What's on in Newcastle | Monday 2nd NOV - Sunday 8th NOV

This week is delivering the goods. Check out our highlights for some great events. Don't forget to pick up your copy of The Follower Newspaper for the monthly event guide in detail.

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Tuesday 3rd November | Word Hurl Anti Slam | Godfrey Tanner Bar

Tuesday boasts a night of performance poetry from the Anti Slam movement- anyone can participate! You can sign up on the night and there’s bar vouchers on offer as prizes for the most creative and imaginative contributions. All of the fun and games is held at Godfrey Tanner Bar at the University of Newcastle.

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Thursday 5th November | Annual Student Art Prize "Blueprint" | Northumberland House

Thursday the 5th of November will be the opening of the Annual Student Art Prize for 2015 called Blueprint. This will be the first exhibition in the new Watt Space gallery since their relocation to Northumberland House. During the evening a $2500 traveling scholarship will be awarded to one of UoN's talented students. {an event not-to-miss}

/image courtesy of James Rhodes\

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Thursday 5th November | MOJO JUJU | The Small Ballroom

Mojo Juju will be coming to Newcastle's The Small Ballroom this Thursday 5th November for a 'stripped back & intimate' show to round up the year. She will be up close & personal with her audience in this special show - keeping it as raw & personal as possible. Don't miss it! Grab your tix HERE. /image courtesy of Mojo Juju\

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Thursday 5th November | CREATIVE CREATURES | The Lass O'Gowrie

Creative Creatures open mic night is back again this Thursday night at The Lass O’Gowerie Hotel! Come on down to the Lass beer garden from 8:30pm, and come before 10pm to sign up. This will be a great night of tunes for everyone. /image courtesy of Creative Creatures\

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Friday 6th November – Sunday 8th November | THE LIVERPOOL PLAINS "Harvest Festival against Shenhua" | The Liverpool Plains ("West Garawan") near Gunnedah

The Liverpool Plains "Harvest Festival against Shenhua" is a family friendly weekend aimed at bring people together to protect the food bowl & cultural heritage from Shenhua's mega coal mine. The weekend celebrates Australian farmland, water & cultural heritage. Farmers, Gomeroi traditional owners & community members from the Liverpool Plains & the North West NSW region will be joined by supporters, young and olg, from the city & the coast, from across NSW & beyond. It will be from 7pm Friday 6th November until Sunday 8th November on the Liverpool Plains ("West Garawan") near Gunnedah. Register HERE {protect the Liverpool Plains future} /image courtesy of Harvest Festival\

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Saturday 7th November | The Olive Tree Markets | Civic Park

The Olive Tree Markets will be gracing Civic Park this Saturday 7th of November from 9am until 3pm. Discover emerging artists, eat the yummiest home-made & home-grown gourmet produce & sit back, relax & be serenaded by talented local musicians. /image courtesy of OTM\

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Saturday 7th November | WOMEN OF HERITAGE | The Emporium

Women of Heritage is a self-directed projected developed and delivered by multidisciplinary and community artist Maddalyn Ward, founder of Earthylink. This project involves 24 culturally diverse women who have each created visual story lines on individual facemasks, interpreting aspects of their heritage and identity. This project will be launched this Saturday 7th November at 3-5pm at The Workroom Gallery, The Emporium, Hunter street Newcastle.

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Saturday 7th November | RIGASAURAS | The Hamilton Station Hotel

Rigasaurus are excited to announce the release of their debut single/EP ‘Swim’. As part of their ‘Swim’ tour, they will be making their way to Newcastle this Saturday night, and will be playing at The Hamilton Station hotel. Supporting bands Horegeous and Kill Dirty Youth will be starting at 7pm. For more information visit the facebook events page http://on.fb.me/1Q4qkDV /image courtesy of Rigasauras\

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Saturday 7th November - Sunday 8th November | BITTER AND TWISTED | Maitland Gaol

Bitter and Twisted Boutique Beer Festival is coming to Maitland Gaol this weekend! This two-day event brings all of the finest things to Maitland. With over 50 boutique beer stalls, an internationally recognised line up of music, and mouthwatering food from an international cuisine, it’s no wonder the tickets are selling fast! Saturday tickets are completely sold out, but there are still tickets available for Sunday. For more informational and to purchase your ticket, visit www.bitterandtwisted.com.au /image courtesy of Bitter & Twisted\

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Sunday 8th November | The Movember Market | The Edwards

This Sunday night The Impossible Market will be going all manly to raise awareness for men’s health and support Movember. At this official mo party, you will find a whole lot of products from pop-up shops, a bar serving delicious mojitos, and of course there will be plenty of delicious food such as Mexican sliders and BBQ chicken. There will be fundraising activities to have fun and get involved in. Come along to this exciting event and help support a great cause! The goal is to raise $1000. For more info check out the Facebook event http://on.fb.me/1WpMXaK /image courtesy of The Edwards\

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