Taiko Drumming Workshop (Japanese Drumming)
Join the fun and energetic team of Taiko drummers to try out this exciting art form. No age limits and all equipment will be supplied. Wear comfortable clothing to allow drum beating.
Location: Hellyer College Terrapin Rooms. Mooreville Road
Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Cost: $25 per person Bookings essential
Phone: 0488 489 237
Email: guydean@telstra.com
Ben Lovell - Burnie Shines Feature Artist Exhibition
Ben Lovell is a local artist whose works demonstrate Burnie's place in the world. As Burnie Shines 2011 Feature Artist, Ben 's work will be displayed at Makers Workshop until the end of October.
Location: Makers' Workshop, 2 Bass Highway
Time: Exhibition open during Makers' Workshop business hours
Cost: Free entry
Burnie Orchid Society Spring Show
The 19th Tasmanian Orchid Show and conference with displays of the best orchids in flower at this time. Potting and cultural demonstrations and sales.
Location: Burnie Arts and Functions Centre
Time: Fri 2:00-5:00pm. Sat 9:00am-5:00pm. Sun 9:00 am– 4:00pm
Cost: $5.00 per person
Phone: 6435 2708
Email: randjhawley@bigpond.com
Cherry Blossom Festival
Experience a magnificent display of flowering cherries in a stunning setting of lakes and Japanese art and culture.
Location: Emu Valley Rhododendron Garden
Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Cost: Adults $8.00. Children free when accompanied by an adult
Phone: 6433 1805
Web: www.emuvalleyrhodo.com.au
CAT Underground Mining 'Tour of Tasmania'
The 2011 Tour of Tasmania will be a hotly contested event with an internationally rated field. The tour takes on the stunning and challenging course in the NW with stages in and out of Burnie.
Location: NW Coast and around Burnie
Time: Watch the Advocate for daily updates
Cost: Free to watch
Web: www.caribou.net.au/tour_of_tasmania.html
Exhibition at Banjo's Bakery
Exhibition and sale of paintings by local artists. Gold coin donation with all proceeds going to the Menzies Research Institute to aid neurological research.
Location: Banjo's Bakery, Wilson Street
Time: Bakery opening hours
Cost: Gold coin donation. All work is for sale.
Paper Making Tours
Learn how to make paper by hand. Special price for Burnie Shines
Location: Makers' Workshop, 2 Bass Highway
Time: Tours daily 9:15am, 10:00am 10:45am, 11:30am, 12:45pm, 1:30pm, 2:15pm, 3:00pm 3:45pm, 4:30pm
Cost: $5.00 per person during Burnie Shines
Musical Afternoon
A performance by adult learners from the Burnie Concert Band supported by the Segway Choir.
Location: Cooee Memorial Hall
Time: 2:00pm
Cost: $2.00 donation
Phone: 6431 5523
City of Burnie TASART Exhibition
33rd annual selected exhibition - open to all artists for entry and for viewing by the general public.
Location: Burnie Regional Art Gallery
Time: Mon- Fri 10:00am-4:30pm and Sat, Sun and Public Holidays 1:30pm-4:30pm
Cost: Adult $5 Concession $3
'COVENANT' Exhibition by Kerry Martin
Kerry Martin is a NW Tasmanian artist with a national and international profile specialising in landscape painting in oil on canvas or linen
Location: UTAS Cradle Coast campus Atrium Gallery
Time: Monday to Friday - 9:00am to 6:00pm daily
Cost: Free
