The Leonardo Da Vinci Machines Exhibition
Explore the mind of the greatest genius of all time at The Leonardo Da Vinci Machines Exhibition which opens in Wheeler Place, Newcastle (next to the Civic Theatre) on the 20th of February 2010.
The exhibition, supported by L!vesites, the Newcastle Museum and Newcastle City Council, brings together creations and concepts devised more than 500 years ago by the brilliant scientist, inventor and artist Leonardo Da Vinci.
With over 60 machines on display, many of which are interactive, the collection features replicas of the major and most striking inventions of the original Renaissance Man.
This public display is informative and thought-provoking with the emphasis on enjoyment and interaction and offers a stimulating, entertaining and educational experience for pre-schoolers through to seniors. Even the pavilion housing the exhibition on has been specifically designed in accordance with Da Vinci’s original sketches of the ideal city.
The main features on display include the “bicycle”, “spring powered car”, “hang glider” and the “air screw”, a precursor to the helicopter.
The exhibition is divided into four sections, each of which contains high quality reproductions of da Vinci’s most famous artworks. The sections are as follows: Military machines, Civil engineering, Hydraulics and water studies and Flight and aeronautics.
The exhibition runs from February 20th to March 28th Daily from 10am – 5pm with extended hours on Fridays from 10am to 7pm in the Da Vinci pavilion in Wheeler Place, Newcastle (next to the Civic Theatre).
Tickets are available daily at the door or book at the Civic Theatre Box Office, any Ticketek outlet, or call 4929 1977. Cost: adult $20, concession $15 (full-time students, pensioners, carers card holders etc...), junior $10 (ages 4-13) and family A $50 (2 adults & 2 juniors) and family B $60 (2 adults & 2 full-time students).
For further information visit www.davincimuseum.com.au.
Seniors Week
Seniors of Newcastle it's your time to shine. Seniors Week is just around the corner and this years' L!vesites events promise to knock your slippers off.
From March 22-26 seniors will have the chance to swing those hips to the classics, learn some cooking and gardening tips and receive safety demonstrations from the NSW Fire Brigade.
With an array of performers including the NSW Police Band, Zoe K and the Moneyshot Band, Little Pattie and the OZCATS and Les Belles and the Desert Delights there will be something for all tastes.
Hosted in Newcastle's Civic Precinct the events are close to disabled facilities and public transport.
Food and drinks can be purchased at the venue, however attendees are encouraged to bring water and sun protection in case of warm weather.
PROGRAM:
March 22nd: 10am-1pm Civic Park
- Zoe K and the Moneyshot Band
- Cooking and gardening demonstrations
- Local dance groups
- Safety demonstrations with the NSW Fire Brigade
March 23rd: 10am-1pm Civic Park
- Saxanova
- Gentle exercise classes
- Local dance groups
- Safety demonstrations
March 24th: 10.30am-1.30pm Civic Park
- NSW Police Band
- Local dance groups
March 25th: 10am-noon Wheeler Place
Photo walk with photographic enthusiast and Sydney photo walk prize winner Rick Price. Bookings are required and can be made by calling L!vesites on 4925 3969.
March 26th: 10am-1pm Civic Hall
Swing dance to the music of Little Pattie and the OZCATS, Les Belles and the Desert Delights.
Belly dancing lessons for beginners.
More great FREE events proudly presented by Newcastle L!vesites.
L!vesites is an initiative of Newcastle City Council, Hunter Development Corporation & ARTS NSW
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