Happy Christmas & have a Great New Year

The staff at City Marketing and the Penrith Valley Visitor Information Centre would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for reading and supporting our blog this year.
The blog is going on a short holiday over Christmas and the New Year but it'll be back on January 17, 2011 with all new stories and some exciting new stuff as well.
Until then, Have a very Happy Christmas and a fantastic New Year!

From Paul Page, Peter Lang, Stacey Rossetto, Stacey Martin,Susan Hamilton & Lesley Worthington.

New book promotes Penrith Valley

People outside Penrith City will soon know what a great place Penrith City is to work, play and invest in with the launch of a stunning locally-produced pictorial book.
Penrith City Mayor Kevin Crameri OAM said the book, produced by Penrith City Council and titled Penrith Valley, was an important marketing tool.
“Penrith City is a growing regional city with unique natural and community assets,” Councillor Crameri said.
“We have so much to offer, from housing, jobs, education and health services to stunning natural attractions and great sporting, recreation, retail and cultural facilities.
“The book needs few words within it. It is a collection of outstanding images by Paul Foley and Jeff Coles that say more than words ever can to portray our City’s lifestyle and natural assets.
“It’s a book that you can show your friends and visitors what a great place you live in.
“Penrith Valley is stocked at Council’s award-winning Visitor Information Centre on Mulgoa Road.
“The book is coffee table quality and complements the annual Experience Penrith Valley magazine. The book and magazine supports local tourism businesses and operators and the local economy.”
Photo caption: (L-R) Penrith City Mayor Cr Kevin Crameri & City Marketing Supervisor Paul Page with the new Penrith Valley Picture Book

Music and dance under the stars

Sydney Dance Company & Australian Chamber Orchestra Music and dance under the stars is coming to the Sydney International Regatta Centre, Penrith on January 23 at 8pm.
This new performance experience brings two of the finest performing arts companies, the Australian Chamber Orchestra and Sydney Dance Company, out of the theatre and into a relaxed environment for a thrilling double bill.
Under the direction of Assistant Leader, Satu Vänskä, the Australian Chamber Orchestra performs a special Festival program created around Summer from Vivaldi's Four Seasons, before Sydney Dance Company takes to the stage for an explosive performance of 6 Breaths, Artistic Director Rafael Bonachela's stunningly athletic 2010 creation with music by Ezio Bosso - a magnificent outdoor showcase for some of Australia's finest dancers.
In between, some of Western Sydney 's brightest young talents join the Australian Chamber Orchestra in Thinking about Forever, a new composition by Matt hew Hindson with choreography by Kay Armstrong. The work features Parramatta String Players and youMOVE Company in collaboration with Western Sydney Dance Action.
Bring a blanket and a picnic, settle back and soak up the best Sydney has to offer with music and dance on a summer evening under the stars.
Event Information
Cost - FreeTime - Gates open at 5pm
Program runs 8pm - 10pm
Penrith City Council is a proud sponsor of this event.