Georgian Glass: Colonial Style
- Until Sunday April 28 at Riversdale, 2 Twynam Drive. Telephone: 4821 4741. Open: Mon/Tue/Thu, 10am to 2pm. Entry: $10/$8 or $25 family; National Trust members, children under 10 free.
A touring exhibition of the Havelberg-Smith bequeathed collection of Georgian era glassware (c. 1700-1840), more than 40 pieces including glasses, rummer glasses, jugs, serving ware and candlesticks.
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The Art of Ageing
- Until Saturday May 11, Goulburn Regional Art Gallery, 184 Bourke Street. Telephone: 4823 4494. Hours: weekdays, 9am to 5pm; Saturday, noon to 4pm. Admission: Free.
Five photographers, each from a regional city in NSW, including Goulburn's own Tina Milson from the property Cardross, exploring, turning and flipping the idea of seniority.
Dawn to Dust
- Until Saturday May 11, Goulburn Regional Art Gallery, 184 Bourke Street. Telephone: 4823 4494. Hours: weekdays, 9am to 5pm; Saturday, noon to 4pm. Admission: Free.
Tina Milson's deep passion for photography is inherently a process of documentation. From portraiture to landscape, Milson's diverse photographic portfolio highlights the resilience and vulnerability of country communities through drought, floods and everything in between.
Follicular Fantasies!
- Until April 28 at Gallery on Track, 2 Blackshaw Road. Telephone: 4822 7889. Free entry.
Hair-raising adventures in art and craft! This exhibition evolved from the reaction of Judith Bradhurst to her unexpected hair loss 18 months ago and her desire to explore its significance not only to herself but in a much wider context.
Open Mic Night
- Friday April 12, 7.30pm at the Goulburn Club, 19 Market Street. Telephone: 4821 2043. Admission: free.
Anyone is welcome to come along to listen or present an item at the monthly open mic: musicians, singer/songwriters, poets, comedians or any other.
Shakin' Cocktails
- Friday April 12, 6pm at the Goulburn Workers Club, enter via McKell Place. Tickets: $65 (2-course meal, 2 drinks). Bookings essential: 0418 168 558.
The local Parkinson's Support Group is holding their second annual function to raise funds to assist in securing a specialist neurological nurse for our region. Entertainment will be by The Spooky Men's Chorale, an acapella group, one of whom is a member of the local Parkinson's Support Group. A chance to win $1000 cash by buying a key to unlock a box, a silent auction, a huge raffle with lots of prizes, and more.
Veterans Support Poker Run
- Saturday April 13. Meet at the Club House, 22 Gulson Street, Goulburn. Registrations are 8am to 10am. Cost: $25, includes a barbecue lunch. Telephone: 0451 978 250
Support your local veterans to help make a difference to those in need in our community. Coffee and food is available for purchase. Join us afterwards at the Gordon Hotel for entertainment into the evening. All bike types and families are welcome!
Parkside Markets
- Saturday April 13, Montague Street, from 8.30am to 1.30pm. Telephone: 0477 258 006
A Goulburn Rotary Club project, the Parkside Community Markets have loads of stalls selling quality local arts, crafts, produce, plants, fresh flowers and great food.
Marulan Book Exchange
- Saturday April 13, Memorial Hall, George Street, 10am to 1pm. Admission: free. Telephone: 4823 4492
An enormous number of books - mainly fiction, some non-fiction - and as many newish books as possible, plus some children's books. All books are $1. Take along five books, take five new ones at no cost.
Boys Day Out
- Saturday April 13, Race Day at Goulburn Racecourse, Racecourse Drive. Gates open 12.30pm. Cost: $10 entry. Telephone: 4822 2222
A relaxed, fun-filled day at the races plus an on-track fishing competition featuring magnetic fish and a pond full of prizes; and so much more!
Tallong Tastings
- Degustation dinner with matching wines on Saturday April 13, 137 Old Wingello Road. Telephone: 4841 0439
Ian Bailey, TAFE hospitality teacher and author of 'Top Drop', will share his knowledge of how to marry what we eat with what we drink. Five-course dinner: $99.
Sunday Music Sessions
- Sunday April 14, 1pm to 5pm at the Goulburn Club, 19 Market Street. Telephone: 4821 2043. Admission: free.
Every Sunday, join a friendly bunch to share some music and singing on the veranda or by the fire. Join in or listen and enjoy. 1pm, Australiana; 3pm, Americana.
Farewell to Summer
- Sunday April 14, 2pm at the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 38 Gourock Avenue. Cost: $10 including afternoon tea. Telephone: 4821 2450
An afternoon of music including choir, piano, trumpet etc.
Aftermath of WWI
- Sunday April 14, 2pm to 4pm at Mulwaree High School Remembrance Museum, McDermott Drive. Telephone: 4821 2587. Admission: Gold coin donation. Also open Anzac Day, noon to 4pm.
The Remembrance Museum contains militaria from the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts right back to the New Zealand Maori War, fought in the mid-19th century. The theme focuses on returning troops, the Spanish influenza pandemic: 'the aftermath of war'.
Goulburn Square
- April 14-18, 10am to 1pm daily, 217 Auburn Street (stall near Best & Less). Telephone: 4821 9303.
The kids will be kept entertained these Easter school holidays with a different free craft activity running each day across five days. Sunday, DIY Wooden Bunny Bag Tag; Monday, Colour-In Bunny Drawstring Bag; Tuesday, Colour Me Ipad Bag; Wednesday, DIY Bunny Ears; Thursday, DIY Masks.
PCYC
- April 15-18, 22-24 and 26, 8.45am to 4.30pm each day, Avoca and Derwent streets. Telephone: 4822 2133. Web: pcycnsw.org.au/goulburn/school-holiday-activities
A vacation program for children aged 5 to 12 years. Gymnastics and free g freestyles; dance; cheers; acrobatics; rock climbing; Ninjoz and gymnastics; tumble, tramp and trapeze. Cost: $30 a day (pre-book) or $40 on the day if available. Bookings essential via website (above).
Easter Craft
- April 16, 11am to noon, Goulburn Mulwaree Library, 184/194 Bourke Street. Telephone: 4823 4435. Web: gmlibrary.com.au
A fun morning to celebrate Easter. Participants will create their own Easter crafts, including an Easter basket, and go on an Easter egg hunt around the Library. For children aged 3 years and over. Parents required to stay. Cost: $5. Bookings essential via gmlibrary.com.au
RockCon
- April 16-17, 10am to 3pm for ages 12 to 25, at the Goulburn Conservatorium, 160 Bourke Street. Free! Telephone: 4821 8833
Collaborate with like-minded youth to create and record a song in two days. Bring an instrument, if you have one, or there will be some available at the event. All abilities welcome!
Steampunk Sculptures
- April 17-18, 10am to noon, Goulburn Regional Art Gallery, 184 Bourke Street. Telephone: 4823 4494. Web: goulburnregionalartgallery.com.au
Be inspired by the science-fantasy world of steampunk in the creation of cool and eclectic sculptures. Work with local artist Anna O'Neale, who will guide you in a mixed media approach to sculpture. Explore both traditional and non traditional sculpture media including clay, wire, toys, craft materials, found and repurposed materials. Cost: $40. Bookings essential via artgallery@goulburn.nsw.gov.au
Youth Week Free BBQ
- Thursday April 18, noon to 4pm at Leggett Park, corner of Howard Boulevard and McDermott Drive. Free.
Join in celebrating youth of Goulburn through a fun youth and community festival. Free barbecue, live music, giant inflatables for all ages. Heaps of local services will be on site with interactive stalls and giveaways, as well as PCYC Goulburn running 'free g' work shops.
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