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 18th May, 2017 Missed an issue? www.huntervalleyprinting.com.au/Pages/Entertainer.php See inside TV Guide Opening Night Friday 26 May @ 6.30pm RSL Hall, Murrurundi Entry: $10 (includes supper & drinks) 2017 NOVELLO ADJUDICATOR - Mr John Bradley First press of the olive harvest. Unfiltered, Extra Virgin Olive Oil. People's Choice 2016 Barry Bryan "Moving the Mob" - The exhibition will be open from 27 May - 12 June (Sat/Sun/Public Holiday) Entry by gold coin donation Enquiries: 0415 503 632 or 6546 6001 www.pukaraestate.com.au www.murrurundiartprize.com SESSION TIMES: THURSDAY 18 MAY - WEDNESDAY 24 MAY Cinema is CLOSED Mondays outside of school and public holidays JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 2 ALIEN: COVENANT SNATCHED (MA15+) 123mins (MA15+) 122mins (MA15+) 90mins Thu, Fri & Tue Thu, Fri & Tue Thu, Fri & Tue 9.00am, 1.30pm & 9.00pm 11.30am, 4.00pm & 6.10pm 11.30am, 4.20pm & 8.30pm Sat, Sun & Wed Sat, Sun & Wed Sat, Sun & Wed 10.45am, 4.10pm & 6.15pm 12.00pm, 3.45pm & 8.30pm 9.00am, 2.20pm & 6.40pm GUARDIANS OF BEAUTY AND COMING SOON THE GALAXY: VOL 2 Pirates of the Caribbean - Dead Men Tell No Tales (M) 136mins THE BEAST The Mummy (PG) 129mins Despicable Me 3 Thu, Fri & Tue Cars 3 Sat, Sun & Wed Transformers - Last Knight 9.00am, 1.50pm & 6.20pm Spiderman - Homecomming 12-15 Sydney Street Sat, Sun & Wed 9.00am Dunkirk Muswellbrook 1.10pm & 8.45pm All tickets $10 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 Highly-acclaimed John Bradley to judge the 2017 Murrurundi Art Prize Entries have now closed for the 2017 Murrurundi Art Prize and judging will soon be underway. This year’s adjudicator is one of Australia’s most-published landscape painters - John Bradley. Mr Bradley worked as an avionics engineer, a soldier, an aircraft inspector and electronic sales engineer before moving into a management career in sales, marketing and advertising. His sales and marketing experience ultimately led John to discover his passion for painting, particularly landscapes. These days Mr Bradley is a full-time painter and art teacher. The 2017 Murrurundi Art Prize opening night will be held at the RSL Hall on Friday May 26 from 6.30pm. The exhibition will be open Image: Jean Davies with until June 12. “Communication Point”, AGL Macquarie Award Best in Show For further information visit 2016. Pace yourself with www.murrurundiartprize.com a big afternoon of yabbie racing It will be all systems go at the Railway Hotel in Muswellbrook on Saturday 20th May when elite racing yabbies will be auctioned off to compete in 8 heats of intense racing plus a grand fi nale race vying for the $1,000 in prizemoney on offer. The event which is hosted by the Muswellbrook Cats AFL Club will commence with the fi rst race scheduled at 3pm, while the auction preceding the racing heats. A barbeque, entertainment and mega raffl e will add to the afternoon of superb entertainment. 6KRSRQOLQHIRUWLFNHWVDQGYRXFKHUVDWZZZPDMHVWLFFLQHPDVFRPDX Would you like your story, event or advertisement in Up Country Entertainer? 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Recent changes to the Mental Health Act allow a consumer to nominate up to two designated carers. However, it is important that people understand the nomination needs to be renewed every year, ensuring designated carers are notifi ed if their relative or loved one is admitted to a mental health facility for treatment, if they fail to return after approved leave or if they are absent from a facility without permission. The publication will be available from Singleton Visitor Information and Enterprise Centre, Singleton Library, Singleton Youth Venue and most medical practices. Opportunities for grants Applications for the Country Arts Support Program (CASP) will open on May 26. CASP is an annual small grants program administered by Regional Arts NSW (RANSW) on behalf of Create NSW. The aim of the Country Arts Support Program is to support community arts and cultural development in regional NSW through small grants that assist locally determined community arts and cultural activities; increase opportunities for regionally-based groups to access a diverse range of arts programs; enable communities to explore and express their cultural identities; bring social and economic benefi ts to the community through training, employment and promotional opportunities and lead to greater awareness and appreciation of cultural diversity and increase the sustainability and resilience of regionally based community arts organisations. Find out more online at regionalartsnsw.com.au/ grants SUPPORTING ARTS AND CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT: Welding workshop image is courtesy of Arts Upper Hunter. Scone Motor Inn Conference Centre applications opening 26TH may 2017 for the Affordable 4 star Accommodation country arts support King Suites, Spa Suites and Two-Bedroom Apartments program (casp) Corporate Rates and FREE Wi-Fi Internet Grant applications are open to arts and cultural groups, Conference and Meeting Facilities not-for-profit organisations and local councils in regional NSW for short-term, locally initiated projects Licenced Bar and meals Monday to Fridays Applications close on Thursday 27 July 2017 @ 5pm Breakfasts 7 days including Room Service For further information contact 6541 4776 Cnr New England Hwy & Mount St 02 6545 3079 or visit www.artsupperhunter.com www.sconemotorinn.com.au CREATURE Exhibition Dates: Works from the Untethered Fibre ArƟsts 13 May - 2 July + Max WaƩers + Opening: collecƟon 6pm Friday, 12 May 2017 Corner of Bridge & William Streets, Muswellbrook NSW 2333 t 02 6549 3800 e [email protected] w muswellbrookartscentre.com.au www.huntervalleyprinting.com.au/Pages/Entertainer.php Thursday 18th May 2017 - Up Country Entertainer - 3 food & wine WINE e FOOD FESTIVAL HUNTER VALLEY Counting down to Lovedale The Lovedale Long Lunch is one of wine country’s most popular events, with tickets to wineries selling out in advance. The best chefs and entertainers pair up with favourite local wineries to provide a weekend of great fun and relaxation full of food and wine. A coach service is available to bus people between venues on the day. A range of event packages are available. The Saturday package includes 2 Main Meals, 1 Dessert or Cheese Plate, 1 Souvenir Wine Tasting Glass and 1 Event Program for $99. Sunday tickets are $64 and a weekend package is also available for $114. Book online at www.lovedalelonglunch.com.au Novello by Pukara Estate Pukara Estate nestled in the Upper Hunter Valley (near Denman) has just launched its limited release 2017 Novello Extra Virgin Olive Oil. The Novello oil is harvested, pressed, then bottled the following day in clear glass, allowing consumers of this unique olive oil to see it in its vibrant green, unsettled and unfi ltered state. Novello is limited to 1500 bottles and selling fast, only few will experience the unique aroma and delicious, fresh and fruity taste the Novello provides. Pukara Estate team’s passion, commitment and care from harvest, through to production guarantees the freshest, most fl avoursome products, making them a true stand out in the Australian olive industry. Visit their Denman and Pokolbin tasting rooms. Owners of the olive grove Pukara, Steve and Racquel Goodchild encourage the fortunate consumers to enjoy the Novello with the gusto it deserves. For further information visit www.pukaraestate.com.au A taste of the Upper Hunter RESTAURANT Valley just 10km Breakfast: Saturday & Sunday Lunch: Daily CELLAR DOOR west of Dinner: Friday & Saturday. Bookings essential Open 7 days 10am - 4pm Jerrys Plains Phone 6576 4007 [email protected] 4 - Up Country Entertainer - Thursday 18th May, 2017 www.facebook.com/EntertainerPublication TV Guide Saturday May 20 to Friday May 26, 2017 Contact Strathearn for all aged care and accommodation needs • Community Care Services • Short Term Respite Care • Long Term Respite Care • Day Therapy Services • Permanent Residential Aged Care • High Quality Retirement Living • Independent Unit Rental Accommodation 2-4 Stafford Street Scone Phone: 02 6545 1255 www.strathearn.org.au Phone: 02 6545 1255 or visit our website for more information TV Guide SATURDAY 20.