Tickets at the Theatre 10am-4pm weekdays or phone 6652 8088 or at

www.jettytheatre.com.au

A re-interpretation of Euripides' towering tragedy.  Devised and directed by Shirley Barnett and Penny Dennis.

Dates; Wed 21, Fri 23, Sat 24, Wed 28, Fri 30, Sat 31 at 8pm

Sun July 25 and Sun Aug 1 at 2pm

Nexus Community Art Gallery -02 6655 9222

Web: www.bcac.org.au

Call to Artists

A call to all artists to begin preparing their entries for: 8th Annual Bellingen Art Prize

GRAND PRIZE:  $5000

OTHER PRIZES:  TOTAL $6000     Categories: Works on paper, Painting, 3D, Photographic & Digital, BCAC Members prize, People's Choice Judges: Virginia Mitchell - Director Cessnock Regional Art Gallery, Ian Grant - Artist, Madeleine Winch - Artist .

Entries close Friday 27 August 2010.

Entry forms from: Nexus Gallery, Bellingen, Dorrigo & Urunga libraries, or on the web at www.bcac.org.au

The exhibition runs from  1st to 9th October 2010  at the Memorial Hall, Hyde St, Bellingen, NSW

Gala Opening Night & Presentation Friday 1 October at 5.30pm - entry $10

Organized by Bellingen Community Arts Council

Tel: Nexus Community Gallery 6655-9222

Website: www.bcac.org.au under Events

Offenbach Opera Premiere

The Bellingen Community Arts Council presents an Australian Premiere Tour performance of Offenbach's Chamber Opera 'Pepito' by Scott Blick and Blue Bottle Productions.

The Opera, in French, is a farce about love during times of battle, set in Spain during the Inquisition. For this performance, it has been translated into English from French by Scott and set in Australia 1945.

The three singers in the Opera - Janneke Daalderop, Scott Wellstead, and Matthew Baker, and the Director - Scott Blick - are on tour from the Netherlands. They are accompanied on piano by Vincent Parmeter.

The Opera will be preceded by a Classical Recital by the superb Bellingen Youth Orchestra conducted by Ann Phelan. Some well known excerpts from Offenbach Operas will be sung during the Recital. Sponsors are the Federal Hotel and Bellingen Shire Council. All profits will be donated to the Bellingen Youth Orchestra.

Get tickets at $25 each from Emporium Bellingen, Nexus Community Gallery at the Old Butter Factory (6655-9222), or at the door on the night.

More info:

Tel: 6655 1053 - Dorothy & Mauri

Email:  jazzclub@midcoast.com.au

Web:  www.bellingenjazz.holidaycoast.com.au

Roger Burke 4tet + Christie Schlenker

 Dining available from 5:00pm

Music starts at 8:00pm

More Info:

Tel:  Peter Howard (02) 6655 9345

Emai:  info@bellingenjazzfestival.com.au

Web:  www.bellingenjazzfestival.com.au

21st Bellingen Jazz and Blues Festival - 20 to 22 August 2010

The Bellingen Jazz and Blues Festival, which began in 1990, provides three days of live music designed to present a cross-section of jazz and blues styles performed by the best musicians available. The aim is to provide a program containing “something for everyone”. Staged in Bellingen, with its pristine river and historic streetscape, the Festival presents around 50 performances in thirteen venues over three days. The venues include the Federal Hotel, the Memorial Hall, Council Grounds and the Bellingen Community Markets

The spread and diversity of these locations creates variety and ensures a vibrant, community atmosphere. The town buzzes with activity. There is jazz in the pub and in the park beside the council chambers, intimate jams in small cafés, a welcome drinks party, and late night grooves in clubs. The hallmark event is on Sunday with ‘Jazz by the Riverside’ which brings thousands of people together to enjoy wonderful music and picnic on the banks of the Bellinger River.

Get Your Tickets Now at Bellingen Jazz Festival website

For accommodation enquiries please contact Waterfall Way Visitor Centre on 02 6655 1522.

Bellinger Valley Orchid Society presents the annual Orchid Show on Sat. 21st August 10am - 4pm. A national show covering all types of Orchid.

More info:

Tel: 6655 1053 - Dorothy & Mauri

Email:  jazzclub@midcoast.com.au

Web:  www.bellingenjazz.holidaycoast.com.au

The Ron Lemke Trio with Todd hardy (Sydney)

Dining avaiable from 5:00pm

Music starts at 8:00pm

More info:

Tel: 6655 10 53 - Dorothy & Mauri

Email:  bellmus@midcoast.com.au

Web:  www.bellingenjazz.holidaycoast.com.au

Fun night of music with artists to be advised

More info:

Tel: 6655 1053 - Dorothy & Mauri

Email:  jazzclub@midcoast.com.au

Web:  www.bellingenjazz.holidaycoast.com.au

This jazz special at the Golf Club features The Shannon Barnett Quartet  from Melbourne.

Music starts at 7:30pm.

Nexus Community Art Gallery - 02 6655 9222

Web:  www.bcac.org.au

8 Annual Bellingen Art Prize Gala Night

This event is the Gala Opening Night and Presentation of the 8th Annual Bellingen Art Prize.

Judges Virginia Mitchell -Director Cessnock Regional Art Gallery, and Artists Ian Grant and Madeleine Winch will be awarding the Grand Prize of $5000 and other prizes totalling $6000.

 The exhibition runs from  1st to 9th October 2010  at the Memorial Hall, Hyde St, Bellingen, NSW

Gala Opening Night & Presentation Friday 1 October at 5.30pm - entry $10

All welcome to enjoy and support a great art event.  Organized by Bellingen Community Arts Council

The Bellingen Global Carnival acknowledges the Gumbaynggirr people on whose land this festival is celebrated.

BELLINGEN GLOBAL CARNIVAL. This unique and exciting multi-arts festival, held on the October long w/end, celebrates Australia’s cultural diversity. The program is packed with great music, spectacular outdoor theatre, a children’s festival and exotic food and craft. Held in the glorious Bellinger valley, its colorful atmosphere, gorgeous sub-tropical location and plethora of national and international acts make it an exciting event attracting around 15,000 visitors from Australia and overseas.

Experience the rich sights, sounds and tastes of the world while slowing to the rhythms of a beautiful country town. 12 yrs and under FREE for festival and camping! See our website for more information and full line-up visit www.globalcarnival.com

More info:

Tel: 6655 10 53 - Dorothy & Mauri

Email:  jazzclub@midcoast.com.au

Web:  www.bellingenjazz.holidaycoast.com.au

The Caxton Street Jazz Band (Qld)

More info:

Tel: 6655 10 53 - Dorothy & Mauri

Email:  jazzclub@midcoast.com.au

Web:bellingenjazz@holidaycoast.com.au

Jazz on the verandah at the Glennifer Hall.

Music starts at 12 noon

http://www.dorrigofolkbluegrass.com.au/home

...add a 'twang to your life' on Friday 22nd, Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th October...

We welcome old and new festival patrons to an intimate and friendly week-end over three days of acoustic music featuring Australia’s best Folk & Bluegrass performers.

It’s a time when our picturesque Dorrigo Showground comes alive with three days of concerts, workshops, dance, jamming, impromptu performances, poetry and children’s entertainment.

More info:

Tel: 6655 10 53 - Dorothy & Mauri

Email:  jazzclub@midcoast.com.au

Web:bellingenjazz@holidaycoast.com.au

The featured band for this event is The Wizards 5

Dining available form 5:00pm

Music start at 7:30pm

Admission $20.00, Golf Club and Jazz Club members $18.00

For more information contact Pia Dolman at the Waterfall Way Centre Tel: (02) 6655 1522

More info:

Tel: 6655 10 53 - Dorothy & Mauri

Email:  jazzclub@midcoast.com.au

Web:bellingenjazz@holidaycoast.com.au

The Bellingen Big Band

Dining available form 5:00pm

Music start at 8:00pm

Admission $20.00, Golf Club and Jazz Club members $18.00

Art, craft and the freshest produce on the plateau - Dorrigo Showgrounds

A friendly place to find a range of organic and locally grown foods, seedlings, alternative medicines, massage, as well as the Cafe of Earthly Delights. Bellingen Showgrounds from 8am - 1pm

Performers of all shapes and sizes pour out of the woodwork for this fortnightly open mic night. There's no questioning the range of talent around Bellingen - you might be inspired to add your voice. Ph. 6655 1003

More info is available on Tel:  02 6655 2151

ROLL UP!  ROLL UP!

Bellingen's Community Markets are one of the largest regional markets in Australia with 250 exciting diverse stalls.

As well as the wide and diverse range of goods available, Bellingen's Community Markets offers a selection of food stalls, live music, buskers and entertainment for the kids including pony and cart rides, jumping castle, candle making and face painting making it an ideal day out for the whole family. the Community Markets focus is on arts, crafts, produce & food all sourced from the district.

Bellingen Markets - Not just a marketplace but a great place to be!

Roger Burke, 6655 2100.  0427 256 140.  www.solardry.com.au

Various artists

Roger Burke, 66552100.  0427 256 140.

Bookings essential call Hilda 6658 8255

Coming Event dates

Sunday Jan 17

Sun Feb 21

Sun March 21

Visit www.dorrigobowlingclub.bowlsnet.com.au for more information.  Or contact the Club on (02) 66 572 166.

Dorrigo Bowling Club Event

Weekly social darts games starting from 6-6.30pm @ Dorrigo Bowling Club, 85 Hickory Street Dorrigo.

This family friendly event is an ideal midweek activity to get out of the house and show your skill on the dart board, have fun and win great prizes.

Please phone Club Info on (02) 66 572 166 for more information.

Phone Club Info: (02) 66 572 166 for more information or visit www.dorrigobowlingclub.bowlsnet.com.au

Weekly Twilight Bare Foot Bowls @ Dorrigo Bowling Club.

Games starting from 6-6.30pm this weekly family friendly evening is open to all members and visitors of the Waterfall Way community.

For a small cost to cover green fee's you'll be sure to have a great time and test your skill and luck on the bowls green. Challenge your boss, workmates, family and friends to an afternoon game on the green.

Tuesday Nights from 6pm.   Play for your chance to WIN

http://bellobards.blogspot.com/

Bello Bards meets at 6:30 pm on the last Friday of each month. For more information, visit http://bellobards.blogspot.com/

Contact Person: Pip Wilson

Email: wilsonsalmanac@gmail.com

Description: Bello Bards meets at 6:30 pm on the last Friday of each month. For more information, visit http://bellobards.blogspot.com/

We're poets and lovers of poetry who, since Bello Bards was founded by Marti Guy in March, 2007, have met in Bellingen on the last Friday of every month at 6:30pm, at varying venues.

For more information, visit http://bellobards.blogspot.com/