The Highlands is full of different activities this week everyone can enjoy, even from the comfort of home!
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Get some truffles and Pinot from growers in the Highlands for a decadent night in, see drawings, ceramics and paintings from artists across the country, or get some fresh produce for the week in Robertson.
Viva La Truffle
Restrictions are not stopping the Viva la Truffle festival from delivering you the goods! Enjoy the many aromas of the truffle from the comfort of your own home. Order your Truffle Showcase box to make some delicious recipes by renowned TV chef Fast Ed, with truffles from the region. Pair your dishes with the provided Highlands Pinot Noir.
Exhibition: Landscape with Rock
- Daily until September 19, Sturt Gallery, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Landscape with Rock encompasses 30 drawings, prints and ceramic plates by Tony Ameneiro, who was influenced by Australian landscape painter Fred Williams' visit to The Crags - a property in the Nattai Valley in 1957.
A catalogue with all of the artworks can be viewed here, and people can preview the exhibition online.
The gallery has a limited capacity, where masks must be worn inside the gallery, and all attendees must sign-in via the QR codes.
Winter Warmers in the Gardens: Moss Vale Evening CWA
- Daily until the end of August, Leighton Park
Take a hop, jump and skip to Leighton Park to see the trees decked out in their winter warmers. The Moss Vale Evening CWA have wrapped the trees in explosions of colour to bring smiles to residents, after their yarn bombing was a success last year.
Come and see endless pom-poms dotted through the trees, colourful wraps made of recycled materials, and spot the Aussie creatures scattered through the wraps.
Crop Swap Robertson
- August 14, Robertson CTC, 9:00 - 10:30 am
Come along to grab fresh and seasonal fruits, vegetables and eggs every Saturday. A table is set up for people to put their produce, and swap with others. Attendees must adhere to social distancing and wear a mask. Magazines, plants and flowers are also welcome.
Exquisitely Unboring: the art of Leon Pericles
- Daily - mid-September, Milk Factory Gallery, 10:00am
Renowned Australian printmaker, painter and sculptor Leon Pericles has a collection of artworks on display that showcase his wit, sense of humour and attention to detail.
Mr Pericles fictional town of Widjimorphup comes to life as he makes social commentary on rural and suburban Australia through satire.
Artworks are also available for purchase.
Closing hours at the gallery have been subject to change due to Covid, so the gallery recommends phoning them on 02 48621077 on the day you plan to visit to confirm times.
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