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BYRON LIVE WITH MANDY NOLAN People always ask the question: What is it about Byron? Why does it attract so many out-of-the-box thinkers? Creative, disruptive, challenging thinkers abound in the Byron Shire. So much so that they’ve become part of the mythic story that has seen the place become world renowned as the spiritual home of everyone’s crazy dream, left-of-centre vision quest or simple desire to save the planet. Mandy Nolan, comedian and writer has always felt at home among Byron’s eclectic and diverse people. Byron Live, Mandy’s newest endeavour is as eclectic and eccentric as Byron Shire itself. A live talk show where Byron Shire’s most colourful characters, world champions, thought leaders, industry disruptors, international influencers, entrepreneurs, provocateurs,
and conspirators who call the Byron Shire home have an opportunity to tell their unique stories… The first Byron Live features new Byronite, Damon Gameau, Space Cowboy, Áine Tyrell, Pricasso, and Yoni mapper Karlyn Boyter. Sit back and relax while Mandy asks all those sticky, probing questions… the questions you wanted to ask but weren’t game to. Hey, and there’s even a house band! The Lovejoy Threesome are tuning up to make this first live show something special. Be part of the studio audience! It’s going to be one crazy party at the Drill Hall. Drill Hall Mullumbimby, 5 October at 8pm. Doors at 7pm. Tix are $35 at mandynolan.com.au
BEE HERE NOW AT CAPE BYRON This Saturday Cape Byron Steiner School host their annual Spring Fair –a family friendly day themed this year as Sparks of Wonder with a focus on bees and the crucial role they play in the ecosystem. Kicking off with an opening ceremony at 10am, followed by a full day of musical entertainment across two stages from talented students of all ages; with duos, trios, choirs, ensembles and varied band performances. The Songwriter Competition is once again a feature of the program. With craft activities, pupae shows and fun family activities, along with some incredible delicious food. All welcome.
DOWNTON ABBEY Based on the hit TV show, Downton Abbey continues to build on its success. It is clear that this movie was made predominantly for the fans. If you loved the TV show then it is a safe bet to say you’ll enjoy
the film. The saga of the Crawley family and their servants continues as they prepare for the Queen and King’s arrival in Downton. Nonfans will still be able to appreciate the great dialogue and excellent
performances by Maggie Smith and Hugh Bonneville. The reviews for the film have been a mixed bag with The Guardian giving it 3/5, saying ‘it is at all times ridiculous – but I have to admit, quite enjoyable’. The New York Post really disliked it, giving it 1.5/5, ‘two thumbs Downton’. However, The Mirror saw it in a different light, giving it 4/5 and stating, ‘standing on the strong foundations of the series, the filmmakers sensibly resit the temptation to do anything other than build on their established crowdpleasing formula’. Downton Abbey is in cinemas now.
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THE ANGRY BIRDS MOVIE 2 (PG) • ABOMINABLE (G) DORA AND THE LOST CITY OF GOLD (PG) • UGLY DOLLS (G) (SEP 26) ABOMINABLE 97 min (G) NFT Daily except Wed: 10:30AM, 12:30, 4:30PM Wed: 10:00AM, 12:00, 4:00PM
DORA AND THE LOST CITY OF GOLD 102 min (PG) NFT Daily: 10:00AM, 12:10, 4:00PM
AD ASTRA 123 min (M) NFT Daily: 1:00, 3:40, 6:20, 8:15PM Oatley Wine Special Event: Thu 6:45PM Open Caption Screening: Tue 10:30AM
DOWNTON ABBEY 122 min (PG) NFT Daily except Thu, Wed: 10:30AM, 1:00, 3:30, 6:00, 7:00, 8:30PM Thu: 10:30AM, 1:00, 3:30, 6:00, 8:30PM Wed: 1:00, 3:30, 6:00, 8:30PM GOOD BOYS 90 min (MA15+) Daily except Wed: 2:30, 4:15, 6:15, 8:50PM Wed: 2:00, 4:15, 6:15, 8:50PM Babes in Arms Session: Wed 11:00AM IT: CHAPTER 2 169 min (MA15+) Daily: 10:20AM, 3:20, 6:50, 8:20PM
AMAZING GRACE 88 min (G) Daily: 6:20PM ANGRY BIRDS 2 97 min (PG) NFT Daily: 10:30AM, 1:15, 4:00PM DANGER CLOSE: THE BATTLE OF LONG TAN 118 min (MA15+) Daily except Tues: 10:50AM DOGMAN 103 min (MA15+) Daily: 11:00AM
ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD 161 min (MA15+) Daily: 12:10, 3:30, 6:45, 8:20PM PALM BEACH 97 min (M) Daily: 1:20PM RAMBO: LAST BLOOD 60 min (MA15+) Daily: 10:15AM, 2:20, 6:40, 8:40PM THE AUSTRALIAN DREAM 105 min (MA15+) Daily: 1:40PM THE FAREWELL 100 min (PG) Daily: 1:40, 6:15PM THE GOLDFINCH 149 min (CTC) Special Event Wed: 6:00PM THE LION KING 2019 118 min (PG) Daily: 11:00AM THE NIGHTINGALE 136 min (MA15+) Daily: 4:00PM
108 Jonson St, Byron Bay • 3 hours free parking* Buy tickets online and skip the queue!
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26 SEP - 13 OCT AT PALACE BYRON BAY OPENING NIGHT
NEW ITALIAN CINEMA
THE CHAMPION
IF ONLY Direct from its Locarno Film Festival premiere, Ginevra Elkann’s Italo-French co-pro is a gentle and honest exploration of a broken family, that boasts an ensemble cast including Alba Rohrwache.
CLOSING NIGHT
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PAVAROTTI
Winner of Best Comedy at the Nastri d’Argento Awards, this witty romcom with a huge heart is a fresh and spirited Rome-set portrait of the complications of young love caught between very different beliefs.
Ron Howard’s inspiring documentary about Luciano Pavarotti. Sun 13 Oct at Palace Byron Bay 6.00pm Reception 6.30pm Film screening
For tickets & info visit: italianfilmfestival.com.au
VIRGO: Learned a lesson, or several, over recent months? Now the planets are heading back on track, you can put them into practice. Saturn doesn’t build on shifting sands, so any weak areas in your foundational framework or support system will have already shown up for strengthening. A great week for self-promo, but keep it simple.
SAGITTARIUS: As Venus and Mercury move into prime position for adjusting the balance in both relationships and self care, Saturn takes the lock off the cosmic money box to restore your economic confidence and free up financial flow – world circumstances notwithstanding. This is a week for acknowledging previous errors as your greatest teachers.
A beautifully balanced blend of the spectacular and the intimate. Starring Stefano Accorsi GALA: Thu 26 Sept at Palace Byron Bay 6.30pm Arrivals 7.00pm Screening and afterparty with a taste of Italy, drinks and Italian tunes
COMEDY, ITALIAN-STYLE!
ARIES: This week Mars and Saturn, planets of passion and practicality, advise Aries to withdraw your energy from draining situations and invest it in doing more of what you love. It’s a productive time for collaborative activities, so team up and watch all the course corrections you’ve been making pay off. TAURUS: Sensible Saturn moving out of retrograde in practical Capricorn, a fellow earth sign, makes this a peak week for strategising, game plans, structuring spreadsheets, and mapping out step by step timelines. With Mars on a dramatic organisation, decluttering and efficiency jag, it could be one of the year’s most productive periods. GEMINI: After months of due diligence, planet Saturn wraps up its retrograde and an invisible weight lifts from Gemini shoulders. Pressures ease, the sun comes out, flowers start opening up on the road ahead, and some kind of divine design actually becomes apparent. Oh, and weekend Gemini moon flashes a neon sign: Celebrate! CANCER: So over roadblocks and setbacks, doubts and second guessing? Now it’s possible to have that honest conversation and work through what you need to in a fairer and more balanced, less emotionally loaded way. The ringed planet’s very much about right-timing, so you still need to choose your moment for in-depth talks. LEO: As Saturn heads forward in your professional sector and employment offers roll in, the planet of discipline and restraint advises against escalating mini-issues into epic dramas and reminds us all that the way we behave is inevitably what crafts our results. So monitor what you do and say this week, because others will be too.
SCORPIO: As mind fog clears, it gets easier this week to think more strategically, articulate more clearly and address tough questions more realistically. While spreadsheets and timelines and budgetary constraints might feel like they’re majorly cramping your creative style, they’re the grunt work necessary before artistic liftoff can be achieved.
Session Times: Thu 19 Sep - Wed 25 Sep All tickets to select films
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SATURN, PLANET OF INTEGRITY AND DISCIPLINE MOVING FORWARD IN EARTHY CAPRICORN, SIGN OF LONG DISTANCE VISION AND RESPONSIBLE COMMITMENT IS GOOD NEWS FOR THE PLANET – WHAT MIGHT IT MEAN FOR YOU?…
. LIBRA: With honey tongued Mercury and diplomatic Venus in Libra handing you the mic, loudspeaker or talking stick, depending on your tribe, residual domestic dissonance and home hiccups should settle down this week. If that’s not exactly happening, then don’t be surprised if Saturn runs a reality check on your contribution to the situation.
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Bright Lights Performance School Senior Musical Theatre students proudly present the Tony Award-winning musical, Hairspray JR. A story about one girl’s inspiring dream to dance and change the world. A show that celebrates diversity and will bring audiences to their feet with its positive message and sense of humour. The show is directed by Rebecca Balfour and choreographed by Lee Purdie. Hairspray JR is a family-friendly musical piled high with laughter, friendship, deliriously tuneful songs and an abundance of energetic dance numbers! Hairspray JR will be presented at The Byron Theatre on Saturday 28 September at 2pm and 6.30pm, and Sunday 29 September at 2pm. Tix available online www.byroncentre.com.au
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CAPRICORN: Your planet lord Saturn, powering forward out of retrograde in Capricorn, rewards patience, resilience, courage and a willingness to keep trying when life refuses to unfold as we desire. Feed your inner Saturn this week with what it likes best: structure, stability, family rituals, regularity and a dash of dark comedy. AQUARIUS: Clean-up-your-act Saturn’s been excavating away on deeper Aquarian strata to unearth new levels of vulnerability, surrender and forgiveness. Results are always your most reliable guru, and from now on they could look like greater maturity in dealing with being challenged – especially on something that’s important to you. PISCES: Group dynamics may have been itchy and scratchy of late, with pragmatic Saturn removing the rose tinted specs concerning someone’s integrity and core reliability. This week revives team spirits, making it easier to find common goals, with networking finally starting to open those doors you couldn’t find the key for.
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