Archibald Prize 2023 Regional Tour
When: May 10 - June 23
First awarded in 1921, the Archibald Prize was established following a bequest from former Art Gallery trustee and founder of The Bulletin magazine JF Archibald (1856-1919), whose aim was to foster portraiture, support artists and perpetuate the memory of great Australians.
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The open competition has been awarded annually (with two exceptions: 1964 and 1980) to the best portrait, 'preferentially of some man or woman distinguished in arts, letters, science or politics, painted by any artist resident in Australasia'.
Entries to the Archibald Prize must be painted in the past year from at least one live sitting.
NSW Highlanders Pipe Band
Tamworth Scottish Ceilidh
When: May 18 @ 6pm
Where: Paceway Tamworth Pavilion
Come along and enjoy a Scottish night of traditional music, dance and fun, a three-course traditional Scottish Dinner and Haggis (optional) bar onsite. Cost is $48 per head, search Tamworth Scottish Ceilidh at Ticketebo.com.au
Cost: $48 per head Ph. 0428416048
Teddy Bears Picnic
When: Sunday, May 19 @ 10am
Where: Anzac Park
CWA Tamworth Evening Branch is holding a Teddy Bears Picnic for the community on Sunday, May 19 from 10am - 12pm at Anzac Park, East Tamworth. Bring the little people in your life and their favourite teddy for morning tea and fun activities. Please a plate to share and your sense of adventure!
Community Meet & Greet
When: May 20 @ 3pm - 7pm
To help new residents meet and greet while learning about what our region has to offer, council is hosting a "Community Meet and Greet" on Monday, 20 May at the Tamworth Community Centre.
This event aims to facilitate new connections with community organisations, businesses and volunteer groups. And it's FREE!
Expect to meet with local community groups, organisations and council members to help learn more about the community and how you can contribute to it.
If you're interested in hosting a stall at one of the three events, please fill in the form on Tamworth Regional Council's "Moving to our region" page.
Sydney Symphony Orchestra Performs Compassion
When: Thursday, May 30 @ 7:30pm
Where: Tamworth Memorial Town Hall
Based on ancient texts, Compassion unites singer-songwriter Lior's energising vocal range with acclaimed composer Nigel Westlake's (Babe, Paper Planes, Miss Potter) orchestral writings.
Commissioned by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and winner of an ARIA Award for Best Classical Album, Compassion is a luminous deep-dive into the power of human compassion.
Cost: Starting from $55, https://entertainmentvenues.com.au/sydney-symphony-orchestra
Loving your Later Life Expo Tamworth
Presented by McLean Care
When: Friday, May 31 & Saturday, June 1 @ 9am - 3pm
Where: Tamworth Regional Entertainment Centre (TRECC)Ideal for those over 60, caregivers, and support people, this two-day lifestyle expo is not just an event; it's a celebration of life beyond 60, offering opportunities to mix, mingle, and meet new people, and listen to some great entertainment and presentations. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Price: Free general entry
See: https://www.trecc.com.au/loving-your-later-life-expo for more information.
Dates for the diary
Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow: July 5
Quirindi Show: September 14-15
Fiesta La Peel - October 19
