Greater Port Macquarie - What's On
March 2010
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9/2/10
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30/3/10
9/2/10
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30/3/10
On the Town Green with the Town Band
Tuesday 9 February 2010 to Tuesday 30 March 2010
People can enjoy music there from the Senior Concert Band unit of Port Macquarie Hastings Town Band. The Band will entertain with the relaxing sounds of jazz, latin and pop, mingled with the beat of concert band music. The Town Green is a great place to enjoy a summer night with this popular Band.
Contact Keith Bergin by phone on 0402 925 275 or by e-mail at revskeru@gmail.com for further information.
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16/2/10
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28/3/10
16/2/10
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28/3/10
Mandala: Circles of Freedom
Tuesday 16 February 2010 to Sunday 28 March 2010
An exhibition of artworks by local artists Claudia Richardson and Yvonne Kiely depicting mandalas incorporating themes from the natural world and rainforest imagery. Mandala is a Sanskrit or ancient Indian word meaning circle or wholeness. This exhibition is the result of a creative process combining art, nature and ancient wisdom.
Contact Sea Acres Rainforest Centre by phone on 6582 3355 or by e-mail at seaacres@environment.nsw.gov.au for further information.
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26/2/10
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21/3/10
26/2/10
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21/3/10
The Reunion at Players Theatre
Friday 26 February 2010 to Sunday 21 March 2010
The Players Theatre presents The Reunion, a black comedy about a group of retired corrupt police is a hilarious story of how a dead master criminal gets his revenge from the grave. This is pure Agatha Christie with humour, and you will never guess the ending. Directed by Jay Corr.
Phone Greater Port Macquarie Visitors Information Centre on 02 6581 8000 for further information.
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2/2/10
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2/2/10
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3/3/10
XXXX Gold Beach Cricket
Tuesday 2 February 2010 to Wednesday 3 March 2010
Beach Cricket 2010 is proudly presented by Port Macquarie Panthers and XXXX Gold.
Twelve local teams including last years winners Port News will compete for the title of winner of Port Macquarie Beach Cricket 2010. All net proceeds will be donated to Port Macquarie Rotary Lodge.
Come along to cheer on your local teams.
Contact Janette Hyde by phone on 02 6580 2300 or by e-mail at janette.hyde@panthers.com.au for further information.
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3/3/10
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31/3/10
3/3/10
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31/3/10
Innes Ruins Tour
Wednesday 3 March 2010 to Wednesday 31 March 2010
Guided tour of historic site 11km from Port Macquarie. Travel back in time as you explore the extensive ruins of a convict built farm estate with friendly National Parks Volunteer guides.
Contact Port Macquarie Visitor Information Centre at the Glasshouse by phone on 02 6581 8000 or by e-mail at tourism@pmhc.nsw.gov.au for further information.
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28/1/10
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1/4/10
28/1/10
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1/4/10
Blokes Notes Inc.
Thursday 28 January 2010 to Thursday 1 April 2010
This Men's Choir, sing a variety of music from working songs, to 80s pop and more modern material. Directed by Leanne Johnson and Keef Leech, rehearsals for Term One are held each Thursday from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at the Historic Courthouse.
Contact John Ausburn by phone on 02 6586 4229 or by e-mail at nicholashumour88@hotmail.com for further information.
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29/1/10
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26/3/10
29/1/10
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26/3/10
Friday Night Live
Friday 29 January 2010 to Friday 26 March 2010
Friday night live music at the Mercure Centro Hotel, relax and start your weekend off with local musicians from 6pm onwards.
Contact Connie Button by phone on 02 6583 0830 or by e-mail at events@centrohotel.com.au for further information.
5/3/10
Elvis to the Max
Friday 5 March 2010
Direct from the USA Elvis to the Max. The "Elvis to the Max' show has successfully toured Australia for over a decade, always to sell-out crowds. Max goes beyond mere impersonation. His recreation of the Kings look, moves, vocal style, impressions and humour is so accurate, its awe inspiring.
Contact Janette Hyde by phone on 02 6580 2300 or by e-mail at janette.hyde@panthers.com.au for further information.
5/3/10
Hastings Birdwatchers Club
Friday 5 March 2010
The club meets monthly at different venues for a days birdwatching with like minded people.
Contact Maureen McGrath by phone on 02 6582 2881 or by e-mail at mmc.grath@optusnet.com.au for further information.
6/3/10
Somewhere Near Tapachula - A Film of Love, Life and Hope
Saturday 6 March 2010
‘Somewhere Near Tapachula’, a documentary film by Stefan and Jonno, offers an insight to the daily challenges and rewards at the Mexican children’s refuge and the one common theme that brings the family together every weekend – the ocean. Introducing surfing to the children has helped heal them from their traumatic pasts of rape, drugs, poverty and abuse. ‘Somewhere Near Tapachula’ is a story of love, life and hope – Mission Mexico’s mantra. It defines how strong the human spirit can be.
E-mail Somewhere near Tapachula Office at info@somewhereneartapachula.com for further information.
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6/12/09
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2/5/10
6/12/09
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2/5/10
Sunday Sessions @ Port City Bowling Club
Sunday 6 December 2009 to Sunday 2 May 2010
Held on the first Sunday of the month from 5pm, Sunday afternoons like Port Macquarie has never seen!! Come and play barefoot bowls and listen to The Jack DJs spinning tunes greenside.
Contact Jordan Humphries by phone on 02 6583 1133 or by e-mail at jhpcbc@tpg.com.au for further information.
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7/3/10
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28/3/10
7/3/10
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28/3/10
Wauchope's Annual Lasiandra Festival 2010
Sunday 7 March 2010 to Sunday 28 March 2010
Wauchope will celebrate the Lasiandra Festival, this is a celebration of the purple bloom. Events include a Country Fair to be held at Wauchope Indoor Stadium on the 13th and 14th March. Exhibitors will include alternative energy, animal display, health and wellbeing, along with many more.
Head to Wauchope on Thursday 18th to enjoy the Purple People shopping and market day, the town will come alive with purple fever.
Phone Chrissy Jones on 02 6585 1103 or mobile 0412 137 621 for further information.
9/3/10
Time Warp: A Rocky Horror Musical
Tuesday 9 March 2010
Bet you didn't think Rocky Horror could get any bawdier!
Time Warp – A Musical Tribute to Rocky Horror (R18+) takes the basic storyline of the cult classic, deftly twists it around to keep within the tribute laws, and turns up the sexy content with ad-lib comedy and audience participation.
Contact Janette Hyde by phone on 02 6580 2300 or by e-mail at janette.hyde@panthers.com.au for further information.
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12/3/10
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14/3/10
12/3/10
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14/3/10
Rotary District 9650 Conference
Friday 12 March 2010 to Sunday 14 March 2010
The 2010 Rotary District 9650 Conference will be held in Port Macquarie on the NSW Mid-North Coast. Please contact the Visitor Information Centre to book all your conference accommodation and tour bookings.
Contact Greater Port Macquarie Visitor Information Centre by phone on 1300 303 155 or 02 65 81 8000 or by e-mail at tourism@pmhc.nsw.gov.au for further information.
13/3/10
Film - Lemon Tree - Rated G
Saturday 13 March 2010
The Israeli film Lemon Tree is set on the border between Israel and the West Bank, where a widow earns a modest income from the grove of lemon trees that have been in her family for 50 years. The Israeli Defence Minister has built a new house and decides that the lemon grove could cover terrorists and orders the grove to be razed to the ground.
Contact Julie Muller by phone on 0438 853 168 or by e-mail at juliemuller1@bigpond.com for further information.
14/3/10
Autobarn Show and Shine, Dyno and Sound Off
Sunday 14 March 2010
Autobarn Port Macquarie will be holding a show and shine, dyno day and sound off. There will be plenty to see and do for the whole family with lots of custom cars on display, a dyno running all day and a sound off all at once. There will be a BBQ on the day. Special guest appearences will be made by Paulie and Habib from "Fat Pizza" between 10am and 2pm. This will be a fun filled day.
Contact Ricky or Shaun by phone on 02 6584 9100 or by e-mail at sales@portmacquarie.autobarn.com.au for further information.
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17/3/10
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20/3/10
17/3/10
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20/3/10
St Columba presents Antigone
Wednesday 17 March 2010 to Saturday 20 March 2010
Sophocles' beloved tragedy is revisited in classical Greek style. Live music and a large cast, including a dancing chorus of 30, will make this a spectacular and memorable event.
Contact Mrs Catherine Hall and Ms Julie Robinson by phone on 02 6581 4188 or by e-mail at c.hall@scas.nsw.edu.au or j.robinson@scas.nsw.edu.au for further information.
18/3/10
The Australian Youth Orchestra Brass Quintet
Thursday 18 March 2010
Free Concert - The Australian Youth Orchestra Brass Quintet. Featuring Works by Back, Gabrielli, Arnold, Previn and Bernstein. Don't miss your chance to see the best of Australia's young classical musicians perform.
Contact Jenna Mathie by phone on 02 9252 3855 or by e-mail at marketing@ayo.com.au for further information.
19/3/10
4th Annual Coca Cola Sporting Fund Bowls Day Challenge
Friday 19 March 2010
Annual fundraising event for the PMHC Sporting Fund (formerly Mayor's Sporting Fund). Get your team together and register to play, great prizes on offer.
Contact Jenny Mead by phone on 02 6581 8045 or by e-mail at Jenny.Mead@pmhc.nsw.gov.au for further information.
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19/3/10
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21/3/10
19/3/10
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21/3/10
Hastings Country Music Association Inc. Roundup
Friday 19 March 2010 to Sunday 21 March 2010
Annual Fundraising event, hosted by Hastings Country Music Association Inc. featuring Country Music Artists from Newcastle to Grafton at a range of Wauchope venues. Enjoy three days of the country music talent with concerts, busking and talent quests. All profits donated to the Wauchope United Hospital Auxiliary for purchase of a cardiac monitor for the Wauchope District Memorial Hospital.
Contact Julie Clarke by phone on 02 65 856690 or by e-mail at hastingscountrymusicassocinc@hotmail.com for further information.
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20/2/10
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18/9/10
20/2/10
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18/9/10
Bellingen Community Markets
Saturday 20 February 2010 to Saturday 18 September 2010
Bellingen's Community Markets offers a wide and diverse range of goods, food stalls, live music, buskers and entertainment. Held third Saturday of the month.
Phone Bill Casey on 02 6655 2151 for further information.
20/3/10
David 'Goose' Gosby Bodyboarding Event
Saturday 20 March 2010
The 'Goose' Gosby is an annual Bodyboarding Event in honour of David 'Goose' Gosby who tragically drowned at Lighthouse Beach in 1990. David was a founding member of Port Macquarie Bodyboarding Association. We also commemorate those PMBA Members and associates who have passed away since.
Contact Jim Rutherford by phone on 0417 414 297 or by e-mail at pmba@optusnet.com.au for further information.
21/3/10
A Sunday Soiree of Song and Strings
Sunday 21 March 2010
The Break-A-Leg group is holding a fund raising musical afternoon featuring the world premiere of works composed by Peter Stannard from Sydney. Champagne, wine, drinks and finger food provided.
Contact Peter Longworth by phone on 02 6582 0960 or by e-mail at peterandamy@bigpond.com for further information.
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22/3/10
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27/3/10
22/3/10
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27/3/10
Seniors Week - Free Museum Entry for Seniors
Monday 22 March 2010 to Saturday 27 March 2010
Celebrate NSW Seniors Week with free admission for seniors to the Port Macquarie Historical Museum on presentation of your Seniors Card. Learn about Port Macquarie's rich history and share your history with us.
Contact Leonie Laws by phone on 02 6583 1108 or by e-mail at pmmuseum@bigpond.com for further information.
23/3/10
End of Season Performance by Port Macquarie Hastings Town Band on the Town Green
Tuesday 23 March 2010
Tuesday night 23rd March on the Town Green is the place to be! People can enjoy music there from the Senior Concert Band unit of Port Macquarie Hastings Town Band. From 6.30pm to 8pm, the Band will entertain with the relaxing sounds of jazz, latin and pop, mingled with the beat of concert band music. (Only adverse strong wind or rain will prevent this).
Phone Greg Cook on 0428 257 774 for further information.
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23/3/10
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24/3/10
23/3/10
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24/3/10
Medicine in Motion
Tuesday 23 March 2010 to Wednesday 24 March 2010
This medical conference is a supplementary event running during the week leading up to the Port Macquarie Ironman 2010. The event hopes to attract both Ironman competitors and non-Ironman competitors who are in the medical and allied health fields and who have a particular interest in medical issues relating to athletes.
Contact Sue Carroll by phone on 02 6582 6144 or 0408 825 856 or by e-mail at info@medicineinmotion.com.au for further information.
23/3/10
Old Government House Site Tour
Tuesday 23 March 2010
Visit Port Macquarie's Old Government House site and learn about Port Macquarie's early history through interpretive displays including archaeological relics. Bookings are essential as access and times are limited.
Contact Leonie Laws by phone on 02 6583 1108 or by e-mail at pmmuseum@bigpond.com for further information.
25/3/10
A Night With Boonie
Thursday 25 March 2010
Come along for a night with Boonie, the night includes a seafood buffet, comedy by Fred Laing, sports talk with Boonie, memorabilia auctions, raffles and bingo!
Tickets available from Port City Bowling Club
Contact Jordan by phone on 02 6583 1133 or by e-mail at jordan@portcity.com.au for further information.
25/3/10
Ezio De Angelis - Psychic Meduim
Thursday 25 March 2010
Ezio De Angelis is often described as Australia's foremost authority on spirit communication. His inspired, vibrant demonstration of psychic mediumship has brought comfort to countless people across the country.
Contact Janette Hyde by phone on 6580 2300 or by e-mail at janette.hyde@panthers.com.au for further information.
27/3/10
Earth Hour Candle-lit Dinner
Saturday 27 March 2010
Fully-catered candle-lit dinner with delicious Thai food, join in the climate change trivia quiz, and hear the latest news about energy efficiency and climate change. There will be a lucky door prize.
Contact Harry Creamer by phone on 02 6586 8332 or by e-mail at harry.creamer@environment.nsw.gov.au for further information.
27/3/10
Good Golly Miss Molly It's Rock n Roll Time Again!
Saturday 27 March 2010
Good Golly Miss Molly it's that time again...dust off those Blue Suede shoes and rock the night away at Port City Bowling Club's monthly Rock n Roll Night.
This month will feature Jacques Duo from 8pm...absolutely free!
Contact Jordan by phone on 6583 1133 or by e-mail at jordan@portcity.com.au for further information.
27/3/10
Kristina Olsen
Saturday 27 March 2010
Kristina Olsen is one of the most entertaining and compelling performers on the International folk circuit. A superb multi-instrumentalist as well as an award-winning songwriter with a big bluesy voice, Kristina has audiences around the world coming back for more.
Contact Krissa Wilkinson by phone on 02 6583 9676 or by e-mail at krissaw@bigpond.net.au for further information.
27/3/10
Seniors Week Concert
Saturday 27 March 2010
Seniors Week Variety Concert, The Tip Top Tappers and friends including: the Hastings Pipe Band, Robyn Butler, the U3A Folkdancers, Phyllis Barnaby- mime artists and the comedy group the Kempsey Fab 4 are putting on a fabulous 2 hour show for Seniors Week.
This annual event features spectacular dancing, singing mime and comedy and is a visual feast with sensational costumes. Music ranges from Astaire to Abba and will appeal to people everywhere.
Contact Trish Herbert by phone on 6583 4690 or by e-mail at triciahe@ozermail.com.au for further information.
28/3/10
iLAN 2.0
Sunday 28 March 2010
iLAN 2.0 will be an awesome day long celebration of computer gaming, including a huge BYOC (Bring Your Own Computer) LAN party and an unhealthy amount of fun. iLAN 2.0 will be the best way you can spend a weekend.
Contact Daniel by phone on 0403 048 441 or by e-mail at daniel@portcomputingsolutions.com.au for further information.
28/3/10
PushMePullYou or The Physics of Partner Dance with Kristina Olsen
Sunday 28 March 2010
Learn universal lead and follow techniques so you can dance with anyone to any music! This class is appropriate whether you are a total beginner or an experienced partner dancer.
Contact Krissa Wilkinson by phone on 02 6583 9676 or by e-mail at krissaw@bigpond.net.au for further information.
28/3/10
Urban Hotel Group Ironman Australia
Sunday 28 March 2010
Urban Hotel Group Ironman Australia, will be held at Port Macquarie, on one of the most stunning Ironman courses in the world involving over 1,500 competitors competing in this grueling event, with a 3.8km swim in the Hastings River, the 180km cycle winds its way along beside the Pacific Ocean on the beautiful and undulating Pacific Drive. The 42.2km run of the race takes athletes through the city centre waterfront where thousands of spectators can view the race surrounded by the conveniences of cafes, shops and accommodation.
Contact Sarah Milroy by phone on 1800 155 366 or by e-mail at sarah.milroy@imgworld.com for further information.
28/3/10
Wauchope Poultry Club Auction
Sunday 28 March 2010
The Annual Poultry Auction normally features around 400 birds across a large range of different breeds of poultry.
Everyone is welcome to attend and place birds in the auction for sale or simply come along to watch or buy.
Contact Neil Coombes or Sarah Jones by phone on 02 6586 0653 or 0418 762 599 or by e-mail at sarahjbaker@bigpond.com for further information.
29/3/10
Port Macquarie Race Day
Monday 29 March 2010
Come along and enjoy a great day out at the races.
Full bar and catering facilities are available in the air conditioned Ivan Livermore Stand as well as the facilities in the betting ring. We will have both bookies and TAB in operation as well. No alcohol is to be brought into the Race Course.
Contact Rachel Freudenstein by phone on 02 6581 1964 or by e-mail at info@portmacquarieraceclub.com.au for further information.
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Natural Harmony
Tuesday 30 March 2010 to Tuesday 11 May 2010
Val Allen, Sue Bell, Jackie Deane and Di Greenwood combine their artistic skills in Natural Harmony, an exhibition of small works relating to the natural environment.
Contact Sea Acres Rainforest Centre by phone on 02 6582 3355 or by e-mail at seaacres@environment.nsw.gov.au for further information.
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30/3/10
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2/4/10
New South Wales Police Rugby League Carnival Port Macquarie 2010
Tuesday 30 March 2010 to Friday 2 April 2010
The carnival is an annual event which involves Police Rugby League sides throughout the state playing in a round-robin tournament over the 4 days.
Contact Stephen McDonald by phone on 0407 074 438 or by e-mail at mcdo1ste@police.nsw.gov.au for further information.
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