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| MERIMBULA JAZZ FESTIVAL |
MERIMBULA JAZZ FESTIVAL
June 8 to 11 inclusive
Hundreds of musicians from all over Australia; 150 bands and the Jazz Quest to find young talent. A fantastic weekend of music and associated events such as the jazz breakfast, street parade and jazz picnic day. More information: http://www.merimbulajazz.org.au/ or phone the jazz line on 0419 445 011.
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| BEGA VALLEY CAR RALLY |
June 9 and 10
The Bega Valley Rally is a round of both the NSW and Victorian State Rally Championships. It features the best of the exciting modern 4WD rally cars as well as some of the classic rally cars from the 70s, 80s and 90s. The event starts at the picturesque Snug Wharf in Eden at 8am on Saturday morning with competitive stages in the forests to the west and south of Eden using some of Australia's very best rally roads. The event will culminate with the Awards Presentation at the Eden Fisherman's Club on the Sunday night.
More information: http://www.begavalleyrally.com.au/
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| TATHRA WHARF 150TH BIRTHDAY |
June 12 marks 150 years since the famous Tathra Wharf was opened. While the official birthday celebrations will be held over the September/October long weekend, birthday cake (with candles) is on offer at the Wharf Locavore Café over the weekend. This is the only remaining coastal steamer wharf in NSW and was in use between 1862 and 1952. Restored by the National Trust, Department of Planning and local residents, it's a favourite fishing spot for tourists and locals and the 'start line' for the annual Tathra Wharf To Waves ocean swim (January).
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| MERIMBULA JAZZ FESTIVAL RACE DAY |
June 10
A full day of racing at the Sapphire Coast Turf Club, on Sapphire Coast Drive at Kalaru. There are free buses on offer to and from the track from around the region.
More information: http://sapphirecoastturfclub.com.au/
ENTERTAINMENT
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| EGO LEMOS |
EGO LEMOS
June 15
Ego Lemos, respected as one of East Timor's leading musicians will be performing at Candelo Town Hall at the second "Instruments for Timor Leste concert". He will be supported by the Kade Brown Trio and others. Also on the night, a raffle with the prize of a Cole Clark guitar will be drawn. Cost for the night is $20 adults / $10 students & concessions. Doors open at 7pm.
SPORT
16TH ACE OF CLUBS GOLF CLASSIC
June 17-22
$20,000 in prizes including the King and Queen of Clubs Trophy. Play the Sapphire Coast's top four courses - Tura Beach, Pambula/Merimbula, Eden and Bega.
BODY | FORM | SURFACE - An exhibition at Australian Pottery at Bemboka
To June 30
Australian Pottery at Bemboka: 1 Oliver Street, Bemboka.
Phone: (02) 6493 0491; http://www.australianpotteryatbemboka.com.au/
Australian Pottery at Bemboka: 1 Oliver Street, Bemboka.
Phone: (02) 6493 0491; http://www.australianpotteryatbemboka.com.au/
Gallery hours: Friday to Monday inclusive, 10am-5pm or by appointment.
MARK WARD - An Exhibition at Narek Galleries
To June 11
Narek Galleries, Old Tanja Church, 1140 Tathra-Bermagui Road, Tanja.
More information: http://narekgalleries.com/ or (02) 6494 0112.
Gallery hours: Friday to Monday inclusive, 10:30am-5:30pm and by appointment.
STAN SQUIRES, JESSE GRAHAM & TREVOR HYDE
To June 11
Ivy Hill Gallery, 1795 Bermagui Road, Wapengo.
More information: http://www.ivyhill.com.au/ or (02) 6494 0152.
Gallery hours: Friday to Monday inclusive, 10am-5pm.
REFLECTIONS - PHOTOGRAPHS BY WILLIAM THOMAS HALL
To October 7
William Thomas Hall's passion for photography has resulted in one of the best pictorial legacies of the region. Part One of 'Reflections' (named after a Hall photograph) takes a selective look at working and school life, while Part Two (starts October 8) reveals recreational activities of the region in the early part of the 20th century.
Eden Killer Whale Museum, 184 Imlay Street.
More information: http://www.killerwhalemuseum.com.au/ or (02) 6496 2094.
MARKETS
Friday, June 8: SCPA Local Market, Littleton Gardens, Bega (more information: <http://scpa.org.au/scpamarkets.html >
Saturday, June 9: Cobargo Laneway Market.
Sunday, June 10: Pambula Market, Sports Grounds, Narregol Street.
Sunday, June 10: Pambula Robin Hood Market, Town Hall.
Sunday, June 10: Pambula Craft Market, Masonic Hall, Monaro Street.
Saturday, June 16: Eden Local Produce Market, Uniting Church, Chandos Street.
Saturday, June 16: Cobargo Laneway Market.
Sunday, June 17: Merimbula Seaside Market, Ford Park, Ocean Drive.
Friday, June 22: SCPA Local Market, Littleton Gardens, Bega.
Saturday, June 23: Cobargo Laneway Market.
Sunday, June 24: Wyndham Village Market, Wyndham Hall.
Sunday, June 24: Bermagui Market, Dickenson Park, Lamont Street.
Thursday, June 28: Twyford Hall Craft Market, Market Street, Merimbula.
Friday, June 29: Twyford Hall Craft Market, Market Street, Merimbula.
Saturday, June 30: Mandeni Markets, Mandeni Family Fun Park, Merimbula.
Saturday, June 30: Cobargo Laneway Market.
Located on the far south coast of NSW, the Sapphire Coast is three hours' drive from Canberra via Cooma or a six/seven-hour drive from either Melbourne or Sydney. There are also regular daily flights from Melbourne or Sydney via REX Airlines into Merimbula, and regular inter-city bus services.
More information on the area, and accommodation details and bookings, are available by calling toll-free on 1800 150 457 or by visiting the region's website, http://www.sapphirecoast.com.au/
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