Powerhouse Museum Family Accommodation Package @ Aspire Hotel Sydney

A History of the Powerhouse Museum

The Powerhouse Museum has its origins in the Sydney International Exhibition of 1879. Some exhibits from this event were kept to constitute the original collection of the new Technological, Industrial and Sanitary Museum of New South Wales. The museum was intended to be housed in the exhibition buildings known as the Garden Palace, which were destroyed by a fire in September 1882.

The museum subsequently moved to share premises with the morgue of Sydney Hospital. The museum relocated to new, purpose-built premises in Harris Street as the Technological Museum in August 1893. It incorporated the Sydney Observatory in 1982. The museum moved to its present location (the old Ultimo Power Station at 500 Harris Street) in March 1988, and took its present name (The Powerhouse Museum) from this new location.

The Powerhouse Museum is the major branch of the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences in Sydney, the other being the historic Sydney Observatory. Although often described as a science museum, the Powerhouse has a diverse collection encompassing all sorts of technology including Decorative arts, Science, Communication, Transport, Costume, Furniture, Media, Computer technology, Space technology and Steam engines.

Official Website: The Powerhouse Museum Sydney

Fun & Games for the kids: http://play.powerhousemuseum.com/whats-on/


Aspire Hotel Sydney is offering this Powerhouse Museum Family Accommodation Package for the Best Available Rate + $20.00 Including:

• Accommodation for up to two adults and two children
• DVD Player Rental and 2 Dvds (from our select range only)
• Car Parking (for the duration of your stay)
• Staying in a standard room

Book this Powerhouse Museum Family Accommodation Package

Location: 383-389 Bulwara Road Ultimo, Sydney NSW 2007 Australia

Phone: +61 2 9211 1499

Terms and Conditions:

• Valid until 31st May 2013
• Offer subject to availability
• Offer not valid over special event and black-out periods 

Aspire Hotel Sydney offers guest's the best Sydney has to offer like the Powerhouse Museum, Chinatown, IMAX Theatre, Star City Casino, Paddy's Markets, Sydney Aquarium and Sydney Entertainment Centre; all within walking distance of the hotel.

Things To Do At Ultimo

WALLACE & GROMIT at The Powerhouse Museum

The dynamic duo are bringing their 'cracking' exhibition, Wallace & Gromit's World of Invention Exhibition, to the Powerhouse Museum on after a successful stint in Melbourne. Hurry before the event finishes on the 26th of May 2013!

Location: 500 Harris St, Ultimo, NSW Australia
When: Showing until 26 May 2013
Website: http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/wallace-and-gromit/

20 Years of Student Fashion at The Powerhouse Museum

Rebecca Dawson, 2000

Since 1993 the Museum has presented the annual Student Fashion display showcasing extraordinary designs by the top graduates from local tertiary institutions. This year also marks 20 years of Student Fashion. Over 140 designers have showcased their graduate collections in the Museum’s annual display. Making it highlights some of these former students careers today, including designers who established their own fashion labels, those that became lecturers and academics, and others that went on to design for major Australian and international fashion brands. 

Location: 500 Harris St, Ultimo, NSW Australia

When: Showing until 7 October 2013

Website: http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/studentfashion/

"Le Depot" French Coffee House Ultimo

Le Depot is a boutique French patisserie and coffee house serving up some of the best coffee and French inspired cafe-style food in Sydney. Le Depot offers delicious French-style pastries and excellent coffee with an urban decor and great ambience.

Location: 609 Harris St, Ultimo NSW Australia

Phone: (02) 9212 1120

Greyhound Races at Wentworth Park Complex

Wentworth Park offers greyhound racing every Friday and Saturday night. Put your bets in and see these pedigree hounds race to win. Wentworth Park offer a number of facilities on race nights including Bistro dining, takeaway food outlets, bars, TAB, Bookmakers fielding on Wentworth Park meetings, and The Meadows on a Saturday night. 

Location: Wentworth Park Road, Glebe NSW 2037

When: Every Friday & Saturday night from 5:30pm onwards.

Website: http://www.wentworthpark.com.au/

Accommodation 

Aspire Hotel Sydney provides ideal hotel accommodation for travellers attending an event at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, escaping to Sydney for a short getaway for shopping, a concert or sports event or attending a course at TAFE or UTS.

The hotel offers guest's the best Sydney has to offer like the Powerhouse Museum, Chinatown, IMAX Theatre, Star City Casino, Paddy's Markets, Sydney Aquarium and Sydney Entertainment Centre - all within walking distance of the hotel. Sydney's transport options are all nearby such as the monorail, light rail, train and bus services.

Aspire Hotel Sydney Location: 383-389 Bulwara Road Ultimo, Sydney NSW 2007 Australia
Book Here: http://www.metrohotels.com.au/sydney-hotels/aspire-hotel-sydney-10

Aspire Hotel Sydney Winter Special @ Aspire Hotel Sydney - Metro Hotels

Aspire Hotel Sydney is offering this Sydney Winter Special for $120.00* per night staying in a standard room including:

• Accommodation for up to 2 people
• Free Car Parking
• Free Business Centre Internet
• Late Check of 12 noon

Book this Sydney Winter Special at Aspire Hotel Sydney
 
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Terms and Conditions:

• Offer valid until 31st August 2013
• Subject to availability

Jesus Christ Superstar at Sydney Entertainment Centre

Hosanna!  Jesus Christ Superstar fans in Sydney can rejoice the fact that an evening and matinee show has just been added.  The new shows will take place on Sunday 9 June and will take the total to five arena shows in Sydney.

The new shows will go on general public sale at 9am Monday 15 April. 

The show stars Australia’s own Tim Minchin as ‘Judas Iscariot’, former Spice Girl Melanie C as ‘Mary Magdalene’ and the critically acclaimed new-comer Ben Forster in the role of ‘Jesus’.  Also starring in the Australian production will be Jon Stevens returning to Jesus Christ Superstar in the role of ‘Pontius Pilate’ (Stevens played Judas in the 1992 Australian arena tour and the 1994 theatre production) and Andrew O’Keefe in the role of ‘King Herod’.

Andrew Lloyd Webber says: "I'm thrilled that Australia is to be the first leg for our international tour of the new Jesus Christ Superstar.  We had an overwhelming reception when the show toured the country for an astounding 84 dates in 1992. I hope this new production, which has been totally re-conceived for the 21st century, will entertain a new generation of Australians as well as those who already love the show."

The new production’s run in the UK in late 2012 broke previous audience records with 74,000 fans seeing the show in its opening weekend.  The arena production received wide acclaim, with critics praising the show as:
“Lloyd Webber’s new generation of superstars hits all the right notes.” The Times

“A work of conceptual genius” Daily Telegraph
“Restored to its heavy metal rock origins.” The Independent
“An almighty success!” Daily Star Sunday
“Blows away tradition.” Daily Mail


Dates and Times:

• Fri 07 June 2013 Starts at 8 PM
• Sat 08 June 2013 Starts at 2 PM
• Sat 08 June 2013 Starts at 8 PM
• Sun 09 June 2013 Starts at 2 PM
• Sun 09 June 2013 Starts at 8 PM

View the Sydney Entertainment Centre Site for More Details and to Book this event

Disney Presents the Lion King - Capitol Theatre Sydney December 2013

“THERE IS SIMPLY NOTHING ELSE LIKE IT” The New York Times

Seen by over 65 million people, Disney’s landmark musical event The Lion King
is a worldwide phenomenon that will redefine your expectations of
theatre. Brilliantly re-imagined by acclaimed director Julie Taymor,
Disney beloved film is transformed into a spectacular theatrical
experience which has won over 70 major international theatre awards.

Set against the majesty of the Serengeti Plains, this breathtaking
production explodes with glorious colours, stunning effects and
unforgettable music including Elton John and Tim Rice’s Circle of Life, Hakuna Matata and the academy award winning Can You Feel the Love Tonight?



If you have a Visa card you can purchase tickets now in the Visa
Pre-sale period. Don't have a Visa card? Don't worry, Waitlist pre-sale
commences 9am on Friday 3rd May. You will need the password you received
in your Waitlist e-mail.

Hurry, the presale period ends 11pm, Wednesday 8 May 2013 and is strictly subject to availability.

OPENS THIS DECEMBER CAPITOL THEATRE SYDNEY

Alan Tam - Live at the Sydney Entertainment Centre

Canto English pop singer and actor, Alan Tam Wing-Lun, is one of Hong Kong’s most celebrated living legends.

Throughout the 1980’s he played a major role in developing the Canto pop scene due to his romantic ballads and modern arrangements.   Commencing his singing career in the local HK entertainment industry with the legendary 'Wynners' alongside Kenny Bee, the band gained so much popularity that they had their own TV show “Wynners’ Special”.  

Alan later branched out making a name for himself as a solo singer and actor.   

Tam is known as one of all-time greats of Cantonese pop music, also earning the respectable nickname of Lucky Lun / Principal Tam due to the years he mentored other bright and young musical artists.   

He dominated the scene during the eighties with back to back hits often earning and taking out the title of 'Top Ten Songs of the Year’ and winning numerous Awards such as 'Most Popular Male Singer'.  By 1995 he had already sold more than 20 million albums.  By 2005 he had launched more than 104 albums and over 800 songs.  He has taken part in 264 concerts of which 189 were individual concerts.   He has gone on to star in more than 60 movies and produce 3 films.

Today he is regularly seen across the media in Hong Kong, mainland China, Taiwan and various parts of East Asia participating in all types of entertainment related events and charity activities.

Alan Tam and his band are set to put on a remarkable concert tailored especially for the Sydney audience.   Get ready for Tam to deliver an unforgettable night of chart topping hits and perfect renditions of your all-time favourite songs.   It will definitely be a once in a lifetime concert you do not want to miss - get your tickets now before they sell out.

Friday 24th May 2013 - Starts at 8:15 PM

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Ross Noble - Mindblender Live Tour - Sydney Entertainment Centre

Ross Noble, the demonic scarecrow himself, is back doing what he does best with a new live tour.

Famed for his fiery and fluid freewheeling style, Noble creates comedy gold from tiny particles of random nonsense.

This is your chance to see one of the world's most critically acclaimed stand-ups in a hysterical night with the Mindblender.

'Brilliantly inventive, quirky stand-up… see him and marvel.' The Sun

'Every night is different and every night is a total joy.' Time Out

'The great improviser.' The Guardian

'He's a marvel.' Daily Telegraph

 Suitable for ages 15+ only


WHEN: Saturday 20th April 2013
TIME: Starts at 8 PM

Book Tickets at the Sydney Entertainment Centre