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Spaghetti Circus gets a ticket to ride A generous donation of $5000 from Mullum’s IGA supermarket has made it possible for 20 young Spaghetti Circus performers to travel to take part in a circus festival in Tasmania next year. ‘The troupe has been invited to perform at the National Circus Festival in Tasmania,’ says circus general manager Alice Cadwell. ‘Spaghetti Circus will be performing and training with the best performers from all around the world!’ The Youth Performance Troupe is previewing the ‘TV Show’ that will be presented at the festival on Saturday September 15 at 1pm and 7pm. Tickets are available from Spaghetti Circus at the Mullumbimby Showgrounds, Main Arm Rd Mullumbimby. For Pictured is the Spaghetti Circus troupe and store manager Daniel Tiffin, who is also a former more visit www.spaghetticircus. Spaghetti Circus performer. The circus will be heading off to the National Circus festival in org.au or call on 02 6684 3038. Tasmania thanks to a $5000 donation by the store. Photo Jeff Dawson
Gallery hosts artist dinner Thursday Art Piece Gallery in Mullumbimby will be hosting a special night of art, music, food and wine on Thursday September 13 from 6.30pm. Musician Ilona Harker, chefs from French restaurant La Table and two of the region’s respected artists, Emma Walker and Michael Cusack, will all converge in the gallery space. ‘The accompanying show
‘Works from the Studio’ will run for ten days and chronicles the artists’ work over the last seven years,’ says curator Nadine Abensur. ‘This is the event for people who love good food, fine art and enjoy good stimulating conversation in great company,’ Nadine says. To book a place, phone 02 6684 3446.
Hat comp at Saturday’s Mullum markets
board rides, as well as puppet shows, face painting and a healing tent. The fair will also feature its songwriting competition, which all high school students from across the shire are welcome to enter. Email songcomp@ capebyronsteiner.nsw.edu.au. The school will also be providing a free park ’n’ ride from Ewingsdale Hall and the Byron Sports Complex every 15 minutes from 8.30am to 4pm. The school is located at Balraith Lane, Ewingsdale.
Paul’s simple pleasure
other hats are all eligible for entry. Mystery judges will be wandering the grounds and will select the most outstandPaul Begg of Ocean Shores has taken out the Brunswick Heads ing hat on show. Winner will be decided on Simple Pleasure competition for the second time. This year’s theme was old, new, green and blue. Photo Tree Faerie the day.
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Steiner’s spring fair Saturday
Spring has sprung and with it Cape Byron Rudolf Steiner School will be holding its 24th annual Spring Fair on Saturday September 15 from 10am. As one of the longest-running spring fairs in Byron, it’s a full day for families to enjoy the unique hands-on activities that showcase the school’s focus on handicrafts and the arts for life. From woodcraft, felting, silk painting, rainbow dip-dying, Mullum primary school’s art show Thursday and candlemaking, there will Mullumbimby Primary School work,’ she says, ‘including a also be free skateboard clinwill be holding its inaugural display of African-style masks ics, pony and mechanical surfArt Show at its new school hall and an Andy Warhol inspired on Thursday September 13 piece. Every child in the school has contributed a self-portrait from 4.30pm. Teacher Robyn Petroni says for this particular piece. ‘A photo competition entithe official opening at 5pm will feature students performing tled “The Heart of Mullum� will also be running, with phosong, dance and recitals. ‘Every child in the school tos taken by students, teachers will be exhibiting a piece of and parents on display.’
On Saturday September 15, put on your favourite hat and come to the Mullum market to win a $50 prize. Handmade hats, historical hats, hysterical hats, military hats, silly hats, stylish or any
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