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SUMMARY:Great Southern Nights
DESCRIPTION:The Central West is set to come alive for Great Southern Nights 2026 from 1 to 17 May\, with a stellar line-up of Australian artists performing across the region’s charming rural towns and vibrant hubs.\n\nThe opening weekend sees iconic pop purveyors Regurgitator head to Bathurst\, taking over the historic and atmospheric Keystone 1889. Bringing their unmistakable energy and a massive back catalogue of hits like “Polyester Girl\,” this performance is set to be a cornerstone of the region’s program. It is the perfect opportunity for visitors to explore Bathurst’s rich heritage\, boutique stays and thriving food scene while catching one of Australia’s most enduring alternative acts.\n\nThe musical journey continues across the Central West with a diverse array of performances:\n\nDubbo’s Live Fest: On Saturday 2 May\, the spectacular Lazy River Estate in Dubbo hosts a powerhouse all-ages event. The line-up features Australian music royalty including Paul Kelly\, Missy Higgins\, The Cruel Sea\, The Cat Empire\, Kasey Chambers\, and Jess Hitchcock.\n\nOrange: The opening weekend also features the much-adored Pete Murray\, bringing his “Better Days” vibes to the rolling vineyards and sophisticated charm of Orange.\n\nWhether you are heading to Bathurst for a dose of 90s nostalgia or making the trip to Dubbo for a riverside festival\, Great Southern Nights 2026 is your invitation to soak up the best of the Central West’s music\, eats\, and drinks.
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/great-southern-nights/
LOCATION:KeyStone 1889\, 99 Keppel St\, Bathurst\, 2795
CATEGORIES:Concert or Performance,Festivals and Celebrations
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SUMMARY:Rankin Cottage Crafts May
DESCRIPTION:As the weather change\, Rankin Cottage Crafts  has fantaic locally made products on offer!\n From the  seasonal  harvest\, there are beautiful  jams and relishes\,  jumpers and scarfs to keep you warm\, gloves\, mittems and beanies for extremities. well handmade gifts for any occasions. There are a wonderful selection of toys and baby items also! \n\nRankin Cottage Crafts is open Tuesday to Saturday 10AM – 4PM. Stop by 117 Rankin Street and browse the selection of goods today.
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/rankin-cottage-crafts-may/
LOCATION:Rankin Cottage Crafts\, 117-119 Rankin St\, Bathurst\, 2795
ORGANIZER;CN="Rankin Cottage Crafts Inc":MAILTO:rankincottagecrafts@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Artist & Curator Talk // Elizabeth Day with Ann Finegan
DESCRIPTION:Hear from artist Elizabeth Day and Curator Ann Finegan on major survey exhibition The Fragility of Goodness: The Prison on the Landscape and Other Stories.\nSaturday 16 May 2026\, 11am-12pm\nFREE\, all welcome\, RSVP essential\n\nElizabeth Day’s survey exhibition at BRAG examines the legacy of Empire and the colonisation of Australia and its First Nations peoples. The exhibition focuses on the lasting impact of colonial prison systems and how these institutions reshaped both landscape and society.\n\nThe project connects closely to Bathurst’s history as part of a network of colonial prison towns established west of the Blue Mountains. Day has explored these themes in earlier works: in 2023\, she presented There’s a Reason Beyond a Reason\, 1797 Parramatta Gaol at The National 4 at Carriageworks\, Redfern. This large-scale textile installation was made from unravelled second-hand garments and referenced early colonial prison architecture. Through the slow process of unravelling fabric\, the work suggested the possibility of undoing the prison’s imprint on the landscape.\n\nThe Fragility of Goodness: The Prison on the Landscape and Other Stories continues this investigation. The exhibition considers how the histories of colonial prisons continue to shape contemporary Australia. Day draws connections between historical penal sites including Parramatta and Tasmania\, engaging with ideas of layered colonial\, geographical and social histories. Her practice is informed by both historical research and personal experience within institutional systems.\n\nA key work in the exhibition\, The Law Is Not Always Just\, forms part of a new series of grass-grown texts mapping prisons across the Central West. This floor installation sits among several significant works including There’s a Reason Beyond a Reason\, Notes on the Castle\, the sculptural recreation of Bathurst Gaol’s Lion Gate\, Invisible Words Invisible Worlds\, and the collaborative community project MYCO LOGIC.\n\nTogether\, this exhibition invites reflection on systems of justice\, power and repair.\n\nElizabeth Day in Carriageworks’ Clothing Store Studios\, where she was artist-in-residence from 2021-2023. Photo: Jacquie Manning.
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/artist-curator-talk-elizabeth-day-with-ann-finegan/
LOCATION:Bathurst Regional Art Gallery\, 70-78 Keppel Street\, Bathurst\, 2795
CATEGORIES:Art,Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks,Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bathurst Regional Art Gallery":MAILTO:brag@bathurst.nsw.gov.au
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SUMMARY:May Tea and Talks @ T.Arts Gallery
DESCRIPTION:T.Arts is delighted to have Angela Kaden as our Artist of the Month in May. Her work is bright and vibrant. Angela will be the guest presenter at our May Tea and Talks from 2.30 on May 16 at the Gallery\, 75 Keppel St Bathurst. Come along and join us for a fun\, interesting talk and some yummy food. The cost is $25. Bookings are essential.\nHere is her story:\nHello my name is Ange and I am a proud Quandamooka woman from Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island) in Queensland. \nI grew up living off the land fishing and hunting. We mostly lived on seafood. \nI grew up being taught that our art is away to teach lessons and the old ways of our people. My aunty Kath Walker (Oodgeroo Noonuccal) was a famous poet and political activist for our people. And that’s where my paintings started when I was just little girl painting on paperbark off the trees from our island home. My paintings are what I feel at the time they all come from inside. I make my paintings affordable so everyone can enjoy them.
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/may-tea-and-talks-t-arts-gallery/
LOCATION:T.Arts Gallery\, 75 Keppel Street\, Bathurst\, NSW\, 2795\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art
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