Chilli Jam @ the Bowlo
Armidale City Bowling Club 92-96 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaCome along for a great night of good company and foot tapping music.
No matter what time of year you visit, chances are there will be an event or festival in or around Armidale.
Events not to be missed include the Autumn Festival, Big Chill Festival, The Bach Festival, The New England Garden Festival, Armidale International Film Festival and Guyra Lamb and Potato Festival. Other great annual events include New England Sings, The Armidale Cup, Guyra Trout Festival, Armidale Youth Orchestra Garden Party, Vintage Truck, Machinery and Heavy Horse Show and the NEGS Equestrian events. The calendar is full with premier sport events including the TAS Rugby Carnivals, Tour de Rocks and the 12hr Mountain Bike Enduro.
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Come along for a great night of good company and foot tapping music.
Gourmet and organic fresh vegetables, fruit, herbs, meat, bread and baked goods, dairy, poultry, condiments, wine, coffee, teas, spices, honey, olive oil, edible by-products, plants and flowers; an educational workshop; music, entertainment, kids activities and competitions.
Come along to the front bar, try your singing skills and have a great night in good company.
If your jam is bluegrass, old timey, skiffle or slightly folk, you are invited. It is not about how well you play or sing, just that you come along an join in. Join the Group Page! Back on the grand veranda, now that its Spring/warmer. Song List Rollin' in My Sweet Babies Arms; Cornbread & Butterbeans; Sittin' on Top of the World; Keep on the Sunnyside; Worried Man Blues; Will the Circle be Unbroken; Cripple Creek; Nellie Kane; Boil Them […]
Ticket available from Turners (Beardy Street) and New England Hatters/Lifestyle Outfitters (The Plaza). Sponsored by the Quota club of Armidale, there will be a complimentary glass of bubbly on arrival. Funds raised will go towards annual Community Spirit Awards for local secondary students.
Picnic afternoon tea with Bruce Cohen (a Traditional Owner from the Gumbaynggirr with ties to Anaiwan and Thungutti Nations), Dr Sue Elliott (developed an early years' resource kit for the Platypus and Rakali Project) and Dr Heidi Kolkert (will talk about community-based platypus project and how to effectively use camera traps). Activities: Indigenous perspectives, nature play, monitoring and recording techniques. Maybe even spot a platypus. If you would like to carpool, meet at the Armidale Visitor Information Centre at 2.00pm. […]
Bring a plate of finger food to share, enjoy a short film (or two or three) on the theme of living sustainably/ regeneratively in a changing world and a quiet evening with engaged company. Any donations received will go to Hillgrove Progress Association towards Hillgrove Rural Community Hall upgrade projects. NOTE: The film maker has directly given us royalty-free unlocked access to show them in public screenings at Hillgrove Hall as a gift to the Hillgrove Community.
Come along for a night celebrating art and to raise money for the PLC Scholarship Foundation. This signature event will include finalist and student artwork sales, performances by our PLCA senior ensembles, dinner and dancing. The winners of our inaugural $10,000 acquisitive Signature Art Prize will be announced on the night. Avant-Garde ticket includes welcome drink at 6.00pm, three-course dinner and dancing. Masterpiece ticket includes pre-event tour of the finalist artwork exhibition with the judges: gallerist Allison Bellingen, curator Belinda […]
NECOM Lets Loose! - Rob Jackson Duo (pop and jazz on two electric cellos) In this exciting new venture coming out of the New England Conservatorium of Music, our brilliant teachers - mostly known for nurturing our young instrumental students to their potential in classical music - will be performing contemporary commercial music from Jazz to Beatles and Bowie. You will get to feel the sheer enjoyment of these musicians as they play some of their favourite popular music.
Great fun for all ages with the Big Hairy Bush Band who will teach you all the steps as you do-si-do the night away. Bring your friends and family. Light refreshments and supper available. Prizes to give away! Directions to Dangarsleigh Hall - take Dangarsleigh Road for about 10km (past the Dangars Falls turnoff to left) and Hall is on the right just after this turnoff. Tickets available at the Armidale Tree Group nursery (80 Mann Street) or at door.
Come along for a great night of good company and foot tapping music.
5:45am - Registration and T-Shirt Collection at the Armidale Visitors Information Centre. 7:00am - 19km and 6.5km event starts, after Welcome to Country. * All walkers should have completed the course by 2:30pm. Buses will depart at 6:00am, 6:15am, 6:30am and last bus 6:45am. There is NO parking at the event site. The bus is the only form of transport. This is to lessen the impact on the roads and to protect the paddocks. Buses will be ready to return […]
This market is one of the last market events before Christmas. What a great opportunity to find those last minute gifts and goodies for the stocking. BBQ, music and stalls showcasing local artisan crafts, food and wares. Visitors will enjoy displays from local vintage car and machinery clubs. Lots of fun for the kids.
An autotest (essential skills of car control and judgement) under controlled conditions - quickest times whilst navigating courses. Snacks and drinks available at the canteen for purchase. Spectators welcome.
Shop, Indulge, Explore! Shop for clothing, art, craft and bric-a-brac. Indulge in morning tea of lunch. Explore some of our hidden and not-so-hidden local artists.
Escape to the great outdoors and connect with nature at the annual Picnic in Nature event. Hosted by the Guyra Landcare Network in partnership with the Ben Lomond Landcare group, this fun-filled day is perfect for families, friends and nature lovers of all ages. Nature-based activities for kids. Walks around the Ramsar-listed wetlands. Come and experience the beauty of the Little Llangothlin Nature Reserve, meet new friends and lean more about the local environment and conservation efforts. Whether you are […]
Join in for a friendly game with popular host Cheryl.
Try your hand at our Open Mic event, it's not just for singers but also comedians, poets and musicians. Happy hour 2.00-3.00pm. Come check out the local talent for an awesome afternoon. People’s choice of best performance will win a $50 food and drinks voucher.
Drop in for an awesome afternoon listening to all the pub rock classics. Great food, cold beer, delicious cocktails. Bring the whole family for a day to remember. Happy Hour 2.00-4.00pm.
Ticket includes refreshments. The New England Conservatorium of Music’s Woolshed Series presents spectacular springtime concerts in three iconic woolsheds to celebrate the New England’s unique identity and rich cultural heritage: past and present. Join NECOM in its 20th anniversary year for this unforgettable series that showcases both our region’s wealth of musical talent and the impressive pastoral heritage of the New England. The series premieres at Mirani Woolshed, built by AS (Poss) Nivison with the first shearing in 1954. Originally […]