Tantrum Theatre School Holiday Workshops
Tantrum Theatre is unveiling an all-new drama workshop program in the upcoming summer holidays that is designed to provide something for everyone. Incorporating a host of theatre styles, from devising to musical theatre, from comedy to puppetry, this new and exciting program from Tantrum is sure to fill quickly!
Opera at the Tops, Twilight Soiree
Opera Hunter and The Barrington Country Retreat presents this wonderful night. The performers include: Angela Black, Jacquelyn Brown, Rob Dennis, Michael Saunders and Josephine Tan. Opera Pops to Music Theatre. 2 x 30 minute sets.
6pm, 24th January, 2009. The Barrington Country Retreat, Chichester Dam Rd, Dungog.
Tickets $35 includes canapes and sparkling wine. Dinner available afterwards, as well as 3 to 4.5 star accommodation packages. Bookings essential. For details or to book, please ring 4995 9269 or visit www.thebarringtons.com.au
Opening of the Recent Acquisitions 2006 - 2008 & The Leica Photography Exhibitions
The exhibitions will run until 8th February.
Opening 6pm. Muswellbrook Regional Arts Centre, Cnr of Bridge and Market Sts, Tuesday to Friday 10am – 5pm, Saturday 10am – 1pm, Sunday 2pm – 5pm, for details please call 6549 3880.
Dungog Film Festival Submissions for 2009
The Dungog Film Festival is dedicated to promoting local films and filmmakers. The festival will be held 28-31 May 2009.
They accept completed shorts, features, documentaries, animations on film and digital. They also accept works in progress for narrativefeatures only and for documentaries at 50mins.
For entry forms or more information visit www.dungogfilmfestival.org or call 02 4992 2420.
Entries close 31st March 2009.
Christmas Lights Spectacular
See over 400,000 lights in Australia's Biggest Christmas Lights Display!
Festive food, beverages, children's entertainment and of course Santa
13th November - 28th December 08 (Closed Christmas Day)
~ Open Wednesday to Sunday nights from 7pm - 10pm
Rockin' the Black Dog
The musical talent of the Hunter will sing and play for charity on saturday, December 6, to raise awareness of depression and other mental illnesses.
Rockin the Black Dog, a free, all-ages music festival will include The Seabellies, The Boat People, Vaudeville, and the Newcastle Chamber Choir.
The event, at Camp Shortland, will honour the memory of Julie Firth, a volunteer high school mentor who lost her life on Mothers Day 2008, following her battle with depression.
University Cancellor Professor Trevor Waring said almost 800,000 Australian adults annually would experience a deprerssive illness.
White Ribbon Day Breakfast
White Ribbon Day is the largest effort by men working in partnership with women to end violence against women.
The Olive Tree Market
Sculpture in the Woods
West African Dinner Night
West African Dinner Night
Experience an evening of West African food and cultural performances
In support of the Hunter African Communities Council and the Newcastle PCYC

