April - 2019

Wings on King - Flies again: 2022 Autumn Surveys

Don't miss it! Wings on King 2019 Spring survey weekend - a rare opportunity to learn, see, expl

JOIN US: Wings on King 2019 Spring Surveys

We MUST ACT NOW to prevent the King Island Scrubtit and Thornbill from going extinct...

JOIN US! Come along to the Wings on King DINNER. Great food, fun company and time for a catch-up abo

ENRICHING YOUR LIFE: PLANTING FOR THE FUTURE

Wings on King Spring Bird Surveys 25-28th October, 2018

TONIGHT! "Soaring" Poetry; reading, writing and the joy of words, with Jack Oats. The Boat

This will be a fun filled evening - very much worth making the effort to attend. Entrance by donation per person. BYO. Jack's book 'Soaring' will be available for purchase. About Jack Jack Oats (aka Baker) is a man of all trades. Under various pseudonyms, he has been a teacher, ornithologist, conservation biologist, bureaucrat, father, grandfather and husband. He has published lots of science and years ago, he managed Biodiversity Conservation Science for the NSW Department

"Birds in Our Lives" auction bidding update

There has been lots of activity at the Portside Gallery over the weekend with many new bids upping the price on some of the wonderful pictures in the exhibition. But there are still some great bargains and the opportunity to acquire a beautiful art work is wide open... Here's the link to the full on-line catalogue: Here's the link to the on-line Bidders Registration form Here's the UPDATE OF MAXIMUM BIDS as at the end of trade on Monday 22nd April: 36 $150 34 $100 19 $200

The Final Week of FACE - Whats on?

TODAY Monday 22nd April: At Portside Gallery and Cafe: The last day you can see the "Birds in Our Lives" exhibition before the Gala event and closing of the auction and the exhibition next Saturday. If you haven't seen it or placed a bid yet - its time for afternoon tea and something delicious at Portside THIS AFTERNOON. At the Cultural Centre: 1 -4 today, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and over next weekend 'Birds in Our Lives - Off the Wall' exhibition. Call in if you haven't

'Where Song Began - The Concert" A WOW standing room only concert

A fabulous and inspiring performance by The Bowerbird Collective - Simone Slattery and Anthony Albrecht- at Portside Gallery on Saturday, concluded with a standing ovation and shouts for encore. We were all mesmerised throughout the performance with EVERYONE just LOVING it. Inspired by leading ornithologist Tim Low’s award-winning book, 'Where Song Began - The Concert' was created by the duo and took us through the evolution of bird song that occurred here in Australia milli

It's on TONIGHT. DON't MISS IT - 'Where Song Began - the Concert" Portside Links 5.

"Soaring" with Jack Oats: DON'T MISS IT. Poetry; reading, writing and the joy of words

Jack is an everyday bloke with a great sense of humour and wit who loves words - amongst many other things. This will be a fun filled evening - very much worth making the effort to attend. Entrance by donation per person. BYO. Jack's book 'Soaring' will be available for purchase. About Jack Jack Oats (aka Baker) is a man of all trades. Under various pseudonyms, he has been a teacher, ornithologist, conservation biologist, bureaucrat, father, grandfather and husband. He has

JOIN US: "Where Song Began - The Concert" Portside Gallery, Easter Saturday 6.30 pm

A first for King Island, this is a performance and visual experience not to be missed... Where Song Began - King Island Simone Slattery - violin, Anthony Albrecht - cello enhanced by a film of evocative visual projections Saturday 20th of April 5.30 Pre-concert talk begins 6:30 Performance - 50-minute Portside Links Gallery, Grassy Reservations here and entry fee on arrival Adults $5 Pensioners and U18s by donation All funds in support of bird conservation on King Island

WoW! Another wonderful exhibition - and silent auction - now OPEN. Don't Miss it. Portside Galle

It isn't until you see this exhibition in its totality, that you realise just how significant a story it is telling. Its AMAZING! With 36 artists and 60 works, every piece is different. Some come with strong messages, others are simply beautiful, charming and delightful. The diversity of artists, style, mediums and techniques exemplifies the diversity we see in our birds - all shapes, sizes, colours .... Artists have sent work from Germany, NSW, Victoria and Tasmania as we

OPENING - 'Birds in Our Lives' Exhibition and Silent Auction, Saturday 6th April, 6.30 at th

An extra-ordinary and exciting exhibition with works from artists as far away as Berlin as well as many of our own highly accomplished artists - experienced and just learning. A huge variety and a range of beginning bid prices, this is an opportunity to acquire some really beautiful work to adorn your home with, as well as supporting bird conservation on King Island. Or if you aren't interested in doing either of those just come along for a bit of fun - maybe to do somethin

Beautiful Opening: 'Birds in Our Lives -Off the Wall'

Opened last evening at the Cultural Centre this is a gorgeous, fun and thoughtful exhibition. Call down and see it. Kate Armstrong (Ravich) gobbled on - see photo - and opened it officially. There are some fascinating old and new items from peoples homes - the things they love - and some great stories to go with them. Definitely worth a visit to the Cultural Centre. Opened most days from 1-4 in the afternoon...

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