2022 Elvis Festival
Road trippin'
The 2022 Elvis Festival in Parkes has been launched. Moved from its usual January time due to COVID, the festival returns April 20 to 24 and is jam-packed with a king-sized program of more than 200 events in a rock 'n' roll and Speedway theme (after the 1968 film of the same name), including free entertainment on the stage at Cooke Park. For information visit parkeselvisfestival.com.au.
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Open gardens
Spring special
Have a wonderful day out and explore the stunning gardens of Orange, while supporting Orange Public School. The revamped pop-up event for 2021 will showcase three large private gardens, with one also featuring a barbecue. Garden locations published on orangeopengardens.org.au. Saturday, November 27. 9am to 3pm. Tickets available at the gates; no pre-purchase necessary.
Chamber Music Festival
Buy tickets now
It may be nearly six months away, but tickets are now available for performances at the second annual Orange Chamber Music Festival. To be held from April 28 to May 1, 2022, the festival will feature a great range of concerts and shows, community events, art and heritage displays, with an outstanding line-up of artists from all over Australia. Tickets available from November 30.
Artist talk
Lend an ear
Join Karla Dickens for an artist talk on her exhibition A Dickensian Sideshow. Working with found objects, Karla Dickens examines the complex history of Aboriginal boxing tents and rodeos, which travelled throughout regional areas with travelling circuses. Friday, December 3. 5.30pm. Orange Regional Gallery. Free, but bookings required via www.eventbrite.com.au/e/artist-talk-karla-dickens-tickets-205458711537.
Contemporary art
Exhibition
A new exhibition at the Corner Store Gallery. December 1 to 11. 10am to 4pm. 382 Summer Street.
Wildflowers Festival
Plan a road trip
Ok, it may not be held until October 29, 2022, but general admission tickets are now on sale for the anticipated Wildflowers Festival in Mudgee. The festival will feature a who's who of Australian female musical talent. One stop on a wider tour kicking off in March, the Mudgee event at Craigmoor Wines features Missy Higgins, Kasey Chambers, Kate Miller-Heidke, Sarah Blasko, Deborah Conway, Alice Skye and Georgia June. Tickets to Wildflower are on sale at wildflowerfestivalaustralia.com.au.
Child's Play
Exhibition
Orange Regional Museum is hosting a new exhibition in collaboration with Orange & District Historical Society, Child's Play: Growing up in Orange in the 1950s and 1960s. Orange Regional Museum. Free. A book of the exhibition will be launched on Thursday, December 9.
EntWINEd
Art display
EntWINEd is a 'pop up' group exhibition featuring the art of select Colour City Creatives artists. The works explore local artists' particular ability to describe and convey a sense of place. November 26-28. 10am to 4pm. CWA Hall, 135 Byng Street. Gold coin entry.
