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Celebrate 50 Years of Open Foundation with the University of Newcastle Galleries. Open Foundation has seen tens of thousands of students set out on their educational journeys, helping them to realise their dreams and achieve their goals.

50 YEARS FIFTY STORIES marks this milestone through an exhibition of 50 photographs and stories of both current and former students who are representative of the profound impact Open Foundation has had on individuals and the wider community.

The 50 YEARS FIFTY STORIES exhibition and commemorative book have been made possible with the help of a wonderful team of current undergraduate students, including photographers, designers, and writers, some of whom are Open Foundation graduates themselves.

Step into a world where fairy tales take a darker twist… Join us for our hauntingly enchanting production of Into the Woods! ????????✨
Prepare for a whimsical yet dark adventure, where happily ever after is not always what it seems. ????????
Don’t miss out on this spellbinding experience. Grab your tickets now and join us Into the Woods… if you dare! ????????????‍♀️
Tickets at trybooking.com/CTPDR

???????? Madam Cocoa’s Swansea Shop is turning one, and we’re throwing the sweetest celebration ever!
On Saturday September 14th, join us anytime between 10am-3pm for live music, exciting giveaways, games, face painting, and amazing prizes throughout the day. All to celebrate this one year milestone!

Endeavour Rowing Club are hosting the first regatta of the 2024-25 season, the “Henley-On-Hunter”. It is a colourful and exciting event showcasing the picturesque Hunter River and our rowing culture. It is a family friendly, inclusive activity catering from Juniors to Masters which nurtures a culture of health, well being, and community spirit. With the historic town of Morpeth only minutes away you can come and make a day of it. Everyone is welcome to watch the action on the water, and if you are interested in learning how to row, drop in, experience the community and have a chat with us about getting started.
We look forward to seeing you there.

We are back for our third year! A group of 25 riders will this year ride from Dubbo to Bulga, raising money for the Mark Hughes Foundation. Following two successful years, our team have big goals for this year in our determination to raise money for those impacted by Brain Cancer.

The ride is in memory of Dale Harris and Mick Ford, two great mates who sadly both passed away from brain cancer.

The ride kicks off on Tuesday 10th September from Dubbo. We will ride into Bulga on Sunday 15th September and we invite you to join us as we arrive over the Bulga Bridge and reach the famous Bulga Tavern. Settle in for the afternoon with raffles, kids activities, live music from 3 Wordz and delicious meals. All kicking off from 12:00pm.

The Sound of Brass will ring out when “Strike Up The Band” comes to the City of Lake Macquarie.
An afternoon of music that has something for everyone with many favourites from all genres. Jazz / Classical / Pop / Rock will all feature. CARDIFF BRASS will be your entertainment on Sunday 15th September 2024 at The WARNERS BAY THEATRE, Lake Street Warners Bay. A great afternoon is assured with free afternoon tea at interval.
Commencing 2:00pm (Doors Opening 1:00pm)
Tickets at the door: $20:00 Full – $15:00 Concession
Enquiries / Pre-Bookings: Ring Geoff 0408 117 747

HTRF Glow Walk 2024 – Fundraising Event for the Hunter Transplant Research Foundation

The HTRF Glow Walk will be held on Saturday 21st September 2024 at Newcastle Breakwall, Nobbys Beach from 1.00pm to 3.30pm
Let’s get our glow on and raise funds for the Hunter Transplant Research Foundation!
Friends and families will light up the Newcastle breakwall at Nobbys Beach by wearing bright fluoro colours or costumes!

You too can join in the fun as registration is now open!
https://www.htrf.com.au/

The Hunter Transplant Research Foundation, HTRF, is the research arm of the Newcastle Transplant Unit located at the John Hunter Hospital within the Hunter New England Local Health District. It operates under the auspices of Hunter Medical Research Institute.

Location: Commencing at Nobbys Surf Life Saving Club and walking along the Newcastle Breakwall
35 Nobbys Rd, Newcastle East NSW 2300

Love, sunshine and the open road.
Frank and Frances have found new love later in life. They decide to load up the van and drive to far north Queensland to start a new life together, far away from their adult children and the bleak Melbourne weather. Now is their time. But Frances is torn between her responsibilities to her family and her relationship with Frank – which her daughters disapprove of. Frank was not a good husband in his previous relationship and is determined to make this one work. But old habits die hard.
The play is set in the period 1969 – 1972. In it, playwright David Williamson explores the complex relationships between characters which remain very relatable to today’s audiences.

Date: 21 Sep – 5 Oct 2024
Prices: $30.00 to $40.00

Every city possesses a unique and valuable identity that is expressed through its physical and visual form. This identity is perceived by its residents and users, shaping their collective memories. The city’s identity comprises its physical spaces and the images formed through memory cues, which in turn affect tourism, education, culture, and economic prosperity. Arts and architecture play a significant role in shaping the history of civilizations and fostering the growth of ancient and modern cities. This extends beyond buildings and constructions to encompass traditions, cultural beliefs, and communal arts.

This September, Local Connections welcomes Comyns & Co to the Chef’s Table!

Spring into the season with an unforgettable evening of seasonal food and local wines.

This is your chance to taste Comyns & Co’s extensive range of wines, including traditional Hunter Valley styles, alternate varieties, and unique blends. The Local Connections chefs have curated a gourmet four-course menu to complement the flavours of the wines, enhancing the dining experience.

A food & wine experience you will not want to miss!

Tickets https://events.humanitix.com/chef-s-table-comyns-and-co

Hunter Arts Network is pleased to share that we have rescheduled our August Art Bazaar. It will be held on Sunday 29 September 2024 from 10am to 3pm. Due to the unkind wet weather, before things got too disastrous for our stallholders they had no option other than to pack up on the day. It was very disappointing and unfortunate for everyone involved. We look forward to seeing you on our new date in September!

Hunter Arts Network Art Bazaar is a high quality artisan market that has been held since 2002.

The stallholders at this event are all from the Hunter region of NSW. All stallholders are creative makers who have been selected by Hunter Arts Network because of their unique, handmade, high quality and original work. While wandering the stalls, enjoy live entertainment, food trucks and coffee. Art Bazaar continually brings the handmade art community to loyal followers who find gifts or treats for themselves, while meeting the local Hunter makers and artists they are supporting.

Hunter Arts Network is run by a dedicated committee of volunteers who have also worked hard to celebrate all modalities of visual arts and the committee that has come together continues to do an amazing job to make this happen.

Applications for stallholders are now open! So join now to participate in two more markets this year as we also have our Christmas Art Bazaar coming up on Sunday 1 December 2024

All stallholders are approved by HAN to become a member. Membership also includes your public liability insurance for your stall at Art Bazaar and we also provide help to unload and re-load your vehicle! (Thanks to Newcastle Men’s Shed)

Click here to apply for a stall – the stall fee is $70.00:
https://form.jotform.com/hunterarts/September

New members welcome – the fees for membership are:
$65 for individuals
$90 for groups of 3 or less
$110 for large groups, galleries, businesses or community organisations.
When you join HAN you are joining a community of like-minded members with the support of a hard working committee and HAN is Not-for-profit.

We are back in Spring 2024 for our biennial open garden event, under our new name of Peninsula Garden Ramble! This year we are raising money for an incredible local charity, Wildlife in Need of Care (WINC) and I thought your members might be interested.
Eight beautiful and diverse gardens from across the Tilligerry Peninsula will open on Sunday 29th September from 10am – 3pm to celebrate Spring! Included gardens feature some of your favourites plus some exciting new locations.

Gardens are located in Salt Ash, Lemon Tree Passage and Tanilba Bay on the beautiful Tilligerry Peninsula, an easy 30 minute drive from Newcastle or Nelson Bay.

Tickets available online from TryBooking.com.

After a much-applauded concert celebrating the nature of Australia and Australians in 2019, the Newcastle University Choir presents You, Me and the Wide Open Sky 2 on Sunday 29 September in the Great Hall at the University of Newcastle at 2.00 p.m. The program will include appealing pieces by young Australian composers Dan Walker and Matthew Orlovich who have found a descriptive style that reflects our vast continent and its people. Also included is the premiere of a commissioned work by Newcastle composer, David Banney and a piece commissioned by the choir by Australia’s foremost composer, Elena Kats-Chernin. We will be joined by pianist Erin Sweetman and cellist Anthea Scott-Mitchell, with conductor Dr Christopher Allan.
Tickets available at TryBooking.com