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Newcastle Events

The Leonardo da Vinci Machines Exhibition' til 16 May 2010

Da Vinci Pavillion, Wheeler Place, Hunter Street, Newcastle

On loan from the Museum of Leonardo da Vinci in Florence - Italy, this amazing exhibition brings together creations and concepts devised more than 500 years ago by the brilliant scientist, inventor and artist Leonardo da Vinci. With over 60 machines on display, many of which are interactive, the collection features replicas of the major and most striking inventions of the original Renaissance Man, including the 'Bicycle', 'Spring Powered Car', 'Hang Glider' and the 'Aerial Screw', a precursor to the helicopter.

www.davincimuseum.com.au Adult $20.00, Concession $15.00 , Junior $10.00, Family A $50.00 (2 adults & 2 juniors), Family B $60.00 (2 adults & 2 student consessions) 10am - 5pm every day, including public
holidays. Open til 7pm Fridays.

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Toddlers to Teens -
Natalie Ebrill founder www.sleepandsettle.com.au
Souths Leagues Club, Llewellyn St, Merewether
8 May 10am-2.30pm

How to help then eat, play and sleep well so you can enjoy your parenting!
Tickets from www.stickytickets.com.au/3087
Single $60 double $110

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Book Launch: I'm Not Broken Just Different by Linda Brooks

The story of a boy with Asperger's Syndrome diagnosed at fourteen, after a tumultuous childhood. It is the story of a mother who wouldn't give up. It is the story of the beauty of music It is a journey of discovery, audacity, humour and grace

10 May,5.30pm Wallsend District Library, Bunn Street, Wallsend
RSVP to email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Ph: 4985 6680

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The Golden Goose- Til 29 May
Young People's Theatre, cnr Lawson & Lindsay Streets, Hamilton

The Golden Goose is a show filled with music and suitable for audiences of all ages, from tiny tots to great-grandparents
www.ypt.org.au. Adult $20, Child $17. 2pm & 7pm -8, 15, 22, 29 May..

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Hamilton Family Fun Markets - 8 & 22 May-8am - 3pm
James Street Plaza, cnr Beaumont & James Streets, Hamilton

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NRL: Newcastle Knights v Gold Coast Titans
9 May - 2pm
Energy Australia Stadium, Turton Road, Broadmeadow
Adults from $23, Children from $7.50
www.newcastleknights.com.au