Arts in the Garden at Coffs Harbour Regional Museum
An afternoon of history, music, poetry and art exploring memories of the Solitary Islands Marine Park.
Venue: Coffs Harbour Regional Museum
Address: 215 Harbour Drive, Coffs Harbour
Date: 13-Aug-17
Time: 12pm - 4pm
Ticket: Free
Buy / Ticket: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/arts-in-the-garden-tickets-34589143058
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EMail: museum@chcc.nsw.gov.au
Call: 02 6648 4847
Address: 215 Harbour Drive, Coffs Harbour
Date: 13-Aug-17
Time: 12pm - 4pm
Ticket: Free
Buy / Ticket: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/arts-in-the-garden-tickets-34589143058
Web: https://goo.gl/iffGdk
EMail: museum@chcc.nsw.gov.au
Call: 02 6648 4847
Memories and the history of the Solitary Islands Marine Park are to be shared through stories, music, poetry and art in the tranquil heritage gardens of Coffs Harbour Regional Museum on Sunday August 13.
Award-winning poet and ABC Radio National regular John Bennett will share his poems, the band "60% Water" will provide the music and renowned Gumbaynggirr artist Uncle Tony Hart will host art workshops at the Arts in the Garden event.
There will also be opportunities to take part in printmaking workshops and listen to stories told by members of the Solitary Islands Marine Park Oral History Project.
"60% Water" will perform a series of original songs especially written for Arts in the Garden which are all based around stories about the Solitary Islands, their unique environment and Captain Cook"s impressions and descriptions on his original 18th century voyage of discovery.
The aim of the event is to celebrate the Solitary Islands Marine Park and its 75 kilometres of coast, reefs, estuaries, islands and diverse marine life.
Entry is free. Bring your own picnic rug or chairs and enjoy a barbecue, drinks and afternoon tea in the Museum"s award-winning gardens. Arts in the Garden will run from 12noon until 4pm.
Book your tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/arts-in-the-garden-tickets-34589143058
For more information phone 6648 4847 or go to www.coffsharbour.nsw.gov.au/museum
Award-winning poet and ABC Radio National regular John Bennett will share his poems, the band "60% Water" will provide the music and renowned Gumbaynggirr artist Uncle Tony Hart will host art workshops at the Arts in the Garden event.
There will also be opportunities to take part in printmaking workshops and listen to stories told by members of the Solitary Islands Marine Park Oral History Project.
"60% Water" will perform a series of original songs especially written for Arts in the Garden which are all based around stories about the Solitary Islands, their unique environment and Captain Cook"s impressions and descriptions on his original 18th century voyage of discovery.
The aim of the event is to celebrate the Solitary Islands Marine Park and its 75 kilometres of coast, reefs, estuaries, islands and diverse marine life.
Entry is free. Bring your own picnic rug or chairs and enjoy a barbecue, drinks and afternoon tea in the Museum"s award-winning gardens. Arts in the Garden will run from 12noon until 4pm.
Book your tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/arts-in-the-garden-tickets-34589143058
For more information phone 6648 4847 or go to www.coffsharbour.nsw.gov.au/museum