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live music · theatre · dining out · eating in · giveaways · movies · games · puzzles · tv guide issue 63 2.12.11 we re on the red carpet 2011 arias festive recipes christmas cooking freddy s new book giveaway a brand new angel dine in byo takeaway or home delivery gig guide includes our dave gleeson on joining an iconic rock band up-toup-to-date information o all the coolest on upc upcoming concerts theatre and local bands whether you re a little chef or a big chef catering for kids parties · corporate functions · weddings visit our website www.dinospizza.com.au · shop 16 glenmore park town centre ph:4733 1800 mob 0416 008 524 eftpos/credit 1031wwd2065

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2 it s nice out here monster lady gaga experience saturday 3rd december 8pm tickets $5 member $10 non-member on sale now nye 2011 p!nk show get the party started saturday 31st december 2011 $10 members $15 non members doors open at 8pm party through until 1am christmas toy market friday 2nd december 1031wwd5057 our famous over 60 great prizes up for grabs with one major prize every week great brands fisher price ben 10 leap frog nintendo tonka and much more kemps creek sporting bowling club elizabeth drive kemps creek ph 9826 1375 info@kcsb.com.au www.kcsb.com.au

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cover story nathan taylor chats with aussie rocker dave gleeson about joining iconic pub band the angels and their upcoming gig at penrith panthers 3 hile australian rocker dave gleeson might be a veteran on the stage with more than 25 years experience he s about to have the same feeling people get when they start a new job and technically dave is starting a new job as the lead singer of one of australia s most iconic bands ­ the angels it s funny being the new guy obviously i ve been a performer for the best part of my life but the thing about it is i guess the people i m really trying to impress are the guys in the band dave said following the departure of original angels frontman doc neeson in 2008 dave formerly of the screaming jets plans to give his now permanent stint with his new band a red hot go when the angels rock out penrith panthers evan theatre next friday december 9 i hope the fans react well to me being part of this band dave said the angels are rock royalty and i love doing rock my former band the screaming jets spent many years on the road with the angels so we have that connection dave said he knows fans may find it difficult at first to adjust to the new line-up with him in it because former front man doc neeson was regarded so highly doc is synonymous with the angels but hopefully people enjoy the show and really get a kick out of rocking to a full-on angels set he said doc is an integral part of the angels and always will be but he s off doing his own thing now and the fact we ve been getting some positive responses so far is unreal for me the angels formed more than 40 years ago in adelaide before relocating w a new angel for a rock favourite to sydney and enjoying huge local success well into the 90s the angels had countless top 10 hits including `am i ever gonna see your face again `take a long line `no secrets and `we ve gotta get out of this place they also went through a number of name changes over the years including angel city the angels from angel city and the keystone angels since 2008 the angels have been performing around australia under the name `rick brewster s angels rick being one of the founding and longest serving members of the band one night earlier this year in south australia rick brewster s angels were performing just another regular gig until one of their fans dave gleeson showed up literally i was up in the adelaide hills and i heard the boys were doing a `brewster show in south australia dave said i rocked up to the gig to see them and eventually slid my way up the front after a few sly beers so i decided to head up on stage and do a song with them i ended up doing four or five tracks they said they were in the studio at the time and asked if i wanted to do some vocals for them i agreed and they were chuffed about that and my time in the angels kind of grew from there in mid 2011 the angels fronted by dave gleeson performed two mindblowing sell-out shows in sydney and adelaide they showcased the band s new single `waiting for the sun as well as performing all the classics leaving fans screaming for more and excited at the prospect of a new revitalised angels following that wave of enthusiasm what had started out as a bit of fun between dave and the rest of the band has created a new chapter for the angels earlier last month dave signed on to be a permanent member of the iconic pub outfit dave said all the current members of the angels were very supportive with the decision to allow him to join the band they were all unanimous in their support and they re the guys i m now trying to impress every night he said in the mid 80s dave formed his first rock band aspect with an old school friend they wrote their own songs in the beginning but built up a popular live show filled with covers of australian rock classics by bands like ac/dc and the angels but a 1987 support slot at cessnock supporters club forced aspect to bring some more of their original songs to a live show because that night they were supporting the `actual angels we supported the angels that night in cessnock and had to come up with some new songs to play because most of our set at the time was angels material dave said looking back and now being a part of the angels is a real spinout it s unreal it s one of those things in the job that you get lucky to do when the new look angels hit the stage next friday dave promises a high energy show complete with a few new tracks and some angels classics that haven t been performed in public for years the impression i m getting from the band is that there s been a lot of songs that they haven t been able to do he said songs like `mr damage and `ivory stairs are some great rocking angels songs that don t often get played and the band are really stoked to be able to pump some energy and put on a full-on energetic show along with the upcoming tour next year is set to be one to remember for the angels thanks to a new longawaited album currently in the works we ve recorded a dozen new songs and we re looking to put an album together for next year dave said being a part of the angels is a real spinout it s one of those things in the job that you get lucky to do fyi issue 63 editor troy dodds troy.dodds@mediaview.com.au published by mediaview pty ltd printed at spot press pty ltd fyi advertising manager emily.larkham emily.larkham@mediaview.com.au phone 4722 2998 fax 4731 6255 content nathan taylor suite 2 42-44 abel steet jamisontown nsw 2750 production irene adams kate stanford the angels fronted by dave gleeson will play live at the evan theatre on friday december 9 at 8pm tickets are $36.50 for more information and to purchase tickets call 1800 061 991 or visit www.penrith.panthers com.au.

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4 gig of the week cnr glebe pl richmond rd phone 4722 8180 www.penrithgaels.com.au 1031wwd5256 free entertainment friday december 2nd 8pm dynamic duo friday december 9th 8pm saturday december 10th 8pm steppin out duo t.b.a new year s eve blackwater the best irish band in australia playing in the best irish club in australia forever diamond a the iconic peter byrne has become a legend in his own right fantastic tribute to one of the greatest entertainers of all time will take place tomorrow night at the penrith gaels club in the form of `forever diamond starring awardwinning performer peter byrne peter byrne puts on a classy and brilliant show performing some of neil diamond s greatest hits his `forever diamond concert is guaranteed to have audiences singing dancing and clapping all night long in his time as an entertainer peter has received seven ace australian club entertainment awards and after receiving another of his many `mo australian entertainment awards for best production show his talents were acknowledged by the great man himself ­ neil diamond neil thanked peter for his great tribute of him which peter s been doing now for many years peter s professional productions along with a warm sparkling personality and a delightful touch of irish wisdom and humour has resulted in a `cult-like band of dedicated fans who provide the nucleus of an audience at all of his public appearances peter began his career singing in pubs in his birthplace of dublin and the early signs of his youthful talent resulted in his first big break into show business as the support act for the fureys 20 booking essential full $10 lunch menu complimentary beer wine or soft drink members only 7 to choose from monday-friday only monster sunday raffle during december include 1/2 hams turkey pork drawn 6pm tickets on sale from 5pm $1000 worth of prizes always the adventurer peter set out for australia and soon began performing around sydney he would perform folk music and neil diamond tracks at an irish bar in paddington until one day he was asked to perform the music of neil diamond in a cabaret show called `idols in concert those early performances kick started peter s career and before you know it he was receiving a standing ovation from more than 4000 people at the sydney convention centre following a tribute show to neil diamond s most famous live album `hot august night that particular `hot august night tribute show is still performed every august each year in australia and around the world including south africa the uk as well as on some of the world s finest cruise ships neil diamond is a music legend the american singer has now been performing for well over 50 years and sold hundreds of millions of records worldwide neil diamond was inducted into the songwriters hall of fame in 1984 and into the rock n roll hall of fame just this year he s had many number one singles including `cracklin rosie `song sung blue and `love on the rocks and still tours the world and releases new material to this day so for a blast from the past and to re-live some classic neil diamond tracks by one of this country s best check out peter byrne in `forever diamond this saturday december 3 at penrith gaels club from 8pm tickets are $12.50 for members and $15 for non-members to book or for more information call 4722 8180 or visit www.penrithgaels.com.au don t forget to follow the western weekender on twitter or facebook logon to www.twitter.com wwpenrith to follow our tweets hit www.facebook.com westernweekender for all the latest penrith news traffic updates and previews of what is coming up in the latest edition of the western weekender schmidy s catering the best food in penrith they have introduced a stylish contemporary menu delivering a high standard using fresh produce taste the difference open daily for lunch 12noon ­ 2.30pm and dinner from 5.30pm

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5 www.stmarysbandclub.com.au 411 great western highway st marys for further information call 9623 1211 1031wwd5071 live entertainment in the buffet palace restaurant join us for a traditional all-you-can eat christmas lunch 2 seatings including seafood 11am ­ 1pm 1.30pm-3.30pm adults $39.50 child 8-12 $26.50 child 3-7 $16.50 bookings essential 9623 2773 christmas day lunch book now for christmas raffles including hams turkeys pork thurs 1 dec ­ sat 24th dec playing hits from foo fighters bon jovi kings of leon matchbox 20 and more december 2nd keller lounge talk it up swingshift cold chisel show keller lounge thursdays tickets on sale 6:00pm draw begins 7:00pm fridays tickets on sale 6:45pm draw begins 7:30pm saturdays tickets on sale 2:30pm draw begins 3:30pm sundays tickets on sale 3:30pm draw begins 4:00pm some of the best australian anthems flame trees cheap wine khe sanh and much more december 9th toys included in raffles on thursday 8th sunday 11th december

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6 gig guide looking for a great local gig friday december 2 around the traps 9830 0673 saturday december 3 sounds like saturday venue peachtree free entry from 9pm 4731 3444 nat col the kings venue fitzroy hotel free entry 8.30pm 4577 3396 live band venue penrith panthers free entry from 9.30pm 1800 061 991 dennis demello venue blacktown workers free entry 9pm 9830 0673 burlesque theatre restaurant venue blacktown workers $55 7pm 9830 0673 brothers in harmony venue blacktown workers $7.50 members $10.50 guests 8pm 9830 0673 creedence beyond venue st marys leagues free entry,9pm 9677 7777 black label venue penrith hotel free entry 9pm 4721 2060 forever diamond funked up friday venue peachtree free entry from 9pm 4731 3444 the 3b s christmas dinner show venue penrith panthers $65 members $70 visitors 6.30pm 1800 061 991 bon jovi show venue penrith hotel free entry 10pm 4721 2060 talk it up venue st marys band club free entry 8pm 9623 1211 kaos venue st marys leagues free entry 9pm 9677 7777 dynamic duo venue penrith gaels free entry 8pm 4722 8180 the kamis venue rooty hill rsl free entry 8pm 9625 5500 live band venue penrith rsl free entry 9pm 4728 5200 burlesque theatre restaurant venue blacktown workers $55 7pm venue penrith gales $12.50 members $15 visitors 8pm 4722 8180 midnight drifters venue st marys band club free entry 8pm 9623 1211 live jazz band venue penrith rsl free entry 2pm 4728 5200 jukebox saturday night venue rooty hill rsl $11 members $17 visitors 8pm 9625 5500 superstitious venue rooty hill rsl free entry 8.30pm 9625 5500 monster lady gaga experience venue kemps creek $5 members $10 visitors 8pm 9826 1375 sunday december 4 live country band venue penrith rsl free entry 2pm 4728 5200 live band venue penrith panthers free entry 1pm 1800 061 991 sunsets on the terrace venue penrith panthers free 1pm monster gaga 8pm saturday december 3 kemps creek $5 members $10 visitors this spectacular new production show pays tribute to one of the world s biggest superstars lady gaga s album `the fame sold over 15 million copies proving her amazing popularity throughout the world hayley jane performs as lady gaga and features some of her whacky outfits and crazy dance moves she s joined on stage by four dancers who were finalists on tv s `so you think you can dance australia friday night 9pm 2nd karaoke dance party saturday jazz 2pm 3rd di bird red hot blue saturday night 9pm 3rd the matchbox tribute show sunday country 2pm 4th cate country band 8 tindale st penrith www.penrithrsl.com.au seattle sound fri 16 december 8pm $10 the wizard of oz sat 17 december 3pm $10 1031wwd2922

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gig guide 7 looking for a gig out of town friday december 2 out about saturday december 3 backsliders venue the vanguard 8pm 1300 438 849 daryl braithwaite band venue manly fisho s $27.50 8pm 9977 4800 cherribomb venue scruffy murphy s hotel free 10.30pm 9211 2002 dig venue the studio sydney opera house 8pm 9250 7777 feral swing katz venue the brass monkey 8pm 1300 762 545 homebake venue the domain $95 11am 1300 762 545 the kingswoods venue town hall hotel free 8.30pm 9557 1206 fake venue fake club $20 9pm www.fakeclub.com.au all shall perish venue bald faced stag $30 8pm 9560 7188 sunday december 4 eminem venue sydney football stadium $99 ­ $299.90 8pm 132 849 martini club venue goldfish free 6pm 8354 6630 cash only venue marrickville bowling and recreation club free 4.30pm 9557 1185 clara c venue the basement $29 $39 6pm 9559 6300 dragon venue lizotte s restaurant $48 $106 dinner show 8pm 9240 3000 gary johns trio venue the orient funeral free 8.30pm 9251 5631 hell crab city venue sandringham hotel 8pm 9557 1254 the white bros venue the orient hotel free 8.30pm 9251 5631 no such luck venue the valve free 2pm 9559 6300 the art venue gaelic theatre $15 8pm 9211 8554 button down disco venue candy s apartment $15 8pm 9380 5600 the casualties venue manning bar $33 $39 8pm 1300 438 849 chartbusters venue canterbury-hurlstone park rsl 9pm 9559 0000 donny benet venue kings cross hotel 8pm 9331 9900 diesel venue lizotte s restaurant $53 $123 dinner show 8pm 9984 9933 the hello morning venue old manly boatshed 8pm 9977 4443 the gaslamp killer venue oxford art factory 8pm 1300 438 849 eschallon venue white house hotel $10 9pm eminem 8pm sunday december 4 sydney football stadium bookings 132 849 13-time grammy winner oscar winner dubbed the `king of hip hop by rolling stone magazine and seller of over 80 million albums worldwide eminem makes his much anticipated touchdown in sydney this week after tickets sold out in 30 minutes for his saturday show fans are thrilled to see tickets are still available for a surprise second show on sunday li l wayne and hilltop hoods are special guests the largest street art festival in the southern hemisphere over 150 local and international artists including anthony lister australian stencil art prize beastman ben frost bennett buff diss c-art deb dmote ears ethos everfresh ghostpatrol ha ha james jirat patradoon image anthony lister proudly presented by premier partners media partners jumbo junky projects kid zoom makatron may s the may lane street art project max berry meggs mini graff miso mox mr sprinkles next numskull oi you collection feat banksy pastemodernism 3 phibs prizm project ugly reka roa rone secret wars shannon crees shida stabs sync t-world tom civil vexta will coles wonderlust zap skateboarding australia 2011 pro/am tour grand final skate clinics family and kids activities djs and live entertainment supported by government partner in association with outpostproject.com.au 1031wwd3100

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8 must see movie at the pioneer adam s double f 1031wwd2030 sandler takes on two roles in one of summer s funniest flicks unnyman adam sandler has gone all `nutty professor style in his latest comedy release `jack and jill in the flick sandler plays both the lead roles ­ he plays jack a successful advertising executive and jill his needy sister in the film jack sadelstein is a successful businessman living in los angeles with his beautiful wife and kids but he dreads one event each year ­ the thanksgiving visit of his twin sister jill jill s neediness and passive-aggressiveness is maddening to jack turning his normally tranquil life upside down `jack and jill stars a mammoth amount of stars including katie holmes who plays sandler s wife and al pacino who stars as himself just to boost up the star power even more the movie also has plenty of cameo appearances by some of hollywood biggest identities including shaquille o neal johnny depp david spade drew carey and of course rob schneider the film hasn t been well-received by the critics with mostly negative reviews however if you re after a laugh and a film that you don t have to concentrate hard on then `jack and jill is the movie for you `jack and jill is now showing at hoyts penrith and is rated pg the toppie december 2nd 3rd 9th 10th 16th 17th 23rd 30th t 31st bon jovi show black label flaming beauties rock monster sound proofed dean s karaoke dj show funkin around generators happy new year celebrate with dean s karaoke dj show top beer top food top pub every monday with dean s karaoke dj show 7.30pm ­ 11.30pm live dj show raffles on every tuesday $3.00 s schooners $5.00 f 8 rom 10 major christmas raffles pizza the place to be on monday nights 000 $1 ph 4721 2060 1 206 on the 20th december 7pm hhbp cash cash to be wo cash to be won ash o 103 1031 1031wwd1812 031 bistro open 7 days · lunch 12pm-3pm · dinner 6pm-9pm · daily $6 specials 6 spe als pe al penrith hotel motel 303 high street penrith

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latest entertainment releases 9 dvd/blu the hangover part ii bradley cooper zach galifinakis dvd mr popper s penguins jim carrey carla gugino dvd desperate housewives season 7 teri hatcher eva longoria dvd cinema take shelter michael shannon j jessica chastain shea whigham jack and jill adam sandler katie holmes al pacino machine gun preacher gerard butler michelle monaghan michael shannon games adventures of tin tin playstation 3 xbox 360 wii pc mario kart 7 3d nintendo 3 ds nickelodeon dance xbox 360 wii music various artists happy feet two bon jovi live in japan glee the music volume 7 180 richmond rd cambridge gardens ph:4730 2955 www.overlanderhotel.com.au bands live e back ar ing around best pub bands go f the featuring some o 2nd december l come along to our new improved monday thursday nights from 7pm for big rumps legs hams chicken breasts king raffle nights christmas sta starts dec 5th arts during christmas during christmas raffles u ng hristma friday 8pm -12pm saturday 8pm -12pm sunday 3pm -7pm 1031wwd1819 c >fast track zodia 3rd december 9th december >high maintence r 10th decembe es >flaming beauti 4th december >dwayne elix du o >jacks in black 11th december >mr breeze duo c cash $1000 cash to be won be

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dining 11 fun evening out for the entire family or a great night out with friends silver spur penrith 123 mulgoa rd penrith 4732 1700 www.spurcorp.nl/australia he silver spur restaurant in penrith has been around for an astonishing 13 years they pride themselves on offering a fantastic family-friendly atmosphere perfect for your own hungry `tribe spur serves its famous flame-grilled burgers and steaks fresh salads and decadent desserts to families not only in penrith but to people all over the world the international family-orientated brand can be found in more than 10 countries across the globe including ireland south africa the uk and even mauritius the penrith spur s has everything set-up for your whole tribe to come relax and enjoy themselves spur s amazing kids room will keep the little ones occupied whilst waiting for their meals or just to give the parents some privacy it boasts a cinema with a great selection of movies sony playstations a jungle gym t balloons and they can even get their face painted to save the parents some money kids can eat free every monday and tuesday with any paying adult spur s cook up some sensational mouth-watering meals and would make the perfect place for your upcoming christmas party with a huge range of options including set menus and cocktail parties some of the delicious items diners can choose from include the spur t-bone steak ­ choice cut of beef chargrilled to perfection this cut of beef combines the best of sirloin and `eye fillet from just $24.95 if steak isn t your thing then you should definitely tuck into a juicy flavour-filled original spur burger ­ choice grilled pure ground beef burger served with spur s crispy onion rings and chips or baked potato for the bargain price of $12.95 chocolate christmas trees ingredients makes 45 250g plain sweet biscuits crushed 2 tbsp baking cocoa 1 cup 80g desiccated coconut 395g can sweetened condensed milk 1 cup 150g white chocolate melts melted 1 cup 150g dark chocolate melts melted hundreds thousands for decorating 1 candy cane bark ingredients 3 candy canes 375g pkt milk chocolate melts melted 1 2 instructions line a large baking tray with baking paper place candy canes in a snap-lock bag squeeze bag to remove excess air place on a hard surface hit with a rolling pin until candy canes are just crushed spread milk chocolate melts on prepared tray until about 2mm thick sprinkle with crushed candy canes set aside for 20 minutes or until set break into pieces serve instructions combine biscuit crumbs baking cocoa coconut and sweetened condensed milk in a medium bowl mix until well combined refrigerate mixture until firm about 20 minutes shape teaspoonfuls of mixture into cone shapes drizzle tops of cones with white chocolate melts decorate as desired with dark chocolate melts and hundreds and thousands 2 3 3 preparation time 30 minutes plus refrigeration time cooking time 0 minutes preparation time 20 minutes cooking time 10 minutes

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12 book your christmas party now arties nus cocktail p set me udget it every taste b to su 0 phone 4732 170 kids menu l from our buy any mea and get this for just $5 t backpack only while stocks last available at participating stores only are you a u spur vip p 1031wwd3229

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arts set to sizzle s arts part of the program around penrith to take photographs of their favourite sights before later editing the images in their own special way i thought this concept was a really good idea because it allowed the kids to take photos of their favourite places in penrith that actually meant something to them ms lacaze said one girl took photos of her favourite kebab shop in high street and one boy took photos of the joan sutherland performing arts centre because he liked acting as part of sizzle the gallery awarded emerging artist with a disability tim smith a $100 gift voucher to spend on art supplies and a mentorship program the mentorship program offers the chance for one artist to receive professional development in the form of a mentoring session with practicing contemporary artist catherine o donnell the session includes feedback on a developing art practice how to put together a portfolio as well as how to find out about competitions and exhibition opportunities this is the third annual sizzle festival at the gallery gallery education and visitor services manager naomi mccarthy said the sizzle festival was her favourite time of year because it opened up so many opportunities to people with disabilities the sizzle festival gives people living with disability the opportunity to showcase their creative endeavours in both the visual and performing arts in this exquisite regional gallery ms mccarthy said the sizzle art exhibition is currently on display until sunday december 18 in the sonia farley studio of the penrith regional gallery 13 arts festival celebrates international day for people with a disability izzle 2011 is an inclusive arts festival showcasing the creative expression of people with a disability through art video and performance as part of the celebrations for international day for people with disability to celebrate sizzle the penrith regional gallery has `eye see penrith a photographic exhibition from the young carers program anglicare nepean commonwealth respite and carelink the exhibition is currently on display in the lounge room `eye see penrith was created by six young people between the ages of seven and 17 who care for someone with a disability monique lacaze a member of the young carers program took local kids who were penrith valley rivermountains friday 2nd december · disney s aladdin jr nepean high school great western highway emu plains saturday 3rd december · christmas activities and santa coachmans park queen st st marys saturday 3rd december · the train shed christmas party the train shed vicarys winery the northern road luddenham saturday 3rd december · the 3b s ­ dinner show panthers mulgoa road penrith sunday 4th december · festival of christmas santa s fun run penrith city centre association high street penrith sunday 4th december · bird show display hosted by feathered friends mamre house 181 mamre road orchard hills sunday 4th december · sailability ­ come n try day sydney international regatta centre old castlereagh road penrith sunday 4th december · petite people handcraft market glenmore park high school hall glenmore parkway glenmore park what s on guide 2nd december 15th december 2011 sunday 11th december · carols by candlelight centrebet stadium mulgoa road penrith sunday 11th december · kingswood food and craft market kingswood high school bringelly road kingswood sunday 11th december · sunday siestas ­ river christmas markets tench reserve tench avenue penrith sunday 11th december · vicary s vineyard craft market vicary s winery the northern road luddenham tuesday 13th december · community fishing programme sydney international regatta centre old castlereagh road penrith local exhibitions and displays penrith city library high street penrith · until 3rd january harry potter display by matthew atkins the penrith regional gallery the lewers bequest 86 river rd emu plains · until 18th december sizzle 2011 an inclusive arts festival · until 29th january case study gemma smith considers the work of margo lewers · until 29th january more than all the little pearly shells · until 29th january harbour journal museum of fire 1 museum drive penrith · one of the worlds largest and most unique fire collections theatre and performances henry lawson theatre henry lawson avenue werrington contact 9673 6666 www.hltheatre.com.au · 2nd december harp in the south major oak theatre restaurant corner queen and belar streets st marys contact 9623 4850 www.majoroak.com.au · cruise themed comedy theatre restaurant `on land lakes sunday 4th december · sunday siestas ­ river christmas markets tench reserve,tench avenue penrith tuesday 6th december · community fishing programme sydney international regatta centre old castlereagh road penrith saturday 10th december · fine dining at the house 1 mamre road orchard hills saturday 10th december · motown ­ the show dinner show panthers mulgoa road penrith saturday 10th december · stand up comedy colyton hotel 12 great western highway colyton saturday 10th december · the train shed christmas party the train shed vicarys winery the northern road luddenham saturday 10th december · christmas activities and santa coachmans park queen st st marys sunday 11th december · st clair carols in the park mamre house 181 mamre road orchard hills joan sutherland performing arts centre and q theatre 597 high street penrith contact 4723 7600 www.jspac.com.au · 4th december penrith symphony orchestra ­ handel s messiah · 14th december morning melodies ­ the christmas proms 1031wwd5074 penrith valley visitor information centre open 7 days between 9am-4.30pm for further information on the above events please visit www.penrithvalley.com.au or visit penrith valley visitor information centre panthers carpark mulgoa rd penrith ph 1300 736 836 www.penrithvalley.com.au www.penrithvalley.blogspot.com pentour@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au

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awesome arias l 14 25th aria awards kasey chambers hamish and andy benji and joel madden jessica mauboy reece mastin stevie nicks ruby rose gotye and didier cohen just to name a few thankfully for our great fyi readers the stars couldn t wait to have a chat to me on the red carpet and backstage about winning an aria plans for 2012 and a whole lot more here s who we caught up with kylie minogue after she was inducted into the aria hall of fame you ve won so many awards ­ grammys brit awards arias is this award tonight up there with the best absolutely coming home to australia is a win anyway i always feel so happy to be home but i guess being aria s 25th anniversary and my 25th anniversary next year it seems very appropriate the fact that i had an unconventional start in this industry and it wasn t to everyone s liking so to finally be here and be acknowledged is really something it s amazing the wiggles after they were inducted into the aria hall of fame you must be happy to be out of those colourful skivvies tonight and in some suits we actually had to think about what to wear tonight that s the problem laughs it s actually nice to see people with two eyes captain feathersword who always wears an eyepatch hamish and andy after winning an aria for best comedy release you guys knew you had that award in the bag tonight didn t you hamish you never know but when you see the guy with the camera hovering around you before the award ­ and we know the budget for the arias because we ve done it before ­ you just know they can t afford cameras for everyone guy sebastian after winning an aria for highest selling single you recently mentored reece mastin to `x factor glory what advice did you give reece tonight at his first arias i told reece to really take it in i remember my first aria awards i was so green and just so overwhelmed by it all and i really didn t take a moment for it to sink in i was sitting behind john farnham who was my hero and there was one point when he got up out of his chair and hit the back of my chair and went `sorry mate little moments like that i should ve in the moment gone `oh my god john farnham just apologised to me but reece is a good lad and i don t say this about a lot of people especially reality tv winners because we see that it s just a platform reality tv is no different to a radio competition or a battle of the bands it s just a platform really at the end of the day it s up to the individual to work hard but i think reece is really special and a talented kid altiyan childs loving his time on the red carpet so when can we expect some new music from you after world war iii on a personal note referring to a few scandals earlier this year every artist prays for an original album i m one of those guys who never wanted to be a star i just wanted to express my love for humanity through song do you have any advice for current `x factor winner reece mastin yeah i really do i guess to stay humble is really important it s got to come from the heart i really hope the attention doesn t get to him and that he doesn t start to exist in a bubble outside of reality because the truth is that the common man has given us this power and we got to give that power back to the common man andy lee strolling the red carpet without hamish are you looking forward to doing a `gap year style show next year over in london in the lead up to the olympics we are i know london s a popular city so everyone will be already aware that there s a tower bridge and also buckingham palace but we re trying to find the things that people might not be aware of jack vidgen on the red carpet at his first arias are your friends jealous you re here on the aria s red carpet yeah they were some of my friends will be in the audience though could you take a date with you tonight no not enough room i just took my mum with me our man nathan taylor mingles with some of the biggest stars in australian music on the red carpet and backstage at the recent aria awards ast weekend the 25th anniversary aria awards were held at allphones arena at sydney olympic park and i was lucky enough to represent the people of penrith on the red carpet and backstage during the show the carpet was buzzing with the entertainment industry s biggest stars and colourful personalities including delta goodrem kylie minogue dannii minogue molly meldrum altiyan childs guy sebastian damien leith don t forget to catch all our candid aria awards photographs from the red carpet and backstage online at www.westernweekender com.au or via our facebook page at www facebook.com/westernweekender read nathan s tweets from the night at www.twitter com/wwpenrith x rience ve an ethpechristmas gi is ft gift voucher a cables wake park give renowned as one of penrith s premier function restaurants ft the per fect g ifs t his c hr istma · exceptional seafood cuisine italian steakhouse · indoor outdoor alfresco dining · superior service · hosts functions ranging from 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25th aria awards 15 fe st hri2011 c f lo va mas sti thanks to our wonderful sponsors sunday 4th december · high street penrith · 9am 3pm iru ixq gd street santa s uhdw idplo zkroh parade wkh charity run free to enter 9 1 4 fun $1,000 prize must have a christmas theme trophies awarded for best in each category entry forms available at www.penrithcitycentre.com.au or phone 4722 5556 or 4722 5559 for best overall entry $20 adults $15 kids includes your own 5 piece santa suit entry forms available at www.penrithcitycentre.com.au or phone 4722 5556 or 4722 5559 all profits to the penrith valley fund supporting locals winner of australia s got talent will be performing at the festival christmas concert entertainment santa mrs claus street performers market stalls rides 1031wwd other attractions registrations now open enquiries 4722 5556 or 4722 5559 santa runners and christmas street parade www.penrithcitycentre.com.au

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