This March, Bootlace Productions Inc will be presenting The Simple Gift at the Jetty Memorial Theatre in Coffs Harbour.

The Simple Gift is a free verse novel written by one of Australia's most popular poets, Steven Herrick. It was voted third best-loved Australian play in 2009 according to the Australian Scrip Centre & ABC Radio National.

The play portrays a stunningly crafted tapestry of warmth, tenderness and gentle humour that wraps around a story of hope and new life, and is forged from the friendship between young and old.

The Simple Gift is on at the Jetty Theatre at 8pm on 5, 6, 10, 12 and 13 March and at 2pm on 7 and 13 March.

More information and tickets ($22/$18) are available from the Jetty Theatre website.

The Jetty Memorial Theatre 2010 Season features a large number of excellent plays, musicals and other productions so make sure to see what’s on in 2010 and get your tickets early.

If you’re interested in 4 or more productions this year, why not become a theatre subscriber and enjoy many benefits including 15% discount on ticket prices.

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Make your way to Woolgoolga on Saturday 17 April 2010 for the fifth annual Woolgoolga Curryfest.

It’s shaping up to be another great day full of amazing food, music and dance for this increasingly popular multicultural festival in the beachside town north of Coffs Harbour.

Woolgoolga is home to the country’s largest regional Sikh/Punjabi population and has the first Sikh temple that was built in Australia.

Curryfest, a celebration of community, culture and cuisine, celebrates the cohesiveness and harmony between the Sikh culture and the wider community.

The festival’s patron is renowned actor Jack Thompson, who lives in Woolgoolga.

The exhibitors at the market stalls will have lots of curries and other foods for you to try and there will be continuous music and dance performances to enjoy throughout the day from about 9am to 5pm.

Details about the many activities that will be held that day will be added here soon.

What you can be sure of is that you’ll be able to enjoy lots of music and dance performances by various artists including local bands and Punjabi dancers. The beach reserve will come alive with exciting live music performances by a range of talented musicians and bands playing modern and traditional music.

Curryfest events and activities will take place at the scenic Woolgoolga Beach Reserve adjoining the main beach in the centre of town. The activities start around 9am and last all day, with the official opening taking place at 10am. There's an entry fee of $2 per person.

Woolgoolga is about 20 minutes’ drive north of Coffs Harbour. Just follow the signs from the Pacific Highway into the centre of Woolgoolga for a great day out on Saturday 17 April 2010. For further information, visit the Curryfest website.

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