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What’s on this weekend? Who knows? Simone Whetton does!

Whether it’s an indoors event you’re looking for, or something with a bit of fresh air attached, there’s always something for you to do.

Note: this segment is heard on-air at approximately 8.50am Saturdays and 10.05am Sundays and it is updated and published online Friday afternoon.

All correspondence to Simone’s what’s on should go to: net.au

SATURDAY 8 October

OUT AND ABOUT

A big weekend for walking!!:

Walk4Autism: a large group of friends and supporters of the school Giant Steps will be walking to raise funds and awareness of autism. they will walk from Palm Beach to Manly on Saturday and on Sunday from Manly to Gladesville where the school Giant Steps is located. they are carrying donation buckets so sheer them on and give them a donation as you go past. walk4autism.com.au. When and were: Saturday and Sunday 8 and 9 October Palm Beach to Gladesville

Blue Mountains Lithgow and Oberon Festival of Walking: Kicks off this weekend with walks to Mount Solitary Katoomba on Saturday October 8, a walk down memory lane at Leura Village Fair on Saturday 8 October at 2pm, and more walks next weekend. . Where Blue Mountains, this weekend and next.

FESTIVALS

Art and About: have you seen the 24 metre wide lacework “Tsunami 1.26″ which is hanging above the Town Hall and is by artist Janet Echelman? it is made out of a rope that is 15 times stronger than steel in weight and is knotted to withstand winds. Where and when: George Street at Town Hall, on until 23 October. Also take a look at the art hanging up in Hyde Park

Art and About: take a look in Hyde Park at the gorgeous little pavilion that has been set up by Liane Rossler and Heidi Dokuli which is made from recycled timber pallets. there are public art projects and work shops over the next month in this little pavilion. Where and when: On now until Sunday 23 October in Hyde Park.

Crave Food Festival: The Crave Food Festival is on till 31 October. there are great activities such the Saturday and Sunday family lunches, the world dinners, the Strathfield food festival on 23 October and the Kid’s Crazy Island Tea Party on Goat Island on October 15 and 16, 22 and 23 and 29 and 30. there will also be a kids’ week of tastes from October 20 to 30 where children and families can have dinner at family friendly hours at various restaurants for reasonable prices. More details on cravesydney.com.

Local Harvest Rockdale City Council: from 9.30 till 12.00 at Carrs Park Community Garden hear a talk about how you can get your soil good and healthy for growing vegetables. there will be a bottling and preserving session on Sunday 9 October from 10 to 2 pm in Ramsgate. $50 and places are limited. 9562 1662. Other activities include a bush tucker walk and talk on Saturday 15 October from 10 till 12 at Stotts Reserve Bexley North off Slade Road, no dig gardening on Sunday 16 October 11 am to 1 pm, Syd Frost Hall, 7 Hawthorne Street, Ramsgate and native bees for honey workshop on Sunday 30 October 11 am till 12.30 at the Syd Frost Hall, 7 Hawthorne Street, Ramsgate. Where and when: activities for this weekend include Saturday 8 October 9.30 till 12.00 soil for healthy veggies at Carrs Park Community Garden, corner of Carlton Crescent and Carwar Avenue, Carrs Park and Sunday 9 October 10 till 2 pm Syd Frost Hall, 7 Hawthorne Street, Ramsgate.

ART

What’s in a Face? Aspects of Portrait Photography: at the Art Gallery of new South Wales an exhibition of 45 photographs of people’s faces from studio portraiture to more modern pieces. The photographers in the exhibition include Max Dupain, Olive Cotton, Ben Cauchi, Darren Sylvester and lots more. Free. Where and when: On now at the Art Gallery of new South Wales, The Domain.

Rabbitproof: at the Hardware Gallery visual artists and print media students will exhibit their works in an exhibition entitled “Rabbitproof” to celebrate the year of the rabbit. The concept and idea of a rabbit is explored in many interesting ways, from Alice in Wonderland, the Easter Bunny, politics including Kim Jong Ill. Free. When and where: On now, Tuesday to Saturday, 11.00 til 5.00 pm at the Hardware Gallery, 263 Enmore Road, Enmore.

Primavera 2011: The Museum of Contemporary Arts annual Primavera exhibition is on at The Rocks and if you take a look at some of the laneways around The Rocks area you can see work by Australian artists throughout the streets. When and where: On now until 13 November at The Rocks.

One hundred Flowers: Asian acquisitions. a delightful small exhibition is on at the Art Gallery called “One hundred Flowers” which features a range of works that have been added to the Art Gallery of new South Wales Asian collection over the last few years. there are beautiful Japanese folding screens, textiles from Southeast Asia and China and Indian miniature paintings amongst others. Free. When and Where: On now at the Art Gallery of new South Wales, The Domain.

Art Atrium – Kent Chuang and Megan O’Brien: Artists, Kent Chuang and Megan O’Brien are jointly exhibiting at the Art Atrium in Bondi Junction. Both artists’ works feature landscapes. Where and when: On now until 15 October, Monday to Saturday 11.00 am 4.00 pm, 181 Old South Head Road, Bondi Junction.

Slot Gallery – Tracy Luff: The Slot Gallery at the corner of Henderson Road, Alexandria features works by artist Tracy Luff. When and where: On now until 30 October in the windows at 38 Botany Road, Alexandria.

Predominantly Orange: Artist John Reid has an exhibition on at The Clubhouse with many works exploring the traffic cone! Where and when: On now at The Clubhouse, 77½ George Street, The Rocks!

The mad Square, Modern German art 1910-1937: this exhibition continues until 6 November and on 12 October as part of the Art after Hours series National Gallery of Victoria Director Gerard Vaughan will talk in the celebrity art talk. On Sunday October 9 from 1.00 till 2.00 pm Cabaret stars Dick and Christa Hughes will present a special cabaret performance outside the Gallery. Where and when: Art Gallery of new South Wales, this weekend and Wednesday 12 October.

Vignettes and Vistas: Blue Mountains Artists, Amanda Mayrhofer and Vic Hunter-Webb have an exhibition on at the moment at Blackheath. When and where: Blackheath National Park Heritage Centre, Govetts Leap Road, Blackheath. On until 31 October daily 9.00 to 4.30.

PERFORMANCE

Lair of the Werewolf: a murder mystery whodunit will be performed in Jenolan Caves by the Blue Mountain Theatre Company “Murder Mysteries in the Mountains”. Guests are invited to participate in the drama themselves – but you won’t be killed (well, not deliberately). The show starts at 4 pm on Saturday 8 October and you’ll be escorted through the Lucas Cave to the Cathedral Chamber for Act 1. after the show there will wine and cheese at Caves House. Tickets are $65/$38 and the show is not suitable for children under 10. Where and when: Saturday 8 October, 4 pm Bookings on 1300 763 311

No cold Feet: Come and have a look at an amazing performance (for free!) choreographed by Tess de Quincey. this is part of the Art and About Festival and the performance will be on at Cook and Phillip Park on this weekend 8 and 9 October and 11 – 16 October. it is approximately 40 minutes and starts on the steps of St Marys Cathedral and people walking by may be dragged into the action. Performers include Peter Fraser, Linda Luke, Vicki Van Hout, Victoria Hunt and mark Hill. Costumes by Albert Baldwin. Where and When: Forecourt of St Marys Cathedral in Cook and Phillip Park, 8 and 9 October and 11-16 October at 7pm

Four Flat Whites in Italy: at the Ensemble Theatre, catch “Four Flat Whites in Italy”. Directed by Sandra Bates this play is written by Roger Hall and is about two couples that travel together to Italy – but each couple has a very different travelling style. they are not the original foursome that planned to go but a replacement couple has stepped in at the last moment. Can they cope with each others differing ways or will it just end up a disaster? Starring Mary Regan, Henri Szeps, Sharon Flanagan and Michael Ross. you will laugh – but you might cringe too as you think of people you have travelled with and how you did or did not get on with them and what they might have thought of your travelling style! On now until 15 October and the show will then go to Canberra for a run during late October. Where and where: Ensemble Theatre, 78 McDougall Street, Kirribilli.

Kursk: Described as “an immersive theatre experience” this is a play set in the year 2000 and is about a crew in a submarine who are following a target. Based on the true story of the Russian submarine disaster in August 2000 and written by Bryony Lavery, this is suitable for ages 14 and above. ninety minutes no interval. Where and where: On at The Studio, Opera House 7.30pm, till 16 October 2011. Tickets $45/$39.

Loot: English playwright Joe Orton’s play “Loot” is about Hal and Dennis who try and rob a bank which is next door to Dennis’ job (in a funeral parlour!). But where do they hide the money that they have robbed? how about into the coffin of Hal’s mother who has just died! Hal and Dennis try to keep the local police force from finding out what has happened. Loot stars Caroline Craig, Darren Gilshenan, Robin Goldsworthy, Lee Jones, Josh McConville and William Zappa. this is a 2 act play of 2 hours including interval. When and where: Drama Theatre Sydney Opera House. On now until October 23.

And they called him Mr Glamour: Gareth Davies has written and stars in this one man show about self loathing and paranoia! When and where: On at the Belvoir Street Theatre downstairs on now until 9 October. Tickets $42/$36. Bookings 9699 3444

Summer of the Seventeenth Doll: Ray Lawler’s play is directed by Neil Armfield with set design by Ralph Myers. it stars Robyn Nevin, Susie Porter, Yael Stone, Helen Thomson, Dan Wyllie, Steve Le Marquand and TJ Power. An Australian classic about a group of people refusing to grow old and realise that their dreams are different from their day to day reality. Barney and Roo come down from Queensland for the 17th summer in a row, to spend it with Roo’s sweetheart Olive – who looks forward to the 5 months a year she spends with him when he finishes cutting the cane. this year it is different. Nance, Barney’s girl, has left to get married, not content with the knock about temporary life of that 5 months. Olive’s friend Pearl, a widow and mother of Vera is brought in as a sort of replacement for Nance but Pearl can see through the day dreams of Olive, Roo and Barney and won’t be part of it. The play explores the force of mateship between Barney and Roo and how pride and petty jealousies can break a friendship. these are ordinary people growing older and not wanting to confront their lives. Emma, played by Robyn Nevin, the old owner of the boarding house, is the only one that sees that. a terrific cast and a great set with a window overlooking the streets outside allowing a breeze to blow through perhaps as a reminder of the world outside that the characters are letting pass them by. The play is just under 3 hours. Tickets on 96993 4444. On now at 8pm (Tuesdays 6.30)until 13 November at Belvoir Street Theatre, 25 Belvoir Street Surry Hills.

10,000 Beers: Alex Broun has written a play about an end of season football trip taken by the Panorama Pirates from Adelaide who arrive in Sydney with plans for a 48 hour pub crawl during which they must drink 10,000 beers. The play is directed by Lee Lewis and looks at the dark side of male bonding exploring drinking, sport, violence and mateship. it stars Gus Murray, Andrew Steel, Anthony Taufa and Matt Zeremes. it is set on a playing field which doubles beautifully as the inside of many pubs on the pub crawl. you feel like you are watching a game in motion and the dialogue mirrors the action of the game. When and where: On now until 9 October, Tuesday – Saturday at 8pm, Sundays at 5pm; Matinees: Saturday 1 and 8 October at 3pm. Tickets: Adult: $37, Student Conc: $32, Senior: $30, Groups 10+: $30. Darlinghurst Theatre, 19 Greenknowe Ave, Potts Point

A Perfect Ganesh: Roz Riley directs a play by Terrence McNally about 2 women’s search for adventure and healing. Tickets: $30/$25. Bookings: 9439 1906. When and where: Star of the Sea Theatre, Manly, corner of Collingwood Street and Iluka Avenue, Manly, on till 15 October, evenings at 7.30 pm, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and Sunday matinees 3.00 pm.

Keating!: at the Town Hall Theatre in Campbelltown on Friday 7 October and Saturday 8 October, catch the musical by Casey Benetto. Tickets $25/$20. Bookings 02 4627 8289 or woftambookings@gmail.com. When and where: Friday 30 September 8.00 pm, Friday 7 October 8.00 pm, Saturday 8 October 2.00 pm and 8.00 pm at Town Hall Theatre, 297 Queen Street, Campbelltown.

Money Shots: Five short new works are performed at Wharf 2 at Hickson Road, Walsh Bay as part of the Sydney Theatre Company program. The works include The Arcade, Drill down, no Exit from the Roof, Fiddler’s Coin, and how to Get very Clean. Tickets $25 to $35. When and where: On now until 15 October at 8.15, Wharf 2, Sydney Theatre Company, Pier 4, Hickson Road, Walsh Bay.

Lucky: Written by Ference Alexander Zavros and directed by Sama Ky Balson, this is a physical theatre piece featuring actors of indigenous, Vietnamese and Spanish backgrounds telling a story about a person trying to escape their country through a people smuggler and into Australia. Tickets $30/25 and available on 1300 306 776 or at the door. When and where: On now till 22 October Tuesday to Saturday at 8.00 pm, Sunday at 5.00 pm. new Theatre, 542 King Street, Newtown.

Slow boat to Chinamans: this is a musical aboard a ferry which travels under the Harbour Bridge throughout the Harbour and back to Walsh Bay all while you watch a story about the history of the harbour through song and dance. Being on board the MV Mulgi you will hear stories about Billy Blue a freed convict who started the first ferry service across the Harbour when he was 70, Bennelong, Mary Bligh, Kate Leigh and Tilly Devine. Tickets are $137/117 and includes a dinner and complimentary beverage on arrival. 1300 793 008. When and where: On now until 4 December. Wednesday to Friday 7.30 pm, Sunday 7.30. Passengers embark and disembark from the MV Mulgi from Walsh Bay Wharf, Hickson Road, Millers Point.

OPERA

Italian Opera Foundation Australia Finals: 6 finalists are competing for a scholarship worth $50,000 and guest artists include Aldo di Toro and Tiffany Speight. Tickets are $75 including a post-concert cocktail party. Bookings 9744 7933. When and where: Sunday 9 October from 3.30 pm at the Italian Forum Cultural Centre, 23 Norton Street, Leichhardt. On site parking is available.

Macbeth: Giuseppe Verdi’s Opera Macbeth, based on the tragedy by William Shakespeare is sung in Italian and has just started at the Opera House. it stars Elizabeth Whitehouse as Lady Macbeth, Peter Coleman-Wright as Macbeth, Daniel Sumegi as Banquo and Rosario La Spina as Macduff. Conducted by Andrea Molino. this historical tragedy is set in a modern stylised forest with earthy costumes for the witches and lavish finery for the Scottish aristocracy. The witches chorus sets the scene of the dark events that are to follow. The aria sung by Macduff (Rosario La Spina), (Ah, la paterna mano) is also very moving with his determination to take vengeance after the deaths of his wife and children at the hands of Macbeth.The performance is approximately 2 hours and 30 mins with one 20 minute interval. When and where: On at the Opera Theatre, Sydney Opera House September October 8 matinee.

Don Giovanni: Mozart’s classic opera about the real bad guy in the opera world – Don Giovanni who is the ultimate seducer who eventually gets his comeuppance. Teddy Tahu Rhodes stars as the Don in a pair of very tight and fetching black leather shorts which are then all too soon replaced by some very tight and fetching black leather pants. his black boots remain for most of the time. Rachelle Durkin is a terrific Donna Anna and Jacqueline Dark is the marvellously persistent Dona Elvira. Taryn Fiebig is Zerlina a potential other conquest of the Don’s and Conal Coad plays his accomplice and frustrated servant Leporello. even though Don Giovanni is such a wicked man, it is a fun opera to watch with spectacular singing by the cast. Conducted by mark Wigglesworth, it also stars Henry Choo as Don Ottavio, Daniel Sumegi as the Commendatore and Andrew Jones as Masetto. The opera is approximately 3 hours including a 20 minute interval. When and where: On now at the Opera Theatre, Sydney Opera House, evening performances at 7.30 and some matinees on Saturday.

EXHIBITIONS

Sound Resources: An art installation by Sydney based Sound designer Jos Mulder which looks at the topic of mining and its impacts. On at the UTS DABLAB Research Gallery. When and where: On now to Friday 28 October 2011 Monday to Friday 10.00am to 5pm. Level 4 Faculty of Design Architecture and Building, University of Technology, Sydney.

Character of the Cross: People and place past and present: this is a photography exhibition on from 5 October 2011 with the theme “Character of the Cross”. Professional, student and non-professional photographers have entered and the exhibition is on at the Mercure, Sydney Potts Point. there will be a free story telling event on Sunday 16 October 2011 from 3-5pm with Mandy Sayer and Playwright Louis Nowra. When and where: Mercure, Sydney Potts Point (Hotel) Reception area 226 Victoria Street, Potts Point on now to 24 October and story telling on Sunday October 16.

Stacks 40 days of Poetry: at Customs House a new exhibition will start at Customs House featuring poems which were submitted by the public as part of a poetry gathering attempt where members of the public were asked to respond to a poem. these were gathered at Red Room Company.Org. Highlights of the poetry are displayed in the exhibition with a pop up book at animation by Tasman Munro. Free. When and where: Customs House, 31 Alfred Street, Circular Quay, on now till Sunday, 16 October.

Beauty from Nature: Art of the Scott Sisters: at the Australian Museum , this exhibition features the drawings of Harriett and Helena Scott. they lived in the mid to late 1800s and were talented natural history artists. this is the first time the Australian Museum has shown a collection of their material which includes water colours, handwritten manuscripts, sketches and letters and is a scientific resource for the museum. When and where: On now until 27 November at the Australian Museum, College Street.

Wiggles’ Exhibition: take a look at the Wiggles’ Exhibition at the Powerhouse Museum which is an interactive exhibition with theme spaces and lots of colour coordination. there are activities for kids to learn and play and there will be opportunities to sit in a big red car, make a fruit salad, wake up Jeff, make a rose for Dorothy and be part of the pirate crew. The exhibition traces the formation of the Wiggles and their global success. Tickets as part of the general admission to Powerhouse Museum $10/$5 and $6 concession. When and where: On now, Powerhouse Museum, 500 Harris Street, Sydney.

NIU Warrior: at the Casula Powerhouse, the Pacific Rim Cultural Warriors past, present and future are featured in this exhibition. there are 50 art works from around the Pacific Rim on display. The exhibition looks at “modern warriors” who use art on their bodies to promote leadership and cross cultural understanding. this exhibition follows on from the body Pacifica Exhibition last year. as part of this exhibition there will be a Pacific BBQ on 1 October. When and where: On now until 4 December. Casula Powerhouse Art Centre, 1 Casula Road, Casula. Free parking.

The Analogue Crusader: a new exhibition at Customs House created by Tasman Munro features a short film about retaining old traditions. When and where: On at Customs House, Circular Quay daily until October 16.

Artisans in the Garden: this is an exhibition of art and sculpture at the Botanic Gardens and entry is free. Curated by Peta Rattray, this exhibition features beautiful individual items and there are home made cakes and tea and coffee available. All works for sale. When and where: Saturday 8 October to Sunday 16 October 10 till 4 pm daily, Lion Gate Lodge and Cottage Gardens, mrs Macquarie’s Road, Royal Botanic Gardens.

Eat History Exhibition: look at how cooking and eating has changed over the years in a special exhibition particularly focussing on trends in cuisine and food preparation in Australia. When and where: On now until February at the Bowen Library, Maroubra, 669 to 673 Anzac Parade, Maroubra.

Let me Entertain you: AT Hurstville Museum this weekend, as part of their current exhibition” let me Entertain you” which looks at entertainment and performance in the St George area, there will be a special dance class called “feel the beat” $10 per person with demonstrations and then you get to have a try!. Bookings on 9330 6444 Also kids activities including dress ups and activity sheets. Where and when: Saturday 8 October corner of Queens Road and Dora Street Hurstville.

KIDS ACTIVITIES

Big Drums for Small People: at the Q Theatre at the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre in Penrith, the TaikOz artists will present “Big Drums for Small People” on Saturday 8 October. this is a very high energy drumming show suitable for kids aged 3-12. Tickets $15 or $48 for a group of 4. Bookings 02 4723 7600. this is part of the 2011 Sydney Children’s’ Festival. Where and when: Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre in Penrith. Saturday 8 October, 10am and 12pm.

The Secret of the Seven Marbles: The Tamarama Rock Surfers will be staging “The secret of the seven marbles” a play for children aged 5-12, written and directed by Nadine Helmi. it stars Di Smith, Jody Kennedy and Drew Failey, tickets are $16 and its about an excavation about a house in the Rocks and the finding of magical marbles at the archaeological dig. Bookings 8019 0282 or rocksurfers.org. When and where, Finishes Saturday 8 October 10.30 and 1pm (1 hour) at Bondi Pavilion Theatre, Bondi.

King Arthur’s Quest: The Marian Street Theatre for Young People is presenting “King Arthur’s Quest” – a play for kids which tracks the tale of a young boy, Arthur, who after reading about King Arthur and the Knights of the round Table is inspired to make his own round table and go on his own adventures. $22/$18 and families of 4 $68. Bookings 1300 306 776. When and where: On now until Saturday 26 October. Saturdays at 1.00 pm and during the school holidays daily 10.30 and 1.00 pm, Marian Street Theatre, 2 Marian Street, Killara.

Snow White and the Pirate Adventure: Sally Redman’s “Snow White and the Pirate Adventure” will be performed at the Sutherland Memorial Arts Theatre in Sutherland on the last weekend of the school holidays and the following weekend. this is a musical and tickets are $15/$10. Bookings 8230 0668. Where and when: Sutherland Memorial Arts Theatre, East Parade, Sutherland, Saturday and Sunday 8 and 9 October and 15 and 16 October at 10.00 am and 2.00 pm.

Check out the Dutch visiting vessel the Duyfken and learn how to make a model of the ship and some paper flowers. there are special sessions daily from till Sunday 9 October for $7. Australian National Maritime Museum, Darling Harbour. Pirate treasure hunts are on Saturday 8 October ($30 per child 5.00pm – 7.00pm) with a performance of the kids show Swashbuckled (Saturday 8 October 5.00pm – 7.00pm 9298 3655). Where: National Maritime Museum, Darling Harbour.

Sydney Olympic Park School Holiday Activities: go on a Dinosaur Dig, Crack the Code on the Clue Trail, join in the Amazing Chase on your bike or try the Segway Rides at Newington Armoury. there is also a monster skate park where you can learn how to skate board and there are AFL clinics, floorball, the Brick Pit Ring Walk and lots more. Where and when: Finishes Sunday 9 October, Sydney Olympic Park.

SUNDAY OCTOBER 9

OUT AND ABOUT

Navy Open Day: HMAS Kuttabul will hold its annual open day at Woolloomooloo on Sunday 9 October. there will be four war ships on display: Anzac, Ballarat, Darwin and Melbourne and all gangways are open to the public. you can go on board and talk to the sailors and officers. The clearance divers will be demonstrating their skills and the Navy Band is also performing. All free. a shuttle bus will run between the Kuttabul Wharf and the Naval Heritage Centre. no car parking available on site, so catch the 311 from Central or the train to Kings Cross station and walk 1.2km to the entrance at Cowper Wharf Road. When and where: Sunday October 9 10.00am to 4.00pm, HMAS Kuttabul Woolloomooloo.

Garden music at Bundanoon: as part of the open garden scheme, Didgeridoo player William Barton and his mother Delmae together with Nicole Forsyth on viola will perform on Sunday 9 October. you will be able to walk through the heritage gardens and talk to the garden specialists as well as hear the beautiful program. at 3 pm there will be a special performance in front of the homestead. Tours of the garden $6.00, homestead and garden $16/13 and tours and concert $25.00. Bookings 02 4422 2100. When and where: Sunday 9 October 10 till 4.30 with special concert at 3.00 pm, Bundanoon, via Illaroo Road, South Coast.

ART

2011 Portia Geach Memorial Award: at the SH Ervin Gallery there are over 50 portraits of men or women distinguished in Art, Letters and Sciences and these work represent the Portia Geach finalists for 2011. this award is for portraiture by contemporary Australian women artists. Admission $7/$5. Where and when: On now until 6 November at the SH Ervin Gallery, Watson Road, Observatory Hill. Watson Road, Observatory Hill, The Rocks.

EXHIBITIONS

Check out the terrific exhibition “On sale” at the State Library. Find out how the first Fleets set up the shops in the early colony, the Sydney markets, the tradition of “Doing the Block” as you walked around the CBD block King, Market and Pitt – looking at certain shops, the development of the modern shopping mall and its locations in Sydney. When and where: On now till October 30 at the State Library, Macquarie Street.

TALKS

Zhongian Midway – An exhibition on at the Mosman Art Gallery. Guest speaker: John Monteleone from the Wollongong City Gallery (Program Director) will talk with artists, Guan Wei, Yang, Xifa and Julie Bartholomew. When and where: Sunday, 9 October, 2.00 pm at the Mosman Art Gallery, Mosman

COMING UP NEXT WEEK AND BEYOND

OUT AND ABOUT

2011 Sarcochilus Orchid Show: The Blue Mountains and Penrith Districts Orchid Society will host its sarcochilus orchid show on Saturday 15 October. Admission $2/$1 and lots of orchids will be for sale. When and where: Saturday 15 October, 9.00 til 5.00 pm and Sunday 16 October 9.00 till 4.00 pm, Girl Guides Hall, Corner of great Western Highway and Nepean Street, Emu Plains.

Bike riding events: Next weekend 15 and 16th October, enjoy a family cycling day in the Royal National Park where there will be demonstrations, bike maintenance and bike skills workshops. at Glenrock State Conservation Area, the world class mountain bike track will be opened. Bike rides and games will be on at the Kanagra Boyd National Park and also lots of bike riding fun at the Lane Cove National Park. When and where: Oct 15 and 16 around Sydney

Sydney Opera House Open Day: On Sunday 16 October check out behind the scenes at the Opera House with guided tours of backstage areas. you can take a peek into the dressing rooms, look at the set of the performance Kursk and see a range of costumes from Opera Australia, the Australian Ballet, exhibits from the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, the Australian Chamber Orchestra and lots more. there are special discount coupons for the day at sydneyoperahouse.com/openday. When and Where: Sunday 16 October 10-4pm.

Kids day out at Double Bay Library: The annual kids day out event in the Blackburn Gardens between Woollahra Council and Double Bay Library is on 23 October from 10 till 2. there will be drumming workshops, art and craft activities, jumping castle, barbecues and library activities. When and where: 23 October 10 till 2 pm, 536 – 548 new South Head Road, Double Bay.

Parramatta Park Heritage Rose Festival: Rumsey Rose Garden: On Sunday 16 October. take a look at the beautiful roses that will be in bloom at Parramatta Park and talk to the gardening experts who will be there. Stalls with garden plants, books and garden related items are available. The bee keepers at the Parramatta Amateur Bee Keepers Association will have honey for sale and bees wax candles. Music by the Valley Temple Trio and kids planting activities as well. When and where: Sunday 16 October 10 till 4 pm Rumsey Road Gardens, Parramatta Park.

Hazelhurst Print Fest: On 16 October at the Hazelhurst Art Gallery, enjoy the fun activities with exhibitions featuring works by David Rankin, family activities in the regional gallery using stamping and printing skills, workshops for children aged 8 to 13, adult workshops for beginners, films and guided tours and talks with Pamela Griffiths and David Rankin. Most of the events are free or low cost. Where and when: Sunday 16 October 10 till 5 pm Hazelhurst Regional Gallery and Art Centre, The Kingsway Gymea.

2011 Berry Garden Festival: Get out of Sydney and head to Berry next weekend for the Garden Festival from 13- 16 October. About 8 local gardens will be open and you can walk to many of them or some are a short drive away in Meroo Meadow or Broughton Vale. Buy a pass for $20 for all gardens or $ 5 for individual gardens and tickets on sale in Berry at Apex Park. Kids under 15 are free. berrygardens.org.au. When and where 13- 16 October Berry.

FUNDRAISER

Rainbow Club Australia: a fundraiser for this small charity that runs swimming lessons for kids with disabilities will be held on 22 October and it is a Ball with a Halloween theme! Bookings on 0412 504 052 and the Ball is on at The Marquee Room, Le Montage, Lilyfield from 7- midnight rainbow_clubaust@hotmail.com.

TALKS

New South Wales Australian Football History Society Lecture: at the Alexandria Hotel, Henderson Road, Alexandria at Midday on 24 October 2011. here a talk about Trumper Park in Paddington and the AFL’s use of the oval and locality for over 100 years. Miles Wilks will present the talk as well as interview former AFL players including Ellis Noack. Entry is $5. When and Where: Saturday 24 October from noon to 2pm, Alexandria Hotel, Henderson Road, Alexandria.

Paul Keating with Kerry O’Brien: Paul Keating will talk to Kerry O’Brien on a range of topics including the challenge of Asia to Australia’s Continuing need for economic reform, the role of the Monarchy, History of Native Title and lots more. Tickets are $30. Bookings on swf.org.au. this is a Sydney Writers Festival event. When and where: Sunday 30 October 2.30pm at the City Recital Hall, Angel Place, City.

Twilight Tour at Prince Henry Hospital Nursing and Medical Museum: Come along on a tour of the Prince Henry Hospital to see about the history of nursing, what it was like to be a patient in the 1930′s to 1950′s. Booking: 9387 4412. Light refreshments provided and a $5.00 donation. Wheelchair accessible venue. When and where: Wednesday, 12 October, 6.00 to 8.30 pm. Nursing and Medical Museum, 2 Brodie Avenue, little Bay (off Anzac Parade). this is a Randwick City Council event.

PERFORMANCE

Motherhood the Musical: this production returns to the Seymour Centre for 5 performances from October 11 to 13 and then on at the Glen Street Theatre Belrose from 19 to 30 October before travelling to Wollongong and Newcastle. this is about the lives of 4 mothers all coping with the stresses of motherhood in different ways. Directed by Terence O’Connell and featuring Amelia Christo, Ziggy Clements, Jacqueline Hoy and Rebecca Moore. Tickets $58/$43. When and where: Thursday October 13 to Saturday October 15, 8 pm evening performances matinees 12.30 pm Friday 12 and 2 pm Saturday 15 October at the Seymour Centre, corner of Cleveland Street and City Road, Chippendale.

Judith: Howard Barker’s play Judith – a parting from the body – is directed by Cathy Hunt and stars Louisa Hastings Edge, Anna Houston and Benedict Samuel. this is about the apocryphal of Judith – a historical story about loving one’s enemy. Tickets $33/25/21. Bookings 8019 0282. When and where: previewing 13 to 16 October and season 18 October to 6 November at the Bondi Pavilion theatre, Level 1, Bondi Pavilion, Queen Elizabeth Drive, Bondi Beach.

Who killed Mario Lanza? John Wregg directs this musical thriller about the death of Mario Lanza. Guy Noble is the musical director and it stars Aldo Di Toro, Tiffany Speight and Guy Noble. Tickets available through Riverside Theatre. When and where: Wednesday 13 October 7.30 pm, Riverside Theatre Parramatta.

No way to Treat a Lady: Darlinghurst Theatre Company presents a musical “No way to Treat a Lady” directed by Stephen Colyer and starring Jason Langley, Phillip Lowe, Julie O’Riley and Katrina Retallick. Musical direction by Craig Renshaw. this is a music comic thriller about a serial killer in the 70′s and the policeman that wants to track him down. Each victim has a red lipstick kiss drawn on its forehead – the killer’s calling card. Tickets: $37/$32/$27. Previewing 13 to 16 October. Opening Tuesday, 18 October and on until 13 November. Tuesday to Saturday, 8.00 pm, Sundays at 5.00 pm, Matinee: 29 October, 5 and 12 November at 3.00 pm.

When and where: Darlinghurst Theatre Company, 19 Greenknowe Avenue, Potts Point.

OPERA

The German Opera Scholarship concert is on at the Verbrugghen Hall, Sydney Conservatorium of Music and the winner will receive a $43,000 scholarship. Tickets: $35/$20. When and where: Conservatorium of Music, Sunday, 22 October, 4.00 pm, Macquarie Street.

MUSIC

River Rhythms at Sydney Olympic Park: Rockabilly performer, Scotty Baker performs on Sunday 9 October at the Armoury Wharf from 1.00 pm to 4.00 pm Where and When: Armoury Wharf, Newington Armoury, via Jamieson Street, Sydney Olympic Park. Free parking at Blaxland Riverside Park.

Circus Maximus: The Sydney Conservatorium of Music Wind Symphony with the Australian Army Band will perform, conducted by Steve Williams, at the Town Hall on Saturday 8 October. The concert features John Corigliano’s masterpiece “Circus Maximus” and expect to hear some fabulous brass performances. $30/$25/$20. When and where: Saturday 8 October 3.00 pm and 7.00 pm, Sydney Town Hall, George Street.

Lane Cove Music Event: The Pollard Awards Concert featuring finalists from the City of Sydney Eisteddfod is on at St Andrew’s Anglican Church, Lane Cove. The performers are 12 to 16 and will perform works on Violin, Piano, Classical Guitar, Saxophone, Trumpet, Cello and Flute. Tickets are $15 at the door and supper is included. Ph 9428 4287. When and where: St Andrew’s Anglican Church, Rosenthal Avenue, Lane Cove Tuesday 11 October at 8pm.

Sydney Philharmonia Choirs: at the Concert Hall on Thursday 13 October the Sydney Philharmonia Choirs conducted by Simon Kenway will perform the B Minor Mass by Bach. Soloists include Greta Bradman, Paul Goodwin-Groen, Tobias Cole and Paul McMahon. Tickets $80/45. When and where: Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House, Thursday 13 October 8 pm.

ART

Zhongjian: Midway: at Mosman Art Gallery, from 28 September a new exhibition is on entitled Zhongjian: Midway, which looks at Australia’s relationship to Asia including economically, politically and culturally. Chinese artist Jin Sha looks at the issue of “finding yourself” midway between cultures. there are works by 14 artists from China and Australia and the exhibition features paintings, sculpture, installation and video projections. there will be an exhibition overview on Sunday 9 October at 2pm. When and where: Exhibition starts 28 September and on until 20 November at Mosman Art Gallery, Mosman.

Art Exhibition at Menai: a free art exhibition to raise funds for the Sutherland Hospital is on from Monday 10 October to Sunday 23 October 2011 featuring 180 paintings by 90 local artists. The art is on sale and there are also raffles to raise money for the Sutherland Hospital. When and where: Menai Market Place 152-194 Allision Crescent, Menai Monday 10 to Sunday 23 October 9am-5.00pm and Thursday nights 10.00am – 4.00pm.

Richmond School of Arts: Celebration of 150 years since the establishment of the literary institute: An exhibition on from 14 to 16 October will be held at the Richmond School of Arts where historic documents dating back through the years of the Richmond School of Arts History. Free entry. When and where: Richmond School of Arts, Cnr of March and West, Market Street, Richmond. October 14, 15 and 16 from 11.00 to 4.00 pm.

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games like street fighter iv and new racing games. the only two i can think of is one in walnut and one in rowland height, but it's not close by.

Wow. I remember arcades!

Used to go the them all the time before games started costing $1.50 or more.

Written by Ryan Johnson (RyanDJ) Tuesday, 31 may 2011 12:00

Regular followers of my articles may have noticed a lull lately; this particular column hasn’t seen an update for a while, there’s been a few weeks without a Fit to Game, and my little “Games worth Finding” series has been slow as well. Well, I’ve been busy. We have been expecting our second child for a while now, and well…he’s here.

Heads up: this article is not for the queasy or faint of heart.

Last Updated on Thursday, 02 June 2011 19:55