YASSarts

YASS REP’s ADMIRABLE PRODUCTION

Blake Swadling — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 07:07:52 +0000

The next performance by the Yass Repertory Society begins on 27th August and is a performance of J.M. Barrie’s “The Admirable Crichton” directed by Winston Williams.

For further information go to the Calendar section or click the image to the right to view a larger poster.

“ALL THINGS GLOSSY & EXCITING”

Blake Swadling — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 04:41:36 +0000

That indefatigable family the Corkhills of Binalong are at it again with a new exhibition at the ‘Art of Living’ Gallery featuring Amanda Humphries. The promotional material describes it as being about “The invented world, Consumer culture, All things glossy and exciting, Anti gravity etc.”

For further details check out the YASSarts Calendar

The Corkhills have also been busy of late giving rebirth to the Swan Restuarant in Binalong, so now you can experience both their culinary and cultural delights!

10 OUT OF 10!

Blake Swadling — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 04:40:08 +0000

Gallerists and art framers Laurie & Trevor Columb celebrate their ten years running the Anthony Rose Gallery in Yass with a wonderful mixed exhibition of 10 artists they have featured over the last ten years.

For further details check out the YASSarts Calendar

KIM GETS OSCAR FOR PORTRAIT

Blake Swadling — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 04:39:07 +0000

Artist Kim Nelson’s portrait of actor, producer and screenwriter Oscar Redding has been selected as a finalist in the City of Perth ‘Black Swan; National Portrait Awards to be staged in Perth in September. As some may remember Oscar was featured in these News pages last year with the release of his latest film ‘Van Dieman’s Land’.

Oscar Redding (who grew up in Wee Jasper in the Yass Valley Shire), was approached by Nelson after the artist saw a preview of the film and was inspired to do a painting in relation to the film.

PRESSED FOR POETRY?

Blake Swadling — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 23:44:43 +0000

Writer Lizz Murphy invites you on a regional circuit of readings celebrating her PressPress chapbook ‘Six Hundred Dollars’ and recent work by other PressPress and regional poets along the way.

The circuit takes in Yass, Binalong, Boorowa & Canberra and features Jane Baker (Yass) Kathy Kituai (Canberra) Jeanine Leane (Canberra) Chris Mansell (Berry) Lizz Murphy (Binalong) Jennifer Kemarre Martiniello (Canberra) & Cecilia Pavlovic (Yass singer/songwriter).

For further details check out the YASSarts Calendar

CLASSIC YASS

Blake Swadling — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 23:43:02 +0000

An early notice just to prepare you all for the YASSarts ‘Arts Trail’ which will be running again this coming November, featuring exhibitions, artist open studios, music, poetry, comedy & dance. The Arts Trail will be part of a larger celebration of community entitled Classic Yass.

Further details as they come to hand. Just jot down 6-7th November and keep checking this website!

CRISP MAGIC

Blake Swadling — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 23:40:51 +0000

The Crisp Galleries at Bowning will feature two remarkable young talents this Sunday. “An Afternoon of Magic” will feature 12 year old Caleb Wong on Cello & his sister Grace Wong on Piano.

“An Afternoon of Magic” – Sunday 4th July 2010 at 2pm

Contact: 02 62276073 or peter@petercrisp.com.au

YASS REP’s TRIPLE TREAT

Blake Swadling — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 02:24:39 +0000

This June, Yass Repertory Society will be presenting three one act plays by three different directors.

For further information go to the Calendar section or click the image to the right to view a larger poster

ALICE & PADMA

Blake Swadling — Sun, 30 May 2010 01:02:06 +0000

On the 3-4 June Alice Giles will be performing an exciting collaborative concert with the Indian Classical dancer Padma Menon. They have prepared a program which finds a meeting place between our two cultures and disciplines. A performance not to miss!

Click on image for further details.

4×4

Blake Swadling — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 10:52:54 +0000

Those indefatiguable sculptors Phemister, Deronne & Topfer are at it again! This time in the superb vistas of the Brindabella foothills and this time they have jewellery artist Helen Thomas on board. One day only – Sunday 16th May 2010. Click here for details & here for maps.