"Norville": Art, craft, history, aviation, gardens
Easter weekend
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"Norville" will reopen for the first time in some years, to day visitors, over the Easter weekend. The owners have been renovating and still very much a work in progress but this is a chance for anyone interested to see where they are up to and also their small contribution toward local tourism. See Crop Circles (farming art), Peacock Family, new and current projects ...not to mention possibly The Ghost of Elizabeth Vine. Plenty of picnic spots. 9am to 4pm, Friday 2nd to Tuesday 6th, inclusive. No entry fee nor donation asked. Norville is on Scotts Creek Road, north east of Murrurundi. For map to get there, and much more, see www.norvilleaustralia.com.au
The Midnight Gang
This week
This play is based on the novel of the same name by comedian David Walliams, this is a tale of nighttime adventures and evil matrons is sure to strike a chord with kids and their carers alike. Midnight Gang, March 26 (12.30pm) and 27 (12pm), Capitol Theatre Tamworth, Centrepoint Shopping Centre, Peel Street. For children 6-12 and their carers. Check with venue for tickets.
Film festival
Booking
The regional section of the Sydney Film Festival will arrive in Tamworth on March 26-28, bringing with it a showcase of films from Another Round and The Truffle Hunters to A Son, Only Animals and Ottolenghi and the Cakes of Versailles. In total there will be seven films and two documentaries screening. It's a great opportunity to catch some of the best flicks around, popcorn in hand. Forum 6 Cinemas, Tamworth, March 26-28. Full subscription will get you access to unlimited screenings, but capacity is strict limited. Book with the cinema.
Music muster
Coming Up
After a year off, the Gunnedah Country Music Muster will be back with some foot stomping fun in March. The line-up includes Grant Luhrs and Bob Easter. Gunnedah, various, March 24-26. Tickets are $20 a person a day. Bookings 0428 486 134.
Taste of Ireland
Plan ahead
If you like a bit of Irish music and dancing then this is the gig for you. 'A Taste of Ireland' is headed to Gunnedah with its world-class dancing and folk music mash-ups. You'll be able to travel through Ireland's tumultuous history without leaving our fair shores. Capitol Theatre Tamworth, April 20. Book tickets at evtam.sales.ticketsearch.com.
Festival of Small Halls
Book ahead
The Festival of Small Halls is making its return to the Currabubula hall on Friday, April 9, with two national acts locked in. Byron Bay singer, ukulele strummer and drummer Bobby Alu and two-piece indie pop-rock band This Way North will feature on the upcoming Autumn Tour 2021 across NSW. The Festival of Small Halls will be held at Currabubula War Memorial Hall at 6.30pm on Friday, April 9.
Blindspot
New exhibit
A collaboration by five Tamworth-region artists is the focus of this exhibition on pain, loss and grief through lenses including digital projection and motion detection. Artists featured are Karen Balsar, Leah Dryden, Jodie Herden, Joanne Stead and Jody White. Tamworth Regional Gallery until March 28.
Cricket exhibit
On now
Uralla Museum is honouring cricketer 'Sunny Jim' Mackay with an exhibition that was opened on March 13 by award-winning author and journalist Malcolm Knox. Mackay was a right-handed opening batsman in the early years of the 20th century. Uralla Museum, Salisbury St, Uralla.
Bendemeer Rodeo
27th March
Bendemeer Rodeo grounds. All the action of rodeo including saddle bronc, steer wrestling, barrel race, open bull ride and more! First performance 12pm, main event 6pm. Full bar facilities. Showers and toilets but no powered sites.
