Events in Newcastle The BEST way to visit the Hunter Valley Hop aboard the Best Tour bus and we promise a friendly and experienced driver guide. We will take you to boutique wineries, to sit down tastings, a restaurant lunch (prepared while tasting the wine), cheese and chocolate tasting and great views of the Hunter Valley. Half day tours can also be provided. To book, call Bruce on 0437 149 612 www.besttour.com.au
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Nobbys Lighthouse Grounds Opening Everyone can now enjoy sweeping views of the city and Pacific Ocean from Nobbys Headland EVERY SUNDAY. Nobbys Lighthouse grounds are open to the public between 10am and 4pm. Entry to the site is FREE. Find out more about Nobbys Lighthouse at: www.newcastlenow.org.au/newcastle-livesites City Evolutions City Evolutions is a landmark contemporary art project featuring a series of interactive digital projections along Newcastle’s oldest street, Watt Street. Take a journey through the fascinating history of this stunning historic and cultural precinct, sunset to 10pm each evening. Where: Watt Street Newcastle. Find out more: www.cityevolutions.com Newcastle Panthers, NSW Anberlin. Friday 06 Sept. Time: Doors 7pm, Starts 7:30pm. Floridian 5-piece, Anberlin will celebrate their 10th anniversary by bringing brand new anthems & brilliant international supports to Australia Floyd Mayweather Jnr v Canelo Alvarez Sunday 15 September. Time: Undercard 11am. Two unbeaten boxers are taking each other one for the WBC & WBA Junior Middleweight Title on the big screen NMA" Ultimate Jam Thursday 05 September to Thursday 19 September. Time: 6pm 9.30pm. Presented by Newcastle Music Academy. An open stage for musicians. Open to all ages Akmal Live Sunday 22 September. Time: 8.00pm. Akmal promises this year to deliver a show that is punctual and jampacked with words…some of which he will be using for the first time. Parkway Drive - 10 Year Anniversary Tour Thursday 26 September. Time: Doors 7pm, Starts 7.30pm, Finish 11pm (approx). Undisputed kings of Australian hardcore, PARKWAY DRIVE are set to commemorate 10 years of incredible achievements with a special anniversary tour
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Play School Live in Concert “Humpty’s Showtime” Friday 27 September to Saturday 28 September. Time: Show times: 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm. Remaining tickets available both days: 2pm & 4pm September at the Civic Theatre, Playhouse and City Hall Emily Eyefinger For ages 5-10. • XANADU a ROLLER DISCO • Arj Barker Australia’s favourite American comedian • The Festival of Russian Ballet • Jewells Showcase 2013 “Wired for Sound” • Jason Byrne’s Special Eye • Piano Romance by: Newcastle Youth • Roald Dahl’s “The BFG” (The Big Friendly Giant) • THE WHARF REVUE 2013 Making Australia’s political landscape funnier than it already is Find out more at http://www.civictheatrenewcastle.com.au/ Newcastle Museum History Week 7 - 15 September 11 September: Conserve your precious photos. Learn tips and tricks about how to store and care for your precious old photos. Local Studies Librarian and custodian of Hunter Photobank Sue Ryan will share her decades of experience working with historical photos. When: 10am – 12 noon. Bookings essential 4974 1400 12 September: Unearthing Hunter history through photos: A talk by Greg & Sylvia Ray. When: 5.30 – 7pm. Bookings essential 4974 1400