Holiday paradise in Penrith this weekend
Are you upgrading your camping gear, or in the market for a new caravan, camper trailer or state of the art motorhome to take...
Time goes by but Jon’s still rocking
When it comes to entertainment there’s not many areas of the industry that Jon English hasn’t dipped his toe in.
The multi-award winning performer has...
Perfect way to spend a Sunday
The Joan’s Sunday Series will be saying a fond farewell this weekend with their final show for the year, ‘Tangalo – The Art of...
50 years of Blood, Sweat and Tears
Those that love the music of the 60s and 70s won’t want to miss American contemporary jazz-rock band Blood, Sweat and Tears when they...
Shop and create at The Westies Fringe Markets
The Westies Fringe Markets debuted in May and, after the success of the first round, the markets will be making their return this September...
Nobody is safe from The Wharf Revue team
There are certain productions that are so popular they pop up on The Joan calendar every single year. ‘The Wharf Revue’ is one of...
A must-sea show for all ages
Local choir members and musicians will join together on Sunday, August 30 for a concert that will take audiences on an adventure under the...
Success Dawns for local band
As a musician all you really want is to get your music heard. Especially if those hearing it have the ability to broadcast it...
John’s still true blue
“I don’t want it to be involved in anything that stirs up hatred for anybody in this country.”
This was John Williamson’s response to his...
St Marys Spring Festival turns 40
With only a few more weeks left in August it won’t be long till the weather gets a little warmer and the first flowers...
Penny cooks up a theatrical smash
Regardless of whether you recognise her name, if you’re a fan of Australian TV you will probably recognise her face.
Penny Cook has appeared in...
Paying tribute to a legend
Janis Joplin is one of the rock world’s most iconic women and her musical legacy still lives on today through productions like ‘Pearl –...
Music with a message
When a young Troy Cassar-Daley was learning about the 1965 Freedom Ride, and the history behind the event, he was surprised to find out...
Jazz star Emma Pask to light up The Joan in Penrith
When Aussie jazz icon James Morrison calls you ‘the greatest gift to Australian jazz vocals’ you know you’re doing something right.
Vocalist Emma Pask was...
Love of 60s music is still Crystal clear
Dolores ‘Dee Dee’ Kenniebrew wasn’t even out of her teens yet when she was invited to become part of the girl group ‘The Crystals’....
Penrith’s love for meat pies on show
Who would have thought Penrith had such a deep connection with the Australian pie making industry?
If you didn’t know, then you should probably head...
You’ll be spellbound by hit musical
Ever been to see a theatre production and thought, ‘I’d really love to be up there’? Well, now’s your chance.
The Penrith Musical Comedy Company...
New play reveals extraordinary love affair
Love and literature come together in the world premiere of the theatre production ‘All My Love’ at The Joan this July.
‘All My Love’ is...
James Reyne is all killer, no filler
For iconic singer/songwriter James Reyne it seems there’s no place he’d rather be than on the road doing what he loves.
After the success of...
Dance with The Diamonds
If you’re after a fun girls’ night out head to the Evan Theatre inside Penrith Panthers Leagues Club this August to check out all...