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February
2006
2 Feb - 25 Mar
Masterpieces from the Hinton Collection
Area Coffs Harbour
Type Exhibition
Date Thursday 2nd February to Saturday 25th March 2006
Venue Coffs City Gallery
The 'cream' of NERAM's Howard Hinton Collection has been selected for this exhibition. Works selected include McMahon's Point Ferry, 1890, by Arthur Streeton, Christmas Bush, 1923, by Margaret Preston, Apollo's Vanguard, 1933 by Norman Lindsay and The Beach, 1918, by Elioth Gruner. Artwork by a number of other well known artists will also be on display as part of this travelling exhibition.
Contact Coffs City Gallery on (02) 6648 4861
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3-5, 10-12 & 17-19 Feb
Dolphin EDventures Wellness Program
Area Coffs Harbour
Type Dolphin Swim/Wellness Program
Date Each program runs from Friday afternoon through to Sundayafternoon
Venue Pet Porpoise Pool
Cost Adult $595
A unique program of dolphin interaction intended to enhance wellness in participants. Indepth preparation for up-close interaction with four dolphins. The program includes dolphin swims, multi-media classes, discussion group, Pet Porpoise Pool interactive show admission and a CD of photos.
Contact Scott Taylor or Amanda Hain of Dolphin EDventures on 0439 536 586 or email dolphinedventures@dolphintale.com
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4 Feb
Live Jazz - Carl Dewhurst & Friends
Area Bellingen
Type Concert/Music
Date Saturday 4th February 2006
Venue Bellingen Golf Club
Time From 8pm
Cost Adult $15. Children free.
Master guitarist Carl Dewhurst from Sydney and Thiery Fasmol (bass) will join forces with locals Roger Burke (tenor saxaphone, flute) & Phil Stitt (drums, vocals) to bring you the soothing sounds of jazz for a great evening of live entertainment.
Contact Bellingen Jazz Society on (02) 6655 1053
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4-5 Feb
Glenreagh Mountain Railway
Area Glenreagh
Type Steam Train Rides
Date Saturday 4th February to Sunday 5th February 2006
Experience the thrill of a ride on 'Betty', fully restored 1950's steam train.
Contact Glenreagh Mountain Railway Inc. on (02) 6652 6998
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5 Feb
Jazz in the Botanic Gardens
Area Coffs Harbour
Type Concert
Date Sunday 5th February 2006
Venue Botanic Gardens
Time 5.30pm to 7.30pm
Cost $15 adults and $10 concession
A leisurely Sunday afternoon in the gardens with live jazz performed by the Phill Stitt Trio. Bring a chair or rug and picnic basket. Finger food and other refreshments will be available at the venue. Tickets available from Coffs Music Centre at the Palms Centre and the Botanic Gardens Information Centre.
Contact Sue Muskett on (02) 6652 1543
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11-12 Feb
Coffs Coast Outrigger Canoe Cup
Area Coffs Harbour
Type Sporting
Date Saturday 11th February to Sunday 12th February 2006
Venue Jetty Beach
Time Saturday 8am - 5pm & Sunday 8am - 3pm
Cost Free to public
Coffs Coast Outrigger Canoe Cup involves marathon races in 6 man canoes and 1 man canoes in a round trip from Coffs Harbour to Korora. Clubs from across Australia converge on Coffs Coast to compete in this annual event.
Contact Coffs Harbour Sports Unit on (02) 6648 4950
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11-12 Feb
An Audience with Rob Guest
Area Coffs Harbour
Type Concert
Date Saturday 11th February & Sunday 12th February 2006
Venue Jetty Memorial Theatre
Cost Adult $36, Concession $28 - Tickets available from Coffs Music Centre and Park Beach Music
In a concert that can be enjoyed by every generation of the family, he will bring alive the exhilarating music of musical theatre's greatest blockbusters, including West Side Story, Sunset Boulevard, Oliver, and certainly those for which he is best loved; The Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables and Jolson. An elegant, intimate concert with his musical director Kellie Dickerson at the grand piano, this event has been a sell-out success in its first tour as lovers of the theatre clamoured to hear this great voice in concert.
Contact Jetty Memorial Theatre on (02) 6652 4697
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15, 17, 18, 22, 24,25 Feb
A Midsummer Nights Dream
Area Coffs Harbour
Type Theatre Production
Venue Coffs Harbour Botanical Gardens
Cost $15 per person
Bootlace Productions presents this William Shakespeare's comedy about two couples in love with the wrong partners, and how they are finally brought together rightly, thanks in part to the bungling work of Puck. It is completely in the language of the Bard, with Pfeiffer as the Fairy Queen and Kline as the one turned into her evening's lover with donkey ears.
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18 Feb
Travel Fest
Area Coffs Harbour
Type Travel Show
Date Saturday 18 February
Venue Park Beach Plaza
Time 9am to 2pm
Cost Free Entry
See fantastic International and Australian holidays at bargain proces. Travel prizes, entertainment and food court specials.
Contact Any Event on (02) 6650 9800
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19 Feb
Nambucca Racing in Coffs Sunday
Area Coffs Harbour
Type Horse Racing
Date Sunday 19th February 2006
Venue Coffs Harbour Racing Club
Time Gates open at midday
Cost $10 for adults, $7 concession and children under 16 FREE.
Bowraville converges in Coffs for the running of the 2006 Nambucca at Coffs Race Day. Families encouraged to pack their picnic rugs and chairs. Full bar and bistro facilities available.
Contact Vashti Stewart on (02) 6652 1488
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24 Feb
Rugby League Luncheon
Area Coffs Harbour
Type Luncheon
Date Friday 24th February 2006
Venue Coffs Ex Services Club
Time 12.15pm for 12.30pm start
Cost $65 per person includes 3 course meal, beer and wine
Enjoy lunch with your favourite rugby league players from the Newcastle Knights and Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks NRL teams. Player interviews with Andrew Johns and Brett Kimmorley, hear the thoughts of head coaches of each team about what 2006 might bring and lots more. MC for the day will be Mike Rabbitt.
Bookings Felicity White on (02) 4941 8219 or Coffs Ex Services Club Foyer Shop.
Contact Coffs Harbour Sports Unit on (02) 6648 4950.
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25 Feb
NRL Pre-Season Match - Newcastle Knights Vs Cronulla Sharks
Area Coffs Harbour
Type Rugby League
Date Saturday 25th February 2006
Venue Coffs Coast International Stadium
Contact Coffs Harbour Sports Unit on (02) 6648 4950
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26 Feb
Coffs Coast Ocean Swims
Area Coffs Harbour
Type Sporting
Date Sunday 26th February 200
Venue Jetty Beach
Three swims around beautiful clear waters of the Coffs Harbour Jetty for ages 10 years to 80 years and over. Great family fun day to raise money for local childrens charities and sporting clubs. The 200m swim is race 2 of the North Coast Ocean Swim Series involving the Yamba Ocean Swim, Coffs Coast Ocean Swim and South West Rocks Ocean Swim. Come and enjoy a great day at the beautiful Coffs Harbour Jetty.
Contact Mick Maley on (02) 6652 7684 or email coffsmaley@bigpond.com
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