International Women’s Day
2025-03-05 17:30 - 21:30 (Australia/Sydney) | The Crossing Theatre, 117 Tibbereena Street, Narrabri, NSW, 2390, Australia
Dream, Bloom, Inspire: March Forward
An extraordinary celebration of resilience, progress, and the power of dreams as we honour International Women’s Day 2025.
In recognition of 30 years since the UN’s Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, Narrabri Shire Council comes together in a ‘DREAM’ collaboration with CREATE Festival and The Crossing Theatre to proudly present: “Dream, Bloom, Inspire: March Forward.”
For one magical evening, The Crossing Café will be transformed into an enchanting indoor garden bistro, nestled amidst the vibrant CREATE exhibition. Beneath a stunning giant dreamcatcher installation, we’ll honour women’s achievements, explore their stories, and envision a brighter, more equal future.
Evening Highlights:
Dream: Listen to an inspiring panel of women sharing their journeys, challenges, and dreams for a better tomorrow.
Bloom: Immerse yourself in the garden-themed atmosphere, celebrating growth, transformation, and empowerment.
Inspire: Savor delicious bites, meaningful conversations, and the creative energy of this one-of-a-kind celebration.
CREATE: Participate in special craft workshops hosted by Cat Long, where you can design your own memento of the evening.
Together, let’s celebrate the progress of the past, embrace the present, and march forward toward a future filled with dreams and possibilities!
Price: $55.00 per person, including house drinks until 9 PM, two complimentary cocktails, and delicious canapés.
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Palmer Pop-Up Gallery ‘A Country Dream’ Exhibition
2025-03-06 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-03-07 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-03-08 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-03-09 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-03-10 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-03-11 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-03-12 09:00 - 13:00 | Palmer Room Tourist Hotel
An Exhibition by Deb Michell-Smith, Pip Donaldson and Tilla Winston-Smith
Join award winning landscape artist Deb Michell-Smith, country-themed watercolour artist Pip Donaldson, and local flower grower and photographer Tilla Winston-Smith for the opening of A Country Dream, a special group exhibition celebrating the beauty and spirit of country life.
The exhibition will feature a stunning collection of works that explore rural landscapes, country themes, and the delicate beauty of flowers captured through photography and art.
Exhibition Dates: 28 Feb – 14 March 2025
Open daily from 9.00am – 1:00pm and some evenings.
Location: The Palmer Room, Tourist Hotel, Narrabri

CREATE Exhibition - Narrabri
2025-03-06 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-03-07 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-03-08 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-03-09 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-03-10 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-03-11 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-03-12 10:00 - 15:00 | The Crossing Theatre, 117 Tibbereena Street, Narrabri, NSW, 2390, Australia
There are three exhibition spaces showcasing the works of over 20 artists.
The theme ‘Dream’ invites you to explore the limitless possibility of creativity.
“In Your Wildest Dreams” is not just an installation; it’s an odyssey into the depths of your imagination.
And the dedicated exhibition, “Through the Windows of Imagination”, is the first showcase of works from local artists living with disability.
IN YOUR WILDEST DREAMS
An ET and LD Production
Step into a realm where reality blends seamlessly with fantasy.
“In Your Wildest Dreams” is not just an installation; it’s an odyssey into the depths of your imagination.
Every corner of the auditorium is alive with vivid illusions and sensory wonders. The boundaries of the physical world dissolve as you find yourself wandering through enchanting landscapes and surreal visions.
Prepare to be dazzled by a symphony of colours, lights, and sounds that dance around you, creating a dreamscape that captivates the senses and stirs the soul.
Prepare to be dazzled by a symphony of colours, lights, and sounds that dance around you, creating a dreamscape that captivates the senses and stirs the soul.
Delight in the unexpected as you journey through this magical experience, where the extraordinary becomes the norm and every moment is a fantastical adventure.
THROUGH THE WINDOWS OF IMAGINATION
Local artists living with disability
This exhibition invites you to experience the world through the unique perspectives of local artists living with disabilities.
Each artwork serves as a window into their imagination, offering a glimpse into how they perceive and interact with the world around them.
For these artists, creativity is not just an expression, but a powerful tool for communication, transformation, and connection.
From different backgrounds and abilities, these artists bring their visions to life, expanding our understanding of what is possible. Join us in celebrating their creativity and the beauty of seeing the world through a different lens.
Location: The Crossing Theatre, 117 Tibbereena St, Narrabri
Date: 28 Feb – 11 March 2025
Time: 10am to 3pm daily
Free entry, although a gold coin donation would go a long way in helping to ensure CREATE grows on a yearly basis.

Bunnings Paint Pour Workshop
2025-03-06 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-06 17:00 - 18:00 | Bunnings Narrabri, Cnr Newell Highway and Saleyards Lane, Narrabri, NSW, 2390, Australia
Bring the kids down to Bunnings Narrabri to explore the dreamy abstract art of paint flow.
By creating fluid arts using acrylic paint they will create their very own tray and piece of art that they get to take home.
All materials will be provided in this free workshop.
Please note, you will get dirty so wear appropriate clothing.
Location: Bunnings Narrabri
Date: 6 March 2025
Time: 2 sessions available
4.00pm to 5.00pm
5.00pm to 6.00pm
Price: Free

Wee Waa Community Arts & Cultural Centre: A Dream is a Wish your Heart Makes Opening Night
2025-03-07 19:00 - 22:00 | Wee Waa Community Arts & Cultural Centre, 22 George St, Wee Waa, NSW, 2388, Australia
Celebrate the WWCACC’s 3rd Birthday Behind the Yellow Door at the opening night of “A Dream is a Wish your Heart Makes”.
The shop, gallery and workroom will be open throughout the exhibition.
Ticket price includes live entertainment, complimentary canapes and drinks throughout the evening, and a take-home illustration for guests.
Official Opening: Fri, 7 March
Location: Wee Waa Community Arts & Cultural Centre, 22 George Street, Wee Waa 2388
Time: 7.00pm
Price: $35 bookings essential
Enquires 0487 030 069
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Lego Library Workshop - Boggabri
2025-03-08 09:30 - 10:30 | Boggabri Library, Wee Waa St, Boggabri, NSW, 2382, Australia
Ignite your child’s imagination with CREATE with LEGO After School Workshops!
In these fun, hands-on sessions, kids explore endless possibilities through building and creating with LEGO.
From crafting unique characters to designing exciting structures, every workshop sparks creativity and encourages storytelling, collaboration, and innovative thinking.
Perfect for young artists and inventors, these workshops offer a playful environment where ideas come to life!
FREE ENTRY
Location: Boggabri Library, 82 Wee Waa Street, Boggabri
Date: Sat, 8 March 2025
Time: 9.30am to 12pm

Chalk Dreams - Boggabri Art Trail
2025-03-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Boggabri Art Trail
Join this fun workshop using the humble medium that is chalk! Learn different methods such as water brushing, spraying and blending etc from tutor Jo Hannaford. Unleash your inner storyteller to help bring the traditional story of The Rainbow Serpent to life!
Cost is free and all materials are provided, bookings are essential. This workshop will be held in three different locations over the region. (Bring water, a hat and sunscreen).
Location: Boggabri Art Trail
Date: 8 March 2025
Time: 10am – 12pm
Price: FREE
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Wee Waa Community Arts & Cultural Centre: A Dream is a Wish your Heart Makes Exhibition
2025-03-08 10:00 - 16:00 | Wee Waa Community Arts & Cultural Centre, 22 George St, Wee Waa, NSW, 2388, Australia
Pop in and see the Exhibition A Dream is a Wish your Heart Makes.
The shop, gallery and workroom will be open throughout the exhibition.
Exhibition Dates: Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday 7 – 16 Mar.
Time: 10.00am to 4.00pm

Exploring Lino Printing and Embossing, Card Making and Stitch
2025-03-08 10:00 - 16:00 | Wee Waa Community Arts & Cultural Centre, 22 George St, Wee Waa, NSW, 2388, Australia
Explore a range of options for lino block printing, printing with and without a press, chine colle, printing on a variety of printed papers, hand coloured prints, lino print editioning and how to incorporate stitch into your prints.
Participants will design and carve a small lino block, emboss their design on paper and print a variety of papers and on fabric. Finished prints can be made into cards, embellished and framed for display.
Location: Wee Waa Community Arts and Cultural Centre
Date: 8 March 2025
Time: 10.00am to 4pm
Price:
Members: $125
Non Members: $135
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Narrabri Art & Craft Society: In Your Dreams Opening Night
2025-03-08 11:00 - 16:00 | Narrabri Arts & Craft Gallery, 35 Dangar Street, Narrabri, NSW, 2390, Australia
Narrabri Art & Craft Society welcomes you to our place where members have crafted, created and painted their individual experiences and dreams.
The shop, gallery and workroom will be open throughout the showing of the exhibition.
Refreshments will be served and the prestigious Betty Berriman award for best work will be presented.
Official Opening: 11.00 am Saturday, 8th March
Price: Free
Enquires: 0487 030 069

Community Dream Weaving Workshop
2025-03-08 12:00 - 15:00 | Crossing Theatre Riverside Room, Tibbereena Street, Narrabri, NSW, 2390, Australia
Weaving is a skill for life, this traditional art is found in most indigenous cultures around the world.
Weaving has been kept alive by being passed down through generations.
Weaving is not only about the product but also the people you meet the skills and stories you learn and share.
There is something meditative about a weaving article that leaves you feeling calm, connected, and accomplished.
Coil weaving for beginners will provide you with new skills to weave your own unique piece.
Learn the skills to make a small basket, neck or head piece.
Raffia, emu feathers, assorted native seeds and other Non-traditional materials will be available to add your own uniqueness to your piece.
You will be provided with a beginner’s pack to weave your own unique piece.
Take home a range of materials and information to get your weave on.
Location: Riverside Room, The Crossing Theatre, Narrabri
Date: 8 March 2025
Time: 12.00pm to 3.00pm
Price: $80.00
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The Alignment Project
2025-03-09 10:00 - 13:00 | Crossing Theatre Riverside Room, Tibbereena Street, Narrabri, NSW, 2390, Australia
CREATE Your Vision. Align Your Energy. Live Your “Why.”
The Alignment Project offers you the opportunity to press pause, reflect, and gain crystal-clear clarity on your personal “why,” your core values, and what you want to achieve in 2024.
Through guided exercises and kinesiology techniques, you’ll connect with your deepest intentions and bring them to life by creating personalised mood boards that visually represent your goals across key areas of your life.
Together, we’ll then energetically align you with this vision through a transformative group balancing session as well as with a personalised remedy, ensuring your goals resonate deeply on every level. Using cutting-edge AI, we’ll also create a tailored action plan to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
This is more than just a workshop—it’s your chance to reset, recharge, and step boldly into the life you’re meant to create.
To Bring: Laptop or phone, pen and paper, water bottle
Are you ready to uncover what truly drives you and create a vision for your life that feels authentically you?
Morning Tea included.
Location: Riverside Room, Crossing Theatre Narrabri
Date: 9 March 2025
Time: 10.00am to 1.00pm
Price: $60.00 BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
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Narrabri Art and Craft Society - Exhibition In Your Dreams
2025-03-09 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-03-10 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-03-11 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-03-12 10:00 - 15:00 | Narrabri Arts & Craft Gallery, 35 Dangar Street, Narrabri, NSW, 2390, Australia
Narrabri Art & Craft Society welcomes you to our place where members have crafted, created and painted their individual experiences and dreams.
The shop, gallery and workroom will be open throughout the showing of the exhibition.
Exhibition Dates: 8 -16 March
Time: 10.00am to 3.00pm daily.

Drawing, Colouring and Text with the Sewing Machine
2025-03-09 10:00 - 16:00 | Wee Waa Community Arts & Cultural Centre, 22 George St, Wee Waa, NSW, 2388, Australia
In this one day workshop participants will explore the possibilities that free machine embroidery offers using a domestic sewing machine.
We will draw, colour and write text with our sewing machines on a range of substrates including fabric and paper. Participants will experiment and make a small machine embroidered brooch or stitched picture for framing.
This workshop is suitable for both beginners and experienced sewers.
Location: Wee Waa Community Arts and Cultural Centre
Date: 9 March 2025
Time: 10.00am to 4pm
Price:
Members: $125
Non Members: $135
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