Singing

New community choir starting February 2009. This choir is for everyone! No audition or experience necessary. Come and have fun! For more info: 02 4943 7823 or roslynmcdonald@gmail.com

Hunter theatre goers will be spoilt for choice next year with Newcastle's civic precinct hosting 30 productions for hardened audiences, music and dance lovers and families.

Newcastle council last week launched the season, which is the most ambitious in the six-years history of the subscription series.

Civic precinct manager, Daniel Ballantyne said the Inspirations subscription season was recognised as one of the country's most exciting and diverse line-ups of international, Australian and locally produced live performance.

Newcastle's classiest event, the Bombshell Burlesque is prepping for another grand night of music, theatre, performance, comedy and dance at the Gallipoli Legion Club, Beaumont ST Hamilton.

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

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  

Celebrate the heritage of Australia with lots of fun activities this summer school holidays.

Every day during the School Holidays:

~ Aboriginal Dot Painting (10.30am - 1.30pm)

~ Australiana Craft (10.30am - 1.30pm)

~ Face Painting (1pm – 4pm)~ Aboriginal Dance and Music Performance (2.00pm)

Wallsend Markets are looking for busking performers.

Market Dates are: 20th December 2008
January 10th, 17th, 24th 2009
Then every 3rd Saturday.

For details or bookings ring Karen or Garry
49656081

or email: superkarenpaula@hotmail.com

Saturday December 6th 2008 - Wallsend Town comes alive!!

9am - 4pm: Street Markets, Street Entertainment & Santa

2pm - 8pm: $10,000.00 prize pool - giveaways on the hour

5pm - 8pm: Wallsend Combined Churches present: Evensounds, Endless Praise, Samoan Tonga Choir, Combined Church Choir, Aspire Performance Academy, Waratah Brass Band


Spend over $10 in Wallsend shops to go in draw for prizes starting at $250.00