PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES 2018
Orange Reginal Museum thanks the following sponsors and supporters Major Partner CATALOGUE SPONSOR ORANGE REGIONAL ARTS FOUNDATION PROGRAM SPONSORS EVENT supporters Orange Fibre Artist Group Inc. Orange Botanic Gardens Orange & District Historical Society Inc. Exhibition Curator Sandra McEwen Exhibition Designer Penny Hardy, Design Community Exhibition Graphic Design Orange City Council
ABOUT Paddock to Plate: a history of food and wine in Orange and district celebrates the unique climate, geology, people and produce of the Orange region. It reveals how growing, processing, distribution and consumption of food has changed over time. Opening Saturday 7 April 2018 w: orange.nsw.gov.au/museum e: museum@orange.nsw.gov.au p: (02) 6393 8444 FRIENDS OF ORANGE REGIONAL MUSEUM The Friends of are the community support group for the Museum. By joining the Friends you have the opportunity to meet like-minded people while supporting the Museum and enjoying benefits such as discounts to Museum events and at Groundstone Café. More information on how to get involved can be found on the Museum s website or by contacting the Friends via phone or email. Friends recieve a minimum 25% discount to all Museum events. See specific discounts with each event. w: orange.nsw.gov.au/museum e: form2800@gmail.com p: (02) 6393 8444
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS Fruits AND Flavours Orange produces some amazing fruits. In the past many cordial factories used these flavours to create delicious cordials. In these hands-on workshops children will learn about historic cordial factories while making cordials from local fruits. Wednesday 18 to Friday 20 April 2018 Sessions 9.30am and 11.30am daily North Court, Orange Cultural Precinct Free event Bookings essential fruitsflavours.eventbrite.com.au or (02) 6393 8444 DELICIOUS DAMPER Damper has been a staple food source since early settlement. Join this hands on workshop and make your own damper and butter. Wednesday 11 to Friday 13 July 2018 Sessions 9.30am and 11.30am daily West Room, Orange Regional Gallery Free event Bookings essential deliciousdamper.eventbrite.com.au or (02) 6393 8444 COLONIAL PLATES Food was pretty different in the past. During this art workshop children will paint their own ceramic plate with pictures of foods from Australia s colonial past. Wednesday 3 to Friday 5 October 2018 Sessions 9.30am and 11.30am daily Free event Bookings essential colonialplates.eventbrite.com.au or (02) 6393 8444 POTTED PLANTS In conjunction with the Paddock to Plate: a history of food and wine in Orange and district exhibition, join the team at Orange Botanic Gardens to plant your own potted veggies to take home and enjoy. Wednesday 10 October 2018 Sessions 10am to 11am and 11.30am to 12.30pm. Orange Botanic Gardens, Silver Birch Lawn Free event Bookings essential pottedplantsorange.eventbrite.com.au or (02) 6393 8444
Families AND UNDER 5s MUSEUM SLEEPOVER s sleepover is a chance for kids and their parents to spend a real night at the museum camping out in the Museum s gallery. The sleepover will include three hands-on activity sessions, a film screening as well as dinner, snacks and breakfast. A parent or guardian is required to accompany children for the duration of the sleepover. One adult per three children is required to attend. Friday 12 October to Saturday 13 October 2018 6pm to 8am Suitable for children aged 6-10 years only Tickets $55 per child, $25 per adult Ticket covers dinner, dessert, snacks, breakfast, all activities and film screening. Limited tickets museumsleepoverorange.eventbrite.com.au or (02) 6393 8444 More information can be found via the Museum Sleepover FAQs at orange.nsw.gov.au/museum Friends of tickets: $41 per child, $18 per adult CHRISTMAS CHERRIES Visit the Museum for a fruit-tastic day of cherry themed Christmas activities. The day will include choir performances, Christmas craft, make your own cherry eton mess and learn how to use a cherry stoner. Activities suitable for families with children aged 3-12. Saturday 15 December 2018 10am to 2pm Free event Bookings essential christmascherries.eventbrite.com.au or (02) 6393 8444 MONDAYS AT THE MUSEUM Mondays at the Museum will return in Term 2 2018. Each Monday during term time parents and children aged 2-5 are invited to learn and play at Orange Regional Museum. Free event Bookings essential mondaysmuseum.eventbrite. com.au or (02) 6393 8444 Plentiful Paddocks Term 2: Starting Monday 7 May 2018 Continues every Monday during Term 2 10am to 11am Science Discovery Term 3: Starting Monday 30 July 2018 Continues every Monday during Term 3 10am to 11am On My Plate Term 4: Starting Monday 15 October 2018 Continues every Monday during Term 4 10am to 11am
UP LATE AND MOVIES MUSEUM UP LATE It might be cold outside but it s warm inside at the Museum with a night of plentiful winter flavours from local producers. Warm up at this June with live music and local food. Event sponsored by: Rowlee Wines Winter Warmers Friday 22 June 2018 6pm to 10pm 18+ only, tickets $15, drink on entry and food included, cash bar available uplatewinter.eventbrite.com.au or (02) 6393 8444 Friends of tickets: $11 MOVIES AT THE MUSEUM Special screening of short films from National Film and Sound Archive collection and local historical footage. The short films that will be screened span almost a century and show the changing face of Australia s food industries. Event sponsored by: Cargo Road Wines Fresh Fodder Glorious Food Thursday 16 August 2018 6pm to 10pm 18+ only, tickets $15, food and drinks included gloriousfood.eventbrite.com.au or (02) 6393 8444 Friends of tickets: $11 MUSEUM UP LATE From paddock to plate, from barrel to glass this Up Late event will include a wide variety of regional flavours to try. Wines, fruits, beers, ciders, cheeses and much more. Try out the flavours and learn more about their history in Orange. Event sponsored by: Rowlee Wines Regional Flavours Friday 21 September 2018 6pm to 10pm 18+ only, tickets $15, drink on entry and food included, cash bar available uplateregional.eventbrite.com.au or (02) 6393 8444 Friends of tickets: $11
WORKSHOPS AND tours EXHIBITION TOURS Join Museum staff to learn more about the Paddock to Plate: a history of food and wine in Orange & district exhibition. Tours will run for approximately 40 minutes with time for questions. Saturday 12 May, Saturday 7 July, Saturday 8 September, Saturday 17 November 2018 3.30pm to 4.10pm Free events paddocktoplatetours.eventbrite.com.au or (02) 6393 8444 International Museum Day Join the team at Orange Regional Museum to celebrate International Museum Day. Learn about how the exhibition Paddock to Plate: a history of food and wine in Orange and district was created and the stories behind the team s favourite objects. Thursday 17 May 2018 5.30pm to 7.30pm Free event. Bookings essential Refreshments will be served. ORANGE APPLES Learn about the history of Orange Apples and enjoy a tour of Thornbrook Orchard followed by an apple inspired afternoon tea. Event supported by: Thornbrook Orchard Producer Site Visit Saturday 26 May 2018 2pm to 4pm Thornbrook Orchard Tickets $5 per person, includes tour and afternoon tea orangeapples.eventbrite.com.au or (02) 6393 8444 Friends of tickets: FREE Basket Weaving Workshops Over the three sessions, attendees will learn about the traditional practice of weaving through a hands-on project. Workshops facilitated by Orange Fibre Artist Group Inc. Thursday 31 May, Thursday 7 June, Thursday 14 June 2018 5.15pm to 7pm Tickets $75, covers cost for all three sessions and materials. Refreshments provided before workshops. basketweavingorange.eventbrite.com.au or (02) 6393 8444 Friends of tickets: $56
WORKSHOPS AND tours HONEY BEES Visit Goldfields Honey factory and learn about beekeeping, pollination and honey production. Following the tour a honey inspired afternoon tea will be served at The Beekeepers Inn. Bus transport from Orange Regional Museum to The Beekeepers Inn and return is covered in ticket price. Bus departs from Orange Regional Museum at 1.15pm sharp and returns approx. 4.30pm. Event supported by: The Beekeepers Inn Producer Site Visit Saturday 14 July 2018 Bus from 1.15pm, tour commences at 2pm The Bee Keepers Inn Tickets $15 per person, includes bus transport, tour and afternoon tea. Tickets $5 per person, tour and afternoon tea only, provide own transport to venue, tour commences at 2pm. honeybeesorange.eventbrite.com.au or (02) 6393 8444 Friends of tickets: $11 with bus transport, FREE without bus transport. MEET THE CHEF Meet local chef Michael Manners and learn a few of his culinary tips to use with great local produce. Saturday 4 August 2018 1pm to 3pm West Room, Orange Regional Gallery Tickets $50 per person mannerschefworkshop.eventbrite.com.au or (02) 6393 8444 Friends of tickets: $37 ORANGE VINES Join the team at Rowlee Wines for a tour followed by a tasting of their unique regional flavours. Bus transport from Orange Regional Museum to Rowlee Wines and return is covered in ticket price. Bus departs from Orange Regional Museum at 1.30pm sharp and returns approx. 4.30pm. Event supported by: Rowlee Wines Producer Site Visit Saturday 25 August 2018 Bus from 1.15pm, tour commences at 2pm Rowlee Wines Tickets $15 per person, includes bus transport, tour and afternoon tea. Tickets $5 per person, tour and afternoon tea only, provide own transport to venue, tour commences at 2pm. orangevinesrowlee.eventbrite.com.au or (02) 6393 8444 Friends of tickets: $11 with bus transport, FREE without bus transport.
WORKSHOPS AND tours FRESH FODDER Explore behind the scenes at one of Orange s delicious local food manufacturers. The visit will include a tour of the Fresh Fodder facility and an opportunity to taste products. Event supported by: Fresh Fodder Producer Site Visit Saturday 15 September 2018 2pm to 4pm Fresh Fodder, McLachlan Street, Orange Tickets $5 per person, includes tour and afternoon tea. freshfodder.eventbrite.com.au or (02) 6393 8444 Friends of tickets: FREE ORANGE HISTORIC PUB TOUR Join a special walking tour of Orange s historic pubs. Includes a tour by a local historian, and a drink and food at the last pub on the tour. Event supported and tour led by: members of the Orange & District Historical Society Inc. Saturday 10 November 2018 2pm to 4pm Meet at 18+ only, tickets $15 orangepubtour.eventbrite.com.au or (02) 6393 8444 Friends of tickets: $11 MEET THE CHEF Engage with traditional ingredients and learn how to make use of them in your cooking. Workshop and presentation by Indigiearth, producer of modern native ingredients and catering. Indigiearth brings 60,000 years of culture to households across the world, in modern contemporary products, backed by authenticity, integrity. Saturday 24 November 2018 1pm to 3pm West Room, Orange Regional Gallery Tickets $75 per person, includes workshop and product samples to take home. indigiearthworkshop.eventbrite.com.au or (02) 6393 8444 Friends of tickets: $56
SPECIAL EVENTS Orange FOODgrams As part of the Orange Youth Arts Festival 2018 and the exhibition Paddock to Plate: a history of food and wine in Orange and district, Orange Regional Museum will be hosting a photographic competition all about FOOD! Locals aged 13-25 years are invited to enter photographs via instagram using #OrangeFOODgrams. Photo entries can be of any picture that is connected to food in the Orange region. This may include meals at local restaurants, family celebrations, family recipes, family meals or favourite foods. The most important criteria is that the photo and the food has a story to go along with it. Prizes will be up for grabs and winning photographs will be displayed at Orange Regional Museum during the Youth Arts Festival 2018. More information will be available at orange.nsw.gov.au/museum from June 2018. Competition opens in on 1 August 2018.
learning schools Students from kinder and year 1-2 science, year 1-5 history and geography to year 11 food technology can engage with the past and present through historic objects, interactive elements and programs designed to match their units of study. Exhibition content will be enhanced through hands-on activities, video footage and our professionally trained staff who will be on hand to guide the students learning experience. To discuss opportunities for your class or group contact: Jessica Dowdell, Public Engagement and Education Officer at museum@orange.nsw.gov.au or phone (02) 6393 8444.
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