What’s On This Week? The McClymonts, Lovedale Long Lunch &The Beatles no.1’s!

by Lahnee O'Brien on May 16, 2013

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Here’s your insider guide to Newcastle this week! Steaming ahead with events; DesignTECH, Beatles #1’s and the Sydney Boutique Market all in Newcastle. Grab a friend and make the most of this jam-packed week!

Friday 17th May:

DesignTECH @ The Lovett Gallery

An exhibition of outstanding Major Design Projects from NSW Higher School Certificate Design and Technology Students. Free entry at the Lovett Gallery, Newcastle Region Library 2nd floor Laman Street.

Monday-Wednesday: 9.30am-8.00pm

Thursday & Friday: 9.30am-5.00pm

Saturday: 9.30am-2.00pm

Luca Antolini @ King Street Hotel

On his international tour, Luca Antolini brings his Italian EDM supremo album to our very own King Street Hotel! Inspired by a recent trip to Cuba this is sure to have you ‘party rockin’. This is an 18+ event, making the most of UNO Friday’s at King St. $5 entry for student and members, $10 guests and $4 basic sprits till 1am!

The McClymonts @ West’s New Lambton

As The McClymonts release the third single – the title track – from their new Two Worlds Collide album, they have also announced a new series shows called the Acoustic Harmony Tour.

The three sisters – Brooke, Samantha and Mollie – will return to Australian this Friday for a limited season of very special shows, performing songs from their most recent release Two Worlds Collide and all the songs fans have been requesting on line in a show that will cover the girls musical history, starting back to the release of their first EP in 2006.

This is a rare opportunity for audiences to experience the girls’ in way they have never seen them before. The emphasis for this show is on the trio’s extraordinary harmonies, as the girls take the audience through their career on a musical journey that will include some very funny stories about their amazing ride to date. “We’ve been touring non-stop for the past six years and it’s always been a high energy show,” says Brooke McClymont. “We thought we’d change it up a bit by stripping everything back and letting people hear our three voices in a more personal setting.”

Ticket price: $35.00 members* / $40.00 non-members

Location: Wests New Labton - Starlight room

Time: 8:30pm start, doors open 7:45 pm

Conditions: Full Wests membership card must be shown to receive discount.

Touring French Film Festival @ Tower Cinema’s

Bienvenue au Touring French Film Festival hiting Newcastle this Friday! The Alliance Francaise de Newcastle is putting on the 4th edition of the Touring French Film Festival, from Friday 17th through to Sunday 19th May at the Towers Cinema. This they have five great movies and plenty of surprises for the whole family to enjoy. Book stalls, cocktail party, music… plenty of animation and opportunities to get to know the local French community.

Tickets: Individual ticket: $15 Concession, AF et Newcastle Film Society member: $12, Week-end pass (5 films): $60, Week-end pass Concession, AF et Newcastle Film Society member: $50

For more information regarding screening times visit the French Film Festival website.

Money Honey Opening Night @ Theater on Brunker

A musical adventure through the money maze! Pearl and Shirl are a pair of cleaners in a Brokerage House with a talent for sniffing out secrets - mostly through their well-honed snooping skills. They’re determined to find out how to get rich and embark on a journey of discovery.  A nonsensical romp filled with laughs and some cracking money songs, the Novocastrian Players strut their stuff demonstrating a wealth of stage experience and a glorious sense of fun. The director’s inclusive casting style provides opportunities for members of the cast to shine in small ensembles as well as full-cast scenes!

Venue: Theatre on Brunker, Brunker Road Adamstown

Tickets: $40 Dinner & Show, $20 Show Only. Contact 02 4956 1263, bookings essential.

Dates: May 17th 7pm!

Saturday 18th May: 

The Morning After Girls @ The Great Northern

Having spent the last five years in New York, Melbourne psychedelic rock quintet THE MORNING AFTER GIRLS have announced their home coming and show to celebrate!

Tickets: $12+bf Presale from The Great Northern or $15 at the Door

Date: May 18th 9pm!

The Beatle’s no.1’s @ City Hall

Direct from sell out concerts in Canada & North America, South Africa and Asia, The ‘Fabulous’ Beatle Boys will transport audiences back to those incredible days when the Beatles dominated the music charts with as many as 7 songs in the Top 10 starting at No 1.

Hear every classic Beatles song that ever made it to No 1 and relive the magic and unique sound that made the Beatles the greatest rock ‘n’ roll band the word has ever known. No less than 35 chart toppers that made the four ‘mop tops’ so much a part of our lives back in those heady days of the 60’s .

Tickets: Adult - $59.90, Concession or group 8+ -$42

Time: 8pm Start, 2 hour 2o min run time including intermission

Contact City Hall for more details.

20th Annual Lovedale Long Lunch @ The Hunter Valley

A progressive-style lunch where food and wine lovers can feast and dance around seven Lovedale wineries over the third weekend in May each year. These Lovedale wineries team with local Hunter Valley restaurants for a weekend of fine wine, gourmet food and live entertainment. The Lovedale Long Lunch is celebrating it’s 20th Anniversary in May 2013. Get a group of friends together, stay in Lovedale accommodation, book a bus tour and enjoy a fun and relaxing weekend away at the Hunter Valley’s most unmissable food and wine event of 2013.

Tickets: available at any participating cellar door

Sing-a-long @ Adamstown Uniting Center

Sing along with favourite numbers from Les Miserables, Gigi, An American in Paris, Fiddler on the Roof, Guys and Dolls, Hello, Dolly! and more. A recreation of the wonderful times of gathering around the piano and sharing the pleasure of making music with friends. All words are provided, with local music theatre performers leading the singing. The accompanist is Philip Sketchley.

Venue: The Dungeon, under Adamstown Uniting Centre, 228 Brunker Rd.

Cost: $10, including afternoon tea. Proceeds go to Camp Breakaway which provides respite care for children and adults with high needs and their families.

Back to the 80’s @ Newcastle Panthers 

Taking you Bback when video was the latest craze and MTV was the coolest thing on TV. Back to the days when music was original and the videos of the time were as amazing and creative as the songs you loved! BACK TO THE 80’S takes you back to the 80’s with a totally NEW and ORIGINAL show, showcasing the BEST songs of the 80’s.

Date: Saturday 18 May 2013

Time: Doors 7:30pm. Starts 8:00pm

Venue: Macquarie Auditorium - Newcastle Panthers

Sunday 19th May: 

Sydney Boutique Markets @ Newcastle Town Hall

Looking for something beautiful and unique? Then come along to the next Sydney Boutique Markets! The markets showcase high quality handmade and limited edition goods by some of the best local talent in art craft and design, so you will be sure to pick up something exquisite. The stallholders at Boutique Markets may be crafters, artists, dressmakers and even Mums and Dads. So join the fun at the Boutique Markets to meet these friendly and very talented designers and enjoy a great day of shopping!

This is a FREE all ages event, at Newcastle Town Hall (290 King Street, Newcastle)

Jello Biafra and The Guantanamo School Of Medicine @ The Cambridge Hotel

Jello Biafra, the infamous former frontman and chief-agitator for legendary U.S. punks Dead Kennedys, returns to Australia this May for his first live-band performances since the infamous DKs tour of 1983. Biafra will be bringing his new latest musical project with him: The Guantanamo School Of Medicine, featuring former Rollins Band and Ween bassist Andrew Weiss, drummer Paul Della Pelle (Helios Creed and Nik Turner’s Space Ritual) and the twin guitar attack of Ralph Spight (Victims Family) and Kimo Ball.

After 30-plus years, Jello Biafra’s music and lyrics remain in a class of their own. Anyone interested in Dead Kennedys won’t be disappointed to hear how Jello has not changed with the times. He has continuously spoken the truth and has never waivered from his principles - Jello Biafra is more relevant now than he has ever been!

Venue: Cambridge Hotel

Time: doors open 8pm

Tickets: $47.90

Monday 20th May:

Monday Movies by Moonlight - The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

Transforming the Derkenne Courtyard in the Shortland Building into an outdoor cinema. Fully licensed with snacks and pizza available, it’s a comfortable way to get over your Monday-itis. And best of all, it’s FREE! This week catch ‘The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel’ (Comedy Drama, rated PG, 2011)

Tuesday 21st May:

Music and Movie Trivia @ The Cambridge Hotel

Consider yourself a movie buff, then this is for you! Round up a team, get creative with a name and go in pens at the ready for some good old fashioned trivia!

Time: Start 7pm, with 6:30 registration.

Cost: FREE

ILEAD Lecture: Fighting Poverty through Education @ Newcastle University

Come along to hear Kim Saville, Co-Founder and International Director of St Jude’s, talk about the inspiring story of one of the most successful educational programs in Africa. Find out how you can contribute to a great cause!

Location: HB15, Callaghan Campus

Time: 12noon - 1pm

Cost: FREE

Wednesday 22nd May: