The pandemic has certainly impacted our lives over the last two years. From the way we shop, the way we eat and the even the way we socialise.
Ettalong Diggers, like many venues, was required to close their doors during the enforced government lockdowns and even on reopening, had restrictions imposed that impacted our staff, members, and guests.
These restrictions meant our live entertainment program was cancelled and our club has always had a strong presence on the Central Coast for having an extensive and coveted entertainment program.
This year the theme for Seniors Week was ‘Reconnect’ and it aptly sums up how after almost two years of isolation imposed on us, it is time to reconnect with our community.
We realise that entertainment is such an important part of our lives, and that happiness and entertainment are interrelated. Happiness is essential for our mental health and wellbeing and entertainment allows us to forget about the stress of everyday life. It is a fact that during the depression in the 1930s, the entertainment industry was one of the few industries that did not suffer… because it helps us feel good and to forget about our troubles for a while.
Now with restrictions easing and the reinstatement of live shows, music and festivals, Ettalong Diggers is looking forward to engaging with our community again and sharing some of the amazing entertainment we have secured for the rest of this year.
Late last year we brought back our free entertainment on Saturday evenings in our Brasserie and Sunday afternoons on our Terrace. This year’s Seniors’ week saw our first show return with a full house to watch the fabulous ‘Swing Sisters’.
Mother’s Day is always a special event at the club and the entertainment selected for that day is the talented and very popular Mandi Jarry. She will be performing free in the brasserie during lunch from 12pm–3pm.
Due to the popularity of our Christmas in July luncheon shows they will be held over two consecutive days. The featured artist is Nathan Foley, whose career has taken him from famous children’s entertainer to award winner solo performer.
Now that the world has reopened and international artists can tour again, Sunday July 31 we welcome Songs in the Key of Motown… the most outstanding live show in Vegas! This all–singing, all–dancing show tributes the greats of Motown. Eight international award–winning soul singers will transport you back to an era where music was life.
Then on September 9, the brilliant Italian Tenors are back. Audiences will see them once again combine their classical roots with Neapolitan songs and their own blend of Italian pop classics.
Live entertainment fills the senses, it encourages people to communicate, participate, be spectators, engage and be involved in a form of art that is timeless and ageless. It also most definitely reconnects us with our families, friends, and community. Music can evoke wonderful memories from our past and equally give us an opportunity to share these with our children and grandchildren.
The pandemic has taught us many things, and one of those is that we can never really know or predict what the future will hold. One thing we can promise though, is that Ettalong Diggers will always endeavour to be your destination for the best in live entertainment on the Central Coast for our members and guests.
Come visit us at Ettalong Diggers – Your Destination 51 – 52 The Esplanade, Ettalong NSW 2257 Phone 4343 0111 www.ettalongdiggers.com
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