Wednesday 27 November, 6pm for 7pm start (55min) Strap yourself in as four Aussie blokes swap wheelchairs for quad bikes and embark on the ride of their lives. This documentary charts their 5,000km adventure across the outback, as they visit the crash sites where their lives changed forever. Three men are paraplegics and one a quadriplegic,...
The Australian Chamber Orchestra returns to Margaret River with three stunning concerts at the beautiful Vasse Felix Art Gallery on December 6, 7 and 8. ACO2, comprising core members of the ACO playing alongside young Emerging Artists, will be led by guest director and violinist Dale Barltrop. The in-demand violinist led ACO2 for its Vasse...
Arts Margaret River Volunteers & Arts Hub Members Christmas Party Saturday 14 December 5.30pm - Cultural Centre Please join us for drinks and burgers to thank you, our wonderful Volunteers and Arts Hub Members. After the food and festivities you are invited to stay for the screening of the WA Symphony Orchestra simulcast at 7.30pm....
Saturday 14 December, 7.10pm Symphony in the City has become an essential part of summer in Perth. Over the last six years, thousands of people have been thrilled by performances of great symphonic music by WASO and the WASO Chorus. We continue the tradition in 2013 with another exciting free outdoor concert at Langley Park....
Pioneer Park, Cowaramup Free live Family Concerts every Sunday in February 5pm to 7pm. Bring a picnic or purchase food from local community stalls. Tartarus - local 3 piece heavy metal band & Jazztrix - jazz classics, standards & originals
Pioneer Park, Cowaramup Free live Family Concerts every Sunday in February 5pm to 7pm. Bring a picnic or purchase food from local community stalls. Featuring live performances by - Tony Lane, The Impressions
Saturday 15th February, 7.45pm - FREE ENTRY Tosca features a heart stopping plot, soaring, emotionally charged melodies and tells the story of tempestuous diva Tosca, her lover the artist Cavaradossi, and the evil chief of police, Baron Scarpia. An opera in three acts and sung in Italian with English surtitles, the City of Perth’s Opera...
Pioneer Park, Cowaramup Free live Family Concerts every Sunday in February 5pm to 7pm. Bring a picnic or purchase food from local community stalls. Featuring live performances by - mUnk, Big Bark Boogie
Pioneer Park, Cowaramup Free live Family Concerts every Sunday in February 5pm to 7pm. Bring a picnic or purchase food from local community stalls. Margaret River Concert Band - a group of about 20 local musicians who play a mix of popular tunes, swing and show pieces to entertain at community events. Director Priscilla Den...
Quiz Night for Relay for Life Margaret River Primary School - undercover area Ian Smith from Adinfern Estate is walking in the Cancer Council's Relay For Life at the Perth Athletic Stadium this year. To help raise funds for his team, Ricky's Marathon of Life, the Margaret River Theatre Group is running a quiz night...
A Surf event run by local surfers and surfboard makers: Showcasing Local and Australian Surfboard Manufacturers giving daily shaping demonstrations | Vintage Surfboard exhibition | Surf Movies and Documentaries | Surf Photography + Art | Live Music Saturday Night | Surfboard Swap Meet Saturday Morning. Margaret River Cultural Centre, 51 Walcliffe Rd Thursday 10th, Friday...
Mimi, A Guitar and Piano Duo, will be supported by Don Pople, a local Violinist Guitar and piano duets are a rare beast but in the hands of mimi (Duncan Gardiner – guitar and Setsu Masuda – piano), the result is breathtaking and beautiful. Gardiner and Masuda each bring their own specialties to create a...
Enjoy listening to WA debut novelist Brooke Davis as she talks about her runaway success debut novel, Lost and Found and shares her amazing life-affirming story in the Margaret River BookShop. Seven years ago, Brooke Davis was travelling overseas when she received bad news from home. From that sad turning point, she unexpectedly created her...
Margaret River Library | Augusta Community Resource Centre | Nannup Town Hall | Weld Theatre, Busselton | Bunbury Regional Art Gallery This year’s programme features a wide range of short films, documentaries and feature documentaries of varying subject matter and length, so sit back, relax and prepare to be entertained.
Featuring a stellar cast of voice talent including Kodi Smit-McPhee, Richard Roxburgh, Jacki Weaver, Miriam Margolyes and Justine Clarke, Maya the Bee is a bright and family-friendly animation about a young bee Maya, who is born into a world of order and rules. Her hilariously awkward attempts to fit in and "be a bee" immediately...
Words and Pictures Golden Globe-winner Clive Owen and Academy Award-winner Juliette Binoche star in Fred Schepisi's romantic drama about prep school English teacher and a one-time literary star Jack who meets his match in Dina — an abstract painter and new teacher on campus, who was once celebrated for her art. From the start, the...
STRETCH YOUR IMPRO MUSCLES Springtime is a great time for getting out and trying new things, whether it’s a new sport, new class or perhaps a new walk. Joining Margot Edwards for Arts Margaret River’s new fortnightly Improvisation series on Saturday mornings at the Cultural Centre will give you all of these in a two...
Vivace will bring another uplifting concert to the Margaret River Cultural Centre on Saturday 6th September at 2pm. John Rutter’s Requiem and Joseph Haydn’s Mass in time of war will be performed by the orchestra, 50-strong chorus and soloists, directed by Arwel Jenkins. These works are highly topical at this time of the centenary of...
Jenny and Neil Delmage demonstrate how to create and maintain a beautiful yet waterwise garden suited to our WA climate in their new book '12 Gardens' which includes over 240 stunning photographs. Come along to the library to hear the Delmages talk about the many award-winning gardens in their book. Light refreshments will be provided....
STRETCH YOUR IMPRO MUSCLES Springtime is a great time for getting out and trying new things, whether it’s a new sport, new class or perhaps a new walk. Joining Margot Edwards for Arts Margaret River’s new fortnightly Improvisation series on Saturday mornings at the Cultural Centre will give you all of these in a two...
STRETCH YOUR IMPRO MUSCLES Springtime is a great time for getting out and trying new things, whether it’s a new sport, new class or perhaps a new walk. Joining Margot Edwards for Arts Margaret River’s new fortnightly Improvisation series on Saturday mornings at the Cultural Centre will give you all of these in a two...
Come along to a morning of recycling, craft and fun. It is the perfect opportunity to learn new skills, socialise, and go home with a beautiful piece of art. All material supplied (if you have a glue gun please bring it). Morning tea is included. Bring a friend, if we get 20 people one will...
Located in the heart of the South West’s premier wine region, Happs is the perfect venue to take in the breathtaking landscape, sunshine and, of course, the local produce – superb food and wine. From 12.30 on October 4th, the Barrel Room Recital brings internationally acclaimed classical musicians Louise McKay (cello) and Anna Sleptsova (piano)...
Pull on your sixties gear and your dancing shoes and come along for a great night out. Dance the night away to live Rock –n– Roll band, The Impressions. Prizes awarded for best costume and best dancers plus there will be a door prize and a raffle. Drinks & ‘sixties’ supper for sale on the...
Major fundraiser for the Margaret River Organic Garden...an all ages friendly event with a variety of organic/sustainably focused market stalls, live entertainment, art exhibition & sales, garden related speaker programme & refreshments...all set in the beautiful natural spaces created with the volunteer run and maintained Margaret River Organic Garden.
STRETCH YOUR IMPRO MUSCLES Springtime is a great time for getting out and trying new things, whether it’s a new sport, new class or perhaps a new walk. Joining Margot Edwards for Arts Margaret River’s new fortnightly Improvisation series on Saturday mornings at the Cultural Centre will give you all of these in a two...
Time for a challenge—come along to the second paper art workshop. You can learn to make a basic wall hanging or a huge 3D paper ball (great Xmas presents!) All materials supplied (although if you have a glue gun please bring it). Morning tea is included. Bring a friend, if we get 20 people one...
6pm for 7.30pm films 18+ event. Tickets: $12 Adults, $10 Concession and includes a glass of Xanadu wine on arrival. Book online: www.australianshortsmargaretriver.eventbrite.com.au
You are invited by Margaret River Amnesty International in partnership with the Uniting Church Margaret River and Tig-Le House to the screening of Jessica Taylor’s documentary: “Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea”. The film tells the story of the refugee through candid interviews, hidden camera footage and asylum seekers themselves. Guest speaker Dr.Caroline...
Remember those relaxing times as a kid on holidays? All day at the beach? the backyard bbq? romantic sunsets? Seize the chance to relive the vibe and launch your summer holidays in true Aussie style this year. Bring a picnic tea & rug, spread out on the idyllic lawns of Cape Mentelle Vineyard with friends...
The Skin Cancer Screening Bus will be at the Lions Shed, Burton Road, Margaret River. All visits are by appointment only. A previous history of skin cancer, unusual moles, melanoma in your direct family, sores that don't heal or skin that burns easily, are preferred patients. Please phone Beryl on 9757-2671 for your time slot....
West Australian Symphony Orchestra LIVE BROADCAST FROM LANGLEY PARK, PERTH WASO’s City of Perth Symphony in the City has become an essential part of summer in Perth. Over the last seven years, thousands of people have been thrilled by performances of great symphonic music by WASO and the WASO Chorus. WASO continues the tradition in...
LAST PARADISE is the 45 year story of extreme adventure travel. A global search for adrenalin paradise which ends in West Australia. This is a chance to see the absolute best of WA in jaw-dropping big screen quality, created with Peter Jackson's "Lord of the Rings" team. The two screenings will be followed by a...
A Dinner event and exhibition of sculptures with Voyager Estate and Margaret River Gallery.... 17th January 2015 First there is the luthier, working alone in his workshop in Margaret River, making stringed instruments. Then there is the artist, solo in her studio, taking discarded materials and giving them new meaning as sculptures. And there is...
The long awaited annual Cowaramup Sunday Sundowners are on again every Sunday in February from 5pm to 7pm. Held in Pioneer Park Cowaramup, these family friendly concerts feature the best live performances by local South West musicians. Bring a picnic or purchase food and drinks from the local community stalls. No entry fee but donations...
Join author Nina Smith for an evening adventure into the world of Shadow: a dark comic fantasy series with a little sparkle and a lot of bite. Light refreshments will be provided after the talk. Please RSVP for catering purposes by 4th February to library staff: Ph 9780 5600 or email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au
The long awaited annual Cowaramup Sunday Sundowners are on again every Sunday in February from 5pm to 7pm. Held in Pioneer Park Cowaramup, these family friendly concerts feature the best live performances by local South West musicians. Bring a picnic or purchase food and drinks from the local community stalls. No entry fee but donations...
The long awaited annual Cowaramup Sunday Sundowners are on again every Sunday in February from 5pm to 7pm. Held in Pioneer Park Cowaramup, these family friendly concerts feature the best live performances by local South West musicians. Bring a picnic or purchase food and drinks from the local community stalls. No entry fee but donations...
The long awaited annual Cowaramup Sunday Sundowners are on again every Sunday in February from 5pm to 7pm. Held in Pioneer Park Cowaramup, these family friendly concerts feature the best live performances by local South West musicians. Bring a picnic or purchase food and drinks from the local community stalls. No entry fee but donations...
WHAT ON EARTH IS ALL THIS LOVE WHICH MAKES EVERYONE GO MAD? Performed under the stars in Supreme Court Gardens, this beautiful and popular free event, City of Perth’s Opera in the Park, celebrates an evening of wondrous music. For over two decades, the City of Perth has presented Opera in the Park as an...
The Emergence Creative Festival turns the iconic Margaret River region into a Creative Playground, bringing together like-minded creatives from across the globe for a four day sensory overload. Dubbed the 'anti-conference', Australia's Southwest's own ideas fest is an influential celebration of creativity where ideas get off the ground.
Author Anita Revel will present her set of 60 oracle cards called Affirmation Goddess, and show you how to use the cards to find your perfect approach to empowering yourself. Affirmations are one of the most effective “power tools” for intentionally bringing about positive change. This collection of affirmations by Anita will help you maintain...
360 ALLSTARS is a phenomenal physical performance exploring all forms of rotation. Boasting a stellar cast, including world champion athletes, world class dancers and world renowned musicians, the production connects the street with the elite to deliver a radical urban circus! A performance like no other, 360 ALLSTARS reinvents the traditional circus by presenting contemporary...
Shaun Tan has donated his book Rules of Summer to create a performance artwork. Anita Haywood will draw portraits with a sewing machine as a fundraiser for Amnesty International International. This will happen at Pauline McLeod's Margaret River Bookshop on 21st March. Book your time & background image to have your portrait drawn by Contacting...
Bogan Bingo won't just be your standard Saturday night out - part game show, part party - full BOGAN. Get your best flanno on, find your double pluggers and join us for a night of hilarity at the Margaret River Cultural Centre. With a sick as air guitar comp, bogan fashion parade, games, prizes and...
The opening of the 2015 Foamlust Surf Festival kicks off with a special screening of the film "Last Paradise". Directed & produced by Clive Neeson, Last Paradise is the 45 year story of extreme adventure travel. A global search for adrenalin paradise which ends in Western Australia. Foamlust will again be assembling an ever changing...
You are invited by Margaret River Amnesty International in partnership with the Uniting Church Margaret River and Tig-Le House to the screening of Mary Meets Mohammad. The film follows the arrival of Tasmania’s first asylum seeker detention centre through the eyes of local knitting club member Mary. This is the regular Sunday cinema movie slot....
"I will be running a 2 hour drawing workshop focusing on loosening up and learning to embrace chance and permanence in mark making through the use of ballpoint pen as a drawing tool. The workshop will examine the idea of drawing as an exploratory process of discovery and learning, each participant will be making many...
Stephanie Reisch artist talk Sunday 19 April 2pm Recent works by Stephanie Reisch sees the artist referencing the morphology and workings of cave walls. In her talk she will touch upon themes of ritualism in painting, image making as a form of magic and the challenges presented in tackling such ideas on the two-dimensional plane.
Gripping Aussie film about the true story of miners tunnelling under the WW1 trenches in Flanders, Belgium attempting to blow up a German bunker. Join Arts Margaret River to commemorate 100 years of ANZAC Spirit with a special afternoon tea followed by the screening of Beneath Hill 60. Sponge cake, ANZAC biscuits and billy tea...
Bring your children and enjoy a tour through this historic southwest homestead followed by fun and informative activities. You will learn about archaeology at Ellensbrook and practise some of these skills yourself. Please bring a picnic. Suitable for children 7-12 yrs old accompanied by an adult. Book early as maximum of 10 kids. 0897555173
This is a film about ordinary people caught up in the multinational gas rush that's turning Aussie Battlers into accidental activists, and sometimes heroes. Join us for a cash bar open at 6pm, screening at 7pm, followed by a Q&A with Director/Producer Richard Todd and a special guest appearance by John Butler.
Come along to one of our classes where each is hosted by one of our finest chefs in the region. An opportunity to meet new people and learn how to create some amazing food!
The cool-est comedy film festival in the known Universe is back!!! Friday, 19 June at 7.00pm Margaret River Cultural Centre This year’s festival theme is Love, Angst and Other Deceptions! We have an amazing selection of comedy shorts dealing with a view on love, angst & the peculiar deception life can - & filmmakers do...
Surfrider family fundraiser
Fun competition to win $1000. Visit a variety of businesses and find the answers to the questions - Run over the whole month of July!
Musical afternoon featuring 3 choirs: 4Tunes quartet from Bridgetown, Bunbury Men of Song (Male voice choir of 30 voices) and Voices of Vasse, an all ladies choir from Busselton. An afternoon tea will be served at the interval.
Country Fair with markets, games, activities - fun day for everyone! Cow onesies are DEFINITELY allowed!
Author Katrina Jean Taylor is the founder of the Direction Technique, a breakthrough energy healing method. In her new book, “Focus for Direction: How To Self-Heal And Find Your Own Answers”, Taylor explains how to self-heal using intuitive energy through the Direction Technique. “Focus for Direction” explains how the endocrine system and glands affect the...
Dark Laughs If you prefer your comedy well done, join us at Colonial Brewery for an evening of Black Comedy with the filmmakers, including comedy trio Suns of Fred, a...
unReal is for those of us who escape. A film that celebrates breaking free from the confines of reality and venturing into a boundless world. This place isn’t remote or hard to find, and yet many never see it. Here, glacial walls transform into mountain bike trails, rain and snow aren't the only elements to...
Get one on one with your wild edibles on our beautiful 100 acre farm in Margaret River. This one day forage and feast tour will get you outside discovering plants...
Set in the seaside centres of Busselton, Bunbury, Dunsborough and the Margaret River wine region, CinéfestOZ premieres feature films and events in the region’s cinemas, wineries, small bars and galleries,...
Life, Laughs and Drama Margaret River’s iconic Settlers Tavern hosts a night of diverse short film accompanied by a delicious 3-course meal prepared by Executive Chef Rick Houston. Life, Laughs...
Augusta Opening Night Walk Augusta's Opening Night Blue Carpet ahead of an exclusive screening of a classic French feature film, Belle de Jour. The festival kicks off in Augusta with...
La Grande Illusion CinéfestOZ debuts in Cowaramup with a classic French film screening at the Duggan Pavilion. Directed by Jean Renoir and praised as one of the greatest films ever...
The CinéfestOZ Free Community Screenings provides the opportunity for the community to experience Australian and French-made content, engaging and reliving the filmmaking cultures and histories. This year, we focus on...
Frock up for the pre-screening gala function held at the Augusta Margaret River Shire foyer where you’ll enjoy canapés, refreshments and live music as a prelude to the highly anticipated...
Supernatural By The Sea Enjoy a supernatural film experience curated with the historic lighthouse in mind – this film experience is not for the faint hearted! Filmmakers will join you...
