Issue 63 Issue 61 September 2014 - November 2014

March 2015 Anywhere Festival. Experience comedy, theatre, circus, live music in the nooks and crannies of the Mackay region.

April 2015 Gloucester Hidden Talent Art Expo. Take a drive and support our local artists.

May 2015 Coppelia by the Queensland Ballet. MECC. Delightfully, enjoyable ballet.

Let, Please? Julieanne Bergmann & Dougal McLauchlan are hitting the squash courts in pursuit of the ultimate game. Part of the Anywhere Festival, Mackay- Isaac. Let, Please? Squash 52, 17 & 18 March. Index

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2 360 Allstars / 5 March Mackay Events 360 Allstars is a phenomenal theatrical performance exploring all forms of rotation. Boasting a stellar international cast, including world champion athletes, world class dancers and world renowned Scanlines / Now until 5 April musicians, the production connects the street with the elite to McAleese Gallery, Artspace Mackay. deliver a radical reinvention of the circus! MECC Auditorium. This Keeping in the spirit of Media Art Practice, Scanlines is an is an all ages event. Tickets from $22 (student) to $42 (adult). For experimental project that integrates exhibition with new media more information go to www.mackayecc.com.au education, and is derived from the database www.scanlines. net (Media Art in Australia since the 1960s). The database is an Symbiosis / 6 - 31 March evolving resource dedicated to information relating to artists, works Upstairs Gallery, Paxton’s Building. Exhibition and Coral and events that have Australia-wide and international significance. Bombora installation based on the Great Barrier Reef, created It links to substantial materials (biographical information, videos, collaboratively by two ceramic artists, Lalune Croker and Joanne catalogue essays, artists’ notes, résumés, stills, etc) pertinent to Wood and textile artist Tracey Robb. Free workshop on Saturday the history of media art in Australia. Material on this site has been 14 March. For more information phone Joanne on 0400 689 979 drawn together from several important archives relating to media art, including the dLux MediaArts d/Archive, the archives of the John Butler Trio with special guest We Two Thieves / 11 March Museum of Contemporary Art Australia, and the Stephen Jones 7:30 pm. MECC Plenary Halls – Club Style. The global release of Archive of Art & Technology in Australia. Scanlines aims to dissect ‘Flesh and Blood’ has seen the John Butler Trio receive the highest the history of Media Art in Australia in order to inform and up-skill of accolades and sell out concerts around the world as they’ve the next generations of media practitioners. Media Art is often introduced new drummer Grant Gerathy and their sixth studio considered a construct of the 21st century but as this series of album to devoted fans over the past 6 months. When the band education modules explores, this subject area has a rich history returns to Australia in March, Queensland fans can expect a set dating back well over fifty years. For more information contact list encompassing tracks from their new album along with crowd Artspace Mackay on 4961 9722. favourites from the breadth of the trio’s catalogue. Tickets $70.50 Admission. For more information go to www.mackayecc.com.au Beyond Words Exhibition by Karima Dieleman / 3 – 29 March Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens Lagoons Gallery Woollam Constructions Art on Show Awards 2015 / Call for Beyond Words Exhibition is a series of paintings representing Entries – Open now. Mackay’s innovative Art Awards & 3 Day Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens flora. With larger than life Exhibition. Art on Show is a non-acquisitive art competition with representation of the garden’s plants and flowers, viewers will be over $10 000 in total prize money. Artists can compete for prizes stunned by the brilliant colours, arcs and shapes that make each across six categories, with the overall Winner receiving cash flower unique. Using large canvases, ‘Beyond Words’ paintings will prize of $3000. Entrants are then part of a 3 day exhibition, with have an impressive impact on their viewers and fill the Lagoons the opportunity to sell their work. Viewed by over 40,000 patrons Gallery and Café with a colourful and welcoming atmosphere. annually attending the Mackay Regional Show. Opening night Karima Dieleman is an artist who now resides in Moranbah, but Monday 22nd June 2015. 3 day exhibition, Tuesday 23rd – 25th who has participated in many group exhibitions in London, Ontario June. For entry forms, enquiries or to volunteer, contact The and also Toronto, Ontario. Mackay Show Association on 07 49573916, or artonshow@ Beyond Words in the Lagoons Gallery will be her first solo mackayshow.com.au Applications can be made online (preferred) exhibition in Australia. Contact Botanic Gardens 49527300 or email or by entry form available for download on our website from 25th [email protected] or visit the Botanic Gardens website Feb 2015 http://www.mackayshow.com.au/or available at Artspace www.mackayregionalbotanicgardens.com.au for more information. Mackay and 18 participating advertised venues.

3 Anywhere Festival Mackay – Isaac / 13 – 22 March Salsarific Carnival / 13, 14 & 15 March from 6pm Anywhere Festival Mackay-Isaac will take over the nooks and Presented by Lenna-Maree Moxey. Let Salsarific bring ‘carnivale’ crannies of Mackay and Isaac and more from 13-22 March 2015 to Mackay with their 3 piece roving salsa band. Performing a range with a genre busting festival of performance anywhere but a of popular Latin tunes arranged for keyboard, trumpet and vocals theatre. Over ten days experience comedy in alleys, plays in hair whilst mingling through the crowd along Wood Street, you can salons, music in alleys, dance in a squash court, comedy walking dance with our Latin dancer the whole evening or sit back and tours and much more with over 40 performances to choose enjoy a beverage or meal at one of our participating restaurants. from. Grab the program from the website when all events are Free dance class times prior to practice your Salsa! Wood Street launched and make a tour around the area to coincide with the Mall. For more information visit www.anywherefest.com performances by local and visiting performers. Anywhere Festival Brisbane was nominated as one of the “Top Nine Fine International Hangry White Female / 14, 15 & 17 March 7pm Festivals You Must See” by QANTAS Travel Insider and now it’s Hangry (adj.) irritable as a result of feeling hungry. When you’re Mackay and Isaac’s turn. Anywhere Festival in Mackay and Isaac hangry, you do things you wouldn’t normally do. You say things is proudly supported by Mackay Regional Council and Isaac you wouldn’t normally say. Well, Judy hasn’t eaten since lunchtime Regional Council. For more information visit www.anywherefest. and she’s letting loose. Strap yourselves in and listen to her com hilarious, low-blood-sugar fueled riffs about making friends in your 30s, Hollywood, Gina Rinehart and Game of Thrones. Written and Jazz Age Dance Cabaret / 12, 13 & 14 March performed by Judy Hainsworth (#FirstWorldWhiteGirls, Babushka), The Jazz Age Dance Cabaret is a look back to the popular dance Hangry White Female is sure to make you laugh, cry and rethink and music of the 1920s, 30s and 40s. Follow the performers your life choices. BYO snacks. Join us at Mackay’s newest as they sing and dance their way through the Prohibition and venue, Seven-On-Wood for a drink (or two) and a double bill with Speakeasy’s of the 20s and 30s and relive the energy and despair Babushka’s cheeky cabaret, DEAD! for just $35 (or $20 for Hangry of the war through the melodic harmonies of the 1940s. This White Female). For more information visit www.anywherefest.com production honours the music of brilliant artists such as Glenn Miller, The Andrews Sisters, Irving Berlin, Fred Astaire and many Dead! / 14, 15 & 17 March 8pm more, accompanied by fabulous Flappers and cutesy Sailor Enjoy the afterlife with the femme fatales of Babushka, and their Girls dancing their vintage hearts out! A performance not to be murder ballads dripping with sass, sexiness and sadism. Join us missed! The Dispensary, 86 Wood Street. Tickets $25. For more at Mackay’s newest venue, Seven-on-Wood for a drink (or two) information visit www.anywherefest.com and a double bill with Judy Hainsworth’s solo show, Hangry White Female for just $35. For more information visit www.anywherefest. Lipstick Dreams / 13-15, 20-22 March com The girls at the local hairdressing salon have got more than perms and trimming fringes on their minds. They’re getting ready to Gospel Concert 3 by Zion / 15 March 1pm perform in a talent night at a local Chinese restaurant. But their MECC Lynette Denny Space. Connecting with God through ambitions go way beyond that as they dream of changing their Gospel songs. Zion Site Mackay welcomes anyone who would lives, of being noticed, of getting married, of stardom, and even like to come and listen to Gospel songs that magnify and glorify escape from their sleepy rural environment. our Lord Jesus Christ. All original Gospel music will be presented These girls will NOT be giving up their day jobs as hairdressers as at this event. Tickets from $25. For more information go to www. they will fight to keep their country town salon afloat. Can they beat mackayecc.com.au Brett’s Boys, the hairdressers across the road who stole the girls’ costume material? This play will make you laugh and (sing along!). For more information visit www.anywherefest.com

4 Lipstick Dreams / 13-15 & 20 - 22 March. Hair Asylum Mackay and Hair with Flair Sarina. Part of the Anywhere Festival.

5 Sweet, Sour & Saucy / 15 & 16 March, 7:30pm Let, Please? / 17 & 18 March 8pm Galleon Restaurant, Ocean International Hotel. Join self- With sweatbands at the ready, Julieanne and Dougal are hitting appointed talkback radio “experts on love” Barbara and Barry the squash courts in pursuit of the ultimate game. Their thrilling for some well-intentioned (albeit, questionable) relationship play on movement improvisation appeals to the spontaneity advice and a unique mix of the sweet, sour and saucy songs and tactics of the competitor in all of us. Take your place in the of yesteryear. Pull up a cabaret seat and tune in to this vintage grandstand for high-kicking, head-standing antics - with or without ocker musical duo as they perform songs by Eartha Kitt, Louis protective eyewear. Squash 52, 52 Brisbane Street, Mackay, Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Bessie Smith and Nat King Cole. Their Qld, 4740. Tickets $16-$24. For more information visit www. virtuosic piano playing, rich harmonies and brassy banter make anywherefest.com them the ultimate Agony Aunts! One piano, two glorious voices, erotic spoons … what’s not to love? Tickets $25. For more Sibelius 150 Trio / 18 March 7:30pm information visit www.anywherefest.com MECC North Foyer – Reserved Tables, Cabaret Style The Sibelius 150 Trio has been formed to celebrate the musical Paint & Skate / 15 March legacy of Finland’s foremost national composer Jean Sibelius. The rear of the Retravision Building 14 – 16 Wood Street, Paint His music inspired the painting, sculpture and the literature of his and skate represents natural creative skill, execution of painted creative contemporaries and ushered in a golden age of music brush strokes while in motion using a technological device such and art appreciation that would awaken and endow the Finns with as a skate board. Mixed media artist, Brett Ashby explores new a sense of pride in their heritage and encourage their hopes for ways of creating original art creation through his own original the possibilities of nationhood. In 2015, we celebrate 150 years painting methods – which in this case, is the humble skateboard. since the birth of Jean Sibelius. Tickets $45. For more information Come and experience his work LIVE as he captures the idea go to www.mackayecc.com.au of movement and physical actions in abstracted art. The Retravision Building may never look the same again! The Paint Jazz in the Alley / 19 & 20 March & Skate event will include a screening of the Brett Ashby film Jazz in the Alley is a 1920’s New Orleans themed party featuring titled, Spit Them Out prior to the live paintings. 3pm session and the Lenna-Maree Moxey Jazz quartet exploring famous Jazz 4:30pm session. Tickets $15. For more information visit www. icons and composers. Have you ever wondered what it would’ve anywherefest.com been like to walk down the streets of New Orleans and hear the sultry sounds of Jazz flowing through the alleyways? Well now’s The Smooth End of the Pineapple / 15 March, 7:30pm your chance! Jazz in the Alley is a 1920’s New Orleans themed Seven-on-Wood. The Smooth End of the Pineapple is comedy party featuring the Lenna-Maree Moxey Jazz quartet exploring duo consisting of Matt Bell and Scot McPhie and they perform famous Jazz icons and composers. Explore Jazz standards sketches in the style of a radio broadcast, including live sound through Moxey’s sultry vocals and her supportive, highly-trained effects performed on stage. Think of them as a cross between rhythm section. Guest Jazz artists, Cabaret, Circus and comedian Monty Python and The Goons and you pretty much get the elements will be incorporated through the show across multiple picture. They recently were named one of the highlights of the performance nights. Start your evening off with drinks at the 2014 Anywhere Theatre Festival, and garnered great reviews, pre-show in the Dirty Martini’s Cocktail Bar listening to Jazz including: “different, quirky and hilarious”, “a rare but great find”, pianist, Jabin Mills. Move to the Alley way for the main show and “If you want to laugh, come check them out, they will deliver”, “a experience the sounds of New Orleans. Jazz in the Alley is an guaranteed great time”. Tickets $20. For more information visit exciting night out and a new cultural experience for Jazz lovers www.anywherefest.com and those foreign to the genre of Jazz. Come experience the roaring 20’s complete by dressing in 1920’s style. It will be a total five senses experience for all those who attend. 5th Lane Alleyway between Dirty Martini’s & Movida’s. Btwn Gregory & Wood Streets, Mackay. Tickets $25. For more information visit www.anywherefest.com

6 The Blue Bearded Lady / 19 – 21 March 8pm The Blue Bearded Lady is a one-woman circus theatre performance that uses the fairy-tale of Bluebeard to explore what we, as humans, keep ‘hidden’, looking in particular at current societal and historical attitudes to women and sexuality. Pipi-Ayesha uses traditional circus apparatus in new and unique ways and create illusions that surprise the audience and tell stories. Dare you enter the forbidden room? Performer Pipi-Ayesha Evans is a circus and physical theatre performer from New Zealand. She had performed extensively throughout the world. This is her first solo show. Venue: Sensory Circus Tribe, 10 Hicks Street. Tickets $20. For more information visit www.anywherefest.com

When we Were Idiots: A Comedy Walking Tour / 19, 20 & 21 March. Oaks Rivermarque Hotel Bar. Hosted by Xavier Toby and Presented by Showtown Productions. Suit up in a high visibility safety vest and join tour guide Xavier the Penguin to explore several fascinating parts of Mackay’s past, while marvelling at the stupidity of the people, products and practices of 2015. Set in 2115, this comedy walking tour features historical gems, special guests and yelling at strangers. Recently unearthed, Mackay remains unaltered from 2015, when it disappeared under a mammoth mound of rubbish that was mostly takeaway coffee cups, stale cupcakes and FIFO workers. Please be advised tours run rain, hail or shine. Also, the comedy walking tour is heavy on the comedy, and light on the walking. Tickets $15. For more information visit www.anywherefest. com

Becoming Bette / 19, 20 & 21 March at 7:30pm Oaks Rivermarque. Presented by Ease Productions. Becoming Bette. Forty-five-ish minutes of storytelling, musings, music and dance inspired by the iconic Hollywood Bette’s and how a Brisbane girl; well late twenty-something woman who has already lived in three countries, played a male superhero - In Brazil - And signed Mining my Own Business / 19, 20 & 21 March at 9pm her life over to chasing a dream if only, at the very least, to avoid the Oaks Rivermarque, 55-63 River Street. What’s life really like on a office 9-5, can learn from the great Bette’s, past and present, to take mining site in Australia? Where everything’s huge, highly explosive on and carry on the iconic legacy and responsibility of - Becoming or high visibility, expletives are punctuation, a $50 note is loose Bette. It’ll be light. It’ll be honest. It’ll have some music – a song or change, and there are more trucks than trees. Where dinner is two, a dance, an epic silverscreen monologue and an opportunity to steak, steak, or barbecue steak with salad, the safety regulations celebrate the becoming of Bette within us all. Tickets $20. For more are tighter than NASA, and there’s enough dust to keep your nostrils information visit www.anywherefest.com filled from noon till night. It’s Australia’s Wild West. Based on Xavier Toby’s non-fiction comedy book, ‘Mining My Own Business’. Tickets $15. For more information visit www.anywherefest.com

7 The Naked Magicians / 20 March 7:30pm This event is for ages 18+. MECC Auditorium. From the creator of the biggest magic show on the planet comes the world’s naughtiest Got a great arts or cultural project idea? magic show ‘The Naked Magicians.’ The show features magic, mirth and more than a touch of mayhem as these two hot and hilarious Consider accessing assistance through the magicians say abracadabra and take magic to a whole new level. RADF Program. These are the dates for the Left without sleeves or pockets, The Naked Magicians saucy magic is baffling and entertaining. Tickets from $44.90 - $69.90. For more 14/15 Financial year. information go to www.mackayecc.com.au

1927 Featuring Special Guest Wendy Matthews / 21 March Round 1 CLOSED 7:30pm. MECC Plenary Halls – Club Style. Two bands, one double bill. It’s been 22 years since the Australian band, 1927, burst onto the scene with their debut album, selling half a million copies in Australia and producing the hit singles ‘That’s When I Think of You,’ Round 2 CLOSED ‘If I Could.’ Now the story continues with the release of their new album Generation-i. Joining 1927 will be Wendy Matthews. Wendy and The White Horse Band hit the road with a new album, The Round 3 CLOSED Welcome Fire, and will be performing all her classic hits including ‘Standing Strong,’ ‘The Day You Went Away’ and many more. This promises to be one of the best double bills of 2015. Tickets $60.50. Round 4 Wednesday 20 May, 2015 For more information go to www.mackayecc.com.au for projects commencing after 22 June, 2015 KMEIA 23rd Regional Choral Festival / 23 March 7:30pm Kodaly Music Education Institute of Australian. KMEIA is a Guidelines are available online voluntary organisation comprised of music educators who seek to foster music education based on the philosophy of the Hungarian www.mackay.qld.gov.au educator, Zoltan Kodaly. He believed that music education should be available to all and the simplest and best instrument was the voice. Singing, especially folk songs, forms the foundation for a sound For more information developmental music education program. KMEIA is proud to present or to discuss your the 23rd Regional Choral Festival on March 23rd at MECC. 400 ideas contact the Arts primary school children and 100 community and secondary students Development Officer will raise their voices in song under the direction of Paul Jarman on 1300 622 529. and Anthony Young. Paul is an exciting Australian composer whose works include the haunting Shakelton and many songs reflective of our Australian landscape culture. Anthony Young of St Laurence’s College, Brisbane, will delight the audience with his all-male Chorus repertoire. Members of the Mackay community are invited to join the community choir by contacting 0419204312. Tickets from MECC $24.50 or $12.00 conc. The RADF is a joint Queensland Government and Mackay Regional Council partnership to support local arts and culture.

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8 Mackay Creatives: Online Artists’ Directory / 24 March – 1 July Nature’s Reverse Pallet an exhibition by Kim Bagot / 1 April Orientation Gallery, Artspace Mackay. Mackay Creatives is an – 3 May. Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens Lagoons Gallery. online community of creative people who like to share what they As a Botanical Illustrator and an Environmental Scientist, Kim is do with others and who also like to know what’s going on… It intrigued by the beauty that plants display. The arrangement of has been designed to improve the online presence and internet leaves, the complexity of a flower or a combination of both, these marketing skills of local artists and arts organisations. Mackay are the architectural features of her illustrations. The theme of Creatives aims to bring people together, to share what’s going Kim’s exhibition is to create monochromatic impressions of the on and to promote creativity, tourism and cultural activity in the architectural features. Reversing the beauty of the colour to black Mackay region. This exhibition aims to promote the Mackay and white, she achieves this through the traditional mediums used Creatives online artists’ directory and to celebrate the creative by the Botanical Illustrator, Graphite, Pen and Ink. Kim uses mainly achievements of its many local members. Visitors to the exhibition two techniques in her artworks, that of stippling for precise depiction will be able to browse the online artists’ directory, view all of the of the plants features and secondly, graphite rendering to depict individual artists’ websites and see original artworks by many of the natural softness of subject features. Contact Botanic Gardens the local artists who make up this online community. For more 49527300 or email [email protected] or visit the Botanic information contact Artspace Mackay on 4961 9722. Gardens website www.mackayregionalbotanicgardens.com.au for more information. Great Women of Country – Melinda Schneider and Beccy Cole / 26 March 7:30pm. MECC Auditorium. Renowned for their Printbank International Postcard Swap / Entries close May 1 hugely successful solo careers, between them country music Printbank Mackay is hosting an international print swap of stars Melinda Schneider and Beccy Cole have amassed 18 postcard sized prints. Each participant creates an edition of 3 albums, five of them Gold, together with numerous awards and prints (with the theme being “First”) and receives 2 prints from accolades. Featuring 22 classic country tunes, Great Women of other global participants. The remaining print will be exhibited in Country is their heartfelt homage to the songs, songwriters and July and sold to fund the project. For more information please the singers who have shaped them. Audiences can look forward email [email protected] or visit printbankmackay. to beautiful renditions of such timeless hits as ‘Stand By Your mackaycreatives.com.au Man,’ ‘Blue Bayou’ and ‘9 to 5.’ For lovers of country music, or just great songs, this is a must-see concert! Tickets $59.90. For Gloucester Hidden Talent Art Expo / 4 - 5 April more information go to www.mackayecc.com.au Come along to this wonderful expose of local art talent, from painters, jewellery makers, textile artists, felters, quilters, Hilary Henshaw – On a Humorous Note / 27 March 11am photographers and many more. Discover the hidden talents of Healthpoint Chemist Group Morning Melodies will be held in the Hydeaway, Dingo Beach and Gloucester coming together in one MECC Auditorium. Join favourite performer Hilary Henshaw fantastic display with opportunities to buy artworks. There will also be with special guest Will Conyers on a rib-tickling tour de force small craft stalls run by local artists. See you there at the Gloucester featuring Joyce Grenfell, Gracie Fields, Beatrice Lillie, Fanny Sports and Recreation Clubhouse on Hydeaway Bay Drive, Brice, Sophie Tucker, Blossom Dearie, Flanders and Swann, Noel Hydeaway Bay. Refreshments available and Peoples’ Choice Award Coward, Irving Berlin and Stephen Sondheim, to just mention and Raffles. See you there at the Gloucester Sports and Recreation a few! Tickets $15 and Season Ticket $75 (admission to all six Clubhouse on Hydeaway Bay Drive, Morning Melodies concerts). For more information go to www. Hydeaway Bay. Coming from Proserpine or Airlie Beach turn on to mackayecc.com.au the Gregory-Cannon Valley Road and then turn off to Dingo Beach /Hydeaway Bay. Contact Kay Bond Co-ordinator 49457159 for details.

9 Michael Veitch Author Talk – Flak and Fly / 11 April Midday Transparent: Watercolour in Queensland 1850 – 1980 / 10 Mackay City Library Foyer. Meet the author and star of Flak April – 17 May. McAleese Gallery, Artspace Mackay. Watercolour at the library before attending the show that evening at MECC. was most often the medium of choice in documenting the Michael will discuss his book Flak and follow-up Fly, which early years of European settlement. As the nineteenth century recount the extraordinary stories of those who engaged in combat progressed and as the colony grew, a dialogue developed in the air war of 1939-45. Those who attend the author talk between a lively group of semi-naive artists and the emerging will receive a special offer for the show that evening! Teachers professional ranks of artists and teachers. At this time, artists – what a fantastic opportunity for a meaningful Professional also began to look overseas for inspiration, travelling to Development experience to get you inspired for those WWII units Europe to study, and, in turn, encouraging the dissemination of of work. Free entry. For more information go to www.mackayecc. modernist art and ideas back home in Queensland. For more com.au than 150 years, watercolour painting has enlivened artistic life in Queensland. In ‘Transparent’, this is revealed in the considerable Flak – True Stories of the Pilots who flew in World War II / 11 achievements of Queensland’s watercolour artists, who occupy April 7:30pm. MECC Auditorium. Based on his two best-selling a significant place in Australian art history. The regional tour of books, Flak and Fly, well-known writer and performer Michael ‘Transparent’ continues the Queensland Art Gallery I Gallery of Veitch presents Flak-True Stories from the men who flew in Modern Art’s longstanding commitment to making art accessible World War II, in which he takes on the roles of former airmen, for all Queenslanders. For more information contact Artspace recounting their extraordinary, true and largely untold stories Mackay on 4961 9722. of combat in the air war of 1939-45. Tickets $42. For more information go to www.mackayecc.com.au ANZAC 100: Memories & Momentos / 10 April – 17 May Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal Display Cabinet, Artspace Mackay. Moscow Ballet ‘La Classique’ Sleeping Beauty / 12 April Showcasing a selection of WW1 objects, letters, photos and 7:30pm. MECC Auditorium. The greatest success of Russia papers, ANZAC 100 provides a glimpse into the life of soldiers Theatre is undoubtedly classical ballet. Established in 1990 by its away from home as they represent Australia at war. current director Elik Melikov, with their internationally acclaimed Many of the objects and items are sourced from a range of ballet skills, lavish costumes and magnificent stage sets, the generously donated collections including the McGinn collection, illustrious La Classique takes you on a mystical journey to the Carriline collection and the Denman Family collection. For more fairytale world of Princess Aurora, The Sleeping Beauty. information contact Artspace Mackay on 4961 9722. Tickets $85. For more information go to www.mackayecc.com.au

Have you seen the Old Mackay / 10 April – 17 May 100 Years of ANZAC / 20 – 25 April Foyer Gallery, Artspace Mackay. Have you seen the old Mackay The Mackay Regional Council and Mackay RSL Sub Branch pays tribute to the Facebook social media site of the same name Inc in conjunction with the Mackay and District Military Museum that was initiated by Glen Hall, Research Officer with the non- will be presenting an interactive display for the community to profit organisation Mackay Historical Society and Museum Inc. commemorate 100 years of ANZAC. There will be thousands of After its launch in 2013, the Facebook page catapulted its way items to view from 1914 to current; including vehicles, photos, to becoming one of the most popular social media sites in the articles, personal accoutrements, both military and home region with a staggering 12,325 likes to date. The Society’s foray front. The Display will make the ANZAC history come alive for into social media has proved to be an extremely effective way children and young people and re-ignite the memories of senior to share, promote and even expand its rich historical collection. community members. Venue: The Mackay showgrounds, in People in the region and across the world now share their own the “BIG SHED”. Times: Monday the 20th to Friday the 24th historical photos on the page, and provide information and 8:00am to 5:30pm and Saturday the 25th ANZAC DAY 9:00am to memories relating to photographs they see. Have you seen the 4:00pm. A gold coin donation upon entry would be appreciated. old Mackay? Like them on Facebook and take a look! For more All proceeds to the Mackay RSL Sub Branch Inc and will information contact Artspace Mackay on 4961 9722. be distributed locally. For more information please contact [email protected] or like us on Facebook: Mackay and District Military Museum or phone: 0410 461 754

10 The Ten Tenors on Broadway / 21 April 7:30pm Drumstruck / 29 April 7:30pm MECC Auditorium. The Ten Tenors are undoubtedly one of MECC Auditorium. This one of a kind show provides every Australia’s greatest entertainment success stories, with more than member of the audience with a drum to play along with the 90 million people worldwide witnessing their unmistakable charm, on-stage performers. Playing to sold out houses and receiving camaraderie and vocal power. Following 16 years of sell-out standing ovations at every venue, this unique phenomenon, performances across the globe, The Ten Tenors have cemented rooted in African culture, is a thoroughly engaging spectacle that their place as Australia’s premier classical-crossover group and provides the audience with an hour of pure interactive fun and now they break new ground with their brand new Broadway show! entertainment that is perfect for the whole family. Tickets $65. For Tickets $80.30 Admission. For more information go to www. more information go to www.mackayecc.com.au mackayecc.com.au

11 The New Black / 1 May 7:30pm MECC Auditorium. The New Black is a new musical hailed as the next Bran Nue Day by Cameron Woodhead of The Age. Jim Kokatha is a young, bright, educated, Aboriginal man on the way up at a prestigious Brisbane law firm. When his Aunty expects him to represent her at an inquest, Jim is caught between his aspirations and his responsibilities. In trying to reconcile the two, he takes us on an uplifting journey full of comedy, drama, song and dance. The New Black is a musical about yearning for a better life and the empowerment to make it happen. The New Black strikes the universal chord of life/work balance. Tickets $42. For more information go to www.mackayecc.com.au

Buddy Holly in Concert – Starring Scott Robin / 2 May 8pm MECC Auditorium. A tribute to the musical sensation Buddy Holly starring internationally renowned Scott Robin! This internationally acclaimed production mesmerizes and excites audience both visually and musically with its high energy performance, brilliant costumes and fantastic musicianship. Scott Robin has been receiving rave reviews and standing ovations worldwide for his superb portrayal of the legend that is Buddy Holly. Tickets $65. For more information go to www.mackayecc.com.au

50 Shades of Green an exhibition by Maya Harrison / 5 May – 7 June. Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens Lagoons Gallery. To me, the colour green represents nature, growth and the plant world. Plants are not all the same green colour, nor are the small green creatures that inhabit them. Shades of green can be found throughout the Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens, in my backyard and in our own bush property and this is where inspiration for the artworks began. The ‘50 Shades of Green’ exhibition includes one installation that is really 50 small artworks combined and yes, there will be 50 shades of green within it. The installation and other artworks will include acrylics, papermaking, photography, collage, weaving and textiles and found objects from nature. Look out for some other green quirky objects too. Contact Botanic Gardens 49527300 or email botanic@ mackay.qld.gov.au or visit the Botanic Gardens website www. mackayregionalbotanicgardens.com.au for more information

Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow / 7 May 7:30pm. MECC Auditorium. Tickets $42. For more information go to www.mackayecc.com.au Sibelius 150 Trio / 18 March 7:30pm Celebrate the musical legacy of Finland’s foremost national composer Jean Sibelius. MECC Mackay.

12 The Australian Bee Gees Show – Stayin Alive / 6 May MECC Auditorium. After 4 years and over 1200 shows headlining on the Las Vegas strip, Stayin’ Alive – The Australian Bee Gees Show will return to Australia with a brand new show in 2015. From their first shows in 1996, Stayin’ Alive have conquered Las Vegas and have played to capacity houses around the world, cementing their reputation as an exceptional live concert act and the world’s leading Bee Gees Show. Tickets $55. For more information go to www.mackayecc.com.au

Coppelia – Queensland Ballet / 13 May 7:30pm MECC Auditorium. Choreographer Greg Horsman has drawn on real-life stories of 19th century German immigrants to the South Australian town of Hahndorf to create a touching and witty Coppelia. With its endearing characters, joyful dance and the charming music of Leo Delibes, this is a delightfully enjoyable ballet. Tickets $55. For more information go to www.mackayecc. com.au

Andrew Strong: The Commitments Tour plus special guest The Short Fall / 17 May 8pm. MECC Plenary Halls – Cabaret Style. Based on the 1992 Alan Parker cult classic film that was released, The Commitments is something of a rags-to-riches story that sees the group fall just short of stardom. After recent six sold out Arena shows in the UK and Ireland, this show has recaptured the same success for their down under run and the 9-piece band will be performing all the hits that were not only made famous from the film but received incredible chart success Hellabour Leaf by Kim Bagot. Nature’s Reverse Pallet at Mackay in Australia. Tickets $65.50. For more information go to www. Regional Botanic Gardens Lagoon Gallery 1 April - 3 May. mackayecc.com.au Remain in light: photography from the MCA collections / Friday Night Films / First Friday every month 22 May – 5 July. McAleese Gallery, Artspace Mackay. Remain Arthouse and foreign language films shown by Film & Arts in Light: Photography from the MCA Collections is an MCA Mackay. Comfortable surroundings, big screen. Followed by light Australia touring exhibition of over 70 artworks by Australian supper. CQU conservatorium theatre. $8 members/ $12 non- and international artists collected by the University of Sydney members. For more information contact 4940 7536. and the Museum of Contemporary Art during a period spanning more than 50 years. The exhibition provides a broad overview Big Guns of Country – Glen Campbell, Johnny Cash & of photographic practice by artists, many who have been John Denver / 30 May 8pm. MECC Auditorium. Come and recognised as contributing significantly to critical debates in art relive the magic & the great hits of these country superstars, in from the late 1960s to the present day, exploring the influence a truly unique and inspiring tribute to three music legends who of photographic theory and technique in contemporary art. Key dominated the charts in the 60’s & 70’s. A must see show for genres are explored including documentary photography, serial anyone who wants to relive the sound, the voice and all of the photography, performance photography and the manipulation of magical hits of Glen Campbell, Johnny Cash & John Denver in the photographic image. Artists include Julie Rrap, Ed Ruscha, an exciting two hour concert experience that is much like the men Tracey Moffatt, Ricky Maynard, Rosemary Laing and Barbara themselves – unforgettable. Tickets $69.90 Adult Kruger. For more information contact Artspace Mackay on 4961 9722. 13 Bodywork: Australian Jewellery 1970-2010 / 22 May – 5 July Mackay Workshops & Meetings Jewellers preside over the manipulation of materials and the transformation of their meaning and value. Design involves BMA Kidspace / 24 March, 21 April, 26 May working on a small scale in relation to the intimate site of the Artspace Mackay 10am – 2pm with music between 12 and 1pm human body and exercising advanced craft skills to bring a Join local artists and performers for monthly creative art activities variety of materials together as desirable and durable objects. designed especially for toddlers and their adults. BMA Kidspace, The juxtaposition of materials, the recycling of objects and the our ever popular toddler’s program gives children under five a subversion of traditions can also bring a new understanding chance to explore and have fun with art. Proudly presented by to familiar forms and imbue everyday materials with a poetic BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance. Free to attend, drop in anytime. presence. This exhibition includes the work of 42 Australian jewellers exploring jewellery from a number of viewpoints within Mixed Media Art Workshop with Rosemary Payne / 28-29 six broad themes: Romanticism, Interpreting the Vernacular, March. Rosemary will demonstrate and explain her methods of Encapsulating Nature, Technics, Social Message and Sculpture using anything available, paper, cloth, glue, with mediums that for the Body. All of the works are from the collection of the suit, possibly Ink, water colour, pastels and our imagination. National Gallery of Australia. For more information contact This is our chance to see how Rosemary uses her talents, which Artspace Mackay on 4961 9722. manages to win her Prizes in our Exhibitions. Arrive at 8:30am for a 9am start until 4pm. Members $100- Non Members $110. Art Destinations / The Art Destinations Directory has been For more information please contact Susan Gee on susan@ developed to connect audiences with art, artists, galleries and art summerwindsartgallery.com.au services, build appreciation and demand for the arts and develop user participation by matching the growing popularity of location- Mackay Ukulele Group / Ongoing based Smartphone applications to the Arts. For more information Mackay Ukulele Group (MUG) meets every fortnight from 5.30- contact Cathy Knezevic on 0418 722 523 or visit the website: 7.30 at the Yamadi HACC Building, Level 1/46 Macalister St, www.artdestinations.com.au Mackay. Ring Namarca Corowa to find out more on 0400 706 902. Come along and have fun! Held at Yamadi HACC Building, Whitsunday Voices Short Story Competition / Opens February Level 1/46 Macalister Street, Mackay. $5 per session $2 for Friends of Mackay Libraries invite students in years 3 - 12 to Pensioners & Children. enter the 2015 Whitsunday Voices Short Story Competition. This competition is part of the annual Whitsunday Voices Youth Kindermisik / Ongoing Literature Festival held in Mackay each July. Kindermusik is a developmental program which focuses on The competition will be open from February to May. Entry developing all aspects of the child (social, emotional, physical, and competition details can be downloaded from www. cognitive) through music-based activities. Prices vary depending whitsundayvoices.com.au/ once entries open in early February. on the age of the child from $20-$55. Bee Musical Studio In 2014 over 350 students entered the competition with ten operates Kindermusik at various locations around Mackay. For students sharing the total prize money of $1,000. So that the more information please contact Jennifer Bee 0404 163 097. judges are kept entertained students are allowed to choose their own story subject. If the story you have to tell is wacky, Easter School Holiday Workshops at Artspace Mackay / edgy, cute, sad, mysterious or even simple we want to read it, 14, 15, 16 April. 2 x 2 hour sessions each day, for three days so please, GET WRITING. There is a word limit for each age 10am – 12pm or 1pm – 3pm. Save the date for these fantastic category which will be listed on the entry form. Easter workshops held during the second week of the school The Whitsunday Voices Youth Literature Festival and Mackay holidays. These workshops are designed for 8 to 12 year olds. Regional Council Libraries each have a Facebook page on which More information will be available on our website, enewsletters the competition opening date will be advised. & facebook. Keep an eye for details as they come to hand www. artspacemackay.com.au

14 15 Commemorating 100 Years of ANZAC

The ANZAC Centenary is a milestone of special significance to all Australians. Between 2014 and 2018, Australia will commemorate the ANZAC Centenary, marking 100 years since our nation’s involvement in the First World War.

Importantly, during the ANZAC Centenary, we will remember not only the original ANZACs who served at Gallipoli and the Western Front, but commemorate more than a century of service by Australian servicemen and women.

In our region, Mackay Regional Council has been working with the Mackay RSL Sub-Branch to actively promote, encourage and support ANZAC Centenary initiatives and events across the Mackay region including:

ANZAC Centenary Dinner at the MECC A special dinner will take place at the MECC on Thursday, April 23, 2015 to commemorate the ANZAC Centenary. Image: RSL Mackay sub-branch president Dennis Paidley Historical Display at Mackay Showgrounds (right) and vice-president and historian Col Benson Thanks to the assistance of the Regional Arts Development Fund check out progress on the new Anzac Walk at Jubilee Park. (RADF), the Mackay RSL sub-branch is working with the Mackay Military Museum to put on a historical display of military artefacts at the Mackay Showgrounds from April 20 - 25. commemorative services on ANZAC Day 2015 including Bloomsbury, Calen, St Helens, Eton, Farleigh, Finch Hatton, Gargett, Greenmount Homestead, Hay Point, Kinchant Waters, Dawn Service at Town Beach on ANZAC Day Koumala, Kuttabul, Mackay, Marian, Midge Point, Mirani, While the main Mackay ANZAC service will take place at Jubilee Northern Beaches, Sarina, Seaforth and Walkerston. Park at 10am on April 25, the dawn service will be relocated to Town Beach for a 4.28am start. Events, activities and displays will also take place at the MECC, Artspace Mackay, council libraries and museums in the lead up Commemorative Service across the Mackay Region to ANZAC Day 2015, further information is available on council’s RSL Sub-Branches across the region will be hosting special website mackay.qld.gov.au/anzac.

16 Image: The 2015 Heritage Fair will feature a range of quality, local and unique stalls including home made cooking to handicrafts.

The 2015 Heritage Fair is an event not to be missed and best of all it is free to attend!

Taking place at Greenmount Homestead in Walkerston, the fair will celebrate the first 100 years of the historic property.

Mackay Regional Council’s museum’s coordinator Brian Osborn said the fair proudly showcased only quality, local and unique stalls as well as crafts and skills from yesteryear including wool spinning, pottery and whip cracking.

“The Heritage Fair was unique in that all activities and displays “There will also be a kids activity area complete with jumping were handpicked.” castles, face painting and some classic games from yesteryear.”

“You really do not want to miss this event, it will be truly special Mr Osborn said a committee had been formed to plan the event and we are encouraging all stall holders and the public to get into including volunteers from the Friends of Greenmount Groups as the heritage spirit and dress in period costume”. well as local musicians and council employees.

The event will feature fashion parades, an artists village live The Heritage Fair will take place on Sunday, May 31 from entertainment and there will even be buses available transporting 9am to 3pm, for further details visit mackay.qld.gov.au or call guests to and from the Mackay City Centre. 1300 MACKAY (622 529).

17 18 Art Workshop with Leonie Wood / 19 April Glass Fusing & Slumping for Beginners / 1st weekend of each This one day workshop will expose participants to the experience month, 9am - 4pm. Mackay Glass Studio, Erakala. of drawing the nude figure in the environment. We will experiment Learn how to fuse & slump glass. Maximum 6 students per with mixed media eg. Printing and Frottage, working towards a workshop.$400.00* ea includes all tools, materials, glass, project finished work incorporating selected elements and placing the ideas & kiln firings. *Group discount for bookings of 4 or more. female form within the landscape. Location is 29 Kippen Drive Morning tea provided. For more information contact Grace off Cape Hillsborough Road. Members $50 and Non-Members McDonald, Azure Glass on 0415 778 609, 4959 8228 or email: $60. For more information please contact Susan Gee on susan@ [email protected]. summerwindsartgallery.com.au Kids Art Adventures / By appointment. Glenella. ABC Open / is an online project created by the ABC in Come and join us in the Kids Cave for Arts/Crafts for 2 - 13 partnership with regional Australians. It invites regional year olds for 1.5 hours of creativity and fun. We are available Australians to tell their stories in photo, video, and writing, and for bookings Tuesdays and Saturdays at 9.30am & at 4pm on publishes them across the ABC. ABC Open also runs free Wednesday and Thursdays. We are open throughout the school workshops in regional areas, teaching and developing digital terms and over the holidays. Bring some creative masterpieces media skills. View current projects: https://open.abc.net.au/ with Arts/Crafts to your child’s next party or your next event. If projects. Free upcoming ABC Open workshops: https://open.abc. you have a business why not hire us for your event. The perfect net.au/openregions/qld-tropical-north-93gv1ap#upcoming-events. solution for both boy’s and girl’s aged 2 - 13 years. To book, call To learn more about the great content on ABC Open or how you us on 0466 664 141 or check our Facebook page: www.facebook. can share your story visit: www.abc.net.au/open. com/kidsartadventures or our website: www.kidsartadventures.com.au Life Drawing / Every Wednesday, 12.15pm - 2.15pm. Paxton’s Creative Space, Paxton’s Building, 10 River Street (river end Basic Photoshop, InDesign & Illustrator Software Training / of Carlyle Street). Life drawing classes are run and paid on a By appointment. Enhance your creative skills with digital design month-by-month subscription basis. You are required to bring software skills. Tuition available in Basic Photoshop, InDesign your own medium and drawing paper. Model, easels and tea & and Illustrator. Workshops can be tailored to suit small groups coffee supplied. Cost: $72 per month. To register please contact or individuals at a location that suits your needs. Bookings Margaret Burgess, 0401 834 829, [email protected]. essential and quotes provided based on training needs. For more information contact Jodie Connolly on 0409 155 223, email: Little People’s Learning Gallery / Ongoing [email protected]. Paxton’s Creative Space, Paxton’s Building, 10 River Street (river end of Carlyle Street). Creative art classes with a qualified Leiani Pearls Polynesian & Melanesian Dance Troupe / teacher for children from 5 – 12 years old. For more information Looking for entertainment at your next party, function or contact Shane Funnell, 0431 672 306. community event? Local, professionally trained dancers and entertainers take you on a mystical, cultural experience you will Writing workshops / Fourth Monday of each month, 7pm. never forget! For more details contact Buddy or David on Gordon White Library, Mt Pleasant. Mackay Writers encourages 0481 048 706 or 0400 537 037. anyone interested in creative writing to join them. Meetings start with a workshop activity followed by discussion. Tea and coffee Sewing Courses / Is your sewing machine still in its box? Or available. New people can attend two meetings with no obligation perhaps you just need some guidance with the more advanced to join. For more information contact Paul Vander Loos on 0432 aspects of that project you’ve always wanted to do. Whatever 541 812, email: [email protected]. your skill level, Tinker and Tailor has a course to suit your needs. Come along, enjoy a home-baked treat and a cup of tea and join Chamber Music Players / Every Saturday, 2pm - 4pm. 97 the sewing revival! For more information go to: Camilleri Street, Blacks Beach. A group of amateur chamber www.facebook.com/tinkerandtailor. players - strings and winds meet each Saturday. For more information contact Cathy Heathwood after 6pm weeknights on 4954 9421. 19 Indian Classical Dance Class / Every Sunday Orange Gecko Art Network / 54 Wellington Street Mackay. Bharatnatyam is an Indian Classical dance originating from Tamil Contact Ann Williams-Fitzgerald 4957 7505 or email Nadu in South India. Bharatnatyam is considered to be a fire-dance [email protected]. - the mystic manifestation of the metaphysical element of fire in the human body. $100 per month. To confirm space contact Sue on Basic Photography Course / One Saturday every month. [email protected] or phone 0478 066 185 after hours only. Workshops are held at Garricks Camera House, Shop 33 Caneland Central Mackay. Workshops run for 2.5hrs. Learn Chamber Music Players / Every Saturday, 2pm - 4pm. basic photography theory and skills for the digital camera. Learn 97 Camilleri Street, Blacks Beach. A group of amateur chamber about the 3 elements in photography and how to improve your players - strings and winds meet each Saturday. For more photos. Workshop costs $100 and bookings are essential. For information contact Cathy Heathwood after 6pm weeknights on more information contact Garrick’s Camera House on 4953 4466 4954 9421. or email: [email protected].

Calligraphy Workshop / 10 sessions ongoing Embellish Bellydance Class / Wednesday 7:15pm – 8:15pm Offering a beginners course to calligraphy and penmanship Embellish Bellydance are holding weekly bellydance classes on for kids and adults that is fun and interactive. Make your own Evans Avenue, North Mackay. Bellydancing is a great way to decorative labels, eye catching envelopes, write your letters have fun while you get fit and gives you a break from your busy using great penmanship, wedding invitations and Season’s day to day. This term will be focusing on tribal style bellydance Greetings, use it in your school projects and assignments. Learn moves, technique, formations and jamming. There will be a from someone who has over 17 years’ experience in teaching musical aspect of the class with Zills. If you do not have Zills you and practising calligraphy! $200 for 10 sessions 1 hour each can still practice with your fingers. $12 casual, $90 for a 9-week session. For more information contact Apu on 0416 366 804 term. For more information contact Mandylynne on 0439 903 or Email: [email protected] or Facebook: https://www. 969, email: [email protected] or visit our Facebook facebook.com/CalligraphybyApu. Flexible timings and group rates page. available. Bellydancing / Wednesdays, 9.30am to 10.30am. Mackay and District Artist Trading Card Group / Third Bellydancing classes for all ages and fitness levels. A mixture of Friday of each month from 1pm to 4pm. Gordon White Library Turkish, Egyptian and other Middle Eastern styles of dance. Community Room, Mt Pleasant. These monthly meetings and Venue is the Dance Hall, 38 Grendon St.( cnr of Grendon & trade are designed to encourage creativity in all levels of artistic Ungerer Sts), North Mackay. $10 per hour class. For more talent. Bring your creative self and enjoy the companionship and information contact Jeanette on 4942 1569 or 0413 570 211. encouragement of many other artists. ATC’s are always 2.5 x 3.5 inches and always traded, never sold! (Over 18’s only please). Bollywood Dancing / Monday nights 7.00pm to 8.00pm. Attendance is free (includes afternoon tea). For more information A mix of classical Indian dance with bellydance moves as well as contact Colleen Jackson-Pascoe on 4955 0146 or 0404 700 050. other world dance styles. Venue is the Dance Hall, 38 Grendon St.(Cnr of Grendon & Ungerer Sts.), North Mackay. $10 per hour Porcelain Painters / Tuesday 9am class. For more information contact Jeanette on 4942 1569 or Beginners welcome - Try before you buy paints etc. No fees 0413 570 211. involved, just a great social morning. Classes held at 15 Eulbertie Ave, Eimeo. For more information contact Kate on 4954 9606. The Botanical Art Interest Group / Twice a month. Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens. Meets twice a month at the Mackay Pioneer Potters Mackay / Every Wednesday 9am - 3pm and Regional Botanic Gardens. An exhibition is held annually at the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month, 9am - 1pm. Pioneer Potters Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens Lagoons Gallery to showcase Clubhouse, 8 Loughnane Court (off Swayne Street), North the artists’ work. For further information contact Thelma Farmer Mackay. Free beginners tuition. Day fees $10 and cost of clay. on email: [email protected] or contact the Botanic Gardens For more information contact the clubhouse on 4957 6255 or on 4952 7300. Jeanette 0437 293 749.

20 Sweet, Sour & Saucy / 15 & 16 March. Join self-appointed talkback radio “experts on love” Barbara and Barry for some well- intentioned (albeit, questionable) relationship advice. Part of the Anywhere Festival Mackay - Isaac Region.

21 Bucasia Beach Quilters Inc / Wednesdays, 9.15am - 12noon. Hadarah Bellydancing / Bellydancing Classes for fun and Come along and meet with other Patchwork and Quilters. Cost fitness. International Dance Affair Studio, Evans Avenue Nth is $2 per morning, held at the Bucasia Beach Community Hall, Mackay. For further information contact 4955 6577. Butler St. Bucasia. Morning tea is provided. Contact Diana Henningsen phone 07 4942 7935. Mackay Fibre Arts / Every Friday, 9.30am Pitkin House, Pitkin Street Walkerston. There is a programme Choral Singing / Monday Nights, 7.30pm. Mackay Choral of workshops arranged and more to come throughout the year. Society, Snow Wright Court Beaconsfield. Community choir, no All are welcome. Just bring whatever fibre craft you are working audition required just a love of singing. Cost: $5.00. For more on and some lunch. Tea and coffee provided. Expect a warm information contact Jeanette Oberg on 4942 2575, email: info@ welcome and a fun day. We finish up around 2.30pm, but mackaychoralsociety.org.au. sometimes linger longer. Those interested should contact Lilian Zarb on 4958 3172 or Roey Tregenza on 4942 4866. Circus Classes / Monday- Saturday. Open to all ages and abilities. Come learn acrobatic balance, trapeze, rope, hula Pinkie Prints Silver Jewellery / By appointment or at Mackay hooping, juggling, stilt walking, poi, staff twirling and fire twirling. North Qld Babies and Kids Markets. We can place a child’s or All in a safe and fun environment. For venue and class times adult’s fingerprint, foot or hand print or art work in pure .999 silver, contact Tammy, Sensory Circus Tribe on 0413 506 804. creating beautiful personal charms and pendants. Charms from $72. For more information/appointments contact Sheryl on 0447 KIDS TRAILS at Artspace Mackay / Open 10am – 5pm, 057 687 or visit the Pinkie Prints Silver Jewellery Facebook page. Tuesday to Saturday. Artspace Mackay. A Kids Trail activity booklet is now available to accompany each Artspace Mackay Mackay / Pioneer Valley Arts Council Writers Group / Fourth exhibition. Children can use the activity trail to explore the Monday of the month, 7pm – 10pm. For friendly folk who like exhibitions on display, drawing and writing as they go, then keep to write. The meetings include small workshops by different the booklet as a fun souvenir of their visit. Ask at the front desk members, critiques of works submitted by members and lots for a Kids Trail activity booklet and a pencil and don’t be afraid of talk about writing and writers. Gordon White Library, North to ask for help if you need it. For more information contact 4961 Mackay. Contact Frank 4953 5117. 9722. Printbank Mackay Meetings and Workshops / one Sunday a Mackay City Band & Mackay German Fest Band / The month. Mackay Town Hall, Sydney Street. All welcome. Members Mackay City Band rehearses weekly in the band hall located range from the very new to printmaking to others who have on Leisure Court, Mackay from 7pm, followed by the Mackay extensive experience. Come and meet and work with other like- Germanfest band. If you would like more information on minded artists. If you have an interest in any form of printmaking upcoming performances or would like to join please email: come along and share opportunities for learning, printing and [email protected] for more information. exhibiting. We start with a meeting at 10am. Each meeting is followed by a workshop conducted by either Printbank member/s Creative Shots Photo Club Inc / Third Monday of each month or invited artists. Annual membership $45, workshops $10. For except December. Mackay Botanical Gardens Meeting Room. more information contact Marilyn Bliss on 4956 2618 or visit: For more information contact [email protected] www.printbankmackay.mackaycreatives.com.au.

Katraz Dance / Monday – Friday Woodturning - Mackay Woodturners. Assn. Inc / Tuesdays, Various classes are available for adults and kids including Tiny Wednesdays and Sundays, 8.30am – 12.30pm. Mackay Totz, Hip Hop, Belly Dance and Dance Cardio. 38 Grendon Woodturners Assn. Inc. invite any person wishing to learn Street, North Mackay. For more information contact Katraz woodturning, woodcarving, scroll sawing and pyrography to Dance on 4951 0804; 0415 624 457. visit the club house (Snow Wright Court Beaconsfield near the B.M.X track) any Tuesday, Wednesday or Sunday 8.30am until 12.30pm. For any further information please contact the President Greg Wassell on 4954 8601 or Secretary Frank Heron 0417 625 818. 22 Sarina & Surrounding Area Ilbilbie Hall Management Committee Craft Days / Every Tuesday, commencing at 9 am. Craft day at the Ilbilbie Community Hall (next to the Caltex Service Station). Visitors and new members are most welcome. Bring along your current project or learn something new. This group has a wide range of knowledge including patchwork, quilting, appliqué, bag making, stamping, paper craft, knitting and crochet. You may have a skill you would like to share with others. Come along and make new friends. Morning tea is provided. Please bring your lunch. For more information contact Margaret on 4950 3921.

Armstrong Beach Machine Embroidery Group / third Tuesday of each month. The Armstrong Beach Machine Embroidery Group meets the third Tuesday of each month at Llewellyn Hall, Armstrong Beach commencing approx 8.30am. The focus of the group is on informality, networking in a relaxed atmosphere and basically enjoying & sharing experiences and techniques in a group atmosphere. More information can be obtained by contacting Lydia Corr on 4943 0731 or email blcorr@bigpond. com.

Flaggy Rock Quilters / every Friday, 9 am The Flaggy Rock Quilters meet every Friday at the Flaggy Rock Community Centre from 9am. Everyone and anyone are welcome to join in on the fun. Once a month the group have a workshop or project day. These days are designed to increase skills and learn new techniques. The group are currently working on a series of braid quilts, basic sample quilts and bag making. For more information or to receive a Flaggy Rock Quilters newsletter contact Jennifer on 4964 5408 or Rosa on 4950 2201.

Sarina Country Music Association Family Night / First Saturday of the month, 7pm. Featuring local artists & musicians, it’s a good Family Night, 7pm start at Sarina Bowls Club. Everyone is welcome. Contact Pat Fowler 0427 502 374.

Sarina Fibre Arts Group Inc / Saturdays, 9 am. Everyone is welcome to visit or become a member. First Saturday is for assistance in putting together quilts. In house workshops are held second and fourth Saturday of the month. The third Saturday is club business meeting day and show and tell. Sarina Beyond Words by Karima Dieleman / 3 - 29 March. High School Library. For more information contact Debbie Rhule A series of works representing Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens on 4956 2804 / [email protected]. flora. Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens Lagoons Gallery.

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Valley Spinners & Craft Group Inc Meeting / First and third The Secret Life of a Librarian / 13 March, 7pm Monday of each month, 9.30am - 3pm. Anyone who wishes to Moranbah Library. Get ready for a night full of secrets! Nienke join us will be welcome. We cover a large range of fibre crafts, is a librarian by day but an artist/musician by night. Not many and are a lively friendly bunch. Just bring your lunch, tea and people know who she is or what she has been through as she coffee provided. At the CWA hall, Gargett. Contact Connie on likes to keep things to herself. Still waters run deep, they say. 4958 5220. Take a glimpse into Nienke’s past as she unfolds her deepest secrets in a one of a kind show, sharing her most personal songs The Valley Theatrical Players Inc. / Every second Tuesday that no one has ever heard before. Follow Nienke’s journey of the month at 7.30pm at the Pinnacle Playhouse. The Valley through life and her search for happiness in an honest and Theatrical Players Inc. is a group of artists who enjoy their craft moving performance. Are you curious to know what lies beneath with its many facets. Our home is The Pinnacle Playhouse, Elsie this quiet reserved librarian? Book your ticket now, to find out… Nash St Pinnacle; it is a lovely building with its pleasant foyer for Tickets $15. For more information visit www.anywherefest.com entertaining, theatre with seating for 200 and auditorium which is used for many activities. This community group consists of all The Secret Life of a Librarian / 15 March, 7pm ages the only requirement to join is that you enjoy theatre. Please Nebo Library. Get ready for a night full of secrets! Nienke is a feel free to come along or Phone Lorraine on 4958 5171 or librarian by day but an artist/musician by night. Not many people Cheryl on 4958 5261 for more information. know who she is or what she has been through as she likes to keep things to herself. Still waters run deep, they say. Take a Pioneer Valley Arts Inc. / Badila Art Gallery / Every Saturday glimpse into Nienke’s past as she unfolds her deepest secrets (except pulbic holidays), from 10am. Elsie Nash St, Pinnacle. in a one of a kind show, sharing her most personal songs that We are a local, community-based art studio/art gallery open no one has ever heard before. Follow Nienke’s journey through to the public and always seeking new members. Project days life and her search for happiness in an honest and moving - Saturdays from 10am, bring your project, lunch and enjoy performance. Are you curious to know what lies beneath this friendship in an open friendly art and craft studio. Everybody quiet reserved librarian? Book your ticket now, to find out… welcome. Gold coin contribution to running costs. For more Tickets $15. For more information visit www.anywherefest.com information contact: Janne McFarlane on 0407 221 574 or email: [email protected] Becoming Bette / 18 March at 7:30pm Oaks Moranbah. Presented by Ease Productions. Becoming Pinnacle Playhouse / Great venue to hire situated on the Bette. Forty-five-ish minutes of storytelling, musings, music Mackay Eungella Road about 45mins drive to Eungella ranges. and dance inspired by the iconic Hollywood Bette’s and how a Consists of 3 workable areas that can be hired separately or Brisbane girl; well late twenty-something woman who has already all together depending on your need: Foyer and bar / 200 Seat lived in three countries, played a male superhero - In Brazil - Theatre / Area at the back can be used for workshops. For more And signed her life over to chasing a dream if only, at the very information regarding venue hire Contact Cheryl Mitchell on least, to avoid the office 9-5, can learn from the great Bette’s, 4958 5261, 0409 548 419, email: [email protected]. past and present, to take on and carry on the iconic legacy and responsibility of - Becoming Bette. It’ll be light. It’ll be honest. It’ll have some music – a song or two, a dance, an epic silverscreen monologue and an opportunity to celebrate the becoming of Bette within us all. Tickets $20. For more information visit www. anywherefest.com

25 Mining my Own Business / 18 March at 9pm Oaks Moranbah. What’s life really like on a mining site in Australia? Where everything’s huge, highly explosive or high visibility, expletives are punctuation, a $50 note is loose change, and there are more trucks than trees. Where dinner is steak, steak, or barbecue steak with salad, the safety regulations are tighter than NASA, and there’s enough dust to keep your nostrils filled from noon till night. It’s Australia’s Wild West. Based on Xavier Toby’s non-fiction comedy book, ‘Mining My Own Business’. Tickets $15. For more information visit www. anywherefest.com

Murder in Moranbah! / 19 – 21 March 6:30pm Moranbah Workers Club. Presented by Isaac Theatrical Players. Join us for a night of mystery, where you help us solve the Murder in Moranbah- bring a group or just yourself, fun for all! Tickets $25. For more information visit www.anywherefest.com

Story and Rhyme Time / Fridays, 9.30am - 11.15am The Clermont Library holds Story and Rhyme Time for children aged 0 – 5 years every Friday from 9.30am – 11.15am. Each session is based on a theme and children are encouraged to interact with books and music. Located on the corner of Herschel and Karmoo Streets, Clermont. For more information contact 4983 4755.

Moranbah Community Choir / Thursdays (during school terms), from 7.30pm. A fun singing experience for anyone who loves to sing in a group. All singers from 14 years old are welcome, no auditions. Proudly supported by Moranbah Arts. Email: [email protected] or phone Jessica O’Leary on 0406 065 331.

Moranbah Arts / A creative friendly volunteer organisation, Becoming Bette / 18 March at 7:30pm supporting arts and inspiring artists in the community. Coordinating The Anywhere Festival is coming to the Mackay - Isaac Region! performances, drama club, theatre, photography, and art workshops. Don’t miss out! For ten days there will be comedy, theatre, New members always welcome. dancing, live music in places you would never thought possible! For more information: email [email protected] Becoming Bette at the Oaks Moranbah. or phone 0428 797 555. For the full program visit www.anywherefest.com

26 Milton House Gallery / Featuring changing exhibitions of high Proserpine, Airlie Beach & Bowen quality original art by local and Australian artists. Open Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5 pm, Saturday 9am -12pm 88 Milton Street, Mackay. Contact 4951 1623. Artists and Potters Meeting / Wednesdays, 9am – 12pm The Bowen Potters Group and the Art Society use the Arts Centre Pioneer Potters Gallery / Open Wednesdays 9am - 3pm, open for their activities. The members consist of local residents dedicated days 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month 9am - 3pm. Have a go to all forms of art. New members and visitors always welcome. at pottery in a friendly and casual atmosphere. From sculptures, Queens Beach School, 18 Beach Avenue, Bowen. pots, ornaments. Handbuilding to wheelwork. Limited only by your Contact 4785 1522. imagination. 8 Loughnane Court, North Mackay. Contact 4957 6255. Whitsunday Family History Group Inc / Second Saturday of the month, 9.30am. New members and visitors welcome to attend The Old Station Teahouse and Craft Gallery / Open Monday discussion group and workshops. Proserpine Community Centre, - Friday 9am - 4 pm, Saturday & Sunday 9am - 4pm (Closed 36 Gardenia Street, Proserpine. Contact 4945 1500. Wednesdays) Featuring local arts and craft. 231 Cape Hillsborough Road, Seaforth. Contact 4959 0528. Museums & Galleries Mackay The Lagoons Gallery / Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens Open Wednesday to Sunday 10am - 4pm (closed Mondays & Tuesdays). The Lagoons Gallery is a modern space showcasing Artspace Mackay - Regional Art Gallery / Open Tuesday – Friday ever-changing local and touring exhibitions and displays with an 10am – 5pm, open Saturday & Sunday 10am - 3pm. Closed environmental or cultural theme. Located at the main Visitors Monday. Civic Centre Precinct, Gordon Street Mackay. Centre, Lagoon Street, West Mackay. Contact 4952 7300 / Contact 4961 9722. www.mackayregionalbotanicgardens.com.au/events.

Greenmount Homestead / Open Sunday - Friday 9.30am – TJ’s Gallery on Evans / Featuring a range of abstract art from a 12.30pm. Preserving and sharing cultural heritage. Contact variety of artists. Open Monday - Friday 8:30am – 5pm, Saturday Greenmount Homestead on 4959 2250. 8.30am – 12.30pm. 24 Evans Avenue, North Mackay. Contact 4957 2022. Yesterday’s Memories / A musuem of antiques, vintage collectables, dolls & toys, local history and exclusive handmade Wood Chook Gallery / Offering a large range of local handmade crafts. Craft days: 1st Thursday of every month. Open for visitors by items. Open Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm, Saturday 9am -1pm. appointment. Groups welcome, wheelchair friendly. Centrepoint Arcade, Mackay City Centre. Contact 4957 8520. 17 Balnagowan - Mandarana Rd, cnr Bruce Highway (16km north of Mackay). For appointments contact Chris on 4954 0621.

Mackay Museum Historical Society / Open Thursdays and first and third Sundays of the month 10am - 2pm. A showcase of Mackay’s History. 4 Casey Avenue, South Mackay. Contact 4953 0002.

Mackay Town Hall / Community Exhibition Program Artspace Mackay’s Community Exhibition Program is an ongoing program of exhibitions by local artists and community groups, upstairs at the Town Hall, Sydney Street Mackay. For further details on current exhibitions, contact Artspace Mackay 4957 1722.

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Sarina Art Gallery / One of Mackay Regional Council and Artspace Melba House / Open Wednesday - Monday (closed Tuesday), Mackay’s two community exhibition spaces. Situated in the delightful 9am - 3pm. Lloyd Park, Marian. Field of Dreams Parkland in Sarina. Sarina Art Gallery is a small From 1883 to 1884, Melba House at Marian was home to Mrs exhibition space that is ideal for local artists or artist groups. Nellie Armstrong who became the famous opera diva Dame Nellie Opening hours are 10am – 4pm (during exhibitions only). For Melba. Her father David Mitchell built the first Marian Sugar Mill. The exhibiting opportunities and further information, contact Artspace house maintains a Melba memorabilia collection and history, local Mackay on 4961 9722 or visit: www.artspacemackay.com.au handcrafts, and Visitor Information. Free Entry. For more information contact: Vern 4954 4299 (Wed & Sat) or Lyn Sarina District Historical Centre Inc / Open Tuesdays, (Sun & Mon) or email: [email protected]. Wednesdays and Fridays from 9am to 2pm, April to mid-December and Tuesdays and Wednesdays in February and March, Field of Badila Art Studio, Art Gallery / Open every Saturday (except public Dreams Parklands, Railway Square, Sarina. For more information holidays) , from 10am. Elsie Nash St, Pinnacle. ring the museum on 4956 2436 or Carolyn Scott on 0415 533 314. We are a local community based art studio/art gallery. Come and see local artists’ artworks displayed for viewing every Saturday. Sarina Sugar Shed / Open Monday - Saturday from 9am (closed For more information contact : Janne McFarlane on 0407 221 574 or public holidays). Australia’s only fully operational miniature sugar email: [email protected]. processing Mill and Distillery. Field of Dreams Parkland, Railway Square Sarina. Contact 4943 2801, email: info@sarinasugarshed. Pioneer Valley Museum at Mirani / Open Tuesday - Thursday, com.au or visit: www.sarinasugarshed.com.au. 9.30am – 2.30 pm. Victoria St, Mirani. This is a community social history museum with stories and objects Sarina Tourist Art & Craft Centre / Open daily from 9am to 5pm beautifully displayed and cared for by the Friends of the Museum, a except Christmas and New Year’s Day, Good Friday and Anzac Day dedicated group of volunteers. Several new displays are mounted morning. The Centre is an accredited visitor information centre full of each year. There are photos to browse through, stories to read and local and regional information. Staffed by dedicated volunteers who many fascinating items from a past way of life to marvel over. Find create the stunning art and craft items, these same volunteers are us at the rear of the Mirani Library in Victoria Street. We welcome well informed about the region and are happy to assist travellers and groups and will open at other times upon appointment. For more locals alike. Enjoy a complimentary tea or coffee and a biscuit on the information contact the museum (Wednesdays only) on 4961 9229 veranda and chat to some friendly locals, then find a unique souvenir or email: [email protected]. to take home with you. Field of Dreams Parkland, 1 Railway Square, Sarina. Contact 4956 2251.

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Coalface Gallery / The Coalface Gallery is situated in the Isaac Regional Council’s offices in Bachelor Street Moranbah. The gallery is open to the public from 8.30am – 5pm Monday to Friday and on market day which is the last Sunday of each month. For more information contact Jennifer on 4964 5408 or email: [email protected].

Clermont Historical Society and Museum / Open Monday & Tuesday 10am – 12pm, Wednesday - Friday & Sunday 10am - 4 pm, Saturday 2pm - 4pm. There are options for groups to visit outside of these times. Gregory Highway. Contact 4983 3311 or 4983 1098.

Clermont Library and Visitor Information Centre / The Clermont Library and Visitor Information Centre is situated on the corner of Herschel and Karmoo Streets and has an artspace which is dedicated to the works of local artists. The centre is open to the public and can be contacted on 4983 4755.

Historic Nebo Museum & The Courthouse Gallery / Open Tues, Wed & Thursday, 9am – 3pm. 8 Reynolds Street, Nebo 4742. Contact 4950 5471.

29 Art Whitsunday Gallery and Shop / Gallery showcasing Art Whitsunday members’ artwork. Exhibition changed on the first Sunday of every month. All original paintings, drawings, 3D works, photographs, handmade papers, cards and books. Open every day from 10am behind McDonalds Airlie Beach on Shute Harbour Rd.

Bowen Arts Centre Gallery / Open Wednesdays 9am – 12 noon or by appointment. Featuring changing display of high quality art, sculpture and pottery by local artists. 18 Beach Avenue, Queens Beach, Bowen. Contact 4785 1522 or 4785 1866.

Bowen Historical Society and Museum / Open Monday - Friday 9.30am – 3.30pm. A well-presented saga of the history of Bowen, the first settlement in North Queensland. You will be delighted by a variety of exhibits going back to the year 1770. 22 Gordon Street Bowen. Contact 4786 2035.

Denise Vanderlugt Studio Gallery / 83 Bennet Road, Strathdickie (5 minutes from Proserpine). Please phone 4945 1326.

Proserpine Historical Museum / Open Monday - Friday 9am - 4pm. 198 Main Street Proserpine. Contact 4945 3969.

Book your place now! Art Workshop with Leonie Wood, 19 April. Contact Mackay Art Society on 4966 4390.

Museums & Galleries Proserpine, Airlie Beach & Bowen

Arthouse Gallery / Cannon Valley, Airlie Beach, and invite you to view the extensive collection of artworks by renowned and emerging Australian artists. Arthouse Gallery specialises in original prints: etchings, lithographs, wood engravings and linocuts, which are collectable and affordable. So, whether you live in, or are travelling through this magnificent region, you will find the Arthouse Gallery as exciting and diverse as its’ tropical surroundings. Open by appointment - Group tours welcome - Don’t hesitate to contact me. Cathy Knezevic & Tom Casey, Cannonvale, Airlie Beach. Phone: 4946 1116, email: Book your place now! Mixed Media Workshop with Rosemary [email protected] or visit: www.artgallerymackay. Payne, 28 & 29 March. Contact Mackay Art Society on 4966 com. 4390. 30 Markets

Paxton’s Night Markets / 13 December, 5.30pm – 8.30pm. Sarina Showground Markets / Last Sunday of the month, 8am – Paxton’s Building, 10 River St (river end of Carlyle St). 12pm. Over 150 assorted stalls including plants, home cooking, Featuring hand-made, home-baked and vintage sections, gifts and fresh produce. Kids activities with plenty to see and do. live music and Kids Corner. Something for everyone! For Show Society canteen open early with good food and cold drinks. more information contact Margaret Burgess, 0401 834 829, Live local music all day. Sarina Showgrounds. Contact 4956 [email protected]. 1066.

Proserpine Quota Markets / Held third Sunday of the month Whitsunday Lions Airlie Beach Foreshore Markets / Held 8am – 12pm. Arts, crafts, home produce, jewellery, clothing, Saturdays 8am to 12pm. Arts, crafts, home produce, jewellery, knick-knacks, etc. Pioneer Park Proserpine. Contact 0439 416 clothing etc. Airlie Beach Foreshore. 304. Mackay Showground Markets / Every Saturday 7.30am – 11am. Queens Beach Bowen Market / Held first, third and fifth Sunday Homemade, home grown and second hand. Stall holders of month 8am – 12pm. Arts, crafts, produce live music and invited to turn up on morning. Mackay Show Grounds Gordon St fundraising events. Cnr The Esplanade and Mt Nutt Rd. Contact Entrance. Contact 4957 3916. 4786 5312. Marian Markets / 3rd Sunday each month. Eungella Markets / 1st Sunday each month at 9am-1pm. Held Market day with various stalls including homemade cakes, jams, April till December. Under cover Local arts, crafts, preserves etc. chutney, confectionery, plants and orchids, crafts, fruit and veg, Stall holders welcome. Enjoy the day in the clouds. sausage sizzle, tea/coffee & drinks. Catholic Church grounds, Anzac Ave, Marian. For dates and more information contact 4954 Louisa Creek Markets / 1st Sunday from 8am 3242 or 4954 3233. New stalls and boot sales welcome. Hector Sports Grounds, Louisa Creek. For dates and more information contact 4956 3256. Moranbah Markets / February - November last Sunday in the month, 7am – 12pm. Moranbah Lions Club breakfast BBQ, The Troppo Treasure Market / Second Sunday of the month Asian Cuisine, jams and chutneys, Seafood, local arts and crafts, except June (Mackay Show), open to stall holders for set jewellery, rugs, clothing. Moranbah Town Square. Contact up 5.30am - 7am and the public from 7.30am. Hot food, ice Moranbah Freemasons 0438 932 506. cream, coffee, drinks and entertainment for all. Founded by the Rotary Club of Mackay North. Income raised will support their Seaforth Sunday Markets / Every Sunday 8.30am - 11am. chosen charities. For more information visit the website www. A community market with stallholders selling a range of jewellery, troppomarket.com.au. craft, fruit and vegetables, baked goods, bric-a-brac, clothing and accessories. In the foreshore parkland at Seaforth. Contact 4959 0332.

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