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DECEMBER

Off The Rails

Off the rails highlights moments in the history of the development of railways in the St George region during the 20th century.

Date: 25 November 2022 – 26 February 2023 Time: Museum & Gallery opening hours Location: Snapshot Gallery, Hurstville Museum & Gallery Cost: Free

Magic of Christmas at Carss Bush Park

Magic of Christmas festival returns for family fun with Lah-Lah’s Big Live Band, PAW Patrol, Santa, and fireworks

Mark your calendars and dust off your picnic blankets, singing voices and dance moves…Council and Club Central Hurstville are bringing back Magic of Christmas with exciting entertainment, Santa, fireworks and more!

After two years of cancellations due to the pandemic, the fun family Christmas event will return to Carss Bush Park on Saturday December 3.

The magical evening picnic concert will feature all-time family favourites Lah Lah’s Big Live Band and the PAW Patrol Christmas Show. Pick up a free Christmas carol booklet to sing along with local acts Fiestaville Choir and The Hips. See special rovings appearances by Rudolph and Santa, PAW Patrol characters and Council’s Georgie the Dragon.

Food trucks and craft stalls will also be at the event. Locals can also look forward to a glittering fireworks finale at 9pm.

Date: Saturday 3 December Time: 4.30pm - 9.00pm Location: Carss Bush Park, Carwar Ave, Carss Park Cost: Free What to bring: Picnic rug and chairs

Please note this is an alcohol-free event.

Australia Day at Carss Bush Park

Bring a picnic blanket and relax in the park on the shores of Kogarah Bay, where there’ll be plenty of food stalls.

To entertain you, the big screen will feature Aussie screen classics and music, plus the Australian Open tennis coverage. After dark, enjoy the fabulous fireworks show.

Date: Thursday 26 January 2023 Time: 2.00pm – 9.00pm Location: Carss Bush Park, Carwar Road, Carss Bush

JANUARY

Lunar New Year

Welcome the Year of the Rabbit with the annual Lunar New Year Festival in 2023.

Forest Road will come alive featuring the traditional lion dance, entertainment, roving performers, market stalls, giveaways and festival atmosphere.

Date: Saturday 28 January 2023 Time: 2.00pm - 9.00pm Location: Forest Road, Hurstville and Hurstville Plaza

In Good Taste Night Market 2023

Multicultural night market with food and roving entertainment, celebrating our diverse community.

Date: Friday 10 February 2023 Time: 4.00pm - 10.00pm Location: MacMahon Street, Hurstville

Don McLean is coming to Hurstville Entertainment Centre

Don McLean is one of the most iconic musicians in popular culture. Most recognised for his song, ‘American Pie’, a ballad about the deterioration of teenage culture in America and the loss of innocence, which has been named by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) as one of the top five songs of the 20th century.

One of the most revered and respected songwriters in American history, McLean has a string of mega-hits such as ‘Vincent’, ‘Castles In The Air’ and many more. His catalogue of songs has been recorded by Madonna, Garth Brooks, Josh Groban, Drake, Weird ‘Al’ Yankovic, and countless others.

In 2015, one of McLean’s four handwritten manuscripts of the lyrics to ‘American Pie’ was auctioned by Christie's, selling for just over $1.2 Million.

McLean was honoured in 2019 receiving his star on the Las Vegas Walkway of Stars and his song ‘And I love You So’ was the theme for Prince Harry and Megan Markle’s wedding. In 2020, Don signed a recording contract with Time Life/Warner Bros. Records to release his catalogue of recordings as well as the much anticipated new album Still Playin' Favorites.

His famous song, ‘American Pie’ will be featured in the Avenger’s Black Widow and the Tom Hanks movie BIOS and much more to be announced. And when you think things are slowing down, not for Don who in 2021 marked the 50th anniversary of ‘American Pie’ with a world tour.

Date: Thursday 20 April 2023 Time: Doors open 6.30pm | Show from 7.00pm – 10.00pm Location: Hurstville Entertainment Centre, MacMahon Street, Hurstville

Sam Elmir

0410 654 310 selmir @georgesriver.nsw.gov.au

Colleen Symington

0409 546 202 csymington @georgesriver.nsw.gov.au

Mayor Nick Katris

0419 402 191 nkatris @georgesriver.nsw.gov.au

Nick Smerdely

0431 646 321 nsmerdely @georgesriver.nsw.gov.au

Lou Konjarski

0421 188 896 lkonjarski @georgesriver.nsw.gov.au

Natalie Mort

0499 522 200 nmort @georgesriver.nsw.gov.au

Nancy Liu

0400 681 188 nliu @georgesriver.nsw.gov.au

Elise Borg

0477 222 089 eborg @georgesriver.nsw.gov.au

Ashvini Ambihaipahar

0434 494 231 aambihaipahar @georgesriver.nsw.gov.au

Peter Mahoney

0419 374 727 pmahoney @georgesriver.nsw.gov.au

Deputy Mayor Kathryn Landsberry

0419 984 934 klandsberry @georgesriver.nsw.gov.au

Ben Wang

0499 366 888 bwang @georgesriver.nsw.gov.au

Sam Stratikopoulos

0438 750 355 sstratikopoulos @georgesriver.nsw.gov.au

Christina Jamieson

0431 833 609 cjamieson @georgesriver.nsw.gov.au

YOUR SAY

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Georges River Civic Centre

Corner MacMahon and Dora Streets, Hurstville Mon to Fri 8.30am - 5.00pm

Clive James Library and Service Centre

Kogarah Town Square, Belgrave Street, Kogarah Mon to Fri 9.00am - 6.00pm Sat 10.00am - 4.00pm Sun 10.00am - 1.00pm