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Monday 14 February 2011
Treat your Valentine to a sumptuous eight course degustation, including matching wines, this Valentine’s Day at The Restaurant at Cassegrain. The French inspired menu offers a truly decadent Valentine’s Day experience complimented by the picturesque winery views, surrounding rose gardens and the live tunes of Suavé.
Contact The Restaurant by phone on 02 6582 8320 or by e-mail at info@cassegrainwines.com.au for further information.
Danny Bhoy
Saturday 19 February 2011
He is one of the most sought after comedians working in the world today and 2011 sees him return to our shores with a brand new show to delight his Aussie fans. Coming to Port Macquarie at the Glasshouse this February. Get your tickets early to see this brilliant, busy young Scot.
Contact Glasshouse Customer Service Team by phone on 02 6581 8888 or by e-mail at info@glasshouse.org.au for further information.
Mastercraft Australian Open Waterski Titles 2011
Saturday 19 – Sunday 20 February 2011
Australia’s "cream of the crop" Slalom, Trick and Jump skiers are vying for the Title as well as competitors from around the world including Japan, USA, England and New Zealand. 100% of the gold coin entry from spectators will be donated to the QLD Flood Victims appeal. The tournaments starts at 8am Saturday the 19th and finishes Sunday afternoon.
Contact Kim by phone on 02 6585 0080 or by e-mail at info@stoneypark.com.au for further information.
2011 National Touch League
Wednesday 9 – Saturday 12 March 2011
The 2011 and 2012 National Touch League will be held in Port Macquarie. The venue for the events will be the Port Macquarie Regional Stadium and Tuffins Lane Precinct. This event will see more than 4,000 players, support personnel, family and friends visiting the area for the competition.
Contact Mark Spear by phone on 0448 627847 or by e-mail at mark.spear@austouch.com.au for further information.
2011 WTC Ironman Australia and Ironman 70.3 Port Macquarie
Sunday 1 May 2011
The World Triathlon Corporation has announced that Ironman Australia will enter a new era in Port Macquarie, with an enhanced course, finish line and race centre. In addition, Ironman 70.3 Port Macquarie will take place on the same day as Ironman Australia. On one of the most stunning Ironman courses in the world there will be over 1,500 competitors competing in this grueling event.
Contact Greater Port Macquarie Visitor Information Centre by phone on 1300 303 155 or by e-mail at tourism@pmhc.nsw.gov.au for further information.
2011 Camden Haven Music Festival
Friday 6 – Sunday 15 May 2011
2011 Camden Haven Music Festival showcases the best of Australian musical talent in world, swing, blues, folk, jazz and classical music.
Contact Alvena Ferguson by phone on (02) 6559 6874 0401 608240 or by e-mail at chmf@tsn.cc for further information.
NSW Women's Bowling State Carnival 2011
Monday 23 – Friday 27 May 2011
NSW Women's Bowling Association Inc's 2011 State Carnival - Open Fours. Proudly sponsored by Port City Bowling Club. Port City BC along with West Port BC, Port Macquarie Panthers BC, Lake Cathie BC, North Haven BC, Wauchope BC and Kew BC, will ensure that spectators are well looked after and comfortable and can expect to see a fantastic standard of competitive bowls by players from all over NSW and also interstate.
Phone Reception on 6583 1133 for further information.
Wintersun Festival 2011
Friday 3 – Monday 13 June 2011
Big line up announcements for the 10-day Wintersun Festival in June 2011 which is Australia's leading rock 'n' roll nostalgia retro event - a celebration of rock 'n' roll music, all things Elvis, classic cars and great dancing. The Delltones, Normie Rowe, Pretty Things Peepshow from New York plus loads of locations to dance, swing and reminisce your way through.
Contact Wintersun 2011 by phone on 07 5536 9509 or by e-mail at info@wintersun.org.au for further information.
50th Annual Australian National Style and Accuracy Championships
Friday 17 June 2011 to Tuesday 21 June 2011
The Board of the Australian Parachute Federation has approved Port Macquarie as the location of this exciting sporting event. This is a relatively new event in Australian skydiving and is fantastic to watch from the ground. This event has been referred to as “aerial darts” as the parachutist has to land in a controlled manner within a 15 metre circle, closest to the centre disk scores best.
Contact Ian Robertson by phone on or by e-mail at cooncat1@bigpond.com for further information.
Soweto Gospel Choir - African Grace
Tuesday 21 June 2011
The Choir’s 26 singers, dancers and musicians deliver a flawless performance of traditional and contemporary songs infused with irrepressible spirit. Be uplifted by this joyful spectacular of song and dance.
Contact Glasshouse Box Office by phone on 02 6581 8888 or by e-mail at info@glasshouse.org.au for further information.
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Morning Music: Divas
Monday 27 June 2011
Fresh from the fabulous JUDY and LIZA Show, Martine Pavey takes us on an unforgettable musical journey relating the lives, the loves, the glitz, the tears and the tantrums in the life of a DIVA. Featuring the songs of world renowned Divas Barbra Streisand, Shirley Bassey and many more.
Contact Glasshouse Box Office by phone on 02 6581 8888 or by e-mail at info@glasshouse.org.au for further information.
Port Macquarie Mixed Pairs @ Port City Bowl
Friday 1 July 2011 to Sunday 3 July 2011
This is the second running of the Port Macquarie Mixed Pairs which was held at Port City in 2010. This tournament established a record last year as being the biggest mixed pairs event ever to be held in Australia in the one municipality. There is $7,500 in prizemoney.
Contact Charlie Buchanan by phone on 6583 1153 or by e-mail at charlie@portcity.com.au for further information.
ON TOUR @ THE GLASSHOUSE - RAINBOW'S END
Friday 8 July 2011 to Saturday 9 July 2011
Written with gentle irony and humorous affection by Jane Harrison, author of Stolen and flawlessly directed by Craig Ilott. Three generations of Koori women live on the edge of a country town in a shack on the banks of a flood-prone river. For Nan, even life on ‘The Flats’ represents progress of a kind, but Gladys has ambitions for a real house in town and a proper job for daughter Dolly.
Contact Glasshouse Box Office by phone on 02 6581 8888 or by e-mail at info@glasshouse.org.au for further information.
Preschool storytime with Whizzy the Water Drop
Sunday 10 July 2011 to Wednesday 10 August 2011
Water-themed storytime and craft with a special appearance from Whizzy the Water Drop. Come along and join in this preschool storytime event as part of Water Week.
Contact Virginia Cox by phone on 6581 8755 or by e-mail at virginia.cox@pmhc.nsw.gov.au for further information.
Cant Chant - Vernon Ah Kee Exhibition
Friday 15 July 2011 to Sunday 28 August 2011
Leading Indigenous artist Vernon Ah Kee is known for his incisive critiques of White Australian culture. In the Cant Chant exhibition he takes on the iconic subject of the beach and casts a critical eye on its special role in forming Australian identity.
Contact Glasshouse Customer Service Team by phone on 02 6581 8888 or by e-mail at info@glasshouse.org.au for further information.
Australian Chamber Orchestra ACO2
Tuesday 9 August 2011
AcO2 is the Australian Chamber Orchestra’s regional touring Orchestra. It combines ACO core players with hot, young, up-and-coming Australian musicians. In August 2011 AcO2 tours through regional NSW and QLD with Guest Director and Lead Violin Thomas Gould from the UK. Performing at the Glasshouse on August 9th.
Contact Glasshouse Customer Service Team by phone on 02 6581 8888 or by e-mail at info@glasshouse.org.au for further information.
ON TOUR @ THE GLASSHOUSE - DON QUIXOTE
Thursday 11 August 2011 to Friday 12 August 2011
In 2011 The Dancers Company, the regional touring arm of The Australian Ballet, will present the lively ballet classic Don Quixote. Based on the legendary tale by Spanish author Cervantes, this classic ballet tells the story of the knight Quixote on a quest to find his lost love.
Contact Glasshouse Box Office by phone on 02 6581 8888 or by e-mail at info@glasshouse.org.au for further information.
Country Energy Australian Surf Festival
Sunday 14 August 2011 to Sunday 28 August 2011
The Australian Surf Titles have been held since 1964, the longest running surf event in Australia. The Country Energy Australian Surf Festival combines the Australian Longboard Titles, the Australian Surfmasters Titles and the Australian Stand Up Paddle Titles expanding into a unique celebration of the Australian surf lifestyle. It's a massive celebrations of 45 years of surfing tradition.
Contact Surfing NSW by phone on 02 9349 7055 or by e-mail at info@australiansurffestival.com for further information.
ON TOUR @ THE GLASSHOUSE - WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF
Friday 26 August 2011 to Saturday 27 August 2011
Martha and George invite Nick and his wife Honey home for a nightcap. One of the stage’s most dysfunctional couples is brought to life in White Box Theatre’s beautiful production of Edward Albee’s hilarious and harrowing masterpiece.
Contact Glasshouse Box Office by phone on 02 6581 8888 or by e-mail at info@glasshouse.org.au for further information.
ON TOUR @ THE GLASSHOUSE - THE SUM OF US
Wednesday 7 September 2011 to Thursday 8 September 2011
The Sum of Us is about a widowed father, Harry Mitchell, and his 24-year-old gay son, Jeff, and their search for love in working class Melbourne, Australia. Harry’s unconditional love for his son is the shining light in a story of love, joy and identity but most of all this parable is a celebration of family.
Contact Glasshouse Box Office by phone on 02 6581 8888 or by e-mail at info@glasshouse.org.au for further information.
Australian Photographic Society Annual Conference 2011
Saturday 24 September 2011 to Friday 30 September 2011
The APSCON conference will be held this year at Port Macquarie's state of the art Glasshouse Arts, Conference and Entertainment Centre. This year’s conference will feature photography activities, functions, guest speakers, workshops, tours and much more.
E-mail Peter Buckley at p.buckley@optusnet.com.au for further information.
Tastings Of The Hastings 2011
Saturday 1 October 2011 to Monday 31 October 2011
For a gourmet journey around Port Macquarie’s extraordinary locations and attractions, the region’s annual food and wine festival is on throughout October. Local chefs, winemakers, farmers and producers devise a tasty program of events at restaurants, wineries and outdoor venues around the region, culminating in a giant farmer’s market.
Contact Sonia Fingleton by phone on 02 6585 9324 or mobile 0414 376 868 or by e-mail at alliedassets@bigpond.com for further information.
ON TOUR @ THE GLASSHOUSE - CIRCUS OZ
Thursday 13 October 2011 to Friday 14 October 2011
Circus Oz is a legendary, world-famous, globe-roving icon. Their shows are raw, diverse, inspired, spectacular, fantastic for families, and very funny as well. The Circus Oz show is a rock-n-roll animal-free circus that appeals to adults and children alike.
Contact Glasshouse Box Office by phone on 02 6581 8888 or by e-mail at info@glasshouse.org.au for further information.
2011 Australasian Firefighter Championship
Friday 14 October 2011 to Sunday 16 October 2011
Port Macquarie fire brigade is hosting firefighting teams from Australia and New Zealand to battle it out in this exciting two day event at Westport Park. All Events and Competition are FREE to the public. Bring the whole family along to watch these emergency services show their modern day fire-fighter techniques and skill.
Contact Gary Tant by phone on 02 9742 7478 or 0417653659 or by e-mail at garry.tant@fire.nsw.gov.au for further information.
Zonta International District 24 Conference 2011
Friday 14 October 2011 to Sunday 16 October 2011
Zonta International seeks to advance the status of women worldwide by improving the legal, political, economic, educational, health and professional status of women at the global and local levels through service and advocacy. District 24 is part of this worldwide organisation of women in business and the professions, volunteering their time and talents working locally and globally on a variety of service projects and advocacy initiatives to advance the status of women locally and internationally. The District Conference is held every 2 years - 2011 is the first time for Port Macquarie.
E-mail Margaret Bateman at mb836168@bigpond.net.au for further information.
Legacy Conference 2011
Thursday 20 October 2011 to Sunday 23 October 2011
Legacy is a voluntary organisation providing services to Australian families suffering financially and socially after the death of a spouse or parent during or after their defence force service. They currently care for 120,000 widows and 1,900 children and dependants throughout Australia.
Contact Greater Port Macquarie Visitor Information Centre by phone on 1300 303 155 or by e-mail at tourism@pmhc.nsw.gov.au for further information.
Zonta International District 24 Conference 2011
Friday 14 October 2011 to Sunday 16 October 2011
Zonta International seeks to advance the status of women worldwide by improving the legal, political, economic, educational, health and professional status of women at the global and local levels through service and advocacy. District 24 is part of this worldwide organisation of women in business and the professions, volunteering their time and talents working locally and globally on a variety of service projects and advocacy initiatives to advance the status of women locally and internationally. The District Conference is held every 2 years - 2011 is the first time for Port Macquarie.
E-mail Margaret Bateman at mb836168@bigpond.net.au for further information.
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