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DATES AUTUMN EVENT INFORMATION – Updated 31/1/19
The Blue Mountains Region is famous for its magnificent cool climate exotic gardens, which
Throughout during Autumn are ablaze with Autumn colour. Gardens are privately owned and therefore
Autumn opening times and days are at the discretion of the owner. Many of the village streets also
display magnificent Autumn colours. See the Autumn Gardens List for more information.
MARCH 2019
Sat 19 Jan – Australian exotica – Blue Mountains City Art Gallery, Cultural Centre, 30 Parke Street, Katoomba.
Wed 13 Mar Australian exotica draws on Monash Gallery of Art’s nationally significant collection of Australian
2019 photographs and showcases a range of photographic work that engages with the theme of the
exotic antipodes. Cultural Centre Opening Times: 10am - 5pm Mon to Fri, 10am - 4pm Sat/Sun.
Gallery Entry: $5 Adults, $3 Concession, FREE for children under 16. P: 4780 5410
www.bluemountainsculturalcentre.com.au
Sat 26 Jan – Sun Blue Mountains Portraits – Blue Mountains Cultural Centre, 30 Parke Street, Katoomba. Join us
10 Mar 2019 in celebrating the Blue Mountains community with this major portrait exhibition of local
personalities and community members. Over fifty artworks in a broad range of styles and media
such as painting, photography, drawing, collage and mixed media will be exhibited together with
a selection of local students’ work. Cultural Centre Opening Times: 10am - 5pm Mon to Fri,
10am - 4pm Sat/Sun. Gallery Entry: $5 Adults, $3 Concession, FREE for children under 16. P:
4780 5410 bluemountainsculturalcentre.com.au
Tuesdays The Art of Chinese Calligraphy – Blue Mountains Cultural Centre, 30 Parke Street, Katoomba.
Learn to control a soft brush on rice paper, and use it to form bold yet delicate strokes that
29 Jan – 12 Mar
create harmonious and elegant Chinese characters. At the end of the course, you will have
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meaningful works of your own to take home and the technique and appreciation to make
30 Apr – 18 calligraphy an everyday skill. Time: 1pm – 2.30pm. Entry: $170 per person, $150 for Insight
June (Term 2) Members. All materials are included. Bookings essential at Reception or on 4780 5410.
http://bluemountainsculturalcentre.com.au/public_programs/art-chinese-calligraphy/
Saturdays The Art and Science of Digital Photography – Blue Mountains Cultural Centre, 30 Parke Street,
Katoomba. David Brazil will explore weekly key areas with students including: camera craft,
16 Feb – 23 Mar
understanding photographic equipment and techniques, image processing and editing and
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printing. This course is for anyone with an interest in digital photography with basic computer
skills and access to a DSLR, laptop and tripod. Time: 10am – 1pm Saturdays on selected dates.
Entry: $220 ($210 per InSight Member). Bookings essential at reception or on 4780 5410.
http://bluemountainsculturalcentre.com.au/public-programs/
Thurs 21 Feb – Sketchy Mountains Moments by Sally Gersbach, Rhonnie Toole and Tanya Taggart – Braemar
Sun 17 Mar Gallery, 104 Macquarie Road, Springwood. Gersbach, Toole and Taggart, a group of likeminded
2019 artists living in the Blue Mountains, mindfully document their personal stories on location
through images of the everyday, iconic, random and the natural. “Our sketchbooks have become
an intimate portal into the fleeting moments of the life we lead here in the Blue Mountains…”
Work includes watercolour, ink, coloured pencils, acrylics and collage. Time: 10am – 4pm, Thurs
to Sun. FREE Entry. http://bluemountainsculturalcentre.com.au/braemar-gallery
Thurs 21 Feb – Colour Field 7 by Lynda Hyde – Braemar Gallery, 104 Macquarie Road, Springwood. Hyde is an
Sun 17 Mar experienced artist, performer, costume and set designer. She has also trained in drafting which
2019 inspired an interest with the geometric form. A Blue Mountain resident for 28 years, Hyde is
fascinated with the infinite variations of colour and the sharp contrasts in her surrounding
environment. Acrylic paintings on cotton duck board. Time: 10am – 4pm, Thurs to Sun. FREE
Entry. http://bluemountainsculturalcentre.com.au/braemar-gallery
Thurs 21 Feb – Ecouter Fluxus by Kathryn Saunders – Braemar Gallery, 104 Macquarie Road, Springwood.
Sun 17 Mar Saunders’ work stemmed from her interest in modern art and the various movements of the
2019 avant-garde. “The process of making the art is very important and without that process it is
devoid of life and meaning. The process of blocking colours and textures in my paintings is
likened to sections of history, appropriation and interest folding over one another.” Oil and
acrylic paintings on board. Time: 10am – 4pm, Thurs to Sun. FREE Entry.
http://bluemountainsculturalcentre.com.au/braemar-gallery
Fri 1 Mar 2019 Katoomba Gallery Trail – Blue Mountains Cultural Centre, 30 Parke Street, Katoomba. Join us at
the Cultural Centre for morning tea and entry into Blue Mountains Portraits before embarking on
a stroll up Katoomba Street to visit a series of seminal local art spaces such as Platform Gallery,
Gallery ONE88 and Rex-Livingstone Art + Objects. Hear directly from gallery owners, curators and
artists that are featured in the exhibition and be inspired by the gallery’s important role in the
community, supporting and celebrating artists from the Blue Mountains. Time: 10am – 2pm.
Entry: $20 per person, $15 InSight Members. Includes morning tea and entry into Blue
Mountains Portraits. Bookings essential at reception or via 4780 5410.
http://bluemountainsculturalcentre.com.au/public_programs/katoomba-gallery-trail/
Sat 2 Mar 2019 Buzzy Bee Kids Workshop – Blue Mountains Cultural Centre, 30 Parke Street, Katoomba. Did you
know that there are over 2000 species of wild bees in Australia? Learn about the diversity of
native bees with scientist- artist, Amelie Vanderstock. We will explore pollinator ecology through
games and creativity, including making bees with natural and recycled materials to take home!
Ages 6+ Time: 1.30pm – 3.30pm. Entry: $28 (or $25 per InSight Members). Bookings essential at
reception or via 4780 5410 http://bluemountainsculturalcentre.com.au/public-programs/Sat 2 – Sun 3 Edible Garden Trail – Lapstone to Hartley. The Edible Gardens Festival is a celebration of the
Mar 2019 myriad ways Blue Mountains residents are creating food security, saving money and the climate,
while receiving all the health benefits of getting their hands in the soil! Backyard growers from
Lapstone to Hartley will open their fruit and veggie gardens to festival goers, sharing their
passion and their methods to inspire food growing both large and small-scale. Time: 10am to
4pm each day. Entry: $25 Adult, $20 Concession, Children under 15 Free. Tickets can be
purchased online or at various outlets, see website for details.
www.ediblegardentrail.com/shop
Fri 8 Mar 2019 Dynamic Drawing Studio with Locust Jones – Blue Mountains Cultural Centre, 30 Parke Street,
Katoomba. Local artist Locust Jones leads this intensive studio session for senior students in
visual arts, offering a practical insight into his dynamic drawing practice and engaging students in
the creation of a collaborative, large scale drawing. Time: 10am – 2pm. Entry: $80 per student.
Includes all materials. Limited places offered via application. Bookings essential. For more
information contact Katrina Noorbergen at knoorbergen@bmcc.nsw.gov.au
http://bluemountainsculturalcentre.com.au/public-programs/
Fri 8 Mar 2019 Ari Barker – We Need To Talk – Blue Mountains Theatre & Community Hub, 104 – 108
Macquarie Road, Springwood. You had better sit down for this... Australia's adopted son of
comedy returns with his brand new show We Need To Talk. Not suitable for under 15 years.
Time: 8pm. Entry: $49.90. Tickets can be purchased at the Box Office, on 4723 5050 or online at
http://bluemountainstheatreandhub.com.au/box-office/
Sat 9 Mar 2019 Six Foot Track Marathon – The Six Foot Track is a 45km trail stretching across the Blue
Mountains from The Explorer’s Marked Tree near Katoomba to Jenolan Caves. The marathon,
which started in 1984, follows the length of the entire trail and attracts over 850 entrants each
year from around Australia and across the world. Time: 7am start. See website for more details
on registration. www.sixfoot.com
Sat 9 Mar 2019 Author Talk: Sulari Gentill – Springwood Library, 104 Macquarie Road, Springwood. Don't miss
this chance to meet the best-selling novelist behind the Rowland Sinclair historical crime novels
and hear her discuss the latest in the series, All the Tears in China, as well as her psychological
thriller, Crossing the Lines. There will be a chance to meet the author, ask questions and buy
signed copies of her books. Time: 2pm – 3pm. Entry: $10 (includes refreshments). Book and pay
at any Library branch or online. www.eventbrite.com.au/e/sulari-gentill-author-talk-tickets-
55197208336 P: 4723 5040Sat 9 Mar 2019 Simon & Garfunkel The Concert with Mark Shelley and John Robertson – Blue Mountains
Theatre & Community Hub, 104 – 108 Macquarie Road, Springwood. Showcasing over 20 Simon
& Garfunkel hit songs, Mark Shelley and John Robertson’s harmonies, musicianship and natural
humour will recreate the magic, the sound and the stories of Simon & Garfunkel and will
transport you back to where you were, what you felt and who you were with when you first
heard their music. Time: 8pm. Entry: $59 Adult, $55 Concession/Full-time Student, $50 Child
under 16, $210 Family. Tickets can be purchased at the Box Office, on 4723 5050 or online at
http://bluemountainstheatreandhub.com.au/box-office/
Sun 10 Mar Museum Open Day with rides on the heritage listed Steam Tram – Valley Heights Rail Museum,
2019 17b Tusculum Road, Valley Heights. Enjoy steam rides at the oldest operating Roundhouse in
NSW. Take a 20 minute journey in our very own ‘time machine’ and experience rail travel as it
was 100 years ago! Young ones will especially love both working model rooms while older
children can take the ‘Kids Quiz’ challenge. Take time for a snack or barista coffee in the café and
make sure to browse the shop on departure! All rides are included in the entry fee. Time: 10am –
4pm (last rides 3.30pm). Entry: $15 Adults, $13 Concession, $11 Child (5-15), Child (under 5)
FREE, $45 Family. www.valleyheightsrailmuseum.info
Wed 13 Mar Euro Latino – Blue Mountains Theatre & Community Hub, 104 – 108 Macquarie Road,
2019 Springwood. Paul Cincotta, Lisa Lombardo with their band and dazzling showgirl dancers will
knock your socks off with this spectacular musical journey through some of Europe and South
America’s most popular melodies. Time: 11am. Entry: $20 (includes Devonshire morning tea at
10am before the show.) Tickets can be purchased at the Box Office, on 4723 5050 or online at
http://bluemountainstheatreandhub.com.au/box-office/
Fri 15 – Sun 17 Blue Mountains Music Festival - Festival Precinct including venues in Katoomba, Lurline,
Mar 2019 Merriwa, Ada and Waratah Streets, Katoomba. Now in its 24thrd year, this three day festival of
folk, roots and blues music features selected artists from around the world and across Australia.
In a variety of venues in Katoomba, see and hear world class musicians in an intimate and
relaxed atmosphere that has been raved about by both performers and audiences. See website
for more details on tickets, including Advanced ticket sales. www.bmff.org.au P: 4782 6694
E: info@bmff.org.au
Sat 16 Mar 2019 Spanish Luncheon – Everglades Historic House & Gardens, 37 Everglades Avenue, Leura. Enjoy a
delicious three-course luncheon celebrating the culinary delights of the Spanish people, served in
Everglades elegant Art Deco dining room. Following lunch, you’ll have time to explore Everglades
gorgeous gardens. BYO. Time: 12 noon. Entry: $50 per person or $45 per National Trust Member.
Bookings are essential. P: 0467 388 247 or 0410 312 827 E: friendsofeverglades@gmail.com
www.nationaltrust.org.au/event/everglades-spanish-luncheon/Sat 16 Mar 2019 Ettie’s Diary – Woodford Academy, 90-92 Great Western Highway, Woodford. “This seems a
good day to begin a diary...” so begins the 74-page account of the life of Henrietta McManamey,
(Ettie) the 42-year-old wife of classics headmaster John McManamey, at their home and school
in Woodford NSW. Join local historian Kate O’Neill for the launch of this fascinating personal
account of pre-war Australian society and the everyday life, politics and people in NSW and the
Blue Mountains. Time: 1pm – 2pm. Entry: $10 Adult, $8 Seniors/students (5-15years), $25
Family, Child under 5 free. Tickets include museum entry, talk & guided tour.
www.nationaltrust.org.au/event/etties-diary-a-talk-by-kate-oneill/
Sat 16 Mar 2019 Buddy’s Back! The Buddy Holly Show – Blue Mountains Theatre & Community Hub, 104 – 108
Macquarie Road, Springwood. Buddy’s Back! The Buddy Holly Show is one of the most exciting
shows to hit the Australian theatre circuit in years. During this dynamic two hour production
internationally renowned Scot Robin, together with his Crickets will perform more than 30 Buddy
Holly hits. Time: 8pm. Entry: $69.90 Adult, $59.90 Concession/Full Time Student/Child under 16.
Tickets can be purchased at the Box Office, on 4723 5050 or online at
http://bluemountainstheatreandhub.com.au/box-office/
Sat 16 Mar 2019 The Buzz on Native Bees – Autumn – Blue Mountains Botanic Garden, Bells Line of Road, Mt
Tomah. Get up close and personal with our native bees. Join Megan Halcroft PhD to learn about
& bees and how they drive biodiversity and support food security. They are beautiful, diverse and
Sat 27 Apr 2019 fascinating to watch with about 200 species of native bees calling Sydney and the surrounding
regions home. Learn how to encourage many bee species into the garden by conserving or
providing nesting habitat. Time: 10.30am – 1.30pm. Entry: $30 per person ($27 per Foundation
& Friends Member). www.bluemountainsbotanicgarden.com.au/What-s-On
Fri 22 Mar 2019 Jimmy Vargas and the Black Marias – Avalon Restaurant, 18 Katoomba Street, Katoomba. Jimmy
Vargas and the Black Marias in trio mode perform Hollywood jazz classics mixed in with
scintillating noir original tunes at that haven of 1930s splendour, Avalon. Time: 6.30pm – 9pm.
FREE Entry. www.avalonkatoomba.com.au
Sat 23 – Sun 24 Compositional strategies with Jo Ernst – Blackheath Art Society, 139a Station Street, Blackheath.
Mar 2019 This two-day workshop will focus on an awareness of composition, using the elements of form
and context and applying the principles of composition as you work. We will look at the
fascinating way in which the principles interweave and relate to each other, simplifying the
whole process. Time: 10am – 4pm. Entry: $180 (discounts apply for BAS members). Registration
forms available at www.blackheathart.com/forms. Closing date for registrations: Friday 8 March
2019. To book email workshops@blackheathart.com or contact Jo Chipperfield on 0418 633 923Sun 24 Mar Museum Open Day with Steam Train rides on the ‘Valley Heights Mixed’ – Valley Heights Rail
2019 Museum, 17b Tusculum Road, Valley Heights. Enjoy steam rides at the oldest operating
Roundhouse in NSW. Take a 20 minute journey in our very own ‘time machine’ and experience
rail travel as it was 100 years ago! Young ones will especially love both working model rooms
while older children can take the ‘Kids Quiz’ challenge. Take time for a snack or barista coffee in
the café and make sure to browse the shop on departure! All rides are included in the entry fee.
Time: 10am – 4pm (last rides 3.30pm). Entry: $15 Adults, $13 Concession, $11 Child (5-15), Child
(under 5) FREE, $45 Family. www.valleyheightsrailmuseum.info
Sun 24 Mar Mountainfil on Tour – Fairmon Resort Blue Mountains, MGallery by Sofitel, 1 Sublime Point
2019 Road, Leura. The 2019 Mountainfilm on Tour features the best short films from the annual
Mountainfilm festival in Telluride, Colorado. This year's films feature an awesome mix of short
films featuring the likes of climber Alex Honnold, ultra runner Kilian Jornet as well as
mountaineering, mountain biking, expedition travel, fly fishing, cultural and environmental
stories. Join them for a celebration of adventure, environment and the human spirit. Time: 3pm
to 5pm or 5.45pm to 7.45pm. Entry: $19.98 Early Bird, $27.33 Adult, $22.08 Concession. Group
and Family tickets also available. For more details visit http://mountainfilmausnz.com/
Sun 24 Mar French Bred by Three Piece Suite – Blackheath Presbyterian Church, 125 Wentworth St,
2019 Blackheath. Classical string trio Three Piece Suite has prepared food for your ears in an hour-long
program entitled French Bred. Time-travelling from Revolutionary times to the mid-20th
Century, explore France through the music of its composers both native and adopted, from
Pleyel and Cras to Debussy and more. Time: 4pm. Entry: $30 Adult, $5 Child. Tickets can be
purchased prior online or at the door (cash only). https://tpschambermusic.com/
Wed 27 Mar SON – Susan O’Neill (Ireland) and Special Guest Andie - Upstairs for “Metro Social” at The
2019 Metropole Guesthouse, Corner of Lurline and Gang Gang Streets, Katoomba. All the way from
Co. Clare, Ireland, the prodigiously gifted Susan O’Neill’s soulful & husky-voiced performances
are truly something to behold. Using guitar, harmonica, trumpet and a loop pedal, Susan delivers
a timeless and powerful blend of the old & new. She will be supported by 21 year old Blue
Mountains local Andie who has been busking and performing professionally in the upper-
mountains villages of Leura and Katoomba since the age of 11. Time: Doors open 5pm, Show
starts 6pm. Entry: $20 pre-sale from Metropole Reception OR $21.50 with booking fee
online/phone OR $25 at the Door from 5pm (unless sold out). www.fusionboutique.com.auAPRIL 2019
Fri 5 Apr 2019 VulgarGrad (Melbourne) and Special Guests – Baroque Room (upstairs from ‘The Harp & Fiddle’
Irish Bar), 86 Bathurst Road, Katoomba. Everybody’s favourite Russian criminals make their long-
awaited return to Australian stages, launching their much-anticipated new album, “The Odessa
Job”. VulgarGrad are a seven-piece band that play music by, for, and about Russian criminals –
raw, raucous, and rude (particularly if you understand Russian). VulgarGrad front man and
infamous Polish ne’er-do-well, Jacek Koman, is the rough diamond of stage and screen, known
for his vocals on Roxanne from Baz Lurhmann’s Moulin Rouge and seen in The Great Gatsby.
Time: Doors open 8pm. Show starts 8.30pm. Entry: $20 pre-sale from Katoomba Music (Cash
only) or from the Carrington Hotel reception OR $21.50 with booking fee online OR $25 at the
Door from 8pm (unless sold out). www.fusionboutique.com.au
Sat 6 Apr 2019 Bach to Bach – St Hilda’s Anglican Church, 68 Katoomba St, Katoomba. Phoenix Choir Blue
Mountains present two of Bach’s most beloved cantatas, featuring the talented soprano and
baritone soloists Julie Paik and Lewis Barber. Directed by Rowen Fox, the choir will perform the
haunting and reflective Easter cantata Christ lay in death’s dark prison, alongside the exuberant
Sleepers wake, in a new arrangement featuring oboe, violin and organ. Time: 4pm. Entry: $28
general admission, $22 concession. https://phoenixchoir.org.au/ P: 4700 9308
Wed 10 Apr Unforgettable: A Tribute to Nat King Cole – Blue Mountains Theatre & Community Hub, 104 –
2019 108 Macquarie Road, Springwood. Dorian Mode and his swinging trio present Nat King Cole’s
rise to stardom in anecdote and song, including the classics ‘Unforgettable’, ‘Route 66’, ‘Nature
Boy’, ‘Stardust’ and more. Time: 11am. Entry: $20 (includes Devonshire morning tea at 10am
before the show). Tickets can be purchased at the Box Office, on 4723 5050 or online at
http://bluemountainstheatreandhub.com.au/box-office/
Fri 12 Apr 2019 Rhythm Hunters – It’s Always the Same Till It’s Different Tour – Blackheath Community Centre,
corner Gardiner Crescent and Great Western Highway, Blackheath. A dynamite force in world
roots music, adored for their frenetic drum choreographies and infectious dance grooves,
Rhythm Hunters bring cutting edge physical percussion, western horns, Asian flute, deep grooves
and electro beats, making them one of Australia’s most exciting festival acts. Time: 6.30pm.
Entry: $20 presale, $30 at the door. Kids under 12 are free but must be booked.
www.therhythmhunters.comFri 12 Apr – Sun Sculpture at Scenic World – Scenic Walkway, Scenic World, Violet Street Corner of Cliff Drive,
12 May 2019 Katoomba. Set in the heart of the World Heritage Listed Blue Mountains, Sculpture at Scenic
World transforms the ancient rainforest into an outdoor canvas showcasing over 25 artworks
from local, national and international artists. Perfect for art lovers, families and couples alike,
Sculpture at Scenic World has something for everyone. Interactive installations, subtle artworks
that blend seamlessly into the environment, and loud masterpieces with bold statements – you
name it, Sculpture at Scenic World has got it. Sculpture at Scenic World is Open Daily 9am - 5pm.
Entry: Cost of unlimited rides pass (Scenic Cableway, Walkway, Skyway and Railway) down to the
boardwalk. Ticket Prices available online. P: 4780 0200 www.scultpureatscenicworld.com.au
Sat 13 Apr 2019 Mountains of Stories – Creative Writing Workshop with Julian Leatherdale – Springwood
Library, 104 Macquarie Road, Springwood. Don't miss this chance to meet and learn writing tips
from the best-selling novelist, Julian Leatherdale. This all-day creative writing workshop will
allow would-be writers and those with some experience to gain an inside look at writing from a
successful novelist’s perspective. Time: 10am – 3pm. Entry: $25 (includes refreshments). Book
and pay at any Library branch. https://library.bmcc.nsw.gov.au
Sat 13 Apr 2019 Mànran (Scotland) – Blue Mountains Theatre & Community Hub, 104 – 108 Macquarie Road,
Springwood. Mànran are one of the hottest acts and best-loved Scottish bands performing on
the international music scene today. With music ranging from the explosive to the poignant and,
at all times, a palpable connection to their audience, Mànran thrive on live performances and
spend most of the year touring and bringing their music to new parts of the World. Time: 8pm.
Entry: $35 Adult, $32 Concession. Tickets can be purchased at the Box Office, on 4723 5050 or
online at http://bluemountainstheatreandhub.com.au/box-office/
Sat 13 – Sun 14 Ink Intensive: surface-making, painting and unique finishes with Sofie Dieu – Blackheath Art
Apr 2019 Society, 139a Station Street, Blackheath. In this two-day workshop, renowned artist Sofie Dieu
will guide you through an exciting range of techniques and approaches to working with ink,
including ink and water painting, wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, gradient techniques, floral/plant
study, reserve techniques and mark-making. You will also experiment with other techniques such
as gold-leaf detailing, ink layering and collage, and automatic writing. This workshop is ideal for
beginners as well as more experienced artists. Time: 10am – 4pm. Entry: $180 (discounts apply
for BAS members). Registration forms available at www.blackheathart.com/forms. Closing date
for registrations: Friday 29 March 2019. E: workshops@blackheathart.com or contact Jo
Chipperfield on 0418 633 923
Sun 14 Apr 2019 Museum Open Day with rides on the heritage listed Steam Tram – Valley Heights Rail Museum,
17b Tusculum Road, Valley Heights. Enjoy steam rides at the oldest operating Roundhouse in
NSW. Take a 20 minute journey in our very own ‘time machine’ and experience rail travel as it
was 100 years ago! Young ones will especially love both working model rooms while older
children can take the ‘Kids Quiz’ challenge. Take time for a snack or barista coffee in the café and
make sure to browse the shop on departure! All rides are included in the entry fee. Time: 10am –
4pm (last rides 3.30pm). Entry: $15 Adults, $13 Concession, $11 Child (5-15), Child (under 5)
FREE, $45 Family. www.valleyheightsrailmuseum.infoMon 15 Apr – School Holiday Activities with National Parks & Wildlife Services - Get ready to discover
Fri 26 Apr 2019 anything from waterbugs to essential bush skills with the National Parks & Wildlife Services these
school holidays. Come on a WilderQuest adventure in Blue Mountains National Park. Various
dates and entry fees apply. Call 1300 072 757 for more information or visit
https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do
Fri 19 – Mon 22 Blackheath Art Society – Members’ Easter Weekend Exhibition – Blackheath Art Society Studio,
Apr 2019 139a Station Street, Blackheath. The first of Blackheath Art Society’s annual exhibitions, the
Easter Exhibition is a showcase for Blackheath Art Society (BAS) members, with an opportunity to
enjoy and purchase works from this renowned Society. Several BAS members are national and
international prizewinners and have been represented in major awards such as the Archibald,
Sulman and NSW Premier’s Plein Air prize. The launch event is on Saturday 20 April, 2.30-4pm,
where you can meet the artists and hear the judge’s comments over a glass of wine and nibbles.
Throughout the show, you can also enter the raffle for a gourmet hamper and vote for the
‘people’s choice’ Exhibition. Time: 10am – 5pm Fri-Sun, 4pm close Monday. Entry: $2.
E: exhibitions@blackheathart.com or Jenny Barber on 0419 591 812 www.blackheathart.com
Sat 20 Apr 2019 Woodford Academy Early Harvest Festival – Woodford Academy, 90-92 Great Western
Highway, Woodford. The Woodford Academy Management Committee is thrilled to host a
Harvest Festival in the grounds of the Blue Mountains Oldest building for the 2019 Australian
Heritage Festival ‘Connecting People, Place and the Past’. Enjoy live music, seasonal food, talks,
children’s games and a wide variety of stalls selling local produce, homemade jams and
preserves, plants and much more. A great community event for all ages! Time: 10am – 4pm.
FREE Entry. E: woodfordacademy@gmail.com
www.nationaltrust.org.au/places/woodford-academy/
Thurs 25 Apr ANZAC Day 2019 – The Blue Mountains community joins local service men and women to
2019 acknowledge this special and significant day in Australian History. Dawn Services and ANZAC
Marches are held in the villages of Glenbrook, Springwood, Lawson, Katoomba and Blackheath
with services also in Hazelbrook, Wentworth Falls and Mt Victoria.
Fri 26 – Sun 28 Springwood Community Quilt Show 2019 – Springwood High School, Grose Road,
Apr 2019 Faulconbridge. This biennial Quilt Show features over 100 quilts from local quilters, with
wonderful stalls from all our local quilt shops for some retail therapy. What a great opportunity
to be inspired by the fabulous quilts, and purchase supplies to design and make you own from
the stallholders. Time: 10am – 4pm each day. Entry: $6. E: springwoodquiltshow@gmail.com P:
Susie Anderson 0418 461 403 Blog: http://bluemountainsquilters.blogspot.com/Sat 27 Apr 2019 International Tabletop Day – Springwood Library, 104 Macquarie Road, Springwood. Chill out
and exercise your mind at our annual Board Game extravaganza. There will be a huge range of
board games to try out and learn under the tuition of games experts, Afternoonified, who will
step out of their virtual online games emporium and into the real world to provide a day of fun
and learning. Games provide the opportunity to practice problem solving, strategic thinking and
gamesmanship so, join with the Library, away from technology, to hone some great life skills in a
cool and welcoming environment. Time: 11am – 3pm. FREE Entry. Ages 5+
https://library.bmcc.nsw.gov.au
Sat 27 Apr 2019 Chaika in Concert - Upstairs for “Metro Social” at The Metropole Guesthouse, Corner of Lurline
and Gang Gang Streets, Katoomba. Described as “spine-tingling” (Rhythms) and “extraordinary”
(Fine Music FM), Chaika create worldly rhythmic textures inspired by Balkan vibrancy, Turkish
markets, Celtic stories, and Australia’s own stunning landscapes. Time: Doors open 5.30pm,
Show starts 6.30pm. Entry: $20 pre-sale from Metropole Reception OR $21.50 with booking fee
online/phone OR $25 at the Door from 5:30pm (unless sold out): www.fusionboutique.com.au
Sat 27 Apr 2019 The Buzz on Native Bees – Autumn – Blue Mountains Botanic Garden, Bells Line of Road, Mt
Tomah. Get up close and personal with our native bees. Join Megan Halcroft PhD to learn about
bees and how they drive biodiversity and support food security. They are beautiful, diverse and
fascinating to watch with about 200 species of native bees calling Sydney and the surrounding
regions home. Learn how to encourage many bee species into the garden by conserving or
providing nesting habitat. Time: 10.30am – 1.30pm. Entry: $30 per person ($27 per Foundation
& Friends Member). www.bluemountainsbotanicgarden.com.au/What-s-On
Sat 27 Apr 2019 Springwood Foundation Day Festival – Macquarie Rd, Springwood. Join the fun at this
community festival to celebrate the spirit of Springwood. With over 130 food and market stalls,
rides for the kids, and 25+ performances on three live stages there is a lot to entertain all the
family! Time: 9am – 4pm. FREE entry www.foundationday.org.au
Sat 27 Apr 2019 Military History Talk – The Japanese Attack on Sydney Harbour – Katoomba Library, 30 Parke
Street, Katoomba. Join military historian and expert, Peter Sweeney, to learn more about this
historic event. The Japanese aim, in its advance south through the Pacific Ocean, was to sever
Australia’s contact with the United States with the Darwin air raids, attacks on shipping along the
east coast of Australia and the attack by Japanese midget submarines in Sydney Harbour all part
of that strategy. Time: 2pm. FREE entry but bookings essential. Book at any Library branch via
phone or in person. https://library.bmcc.nsw.gov.auSun 28 Apr 2019 Museum Open Day with Steam Train rides on the ‘Valley Heights Mixed’ – Valley Heights Rail
Museum, 17b Tusculum Road, Valley Heights. Enjoy steam rides at the oldest operating
Roundhouse in NSW. Take a 20 minute journey in our very own ‘time machine’ and experience
rail travel as it was 100 years ago! Young ones will especially love both working model rooms
while older children can take the ‘Kids Quiz’ challenge. Take time for a snack or barista coffee in
the café and make sure to browse the shop on departure! All rides are included in the entry fee.
Time: 10am – 4pm (last rides 3.30pm). Entry: $15 Adults, $13 Concession, $11 Child (5-15), Child
(under 5) FREE, $45 Family. www.valleyheightsrailmuseum.info
Sun 28 Apr 2019 The Sydney Consort - Bach, Scotts & Irish in Harmony – Blue Mountains Theatre & Community
Hub, 104 – 108 Macquarie Road, Springwood. Enjoy a stunning concert of rarely performed
collection of baroque music from Ireland and Scotland. The rhythm of Irish jigs, sorrow and
charismatic harmony performed on most prominent instruments – fiddle and flute with
harpsichord (harp) flavour. Time: 2.30pm. Entry: $48 Early Bird, $25 Full Time Student, $15 Child
under 16 years or free with accompanying paying adult. Tickets can be purchased at the Box
Office, on 4723 5050 or online at http://bluemountainstheatreandhub.com.au/box-office/
Tuesdays The Art of Chinese Calligraphy – Blue Mountains Cultural Centre, 30 Parke Street, Katoomba.
Learn to control a soft brush on rice paper, and use it to form bold yet delicate strokes that
30 Apr – 18
create harmonious and elegant Chinese characters. At the end of the course, you will have
June
meaningful works of your own to take home and the technique and appreciation to make
calligraphy an everyday skill. Time: 1pm – 2.30pm. Entry: $170 per person, $150 for Insight
Members. All materials are included. Bookings essential at Reception or on 4780 5410.
http://bluemountainsculturalcentre.com.au/public_programs/art-chinese-calligraphy/MAY 2019
Fri 12 Apr – Sun Sculpture at Scenic World – Scenic Walkway, Scenic World, Violet Street Corner of Cliff Drive,
12 May 2019 Katoomba. Set in the heart of the World Heritage Listed Blue Mountains, Sculpture at Scenic
World transforms the ancient rainforest into an outdoor canvas showcasing over 25 artworks
from local, national and international artists. Perfect for art lovers, families and couples alike,
Sculpture at Scenic World has something for everyone. Interactive installations, subtle artworks
that blend seamlessly into the environment, and loud masterpieces with bold statements – you
name it, Sculpture at Scenic World has got it. Sculpture at Scenic World is Open Daily 9am - 5pm.
Entry: Cost of unlimited rides pass (Scenic Cableway, Walkway, Skyway and Railway) down to the
boardwalk. Ticket Prices available online. P: 4780 0200 www.scultpureatscenicworld.com.au
Tuesdays The Art of Chinese Calligraphy – Blue Mountains Cultural Centre, 30 Parke Street, Katoomba.
Learn to control a soft brush on rice paper, and use it to form bold yet delicate strokes that
30 Apr – 18
create harmonious and elegant Chinese characters. At the end of the course, you will have
June
meaningful works of your own to take home and the technique and appreciation to make
calligraphy an everyday skill. Time: 1pm – 2.30pm. Entry: $170 per person, $150 for Insight
Members. All materials are included. Bookings essential at Reception or on 4780 5410.
http://bluemountainsculturalcentre.com.au/public_programs/art-chinese-calligraphy/
Sat 4 May 2019 Free Comic Book Day – Katoomba Library, 30 Parke Street, Katoomba. Free comics, photo booth,
sketch artist and fun. Join in with this celebration of the greatness of graphic novels! Time: 10am
– 12 noon. FREE entry. All ages welcome. https://library.bmcc.nsw.gov.au
Sat 4 May 2019 Bold and beautiful – macro floral painting with Tracey Miller - Blackheath Art Society, 139a
Station Street, Blackheath. In this one-day workshop, Tracey will guide you step by step through
the process of creating a stunning floral painting, focusing in close-up on each bloom and
expanding it to fill the whole canvas. Tracey is a highly experienced teacher and this workshop is
suitable for beginners as well as more experienced artist. Time: 10am – 4pm. Entry: $90
(discounts apply for BAS members). Registration forms available at
www.blackheathart.com/forms. Closing date for registrations: Friday 19 April 2019. E:
workshops@blackheathart.com or contact Jo Chipperfield on 0418 633 923
Sat 4 May 2019 Heritage Festival – Sulari Gentill in Conversation – Everglades Historic House & Gardens, 37
Everglades Avenue, Leura. Join award-winning author and creator of the Rowland Sinclair
mystery series, Sulari Gentill, as she shares her passion for connecting people, place and the
past. Winner of the 2018 Ned Kelly Award for Best Crime Novel, Sulari’s talk will be followed by a
book signing and a two course luncheon. BYO alcohol. Time: 12 noon. Entry: $50 per person or
$45 per National Trust Members. Includes entry to Everglades, talk and book signing by Sulari
Gentill, and a two-course luncheon. Bookings are essential. P: 0467 388 247 or 0410 312 827 or
E: friendsofeverglades@gmail.com
www.nationaltrust.org.au/event/everglades-sulari-gentill-in-conversation/Sat 4 May 2019 Marina Prior and David Hobson ‘The 2 of Us – Up Close & Personal’ – Blue Mountains Theatre &
Community Hub, 104 – 108 Macquarie Road, Springwood. An intimate, ‘up close and personal’
concert by legends of musical theatre and opera, soprano Marina Prior and tenor David
Hobson. Accompanied by renowned pianist David Cameron, Marina and David will perform their
classics from productions such as The Phantom of The Opera, Les Miserables, West Side Story,
Guys and Dolls and La Boheme as well as favourites from their award-winning albums. Time:
2pm. Entry: $64.95 Adult, $59.95 Concession/Full Time Student, $34.95 Child 16 and under.
Tickets can be purchased at the Box Office, on 4723 5050 or online at
http://bluemountainstheatreandhub.com.au/box-office/
Sun 5 May 2019 Leura Harvest Festival – Leura. This community event is dedicated to showcasing the
outstanding produce, fine fare and innovative sustainability initiatives taking place across the
Blue Mountains region. Aimed at all ages, the Festival features an inspired mix of market stalls
set among the cherry blossoms on Leura Mall. Highlights include handcrafted products from
local artisans, delicious local fare, regional wine and cider tastings, the popular Pet Chook Show,
the Birches of Leura Scarecrow Competition, and the ultimate Chocolate Cake Competition, held
by Josophan's Fine Chocolates. Time: 9am – 4.30pm. FREE Entry. www.leuravillage.com.au
Enquires to bookings@leuravillage.com.au
Sun 5 May 2019 Mixed media portraits with Tracey Miller - Blackheath Art Society, 139a Station Street,
Blackheath. Have you ever wanted to paint a portrait, but don’t know where to start? This one-
day workshop is perfect for learning, step-by-step, how to create a portrait that is engaging and
captures the likeness of your sitter. Tracey is a highly experienced teacher and this workshop is
suitable for beginners as well as more experienced artists who would like to experiment with
portraiture. Time: 10am – 4pm. Entry: $90 (discounts apply for BAS members). Registration
forms available at www.blackheathart.com/forms. Closing date for registrations: Friday 19 April
2019. E: workshops@blackheathart.com or contact Jo Chipperfield on 0418 633 923
Wed 8 May Hollywood Hits: The Golden Years of Hollywood with Dorathy Cooper & Sharon Calabro – Blue
2019 Mountains Theatre & Community Hub, 104 – 108 Macquarie Road, Springwood. A nostalgic
journey through movie music history from the 1930’s Golden Years of Hollywood’ through to
modern film classics. Charismatic and versatile entertainers Dorathy Cooper and Sharon Calabro
will perform famous songs from your favourite movies, such as ‘Somewhere Over The Rainbow’,
‘As Time Goes By’, ‘Unchained Melody’ and ‘Diamonds Are A Girl’s Best Friend’. Time: 11am.
Entry: $20 (includes Devonshire morning tea at 10am). Tickets can be purchased at the Box
Office, on 4723 5050 or online at http://bluemountainstheatreandhub.com.au/box-office/
Fri 10 May 2019 The Tap Pack – Blue Mountains Theatre & Community Hub, 104 – 108 Macquarie Road,
Springwood. Picking up where The Rat Pack left off… The Tap Pack conjures up a modern twist to
the crooners and artists from the 50s through to the noughties! Featuring songs from Sinatra,
Dean Martin & Sammy Davis Jr to Sheeran, Buble and Beyonce, The Tap Pack mix slick humour,
high energy entertainment and world class tap dance. Time: 8pm. Entry: $69.90 Adult, $64.90
Concession and Child under 16 years. Tickets can be purchased at the Box Office, on 4723 5050
or online at http://bluemountainstheatreandhub.com.au/box-office/Sat 11 May Dave Graney & The Mistly Band - Upstairs for “Metro Social” at The Metropole Guesthouse,
2019 Corner of Lurline and Gang Gang Streets, Katoomba. Dave Graney and Clare Moore are back in
2019 with a new album called ZIPPA DEEDOO WHAT IS/WAS THAT/THIS? It’s approximately their
30th (?) and is a killer set of rock music – made properly, like they’ve always done. It has “eight
songs done thirteen ways” and ranges from pop gems like “Baby I wish I’d been a better pop
star”, to their homage to Stones Lore in ULTRAKEEF, and then the 8 1/2 minute West Coast epic
jam that is served up twice in “Is That What You Did?” Time: Doors open 5.30pm, Show starts
6.30pm. Entry: $25 pre-sale from Metropole Reception OR $27.50 with booking fee
online/phone OR $30 at the Door from 5:30pm (unless sold out): www.fusionboutique.com.au
Thurs 16 – Sun Ultra-Trail Australia – Start/Finish Event Hub, Scenic World, Violet St Corner of Cliff Drive,
19 May 2019 Katoomba. Ultra-Trail Australia (formally The North Face 100) is a running festival incorporating a
100 kilometre, 50 kilometre and 22 kilometre trail run through the world heritage listed Blue
Mountains National Park. The UTA festival also includes kids trail races and the UTA 951, a stair
climb from the base of the iconic Furber steps to the Ultra-Trail Australia finish line at Scenic
World. There is also an event expo, athlete forums, film festival and more. See website for more
event details: www.ultratrailaustralia.com.au
Fri 17 May 2019 Flats and Sharps (UK) - Upstairs for “Metro Social” at The Metropole Guesthouse, Corner of
Lurline and Gang Gang Streets, Katoomba. Flats and Sharps are a high-energy contemporary
Bluegrass band, from Penzance, Cornwall, in the South West of England, known for their own
highly original songs as well as their blistering renditions of Bluegrass classics. Time: Doors open
6pm, Show starts 7pm. Entry: $30 DISCOUNT Early Bird pre-sale from Metropole Reception OR
$32.50 with booking fee online/phone OR $35 at the Door from 6pm (unless sold out):
www.fusionboutique.com.au
Sat 18 May – The Wedding Singer – The Blue Mountains Musical Society – Blue Mountains Theatre &
Sun 2 June 2019 Community Hub, 104 – 108 Macquarie Road, Springwood. The Wedding Singer takes us back to a
time when hair was big, greed was good, collars were up and a wedding singer might just be the
coolest guy in the room. Based on the hit Adam Sandler movie, The Wedding Singer’s sparkling
new score does for the ’80s what Hairspray did for the ’60s. Just say yes to the most romantic
musical in twenty years. Time: 2pm or 8pm on various dates. See website for dates and ticket
prices. Tickets can be purchased at the Box Office, on 4723 5050 or online at
http://bluemountainstheatreandhub.com.au/box-office/
Sun 19 May RSPCA Million Paws Walk – Melrose Park Katoomba. Grab your two and four legged friends and
2019 join other animal lovers in a fun filled day. Walk or be walked around Melrose Park to raise funds
for the RSPCA. Demonstrations, stalls, games, sausage sizzle and more. All dogs welcome. Time:
9am – 12.30pm. Registration fee applies. Registration required. www.millionpawswalk.com.au
Sat 25 May Neil Diamond: The Man the Music – Palais Royale, 230 Katoomba Street, Katoomba. A superb 2-
2019 and-a-half-hour show combining the songs and stories of Neil Diamond with incredible imagery.
Presented by multi award-winning singer / songwriter, Craig Stewart. Time: 7.30pm. See website
for ticket details. www.entertainmentbluemountains.com.auSat 25 – Sun 26 Mt Victoria Great Train Weekend – Mt Victoria. Join the Mount Victoria Community Association
May 2019 at this community event to celebrate all things trains! Featuring train related activities, including
the steam traction engine on display again and a model train display at the historic Mount
Victoria Railway Station, this is truly a community event with Mount Victoria businesses and non-
profit organisations joining in with their own Great Train Weekend activities. Blue Mountains
Mystery Tours will also be running ghost tours to fit the event theme ‘ghosts of Mt Victoria’.
Weather permitting there'll be markets in the park and various venues around town will feature
live music. Tickets for the Sydney/Mount Victoria train ride can be booked via the NSW Rail
Museum website closer to the date. www.nswrailmuseum.com.au/events
Sun 26 May Getting Under the Skin with Carol Major – Varuna, The National Writers House, 141 Cascade St,
2019 Katoomba. Varuna, The National Writers’ House presents Getting Under the Skin with Carol
Major a one-day workshop for emerging writers who want to take their prose to the next level.
The workshop will use both writing exercises and discussion to get under the skin of your
narrators and characters. Time: 10am – 4pm. For more information go to www.varuna.com.au or
call P: 4782 5674.
Sun 26 May Teddy Bears’ Day Out – Valley Heights Locomotive Depot Heritage Museum. Children aged 16
2019 and under admitted free on this day only provided they bring their Teddy Bear along for the fun!
(And are accompanied by an adult paying for admission.) All Bears are specially invited to join
the Bears Only “Teddy Bear Express” for a short adventure on the Steam Tram. How exciting for
your furry friend! Time: 10am – 4pm (last rides 3.30pm). See website for entry details.
www.valleyheightsrailmuseum.info
Tuesdays Drawing basics with Kristal Smits - Blackheath Art Society, 139a Station Street, Blackheath. Have
you always wanted to draw but have trouble getting started? This course is the perfect starting
28 May,
point for beginner artists but is also suited to people with some drawing experience who want to
11, 18, 25 June, hone their skills. Exercises can be adjusted to suit your personal skills level. Time: 3pm – 6pm on
& 2 July 2019 Tuesdays. Entry: $205 (discounts apply for BAS members). Registration forms available at
www.blackheathart.com/forms. Closing date for registrations: Tuesday 14 May 2019. E:
workshops@blackheathart.com or contact Jo Chipperfield on 0418 633 923
Sat 25 May Wine and Jazz Festival – Norman Lindsay Gallery, 14 Norman Lindsay Crescent, Faulconbridge.
2019 The Norman Lindsay Gallery is the perfect showcase for the Mountains in late autumn when the
annual Wine and Jazz Festival will be held in the grounds. This National Trust property creates
ambience and atmosphere to enjoy incredible live jazz and fine quality wines. Galapagos Duck
will perform the live jazz whilst Australian wineries will showcase the best of the best wines for
tasting and purchase. Time: 12 noon (gates open 11am). Entry fees TBC. Tickets through
Eventbrite. www.normanlindsay.com.au P: 4751 1067Regular Happenings and Open Days
For the market enthusiast, every weekend in the Blue Mountains offers a different
market to explore. Everything from organic foods, local art and craft to collectibles
Every Weekend.
and clothes, there is a treasure to find for every avid market explorer. Ask for the
Markets List at the Blue Mountains Visitor Information Centres.
Wascoe Siding – Grahame Street, Blaxland. You are invited to bring family and
Open first Sunday of
friends to picnic in the grounds and enjoy a train ride on these miniature
every month (except
locomotives. Time: 10am – 4pm. Cost: $4 per train ride.
January).
www.infobluemountains.net.au/rail/wascoe/
Valley Heights Locomotive Depot Heritage Museum Open Days - Valley Heights
Locomotive Depot Heritage Museum, Tusculum Rd, Valley Heights. Explore the
Normally open second oldest remaining roundhouse in NSW, take a short ride on a steam train and
and forth Sunday of every witness the restoration works being carried out on tramway and railway exhibits.
month with some special Examine the exhibits of the historic locomotives, memorabilia, and more to learn
open days – see website about the history of the railways in the Mountains and on the Western Line. Time:
for dates. 10am – 4pm (Last rides 3.30pm). Entry: Adults: $15, Senior, Pensioner & Student
Concession: $13, School Students: $11, Children 4 and under: FREE, Family: $45
www.infobluemountains.net.au/locodepot/index.shtml
Braemar House & Gallery – Braemar House, 104 Macquarie Road, Springwood.
Showcasing changing exhibitions of various mediums from both emerging and
Open Thursday to
established artists work in one of Springwood’s most historic buildings. Time:
Sunday.
10am – 4pm. FREE Admission.
http://bluemountainsculturalcentre.com.au/braemar-gallery/
Woodford Academy - 90-95 Great Western Highway, Woodford. This historic
property dates back to the 1830s. Time: 10am – 4pm or by appointment. Cost:
Open third Saturday of
Adult: $10, Child/Concession: $8, Family $25. Guided Tours included with Museum
every month. Closed
entry (subject to availability). Also open by appointment for groups of 10 or more
Dec 2018/Jan 2019 for
(subject to availability). P: 4758 8743
conservation works.
E: woodfordacademy@gmail.com
www.nationaltrust.org.au/places/woodford-academy/
Historic Tarella Cottage Museum – 99-101 Blaxland Road, Wentworth Falls. Built
Open last Sunday of the in the 1890s, this cottage museum is a hidden treasure filled with a wonderful
month (except collection of memorabilia of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Homemade
December). See website refreshments available for purchase. Time: 10am – 3pm. Entry: Adults $5, Child
for more details. $2. (Cash only.) Groups welcome throughout the year by prior arrangement.
P: 4757 3824 www.bluemountainshistory.com
Saturday Chess at Katoomba Library – 30 Parke St, Katoomba. Come and join in
Every Saturday the fun and sociable atmosphere of Saturday Chess. Both friendly and tournament
style chess available all day. All ages and levels of ability welcome. Time: 11am –
3pm. FREE Entry. P: 4780 5750Every Saturday & Sunday Board Games at the Libraries – Katoomba and Springwood Libraries. Come and
Katoomba join in the fun and games at the Libraries. Explore new and more complex games
Every Saturday at Katoomba Library every first Saturday of the month with Afternoonified. All
Springwood ages and levels of ability welcome. Time: 11am – 3pm. FREE Entry. P: 4780 5750
Blue Mountains Radio Players – Palais Royale, 230 Katoomba Street, Katoomba.
Performances are before a live audience, using mainly scripts transcribed from
original performances of the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. The repertoire includes
Last Sunday of each
plays from long-running drama series such as ‘Suspense’, ‘Escape’ and ‘Quiet,
month, Feb to Nov.
Please!’; episodes from the comedy series Easy Aces and Life of Riley; and crimes
solved by Sherlock Holmes and more. Time: 2.30pm. P: 4784 6300
https://sites.google.com/site/bmradioplayers/performances
Blue Mountains Heritage Centre, Blackheath – End of Govetts Leap Road,
Blackheath. New exhibition every month. FREE Entry. Time: 9am – 4.30pm. P:
Open daily (Closed 4787 8877
Christmas Day) www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/Visitor-centres/Blue-Mountains-
Heritage-Centre
Mount Victoria & District Historical Society Museum – Located at the back of
Open weekends, public & Mount Victoria Railway Station. Opening in 1868, this Heritage Listed sandstone
school holidays station is now a museum full to the brim with memorabilia of early history and old
ways of living, farming and working in the upper mountains.
Closed Christmas Day and
Good Friday. Time: 12noon – 3pm. Entry: $5 Adult, $1 Child. Donations Welcome.
http://mountvictoriamuseum.info/
Blue Mountains City of the Arts Events – Various Locations and Times.
Inspired by the natural beauty of this World Heritage Listed area, the Blue Mountains has a vibrant community of
artists, writers, composers, poets, sculptors, performers, artisans and creatives who live, work, entertain
and educate visitors to the Region. Everything from workshops to exhibitions, poetry readings to concerts, radio
plays to films, there is something for everyone who wants to experience why the Blue Mountains was the NSW
Inaugural City of the Arts. For more information on a full range of our City of the Arts cultural events “Like” the
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