W H AT ’ S ON BATWHAT’S HU RSTON RBATHURST EG ION REGION JULY 2017JULYJLY 1 2017 BATHURST VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE 1800 68 1000 HOLIDAYING AT HOME IN JULY? THE OPTIONS WILL SURPRISE YOU! These school holidays why not forget the packing, the highway and the hassle and instead really discover the amazing range of experiences and activities that are available in your own backyard? Get creative at Bathurst Regional Art Gallery and Bathurst Library. Come face to face with T-Rex and explore the amazing world class displays of the Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum. Or perhaps take a trip back in time at Chifley Home or one of the fine village museums of Rockley or Hill End. From ancient caves to classic cars, wineries to gold, you will be surprised at what you never knew about the Bathurst Region! To uncover adventures for the whole family these holidays, check out the full range of local attractions and the wide range of community activities. Go to VisitBathurst.com.au or call in and see the friendly staff at the Bathurst Visitor Information Centre, 1 Kendall Avenue or phone 6332 1444. For all the wonderful school holiday activities, make sure you keep an eye out for the snowflakes! 2 BATHURST VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE 1800 68 1000 UNTIL TUESDAY 25 JULY LEGO - MOUNT PANORAMA - WAHLUU MODEL Location: Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum, 224 Howick St Time: Mon to Sat 10am - 4pm; Sun 10am - 2pm Cost: Free with museum entry, $5 per person for temporary exhibition gallery only. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Phone: 63315511 Website: www.somervillecollection.com.au In 2016 Bathurst Regional Art Gallery (BRAG) commissioned Ryan ‘the Brickman’ McNaught, one of only 14 LEGO certified professionals in the world, and the only one in the Southern Hemisphere, to build two LEGO models: one of the top of Mount Panorama – Wahluu and the other of the Mount Panorama - Wahluu Pit Straight. The models tell the stories of the history of Mount Panorama – Wahluu and its evolution into one of the best known racing facilities in Australia. UNTIL SUNDAY 30 JULY BATHURST REGIONAL ART GALLERY EXHIBITION Location: Bathurst Regional Art Gallery, 70-78 Keppel St Time: Tues to Sat 10am - 5pm; Sun & most public holidays 11am - 2pm; Mon by appointment Cost: Free Contact: 6333 6555 Website: www.bathurstart.com.au SOFT CORE Soft Core presents artistic practices that explore the many facets of ‘softness’ - from large-scale inflatables to forms made from soft materials to materials that simply look soft. Soft Core investigates these practices by presenting existing works and newly commissioned works from 12 Australian and International artists who question the fluctuating meaning of what it means to be soft. An exhibition curated by Michael Do in conjunction with Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre and toured by Museums & Galleries of NSW. TODD FULLER: ICARUS OF THE HILL Todd Fuller’s hand drawn films have been captivating audiences since 2010. His unique style of animation combines analogue filmmaking methodologies with drawing and painting techniques. In March 2017 Todd participated in the Hill End Artist in Residence program. During this time he created the animation Icarus of the Hill, which combines his experiences with imagery from Australian Art History around the site and Greek mythology. The resulting body of work explores this significant place, its history and our relationship to it. RACHEL MILNE: AFTER OLLEY Rachel Milne is a painter who works from life alla prima in oil on board. Her work is observation based, with a focus on light and seeing the beauty in the everyday. In June 2016, Rachel spent four weeks in Hill End, drawn to the village by her intense curiosity, and her fascination with the life of Margaret Olley and her connection to Hill End. While in residence, Rachel documented her experiences, from a celebratory chocolate cake to the rich domestic interiors of Haefligers and Murrays Cottages. JO DAVENPORT: MAPPING HILL END Created during a residency at Hill End in October 2015, Jo Davenport’s recent series of abstract works draw from the visual language of cartography. Moving away from topographical and physical representations, Jo’s paintings map the emotions associated with ‘being in’ the landscape of Hill End. Working with paper – a befitting cartographic material – the artist considers the artistic currency of maps as both analytical tools and aesthetic objects, calling into question what makes an abstract rendering into a map and, likewise, what makes a map an artwork. 3 BATHURST VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE 1800 68 1000 JULY RANKIN COTTAGE CRAFT – WINTER WARMERS Location: Rankin Cottage Crafts, 117 Rankin St Time: 10am - 4pm; closed public holidays Cost: Free entry Contact: 6331 7572 Facebook: www.facebook.com/rankincottagecrafts Brrrrrrrr……..winter has arrived! Browse through the handmade winter warmers to keep you warm. SATURDAY 1 JULY MACQUARIE RIVERSIDE MARKETS Location: Berry Park, Lions Club Drive, Kelso Time: 8am - 1pm Cost: Free Contact: 6337 1203 Website: RiversideMarkets Come and explore the stalls under the trees beside the Macquarie River, with a kids’ playground and Lions Club BBQ offering drinks and hot food. A wide range of interesting stalls are on hand. SATURDAY 1 – SUNDAY 16 JULY BATHURST WINTER FESTIVAL Location: Kings Parade, in front of the Court House, Russell St Time: Monday to Thursday 9am - 8pm; Friday to Sunday 9am - 9pm Cost: McDonald's Bathurst Ice Rink - $5 for children (2-13 years) and $10 for all other tickets for a 45 minute session. Tickets on sale now! Ferris Wheel - $5 per/person (tickets to be purchased on the day) Carousel - $5 per/person (tickets to be purchased on the day) Website: www.bathurstwinterfestival.com.au Staged in the beautiful, heritage CBD of Bathurst, the festival is a showcase of all that is vibrant, creative and unique in the region. Watch buildings come alive through static and interactive illumination breathing life into the historic architecture. Amuse yourself in the Winter Playground sampling the charm of the outdoor McDonald’s Bathurst Ice Rink, the giant Ferris wheel and magical two-story carousel every day of the Bathurst Winter Festival. Delight your senses with the two festival nights, ‘Ignite the Night’ Saturday 1 July and ‘Brew and Bite’ Saturday 8 July. SATURDAY 1 JULY IGNITE THE NIGHT Location: Kings Parade, in front of the Court House, Russell St Time: 5pm - 9pm Website: www.bathurstwinterfestival.com.au Kick the festival off meandering through edible alley filled with the scent of regionally sourced food and beverages. Join in the fun at the Mad Hatters Tea Party and check out creative illuminated installations. Soak up the carnival atmosphere with performances by giant stilt walking Roaming Bugs and a Ballerina in a Ball. Make sure you don’t miss the performances on ice which will enchant and delight. Join in the entertainment with an interactive Kids Comedy show that is sure to amuse the entire family. Feast your ears on the great line-up of professional live music and local youth performers set to rock the YJam stage. Save some room in your store of wonder for a taste of extravagance – Spoon Full of Sugar – a decadent dessert store in the Enchanted Forest. 4 BATHURST VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE 1800 68 1000 SATURDAY 1 – SUNDAY 16 JULY BATHURST FARM EXPERIENCE Location: 1080 Trunkey Rd, Perthville Time: By arrangement Cost: From $70 Contact: 0429 337 439 Website: www.barcoosbarn.com.au Meet the animals, feed lambs, chickens and horses and learn about their uses. Take a led ride on a Shetland pony or draught horse, a sled ride behind a draught horse or even a sulky ride. Lots of fun activities to enjoy. Bookings essential. SATURDAY 1 – SUNDAY 16 JULY MAYFIELD GARDEN WINTER FESTIVAL Location: Mayfield Garden, 530 Mayfield Rd, Oberon Time: 9am - 4.30pm Cost: Adult $25; concession/senior $20; child $10 (7-16 years); child (0-6 years) free; $65 Family $65 (2Ad + 2Ch) Website: www.mayfieldgarden.com.au Enjoy the garden in the winter emphasising the scale and magnificence of the structural elements and enjoy private parts of the garden which are only open a few select times in the year. Some of the elements only seen in the private garden are the amphitheatre, croquet court, Rose sunken and Creek Garden and Chinese Pagoda. SATURDAY 1 – SUNDAY 16 JULY HERITAGE PARK - HOME OF THE BATHURST SHEEP & CATTLE SHOW Location: 624 Limekilns Rd Time: 9am – 4pm Cost: Charges apply Contact: 6337 3634 Website: www.heritageparkbathurst.com.au Visit the animal nursery; take the kids for a game of putt-putt golf or a round on the Memorial Golf Course. SATURDAY 1 – SUNDAY 16 JULY HISTORY HILL Location: 3458 Hill End Rd, Hill End Time: 10am – 4pm Cost: Adult $10 & child $7 Contact: 6337 8222 Website: www.historyhill.com.au History Hill has the largest privately owned gold rush collection on display in Australia focusing on the land, the time and the people of Australia's gold rush era. SATURDAY 1 – SUNDAY 16 JULY JENOLAN CAVES SCHOOL HOLIDAY TOURS Location: Jenolan Cave Time: From 9am Cost: Charges apply Contact: 1300 763 311 Website: www.jenolancaves.org.au Come and experience the Stones & Bones tour and Bats, Bugs & Beasties at Jenolan Caves. Tours are run on selected days for children aged 7 to 11yrs. These tours allow children to experience the caves, through fun activities they can understand. Bookings essential. 5 BATHURST VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE 1800 68 1000 SATURDAY 1 & SUNDAY 2 JULY BATHURST ARTS TRAIL Time: 10am - 4pm Cost: Free entry Contact: 0400 130 792 Website: www.bathurstartstrail.com Painters, potters, glass artists, sculptors and printmakers showcase their talents in town and country studios and galleries and are on hand to talk to visitors.