Carols in the Domain

Seven’s Matt White and Natalie Barr will co-host the 2012 Carols in the Domain. Now in its 30th year, Carols will broadcast live on Channel Seven on Saturday 22 December, at 8:30pm. The much-loved Christmas event will star this year’s The X Factor winner Samantha Jade and finalists The Collective. Also taking to the stage will be Carols favourite Mark Vincent, Jay Laga’aia and Georgie Parker. The Christmas cheer will continue with a special performance from the cast of Legally Blonde The Musical, The Ten Tenors, Rachael Beck, John Waters and Troy Cassar-Daley. 
 When:  22 Dec 2012  12.00 noon - Event Carnival starts

 3.00pm - Pre-show entertainment on stage  8.30pm - Main concert. Broadcast on Ch Seven  - Saturday 22 December 2012 Where: Royal Botanic Gardens & Domain 

Sydney Convention Centre

18th Biennale of Sydney

Biennale is one of the major events in the world of contemporary art, like the biennials of Venice and Sao Paulo. Since its inception, the Biennial has presented the works of over 1,500 artists from 83 countries. The event takes place in the city’s museums and galleries allowing the public to discover works by Australian as well as international artists. The theme for the 18th Sydney Biennale is stories, listening and uniting people.

When: Between Wednesday 27 June and Sunday 16 September 
Where: Along an Art Walk from the Art Gallery of NSW to the Museum of Contemporary Art, Pier 2/3 and Cockatoo Island.

Sydney Film Festival

Every year The Sydney Film Festival brings the best new films from around the world to audiences right here in Sydney. As well as brand new features from over 40 countries, we screen short films, Australian films, documentaries and archive titles, many of which are recently restored. The festival hosts a number of awards to recognise excellence in filmmaking, including the Dendy Awards for Australian Short Films, (which are Academy Award eligible), the FOXTEL Australian Documentary Awards and the Official Competition. Whether you're a dedicated film buff who takes two weeks off work and buys a subscription, or a busy film fan eager to catch the latest movie before its Australian release, you are welcome at the Sydney Film Festival.
Venue: Sydney CBD venues, Sydney, NSW 2000
When: Wednesday 6 June to Sunday 17 June 2012
Website: www.sff.org.au

Sydney Writers Festival

Sydney Writers' Festival is Australia’s premier annual event of literature and ideas. Each year, Sydney Writers’ Festival presents hundreds of events and attract attendances of around 80,000 in venues that stretch from the Festival hub at Walsh Bay to the Blue Mountains. For one week every May the festival brings together authors of the very best contemporary fiction and writers of cutting edge nonfiction, including some of the world's leading public intellectuals, scientists and journalists.

When: Between Monday 14 May and Sunday 20 May 2012
Website: www.swf.org.au

Golden Slipper at Rosehill 2012

Outstanding trainer Gai Waterhouse won her fourth Golden Slipper at Rosehill when Pierro kept his unbeaten record intact in the world's richest two-year-old horse race.
It was jockey Nash Rawiller’s first win in the $3.5 million event.

International Wine Fair

International Wine Fair hosted by Vintage Cellars
Meet some of the world's best winemakers and taste some of the world's best wines. Vintage Cellars is proud to bring you the International Wine Fair for 2012.

Taste of Sydney 2012

Taste of Sydney 2012 lived up to its reputation as Sydney’s favourite pop-up restaurant and food festival.



The torrential rain that hit Sydney on Thursday, 8 March forced the cancellation of the opening night’s Gala Evening Launch. Nonetheless the rain did not dampen the spirits of Taste of Sydney participants and Sydney’s foodies. The crowd on Friday night, Saturday and Sunday was huge.



Taste of Sydney 2012 had something for all taste buds as Sydney’s foodies enjoyed a great variety of delectable dishes by star chefs from award winning restaurants.



There was a big variety of food producers offering samples of gourmet sausages, cheeses, gelatos, whole foods, organic food, fresh fruit juicers, fresh fruit and vegetables, grains, nuts.



This year there was a great range of wines on display from over 23 wine producers. There were also a number of companies displaying ciders, beers, liquors and spirits. The cocktail workshops offered lessons to get those drinks mixing.

Merivale Food Festival 2012

The 2012 launch of March into Merivale was absolutly sensational. The event attracted huge crowd of stylish people sampling the food dishes on offer which proves again when it comes to events such as this the Ivy is the numero uno location. The oyster prawn plate was my fave. I am sure foodies will enjoy the deals on offer in the coming weeks.
Venue: The Ivy 330 George Street, Sydney.

Dolton House Riesling Expo