Glenreagh, Grafton, Casino, Kyogle
NSW School Holidays this week
Fri 18th Apr - KYOGLE 'Community Performance' Senior Citizens Concert 2pm
Fri 18th Apr - 'Community Performance' Kyogle Regional Art Gallery 6pm
The main Princes hwy was a flood with caravans and heavily laden cars as the students of NSW were dragged away to beachside locations for a couple of weeks of brain downtime (school holidays)....of course, I'm sure their teachers gave them much homework to be completed the night before their return to class.
So what does an Unconventional Cellist do when schools out. Not much! I think I spent most of the week waiting for my second wind, and on Friday, it came. It turns out that Kyogle is a pretty amazing town, having recently survived some horrific floods earlier in the year the community spirit is strong and generous.
The Information Centre Workers were generous with their time and gave many contacts in order to secure a couple of community performances. (Thanks Malcolm, Rick and Joy). From their information a performance was set up, with the help of Ruth and Jenny, at the Kyogle Regional Art Gallery for the opening of their 'Healing with Art Exhibition'. Given that my cd was dedicated to the memory of my late father, Peter Rule, this was a memorable performance for all concerned. Many tears were shared, and yes, the heavens opened up on us again.
Earlier in the week, whilst shopping in Vinnies Op Shop, we ran into Betty who was thrilled to find a wondering minstrel prepared to perform for her Senior Citizens Concert. And a wild concert it was with kilts, bottoms, compulsory bad Irish jokes, seasoned country duo and hot flamenco dancing...oh, and I broke a G-string...on the viola!