CELEBRATE the legacy of the great Luciano Pavarotti with an unforgettable performance at The Jetty Theatre on Saturday 6 September at 3pm. Internationally-acclaimed lyric tenor Paul Tabone, often referred to as Australia’s own “Bocelli”, has performed to audiences around the world, including at the National Opera of Bucharest, Teatro Carlo Felice, Teatro Del Giglio, the […]
Founder of ChiLL, Jill Nash, addresses a group of residents of Woolgoolga’s Lifestyle Village in March 2022.
ADVERTISING FEATURE: The capacity to consent to voluntary assisted dying
THE capacity to consent to voluntary assisted dying (VAD) will come under the spotlight during a public forum at the Cavanbah Centre next month. The meeting is organised by the local group of volunteers called ChiLL (Choices in Later Life). “Fortunately, we have excellent palliative and geriatric care available in our region, using both funded […]
Bandaluzia’s artistry has graced some of the nation’s most prestigious stages.
Bandaluzia returns in a blaze of rhythm and dance
BANDALUZIA returns to Coffs Harbour on Saturday 13 September with a breathtaking new show at the Jetty Memorial Theatre. This acclaimed ensemble blends the fire and passion of Spanish flamenco with bold contemporary influences, creating performances that are as thrilling as they are unforgettable. Expect the great canon of flamenco intertwined with the rich harmonies […]
Take a trip down memory lane at the 29th Coffs Antique & Collectors Fair
TAKE a trip down memory lane at the Coffs Antique & Collectors Fair from 29-31 August. Held in the Exhibition Hall at Coffs Harbour Showground, there will be antiques and collectables galore for sale as well as impressive displays of private collections, a special bottle collection from Grafton and a magnificent showcase of Shelley china […]
Put your moves into action at the Saturday Night Social Photo: Dance Makers Collective.
Final call for Beyond Jazz Weekender
THE inaugural Beyond Jazz Weekender will transform Bellingen Memorial Hall into a three-day playground of live jazz, club culture, dance, art and wellbeing from 15–17 August. More than a festival, Beyond Jazz revives the Weekender tradition — a term first used for Northern Soul Weekender dance events in 1970s UK, when fans travelled for multi-day […]
The Coffs Harbour Buskers Festival has run for more than 20 years.
Buskers Festival takes a year off
ORGANISERS of the popular Coffs Harbour Buskers Festival have decided to take a year off. As a result, the first week of the October school holidays will see no buskers on the streets, parks, reserves, pubs and clubs for the first time since the Covid pandemic. “We took a year off during Covid but apart […]
Coffs Harbour Music Society's concert features the Mendoza Argentine Tango Quintet.
Mendoza concert travels through Tango history
WHILE flooding rain prevented the Coffs Harbour Music Society’s concert in May it is hoped that fine weather will smile on the Mendoza Argentine Tango Quintet, Australia’s leading exponents of Tango, who are scheduled to perform at St John Paul College at 7.30pm on Saturday 2 August. Featuring the quintessential ferocity of the bandoneón and […]
Drawing on her family’s recipes and cultural roots, Michelle serves up comfort food all lovingly paired with tales from her own life.
Advertising Feature: The most delicious show in town
WHEN was the last time a show made you laugh, cry and fed you dinner? Comfort Food Cabaret, created and performed by Australia’s soulful singing cook Michelle Pearson, is a one-of-a-kind theatrical experience that stirs the heart as much as the appetite. Part musical comedy, part cooking class and part pop-up supper club, this multi-award-winning […]
The Listies: 110% Ready comes to the Jetty Memorial Theatre on Thursday 3 July.
Advertising feature: School holidays at Jetty Theatre
JETTY Memorial Theatre (JMT) lights up this July with a winter school holiday program full of energy, laughs and feel-good entertainment. Families can enjoy a mix of live comedy, magical moments and heartwarming cinema; all designed to spark imaginations and keep kids (and their grown-ups) smiling all holiday long. Kick things off early with The […]
The new-look Ritchies Boambee store.
BUSINESS SHOWCASE: Enhanced customer experience at Ritchies Boambee
RITCHIES Boambee has officially re-launched following an extensive renovation, bringing a fresh and enhanced shopping experience to the local community. The upgrade introduces new departments, an expanded product range, and improved store features designed to provide greater convenience, quality, and value. The newly renovated supermarket now offers an expanded fresh food selection, with key additions […]