Blackheath Choir Festival 2011

SUPPORTERS and SPONSORS
The businesses on this page are generous supporters of the Blackheath Choir Festival. Their contributions are invaluable and we invite you to help us return the favour by supporting them.


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This year we are very excited once again to have the use of  a beautiful Steinway Model B concert grand piano from:
Theme and Variations





themeandvariations.com





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Our Festival Stage Manager and many visiting artists stay at
The New Ivanhoe Hotel
which is a proud supporter of the Blackheath Choir Festival.
Meet some of the choirs
on Saturday over dinner (5.00 - 7.00 pm), or after Session 4, when all those excited choristers just might want to 'kick on' and sing some more at 'the local'. 
There's jazz on Sundays from 5.00 - 7.00, too...


www.blackheathhotel.com



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Choir Festival Tickets may be purchased directly from:
Chateau La Belle
Chateau La Belle is a Blue Mountains icon for French inspired homewares. Our range includes soft furnishings and furniture – for both indoors and out; lighting – again for both indoors and out; tableware and linens; scarves, rugs and umbrellas; gifts, stationery, candles and more.

 27-29 Govetts Leap Road , Blackheath. Phone 02 4787 5700.  All also available on-line at www.chateaulabelle.com.au



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Blackheath Continental Delicatessen
has arguably the best coffee in town.
They also have a deli and cheese bar, gourmet sandwiches, platters made to order, a large range of speciality goods and are GLUTEN FREE SPECIALISTS.
Chris and Joe are great supporters of the Choir Festival and all local projects.

32 Govett's Leap Rd
4787 8984
jcfraze@bigpond.com




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Blaxland Pets & Ponds
4739 4492
...are enthusiastic supporters of the Blackheath Choir Festival
and we particularly appreciate their humanitarian ethic and thoughtful advice.

At The Pet Shop for Animal Lovers, customers enjoy a "Buy 7, get the 8th free" Loyalty Discount on all purchases except vet-lines.

Friendly service and parking at the door.





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Friends of Blackheath Pool & Memorial Park
OUR MISSION: protecting our gem of the Mountains

Blackheath Pool Opening Day FREE Saturday 26 November 2011 
Support your rare & beautiful community facility - come and enjoy a swim in the
shaded toddlers' and children's pool or the surprisingly warm lap pool - all charmingly set in the spacious and peaceful Memorial Park gardens - beautiful in winter, too! 
Playground, duckpond and barbecue area are open all year.
(02) 4787-8018 or http://friendsofblackheathpool.blogspot.com




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Birches Bed and Breakfast
is offering a Choir Festival special:
2 nights for $150 with a third night for $60 (room only)
This brand new B&B offers a queen bed, bathroom, lounge/dining area with leather lounge and flat screen TV, private verandah and private entry.

Ruth and Eric are lovely people who will make your stay in Blackheath that much nicer.
0416 252 632
www.birchesblackheath.com.au




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Our natty portable choir risers are custom made for us by Simon at
Blue Mountains Plantation Shutters

Designed to be arranged either straight or curved, without gaps,  they're elegant, sturdy and safe and the small ones fit neatly inside the large ones for transport and storage.
Simon also makes beautiful bespoke furniture - and plantation shutters, of course!



(02) 4787 5887
bmpshutters.com.au





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When you're browsing the shops between concerts, go and tempt yourself in
Harmony at Home
They have a huge range of beautiful things including Maxwell & Williams, every possible kitchen utensil, the most tempting dining ware - you name it and they've probably got it - and all very shiny and lovely.



30 Govett's Leap Rd Blackheath
4787 8834





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Accompanist to the Very Small Choir, John also teaches at
The Penrith School of Guitar
Where you will find experienced, sympathetic teachers, a flexible learning programme with regular or casual lessons for all ages plus
workshops and performance opportunities, an extensive music library and a range of guitars available for rent.



4731 2784    penrithschoolofguitar.com.au



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Katoomba High School
Supports performance in the Mountains and the
Blackheath Choir Festival
Award winning programs in creative and performing arts with the
2011 student production - "Grease"
Call to arrange a visit:

4782 2622
katoomba-h.schools.nsw.edu.au





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Some of our best-dressed choristers are dressed by
Ravir Boutique
If you like clothes that feel good on the skin and fabrics that let your body breathe, go to Ravir. They have a great range of clothes in distinctive styles, designed to suit real bodies.
38 Govett's Leap Rd, Blackheath.  Ph: 4787 5045



www.ravir.com.au




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When we thank our Choir Festival guest soloists, we "say it with flowers" from
Blackheath Cottage Flowers

- a charming, fragrant little shop with old-fashioned service .




42 Govett's Leap Rd (opposite Watson's Hardware)
4787 8785




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Mamusia's Giftware Gallery
has unusual giftware, toys, clothing and objets d'art from around the world.
Also on show are original paintings by renowned Dutch artist Jose De Koster.

Proprieter Liz is a long time participant in and a great supporter of local arts.
Check out her Choir Festival specials.
1/50 Govett's Leap Rd Blackheath
4787 6176
0414 624 476