Saturday 25 May
Saturday 25 May, 2019
Open studio: Kerry Devine
View Kerry’s prints, paintings, drawings and textiles, showcasing her philosophy that “with the light comes the colour”
Devine Thread Studio, 8 Hedley Way, Broulee
Australian National Busking Championships: Finalist Concert
This annual busking competition comes to an exciting showdown at the finals concert.
Following a day of music and song in Narooma’s streets, the finalists are ready to battle it out for glory.
Everyone is welcome to enjoy the competition and free concert, hosted by Narooma Rotary.
Narooma Golf Club, Ballingalla Street, Narooma
Australian National Busking Championships
This annual competition and community hosted by Narooma Rotary is full of joyful music and song pouring out of Narooma streets – with talented musicians and performers showcased around the town.
Participants include junior and senior school groups, single and group performers, bands, choirs, dances and comedians. All participants rotate to different venues around the town throughout the day.
Parking, a free hop-on-hop-off bus, and food venues around town and at the oval will keep you fueled to take in the talent.
It’s all topped off with the finals concert at Narooma Golf Club from 5pm.
- Busking: Sat 25 May, 9am-3pm
- Finals concert: Sat 25 May, 5pm-10pm
- Cost: free, but tipping your buskers is always welcome
- More: busking.naroomarotary.org.au or busking@naroomarotary.org.au
NATA Oval and busking stations throughout Narooma
Two Fires: Cold Chisel & Jimmy Barnes Show
Live and loud, featuring all your favourites.
- Cost: $20
- Bookings: 4474 4399
Moruya Waterfront Hotel, 1-5 Princes Hwy, Moruya
Live Music at the Moruya Bowling Club
A rare chance to see Carroll College students perform live. Easy listening, rock and pop will be the sounds of the evening.
Moruya Bowling Club, Shore Street, Moruya
Live in the Lounge: Chris McGrath
Chris from popular local band Spindrift Saga is set to entertain at the Soldiers Club.
- More: 4472 4847 or www.baysoldiers.com.au
Batemans Bay Soldiers Club, Beach Road, Batemans Bay
Live Music at Quarterdeck Narooma
Top musicians will entertain Tiki Bar and dinner guests at the Quarterdeck, the Little Red House of Tunes situated on the shores of beautiful Forsters Bay. Take in the stunning views, a cocktail and a tune or three.
- Bookings & more: 4476 2723 or info@quarterdecknarooma.com.au
Quarterdeck, Riverside Drive, Narooma
Live at Club Catalina: Jeff Hill, Mick on Wheels, Totum & Backlash
Enjoy an evening of live music at Club Catalina.
- Performing:
- Fri 17 May, 7.30pm-11.30pm
- Sat 18 May, 7.30pm-11.30pm
- Fri 24 May, 7.30pm-11.30pm
- Sat 25 May, 7.30pm-11.30pm
- More: 4472 4022
Club Catalina, Beach Road, Batemans Bay
Live at the Air Raid: Duopoly
From Shostakovich to Santana, local two-piece DUOPOLY always hit the right note with their cello and guitar combinations.
- Performing:
- Friday 17 May, 7pm-8pm
- Saturday 18 May, 2pm-3pm
- Friday 24 May, 7pm-8pm
- Saturday 25 May, 2pm-3pm
- More: colin.i.enright@gmail.com
The Air Raid Tavern, 73 Vulcan Street, Moruya
Shire Poetry Slam
No props, no costumes just 5 poet performers relying on their wits and a little bit of audience participation to help them along.
Performers share ad-libbed poems to topics suggested by the audience, and three randomly selected judges gauge the response in the room to decide each round winner.
With a bit of music and comedy entertainment between rounds, Slam Poetry is a read crowd pleaser.
- Cost: $15 per person
- Tickets: at the door or www.southcoasttickets.com.au
Moruya Golf Club, Evans Street, Moruya
Tilba Talks Historical Walking Tours
Join in a theatrical narrative and guided tour through the National Trust Village of Central Tilba.
Hear the stories of the Butcher, the Baker and the Cheesemaker and learn about the cultural significance for the Yuin nation and their support of the early European settlement in the Tilba Tilba.
Bookings essential
- Cost: $45 per person
- Bookings & more: 0433 114 374, tilbatalks.com or tilbatalks@gmail.com
Meet at Bate Emporium, 2 Bate Street, Central Tilba
Moruya Country Markets
Over 120 stalls, live music, art, craft, fresh produce, food and fun.
Riverside Park, Moruya
Art on Parade: Purusha and Lee Honey at Sydney St Gallery
Come and view works exploring the theme of “play” – be it through play in the titles, play in the content, or works that were just fun to create.
Purusha will be drawing from his existing work to feature pieces that represent the theme, while Lee Honey’s ‘Play’ is an installation of small watercolour paintings of birds, plants, minerals and sea corals together with cultural objects such as suitcases and tea cups that form a kind of whimsical wallpaper.
- Art on Parade: Sat 18, Sun 19, Sat 24 & Sun 25 May
- weekends: 11am-4pm
- weekdays: closed
Sydney St Gallery, 28 Sydney Street, Mogo
Art on Parade: Whackers photography at Moruya Quality Woodheating
Aerial shots, landscapes and seascapes.
- Art on Parade: Fri 17 to Mon 27 May, 9am-5pm
Moruya Quality Woodheating and Cooling, 6/65 Queen St, Moruya
Art on Parade: Raewyn Lawrence & John Rouch at Curtis and Cloud, and Moruya Pharmacy
View paintings by acclaimed local artists on show at Curtis and Cloud and Moruya Pharmacy.
- Art on Parade: Fri 17 to Mon 27 May
- weekdays: 9am-5pm
- Saturdays 9am-2pm
- Sundays: closed
Curtis and Cloud, 58 Vulcan Street & Moruya Pharmacy, 48 Vulcan Street, Moruya
Art on Parade: Mosaic Magic at She
The Artful 9 present fun, fabulous and collectible mosaics, showcased in a complimentary boutique setting.
From whimsical artworks to grace the walls of your home, to groovy pots for the garden, Mosaic Magic is a must-see for lovers of fine, handcrafted pieces and fashionable accessories.
- Art on Parade: Fri 17 to Mon 27 May
- weekdays: 9am-4pm
- Saturdays: 9am-12pm
- Sundays: closed
She, 42 Princes Highway, Narooma
Art on Parade: Raw Kreations at The Hair Room
Raw Kreations’ artwork includes a fusion of traditional and contemporary weaving styles used to create natural fibre baskets, jewellery and hanging art, on show at The Hair Room.
- Art on Parade: Fri 17 to Mon 27 May, 9am-5pm
The Hair Room, 2A Narooma Crescent, Narooma
Art on Parade: Dynamic Dyers at Downward Dog Café
Enjoy a vibrant exhibition of “Botanical Excursions” showcasing the talent of local artisans who use dying and eco-printing techniques – modern yet timeless – to create spectacular one-off pieces. Stay for coffee or enjoy a meal at the dog-friendly Downward Dog cafe.
- Art on Parade: Fri 17 to Sun 26 May
- Tuesday to Sunday: 9am-5pm
- Mondays: closed
Downward Dog Café, 81 Princes Highway, Bodalla
Art on Parade: Jenni Bourke at Songbee
Come and see a showcase of ceramic wares, sculptures, and large scale work by Narooma artist Jenni Bourke.
Jenni’s work is colourful, playful, functional, decoarative – a representation of our beach environment and it’s inhabitants.
- Art on Parade: Fri 17 to Mon 27 May, 9am-5pm
Songbee, Princes Highway, Narooma
Art on Parade: Bryn Waterman at Mannat Café & Indian Restaurant
Enjoy a selection of Bryn Waterman’s colorful psychedelic video clips while you enjoy your meal.
- Art on Parade: Fri 17 to Mon 27 May
- Wednesday to Monday: 6.30pm-9.30pm
- Tuesdays: closed
Mannat Café & Indian Restaurant, 153 Princes Highway, Narooma