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	Arts & Crafts - CULTURAL ACTIVITIES

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ART & CRAFT GALLERIES

Click here to visit our website. BERRIMA DISTRICT ART SOCIETY GALLERY 27 JAN - 19 FEB: BDAS MEMBERS EXHIBITION Annual exhibition & sale of works by members of the BDAS. (The Berrima District Art Society operates a gallery featuring exhibitions of work by local artists and craftspeople (available for sale) in Bowral. The gallery is open daily from 10.00am to 4.00pm during exhibitions.) For enquiries phone (02) 4861 4093 1 Short Street, Bowral. (Behind new Library.)

FETTLERS SHED GALLERY Next exhibition TBA Gallery open 10.00am to 4.00pm Saturdays & Sundays during exhibitions. Free admission. Phone: (02) 4885 1720 for more information. Fettlers Shed Gallery, Heritage Railway Station, Yarranga Street, Robertson.

For more information visit our website. THE MILK FACTORY GALLERY 1 - 31 JAN: SUMMER EXHIBITION 2012 The Summer Exhibition 2012 is a mix of works from the gallery stockroom and exhibitions held throughout 2011.  Works include paintings, etchings, limited edition prints, photography, sculpture and glass. Open 9.30am to 4.30pm. For more information phone (02) 4862 1077 or email: sales@milkfactorygallery.com.au 31 Station Street (rear), (P O Box 726) Bowral NSW 2576

For more information visit our website. 18 DEC - 29 JAN: RAIN GAUGE Exhibition of textiles, glass, drawings and prints by Sally Blake, Nikki Main and Vedanta Nicholson. Sturt also has other exhibitions of crafts and holds regular part-time classes, short courses and Summer and Winter Schools in jewellery, ceramics, woodworking and textiles. Open daily 10.00am to 5.00pm. Contact us for more information about exhibitions and craft courses: Phone: (02) 4860 2083 - Fax: (02) 4860 2081 - email: shop@sturt.nsw.edu.au Cnr. Range Road & Waverley Parade, Mittagong NSW 2575

LITERARY EVENTS

SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS WRITERS' GROUP The writers' group meets in Bowral on the second Tuesday of each month, from 6pm until about 7.30, in the upstairs bar at The Grand Hotel corner of Bong Bong St & Wingecarribee St Bowral. Interested writers (of all levels and genres) share their writings and explore different topics and styles. For more information contact pjmered@ozemail.com.au

MUSIC

Visit our website 24 MAR, 5 MAY, 7 JUL, 1 SEP, 13 OCT: SELBY AND FRIENDS Twilight series of chamber music by virtuoso Australian and international artists. (Details of recitals on our website.) Performances commence at 5.00pm. For more information and bookings phone (02) 9969 7039. Chevalier College, Moss Vale Road, Burradoo

MUSIC AT ST. JUDES Next performances TBA. For more information phone 4861 6944. St. Judes Church, Boolwey Street, Bowral

PIANO AT TEN A recital featuring Bundanoon's new Grand Piano. Come and enjoy professional and highly talented amateur musicians. Performance commences at 10.00am. Adults $5, school children are free. Pay at the Door. For more information phone Coralie & Michael Flint - (02) 4883 6588 Soldiers Memorial Hall, Railway Ave, Bundanoon

MUSICIANS JAM SESSION Held from 4.00pm to 7.00pm first Sunday of every month. Bring your instrument and your friends, or just come for a listen ! Highlands Golf Club, Old Hume Highway, Mittagong Information for members and their guests

THE SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS CONCERT BAND (proudly supported by the Wingecarribee Shire Council) The Southern Highlands Concert Band began as the Wingecarribee Community Band in 1985 and was established by a number of local musicians to foster musical talent for all ages and skill levels. The tradition has continued and now the Band performs regularly around the local area. If you are an enthusiastic wind, brass or percussion instrumentalist and are interested in enjoying a supportive and social atmosphere whilst performing superb music, feel free to contact the Bandmaster. Alternatively come along to the Wednesday night rehearsals to see and hear the Band for yourself. Rehearsals: Wednesdays 7:30pm (during school terms). For further information contact the Bandmaster, Julian Paviour on (02) 48 613 971 Mittagong Playhouse, Main Street, Mittagong

SINGALONG! A singalong especially suitable for senior citizens is held at the Mittagong Uniting Church Hall on the last Monday of each month from 1.30pm to 3.00pm. Entrance is a coin donation. Afternoon tea served. Community bus transport is available. For more information phone Kerin on 4871 2804.

PHOTOGRAPHY

Visit our website. SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS PHOTOGRAPHICS SOCIETY Newly formed Photographics Club in Bowral open to all interested in photography. Regular meetings, forums, workshops. Exhibitions and competitions held from time to time. Meets 3rd Thursday of the month - Doors Open at 7pm For more information contact us - PO Box 1354, Bowral 2576 or visit our website. East Bowral Community Centre, Cnr Boardman & Rowland Rds, East Bowral

THEATRE

Next performances TBA. Mittagong RSL, Old Hume Highway, Mittagong

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