The Roxy and Greek Café Bingara

Motherhood the Musical

admin — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 07:04:37 +0000

SAT 28 JULY 8:00PM

LIVE PERFORMANCE

MOTHERHOOD THE MUSICAL

The good, the bad… and the laundry. From the producers of the amazing Menopause The Musical comes an equally hilarious musical journey about the lives and friendships of four very different mums.

Motherhood The Musical is a hilarious, musical journey about the lives of four mums. There’s Barb, an over-worked, underpaid, stressed-out mother of five; Brooke, the lawyer, who works too much and barely sees her kids, Trisha, a single mum struggling to balance work, her family and her divorce and finally Amy, the naive young woman about to have her first child. As the three friends throw Amy a baby shower, the truth about motherhood (the good, the bad and the ugly) all come out into the open: the nappies, the dirty laundry, the lazy husbands, juggling the demands of children and a career and everything in between.

Having received rave reviews during its 45 week 2011 Australian tour, this musical written by award-winning singer/songwriter Sue Fabisch, features 20 sensational songs including her Top 10 Billboard Comedy Hit “The Kids Are Finally Asleep”. You’ll love this joyous musical journey as it takes a look at the blessings and the perils of being a Mum. This is all about laughing and crying, craziness and calm, smiles and tears, all wrapped up into 90 minutes of great musical entertainment.

Brought to you by the Australian Producer of the smash hitMenopause The Musical®, Motherhood The Musical will travel nationally for another 25 weeks in 2012 to capital city, metropolitan and regional theatre venues throughout Australia.

“This is one of the most amusing musicals I have been to in a long time. It is a wonderful production with a colourful set, the acting and singing was flawless. I highly recommend any woman to go and see it. You will want to ring you mum to say I love you by the end!” What’s on Sydney

“Motherhood The Musical has it all. If you saw the funny side of the change of life in Menopause The Musical®, then this show is for you.” Sydney Morning Herald

“…the whole show is incredibly funny and brilliantly performed by four very talented women. If it is the only one you see this year, you won’t be sorry.” Absolute Theatre

Contains Adult themes

This smash-hit musical is guaranteed to sell out. Don’t miss it at The Roxy!

Matt Zarb Live Performance

admin — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 07:03:25 +0000

FRI 29 JUNE 8:00PM

LIVE PERFORMANCE

MATT ZARB

WITH SPECIAL GUESTS MINNIE MARKS + MARK OATS

The Roxy is delighted to welcome to the stage renowned singer-songwriter and accomplished guitarist Matt Zarb accompanied by the dazzling Minnie Marks and fiddler Mark Oats.

MATT ZARB BIO

Writing a biography is sometimes hard when you are trying to describe a lifetime of music and performances in a few paragraphs, but here is a few to give you some idea of Matt’s career to date.

Matt lives and tours out of Crowdy Head N.S.W but his musical life has taken him from the west of Sydney to countless cities and towns all over the world. Matt’s unique style of guitar playing and songwriting has landed him on stages with everyone from Tommy Emmanuel to Willie Nelson and many more.

Matt recently spent three and a half years living in Kentucky in the United States. During that time he performed at many festivals and events across the country from Nashville to LA performing on the college circuit, countless radio and TV shows with his younger brother Pauly.

Matt’s major achievement during his time in the States was performances on the now world renowned “Acoustic Guitar Masters” series of concerts in Kentucky. This concert series features the world’s finest acoustic guitarists from all over the world our own Tommy Emmanuel being the biggest name on the series but it has a long list of well known artists to step the stage.

A Matt Zarb performance is full of exciting kicking, stomping, guitar, harmonica, mandolin playing and songs of his life and times. His honesty in writing his songs leave you feeling you can relate to the real life issues that come up in his lyrics and storytelling. If he sings or plays a song or instrumental he has not written be sure it will have a flavor only he can stamp on it for example his version of “The Devil Went Down To Krambach/Georgia” or the famous Mason Williams ‘‘Classical Gas”.

You can view these versions via You Tube on the front page of his website. These versions of songs and instrumentals have a self titled style “The Barefoot Bushbilly Bastard Version”. Matt never performs with shoes and stomps on his ten and a half year old home made stomp box and plays all his music live with no safety net.
Matt just loves to play guitar and sing, from his kitchen to the Manly Ferry to a huge festival stage it makes no difference to him it’s all about the music.

Matt’s latest recording “Rose Matilda” is a compilation of three different projects and will give you a broad overview of his songwriting, musicianship and arranging. ‘’Rose Matilda’’ is a song about his grandmother and grandfather and is getting airplay all over the Australia on country music stations. From the funky “What do you think about that” to the beautiful ‘’Saturday Night In The Hall” the recording is a great example of his live show in that it will take you on a journey as colorful as his life has been to date. Matt has a great fan base all over Australia and is a sure bet on any festival stage.

Matt recently been playing with a all female line up called the “Hussy Hicks” Julz Parker, Leesa Gentz and Tracy Stephens as well as a young lady by the name of Minnie Marks…Matt said ”not only are they my favourite musicians but they are my favourite people as well”. Catch them all playing music up and down the coast!

Bridesmaids

admin — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 07:02:23 +0000

FRI 1 JUNE 6:30PM

CHICKFLICK FUNDRAISER

BRIDESMAIDS

Comedy 2 hrs (M)

It’s time to drag those outrageous frocks out of the closet and take the wild ride down the road to matrimony all over again. Includes drinks, nibbles and fabulous prizes for best bridezilla and best maid of dishonor.

“Gut-bustingly funny!”(Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly) From the producer of Superbad, Knocked Up and The 40-Year-Old Virgin comes the breakout comedy critics are calling “brazenly hysterical!” (Alynda Wheat, People).

Thirty-something Annie (Kristen Wiig) has hit a rough patch but finds her life turned completely upside down when she takes on the Maid of Honor role in her best friend Lillian’s (Maya Rudolph) wedding. In way over her head but determined to succeed, Annie leads a hilarious hodgepodge of bridesmaids (Rose Byrne, Melissa McCarthy, Wendi McLendon-Covey and Ellie Kemper) on a wild ride down the road to the big event.

UNRATED – Some Strong Sexuality and Adult Language Throughout.

The Iron Lady

admin — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 07:00:50 +0000

SUN 13 MAY 4:00PM + WED 16 MAY 10:30AM

THE IRON LADY

Drama 1 hr 45 mins (PG)

A fascinating and intimate portrait of Margaret Thatcher, the first and only female Prime Minister of the UK. Meryl Streep singlehandedly car-ries The Iron Lady with a performance, quite literally, for the ages

Twilight Serenade

admin — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 06:55:43 +0000

TUES 8 MAY 5:30PM

LIVE PERFORMANCE

TWILIGHT SERENADE

BURWOOD GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL + GWYDIR CONCERT BAND

Burwood Girls High School from Sydney bring their highly-acclaimed senior concert band to The Roxy to perform a selection of much-loved classics and popular music in conjunction with the Gwydir Concert Band. Proceeds to Bingara Band Support.

The Secret in Their Eyes

admin — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 06:21:11 +0000

SUNDAY 27 MAY 4:00PM

NORTH WEST THEATRE COMPANY MOVIE CLUB

THE SECRET IN THEIR EYES

Suspense 2 hrs 9 mins (R)

Unpredictable and rich with symbolism, this Academy Award–winning Argentinian murder mystery has an engrossing plot, assured direction, and mesmerizing performances from its cast. This film is destined to become a world cinema classic.

Big River Dreaming

admin — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 05:24:10 +0000

Big River Dreaming, the musical, to feature as a Gwydir wide celebration

Bingara Advocate 12-Mar-12

The 150^th Anniversary of public education in Bingara in 2012, will provide the backdrop for an original musical involving students and staff from Bingara Central School, Warialda High School and the wider Gwydir community, along with the North West Theatre Company and Bingara Pre School.

The musical, Big River Dreaming, has been composed by Rick Hutton and arranged by Daniel “Muz” Murray from Newcastle University. The Producer of the show is Jon Alliston, with Musical Director Robyn Conway and Director, Rick Hutton.

“This is an exciting venture for our school and community,” said BCS Principal Mark Vale. “After the success of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat in 2010, our school is once again keen and delighted to engage in a major musical production, especially one which tells a story of our school and town. To do it in this sesqui-centenary anniversary year is a real treat which I think our students, staff and parents will greatly enjoy.”

The president of the NWTC and former Mayor of Bingara Shire, John Wearne AM, said, “Big River Dreaming is a community showcase. From our pre-history to the present day and involving our current littlies to our seniors, there will be wonderful stories and songs to enjoy in this August production.”

Composer and Director Rick Hutton said, “The Gwydir Shire is full of great tales, landscapes, and characters that make wonderful subjects for songs and dances. The task in Big River Dreaming is to blend all of these together in an entertainment that will delight and capture the imagination of performers, helpers and audiences.” He said.

Casting for Big River Dreaming has been completed and the announcements made at the schools this week. There will be six performances, all at the Roxy Theatre between August 9 and 19. Tickets will be available from early May.

Search for Moree Superstar

admin — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 05:22:35 +0000

Searching for the Moree Superstar at the Roxy

Bingara Advocate (11-Mar-12)

Moree Super Star is set to bring our local stars to the limelight next weekend, March 17 at The Roxy.

The event is a music competition which involves young people aged 8-13 and 14-24 years from Moree and the surrounding areas including Northern New South Wales and Southern Queensland with categories including both individual and group performances.

The competition will be judged by Marty Roberts, Matthew Hayes and Aron Dennis from Moree and a guest judge from each town where auditions will be held. The 2010 CMAA Female Artist of the Year, Felicity Urquhart is a special guest and will also be part of the Judging Panel at the Grand Final.

Auditions will be held in the following venues.

• Bingara The Roxy – Saturday March 17, 3pm NSW time.

• Narrabri Bowling Club – Sunday March 18, 3pm NSW time.

• Goondiwindi Bowling Club – Sunday March 25, 2pm Queensland time.

• Moree Town Hall – Saturday March 31, 3pm NSW time.

The Grand Final will be held on Sunday April 15, at the Moree Town Hall commencing at 2pm during Youth Week 2012. This event is in conjunction with the Moree’s 150 years celebrations. A prestigious “Australian Academy of Country Music” single scholarship may be offered to a finalist who can meet the Academy’s criteria.

Prizes:

• The winner of the “Individual” category in “Junior” Section will receive an Xbox 360 Kinect with games.

• The winner of the “Individual” category in “Senior” Section will receive a Laptop.

• The runner up in the “Individual” category in “Junior” Section will receive a an iPod Touch with Accessories.

• The runner up in the “Individual” category in the “Senior” Section will receive an iPod Touch with Accessories.

• The winner in the “Group” category in “Junior” Section will receive a Harvey Norman Voucher to the value of $1000.00

• The runner up in the “Group” category in “Senior” section will receive a Harvey Norman Voucher to the value of $500.00

• The runner up in the “Group” category in “Senior” Section will receive a Harvey Norman Voucher to a maximum value of $500.00

Exciting news!! Indigenous senior individuals who are based in NSW will have the opportunity to enter the “Troy Cassar-Daley” – Arts NSW Award. This award is a fully paid scholarship to 2012 Australian Academy of Country Music – an opportunity too good to miss.

Entry forms will be available in Harvey Norman Moree, Moree Council Office, Moree Community Library, Moree Council website, Facebook, Northern Area Office in Boggabilla, Council Officesin Goondiwindi, Gwydir and Walgett Shires, and The Roxy.

Proof of age for participants/performers is required, a copy should be attached to the entry form and sent to Moree Plains Shire Council PO Box 420 Moree NSW 2400 or fax it to 0267523934. For enquiries and to obtain an entry form please contact Esther Chapman on 0 26757 3222.

Restored Peters Café Opening Soon

admin — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 18:55:29 +0000

Exciting Restaurant

Café and Catering will be Opening soon

Further details will be available soon

Roxy Café Sign Restoration Complete

admin — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:39:48 +0000

On Tuesday 29th November $60,000 worth of etched glass signage was erected on the Roxy Cafe frontage at Bingara. There are only 3 other examples of this type of signage in New South Wales. That is why the Heritage Branch of the Department of Planning, NSW provided a $30,000 grant for this project. This funding was supplemented by a grant of $30,000 from Gwydir Shire Council.

From WIKI The structure of Art Deco is based on mathematical geometric shapes. It was widely considered to be an eclectic form of elegant and stylish modernism, being influenced by a variety of sources. The ability to travel and archaeological excavations during the first decades of the twentieth century, influenced artists and designers, integrating several elements from countries not their own. Among them were historical styles such as Greco-Roman Classicism, as well as the art of Babylon, Assyria, Ancient Egypt, Aztec Mexico, and Africa.Much of this could be attributed to the popular interest in archaeology during the 1920s (e.g., the tomb of Tutankhamun, Pompeii, Troy, etc.).

Art Deco also used Machine Age and streamline technologies such as modern aviation, electric lighting, radio, ocean liners and skyscrapers for inspiration. Streamline Moderne was the final interwar-period development, which most thoroughly manifests technology and has been rated by some commentators as a separate architectural style.Art-deco design influences were expressed in the crystalline and faceted forms of decorative Cubism and Futurism.

Other popular themes of Art Deco were trapezoidal, zigzagged, geometric, and jumbled shapes, which can be seen in many early works.The Peters and Co, Roxy Cafe, Bingara sign, features exquisitely designed geometric art work in the Art Deco style Restoration of the Roxy Cafe signageIt was to be restored glass paneling returning to grace the windows of the Roxy Cafe, but as the old glass was beyond restoration, the windows of the Roxy (Peters) Café now have a faithful reproduction of the original glass.

The work was done by Harradence Glass Decorators, a project Michael Harrington and his team approached with relish. After ascertaining the original colours used, the team then set about making an exact replica of the glass etching.The old glass has been put into metal frames, and will become part of the display on a wall in the Roxy Museum. The Etched Glass Conservation Project was carried out with major funding support by the NSW Government office of Environment and Heritage, and Gwydir Shire Council.

Below: The signs being restored and erected.