Events & Markets

You’re welcome to join us when Sylvia Sagona will present Acquired Taste: The Invention of the Restaurant in 19th century Paris.

Life without restaurants is hard to imagine. It is even harder to think that the first restaurants were for the fastidious, who did not even like eating. They were served a restorative broth or ‘restaurant’. It was for such delicate stomachs that the first establishments in the Palais Royal opened up new dining rooms with separate tables, a menu, fixed prices and flexible opening hours.

When the French Revolution broke out 20 years later, the unemployed cooks and maitres d’ of exiled royalty began introducing the paying public to the delights of aristocratic cuisine. The restaurant as we know it was born.

This lecture will investigate the first great restaurants, chefs, patrons and gastronomes such as Grimod, Careme and Talleyrand, and the invention of modern cuisine with Escoffier at the Ritz.

The Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Society Shoalhaven is a local community group, which offers a series of informative, illustrated and entertaining lectures covering a broad range of subjects relating to the arts.

The lecture is followed by a light supper with wine.

Information on the society and the 2019 program can be found at: https://www.adfas.org.au/shoalhaven/

Photo: Jorge Cortell – Baroque Bistro, Paris

The Berry Markets (Berry Country Fair) has approximately 200 stalls selling handmade / hand-produced products, arts and crafts, locally grown vegetables and produce, collectables, books, plants, leather goods, clothing and many other interesting stalls to browse.

The Berry Markets are held on the first Sunday of every month except February when there is no market. Open to the public from 8:30am till 2.30pm. Entry is free.

Market site fees

• Stall Fees: Single Site 3m x 3m –  $60
• Double Site 6m x 3m – $120
• Power: $5 per lead

Stall enquiries

If you would like to apply for a stall at the market, please contact the Market Organisers by email [email protected] or phone 0438 211 358.

All stallholders must have their own public liability insurance policy to trade at The Berry Markets.

www.facebook.com/berrymarkets

Penwood Miniature Railway is the perfect day out for families. Operating 10am – 3pm on the first Sunday of the month (except October), Penwood offers unlimited rides for $5 per person. A sausage sizzle and drinks are available on site, or pack a picnic to enjoy within the beautiful grounds. Located just 2km south of Berry on the highway (look out for the new sign). Penwood is not-for-profit, with funds going to maintaining the trains.

Come down for your fresh fruit and veg, free range eggs, plants, honey, handmade soaps, jams, seasonings, and more.

Held every second Saturday and fourth Sunday of the month.

On Saturday 27th April, the Shoalhaven Lydian Singers, under the baton of our new Musical Director Katharina Raffelsberger, are delighted to present a variety of beautiful music on the theme of New Beginnings. With much of the music reflecting Easter and the resurrection of Christ, both classical and modern songs will revive both memories and love.

Two highlights of the program will be:

The Gloria in D, RV589, by Antonio Vivaldi and The German Magnificat, SWV426 by Heinrich Schütz.

The Lydians will also present two songs from Ola Gjeilo, whose Sunrise Mass inspired us at Christmas, and two from Karl Jenkins – the Ave Verum from his Stabat Mater his Cantate Domino. Some shorter works of Mozart, Handel and Bach will also feature in the program.

This is a program not to be missed! Our audience should look forward to new challenges, new surprises, and new delights from The Lydians in 2019.

Come down for your fresh fruit and veg, free range eggs, plants, honey, handmade soaps, jams, seasonings, and more.

Held every second Saturday and fourth Sunday of the month.

Drop in to see our practising artists painting and creating, and have a look at the new artworks on show. Complementary tea and coffee, and free activities for children and adults.

In May ADFAS Shoalhaven’s guest lecturer will be Bernard Allan, an independent art history tutor who specialises in the work of European women artists and American Art.

On Thursday evening Bernard will present Laura Knight: From Newlyn to Nuremberg
From a relatively humble background, Laura progressed to be one of Britain’s best-known artists and the first female Royal Academician since the 18th century. Her joie de vivre surfaces in her art. She is known for her paintings of sunny beaches, the circus, gypsy encampments, ballet and theatre, and for her famous depiction of the Nuremberg Trials of 1946.

ADFAS Shoalhaven is a local community group, which offers a series of informative, illustrated and entertaining lectures covering a broad range of subjects relating to the arts. The speakers are world class, experts in their field and entertaining.

The lecture is followed by a light supper with wine.

Information on the society and the 2019 program can be found at: https://www.adfas.org.au/shoalhaven/

Illustration: Dame Laura Knight – Ruby Loftus Screwing a Beech Ring, 1943. Imperial War Museum, London

The Berry Quilt Show (3- 5 May) will include a display of Quilts, Café, Raffle Quilt, Traders & Quilting Demonstrations.

The profits from the Berry Quilt Show will be donated to SAHSSI, which provides assistance to women and children affected by domestic and family violence.

On 3rd May ADFAS Shoalhaven present a special interest day with guest lecturer Bernard Allan, an independent art history tutor who specialises in the work of European women artists and American Art.

On Friday morning there will be two lectures – Americans Abroad: James McNeill Whistler and John Singer Sargent – two of the most successful American artists of the late 19th century. Whistler produced sophisticated etchings and oil paintings that bring Victorian London to life, whilst his Nocturnes evoke an atmosphere and mood; creating a new art form. Sargent executed figure studies and dazzling landscapes inspired by his many travels.

Women Artists: Their Challenges, Ambitions and Achievements examines how the earliest practising female artists were confined to convents and little is known of their lives. Even in the 20th century, the obstacles facing female artists were many and significant. This lecture focuses on women whose passion for painting enabled them to surmount hurdles of the male-dominated art world.

ADFAS Shoalhaven is a local community group, which offers a series of informative, illustrated and entertaining lectures covering a broad range of subjects relating to the arts.

The speakers are world class, experts in their field and entertaining.

The Berry Quilt Show (3- 5 May) will include a display of Quilts, Café, Raffle Quilt, Traders & Quilting Demonstrations.

The profits from the Berry Quilt Show will be donated to SAHSSI, which provides assistance to women and children affected by domestic and family violence.

The Berry Markets (Berry Country Fair) has approximately 200 stalls selling handmade / hand-produced products, arts and crafts, locally grown vegetables and produce, collectables, books, plants, leather goods, clothing and many other interesting stalls to browse.

The Berry Markets are held on the first Sunday of every month except February when there is no market. Open to the public from 8:30am till 2.30pm. Entry is free.

Market site fees

• Stall Fees: Single Site 3m x 3m –  $60
• Double Site 6m x 3m – $120
• Power: $5 per lead

Stall enquiries

If you would like to apply for a stall at the market, please contact the Market Organisers by email [email protected] or phone 0438 211 358.

All stallholders must have their own public liability insurance policy to trade at The Berry Markets.

www.facebook.com/berrymarkets

The Berry Quilt Show (3- 5 May) will include a display of Quilts, Café, Raffle Quilt, Traders & Quilting Demonstrations.

The profits from the Berry Quilt Show will be donated to SAHSSI, which provides assistance to women and children affected by domestic and family violence.

Penwood Miniature Railway is the perfect day out for families. Operating 10am – 3pm on the first Sunday of the month (except October), Penwood offers unlimited rides for $5 per person. A sausage sizzle and drinks are available on site, or pack a picnic to enjoy within the beautiful grounds. Located just 2km south of Berry on the highway (look out for the new sign). Penwood is not-for-profit, with funds going to maintaining the trains.

Come down for your fresh fruit and veg, free range eggs, plants, honey, handmade soaps, jams, seasonings, and more.

Held every second Saturday and fourth Sunday of the month.

Berry Showground Shoalhaven Historic Vehicle Club is hosting this event so come and enjoy a day that showcases magnificent vehicles.

The theme this year is a “Salute to European Vehicles”.  The event is open to clubs and individuals alike, entrants are asked to register their vehicles to be displayed.  Spaces fill fast so we recommend pre-registration to guarantee a place on the oval.  The event is a great opportunity to see and display your vintage, historic and classic vehicles and enjoy the camaraderie of other enthusiasts.

Awards will be presented for the Best Car, Best Bike, Best Restored, Best Original with Special Awards, plus Runner-Up and Merit Awards.

Refreshments will be available, with a sausage sizzle, and vendors supplying food, coffee and soft drinks.

Gates open at 7.00 am.

The Berry Markets (Berry Country Fair) has approximately 200 stalls selling handmade / hand-produced products, arts and crafts, locally grown vegetables and produce, collectables, books, plants, leather goods, clothing and many other interesting stalls to browse.

The Berry Markets are held on the first Sunday of every month except February when there is no market. Open to the public from 8:30am till 2.30pm. Entry is free.

Market site fees

• Stall Fees: Single Site 3m x 3m –  $60
• Double Site 6m x 3m – $120
• Power: $5 per lead

Stall enquiries

If you would like to apply for a stall at the market, please contact the Market Organisers by email [email protected] or phone 0438 211 358.

All stallholders must have their own public liability insurance policy to trade at The Berry Markets.

www.facebook.com/berrymarkets

Penwood Miniature Railway is the perfect day out for families. Operating 10am – 3pm on the first Sunday of the month (except October), Penwood offers unlimited rides for $5 per person. A sausage sizzle and drinks are available on site, or pack a picnic to enjoy within the beautiful grounds. Located just 2km south of Berry on the highway (look out for the new sign). Penwood is not-for-profit, with funds going to maintaining the trains.

Come down for your fresh fruit and veg, free range eggs, plants, honey, handmade soaps, jams, seasonings, and more.

Held every second Saturday and fourth Sunday of the month.

Come down for your fresh fruit and veg, free range eggs, plants, honey, handmade soaps, jams, seasonings, and more.

Held every second Saturday and fourth Sunday of the month.

Drop in to see our practising artists painting and creating, and have a look at the new artworks on show. Complementary tea and coffee, and free activities for children and adults.

The Berry Markets (Berry Country Fair) has approximately 200 stalls selling handmade / hand-produced products, arts and crafts, locally grown vegetables and produce, collectables, books, plants, leather goods, clothing and many other interesting stalls to browse.

The Berry Markets are held on the first Sunday of every month except February when there is no market. Open to the public from 8:30am till 2.30pm. Entry is free.

Market site fees

• Stall Fees: Single Site 3m x 3m –  $60
• Double Site 6m x 3m – $120
• Power: $5 per lead

Stall enquiries

If you would like to apply for a stall at the market, please contact the Market Organisers by email [email protected] or phone 0438 211 358.

All stallholders must have their own public liability insurance policy to trade at The Berry Markets.

www.facebook.com/berrymarkets

Penwood Miniature Railway is the perfect day out for families. Operating 10am – 3pm on the first Sunday of the month (except October), Penwood offers unlimited rides for $5 per person. A sausage sizzle and drinks are available on site, or pack a picnic to enjoy within the beautiful grounds. Located just 2km south of Berry on the highway (look out for the new sign). Penwood is not-for-profit, with funds going to maintaining the trains.

Come down for your fresh fruit and veg, free range eggs, plants, honey, handmade soaps, jams, seasonings, and more.

Held every second Saturday and fourth Sunday of the month.

Come down for your fresh fruit and veg, free range eggs, plants, honey, handmade soaps, jams, seasonings, and more.

Held every second Saturday and fourth Sunday of the month.

Drop in to see our practising artists painting and creating, and have a look at the new artworks on show. Complementary tea and coffee, and free activities for children and adults.

The Berry Markets (Berry Country Fair) has approximately 200 stalls selling handmade / hand-produced products, arts and crafts, locally grown vegetables and produce, collectables, books, plants, leather goods, clothing and many other interesting stalls to browse.

The Berry Markets are held on the first Sunday of every month except February when there is no market. Open to the public from 8:30am till 2.30pm. Entry is free.

Market site fees

• Stall Fees: Single Site 3m x 3m –  $60
• Double Site 6m x 3m – $120
• Power: $5 per lead

Stall enquiries

If you would like to apply for a stall at the market, please contact the Market Organisers by email [email protected] or phone 0438 211 358.

All stallholders must have their own public liability insurance policy to trade at The Berry Markets.

www.facebook.com/berrymarkets

Penwood Miniature Railway is the perfect day out for families. Operating 10am – 3pm on the first Sunday of the month (except October), Penwood offers unlimited rides for $5 per person. A sausage sizzle and drinks are available on site, or pack a picnic to enjoy within the beautiful grounds. Located just 2km south of Berry on the highway (look out for the new sign). Penwood is not-for-profit, with funds going to maintaining the trains.

Come down for your fresh fruit and veg, free range eggs, plants, honey, handmade soaps, jams, seasonings, and more.

Held every second Saturday and fourth Sunday of the month.

Come down for your fresh fruit and veg, free range eggs, plants, honey, handmade soaps, jams, seasonings, and more.

Held every second Saturday and fourth Sunday of the month.

Drop in to see our practising artists painting and creating, and have a look at the new artworks on show. Complementary tea and coffee, and free activities for children and adults.