Sutherland Shire Extras – Links and Resources
Hazelhurst Gallery opened in 2000 after the grounds were donated by Ben and Hazel Broadhurst. Now owned by the Sutherland Shire council, the gallery exhibits art by local and international artists. Hazelhurst is an art gallery, with a communal outlook. Despite 10-20 exhibitions per year, the gallery still runs art classes, and educational seminars. Hazelhurst also holds artists talks, which help form a connection between the artist and their audience. Along with the exhibition room, Hazelhurst also boasts a successful café and gift shop.
Sutherland Entertainment Centre
The Sutherland Entertainment Centre is the premier concert theatre in the Sutherland Shire. International bands, orchestras, dance troupes and actors have performed at Sutherland Entertainment Centre. The centre also caters for weddings, professional functions, and corporate events. This month the award winning Menopause : The Musical is on show at the Entertainment Centre.
The calendar of events for 2008 highlights the prestige of Sutherland Entertainment Centre. Sutherland Shire Orchestra will be playing in July, Beauty and the Beast is currently on, and the Grammy winning Soweto Gospel Choir perform in June.
- Soweto Gospel Choir
Miranda Musical Society is a privately run theatre company that performs three classic productions throughout the year.
The first production of 2008 is A Little Night Music which is being held during June. Directed by Craig Stewart, this musical takes the audience through all the classic big bands songs.
Later in the year the cast will perform Grease.
Engadine, like Miranda is a privately run theatre company. The team at Engadine performs at both the Sutherland Entertainment Centre and the Sutherland Performing Arts Centre.
Their first 2008 show is The Beauty and the Beast directed by Kerrie Hartin. This is playing throughout May and June at Sutherland Entertainment Centre.
In October the theme is a little more futuristic, as the cast tackles Return to the Forbidden Planet.
The Neil Street Gallery is a little known art gallery in the suburb of Bundeena. This privately owned gallery generally exhibits local artists from the Sutherland Shire. Fantasy and the Sea is the next exhibition to show at Neil Street. The work is by local artists Leily Da Silva, and is an exploration of our relationship with the sea.
Lyn Mason-Norman is the artist in residence, a former health professional, who now exclusively exhibits at Neil Street. Norman is well respected in the community, and taking up the residence is a testament to the Neil Street Gallery.
The Sutherland Shire Libraries are council run, and spread throughout the area. Based in Miranda, Engadine, Cronulla, Caringbah, Sylvania, Menai, Bundeena and Sutherland, these libraries are essential for any student, reader or academic. The first Sutherland Library opened in 1938, and since then the library has expanded into an essential resource for all members of the community. The library holds monthly Author Talks, which maintain a link between artist and community. Other program include Rent a Living Book, and an elderly introduction to internet.
-1953 photo of Sutherland Library
The Brass Monkey is an Australian musical institution. Located just opposite Cronulla Rail Station, the venue is home to international stars, Australian talent, and emerging artists. From Silverchair to Missy Higgins, Matt Corby to Mental as Anything, the Monkey is a venue that embodies al that is good about live music. As well as being an intimate venue, the Brass Monkey has an award-winning kitchen, which adds to the experience.
Recently the Brass Monkey has welcomed comedians Lano and Woodely, performance artists, and dancers.
This club is the heart of Sutherland Shire’s cultural image.
- Band at the Brass Monkey
