mixed fibre and printmaking their art invites you to see hidden moments in our surrounds. Time: 10am – 4pm Thursday – Sunday. FREE Admission. http://bluemountainsculturalcentre.com.au/braemar-gallery/

Sat 15 May Victor Martinez Parada – Baroque Room, 15 Katoomba Street, Katoomba (entry via Carrington 2021 Hotel driveway). Victor is recognised as one of the world’s finest classical Latin-American avant- garde guitarists. Audiences cherish his performances which reflect a professional music career spanning more than 50 years. A performance by Victor Martinez Parada will not only make you understand how music has shaped him but the way he has shaped music. After nurturing the musical careers of his family for many years with the band, Martinez Akustica, Victor Martinez Parada has returned to his roots and is taking his unique talent back on the road as a solo artist. Time: Doors open 5pm. Entry: $40 plus booking fees online or $45 on the door. Room configuration will be seated and allocated, and require group bookings of 2 or 4. www.fusionboutique.com.au

Sat 15 – Sun 16 Compositing image stories with charcoal & pencil with Wendy Tsai – Blackheath Art Society, May 2021 139a Station Street, Blackheath. This workshop will give participants an opportunity to explore charcoal as a medium, integrating coloured pencil to give vitality to the drawings. These explorations will be developed into blended or collaged images that have personal meaning or narrative. It will be a fun workshop with opportunity to play with the materials and discover individual drawing styles. Time: 10am – 4pm. Fee: $140/$180 (Discount applies for BAS members. Membership $40). Bookings open April, www.blackheathart.com/workshops Enquiries: [email protected]

Sun 23 May Museum Open Day with rides on the heritage listed train ride – Valley Heights Rail Museum, 2021 17b Tusculum Road, Valley Heights. CovidSafe procedures are in place to maintain a user-friendly and healthy venue for all. Enjoy the Museum's great experiences and activities - climb on engines and carriages showcasing over 100 years of Blue Mountains railway history. Take a 10 minute heritage train ride* in a steam or diesel-hauled 1890 passenger carriage then grab a hot or cold drink and ice cream from the shop. *Subject to operational conditions. Two sessions available: 10am – 12.30pm & 1.30pm – 4pm. Entry: Online pre-booked tickets only. $16 Adults, $14 Concession, $12 Child (5-16), Child (under 5) FREE, $50 Family. www.valleyheightsrailmuseum.info

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.

Open limited capacity. Wascoe Siding – Grahame Street, Blaxland. Please note the picnic areas and Pre-booked train rides canteen are closed due to the distancing restrictions. Please check our Facebook only: page for updates, particularly as restrictions ease: 7 March 2021 4 April 2021 www.facebook.com/WascoeSidingRailway/

2 May 2021 www.infobluemountains.net.au/rail/wascoe/

Pre-booked tickets only. Valley Heights Locomotive Depot Heritage Museum Open Days - Valley Heights Please check the website Locomotive Depot Heritage Museum, Tusculum Rd, Valley Heights. Pre-booked for details. tickets only (online or phone). P: 4702 1222 valleyheightsrailmuseum.info

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: Sunday. 10am – 4pm. FREE Admission. http://bluemountainsculturalcentre.com.au/braemar-gallery/

Please check the Library Blue Mountains Libraries – There are currently no live events running due to COVID- website for updates on 19 however a number of exciting online programs are available. Explore these via the opening hours and What’s On section on the Library website https://library.bmcc.nsw.gov.au programs.

Reopening with the first Open Day on 20 Woodford Academy – 90-92 Great Western Highway, Woodford. This historic February 2021 property dates back to the 1830s. P: 4758 8743 E: [email protected] Please check the www.nationaltrust.org.au/places/woodford-academy/ websites for updates.

The Museum is currently closed due to COVID-19 Tarella Cottage Museum – 99-101 Blaxland Road, Wentworth Falls. Built in the 1890s, however the Research this cottage museum is a hidden treasure filled with a wonderful collection of Centre is open. Please memorabilia of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Currently closed due to COVID- check the website for 19. Please check the website for updates as restrictions ease. updates as restrictions P: 4757 3824 www.bluemountainshistory.com ease.

Pigeon Lane @ Gallery ONE88 – Lower ground floor of Gallery ONE88 Fine Arts, Please check the website rear of 186-188 Katoomba Street, entrance via Beverly Place, Katoomba. Variety for updates on opening of performances and dinner & show events in a multi-function art performance hours and programs. space. https://www.galleryone88finearts.com/copy-of-events

Blue Mountains Radio Players – Palais Royale, 230 Katoomba Street, Katoomba. Performances are before a live audience, using mainly scripts transcribed from Currently on hold due to original performances of the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. The repertoire includes COVID-19. Please check plays from long-running drama series such as ‘Suspense’, ‘Escape’ and ‘Quiet, the websites for updates Please!’; episodes from the comedy series Easy Aces and Life of Riley; and crimes as restrictions ease. solved by Sherlock Holmes and more. Currently on hold due to COVID-19. Please check the websites for updates as restrictions ease. P: 4784 6300 https://sites.google.com/site/bmradioplayers/performances

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 Philosophy Forum – Presentations now delivered online. Blackheath Saturday afternoons Philosophy Forum was founded in 2002 to arrange public discussion forums on on selected dates, philosophy and related topics. See program on the website for dates and topics. March to July. Time: 4pm. https://blackheathphilosophy.org/entry/Home

Mount Victoria Museum – Located at the back of Mount Victoria Railway Station. Reopening from 6 Feb Opening in 1868, this Heritage Listed sandstone station is now a museum full to 2021 the brim with memorabilia of early history and old ways of living, farming and Please check the working in the upper mountains. Opening days will depend on COVID-19 websites for updates. restrictions at the time. Please check the website for updates. 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