Kings Cross Food and Wine Festival

The Kings Cross Food & Wine Festival celebrates the outstanding abundance, diversity and quality of food and wine in this unique area.

This event showcases the well deserved reputation of the greater Kings Cross area as an exciting, diverse dining and entertainment destination. It is all further complimented by a diverse program of entertainment - including jazz, classical and world music plus dance - with several performers unique to Kings Cross. In the past there have been amazing guests and MC's, including Claire de Lune.

The event is produced by the Kings Cross Partnership and promises to be another of the area's many outstanding community events.

Kings Cross Partnership Producer, Stephen Carnell, believes that the festival is a fantastic opportunity for local establishments to come together to showcase their cuisine to both the local and wider community.

Sunday 4 May from 11am

anzac day

The ANZAC tradition - the ideals of courage, endurance and mateship that are still relevant today was established on 25 April 1915 when the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps landed on the Gallipoli Peninsula.

ANZAC Day begins with the Dawn Service at 4:00am at the Cenotaph in Martin Place.

Other events on ANZAC Day activities include:

9:00am ANZAC Day March starting at Martin Place
following along George Street and Bathurst Street before finishing at Hyde Park.
12:30pm Commemorative service at the ANZAC Memorial in Hyde Park South.
5:30pm Sunset Service Ceremony at The Cenotaph in Martin Place.

Other ANZAC Day services are scheduled in Pyrmont.


Visit www.131500.com.au for Public Transport information

WSTSD Walk safely to school

Walk Safely to School Day is an annual, national event when all Primary School children will be encouraged to walk and commute safely to school. It is a Community Event seeking to promote Road Safety, Health, Public Transport and the Environment.

The objectives of WSTSD are:

- To encourage parents and carers to walk to school with primary school age children and reinforce safe pedestrian behaviour.
- To promote the health benefits of walking and help create regular walking habits at an early age.
- To ensure that children up to 10 years old hold an adult's hand when crossing the road.
- To help children develop the vital road-crossing skills they will need as they become mature pedestrians.
- To reduce the car dependency habits that are being created at an early age and which will be difficult to change as children become adults.
- To promote the use of Public Transport.
- To reduce the level of air pollution created by motor vehicles.
- To reduce the level of traffic congestion.

WSTSD is an opportunity for parents and carers of Primary School aged children to promote safe pedestrian behaviour.

WSTSD will inform parents and carers that they need to closely supervise their young children, particularly those under 10 years of age, in all road environments, holding hands when near or crossing the road.

WSTSD will promote and inform parents, carers, teachers and children of the significant physical, mental and social health benefits which can be achieved through regular walking.

The event is proudly sponsored by the Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing.

It is supported by the Australian Government, all State, Territory Governments and Local Governments and the Heart Foundation, Cancer Council, Diabetes Australia, Beyond Blue and the Australian Conservation Foundation.

Visit www.walk.com.au for more information and to find out how you can get involved.

festival of german films 16 April 2008 – 27 April 2008

Festival of German Films

16 April 2008 – 27 April 2008

Join the Goethe-Institut Australien for our largest and most versatile festival ever!

Our 2008 line-up of films is versatile and focussed at the same time! Warm your heart with comedies featuring earless rabbits, ambitious basketball players and male wanna-be prostitutes. Reassess common perceptions with political thrillers involving counterfeiters, border crossings and liberal teachers.

Dive into the hearts and minds of juveniles who keep their Head under Water and see Nothing but Ghosts. Play The Calling Game, but keep your Hands off Mississippi and make sure you catch the Runaway Horse!

Venues:

Chauvel Cinema
Paddington Town Hall
Cnr Oxford St & Oatley Rd, Paddington
(Entrance on Oatley Rd)

Palace Norton Street
99 Norton Street
Leichhardt

Ticket prices range from:
Single Pass - $16 (Adults)/$13.50 (Concession)
Multiple Film Passes - (excluding opening night and special events) - 5 film pass - Adult $70/Concession $65

city talks 2008

16 April 2008 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM (Doors Open 6:00 PM)

Tickets now fully booked for this City Talk. Subscribe to the City's What's On and Sustainable Sydney 2030 e-newsletters to receive information on future City Talks.

Visionary architect Professor Jan Gehl will discuss his recommendations for Sydney to make it a more liveable, Green, Global and Connected city in this free City Talk on Wednesday 16 April.

A key aspect of the City's Sustainable Sydney 2030 Vision is to make the city a livelier, more engaging place for people of all ages. Jan Gehl will describe with energy and vision his ideas for a more pedestrian and people friendly city centre.

In conjunction with City staff, Pat Fensham, Director of SGS Economics & Planning and Rod Simpson, Simpson + Wilson Architects played an integral role developing Sustainable Sydney 2030. They will also give an overview of the final draft vision in this first City Talk for 2008.

Surry Hills 2008 Festival

2008 Surry Hills Festival is the community's finest culture and creative arts. The festival has provided an excellent platform for the district's emerging designers, artists, musicians and entrepreneurs to showcase their talents, with the invaluable opportunity to gain some well deserved exposure and recognition for their contribution to the community.

Prince Alfred Park, located in the heart of Surry Hills, provides the perfect setup for a range of stalls and markets at the festival.

Explore unique treasures at stalls reminiscent of a Middle Eastern bazaar. Visit the Artisans quarter and marvel over the hand-made crafts and artwork. Indulge in freshly prepared local gourmet fare at a variety of food stalls - enjoy brunch, lunch or dinner - or just snack your way through the day!

Six entertainment stages are set to pump out live rock, jazz, acoustic and world music throughout the day. DJs, kid's artists, amusement rides and entertainment for the young at heart will ensure there's something appealing for everyone. Keep your eyes open for roving entertainers and street theatre or even enter your very own dog in the Surry Hills Dog Show Off!

Festival is produced by the Surry Hill Neighbourhood Centre as a major fundraiser for the Centre's community services. Now, in its ninth year, the Festival continues to grow and the true spirit of our inner city comes to life with the generous support from local business, community artists, bands and residents.

Prince Alfred Park is restricted to No BYO and No Glass on the Grass.

Venue

Prince Alfred Park
Cnr Cleveland and Chalmers Streets
Surry Hills 2010
Nearest Public Transport: Central Station
Facilities: disabled access, public toilets

12 April 2008 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Prices

Donation: gold coin

General Enquiries

Naomi Archibald
Surry Hills Neighbourhood Centre
590 Bourke St
C/O Bourke St Public School
Surry Hills 2010
Phone: 9318 0087
festival@shnc.org

another event anzac long weekend

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Relaxed Dress code:
Guys: No thongs, singlets, shorts
Girls: No thongs

good neighbourhood bbq

there will be a few of community BBQs featuring live music and children's activities are planned for the City South area to provide the community with safety advice on how to better secure your home, and information on events and activities taking place in your area. It is also a chance to meet Council safety officers and local police.
This week it will be held at ZETLAND Sunday 6 April, 11.00am - 2.00pm
Joynton Park, Gadigal Ave

COST: ITS FOR FREE FOR EVERYONE!!

For more information call

Dominic 9265 9954 or Billy 9265 9389

thomas the tank engine ride!!

Vicary's Winery, The Northern Road, Luddenham 15 minutes south of Penrith, or 20 west of Liverpool along Elizabeth Drive.

When:

From Saturday, 2 February 2008 to Sunday, 1 February 2009

What:

All the kids love the Train Rides on Thomas, Toby, James and Percy. Every Saturday, Sunday and Public Holiday, 10am - 4pm. There's No Admission Charge, Train Rides are just $3.00 for 1 Child + 1 Adult. You can stay for lots of rides with an Unlimited Rides Pass for $18 per Child (& they can still take an Adult with them on the pass if they like!). Hot & Cold Food, Drinks, IceCreams and Devonshire Teas at the Kiosk, or you can bring a picnic. Drive the "U-Drive" Model Trains and see the great selection of Thomas Gifts in the Shop.

Contact:

Bev on 4739 0199 credits to thetrainshed.com.au Hong Tran

heritage festival 2008

Atlas of the suburbs of Sydney Discover 'our place' as it was in the late nineteenth century in this series of colourful maps, lithographed and published by Higinbotham and Robinson in the 1880s. City of Sydney Suburbs in this series include Alexandria, Camperdown, Darlington, Glebe, Macdonaldtown, Newtown, Redfern and Waterloo. Maps will be on display and copies available to order through the following City of Sydney Libraries: Glebe Library 9298 3060, Haymarket Library 9265 9977, Newtown Library 8512 4250, Ultimo Library 9298 3110, Waterloo Library 9288 5688. Razorhurst Exhibition and Talks at Kings Cross Library (Talks are now fully booked - 8 April, 6-8pm , and 29 April, 6 -8pm) In the 1920s and 30s in inner Sydney, some of the most terrifying criminals in Australia's history waged war with razor and gun. The tabloids of the time nicknamed the area 'Razorhurst'. Kings Cross Library will host an exhibition of photographs, news items and writing from the era featuring the people and locations that made East Sydney infamous. Both talks are now fully booked. Exhibition runs 1- 30 April during Library hours. For more information call Kings Cross Library 9246 4530 Sydney Town Hall: The building and its collection (12 April, 11:30am - 1pm) Curator and author, Margaret Betteridge will give an illustrated talk about her lavish new book, Sydney Town Hall: The building and its collection. Hear about some of the fascinating and obscure items that are in this magnificent and eclectic collection. Signed copies of the book will be on sale. Morning tea will be served prior to the talk. Barnet Long Room, Level 1, Customs House. 31 Alfred Street, Circulary Quay. Doors open 11am. Bookings essential. Call Edda Boyd at 9265 9895 Chippendale: Beneath the Factory Wall (13 April, Guided Walk 10:30am - 12pm and Author Talk 12pm) *Note the Guided Walk is now fully booked A walking tour led by City historian Shirley Fitzgerald of the cramped streets and lanes of Chippendale. Walk finishes at 12 noon at 1 Beaumont Street, Chippendale (behind Pine Street Creative Arts Centre) and will be followed by the launch of a new edition of Shirley Fitzgerald's Chippendale: Beneath the Factory wall. Walking tour meets at 10:30am at corner of Lee and Regent Streets, outside the old dispensary. The Walk is now fully booked however all welcome for the book launch. Call Edda Boyd on 9265 9895 for more information. Sydney Stories: Online Oral History in the City of Sydney (16 April, 6-8pm) The City of Sydney will launch its new, and ongoing, web based oral history program with a presentation by the City's oral historian Dr Margo Beasley. Hear audio excerpts from themed oral history projects that evoke 'our place' in the City of Sydney, linked to images from the City's extensive photographic collection. Light refreshments will be served. Bookings essential. Call Liz Wilson at 9265 9102 Surry Hills: The City's Backyard (20 April, Guided Walk 10:30am - 12pm and Author Talk 12pm) *Note Guided Walk is now fully booked. A walking tour led by historian Christopher Keating of the former slum areas of Surry Hills. Walk finishes at 12 noon at Frog Hollow Reserve, corner Albion and Riley Streets, and will be followed by the launch of a new edition of Christopher Keating's Surry Hills: The City's Backyard. Walking tour meets at 10:30am at Harmony Park, corner Goulburn and Brisbane Streets, Surry Hills. All welcome for book launch however the Walk is now fully booked. Call Liz Wilson on 9265 9102.

Official Website http://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/history

chinese spectacular show 2008

Chinese Spectacular Sydney show 2008

Inspired by 5,000 years of Chinese history and traditional culture, the productions of Divine Performing Arts bring to life Chinese classical performing arts in colorful and exciting shows. At all times presented in both English and Chinese, these critically acclaimed productions feature seasoned companies of dancers, singers, musicians, and a full orchestra.*

Taking as its mission to create and revive the authentic culture of mankind, Divine Performing Arts presents works that center on classical themes and divinely inspired cultural traditions to bring the audience programs of total goodness and beauty.

The masterful choreography and graceful routines of the shows range from grand classical processions to ethnic folk dances with gorgeously costumed dancers moving in stunning synchronized patterns. Based on ancient heroic legends and fables from China’s many historical dynasties as well as up to date tales, the divine charm of every performance is unmissable.

Last shows for Sydney will be this friday so dont miss out on this wonderful experience!!

*The orchestra performs only in select cities.

please check the website for dates times of tours.

http://www.bestchineseshows.com/about-the-shows

sydney comdey festival

hey guys,

so this morning on my way to work i happened to get a catalogue of someone dressed in a fro and clown make up to my surprise i looked at the catalogue and it said in bold letters "Sydeny comedy festival" So its happening 16 April 2008 till 11 May 2008. This event will be held in various venues around sydney cbd. For all enquiries just check out www.crackercomedy.com there are set times dates and shows on the website and who will be there. You'll have to book these shows so make sure you get in early to avoid disappointment. Here are a few of the comedians Anh Do (one of my favourites) Akmal, Arj Barke, chopper, Brett Nichols and more. International and local acts. you can get the catalogue from the sydney morning herald.

Hong Tran