Explore what's inside the Herald Weekender, October 21.

Rocky Horror hits the Hunter
Jason Donovan is coming to Newcastle for the Australian premiere of The Rocky Horror Show and, in his words, he's 'pumped', writes LISA ROCKMAN.

A fine vintage comes to an end
Little did John Lewis know that early dalliance with wine was the beginning of a long association with it: this week Lewis finishes 47 years of writing about food and wine for the Newcastle Herald, and he's shared some of his wisdom.

Living large at Pokolbin's luxury Tower Lodge
Michael and Karen Hope on opening their former home at Tower Lodge to the public, their plans for the on-site whiskey distillery and Hope at Honeysuckle.

The 'Herodotus of the Hunter'
Wayne Patfield documents the saga of the forgotten Lower Hunter Valley riverboat fleets.

Big stage for upcoming Newcastle act
Herd Immunity is gearing up to support You Am I.

Your guide to what's on this weekend
Live music, a French twilight market, the Hillclimb Championship, and more.