On the Radar
Blue Mountains Cultural Centre
30 Parke Street, Katoomba
Open 10am – 5pm Monday – Friday, 10am – 4pm Saturday and Sunday, 10am – 2pm Public Holidays (closed Good Friday and Christmas Day)
Entry to the Cultural Centre Shop, Cafe, viewing platform and adjacent library is free. See the website for more information.
Joint ticket admission for entry to both the World Heritage Interpretive Centre and the City Art Gallery is: $5 adults; $3 concession; free for children under 16.
Current Exhibitions
“Xeno Eucalytptus.” In this photographic series, Blue Mountains based artist Andrew Merry reframes the colonial gaze by viewing the British landscape through the lens of an Australian eucalyptus forest creating a powerful visual tension by merging contrasting 19th century aesthetic traditions into the same frame. Showing 12 April til 2 June 2013.
“Artexpress.” A dynamic and popular exhibition featuring a selection of outstanding student artworks developed for the HSC examination in Visual Arts with a focus on student artwork from the Blue Mountains region. Showing 3 May til 23 June 2013.
Cultural Revolution 89.1 Fm
Tuesday evenings from 8-10pm
For more information go to the facebook page where you can keep up to date with future broadcasts, and suggest upcoming exhibitions you may like discussed on the show. Experimental Sound and Music Artists are encouraged to post their CD’s with a short bio to Cultural Revolutions 89.1 Radio Blue Mountains PO Box 64 Katoomba, NSW, 2780.
March – May 2013
Katoomba Theatre Company – Autumn Season of readings of new Australian plays
The Library
Carrington Hotel
Katoomba
See the Katoomba Theatre Company’s website for full dates and details.
24. April – 19. May
Sculpture at Scenic World
Held annually, Sculpture at Scenic World is Australia’s only rainforest exhibition, showcasing artworks in the natural splendor of the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains. Selected local, national and international artists will exhibit works on the Jamison Valley floor, accessible by the Scenic Walkway.
Awards include the Scenic World Acquisitive Award prize of AU$20,000 and an individually crafted trophy by internationally renowned artist Keith Rowe.
For more information check out The Cloudscape review and the Scenic World’s website.
4. May
Bullaburra Craft Markets
First Saturday, 9am-3pm.
Bullaburra Progress Hall
Corner Noble St and Great Western Highway
Bullaburra
Perched on the edge of the Great Western Highway in what may seem like a random patch of grass, the Bullaburra Craft Markets are an eclectic highway experience. For families wanting a five minute break from the journey, or wanting to pick up a quirky last minute trinket from their stay in the Blue Mountains, this could be the right spot to pull over and stretch your legs. Wander around and check out the honey lady, the plate and vintage doodads collector, grab a pair of handmade gloves or beanie in the colder months, or maybe some second hand clothing, fruit, or veggies. The stall holders and their wares vary each time but for lovers of markets of all kinds, it is worth a look-see.
5. May
Leura First Sunday Markets
9am-2pm.
Leura Public School
Great Western Highway
Leura
Contact: 0432 021 863 ; leura-markets@hotmail.com ; www.leuramarket.webs.com ; www.facebook.com/leurafirstsundaymarkets
Leura First Sunday Markets has been operating for 18 years and features a wide variety of stalls including locally produced art and craft, photography, jewellery, clothing, music, books, vintage and collectables, fresh produce, hot food, cupcakes, honey and jams, plants and flowers, soaps and candles, and more!
12. May
Blackheath Growers Markets
Second Sunday, 8am-12pm.
Blackheath Community Hall
Corner Great Western Highway & Gardiner Crescent
Blackheath
CLOUDSCAPE FAVE. SEE OUR REVIEW.
19. May
Magpie Markets Lawson
Third Sunday, 9am-2pm.
Lawson Public School
Great Western Highway
Lawson
