FYI Issue 64 9/12/2011

LIVE MUSIC • THEATRE • DINING OUT • EATING IN • GIVEAWAYS • MOVIES • GAMES • PUZZLES • TV GUIDE ISSUE 64 9.12.11

DINING SECRET

KEMPS CREEK SURPRISE

MOTOWN FUN

RE-LIVE THE MEMORIES

GIVEAWAY

STUBBY HOLDERS!

THE REALITY OF DIDIER HOW SYDNEY SAVED A YOUNG MODEL’S LIFE

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COVER STORY

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Nathan Taylor caught up with rising Celebrity Apprentice star Didier Cohen about his time on the show, being part of dance act TEN-DMC and preparing for a huge 2012…

THE REALITY OF DIDIER COHEN

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idier Cohen wants Australia to know he’s not just your regular tattooed 26-year-old with the cool model looks, and he’s right! There’s plenty more to this guy than just a walking coat hanger.

Thanks to a recent stint on Australia’s first series of ‘Celebrity Apprentice’, the country got a real insight into the mind of a once troubled teen who left the seedy world of Los Angeles to turn it all around for a career and lifestyle change in Sydney.

“I moved to Sydney about two years ago because LA wasn’t a good environment for me,” Didier said.

“I signed a modelling contract with Aussie clothing label Industrie, which required me to move and live over here.

My life in Australia is much better than the one I was living in LA.” Following a two year run as the face of Industrie, American-born Didier got the surprising call to be a contestant on the charity driven Channel Nine series ‘Celebrity Apprentice Australia’.

“Let’s be honest, I was really unknown to the public, I thought it was a joke when I got the call to come on the show,” Didier said.

“I thought to myself… I’m not Australian, I’m not a celebrity and they want me on ‘Celebrity Apprentice Australia’? I thought I should’ve been on regular ‘Apprentice’.”

Didier was grateful for his time on ‘Celebrity Apprentice’ because not only did it kick start his career in Australia but allowed the country to get to know the ‘real’ Didier.

“Celebrity Apprentice was just a huge platform and I think it was a great outlet for people to get to know who I really am and that I wasn’t just this tattooed guy on a bus advertisement,”

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he said.

“I was purely just being myself on the show, I wasn’t going to backstab anyone or anything like that. If I got fired I got fired, I just wanted to be myself and it turned out to be a really awesome experience.”

After being in the country for just a few years, Didier had only ever met fellow contestant Wendell Sailor previously. He was virtually unaware of the rest of his fellow celebrity contestants, which included Pauline Hanson, Warwick Capper and eventual winner, Julia Morris.

Didier was branded on the show as the ‘International Model’, which he himself didn’t exactly agree with.

“I’m not an international model, I only ever modelled for three years,” he said.

“Industrie was the only big thing I’d done besides some stuff in the States, but the only place I’ve ever been a model is in Australia.

“I don’t even model anymore and haven’t for the last 18 months, I never wanted to be a model in my life.

Modelling was a means to an end but I am grateful it brought me to Australia.”

Didier was fired from the contest halfway through the series but later returned for the finale week to help former Miss Universe Australia and ‘love interest’ Jesinta Campbell in her final challenge.

Didier said being on the top-rating ‘Celebrity Apprentice’ was great because it allowed him to promote his charity, Youth Off The Streets, but it’ll be the first and last reality show he’ll ever be a contestant on.

“I’ll never be a contestant on a reality show again in my life. I have ideas later to create shows but will never do an

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elimination type reality show,” he said.

“However, the show did allow me to promote and raise money for my charity, which helps rehabilitate and counsel homeless and disadvantaged youths. I was one of those kids and I wanted to represent those kids. I wish I had Youth Off The Streets when I was doing it hard in LA.” With the show now over for the year, Didier is gearing up to be one of this country’s most talked about celebrities in 2012. And first off he’s set to make waves on the club music scene as he unleashes another one of his talents as an MC and DJ of dance music act TEN-DMC. TEN-DMC is a partnership between Didier and his good mate, international DJ, Tenzin.

“About two years ago Tenzin needed an American’s voice sample on one of his tracks. I said I’d help him out but then he asked if I could rap, I said I could and this year we decided to partner up. He’s the DJ and producer and I’m the MC,” he said.

The pair last week released their debut single ‘Buckle Up’ on iTunes, as well as to the radio airwaves. They also performed in front of a huge crowd at the recent Stereosonic dance festival at

ANZ Stadium. Didier said so far people love the combination of him and DJ Tenzin.

“Our gig is cool, we play all the new house tracks and I write raps over those tracks, it’s live remixes and the crowd loves it,” he said.

“We both know a lot about music. I used to work in the music industry when I was 18 and know music production, and Tenzin knows it all as well.

“I wrote all the lyrics to ‘Buckle Up’ and Tenzin did all the production. Dance record label One Love really loved the track and signed us to their label. We have another single ‘Rip The World’ due out soon and maybe one day an album.”

Along with his work with TEN-DMC and releasing his own 1930s to 1950s rebel-style clothing line called Dukes in 2012, Didier is also looking forward to getting back on the small screen in the New Year.

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Rediscover the wonder, the joy and sometimes the funny side of Christmas through the eyes of a child.

A Christmas event for all ages.

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MOTOWN MAGIC

Re-live the music from a memorable era at Rooty Hill RSL

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otown originally began as a record label in Detroit more than 50 years ago and played an important role in the racial integration of popular music.

Throughout the 1960s, Motown and its soulbased subsidiaries were the most successful proponents of what came to be known as ‘The Motown Sound’, a style of soul music with a distinct pop influence.

Next Saturday, December 17, you’re invited to Rooty Hill RSL to take a journey through the legendary Motown era with acclaimed show ‘Reach Out’ starring award-winning group Spectrum.

This authentic tribute, direct from the USA, takes the audience through the history of Motown and pays homage to some of the biggest names including the Temptations, the Four Tops, the Miracles and Marvin Gaye.

Spectrum are highly engaging guys who draw upon the talent of their four radiant voices and diverse personalities to form a first class vocal quartet.

After spending six stellar years recreating the sound and style of the Four Tops in Las Vegas’ multi-million dollar production shows ‘American Superstars’ and ‘Legends In Concert’, the group has developed the versatility to credibly cover the music of groups from the Platters to the Temptations to Boyz II Men. It is this versatility that has propelled them to

the status of headlining their own shows in which they perform stirring renditions of all the best cover tunes.

Spectrum’s credits included European tours, a Doo-Wop to Soul Review at the Hollywood Palladium, as well as performances with over 40 symphony orchestras throughout North America.

Their award-winning show ran for four years straight on the Las Vegas Strip and in that time was voted Best of Las Vegas in 2005 and 2006.

In 2009 they were selected to receive the Vegas Entertainment Consumer’s Living Legends Award for Excellence in Entertainment.

Spectrum boasts four incredible singers, each with the voice of a solo artist. They combine their voices and dexterity to create the angelic harmonies and deft choreography that have become trademarks of the group.

The members of Spectrum consist of master recording artist Darryl Grant of Oakland, California, Chicago-born musician and versatile entertainer Pierre Jovan, David Presscott the silky-smooth, soaring-voiced first tenor from Rochester, New York and lastly, singer, actor and group founder Cushney Roberts from New Jersey, who left the life of a Princeton-educated corporate engineer to cut his teeth in the casino lounges en route to becoming a well-respected Las Vegas showroom entertainer.

Spectrum has a wealth of experience to entertain any crowd, anywhere in the world!

‘Reach Out – A Journey Through Motown’ starring Spectrum entertains crowds at the Rooty Hill RSL next Saturday, December 17 at 8pm.

Tickets are $26 for members and $31 for visitors.

To book or for more information call 9625 5500 or visit www.rootyhillrsl.com.au.

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LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

CHRISTMAS RAFFLES Including Hams, Turkeys & Pork Thurs 1 Dec – Sat 24th Dec

Swingshift Cold Chisel Show Australian Played Some of the best Australian anthems ~ Flame Trees, Cheap Wine, Khe Sanh and much more December 9th

Playing hits from INXS, Australian Crawl, Daddy Cool, Men at Work and more December 16th

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GIG GUIDE

AROUND THE TRAPS

LOOKING FOR A GREAT LOCAL GIG? COLD CHISEL SHOW

8pm - Friday December 9 - St Marys Band Club - Free Entry

Friday December 9

9625 5500

Funked Up Friday Venue: Peachtree Free entry, From 9pm 4731 3444

Dan Spillane Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200

The Angels Venue: Penrith Panthers $36.50, 8pm 1800 061 991 Live Band Venue: Penrith Panthers Free entry, 6pm 1800 061 991 Flamin Beauties Venue: Penrith Hotel Free entry, 10pm 4721 2060 Swingshift – Cold Chisel Show Venue: St Marys Band Club Free entry, 8pm 9623 1211 After Dark Venue: St Marys Band Club Free entry, 9pm 9623 1211

Jimmy Barnes, Ian Moss, Don Walker, Phil Small and the late great Steve Prestwich have contributed to some of the best Australian anthems ever written. Songs like ‘Flame Trees’, ‘Forever Now’, ‘Cheap Wine’ and ‘Bow River’ are down in history as some of the greatest Aussie pub-rock tunes of all time. With a wealth of experience, Swingshift delivers what no other Cold Chisel tribute show has done before, and that’s pure passion!

Too Many Guitars Venue: St Marys Leagues Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Steppin Out Duo Venue: Penrith Gaels Free entry, 8pm 4722 8180 Hit Machine Venue: Rooty Hill RSL Free entry, 8pm

Venue: Penrith Gales Free entry, 8pm 4722 8180

Saturday December 10

Retro Rockets Venue: St Marys Band Club Free entry, 8pm 9623 1211

Sounds like Saturday Venue: Peachtree Free entry, From 9pm 4731 3444

Jive Bombers Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200

Framed Music Venue: Fitzroy Hotel Free entry, 8.30pm 4577 3396

Rock Busters Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200

Live Band Venue: Penrith Panthers Free entry, From 9.30pm 1800 061 991

Motown The Christmas Dinner Show Venue: Penrith Panthers $65 members, $70 visitors, 6.30pm 1800 061 991

Chris Drummond Duo Venue: Blacktown Workers Free entry, 9pm 9830 0673 And So This Is Christmas Venue: Blacktown Workers $7.50 members, $10.50 visitors, 8pm 9830 0673 Kaleidascope Venue: St Marys Leagues Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Rock Monster Venue: Penrith Hotel Free entry, 9pm 4721 2060 Murphy’s Law

Sunday December 11 Kye Browm Venue: Fitzroy Hotel Free entry, 1pm 4577 3396 Live Country Band Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Live Band Venue: Penrith Panthers Free entry, 1pm 1800 061 991 Sunsets on the Terrace Venue: Penrith Panthers Free, 1pm

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GIG GUIDE

OUT & ABOUT

LOOKING FOR A GIG OUT OF TOWN?

$109.90 - $199.90, 8pm 136 100

Friday December 9 The Apartments Venue: The Factory Theatre $18, 8pm 9550 3666

RODRÍGUEZ-LÓPEZ

8pm - Saturday December 10 - Manning Bar - $25 - Bookings: 1300 438 849

Bleeding Knees Club Venue: The World Bar 8pm 9357 7700

The Smoking Ponies Venue: Beach Road Hotel 7pm 9130 7247

Illy Venue: Factory Theatre $27.50, 8pm 9550 3666

My Siberia Venue: The Valve Free, 12pm 9559 6300

Jim Conway’s Big Wheel Venue: Empire Hotel $20, 8pm 9557 1701

Live

9th December

FLAMING BEAUTIES 16th December

SOUND PROOFED 23rd December

FUNKIN AROUND 30th December

GENERATORS

A Night at the Crossroads – Robert Johnson Tribute Venue: Lizotte’s Restaurant 8pm 9984 9933 Sade Venue: Sydney Entertainment Centre

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Sunday December 11 Skyway Venue: Bald Faced Stag 8pm 9560 7188 Explosions in the Sky Venue: Metro Theatre 8pm 9550 3666 Hunter & Suzie Owen’s Band Venue: Marrickville Bowling Club Free, 4:30pm 95571185 Chali 2na Venue: Oxford Art Factory $30, 8pm 1300 438 849

Fake Venue: Fake Club $20, 9pm www.fakeclub.com.au

Johnny G & the E-Types Venue: The Brass Monkey 8pm 1300 762 545

LIVE DJ SHOW WITH DEAN’S KARAOKE & DJ SHOW 7.30PM – 11.30PM

The Paradise Motel Venue: Notes Live 8pm 1300 762 545

Mental As Anything Venue: Lizotte’s Restaurant $48 - $106 (Dinner & Show), 8pm 9984 9933

Jim Conway’s Big Wheel Venue: Empire Hotel $20, 8pm 9557 1701

FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE TOPPIE OPPIE

Omar Rodriguez-Lopez Group Venue: Manning Bar $25, 8pm 1300 438 849 Guitar Wolf Venue: Sandringham Hotel $29 - $35, 8pm 1300 438 849

Bubsy Marbou Venue: The Gaelic Theatre 8pm 1300 438 849

Multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, producer, writer, actor and director, Omar Rodríguez-López, hits Sydney this week. Most notably recognised for his involvement in the Grammy Award winning progressive-experimental rock band, The Mars Volta, and pioneering post-hardcore band, At the Drive-in, The three-piece Omar Rodríguez-López Group stands as Omar’s outstanding solo project.

Saturday December 10

SFX Venue: Agincourt Hotel 8pm 9281 4566

Trashbags – Mr Flash & Digikid84 Venue: Oxford Art Factory $20 - $25, 9pm 1300 438 849 Xzibit Venue: The Factory Theatre $54.10, 8pm 132 849

P*A*S*H Venue: Spectrum $10, 7pm 9360 1375 Vibrations Venue: Valve Free, 4pm 9559 6300 Ruby Revue Venue: The Arthouse Sydney $27, 7.30pm

SATURDAY NIGHT

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ROCK MONSTER 17th December

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FULL $10 LUNCH MENU Complimentary beer, wine or soft drink (members only). 7 to choose from.

Monday-Friday Only

MONSTER SUNDAY RAFFLE

During December include 1/2 HAMS, TURKEY & PORK Drawn 6pm tickets on sale from 5pm $1000 worth of prizes

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MAGICAL JOURNEY

Take the kids to Disneyland for the price of an Xbox 360 game!

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great game for the family has just been released in time for Christmas with ‘Disneyland Adventures’ arriving on the Xbox 360 Kinect.

‘Disneyland Adventures’ lets you experience Disneyland park in your own living room. Explore the map to meet your favorite characters like Mickey Mouse and take a look inside Disneylandinspired worlds. Discover how you can use your whole body to bring the magic of Disneyland park to your home thanks to the cool ‘Kinect’ feature.

‘Disneyland Adventures’ allows children, families and Disney fans of all ages to explore Disneyland park, step into adventures based on attractions, engage in challenging quests

and interact with beloved Disney characters using their full bodies and voices, no controller required.

So if the little ones are bugging you for an overseas Disneyland trip these summer holidays, then why not opt for this fabulous game – a much cheaper option and they can go to Disneyland every day of year (that should get them across the line)!

‘Disneyland Adventures’ is out now and only available on Xbox 360 with Kinect.

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RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES

COWBOYS AND ALIENS

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Robert De Niro Ashton Kutcher Jessica Biel

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THE SITTER Jonah Hill Ari Graynor Sam Rockwell

REECE MASTIN

FOSTER THE PEOPLE

VARIOUS ARTISTS

REECE MASTIN

TORCHES

BREAKING DAWN PART 1

FRIDAY NIGHT 9PM SATURDAY JAZZ 2PM

SATURDAY NIGHT 9PM

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NOW YOU’RE COOKING

Stained Glass Cookies INSTRUCTIONS 1.

Fruity Reindeer Slice INSTRUCTIONS

INGREDIENTS (Makes 24) 200g Premium Dark Chocolate, broken into pieces 2 cups (80g) cornflakes 2/3 cup (160ml) Sweetened Condensed Milk 1/2 cup (100g) red glace cherries, halved 1/2 cup (70g) chopped macadamia nuts, toasted 1/2 cup (40g) flaked almonds, toasted 1/2 cup (40g) sultanas 1/4 cup (40g) currants Thanks to recipes.com.au

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Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C fan forced. Grease and line a 28cm x 18cm lamington pan.

Place Premium Dark Chocolate in a heatproof bowl over gently simmering water; stir until smooth.

Spread over base of prepared pan. Chill until set.

Combine cornflakes, Sweetened Condensed Milk, cherries, nuts, sultanas and currants in a bowl, tossing to coat thoroughly; spread over chocolate base.

Bake for 20 mins or until golden; cool in pan; refrigerate 15 minutes or until set. Cut into squares and store in an airtight container in refrigerator.

Preparation time: 10 minutes (plus refrigeration time) Cooking time: 25 minutes

INGREDIENTS (Makes 50) 150g butter, softened 3/4 cup (165g) brown sugar 1/2 cup (125mL) Sweetened Condensed Milk 1 egg 1/2 cup (75g) white chocolate melts, melted 1 1/2 cups (225g) plain flour 1 cup (150g) self-raising flour 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg 100g clear sugar lollies, crushed Thanks to recipes.com.au

Preparation time: 40 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes

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Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C fan forced. Line two baking trays with baking paper.

Beat butter, sugar and Sweetened Condensed Milk until light and creamy. Add egg, beat until well combined. Add white chocolate melts, beat well.

Fold in sifted flours, cinnamon and nutmeg, mix to a firm dough, wrap dough in plastic wrap, refrigerate 30 minutes.

Roll dough out onto a lightly floured surface to 5mm thickness; using Christmas shape cutters, cut dough into desired shapes. Place shaped dough onto prepared trays. With smaller cutters, cut and discard centre pattern for stained glass. Bake 10 minutes or until light golden, cool on a wire rack.

Place cooked cookies on clean baking trays lined with baking paper; spoon crushed lollies to fill centre pattern, place in oven for 2 to 3 minutes or until lollies have melted. Allow to cool on tray before removing.

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RANGE OF GREAT FOOD One of the region’s best kept dining secrets

Kemps Creek Sporting and Bowling Club 1490 Elizabeth Drive, Kemps Creek - 9826 1375 - www.kcsb.com.au

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emps Creek Sporting and Bowling Club is a food lover’s dream. The delicious food ranges at Kemps Creek’s Fusion Restaurant and Vision Cuisine Bistro are so satisfying it’ll make you wonder why you didn’t dine there earlier.

Fusion Restaurant caters to diners who love their Asian cuisine and what’s even better is that you don’t have to pay a big price for big flavour.

At most Chinese restaurants they serve you Peking Duck in the same old, boring way. But not at Fusion Restaurant where your delicious Duck is carefully wheeled out to your table and carved right in front of your eyes – just how it should be!

“We offer delicious food and present it in an exciting and different way,” said contract caterer, Angus Lo.

Fusion Restaurant currently has an amazing chef special of Salt and Pepper Soft Shell Crab. This lightly battered, crunchy soft shell crab is chopped into pieces and seasoned with salt and pepper.

Customers who choose to dine at Fusion Restaurant on a Friday night will receive one of Fusion’s delicious homemade desserts on the house!

The exciting thing is the tasty fun doesn’t end there! The Vision Cuisine Bistro offers an amazing all you can eat lunch buffet from Monday to Friday.

This great value for money deal includes a delicious roast, tantalising Asian and Malaysian cuisine, some Western cuisine and fresh salads all for just $11.50.

Don’t forget to visit soon as there’s plenty more fabulous discount deals currently on offer!

For more information call 9826 1375.

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Ideal Christmas Gift for Lovers of 80’s music

Book by Music and Lyrics by Douglas Carter Beane Jeff Lynne & John Farrar Based on the Universal Pictures Film Screenplay

by Richard Danus & Marc Rubel

February 10, 11, 17 & 18 at 8.00pm February 11 & 18 at 2.00pm Venue: Q Theatre, Penrith (part of the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre)

For ticket bookings, please visit www.jspac.com.au or call box office on 4723 7600 Ticket prices: Adults $30, Concession $25, Kids $17, Family $85 Discounts available for groups of 10 or more

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Originally produced on Broadway by Robert Ahrens, Dan Vickery, Tara Smith/B. Swibel, Sara Muchison/Dale Smith & Cari Smulyan.

By arrangement with Hal Leonard Australia Pty Ltd, Exclusive agent for Music Theatre International (NY)

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GIVEAWAY

GIVE YOUR FRIENDS A ‘COOLAZ’ GIFT FOR XMAS

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n exciting new gift card concept has been launched by Australian company Coolaz Design.

Coolaz drink holders are fully customisable, adjustable and easy to post because they come flat. With outstanding print quality and a fun ‘design your own’ approach, why send a card when you can send a gift card that really is Coolaz?!

The new inexpensive Coolaz drink holders are being snapped up and mailed all over the world – perfect for any special occasion and an ideal gift for this Christmas!

Upload your own images to your Coolaz drink holder, choose your favourite colours and add personal text to create a truly unique and fun gift! You can even have an individual’s name printed on their very own holder for that extra special touch!

Coolaz drink holders are perfect for anyone wanting to keep drinks cold this festive season. Whether it’s a Christmas party, family gathering, race day, or as a personal gift, these drink holders are perfect for any special event.

They are also great for sporting clubs and businesses – an ideal cost effective thank you gift to fans and clients for their continued support throughout the year.

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his Saturday night at the Penrith Hotel prepare yourself for a rock show like no other when the guys from Rock Monster head to town.

Rock Monster are a group of five experienced musicians who live and breathe the rock music of the ‘60s and ‘70s and know how it should be done – with authenticity, integrity and a huge sense of fun!

The boys from Rock Monster are dynamic, seasoned professionals and take pride in delivering some of the greatest songs from the classic age of rock.

Even if you’ve caught these guys in action before, Rock Monster are constantly adding new material and putting brand new shows together so no two gigs are ever the same.

Catch some of rock music’s most iconic hits when Rock Monster play live tomorrow night, December 10 at Penrith Hotel from 9pm. Entry to the gig is free.

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16 MUST SEE MOVIES

HOLIDAY MOVIES

We look at the flicks we all love to sit down to at Christmas time

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n the weeks leading up to Christmas there’s always some very important things to attend to. We’re all either trying to work out what we’re going to wear at upcoming work Christmas function, dodging loads of people on the way to buying those important gifts or waiting in supermarket queues purchasing all that food to eat on the big day. But we almost never get the time to just stay at home, take out the stressful part of the festive season, and just sit back and enjoy a good wholesome family Christmas movie.

With the help of our readers, FYI has come up with a list of the best Christmas movies we all love to watch at this time of year.

‘Home Alone’ (1990) An 8-year-old boy,

Kevin, is accidentally left behind while his family flies to France for Christmas. Kevin must defend his home against idiotic burglars. Stars Macaulay Culkin and Joe Pesci.

‘Home Alone 2: Lost In New York’ (1992): One year after Kevin was left home alone and had to defeat a pair of bumbling burglars, he accidentally finds himself in New York City, and the same criminals are not far behind. Stars Macaulay Culkin and Daniel Stern.

‘The Santa Clause’ (1994): When a man inadvertently kills Santa on Christmas Eve, he finds himself magically recruited to take his place. Stars Tim Allen.

‘Bad Santa’ (2003): A miserable conman and his partner pose as Santa and his Little Helper to rob department stores on Christmas Eve. But they run into problems when the conman befriends a troubled kid, and the security boss discovers the plot. Stars Billy Bob Thornton and Bernie Mac. ‘Miracle On 34th Street’ (1994): When a nice old man who claims to be Santa Claus is institutionalized as insane, a young lawyer decides to defend him by arguing in court that he is the real thing. Stars Richard Attenborough.

‘Christmas Vacation’ (1989): The Griswold family’s plans for a big family Christmas predictably turn into a big disaster when some invited and uninvited relatives come to town.

Stars Chevy Chase and Randy Quaid.

‘It’s A Wonderful Life’ (1946): An angel helps a compassionate but despairingly frustrated

businessman by showing what life would have been like if he never existed. Stars James Stewart and Donna Reed.

We had plenty of votes come through

and must give special mention to these other Christmas favourites – ‘Die Hard’, ‘A Christmas Story’, ‘Polar Express’, ‘Elf’ ‘A Nightmare Before Christmas’, ‘Love Actually’ and ‘The Muppets Christmas Carol’.

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MUST SEE ART

New step forward for ‘The Mondo Project’ as exhibition launches

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enrith Performing and Visual Arts are proud to present their latest photographic portrait exhibition called ‘Thursdays’ at the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre from Thursday, December 15.

This exhibition is part of ‘The Mondo Project’, a youth cultural development and audience engagement program formulated in response to the groups of young people that gather on the grass area between the Penrith Civic Centre, Westfield Penrith and The Joan.

Commonly known as the ‘mondo’, this area has become associated with violence and socially unacceptable activity, particularly on a Thursday evening.

In an attempt to address the ‘mondo’, ‘The Mondo Project’ has been engaging with adolescents – once a month on a Thursday – via experimental music playlists and a free photo booth allowing participants to take home their machine-shot portraits.

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It is a collaboration between Penrith Performing and Visual Arts, Westfield Penrith and Penrith City Council.

Next Thursday, December 15, the Joan’s windows will be transformed with a visual display of 15 photographic portraits by renowned music photographer, Wilk.

These images captured during a Thursday evening heavy music and hard-core techno music session, portray the faces, fragility and atmosphere of the place and more importantly the young people present.

The underlying premise of the ‘Thursdays’ project is to showcase the ‘Mondo kids’ to the broader community who regularly access the area. Instead of automatically branding youth in public space as a nuisance to be disposed of, consideration might be given to accommodating young people who want to contribute to the life and energy of Penrith.

Rather than solely policing the problem, this program engages, entertains and activates young people in positive cultural activity. The portraits on exhibition will imply ownership of the space and therefore encourage a respect of the space.

While experimental in its approach, it has offered a platform for the Westfield security staff and Youth Off The Streets to be involved directly with the youth.

So make sure you make an effort and get down to the ‘Thursdays’ exhibition launch on Thursday, December 15 at 5pm. The launch coincides with the final ‘Mondo’ youth event of the year and the Westfield and Youth Off The Streets Youth Christmas Party.

The evening will include sporting activities, arts and crafts, music and dance workshops and a BBQ dinner.

The ‘Thursdays’ art exhibition is free for all to see outside the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre from December 15 until January 27, 2012.

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MAGIC OF PIPPIN Classic musical tale has a local flavour thanks to Castlereagh actor

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astlereagh local, David Attrill, is one of the bright new stars of the Broadway hit ‘Pippin’, currently playing at Sydney’s Sidetrack Theatre.

The dynamic young independent theatre company, CrinkleCut Productions, presents this dark comedy musical parable until December 17.

We’re here to tell you a remarkable tale. Don’t believe your eyes. Don’t trust your ears. The players are liars. These things did not happen.

But it’s all true.

Pippin is the son of King Charlemagne. He has a kingdom at his feet but he is lost and unhappy.

Pippin needs to find something fulfilling amongst the hedonism and war of his father’s empire or his life won’t have meaning.

While searching he encounters miraculous acts of illusion, drag, burlesque and acrobatics.

But Pippin is desperate to find his own extraordinary act.

From the award-winning composer of ‘Wicked’, ‘Pippin’ is a spectacular parable with a heart of darkness.

Legendary director Bob Fosse originally directed ‘Pippin’ for the Broadway stage in the 1970s. The production starred a young Jill Clayburgh and played to packed houses for almost 2,000 performances.

In 1973, ‘Pippin’ was nominated for a massive 11 Tony Awards. ‘Pippin’ won five Tony’s that year for Best Actor in a Musical, Best Direction of a Musical, Best Scenic Design, Best Lighting Design and Best Choreography.

In 2003, movie company Miramax acquired the feature film rights to ‘Pippin’, following the success of the musical ‘Chicago’, but so far no movie has been made.

Crinkle Cut’s production of ‘Pippin’ is directed by Benita de Wit, with musical direction

by Andy Peterson, who leads a six piece live band.

It stars Benjamin Hoetjes as the Leading Player, Mitchell Lagos as Pippin, Sydney drag legend Gaynor Tension as Berthe, Castlereagh local David Attrill as Charlemagne, Aimee Timmins as Catherine, Erin Bruce as Fastrada, Phil McIntosh as Lewis, Zach Smith as Theo plus featured dancers Kat Hoyos and Sam Larielle.

‘Pippin’ is currently entertaining audiences at the Sidetrack Theatre, 142 Addison Road, Marrickville until Saturday, December 17.

Tickets are $34 for adults and $28 for concessions.

To book or for more information call 9550 3666 or visit www.sidetrack.com.au.

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Nathan Taylor chats with award-winning country artist Markus Meier about his new album ‘Modern Days’…

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arkus Meier is a multiple awardwinning country artist who recently released his third album ‘Modern Days’. The album shows why Markus is described as the new breed of country artist to watch out for.

The two-time Golden Guitar nominee’s first single ‘A Perfect Night’ rocketed to number one on the country music charts with plenty more big hits still to come!

the most?

There’s a couple on this album, this record is quite personal. Songs like ‘Only Human’ is pretty close to me, as well as a track called ‘A Perfect Night’ and ‘Small Town Joe’.

You released your third album ‘Modern Days’ a few months ago, how would you sum up the songs on the album?

I think this album in particular is more general in subject matter. There’s stories about love on there, stories about some of the things that make us human and just general topics where it doesn’t matter if you’re urban-based or you live in the desert.

After listening to the album the one thing I noticed was it didn’t sound like a typical country record, did you do that on purpose?

This album has more of a rock edge and I’ve copped a fair bit of flack from more the traditional country music lovers.

I am a 100 per cent country boy born and bred in the desert but my music sounds a bit different. I can’t apologise for it because that’s the way it comes out.

I grew up on Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley and Slim Dusty but when I write music it kind of has to be relevant to my generation.

Is there a certain song on the album that means something to you

How have your fans reacted to the album so far?

I think they like it because it’s really fresh and a very different sound for country music. People have been commenting a lot on Facebook and they tell me what they really think, which is a cool thing. One of the honest things about country people is if you stuff something up they’ll let you know about it (laughs).

You’ve done a lot of touring of late with a few high profile country stars including Lee Kernaghan, what have you learnt from Lee along the way?

It’s been a real experience for me. Lee picked me up about two years ago and I started playing in his band and opening the shows for him. He’s been a big supporter of mine and I’ll be doing some more touring with him next year.

Lee draws big crowds and it’s good for someone at my level to get in front of a big crowd like that that’s there to have a good time and party. I treat it like an apprenticeship because it’s my job to get out there and warm the crowd up.

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