What's On in Newcastle | MON 12 - SUN 18 OCT

It's a whole-lotta-fun this week. Check out our top picks for making the most of it. Don't forget to pick up your copy of The Follower for the monthly-event-guide!!

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Black Hole – Newcastle Q & A with filmmakers | Tower Cinemas | Monday 12th Oct

BLACK HOLE is considered one of the most significant environmental documentaries' produced in Australia. It is the story of the fight to save the Leard State Forest from one of the most controversial mining projects in Australia – Whitehaven's Maules Creek Coal Mine. Screening at the TOWER CINEMAS on Monday 12th October. Join director JOAO DUJON PEREIA, JONATHAN MOYLAN & Gomeroi Tradition Custodian STEPHEN TALBOTT for a Q & A. Tix $20- HERE

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Grizzlee Train, Victor Cripes & Dan Fibbins | The Lass O'Gowrie | Wednesday 14th Oct

Central Coast duo Brandon Dodd & Josh Dufficy of Grizzlee Train are bringing their vintage blues & roots tune to the Lass. It's a mix of new-age & old school...raw energy & honest music. Lineup includes Victor Cripes & Dan Fibbins. This Wednesday 14th Oct @ THE LASS O'GOWRIE HOTEL. FREE!!

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‘Smallest Stories’ | Nanshe Studio Gallery | Wednesday 14th Oct

Nanshe Studio Gallery is looking forward to a whole space of work by Anna Buxton Soldal!

This gorgeous work is being put on the walls on Monday and opens to the public on Wednesday at 9am.

Official opening is Saturday 17th October at 1.30pm by Joe Eisenberg OAM and music by Grace Cogan Aberhart. For more information visit www.nanshestudiogalleryshop.com.au.

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Agatha (USA), Love Maul, Polyfox & The Sufferjets | Hamilton Station Hotel | Thursday 15th

Oct

Self-described queercore-punk-band AGATHA (Seattle, USA) team up with pop-punk LOVE MAUL, garage-girl-group THE SUFFERJETS & alternative, new-wave POLYFOX for a dreamy & melodic evening of punx tunes.

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Modigliani Quartet | Newcastle Conservatorium of Music | Thursday 15th Oct

MUSICA VIVA presents elegant & masculine MODIGLIANI QUARTET. The top French quartet of their generation: the Modigliani Quartet have gone from strength to strength. This evening will include masterpieces from Haydn, Schubert, Westlake & Beethoven – all of which demand both strength & clarity. Prices range from $30 – 76. Book HERE!!

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Soul Benefits 'Single Launch' (w/ Relevent, Eightford & more) | The Cambridge Hotel | Friday 16th Oct

Hip-hop SOUL BENEFITS showcase their new single in this huge event. Coming to the stage with Revelent, Eightfold & Pyne. FREE GIVEAWAYS, lotsa talent & good vibes. $10

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Stooged Theatre: Between two Waves | Civic Playhouse | Friday 16th Oct

Commencing this Friday night Stooged Theatre Presents ‘Between Two Waves’ at Civic Playhouse. An urgent and searching new play about the most pressing issue of our times, Between Two Waves asks an anxious, warming world: how do we find happiness in the face of an uncertain future? Produced by Ian Meadow’s, this performance is guaranteed to entertain audiences as well as stir important discussions..."Five stars. A work of immense and lasting impact" - Time Out Sydney. Tickets start from $25. Book them HERE!!

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‘Gaslight’ | Newcastle Theatre Company | Saturday 17th Oct

‘Gaslight’ by Patrick Hamilton draws you into the world of Jack Manningham and his wife Bella – living in fog-bound London, during the latter part of Queen Victoria’s reign in 1880.

Join us for a chilling irresistible psychological drama that promises to keep you on the edge of your seat.

This performance will be on at Newcastle Theatre Company from Sat 17th October to Sat 31st October. To book your tickets visit http://bit.ly/1VMxjWE.

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Marko Panzic | Catapult | Saturday 17th – Sunday 18th Oct

This weekend Australia’s most exciting commercial choreographer Marko Panzic is coming to Catapult Flipside for a two-day workshop!

Marko Panzic competed as a finalist in the first season So You Think You Can Dance and returned in later season as a resident choreographer.

He has gone to create an impressive International biography working with many celebrated music artists such as Kylie Minogue, Ricky Martin, Jason Derulo, Jessica Mauboy and many more!

Bookings for this event are essential! If you don’t want to miss this exciting opportunity book now! For more information visit www.catapultdance.com.au and for any enquiries E-mail enquiries@catapultdance.com.au.

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For The Love of Art | Lake Macquarie Art Gallery | Sunday 18th Oct

This Sunday from 2-3pm, get to know the gallery's collection and current exhibitions through informal talks by artists and curators in a casual and friendly environment.

All welcome but bookings essential. $10 members and $15 for non-members. For more information and to book your ticket visit http://artgallery.lakemac.com.au

{images courtesy of Black Hole, Grizzlee Train, Nanshe, Agatha, Modigliani Quartet, Soul Benefits, Stooged Theatre, Newcastle Theatre Company & Catapult}