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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
                    
                            Each Hairhouse location combines a retail store featuring 200-plus globally loved haircare brands with a professional hair studio.
            BUSINESS SHOWCASE: Hairhouse expands to Coffs Harbour
A LEADING brand with over 30 years’ experience, Hairhouse is officially opening its newest location at Park Beach Plaza next week. The grand opening is on Thursday 13 March. Each Hairhouse location combines a retail store featuring 200-plus globally loved haircare brands with a professional hair studio. “Healthy hair starts at Hairhouse,” the team said. […]
