MOVIES IN THE OVERFLOW

Whether you’re in the mood for a laugh-out-loud comedy, a heart-wrenching drama or even some Bollywood fun under the stars, Movies in The Overflow is the best way to start your new year. So get comfy with a picnic blanket and cushions for some of the year’s best movies, under the stars for FREE! Arrive early for a selection of tasty food, drinks and snacks. Plus free kid’s activities each night and special fun touches to get you into the movies spirit. Blankets and low chairs are recommended. Low chairs are available for hire. 6-8pm Kids’ activities, 6pm Food and drinks available, 8:30pm Movie commences 13 - 17 January 2010 From - 6PM Sydney Olympic Park

Tamworth Country Music Festival and The Country Music Awards of Australia

It’s the biggest country music festival in Australia and possibly the biggest party in the whole country! Celebrated from 15 to 24 January, the festival culminates in the Awards night on 23 January.

MEDIBANK INTERNATIONAL SYDNEY 2010

10 -16 January The fireworks will continue on court over the New Year, at the Medibank International Sydney 2010. Fans will enjoy explosive tennis action from international superstars Serena Williams, Elena Dementieva and Gael Monfils, as well as colourful local heroes Lleyton Hewitt and Samantha Stosur, in this historic and internationally renowned event. More than 90,000 spectators attended in 2009 and this year promises to be yet another head turning start to the year.

OpenAir CINEMA

12 January 2010 – 20 February 2010 (Doors Open 6:00 PM) From 12 January 2010, the always anticipated St.George OpenAir Cinema returns to Mrs Macquaries Point to give Sydneysiders a festival of film other cities can only dream of. From early evening the event's restaurant and bar are buzzing with patrons wanting to make the most of the amazing location. Leading Sydney caterer Belinda Franks delivers a first class menu which is complemented by a five star wine, beer and cocktail list. Comfortable grandstand seating, Dolby Digital surround sound® and a film program that's jampacked with premieres, previews and all the latest releases, complete an extraordinary cinema experience. The 2010 season film schedule will be available at www.stgeorge.com.au/openair

SYDNEY FESTIVAL 2010

9 January 2010 – 30 January 2010 The 2010 Sydney Festival program has landed, marked by exceptional dance, theatre, music and a big round yellow balloon! Lindy Hume's first of three Festivals as Artistic Director, is the most expansive to date. The Festival includes the highly anticipated return of some Festival friends, a continued emphasis on free events and the introduction of a wide range of artists making their Sydney debuts. For the three weeks this January, the Festival offers a dizzying array of creative talent, including German director Thomas Ostermeier with his radical retake on Hamlet; two-time Oscar-winner A.R. Rahman presenting a huge free concert in Parramatta Park, Ireland's Fabulous Beast's macabre and beautiful Giselle; the hottest director on London's West End, Rupert Goold, with his Six Characters in Search of an Author starring Ian McDiarmid and Catherine McCormack, and American director Peter Sellars with his Stravinsky double bill, Oedipus Rex & Symphony of Psalms with Sydney Symphony, Sydney Philharmonia Choirs and a stellar line-up of soloists. This and so much more makes for a Sydney Festival celebration that is not to be missed. Make sure you're in town this summer!