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SeaFari workshops in Beachport

February 15, 2010

Workshops are continuing this week in the lead up to the SeaFari 2010 Beachport Festival by the Sea.

Beachport artist Dave Messenger is presenting a series of sessions to help people make lanterns inspired by the ocean theme, with the completed works to be included in a special performance on the Saturday night of the festival. Read more

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New arts centre proves popular

February 14, 2010

Arts Centre
It was a proud moment for Mount Gambier High School students when they entered the school’s new $3m arts centre at the start of a new school year. Read more

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Arts icon honoured with OAM

January 27, 2010

Barbara Lees-Margiotta OAMMount Gambier’s matriarch of theatre and dance Barbara Lees-Margiotta (pictured) was the toast of the city when news spread she had been bestowed with an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for Australia Day. Read more

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Arts festival draws big crowds

May 19, 2009

The Penola Coonawarra Arts Festival again attracted thousands of visitors to the town for a huge weekend of celebrations.

In a major boost for the organising committee, the 2009 festival proved to be one the best ever, with the mix of big name guests, a wide variety of exhibitions and new and exciting events for the whole family bringing Penola and Coonawarra to life over four nights. Read more

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Burchmore coming to Coonawarra

May 6, 2009

Australian entertainment industry icon Rhonda Burchmore’s performance at The Poplars Winery next Friday night is sure to be a highlight of the 2009 Penola Coonawarra Arts Festival.

The event will be held from May 14 to 17 with a packed program of entertainment. Read more

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Performing arts group planned

April 28, 2009

Development of a new Mount Gambier organisation to support and promote the South East’s creative talents is progressing.

Limestone Coast Performing Artists Inc will hold its inaugural annual general meeting tonight at 7.30pm in the leadlight room at the institute building, next to the Riddoch Art Gallery in Mount Gambier. Read more

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$3m arts centre planned for high school

December 11, 2008

Construction work on Mount Gambier High School’s new $3m arts centre will finally kick off in the new year after an eight-year push for Federal Government funding.

During those eight years the arts centre was first rejected and then removed from the government’s list of capital works, but when the school’s governing council persisted, $2m was approved for the 800 square metre facility. Read more

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