There will be music, family fun, art and more when the new Blue Mountains Theatre and Community Hub in Springwood officially opens to the public this Saturday, March 14.
This much-anticipated event coincides with Springwood Foundation Day and the re-opening of the Braemar Gallery.
Thousands are expected to take the opportunity to visit this high quality, community facility for the first time.
Festivities at the Hub will kick off from 9am when the public can participate in a complimentary community Tai Chi class on the forecourt lawn, courtesy of Springwood Neighbourhood Centre (SNC).
From 10am 3pm the Hub and theatre precinct will be open, so come on in for a look at the exciting state-of-the-art theatre or take the opportunity to meet the Hub's tenants including SNC, Vietnam Veterans and Associated Forces Association and Blue Mountains Respite and Recreation Service.
From 10.15am, the Hub forecourt stage will activate with the Live at the Village Orchestra.
It features five of Australia's most renowned musicians - Tunji Beier, Gary Daley, Lew Kiek, Mara Kiek and Lloyd Swanton - who will impress with their eclectic fusion of jazz and world music until about 1pm.
There will also be an array of fun, family activities in the large multi-purpose room in the building's ground floor, presented by Springwood Library.
Library@theHub will include programs: Babytime (10am); Storytime Song with Runcible Spoon (11am); Drawing in 3D (midday); an author/illustrator program with Louis Shea (1pm) and a drop-in art class (2pm).
Official opening formalities will take place on the Hub forecourt stage between 11.30am and midday with a welcome to country followed by an address by guest speakers Member for Macquarie Louise Markus and Blue Mountains mayor Mark Greenhill.
Blue Mountains Theatre and Community Hub manager Tim Smith said "the opening marks the start of a vibrant, dynamic new cultural precinct in Springwood for the Blue Mountains community".
"We look forward to welcoming everyone to this fantastic new facility this Saturday."
