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iORPHEUS: SOUTH BANK’S OPERA OF THE FUTURE ANDY WARHOL at GoMA NEW GALLERY Master town planner Dr John Montgomery on cultural quarters BOSS World Expo 20th TONY ELLWOOD anniversary celebrations CREATIONSCREATIONS FEATURE DESIGN 3 creations THE COMPLEXITIES OF made in south bank cultural quarters

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A very warm In this issue, you can … of World Expo 88, South Bank learn some crazy ways with Meet the new gallery boss, Tony style 10 check out the Young watermelon 26 check out the How does Brisbane’s welcome to the Ellwood 18 deconstruct cultural Designers’ Markets 8 see what’s many, many fun festivities South summer edition quarters with master town on in the cultural quarter 16 take Bank has planned for South Bank shape up? planner, Dr John Montgomery 3 a tour of South Bank with our 10 the summer 30 and much, of Creations discover the extraordinary story year old guide, Ruby 28 sample much more. By Dr John Montgomery behind iOrpheus—South Bank’s two groovy new restaurants magazine. What does a master town futuristic public opera 14 take a 23 see who won what at the And every last little planner make of Brisbane’s sneak peek at GoMA’s awesome Restaurant & Catering Awards South Bank? Andy Warhol exhibition 21 22 see what’s been happening bit of it is made in celebrate the 20th anniversary and who’s been there 24 South Bank. Dr John Montgomery says Brisbane’s South Bank contains an impressive set of large cultural institutions. But does this a cultural quarter make? Acknowledgements John believes much remains

Contributors Photography Advertising enquiries Published by South Bank Corporation to be done if Brisbane is to Danielle Dunsmore, Fiona Evans, Alan James, Hussain Al Moosawi (third year design Kristy Roberts Level 3 South Bank House rival Melbourne, Dublin or Dr John Montgomery, Nina Persson, student, Queensland College of Art), Tel: 3867 2036 Stanley Street Plaza Barcelona. A danger he sees Susannah Tucker, Glenda Viner Bruce Peebles [email protected] South Bank is that the property boom Brisbane Design Paper: Nordset is manufactured using Editorial enquiries could drive out all of the small Tell Creative Elemental Chlorine Free (ECF) pulp Fiona Evans PO Box 2001 sourced from sustainable, well Tel: 3867 2035 South Bank Q 4101 elements of interest, leaving Printing: Scanlon Printing managed forests. fi [email protected] www.southbankcorporation.com.au only “culture sheds” set in left-over space. Copyright is reserved throughout. No part of this publication may be reproduced without the express written permission of South Bank Corporation. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy at the time of printing, South Bank Corporation cannot be held responsible for any errors contained herein. Published December 2007. 4 5

Most great cities have identifi able It should also include cultural and formal activities with more creativity as a source of added quarters to which artists and consumption—people going social pursuits. value. Creativity generates new cultural entrepreneurs are to shows, visiting venues and ideas, new ways of working attracted—Soho in London, New galleries. These should be as As a rule, the most lively and new products. Brisbane’s York’s Lower East Side, or the varied as possible, including and interesting cultural creative industries are growing, Left Bank in Paris, for instance. at the small and medium quarters—such as Temple and there is a good supply of Such places have a long history, scale where the objective is to Bar in Dublin—tend to be new graduates through the and appear to have happened encourage new work and a more places of complex variety, universities and TAFEs, many the most lively and by accident, or evolved in the active street life. with a large representation of located within a fi ve kilometre general development of a city small-scale business activity. radius of South Bank. interesting cultural over time. More recently, some As well as performance venues, Successful cultural economies cultural quarters have deliberately there should also be rehearsal are characterised by increasing The public realm and associated been planned. The South and practice spaces, and private volumes of trade, constant semi-public spaces provide the quarters—such as Brisbane Peninsula is one such galleries and performance innovation and the building up terrain for social interaction in place, and needs to consider venues. It is important that as of new products and services, successful urban places. If public how it will move forward to be many venues as possible should networks of suppliers spaces are well-designed, safe Temple Bar in Dublin— recognised internationally as the remain open in the evenings as and purchasers. and comfortable, social activity city’s cultural quarter. well as during the day. Successful can develop through varying cultural precincts tend to have Within a cultural quarter, a good degrees of contact. In a good tend to be places of An essential pre-requisite for a a strong evening economy. The proportion of such businesses public space, necessary activities cultural precinct is the presence possibilities for more activity will operate within the creative quickly take second place to complex variety of cultural activity. This should around the clock are there to be and cultural industries—now optional ones, from which include cultural production— exploited. Much of the attraction widely regarded as a growth varying degrees of social activity people making objects, goods, of cultural quarters is that it is sector globally. What they have can emerge. In the end, good products and providing services. possible to merge day and night, in common is the concept of places create their own dynamic

of watching, being watched dangers—small-scale creative Finally, there is the question of Dr John Montgomery was educated in and meeting. businesses and cultural scale. Some cultural quarters are Edinburgh and Oxford, and is a Fellow organisations can be driven out simply too large and unwieldy of the Royal Society. He has specialised To be successful, a cultural in the arts and urban revitalisation, the by rising land values, rents and to work well as social spaces— quarter needs to maintain what development of creative industries, and it is good at, while remaining redevelopment. This is a potential much of the South Bank in the design of cultural quarters for cities fl exible and highly adaptive, threat to arts businesses along London for example. Partly, including London, Manchester, Dublin, embracing change, new ideas Montague Road and in and this is a question of “heroic” Glasgow, Prague, Melbourne and Sydney. and new work. Failure to do so around West End. architecture being allowed to His new book, The New Wealth of Cities: might mean that the cultural dominate. Large buildings reduce City Dynamics and the Fifth Wave, is quarter will disappear entirely, permeability and public space. published by Ashgate (www.ashgate. or become simply a collection Beyond this, cultural precincts com) and is available on special order from the Gallery Store at the Queensland of publicly-funded venues and To be successful, can fail because they are too Art Gallery (3840 7290). facilities, or else an emblem of a cultural quarter far away from other active former culture—“heritage”. places—such as a restaurant How does South Bank needs to maintain strip, retail area, or even other Many cultural quarters start shape up? cultural venues. off well, but tend to ossify or what it is good at, We’d welcome your thoughts. disappear altogether, being taken while remaining The important point for designers Please drop us a line … over by competing uses (offi ces to bear in mind is that people [email protected] and apartments) or becoming fl exible and highly will only walk so far, and will part of the “heritage industry”. See also … … good places create their own adaptive, embracing only do so if the route is safe iOrpheus: South Bank’s opera of dynamic of watching, being Others might well continue to change, new ideas and interesting, and if there are the future (page 14) develop and grow, however places of interest at either end. Young Designers’ Markets watched and meeting … success too can have its and new work. That is, if you can cross the road! (page 8) 6 CREATIONS DEVELOPMENT 7

Marco Gold out with friends and going on Traveller (from Germany) spontaneous trips through & Financial Advisor Europe. Hey, that’s a pretty cool Moonlight movies or outdoor name for a fi nancial advisor! music festivals? Summer music Yeah, cheers! festivals! You always have a choice—you can either join the What are you up to now? crowd and dance the night away, I’m enjoying the relaxed or relax under a tree and get lost New life and more atmosphere at South Bank. Taking in conversation, while everyone is the opportunity to update my diary. having a great time around you. And get lost in my thoughts. What song would be your What are you looking forward obvious choice for a summer to this summer? It won’t be soundtrack? Sunshine by colour coming summer for me as I’m on my way Patrice. back to Germany in December. Looking forward to Christmas What’s your favourite thing with my family and seeing my about South Bank? South Bank friends again. is the place to go if you feel like you need a break. Escape for a to What’s your favourite little while, let the atmosphere summer pastime? I love capture your mind and you’ll Grey playing beach volleyball, hanging leave with a smile. 199 Street Grey snapshot Stockwell Developments’ Mark Brown & Root) has already Stockwell reckons if South snapped up seven levels—60% Bank had a corporate box seat of the available space. it would be the new $65 million tower, 199 Grey Street. KBR’s Queensland State General Manager James Wright “We’re working in collaboration says 199 Grey was the perfect with South Bank Corporation to choice for the engineering produce an A-grade commercial fi rm. “The building provides building,” Mark explains. “199 Grey the perfect base for creating Street will be the grandstand box a dynamic environment that NRMA banners seats, with South Bank and the incorporates the latest thinking Brisbane CBD our playing fi elds. in workspace design and sustainability, refl ects our Due to open in February 2008, the corporate values and ensures South Bank’s valuable partnership with 14 fl oors of prime offi ce our people will have a great NRMA Insurance is adding more colour, and retail space, located on place to work,” James said. the corner of Grey and movement and life to Grey Street with a Tribune Streets, will boast James may be scratching his series of bright and colourful banners. breathtaking views of the head next year when his staff volunteer to work RiverFire Parklands, river, Brisbane’s CBD The banner imagery is stylish, fresh and and Mt Coot-tha. weekend. And he may want to join them—KBR’s offi ces will modern, with an emphasis on culture International engineering have the best seat in town. company KBR (formerly Kellogg Box seats in fact! and the arts—the perfect complement to the character of the street. 8 CREATIONS DESIGN 9

Alyssa Milton launched her Upcoming South Bank Lyssy May label at the Young Young Designers’ Markets Designers’ Markets. When? Sunday 9 December > a Sunday in March 08 (keep your eyes peeled for the date) Where? Ernest Street, between Grey & Little Stanley Strut your stuff! Young designers can apply for market stalls … > southbankmarket.com.au > Follow the links to Young Designers’ Markets. at South Bank

young designers thrive Blonde Vintage’s Tyne Reiken.

A sea of bright colour, cool the number of stalls from 40 May at the markets, says she designs and hot bargains to 60 for future markets.” In relished the opportunity to greeted fashionistas at the addition to the South Bank participate. “The markets were inaugural South Bank Young Young Designers’ Markets, fantastic!” Alyssa says. “It was Designers’ Markets on Ross is also the brains behind Sunday 9 September. Sydney’s legendary Bondi, great to sell my pieces and mix Opera House and Manly with the customers. I received Celebrating the markets’ Markets. Ross believes a lot of positive feedback from success, organiser Ross Brisbane is a breeding ground the customers, many of them Alexander says this is only the for young design talent. beginning of what Brisbane’s asking when the next markets fashion-savvy residents can “The Sydney markets are being held.” expect from South Bank. “The environment has helped fashion public of Brisbane launch the careers of some of The South Bank Young really responded,” says Ross. Australia’s most successful Designers’ Markets had initially “They all came looking for the designers, including been planned to run quarterly, next big thing and found a international success stories but, with the popularity and wide range of talented young Sass & Bide and Lover. The excitement of the inaugural designers producing cutting- South Bank Young Designers’ event, organisers hope to make edge clothing and accessories Markets have the potential to it a more regular fi xture on at affordable prices. do the same for Brisbane’s fl edgling designers.” Brisbane’s fashion calendar. “We had an overwhelming response from the designers. Young designer Alyssa Milton, Brisbane fashion lovers, watch We are looking to increase who sold her label Lyssy this space! 10 CREATIONS PLAY 11

Ask anyone who was there and they’re bound to share some South Bank It’s fi tting that Expo landmarks very specifi c, very vivid memory of it … and icons still exist in Brisbane celebrates World today. The Ship Inn is still a The desperately long lines of people. The spooky darkness of Expo 88 place where buds of romance the New Zealand Pavilion. The kitsch volunteers’ uniforms, white blossom. Those white statues statues and colourful street performers. The many watering holes, With such vivid memories and seem to have wandered all over like the German Beer Tent and Ship Inn, that launched thousands constant reminders of its place the city. of badly-dressed 80s romances. in Brisbane’s past, it’s hard to The Skyneedle—the iconic believe that nearly 20 years World Expo 88 was a social and cultural turning point in the modern beacon of Expo—was to be have passed since World Expo history of Brisbane. It changed the way we thought about our relocated to Tokyo Disney, until 88. The South Bank Parklands sleepy little outpost. Brisbane was suddenly a progressive, culturally coiffure magnate and South will celebrate Expo’s 20th diverse metropolis. Stuff was going on. Things were happening. Bank resident Stefan snapped anniversary with a fi tting tribute it up and moved it to his head All of a sudden, our city was full of amazing people from all over on Saturday 10 May 2008. The offi ce in South Brisbane, where the world—like us, drawn to this brilliant, throbbing, explosive festivities will include: festival on the hitherto untapped south bank of the river city. Expo it still stands to this day. > was a blast. Brisbane had never seemed so alive. Over six months Suncorp volunteers’ And of course the South Bank from April to October 1988, more than 18 million people walked breakfast for the original Parklands are the reincarnation through the gates of World Expo 88—more than our national Expo 88 volunteers of the space and spirit that World Expo population at the time. > a community concert was Expo.

> and, of course, a spectacular th With such vivid memories and fi r e w o r k s d i s p l a y ! constant reminders of its place A photographic exhibition More info … “Expo Life” will be on display > visitsouthbank.com.au in Brisbane’s past, it’s hard to throughout the Arbour for six anniversary celebrations weeks. A self-guided tour “Expo iOrpheus recalls believe that nearly 20 years have Trail” through various locations echoes of Expo 20 in the South Bank Precinct will May 2008 passed since World Expo 88. highlight sites where iconic > Page 14 Expo landmarks stood. 12 13 nd a more nd a more Golden Casket Christmas Celebrations—page 30 Streets Eve New Year’s Party—page 31

What’s on when? What’s > > suitable suit for Santa … Similarly, the Parklands have Similarly, answer to New become Brisbane’s as the place to Times Square York’s The Streets welcome the new year. Eve Party at South Bank New Year’s biggest have become Brisbane’s of up to 100 attracting crowds party, Fireworks, 000 people each year. street live music, DJs and roaming performers make South Bank the the new year. perfect place to kick off Now we just have to fi reworks over the Brisbane reworks ect the Australian summertime— South recalls Bank regular the Susi ghosts Tucker of Christmas past in celebrating the South Bank Christmas of today. Each Christmas, family my mum’s would make the pilgrimage to look at the pretty shop windows at David Jones and Myer on Queen Street. Then attend they’d the sweltering Christmas 7 o’clock mass, before heading home to sweat over a hot roast chicken dinner. the days of mistletoe, Gone are steamed plum puddings and dinners. Our Christmas hot roast traditions and ideals have changed to refl the beach, seafood, thunder storms, with the family, barbecues, relaxing cricket. and backyard The Golden Casket Christmas Celebrations at South Bank have become a modern Christmas tradition in Brisbane, embracing all those beach movie days on ideals. From singalongs Beach, to carol Streets and fi a South Bank has created River, new Christmas tradition, with a little something for everyone. 14 CREATIONS EVENT 15

The brainchild of New York-based iOrpheus was conceived as an opera for the Parklands became the perfect place for iOrpheus was made possible by South Bank’s unique combination of cultural institutions, media artist Nora Farrell and composer iPod generation, combining live performance iOrpheus.” William Duckworth, iOrpheus was a live, with iPods, mobile phones and laptops. creative energy and the diverse range of public spaces within the Parklands. free, public opera based on the myth of Artistic director Nora Farrell says iOrpheus The composer says iOrpheus doesn’t Orpheus and Eurydice. uses the term “opera” in the most literal so much re-tell the story of Orpheus and sense: “a large scale work with lots of visuals, Eurydice literally, rather it recalls and remixes It was created for and with the musicians, movement and dancers”. echoes of the story that resonate with people create guided moments,” Paul says, “where realise such a diverse partnership for the Computer’s CreateWorld 2007 at Griffi th neighbouring cultural organisations in their own experience. It also drew on park visitors—using their everyday digital project, including South Bank Corporation, University South Bank in November. You can within the South Bank Precinct. The two and a half hour, fi ve act performance echoes of World Expo 88. devices—could interact artistically as they the Fulbright Foundation, Apple Australia, see a sample of the fi lm on the iOrpheus spread throughout the Parklands, with website: iorpheus.com iOrpheus unfurled throughout the moved through the events of their daily lives.” Digidesign and AT Professional. It shows that performers and audience following a ribbon “One of the things we’re echoing,” Bill says, “is Parklands over two and a half hours on truly imaginative ideas can become reality in an iOrpheus was a groundbreaking production of sound from one place to the next. Around the idea that the South Bank Parklands was Director of Queensland Conservatorium emerging city of culture like Brisbane.” Friday 31 August. originally the World Expo 88 site. South Bank Research Centre, Professor Huib Schippers, of monumental proportions. We’ve never 500 people watched the story of eternal love seen anything quite like it, and we may not has a history of live performance from the days who supervised the three months of planning iOrpheus was supported by South Bank’s iOrpheus was made possible by South and loss of Orpheus and Eurydice unfold in again for some time. And it took South Bank of Expo, and we worked its history into the and preparation, and also participated in new Artist in Residence Program, which aims Bank’s unique combination of cultural the Parklands before them. Many more joined to bring it together. institutions, creative energy and the diverse in online from around the world. opera—there were actual sounds from Expo the performance, said the event was a huge to bring together innovative partnerships to range of public spaces within the Parklands. playing throughout the performance.” challenge and a resounding success. “We create free public showcases. In this case, the Composer William Duckworth says More info … It was presented by the Queensland wanted to explore new ways to deliver art residence brought Duckworth and Farrell to the www.iorpheus.com Conservatorium Research Centre and South Bank was the ideal location for the Professor Paul Draper, Griffi th Chair in Digital music by using technology and innovative Queensland Conservatorium Research Centre. Griffi th University’s Digital Arts Group in development and premiere of iOrpheus. Arts, says the beauty of the opera was that uses of venues. And it worked!” Huib says. iOrpheus was also supported by Griffi th See also … “Nora and I have performed in several cities people could participate in many different celebration of the Con’s 50th anniversary. It University and the Fulbright Foundation. > South Bank celebrates World Expo 88 ways—downloading music from the iOrpheus “The acts that were integrated into the involved more than 100 Griffi th students and in Australia, and Brisbane absolutely stands (page 10) staff—along with countless other performers out as an interesting city that is willing to take website to iPods, laptops or mobile phones, or Parklands and the landscape came across The production and performance were and technicians—in a type and scale of chances,” William says. “That made Brisbane by engaging with the performers in the public extremely well, with audience and performers documented by New Zealand fi lm-maker > Master town planner John Montgomery production never undertaken before. an easy choice for us, and the South Bank spaces of the Parklands. “The aim was to mixing. Griffi th University was delighted to Paul Davidson. His fi lm premiered at Apple deconstructs the cultural quarter (page 3) Birds of Australia Andy Warhol Dive into Paradise 16 CREATIONS DESIGN 16 17

KingsBirds of ofAustralia LeonDive Phantom into Paradise isof a truly themagical experience Opera PJ Harvey Travelling for young children and dance Rare early illustrations, This summer, the Queensland Art-rock lovers, here’s one lovers alike. A must-see ballet historical documents, artworks State Library takes a look at the for you! Legendary American for Love Photographs fromfor the whole family.the Daryl Hewson and exquisite bird plumage many forms of paradise, and singer-songwriter PJ Harvey are brought together in this asks whether—in a world full Playhouse, QPAC brings her solo performance Collectionexhibition which refl ects Birds our of perceived of threats—paradise Australia 16 – 19 January Andy toWarhol Brisbane for one evening Dive only. This one-woman show fascination with Australian can still exist? Tickets: $33 – $35.50 (incl fees) sees her move between guitar, bird life, from the 19th century Bookings: 136 246 or intothrough Paradise to today. ThisKings exhibition explores the of Leon Phantompiano, autoharp, synthesizers, of the www.qtix.com.au beatboxing and drum machines. many notions of paradise— More info: www.qpac.com.au Treasures in the exhibition through art, historical objects, Operainclude volumes Travelling from John for Love PhotographsConcert Hall, QPAC from kitsch and memorabilia, with Gould’s Birds of Australia Phantom of the Opera Sunday 17 February particular emphasis on how (1840 – 1848), paintings Tickets: $116 (incl fees) the Daryl Hewsonparadise has been Collection represented After 11 years, theBirds Phantom Bookings: of 136Australia 246 or and photographs of many of the Opera is returning to Queensland native birds, a 19th in the history of Queensland. www.qtix.com.au QPAC, with Australia’s fi rst More info: www.qpac.com.au Andycentury glassWarhol bird dome case, SLQDive Gallery, Level into2 ParadisePhantom, Anthony Warlow, in Kings of Leon bird and egg specimens, and State Library of Queensland the lead role. Celebrated as the contemporary artists’ books. Photographs from Phantom of 27the December – 23Opera March world’s Travellingmost popular musical for Love State Library of Queensland Free! of all time, the production has the Daryl Hewson 8 December – 9 March More info: www.slq.qld.gov.au been receiving rave reviews Collection PhotographsFree! from the Daryland captivating audiencesHewson in Daryl Hewson’s Collection collection of More info: www.slq.qld.gov.au Kings of Leon Melbourne since the national Queensland and Australian tour opened in July. Following the huge success photography is considered to be the most comprehensive archive Andy Warhol of their latest studio album— Lyric Theatre, QPAC of photographic art in the state. Because of the Times—this Exclusive to GoMA, Australia’s From 6 February His contribution to the careers fi rst major Andy Warhol Nashville-based quartet is Tickets: $69.90 – $130 of many Queensland artists links retrospective brings together hitting Brisbane as part of (incl fees) him to the tradition of patronage more than 300 works spanning a highly anticipated major Bookings: 136 246 or seen in Europe at the beginning all areas of his practice from headline tour. Among the www.qtix.com.au of the 20th century, and is at the the 1950s until his death 20 fans of these three brothers More info: www.qpac.com.au core of the current resurgence of years ago in 1987—paintings, and their cousin are music Queensland photography on the drawings, prints, sculptures, icons Bob Dylan, Bono and Travelling for Love national stage. photographs, fi lms, videos and Noel Gallagher. Opening on Valentine’s Day! installations. Presented by the State Library Great Hall, BCEC Rediscover romance through of Queensland, Queensland GoMA will also hold a Wednesday 2 January the memorabilia of nine Centre of Photography and children’s festival from 18 Cost: $74 (plus fees) different love stories. This is QUT Art Museum. an exhibition of letters, diaries, to 28 January, providing an Bookings: 132 849 or www. State Library of Queensland What’s on in the cultural interactive opportunity for kids ticketek.com.au photographs and artworks The Studio, level 1 to explore the Pop Art theme. from nine couples who 22 March – 11 May have travelled in and out of Gallery of Modern Art Sleeping Princess Free! Queensland to be with the More info: www.slq.qld.gov.au quarter this summer 8 December – 30 March The Sleeping Princess is a ones they love. Admission fees apply. Season magical and enchanting story tickets available. brought to life by the Ballet State Library of Queensland Children under 12 free. Theatre of Queensland— Philip Bacon Heritage Gallery, Children’s Art Centre Queensland’s premier youth level 4 admission free. dance company. 14 February – 29 May Warhol Up Late: extended hours Free! Fridays January to March. Featuring grand sets, colourful More info: www.slq.qld.gov.au See full feature page 20 costumes and more than 50 More info: talented young Queensland “Art is what you can get away with.” www.qag.qld.gov.au/warhol dancers, the Sleeping Princess Cultivate 18 CREATIONS PROFILE 19

Some may think moving from much in common. And, of course, it social hub that is South Bank. the hallowed halls of the all begins and ends with food … “The precinct has a real sense National Gallery of Victoria of an engaged broad community, “Some may say that Melburnians to the sunny digs of the and that permeates throughout all are obsessed with food and Queensland Art Gallery may the cultural facilities—especially dining,” Tony says, “but I’d say that be a bit of a culture shock. the galleries. We are fortunate that Brisbane has a similar obsession. But Tony Ellwood seems to those involved in planning the I’ve been able to sample the full be settling in at South Bank new gallery recognised the strong range of dining options on offer quite nicely … attachment people have with the from South Bank through to West South Bank location. People now Tony Ellwood took on the role as End, and I’ve enjoyed every minute. are transitioning from the Parklands the new Director of the Queensland The obvious difference is that in to visit the galleries, libraries and Art Gallery in July. At the same time, Queensland you have the climate museums. They come with family he also became one of the locals, to make the most of the location.” settling in the lively Grey Street. and friends for an exhibition, and Interestingly, Tony sees the cities Tony is particularly enjoying then return on their own to revisit of Brisbane and Melbourne have the unique creative and favourite works.” > CREATIONS PROFILE 21

“The precinct has a real The latest and boldest example of the galleries’ international contemporary 300 artworks, sense of an engaged focus is undoubtedly the Andy Warhol one city. exhibition, which opens at GoMA in broad community, and that December. (See inset.) “This is the single largest retrospective of Warhol’s permeates throughout all Gallery of Modern Art work ever held outside the US, and it 8 December – 30 March the cultural facilities— will only be shown at Brisbane’s Gallery of Modern Art. My predecessor, Doug The Queensland Art Gallery especially the galleries.” Hall, and his team worked for more than and Pittsburgh’s Andy Warhol three years to get this show underway, Museum have collaborated and it demonstrates the enthusiasm and to present Australia’s Tony says the local support enjoyed dedication of the staff we have here. fi rst major Andy Warhol by QAG and GoMA is the envy of retrospective, and one of the “It’s a real coup for the gallery, with galleries around the country—due in most comprehensive Warhol over 300 works in the exhibition—from no small part to the diversity of public exhibitions ever mounted. the early illustrations and 1960s programs on offer. “The free programs pop experiments, through to iconic for families, children and seniors are Exclusive to GoMA, Andy commodity paintings, celebrity portraits a benchmark in this industry. There’s Warhol brings together more and excerpts from Andy Warhol’s TV. nothing like them in any other gallery in than 300 works, spanning We also have 50-plus restored fi lms and Australia. It shows the vision and the all aspects of his practice a few hundred screen tests from the entrepreneurial spirit of the Queensland from the 1950s onwards— Museum of Modern Art in New York. Art Gallery, and that’s something I’m paintings, drawings, prints, Through all stages of his career, Warhol’s keen to participate in.” sculptures, photographs, work was always challenging. Though fi lms, videos and installations. After a blockbuster opening season he died in 1987, the work is still highly with APT5, the galleries have continued relevant and contemporary. And this is an One of the most infl uential to build on their reputation as among ambitious retrospective of Warhol’s work.” and important artists of the the most successful and innovative in late 20th century, and the Looks like Andy Warhol and Tony Ellwood Australia. Tony believes the galleries’ fi gurehead of the Pop Art will be right at home in South Bank. international contemporary collections movement, Andy Warhol created some of the most are also among the best in the country. Queensland Art Gallery recognisable images of “The recent acquisitions—many & Gallery of Modern Art sourced through an excellent Asia- modern culture. The exhibition Pacifi c network—are unprecedented www.qag.qld.gov.au marks 20 years since the in this country, and that really excites artist’s death in 1987. me. The potential of the 20th and 21st Admission fees apply. century focus is huge—especially Season tickets available. when you consider this extraordinary collection has been formed in just 15 From 4 January to 28 March, to 20 years.” GoMA will be open until 9 pm on Fridays for the Warhol Up Late program of live entertainment, Andy Warhol Andy Warhol celebrity talks and tours, Campbell’s Soup 1 1968 Debbie Harry 1980 A series of ten prints Acrylic and silkscreen ink on linen fi lms and refreshments in Colour screenprint Two panels: 106.7 x 106.7cm (each) the GoMA Bistro. Six sheets: 91.8 x 61.3cm (each), ed. 156/250 The Andy Warhol Museum, Pittsburgh Kerry Stokes Collection, Perth Founding Collection, Contribution The Andy Warhol © The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc. Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc. More info … Trademarks, Campbell Soup Company. All rights reserved. © The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc. www.qag.qld.gov.au/warhol 22 CREATIONS DINING 23 Akiko Makahira at Ginga. It’s offi cial—some of New Brisbane’s Kids best restaurants on the are in South Bank! Block

Brisbane’s best dining > The Point Restaurant Bar The Point’s Erso Isik is equally The lively Grey Street dining precinct now has two establishments were was awarded Best Alfresco proud of his contemporary delicious new destinations in the one surprising announced earlier in the Dining Restaurant. alfresco bistro, which has been space: Take 5 and Ginga Sushi Bar. year at the 2007 Restaurant operating for less than two years. & Catering Queensland Obsession’s Joyce Chiu is “The Point has worked very hard Take 5 Restaurant’s Graham Perlin has teamed up with HOSTPLUS Brisbane Awards obsessive about her fi ve year over the past year perfecting Patrick Ip of Little Stanley Street’s Ginga and Satay Hut, to for Excellence. Two South old restaurant, which serves up our food and service,” Erso transform the space next door to the South Bank Cinemas. a tantalising mix of modern Asian, Bank restaurants won their says. “We’re all very happy to be Sharing a generous 360 m2, the two distinctly different categories and took out the Szechuan and Malaysian dishes. recognised as Brisbane’s best “I love food! I love buying it. I love eateries blend seamlessly into the one space to offer awards as Brisbane’s best alfresco restaurant.” a diverse menu and dining experience. Great food at in the fi eld … being involved in its preparation and cooking. And I love serving Congratulations to The Point and affordable prices. Quick service to get you to the fl icks > The popular Little Stanley it,” Joyce says. “This is great Obsession. Congratulations also or back to work on time. And great value to keep you Ginga Sushi Bar Street eatery, Obsession recognition for our team—our to Ahmet’s Turkish Restaurant, coming back. Ph – 3846 6484 Chinese Café Restaurant, fantastic chef and fl oor staff which was a fi nalist in the Best Licensed Take 5’s vibrant, modern interior appeals to the urban Plates from $3 – $9 was awarded Best Chinese who make Obsession a great Entertainment Restaurant set, while remaining family-friendly. “Instead of traditional Restaurant. place to dine.” category. Check out their new wall prints,” says Take 5’s Graham, “we’ve erected fi ve Take 5 Restaurant Joyce Chiu at Obsession. summer menus and wine lists. television screens that play old silent movies, which Ph – 3846 5855 provide a sense of interactivity. And kids love it.” Licensed Mains $12 – $20 Vanessa Pollock at The Point. Graham says a loyal customer base is fast emerging, Obsession Chinese with movie-goers and South Bank locals alike signalling Café Restaurant their approval. “We wanted to create a casual dining Shop A5 Little Stanley Street experience by offering high quality cuisine in an Ph – 3844 3373 appealing setting.” www.obsessionchinese.com.au Next door, Ginga Sushi Bar serves up an authentic Open for lunch and dinner array of delectable Japanese dishes. The restaurant is seven days. circumnavigated by what must be Brisbane’s longest The Point Restaurant Bar sushi train—at more than 40 metres in length! Cnr Little Stanley & Sushi trainspotters will be pleased to note that Ginga Grey Streets offers booth seating—ideal for groups—as well as the Ph – 3846 5555 traditional bar-style seating. The train winds its way www.thepointrb.com through the booths and bar, carrying a cargo of culinary Open for lunch, dinner and and visual delights. late night tapas seven days, plus breakfast on weekends. Both Ginga Sushi Bar and Take 5 have made a delicious addition to the Grey Street eats. The vibrant Take 5. 24 CREATIONSCREATIONS SOCIAL DESIGN

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> Michael and Darcy Henriksen came up from > First across the line: Jackie Beaton (Enoggera), Coolangatta for the Moonwalk. Jodie Madsen (Springfi eld Lakes) and Jeremy > Mauger (Holland Park). Louise Dempster (left) and Lisa Walker take the Saturday morning “Mind and Movement” class—a combination of pilates, yoga and MS tai chi. For the third year running, Vaalia’s free fi tness classes provided a great way Moonwalk to maintain a healthy lifestyle and make the most of the Parklands. The “Get into the active culture” classes gained a loyal following in 2007, and will be Thursday 25 October back, more active than ever, in 2008.

This year’s MS Moonwalk attracted a huge crowd to raise funds and awareness for Multiple Sclerosis. Almost 1700 people competitively ran or casually strolled the 10 km circuit, which started and ended at South Bank, under the light of the full moon. ★ Give the gift of Glow Glow Retreat and Glow Salon have you covered ★ ‘Employers’. Purchase 5 gift vouchers for your staff this festive season. and receive $50 voucher to spend on yourself. ★ Spoil someone this Christmas with any of our ★ Spend over $100 and receive a complimentary take Australian Poetry Slam pampering services. Look out for our “WISH LIST”, home gift. available either in-store or online for fabulous value ★ All gift vouchers receive a carpark card. added treatments. Queensland Final For deluxe facials to relaxing massage GLOW has ★ A beautiful range of Christmas gifts wrapped & ready the gift that keeps on GLOWING! State Library, Saturday 27 October to go. A boisterous crowd of more than 200 poetry lovers rocked up for ★Christmas Cheer★ the inaugural Australian Poetry Slam State Final at the State Library. ★ Spoken word spook Ghostboy hosted the evening, with feature performers Jess Harlen, Jackie Marshall and Maiden Speech also taking to the stage. Sixteen slammers from around the state poetically slogged it out, with Nathan Pursey from Toowoomba taking out the title and going through to the national fi nal in Sydney in December, along with runners-up Gudrun Phillip from Cairns and Glen Tannock from Townsville. ★ > MC Ghostboy, State Library’s Kate Fell and slam winner Nathan Pursey from Toowoomba. ★ 161 Grey Street South Bank 3846 5501 Shop 6 Little Stanley Street South Bank under Saville Hotel www.glowretreat.com.au 3846 7701 www.glowsalon.com.au VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR CHRISTMAS TRADING HOURS 26 27 Nothing beats a simple wedge of freshly cut seedless watermelon to make your tastebuds jump for joy in the hot summer months. And seedless watermelon is available all year round.

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GLG]ˆ{iŠˆ{{ŠBi ‹Š~Xw„gbZJGFG 28 CREATIONS CULTURE 29 Putting your best Ruby’s excellent foot forward Long-time South Bank around the neighbourhood. It’s Our guide Ruby (middle) with resident and mad keen just a matter of getting out and adventure at her cousins Maggie (back) and runner, Glenn Lewis, says doing it. Apart form the many South Bank South Bank has everything Georgie (front). obvious health benefi ts, it’s a you need to keep a spring fantastic social activity and a in your stride and a smile great way to see the world.” on your face. Especially now that he’s opened With a stack of marathon and The South Bank Parklands We hitch our bikes and take a Over a leisurely lunch, Ruby > cool down with an ice cream Active Stride, a specialist fun run certifi cates big enough are Brisbane’s biggest stroll through the bougainvillea explains that the really great from Cold Rock running store, on booming to make Steve Moneghetti feel playground and a favourite arches of the Arbour, one of thing about the Parklands is > check out the Children’s Grey Street. guilty, Glenn says there’s only with kids across town. But, Ruby’s favourite parts of the that there are so many different Art Centre at the Gallery of one major pitfall to be wary of with so much to see and do, Parklands. “I really like this places to go and things to do. “Opening Active Stride at Modern Art before hitting the pavement … it can be hard to know where bit. It’s really peaceful and the “It’s so much better than just South Bank was an easy > challenge your friends to one choice,” Glenn says. “You’ve to begin. So we recruited an fl owers are really pretty. And going to an ordinary park.” “Most running or walking- of the many free board games got an amazing area to expert to take us on a guided it’s nice to just follow the path, related injuries come from We set off on our fi nal adventure at the Parlour at the State exercise, with the river and tour: 10 year old Ruby Parker. looking at the fl owers.” selecting the wrong shoes. The for the day: dessert. We stroll Library natural environment, coupled Having worked up a sweat down to the Great Aussie Sweet most important factor when According to Ruby, a bike ride > slip into the wonderful world with a buzzing sense of seeing the many sights of South Company in Stanley Plaza. Ruby choosing running shoes is to around the Parklands is the of science at the Queensland community. It all fi ts perfectly.” Bank, we follow the Arbour to guesses the shop must have fi nd the perfect fi t. And make best way to begin and check Museum’s Sciencentre out what’s on offer. So we hire Aquativity for a cool-down. Ruby about 50 000 lollies. “I just want Glenn has been involved sure you get a shoe which > a couple of bikes from Riders reckons Aquativity is much more to try all of them!” However, visit the South Bank Markets in many areas of outdoor addresses the specifi c needs of Cyclery on Grey Street and hit fun than your average pool. with a $2.50 budget, we settle (Friday night, Saturday or exercise, from competitive your feet and whatever you’re on some chocolate and a Sunday) track and fi eld to marathons. doing with them.” the path … “There are lots of different things selection of the mixed lollies for > eat fi sh and chips in the to do—for little kids and big kids. “Running or walking is great, be Don’t suppose we need to tell “There are lots of different paths the trip home. Parklands or by the river you can take and lots of different We like to play hide and seek it at the track, in the park or just you where … > things to see,” our guide and tiggy in the pool—we make Ruby insists there’s defi nitely catch a movie at the South explains. “You’ll see things that the big blue circle on the bottom much, much more to do at Bank Cinema you might like to come back and of the pool a safe zone where South Bank—both within > grab some lollies from the you can’t get tagged. Then, and beyond the Parklands. visit later. And it’s good because Great Aussie Sweet Company when you get tired of playing But we’ll have to save that for the paths are nice and fl at, so it’s games, you can go upstream another day. To help plan your perfect day not too hard to ride around. Oh and fi nd a quiet place and just lie out at the Parklands … and no cars, that’s good too.” To be continued … in the water.” > call the Visitor Information We freewheel along the scenic After working up a healthy Ruby’s checklist for a fun day Centre: 3867 2051 Clem Jones Promenade, down at South Bank appetite at Aquativity, we head > visit our website: by the river. “This bit’s good down to the Central Cafés for > bike ride or rollerblade along www.visitsouthbank.com.au because you’ve got South Bank lunch. At Ruby’s suggestion, we the Clem Jones Promenade on one side and the river and the > check out the Christmas/ get some take-away fi sh and > swim at Aquativity New Year festivities on pages city on the other. You can watch chips, then sprawl out under a > stroll through the Arbour 30-31 the City Cats and seagulls and shady tree on the grassy knoll Active Stride look at the buildings.” alongside the cafés. We can tell > visit one of the Parklands’ Shop 2/184 Grey Street she’s done this before! playgrounds Ph – 3844 8794 www.activestride.com.au UIT30 CELEBRATIONS CONCERTS CIRCUIT CELEBRATIONSCREATIONS IN SEASON CON31 C FT CYCLING DANCING DINING CRAFT CYCLING DANCING DIN Cool things to do South Bank Corporation is taking into account its impact on the environment, and as a DRAMA DRINKS EXHIBITIONSthis summer at DRAMAresult will be making the GoldenDRINKS Casket Christmas Celebrations, EXHIBITION Streets New Year’s Eve S FASHIONIn season FERRIES FESTIVALSSouth Bank FASHIONParty and the Australia Day Celebrations FERRIES at South Bank 100% GreenPower FESTIVAL events. S GOLDEN CASKET FREE! FREE! FREE! STREETS NEW clips across fi ve giant screens, SOUTH BANK AUSTRALIA DAY 97.3Fm AUSSIE XMAS BBQ SWING INTO CHRISTMAS “WHERE IS SANTA?” backed up by a thumping sound CHRISTMAS YEAR’S EVE system! LIGHTS UP CELEBRATIONS 7 pm 8.30 – 10.30 pm (after the CHRISTMAS PANTOMIME 26 January 2008 CELEBRATIONS Friday 21 December fi reworks) 6, 7 & 8.15 pm PARTY FREE! Throughout December & Cultural Forecourt Friday 21 – Sunday 23 December Friday 21 – Sunday 23 December Friday 21 – Sunday 23 Say farewell 07 and hello 08 STREETS CORNETTO STAGE into the new year With a fun-fi lled day and a December Join 97.3Fm for a free sausage The Rainbow Tree Cnr Little Stanley and Tribune with a bang at South Bank fi reworks fi nale, the Parklands 7 pm – midnight sizzle before the movies and Put on your dancing shoes and Streets STREETS PADDLE POP at South Bank will again be the FREE! Sunset to midnight, Monday Monday 31 December fi reworks. swing your way to Christmas Day. A couple of days before Christmas FERRIS WHEEL place to celebrate Australia’s Learn how to swing dance with 31 December Little Stanley Street, north end GOLD LOTTO MEGADRAW Cruisers will be on-site on Friday, Eve, Santa’s elves arrive in The wonderful, magical ferris favourite day. FIREWORKS Gotta Swing. Australia to fi nd Santa has not yet Celebrate new year’s eve Brazil- Saturday and Sunday doing give- FREE! wheel once again creates a For more information go to returned from a holiday. Knowing style with the team from Ipanema spectacular welcome to the 8 – 8.10 pm aways. FREE! STREETS FIREWORKS visitsoutbank.com.au he is either at the bush or the Dance. And you don’t need to Parklands. Take a spin and see Friday 21 – Sunday 23 SANTA AND HIS MAGIC December FREE! beach they set out to fi nd him. But 9 pm (Streets Paddle Pop know all the moves to join in the Parklands like never before. BOOMERS Cranky Pete has other ideas and Fireworks) & midnight (Streets the fun. HOW TO GET South Bank reach of river SOUTH BANK CHRISTMAS 12 noon – 9 pm (later on new 6 – 8 pm disguises himself as Santa with a Midnight Fireworks) Witness one of the year’s most CAROLS year’s eve) HERE Friday 21 – Sunday 23 plot to steal all the presents. The Monday 31 December FREE! spectacular fi reworks displays, as 6 & 7 pm Until Monday 28 January Think public transport the night sky is transformed in an December real Santa comes to the rescue. Clem Jones Promenade STREETS CALIPPO ALL FRUIT Friday 21 – Sunday 23 Grassed area by the (closed Xmas day) explosion of colour and light. Written by Ben Cornfoot. Watch the Brisbane River come GELATO STAGE You’re spoilt for public transport December Queensland Conservatorium Cultural Forecourt alive with two amazing fi reworks 7 pm – midnight choices at South Bank. With bus FREE! Suncorp Piazza of Music FREE! $4 per person or $10 for three displays, including a spectacular Monday 31 December and train stations, City Cat and Kick off our Christmas Carol ROVING ELVES INSTANT SCRATCH-IT! Visit Santa and his magic fi nale at midnight. series with Stefan’s special guest Little Stanley Street, south end FESTIVE FESTOONING cross-river ferry stops, it’s easy to CHRISTMAS MOVIES boomers in the lead-up to From 5.30 pm LIGHTS go with the cheapest and most Nikki Webster on Friday 21 Christmas Day and tell him your Friday 21 – Sunday 23 FREE! Let six-piece band PF6 take 6 & 8.30 pm December at 6 pm, followed by you on a musical journey from Sunset until late environmentally friendly mode of Friday 21 – Sunday 23 Christmas wish. December STREETS MAGNUM MOVIES the Queensland Youth Choir and the forgotten classics of your Monday 3 December – transport. December Throughout the Parklands Jason Barry-Smith. Bring along a 5, 7 & 9.45 pm childhood to the latest chart hits. Thursday 3 January Details and timetables: Cultural Forecourt CHRISTMAS WISHES Santa’s little helpers will be out gift to support the Stefan charity Monday 31 December Little Stanley Street, Grey www.translink.com.au 6 – 9 pm and about again, taking down any FREE! Bring a blanket or beanbag and MASKS (Make a Sick Kid Smile), Cultural Forecourt Street & Cultural Forecourt watch your favourite Christmas which will be delivered to children Friday 21 – Sunday 23 last minute Christmas wishes. STREETS SPLICE SWING December Catch some of your favourite Little Stanley Street and Grey movies and blockbusters on in hospitals around Queensland. UNDER THE TREE the larger than life Suncorp Nepalese Peace Pagoda MUSICAL BUSKERS fl icks for free on the Suncorp Street will be transformed into Spread some of that special Superscreen. We’re wheeling it 7.30 & 8.30 pm Superscreen. Cost: gold coin donation (all 6 – 9 pm a Christmas wonderland with a Christmas cheer with your out into the Forecourt especially! Monday 31 December The 6 pm fl icks are ideal for proceeds to Royal Children’s Friday 21 – Sunday 23 canopy of ornamental festive white favourite Christmas carols at Bring a blanket, pack a picnic Cultural Forecourt the young ones, while the Hospital) December lighting. Shining stars atop the Jason and the choir’s encore and get your New Year’s Eve 8.30 sessions will appeal to the Christmas is a time of refl ection. Throughout the Parklands Swing into 2008 with the team entrance to the Cultural Forecourt performances on 22 and 23 started with some fun family bigger kids. Light a candle for someone you Cost: a few coins in the hat from Gotta Swing—under South will guide visitors toward the Ferris December. entertainment. Wheel and Rainbow Tree. Movie details below. All movies love. Make a Christmas wish. Or Carols across the Parklands. Sing Bank’s beautiful Rainbow Tree. preceded by the Queensland just pause and refl ect. along to your favourite carols and FREE! Learn some cool new moves. Or just sit back, relax and be wowed THE RAINBOW TREE College of Art’s amazing 12 Days spread some Christmas joy as our STREETS MAGNUM DANCE by the experts. Sunset until late of Christmas DVD. wonderful buskers get into the PARTY Christmas spirit. Don’t forget to Monday 3 December – 7 pm – midnight 6 pm 8.30 pm throw a coin or two in the hat—all Thursday 3 January Monday 31 December proceeds to each busker. Fri 21 The Santa Clause (G) Miracle on 34th Street (G) Suncorp Piazza Once again South Bank’s much- loved Fig Tree will be decked Sat 22 Happy Feet (G) Chronicles of Narnia (PG) Groove away this new year’s out with glittering lights and eve to the soundtrack of 2007. Sun 23 Nanny McPhee (PG) Christmas with the Kranks (PG) decorations. You’ll light up too Golden Casket Catch this year’s biggest video when you see it! 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MEET SANTA NIGHTLY 6PM-8PM AT GOLDEN CASKET’S CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS 21-23 DECEMBER. DON’T MISS STREET’S NEW YEARS EVE PARTY 31 DECEMBER. FOR RETAILER TRADING HOURS AND FULL EVENT LIST GO TO WWW.VISITSOUTHBANK.COM.AU GIFT VOUCHERS ALSO AVAILABLE. Items available until sold out. Details correct at time of publication. * While stocks last. Items available until sold out. Details correct