Events June 2008
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Bush Christmas in Winter |
Date: 16 June - 31 July 2008
Venue: Buttai Barn, off John Renshaw Drive, Buttai
Contact Details: Buttai Barn
Phone: (02) 4930 3153
Email: info@buttaibarn.com.au
Web: www.buttaibarn.com.au
Cost: $32.00 (day) $50.00 (night)
Buttai Barn’s most popular theme day saw thousands of smiling , happy, laughing faces in 2007 and many have already booked for 2008. Join the throng and celebrate with us this winter and enjoy our home made scones, traditional baked lunch with chicken, pork, beef and ham, baked vegies, plum pudding plus many more great desserts. Entertainment by Kent Daniel and delight to the thousands of fairy lights, carols by candlelight and the oldest Santa around.
Bookings Essential.
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Free Live Entertainment |
Date: Every Friday and Saturday 2008
Venue: East Maitland Bowling Club - Bank Street
Contact Details: East Maitland Bowling Club
Phone: (02) 4933 7533
Fax: (02) 49341 380
Email:christine@embc.com.au
Website: www.embc.com.au
Free live entertainment every Friday and Saturday evening from 8pm and every Sunday evening from 5pm in the main lounge. Phone the club to see who is on this week.
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Events July 2008
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Dealing with Oils - Maitland Region Society of Artists |
Date: 24 July 2008
Contact Details: Marie
Ph: (02) 4934 1353
New series of lessons for beginners – Dealing with Oils– will begin in July, these lessons are orientated towards introducing adult beginners to various art media.
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Look Who's Talking - Holly Hill |
Date: 25 July 2008
Venue: Readers Cafe, East Maitland Library
Contact Details: Keryl Collard
Phone: (02) 4934 9704
Email: kerylc@maitland.nsw.gov.au
Website: www.maitland.nsw.gov.au
When: 12.30pm - 2.00pm
Cost: $20.00 includes lunch
When Holly Hill found herself jobless and penniless after the end of her relationship with a wealthy boyfriend, she advertised for a sugar daddy. "Sugarbabe" is the true story of her encounters with the men who answered her advertisement. The sequel, "Toyboy", explores the other side of the equation, when Holly advertises to pay for male companionship.
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St James Gate Session at Harrigan's Irish Pub |
Date: 25 July 2008
Venue: Harrigan's Irish Pub
Contact Details: Harrigan's Irish Pub Phone: (02) 4998 4300
Email: kathryna@hvg.com.au
Website: www.harrigans.com.au
When: 8:00pm
Cost: FREE FOR ALL!
Discover your inner Irish at Harrigan's Irish Pub. Hear our four fine musicians and bring along your bodhrans, tin whistles, fiddles and banjos as well as your biggest voices and join in with us in the biggest Irish music session to ever happen in the Hunter Valley.
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Art Tuesdays with Maitland Regional Art Gallery |
Date: 29 July - 16 September 2008
Venue: Rutherford Community Centre
Contact Details: Lauren van Katwyk
Phone: (02) 4934 9858
Email: laurenv@maitland.nsw.gov.au
Web: www.buttaibarn.com.au
When: Tuesdays 4:00 - 5:30 (Every term for 8 weeks)
Cost: $80 members, $120 non-members
Kids (aged 6-12) will get the chance to experiment with a range of mediums, working with local artists and educators. The same workshop teacher (assisted by MRAG volunteers) will take the class all term. It's a fun, enjoyable social after shcool class for kids and budding artists. Kids will usually go through a wide range of experimenting and preliminary exercises, and most terms will end up with a finished work of art. All materials provided.
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Books Alive - Michael Robotham |
Date: 31st July 2008
Venue: Easts Leisure & Golf Tenambit Street East Maitland
Contact Details: Kylie L
Phone: (02) 4933 6952
Email: kyliel@maitland.nsw.gov.au
When: 6pm - 8pm,
Cost: $10pp
Join us to welcome bestselling crime writer and Books Alive 2008 ambassador Michael Robotham. Michael's latest novel 'Bombproof' is a thrilling look at Britain's underworld. A copy of this special Books Alive publication will be given away with the purchase of any titles on the 'Fifity Great Reads' list. Cost is $10 pp and includes canapes. Book sales available at the event through Angus & Robertson. Bookings Essential.
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Events August 2008
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Ivanhoe Hunter Valley Gardens Chocolate Festival |
Date: 2 - 3 August 2008
Venue: Hunter Valley Gardens, Broke Rd, Pokolbin
Contact Details: Hunter Valley Gardens
Phone: (02) 4998 4000
Email: welcome@hvg.com.au
Website: www.hvg.com.au
When: 9.00am - 2.00pm daily
Cost: Adults (16yrs +) $19.90,
Children (6 - 12yrs) $12.00,
Children 5 years and under are free.
Chocolate...rich, creamy, delicious chocolate that will awaken your senses and touch your soul...Visit the Ivanhoe Hunter Valley Gardens annual chocolate festival and immerse yourself in the ultimate chocolate experience...Bring the whole family for an indulgent escape. There will be entertainment, displays, demonstrations and taste testing!
Explore the art of chocolate at this extraordinary event that you will never forget. There will be over 30 display stalls with competitions and prizes for the whole family.
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Maitland Markets |
Date: 3 August 2008
Venue: Maitland Showground, Blomfield Street, Maitland
Contact Details: Maitland Markets
Phone: (02) 4962 5522
Fax: (02) 4962 5302
Email: catherine_blanch@bigpond.com
Website: www.maitlandmarkets.com.au
When: 8.00am - 2.00pm
Cost: FREE
Come and explore Australia's biggest regional market with over 600 variety stalls. Enjoy sites displaying old fashioned home made, home grown goods, musicians, gourmet foods and fine quality art. Held the first Sunday of each month from February onwards.
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The Merry Wives of Windsor |
Date: 9 - 17 August 2008
Venue: Playhouse Theatre, High Street, Maitland
Contact Details: Maitland Visitor Information Centre
Phone: (02) 49 312800
Fax: (02) 49 312811
Email: info@maitlandhuntervalley.com.au
Website: www.maitlandrepertory.com
When: 8pm Friday and Saturday evenings (8, 9, 15, 16 August) with 2pm Sunday matinee (10 August)
Cost: $12.00
"The Merry Wives of Windsor" by William Shakespeare, Directed by Anne Frost.
A naughty comedy set in the 1950s.
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Books Alive - Debra Adelaide |
Date: 13 August 2008
Venue: Readers Cafe East Maitland Library
Contact Details: Kylie L
Phone: (02) 4933 6952
Email: kyliel@maitland.nsw.gov.au
When: 12:30pm - 2pm,
Cost: $20pp
Debra Adelaide has been on the national literary scene for decades with 10 books behind her. She famously netted a $1 million advance for 'The Household Guide To Dying', described as THE Australian novel of the year. She is a judge for a number of literary awards and book reviewer for The Australian. Cost is $20pp and includes lunch. Book sales available at the event through Angus & Robertson. Bookings Essential.
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MRSA Members Art Exhibition |
Date: 15 - 17 August 2008
Venue: Masonic Hall, Grant Street, Maitland
Contact Details: Janice Bellamy
Email: jellenb@westnet.com.au
Time: Opening Night - 15 August 6.00pm to 8.00pm where the winners of each section will be announced
16 and 17 August - 9.00am and 5.00pm
This is judged exhibition of Members' work and all works will be for sale.
Sections include: Open , Works on Paper, Miniatures, Sculpture
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Psychic Tour of Maitland Gaol |
Date: 16 August 2008
Venue: Maitland Gaol, John Street, East Maitland
Contact Details: Maitland Gaol
Phone: (02) 4936 6482
Email: info@maitlandgoal.com.au
Website: www.maitlandgaol.com.au
When: 8.00pm
Cost: $25.00/adult, $20.00/concession (Bookings essential)
Do you believe in the paranormal? Both believers and non-believers alike are fascinated by the psychic stories and phenomena described by our resident psychic guide. Be ready for some truly mystifying tales.
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Hunter Singers |
Date: Sunday 17 August 2008
Venue: St Peter's Anglican Church, William Street, East Maitland
Contact Details: Kathleen Reynolds
Phone: (02) 4933 5408 or
Maitland Grossman High School
Phone: (02) 4934 2066
When: 2.00pm & 7.30pm
Cost: $15.00 Adults, $10.00 Concession, $5.00 Students
The Regional Choir – Hunter Singers will perform favourites from their repertoire in the beautiful surrounds of St. Peters Church. Concert conducted by Kim Sutherland.
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Look's Who Talking - John Heffernan |
Date: 18 August 2008
Venue: Maitland Library, High Street, Maitland
Contact Details: Keryl Collard
Phone: (02) 4934 9704
Email: kerylc@maitland.nsw.gov.au
Website: www.maitland.nsw.gov.au
Cost: Free
John Heffernan is the author of the well known Spud series for children. He has won numerous awards for his work including Book of the Year from the Children's Book Council of Australia for My Dog. His work ranges from picture books to science fantasy and fictional works on issues such as the environment, refuges and friendship.
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Books Alive - Anita Heiss |
Date: 21 August 2008
Venue: River Royal Inn Swan Street Morpeth
Contact Details: Kylie L
Phone: (02) 4933 6952
Email: kyliel@maitland.nsw.gov.au
When: 12:30pm - 2pm,
Cost: $20pp
Anita has written everything from chicklit to social commentary. She has appeared regularly as a guest at writer's festivals, received numerous awards, been listed in 'The Bulletin Smart 100' and has made guest appearances on ABC's Einstein Factor, Vulture, Critical Mass and A Difference of Opinion... just to name a few. Cost is $20pp and includes lunch. Book sales available at the event through Angus & Robertson. Bookings Essential.
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Maitland & Coalfields District Orchid Society - Orchid Display |
Date: 21 - 23 August 2008
Venue: K-Mart, High Street, Maitland
Contact Details: Maitland & Coalfields District Orchid Society
Phone: (02) 4932 8220
When: During shopping hours
Cost: Free
This Display is the third for the year. Various Orchid Genera will be on display for members of the public to view. There will be orchid plants for sale and experienced orchid growers on hand to give free advice on orchid culture.
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Morpeth Weird & Wonderful Novelty Teapot Exhibition |
Date: 21 - 31 August 2008
Venue: Morpeth Gallery, 5 Green Street, Morpeth
Contact Details: Morpeth Gallery
Phone: (02) 4933 1407
Email: info@morpethgallery.com
Website: www.morpethgallery.com
Time: 10.00am - 5.00pm
Cost: FREE
Two weeks of visual extravaganza featuring the amazing creativity of teapot makers from all over Australia and around the world. A staggering 3,994 teapots are on their way from every state in Australia & overseas. All teapots are for sale. Novelty Teapot Cosy Competition, entry forms on our website or we can post you one.
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Jonathon Welch & The Carries Place Choir of No More Hard Knocks |
Date: 23 August 2008
Venue: The Great Hall, University of Newcastle
Contact Details: Jan McDonald
Phone: (02) 4933 1960
Email: sawagner@tpg.com.au
When: 7pm for a 7.30pm start
Cost: Adult $30, Concession $20, Children 13yrs & under $10
Tickets available at McDonalds Books, High Street, Maitland
Come and enjoy a magical multi cultural evening of entertainment with Jonathon Welch & Carries Place Choir of No More Hard Knocks. This event is a fundraiser to assist the women to perform at a concert being held in Melbourne by Jonathon Welch.
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Newcastle to Morpeth River Cruise |
Date: 23 August 2008
Venue: Departing Lee Wharf, Newcastle
Contact Details: Nova Cruises
Phone: 0400 381 787
Email: info@novacruises.com.au
Website: www.novacruises.com.au
Departure Time: 10.00am
Cost: Adult $79, concession $74, student (12 - 17 years) $64, children (3 - 11 years) $54.
Return nine hour cruise to Morpeth with a two hour stop over to explore, shop and dine. Informative commentary, opening of historic Hexham lift span bride, devonshire tea on route to Morpeth, admission to Morpeth museum, official Morpeth Heritage walk guide and township map, local produce tasting on board your cruise. Bookings Essential.
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Caribbean Cruise – Murder Mystery Dinner Party - Maitland Gaol |
Date: 30 August 2008
Venue: Maitland Gaol, John Street, East Maitland
Contact Details: Maitland Gaol
Phone: (02) 4936 6482
Email: info@maitlandgoal.com.au
Website: www.maitlandgaol.com.au
When: 8.00pm
Cost: $472/table of 8 (Bookings essential)
Get a group together for some murder and mayhem within the imposing walls of Maitland Gaol (tables of 8). Everyone in character. Find out who ‘done it’ by the end of the evening.
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Bring in Spring Long Lunch |
Date: 21 August 2008
Venue: Hope Estate
Contact Details: Hope Estate
Phone: (02) 4993 3555
Email: admin@hopeestate.com.au
Website: www.hopeestate.com.au
When: 12noon
Cost: $95pp or $75 for Hope Estate Wine Club Members
The Award Winning Chez Pok restaurant has put together an exquisite 4 course menu selection featuring fresh local produce to delight the palate.
Spend the afternoon with the winemakers in the famous Great Cask Hall, tasting, discussing and enjoying the premium Hope Estate wines accompanying your meal.
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Events September 2008
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Festival of Flowers |
Date: 1 - 30 September 2008
Venue: Hunter Valley Gardens, Broke Road, Pokolbin
Contact Details: Hunter Valley Gardens
Phone: (02) 4998 4000
Email: welcome@hvg.com.au
Website: www.hvg.com.au
When: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Festival of Flowers is a conceptual event designed to immerse visitors in a visual and sensory experience they will never forget. There are over 250,000 annuals and 30,000 bulbs planted throughout the many themed spaces of Hunter Valley Gardens, including the magical Children's Storybook Garden, the Rose Garden, Oriental Garden and the European Formal Garden. Six years after its creation, the beautifully established Hunter Valley Gardens will provide a dramatic landscape for the avid gardener, promising a festival sure to impress and engage the whole family.
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Maitland Coalfields District Orchid Society Spring Show |
Date: 4-6 September 2008
Venue: Cessnock Market Place
Contact Details: Bill Picken
Phone: 4932 8220
When: During shop opening hours
Cost: Free entry
This Spring show is our final show of the year. Orchids are benched and judged by judges fron the Australian Orchid Council - NSW. First and second prizes are awarded in each class. From these further awards are made for various champions. There will be orchid plants for sale and experienced orchid growers on hand to give advice on orchid culture. members of the public are invited to attend our Monthly meetings at the Masonic Hall, George St East Maitland commencing at 7.30pm
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Thornton Markets |
Date: 6 September 2008
Venue: Cnr Taylor Avenue & Government Road, Thornton
Contact Details: Michelle
Phone: (02) 49 663 335
When: 8.00am - 1.00pm
Cost: Free
Thornton markets has something for everyone: food, devonshire tea, produce, plants & herbs, coins & stamps, crafts & collectables, clothing, tools, gifts and jewellery.
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Maitland Gaol Father's Day Special Breakfast & Tour |
Date: 7 September 2008
Venue: Maitland Gaol
Contact Details: Maitland Gaol
Phone: (02) 49366482
Email: info@maitlandgaol.com.au
Web: www.maitlandgaol.com.au
When: 8:00am for brekky, 9:30am for tour
Cost: Adults $25.00, Children $19.00
Take Dad "prisoner" for the day and come to Maitland Gaol. Start with a hearty breakfast in the Warden's Cafeteria then head off for an Ex-inmate Guided Tour of the Gaol.
Buffet Breakfast commences at 8:00am and the tour begins at 9:30am. The tour is in an adult nature and normal content warnings apply.
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Maitland Markets |
Date: 7 September 2008
Venue: Maitland Showground, Blomfield St, Maitland
Contact Details: Maitland Markets
Phone: (02) 4962 5522
Fax: (02) 4962 5302
Email: catherine_blanch@bigpond.com
Website: www.maitlandmarkets.com.au
When: 8.00am - 2.00pm
Cost: FREE
Fathers Day Carnival. Come and explore Australia's biggest regional market with over 600 variety stalls. Enjoy sites displaying old fashioned home made, home grown goods, musicians, gourmet foods and fine quality art. Held the first Sunday of each month from February onwards.
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Caught in the Net |
Date: 10 - 27 September 2008
Venue: Maitland Repertory Theatre, High Street, Maitland
Contact Details: Maitland Visitor Information Centre
Phone: (02) 49 312800
Fax: (02) 49 312811
Email: info@maitlandhuntervalley.com.au
Website: www.maitlandrepertory.com
When: September 10, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 24, 26, 27 all at 8.00pm and Sunday matinee on September 21 at 2.00pm
Maitland Repertory Society presents 'Caught in the Net' directed by David Smith.
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Look Who's Talking - Lindel Barker-Revell |
Date: 12 September 2008
Venue: Central Park Cafe, Maitland Visitors Information Centre
Contact Details: Keryl Collard
Phone: (02) 4934 9704
Email: kerylc@maitland.nsw.gov.au
Website: www.maitland.nsw.gov.au
When: 2.30pm - 4.00pm
Cost: $5.00 includes afternoon tea
Join Lindel Barker-Revell for a fun afternoon exploring the pleasures to be found in a cup of tea. Lindel's latest book, "Time for tea", examines the almost forgotten pleasure of afternoon tea and offers a fascinating insight into the development of our psychic abilities through reading tea leaves. Lindel Barker-Revell is a writer and games inventor, astrologer and tarot authority who has appeared on radio and television.
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Relay for LIfe |
Date: 13 - 14 September 2008
Venue: Maitland Sportsground, James Street, Maitland
Contact Details: Lisa at The Cancer Council
Phone: (02) 4961 0988
Email: lisacr@nswcc.org.au
Website: www.relayforlife.com.au
When: 2.00pm Saturday 13 September - 10.00am Sunday 14 September
Relay for Life is a fun, outdoor fundraising event where teams of 10 to 15 people take turns to walk, skip, run or hop around the sportsground. Locals are encouraged to pitch a tent, camp overnight and enjoy the community atmosphere. Register your team today and help support cancer patients and survivors in your community! Cancer survivors and carers are our guests of honour at Relay for Life. We invite Survivors and carers to join us for the opening ceremony ans for a special afternoon. Lets celebrate, remember, fight back!
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Inaugural Spring Bridal Expo |
Date: 14 September 2008
Venue: Maitland City Bowls Sports and Rec Club
Contact Details: Bev Mills
Phone: (02) 4932 7128
Email: info@hunterweddingspecialists.com.au
Website: www.hunterweddingspecialists.com.au
When: 10:00am-3:00pm
Cost: $5.00
Proportion of proceeds donated to Cancer Council NSW.
Featuring 60 of the world’s very best wedding products and services operating in the Hunter Valley.
Categories from cakes, fashion to photography
Free information seminars throughout the day. Some of the topics covered include; legal matters, celebrants, fashion, travel, transport and videographery.
Chance to win one of two $1000 vouchers to be won on the day to be used with any of the exhibitors at the bridal expo within 3 months.
Free International Beer Tasting and Bowls Entertainment for the grooms.
And so much more.
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Family Fun Fest - Richmond Vale Railway Museum |
Date: 20 - 21 September 2008
Venue: Leggetts Drive, Richmond Vale
Contact Details: Richmond Vale Railway Museum
Phone: (02) 4955 1904
Website: www.richmondvalerailwaymuseum.org
Come along to Richmond Vale's "Family Fun Fest", 2 steam engines and 2 diesel engines will be offering train rides all day!
There will be plenty of attractions for all to enjoy including other steam machinery and fair ground attractions. The cafeteria and souvenir shop will also be open.
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Maitland Garden Ramble |
Date: 20 - 21 September 2008
Venue: Ten gardens around Maitland
Contact Details: Maitland Visitor Information Centre
Phone: (02) 4931 2800
Website: www.maitlandbandw.com.au
The Maitland Garden Ramble is organised by the Maitland Black and White Committee, raising funds for Vision Australia. Some of Maitland’s best gardens will be on display. During the weekend special event, you can wander through at your leisure and admire these gardens that are privately owned and are not normally open to the public. All of the dedication and hard work that the garden owners have put into their amazing gardens can be viewed and perhaps you can gather some ideas for your own garden.
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Newcastle to Morpeth River Cruise |
Date: 20 September 2008
Venue: Departing Lee Wharf, Newcastle
Contact Details: Nova Cruises
Phone: 0400 381 787
Email: info@novacruises.com.au
Website: www.novacruises.com.au
Departure Time: 9.30am
Cost: Adult $79, concession $74, student (12 - 17 years) $64, children (3 - 11 years) $54
Return nine hour cruise to Morpeth with a two hour stop over to explore, shop and dine. Informative commentary, opening of historic Hexham lift span bride, devonshire tea on route to Morpeth, admission to Morpeth museum, official Morpeth Heritage walk guide and township map, local produce tasting on board your cruise. Bookings Essential.
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Newcastle Herald Spring Fair |
Date: 21 September 2008
Venue: Hunter Region Botanic Gardens, 2100 Pacific Hwy, Heatherbrae
Contact Details: Helen Brunsdon
Phone: (02) 4987 1655
Email: admin@huntergardens.org.au
Website: www.huntergardens.org.au"
When: 10:00AM till 4:00PM
Cost: Gold Coin Donation
The Hunter Region Botanic Gardens will hold their annual Newcastle Herald Spring Fair. Enjoy the spring sights and scents of the gardens by taking a walk along any of the four walking trails. Music and entertainment for all the family, lots of great plants, art and craft stalls, displays, raffles, activities and so much more for everyone to enjoy. The Kookaburra Cafe will be serving snacks, sandwiches and beverages with the Lions Club also catering.
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The Feast of the Olive |
Date: 27 - 28 September 2008
Venue: 12 locations throughout the Hunter Valley
Contact Details: Mike Wilson
Phone: (02) 6579 1004
Held at 12 locations throughout the Hunter Valley for the whole weekend, The Feast of the Olive is the Hunter Valley's celebration of all things olive related. There will be cooking demonstrations, tastings of local flavoured and extra virgin olive oils, the chance to inspect olive groves and mill, to taste farm fresh olives and tapenade or to check out olive oil soap.
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Events October 2008
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Look Who's Talking - Matt Rubinstein |
Date: October 2008
Venue: Reader's Cafe, East Maitland Library, Garnett Road
Contact Details: Keryl Collard
Phone: (02) 4934 9704
Email: kerylc@maitland.nsw.gov.au
Website: www.maitland.nsw.gov.au
When: 12.30pm - 2.00pm
Cost: $20.00
Matt Rubinstein's A Little Rain on Thursday was runner up in the 2001 Vogel Awards. Matt has been hailed as a rising literary star since his debut novel Solstice at the age of 19. A former lawyer, Matt's range of skills covers short films and scripts for the stage.
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Rose Spectacular |
Date: October - November 2008
Venue: Hunter Valley Gardens, Broke Road, Pokolbin
Contact Details: Hunter Valley Gardens
Phone: (02) 4998 4000
Fax: (02) 4998 7710
Email:welcome@hvg.com.au
Website: www.maitland.nsw.gov.au
Take the opportunity to see Hunter Valley Gardens blooming with over 2 million roses, throughout the annual ‘Rose Spectacular’. See 35,000 roses bushes in over 125 different varieties.
The majority of the roses grown at Hunter Valley Gardens are of the fragrant variety, after all, a rose without perfume just isn’t a rose! Many people remember the joy of growing or receiving roses, which have the ability to symbolise so many things.
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Maitland & Coalfields District Orchid Society Inc |
Date: 2 - 4 October 2008
Venue: Cessnock Market Place, Cessnock
Contact Details: Bill Picken
Phone: (02) 4932 8220
When: During shopping hours
Cost: Free
This display is the final in the Societys annual display & shows for the year. Various orchid genera will be on display for members of the public to view. There will be orchid plants for sale & experienced orchid growers on hand to give free advice on orchid culture.
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The Maitland Wizard |
Date: 2 October 2008
Venue: Maitland City Library, High Street, Maitland
Contact Details: Keryl Collard
Phone: (02) 4934 9704
Email: kerylc@maitland.nsw.gov.au
Website: www.maitland.nsw.gov.au
When: 10.30am
Cost: $5.00
Troy Murphie is a local conjuror, juggler and puppeteer who will astound and entertain with his mind boggling sleight of hand, escapology, juggling and puppetry. He is aptly named the 'Maitland Wizard'
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Maitland Markets |
Date: 5 October 2008
Venue: Maitland Showground, Blomfield St, Maitland
Contact Details: Maitland Markets
Phone: (02) 4962 5522
Fax: (02) 4962 5302
Email: catherine_blanch@bigpond.com
Website: www.maitlandmarkets.com.au
When: 8.00am - 2.00pm
Cost: FREE
Come and explore Australia's biggest regional market with over 600 variety stalls. Enjoy sites displaying old fashioned home made, home grown goods, musicians, gourmet foods and fine quality art. Held the first Sunday of each month from February onwards.
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Pat Drummond and Karen Lynne |
Date: 6 October 2008
Venue: Gartelmann Wines, Lovedale Wines, Lovedale
Contact Details: Jan Gartelmenn
Phone: (02) 4930 7113
Fax: (02) 4930 7114
Email:sales@gartelmann.com.au
Website: www.gartelmann.com.au
When: 12.00pm - 4.00pm
Cost: Free entry
Whilst both Pat and Karen are solo performers in their own right, recent years have seen them having enormous success as a team. Pat's amazing ability to entertain his audience whilst making them an integral part of the show compliments Karen's incredibly sensitive, sometimes haunting vocal quality. Bring your chairs, bring your picnic rugs, settle back and relax. Please, no BYO alcohol.
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The Tea Party with Catrina Hylton |
Date: 8 October 2008
Venue: Rutherford Library, Rutherford Shopping Centre
Contact Details: Keryl Collard
Phone: (02) 4934 9704
Email: kerylc@maitland.nsw.gov.au
Website: www.maitland.nsw.gov.au
When: 2.30pm
Cost: $5.00
Children from a very early age love the ritual of a tea party, mimicking the social interaction of adults with their play tea sets. Catrina invites you to join her tea party to explore music, stories and poems from around the globe. So Polly put the kettle on and we'll all have tea! This event is suitable for pre-school and kindergarten children.
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The Maitland Wizard |
Date: 9 October 2008
Venue: East Maitland Library, Garnett Road, East Maitland
Contact Details: Keryl Collard
Phone: (02) 4934 9704
Email: kerylc@maitland.nsw.gov.au
Website: www.maitland.nsw.gov.au
When: 10.30am
Cost: $5.00
Troy Murphie is a local conjuror, juggler and puppeteer who will astound and entertain with his mind boggling sleight of hand, escapology, juggling and puppetry. he is aptly named the "Maitand Wizard"
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Pirates of Penzance |
Date: 11-12, 18-19 October 2008
Venue: Maitland City Bowls Sports and Rec Club (11-12 October), East Cessnock Bowling Club (18-19 October)
Contact Details: Geoff McLaren
Phone: (02) 4936 6598
Email: geoffjule@bigpond.com
Website: www.mgasams.com.au
When: 11th October 8:00pm,
12th October 11:00am & 4:00pm,
18th October 8:00pm,
19th October 2:00pm
Cost: Adults (15yrs +) $25.00,
Child/Concession $20.00,
Student $20.00
A Musical Theatre production of Gilbert & Sullivans ‘the Pirates of Penzance’. Fun and frolic on the high seas with this lively musical featuring a 26 piece live orchestra
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Potting Demonstration |
Date: 12 October 2008
Venue: Heritage Gardens Nursery, New England Highway, East Maitland
Contact Details: Kevin Jeans
Phone: (02) 4933 7375
When: 11.00am to 3.00pm
Cost: Free entry
The Society's annual orchid potting demonstration will be held on Sunday 12 October. Orchids will be divided and repotted. Potted plants will be given away free to members of the public. Any person who has an orchid plant and would like help with it, is invited to bring their plant along and it will be repotted for free.
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Newcastle to Morpeth River Cruise |
Date: 18 October 2008
Venue: Departing Lee Wharf, Newcastle
Contact Details: Nova Cruises
Phone: 0400 381 787
Email: info@novacruises.com.au
Website: www.novacruises.com.au
Departure Time: 9.30am
Cost: Adult $79, concession $74, student (12 - 17 years) $64, children (3 - 11 years) $54.
Return nine hour cruise to Morpeth with a two hour stop over to explore, shop and dine. Informative commentary, opening of historic Hexham lift span bride, devonshire tea on route to Morpeth, admission to Morpeth museum, official Morpeth Heritage walk guide and township map, local produce tasting on board your cruise. Bookings Essential.
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Oktoberfest at Buttai Barn |
Date: 18 October 2008
Venue: Buttai Barn, Lings Road BUTTAI
Contact Details: Buttai Barn
Phone: (02) 4930 3153
Email: info@buttaibarn.com.au
Website: www.buttaibarn.com.au
Cost: $65
Celebrate Oktoberfest at Buttai Barn. Held on the 18th of October, it is a night of German food, beer and music with a Oom Pah Pah Band and German Slap Slap Dancing in a beer hall atmosphere. Fabulous German food such as Bratwurst, Schnitzel, Saurkraut and of course plenty of German beer and lots of audience participation.
$65 for a great night out!!
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Opera in the Vineyards |
Date: 18 October 2008
Venue: Wyndham Estate, Dalwood Road, Branxton
Contact Details: Wyndham Estate
Phone: (02) 4938 3444
Website: www.wyndhamestate.com.au
This much-loved annual feast for the senses returns for another year! Great wines, gourmet delights, spectacular views and the exhilaration of opera combine to create a special day.
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Maitland Markets |
Date: 19 October 2008
Venue: Maitland Showground, Blomfield St, Maitland
Contact Details: Maitland Markets
Phone: (02) 4962 5522
Fax: (02) 4962 5302
Email: catherine_blanch@bigpond.com
Website: www.maitlandmarkets.com.au
When: 8.00am - 2.00pm
Cost: FREE
Spring Fair. Come and explore Australia's biggest regional market with over 600 variety stalls. Enjoy sites displaying old fashioned home made, home grown goods, musicians, gourmet foods and fine quality art. Held the first Sunday of each month from February onwards.
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Maitland City Choir |
Date: 26 October 2008
Venue: St Peters Anglican Church, William St, East Maitland
Contact Details: Kathleen Reynolds
Ph: (02) 4933 5408
Fax: (02) 4933 5408
Cost: $15.00 Per Person Inc afternoon tea
Maitland City Choir is celebrating its 21st Birthday this year. Over the years it has become an integral part of the cultural life of our city & we at St Peters look forward to being part of their celebrations.
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Events November 2008
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Bitter & Twisted International Boutique Beer Festival |
Date: 1 - 2 November 2008
Venue: Maitland Gaol, John St, East Maitland
Contact Details: Bitter & Twisted
Phone: (02) 4931 2888
Fax: (02) 4931 2811
Email: info@bitterandtwisted.com.au
Website: www.bitterandtwisted.com.au
When: 10am - 6pm
Cost:
1 Day: $25.00, includes entry + 5 beer vouchers + one limited edition Bitter & Twisted acrylic tasting glass.
2 day: $45.00, includes two day entry + 10 beer vouchers + one limited edition Bitter & Twisted acrylic tasting glass.
On the first weekend in November the Maitland, Hunter Valley will be home to what is likely to become the best damn beer festival in Australia. Whet your whistle with
an impressive lineup of beers from around the globe, indulge in perfectly matched international cuisine ~
be entertained by some of Australia’s most respected home grown music acts and keep your eyes peeled for a few
unexpected Bitter & Twisted surprises. Come for the day or make a weekend of it.
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Thornton Markets |
Date: 1 November 2008
Venue: Cnr Taylor Avenue & Government Road, Thornton
Contact Details: Michelle
Phone: (02) 4966 3335
When: 8.00am - 1.00pm
Cost: Free
Thornton markets has something for everyone: food, devonshire tea, produce, plants & herbs, coins & stamps, crafts & collectables, clothing, tools, gifts and jewellery.
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Maitland Markets |
Date: 2 November 2008
Venue: Maitland Showground, Blomfield St, Maitland
Contact Details: Maitland Markets
Phone: (02) 4962 5522
Fax: (02) 4962 5302
Email: catherine_blanch@bigpond.com
Website: www.maitlandmarkets.com.au
When: 8.00am - 2.00pm
Cost: FREE
Come and explore Australia's biggest regional market with over 600 variety stalls. Enjoy sites displaying old fashioned home made, home grown goods, musicians, gourmet foods and fine quality art. Held the first Sunday of each month from February onwards.
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Maitland Markets |
Date: 16 November 2008
Venue: Maitland Showground, Blomfield St, Maitland
Contact Details: Maitland Markets
Phone: (02) 4962 5522
Fax: (02) 4962 5302
Email: catherine_blanch@bigpond.com
Web: www.maitlandmarkets.com.au
When: 8am - 2pm
Cost: FREE
Come and explore Australia's biggest regional market with over 600 variety stalls. Enjoy sites displaying old fashioned home made, home grown goods, musicians, gourmet foods and fine quality art. Held the first Sunday of each month from February onwards.
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Newcastle to Morpeth River Cruise |
Date: 16 November 2008
Venue: Departing Lee Wharf, Newcastle
Contact Details: Nova Cruises
Phone: 0400 381 787
Email: info@novacruises.com.au
Website: www.novacruises.com.au
Departure Time: 9.30am
Cost: Adult $79, concession $74, student (12 - 17 years) $64, children (3 - 11 years) $54.
Return nine hour cruise to Morpeth with a two hour stop over to explore, shop and dine. Informative commentary, opening of historic Hexham lift span bride, devonshire tea on route to Morpeth, admission to Morpeth museum, official Morpeth Heritage walk guide and township map, local produce tasting on board your cruise. Bookings Essential.
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Maitland Repertory Society Melodrama |
Date: 22 November - 14 December 2008
Venue: Maitland Repertory Theatre, High Street, Maitland
Contact Details: Maitland Visitor Information Centre
Phone: (02) 49 312800
Fax: (02) 49 312811
Email: info@maitlandhuntervalley.com.au
Website: www.maitlandrepertory.com
When: November 22, 23, 29, 30 and December 6, 7, 13, 14 all shows commence at 6.30pm.
Maitland Repertory Society presents their annual Melodrama.
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Events December 2008
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Look Who's Talking - Nigel Marsh |
Date: 3 December 2008
Venue: Readers Cafe, East Maitland Library, Garnett Road
Contact Details: Keryl Collard
Phone: (02) 4934 9704
Email: kerylc@maitland.nsw.gov.au
Website: www.maitland.nsw.gov.au
When: 6.00pm - 8.00pm
Cost: $5.00 includes wine & canapes
Nigel Marsh's bestselling memoir "Fat, Forty and Fired", was published in 2005 to critical acclaim and top-ten success. Chairman of Leo Burnett, Australia's leading advertising agency and a former stand-up comic, Nigel's writing is entertaining and inspiring. His memoir about a stressed overweight mortgage slave struggling to balance a high pressure career, a marriage and the demands of four small children is a voyage of self-discovery that is funny and thoughtful.
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Maitland Markets |
Date: 7 December 2008
Venue: Maitland Showground, Blomfield St, Maitland
Contact Details: Maitland Markets
Phone: (02) 4962 5522
Fax: (02) 4962 5302
Email: catherine_blanch@bigpond.com
Web: www.maitlandmarkets.com.au
When: 8am - 2pm
Cost: FREE
Come and explore Australia's biggest regional market with over 600 variety stalls. Enjoy sites displaying old fashioned home made, home grown goods, musicians, gourmet foods and fine quality art. Held the first Sunday of each month from February onwards.
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Newcastle to Morpeth River Cruise |
Date: 14 December 2008
Venue: Departing Lee Wharf, Newcastle
Contact Details: Nova Cruises
Phone: 0400 381 787
Email: info@novacruises.com.au
Website: www.novacruises.com.au
Departure Time: 9.00am
Cost: Adult $79, concession $74, student (12 - 17 years) $64, children (3 - 11 years) $54.
Return nine hour cruise to Morpeth with a two hour stop over to explore, shop and dine. Informative commentary, opening of historic Hexham lift span bride, devonshire tea on route to Morpeth, admission to Morpeth museum, official Morpeth Heritage walk guide and township map, local produce tasting on board your cruise. Bookings Essential.
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Maitland Markets |
Date: 21 December 2008
Venue: Maitland Showground, Blomfield St, Maitland
Contact Details: Maitland Markets
Phone: (02) 4962 5522
Fax: (02) 4962 5302
Email: catherine_blanch@bigpond.com
Web: www.maitlandmarkets.com.au
When: 8am - 2pm
Cost: FREE
Christmas Fiesta. Come and explore Australia's biggest regional market with over 600 variety stalls. Enjoy sites displaying old fashioned home made, home grown goods, musicians, gourmet foods and fine quality art. Held the first Sunday of each month from February onwards.
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Events January 2009
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The Ball in the Mall |
Date: 24 January 2009
Venue: Maitland Mall, High Street
Contact Details: Rosalea Sellers JP
Ph: (02) 4933 5603
Cost: $60.00 TBC
The Lions and Lioness Clubs of East Maitland, East Maitland/ Beresfield, Kurri Kurri, Maitland and Rutherford will hold their ' Australia Day Ball in the Mall' on Saturday 24th January 2009 in the Maitland Heritage Mall. Tickets are priced at $60 each TBC and will go on sale at Harvey World Travel in the Maitland Heritage Mall on Saturday November 8th 2008 tbc at 9.00am. These Lions and Lioness Clubs in our area have been able to support many local charities with the proceeds from the Ball since its inception in 1991. This will be the 19th Ball.
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Events February 2009
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Maitland Markets |
Date: 1 February 2009
Venue: Maitland Showground, Blomfield Street, Maitland
Contact Details: Maitland Markets
Phone: (02) 4962 5522
Fax: (02) 4962 5302
Email: catherine_blanch@bigpond.com
Website: www.maitlandmarkets.com.au
When: 8.00am - 2.00pm
Cost: FREE
Valentines Day Special. Come and explore Australia's biggest regional market with over 600 variety stalls. Enjoy sites displaying old fashioned home made, home grown goods, musicians, gourmet foods and fine quality art. Held the first Sunday of each month from February onwards.
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Maitland Regional Art Gallery - Brett Whiteley |
Date: 11 February 2009
Venue: Maitland Regional Art Gallery, High Street, Maitland
Contact Details: Maitland Regional Art Gallery
Phone: (02) 4934 9859
Email: artgallery@maitland.nsw.gov.au
Website: www.mrag.org.au
The first exhibition for the new-look Maitland Regional Art Gallery will be the late Brett Whiteley's work. The wife of the iconic Australian artist will open a mini-retrospective of her late husband's work. The exhibiton will feature Whiteley's works from the Art Gallery of NSW, including the large Woman in the Bath 1964, Big Orange (sunset) 1974 and a studio self portait. Wendy Whiteley will visit the city for the February 11, 2009 exhibition to introduce Whiteley's work to Maitland.
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Events March 2009
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Paterson Historical Town Walk |
Date: 22 March 2009
Venue: Paterson Courthouse Museum, High Street, Paterson
Contact Details: Pauline Clements
Phone: (02) 49385183
When: 1pm
Cost: $5 Adults (includes afternoon tea and museum inspection), School children FREE
Leave Paterson Court House Museum at 1pm for a conducted walk around the village of Paterson. Led by HIstorical Society President Cameron Archer.
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