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18 - 28 SEP: BERKELOUW SELF-PORTRAIT PRIZE
Bowral & District Art Society Inc. is proud to invite entries into the 2008 'Berkelouw SelF Portrait Prize' with prize money of $10,000 being awarded to the best judged entry painted from life.
All mediums except photography are accepted. Judge will Jeanette Korduba ARAS for this year.
Opening 5.30pm Thurs 18th Sept - all welcome. Entries close: Sat 13 Sept. 2008
(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.)
14 AUG - 7 SEP: STRAIGHT DOWN THE LINE
An exhibition of watercolour, acrylics, photography and woodwork.
11 - 28 SEP: BOTANICAL EXHIBITION
Sydney, Canberra and Southern Highlands Botanical groups are combining for a fantastic display of this meticulous and inspiring art form to showcase their talents. Fine art pieces to get the spring time season under way.
Gallery open 10.00am to 4.00pm Thursdays, Saturdays & Sundays during exhibitions. Free admission. Phone: (02) 4885 1720 for more information.
Fettlers Shed Gallery, Heritage Railway Station, Yarranga Street, Robertson.
Next exhibition TBA
For more information phone (02) 4862 1077 or email: sales@milkfactorygallery.com.au
31 Station Street (rear), (P O Box 726) Bowral NSW 2576
14 SEP - 19 OCT: PIECES OF EIGHT
A group exhibition of jewellery from the workshop residents at Melbourne's Pieces of Eight. The exhibiting artists are Nina Ellis, Lucy Folk, Krista McRae, Rachael Gorman, Melanie Katsalidis and Suzi Zutic.
Open daily 10.00am to 5.00pm. For more information about exhibitions and craft courses phone Megan Patey (02) 4860 2083.
Cnr. Range Road & Waverley Parade, Mittagong NSW 2575
An exhibition by a group of local artists. Plein-air style of painting uses outdoors setting with natural light and colour.
Opening night Fri Sept 26 from 4.30pm - 6.30pm. Exhibition open daily from Sat 27th 10.30am - 4.00pm.
For more information phone 4869 4054 or 0408 648 884.
Harper's Mansion, Wilkinson Street, Berrima
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
6 SEP: PIANO AT TEN
A recital featuring Bundanoon's new Grand Piano (usually) first Saturday each month. 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
The internationally renowned pianist, Simon Tedeschi will perform on the "Isobel Fryer" Bechstein Piano in St Jude's Church Bowral ". . . a pianist with rock solid technique and forceful keyboard presence . . . Tedeschi's rhythms are always crisp, his sense of purpose clear. He projects a pleasantly dreamy and mellow tone, and runs through a soft melody smoothly and lightly..." New York Post.
Commences 7.30pm. Tickets $30 adults, $25 concession available from Church Office 4861 6491 and at the door.
St Simons's & St. Jude's, Boolwey Street, Bowral
An afternoon of easy listening with Canberra's well known and travelled gospel choir.
Commences 2.00pm. Entry by donation: $10 ($8 conc.) with afternoon tea including gluten free delights.
Uniting Church, Albert Street, Mittagong
The Song Company presents a fascinating mix of song, theatre and image that will entertain and provoke in equal measure - about words, sence and non-sence, the confusion, hilarity, proliferation, contamination and manipulation of language.
Commences 7.30pm
Tickets available at the Brown Bookshop, Bowral or call (02) 8272 9500.
Bundanoon Memorial Hall, Railway Pde, Bundanoon
25 OCT: SELBY & FRIENDS NATIONAL TOUR
A series of concerts presented by, and as part of, the Selby & Friends 2008 National Touring Season. They will all be Twilight concerts and begin at 5:30pm.
Ticket prices Subscription (5 concerts) - Full: $202, Seniors: $185, Student/Pensioner with valid photocopy ID: $153
Single ticket per concert price - Full: $45, Seniors: $41, Student/Pensioner with valid photocopy ID: $34
For more information phone (02) 9969 7039 or see the website: www.selbyandfriends.com.au
Recital Room, Oxley College, Bowral
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 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.
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.
19 - 28 SEP: ANNUAL PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION
Annual exhibition of the Southern Highlands Photographic Society.
Free Admission. Peoples Choice Award. Prize winning photographers are exhibiting.
10.00am - 4.30pm Daily
For more information email Ian Johnston: johnstonir@yahoo.com
Old Bowral Town Hall, Bendooley Street, Bowral
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
5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14 SEP: JEKYLL AND HYDE
Magic Box Productions presents a love story and tragedy in the tradition of the greatest Broadway and West End musicals,
Performances 5th, 6th, 12th and 13th at 7.00pm; 6th and 13th 2.00pm; 7th and 14th at 3.00pm
Admission - adults $20, Concession $15. For bookings phone 1300 657 559, group bookings 0412 862 283.
Mittagong Playhouse, Bowral Road, Mittagong
ART & CRAFT GALLERIES

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BERRIMA DISTRICT ART SOCIETY GALLERY 
FETTLERS SHED GALLERY

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Phone: (02) 4860 2083 - Fax: (02) 4860 2081 - email: shop@sturt.nsw.edu.au26 SEP - 6 OCT: BERRIMA PLEIN-AIR PAINTERS EXHIBITION LITERARY EVENTS

SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS WRITERS' GROUP MUSIC 
13 SEP: PIANO RECITAL - SIMON TEDESCHI
14 SEP: GOSPEL FOLK
27 SEP: SINGING IN TONGUES 
THE SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS CONCERT BAND
(proudly supported by the Wingecarribee Shire Council)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. PHOTOGRAPHY 
Click here to visit our website.SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS PHOTOGRAPHICS SOCIETY THEATRE