'What's On' in the Blue Mountains & Central West of NSW

December 2009

Christmas Exhibition
From 1st December 2009
Plenty of Christmas cheer and plenty of ideas for presents from this exhibition.
Location: Lithgow Craft Centre,
Great Western Highway, Lithgow
Contact: Audrey Staines (02) 6352 3541


Motorcross Action – Club Championship
Sunday 5th December 2009
Get set to roar at the Happy Valley Motorcross Track. Events cater for riders of all ages.
Location: Happy Valley MX Track, Clarence
Contact: Lower Mountains Motorbike Club a
Maree Kirby (02) 6336 2202


Jenolan Fun History Tours - 'Orient Express'
Saturday 5th to Sunday 6th December
No fancy trains on our fun and fascinating “Orient Express” tours! Years ago, getting into the magical Orient and Temple of Baal Caves was a long & difficult journey. Then, workmen tunneled an ‘express’ route into the Orient Cave creating what was “the longest manmade tourist access tunnel in the Southern Hemisphere”. Although he died in 1934, let ‘Oliver Trickett’, (entertainingly portrayed by David Hay) guide you through the Binoomea Cut into the unequalled Orient Cave.
Location: Jenolan Caves 1300 76 33 11
www.jenolancaves.org.au


Lithgow Triathlon
Sunday 6th December 2009
Why now spend a Sunday morning doing a run, swim and ride around Lithgow.
Location: Lithgow Swimming Pool
George Coates Ave, Lithgow
Contact: Brett Haddon (02) 6352 3868



Meet the Maker - Wine Tasting in the Valley
Sunday 6th December 2009
Sample some of the regions finest wines with a tasting session at Adam’s Shed hosted by a local winemaker.
Location: Adam’s Shed, Great Western
Highway, Hartley
Contact: Adam’s Shed (02) 6355 2096


Sunny Corner Sunday
Sunday 6th December
Artists from the village of Sunny Corner display the variety of local arts. Entertainment and displays at various locations within the village.
Location: Village of Sunny Corner


Go Kart Racing – Christmas Meet
Saturday 12th December 2009
Enjoy go kart action at its best.
Location: Lithgow City Raceway
Contact: CDKC (02) 6351 4356
or committee headquarters (02) 4773 8002
www.cdkc.com.au


Community Carols

Saturday, December 12, 2009
Blue Mountains Grammar School
Senior School Hall - Follow the signs
4.30pm to 8.00pm


Carols in the Caves – Jenolan Caves
Saturday 12th December
The annual Jenolan Caves Christmas Spectacular will light up the Grand Arch with the traditional Christmas carols performed by talented performers. Funds raised are donated to the Children’s Hospital Westmead.
An afternoon and night performance will be staged.
Location: Jenolan Caves 1300 76 33 11
Time: 4.00pm
www.jenolancaves.org.au


“From Cello to Tango” – Jenolan Caves
Saturday 19th December 2009
Georg Mertens will perform his "From Cello to Tango" program in the Cathedral Chamber of the Lucas Cave. Allow Georg and his solo cello to immerse your senses in magical melody. The Cathedral Chamber has arguably the best acoustics of any performance space in the world.
Location: Jenolan Caves 1300 76 33 11
Time: 4.00pm
www.jenolancaves.org.au


“Passionate Gypsy” – Jenolan Caves
Saturday 26th December 2009
Be enchanted by fiery and passionate Gypsy music from Russia, Romania & Hungary, performed by the Paganini Duo underground in the magical Cathedral Chamber of the Lucas Cave - exciting! You'll remember a Gypsy concert in the Cathedral Chamber for many years to come!
Location: Jenolan Caves 1300 76 33 11
Time: 4.00pm
www.jenolancaves.org.au



Katoomba Late Night Shopping

Building on the success of last year's late night shopping...Katoomba businesses have joined together with the Katoomba Chamber of Commerce and Community, along with Cittaslow and Slow Food...to offer three late night shopping events in December.

Thursdays 3rd, 10th and 17th of December are the dates to remember....loads of businesses in Waratah and Katoomba Streets, as well as Old Bathurst Road will be trading until 8pm.

This years' festivities will see more cafes and restaurants open, with giveaways of hampers - filled with products from the local area - all you have to do to be in the running for these is to shop locally. It makes perfect sense.  Avoid the travel and the crowds - feel good about keeping your dollar close to home...everybody benefits.

The last of the shopping nights on Thursday 17th December, will see the spirit of the festive season celebrated with fun, free, family activities in the grounds of The Carrington.  Carol singers, Santa, Buskers and more.

Mark it on your calendar now...Thursdays in December...Christmas shopping nights in Katoomba...3rd, 10th and 17th...

Different and special gifts can all be found in and around Leura Mall and at good prices too. This year the shops are staying open late on 18, 19 and 20 December while The Toy Shop is open 9am to 5.30 in November then from the last week of November to Christmas they are open until 8pm Thursday, Friday and Saturday. You can buy online or order by phone. It’s so much easier to get around the different shops in the smaller area for a spree and the village shops are so friendly and helpful.


ORANGE REGIONAL ART GALLERY
Byng Street Orange
Cost: Free admission
Garry Shead toasts Maurice O'Shea
Runs to November 22. Tues-Sat 10am-5pm. Sun + public holidays 12-4pm.
This exhibition, curated by Gavin Wilson, is a celebration of the great Hunter Valley winemaker, Maurice O'Shea (1897-1956), by his nephew, the renowned artist Garry Shead.
Provincial/ Parochial
Runs to November 22. Tues-Sat 10am-5pm. Sun 12-4pm
Through installation, paiting and photography, four regional artist interpret and explore themse of perculiarity in the everyday. Bernadette Wood, Matt Walker, Catherine Hale and Clare Lewis.
The Collection of Orange Regional Gallery
Opens Wednesday November 4. Runs to January 10, 2010. Tues-Sat 10am-5pm. Sunday and public holidays 12-4pm. Closed Christmas Day.
An exhibition showcasing Orange Regional Gallery's latest acquistions including paintings, prints, art clothing and ceramics.
Christmas Selling Show
Opens Friday November 27. Runs to December 13. Tues-Sat 10am-5pm. Sunday and public holidays 12-4pm.
A selling exhibition of a diverse range of artworks by local artist - unique and affordable gifts for Christmas.
Sentinels II
Opens Friday November 27. Runs to January 10, 2010. Tues-Sat 10am-5pm. Sunday and public holidays 12-4pm. Closed Christmas Day.
Ceramics by Brigitte Enders and Paintings by Bob Baker.

Eating Out in the Blue Mountains & Central West NSW



Bygone Beautys Antiques and Tearooms
Olde-worlde style silver service and fine china and set amongst antiques and bric-a-brac.
Enjoy their  famous "Traditional Afternoon Tea", a variety of coffee, tea, milk shakes, smoothies or soft drinks.

Bygone Beautys Cnr Grose & Megalong Streets Leura NSW  2780
Ph 61 2 4784 3117  or 61 2 4784 3108    Freecall 1800 663 619  
Fax 61 2 4784 3078
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Dominos Pizza
Domino’s delivering a hotter better pizza
Visit one of our stores:
Emu Plains 140 Russell St, Emu Plains  
• Springwood 135 Macquarie Rd, Springwood
Katoomba 162 Katoomba St, Katoomba  
•  Lithgow Shop 4 Pottery Plaza, Lithgow
Order online at: www.dominos.com.au or Phone: 131 888



Sassafras Creek
Book in now for breakfast, lunch or dinner by the fireplace in winter or take in the magnificent views to Sydney from the back verandah. Art on exhibition and for sale, many gift lines, handbags, cards, jewellery - a great place to arrange to meet for a coffee and have a browse.
Tuesday - Sunday 9am -5pm
Dinner Friday & Saturday from 6.30pm
83 Old Bells Line of Road
Kurrajong Village ph. 45730988
www.sassafrascreek.com.au




Historic Mamre Homestead
Cafe Open
Tuesday - Friday 10am -2.30pm
Sunday 9am to 4.30pm
Lot 1 Mamre Road, St Marys
ph. 96706178
Private Function and Conference rooms availableThe beautiful Grounds of the Historic Homestead make Mamre the ideal location for you to celebrate your next special occassion

* weddings
* christenings
* birthdays
* anniversarys
* life celebrations
Mamre Fresh Farm Vegetables at Penrith Hawkesbury Harvest Markets 1st Saturday of the month
www.mamre.com.au



The Mountain Heritage Hotel and Spa Retreat Jamison Views Restaurant
Open daily for 3 meals - lunch under $20
Award winning Restaurant
"Views above the rest"
www.mountainheritage.com.au

Galleries and theatres in the Blue Mountains and Central West regions of NSW

Falls Gallery
Directors Ian Smith, a potter and Anne Smith, a painter and printmaker of established Falls Gallery in the Blue Mountains in 1989. Today the gallery continue to provide a constantly changing exhibition of works on paper and ceramics by some of Australia's major contemporary artists.
Hours: Wednesday to Sunday 10am til 5pm
Ph:  02 4757 1139   161 Falls Road, Wentworth Falls 2782
www.fallsgallery.com.au




The Norman Lindsay Gallery
Home of “The Magic Pudding” and a magnificent collection of paintings, drawings, sculpture and ship models displayed in the former home of the artist Norman Lindsay, now managed by the National Trust of Australia. Open daily 10am to 4pm
Ph: 4751 1067   14 Norman Lindsay Cres., Faulconbridge
www.normanlindsay.com.au

Cudgegong Gallery and Cafe
Ph: 6374 1630  102 Herbert Street Gulgong
www.cudgegonggallery.com.au

Markets in the Blue Mountains & Central West regions of NSW

Bathurst Family Markets
2nd Sunday of every month    Time: 10am - 4pm
Bathurst Showground    Phone: 0418 412 371

Bathurst Farmers Markets
4th Saturday of every month    Time: 8am - 12 noon  
Bathurst Showground    Phone: 02 6368 1104

Bilpin Markets
Every Sunday    Time: 10am - 12 noon  
Bilpin Community Hall, Bilpin    Phone: 02 4567 2124

Blackheath Growers Markets
2nd Sunday of each monthTime: 9am - 1pm
Blackheath Community Centre, Cnr Gardiner St & GWestern Hwy, Blackheath
Phone: 02 4572 6260

Blackheath Craft Markets
3rd Sunday of every month    Time: 9.30am - 3.30pm
Blackheath Community Hall, Great Western Highway, Blackheath
Phone: 02 4782 7672

Blue Mountains Market
Last Sunday of every month (In April on Saturday)    Time: 10am - 3pm
RSL Car Park, Lurline St, Katoomba    Phone: 02 4757 4027

Bowenfels Station Markets
1st Saturday of every month    Time: 8.30am - 3pm
Bowenfels Station, Lithgow Visitor Information Centre    Phone: 02 6352 2268

Bullaburra Markets
1st Saturday of every month    Time: 9am - 4.30pm
Bullaburra Progress Hall, Cnr Noble St & Great Western Highway, Bullaburra  
Phone: 02 4757 2907??

Captured Craft
Every Weekend & Public Holidays & by appointment    Time: 9am - 5pm
Craft Centre Lithgow Correctional Centre, Great Western Hwy    Phone: 02 6350 2286

Glenbrook Growers, Craft & Homewares Markets
3rd Saturday of every month    Time: 9am - 3pm
Infants School Ross Street    Phone: 0407 929 073

Leura Markets
1st Sunday of every month    Time: 9am - 3pm
Leura Public School, Great Western Hwy, Leura    Phone: 0434 350 609

Magpie Markets
3rd Sunday of every month    Time: 9am - 2pm
Lawson Public School, Great Western Highway, Lawson    Phone: 02 4759 1618

Penrith Markets
Every Wednesday    Penrith Showground Paceway, Penrith    Phone: 02 4721 2375

Portland Markets
1st Sunday of every month    Time: 9am - 2pm    Williwa St, Portland

Rotary Blue Gum Market
4th Saturday of every month (except January)    Time: 10am - 3pm
Springwood Public School, Springwood    Phone: 0408 670 747

Springwood Community Ivy Markets
2nd Saturday of every month (except January) + 4th Sat Nov    Time: 9am - 1pm    Community Centre, Macquarie Rd, Springwood    Phone: 0412 969 066