Need ideas for something to do? We’ve got plenty!
On the big screen
Shoalhaven First Nations Film Festival is here! On opening night Friday 20 September there will be a special reception at the Huskisson Community Centre for this inaugural film festival. The program of films and tickets are available online.
Ocean Conservation Movie Night is on Wednesday 25 September, hosted by Jervis Bay Brewing Co in collaboration with AMCS, National Parks Association NSW, and the NSW Marine Sanctuary Alliance. Join in an evening dedicated to celebrating and protecting our beautiful oceans, from 6.30-8.30pm. Reserve your free ticket online.
Sunday Sessions
Huskisson has plenty of live music options this Sunday, including Tall Shaun, with his signature gravelly vocals and blues/roots vibe, from 3pm at Jervis Bay Brewing Co, and round the corner, Liam Maihi with his smooth tunes at Flamin Galah from 3.30pm. Head back to the main street for some live music by singer/songwriter Polly Hazelton at Bud’s Tavern where some new memberships will be available to purchase.
If you fancy some lunch with your live music, wander down Ulladulla way to Cupitt’s Estate where the Jackee B Trio is entertaining from 12.30pm. Or catch a sunset from the Bannisters rooftop bar, and enjoy the relaxed vibe of Met Fa’oa.
Arty News
Make blueprints using the cyanotype process, under the expert guidance of The Art Hub, this Saturday 21 September at the Jervis Bay Maritime Museum. The technique uses objects from nature and the sunlight to create beautiful art prints. Your $180 workshop fee includes all materials (BYO lunch), and you can book online.
Entries into the Meroogal Women’s art prize close at 4pm on Tuesday 24 September. This biennial competition features artworks inspired by the historic house in Nowra and its inhabitants since the late 19th century.
Entries are now open in the Shoalhaven Art Society‘s 57th Open Art Exhibition, for both adult and junior categories, until 5pm Friday 4 October. The exhibition will be held at the Shoalhaven Regional Gallery opening on Saturday 19 October till 16 November, and there will be prizes, including people’s choice. Entry forms are available on the society’s website.
Enjoy free entry to Bundanon art museum this Wednesday 25 September, for residents of the Shoalhaven and pension card holders. If you haven’t seen the Wilder Times exhibition yet – Arthur Boyd’s 1980s landscapes of the Shoalhaven – now is a good time.
Dr Nigel Helyer will be giving an artist’s talk about his current exhibition at the Jervis Bay Maritime Museum, Friday 27 September 2.30pm $7/$5 including refreshments. Nigel combines art and science with music and the environment taking centre stage in Sonus Maris, a unique collaboration between the artist, water engineers and scientists at the UNSW Water Research Laboratory to create this exhibition.
Coming up next month, sculptor and ephemeral artist Akira Kamada will give a talk about his current exhibition at the museum, on Wednesday 9 October 10.30am, $7/$5.
Markets
Tomerong markets is seeking a new market coordinator, to look after their monthly event on the third Saturday. If you are interested, contact Peter tomeronghall@gmail.com for further information by 29 September. The usual market is not on this weekend.
Berry Village Markets is on this Sunday 22 September at the Berry Bowlo, from 10-3pm.
Thursday is farmers market day! Make it your weekly habit to support local growers, makers and producers, at the Berry Farmers Market and Nowra Fresh Food Market, both starting at 2pm.
Plan Ahead
Culburra Beach Festival is on next weekend, 27-29 September in Crookhaven Park and promises to be a fun weekend full of great live music and entertainment, great food and drinks, market stalls and some free entertainment too. Check out their socials for more info and be sure to book your tickets online, $75+bf.
Oktoberfest is coming early to Sandbar Restaurant in Huskisson. Book a table for 27 or 28 September if you can’t wait for a giant pretzel, pork knuckles and of course the German-style beer that makes this festival famous all over the world. From $60 pp.
Then do it all again, with Oktoberfest at Swordfish Brewing in Sussex Inlet, 18-20 October, and celebrate with a full German menu, German style beers and an oompah band.
Celebrate Women in Music on Thursday 10 October, 7pm, and raise funds for a very worthy cause, Safe Waters, people experiencing homelessness. This sensational lineup of female talent is only $30 per ticket, and includes Vanessa Jade, Maya Holstegge, Alex Clark, Georgia Lyons, Gaby Bonello and Sevilles.
