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Fun run
Change of plans
The 10th anniversary 2021 Dubbo Stampede will now be virtual this year to help keep participants safe. All current entrants will automatically be transferred to the virtual event. Participants will be able to complete their races from anywhere across Australia, or the world. The 5.3 kilometre dingo dash, 5.3km wallaby wheel, 10km cheetah chase, zebra zoom half marathon and rhino ramble marathon are all open for entry. Sunday, August 29. More info at www.dubbostampede.com.au.
Dubbo Art Fair
This weekend
The fair will feature the work of 50 artists, designers and creators from across the region. All funds raised will go directly to the creatives. Saturday and Sunday, August 7 and 8. 10am to 4pm. Western Plains Cultural Centre. Free. Visit www.westernplainsculturalcentre.org.
Jo Hynes
Live music
Catch Jo Hynes performing live at the Devil's Hollow Brewery. Friday, August 6. 6pm to 9pm.
Smokescreen
Film screening
The next screening in the "From the Playwright's Desk" series is 1960's Inherit the Wind, a story inspired by the 1925 Scopes trial of a teacher arrested for teaching Darwin's theory of evolution. Saturday, August 7. 4pm to 6pm. Western Plains Cultural Centre. $10.
Dubbo Farmers Market
Saturday
The markets offer fresh produce, fruit and vegetables, herbs and plants. There is also fresh bread, a selection of local meats, olive oils, preserves, jams, marinates, honey, wine, nuts and much more. Saturday, August 7. 8am to noon. Macquarie Lions Park. Cnr Macquarie Street and Newell Highway.
Memorial Race Day
Thoroughbreds
Get yourself trackside and enjoy the racing on a day of remembrance. Sunday, August 8. Noon to 6pm. Dubbo Turf Club, 11L Merrilea Road. $10 entry.
Archie Roach
Must see
Catch the legendary songwriter and 'voice of the Stolen Generations' on his final national tour. Archie Roach's brilliant "Tell Me Why" celebrates his eponymous memoir and latest album. The five-piece band includes pianist Paul Grabowsky and guest vocalist Emma Donovan. Wednesday, August 18. 7.30pm. Dubbo Regional Theatre. $65. Tickets at drtcc.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/12836.
Teach
Art exhibition
Charles Sturt University has opened an exhibition at Dubbo to showcase the talent and abilities of art teachers in the wider Orana region. Teach features a wide range of media including oil painting, watercolour, drawing, photography and printmaking. Until August 23. Building 901, Charles Sturt University, Dubbo.
Constructive history
Exhibition
The Building Community: Wallace & McGee, Walmac and the Construction of the West will shine the light on Wallace & McGee, a construction company integral to building Dubbo and Western NSW. From Saturday, July 31. Western Plains Cultural Centre.
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