There are plenty of events to get excited for across the regions this week. Photo: Nimmitabel Show.
Across the regions this week, from Goulburn to the South Coast, Nimmitabel to Yass and everywhere in between, there’s so much to see and do.
The agricultural scene is busy with two town shows as Nimmitabel and Crookwell celebrate their yearly extravaganzas of agricultural events, horsemanship and classic country fun.
There’s no end to live music, with cruisy afternoon sessions at South Coast pubs, the Goulburn blues festival, retrospectives at Queanbeyan and a music-making workshop in Bega.
Take part in these and so many more attractions across the regions in the coming days.
Multiple Days
There’s still time to check out the latest exhibition at Tyger Gallery. Image: Tyger Gallery Facebook.
Petrichor by Chantal de Kock at Tyger Gallery
When: 6 February, 11 am to 2 pm; 7 February, 10 am to 3 pm; 8 February, 11 am to 3 pm
Where: Tyger Gallery, 84 Comur Street, Yass
Cost: Free entry.
Tyger Gallery’s newest exhibition is in its closing days but there’s still time for the public to check out Chantal De Kock’s solo show, Petrichor.
Chantal’s works have previously been crowd-pleasers at Tyger and this exhibition is no different, as her singular style of depicting Australia’s colours and shades comes to life with pigments made directly from the earth.
This novel way of landscape painting depicts the particular dryness of the Australian countryside perfectly. Don’t miss out on this exciting chance to see the latest works from a beloved local artist.
Check out the best blues music talent in the country at Goulburn. Image: Goulburn Blues Festival Facebook.
Goulburn Blues Festival
When: 6 February, 5 pm to midnight; 7 February, 1 pm to midnight; 8 February, 1 to 6 pm
Where: Southern Railway Hotel, 184 Sloane St, Goulburn
Cost: Tickets from $30 to $75 | Book online.
The Southern Railway Hotel in Goulburn is hosting a three-day blues extravaganza with plenty of great acts from around the country as well as plenty of popular local artists.
The festival program includes the James Southwell Band, Midnight Mojo, the Divine Devilles, Frank Sultana and many more. Come check out the best in local blues at the Southern Railway Hotel.
Crookwell’s annual show is back this week. Image: Crookwell Show & AP&H Society Facebook.
Crookwell Show
When: 7 February, 8 am to 4 pm and 8 February, 8 am to 4 pm
Where: Crookwell Showground, Showground Lane, Crookwell
Cost: Tickets from $5 to $15 | Pay at the gate.
Crookwell is gearing up for its 147th annual show and there’s good reason locals are so excited.
There will be a huge range of events such as the sport shear, farming challenges, a mullet competition, kids pet competition, live entertainment and music, agricultural competitions across poultry, sheep and cattle, pavilion displays with handicrafts, cooking and flowers, as well as the beloved woodchop.
Don’t miss out on one of the biggest community events all year, this weekend.
Saturday
Nimmitabel’s annual show is back. Image: Nimmitabel Show Facebook.
Nimmitabel Show
When: 7 February, from 8 am to 3 pm
Where: Nimmitabel Showgrounds, Nimmitabel
Cost: Tickets from $5 to $15 | Book online.
Head to the Nimmitabel Show for a fun-filled family day out with a full schedule of agricultural and community events.
From 8 am, there will be yard dog trials, horse rings, show shearing, side shows, an animal nursery, sheep judging, cattle judging, chainsaw competition, poddy calf ride, an afternoon tea and to finish off, a stockman’s challenge at 3 pm.
Live music and cruisy vibes at the Steampacket. Image: Steampacket Hotel Facebook.
Roddy Reason Live at the Steampacket Hotel
When: 7 February, 5 pm
Where: Steampacket Hotel, 963 Kings Highway, Nelligen
Cost: Free.
Roddy Reason travels across the South Coast, sharing his unique, engaging style of music, characterised by his ability to play multiple instruments. Roddy has a timeless selection of songs that he plans to play and he’s providing the vibes for a perfect Saturday evening spent enjoying the summer warmth.
Head to your local for cruisy vibes, cold beers and great live music.
Classic hits and new exciting songs from Toni Childs. Photo: The Q – Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre.
Toni Childs – A Retrospective at the Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre
When: 7 February, 7:30 pm
Where: Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre, 253 Crawford St, Queanbeyan
Cost: Tickets from $80 | Book online.
Emmy winner and three-time Grammy nominee Toni Childs gives a two-hour performance showing off the best of her music across a long career, including hits such as Union, House of Hope, The Woman’s Boat and Keep the Faith.
The second hour of her performance will showcase her newer songs, including samples from two new albums, “It’s All a Beautiful Noise” and “Citizens of the Planet”.
Over her career, Childs has opened for Bob Dylan and performed duets with Al Green and Peter Gabriel.
Sunday
Some of the most enduring classical music in history comes to Braidwood. Photo: Queanbeyan Palerang Regional Council.
Chamber Philharmonia Cologne in Braidwood
When: 8 February, 6 pm
Where: St Andrew’s Anglican Church, 47 Elrington Street, Braidwood
Cost: Tickets from $35 to $48 | Book online.
The Braidwood Concert Series welcomes the Chamber Philharmonia Cologne to St. Andrews Anglican Church for a special performance of some of the most beloved works of classical music.
This special concert will feature the music of Vivaldi, Mozart and Saraste, performed masterfully by world-class soloists such as Dmitrij Gornowskij (cello), Jaime Roda (baritone) and Sergey Didorenko (violin).
Monday
Looking to sharpen your musical skills? Photo: Visit NSW.
Music workshop: Regional Sessions Bega
When: 9 February, 9:30 am to 7 pm
Where: Bega Valley Commemorative Civic Centre, Zingel Place, Bega
Cost: Tickets from $30 to $40 | Book online.
This music workshop is for any and all South Coast musicians, songwriters, producers and composers over the age of 16 who want to sharpen their musical talent, foster community music and learn directly from working professionals in the music industry.
There will be an immersive musical experience across the day with talks from industry pros, panel discussions, live performances, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities.
Featured musicians include Lindsay McDougall, Tasman Keith, Joel Ma (Joelistics), AGUM and Karina Utomo.
Thursday
An exciting new theatre production comes to the Liberty Theatre. Image: Humanitix.
Murder on the Menu – Opening Night of a New Play at the Liberty Theatre, Yass
When: 12 February, 7 to 9:30 pm
Where: Liberty Theatre, 173 Comur St, Yass
Cost: Tickets from $15 to $30 | Book online.
A new stage production by Bill Hand, in tandem with Pioneer Drama Services, Murder on the Menu is an exciting new locally made play opening this Thursday. There will also be further performances on the 13th, 14th, 19th, 20th and two performances on the 21st.
In this play, a man owns the building in which he eats alone. The lights go out and when the audience sets their eyes on the stage again, the man is dead, with a knife in his back. The rest of the cast has motive to kill him and both the coroner and a local team of reporters team up to unravel the mystery.
Who could the killer be? One of his own children? The man who owns the restaurant in his building? Perhaps it’s his nephew? There are enough clues for savvy viewers to piece together and perhaps even solve the case themselves.
