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The fourth annual Fatherhood Festival, to be held in and around Bangalow and Byron Bay over the weekend of August 31st - Sunday September 2nd (Father’s Day), got a jumpstart last Tuesday when Channel 7’s Sunrise program recorded live to air from Bangalow. Ken Bright ran a tool box workshop for Dads and Kids, Lisa Parkes had dads in wild relay races with their kids, and the Nappywrap founds had babies and dolls safety-pin free while attending to a parents most important task.

The full weekend program of concerts, workshops and activities for the whole family will be announced shortly. Keep informed at www.fatherhoodfestival.com

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Bangalow Music Festival 2007 – a paradise brimming with the blissful music, 17-19 August.

Standing ovations and superb playing saw last year’s Bangalow Music Festival packed with full houses.

This year the 6^th annual magical weekend festival of music happens in the Byron hinterland paradise of Bangalow between Friday 17 – Sunday 19 August.

Lush green rolling hills, tranquility and a charming Federation village combine with welcoming warm winter sun, a friendly atmosphere and Australia’s finest musicians for an unforgettable escape from the pace of modern life.

Legendary Australian composer Peter Sculthorpe has described this Festival as “the most exciting festival outside a capital city that I have ever attended”.

Festival Artistic Director and Leader of the Southern Cross Soloists Paul Dean has created a musical feast that takes audiences on a melodic journey with much loved works by composers such as Mozart, Ravel, Bach, Liszt, Chopin and Debussy and newer works by Australian composers.

The masters of composition will be matched by masters in performance, with ensembles and soloists including the Flinders Quartet, Whiteley Piano Trio, Sydney Chamber Choir, jazz ensemble the Con Artists and wonderful young pianist Jayson Gilham as the featured “Star of Tomorrow”, and of course event organisers the Southern Cross Soloists.

Tickets: $250 for all 9 concerts, with group discounts for bookings of 6 or more. Single tickets will be available for $40 per concert from 16 July.

If you require more information on the festival visit the Bangalow Music Festival website.

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23 June - 1 July, A&I Hall Bangalow

Early bird tickets for FEHVA are now on sale and this includes early bird tickets for the FEHVA art auction if you purchase before May 20th. The evening includes food and wine.

Special guest Sydney Morning Herald Art Critic John McDonald will stir up pre bidding interest with a brief address on ‘The role of the art critic in forming the art market’ Art auction will be conducted by maestro of the hammer Robert Bleakley. 50% of the sale price will go to the artist and 50% to the New Buttery Centre of Excellence in Addiction Recovery project. Keep a watch on the FEHVA website for artwork updates each week full selection available for viewing by June1st.

We thank all artists, audience and art buyers who continue their support of The Buttery arts program through the auction, sale and week long arts festival.’ said Ms Tipping.

For program details and booking information visit: www.fehva.com ph 02 66871 623.

June 23 - 25 - FEHVA portrait workshop and prize, subject Mungo MacCallum
June 24 - FEHVA art exhibition opening and Grace Knight in concert 24th June
June 23- 29 - FEHVA seminars, workshops and master classes
June 28 - FEHVA art auction and sale. Special guest art critic John McDonald
June 29 - FEHVA art lovers lunch, Utopia Café, Bangalow
June 30 –July1 - FEHVA 48 hours of visual art. Panel discussions and In Conversations. Special guests include: artists Wendy Sharpe and Fiona Hall

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