Norm Jordan Function Rooms
Your Heading&Here! Shipwrecks maritime history at Coffs Library Are you interested in shipwrecks and maritime history?
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If so, don’t miss our Heritage Week talk! Join Dr Brad Duncan, Dr Mark Spencer and Karen Filewood at Coffs Harbour Library for a talk on the Maritime heritage of NSW, with a particular emphasis on local shipwrecks, ‘The Buster’ and ‘Keilawarra’. Dr Brad Duncan, NSW State Maritime Archaeologist, will discuss the Maritime history of NSW and the role that NSW Heritage plays in protecting and managing its shipwrecks. Dr Duncan will also talk about the Buster shipwreck, which is often uncovered on Woolgoolga Beach following storm activity. Karen Filewood, a local historian, who is the Project Director for Who’s buried in your backyard, will be talking about the Keilawarra disaster, which occurred near North Solitary Island in 1886. This disaster ranks as one of the worst peacetime maritime tragedies in NSW, with over 40 lives lost. Dr Mark Spencer, a local diver, is considered one of the leading underwater photographers in Australia. He is an assign-
This premier venue is one of the most versatile and adaptable spaces on the Coffs Coast. The rooms can be hired together, separately, or in conjunction with the boardroom, for an ideal break off area. The rooms are identical in size – both seating more than 200 people. The north room features a garden lined patio with a western wall, perfect for a stage or presentation area. The south room has easy access to the open grass areas of the grounds and parking through the southern doors.
Of Vince Jones, John Shand has said, "Jones' melodic embellishments are the hallmark of a man with great ears for harmony, an instinct for musical logic and a love of those key watch-words of Jazz: surprise and spontaneity.”
Whether you choose the north or south room, the Norm Jordan Function Rooms are the ideal venue for training seminars, workshops, meetings, conferences, parties, weddings or just about any other type of event you could imagine. The possibilities really are endless!
For monstrously good entertainment, don't miss the Australian Premiere of Young Frankenstein, presented by Coffs Harbour Musical Comedy Company. In larger-than-life Broadway tradition, Young Frankenstein is brimming with all the hilarity, naughtiness and political incorrectness typical of Mel Brooks. This singing and dancing laboratory experiment is opening in Australia at The Jetty Memorial Theatre.
pictures, which explore the Keilawarra shipwreck resting on the seabed.
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been published in National Geographic, Geo, BBC Wildlife and Living Planet. Mark will be showing slides and motion
Be moved this month by Australia’s leading Jazz vocalist, Vince Jones, performing one night only on the Coffs Coast and featuring Simon Barker, Ben Robertson and Matthew McMahon as his accompanists. With such great support musicians, this concert is sure to be a sell out – so get in early.
At the Coffs Harbour Showground you can choose to self-cater, have us provide morning tea, or treat yourself to Sparechef’s onsite catering service – you choose what level you would like to have.
With the recent renovations now complete, the rooms are modern, with new carpets, tiled foyer and bar area and a new colour scheme; it can all be enjoyed in air-conditioned comfort. For further information, please visit our website at www.coffsshowground.com.au or call our friendly staff on
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Hot off the press is next season's quarterly program. If you haven't got your very own copy, then pick one up next time you're having coffee at one of the region's local coffee shops or out boutique shopping. Take it home, stick it to your fridge, and get your tickets early!
It will have you splitting your sides with laughter, featuring such memorable tunes as The Transylvania Mania, and Puttin' on the Ritz. Whatever style of music gets your toes tapping, visit www. jettytheatre.com now for further details.
VINCE JONES
Friday 5th April 8pm Vince Jones is a remarkable interpreter and composer of songs in a contemporary jazz style - a style that appeals equally to listeners and his musical peers.
12th April - 5th May
The Australian Premiere at Jetty Memorial Theatre! This monster musical comedy is ALIVE with memorable sing along tunes and monstrously good entertainment Box office hours Tuesday to Friday 12 noon - 4pm jettytheatre.com | 02 6652 8088 facebook.com/jettymemorialtheatre jetty.theatre@chcc.nsw.gov.au 337 Harbour Drive Coffs Harbour NSW 2450 Proudly supported by
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