The Tom Roberts Festival 2006

Festival Calendar - APRIL 2006

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	Inverell Cultural & Arts Council in conjunction with Best Employment and Inverell Shire Council present...

For additional information contact:
Inverell Cultural and Arts Council (Inc)
Phone: (02) 6728 8167

Email: trfestival@northnet.com.au


WELCOME TO COUNTRY & FESTIVAL OPENING Elders of the local indigenous community, Pauline Bartholomew and Elizabeth Connors, and the Mayor of Inverell Mr. Barry Johnson will lead a welcome ceremony. Mr Richard Roberts, Tom Roberts' great grandson, will speak briefly and then the Hon. Mr. John Anderson MP will officially open the Festival. Inverell Shire Council, Inverell Reconciliation Group & Inverell Cultural & Arts Council Location: Tourism Inverell, Campbell Street Time: 6.00 for 6.30pm with a short walk to the Inverell Art Gallery for the opening of the Art Exhibition Cost: Free
TOM ROBERTS EXHIBITION OPENING A Gala evening to launch the exhibition of over a dozen Tom Roberts original works taken from public and private collections especially for the 2006 Festival. Tom Roberts 'Self Portrait' will again be on display. “9 x 5” Exhibition Launch & Auction The Exhibition Opening will include the launch of the 9”x 5” Exhibition. Celebrities and artists have been invited to submit art works on a small canvas, inspired by the theme of “Tom Roberts Retraced”. This exhibition is a re-creation of the 9”x 5” exhibition by Tom Roberts & the Heidelberg School of artists in 1889 with ‘Portraiture’ and ‘Plein Air’. The celebrity works will be auctioned during the evening. National Quilt Challenge Winners Announced The Exhibition Opening will include the announcement of the winners of the National Quilt Challenge, "Family Portraits", judged by Lisa Roberts and Jane Gibson. The entries will be on display in the Austral Band Hall, Campbell Street. Inverell Art Society Location: Inverell Art Gallery, Evans Street Time: 7.30pm Cost: $25.00 Numbers limited. Bookings Essential only through the Inverell Art Gallery 02 67224983
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TOM ROBERTS HERITAGE TOUR Guided coach tour to art sites associated with the twelve local Tom Roberts paintings. The tour includes Newstead Shearing Shed where “The Golden Fleece” & “Newstead Shearing Shed” were painted; Newstead Chapel & Cemetery; Newstead North Homestead, home of Tom Roberts’ friend, Duncan Anderson; Paradise Road: scene for “Bailed Up”; Paradise shearing shed; Macintyre River, where Roberts painted “In a Corner on the Macintyre”. The NSW Ministry of the Arts and the Inverell Shire Council have made funding available for conservation works on the Newstead Homestead. National Trust of Australia (Inverell Branch) Dress: Casual clothes, walking shoes and hat; toilets available Location: Coaches depart from Tourism Inverell, Campbell Street, Campbell St Time: 8:00am - 4:00pm & 8:45am - 4:45pm Cost: $77.00 (GST incl.); lunch and morning tea included; Numbers Limited - Bookings essential Please Note: Both buses are full - names are being taken for a third bus
LOCAL & FAMILY HISTORY OPEN HOUSE Visit the Research Centre for local and family history information. Research assistants will be on duty to guide your search for your ancestors. State Archives Kit and extensive local resources are available. Inverell District Family History Group Location: Research Centre, Byron Arcade, 32-34 Evans St Time: Open daily 10.00am – 4.00pm (Anzac Day 12.00pm – 5.00pm) Cost: Research fees apply
ANZAC EXHIBITION An exhibition, including information, photographs and artefacts, collated especially for Anzac Day, remembering those who have served our country at War. *Inverell District Family History Group.* Location: Research Centre, Byron Arcade, 32-34 Evans Street Time: Open daily 10.00am - 4.00pm (Anzac Day 12.00pm – 4.00pm) Cost: Free
ART WALK 2006 Local Art and Craft work on display in shopfronts throughout the Inverell CBD during Festival week. Catalogue and maps are available from all participating business houses. Inverell Chamber of Commerce and Industry Location: shop window displays in Byron and Otho and adjoining streets Time: Open daily Cost: Free
INVERELL TRANSPORT MUSEUM The collection at the Inverell Transport Museum is one of Australia’s largest collections of transport memorabilia. It boasts some of the world's rarest motor vehicles and many fine examples of popular automobiles. Inverell Transport Museum Location: Taylor Avenue, Bannockburn Road Time: Open daily 10:00am - 4:00pm Cost: $6.60 adults and $3.30 children $5.00 concession
TOM ROBERTS ART EXHIBITION An impressive exhibition of Tom Roberts originals secured from both public & private collections especially for the Tom Roberts Festival 2006. Inverell Art Society Location: Inverell Art Gallery, Evans Street Time: Open daily 9.00am - 6.00pm *OPEN UNTIL 5th MAY* Cost: $5.00 entry to Gallery
9" x 5" EXHIBITION Celebrities and artists have been invited to submit art works on a small canvas, inspired by the theme of “Tom Roberts Retraced”. Inverell Art Society Location: Inverell Art Gallery, Evans Street Time: Open daily 9.00am - 6.00pm Cost: $5.00 entry to Gallery
NATIONAL QUILT CHALLENGE EXHIBITION National Quilt Challenge developed under the theme “Family Portraits’ will be hung in the Austral Band Hall. The winners, judged by Lisa Roberts and Jane Gibson, will be announced at the Tom Roberts Exhibition opening. Inverell Cultural and Arts Council Location: Austral Band Hall, Campbell Street Time: Open daily 9.00am – 5.00pm Cost: $5.00 entry
STUDENT QUILT EXHIBITION Quilts constructed by the students of the Inverell district during a series of workshops with Jane Gibson during 2005 will be hung with the National Quilt Challenge entries. Inverell Cultural and Arts Council Location: Austral Band Hall, Campbell Street Time: Open Daily 9.00am – 5.00pm Cost: $5.00 entry
"LETS ROMP" A day designed to promote heritage, veteran, vintage and classic vehicles. The Inverell Motor Clubs will be involved in the Street Parade at 10am heading to the Museum. The various Clubs will display their vehicles, as well as trade displays, rides, food stalls, wheel changing competition and photo & DVD competition featuring vehicles over 30 Years. Inverell Antique *Motor Club* Location: Street Parade in Main streets proceeding to Transport Museum Time: 10.00am - 5.00pm Cost: Outside display Free; Museum Entry $6.60 adults, $3.30 children and $5.00 concession
ADVENTURES WITH MIXED COLLAGE - JENIE CLOUGH This workshop has been developed for years 11 and 12 students to discover new techniques for their major works. This workshop will explore the use of materials (cut and ripped tissue paper, Japanese papers, found objects - bus tickets, programs, photographs, textiles and fibres) to add form to paintings. Students will produce a series of small works. Festivals Australia & Inverell Cultural and Arts Council Location: Inverell High School, Brae Street Time: 9.00am – 4.00pm Cost: Students only $27.50 (GST incl.) Numbers limited to 15. Bookings absolutely essential
'WANDELLA' OPEN GARDEN The garden, six kilometres from the centre of Inverell, is 12 years old and features shady trees, meandering pathways and beautiful rural vistas. Cottage gardens with a variety of perennials and annuals and delightful areas to sit and contemplate make this a country garden not to be missed. Green Fingers Garden Club Location: “Wandella”, Glen Innes Road Time: 10.00am - 4.00pm Cost: $5.00 entry morning/afternoon tea and lunch available
TINGHA'S 'WING HING LONG' TOUR Half-day tour of 'Wing Hing Long Store' Museum and Tingha township including Mrangalli market gardens, 'Belmont' stone house ruins, tin mine workings, cemetery, sand dredge & washing plant, and Symes' steam engines. Wing Hing Long Museum Dress: Casual clothes, walking shoes & hat. Location: Bus departs Tourism Inverell, Campbell Street Time: 9.00am - 12:00 noon Cost: $25.00 - Bookings essential
PIONEER VILLAGE A re-creation of a old-time country village with buildings from the Inverell district: Museum, Schoolroom, Church, Blacksmith, Newspaper Office, Store, Photographic Studio, Pub, Railway Station, Slab Cottage containing memorabilia from the Anderson family of “Newstead”. Location: Pioneer Village, Tingha Road Time: Open Tuesday to Sunday 10.00am-5.00pm Cost: $6.00 Adults $3.00 children
THE TOM ROBERTS GALA CONCERT Tom Roberts was very interested in all forms of art, including music. His friend Duncan Anderson of Newstead was an accomplished cornet player, performing throughout Europe as well as appearing in concerts in Inverell. The music for this concert will reflect their musical tastes, with actor Rick Hutton reading entertaining excerpts from Roberts’ and Anderson’s letters. The concert will feature the cornet/trumpet playing of Andrew Evans, Head of Brass at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music; with colleague David Miller AM, Director of Ensemble Studies, and celebrated soprano Peta Blyth. Two local choirs will perform from the work '‘Living Images of Long Ago” by Paul Paviour, commissioned for the 1996 Tom Roberts Festival and based on his local paintings. *Inverell Music Appreciation Group* Location: Inverell Town Hall, Otho Street Time: 7.00pm Cost: $25.00 Adult, $22 Concession $10 children Bookings essential
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INVERELL HERITAGE STREET WALK Join in a guided walking tour and learn the history of Inverell through its outstanding heritage streetscape. It includes locations relevant to Tom Roberts and his friend Duncan Anderson. Tourism Inverell Dress: casual, walking shoes, hat and sunscreen Location: Meet at the Tourism Inverell Office Time: 8.30am – 10.00am Cost: $7.00 (guidebook included) Bookings essential
TOM ROBERTS HERITAGE TOUR Program as for Saturday 22nd April. National Trust of Australia (Inverell Branch) Dress: Casual clothes, walking shoes and hat; toilets available Location: Coaches depart from Tourism Inverell, Campbell Street Time: 8:00am - 4:00pm & 8:45am - 4:45pm Cost: $77.00 (GST incl.) Lunch and morning tea included; Numbers Limited - Bookings essential
ADVENTURES WITH MIXED COLLAGE - JENIE CLOUGH Program as for workshop Saturday 22nd April Festivals Australia & Inverell Cultural and Arts Council Location: Inverell High School, Brae Street Time: 9.00am – 4.00pm Cost: Student $27.50 Adult $55.00 (GST incl.) Numbers limited to 15 - Bookings essential
A PERSONAL THESAURUS - LISA ROBERTS This workshop has been developed by Lisa Roberts for years 11 and 12 students to discover new techniques for their major works. Students will integrate images and words to develop a personal thesaurus: a hand made book with their own story. Materials list posted on booking and workshop notes available. Festivals Australia & Inverell Cultural and Arts Council Location: Inverell High School, Brae Street Time: 9.00am – 4.00pm Cost: $27.50 Students only (GST incl.) Materials charge to be advised Numbers limited to 15 - Bookings essential
THE PEOPLE OF NEWSTEAD AND PARADISE - an historical perspective 1839-1904. Who were the people of these stations? The focus of this presentation will be research relating to the families who lived and worked on Newstead and Paradise Stations, including those who might have come in contact with Tom Roberts during his visits to the district. The Family Ties Website will be launched at this event. Inverell District Family History Group & Family Ties Research Group Location: Flanders House, Evans Street Time: 1.30pm Cost: $10.00 (includes afternoon tea) Limited Numbers - Bookings essential
TINGHA'S 'WING HING LONG' TOUR Program as for Saturday 22nd April. Wing Hing Long Museum Location: Coach departs Tourism Inverell, Campbell Street Time: 9.00am - 12.00 noon Cost: $25.00 - Bookings essential
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UNDERSTANDING AND CARING FOR INTERIORS and COLLECTIONS Using the resources of the Historic Houses Trust's Caroline Simpson Library & Research Collection and the Collections Management Unit, this one day seminar will focus on interpreting, researching and caring for late 19th century & early 20th century interiors and collections. Presenters include Joanna Nicholas (historical overview/interpreting late nineteenth century interiors) Megan Martin (sources rare book and trade catalogue collection) and Tamara Lavrencic (collection care) Historic Houses Trust (NSW) & Inverell Cultural and Arts Council (Inc) Location: Inverell Town and Country Club, Otho Street Time: 9.00am – 4.00 pm Cost: $66.00 (GST incl.) Lunch and morning tea included Bookings essential
NHUNTA KARRA KARA TRACK The walk along the Nhunta Karra Kara track in the Goonoowigall Reserve was opened in June 2005, a project of the Inverell Reconciliation Group. The plaques along the track record the places where Aboriginal families lived from the 1940’s until the mid 1960's when they were allowed to move into town. This walk, with an Aboriginal family member as a guide, takes you through the “living history” of this area. Inverell Reconciliation Group Dress: Casual clothes, walking shoes & hat Location: Meet at the Tourism Inverell, Campbell Street Time: 9.00am – 11.00 am Cost: $10 Bookings essential
ANZAC EXHIBITION An exhibition, collated especially for Anzac Day, remembering those who have served our country at War, including information, photographs and artefacts. *Inverell District Family History Group Inc.* Location: Research Centre, Byron Arcade, 32-34 Evans Street Time: Open daily 10.00am - 4.00pm (Anzac Day 12.00pm – 4.00pm) Cost: Free
A PERSONAL THESAURUS - LISA ROBERTS Lisa Roberts will guide students to integrate images and words and develop a personal thesaurus: a hand made book with their own story. Materials list posted on booking and workshop notes available. Festivals Australia & Inverell Cultural and Arts Council Location: Inverell High School, Brae Street Time: 9.00am – 4.00pm Cost: Student $27.50 Adult $55.00 (GST incl.) Materials charge to be advised Numbers limited to 15 - Bookings essential
TEXTILE ART AND EMBELLISHMENT – JANE GIBSON This workshop has been developed by Jane Gibson for Year 11 and 12 students to discover new techniques for their major works in the use of textiles and embellishment. Festivals Australia & Inverell Cultural and Arts Council Location: Inverell High School, Brae Street Time: 9.00am – 4.00pm Cost: Student $27.50 (GST incl.) Materials charge to be advised Numbers limited to 15 - Bookings essential
GALA FILM EVENING - PICNIC AT HANGING ROCK A rare opportunity to see Peter Weir's directors cut of his film held by the National Film and Sound Archive, followed by a talk with Dominic Case, Technical Manager at Atlab Australia. Dominic will discuss the restoration process and the history of the making of the film. Inverell Cultural and Arts Council Location: Inverell Cinema, Lawrence Street Time: 5.00pm for 5.15pm Cost: $33.00 (GST incl.) - supper provided Numbers Limited to 100 - Bookings essential
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TOM ROBERTS AND THE KURRAJONGS Author Ian Small presents two fascinating little-known stories from World War 1, Inverell's "Kurrajongs" and Tom Roberts' wartime service in the UK. Ian Small Location: Flanders House, Evans Street Time: 9.00am punctually – 10.00am (Anzac March begins 10.30am) Cost: $10.00 Bookings essential
MYALL CREEK MEMORIAL GUIDED WALK In June 1838, more than thirty Aboriginal people, mostly women and children were cruelly murdered by eleven convict station hands, led by a district squatter’s son. The colony was in uproar at the court’s decision to hang seven of the convicts for this horrendous crime. The local Reconciliation group host this walk through the memorial track. Inverell Reconciliation Group Dress: Casual clothes, walking shoes & hat. Location: Coach departs Tourism Inverell, Campbell Street Time: 2.00pm - return by 5.00pm Cost: $25.00 Numbers limited. Bookings essential.
PAINTING WITH A PALETTE KNIFE - JENIE CLOUGH This workshop looks at the palette knife as yet another means of giving different textures to either oil or acrylic paint. It can scrape, smear and scratch the surface to give a very rich and tactile surface. The workshop will be an opportunity to experiment. Festivals Australia & Inverell Cultural and Arts Council Location: Inverell High School, Brae Street Time: 6.00pm – 9.00pm Cost: $27.50 (GST incl.) Numbers limited to 15. Bookings absolutely essential
FANTASY FABRICS – JANE GIBSON This workshop aims to create unique, textured fabrics using scraps and a sewing machine. The fabric created may be used in place of ordinary fabric in patchwork, as a basis for machine or hand-embroidery or to make bags, trim garments of make one-of-a-kind jewelry. Festivals Australia & Inverell Cultural and Arts Council Location: Inverell High School, Brae Street Time: 6.00pm – 9.00pm Cost: $27.50 (GST incl.) Numbers limited to 15. Bookings essential
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FROZEN IN TIME Tom Roberts painted images of things being lost to the Australian ethos; bushranging, blade shearing, the glory of male labour, and in doing so conserved the moment. This forum examines our own ways of conserving the moment. Keynote Speaker Julie McCrossin along with Lisa Roberts, Sheridan Burke, Assoc. Prof. Janis Wilton, Pauline Bartholomew and Rosemary Breen. *Inverell Cultural and Arts Council* Location: Flanders House, Evans Street Time: 8.30am registration -3.00pm. Cost: $55 light (GST incl.) Luncheon provided. Bookings essential
ONE OFF DYEING – JANE GIBSON This workshop covers dyeing multicoloured pieces of fabric using simple folding and scrunching techniques to get some fantastic effects. Festivals Australia & Inverell Cultural and Arts Council Location: Inverell High School, Brae Street Time: 2.00pm – 5.00pm Cost: $27.50 (GST incl.) Materials additional Numbers limited to 15. Bookings essential
HERITAGE TRADES DEMONSTRATION This seminar introduces qualified tradespersons to skills in vehicle and machinery restoration, with an emphasis on appropriate conservation practice. TAFE Inverell Venue and cost to be confirmed
ROBERTS ON ROBERTS LECTURE & DINNER Lisa Roberts will talk about "family memories" of Tom Roberts and give us an insight into her journey to become an artist recognised in her own right. Working in media completely different to her famous ancestor, interactive media, film, and print. Her work includes installations Roget's Circular and 42 Days held in Melbourne (2001) and Sydney, the latter describing the trip she did as part of her Humanities berth on the Aurora Australis V7 with the Australian Antarctic Division. Festivals Australia & Inverell Cultural and Arts Council Location: Inverell Golf Club Time: 7.30pm Cost: $55 (GST incl.) Numbers limited. Bookings essential
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TOM ROBERTS HERITAGE TOUR Program as for Saturday 22nd April. National Trust of Australia (Inverell Branch) Location: Coaches depart from Tourism Inverell, Campbell Street Time: 8:00am - 4:00pm & 8:45am - 4:45pm Cost: $77.00 (GST incl.) Numbers Limited - Bookings essential
INVERELL HERITAGE STREET WALK Join in a guided walking tour and learn the history of Inverell through its outstanding heritage streetscape. It includes locations relevant to Tom Roberts and his friend Duncan Anderson. Tourism Inverell Dress: casual, walking shoes, hat and sunscreen Location: Meet at Tourism Inverell, Campbell Street Time: 8.30am – 10.00am Cost: $7.00 (guidebook included) Bookings essential
NHUNTA KARRA KARA TRACK Program as for Monday 24th April. Inverell Reconciliation Group Dress: Casual clothes, walking shoes & hat Location: Meet at Tourism Inverell , Campbell Street Time: 9.00am – 11.00 am Cost: $10.00 Bookings essential
LINOCUT AND PRINTING - JENIE CLOUGH An opportunity to learn to cut lino blocks and print, on plain paper or using Chine Colle; as complex or as simple as you like, printing by hand, or printing press. Bring some simple designs and see your work through to the finished piece of artwork. (Materials list sent on booking) Festivals Australia & Inverell Cultural and Arts Council Location: Inverell High School, Brae Street Time: 9.00am – 4.00pm Cost: Student $27.50 Adult $55.00 (GST incl.) Numbers limited to 15 - Bookings essential
A NIGHT OF ONE ACT PLAYS Inverell Theatre Company and North West Theatre Company will be performing two One Act Plays. Directed by professional Director, Terry Brady, (North West Theatre Company’s "Diving for Pearls" and "A Christmas Carol"), the One Act Plays Program is an exciting concept for both companies, who will share resources in staging the double bill. Inverell Theatre Company & The North West Theatre Company Location: Beaulieu Hall, Gum Flat Road Time: 7.00pm Cost: $20.00 or $15.00 for groups of 15 or more. Supper included. Numbers limited. Bookings essential
QUILTS ON THE MOVE – JANE GIBSON Artist in Residence Jane Gibson presents a talk about the many travelling exhibitions of quilts she has been involved with over the years. These include ‘Colours’, Quilters Guild Challenges, Quilts 2000 and many more. The quilts from the 2005 Guild Challenge will be on display. Festivals Australia & Inverell Cultural and Arts Council Location: Welsh Hall, Inverell High School, Brae Street Time: 7.00pm – 9.00pm. Cost: Student $11.00 (GST incl.) Bookings essential
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ASHFORD DAY OUT A day trip to Ashford, via Bukkulla, originally home of the Wyndham family. Includes a walk through the historic main street, a visit to the Ashford Limestone caves and the spectacular Macintyre Falls and a barbeque lunch at Lemon Tree Flat. Return via Wallangra and Graman. Ashford Bus Company Dress: casual clothes, walking shoes, hat and sunscreen Location: Coach leaves Tourism Inverell, Campbell Street Time: 8.30am - 3.00pm Cost: $40.00 Numbers limited. Bookings essential
TRISHA DIXON - THE ART OF PHOTOGRAPHY Trisha Dixon is a photographer- author who lectures on the art of photography both within Australia and abroad. This workshop is for anyone who wants to move from 'happy snapping' to taking more memorable images. There are no specifics of camera equipment to bring - just whatever you are using - be it film, digital, tripod or medium format. Rather than a technical lesson, this will train your eye to see the world around you in a new light. *Inverell Cultural and Arts Council* Dress: casual clothes, walking shoes, hat and sunscreen Location: Participants meet at the Tourism Inverell, Campbell Street Time: 8.30 am return by 4.00pm Cost: $66 (GST incl.) Lunch included Bookings essential
FRAGMENTATION – JANE GIBSON Students will start with a very simple quilt top or even a plain piece of fabric students will create an improvisational quilt top by repeatedly cutting the top and inserting new pieces of fabric. Festivals Australia & Inverell Cultural and Arts Council Location: Inverell High School, Brae Street Time: 9.00am – 4.00pm Cost: Student $27.50 Adult $55.00 (GST incl.) Numbers limited to 15 - Bookings essential
A PERSONAL THESAURUS - LISA ROBERTS Students will integrate images and words to develop a personal thesaurus: a hand made book with their own story. Materials list posted on booking and workshop notes available. Festivals Australia & Inverell Cultural and Arts Council Location: Inverell High School, Brae Street Time: 9.00am – 4.00pm Cost: Student $27.50 Adult $55.00 (GST incl.) Materials charge to be advised Numbers limited to 15 - Bookings essential
A NIGHT OF ONE ACT PLAYS Program as for Thursday 27th April Inverell Theatre Company & The North West Theatre Company Location: Beaulieu Hall, Gum Flat Rd, Inverell Time: 7.00pm Cost: $20; $15 for groups of 15 or more. Supper included. Numbers limited. Bookings essential
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TINGHA'S 'WING HING LONG' TOUR Program as for Saturday 22nd April. Wing Hing Long Museum Location: Coach departs Tourism Inverell, Campbell Street Time: 9.00am - 12.00 noon Cost: $25.00 - Bookings essential
TOM ROBERTS HERITAGE TOUR Program as for Saturday 22nd April. National Trust of Australia (Inverell Branch) Location: Coaches depart from Tourism Inverell, Campbell Street Time: 8:00am - 4:00pm & 8:45am - 4:45pm Cost: $77.00 (GST incl.) Lunch and morning tea included; Numbers Limited - Bookings essential
STREET PARTY - CELEBRATING TOM'S 150th BIRTHDAY Celebrate Inverell in this showcase of our district's music, food and entertainment. Renowned chef Anna Phillips will demonstrate her very special skills in cooking seafood, while the birthday cake is cut and distributed to the partygoers. Set amongst the autumn trees on Evans St, the marquee will provide a charming venue to relax, eat and drink while enjoying local musical talent. Inverell Cultural and Arts Council Location: Evans Street outside Art Gallery Time: 12 midday start Cost: $5.00 adults, $3.00 children under 18.
ARTIST IN RESIDENCE OPEN DAY Watch or even try your hand at painting, collage, dyeing, quilting; chat to the Artists in Residence Jane Gibson, Lisa Roberts and Jenie Clough in the studio studio set up at the Street Party. Inverell Cultural and Arts Council) Location: Evans Street outside Art Gallery Time: 12 midday start Cost: depends on materials used
THE TOM ROBERTS BIRTHDAY BASH The following groups have been invited to participate in a lively community concert featuring local musicians, singers and dancers: The Clarion Singers, The McKernan Brothers and Tim O'Connell with special guest Chuck Stanaway, The Inverell Male Choir, vocals with Leonie Gardner, Peter Schuhmacher and Wendy Champion duet (flute and clarinet), The Sapphire Concert Band, and Craze Dance Academy. Inverell Music Appreciation Group Location: Inverell Town Hall Time: 7.00pm Cost: $15.00 Adult, $10.00 Concession $35.00 family ticket
TOM ROBERTS TENTERFIELD CONNECTION Chris Humphreys will talk about the Tom Roberts connection with the people and places in the Tenterfield area. These should obviously be of interest to the descendants of the early families who occupied the region bounded by Copmanhurst, Wiangaree, Urbenville, Stanthorpe, Bonshaw, Inverell and Glen Innes. Location: Sir Henry Parkes Memorial School of Arts, Tenterfield Time: 2.00pm Cost: $5.00 - refreshment will be served
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TOM ROBERTS HERITAGE TOUR Program as for Saturday 22nd April. National Trust of Australia (Inverell Branch) Location: Coaches depart from Tourism Inverell, Campbell Street Time: 8:00am - 4:00pm & 8:45am - 4:45pm Cost: $77.00 (GST incl.) lunch and morning tea included; Numbers Limited - Bookings essential
TINGHA'S 'WING HING LONG' TOUR Program as for Saturday 22nd April. Wing Hing Long Museum Location: Coach departs Inverell Tourism Inverell, Campbell Street Time: 9.00am - 12.00 noon Cost: $25.00 - Bookings essential
INVERELL HERITAGE STREET WALK Join in a guided walking tour and learn the history of Inverell through its outstanding heritage streetscape. It includes locations relevant to Tom Roberts and his friend Duncan Anderson. Inverell Tourist Office Dress: casual, walking shoes, hat and sunscreen Location: Meet at the Inverell Tourist Office, Campbell Street Time: 8.30am – 10.00am Cost: $7.00 (guide book included) Bookings essential
TRANSFORMATION – JANE GIBSON Students will use paint, appliqué and free machine quilting to transform a simple quilt top. (A 1m square quilt top to be made before the workshop using simple piecing techniques) Festivals Australia & Inverell Cultural and Arts Council Location: Inverell High School, Brae Street Time: 9.30am – 12.30pm Cost: $27.50 (GST incl.) Numbers limited to 15 - Bookings essential
A NIGHT OF ONE ACT PLAYS - MATINEE Program as for Thursday 27th April Inverell Theatre Company & The North West Theatre Company Location: Beaulieu Hall, Gum Flat Rd, Inverell Time: 12.30pm Cost: $20; $15 for group of 15 or more. Afternoon tea included. Numbers limited. Bookings essential Performances also at the Roxy Theatre Bingara on 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th May
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SCHOOLS PROGRAM This week includes many school based activities related to many Festival events that were held in the school holidays. BUSHRANGERS AND BARRISTERS - HISTORIC HOUSES TRUST Students follow the deadly escapades of one of Australia’s notorious outlaws and then participate in his trial for murder. They learn about life and law in the age of the bushrangers, watch a video on Captain Thunderbolt, view artworks, and do a craft activity. (stages 2 & 3 HSIE) THE PYJAMA GIRL - HISTORIC HOUSES TRUST Using forensic images and newsreel, students piece together one of Australia’s most puzzling murder mysteries! Students re-enact the murder trial and consider the reasons behind the surprising outcome. (stages 4&5 History)
Information & Bookings Tourism Inverell Campbell Street, Inverell 2360 Phone: (02) 6728 8161 or Fax: (02) 6728 8166 Bookings must be accompanied by a Booking Form and payment. Credit card facilities available. Cheques payable to ICAC (Inc) Tickets for bookings received after 13th April 2006 will not be posted but may be collected from Tourism Inverell.