It’s election time for local councils so don’t forget to vote in your LGA this weekend. I hope there’s a sausage at your local polling place. For what else to do, read on! If it’s a sausage alternative you’re after, check hospitality editor Narrell’s great recommendations in this story.
90s nostalgia at the movies
Well, almost! The original Beetlejuice hit the cinemas in 1988, and the ‘sequel’ is now showing at Husky Pictures. Definitely made in the 90s is Priscilla Queen of the Desert, which is also showing. Both excellent reasons to go to a movie this week. Check their website for session times and buy your tickets in the foyer box office.
Sleep Cycle in the gallery
Lie down in the Bundanon gallery and be immersed at the intersection of ambient music, free jazz and minimalism by Aussie jazz bassist and composer Claire Cross (with friends) while being surrounded by Arthur Boyd’s dawn to midnight landscapes. Claire’s scores are informed by graphs of human brain waves during various sleep phases. This is a truly unique performance at the gallery this Saturday afternoon, $25/$20/$15 starting at 4.15pm.
Australiana, art and design of the 80s
Tim Ross is bringing his show, Rosso 88 to Bundanon this Sunday from 11am. This nostalgic show paying homage to Australia in the 80s is part slideshow, part stand-up comedy and part architecture talk – everything that Tim knows, and does best. Book your tickets online, $60/$45.
Spruce up for Spring
Weekends by Beyond the Beach are having a Spring sale of clothing and homewares starting Wednesday 11 September. 1/12 Currambene Street, Huskisson, corner of Currambene Street. We love their selection of light linen garments that are perfect for between-season layering.
The Mangrove Boardwalk is OPEN!
The Jervis Bay Maritime Museum announced that, after a complete replacement this iconic boardwalk is bigger and better than ever. Keep an eye out for crabs, pelicans, fish and seabirds as you stroll through 1.4km of pristine Currambene Creek estuary. This is a beautiful way for everyone to experience this vital part of the local ecosystem.
New local art gallery
Cambewarra Estate winery is dedicating some space for a new local art gallery, and to celebrate they are inviting any Shoalhaven-based artist aged 16+ to submit work for the opening exhibition. Read about it on their Facebook page and use this link to enter your work, by the end of this month. The gallery will be open Fridays-Sundays, with this local show running throughout most of November and December.
Husky named top town
The seaside village of Huskisson has won the best Tiny Town in Australia for population under 1,500 at the 2024 National Top Town Awards, presented in Canberra this week. Huskisson won the same division in the NSW competition earlier this year. “For Huskisson to win this award is a huge achievement for our city and highlights the warmth of the community when it welcomes visitors from across the country,” said Shoalhaven Tourism’s, Kristy Mayhew. “Our small business-owners work so hard to deliver exceptional services and I am so proud of their passion and dedication.”
Giant Deck Chair Returns
Great news! The Huskisson Giant Deck Chair has reappeared better than ever, thanks to the hard work of the Sanctuary Point Men’s Shed. The Insta-famous chair has been fully refurbished and is ready to shine in the seasonal onslaught of social media-worthy moments. A huge thank you to the amazing team at Sanctuary Point Men’s Shed for bringing this iconic chair back to life!
Plan Ahead
Conscious Dance and sound healing
Dance with the elements of Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Ether to some awesome world music then enjoy the vibrations from sound healing bowls, chimes and vocal toning, with Dance Tribe South Coast at Tomerong Hall from 7pm on Thursday 19 September. Open to every body aged 16+, $25 online (or $30 at the door).
First Nations Film Festival
The inaugural Shoalhaven First Nations Film Festival is on soon – 20-22 September – and tickets are still available for this special event at Husky Pictures. Buy a festival pass for $66, which includes the opening night event at the Huskisson Community Centre on Friday 20 September from 5pm. Or choose a 3-session/$39 or 1-session/$15 ticket option. Pop onto the Facebook page for some great insight into the festival and films.
Smarter than a 6th Grader
Support Huskisson Public School at a special fundraiser at Jervis Bay Brewing Co coming up on Tuesday 24 September – tickets are online now (no door sales, 18+ only). Form a team, it’s only $25+bf per person, compete for some great prizes while raising money for our local school. Door open at 5pm for a 6pm trivia kick-off.
Marine Parks Film Night
Also at Jervis Bay Brewing Co, attend a free movie night on Wednesday 25 September for the Australian Marine Conservation Society (rsvp required online), from 6.30pm. There will be short films, talks and discussion about how to protect our marine environments.
Women in Music
Milton Theatre is hosting a special concert, Celebrating Women in Music, with a lineup of talent including Maya Holstegge, Gaby Bonello, Alex Clark, Georgie Lyons, Vanessa Jade and Sevilles. On Thursday night 10 October, the $30 tickets also fundraise for Safe Waters, a local charity combatting homelessness in the local area.
Berry Writers Festival
Berry Writers Festival still has tickets available for a range of wonderful events on 25-27 October, including general admission tickets. There are sessions on fiction, kids books, journalism and more, plus workshops for those who want to roll up their sleeves and write!
