Events February 2012
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ARTS MARGARET RIVER'S MOVIES
Date: February 2012
Venue: Margaret River Cultural Centre, Walcliffe Road
The Ides of March Rated: M 101min
7pm Wednesday 1 February
2pm Sunday 5 February
Timely in the current political climate, this is a tale of changed perceptions delivered by a superlative cast. On the basis of this film, and if he campaigned as effectively as he does as Governor Mike Morris, George Clooney would romp home as the next Democratic President of the United States.
We Bought a Zoo Rated: G 124min
7pm Wednesday 8 February
2pm Sunday 12 February
Based on real events, grief is the driver that prompts Benjamin Mee (Matt Damon) to uproot his family and look for a new life. This endearing story about a family buying a private zoo offers more drama than the images of its photogenic animals (camels, a grizzly bear, a lion, tigers, snakes, peacocks and more.
Warhorse Rated: M 146min
7pm Wednesday 15 February
2pm Sunday 19 February
Steven Spielberg‟s wonderful film about an extraordinary horse. Described as a miraculous horse, with „speed, stamina and everything‟, the spirited chestnut stallion with the white blaze has traits we can instantly admire: individuality, loyalty, courage and plenty of heart. Spielberg‟s powerful drama takes us into the lives of the many people who are touched by the horse—none more so than a the boy who raises him and with whom it shares an indestructible bond.
I’m Not Dead Yet Rated: M 95min
7pm Wednesday 22 February Doco Club returns for 2012.
With a nod to country music, Tamworth and our own Boyup Brook Country Music Festival we bring you the story of Chad Morgan, “the Borat of Australian country music who was an inspiration to every ugly bloke who‟d given up hope of ever getting a bit,” as narrator Tex Perkins puts it. And despite several reports of his death, Chadwick is still very much alive—and a lively bloke at that (at the time of writing that is…).
Puss in Boots Rated: PG 90min
2pm Sunday 26 February
The kids have been back at school for a month—treat them to this charming family fancy with the lovable green-eyed ginger puss. A fairy-tale infused reality unfolds involving a conniving Humpty Dumpty, a subversive Jack and Jill, a Beanstalk that sprouts beyond the clouds and an oversize Golden Goose.
Carnage Rated: MA 80min
7pm Wednesday 29 February
Arts Margaret River is delighted to partner with MITV to bring the premier of Roman Polanski‟s new black comedy Carnage.
Come to Cape Mentelle on Leap Year Day—listen to Bec and Dave Mann and enjoy an outdoor movie experience—gates open 6pm. Movie plays 7.45pm. Special price tickets can only be purchased from AMR office 10am-4pm weekdays.
Box office and kiosk open 30mins prior to screening
Adult $12 Friend $10 Youth $7
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CAPE MENTELLE'S MOVIES IN THE VINEYARD
Date: Nightly, December - April 2012
Venue: Cape Mentelle, Wallcliffe Road
Join us for evenings of quality films under the starts at Cape Mentelle, Margaret River's only outdoor cinema in the winery’s cellar door garden.
Not only are we treating you to a fabulous array of fine film, we have pre-screening live music on BIG WEDNESDAYS from 6:30pm which is brought to you by X-Press Magazine. To complete your MITV experience, beyond the visual and aural feasts, your taste buds will be tantalised with onsite catering from Anatol Fritsch and his crew at Little Wiener Catering, and local purveyors of all things gourmet, The Larder has designed a selection of mouth-watering picnic hampers that are available only by pre-order. This, of course, all washed down with a glass or two of Cape Mentelle's exceptional wines or a frosty beer from Little Creatures Brewing.
On Mondays we have gone a little crazy offering you a MENTELLE MONDAY $25 package which covers entry, one of Anatol’s Viennese creations (a gourmet hotdog, leberkaese or a tempeh dog) plus a glass of wine or soft drink.
What more could you ask for on a summers' evening in our beautiful south-west! Bring a picnic basket and blanket to spread out on the winery's lawn to watch the films as the sun goes down. No BYO. Arrive early to enjoy a game of Petanque as the sun sets.
Buy your tickets online or at the door from 6pm.
The Chauffeur Bus will be doing transport for Movies in the Vineyard on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturdays. There will be several pick up points from margaret River. Transport will also be available from Busselton and Dunsborough on Wednesdays. To book visit their page on www.margaretriver.com
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COOKING SCHOOL - WILDWOOD VALLEY
Date: 2012 Dates 2012
Venue: Wildwood Valley 1481 Wildwood Rd Yallingup
WHAT: Cooking schools - day and residential for passionate foodies
WHEN: From 10 November 2011 through to 1 April 2012 - check out the website for individual dates
WHERE: Wildwood Valley 1481 Wildwood Rd Yallingup
HOW MUCH: Day classes cost $120 per head for 4 hours of instruction, cooking, demonstrations, recipes and a feast to end. Residential weekends cost $385 per person twin share or $155 single person - includes 2 nights accommodation, gourmet breakfast, cooking school and lunch, recipe booklet and apron.
To find out more and to book, visit Wildwood Valley or call 9755 2120. Numbers are limited.
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LIONS CLUB OF LEEUWIN GARAGE SALE
Date: FIRST SAT OF MONTH 2012
Venue: Lions Shed - Hillview Road, Augusta
| Contact Details: | Contact Ron Brearley on 9758 0430 |
WHAT: The Lions Club of Leeuwin opens the shed for its monthly Garage Sale
WHEN: Saturday 6 August, 8.30m - 12noon then the first Saturday of every month
WHERE: Lions Shed, Hillview Road Augusta
The monthly sale includes plants, clothing, books, whitegoods, bric a brac and furniture.
All money goes to the local community and Lions charities including the Royal Flying Doctor Service and appeals such as the Flood Appeal.
Come and along and show your community support for the Lions Club and pick up a bargain as well.
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MARGARET RIVER LIONS - GARAGE SALE DATES
Date: Various 2012
Venue: Margaret River Lions Club, Burton Road
| Contact Details: | Contact details: Laurence Thompson 0450 973 715 |
Come along and support the Lions Club of Margaret River while picking up a bargain - bedding, clothing, bric-a-brac, electrical etc. Plenty of great deals to be had!
Upcoming Dates: 21 Jan 2012, 4 and 18 Feb 2012
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MARGARET RIVER SPEEDWAY
Date: Various 2012
Venue: Margaret River Speedway, Wallcliffe Road
Join in on all the action at the summer of speedway in Margaret River.
11th February Speedcars/V8 Dirt Modifieds/Productions Sedans & Juniors.
25th February Modified Sedans/Production Sedans & Juniors
17th March Wayne Armstrong Memorial Cup Sprintcars/Production Sedans & Juniors
7th/8th April Late Models/Production Sedans & The South West Junior Championships.
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SETTLERS TAVERN GIG GUIDE
Date: 2nd to 5th February 2012
Venue: Settlers Tavern
FEB 02 Thu — RIVER BEATS (the south-west) – Settlers Margaret River –acoustic vibe night – 8pm – 10.30pm
FEB 03 Fri — TIJUANA CARTEL (Gold Coast) - Settlers Margaret River – doors open @ 9pm
FEB 04 Sat — LET THE CAT OUT (Tasmania) with SNEAKY WEASEL GANG (Mandurah) - Settlers Margaret River – 9:30pm
FEB 05 Sun — DAVID COOKE (Kuranda) — Settlers Margaret River ‘Unplugged Acoustic Blues’ - on the Verandah 3-6pm”
Front Row Experiences Coming soon at Settlers Tavern THE original home of live music in Margaret River!
There is nothing like live music!
COMING SOON …..
Febuary 03 "TIJUANA CARTEL" at SETTLERS TAVERN, MARGARET RIVER
TICKETS AVAILABLE from: tijuanacartel.com or @ the door
Febuary 17 "JOSH PYKE" at SETTLERS TAVERN, MARGARET RIVER
TICKETS AVAILABLE from: oztix or venue
April 13 "THE HERD" at SETTLERS TAVERN, MARGARET RIVER
TICKETS AVAILABLE from: oztix
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THE CAPES VOLUNTEER TEAM NEEDS YOU
Date: Every Thursday 2012
Venue: Various, See Details below
| Contact Details: | For more information or to register, call the Capes office on 9757 2202. |
Lend The Environment A Helping Hand
WHAT: The planting season is here and volunteers are needed as the team heads to special areas around the region.
WHERE: Meet at the Capes Office at the Community Centre, Tunbridge Street, Margaret River.
Make sure you bring lunch and wear appropriate and hardy clothing and footwear.
WHEN: Every Thursday at 9am - 2pm - morning tea is provided.
So come on, join the volunteers and help keep the region beautiful.
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TOWN SQUARE MARKETS
Date: Various Dates - See Below 2012
Venue: Margaret River Town Square, Bussell Highway
Spend Your Weekend At The Town Square Markets
Whether it be regional produce, art, craft, fashion or jewellery - you'll find it all here at the Town Square Markets, Bussell Highway Margaret River.
Grab yourself, or a loved one, a gift from Margaret River today.
9am to 12.30pm
WHEN:
February 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
March 4th (Labour Day), 18th
April 1st, 8th (Easter), 15th
May 6th, 20th
June 3rd (Foundation Day), 17th
July 1st, 15th
August 5th, 19th
September 2nd, 16th, 30th (Queens Birthday),
October 7th, 21st
November 4th, 18th
December 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th
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ANDREW MILNER PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION
Date: 4th February - 3rd May 2012
Venue: Hay Shed Hill, 511 Harmans Mill Road, Wilyabrup
Join us for the launch of Hay Shed Hill's newest exhibition, showcasing the photography of Yallingup's Andrew Milner
Saturday 4 February 5.30-7.30pm and on show until 3 May
RSVP essential for catering - contact rachael@hayshedhill.com.au or call 975 6046
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LET THE CAT OUT
Date: Saturday 4th February 2012
Venue: Settlers Tavern
Melbourne-based funk and blues five-piece Let The Cat Out return in 2012 armed with a brand new album titled “Swimming Upstream” featuring the lead single of the same name. The band will launch the new single on a whirlwind tour of Western Australia throughout January and February 2012. Let The Cat Out began recording their long-anticipated second full length album Swimming Upstream, following up 2010’s “Get It Like That” at the beginning September 2011, produced by nationally renowned artist Pete Cornelius.
Vocalist and rhythm guitarist Jane McArthur says of the album, “each song has its own particular feel, we've added in extra instrumentation where we've thought it would add to the message and the vibe of the song, whereas in the first album - we were very much trying to stick to the raw sound of the 5 of us, and be faithful to how we could recreate the songs live. It's still Let The Cat Out, but it's got a bit more added fire, and a bit more complexity. We're guilty of genre-bending again on this album - but perhaps the biggest surprise for some of our fans is a small journey into heavier than usual territory with our tune Captain Creation”.
Their exciting shows and contagious energy make them an increasingly popular live act.
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REFLECTIONS ON THE COAST
Date: 4th to 29th February 2012
Venue: Margaret River Cultural Centre, Wallcliffe Road
Arts Margaret River presents Reflections on the Coast, an exhibition of oil paintings by Helen Priest, historical prints and paintings by Kay Gibson and lino prints by Penelope Gibson.
Opening 4 February 4-7pm, in conjunction with the opening of the new AMR Shire Offices.
Gallery open Monday-Friday 10am to 4pm, free entry
Exhibition closes 29 February.
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BE ACTIVE BUSSELTON JETTY SWIM
Date: 4-5 February 2012
Venue: Geographe Bay, Busselton
WHAT: Be Active Busselton Jetty Swim - the premier ocean swim 3.6km around iconic Busselton Jetty
WHEN: The swim is on Sunday morning 5 February 2012 but the event, including entertainment and activities, runs 4-5 February
WHERE: Busselton Jetty
HOW MUCH: $40 entry - entries open 1 October 2011 - early bird entry fee till 30 November. Be an individual or gather a team of 2 or 4 to take part in this famous sporting event.
For more see www.busseltonjettyswim.org.au
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SUNDAY SESSION WITH STIRLING RANGERS @ GNARABAR
Date: Sunday 5th February 2012
Venue: Gnarabar, Gnarabup
Gnarabar will be going a little bit country when The Stirling Rangers come to visit at our Summer Sunday Session on the 5th of February.
The Stirling Rangers describe their style as a mixture of Johnny Cash and Paul Kelly, with a touch of Australiana. The Gnarabar audience should expect to hear a variety of original quirky songs combined with the odd cover and foot tapping favourite.
The band who released their first CD in January 2009, have since been performaing at a number of gigs ranging from fundraisers, wineries, pubs and festivals to large concerts and outdoor productions.....and we're excited to have them here at the G!
Live music starts at 5 and will run through to 8pm. Come in time for Happy Hour from 5-6pm.
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EVENING DINING AT VOYAGER ESTATE
Date: Friday 10th February 2012
Venue: Voyager Estate
Voyager Estate will open its doors for dinner on Friday, 10 February with a stunning four-course set menu, designed around the best of local produce and carefully selected seasonal ingredients. Before dinner, taste some special wines carefully selected from the Voyager Estate cellar, led by Sommelier Claire Tonon.
The menu includes a choice of dishes such as marron medallion with tomato consomme and lemon creme fraiche; chicken liver parfait with chenin blanc jelly; crispy duck breast with cherry, mint and watercress and cherry glaze; char-grilled Tenderidge eye fillet with crushed potatoes, salsa verde, confit of cherry tomatoes and balsamic eschallots; dark chocolate mousse and white chocolate gelie with blueberry granita or lime creme brulee with coconut & macadamia tuile.
For the full menu and suggested wine matches, visit www.voyagerestate.com.au
Bookings are essential on 08 9757 6354 or restaurant@voyagerestate.com.au
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30x30 EXHIBITION
Date: 11th February - 25th February 2012
Venue: 91 Bussell Hwy Margaret River
An exciting display of new paintings, sculpture & jewellery. Our gallery artists are rising to the challenge of producing small works within the confines of the 30x30 format. This is sure to result in some exquisite and diverse works of art.
Artists include Rebecca Cool, Lynda Skrolys, Bob Booth, Sam Broadhurst, Rod Laws, Lauren Wlhelm and Simon James to name just a few. Coinciding with the iconic Leeuwin Concert weekend, this is an event not to be missed.
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LEEUWIN CONCERT
Date: 11th and 12th February 2012
Venue: Leeuwin Estate Winery, Stevens Road, Margaret River
The iconic concert series at Leeuwin Estate Winery boasts international acts each year and is a highlight of the area's social calendar. The 2012 concert will feature Marina Prior, David Hobson and the Perth Symphony Orchestra plus James Morrison's Motown Show.
Gates open at 5pm. Full details on the Leeuwin website.
The Chauffeur Bus will be providing transport for the Leeuwin Concert on both Saturday the 11th and Sunday the 12th of February. There are several pick up points. $20.00 return. All bookings and more info at www.margaretriver.com
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LEEUWIN EXHIBITION
Date: 11th to 21st February 2012
Venue: Yallingup Galleries, Garden Art Studio, 134 Marrinup Drive, Yallingup
| Contact Details: | Open Daily 10 – 5pm |
Opening Saturday February 11th at 6pm
Works also available for purchase online
Exhibiting artists for our Leeuwin Exhibition are: Judy Prosser, Ian Dickinson and Paul Margocsy, three Australian artists who will bring together a strong and diverse collection of work.
Exhibition runs from 11 – 21 January 2012
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NIZAM MEMORIAL
Date: Saturday 11th February 2012
Venue: Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse
There will be a service to commemorate the loss of 10 sailors off the HMAS NIZAM in 1945. The event is open to the public. Entry is a gold coin donation which will be donated to the Legacy Charity (widows of war veterans).
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MARGARET RIVER HANDMADE MARKETS
Date: Sunday12th February 2012
Venue: Tunbridge Street, Margaret River
9am till 1pm
Come along and get a unique and artisan crafted gift. Australian ,Local and 100 % Handmade direct from the artists themselves. Jewelry,clothing,woodwork,resin goods, knitwear ,glass craft, art prints. Yahava coffee , delish Handmade ice pops and live music.
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3-COURSE VALENTINE'S DAY DINNER
Date: Tuesday 14th February 2012
Venue: Other Side of the Moon Restaurant, Quay West Resort Bunker Bay
At Other Side of the Moon Restaurant, we understand the importance of sharing romantic moments.
Join us for a magical 3-course Valentine's Day Dinner overlooking Bunker Bay for $65* per person... an inspiring way to show you care.
Valentine's Day Dinner Menu Tuesday, 14 February 2012:
cosmopolitan granita oysters and crisp zucchini flowers with western australian lobster filling
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veal tortellini tossed in channyridge olive oil and manjimup truffle shavings, finished with pecorino and mustard cress baby spinach leaves
preserved lemon and feta-stuffed ferguson valley chicken served with white wine poached fig and soft polenta
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tender ridge rib eye with pumpkin and coriander puree and roasted shallots served with a beetroot trikle
warm chocolate fondant served with raspberry and basil parfait
*Food only. Beverages charged on consumption.
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SETTLERS TAVERN GIG GUIDE
Date: 16th to 19th February 2012
Venue: Settlers Tavern
FEB 16 Thu — Pugsley Buzzard (Melbourne) – Settlers Margaret River – acoustic vibe night – 8pm – 10.30pm
FEB 17 Fri — JOSH PYKE (Sydney) - Settlers Margaret River – doors open @ 9pm
FEB 18 Sat — BEN MERITO AND BAND (Perth) - Settlers Margaret River – 9:30pm
FEB 19 Sun — Ben Merito Stripped back (Perth) — Settlers Margaret River ‘Unplugged Acoustic Blues’ - on the Verandah 3-6pm”
Front Row Experiences Coming soon at Settlers Tavern THE original home of live music in Margaret River!
There is nothing like live music!
COMING SOON …..
Febuary 17 "JOSH PYKE" at SETTLERS TAVERN, MARGARET RIVER
TICKETS AVAILABLE from: oztix or venue
March 09 "The Beards" at SETTLERS TAVERN, MARGARET RIVER
TICKETS AVAILABLE from:
http://www.moshtix.com.au/event.aspx?id=53960&ref=moshtix.venue&skin=
March 10 "OKA" at SETTLERS TAVERN, MARGARET RIVER
TICKETS AVAILABLE from:
http://okamusic.com/TICKETS.html
April 13 "THE HERD" at SETTLERS TAVERN, MARGARET RIVER
TICKETS AVAILABLE from: oztix
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BUILD YOUR OWN BOOKS
Date: Saturday 18th and 25th February 2012
Venue: Church Gallery, Resource Centre, Tunbridge St, Margaret River
| Contact Details: | Bookings: Arts Margaret River Ph - 9758 7316 |
Create & Cover (Build Your Own Books) Workshop
Sat 18 Feb or Sat 25 Feb 2012.
10am-2pm Church Gallery, Resource Centre, Tunbridge Street, Margaret River.
Join Arts Margaret River and Gelorup artist Jane Flower for a workshop to learn how to hand-make your own books. 20 places for each workshop. Cost $10. All materials provided.
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AUGUSTA TOWN CENTRE MARKET DAY
Date: Sunday 19th February 2012
Venue: Augusta
The Augusta Chamber of Commerce is again holding the town markets on the 19th November in the main business area. This is a great opportunity to see the talented crafts people of Augusta showing off their considerable talents. Pick up a bargan from one of the many stalls selling there wares.
The stalls will be operating from 8am to 12pm.
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EVENTS AT SEADIES
Date: February 2012
Venue: Sea Gardens Cafe, Prevelly
Check out these great events at Sea Gardens Restaurant
Thursday 23rd Feb - Last Thursday Book Club Meeting form 7pm – all welcome. February’s Book is THE HELP by KATHRYN STOCKETT
www.seagardens.com.au
eat@seagardens.com.au
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BONNIE 'PRINCE' BILLY CONCERT
Date: 25th & 26th February 2012
Venue: Jewel Cave, Augusta
Already confirmed for the Perth International Arts Festival (and selling fast) Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy has how added Margaret River to his West Australian schedule. It’s no ordinary venue though, in keeping with the rest of the tour and the select venues chosen (Perth Festival Gardens, Sydney Opera House, The Spiegeltent, Eumundi et al), Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy has chosen Jewel Cave for his maiden South Western Australian appearance. With a capacity of just 40 persons and a completely acoustic show this is sure to be an opportunity anyone in the region would not want to miss. Tickets are on-sale now!
Born Will Oldham in Kentucky USA some 40 years ago, Oldham christened the Bonnie mantle after the dissolution of his previous outfit(s), the hugely influential alt-country outfits Palace Brothers and Palace Music. Since then Bonnie 'Prince' Billy has amassed a catalogue of some twelve studio-albums, all weirdly inventive takes on the roots genre: country-western, bluegrass, Appalachian folk, and which has seen cover versions from the likes of Johnny Cash, Cat Power and Mark Lanegan while the list of renowned public admirers would fill a press release on its own.
Live one can never know what to expect from Bonnie 'Prince' Billy other than to hugely entertained.
Oldham is made for this kind of gig, looking as he does like a pastor from the American South; he waves his arms theatrically as he delivers his lyrics, at times bending double as if the emotional weight of the song is a heavy cross to bear. - The Fly.Co.UK
Safe to say those of us who have followed Oldham as he has toured shyly and quietly in support of his seven earlier BPB releases have never seen anything like the Oldham who was energetically bounding around the stage on Sunday like a little yoga Buddha-slash-monkeyman in blue leotard and bare feet. - heyreverb.com
Call it country, call it folk, call it what you Will... it's safe to say that there is nothing out there quite like Bonnie 'Prince' Billy.
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SOUTH WEST CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL
Date: 25th to 26th February 2012
Venue: 3 Oceans Palandri Winery
For the first time ever the best of the South West craft breweries will come together for a celebration of the region’s produce, music and of course beer!
Taking place over the weekend of the 25th and 26th of February 2012, an anticipated 3,000 festival goers will visit the South West Craft Beer Festival over the course of the weekend, to be held at 3 Oceans Palandri Winery.
Stay tuned for more details!
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SHORT AND CURLY
Date: Sunday 26th February 2012
Venue: Settlers Tavern
Bridgetown roots music duo Short & Curly will be playing at the Settlers Tavern in Margaret River at 3pm on Sunday, February 26.
Short & Curly are Steve 'Short' Packer (vocals, harmonica) and Karen 'Curly' Hunt (vocals, guitar). They play original songs in a blend of country, blues and folk, and covers of material by artists including Michelle Shocked, Lucinda Williams, Tom Waits, Bruce Springsteen, Paul Kelly and Johnny Cash.
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Events March 2012
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MOVIE EXTRA TROPFEST
Date: Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th March 2012
Venue: Howard Park and MadFish Wines, Miamup Road, Cowaramup
MadFish Wines are delighted to be hosting for the seventh consecutive year, screenings of 16 handpicked short films from Movie Extra Tropfest 2012, under the stars at the MadFish winery in Margaret River.
The world's largest short film festival and a totally Australian innovation, Movie Extra Tropfest screens on the WA Labour Day weekend, Saturday 3rd and is repeated on Sunday 4th March at the Margaret River Winery, Miamup Road, Cowaramup.
The manicured lawns of the winery will be open from 6.00pm for locals to enjoy a balmy evening with live music entertainment before experiencing for themselves the thrilling work of Australia's finest young film makers. This year Tropfest celebrates twenty years of the short film festival and the signature item 'Light bulb' has conjured up tantalising titles from Australia's up and coming directors.
Films will begin showing at 7.45pm on a giant screen near the cellar door. Guests are invited to bring a picnic rug and enjoy live entertainment, a selection of MadFish and Howard Park wines and gourmet hampers which are available for pre-order.
Tickets are now available at $20.00 per person, with free entry for under 12's at the MadFish Online Shop or call the winery to book (08) 9756 5200.
Please note strictly no BYO alcoholic beverages and under 18's must be accompanied by a legal guardian
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AUGUSTA RIVER FESTIVAL
Date: Sunday 4th March 2012
Venue: Colourpatch Foreshore, Albany Terrace, Augusta
The Augusta River Festival is an annual family event which provides entertainment, water and land based activities and workshops with various artists. The evening is topped off with a spectacular fireworks display over one of the most spectacular backdrops in the Margaret River region - the stunning Blackwood River.
Head down to Augusta on the long weekend for a dose of acrobatics, circus performers, bands, dancers, kayak hire, sailing races and kitemaking!
The famous 'Blackwood Regatta' sees locals and visitors alike challenge the river in their imaginative drink-can craft and is an absolute highlight of a brilliant family day out that attracts 5,000 spectators.
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MARGARET RIVER COMMUNITY CHALLENGE
Date: Saturday 10th March 2012
Bicycling Western Australia will be presenting the Margaret River Community Challenge on Saturday 10 March, 2012. The ride will start and finish at Xanadu Winery with three distance options, catering for all riders. After the recent fire devastation, BWA is keen to help the community by putting on an event and bringing visitors back to this beautiful region. It also gives our South West supporters a chance to participate in a great ride closer to home.
Venue: Xanadu Winery
Pre-event setup from: 8am
Event Start: 10.30am
Lunch: From 12.45pm
Finish: Approx 3pm
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TELSTRA DRUG AWARE PRO
Date: 19-25 March 2012
Venue: Surfers Point, Margaret River
WHAT: 2012 Telstra Drug Aware Pro
WHEN: 19-25 March 2012
Stay tuned to www.Margaretriver.com for more information
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MOTHERHOOD: THE MUSICAL
Date: Thursday 29th March 2012
Venue: Margaret River Cultural Centre, Wallcliffe Road
| Contact Details: | Thursday 29 March 8pm
Tickets $40 Adults, Friends $30 and a special group price of $35 for groups of 8 or more. |
The good, the bad and the laundry!
From the Australian Producer of Menopause The Musical® comes an equally hilarious, musical journey about the lives and friendships of four very different mums. Barb, an over-worked, underpaid, stressed-out mother of five; Brooke, the lawyer, who works too much and barely sees her kids, Trisha, a single mum struggling to balance work, her family and her divorce and finally Amy, the naive young woman about to have her first child.
You'll love this joyous musical journey as it takes a loving and funny look at the blessings and the perils of being a Mum. This is all about laughing and crying, crazy happiness and calm, smiles and tears, all wrapped up into 90 minutes of great musical entertainment.
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Events April 2012
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BEC JUNIPER EXHIBITION JOURNEY AWAY FROM PRECONCEPTIONS
Date: 7th April - 22nd April 2012
Venue: 91 Bussell Hwy Margaret River
"Journey Away from Preconceptions" conveys Bec Juniper's journey through the act of painting; collecting images and overlaying them; her experiences in natural places and times she has spent enjoying these moments. She allows the paint to take over and she responds intuitively by experimenting with layers, sculptural shapes and patterns.
Enjoy these new works by acclaimed artist Bec Juniper.
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MARGARET RIVER WINE REGION FESTIVAL
Date: 13th to 16th April 2012
Venue: Various
The 2012 Margaret River Wine Region Festival will be staged over four days with the Vintage Festival on the Saturday hosted again by Palmer Wines, Dunsborough.
The Wine Festival will be launched with a Long Table Lunch at Leeuwin Estate on the Friday afternoon, followed by Street Fiestas in Dunsborough and Margaret River that evening. Vintage Festival activities include a Live Art Tent where local artists can demonstrate their skills, as well as live music and street theatre.
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BOOKCLUB FUNDRAISER
Date: Wednesday 18th April 2012
Venue: Margaret River Cultural Centre, Wallcliffe Road
Bring Out Your Books!
The Litwits Bookclub is hosting the annual fundraising film night at the Cultural Centre on Wed 18th April, 7pm for the Margaret River Readers & Writers Festival.
$20 per ticket includes a complimentary glass of wine, light refreshments and the film.
There will also be a Book Pool in the foyer, where second-hand books will be on sale. Book donations prior to the night can be delivered to the Cultural Centre.
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DELERIUM 24HR CYCLE RACE
Date: 21st to 22nd April 2012
Venue: Cowaramup
Think you’ve been in a bike race? Think again.
Register now for the Delirium 24hr Cycle Race. Participate in one of Australia’s most challenging road cycle events, where teams of 6, and solo riders, race to complete the most laps in 24 hours. The first ever Delirium, held in 2011, was a great event, and 2012 is shaping to be bigger and better!
Bring your friends and family for support and make a weekend of it in the wonderful Margaret River Wine region. There will be lots for everyone to see and do; enjoying the fun and entertainment happening alongside, exploring all the region has to offer, and, of course, people cheering for you as you make another lap.
Grab a team and enter now, or really challenge yourself and enter as a solo rider. This is a great event for corporate teams to build teamwork and fitness.
In 2011, the winning team rode 825km, and one solo rider was on the bike for 23 ½ hours…….think you could do better?
Early-bird registrations close 31st December 2011. Teams of 6 are $600 before 31/12/2011 and $720, thereafter. Solo riders can register for $120 before 31/12/2011 and $140, thereafter.
For more information and to register visit www.24hrcycleracing.com
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ILLUMINATE
Date: Saturday 21st April 2012
Venue: Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse
Illuminate - celebrates the majestic lighthouses of the Capes region. Learn how our lighthouses have contributed to maritime safety over hundreds of years and stay to see the lighthouse turn puple as we raise funds for the Starlight Foundation.
Celebrations and activities all day including themed tours of the tower. Enjoy food and entertainment and turn the tower purple at once the sun sets on Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse (note Cape Naturalise Lighthouse will host similar celebrations simultaneously)
This is a once -in-a-lifetime chance to turn the towers puprle for charity. Don't miss it!
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MARGARET RIVER'S READERS AND WRITERS FESTIVAL
Date: 29th April to 6th May 2012
Venue: Cultural Centre, Wallcliffe Road
Exciting news! In 2012, Arts Margaret River and Margaret River Press will partner to run an Australia-wide Short Story competition, with categories for all ages and young writers. Entries have now closed but stayed tuned for some amazing writing.
The 2012 Festival will include a variety of writing workshops, author sessions, panels, visual arts and lots more!
You can now follow the Festival on Facebook for regular updates!
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Events June 2012
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WHALE SONG FESTIVAL AUGUSTA
Date: 2nd to 3rd June 2012
Venue: Augusta
Celebrate the start of the whale watching season with the Whale Song Festival. A great weekend of festivities and fun. The weekend includes art, markets, food, entertainment and of course whale watching.
Celebrate the return of the Southern Right and Humpback whales at Whale Song 2012.
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TRUFFLE KERFUFFLE - SOUTHERN FORESTS FOOD FESTIVAL
Date: 16th June 2012 2012
Venue: Fonty's Pool, Seven Day Road, Manjimup
The Truffle Kerfuffle (TK) Southern Forests Food Festival 2012 is an annual one day event highlighting regional food and wine followed by an evening Food Bowl Gala Dinner. The event will take place at Fonty's Pool, on Seven Day Road in Manjimup.
It is both a celebration of the diverse range of cultures that have brought about the ability to produce the foods grown in the Southern Forests, the vast range of foods themselves, as well as a focus on the black truffle, after all the Southern Forests produced 70% of the country's 2011 truffle harvest!
TK12 will include wineries, food stalls, master classes, cooking demonstrations, free kids food classes, food discussion/truffle seminars. Also Truffle Dog competitions, Truffle orchard tours/hunts, local produce by way of the local farmers markets and a heap more. No other Truffle/Food festival can invite people to participate in a live and successful truffle hunt on the two most productive Truffle orchards in the southern hemisphere and arguably the world!
10am until 5pm and the entry fee will be $5.00 for adults, Student/concession $3, <12 free.
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Events October 2012
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CAPE TO CAPE MTB
Date: 25th to 28th October 2012
Venue: Margaret River region
Cape to Cape MTB is a 4-day mountain bike race for solo riders and teams throughout the beautiful Margaret River region
The event is a challenge to riders of all levels, both competitive and recreational.
For more info visit the Cape to Cape MTB website.
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Events November 2012
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ANACONDA ADVENTURE RACE
Date: 3rd and 4th November 2012
Venue: Augusta
Coastal run 14.4km; Ocean swim 1.9km; Inlet and ocean paddle 13km; Mountain bike 32km; Team run 2.5km.
Competitors will follow a spectacular course through wilderness and untouched landscapes in and around Augusta - running around rocky headlands, swimming between tranquil ocean reefs, paddling on the Hardy Inlet and Southern Ocean and mountain biking through scenic inland forests.
The race can be completed in a range of categories: Individuals – do every leg as a non stop race around the track; Pairs – do every leg but in the company of a mate or; Relay teams – with up to 4 people where you do one (or more) legs each. A great way to get involved - build a team of friends and work colleagues and share the fun.
For more information and to register visit the Anaconda website.
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