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Christmas in Sydney 2010

editor — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 05:00:55 +0000

The buzz of the festive season is here, decorations adorn our city and homes, scouring the shopping centres for the perfect gift and the magic of christmas is being spread through song. Join in the Christmas festivities for the whole family that will be happening from now until 25th December. So many free activities and events will occur over the next few weeks.

The City of Sydney will host a Village Family Concerts that runs over two weekends with the first commencing Saturday 27th November 2010. Justine Clarke will host these events with live music, kids entertainment and of course Santa will be there. They are held at different parks in Sydney : Beare Park, Turruwul Park, Alexandria Park and Ward Park. For more information visit City of Sydney.

Once again Sydney Town Hall will be alight with the Christmas Projections of images evoking A Sydney Christmas. From the 18th November to 25th December 2010, Projections depicting a truly Australian Christmas will be aglow on the Town Hall 7 days a week from 8.30pm – 1.00am. Families and visitors will be delighted with the spectacular and it is free. Visit City of Sydney for more information.

Carols in the Domain – the night of stars will shine at Sydney’s Domain again this year on the 18th December 2010. The event hosted by Channel 7′s Grant Denyer, is a time for everyone to celebrate the meaning of Christmas and the Woolworth’s Carols in the Domain helps to raise funds for the Salvation Army Oasis Youth Support Network through sales of the Carol Candle Bags $15. The event kicks off at 12 noon with the following program:

12.00noon: Event carnival kicks off. Sponsor marquees, public catering, children’s carnival and carolsTV on the big screens.
3.00pm: carolsTV with Sally Stanton and pre-show entertainment on stage
8.30pm: Woolworths Carols in the Domain concert commences
11.00pm Event finishes

Don’t miss this wonderful event when some of TV’s biggest stars come out to celebrate Christmas!

Do you know of a Christmas event – then post in our comments section for all to see!

The Rocks Sydney Markets

editor — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 11:26:25 +0000

Everyone loves to shop and The Rocks Markets on the weekend offers atmosphere, fine food and produce and fabulous fashion and art. Located in central Sydney, it is just a short stroll from two of the most popular Sydney icons, the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House. Transport to and from is not a worry with The Rocks located near the Circular Quay Transportation hub. The Rocks extends from the harbour in the north east, to Kent Street in the West and Grosvenor Street in the south. Click here for a map of The Rocks.

The Rocks Markets have an eclectic selection of market stalls to browse every Saturday and Sunday 10am – 5pm with over 200 stalls. You’ll find the markets along Playfair and George Streets The Rocks. Shop for unique art and crafts, designer fashion, photography , prints, beauty and well being products.

Friday’s offers The Rocks Farmers Market with stalls offering fresh foods and beautiful lunch options from 10am – 4pm daily. Enjoy the sounds of the buskers as you peruse and sample the fresh produce. You can find the markets at the Jack Mundey Place (cnr Argyle and George Streets).

It is a wonderful shopping experience, make a visit to The Rocks part of your next visit to Sydney.

Shopping at The Strand Arcade

editor — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 08:12:06 +0000

The Strand Arcade Suite 303, 412-414 George Street Sydney NSW 2000

Opened in 1892, The Strand Arcade was the fifth arcade to be built in Victorian Sydney and today is the only one remaining in its original form. The Strand Arcade bears a remarkable resemblance to the QVB and is the epicentre of style and design making it a shoppers delight.

Consisting of three levels, each level houses and showcases many labels of top Australian designers, jewellers and unique shops and has done so for over 100 years.

The Ground Floor is a browser’s delight offering retailers in men fashion, antiques, collections and giftwares, Australiana and the nature inspired beauty salon Jurlique.

Level one offers retailers in designer fashion with designers such as Alannah Hill, Wayne Cooper and menswear from Farage. A mod jewellery shop can be found in Love and Hatred.

Level two offers a similar retail adventure as level one with the winners and finalists of the De Beers Diamond Facets Award in Raphael Jewellers.

Once you have explored the many shops, a snack break will be in order. The Strand Arcade offers many dining experiences from cafes to restaurants. The choices are endless from Elixir Expresso, Pendolino, Strand Expresso, Takatea Gardens any many more.

Pendolino is an exciting restaurant located on the second level of the Strand Arcade and offers devine dining experiences. Monday 15th March will have the Pendolino host a Wine Dinner for fine food and wine lovers. A five course Italian menu will be teamed with Italian Varietal wines that are grown and produced in an array of cool-climate regions within New South Wales. The price will be $150 per head.

For more information on upcoming events at the Strand Arcade click here

Shopping at Queen Victoria Building

editor — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 07:08:22 +0000

The Queen Victoria Building or ‘QVB’ as it is currently known, offers a shopping experience surrounded by splendid architecture and history. Originally built and completed in 1898 in celebration of the Golden Jubilee, the QVB has had many occupants within her walls and occupies a full block along George Street between Town Hall and Market Street. The building houses a superb collection of 190 retailers and excellent eateries.

There are five levels to the QVB – lower ground, ground, level 1 ,level 2 and level 3. Each level has it’s own trading hours with Sunday trading offered.

Lower Ground level offers the retailers DIVA, Fossil, Industrie, Industri Kids, Kikki.K, Lush, Bijoux, Aveda, Guess, Victoria’s Basement, Coffee Shops and many more;

Ground level offers the retailers Adidas, Cue, Country Road, David Lawrence, General Pants Co, Georg Jensen, Esprit, Oroton, Pandora, Ralph Lauren, Saba and many more;

Level one offers the retailers ABC Bookshop, Crabtree & Evelyn, Blooms, Charlie Brown, Emilio Boutique for Hair, Versace Collections, Old Vienna Coffee House and many more;

Level two offers the retailers Aboriginal Art Gallery, Ayers Rock Souvenirs, Hobbyco, Cellini’s Bar & Restaurant, Carina Jewellers, Fish Fine Music, Just White, John Chen Gallery, Opal Fields Peter Nathan Toy Soldiers, QVB Gifts and Souvenirs and many more;

Level three offers Hobbyco and The Tea Room.

Getting There: Queen Victoria Building 455 George Street Sydney NSW 2000

There is parking for 700 cars accessible from York Street and offers Valet Parking and a car wash. General parking fees range from 1 hour $12.00 to 4 hours $52.00. Valet parking is an extra fee of $10.00 on top of parking fee.

The nearest train station is Town Hall Station and accessible via the lower ground floor.

The Bus stops directly at the QVB on York Street.

The Galleries of Victoria Monorail is located one block from the QVB.

For more information on the QVB click here