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Continuing our commitment to exhibiting Australian craft and design excellence- Australian Design Centre is delighted to present the FUSE Glass Prize.Australasia's richest prize for glass- FUSE is a non-acquisitive biennial prize for outstanding Australian and New Zealand glass artists.In 2020 the judges selected 18 finalists including NSW-based artists Erica Izard- Hiromi Tango- Jeremy Lepisto- Kate Baker- Cobi Cockburn and Yusuke Takemura.We are following the NSW Health COVID-19 Safety Industry Guidelines for museums and galleries to keep our guests and staff safe.

This is a session for older adults to help those beginners and more experienced swimmers to hone their swimming skills and improve their technique under the guidance of a swimming instructor.Covid-safe guidelinesCovid Safe measures are currently in place at our centre. Signing a Covid registry and temperature checks are compulsory on entering. Please bring your own towel and maintain social distancing while visiting. Hand sanitisers are readily available throughout the centre.Please note that Ian Thorpe Aquatic and Fitness Centre has gone cashless. Payments will need to be made via EFTPOS at reception. This has been brought in as part of the centre's Covid Safe plan.

Gallery 1: ORIENTATION : LANDSCAPE - Catherine Boardman- Margaret Dix- Nicola Dunbar & Alexandra Mills 'The urge to trap in two-dimensions- a piece of a place or the sensation it creates in us is strong and for centuries artists have pursued the representation of landscape in many media and formats.'  Gallery 2: Edge of Disquiet - Jacqui Driver 'Much of my work responds to my own experience of the unstable emotional states of grief- trauma- and anxiety- as well as dealing with the physical pain of chronic Rheumatoid Arthritis- I am inviting the audience to acknowledge spaces of discomfort and non-conformity.'Gallery 3: HEAD ON PHOTO FESTIVAL presents Apophony Lilium  Ben Blick-Hodge 'Following the linguistic concept of the same name- the Apophony series aims to explore a kind of visual intonation. Using a process of photographic capture and digital arrangement- for these works true lilies are faceted into structurally symmetrical wreathes. From the natural fall of light in multiple photographs- a coherent light source is then gathered to illuminate a form that hovers between idea and object- fabrication and documentation.'Gallery 4: DAILY RITUALS - Erin O'Brien 'As a freelance illustrator and designer- I am often constrained to the client's brief. Daily Rituals is my chance to think and draw freely every day with the influence of a single word prompt. An opportunity to do something just for me. No client notes or edits- just the joy of putting pen to paper and taking a drawing from start to finish in the space of 20 minutes. Daily Rituals is an exercise in not overthinking it- and in making art more accessible to myself and to others. Just 366 small- manageable- daily goals.'Covid-19 Safe Guidelines As a result of Covid-19 & social distancing- we will not hold our typical opening night on Thursday's fortnightly. However- we will be extending our hours on Saturday from 10am - 5pm. We encourage visitors to social distance and avoid crowding while we celebrate artists and their artworks.In accordance with the recommended social distancing rules- we have a maximum of 25 people allowed in the gallery.Our staff will be monitoring numbers and you may be asked to wait should we reach the limit.Dates may be subject to change based on current restrictions. The event will be updated accordingly on our website

Prepare for hair-raising horrors and spine-chilling thrills as Luna Park transforms into a Halloween nightmare after dark.This October- for six frightful nights Sydney's scariest Halloween experience Halloscream returns to Luna Park with Halloscream 8: Infinite Fear. Three brand-new Scare Mazes have crept their way back into the Big Top. Navigate your way through Outback Butcher where an evil landlord is looking for his next victim- DecayMart- an abandoned supermarket that's been taken over by zombies and Block 13- a rioting prison where the inmates are on the loose!As the full moon rises- the Halloscream 6pm 'Scaremony' is delivered with a devilish intention. Watch out for the villain puppet master Mr Bowler- the former famed marionette maker who found his passion making dolls- and is on the hunt for new subjects to coerce into his puppet show of horrors.Luna Park's iconic- historic-turned-haunting Coney Island will be transformed into Lonely Doll Island. Home to a grief-stricken father who has struggled to find peace since his wife and daughter's death- he has since started patching together body parts with dolls to create a new version of his daughter. Enjoy her doll house.Not for the squeamish- Halloscream 8: Infinite Fear will live up to its name with roaming zombies- pig heads and prisoners to scare the wits out of any hardened-Halloweener. Set the whole night aside- if you can make it through the terror- Unlimited Rides throughout the Park will keep you chained there all night.Halloween costumes and wicked make-up looks are strongly encouraged- however full-face make up or coverings will not be permitted. Guests must ensure they remain identifiable.TicketsStarting at $54.95- tickets will include Unlimited Rides- three brand-new scare mazes and some fierce entertainment all night long. Important Halloscream 8: Infinite Fear conditions apply. Tickets are only valid on the selected night and are sold on a release schedule according to availability. Covid-safe guidelinesMasks are mandatory attire in Halloscream Mazes and must be worn at all times during this attraction.Luna Park Sydney continues to take a highly precautionary approach to managing the spread of COVID-19 and visitors can expect enhanced cleaning measures along with specific entry requirements for all staff and visitors including temperature and identity checks. It is essential that Guests understand that by entering Luna Park Sydney- they agree they are well and not experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms as outlined in their Health and Safety Declaration Form.

Join us in the award-winning permaculture garden each Friday morning and learn skills under expert guidance in a friendly setting.About this EventCome garden with us on Friday mornings from 9:00am to 12:30pm and help us plant- weed- and compost. We break for morning tea together and socialise over lunch- you'll also share in the bounty of any harvest!** COVID UPDATE - Please bring own gloves- morning tea and-or lunch. All hand tools will be disinfected between use and masks will be available. **There are three areas in the award-winning Randwick Sustainability Hub to work in depending on your interests and expertise. You need to chose which garden you want to work in- but may move between gardens from week to week.Permaculture Garden and Food ForestJoining the Permaculture Garden and Food Forest is perfect for those that want expert guidance from landscape architect Steve Batley- and sustainability educator Julian Lee. Over the course of a year- you will learn about regenerative agriculture concepts and there is also the opportunity to learn specialist skills like worm farming- composting- seed saving- propagation and pruning.Community GardenJoining the Community Garden is perfect for those that want to work with a more autonomous gardening group and-or are experienced gardeners looking for a patch of dirt and to garden with others. This group focuses on growing fruit and vegetables.Native Habitat GardenJoining the Native Habitat Garden is perfect for those that want to work with a more autonomous gardening group and-or are experienced gardeners looking for a patch of dirt and to garden with others. This group focuses on maintaining native habitat- especially to protect our smaller critters.Workshop programAfter lunch from 1:30-3:30pm you can join us for our workshop series.We are currently limited to ten live participants- however if you miss out- you can still join us on zoom.Recordings of past topics can be found on Council's Youtube channel under the PermaBee playlist.

In conjunction with the easing restrictions of the COVID-19 public health measures enforced by the NSW Government and Football NSW- Centennial Parklands Sports Centre (CPSC) are thrilled to re-instate the Friday Night 7v7 outdoor soccer competition.Competition Commence Date: Friday 25 September 2020Competition Duration: 12 WeeksWho can play?: Anyone! Returning teams- new teams and individuals looking to find a teamHow can I register? Click this link to register online NOW!Team registrationThe team captain can register on behalf of the whole team. Ensure they have all contact information ready for each team member prior to registering as part of post COVID practices (more information below).Individual RegistrationUsing the registration link above- create your profile and register as an individual. Staff at CPSC will place you in a social team. Conditions of registrationTo ensure the health- safety and wellbeing of all patrons of the centre- all players must adhere to the following requirements of the competition:All players MUST be registered in the competition. To complete your team or individual registration- please click here.Returning teams are still required to register for this competition. Teams and individuals will not be permitted to take the field of play unless they are registered.All players MUST sign on and list their name on the scoresheet prior the commencement of the gameMatch referees will cross-check player sign on prior to the match commencingAll teams will need to provide their own bibs and or training kitsCOVID-19 measuresSpecific COVID-19 response strategies are in place around the CPSC venues to ensure the utmost health and hygiene practices are implemented. All players MUST obey all signage and engage in the following behaviours-Do not participate in the competition if you are feeling unwell- have COVID-19 symptoms or have tested positive for COVID-19Use the hand sanitizers provided around the venue prior- during and post gamesObey all signage and protocols implemented by CPSC that relate to social distancing measures- maximum capacity in certain areas- hygiene procedures- crowd control and spectator managementTo find out more information about the COVID-19 'Return to Sport' strategies please visit the CPSC COVID-19 Website Page or the NSW Government- Office of Sport WebsiteThe staff at CPSC are excited to present the 7v7 Soccer Competition! We cannot wait to see your familiar faces at the centre enjoying the World Game! ⚽We anticipate the competition to fill up quickly- register now to avoid disappointment!  

Afro Moses- singer- composer and multi-instrumentalist has a magnetic personality and he will enchant you with high energy music- powerful messages- and colourful stage show.Afro Moses was a teenage superstar in Ghana West Africa before being seen by Bob Marley's tour manager. Since then- he's been touring the world and has shared the stage with numerous iconic artists such as Miriam Makeba- Salif Keita- Youssou N'Dour- Ziggy and Rita Marley- The Wailers- the Australian Chamber Orchestra and many more.Come and experience an unforgettable night of joy and great music with Afro Moses and his band.Groove to the sound of Civic Underground- a world class live music venue at the Surry Hills end of the CBD.Civic Underground complies with covid safe distancing rules.

Saxophonist and composer- Gai Bryant has earnt a reputation as a Queen of Latin Jazz. She is fascinated with all the rhythms that make us move- particularly those blending Cuban- Peruvian and Afro-Caribbean influences. Gai joins musicians- dancers and communities across Sydney- through her projects with passionate arrangements that integrate traditional dance and song with a modern jazz aesthetic. Irresistible performances by her Afro-Peruvian sextet ALLY will open celebrations- before her big band- Caribe- will tear down the house in a visual and aural display. Vivid and frenetic- it will be impossible to walk away from this event without a smile on your face.Gai Bryant (saxophone) Eamon Dilworth (trumpet) Jonathan Cohen (piano) Stan Valacos (bass) Steve Marin (percussion) Georgio Rojas (percussion) Dai Moret (spoken word) Melody Riviera (vocals) CaribeAdrian Medira (dancer) Gai Bryant (saxophones) Julian Gough (saxophones) Lee McIver (trumpet) Danny Carmichael (trombone) Ed Goyer (piano) Nick Henderson (bass) Tono Marquez (percussion) Giorgio Rojas (percussion) Steven Marin (percussion)Covid-safe measuresIn accordance with COVID restrictions- AIM's John Painter Hall sits 140 people. All patrons are socially distanced inside the venue and must use sanitizer provided and enter individual contact details on entry. Hand sanitizer is provided and visible throughout the venue. People with any symptoms of colds or repeating dry coughs are not admitted and if such symptoms become visible after entry- would be asked to leave.

If your wanderlust has kicked in and you're longing to travel- Rubyos can help. We're hosting an International dinner fusing flavours from around the world. Join us in Newtown on Friday 30th October to go international with our selection of eight worldly dishes for $80pp- including a glass of bubbles on arrival.Bon voyage!We are adhering to strict hygiene measures and social distancing regulations during COVID-19.