What’s On February (iii)
February 21: Banjo Paterson Poetry Festival Night Market
The iconic Night Market with over 30 food and wine stallholders in Robertson Park. Kick back to the sounds of local musicians and poetry in the park! Gold coin donation on entry.
February 21: James Morrison Quartet
The name James Morrison is known throughout the world for his sheer brilliance as a jazz musician and an all-round entertainer. Join the James Morrison Quartet for an evening of swinging jazz standards, sublime ballads, and haunting Latin numbers with a few surprises thrown in. Featuring James’s sons Harry Morrison on Bass and William Morrison on Guitar as well as Patrick Danao on Drums, the James Morrison Quartet will perform tunes spanning the history of jazz as well as originals by Morrison himself and other Australian jazz greats. Orange Civic Theatre Tickets at Ticketek.
February 22: Art Auction for the RFS
The Orange Art Society has organised an auction of local art donated by the artists of Orange and District with 100 per cent of sales to go to the Orange RFS! 5pm at the Art Society Gallery in the Woolworths car park.
February 22: Banjo Paterson Poetry Festival - Poetry Competition 2020
Individual performances of original poetry open to students, novices and experienced poets. Beaut family entertainment! Orange Ex-Services Club, 9am to 8pm.
February 23: Banjo Paterson Poetry Festival Community Market
Join one of our signature events the 2020 Banjo Paterson Poetry Festival the Community Market at the Orange Civic Northcourt, 8.30am to 1pm. With over 100 local artisan stalls, there will be something for everyone.
February 23: The Rooftop Cinema at The Greenhouse of Orange
Enjoy Sunday afternoons with the family at the Greenhouse of Orange’s free Rooftop Cinema.
Be sure to grab your seat then check out the snacks in the candy bar before the movie begins. 4pm screening — Moana
February 23,26: Orange Film Society February Screening – Sorry We Missed You
From legendary director Ken Loach, Sorry We Missed You tells the story of Ricky and his family who have been fighting an uphill struggle against debt since the 2008 financial crash. Sunday 23 February 6pm and Wednesday 26 February 10am. Tickets on sale from the box office - normal pricing applies
Members and non-members welcome.
February 29: Spring Hill Whistle Stop Festival and Coffee, Cars, Bikes & Trucks Show
Bring the family, something for everyone: market stalls; car, bike and truck displays; live music from Jason & Chloe Roweth and Bogan’s Heroes; history demonstrations; Jumping Castles; face painting and more! Camping and Bar Facilities available. Gold Coin Entry Proceeds to the Spring Hill Village and Future Events.
February 29: Beach to the Bush and Back youth music festival
Live and free music festival featuring Gravity Stone, Fusion. School of Rock Sutherland, Blindly Led Youth, School of Rock Macarthur, and The Objections. Orange Northcourt 4-10pm.
February 29: Wine, Dine and Let the Art Shine
The Inner Wheel Club of Orange invite you to a wine tasting, nibbles, dinner and art auction — all for a good cause. Proceeds go to Cord Blood Research and the Kisaru Nkera Initiatives (KINI). All art from the auction has been kindly donated. Tickets cost $45 per person and are available by calling Maria on 0418760412. RSVP and payment required by 21 February.
EXHIBITIONS
Salvatore Zofrea: Days of Summer
In 2012, Salvatore Zofrea donated a complete edition from his Days of Summer woodblock series to Orange Regional Gallery. This selection from the original donation of 40 prints presents an extraordinary celebration of flora and fauna in Australia over the summer season.
Collection Highlights
Orange Regional Gallery presents some iconic and well-loved works in the Gallery’s collection alongside recent acquisitions. Works have been selected from the Mary Turner and Chroma collections as well as from the general collection.
The installation features paintings and drawings by Modern artists including Grace Cossington Smith, Ian Fairweather, and Brett Whiteley alongside works by contemporary artists such as Kevin Connor, Harrie Fasher, Emily Kngwarreye, Margaret Loy Pula, Luke Sciberras and David Serisier.
8x10 Group Exhibition
Annual event at The Corner Store Gallery featuring works of any medium or subject matter that measure 8x10 inches. Until 4pm, 7 March.