What’s On In Newcastle this Week?

by Sophie Kepreotes on July 24, 2014

 

 

Thursday 24th

Through These Lines @ Fort Sctratchley

Follow Sister Florence Whiting on her four year odyssey — from departure on the troopship Kyarra, to tours of duty in the Dardanelles, on Lemnos, in Egypt, France and the Western Front.

Based on the letters and diaries of Australian army nurses in the First World War, ‘Through These Lines’ offers an intimate and unique theatrical experience, performed by a talented ensemble cast with authentic costumes and props, and a vivid sound design, for an immersive experience of the tumult of war.

Performances will be staged in the tunnels of Newcastle’s historic Fort Scratchley.

For more info: throughtheselines.com.au/2014/newcastle

 

Jam Night @ Bar 121

Hosted by Ty Penshorn, Bar 121 offers a great Thursday Jam Night ranging from Open Mic, performances from both bands and soloists and who can be backed by their very own house band.
Bar 121 also has a wide selection of cocktails  for only $6 every night of the week!

Time: 7.30pm

Edens March @ The Small Ballroom

With the new release of their single ‘Miles Away’, Aussie group Edens March will embark on a number of performances throughout July and August. This energetic group showcase a diverse combination of indie pop, drawing inspiration from bands such as Two Door Cinema Club and Cold Play.

Tickets: Oztix

• 18+ $18:90

Time: 8.00pm

 

Friday 25th

COMMUNIQUE @ The Great Northern

RAW Newcastle is proud to announce its launch showcase, COMMUNIQUE.

On Friday, 25th July COMMUNIQUE will bring together 30 emerging artists spanning fashion, music, visual and performing arts, music and more for a one night extravaganza at the The Great Northern Hotel.

Executive Director Kristen Wehlow is excited to launch RAW in Newcastle.

“Newcastle is a city that we are thrilled to be launching in. There is such an undercurrent of raw creativity in the city just waiting to get out. We think RAW Newcastle will show us a fiercely individual and highly talented creative community”

“This will be the first of three showcases this year in Newcastle and we are expecting it to go off with a bang. We have a put together a fantastic line up of homegrown Newcastle creative talent that we think is going to really impress and excite the audience.”

“There is a new landscape for artists today. Traditional forums and paths for showcasing art have dried up or are not longer proving as effective. RAW is giving emerging artists a platform from which to launch their creative careers in a world where everyone is vying for attention.”

SHORT AND SWEET

WHO RAW:natural born artists is an independent arts organisation, for artists, by artists. RAW’s mission is to provide independent artists of all creative genres, with the tools, resources and exposure needed to inspire and cultivate creativity. RAW connects artists with one another so that they might grow together. RAW hosts events in 60+ cities across the U.S., Australia, Canada, the U.K. and Japan. They also showcase their artists online via www.RAWartists.org

WHAT A one night emerging arts showcase featuring 30 of Newcastle’s best emerging talent spanning fashion, music, film, visual and performing arts, and photography.

WHERE The Great Northern Hotel, 83-89 Scott Street, Newcastle.

WHEN Friday, 25th July // Doors open at 7:30pm

HOW Tickets are $15 (+bf) and are available through www.RAWartists.org/newcastle/communique or $20 on the door.

 

Newcastle Herald Home Show 2014 @ The Newcastle Entertainment Centre

The Newcastle Herald Home Show will be running this weekend from Friday the 25th until Sunday the 27th of July. This is a great event to get inspired for everything home, both indoors and outdoors. As well as entertainment throughout the three days, the event will showcase hundreds of home displays, allowing you to gain tips and advice and buy a bargain!

Tickets: StickyTickets

• $10.00 Adults 16+
• $8 Seniors, Students & Pension Holders
• Free for kids under 16

Time: 10am- 4pm

 

Saturday 26th

Chocolate Starfish @ Lizotte’s Restaurant

With the Release of their new acoustic record, ‘Born Again Versions’, Chocolate Starfish, who rose to fame in the 1990s,  are set to perform this Saturday in an intimate setting at Newcastle’s Lizzotte’s.

Tickets: Lizottes

• $92.00 Main Meal & Show
• $50.00 Show Only with Bar Menu Available

 

 Sunday 27th

The Black Sorrows @ Lizotte’s Restaurant 

Celebrating 30 years, The Black Sorrows continue to be one of Australia’s most successful touring bands. Their latest Album, ‘Certified Blue’, released earlier this year combines blues, ballads, rock, country, gospel and swing. Sunday at Lizzotte’s is a must for anyone who lives and breathes music.

Tickets: Lizottes

• $113.00 Two Course Meal and Show
• $55.00 Show Only with Bar Menu Available

Bridge To The Impact Of A Convict Past @ Lake Macquaire Art Gallery

Thought-provoking and poetic, the artworks featured in Felt Presence and a very fine river: convict stories from the Hunter respond to the extraordinary lives of convicts banished from their homeland.

In 1797, the Hunter River was described by Lieutenant Shortland as ‘a very fine coal river’ when he sailed into it searching for a boat of convict escapees. Soon after a convict camp called King’s Town was established and became notorious as a place of incarceration and hard labour. In a very fine river…, local artists Sophia Emmett, Ruth Feeney, Carolyn McKay, Tara Standing and Ryan Williams have responded to this important period in the history of Newcastle and the region. The exhibition, which in part addresses the impact of convict migration on the Aboriginal people, has been curated for the gallery by Rob Cleworth and Nicole Chaffey and the Aboriginal Reference Group was consulted during the development stages.

Further afield, Felt Presence, curated by Dr Ellie Ray, features work from Scotland, Ireland and Australia. Each of the artists has researched the fate of female convicts sent to Van Diemen’s Land in the mid-1800s. The artists delved into the stories and records of these convicts – some focused on their namesake, while others looked more broadly at events that affected them. The resulting artworks reflect varied responses – from the physical to the emotional, from presence to absence, from collective memory to personal memory – yet they all reside within an empathic space of a ‘felt presence’. Artists include; Tara Badcock, Anita Dineen, Anne Morrison, Claire Needham, Rosemary O’Rourke and Sharyn Woods, Irene Murphy, and Samantha Clark. The exhibition is a Devonport Regional Gallery exhibition toured by Contemporary Art Tasmania.

Exhibition dates: Felt Presence 25 July – 31 August a very fine river… 25 July – 19 October

SPECIAL EVENTS:

FREE OPENING EVENT Sunday 27 July from 2pm

Join us with guests Dr Ellie Ray, Nicole Chaffey and artists from a very fine river. All welcome.

 

 Monday 28th

Through These Lines @ Fort Scratchley

Based on the diaries and letters of the Australian Army Nurses serving WW1, Through These Lines is the journey of one nurse created by many voices. This production explores the forgotten story of the Australian female voice during the war.

Tickets: Ticketek

• $38 Adult
• $32 Concession

Time: 7.30pm

Trivia @ The Delany Hotel

The Hotel Delany provides a great atmosphere on one of Newcastle’s busiest streets. Trivia is a great excuse to venture out with friends and  to kick off the beginning of the week!

Time: 8.30pm

 

 Tuesday 29th

Open Mic Night @ The Great Northern

The weekly Open Mic night at the Great Northern Hotel is on again Tuesday night. Wether you are there to perform or to just sit back and enjoy the entertainment, The Great Northern offers $10 steaks and $4 Coronas available all night.

Time: 7.00pm

Pool Comp @ The Beaches Hotel

Every Tuesday night at The Beaches Hotel is Pool Comp night! With only a $5 entry, $100 prizes are up for grabs. Before the games fuel your energy  with $10 Enchiladas.

Cost: $5 entry

Time: 9pm

 

 Wednesday 30th

Jam Night Featuring Josh Callaway & Kerry Miller @ The Wickham Park Hotel

‘Newcastle’s home of live music’, The Wickham Park Hotel, will kick off their weekly Jam Night on Wednesday at 8pm.

Time: 8.00pm