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ISSUE 110 09.11.12
OSSO IS FIRST CLASSPAGE 9: OUR WEEKLY DINING REVIEW
NIGHT OF LAUGHTERPAGE 4: JACKIE LOEB AT ROOTY HILL
CUP DAY FASHIONPAGES 14-15: PENRITH DRESSES UP!
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Editor Troy [email protected]
FYi Advertising ManagerCameron [email protected]
Phone: 4722 2998Fax: 4731 6255
Suite 2, 42-44 Abel SteetJamisontown, NSW 2750
ContentNathan Taylor
ProductionIrene AdamsKate Stanford
Printed at Spot Press Pty LtdFYi Issue 110
Rebecca is so good, she’sscary. If I had her energy, I
would still be touring
she said.“I got a fright the fi rst time I saw an
Australian audience doing it, I was like ‘What the hell is happening?’”
Penrith will get the chance to do their own version of the ‘Nutbush’ when Rebecca O’Connor brings her spectacular live show to the EVAN Theatre, Penrith Panthers next Friday night.
“It’s a full-on energetic show... I have dancers on stage with me, an amazing live band and we do all of Tina’s hits live, so it’s a real rock and roll show,” Rebecca said.
Don’t miss Rebecca O’Connor in her Tina Turner tribute show ‘Simply The Best’ when she performs live at Penrith Panthers next Friday, November 16 at 8pm. Tickets are
$36.50. For more information call 1800 061 991 or visit www.penrith.panthers.com.au.
T he reason Rebecca O’Connor sounds, looks and acts like Tina Turner so amazingly well is because she’s been studying her every move for the past
30 years.“I was obsessed with her from the age
of seven, I just thought she was an amazing woman,” Rebecca said.
“The hair, the legs, the lipstick, the wildness, she was just so powerful, her energy was amazing. I always thought while watching her videos – ‘I want to be like that!’”
Tina Turner in her prime was one of the world’s most popular entertainers. Her career has spanned more than 50 years and she was once billed by Rolling Stone magazine as the “Queen of Rock and Roll”.
Rebecca’s career took off playing the part of the ‘Nutbush City Limits’ singer after winning a European talent competition in front of 33 million viewers more than a decade ago.
“I was doing karaoke shows for years until one day I entered a competition called ‘European Stars In Their Eyes’, which was a show similar to ‘X Factor’, instead you would actually perform mimicking a famous artist,” Rebecca said.
“I ended up winning that whole show, I won Europe, and that’s when Tina Turner fi rst saw me... she was amazed by that.”
Rebecca’s win was the start of the Irish-born performer’s career and her performance on the show ended up catching the eye of one of music’s most well-known managers.
“I went travelling around the world and ended up meeting Dennis Dunstan in Australia, he was the manager of Fleetwood Mac for 23 years,” Rebecca said.
“He was like ‘Oh my God, I would never
take on a tribute act normally’, but he just thought I was different.”
One thing that’s unique about Rebecca O’Connor’s amazing live shows is that she is the only Tina Turner impersonator in the world that is fully-endorsed by the legendary singer herself.
Turner once said: “Rebecca is so good, she’s scary... if I had her energy, I would still be touring today”.
Rebecca admits while it’s a true blessing to have Turner’s approval, it also gives her that added element of pressure of having to keep her standard as high as possible when she performs.
“I think just to keep up to her level, because she’s endorsing every show that I do, is the tough part,” she said.
“I have to do my best every time I’m out on stage because I’m portraying her as such.”
The legendary Tina Turner was born in Nutbush, Tennessee almost 73 years ago in 1939. She started out her music career in the early 1960’s with her then husband, Ike Turner.
Turner is responsible for some of the biggest rock classics of our time including ‘Proud Mary’, ‘River Deep – Mountain High’, ‘Let’s Stay Together’, ‘Private Dancer’, ‘What’s Love Got To Do With It’, ‘We Don’t Need Another Hero’ and ‘The Best’.
But one song most Australians can never get enough of is the ultimate party track ‘Nutbush City Limits’. Whilst performing the song in Australia, Rebecca noticed something unusual that Australians do and the rest of the world does not.
“When I sing the ‘Nutbush’ the whole place just erupts and everyone does this ‘dance’... but no one else in the world does it,”
FYI has 15 double passes to see Rebecca O’Connor live at Panthers on November 16 to give away. For your chance to win one, email the code word ‘TINA’ to [email protected] and include your name and best contact telephone number. Entries close Wednesday, November 14. Authorised under NSW Permit Number LTP-APP-0000001330. Terms and conditions at www.westernweekender.com.au.
SIMPLY THE BEST... EVEN TINA THINKS SONATHAN TAYLOR goes one-on-one with the world’s only Tina Turner
endorsed tribute performer, Rebecca O’Connor…
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Fine food, great coffee and friendly service. Jimmy’s is open from 11am till late, 7 days a week.
Make up a luncheon party and dine al fresco or enjoy the attractive décor inside. Dinner is a culinary delight.
Book your special night out - any day of the week. Family occasions and group celebrations will be all the better at Jimmy’s Cafe & Grill. Jimmy’s serves breakfast till 5pm daily.
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AFTERNOON OF MAGICAL MUSIC
A fter a night of nothing but tears of laughter? Then don’t miss the hilarious and loveable Jackie Loeb, when she entertains audiences with
her hysterical comedy act at Rooty Hill RSL next week.
Jackie Loeb has been a fi xture on the global stand-up comedy landscape since she exploded onto the scene some 20 years ago. Described as gobsmackingly excellent and completely in-your-face funny, Jackie has maintained her reputation as one of today’s most hilarious and gifted stand-up comedians.
Jackie has been a familiar fi xture on Australia television over the years with regular appearances on Channel Nine’s ‘20 to 1’, ‘The Today Show’, ‘Good News Week’, ‘Spicks and Specks’, ‘The Playlist’ and ‘Australia Versus’.
Jackie was also a cast member and writer on the award-winning Aussie comedy series ‘Full Frontal’ and has appeared in all three seasons of the Comedy Channel’s ‘Stand up Australia’.
In the United States, Jackie was one of only 15 international comedians to progress to the comedy showcase round on NBC’s ‘Last Comic Standing’.
2012 has already been a huge year for Jackie, with a nomination for ‘Best Comedy Show’ at the Hollywood Fringe Festival and The MO Award for ‘Excellence in Live Performance’ already under her belt.
Jackie this year has been busy with stand-up shows across Los Angeles and Australia, and also has a new web series in development.
Have a laugh with comedian Jackie Loeb when she appears at the Rooty Hill RSL next Friday, November 16. Tickets are $21 for members and $26 for visitors.
To book or for more information call 9625 5500 or visit www.rootyhillrsl.com.au.
D on’t miss an exquisite afternoon of music when the 2012 Sydney Symphony Fellowship Ensemble performs at the Joan Sutherland
Performing Arts Centre on Sunday, November 18.
Conducted by Sydney Symphony principal viola and Fellowship artistic director, Roger Benedict, this fabulous concert will showcase nine rising stars of the orchestra.
The 2012 Fellowship winners are: Lucy Warren (violin), Neil Thompson (viola), Eleanor Betts (cello), Douglas Rutherford (double bass), Rachel Cashmore (oboe), Rowena Watts (clarinet), Melissa Woodroffe (bassoon) and Sharn-McIver (horn).
In this special concert at The Joan, the Fellows will present a program entitled ‘Emerging Composers’ plus premiere a new, chosen work from a national competition for young composers.
The performers will also play selected works from the early collections of established composers Britten, Mendelssohn and Schoenberg.
The Sydney Symphony Fellowship program provides an opportunity for young, talented and professional players to be part of the Sydney Symphony for one year.
The participants are mentored by top musicians from the Sydney Symphony, with Fellows regularly employed in the orchestra, performing with conductors such as Vladimir Ashkenazy, Charles Dutoit, Hugh Wolff, Simone Young, Yannick Nezet-Seguin, Steven Sloane, Oleg Caetani, Kristjan Jarvi, and David Robertson.
The Sydney Symphony Fellowship Ensemble plays at the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre next Sunday, November 18 at 3pm. Tickets are $30 for adults and $25 for concessions.
To book or for more information call 4723 7600 or visit www.jspac.com.au.
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from 7.00pm every Tuesday in The Keller Lounge
www.stmarysbandclub.com.au
411 Great Western Highway, ST MARYS for further information call 9623 1211
There’s something for everyone
Cover Bands after 9.30pmFollowed by Club DJs till the early hours
in the Keller Lounge
Saturday Nights from 8:30pm
The Bandits 10th Nov
No Brakes- 17th NovMatchbox- 24th NovThe Pink Chevys- 1st Dec
The Bandits30th Nov
from 7.00pm every Tuesday in The Keller Lounge
Traditional Christmas menu with all the trimmings and seafood including crab,
prawns, oysters.
FREE ENTERTAINMENT
PartyCentral 23rd Nov
Coldplay Show16th Nov
Katy Perry Show9th Nov
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Every Monday, Tuesday Wednesday & Friday in The Keller Lounge
ADULT $40.50, 3-7 YEARS $17.50, 8-12 YEARS $27.501st Seating 11.00am-1.00pm,2nd Seating 1.30pm-3.30pm
CHRISTMAS LUNCH
in The Keller Lounge from 9.30pm
Bookings essential
Seattle Sound
Friday 7th December
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SMALL SCREENBIG SCREEN
Tickets: Show Only $36.50 | Osso Dinner Package & Show: $66.45
Ph: 4720 5555LONDON....sold outSOUTH AFRICA.. sold outBOTSWANA .. sold outCROWN CASINO.. sold out
Tina Turner
Rebecca is so good, she’s scary. If I had her energy, I would still be touring today
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• Ample parking
• Extensive menu
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The meeting place
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F rom the writer that brought you ‘In Bruges’, ‘Seven Psychopaths’ is a crazy, hilarious new gangster comedy starring Colin Farrell, Sam
Rockwell, Christopher Walken, Woody Harrelson and Abbie Cornish.
Marty (Farrell) is a struggling writer who dreams of fi nishing his screenplay, ‘Seven Psychopaths’. Billy (Rockwell) is Marty’s best friend, an unemployed actor and part time dog thief, who wants to help Marty by any means necessary. All he needs is a little focus and inspiration.
Hans (Walken) is Billy’s partner in crime – a religious man with a violent past. Charlie (Harrelson) is the psychopathic gangster whose beloved dog has just been stolen by Billy and Hans. Charlie is unpredictable, extremely violent and wouldn’t think twice about killing anyone or anything associated with the theft. Marty will get all the focus and inspiration he needs for his screenplay, just as long as he lives to tell the tale.
This movie might not be for everyone, but it is a hell of a ride!
T he year’s second (and far grittier) Snow White reimagining, ‘Snow White and the Huntsman’, is now available on DVD and Blu-Ray.
In the epic action-adventure ‘Snow White and the Huntsman’, Kristen Stewart plays the only person in the land fairer than the evil queen (Charlize Theron) who is out to destroy her. But what the wicked ruler never imagined is that the young woman threatening her reign has been training in the art of war with a huntsman (Chris Hemsworth). Sam Clafl in joins the cast as the prince long enchanted by Snow White’s beauty and power.
This fi lm is a visual masterpiece, with alternating dark and light images that both elicit fear and awestruck wonder. Stewart is not nearly as annoying as she was in the ‘Twilight’ fi lms, Aussie Hemsworth is formidable as the Huntsman, but the most remarkable and powerful performance comes from Theron as the wicked queen, Ravenna. Theron is completely psychotic and frightening, and her make-up and costuming is amazing.
SEVEN PSYCHOPATHS[Rated R]
SNOW WHITE AND THE HUNTSMAN
[Rated M]
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‘ Halo’ has been one of Xbox’s biggest selling game franchises over the past decade, and things are set to get even bigger with the release of the action-
packed, ‘Halo 4’, this week.‘Halo 4’ marks the beginning of a new
saga in the blockbuster franchise that has shaped entertainment history and defi ned a generation of gamers.
The latest installment ushers in the return of mankind’s greatest hero, the Master Chief, in a newly envisioned, epic sci-fi adventure.
Set nearly fi ve years after the events of ‘Halo 3’, ‘Halo 4’ follows the Master Chief and his faithful artifi cial intelligence (AI) companion Cortana as they venture into a mysterious new world and discover an overpowering ancient evil.
With humanity’s fate hanging in the balance, the Master Chief and Cortana are thrust into a desperate mission against overwhelming odds to save mankind from the threat of extinction.
Early reviews so far for ‘Halo 4’ have been extraordinary.
B ehind modern legends Nirvana and Pearl Jam, Seattle’s most successful and well-loved grunge band is Soundgarden, and the
rockers are back this week with their fi rst studio album in over 15 years, ‘Animal Kingdom’.
Soundgarden reformed in early 2010, and since then have released both a greatest hits and a live album.
Recent airplay hit ‘Live to Rise’ – which you might remember from the closing credits of box offi ce blockbuster ‘The Avengers’ – does not feature amongst the 13 fresh tracks on the album, but there’s no shortage of quality to be found.
The fi rst song on the album, the appropriately titled ‘Been Away Too Long’, is riff-heavy and a punchy return to the grunge stars we know and love.
Vocalist Chris Cornell is just as gritty-sounding as fans will remember from 90’s albums ‘Down on the Upside’ and the popular ‘Superunknown’ as he muses on the nature of dreams, parenthood and
music itself.‘King Animal’ has been described as
“nightmarish” by reviewers, a return to the music of the grunge era that has been absent for quite a while.
Soundgarden’s comeback album ‘King Animal’ is released this week, make sure you grab yourself a copy.
SOUNDGARDENANIMAL KINGDOM
HALO 4XBOX 360
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FOOD REVIEW
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OSSO STEAK AND RIBS RESTAURANT
F rom the fi ne selection of meats in the deli to the suave bar setting, Osso Steak and Ribs Restaurant offers a unique and unforgettable dining
experience.Osso is the perfect setting for a business
lunch, dinner date or a little self indulgence – the modern interior will have you feeling comfortable and the staff, including the charming waiter Bill, will make you feel like family.
Located in Penrith Panthers, Osso has a menu for connoisseurs and carnivores alike.
Start with the bruchetta entree and enjoy the crisp pizza base, fi nely chopped tomatoes and onion with olive oil, vinegar and freshly-made basil paste.
There are many mouth-watering mains to choose from but be sure to order the wagyu beef. Though steak is most enjoyable with a fresh Béarnaise, Diane or pink pepper sauce, this premium, grain-fed wagyu beef is so tasty you will want to enjoy its marbled fl avour as is.
Some other choices to consider include the Cargill Wagga Wagga grain-fed eye fi llet of fi let mignon and the RH Collinson Pasture sirloin or t-bone.
And it would not be Osso Steak and Ribs without a delicious range of ribs.
Don’t be embarrassed to put down the cutlery; tender and full of fl avour, the meat falls
right off the rib bone. Osso cooks their ribs twice for guaranteed tenderness and they are basted with Osso’s own Hickory Barbeque Sauce.
Don’t be fooled though, Osso’s quality food doesn’t stop with the mains. Displaying talent in every aspect of the kitchen, Osso’s pastry chefs have picked some dessert favourites for the menu that simply cannot be overlooked.
Try a caramel brulee with poached pear and peanut brittle, a scrumptious chocolate tasting plate or sticky date pudding. And new to the menu will be a white chocolate and coconut panna cotta with a raspberry top.
If you feel like a savoury dessert, Osso boasts an impressive range of Australian and international cheeses such as Mauri Taleggio from Lomardy in Italy and Ashgrove Vintage Black Wax Cheddar from Elizabeth Town in Tasmania.
To cap off a night of gustatory delight, match any of your meals to over 100 wines from some of Australia’s most acclaimed vineyards, local and imported beers or classic range of cocktail favourites that the bar staff create with a modern twist.
Osso is located inside Penrith Panthers, 123 Mulgoa Road, Penrith. For reservations call 4720 5588.
- Reviewed by Cassandra O’Connor
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50 half leg hams with bonus gift to be won
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121 Prairie Vale Road, Bossley Park | 02 9822 3333
free Christmas Raffle
Club Marconi in Bossley Park offers function rooms with versatility, character and charm for your end of year Christmas Party.
Choose your favourite package and celebrate the season of Christmas in style! Contact the CM Functions team on 02 9822 3363 who will accompany you on a site inspection of this prestigious venue.
Very special rates for Monday to Thursday night bookings.
Visit www.clubmarconi.com.au/functions for more information.
CLUB MARCONITUESDAY 27 NOVEMBER
Tickets 5.30pm | Draw 7.30pm | Main Lounge
Each member receives $20 worth of raffle tickets free!Additional tickets available to purchase on the night. Conditions apply.
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C heck out this special feature today to fi nd the best place to book your Christmas party or work function.
The most important thing about organising a Christmas party is, of course, remaining calm and stress free.
Plus, you want to make it unique.It’s a busy time of year for everyone, so
the best option is of course to fi nd a great venue in the local area and avoid any mess, cleaning or cooking.
During the party season, it is vital to make sure you are organised, whether you’re planning a party or attending one.
If you’re not planned, it’s likely you will be facing a festive disaster!
‘O Christmas Tree’ is a brand new company which is bringing Christmas decorations to Australia’s shores, which have never been seen before.
Catherine Oates Smith has started this new range of Christmas decorations and has traded in the executive offi ce job as a COO of a leading law fi rm, to help people over this
exciting yet often stressful time.She has fi ve top tips to make everyone’s
Christmas more enjoyable and less stressful this year, now that we have hit November:
1. Plan: There are only seven weeks until Christmas and if you plan on creating or hosting any sort of Christmas celebration, large or small, it will be a lot less stressful if you start planning now.
2. Use a calendar: Record every event you know you need to attend and any other signifi cant commitment or impacting factor, until January such as family commitments, school break-up, work commitments, holiday and travel plans, arrival and departure of guests, parties, drinks, dinners. This way you won’t double book anything and disappoint people.
3. Make lists: Make lists of guests who might be staying with you and ensure you have sleeping arrangements organised. Make gift lists now, because by just making a list it will trigger your mind to be on the lookout for suitable gifts on your travels.
TIME TO BOOK THE PARTY!
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WORKERS SPORTSFrom 5.30pmFriday 14 December 2012WORKERS BLACKTOWNFrom 12.00pmSaturday 15 December 2012WORKERS PARRAMATTA From 1.30pmSunday 16 December 2012
Draw to commence at 7.00pm Drawn Wednesday19 December 2012Authorised under NSW Permit Number LTPS/12/08569
Tickets on sale from 5.00pmDraw commences 6.30pm Drawn Friday21 December 2012
Over $10,000 in Hams, Porks, Turkeys and Hampers to be Won!
Over $3,500 in Hams, Porks, Turkeys and Hampers to be Won!
$10,000 worth of Toys to be Won!
THANK YOU PROMOTION
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Workers Blacktown55 Campbell Street,Blacktown NSW 2148Phone (02) 9830 0600
Workers Sports170 Reservoir Road,Blacktown NSW 2148Phone (02) 8822 2444
Make a food list, so you won’t forget to order the turkey or ham and you’ll know when you need to pick up the seafood.
4. One job at a time: As most people work full time, if you utilise lunch breaks by doing one job at a time, to either shop in person or ordering things online, things will get done and you will still be able to enjoy your weekends.
5. Relatives or friends overseas: Start
writing Christmas cards for overseas friends and family now, so you’ll be able to send them by the fi rst week of December or even go online and buy them a Christmas decoration this year, which will be even easier.
Take a look at the great venues in this special advertising feature. They’re perfect for your Christmas party, and will ensure you have a great time!
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4732 1505First Floor, 269 High Street, PENRITH
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Trading HoursLunch: 11:30am - 3.00pmDinner: 5.30pm till Late
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Catering • Gift Shop • Function Centre
King Henry’s CourtCafé/Restaurant
74 Henry St Penrith | Ph 4721 1155 | Fax: 4722 9989www.kinghenryscourt.com.au • [email protected]
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OPENING HOURS Monday-Sunday Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerMonday – Friday 8.30am till late • Saturday 10.30am till late
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Christmas High Tea’s everyday
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11:00am-2:30pmTickets now on Sale
Adults $65.00 ~ Children $25.00 (3-13years)Includes Main, Dessert and Tea & Coffee
christmas dayluncheon- Earn Panther Points with every purchase- Member’s discounted
Food and Beverage prices- Member’s only Promotions- Extras 4 U Rewards membership- Access to discount Holiday Units
FULL MEMBERSHIP is only $5.00
Glenbrook Members enjoy ~ON MONDAYS - $13.00 Blackboard Specials in the Café after 5:30pm
ON TUESDAYS – Buy one main meal priced from $14.90 and get the second meal for $5.00 after 5:30pm
Cash Draws on Friday nights at 8:00pm
1st Sunday of the MonthTickets on sale from 4pm • First draw at 5pm30 Prizes – Tickets $2.00 each (Buy 5 Tickets,
Get 5 Tickets FREE)
Pick-a-THURSDAY
Tickets on sale from 6:30pmFirst of 40 Table Prizes drawn at 7:30pm20th December raffl e will include Christmas Carols
Tickets $1 ea
Weekly at the Bowlo BINGO Tuesdays from 10:30am
TRIVIA Wednesdays from 7pm
RAFFLES Thursdays from 6:30pm
Great Reasons to become a Glenbrook Panthers
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Friday 7th December – CROSSROAD (Duo)Friday 14th December – Ken HamblyFriday 21st December – Phil DavidsonFrom 8:15pm
1st SundTickets on sale from 4pm • Fi30 Prizes – Tickets $2 00 each
BIGBOWLO RAFFLE
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Penrith PanthersEvans TheatreFriday 9th November 7:30pm
Tickets- Show Only: $36.50 | Osso Dinner & Show: $66.45 BOOK NOW 4720 5555
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th November 7:30pmFriday 9tt
4 of Australia’s Best Elvis Tribute Artists Together in a Dynamic tribute to The King
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T he race stopped the nation, and so did some of the fashions!
Penrith celebrated Melbourne Cup day on Tuesday with a range of
functions across the local area, with some of the biggest being at Panthers, Penrith RSL and the Penrith Paceway.
Our photographer, Melinda Jane, captured plenty of the fun and excitement of the big day, as Penrith stopped work to party!
There was plenty of fantastic dresses, brilliant suits... and the odd winning ticket, too!
With entertainment galore at some of Penrith’s biggest venues, locals were kept enthralled by not just the race, but the bits and pieces around it too!
Check out more photos from Melbourne Cup day in Penrith on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/westernweekender.
Are you holding an event you’d love ‘Social Scene’ to cover? Email [email protected] with the event details or call 4722 2998.
FUN, FASHION, RACING!
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TRIBUTETHE ULTIMATES ELVIS SHOWFRI 9 NOVDOORS 7.30PM
TRIBUTERUNNING IN THE SHADOWS OF FLEETWOOD MACSAT 10 NOVDOORS 7.30PM
TRIBUTE
TINAENDORSED BY TINA TUNER HERSELF!FRI 16 NOVDOORS 7.30PM
TRIBUTETHE ULTIMATES
WHAT’S ON IN THE
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PSYCHIC TVSAT 17 NOVDOORS 7.30PM
INTERNATIONAL
RICK ASTLEYFRI 23 NOV
DOORS 7.30PM
KIDS
DOROTHY’S CHRISTMAS
SHOWMON 10 DEC
DOORS 9.30AM
POP
REECE MASTINSUN 20 JANDOORS 7PM
INTERNATIONAL
BOYZ II MENTUES 27 NOV
DOORS 7.30PM
EVENT CENTRE LUNCHEONTUESDAY 25 DECEMBER12PM - 3PM | DOORS 11.30AM
Members: $120 | Visitors: $135
Children 17 & under: $65 | Children 4 & under 4: Free
Enjoy a traditional Christmas lunch with hot and cold
meats, fresh seafood, salads and delicious desserts as
well as unlimited beer, wine and soft drink. The kids will
love meeting Santa too!
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M ajor news broke late last week that Channel Seven had axed long-running variety show ‘Australia’s Got Talent’ from its
2013 schedule. Less the 24 hours later, rivals Nine snapped it up and added it to its new line-up for next year. The axe didn’t come as much of a surprise with ratings from this season way down on previous years and featuring a judging panel that was looking tired and boring. The only way the franchise could’ve survived in the short-term was new host/judges or a change of networks, and it went with both. Nine recently revived ‘Big Brother’, and has done so reasonably well, so expect ‘AGT’ to have a completely fresh, updated and more entertaining vibe next year. [Pictured]
If you were worried you missed some of your favourite American shows last week, don’t be too alarmed because they didn’t actually air. Super-Storm Sandy not only devastated millions across east coast America but it also stopped many top shows from airing in the US, largely due to the non-stop coverage many American networks gave to the storm. Therefore shows usually fast-tracked from the US into Australia, such as ‘Gossip Girl’ and ‘2 Broke Girls’, weren’t seen. Programming did return to normal though this week.
Kerri-Anne Kennerley delivered some great news last week – she was free from cancer. KAK went through six and a half weeks of radiation for breast cancer, fi rst diagnosed back in June during her time on ‘Dancing with the Stars’. Now all is well and good we look forward to having KAK back on our screens very soon.
Good news for fans of reality show ‘Australia’s Next Top Model’ because it’s fi nally been renewed by Foxtel for another season. The show didn’t air this year after former host Sarah Murdoch quit the program following the 2011 season to pursue interests at Channel Ten. Whispers are that current ‘Project Runway Australia’ host Megan Gale will get the honours of hosting the revived modeling contest. I’m not the biggest fan of Gale’s hosting abilities, she’s quite bland and pedestrian. If the show wants to make a big splash in 2013 it needs to go above and beyond and not use existing Foxtel talent.
Michael Palin is one of the world’s best travel presenters and now he’s off to South America for his next exhilarating adventure. ‘Michael Palin’s Brazil’ is a four-part series which will air on ABC1 from this Sunday, November 11. From the lost world of Amazonia to the buzzing modern metropolis of Rio de Janeiro, Palin explores this vast and disparate nation in his inimitable way. It’s a timely look at this rising global power, host nation for the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Rio Olympics. It all begins at 7.30pm.
Those funny boys, Hamish and Andy, are back for another installment of their popular ‘Caravan of Courage’ series. This time the boys will be hosting two 90-minute specials – one from Australia and one from New Zealand. The crazy pair will rev up the old caravan and courageously drive the length of New Zealand and the breadth of Australia to compare and contrast the people and places that make our region so unique. And then, in a very unscientifi c manner, they will pick a winner. ‘Hamish and Andy’s Caravan of Courage: Aus vs NZ’ airs Sundays, November 11 and 18 at 6.30pm on Nine.
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THE ULTIMATE ELVIS TRIBUTE
TOO MANY GUITARS
November 9
Penrith Panthers
$36.50
November 10St Marys LeaguesFree entry
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9
After DarkVenue: St Marys Band ClubFree entry, 9.30pm9623 1211The FrocksVenue: St Marys LeaguesFree entry, 9pm9677 7777BacklashVenue: Penrith GaelsFree entry, 8pm4722 8180Monkey WrenchVenue: Penrith RSLFree entry, 9pm4728 5200DJ ‘Micky’ TrickVenue: Penrith RSLFree entry, Midnight4728 5200The Ultimate Elvis TributeVenue: Penrith Panthers$36.50, 8.30pm4720 5555Matt LyonVenue: Penrith PanthersFree entry, 8.30pm4720 5555AkmalVenue: Rooty Hill RSL$40, 8pm9625 5500Juicy FridaysVenue: Penrith Hotel
$10, 9pm4721 2060Friday Night KaraokeVenue: Wallacia PanthersFree entry, 8pm4773 9090
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10
Franky ValentynVenue: Blacktown Workers Free entry, 9pm9830 0673AbbalancheVenue: Blacktown Workers$8 members, $12 visitors, 8pm9830 0673Rock ‘n’ RollVenue: St Marys Band ClubFree entry, 8.30pm9623 1211Too Many GuitarsVenue: St Marys LeaguesFree entry, 9pm9677 7777Steppin Out DuoVenue: Penrith GaelsFree entry, 8pm4722 8180Matt Hallam Hot FiveVenue: Penrith RSLFree entry, 2pm4728 5200The HitmixVenue: Penrith RSLFree entry, 9pm4728 5200
DJ ‘Brother J’Venue: Penrith RSLFree entry, Midnight4728 5200KaraokeVenue: Pioneer TavernFree entry, 9pm4736 4466Laura ClarkeVenue: Penrith PanthersFree entry, 5.30pm4720 5555Matt JonesVenue: Penrith PanthersFree entry, 9pm4720 5555TC’s After DarkVenue: Penrith PanthersFree entry, 10pm4720 5555Running in the ShadowsVenue: Penrith Panthers$26.50, 7.30pm4720 5555
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11
Rocking EddieVenue: Penrith RSLFree entry, 2pm, 4728 5200Laura ClarkeVenue: Penrith PanthersFree entry, 12pm, 4720 5555The Bowles BrosVenue: Penrith PanthersFree entry, 4pm4720 5555
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November 17
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November 17 Blacktown Workers$7.50 members, $10.50 visitors
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16
After DarkVenue: St Marys Band ClubFree entry, 9.30pm9623 1211Big Night OutVenue: St Marys LeaguesFree entry, 9pm9677 7777Skyz The LimitVenue: Penrith GaelsFree entry, 8pm4722 8180Eleven HoursVenue: Penrith RSLFree entry, 9pm4728 5200DJ ‘Micky’ TrickVenue: Penrith RSLFree entry, Midnight4728 5200Simply The Best – Tina Turner TributeVenue: Penrith Panthers$36.50, 8pm4720 5555KPVenue: Penrith PanthersFree entry, 8.30pm4720 5555Jackie LoebVenue: Rooty Hill RSL$20 members, $25 visitors, 8pm9625 5500Akinga
Venue: Rooty Hill RSLFree entry, 8.30pm9625 5500Juicy FridaysVenue: Penrith Hotel$10, 9pm4721 2060
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17
Chris Drummond DuoVenue: Blacktown Workers Free entry, 9pm9830 0673Seltic SirensVenue: Blacktown Workers$7.50 members, $10.50 visitors, 8pm9830 0673Rock ‘n’ RollVenue: St Marys Band ClubFree entry, 8.30pm9623 1211Lisa Crouch & Dig ThisVenue: St Marys LeaguesFree entry, 9pm9677 77773 RamsVenue: Penrith GaelsFree entry, 8pm4722 8180Snaketown RattlersVenue: Penrith RSLFree entry, 2pm4728 5200WildcatzVenue: Penrith RSLFree entry, 9pm
4728 5200DJ ‘Brother J’Venue: Penrith RSLFree entry, Midnight4728 5200KaraokeVenue: Pioneer TavernFree entry, 9pm4736 4466Steve TwitchinVenue: Penrith PanthersFree entry, 5.30pm4720 5555Red AlertVenue: Penrith PanthersFree entry, 9pm4720 5555TC’s After DarkVenue: Penrith PanthersFree entry, 10pm4720 5555Psychic TVVenue: Penrith Panthers$37, 7.30pm4720 5555Endless SummerVenue: Rooty Hill RSLFree entry, 8.30pm9625 5500
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18
Cate Country BandVenue: Penrith RSLFree entry, 2pm4728 5200Great way to spend a Sunday!
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