What's on during the Labour Day Long Weekend?

I don't know about you, I feel like it should only be about May! Where has the year gone, before you know it I will be sending out the New Year's Eve special!

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So here is some of many events that you can enjoy over the long weekend.

Just George, The Australian George Michael Show
Friday 28th September
Dinner and Dance party event!
In response to the thousands of adoring George Michael fans in Australia and South East Asia that would have loved to see him live in concert comes Just George.
With striking resemblance in looks and sound to George Michael, this is the closest you may ever get to seeing and listening to the most popular songs of the legendary singer /songwriter in a live show performed by the multi-talented singer/songwriter and Mo Award nominee Joe Guido.
Spend an evening on the dance floor with Just George.
Dinner 7pm, Dance party 9pm
Dinner and Dance party $70
Dance party only $25
Venue: Slide Lounge, Oxford Street
Visit www.slide.com.au
Luke Escombe and the Corporation: Chronic Symphonic
Friday 28th September
Yum Yum Tree Records and the Sydney Fringe presents: Luke Escombe and the Corporation “Chronic Symphonic” + John Maddox Starting life at the 2011 Melbourne International Comedy Festival before selling out rooms at the Edinburgh, Sydney and Adelaide Fringes, Luke Escombe’s one-man show “Chronic” was a testament to the healing power of music and humour in the face of adversity.
Its rocking tunes about chronic health issues like terrorism, sex addiction, climate change and iphone worship led him to a spot on ABC TV, 2 gigs at Parliament House, a hit single and music video and a nomination for Victoria’s prestigious Green Room Award. Now, for one night only, Escombe is teaming up with award-winning guitarist/arranger Aaron Flower to present a spectacular symphonic version of Chronic at Notes Live, featuring Luke’s 5-piece touring band “The Corporation” together with dazzling string ensemble “The Noise”.
Honest, insightful, silly, profane, uplifting and seriously funky, this is a show to put the smile back on your dial and the dip back in your hip. You’ll be laughing, dancing, rocking out and wondering why you’ve never heard anything quite like it. Don’t delay - it’s your health.
Book now! Tickets are available now through the Sydney Fringe website: 2012.sydneyfringe website.
For dinner and show bookings head to: noteslive website.
Book 8 Dinner and Show tickets for the price of 7 - email steve@codeone.net.au for details.

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Venue: Notes Live @ 75 Enmore Road, Newtown
Website: lukeescombe website

Power and The Goddess

girlpower Sydney – “Power and The Goddess”

http://www.girlpowersydney.com.au/

Next event: September 2012 – book via the website

Reviewed by Lana Hilton

Anything that evokes the memory of holding up the ‘peace’ sign and saying “Girl Power!” in a British accent (ala the Spice Girls), has already got my attention.

I feared we would be dancing naked around a roaring fire and chanting about womanhood and conquering the world; but alas, there was no naked dancing (but close to it!) and the whole evening was incredibly classy and professionally polished.

Organiser Natascha Moy welcomed us over a delicious selection of cheese and wine and told us about her excitement in starting girlpower Sydney as a forum for women who are serious about business and who are open to networking with other likeminded women. “Brilliant business for brilliant women” was how she put it and I couldn’t agree more. Why should the men be the only ones to get ahead in business?

This is the organisations’ third event and it is becoming increasingly successful due to the nature of the evening. Great food and wine is a given, followed by two fabulous speakers working in different arenas and with very different – but equally valid – advice for the modern businesswoman. The evening was entertaining and relaxing, especially thanks to the free five-minute massages provided. They even handed out free magazines, muesli-bars and body lotion to every woman and the lucky ones who won prizes walked away with a $150 online shopping voucher and bottles of wine!

The first speaker was Mariette Rups-Donnelly, a former actress and now a business coach and specialist. Keeping with tonight’s theme Mariette was teaching us the “power” of self-presence and how we are perceived. By simply standing, breathing correctly and using your voice, she taught us how to command an authoritative presence and centre ourselves so that we are perceived as professional and confident.

After a short break where we were urged to network our butts off and collect all the business cards we could, we indulged in some more wine and cheese and sat down for the second speaker of the evening - Blush Dance School founder Sarah Martin.

Sarah was here to unleash the “Goddess” within us, showing us how we can use our womanly energies to create a more positive, confident self. Confidence is power, after all. Sarah’s philosophy of having a space where woman can feel comfortable and playful in a safe environment is what has made her so successful. She wrapped up by teaching us a few burlesque dance moves that had everybody feeling fun and sexy!

The organisers were passionate about their cause and really made the evening upbeat and enjoyable. I came away feeling motivated even though I only collected a few business cards. Next time I will definitely have in my mind what I wish to achieve from the evening.

Whether you want to meet women you hope can help you in the business world or if you want to learn a few tips for self-improvement; here, you can.

It can be overwhelming walking into a room full of fabulous women and taking the initiative to strike up a conversation with people you’ve never met so that you can sell yourself, but that is the whole point of girlpower events – women need to have a voice in business and we shouldn’t have to hide our talents or feel uncomfortable with wanting to get ahead in life.

Let’s band together and celebrate being remarkable, dynamic women!

Australia Day in Sydney

Australia Day 2012

Australia Day is a celebration of all that is Australian. This is my first Australia Day as an Australian Citizen, so I should do something extra special, but what? So much happens you need at least 2 days to fit it all in.
Find out just some of the great events that will be taking place this Australia Day.

Whatever you decide to do have fun and stay safe!

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What's on in the CBD

	Begins	Ends
Woggan-ma-gule Morning Ceremony	08:00 AM	08:30 AM
GIO Oz Day 10K	09:00 AM	10:00 AM
Sample Sydney	10:00 AM	05:00 PM
2012 Yabun Concert	10:00 AM	06:00 PM
Hyde Park Main Stage	10:00 AM	07:00 PM
NRMA Motorfest®	10:00 AM	05:00 PM
NRMA Village	10:00 AM	05:00 PM
Vintage Bus Service	10:30 AM	05:00 PM
The Rocks	11:30 AM	08:30 PM
Darling Harbour Australia Day	11:30 AM	09:00 PM
Darling Harbour Australia Day Spectacular and Fireworks	07:00 PM	09:00 PM

What's on Labour Day Long Weekend

We have just partnered up with GoDo as a consequence we can now give you some very special events and some great prices just for you, click here to find out what exciting activity you could be doing over the long weekend, They have everything from horse riding to high tea on a Sydney cruise!

Whatever you decide to do over the long weekend have fun, relax, unwind and be safe.

Philippa
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Lizzie Bay dog Show

Next month Gazebo Wine Garden will be celebrating the local area and the diversity of its patrons - including both people and pooches! In honour of Gazebo Wine Garden's two legged and four legged friends, they will be hosting a special Labour Day long weekend event - Lizzie Bay Dog Show.

The event will see local pooches strut it out for coveted awards such as:

*         Best dressed

*         Best owner-pooch look-a-like

*         Best hair do

*         Best trick

*         Best in show

The local pooches' two legged friends will also have the opportunity to sit back, relax and celebrate with their best friends.

On the day, 3 October registration will begin at 1.30pm for a 3pm show. Pooches will be treated to delights from Paws Point, as well as have an opportunity to be pampered.

VENUE:
2 Elizabeth Bay Road, Elizabeth Bay
www.gazebogarden.com.au