Arabella Starling performing at the Wood Oven. Photo: Nico Lombardo
FOR the past couple of months, young local songwriter Arabella Starling has been delighting patrons at The Wood Oven, Nelson Bay, with her impressive musical skills. Arabella is only 15 but has already achieved a great deal. Just this January, she was crowned as one of the top five finalists in the Country Music Association […]
Anthony Chen, one of Australia’s best young concert pianists, will perform at the Tomaree Lodge Hall. Photo: Supplied by Jennifer Kaye.
Anthony Chen, one of Australia’s best young concert pianists, will perform at the Tomaree Lodge Hall. Photo: Supplied by Jennifer Kaye. Soprano Galathea Kneath performing as Queen of the Night for Opera Hunter. Photo: Bryn McGowan. THE Tomaree Cultural Development Group will stage a series of concerts at Tomaree Lodge Hall next month, bringing artists […]
Various activities at the Stay Connected Activity Centre. Photos: Supplied by Maraya Fameli.
Various activities at the Stay Connected Activity Centre. Photos: Supplied by Maraya Fameli. Various activities at the Stay Connected Activity Centre. Photos: Supplied by Maraya Fameli. Various activities at the Stay Connected Activity Centre. Photos: Supplied by Maraya Fameli. THE Stay Connected Activity Centre is hosting a free concert for people living with dementia and […]
Dance instructors Diana and Keith Barnard pose in front of the retro diner backdrop at the Nelson Bay Rock ’n’ Roll Festival. Photo: Althea Guinsberg.
Dance instructors Diana and Keith Barnard pose in front of the retro diner backdrop at the Nelson Bay Rock ’n’ Roll Festival. Photo: Althea Guinsberg. Locals Sue and Keith Soper get into the swing of things at the Nelson Bay Rock ’n’ Roll Festival. Photo: Althea Guinsberg. Dancers came from near and far to dance […]
Oyster farmers Ryan Freeman and Joshua Manton with their oysters at the festival. Photo: Althea Guinsberg. Woodchoppers prepare a log for the next event. Photo: Althea Guinsberg. Locals turned out in force to support the oyster festival. Photo: Althea Guinsberg. A DUCK race and two state woodchopping titles gave visitors plenty to watch at Saturday’s […]
There were lots of activities to keep the kids busy throughout the evening. Photo: Althea Guinsberg. Port Stephens Council Road Safety and Traffic Officer Anna Brown chatting to locals about motorcycle safety. Photo: Althea Guinsberg. Raymond Terrace Men’s Shed selling their beautiful creations. Photo: Althea Guinsberg. Locals getting the chance to write on the huge […]
Come and meet the brigade and get a closer look inside the fire trucks. Photo: Althea Guinsberg.
Come and meet the brigade and get a closer look inside the fire trucks. Photo: Althea Guinsberg. Medowie Rural Fire Brigade Community Engagement Officer, Jolene Smith. Photo: Althea Guinsberg. Photo of the information packs available for the community at Medowie Rural Fire Brigade’s Get Ready Weekend on 12 September. Photo: Althea Guinsberg. WITH warmer weather […]
Metta had to learn how to properly utilise many plants, such as this gymea, for weaving. Photo: Nico Lombardo.
Metta Henderson in front of her creations, featured in the Botanical and Printmakers exhibition. Photo: Nico Lombardo. Metta had to learn how to properly utilise many plants, such as this gymea, for weaving. Photo: Nico Lombardo. LOCAL artist Metta Henderson, featured in the latest Port Stephens Community Arts Centre exhibition, has been a milliner for […]
During Simon’s performances, the venue is turned into a makeshift church. Photo: Supplied by Simon Vaughan
During Simon’s performances, the venue is turned into a makeshift church. Photo: Supplied by Simon Vaughan Spiky hair and tattoos are not the usual look for a religious teenager, but Simon Vaughan made it work. Photo: Supplied by Simon Vaughan WHAT is it like growing up in a deeply religious household? And […]
The top 40 artworks in the competition have made it to Lion Studios, and it’s now the public’s turn to judge. Photo: Nico Lombardo
THE community will decide which of the 40 artworks featured in the One Square Foot exhibition receive the People’s Choice prizes. The competition, organised by Lion Studios, challenged artists from all around Australia to paint creative pieces, on a square-foot canvas, in any style. Artists were permitted to choose oils, acrylics, and even mixed media. […]
