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Sunday December 14, 2008
Wednesdays & Saturdays, 10amStock up on goods for Christmas hampers at the EQ Village Markets. The gourmet stalls will be packed with provisions to fill the classiest of baskets - honey-glazed hams, free-range turkeys, fresh figs, cherries and Christmas puddings. If your mouth starts watering, you can buy ready-made hampers and gift baskets, too. Or let your selfishness kick in and shop for your own pantry. Until 3.30pm. Entertainment Quarter, Lang Road, Moore Park. Entry is free. Phone (02) 8117 6700 or see eqmoorepark.com.au.
Today, 6pm Banish the last bah-humbug feelings you have at Carols by Candlelight tonight. Set in the gardens of the historic and elegant Vaucluse House, the traditional event - complete with candles and song sheets - has been going for more than 30 years. Spread out a rug under the stars and succumb to the Christmas spirit (if you're really feeling it, take a gift along to donate to The Smith Family Christmas Appeal). There'll be stalls selling food and drinks, too. Vaucluse House, Wentworth Road, Vaucluse. Entry is free. Phone (02) 9388 7922 or see hht.net.au.Wednesday, 8pm Tex Perkins swaggers onto the stage this week. The seminal Sydney musician (think Thug, Beasts of Bourbon and the more mainstream Cruel Sea) is flying solo this time - no Ladyboyz from his latest project to back him up - but he's the quintessential frontman, so expect to swoon anyway. Songstress Lisa Mitchell supports. Annandale Hotel, 17 Parramatta Road (cnr Nelson Street), Annandale. $25 (+bf) or $30 at the door. Phone (02) 9550 1078 or see annandalehotel.com.Tuesday, 5.30pm If the thought of doing Christmas shopping makes you break out in a cold sweat, ease the pain at ivy this week. The retailers that make up Sydney's newest place to be seen will have special offers in-store for the night and with every purchase over $50 you'll score cocktail vouchers as well as canapes from Teppanyaki. The list of shops includes popular designers such as sass & bide, Peter Alexander, Mimco and Ginger & Smart. The shops are open until 9pm. ivy, 320-330 George Street, Sydney. See merivale.com.MY PICKFriday, 7pm The Nutcracker gets an unconventional and modern makeover this Christmas courtesy of Free Association. The classic will be brought to life with singer-songwriter Jess Maynard's acoustic guitar reinterpretation of Tchaikovsky's original score, alongside puppetry, silhouettes and three crazy storytellers with tales of toy soldiers, marzipan and sugar plums. There are also two shows on Saturday (2pm and 7pm). CarriageWorks, 245 Wilson Street, Eveleigh. $18/$20/$25. Phone 1300 723 038 or see ticketmaster.com.au.
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