The Armidale Symphony Orchestra (AOS) will provide the core of the Orchestra to accompany the large choir in Felix Mendelssohn's beautiful setting of Psalm 42, 'As Pants the Hart' as well as many more compositions.

This will be a wonderful weekend of music making where participants start rehersal on the Friday night and give a public performance of their programme in the NEGS auditorium on Sunday March 14 at 2:30pm. Tickets will be available at the door from 1:30pm, dress for both performers and audience will be 'relaxed casual'.

All musicians are Welcome.

Saumarez Homestead is delighted to host a remarkable exhibition of outstanding statewide HSC textile works located in the beautiful 1860's Thomas House within this historic 25 acre National Trust property. The 9 day event will encompass not only the exhibiton itself but textile workshops, artisan stalls, antique costume collections and expert seminars. Jointly sponsored by Armidale Dumaresq Council; TEXTYLE 2010 will delight all those interested in designing with fabrics and prove a perfect complement to your tours amongst the old farm machinery, buildings, Homestead and magnificent grounds. Refreshments and light lunches will be served throughout the day.

Exhibition Opening - Friday 12th March, 6:00pm - 8:00pm ($10.00 - wine & canapes) 

Open Weekends 10:00am - 5:00pm 

 Part of their Toohey's Autumn racing carnival, will feature the Guyra cup in this eight race TAB program

This is a Junior event, around 80 Junior players are expected to play in this event, they caom from all over the North and North west, Coastal areas and the Hunter, along with the many talented local golfers.   To nominate contact the pro shop 02 6772 6592

Antique Rail Motor No 7 will be at the Armidale Railway station between 10.00AM and 2.00 PM. Entry by donation

Be at the Cathedral one hour prior to the concert from 7pm.

Presenting:- Vivaldi, The Four Seasons, J.S. Bach, Tchaikovski, Mozart, Pachelbel and many more.

A talk by Dr Meredith Burgmann, A fascinating insight into the American Presedential Campaign.

Gold coin entry for door prize, free cofee and snacks / drinks at bar prices.

Guest Speaker is Retired Justice of the High Court of Australia, The Hon Michael Kirby

A discussion of moves in ASEAN to create Human Rights for that region which leave Australia further behind in the express recognition of Human Rights of the People.

Starting at 2:30pm til 3:30pm, entry is by gold coin donation

(This is part of the ongoing Armidale Sanctuary Humanitarian Settlement's Human Rights Lecture Series)

• Street parade
• Stalls and music on the creek lands
• Bike race
• Breakfast with the Band

The Inner Wheel Club of Armidale needs donations of Pre Loved Art, Those paintings, prints etc that no longer suit your decor for the USED ART SALE at the Armidale Town Hall.

Friday 19th :- Opening night begining at 7:00pm

Saturday 20th :- 10:00am - 4:00pm

Sunday 21st :- 10:00am - 12 midday with a surprise (Surprise Sunday)

Proceeds to the Armidale Public Hospital

Free entry to public. 8 am - 4 pm. 

This is an annual AFL event held in Armidale, but for the first time it will run over two days. Big prize money is on offer for the winning team, and this year there will be six teams competing, those confirmed are North Coffs harbour, Inverell, Nambucca Heads and the New England Nomads. It will run from 9am to 5 pm on day one, with the final around 1pm Sunday. Over 150 players will compete, plus several officials and spectators will attend, at the picturesque Bellevue Oval at UNE.

This is becoming an annual match, with the NBN Western Bears playing Armidale United. The Newcastle players are semi professional, so Armidale will need to work hard to be competitive. It is a chance for the best players in the area to test their skills, and if they do well, football scouts may link them up to clubs in Newcastle. Match starts 3pm, at Armidale Norths United Oval, eastern end of Erskine Street Saturday 20th March.

Join hunderds of other people of all ages and abilities and run, jog or just take a pleasant walk from the university into town.

Starting time is 8:00am but be there early for the entertainment and warm up.

Entry forms can be collected from the Armidale Express Office and Newspaper, Cost is just $3 per person or $2 for under 18's.

Proceeds go to the local branch of the SES.

An outing for all the family, A gentle 4.5km route along the cycleway, from UNE Sports Centre to Civic Park, finishing with Breakfast in the park with the Band.

ENJOY THE AUTUMN FESTIVAL.

This criterium is into it's seventh year, and caters for any one who is a member of the NSW Cycling Club, to participate. Under 15, under 17 then C B and A Grade races will be held from 9am on Sunday March 21st 2010.

All grades will be first past the post, except A grade, where there will be six teams of five take to the course. Some of the best local riders, along with many visiting ones will be in Armidale for the day.

The Tooheys Armidale cup, eight race TAB program.  For coporate opportunities phone Jim Dedes 02 6772 3102

Tenterfields Oracles Of The Bush Festival begins on the 26th March til the 28th March, If in Armidale and in need of a programme visit Armidale Visitor Information Centre (82 Marsh Street)

Entry - $5 includes tea or coffee, Children are free.

Friday 26th March is Opening Night biginging at 7:00pm.

Open on Saturday & Sunday between 9:00am - 4:00pm.

Floor Talk with artist Ross Laurie, starting at 11:00am & cost is $15.

This NSW Organised event will see competitors from all around the north and north west, coastal areas, and the hunter in Armidale for the womens level 1 to 3 Artistic Gymnastics championships.

An exciting and varied program of trios by Haydn and Mendelssohn with solos and duos by Brahms, Svendsen, Tchaikovsky and Debussy.

Tickets: Adult $25; Concession $15; Child (school age)$12, available at NECOM (6772 7203), Dymocks (169 Beardy Street / 6771 4558) or at the door.

Andrew Lorenz will be playing the Violin, David Pereira will be playing the Cello and Wendy Lorenz will be playing the Piano. 

The Armidale Youth Orchestra's Garden Party starts at 10:30am for 11:00am.

Tickets: Adult $32; Concession $25; Children $17 and family $80, tickets available at NECOM or Dymocks.

Every second Sunday of the month at the Armidale Ex-Services Club: Free entry, starts at 7pm till 10pm. Conducted by : Ron and Maureen Smith (02) 6772 4095

Conducted by: Ron and Maureen Smith (02) 6772 4095
Venue: St Peter;s Centre, Tingcombe Lane, Armidale.
Dates: Saturdays: 6 March, 5 June, 31 July and 4 December.

Conducted by: Len O'Connell (02) 6771 1244
Venue: Uniting Church Hall, Rusden St. Armidale
Dates: Saturdays: 6 February, 1 May, 3 July, 7 August, 4 September, 2 October, 6 November.

Conducted by: Can-Assist Guyra Branch (Bill Wicks (02) 6779 1529
Venue: Central School Gymnasium, Marne St. Guyra
Dates: Fourth Saturday for months January to November.

Come along and participate in the SLA Forums. Commences at 7pm.

The 2010 programme begins Tuesday 2nd of February at O'Conner Catholic College Gymnasium. We have dance programmes for all levels of dancers from absolute beginners to those who would like to build and practice on their own ability.

Social Dancers are held every Saturday around the Armidale District.

Beginner Class: Tuesday 7pm - 9pm :- Step by Step instructions on all aspects of dance basis.

Intermediate Class: Wednesday 7pm - 9pm :- Step by step instruction for more intricate dances.

Advanced Class: Thursday 7pm - 9pm :- More complex dance taught.

Cost: $20 per person per term (10 weeks). Private lessons are available at the cost of $5 per person per hour Monday & Friday nights. Weekend lessons by arrangement.

The winning entries in the 2010 WetlandCare Australia National Art and Photography Competition are currently on exhibition at the Dorrigo Rainforest Centre, in Dorrigo National Park. The theme of this exhibition is Wetlands, Biodiversity and Climate Change and features 37 of the top entries including the winners of the open photography, open art and junior categories. The variety of mediums, techniques, subject matter and imagery in the winning works show the diversity of the entrants in the competition; children, adults and teenagers, expressing their concern about the future of our wetlands with their unique art and photography. Situated on the scenic Waterfall Way between Coffs Harbour and Armidale, the Dorrigo Rainforest Centre has the Skywalk, Rainforest Shop, Canopy Caf? and the exhibition space close to rainforest bushwalks and waterfalls, and makes an ideal weekend destination. The Dorrigo Rainforest Centre is open 9am to 4:30 pm seven days a week. Entry to the centre and the exhibition is free.

This annual knock out features teams from Sydney Subbies, and from all around the State including the North, North West, Coast and the Hunter regions.  Again big prize money on offer, with Tamworth Pirates, Inverell, Ballina, Walcha, Frenchs Forest and St Pats both from Syndey competing,  all up there will be 16 teams contesting .

Opening night Friday 19th March 2010.

Exhibitions are:-

In Your Dreams; 19 March - 27 June:  30 Artists from Australia, Canada and Germany explore the theme 'In Your Dreams', creating a work that fits inside a small box.

Hinton; 19 March - 27 June: Works from the Howard Hinton Collection

Permanent Collections: Drawing Inspirationl; 19 March -27 June: The exhibition 'Drawing Inspiration' will invite 10 regional artists to choose works from the permanent collection. They will then work in the gallery space on an artwork inspired by their selection.

Yesterday (Photographs of Armidale past and present; 19 March - 27 June: An exhibition of photographs sourced from the University og New England and Regional Archives depicting life in Armidale from the 1880s.

Cherry Blossoms: From the Hinton Collection; 19 March - 27 June: Howard Hinton spent two years in Japan in the early 1900s, and was fascinated by the country. This exhibition focuses on the numerous Japanese woodcuts in the collection.

Barbara McKay: Over the Mountains and Across the Plains; 19 March - 9 May: Having returned to the Armidale region, Baraba explores the New England landscape and beyond in new drawings and paintings which express her love of the landscape.