INTOUCH MAGAZINE | December - January 2017 Newcastle & Lake Macquarie Issue #18 | Page 8

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DECEMBER

FRIDAY 2ND Julia Jacklin The Small Ballroom The Gaudrey ' s Trio- Music in the Podium The Esplanade, Warners Bay SATURDAY 3RD Souled Out Wests, New Lambton Leo Sayer Greatest Hits Tour Wests City Garbage + The Temper Trap Bimbadgen Estate, Hunter Valley SUNDAY 4TH Kylie Jane Merewether Surfhouse TUESDAY 6TH Julio Iglesias Newcastle Entertainment Centre THURSDAY 8TH Josh Pike + Bob Evans 48 Watt Street Tash Sultana The Cambridge Hotel FRIDAY 9TH Salmonela Dub The Cambridge Hotel The Levymen- Music in the Podium The Esplanade, Warners Bay SATURDAY 10TH Boy & Bear Limit of Love Wests City Ted Mulry Gang Belmont 16s Culture Club + Support Acts Hope Estate SUNDAY 11TH Mark Wells Mary Ellen Hotel WEDNESDAY 14TH Kylie Jane 5 Sawyers FRIDAY 16TH Thundamentals The Cambridge Hotel Phil Jamieson Central 2 Good Reasons- Music in the Podium The Esplanade, Warners Bay Perry Carter Queens Wharf Hotel SATURDAY 17TH TroyBoi The Cambridge Hotel Dos Eager Pippis at the Point THURSDAY 22ND Jerome Honeysuckle Hotel FRIDAY 30TH Phonic Trio- Music in the Podium The Esplanade, Warners Bay SATURDAY 31ST NYE Street Party The Cambridge Hotel

JANUARY

FRIDAY 6TH Voodoo Punch- Music in the Podium The Esplanade, Warners Bay FRIDAY 13TH Misbehave Band- Music in the Podium The Esplanade, Warners Bay FRIDAY 20TH The Shedmasters- Music in the Podium The Esplanade, Warners Bay SUNDAY 22ND Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds Newcastle Entertainment Centre FRIDAY 27TH Hey Poncho- Music in the Podium The Esplanade, Warners Bay SATURDAY 28TH Rufus Full Bloom Tour Wests City

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1

Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibition This world-renowned exhibition features 100 awe-inspiring images, from fascinating animal behaviour to breathtaking wild landscapes! On show at Lovett Gallery, Newcastle Region Library, until February 25.

Abicus ' s Birthday Back to the Future Exhibition Raising much needed funds for the National Youth Mental Health Foundation( Newc), Headspace, featuring 16 artists from Byron Bay and Newcastle, who have been commissioned to create a one-ofa-kind artwork that is sewn into the back panel of a classic Thrills denim jacket. The exhibition and a silent auction will run in-store at Abicus and online at www. abicus. com. au until 9pm, Dec 11. Abicus, 103 Darby St, Cooks Hill

Christmas Lights Spectacular at Hunter Valley Gardens This event is returning to bring the magic of Christmas for the 10th year in a row! With millions of decorative lights on display, exciting unseen features and live entertainment, the Spectacular is open every

night. Until January 26. www. hvg. com. au

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2

Serenade Under the Stars Bring the family and a picnic rug! Featuring Newcastle Youth Orchestra and NYO Kids, Australian Army Band Newcastle, guest artists and Conservatorium ' s combined choir. There will be free kids activities as well as a visit by the man in red! Civic Park, 5pm- 9.30pm.

International Day of People with Disability Join Lake Mac for a fun day for all with info stalls, displays, activities, entertainment and a free barbecue lunch. 10am- 2pm, Speers Point Park.

Music in the Podium The music season has already begun on The Esplanade at Warners Bay! Family friendly evenings are from 6pm- 9pm. Don ' t forget

the picnic blanket! Music lineup in gig guide( left).

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3

Olive Tree Markets The Olive Tree Christmas Market Festival- Get ready for the biggest market of the year! 175 stalls featuring the best of local and Australian design. Shop for beautifully designed handmade Christmas gifts. Gourmet food, workshops, free kids activities, photo booth and more. 3 + 17 December. www. theolivetreemarket. com. au

3 + 17 DEC

Master Builders Race Day Broadmeadow Racecourse.

Hunt & Gather Markets- Sunset Gather Pacific Park,

3pm- 9pm.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4

Newcastle Toy Run 2016 A Bikers for Kids Charity fundraising event, held annually in Newcastle. Departing Ballast Park in Stockton at 10am sharp, 8,000 bikers( or Santas) will finish at the Newcastle Foreshore Parklands with live entertainment and food!

What’ s on?

Newcastle Jets V Sydney FC McDonald Jones Stadium.

Newcastle University Choir ' s Christmas At the Movies Featuring songs appealing to the whole family from movies old and new with a Christmas theme, such as Home Alone, Home Alone 2 and Polar Express. UoN Great Hall, 2pm. Tickets from $ 15,

www. newcastleuniversitychoir. com

MONDAY, DECEMBER 5

WOW Fest 2016 A mini performance festival featuring the cream of the Hunters most talented youth. 5— 10 Dec, Playhouse Theatre.

Bill Bailey Two decades of life as a travelling comedian filtered through what the Daily Telegraph calls‘ the brainest comic of his generation’.

Newcastle Entertainment Centre.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6

Exploring Watery Worlds- Community Access Workshops Free art making workshops for young and old with specific needs, including physical, intellectual emotional or behavioural disability. www. nag. org. au

LET ' s Talk about: Activating Newcastle ' s Public Spaces Do you have ideas about how to activate Newcastle ' s public spaces or enhance Newcastle ' s vibrancy? Join a constructive, non-political discussion at The Edwards, Newcastle at 7pm with LET ' s

Newcastle.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9

9 DEC

Market St Lawn Opening Event Enjoy twilight in the city with family and friends! Featuring free live music, entertainment, kids activities, food trucks and even a visit from Santa! 4:30pm- 9:30pm, Market + Scott

Streets, Newcastle East.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10

WWE NXT Live Newcastle Entertainment Centre.

The Impossible Christmas Market at The Rooftop, Westfield Kotara, 11am- 3pm.

National College of Dance A wonderful double bill program will be presented at Civic Theatre- The Modern Adventures of Snugglepot and Cuddlepie and

As Time Goes By!

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11

Lake Macquarie Carols by Candlelight Watch Arthur Christmas on the big screen from noon, followed by kids entertainment, a visit from Santa, carols and a

fireworks display from 9pm at Speers Point Park!

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13

Lake Mac Christmas Night Markets Get your last minute Christmas shopping done, plus enjoy music entertainment, kids ' activities and a special visit from our Aussie Santa. Speers Point Park, 4pm- 8pm.

The Wiggles Newcastle Entertainment Centre.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14

Creating Pathways Presents Embrace An interesting insight into female body image. Event Cinemas,

Kotara. www. eventcinemas. com. au

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16

Newcastle Jets v Adelaide United McDonald Jones Stadium.

Em Rusciano The Try Hard Tour Australia’ s favourite all-singing, all-dancing, all-emoting, leopard-print clad warrior will be at Wests City, along with copious amounts of glitter and side-splittingly hilarious true stories in tow.

Mrs Monacelli ' s Christmas time Spectacular! Presented by the Grainery Church. City Hall,

Newcastle, 16 + 17 December.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17

Olive Tree Markets Civic Park, 9am- 3pm.

Hunt & Gather Markets Pacific Park, 9am- 2pm.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 26

Boxing Day Sales Westfield Kotara will be open 8am to 6pm, with The Rooftop open 11am to 10pm. Charlestown Square will also be open 8am to 6pm. For cinemas, entertainment cafes and restaurants, check individual websites.

Boxing Day Races Don ' t miss the biggest party of the year at the Boxing Day Races! Book your general entry ticket($ 30) before December 19 and get one FREE! Broadmeadow Racecourse, www. njc. com. au

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31

New Years Eve at Honeysuckle Celebrations at Honeysuckle are an all ages event, with live music and roving entertainment, plus fireworks lighting up the sky at 9pm. Book a seat at The Squires Maiden for front row seats!

NYE Mad Hatters Party Central and Mane Events are hosting an Alice in Wonderland themed tea party with djs, beer / champagne on arrival, drink specials and more! Purchase tickets($ 20) over the bar at Central

or call 4925 2044.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 6

Deadly 60 Pole to Pole Live! Come on a theatrical journey with Steve Backshall as he shares his experiences travelling from the South Pole to the

North Pole at Civic Theatre, Newcastle.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 7

Newcastle Permanent ' s Cinema Under the Stars The free event kicks off at 5:30pm in King Edward Park with a fantastic line-up of family friendly entertainment and activities before the blockbuster animation Zootopia screens at sundown!

NJC Raceday Broadmeadow Racecourse.

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