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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