t: 08 9758 7900

The Tunbridge Gallery is currently showing works by Sandy Willie and Patricia Ukula.

08 9755 6311
stay@capelodge.com.au

The next Jazz Soiree features the sensational Neilsen Gough Quartet from Sydney. 
High quality jazz vocalism and trumpet is a wonderful experience and adds an extra dimension to a jazz night's outing for the joy of any audience.  
Neilsen's voice is like no other - warm, smooth and sweet like honey gold. Not since Chet Baker has there been a performer capable of evoking such sincerity and subtlety. Neilsen Gough is one of the coolest jazz cats in Australia!
 
$150.00 pp includes a superb 3 course dinner and the Neilson Gough Quartet in Cabaret
Book at table of 10 for $145.00 pp

www.drugawarepro.com

The exciting future of surfing will be on show at the 2010 Drug Aware Pro at Margaret River.  Six recent Junior World Champions (5 of them Aussies) will take to the waves.  Challenging the field led by reigning two-time World Champion, Mick Fanning, will be recently crowned 2009 ISA World Junior Champion, Dean Bowen from NSW and Aussie World Junior Champion, Julian Wilson from Queensland.  Other big names attending will be Owen Wright,and his sister, Tyler, Laura Enever and Frenchwoman, Pauline Ado.

It is not just the incredible line up of surfing talent that will make this the biggest surf event ever down south. The Pro will now be the headline act in a variety of events during the competition week to be known as the MASS Festival, which will bring together Music, Arts, Surf and Style in and around Margaret River which will be marketed nationally and internationally.

Following the Women's Final on Saturday afternoon March 20, the MASS Music Festival will launch in the heart of Margaret River.

Whilst the finer details are being locked down, event management will deliver an on-stage line up to match that at The Point, with the concert set to be headlined by Perth rock stalwarts, Gyroscope.

Joining them at the inaugural MASS Music Festival will be progressive rockers Cog, prominent Melbourne-based rock group Eddy Current Suppression Ring, psychedelic hypno-groovers Tame Impala, Sydney posse Philadelphia Grand Jury, hip-hop MC Urthboy, together with local indie band King George. Ready to ride the wild seas of the MASS festival are Yacht Club DJ's, who will perform songs form their breakthrough 2009 album, "Smashing the silence in the quiet anchorage".

In another initiative, the opening act for the MASS Music Festival will be the winner of a local band competition to be held on Wednesday, March 17, at The Settlers Tavern in Margaret River.   

Further enhancing the festival concept, MASS Art will be displayed across the event week, with various Artists from different genres asked to interpret the theme "Children of the R.evolution". The genres are painting, photography, sculpture, and movement/live instillation. Their works will be exhibited at a number of Margaret River venues including Wino's, Must Bar, Gnarabar and The Settlers Tavern.   

One of the hottest tickets for the week will be for MASS Style, the "Fashion for Fascists" event to be held on Friday, March 19, at The Settlers Tavern.  To be attended by members of the surf, art and music industries, the presentation will include a style preview and "walk off", featuring outfits and themes from the Rusty 2010 Summer Collection along with a live performance from the Sneaky Weasel Gang. 

Be sure to book early as numbers are limited
Tickets $60, or $120 that includes one ticket, a bottle of wine and a hamper for two
Email lisa@watershedwines.com.au

Jazz from 5pm, Show from 6pm

Essential Theatre and Watershed Winery invite you to experience Shakespeare’s charming comedy “Comedy of Errors”

Shakespeare’s most popular comedy, Comedy of Errors, is ready to delight audiences across Australia as part of Essential Theatre’s "Shakespeare in the Vines" tour. Professional theatre company, Essential Theatre, has been touring some of Shakespeare’s most popular comedies throughout Australia for eight years and is delighted to be performing in Margaret River. Under the watchful eye of Director Anna McCrossin-Owen, the drama, romance and slapstick long associated with this wonderful classic will be revealed amongst this glorious setting.

We invite you to share a glass of wine and rollick in a night of hilarity.

Sit back and relax in this picturesque environment, and as the sun sets revel in the hilarious journey of two sets of twins. Two sets of twins were tragically separated at birth - watch their accidental meeting years later and then delight in the ensuing medley of romance and comic chaos. Comedy of Errors is Shakespeare’s masterful play of mistaken identities. 

Don’t miss an evening of great wine, great song and great entertainment at Watershed Premium Wines. 
BYO picnic or pre purchase a hamper.  Wine sales will be available on the evening. Strictly no BYO alcohol

http://www.margaretriverfestival.com/news

The Festival is one of the regions premier events and is a great time to celebrate vintage.

http://www.asq.com.au/performances/margaret-river-weekend-of-music  1800 040 444

The Australian String Quartet has teamed up with Vasse Felix, Fraser Gallop Estate and Saracen Estates to bring you three days of indulgence in the beautiful Margaret River wine region of Western Australia.

Enjoy a program of four concerts, performed by the ASQ and guest artists Emma-Jane Murphy (cello), Jürg Dähler (viola), Marshall McGuire (harp) and Greta Bradman (soprano) in stunning winery settings, accompanied by gourmet lunches and dinners, and matching wines.

The weekend opens at Saracen Estates, located on the beautiful rolling hills of the famed sub-region of the Willyabrup Valley. Enjoy canapés on arrival before the opening concert, followed by a three course dinner at the winery prepared by leading chef Michael Dixon.

On Saturday, continue to Vasse Felix winery for a concert in the Holmes à Court gallery, followed by a picnic lunch in the magnificent sculpture garden set among the vines. After lunch, participate in a wine masterclass with Virginia Willcock, the chief wine maker at Vasse Felix, or discover a private secret garden which is being opened exclusively for patrons of this event. On Saturday evening, the private estate of Fraser Gallop will be opened for an exclusive house concert followed by a gala dinner in its Barrel Hall prepared by another outstanding local chef, Dany Angove.

The weekend concludes on Sunday with a late morning concert at Vasse Felix, followed by lunch at the winery’s restaurant prepared by award winning chef Aaron Carr.

Brochures available from the website.

t: 0418 950 022
e: rosstapper@bigpond.com

The Quit Forest Rally will be taking on a huge step in 2010. For the first time in the history of the Australian Rally Championship, motorbikes will be competing in the rally.

The Forest Rally first started 28 years ago as a round of the WA Rally Championship. Two years later, it stepped up to be a round of the Australian Rally Championship. Recently,
the WA Clubman Series joined the event, as did the LF Performance Speed Series, running as a stand alone tarmac event on the Busselton Toyota Super Stage on Saturday.

For 2010, we will be adding in the Rally Moto motorbikes. These competitors would normally compete in the Australasian Safari or similar desert type events. This will be their first chance to compete on forestry roads as part of a rally. The rally will be known as the Quit Forest Rally — Moto. They will run after the Rally Sweep and FIV stages have finished. For 2010, the field will be restricted to 30 bikes or quads. The Moto will bring with it extra crews and spectators and add to the excitement of the Quit Forest Rally weekend.
These will not be the only bikes being part of the weekend Motor Sport Extravaganza. In Nannup there will be a Extreme Youth Festival where Freestyle Motorbikes will be doing demonstration runs as part of the activity on the Nannup Town Special Stage. 

The Quit Forest Rally will also be supporting the Black Dog Ride to raise community awareness of Mental Health. On Friday evening, at the Busselton Toyota Special Stage, a group of bikes will be parading laps to promote this cause and then, on Sunday, they will be riding as group, of up to 300 bikes, from Bridgetown to Busselton,
possibly dropping into Nannup along the way.

• The rally will be Round 2 of the Australian Rally Championship and is the first gravel event for the year.Testing will be available on Wednesday with reconnaissance, documentation and scrutiny on Thursday. The Media Day will be on Friday morning and the rally start that evening on the tarmac Busselton Toyota
  Super Stage. Saturday and Sunday will see the crews competing in the plantations around Nannup.
• The WA Rally Championship is almost identical to the ARC. Documentation and scrutiny will be conducted the weekend before to make it easier during the rally. WARC are eligible to do testing on the Wednesday and they may also enter the ARC. The WARC crews will start immediately after the ARC Crews and will do entire event.
• The WA Clubman Series has, in the past, started in Nannup on Saturday morning and then finished back in Busselton on Saturday night. We are interested to hear from Clubman competitors if this format still suits or is change required. It may be possible for the Clubman to drop the 2 hour service and jump ahead of the WARC crews back in Busselton. Please send your views though.
• The Shannons Busselton Sprint will be back on in 2010. In 2009, a record entry of just under 100 cars was received. This caused a log jam getting all the cars through, but with improvements of having Scrutiny done in Perth, and an earlier start, we will be able to ensure everyone gets their four runs.
• The riders in the Quit Forest Rally - Moto will do parade laps around the Busselton Toyota Super Stage. They will then start the rally behind the Rally Sweep cars after the Clubman Crews. They will do all the stages on Saturday but will stay in Nannup that evening. On Sunday, they will compete in all the stages except Brockman 2, but may do the Ellis Stage a 3rd time.

2010 Quit Forest Rally Course 

The course for the 2010 Quit Forest Rally is set and awaiting approval from the authorities. The rally will be similar to other years as we use the same plantations each year. The only change is the start and finish location for the Kinky Stage. Keeping the stages the same will reduce costs and save time during reconnaissance.
The new bridge is now open allowing access to the original start on the Healthway Stage.

Heat One
Busselton Toyota SS (2) 2.16kms Same as 2009
Kinky (2) 11.38kms Slight Change
Ferndale (2) 24.40kms Same as 2009
Healthway (1) 10.67kms Same as 2009
Ellis (1) 14.56kms Same as 2009
Nannup Oval (2) 0.85kms Same as 2009
Total 102.81

Heat Two
Busselton Toyota SS (2) 2.16kms Same as 2009
Brockman (2) 19.12kms Same as 2009
Folly (2) 8.87kms Same as 2009
Healthway Loop (2) 10.88kms Same as 2009
Ellis (1) 14.29kms Same as 2009
Helium (1) 15.73kms Same as 2009
Total 112.08kms

Rally HQ at Super Stage
Rally HQ this year will be at the Marine Rescue building which is located on the hairpin of the Busselton Toyota Super Stage. This will make it very convenient for everyone.
With the rally Media Day, start and overnight Parc Ferme all within walking distance and scrutiny not far away everything is all very central.

Rally Presentation at "The Goose"
The Sunday Presentation Dinner will be held at The Goose Restaurant which is near the Busselton Toyota Special Stage. The Goose is a leading restaurant in Busselton and has caterered for the corporate area at the rally for the past few years. The owner of The Goose, Rhys Passmore, is a rally supporter and has ensured that everyone will get a
terrific meal and the party can continue into the night for as long as everyone is enjoying themselves. The rally organisers will be providing buses to make it easy to get to and from the dinner.

Black Dog rider, Steve Andrews, will ride his bike again to raise awareness of depression.

Last year, the Busselton businessman rode around Australia for the cause, but will take a SW tour in April for LAMP, a mental health group.

The ride will start in Bridgetown and finish in Busselton and Mr Andrews hopes it will be the biggest regional charity ride in WA.

t: 08 9755 7409

Two days full of fun, festivities and stalls.

• meet the artist
• cheese tastings
• Wagyu beef BBQ
• music
• pony rides
• sled dog display
• milkshakes
• wine tasting and much more!

Tel: +61 8 9755 6199

Fax: +61 8 9755 6188

e: sales@laurancewines.com

w: www.laurancewines.com

In commemoration and to honour our ANZACs, Laurance is holding a Two-Up game and BBQ on 25th April.  
Two-up was played extensively by Australia’s soldiers during World War I and games, to which a blind eye was cast, became a regular part of ANZAC DAY celebrations for returned soldiers.  
All proceeds are directed to the Lions Club of Dunsborough.

www.triwa.org.au

TriEvents WA - Matt Bissett m: 0400 187 776  t: 92041899 

TriEvents WA
PO Box 4198
WEMBLEY WA 6913

Miriam Avery
PO Box 1470, Margaret River WA 6285
T: 08 9757 6354
E: functions@voyagerestate.com.au

Voyager Estate will host Vintage Stomp! for 2010.

This event, now a well known major celebration of the end of the vintage harvest, involves scores of community groups and organisations, all timed to enable the hundreds who have toiled to bring in the crop over the previous three months to relax, to rest, and to celebrate.
The day is one of entertainment and festivity, starting with a parade headed by the God of wine Bacchus bringing to life a day filled with circus performers, dancers, actors, minstrels, competitions and more,  under the creative direction of the Noble Rot Theatre Company.
In keeping with the tradition of a theme from another wine growing country, this year's Californian styled event is sure to be a winner with the crowds. On offer will be great wine, delicious food, a mini market under the shade of the trees, a cheese tent in the licensed area to name but a few. There are lots of reasons to enjoy the day and celebrate like only the Californians know how - adding true Napa Valley style.

Many local business and community groups have signed up to participate in this fabulous event. We are now calling on local wineries, artisans, food vendors and regional produce suppliers who wish to be involved in this years Vintage Stomp - particularly those who could make the most of the Californian theme.

For more information or your chance to be a participant please contact Miriam Avery at Voyager Estate.

For full details visit www.artsmargaretriver.com

For any further information contact the Secretary of the Showgrounds on 97542241

This will be the 150th Busselton Show. It is sure to be a memorable event!

• Download the booking form to book at www.xanaduwines.com
• Starts 12 noon
• $110 per person (inclusive of wines)
   

During the course of the lunch you will be presented with Iain Robertson’s award winning cuisine through a mouth-watering 6 course set menu including date and porcini mushroom Plantagenet pork roulade, baked sour apple, goats curd and shallot puree matched with the trophy winning 2007 Xanadu Cabernet Sauvignon.

Other dishes will be matched with the 2009 Xanadu Sauvignon Blanc Semillon, 2009 Xanadu Semillon and 2008 Xanadu Chardonnay. Dessert and cheese courses will accompany the 2008 Cane Cut Semillon Sauvignon Blanc, and 2008 Xanadu Fortified Shiraz, respectively.

Live entertainment and a wine tasting competition will enhance the relaxed day.

To enjoy this glorious day with your friends or family at Xanadu, book now and be in the mix to win a “Xanadu Summer Wine Pack” containing all the wines from the luncheon, valued at $ 159.00.

To win, book and pay for seats in full by January 8th. The winner will be drawn on the day.

t: 08 9757 0812 
e: www.capementelle.com.au

1. The General (G) 3rd April
2. Chocolat (M) 10th April

www.caveshousehotel.com.au
t: 9750 1500

Coming not-to-miss events at Caves House during February.

• Ill Starred Captain – Friday, 26th Feb 6pm – 9pm  This due has been touring their folk/punk/psychedelic roots music for over 10 years.  They’ve also released 2 albums and are now back in their home state of WA to share their music with the locals!
• Simon & Tammy London – Sunday, 28th Feb 6pm – 9pm  The magical voices of Simon & Tammy London are back in WA after a year in Sweden.  Usually acoustic, often country, sometimes bluesy and sometimes folk, Simon & Tammy’s music explore a wide variety of genres beautifully.
• Paige Trantham - Sunday, 7th March 5pm  http://www.myspace.com/paigetrantham  Local girl, Paige, is heading back to Caves House to play some more fantastic acoustic folk tunes on guitar.
• Moss Bros Wine Tasting - Friday, 12th March  5.30pm. Come to Caves for a wine after work - on the house!  David Moss, of Moss Bros Margaret River, will be at Caves House to conduct a tasting of the current range.
• Ipcus - Sunday, 14th March from 5pm. Chilled out acoustic guitar playing a mix of cover songs and originals.
• Qynn - Sunday, 21st March from 5pm. http://www.myspace.com/qynn2007  Local musician, Qynn, returns once again to Caves House. Recently recognised as one of the most 'talented guitarists in Australia', his perfomance is unlike any other soloist. His guitar playing will inspire you; his lyrics will captivate you and his energetic show will give you a taste of the extraordinary.
• Simon London - Sunday, 28th March from 5pm http://www.myspace.com/simonlondonandthespiritsband  Talented singer-songwriter, Simon, is back at Caves House - this time playing a solo show full of acoustic grooves, roots & blues.

t: 9755 2120
e: stay@wildwoodvalley.com.au
w: www.wildwoodvalley.com.au

If you are passionate about food, you will love what is on offer at Wildwood Valley with 'Mad About Food' cooking classes.

After many years working 'front of house' in restaurants and hotels, and completing a degree in Hotel Management, Sioban Baldini fulfilled her dream and trained under one of Australia's most recognised chefs, Neil Perry. Sioban went on to learn the art of superb Thai food under Martin Boetz of Longrain in Sydney. Longrain has won consecutive awards as Best Thai Restaurant, since opening in 1999. This experience, followed by two years in Tuscany, has refined Sioban's interest and knowledge in Italian and Thai food.

Sioban has designed her cooking schools so that the participants can be hands on.  Groups can vary in numbers from 8 to10 people.  Choose to book an exclusive cooking school weekend with a group of friends or make a booking to join a scheduled cooking school weekend throughout the year. For more information, please visit www.wildwoodvalley.com.au

The dates for 2010 "Mad About Cooking" School are:

• 'A Taste of Tuscany' - Thursday 11th February,
• 'Wood Fired Cooking School' - Thursday 4th March
• 'Thai Temptations' - Wednesday 24th March
• 'A Taste of Tuscany' - Wednesday 26th May
• 'Thai Temptations' - Thursday 17th June
• 'Thai Temptations' - Thursday 29th July
• 'A Taste of Tuscany' - Thursday 26th August

t: 9755 6500
w: www.duckstein.com.au

ANDREW WINTON - February 27th
Andrew Winton combines a range of lap slide guitars, including the 7-string Wintonbeast, with infectious rhythms & melodic vocals. An engaging live presence on a journey through blues, roots & folk (with gospel & jazz influences), Andrew is known for his stunning slide, on-stage warmth & humour, quirky lyrics & storytelling. This multi-award winning artist with a rapidly growing national & international reputation has released three solo albums and has recently completed a successful five month 80 date tour to launch his latest album ‘Surface Tension'. 

RORY ELLIS - February 28th
Ellis is one of that group of musicians that just are. He is neither blues/folk nor country, instead he is an amalgam of the best of all three, fused together by one special ingredient, Rory Ellis. Although every note and line of Two Feathers comes from the heart, this is music that refuses to be hurried. Like a mighty river Two Feathers gets to the end in its own good time and carries all before it..The essence of Two Feathers is that of a powerhouse performer, a keen-eyed observer and a conscience seeking a voice.

WHITE ORCAS - April 3rd & 4th

AUSTRALIAN STRING QUARTET - April 16th
Saracen Estates opens the "Margaret River Weekend of Music" with the Australian String Quartet.  Pre-dinner drinks and canapes from 6.15pm.  7pm - Opening concert featuring the ASQ and all guest artists with a program of Beethoven and Mendelssohn.  Three course dinner designed by head chef Michael Dixon with wines provided by Saracen Estates.

www.margaretriver.com 
Contact Sharon Batley: 0458 585 532 or email sharonbatley@margaretriver.com

w: www.samudra.com.au
t: 9779 9977

Distance yourself from the stresses of everyday life and experience all that Samudra has to offer from our base in Dunsborough, WA.  Our WA retreats are perfect for all levels of yoga and surf experience.

Location - Just 2.5hrs south of Perth, in the heart of the Margaret River Region. 
You won't have to look hard to find an empty beach, a rocky shoreline and dolphins in the lineup.

Accommodation - Your home for the retreat will be at the luxurious Smiths Beach Resort, Yallingup - just seconds from the surf beach.

Retreat Includes:

  - Accommodation at Smiths Beach Resort
  - Twice daily yoga sessions
  - Daily surf sessions
  - 100% organic/vegetarian meals
  - All surfing equipment
  - Info on yoga, surfing & nutrition
  - Plus other activities

The Western Australian Retreats 2010 are monthly up until June and places are available on the upcoming dates: 

• 12th - 19th March
• 30th April - 7th May
• 4th - 11th June

Weekend options available. 

Prices start from as little as $650* for a weekend & $1995* for 7 days.
*includes GST and is based on twin share accommodation. Subject to availability. Other room/apartment types available - please enquire.

www.vasseprimaryschoolartaward.com

The sixth annual national Vasse Art Award is now open for entries with a first prize allocation of $10,000. 

Although hosted by a small country school, the Vasse Art Prize sponsored by Vasse Newtown, is still classed amongst the richest art prizes in the state. 

This years exhibition is already shaping up to showcase a diverse range of media with one of the most unusual entries in the competition's history. 

Entries close on March 7th, 2010.