The only way to fi nd out what’s going on! Serving the Hunter for over 20 years with a readership of over 4,000 weekly! Thursday 30th November, 2017 Missed an issue? www.huntervalleyprinting.com.au/Pages/Entertainer.php ‘Game On’ at See inside Upper Hunter Libraries Driving the Hunter for 60 years! TV Guide Young readers are encouraged to supercharge their summer reading by taking part in the annual Summer Reading Club program at Upper Hunter Shire libraries in Aberdeen, Cassilis, Merriwa, Murrurundi and Scone. Everyone aged from three years to 17 years is encouraged to read as many books as possible from 1 December 2017 through until Young readers, like Larisha Kiriban and Molly Carrington will love the Summer Reading 23 January 2018. Every child will be given a Club, a free program at libraries in Aberdeen, Cassilis, Merriwa, Murrurundi and Scone over ‘Passport” on which they write the titles of the summer. books they read. Every 10 books read will merit a small prize and the highest number of books read overall will be rewarded at a party SconeScone RaceRace ClubClub Nov 30 at the end of the program. FREE ENTRYb 8 TAB RACES 2017 This year the theme is GAME ON in preparation THE LAST DAY OF for the 2018 Commonwealth Games in April, SPRING RACING 2018. If activity is more your thing a range of free workshops are scheduled over the holidays including a Library-opoly challenge, all new JD’s world of magic show, do-it-yourself THURSDAY 30 TH OF NOVEMBER sunscreen and more. GATEG A T E OOPENP E N 11.30AM1 1 . 3 0 A M Log on to www.uhrl.nsw.gov.au for more 434434 BunnamBunnam RoadRoad SconeScone NSWNSW - 02.6545.160702.6545.1607 information. www.sconeraceclub.com.auwww.sconeraceclub.com.au - [email protected]@sconeraceclub.com.au SESSION TIMES: THURSDAY 30 NOVEMBER - WEDNESDAY 6 DECEMBER Cinema is CLOSED Mondays during school and public holidays WONDER DADDY’S HOME 2 HOME AGAIN (PG) 113mins (PG) 98mins (M) 97mins Thu, Fri & Tues Thu, Fri & Tues Thu, Fri & Tues MIDNIGHT SCREENINGS 1.10pm , 1.45pm & 6.30pm 9.00am, 3.20pm & 7.10pm 5.15pm & 9.10pm DECEMBER 14 Sat, Sun & Wed Sat, Sun & Wed Sat, Sun & Wed 2D & 3D TICKETS ON SALE NOW 11.45am, 12.50pm & 7.00pm 10.50am, 5.05pm & 8.50pm 9.00am & 3.00pm COMING SOON THE FOREIGNER JUSTICE LEAGUE (MA15+) 110mins (M) 120mins BAD MOMS 2 Star Wars - The Force Awakens (MA15+) 104mins Star Wars - The Last Jedi Thu, Fri & Tues Thu, Fri & Tues Ferdinand : The Star 9.20am & 11.00am 11.25am, 4.00pm & 8.50pm Sat, Sun & Wed Coco : Jumanji 12-15 Sydney Street Sat, Sun & Wed Sat, Sun & Wed 2.00pm Pitch Perfect 3 Muswellbrook 6.40pm 9.20am, 4.15pm & 9.15pm LAST WEEK Phone: (02) 4044 0600 Live in Muswellbrook? Don’t forget the Courtesy Bus is available to get you to the cinema. Ph: 6543 2011 www.muswellbrookcinema.com.au A FREE LIVE CONCERT featuring the Upper Hunter Conservatorium of Music Orchestra; The Hunter Valley All Stars & Upper Hunter Children's )DLU\)ORVV6QRZ&RQHV Choir AND SANTA will also be making an appearance! 3HWWLQJ=RR0DUNHW6WDOOV5LGHV Date: Saturday 9 December 2017 6DQWD/LYH0XVLF Time: 5.45pm until late )DFH3DLQWLQJ)RRG6WDOOV Venue: Muswellbrook Race Club plus heaps more! ENTRY IS FREE as we are supporting the Upper Hunter Food & Toy Appeal – a donation would kindly be appreciated. For more information head to Bring your picnic blanket / No BYO www.2nm.com.au or www.981powerfm.com.au what’s on ;I\]ZLIaVL,MKMUJMZ̉ IỦXỦ;QVOTM\WV;PW_OZW]VL ;PW_KI[QVO\ITMV\MLXMWXTM_Q\PQVW]ZKWUU]VQ\ả.:---V\Za 1UIOQVI\QWV*W`M[)Z\Q[\;PWW\W]\[,MUWV[\ZI\QWV[?WZS[PWX[ 7^MZ [\ITT[[MTTQVOI^IZQM\aWNPIVLUILMQ\MU[:MILa;\MILa/W3QL[#.IKM8IQV\QVOU]KPUWZM 8ZM^QM_-`PQJQ\QWV;ITM[QV\PMXI^QTQWVWV[\,MKMUJMZNZWUXỦ XỦ.:--MV\Za ;\ITTPWTLMZ[Q\M[IZM[\QTTI^IQTIJTM -VY]QZQM["<PI\4Q\\TM)Z\8TIKM=VQ\!2WPV;\ZMM\;QVOTM\WV<" The Paris Paintings and twilight Christmas shopping Images: (left) Catherine Hickson - The Paris Paintings, Murrurundi gallery until December 2017. Artwork pictured: Turenne III 2017. (right) Big Brown Dog Hamper. Generous and thoughtfully curated with all love and enthusiasm that the Big Brown Dog (Stoker the chocolate Labrador) would naturally give to his very own product range. Get your Christmas shopping done in style at Michael Reid Murrurundi when the gallery hosts a twilight event on December 16 from 6pm until late. Art, high-end homewares and the Big Brown Dog product range are just some of the delights you will be able to peruse. Murrurundi’s Michael Reid Gallery is currently featuring Catherine Hickson’s collection The Paris Paintings. Hickson has set up her studio in Le Marais, Paris for periods of time over the past few years. Routine days were spent drawing, painting, visiting galleries and museums and soaking up the energy of Paris. Always inspired by the great painters Chardin, Morandi, Monet, and Cezanne, Catherine refl ects on their practices and the ongoing evocative power of still life painting.The vibrant results will give you a fresh take on everyday life. The show is on until December. For further information visit michaelreid.com.au Shop online for tickets and vouchers at www.majesticcinemas.com.au Would you like your story, event or advertisement in Up Country Entertainer? Contact Cheri Gibson at Hunter Valley Printing E [email protected] P: 02 6545 2888 F: 02 6545 1465 PROGRAM INFORMATION THURS 30th November to WED 6th December WIN two double passes! Julia Roberts in WONDER (PG) Firefighting drama in ONLY THE BRAVE (M) Will Ferrell & Mark Wahlberg in DADDY’S HOME (PG) The Entertainer in conjunction with Majestic Cinemas are giving Join Batman, Wonder Woman & Co for JUSTICE LEAGUE (M) away two double passes each week to two lucky readers. THOR : RAGNAROK (M) THE MAN WHO INVENTED CHRISTMAS (PG) Look for the handwritten word “WINNER” along with the GOODBYE CHRISTOPHER ROBIN (PG) editor’s signature on this page above HVP logo. MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS (M) C H E C K W E B S I T E O R P H O N E F O R S E S S I O N T I M E S Present the winning Entertainer edition to the Muswellbrook office of Hunter Valley Printing, 6 Wilkins Street Muswellbrook and collect your passes. 21 Ryan Ave, SINGLETON Ph 6571 5252 (must be claimed within one week of publication date) 2 - Up Country Entertainer - Thursday 30th November, 2017 www.facebook.com/EntertainerPublication what’s on The 2018 Upper Hunter Shire Council Young Endeavour voyage participants, James Hagely, Toby Barry, Bridget Crowe, Emma Reynolds, Phoebe Weatherly, and Tori McNaught. Absent: Callum Telfer. Setting sail on Young Endeavour Seven young people will be embarking on the journey of a lifetime through the Upper Hunter Young Endeavour Scheme in early 2018. The 10-day tall ship sailing voyage is thanks to a partnership between generous community sponsors and the Upper Hunter Shire Council, with nominee fundraising also supporting the program. The names of the lucky three females - Emma Reynolds, Bridget Crowe and Phoebe Weatherly and the three males - Toby Barry, Callum Telfer and James Hagely were drawn at an event on Wednesday, 22 November 2017 at Scone Race Club. This year, an additional young person, Tori McNaught, will also be participating in the Young Endeavour thanks to a generous anonymous sponsor. The seven participants will survive sea sickness, cold, wet, cramped conditions, sleep deprivation, climbing to the top of the mast, and being without their phones or television, to then describe it as the ‘experience of a lifetime’. Scone Motor Inn Council, with the help of the Upper Hunter community, has supported this program since 1998 and over this time nearly 80 Upper Hunter youth have Conference Centre participated in the Young Endeavour voyage. The evening was hosted by four of the six members of the Young Endeavour Affordable 4 star Accommodation crew who sailed earlier this year. Conor Edwards, Brianna Denley, Ethan King Suites, Spa Suites and Two-Bedroom Apartments Hansia and Paige Haydon ran the event showing the teamwork a trip on the Young Endeavour fosters. Corporate Rates and FREE Wi-Fi Internet Cr James Burns gave a speech about his days in the Navy and what it Conference and Meeting Facilities taught him to help the seven young people on their voyage. Licenced Bar and meals Monday to Fridays “Rarely do our youth get the opportunity to experience the wonders of ocean voyages, particularly on a tall ship such as the Young Endeavour. Breakfasts 7 days including Room Service This ensures that the youth will have a personal growth experience and leadership training through the challenges of the voyage,” Cr Burns said. Cnr New England Hwy & Mount St 02 6545 3079 The seven Young Endeavour crew will sail from Sydney in April 2018. www.sconemotorinn.com.au Opening 6pm Saturday, 28 October 2017 OK Polly Farmer Exhibiting USWELLBRO + Graham Exhibiting6 January - 4 March 2018 M 29 October - 22 December 2017 Art Foundation Local Corner of Bridge & William Streets, Muswellbrook NSW 2333 STUDENT WORKS t 02 6549 3800 e [email protected] w muswellbrookartscentre.com.au Awards Tuesday to Friday 10am - 5pm Weekends 10am - 1pm 2017 Mondays by appointment only Closed public holidays www.huntervalleyprinting.com.au/Pages/Entertainer.php Thursday 30th November 2017 - Up Country Entertainer - 3 out & about Christmas on John Street launches Mayoral Christmas Tree Appeal Hailed as the Hunter’s biggest community Christmas party - Christmas On John Street in Singleton saw approximately 8,000 people in attendance on Friday 24 November with live performances by Singleton Public School Singers, St Catherine’s College Glee Club, Upper Hunter Conservatorium of Music and the Singleton Amateur Theatrical Society and Christmas carols performed beautifully by the Singleton Town Band and Singleton Choir.