Fri 18 May 2012
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2012 Sydney Writers’ Festival Dr Karl Kruszelnicki
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Friday 18th May
Dr Karl Kruszelnicki will be speaking about his latest book, Brain Food on Friday 18 May at 6.30 pm in Penrith Library. $5.00 (no concession) and include light refreshments.
Wed 09 May 2012 - Sun 03 Jun 2012
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Head On Photo Festival - ‘Abstractions’
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Penrith City Library Open 9am- 8pm (Monday-Friday), 9am-5pm (Saturday), 10am-5pm (Sunday) Until 3rd June • Head On Photo Festival - ‘Abstractions’ Work of Luciano Vranich EMFCC, FCC ESA as part of the Head On Photo Festival.
Location:
Penrith City Library High Street, Penrith. Contact
Fri 11 May 2012 - Sat 26 May 2012
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Me and My Girl
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Dural Musical Society presents its first show of the year a 1930's musical - Me and My Girl. It's 1937 and the Earl of Hareford has died leaving no apparent heir. The family members have gathered, eagerly waiting to hear how the estate will be split. However the family solicitor, Parchester, announces that he has tracked down an heir to both the family fortune and the family seat of Hareford Hall. The unlikely beneficiary is one Bill Snibson, a barrow boy from Lambeth. Come along and find out how Bill's life suddenly changes.
Performances: 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26 at 8:00pm Matinees: 13, 20 at 2:00pm
We also offer a pre-show dining experience with 42 Bannerman Trattoria & Bar at Glenhaven at $65.00 per adult or $55.00 per concession.
For all bookings and packages call MCA Ticketing.
Location:
Dural Soldiers Memorial Hall 604 Old Northern Road Dural
Fri 11 May 2012 - Sun 01 Jul 2012
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Gallery Blackheath Autumn/Winter Exhibition
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-- OPENING 2.30pm SATURDAY 12 MAY with DR ANNE GRAHAM --
The new exhibition featuring PHOTOGRAPHY by MARCELA VILAPLANA and LENORE GEE; SCULPTURE by ARIS RUICENS and new works by Kathryn Uther, Margaret Aalders, Les Love, Pat Skenridge, Leonie Lyall, Michael van Langenberg.
Gallery Hours: 10am - 5 pm Friday - Sunday, Public Holidays and by appointment.
Sun 13 May 2012 - Fri 18 May 2012
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Varuna Sydney Writers’ Festival 2012
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VARUNA SYDNEY WRITERS' FESTIVAL
All events are at the Carrington Hotel in Katoomba, unless otherwise indicated.
Tickets available online or from Gleebooks Blackheath and Sydney or as indicated for individual events.
1. THE WRITERS' WALK May 13 10am-12pm Take an easy bushwalk in the company of poet Deb Westbury, local historian John Low and a Discovery Ranger. Let them help you be inspired by nature to write poetry.
2. CENTRAL WEST WRITERS' CENTRE POETRY IN CATHEDRAL CAVE May 13 3.30pm - 5.30pm Cathedral Cave, Jenolan Caves Oberon Experience some of Australia's most inspiring poetry with David Malouf, Judith Beveridge, Mark Tredinnick, David Brooks and Brenda Saunders. The poetry will be accompanied by the haunting sound of the Shakuhachi flute performed by Bronwyn Kirkpatrick.
3. SPECULATIVE HISTORY AND BIOGRAPHY May 14 10-11am Dr Martin Thomas, landscape historian and author of The Artificial Horizon: Imagining the Blue Mountains and the speculative biography of anthropologist R.H. Matthews, talks to former Attorney General and MP Bob Debus.
4. SPECULATING FUTURES AND BENDING GENRES May 14 11.30am-12.30pm Steven Amsterdam (What the Family Needed), Claire Corbett (When We Have Wings), and Kim Westwood (The Courier's New Bicycle) creatively re-imagine our futures and challenge traditional literary genres.
5. MEMOIR: PUBLIC ISSUES & PRIVATE LIVES May 14 1.30-2.30pm Leading teachers and writers of creative non-fiction and memoir, Australian Patti Miller (The Mind of a Thief) and Robin Hemley (A Field Guide to Immersion Writing: Memoir, Journalism and Travel) from Iowa in the U.S., talk to Carol Major about their new books.
6. EVERYONE'S A CRITIC: FOOD WRITING AND CULTURE IN A DIGITAL AGE May 14 3-4pm Geordie Williamson, literary critic of The Australian in conversation with Charlotte Wood (Love & Hunger: Thoughts on the Gift of Food) and Elizabeth Merryment (journalist and food writer).
7. BRANDL & SCHLESINGER BOOK LAUNCHES AND POETRY READINGS May 14 4.30-5.30pm Susan Hayes from the Australia Council launches new books by Margaret West (Leaf and Stone), Rhyll McMaster (Late Night Shopping), Aidan Coleman (Asymmetry) and S.K. Kelen (Island Earth - New and Selected Poems).
8. THE HUMAN ARK May 15 10-11am Charlotte Wood (Animal People) and Carrie Tiffany (Mateship with Birds) in conversation with Tegan Bennett Daylight.
9. BUILDING EMPATHY IN AN AGE OF TERRORISM AND ASYLUM SEEKING May 15 11.30am-12.30pm As society polarises around these issues Chris McCourt (The Cleansing of Mahommed) and Ghassan Nakhoul, first Arabic writer to win a Walkley Award and author of Overboard, discuss how they've creatively attempted to humanise the debate.
10. A BEAUTIFUL BROGUE May 15 1.30-2.30pm Irish novelist Sebastian Barry talking to Kate Fagan about On Canaan's Side - a rich historical novel about Lilly Bere, forced by events in Ireland to flee to America.
11. JESMYN WARD May 15 3-4pm Jesmyn Ward, in conversation with Geordie Williamson about her heartbreaking novel Salvage the Bones which won the US 2011 National Book Award for Fiction.
12. LAUNCH INTO POETRY May 15 4.30-5.30pm An entertaining hour of poetry to launch new collections by Mark O'Flynn (Untested Cures), John Watson (Four Refrains and Occam's Aftershave) and David Musgrave (Concrete Tuesday).
13. VARUNA CHILDREN'S DAY May 18 10.30am-2pm Blackheath Community Hall A magical day for young and old (from 8+) featuring puppeteer Asphyxia and The Grimstones, interactive storyteller Katherine McLeod and publisher Margaret Hamilton in conversation with children's authors Ursula Dubosarsky, James Roy and Stephen Measday.
For a more detailed program and to view more information about participants please visit our website.
Single session tickets are available directly from Varuna.
Location:
All events are at the Carrington Hotel in Katoomba, unless otherwise indicated
Thu 17 May 2012 - Fri 18 May 2012
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James and The Giant Peach
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Thursday 17th – Friday 18th May
10am & 1pm on both days. When James HenryTrooter accidently drops a bag full of magic byPeach tree, something strange begins to happen… Ticket price A $18 / Student $16 / Group $64 (must include 2 children)
Location:
Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre and Q Theatre 597 High Street, Penrith
Sat 19 May 2012
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Mad Hatter's Tea party (Australia's Big morning Tea fundraiser)
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Come along to this Magical Tea Party hosted by Terence Brabazon and Belladonna Brabazon, you will be blown away by the amazing “Alice in wonderland” Themed Balloon creations created by very talented Balloon artists, large balloon teapots/ tea cups / flowers and much more. Very Talented magician’s roving, face painters, balloon twisters Jumping castles, Along with the traditional morning tea, coffee and cakes all in an effort to raise funds for cancer. So bring the kids and join us in this magical event
Location:
Richmond Oval corner of East market and March st Richmond NSW
Sat 19 May 2012
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Christine Wheeler and Friends - CD Launch - ‘Rain in the Mountains: Songs from Henry Lawson’
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CD Launch - Christine Wheeler and Friends
‘Rain in the Mountains: Songs from Henry Lawson’
Support Artist - Francesca Sidoti
You are invited to the launch of a special new album I’ve been working on with fellow-Blue Mountains musicians.
Blue Mountains musician and singer Christine Wheeler is joined by a fine group of acoustic musicians for the launch of a unique musical project:
‘Rain in the Mountains - Songs from Henry Lawson’ - songs created from the poetry of Australia’s national bard with contemporary folk settings as varied and beautiful as Lawson’s timeless words.
Led by Christine’s classic folk voice and her flute and whistle playing, this concert features some exceptional and diverse musicians. The celtic styles of Leigh Birkett on guitar, bouzouki and vocals, the classical beauty of Rebecca Daniels on violin and vocals, two of Tamworth’s favourite sons, Michael Vidale on bass and vocals and Simon Watts on fiddle plus Eastern music expert John Robinson on mandolin, bouzouki, oud and guitar.
In addition to the CD, for sale on the night will be a unique songbook published by the NSW Folk Federation entitled ‘The Songs of Henry Lawson’.
Pre-sale tickets are available through the Try Booking website.
Sat 19 May 2012 - Sun 03 Jun 2012
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Grease - A Blue Mountains Musical Society Production
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The excitement of Rydell High, the Pink Ladies and the T-Birds comes roaring into Springwood in May - the latest production from Blue Mountains Musical Society.
Catch up with the Grease characters you love - Sandy, Danny and Rizzo - and jive to all your favourite songs, including Summer Lovin', Look at me I'm Sandra Dee and of course, Greased Lightnin'.
This onstage extravaganza runs for a limited time from May 19 to June 3 at the Springwood Civic Centre.
Book your tickets for Grease now, and find out why Grease really is the Word!
Bookings can either be made online, or by phoning the Blue Mountains Musical Society.
Relay For Life is a unique, 24-hour fundraising event that brings communities together.It involves getting a team together of 10-15 and taking turns to walk around the Showground to raise pivotal funds for the Cancer Council. This involves research and important support programs. It's a team event for young and old, cancer survivors, carers, families, work, school, community and sporting clubs. It is not an athletic event, it is a day full of fun, food and socialising with the community all in a fight to defeat cancer.
You can join or create a team in the 2012 Hills Relay for Life here
You can also help with Relay by assisting the Committee in the lead up to Relay and at the event. For more information, contact the Chair, Bev Jordan at jordanb@hillsshiretimes.com.au
Sat 19 May 2012 - Sun 20 May 2012
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World Unlimited & 6ltr Displacement Championships Round 2 – Penrith
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Gates to open 8am. Adults $20 Children 5 –16 & under $10. The pit area will be open to general public on Friday and closed until after racing on the Saturday and Sunday.
Location:
Sydney International Regatta Centre (SIRC), Old Castlereagh Rd. Penrith.
Sat 19 May 2012
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Jenolan Caves Concerts in the Cathedral Chamber
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CELLO CONCERTS IN THE CAVES WITH GEORG MERTENS are held regularly, every third Saturday of the month in 2011, commencing at 4pm. CONCERTS IN THE CAVES WITH THE PAGANINI DUO are held regularly every fourth Saturday of the month in 2011, commencing at 4pm. * Exception: The December Gypsy concert will be on Boxing Day, 2011 Monday 26th Dec 4 pm. Jenolan Caves House generously offers complimentary wine & cheese after the Concerts from 6.30pm for all concert visitors. A chance to chat with the artists - all CD's are on display and for sale to a reduced price. For your Comfort: There is no need any more to bring a cushion or a chair. Comfortable chairs are now provided in the cave for visitors. The Cave is naturally rock conditioned at 15 degrees Celsius, warm in winter, cool in summer. It is recommended to bring a light jumper.
Sat 19 May 2012
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Mount Vic Monthly Musical Afternoons
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From March 24th Musical Afternoons will be held every month on the third Saturday and will feature a different musical genre each month.
High Tea will be served during Interval.
These concerts will provide a fantastic opportunity for new performers to play solo, in duet or ensemble, sing or dance to an audience and are open to all ages. Contact Barbara on 4787 5085 for an audition.
Location:
Saint Jax (former church) 18-22 Matlock Street (off Mt York Rd at the top of Victoria Pass) Mount Victoria
Sun 20 May, Sun 27 May, Sun 03 Jun
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Magnificent Barrenjoey Lighthouse Experience
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Come and experience one of the most breathtaking views of Sydney, climb the winding lighthouse stairs, be a part of Sydney's history at the beautifully restored and recently opened Barrenjoey Lighthouse at Palm Beach. Bring water, hat, rain gear, sun and insect protection and a snack.
When: Guided tours are conducted every Sunday, between 11:00 AM and 03:00 PM (weather permitting). Tours take approximately half an hour.
Duration: 0.5 hours
Meeting point: Meet at the top (steep 20-minute walk on uneven ground) at the keeper's cottage
Cost: $3 adults, $2 children
Tours will not run in the event of a Total Fire Ban or severe weather conditions
Mon 21 May, Mon 28 May, Mon 04 Jun
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Mums and Bubs Craft
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Every Monday (during School term) Come along to our FREE Mums and Bubs Craft Session! Kids are invited to do craft and have a play in our playground. We also provide them with drinks and snacks! There is a Lucky Door Prize to be won each week. Mums and Dads are invited to come along and make some new friends! For further details contact Siobhan/Bec
Tue 22 May 2012 - Fri 25 May 2012
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The Arty Bra Exhibition
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The ArtyBra Collection will be on display at The Carrington Hotel and this is the last opportunity to see the ArtyBra 2012 Collection in the lead up to the Auction on May 26th.
The ArtyBra Project is a fundraising initiative of Blue Mountains Cancer Help. People are asked to let their imagination run wild, to paint, sculpt, stitch, construct or embellish an ArtyBra and donate it to Blue Mountains Cancer Help who will auction it to the highest bidder.
Blue Mountains Cancer Help is a locally based organisation established to provide support for local residents who have been diagnosed with cancer. Blue Mountains Cancer Help is funded through its Op-Shops, fund raising bequests and donations.
For further information about ArtyBra Project please contact Rosemary or Annette at BMCH Mon-Fri 10am-4pm (02) 4782 4866; E: bmchinc@bigpond.net.au or go to www.cancerhelp.net.au
The ArtyBra Auction will take place during a cocktail party on Saturday May 26, 4.30pm –7pm.
Tickets $30, Includes canapés, wine and beer. NUMBERS LIMITED, BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL. To book call The Carrington Hotel.
Location:
The Grand Ballroom The Carrington Hotel 5 Katoomba Street Katoomba
It is an important, funny and confronting work for people of all ages. Patron advice: this play contains strong coarse language and sexual references. Recommended for audiences 15+.
Previews: 8pm Tuesday 22nd Season: 8pm Wednesday 23rd May to Saturday 2nd June + 2pm Saturday 26th May & 2pm Saturday 2nd June. Tickets $42- $48.
Location:
Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre and Q Theatre 597 High Street, Penrith
Tue 22 May, Tue 29 May, Tue 05 Jun
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The Wise ‘Chicks’ Walkers
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We all know we should eat well and exercise, but it’s too hot or too cold, or you don’t want to go alone - or you will start tomorrow… or tomorrow…….. Well, there is no better time than NOW! Stay fit & healthy, enjoy the fresh air, meet new people and catch up on the latest goss, while walking along a beautiful and scenic country road with hardly any traffic and in good company! You can walk at your own pace and buddy up with someone who enjoys a similar pace. Walking time: Start 8.30am - finish 9.30am Followed by a healthy light breakfast at the Community Centre! Bring: Sunhat, sun glasses, water, mobile phone if you have one Wear: Comfortable shoes & clothes, sun screen Cost: Gold coin donation for breakfast For more information and how to join please call Birgit at Forgotten Valley Mobile Resource Unit.
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Meet: Tuesdays at 8.30am at the Wisemans Ferry Community Centre, Singleton Road
Tue 22 May, Tue 29 May, Tue 05 Jun
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It's All About You! - (Families with Young Children)
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For children between 0 -5 Years Do you want to meet others who live in the local area? Play Time support group .Develop a sense of belonging .Connect with the community .Develop social networks .Knowledge about resources .Children activities Activities Weekly play sessions (supported playgroup) on Tuesday 10 am to 12 noon Monthly information sessions/group work sessions - different topic, speaker, facilitator - Free Child Care - Free refresments
National Simultaneous Storytime is an annual event to promote literacy and reading. Libraries from around Australia will read The Very Cranky Bear by Nick Bland. Penrith and St Marys libraries will host a reading between 10.30am to 11.30am. Be early for this popular event!
Wed 23 May 2012
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Morning Melodies – ‘Round the World in 80 Minutes Starring NSW Police Band
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Explore the sounds of Big Band, Jazz, Classics and more from here, there and everywhere! Morning Melodies tickets are $18 each, with morning tea commencing at 10am, and the performance at 11am.
Location:
Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre and Q Theatre 597 High Street Penrith
Every Wednesday morning during school terms. From 9.30 am - 11.30 am
Cost: $2.00 per family
Bring: Healthy morning tea for your child, a hat & sunscreen and a piece of fruit to share.
Tea & Coffee for parents is provided.
Playgroup provides an opportunity for parents/carers to spend quality time with their children, whilst
assisting to develop new skills and allowing children and adults to interact and socialise in a fun & safe environment.
Location:
Wisemans Ferry Community Centre
Lot 6 Singleton Road
Wed 23 May, Wed 30 May, Wed 06 Jun
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Penrith Showground Markets
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Every Wednesday - 8.30am–1.30pm. 250-300 stalls selling products ranging from plants, fruit & veg, clothing, lingerie, tools, craft supplies, car supplies, pets, bric a brac, etc.
Looking for something interesting to do with your little kids, then look no further - come along to the Gallery for Art Blocks for Tots.
The Gallery has programmed a special art making activity aimed at preschoolers 3-5 years old. Toddlers, together with their parents and carers, get to have fun while learning about art.
10am – 11am. Make a concertina book, with a pocket on each page to keep the treasures you’ve created.
Location:
The Penrith Regional Gallery & The Lewers Bequest, 86 River Rd, Emu Plains.
Fri 25 May 2012 - Sun 03 Jun 2012
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Grandmothers Cottages Marathon
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With Grandmother's Cottages Marathon you can participate in part or the entire marathon from Lithgow to Windsor on either or both weekends of event.
Grandmother Cottages Incorporated aims are to provide safe refuge for children requiring emergency care and accommodation in a warm loving environment.
Walkers raising the most money for Grandmother's Cottages will win a free ticket on the VS Jet Full Motion Flight Simulator at The Edge Cinema, Katoomba. There are four categories, Family, Club, Individual and School. Fun, fun and more fun. Go to Grandmother's website for application forms. Closing date is 18 May 2012, so be quick.
If you would like to join a group at St Albans to knit squares and make blankets for the WRAP WITH LOVE project, and of course enjoy each others company, please come to St Albans Gallery on the last Friday of each month, between 10am and 1pm. If you have size 8 needles and 8 ply wool bring them.
Sat 26 May 2012 - Sun 27 May 2012
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Great Train Weekend
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The very popular Great Train Weekend is held annually at Mount Victoria.
Held in May because Blaxland, Lawson and Wentworth first crossed the area in May 1813 and in May 1868 the railway arrived in town.
The Great Train Weekend is a very enjoyable and affordable weekend held in a village where you step back in time to the last authentic 19th Century village in the Blue Mountains - Mount Victoria the crossroads of the Blue Mountains. The village is now heritage listed and hosts a number of historic buildings.
Around Town •Great Food •Fun for Kids •Amusement Rides in Park •Photographic Competition ($250 prize!) •Music at venues around town •Garage Sales •Fun Bus - easy to get around town •Buskers •Street Organ •Historic Walks •Vintage Engines •Historic Cars
At Mount Victoria Station •Lions Club Weekend Information Booth •Treasure Hunt starts •Tin Hare Train Shuttle from Mount Victoria to Katoomba and Lithgow operating both days (tickets available from the stations on the day)
At Mount Vic Flicks
Harley Avenue •Blue Mountains Film Festival •Live Radio Plays (Saturday only) •Great Choc Tops! •Check theatre for details - (02) 4787 1577
At Mount Victoria Public School •Model Railway Exhibition ($6 Adults, $4 Children) •Entertainment for Children •Thomas the Tank Engine Rides •Market •Cake Stall •Great Hot Food, Tea and Coffee
Montgomery Street •Antique Sound Society Demonstration •Train Dinner on Saturday •Exhibition of 2011 Photo Competition Entries •"Spirit of the Great Train Weekend" (Head On Festival)
At St Peter's Church
Great Western Highway •Traditional Railway Food at the Railway Refreshment Room Re-enactment •Static Model Railway Display •Chevrolet Car Display •Church Open - see the oldest church building in the Blue Mountains
At Lutanda Conference Centre
3-9 Eltham Park Ave, Eltham Park (behind Caltex) •Special Craft Market •Great Food •100 Mile Dinner with entertainment on Saturday Night (02) 4787 1540
At Mount Victoria Historical Society
Railway Station Museum •Historic Railway Displays and much more ($3 Adults, 50 cents Children) •Historic Wood Turning Display
At the Victoria & Albert
Station Street •Art Exhibition
At the Imperial Hotel •Great Pub Food
Accommodation
Special Great Train Weekend Accommodation Packages at: •Blue Mountains Manor House (02) 4787 1369 •Cedar Lodge Cabins (02) 4787 1256 •Hotel Imperial (02) 4787 1878 •Victoria & Albert (02) 4787 1241
Mount Victoria is at the top of – and is also the crossroads of – the Blue Mountains. The town is heritage listed, hosts many heritage buildings, and is the last authentic 19th century village in the Blue Mountains...worth a visit at any time!
Organised by the Mount Victoria Community Association, Tourism Development Group for the benefit of all members of the community.
Children's prices are based on a child 12 or under.
Sat 26 May 2012
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Music for Eternity - Penrith Symphony Orchestra
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Music for Eternity is the title of the Penrith Symphony Orchestra’s concert on Saturday 26 May at 8.00pm at the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre, 597 High Street, Penrith.
Featuring works by Rimsky-Korsakov, Liszt with young pianist Cowley Fu winner of the PSO 2011 Outstanding Student Award and Faure's Requiem with Penrith City Choir and Academy Singers, soloists Alexander Knight and local boy soprano Matthew Phillips.
Tickets (adults $35.00 Concession $32 Family $90 Under 20’s $20) can be obtained from the JOAN Box Office (02)4721 7600
Location:
Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre, 597 High Street, Penrith.
9.30am - 3.30pm. Soak up the carnival atmosphere, enjoy the live entertainment and taste the harvest! Adults $3, children free. Cooking demonstrations, Scone baking competition and much more.
4th Sunday each month Fantastic growers' and producers' market showcasing the highest quality meat, fruit and vegetables, smoked and fresh fish, poultry and game, goats'and cows' milk cheeses, free range eggs, olives, oils, wine and much more. Producers include Belgian Chocolate delicacies, soy candles, honey products, artisan breads, air-dried pet treats, exotic licoric and candy. Jazz music adds to the relaxed atmosphere of this lovely semi-rural venue and there are fun activities for the kids.
Sun 27 May 2012
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Radio Plays at The Mountain Heritage
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On the LAST Sunday of the month, the Blue Mountains Radio Players perform live Radio Plays at 2:30pm and Devonshire Tea is served after the performance.
The 'Theatre of the Mind' is designed to take the audience back 70 and 80 years, to the days of the 1930's and 40's. This afternoon delight costs $15.00pp incl. Devonshire Tea.
Take the entertainment home with you: copies of the CDs are available for sale after each show.
Location:
The Mountain Heritage Cnr Apex & Lovel Streets Katoomba
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