Resin Art
Workshops
According to artist Marissa Lico the messier and aloof the artwork, the better, and that is the message she will deliver to her Dubbo audience when she visits. Over the past year resin artwork has garnered a lot of positive attention and The Art Edit owner has spent years perfecting the art. She will share that knowledge in art workshops. For more information go to https://www.theartedit.co.
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JOURNEYFIT
At home
What happens when someone doesn't fit into the mainstream fitness scene? Simple fitness activities such as going to the gym can feel impossible if you don't have the tools to cope. This workshop can help. The Journeyfit Program helps those with disabilities take the first steps on their fitness journey. The first session will run on Monday, March 1, from 9.30am 11.30am, with guest speakers Mel Harrison from Sitting Low Reaching High, Rodney Baker, Ben Austin, and Liza Twohill, a Nutritionist and Naturopath. For more details on the progreamme call 0419 091 939.
Night gigs
Nearby
Heifer Station Wines is doing its bit to keep the live music scene afloat with a series of intimate shows on a Friday night. The final act is The O'Donnells (Feb 19). There will be a mystery pop up food vendor for your snacks and part of the proceed go back to the artist. All ages, no BYO food or drink, seated event, 1034 The Escort Way, Orange
Farmers' Market
This weekend
Put this one in the diary for the first and third Saturdays of the month - the next one is February 20. You'll be able to pick up local seasonal produce, bread, meat, olive oil, preserves, honey ... the list goes on. Take an empty Esky for all the goodies you're likely to find. 8am-12pm Macquarie Lions Park, Bligh Street or Dubbo RSL Club carpark (wet weather).
Inherit exhibit
Nearby
Big events, big personalities, lives lived and experiences shared are all part of Orange Regional Museum's newest long-term exhibition. Inherit: Old and New Histories takes a look at the region using more than 100 objects with stories that have shaped the area's history. 151 Byng St, Orange. Runs until September 5, 2021.
Love + Lies
Plan ahead
Country singers Amber Lawrence and Catherine Britt are uniting for a second time for the Love and Lies Tour. The multi-Golden Guitar winners, mothers of toddlers and national radio hosts will bring down the house with material both old and new (they have both just released albums). Love and Lies, Dubbo RSL Club, March 26. Tickets at https://bit.ly/3ojmSdG.
Book fair
At home + Plan Ahead
Hang onto your books. That's the message going out from the organisers of the the Michael Egan Memorial Book Fair after a bumper drop off day recently saw roughly 9300 books donated. So anybody who has books to hand is being asked to wait until the day before the book fair, April 30, to drop off books at the Centenary Pavilion at Dubbo Showground. The book fair will be held in the pavilion on May 1 and 2.
Wild swimming
At home + Road trip
As the weather heats, think about a day out for a picnic and dip. In Dubbo take yourself down to the Macquarie Rive for a swim, a paddle (thinking kayaking/canoeing here) or to just sit in the shade under a tree and throw in a fishing line. Further afield try Flat Rock (near O'Connell, off Mutton Falls Road at the Fish River) or Clarence Dam (or Dam Cliffs) - a free swimming hole that is both deep and cool (Chifley Road, east of Lithgow). Grove Creek, a hour's drive south of Bathurst, is worth the drive after recent rain, but make sure you swim away from Grove Creek Falls. Wallaby Rocks on the Turon River west of the village of Sofala is lovely, but doesn't have facilities so you'll need to pack for that. Lake Canobolas, has plenty to entertain (including flying foxes for the kids) as well as water to muck around in. Pack a bike and try out the 3km circuit around the lake or the mountain bike trails nearby.
Inherit exhibit
Nearby
Big events, big personalities, lives lived and experiences shared are all part of Orange Regional Museum's newest long-term exhibition. Inherit: Old and New Histories takes a look at the region using more than 100 objects with stories that have shaped the area's history. 151 Byng St, Orange. Runs until September 5, 2021.
Orange F.O.O.D
Plan Ahead
Orange's F.O.O.D (Food of Orange District) week will celebrate its 30th anniversary this year (COVID willing). Australia's longest running regional food festival is a 10-day community event celebrating Orange's food and wine - from farmers to chefs and restaurants. Among this year's signature events are Shining the Light on Local Producers, the Sampson Street Lunch, a 30th anniversary dinner, Taste Local on the Lawn and a Sunday producers market and brunch. A decision on whether Forage will be held will be made on January 31, pending COVID conditions. Orange F.O.O.D, April 9-18. Various venues. Tickets available at orangefoodweek.com.au.
The Long Road
Home + Road Trip
Thinking of hitting the road for a camping holiday this year? A lot of people are and there are some great locations in the Central West and (way) beyond. You can start in Dubbo with visits to the Farmers Markets, Taronga Western Plains Zoo and the city's historic streets. Then hit the road heading west. Visit Silverton, Wilcannia and Walgett (try the thermal artesian bore baths), look at fish traps in Brewarrina and paddle boat in Bourke. The entire trail is 930km following the Darling River. Should take six days or so (depending on how much you linger longer). Don't forget to back the mosquito repellent and the sunscreen. Check out https://www.visitnsw.com/things-to-do/drives-and-road-trips/central-to-outback-nsw
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