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Located smack bang in the middle of Hunter Street Mall, you can get your organic fix from Wednesday to Saturday every week. Organic and certified fruit and veg, amazing flowers, local arts and crafts, sweets for the sweet and the ever faithful show why Novocastrians are a true symbol of Aussie mateship Location: Hunter Street Mall, Hunter Street, Newcastle Public Transport, Street Parking, Parking Station Wednesdays – Saturdays: 8:30am – 3:00pm Trader Enquiries: Cruise Ship Market Enquiries: www.organicfoodmarkets.com.au "Traders" www.organicfoodmarkets.com.au "Traders" Musician Enquiries: www.organicfoodmarkets.com.au "Musicians" insurance: www.netinsure.com.au

Lake Macquarie Tourism presents: LAKE MACQUARIE TOURISM NETWORKING BREAKFAST SERIES 3 dates scheduled for 2019/2020: Breakfast 1When: Thursday 24 October 2019, 7.30 for for a 7.45am start. Concludes 8.45am.Where: Swansea RSL - Bridge Street, Swansea 2281 Join us to get the latest from the Trinity Point development, Destination NSW and take a deep dive into the world of scuba diving and snorkelling in Lake Mac. Featuring speakers from Trinity Point, Destination NSW, Snorkel & Dive Safari Swansea and Lake Macquarie City Council. Breakfast 2When: Thursday 20 February 2020, 7.30 for for a 7.45am start. Concludes 8.45am.Where: Location and topics TBC Breakfast 3When: Thursday 11 June 2020, 7.30 for for a 7.45am start. Concludes 8.45am.Where: Location and topics TBC SEASON TICKET SPECIAL OFFERBuy a season pass for the 2019/2020 Tourism Networking Breakfast series and save 20%- Lake Macquarie Tourism Financial Partners $24- Guests $48 Regular Pricing- Lake Macquarie Tourism Financial Partners $10, or FREE if your first Breakfast (please email [email protected] to arrange first Breakfast tickets)- Guests $20

Program Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov Quintet for Piano and Winds in B-flat major Anton Rubinstein Quintet for Piano and Winds in F major Sergei Rachmaninoff Preludes [Selections] About The Music Closing the 2020 Season with Romantic colour and bravura, acclaimed Australian pianist Clemens Leske leads the Ensemble in a program that puts two Russian masterworks for piano and winds head-to-head. A rare example of Rimsky-Korsakov’s departure from orchestral writing, the attention-grabbing Quintet for Piano and Winds embodies the powerful rhythms and boastful textures of the composer's larger works jam-packed into an ensemble of just five. Anton Rubinstein’s work of the same name presents itself as a strong challenger, in which the virtuosic piano writing amply reflects the composer’s recognition in his own lifetime as one of the world’s greatest pianists. These works are accompanied by selections from Rachmaninoff's dazzling Preludes.

Event

Omega Ensemble: Chopin, Kerry and Clara

• Date: Sunday, 21 June 2020, 6:00pm
• Venue: Newcastle Art Gallery - 1 Laman Street, Cooks Hill, NSW
• Tickets: Adults: $60 | Children: $29 | Concession: $55 - Tickets can be purchased online

Event Details

Chopin’s breathtaking first concerto is presented here in a beautiful arrangement for piano and string quintet that captures all the romance of the original. This fiery work is accompanied by Clara Schumann’s emotional Piano Trio, considered by many to be her most challenging work, and the world premiere of a new Clarinet Quintet by award-winning Australian composer Gordon Kerry written for Artistic Director and Clarinetist David Rowden.

Featured non-Australian music: Frédéric Chopin Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor, Clara Schumann Piano Trio in G minor

Further information for this event is available online at the event's website or by email to [email protected]

Australian pop icons and ARIA Hall of Fame inductees, Human Nature, are making a triumphant return home in 2020, embarking on a dazzling national tour this July and August to celebrate a hugely anticipated return to their original music and celebrate their ARIA Hall Of Fame Induction. The Good Good Life Tour will see the much-loved vocal group and master entertainers ignite the stage with music from across their hugely successful three-decade career and new original tunes. Kicking off in Adelaide on Tuesday 21st July, Human Nature’s Toby Allen, Phil Burton and brothers Michael and Andrew Tierney will take to the stage in Perth, Brisbane, Wollongong, Sydney, Newcastle, Canberra and concluding in Melbourne on Friday 7th August. Taking fans on an unforgettable journey, the fantastic foursome will perform everything from pop originals, Motown hits and Jukebox classics through to stunning new original songs, including ‘Nobody Just Like You’, a seismic production by Grammy nominated producers Grey. The Good Good Life Tour will bring audiences to their feet and cement just why Human Nature are one of the most loved acts this country has ever produced. Tickets start from $108, check with local venue. HUMAN NATURE: GOOD GOOD LIFE TOUR VIP PACKAGES: VIP Package includes: • A reserve ticket in the front row • A personal backstage tour by Human Nature • An individual photo opportunity with each of the Human Nature members • A selfie video opportunity with Human Nature in their dressing room • Access to soundcheck and attend ‘An Audience with Human Nature’ • Dressing room backstage to be used pre-show, packed with delicious nibbles and refreshments with their own onsite VIP host • Exclusive merch item and a Commemorative VIP Tour Laminate and Matching Lanyard. ‘An Audience With Human Nature Package includes: • Fantastic seats within the first 10 rows • Attend ‘An Audience With Human Nature’ – an exclusive Q+A session with Human Nature where they will take you through the process of how their music was created and perform a song that won’t be featured in the show. • Own onsite VIP host • An exclusive signed merch item and a Commemorative VIP Tour Laminate and Matching Lanyard.

Disney On Ice presents Dare to Dream is coming to Australia for a Winter escape in 2020! This all new show is a dream come true for Australian families, presenting a vision of magic, fun, excitement, adventure and friendship that is sure to delight the entire family! Opening in Newcastle on 10th July, general public tickets are on-sale from 9am Wednesday 19th February. In this action-packed extravaganza, the beloved Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse will take families on a journey across raging seas and snow-covered mountains featuring Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Moana, Frozen, Tangled, Cinderella and Disney and Pixar’s Coco. Plus, for the very first time all the way from Hundred Acre Wood, special guests Winnie the Pooh and Tigger will get the families out of their seats and onto their feet to learn a special dance. Produced by Feld Entertainment Inc., Dare to Dream takes families on a high-seas adventure as Moana sets sail on a life-changing quest to save her island with help from the demigod Maui. With the ice floor transformed into the vast oceanic scape, Disney On Ice allows Moana’s strength and determination to take center stage. This engaging atmosphere lets audiences deepen their existing connection to their favorite wayfinder and discover one’s true identity is never out of reach. “With Dare to Dream, I want to inspire the youngest members of our families with the heroic stories of their favorite Disney characters and allow them to discover the hero within themselves.” said Executive Vice President of Feld Entertainment and Producer of Disney On Ice presents Dare to Dream, Nicole Feld. Beautiful production numbers invite audiences into the world of Beauty and the Beast, as Belle shows what it means to be fearless. Along with her new friends in the enchanted castle, Belle is encouraged to step outside the ordinary and find joy in the bleakest situation. As she looks beyond the harsh exterior of the Beast to reach his gentle heart, fans learn there are teachable moments in everyday life. Through the athleticism and grace of Anna and Elsa, Rapunzel and Flynn, and Cinderella, brave heroes from Frozen, Tangled and Cinderella ignite passions to believe. Audience members will also explore the Land of the Dead as Miguel from Disney and Pixar’s Coco brings the festivities of Día de los Muertos to the ice and lives his dream of becoming a professional musician. Showgoers will witness each characters’ unique qualities and talents inspiring children around the world to discover their inner hero. “At our shows, mums and dads are able to experience the magic through the eyes of their children, allowing them to reconnect with their favorite characters and once again experience the childlike wonder and hope that inspires us all.” said Director Patty Vincent. Tickets from $35* through Ticketek

A 12km, 22km and 36km trail run hosted from Raffertys Resort, the course takes in the sites of beautiful Lake Macquarie and the stunning coastline of historic Catherine Hill Bay and the Munmorah State Conservation Area. With a inclusive, family friendly vibe including kids activities and fun run during the event this is one trail run you can bring the whole family too.

Program Jacques Ibert Trio for Violin, Cello, and Harp Camille Saint-Saëns Fantaisie for Violin and Harp Michael Glinka Drei Russische Lieder Sally Whitwell Harp Trio [World Premiere] * Arvo Pärt Fratres About The Music American harpist Emily Granger joins Omega Ensemble for the first time in a sparkling program of trios for harp, violin and cello. From the French charm of Ibert’s Trio for Violin, Cello and Harp and Saint-Saëns’ Fantaisie, to the dark Russian flavours of Glinka’s Drei Russische Lieder (Three Russian Songs) and the frantic energy of Fratres by celebrated Estonian composer Arvo Pärt. This program also features a world premiere work by Aria Award-winning pianist and composer Sally Whitwell, commissioned for Emily Granger and Omega Ensemble.

Disney On Ice Dare to Dream Newcastle is a new show that every kid wants to see. Don´t miss Disney On Ice Dare to Dream Newcastle at Newcastle Entertainment Centre and enjoy unforgettable moment together with your children. Buy the tickets for Disney On Ice Dare to Dream Newcastle at StubHub. Tickets to events in NSW may be subject to the Fair Trading Act 1987. More info here and in our T&Cs. Please email [email protected] with any ticketing concerns.