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Showing Events for May 2012

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Fri 18 May - 2012 Sydney Writers’ Festival Dr Karl Kruszelnicki

Details: Friday 18th May

Dr Karl Kruszelnicki will be speaking about his latest
book, Brain Food on Friday 18 May at 6.30 pm in
Penrith Library. $5.00 (no concession) and include light
refreshments.

Location: Penrith City Library, 601 High Street, Penrith.
Enquiries: 4732 7891

Tue 08 May - Sat 30 Jun - My Suburb, My Community

Details: Official Opening Tuesday 8th May 10am – 11am.

Photographic exhibition that explores the issues facing the western Sydney suburb of Kingswood as documented by young people.
Location: Kingswood Station, Great Western Highway, Kingswood
Enquiries: Not Supplied

Wed 09 May - Sun 03 Jun - Head On Photo Festival - ‘Abstractions’

Details: Penrith City Library
Open 9am- 8pm (Monday-Friday), 9am-5pm (Saturday), 10am-5pm (Sunday)
Until 3rd June
• Head On Photo Festival - ‘Abstractions’
Work of Luciano Vranich EMFCC, FCC ESA as
part of the Head On Photo Festival.
Location: Penrith City Library
High Street, Penrith. Contact
Enquiries: 4732 7891

Wed 09 May - Sun 03 Jun - A Portrait of Our Mother works by Jake Soewardie

Details: Open 10am–5pm daily.
FREE admission.

Until 3rd June
• A Portrait of Our Mother works by Jake Soewardie
- The Pick by Patrick Corrigan AM.
Location: The Penrith Regional Gallery & The
Lewers Bequest
86 River Rd, Emu Plains.
Enquiries: 4735 1100

Wed 09 May - Sun 08 Jul - 21st Century Beginnings - The Corrigan Collection of Aboriginal Art

Details: Until 8th July
• 21st Century Beginnings - The Corrigan
Collection of Aboriginal Art

Open 10am–5pm daily.
FREE admission. Contact
Location: The Penrith Regional Gallery & The
Lewers Bequest
86 River Rd, Emu Plains.
Enquiries: 4735 1100

Fri 11 May - Sun 03 Jun - Capturing and Creating Realities - Group Photography Exhibition

Details: Head ON photo festival and HeARTS for Healing are delighted to present,'Capturing and Creating Realities' A Group Photography Exhibition, fundraising to help homeless women in Sydney's outer west who have experienced psychological or emotional illness and their dependent children.

Hosted just around the corner from the busy Leura mall, we invite you to drop in to the gallery for a moment of quiet. Come along to meet the curator, artists and view a stunning range of contemporary Australian landscape, still life and portraiture photography from both established and emerging artists such as Benjamin Stone-Herbert, Fiona Wolf, Kate Baker, Lucien Alperstein, Joel Johnsson and many more.

This exhibition will be officially opened on Saturday May 12th at 3pm by our honoured guest Ms Helen Wiseman, from the Board of Directors of the Sydney Women's Fund. Raising further awareness for our cause Ms Wisemen will introduce the latest project from the Sydney Women's Fund, 'The Portrait', a comprehensive and groundbreaking research initiative into the status of women and girls in Greater Sydney. Join us for a wonderful celebration with a live jazz band and locally produced food and wine being served throughout the event.

'Capturing and Creating Realities' will run from Friday the 11th of May to Sunday the 3rd of June, open from Friday to Sunday 11.00am - 4.30pm. It is hosted by HeARTS for Healing, a non-for-profit organisation, which organises and delivers community events throughout Australia with the aim of promoting links between contemporary art and social awareness in Australia.

To contact us or find out more about the HeARTS for Healing not for profit organisation and the supported charity for this event, please go to the website.

Location: Gallery Lane
87 Railway Pde
Leura
Enquiries: 0421 495 081

Thu 17 May - Fri 18 May - James and The Giant Peach

Details: Thursday 17th – Friday 18th May

10am & 1pm on both days. When James
HenryTrooter accidently drops a bag full
of magic byPeach tree, something strange
begins to happen… Ticket price A $18 /
Student $16 / Group $64 (must include 2
children)
Location: Joan Sutherland Performing Arts
Centre and Q Theatre
597 High Street, Penrith
Enquiries: 4723 7600

Sat 19 May - Sun 20 May - 2012 UIM World Circuit Powerboat Championship

Details: 2012 UIM World Circuit Powerboat Championship. Witness Supercharged Circuit boats at the Sydney International Regatta. Classes reach speeds of up to 150mph over a 3 lap circuit. Two World Championship Classes plus the Asia Pacific Fomula Two Outboard Championship. See teams from the USA, New Zealand, Singapore, Maylaysia racing over a 700m circuit. Racing starts at 9.00am. Fully Catered Event for the whole family.
Location: Sydney International Regatta Centre
Enquiries: 0408871454

Sat 19 May - Sun 03 Jun - Grease - A Blue Mountains Musical Society Production

Details: The excitement of Rydell High, the Pink Ladies and the T-Birds comes roaring into Springwood in May - the latest production from Blue Mountains Musical Society.

Catch up with the Grease characters you love - Sandy, Danny and Rizzo - and jive to all your favourite songs, including Summer Lovin', Look at me I'm Sandra Dee and of course, Greased Lightnin'.

This onstage extravaganza runs for a limited time from May 19 to June 3 at the Springwood Civic Centre.

Book your tickets for Grease now, and find out why Grease really is the Word!

Bookings can either be made online, or by phoning the Blue Mountains Musical Society.

Location: Springwood Civic Centre
Macquarie Road
Springwood
Cost: $17 - $37
Enquiries: 02 4739-0555

Sat 19 May - Sun 20 May - The Greengrass Antique and Modern Arms Fair

Details: Antique and modern pistols, rifles, shotguns, books, medals, knives, swords, safe & security equipment, videos, scopes & binoculars, watches, militaria, historical memorabilia and collectables and displays. Trinkets and novelties - something for everyone.

All items for sale or trade, interstate dealers in attendance.

Wheelchair Access - Ample Parking - Cafe Operating on site and inside.

Adults $10 (children under 16 free when accompanied by adult).




Location: Expo Pavilion, Panthers, Mulgoa Rd Penrith
Time: Sat 9 - 5 Sun 9 - 3
Enquiries: 0407 016 420

Sat 19 May - Family Astronomy Night

Details: Saturday 19th May

7.00 pm - 9.00 pm. Adult $15, Child/Conc $10, Family
$40. Bookings Essential.
Location: UWS, Great Western Highway, Werrington North,
Building AO.
Enquiries: 4736 0135 (Mon, Wed, Thur)

Sat 19 May - Old Time Dance

Details: 3rd Saturday of each month. From 8pm. All welcome,
come along for a great ‘old time’ night. $8 per person
includes significant supper. Old time, with some new
vogue.
Location: Llandilo Hall, 257 Seventh Avenue Llandilo.
Enquiries: 4732 8104

Sat 19 May - The Rat Pack

Details: The show includes all the songs the Humour and the
wit that made this trio the Kings of Las Vegas 7:30pm
All tickets $37.50.
Contact
Location: Panthers, Mulgoa Road, Penrith.
Enquiries: 1800 061 991

Sat 19 May - Sun 20 May - Model Boat Show

Details: Hubertus Country Club

Location: Hubertus Country Club, 205 Adams Road (enter from
Elizabeth Drive), Luddenham.
Enquiries: 0412 662 260

Sat 19 May - Sun 20 May - World Unlimited & 6ltr Displacement Championships Round 2 – Penrith

Details: Gates to open 8am. Adults $20 Children 5 –16 &
under $10. The pit area will be open to general public
on Friday and closed until after racing on the Saturday
and Sunday.
Location: Sydney International Regatta Centre (SIRC), Old
Castlereagh Rd. Penrith.
Enquiries: 0418 673 458

Sat 19 May - Sun 20 May - Penrith Relay For Life

Details: Every year more than 34,000 people in NSW are
diagnosed with cancer. The cancer Council helps
patients and families by providing information
and support. They also fund vital research towards
hopefully one day finding a cure The Relay is an annual
24hour event. 10am Saturday until 10am Sunday.
Survivors walk 10am Saturday, Candlelight ceremony
of hope 6pm Saturday.
Location: Howell Oval, Mulgoa Road, Penrith.
Enquiries: 9354 2004

Monthly on the 3rd Saturday
Sat 19 May 2012
- Jenolan Caves Concerts in the Cathedral Chamber

Details: CELLO CONCERTS IN THE CAVES WITH GEORG MERTENS are held regularly, every third Saturday of the month in 2011, commencing at 4pm.
CONCERTS IN THE CAVES WITH THE PAGANINI DUO are held regularly every fourth Saturday of the month in 2011, commencing at 4pm.
* Exception: The December Gypsy concert will be on Boxing Day, 2011 Monday 26th Dec 4 pm.
Jenolan Caves House generously offers complimentary wine & cheese after the Concerts from 6.30pm for all concert visitors.
A chance to chat with the artists - all CD's are on display and for sale to a reduced price.
For your Comfort:
There is no need any more to bring a cushion or a chair. Comfortable chairs are now provided in the cave for visitors.
The Cave is naturally rock conditioned at 15 degrees Celsius, warm in winter, cool in summer. It is recommended to bring a light jumper.
Location: Jenolan Caves
Enquiries: 1300 76 3311 or 02 6359 3911 then dial 2

Every  Week on Saturday until Mon 24 Sep 2012
Sat 19 May, Sat 26 May, Sat 02 Jun
- Greyhound Racing

Details: Saturdays - From 7pm. Admission Price - $6 (adults), FREE (senior citizens & children under 16).
Location: Richmond Race Club 312 Londonderry Rd
Time: From 7pm
Enquiries: 4578 2136

Every  Week on Saturday , Sunday until Sun 23 Dec 2012
Sat 19 May, Sun 20 May 2012
- The Train Shed - Thomas the Tank

Details: Open every weekend from 10am – 4pm. $5 per ride per child (one adult rides free with each child) or book of 4 tickets $18 or book of 6 tickets $25, unlimited rides in a day $30.

Location: Vicary’s Winery
The Northern Road
Luddenham
Time: 10am – 4pm
Enquiries: 4739 0199

Every  Week on Saturday until Sat 30 Jun 2012
Sat 19 May, Sat 26 May, Sat 02 Jun
- DanceAbility

Details: A Performing Arts Studio where everyone can feel as though they are Centre Stage.

Classes include all dance styles for all ages and capabilities, including a dance class designed for people with disabilities. There is also, guitar, singing, piano and drama lessons.
Location: St Clair Autumnleaf Centre
Enquiries: 0433250643

Sun 20 May - Werrington Festival

Details: Sunday 20th May

10am – 3pm. FREE entertainment and activities
for the whole family and on stage there will be live
performances and a magic show. Enjoy art & craft
stalls, Kidz Zoo animal petting farm, free pony rides,
jumping castle, show bags and much more! Plenty of
street parking available.

Location: Namatjira Neighbourhood Centre, Cnr Henry Lawson
& John Batman Avenues, Werrington County.
Enquiries: 9673 6133

Sun 20 May - Western Sydney Community Indoor Market

Details: 12 noon to 4pm. Stalls Galore, cupcakes, coffees and
scones and face painting for the kids. Gold coin entry,
kids under 12 free (50% of entry fees donated charity).
Location: Memorial Hall, Cnr Great Western Highway and
Mamre Road, St Marys.
Enquiries: -

Selected Dates until Tue 15 Jan 2013
Sun 20 May
- Western Sydney Community Indoor Market

Details: A fun day out for the whole family rain, hail or shine. Offering over 30 stalls of quality items from local small businesses and Work At Home Parents all under the one roof. Parents can relax and enjoy a coffee with a fresh scone with jam and cream while the kids enjoy themselves having their faces painted in the FREE kids corner.
Entry is by Gold Coin with 50% going to a different charity each month.
New dates and venues coming soon!

All enquiries welcome.
Location: St Mary's Memorial Hall
Cnr Great Western Hwy & Mamre Rd
St Marys
Enquiries: 0425 373 859

Every  Week on Sunday until Sun 30 Dec 2012
Sun 20 May, Sun 27 May, Sun 03 Jun
- The Wildlife Show

Details: 11am and 1:30pm. Adult $12. Child (4-12 yrs) $8. Under 3 free. Family (2+2) $35.
Location: Mamre House ,181 Mamre Rd Orchard Hills.
Enquiries: (02) 9826 1864

Tue 22 May - Sat 02 Jun - Truck Stop

Details: It is an important, funny and confronting work for people of all ages. Patron advice: this play contains strong coarse language and sexual references. Recommended for audiences 15+.

Previews: 8pm Tuesday 22nd
Season: 8pm Wednesday 23rd May to Saturday 2nd June + 2pm Saturday 26th May & 2pm Saturday 2nd June.
Tickets $42- $48.
Location: Joan Sutherland Performing Arts
Centre and Q Theatre
597 High Street, Penrith
Enquiries: 4723 7600

Every  Week on Tuesday until Tue 18 Dec 2012
Tue 22 May, Tue 29 May, Tue 05 Jun
- Penrith District Nitro Race Night

Details: Every Tuesday Night - Registration commences 6.15pm and racing begins 7.15pm. Entry for spectators is free.
Location: Sydney International Regatta Centre, Old Castlereagh Road, Penrith
Cost: Free for Spectators
Enquiries: 4730 0000

Wed 23 May - National Simultaneous Storytime

Details: National Simultaneous Storytime is an annual event to promote literacy and
reading. Libraries from around Australia will read The Very Cranky Bear by Nick
Bland. Penrith and St Marys libraries will host a reading between 10.30am to
11.30am. Be early for this popular event!

Location: Penrith City Library
601 High Street,
Penrith
Time: 11am
Enquiries: 4732 7891

Wed 23 May - Morning Melodies – ‘Round the World in 80 Minutes Starring NSW Police Band

Details: Explore the sounds of Big Band, Jazz, Classics and more from here, there and everywhere! Morning Melodies tickets are $18 each, with morning tea commencing at 10am, and the performance at 11am.
Location: Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre and Q Theatre
597 High Street
Penrith
Enquiries: 4723 7600

Every  Week on Wednesday until Wed 19 Dec 2012
Wed 23 May, Wed 30 May, Wed 06 Jun
- Penrith Showground Markets

Details: Every Wednesday - 8.30am–1.30pm. 250-300 stalls selling products ranging from plants, fruit & veg, clothing, lingerie, tools, craft supplies, car supplies, pets, bric a brac, etc.
Location: Penrith Showground, Station Street, Penrith
Time: 8.30am–1.30pm
Enquiries: 4721 0821

Fri 25 May - Art Blocks For Tots

Details: Looking for something interesting to do with your little kids, then look no further - come along to the Gallery for Art Blocks for Tots.

The Gallery has programmed a special art making activity aimed at preschoolers 3-5 years old. Toddlers, together with their parents and carers, get to have fun while learning about art.

10am – 11am. Make a concertina book, with a pocket on each page to keep the treasures you’ve created.
Location: The Penrith Regional Gallery & The Lewers Bequest, 86 River Rd, Emu Plains.
Enquiries: 4735 1100

Fri 25 May - The Valley Youth Festival

Details: A range of free activities and entertainment. Music acts and Dance Crews including DJ Jagged Beatz, Another Avenue and Cre8. Scooter competition, carnival amusements, food and drinks, airbrush tattoos and Art Space. Information on youth services. A free shuttle bus will run to and from Penrith Station.

Location: Jamison Skate Park, York Road Penrith
Enquiries: (02) 8805 5900

Sat 26 May - Sun 27 May - Great Train Weekend

Details: The very popular Great Train Weekend is held annually at Mount Victoria.

Held in May because Blaxland, Lawson and Wentworth first crossed the area in May 1813 and in May 1868 the railway arrived in town.

The Great Train Weekend is a very enjoyable and affordable weekend held in a village where you step back in time to the last authentic 19th Century village in the Blue Mountains - Mount Victoria the crossroads of the Blue Mountains. The village is now heritage listed and hosts a number of historic buildings.

Around Town
•Great Food
•Fun for Kids
•Amusement Rides in Park
•Photographic Competition ($250 prize!)
•Music at venues around town
•Garage Sales
•Fun Bus - easy to get around town
•Buskers
•Street Organ
•Historic Walks
•Vintage Engines
•Historic Cars

At Mount Victoria Station
•Lions Club Weekend Information Booth
•Treasure Hunt starts
•Tin Hare Train Shuttle from Mount Victoria to Katoomba and Lithgow operating both days (tickets available from the stations on the day)

At Mount Vic Flicks

Harley Avenue
•Blue Mountains Film Festival
•Live Radio Plays (Saturday only)
•Great Choc Tops!
•Check theatre for details - (02) 4787 1577

At Mount Victoria Public School
•Model Railway Exhibition ($6 Adults, $4 Children)
•Entertainment for Children
•Thomas the Tank Engine Rides
•Market
•Cake Stall
•Great Hot Food, Tea and Coffee

At Trains, Planes & Automobiles
•Garden Railway Display
•Great Train Weekend Specials

At Blue Mountains Manor House

Montgomery Street
•Antique Sound Society Demonstration
•Train Dinner on Saturday
•Exhibition of 2011 Photo Competition Entries
•"Spirit of the Great Train Weekend" (Head On Festival)

At St Peter's Church

Great Western Highway
•Traditional Railway Food at the Railway Refreshment Room Re-enactment
•Static Model Railway Display
•Chevrolet Car Display
•Church Open - see the oldest church building in the Blue Mountains

At Lutanda Conference Centre

3-9 Eltham Park Ave, Eltham Park (behind Caltex)
•Special Craft Market
•Great Food
•100 Mile Dinner with entertainment on Saturday Night (02) 4787 1540

At Mount Victoria Historical Society

Railway Station Museum
•Historic Railway Displays and much more
($3 Adults, 50 cents Children)
•Historic Wood Turning Display

At the Victoria & Albert

Station Street
•Art Exhibition

At the Imperial Hotel
•Great Pub Food

Accommodation

Special Great Train Weekend Accommodation Packages at:
•Blue Mountains Manor House (02) 4787 1369
•Cedar Lodge Cabins (02) 4787 1256
•Hotel Imperial (02) 4787 1878
•Victoria & Albert (02) 4787 1241


Mount Victoria is at the top of – and is also the crossroads of – the Blue Mountains. The town is heritage listed, hosts many heritage buildings, and is the last authentic 19th century village in the Blue Mountains...worth a visit at any time!

Organised by the Mount Victoria Community Association, Tourism Development Group for the benefit of all members of the community.

Children's prices are based on a child 12 or under.

Events subject to change prior to the date.
Location: Mount Victoria NSW
Enquiries: 0408176413

Sat 26 May - Music for Eternity - Penrith Symphony Orchestra

Details: Music for Eternity is the title of the Penrith Symphony Orchestra’s concert on Saturday 26 May at 8.00pm at the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre, 597 High Street, Penrith.

Featuring works by Rimsky-Korsakov, Liszt with young pianist Cowley Fu winner of the PSO 2011 Outstanding Student Award and Faure's Requiem with Penrith City Choir and Academy Singers, soloists Alexander Knight and local boy soprano Matthew Phillips.

Tickets (adults $35.00 Concession $32 Family $90 Under 20’s $20) can be obtained from the JOAN Box Office (02)4721 7600

Location: Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre, 597 High Street, Penrith.
Enquiries: (02)4721 7600

Sat 26 May - Floribunda Family Festival

Details: Free kids games and activities, a jumping castle and workshops organised by Nepean Community & Neighbourhood Services.
Location: Floribunda Community Centre
1 Floribunda Ave
Glenmore Park
Time: 11am to 2pm
Enquiries: 4733 1499

Sat 26 May - Roy Orbison Re-born

Details: The World’s No1 Tribute to the Big O- Starring DEAN BOURNE.

In their own words many of Australia’s greatest performers and personalities say Dean Bourne - ‘You Got It’.

Location: Panthers, Mulgoa Road, Penrith.

Enquiries: 1800 061 991

Sat 26 May - Luca Ciarla – Gypsy Quartet

Details: 7pm. Direct from Italy, Luca Ciarla is one of the world’s most exuberant and acclaimed violinists.

Ticket price A $45 / C $42
Location: Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre and Q Theatre
597 High Street, Penrith
Enquiries: 4723 7600

Sun 27 May - Luddenham Country Fair Markets

Details: 8.30am – 2pm. Stalls and entertainment vary monthly. Stall types include bric-a-brac, BBQ Food, 2nd Hand goods including clothing, arts & crafts.

Location: Hubertus Country Club
205 Adams Road (enter from Elizabeth Drive)
Luddenham
Enquiries: 4773 4444

Sun 27 May - Mamre Harvest Festival

Details: 9.30am - 3.30pm. Soak up the carnival atmosphere, enjoy the live entertainment
and taste the harvest! Adults $3, children free. Cooking demonstrations, Scone
baking competition and much more.
Location: Mamre House
181 Mamre Road
Orchard Hills
Enquiries: 9670 5321

Sun 27 May - Panthers VS Sea Eagles

Details: NRL ROUND 12. Kick Off 2pm.

Location: Centrebet Stadium
Enquiries: (02) 4720 5555

Monthly on the Last Sunday
Sun 27 May 2012
- Model Park Open Day

Details: 9am–5pm. Run by the Sydney Society of Model Engineers Inc. the park features model trains, planes, boats, cars in action. Kiosk. BBQ’s available. Entry fee - $15 per car.

Open to the public on the last Sunday of every month except December.

Location: Model Park, 869 Luddenham Road, Luddenham
Cost: $15 per car
Time: 9am-5pm
Enquiries: 4736 2803

Monthly on the Last Sunday
Sun 27 May 2012
- Fresh Food & Quality Gift Stall Market

Details: Last Sunday of each Month - 9am to 2pm. 35+ stalls and counting! Run by St Marys Rotary Club.
Location: The Hub
Pulley Drive
Ropes Crossing
Forrester Road
St Marys
Enquiries: 0408 365 369
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