Living Longer Living Stronger, Cliff Noble Community Centre – Thursdays 10-11am until December 19
This is a progressive strength and balance program for mobility and reducing the risk of falls and injury. Cost is $5 per session, and some Thursdays are not available. Contact: info@share.org.au or phone: 85800628. This sounds like a lot more fun that the balance exercises I need to do on my own!
And while on the subject of exercise, why not try something a bit more energetic – Zumba Gold at Ron Williams Community Centre, Thursdays 9.30-10.30am until December 12. Cost is by Card only: Concession $4.90, Adult $10.00.
Tin Sheds Gallery, 148 City Road, Darlington (level 2, Wilkinson Building)
I pass this gallery every time I take a bus to and from the City, and have never ventured inside. The current exhibition is Garden at the End of Time with works by a number of artists. Open Tuesdays to Fridays 10am-4pm from June 6 to July 19. Entry is free but you can book tickets by phoning 9351 3115 or email tinsheds@sydney.edu.au/.
2024 Archibald Prize, Naala Nura, Art Gallery of NSW – June 8 to September 8
They’re back, as they have been since 1921 – the Archies, as they are lovingly called, along with their cousins, the Wynne and Sulman Prizes. Another highlight of the Archibald is the Young Archies, for aspiring artists aged 5-18 years. From my observations in previous years, these works are outstanding. Tickets are $25 for Adults and $22 Concession. Open from 10am-5pm (last tickets available at 4pm).
Alphonse Mucha: Spirit of the Art Nouveau – June 15 to September 22
Works from the Mucha Family Collection include illustrations, jewellery, interior decorations and photographs. Tickets are $35 Adult and $32 Concession. Joint tickets for both exhibitions are available. https://artgallery.nsw.gov.au/whatson/
Refugee Week 2024 – Sunday June 16 to Saturday June 22
This year’s Refugee Week theme is “Finding Freedom: Family”. Check with your local Council for events in your area.
NAIDOC WEEK – July 7-14
“Keep the Fire Burning, Blak, Loud and Proud” is this year’s theme. Check with your local Council for events in your area.
The colourful poster winner is Deb Belyea for Urapun Muy (One Fire) in the Kalaw Kawaw Ya dialect. See here for information about Deb and her winning design.
