Open Sanctuary at Tilba recently held a reflection day on the theme Ordinary People as Mystics and Monks with a particular emphasis on the Benedictine way of monasticism.
Traditionally, monks have lived within a cloister of some kind and mystics were considered a kind of spiritual elite. Today we recognise the experience of ordinary people and those who are drawn to live a monastic rhythm of life in the world, a … Read more »
The Far South Coast Dance Festival was held on 23 June at Batemans Bay Pavilion. Our dance was inspired by Candy Crush, Sugar Rush! The Cobargo students practiced during their lunch and recess times to perfect the dance. The dancers powered through an explosion of energy, just like when the sugar hits, only to crash into a dizzying low. It was a playful … Read more »
Darren Bailey is a Yuin artist who is known for his scrap metal repurposed sculptures. During transportation to this year’s Sculpture Bermagui one of his pieces had broken. Bermagui Men’s Shed came to his assistance with a workspace and the tools to fix it. As thanks, Darren created and gifted this piece to the Men’s Shed. By repurposing everyday items, he made a new sculpture out of 482 knives, 88 forks, 12 spoons … Read more »
I grew up on the island of Guernsey in the 1950s and ‘60s where, a century before, Victor Hugo lived for fifteen years as a political exile during France’s protracted revolution. These were Hugo’s most productive years when, far away from the distractions of his Parisian lifestyle of literary soirées, political wrangling, lover’s trysts etc, he finally completed his masterpiece, Les Misérables. His rigorous and energetic work regime during this … Read more »
Cobargo Arts Music and Culture is excited to bring you the talented Lucy Wise who is an award-winning singer-songwriter with a voice that pulls hearts out from the shadows, whilst effortlessly blending acoustic, traditional folk, roots and pop sounds.
Her forthcoming record Salt is inspired by artists such as Joni Mitchell and Madison Cunningham, sitting comfortably between the intimacy of traditional folk and the clarity of modern pop.
Diving … Read more »
Shop7 ArtSpace Gallery of Bermagui is hosting their annual exhibition of artworks in any medium relating to the theme, Harbour. Gallery visitors can expect to enjoy artworks by more than 30 local artists.
There are still a few days left until entries close on Tuesday 4 August. Pick up your entry forms at Shop7 ArtSpace Gallery, on the upper deck at the Bermagui Fishermen’s Wharf overlooking the boat harbour, … Read more »