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The pastel artists of the South Coast are looking forward to showcasing their works at this exhibition which starts on Friday 29th Sept at 12 noon, and then continues on until 6 October. Open daily 10am – 4pm there will be an array of various styles to view and or purchase. Visitors and residents are reminded that we are planning a children’s fun morning on Sunday 1st October commencing at 10am until 12 noon where budding young artists can indulge in their passion for art. There will be 2 activities, 1 pastel painting on a canvas board, and pastel painting on matt board. Parents of children under the age of 6 should accompany their children and there is no need to register. Members are also reminded that our monthly meeting will be held on 3rd October at 9.30am at the Surf Club and participation in Plein Air painting after the meeting is an option, so bring your equipment. New members are always welcome and information about the Society is available from our website www.southcoastpastelsociety.com, like us on facebook or email southcoastpastelsociety1@gmail.com or contact Nina Poulton on 0409037571 for any other information. Above: Warren Jones plein air painting at Malua Bay #Arts #whatson #Community #MaluaBay #Weekly

Artists of the South Coast Pastel Society Inc. are constantly kept busy creating new pieces for the Society’s current & future exhibition’s and are reminded that the 2018 National Pastel Open Exhibition entry form is now available online or on application. The Spring art exhibition and sale of framed and unframed art works will again be held at the Batemans Bay Surf Lifesaving Club, George Bass Drive, Malua Bay from September 29 until October 6th opening at 12 noon Friday September 29th and then daily from 10 am until 4 pm. All works are affordable & for sale and will feature not only pastels but other medium in a variety of styles and subjects. Entry by a gold coin donation assists the Surf Club, however the South Coast Pastel Society Inc will be running a major raffle of amazing art works & prizes which will be drawn at the National Open Pastel Exhibition in April 2018. Children will also have fun on Sunday 1st October from 10 am – 12 pm where planned painting activities will take place with the assistance of Society members. The Society provides the materials and there is no need to register, however children under 6 require adult supervision, just show up with your enthusiasm and wear old clothes. Members are also advised that the planned monthly meeting for Tuesday 3rd October will be held at 9.30am at the Surf Club (not the Tomakin club), after which they can join in the plein air painting group session. (Bring your equipment of pastels, paper & easel). New members are always welcome and information about the Society is available from their website www.southcoastpastelsociety.com, like us on facebook or email southcoastpastelsociety1@gmail.com or contact Nina Poulton on 0409037571 for any other information. Above: Megan Dixon Dawes with works “Reflections” & “Rudall River NP11” #Arts #Community #whatson #Weekly #BatemansBay

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Your Beagle weekend gig guide covering What's On in the Eurobodalla this weekend - enjoy Sep 22nd - Rock-A-Billy @ Batemans Bay Soldiers Club Sep 22nd - McGrath – Club Narooma (8.30pm) Sep 22nd - Mojo – Moruya Waterfront Hotel (9pm) Sep 22nd – The Loop @ Club Catalina Sep 22nd - Roddy Reason at JJ's @ The Marina Sep 22nd - McGrath @ Club Narooma from 8.30pm Sep 23rd - Klaus Tietz @ Club Narooma from 8.30pm Sep 23rd – Chalkie White @ Club Catalina Sep 23rd - Tony Jaggers @ Tuross Tavern Sep 23rd - GRANITE TOWN Festival @ Moruya Racecourse Sep 23rd - DJ Rook Star @ the Bayview Sep 23rd - Kev O'Kelly @ The Mariners, Batemans Bay Sep 23rd - Darcy LeYear @ Tomakin Sports and Social Club Sep 23rd - 1996 @ Tuross Head Country Club Sep 23rd - Klaus Tietz – Club Narooma (8.30pm) ​Sep 23rd - Rock-A-Billy @ Batemans Bay Soldiers Club Sep 24th - Sky Solo @ The Mariners, Batemans Bay 2pm Sep 24th - Tomakin Blues @ Tomakin Sports and Social Club Sep 24th - Scott James at JJ's @ the Moorings, Tomakin Sep 24th - Richard and the Lionhearts @ On the Pier 2-5pm Sep 24th - The Eurobodalla Country Music and Social Club hosts its free monthly concert at the Mechanics Institute Hall, Nelligen starting at 11am. For ALL that's On this weekend in arts and performance visit our What's On page #whatson #Music #Weekly #latest

“A Look at Durras” Exhibition A not-for-profit showcase event by South Durras Friday Art Group Saturday 16th September- Morning Tea launch at 10am - everyone welcome – open till 4pm Sunday 17th September - 10am till 4pm when “ Viewer’s Choice Awards” will be presented . Join in for a glass of bubbly and meet exhibitors. Where: Corner Corilla and Banyandah Streets South Durras Above: Rod Burgess with his entry and below Marilyn Delrieux and Susanne del Nido (Organisers of event) The aim of the exhibition is to celebrate and exhibit our wealth of local and diverse artist talent, together with beautiful locality of bush, beaches, birds and wildlife. South Durras Bush Fire Brigade will be holding a Sausage Sizzle and “Fire Ready” information display at fire hall adjacent from 11am on both days of exhibition. Enjoy a quick easy lunch and coffee, tea or soft drink with members and check out their valuable local community contribution. Come, Investigate and Celebrate - Enquiries and further information 0412 492366 #Arts #whatson #Durras #Community #Weekly

During the upcoming school holidays, Creative Arts Batemans Bay Inc. will again transform the auditorium of Batemans Bay High School into an Art extravaganza! The Spring Art & Craft Exhibition and SALE will be open to the public from 12 noon till 4.00 pm on Saturday September 23, then daily from 10.00 am till 4.00 pm till Saturday October 7 and 10.00 am till 2.00 pm on Sunday October 8th. Art works, all made by local artists, will include framed and unframed paintings, sculptures, wood turnings, glass art, jewellery and hand made cards amongst other hand made works. Gold coin entry #Arts #whatson #BatemansBay #Weekly

Your Beagle weekend gig guide covering What's On in the Eurobodalla this weekend - enjoy Sep 15th - Karaoke @ Malua Bay Bowlo Burgo’s Karaoke Sep 15th – Dale Ostridge @ Club Catalina ​Sep 15th - Gedupandans @ Batemans Bay Soldiers Club Sep 15th - Lesley Lambert is playing at JJ's @ The Marina Sep 15th - RnB Fridays Live @ the Waterfront Moruya Sep 15th - Jive House @ Club Narooma Sep 16th - Gedupandans @ Batemans Bay Soldiers Club Sep 16th - Sara Storer @ Milton Theatre Sep 16th – Intensity Trio @ Club Catalina Sep 16th - Jody Yates @ Tomakin Social Club Sep 16th - Tyler Struchlak @ The Mariners 8-10pm Sep16th - Tony Jaggers @ Steampacket Hotel Nelligen Sep 16th - Matty O'Brien @ The Bayview Sep 16th - Klaus Tietz @ Tuross Head Country Club Sep 16th - Wayne Trezise @ Club Narooma Sep 17th - Tyler Struchlak @ The Mariners 2-4pm Sep 17th - Acoustic afternoon @ Tomakin Social Club 2:30pm Sep 17th - Skye is playing at JJ's @ The Moorings Tomakin Twilight Recital 5:30 pm at St Paul’s, Narooma Thu Sep 21 - Vincent Edwards - violin and William Hawkey - piano #Weekly #Music #whatson #latest

Montague Arts and Crafts Society Spring Art Exhibition Celebrate spring with an exhibition of work by Jane Ihara, Daniel Allam, Giovanni Carrus, Irene Berry, Robyn Woodward, Margaret Moran, Sally Veer, Tony Pye, Rita Easton, Ro Farrell, Vivienne Bowe-Wood, Yvonne Robinson, Louise Rossi and Rosy Williams - members of Montague Art and Craft Society. Exhibition: continues until Sunday 29 October Where: Tilba Valley Winery, 947 Old Highway, Narooma #Arts #whatson #Narooma #Weekly

Your Beagle weekend gig guide covering What's On in the Eurobodalla this weekend - enjoy Sep 1st - Backlash @ Batemans Bay Soldiers Club Sep 1st – Ginger Mist @ Club Catalina Sep 1st - Jazz @ JJ's at the Marina Sep 1st - Live Entertainment @ Tomakin Sports and Social Club Sep1st - Karaoke @ Malua Bay Bowlo Burgo’s Karaoke Sep 1st - Steve’n’Adam – Club Narooma (8.30pm) Sep 2nd - Backlash @ Batemans Bay Soldiers Club Sep 2nd – The Nashberries @ Club Catalina Sep 2nd - DJ Matt O'Brien @ the Bayview Sep 2nd - Tony Jaggers @ Sussex RSL Sep 2nd - Live Entertainment @ Tomakin Sports and Social Club Sep 2nd - Mark Dabin @ Moruya Bowlo 6:30 Sep 2nd - Adrenaline Karaoke @ The Waterfront Hotel Moruya Sep 2nd - Rick Bloomfield – Tuross Head Country Club Sep 2nd - Jamie Parkinson – Club Narooma (8.30pm) Sep 2nd - Open Mic night at Mariners 8 til 10 Sep 3rd - Mark Dabin at JJ's at The Moorings Sep 3rd - Tony Jaggers @ Waterfront Hotel 1pm Sep 3rd - ELM September Concert @ Moruya Golfy Sarah Cowan, Peter Dean and Sarabande Sep 3rd - Me and Mrs Jones @ Maloneys Beach Cafe 11:30 to 2:30 #Music #whatson #Weekly #latest

“Artistic Diversity” Exhibition Two well known members of Creative Arts Batemans Bay Inc, (CABBI), namely Pam Edwards and Denise Luke will be showcasing their art at Bungendore Fine Art Gallery for the months of September and October, 2017. The exhibition, “Artistic Diversity” relates to the diverse subjects, media and styles Denise and Pam use in their artwork, but at the same time displaying a cohesive and creative compatibility. Both artists present a clean, vibrant palette in their paintings. After a career in marketing and computer graphics Pam Edwards of Long Beach began painting full time in 2003. Pam says she likes to focus her art on fusing abstract ideas with images of nature, using colour, texture, line and shape to convey her interpretations of the land and the sea. She enjoys the challenge of concentrating on abstract ideas to capture the “essence” of the subject, at the same time allowing the viewer to see some realism in her art. Denise Luke of Moruya, has two passions, art and motorsport. She says art started at a very early age, and has continued all her life. One of her creative highlights, whilst working as a pit lane marshal at motorsport events, was the opportunity to paint a portrait of the late Peter Brock, which he gladly signed. Denise says her love of birds, lizards and outback Australia feature in many of her paintings. She enjoys painting both realistically and in the abstract form. Come along and meet Denise and Pam at the official opening at Bungendore Fine Art Gallery on 2nd September between 2.00pm and 4.00pm. #Arts #whatson #Weekly

'Art in the Making' Moruya Public School’s ‘Art in the Making’ is on again this September. Students are collaborating with local artists to produce work, that will be exhibited at the Mechanics Institute, Moruya 15 to 17 September. Artists include Cameron Williams, Raewyn Lawrence, Vicky Parsely, Marian Webb, Nick Sommers, Ruth Halverson, Reine Muller and Virginian Aland. Opening Night is Friday 15 September 6pm, where all work will be auctioned. Everyone is welcome to attend. Profits from sales will go to the Moruya Public School Creative and Performing Arts Program. When: Friday 15 to Sunday 17 September Where: Mechanics Institute, Page Street, Moruya #Arts #whatson #Youth #Moruya #Community

Here is your Beagle weekend guide covering What's on in the Eurobodalla this weekend Aug 11th - The Spindrift Saga - Back from Japan @ The Bayview Hotel Plus Two support bands Aug 11th - Jivehouse @ Batemans Bay Soldiers Club Aug 11th - Lesley Lambert @ JJ's at the Marina Aug 11th– Absolutely Fab @ Club Catalina Aug 11th - Friday Night Karaoke @ Malua Bay Bowlo Aug 11th - R & B night @ The Waterfront Moruya Aug 11th - Nashberries @ Moruya Bowlo 6:30pm Aug 11th - Play it cool Playing in the lounge @ the Adelaide Hotel Moruya from 8.30pm Aug 11th - 19-Twenty 'Triad' Album launch Live at Murrah Hall Aug 11th - The Hoops @ Club Narooma from 8.30pm Aug 11th - Club Muzo @ Club Narooma 7.30pm - Narooma High students night and 'The Slightly Bent Choir' Aug 12th - Jivehouse @ Batemans Bay Soldiers Club Aug 12th - Kev O'Kelly @ Mariners on the Waterfront Aug 12th - DJ Bails @ The Bayview Hotel Aug 12th – Pieces of 8 @ Club Catalina Aug 12th - Mick on Wheels @ Tomakin Sports and Social Club Aug 12th - 1996 – Tuross Head Country Club (7.30pm) Aug 12th - McGrath @ Club Narooma from 8.30pm Aug 13th - South Coast Music Society present ANDREY GUGNIN Aug 13th - JJ's Houseband at JJ's at The Moorings Aug 13th - Eurobodalla Live Music (Elm) August Concert 2017 @ Moruya Golfy Aug 13th - Play it cool playing in the Beer Garden @ the Adelaide Hotel Moruya from 2pm For more details on What's Happening around the Eurobodalla visit click here #Music #whatson #Weekly #latest

The Apron as Art exhibition will be curating an exhibition entitled "The Apron as Art" opening on August 8th. Well know local potter Merrie Hamilton has a wonderful collection of aprons and has bought together a fun display from her personal collection and those contributed for the exhibition. One of her favourites is a well loved one sewn from a hessian sugar sack,stamped 'Colonial Sugar Refinery, Sydney, 70lbs pure cane sugar' on the reverse. The original owner neatly trimmed the coarse edges with floral fabric and added a pocket and strings. From the practical to the purely pretty - museum curator Myf Thompson fondly recalls her mother in the early 1950s, exchanging her wrap round kitchen apron for a flighty little starched and ruffled organza number to welcome guests for an evening drink. Items will be dolly-pegged out on a mock washing line, and memories and photos will expand their stories. The exhibition can be viewed from August 8th to September 27th - Tues/Wed/Thurs 10am-3pm and second Sunday of the month 10-1pm. #Arts #whatson #Weekly #BatemansBay #BBayHistory

A smaller-than-usual meeting of Moruya RSL Sub-branch on Tuesday received some big news. Acting chairman Rob Griffiths told them: “We have the money!” He was referring to the sub-branch fund-raising for replacement of the roof reaching its target, with a little to spare, with contributions now totalling $183,430. The sub-branch decided a couple of years ago that the roof of the Moruya RSL Memorial Hall needed replacing; it had some leaks and was, above all, of corrugated asbestos. An estimate for the job of $180,000 was received and fund-raising begun. Mr Griffith told members he would be seeking a meeting with Eurobodalla Shire Council next week to advise it that the money was in hand to begin the work. “The idea is to get it started as soon as possible, it will take a month or two,” he said. Members agreed to the formation of a small Restoration Committee to, among other things liaise with the Council. Among decisions it will have to make will be who will call for tenders. Some members said the Council might be best “they are better at that sort of thing”, but the Sub-branch might decide to do that itself. Council has offered to do $10,000-worth of administration work in the project. Cash donations have been: Moruya Sub-branch $50,000; The NSW Government $60,000; Ron Millikin, of Ulladulla, $15,000; Narooma Sub-branch $1,000; Merimbula Sub-branch $750; Bombala Sub-branch $500; and advised only last week, the Veterans’ Affairs Department $55,930. Photo: Moruya RSL Sub Branch #Moruya #Community #Federal #LocalStateFederal

On April 23rd, 2013 a report to the ordinary meeting of Eurobodalla Council advised councillors of a proposal presented by Mr Norman Moore for a sculptural work/ monument to recognise and commemorate the blacksmith James Gee and his forge on Vulcan Street. The proposed work is made by artist, Mr Bryan Carrick in collaboration with Mr Moore and had been requested to be located it in Russ Martin Park, Moruya. Council’s Public Art Advisory Committee (PAAC) considered the proposal and decided not to recommend that the proposal for the local history project not be accepted by Council. The PAAC said that they had considered the proposal in accordance with the requirements of the Public Art Policy and considered that the proposal did not meet the guidelines in relation to the diversity, location and maintenance requirements. "With respect to diversity, the proposed work does not contribute to diversifying the region’s collection. "Mr Carrick’s respected work is featured extensively in Moruya and in other locations throughout the Shire. It was considered that region had sufficient examples of his work within the collection. "With respect to location, the placement of the proposed sculptural work/monument in Russ Martin Park was not deemed appropriate by the PAAC. Concern was raised with the size of the work and its potential to clutter the public space. "With respect to maintenance, the PAAC was concerned with the expense to Council for long term maintenance and potential vandalism. "There would be costs related to the installation of the work and in its ongoing maintenance. There is no proposed cost to Council for the work itself. They concluded that the PAAC recognised the extraordinary level of commitment of Mr Moore and the artist towards the telling of Moruya’s history. The report to councillors said that "after much discussion and deliberation the PAAC agreed that the work does not support the guiding principles of the policy. It was considered that the proposed work is not suitable and did not contribute to a diverse collection of public art in Eurobodalla. The recommendation was that Council not accept Mr Moore’s proposed sculpture of James Gee. In February 2017 Norm Moore returned to the Council Chambers and let go a volley. (You can read Norm's presentation to Council here) Norm voiced his disappointment of the dismissive and ill informed heritage staff, the equally disinterested councillors on the heritage committee (at the time) and the total ignorance by Council as a whole of two considerable community petitions containing 600 and then a further 1000 signatures in support of the project. Today The Beagle met up with Norm to see where the James Gee project was up to and to hear his dreams of seeing Moruya embracing its history, far beyond the granite facade of the Sydney Harbour bridge, teaching its students about the early community of Moruya that achieved so much more. Above: Norm Moore is passionate about the history of Moruya and is flummoxed with the disinterest shown by the Eurobodalla Council Heritage Committee to apply itself to even the simplest of measures to promote and showcase the history of the town. #MoruyaHistory #History #Opinion #Council #LocalStateFederal #latest #Weekly #normmoore

Mandy is a local artist from Congo who works with handmade paper to express her experiences of particular natural places. She selects specific plant fibres according to their characteristics to make paper pulp. She uses this pulp to make sheets of paper or sculptural pieces along with photographic images, inclusions, print or watercolour that together evoke the spirit of a place. Artist floor talk: Thursday 20 July, 5pm to 6pm Exhibition: 10 to 29 July 2017 Where: Moruya Library, Vulcan Street, Moruya #Arts #whatson #Weekly

Robyn began her professional career as an artist after studying fine art for six years full time at Penrith TAFE and UWS Nepean, majoring in painting. She then opened her own gallery in the Blue Mountains. Robyn likes to work in all mediums and is inspired by her own life experiences. Although Roby has retired as a professional artist, and is now living in Kianga, painting still remains a big part of her life. Artist floor talk: Wednesday 19 July, 2pm to 3pm Exhibition: 10 to 29 July 2017 Where: Narooma Library, Field Street, Narooma #Arts #Community #whatson #Weekly

Ken Taber started painting professionally in 1968 after a move to Pittwater, Sydney. He changed from oil to acrylic painting 15 years ago which gave rise to semi-impressionistic bright coloured work. His work has been distributed across eighty galleries Australia wide. These days his paintings are a continuation of that impressionistic style but with more attention to detail, with a return to an old world approach through his seascapes. Artist floor talk: Tuesday 18 July, 5pm to 6pm Exhibition: 10 to 29 July 2017 Where: Batemans Bay Library, Hanging Rock Place, Batemans Bay #Arts #whatson #Weekly #Community

NSW Federation of Camera Clubs exhibition & workshop In May each year the NSW Federation of Camera Clubs (FCC) holds a photography competition called TOPSHOT. It is open to all individuals who are members of affiliated camera clubs in New South Wales. Once the judging has been completed the FCC holds an exhibition of the winning photographs. Usually the exhibition is held in the Sydney area, but this year it is being shown at other locations including Narooma. This has been organised by the committee of the Narooma Camera Club. The details are: Venue: Club Narooma, 88 Princes Highway,Narooma. Date: Saturday 24 June 2017 Time: 10 am – 4 pm The exhibition is open to the public so please come along to see superb quality pictures by some of the best amateur photographers in the state. In addition to the exhibition, the NSW Federation of Camera Clubs has arranged a workshop for members of affiliated clubs to be held on Sunday 25 June at Club Narooma, 10 am – 4 pm. Invitations have been sent to camera clubs along the NSW South Coast. There will be three speakers / tutors, each of whom is a Master of Photography so those who attend will have the opportunity to learn from highly qualified and experienced photographers. The fee for the workshop is just $10. The Narooma Camera Club is pleased to be involved with this new venture by the NSW FCC. Check out the club’s website www.naroomacameraclub.org or our Facebook page facebook.com/naroomacameraclub #Community #whatson #Weekly #Narooma #Photography