All the World’s a Stage
Amid disturbing news of some artificial intelligence increasingly threatening authentic human connection, we celebrate just a few of Shoalhaven's grassroots music, theatre and film activities and the humans who make them happen. Because people need people and performers need audiences.
Feel free to add other events to the comments - or send Spark a heads up.
Kids Cancer Fundraiser
In Australia, approximately 760 children aged 0-14 are diagnosed with cancer each year. While survival rates have improved significantly, cancer remains the leading cause of disease-related death in children. About three children per week die from cancer, and two-thirds of survivors experience long-term health issues. Please join Shoalhaven Community Choir in September, child cancer awareness month, to raise funds to find cures and help children in need.
A Facebook Group Worth Joining
Winter is almost over so it's time to get out of those Ugg boots, leave the songwriting bots behind and get your butt back into live music. Making that easy is a local Facebook group "Music Events around the Shoalhaven" that posts gig guides and event promos for as many live music acts across the region that they can find. Check out some of the best upcoming events you need to get on your calendar - starting today!
Award-winning originals right here
TFF is Australia’s longest running Travelling Film Festival, showcasing Australian and international features, documentaries and short films around Australia - this year including nine films screening at Husky Pics from August 29-31.
FOREST BATHING - Steel City Strings Chamber Orchestra at Nowra School of Arts, September 21, 2pm The Nature of Space – Adrian Whitehall South Eastern Sketches – Gabriel Frømyhr The Evergreen – Caroline Shaw Forest Bathing – Katia Beaugeais Sonata for Strings No. 2 – Peter Sculthorpe Singing Trees – Elena Kats-Chernin
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Vision and Heart
As the curtain rose on the joyous opening night of The Appleton Ladies' Potato Race, our local theatre community also mourned the death one of its most active and adored members, Debbi Szota. A performer, director and mentor, Debbi's decades of influence on local culture through the community theatre group, Nowra Players, is impossible to measure. All respect and condolences to Debbi's family.
"Beyond the spotlight, Debbi gave tirelessly of her time and energy, serving as Drama Class Coordinator, committee member, secretary, president, and a constant champion for the Players. Her dedication, creativity, and generosity shaped our theatre into what it is today."
