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 7th June, 2018 Missed an issue? www.huntervalleyprinting.com.au/Pages/Entertainer.php Scone Grammar School See inside developing talent see story page 2 Driving the Hunter for 60 years! TV Guide Image courtesy of Scone Grammar School and includes members of the cast and crew for Seussical Jr. with actress of Home and Away fame, Rachael Beck. SATURDAY 7 JULY 2018 Jefferson Park New England Highway, Aberdeen NSW EXPERIENCE THE VIBRANT ESSENCE OF SCOTLAND IN THE UPPER HUNTER VALLEY Bookings and information Scone Visitors Centre 02 65401300 www.aberdeenhighlandgames.com SESSION TIMES: THURSDAY 7 JUNE - WEDNESDAY 13 JUNE WE ARE OPEN ON MONDAY 11 JUNE OCEAN’S EIGHT BREATH DUCK DUCK GOOSE (M) 110mins (M) 120mins (PG) 92mins Thu, Fri & Tues Thu, Fri & Tues Thu, Fri & Tues 11.50am, 2.15pm, 6.40pm & 8.45pm 9.30am & 2.00pm 4.25pm Sat, Sun, Mon & Wed Sat, Sun, Mon & Wed Sat, Sun, Mon & Wed 11.40am, 2.10pm, 6.40pm & 8.50pm 9.30am & 4.20pm 1.50pm SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY DEADPOOL 2 COMING SOON (M) 135mins (MA15+) 119mins Incredibles 2 Jurrasic World - Fallen Kingdom Thu, Fri & Tues Thu, Fri & Tues Hotel Transylvania 3 9.15am, 4.10pm & 8.50pm 11.50am & 6.30pm Ant-Man and the Wasp Sky Scrpaer 12-15 Sydney Street Sat, Sun, Mon & Wed Sat, Sun & Wed Mamma Mia - Here We Go Again Muswellbrook 11.40am, 3.50pm & 8.50pm 9.15am & 6.20pm 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 Join Erin & Mark broadcasting across the Upper Hunter every Saturday on 2NM SUMMER SATURDAY With Erin Molan & Mark Levy Saturday from 12pm – 6pm what’s on www.facebook.com/EntertainerPublication Scone Grammar School developing talent Have you ever seen a cat in a hat? Maybe not outside a Dr. Seuss book - but Scone Grammar School promises to bring you just that and more when they stage Seussical Jr. later this month. The hit stage musical will transport the audience from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus; where Cat in the Hat narrates the story of Horton the Elephant. Throughout Horton’s journey the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant. A cast and crew of 85 have been working hard on the show since February including participating in an acting level with renowned Australian actress Rachael Beck from Home and Away fame. Scone Grammar School is truly grateful for the huge amount of support they have had from parents and community volunteers to bring this highly popular musical to life, with much assistance and hard work going behind the scenes creating the sets and costumes. There are only fi ve performances in the season: 20 June, 21 June, 22 June, 28 June and 29 June @ 6.00pm St Luke’s Hall, Scone. Tickets are priced at: $25 for adults; $20 for students and senior citizens and can be booked online at www.trybooking.com/384397. Children Under 5 do not need to purchase a ticket however must sit on the lap of an adult. Don’t miss this opportunity to check out the next generation of the Upper Hunter’s theatrical talent and who knows you might even be able to say ‘I knew them when….’ Scone Motor Inn Conference Centre Affordable 4 star Accommodation King Suites, Spa Suites and Two-Bedroom Apartments Corporate Rates and FREE Wi-Fi Internet Conference and Meeting Facilities Licenced Bar and meals Monday to Fridays Breakfasts 7 days including Room Service Image courtesy of Scone Grammar School and includes members of Cnr New England Hwy & Mount St 02 6545 3079 the cast and crew for Seussical Jr. with actress of Home and Away www.sconemotorinn.com.au fame, Rachael Beck. 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 7th June to WED 13th June All star cast in OCEAN’S 8 (M) WIN two double passes! Toni Collette in horror masterpiece HEREDITARY (MA15+) GRINGO (MA15+) CARGO (MA15+) The Entertainer in conjunction with Majestic Cinemas are giving SOLO : A STAR WARS STORY (M) away two double passes each week to two lucky readers. $6 tickets for DUCK DUCK GOOSE (PG) DEADPOOL 2 (MA15+) Look for the handwritten word “WINNER” along with the It’s all in for AVENGERS : INFINITY WAR (M) editor’s signature on this page above HVP logo. Jason Clarke is Teddy Kennedy in CHAPPAQUIDICK (M) Present the winning Entertainer edition to the Muswellbrook office of Hunter Valley 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 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 7th June, 2018 www.facebook.com/EntertainerPublication what’s on Aberdeen Highland Games kicking up! Get ready to celebrate the Upper Hunter’s Scottish heritage at the Aberdeen Highland Games on Saturday, July 7. Dr Wej Paradice (pictured right) will be Chieftan of this year’s event, which is set to knock the socks off both returning visitors and fi rst-timers. The Aberdeen Highland Games is an action-packed day of events with something for all the family. After the Grand Opening Ceremony, which occupies the whole of Harrison Oval, several events take place consecutively at various points on the oval. The Tartan Warriors will return along with the stirring sounds of the pipe bands and the fabulous market stalls. Get ready to kick up your heels and have some fun at the ceilidh in the evening. Get in the spirit ahead of the day on July 1 for International Tartan Day, and warm up with a round of golf at Aberdeen for a tartan golf day on Friday July 6. For ticket sales and further information contact: 6540 1300. Images courtesy Aberdeen Highland Games committee and Amanda Gaffney Ray. $10 million package for Muswellbrook and Denman The state government will spend $10 million upgrading roads around Muswellbrook and revitalising the city centre in Denman. The funding for the two Upper Hunter projects was secured under round fi ve of the NSW Government’s Resources for Regions program. Announcing the funding in Muswellbrook recently Deputy Premier John Barilaro also confi rmed another $50 million in new funding reserved for round six of the Resources for Regions program will be part of the upcoming 2018-19 budget. Member for Upper Hunter Michael Johnsen said the funding secured from round fi ve would make a huge difference for drivers in and around Muswellbrook, and would also transform the iconic town of Denman. Mr Barilaro said $7.7 million has been committed to improving ten different roads and intersections around Muswellbrook, and $2.5 million will go towards the revitalisation of Denman’s city centre. The next round of funding will open on 12 June. For details see the website. Exhibiting > Max Watters > Last Bus to Riley Street 4 new 13 May– 1 July 2018 Ancient Stories, New Narratives > 21st Century Aboriginal Women’s Art from the Desert Opening > exhibitions 6pm Saturday, 12 May Tia Gabriellah > The Joy of Colour 2018 Illumination > Muswellbrook High School Photography Students Corner of Bridge & William Streets, Muswellbrook NSW 2333 t 02 6549 3800 e [email protected] w muswellbrookartscentre.com.au Tuesday to Friday 10am - 5pm Weekends 10am - 1pm Mondays by appointment only Closed public holidays www.huntervalleyprinting.com.au/Pages/Entertainer.php Thursday 7th June, 2018 - Up Country Entertainer - 3 out & about More than just What’s on at an art gallery your library? There’s something for everyone to do at Upper Hunter Libraries this winter - a great place to keep warm and have some fun. Muswellbrook Library will hold a multicultural storytime in conjunction with the Muswellbrook multicultural group on June 13. Listen to stories and sing songs from a range of different countries. A Lego club is launching in Muswellbrook on June 7 and Denman on June 8. Design amazing creations with the monthly themes and show off your creative side. Drop in anytime, no registration required. Free to join. For ages 5+. The library will gladly accept donation of unwanted Legos. Image: Big Brown Dog Kiosk is up and running every Friday through to Sunday 11am – 4.30pm. Image is courtesy of Michael Reid Murrurundi. Library pop-up with It’s hard keeping up with everything at Murrurundi’s Michael Reid Gallery. The vivid works of Ray Monde more to come are now featured in the gallery. Ray is regarded as one of the top ten emerging artists in Australia and used his work to tackle the themes of destruction and re-birth. 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