Website: www.ipswichfestival.com.au
The Ipswich Festival is recognised as one of the fastest growing festivals in Queensland. The Festival fosters and encourages an atmosphere which brings families together to enjoy the many free attractions. Each year we also encourage and welcome visitors to join together with local residents for fun, music and free family entertainment.
Jennifer Todd 0411789850 ipswichmultibirth@hotmail.com
Ipswich Multiple Birth Assoc is holding a Baby Bazaar! Saturday 5th May 2012 7.00 am till 12 noonat the Mater Dei Hall, corner Ferrett and Rowland St, Sadliers Crossing. Entry is free, we will have a great variety of stalls for you to browse through. Please support our non-profit organisation by coming along and grabbing a bargain. We have spots available to be booked if you have any kids/parents related products or items you are wanting to sell or just promote your business. Please phone Jen on 0411789850 for more information or email ipswichmultibirth@hotmail.com Thanks and hope to see you there!
Ph: (07) 3432 5100 or E: jillian.hodgson@qm.qld.gov.au
The camp life, the realities of the work, the hardships, the separation from their land, islands and family, and the opportunities and challenges of working on the railway. Little known railway stories and experiences of Torres Strait Islanders, Aboriginal people and Australian South Sea Islanders are explored in this new vibrant exhibition. Their stories are about their achievements, like the 1968 World Track Laying record set by a predominantly Torres Strait Island gang, but also about so much more...
108 North Station Road, Booval QLD 4304. Ph: (07) 3812 0063 Email: alison@ipswichhospice.org.au
An event for every Generation. For Grandma, Aunty, Mum and the littlies, there will be something for everyone. Enjoy the ambiance of a stunning garden setting, a sumptuous afternoon tea, a gorgeous fashion parade and entertainment for all ages. Browse the stalls offering special handmade Mothers Day gifts, try your luck with our raggles and capture the special day with a family portrait. The event will be held at the home of Garth and Margaret Llewellyn at 108 North Station Road, Booval on Saturday the 12th May at 2:00pm. High Tea and entertainment: $35 per person. Children's Picnic and activities (3-10 years): $10 per child. Tickets must be pre-purchased. No sales at the door. All proceeds to Ipswich Hospice Care, providing palliative care for terminally ill people and bereavement support for the local community. RSVP by the 7th of May to Ipswich Hospice Care.
250 South Station Road, Raceview QLD 4305 Ph: (07) 3202 4622 Email: reservations.ipswich@countrycomforthotels.com Web: www.austentayshus.com
The biggest name in Austrailian Comedy for over 3 decades is in Ipswich on Saturday 12 May 2012. Three course dinner and show $60.00 per person, kicking off at 6.30pm sharp. Book now to avoid disappointment.
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For bookings and information: Ph: 07 3432 5100 Email: info@theworkshops.qm.qld.gov.au Web: www.theworkshops.qm.qld.gov.au
Enjoy a one hour trip through Brisbane as you travel in old-world style. Travel aboard beautifully crafted carriages pulled by a powerful steam locomotive. Arrive for your journey early and see the engine up close, being prepared for the trip. Pass through twenty stations and two river crossing on your journey that departs from Roma Street Station. Don't forget to wave to onlookers! There are 2 trips per day departing Roma Street Station in Brisbane at: 10:10am and 11:40am. Bookings are essential! Cost: Adults $20.00, Concessions $17.00, Children (under 3) FREE, Children (3 to 15) $11.50, Family (2 Adults and 2 Children) $59.00.
Ipswich Civic Centre Ticket Office Ipswich City Council Customer Service Centre I43 Brisbane Street, Ipswich (Entry from Ipswich City Mall) Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm (Excluding Christmas and Public Holidays) Phone Bookings: 07 3810 6100 (credit card only) Monday to Friday: 8.30am - 4.30pm Websales available 24 hours www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au
By Don Reid | A CDP Production Directed by Wayne Harrison Five ordinarily marvellous women find themselves back in their infants school classroom plying their needles in a good old fashioned session of "stitch and bitch". Their confessions are frank, their rivalries intense and their jokes outrageous. They discover a common frustration with the limitations of being female and mature in a world still largely defined by men. Cast includes Maggie Blinco, Annie Byron, Jeanie Drynan, Donna Lee and Linden Wilkinson. Celebrate Theatre package Buy this show with 'Wish I'd Said That' and 'Let the Sunshine' for a package price of $75.00 within the same transaction.
RSVP to Di on 3810 6517 or djohnston@ipswich.qld.gov.au to arrange booking and payment.
Fashion & Fun Friday (Ipswich Show Holiday) enjoy a delicious luncheon, fashion parades, silent auction and raffles. Proceeds to benefit the Mayoress Community Support Committee. $60 includes entry to grounds, hot & cold buffet lunch with dessert, beer & wine, tea & coffee. Make sure you bring along some extra $$ for the aution. Bring some extra $ for the auction
W: www.ipswichshow.com.au or Ph: (07) 3281 1577
Come to the Ipswich Show! Spectacular fireworks, Monster Truck Friday night, Rocket Truck every night, NAB Young Talent, Alvin & The Chipmunks (Sunday only) and more...
Ph: 0407 172 413 or W: www.powercruise.com
All the fun of Powercruise in one day... It's going to be WILD! What better place to rip up the straights than Queensland Raceway so make sure you get the old faithful cruiser ready to rock and roll because your going to get 1 Day of pure madness . From old school V8 Muscle to Imports to Hot Rods and everything in between, they will all be out in force and with just over 400 entrants making their way through the gates last year, their sure to be eager to get onto the track for the first Carline Mufflers Powercruise session of the day which will kick of at 8am. For more information please visit the website www.powercruise.com
Early Bird Tickets $27.00 (available until 10/02/2012) Guitar aficionados and fans of unplugged music - listen up! In this celebration of virtuoso, acoustic guitar Richard Gilewitz (internationally renowned performer from the US) and Tim O'Brien (seasoned local fingerstyle guitarist) present a dazzling yet soulful set of instrumental music in an intimate, unplugged setting. Covering a repertoire that includes fingerstyle blues, folk, classical, roots, reinvented pop classics and original instrumental tunes, this show will thrill guitar players and fans alike. Celebrate Music package Buy this show with 'Zing A Cappella' for a package price of $54.00 within the same transaction.
ON Sale Wed 16 Nov 2011 @ 9:00am Jazz Musician James Morrison is set to perform live at the Ipswich Civic Centre. For more information visit: http://www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Or Follow us on Twitter @TheCivicCentre or Like our Facebook page Ipswich Civic Centre
Cnr Limestone Street & Nicholas Street, Ipswich QLD 4305
IN PERSON BOOKINGS: Ipswich City Council Customer Service Centre, I43 Brisbane Street, Ipswich (Entry from Ipswich City Mall). Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm (Excluding Christmas and Public Holidays). PHONE BOOKINGS: (07) 3810 6100 - credit card only (Monday to Friday: 8.30am - 4.30pm) ONLINE BOOKINGS: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au
In 1992, John Waters and Stewart D'Arrietta took to the small stage at the Tilbury Hotel, Woolloomooloo, Sydney with their debut production of "Looking Through A Glass Onion". What was an initially a one week booking quickly sold out and extended into a six week, sell out season. Thus the original seed of "Looking For A Glass Onion" was born. Fast forward 20 years and after many successful and sold out Glass Onion tours, John and Stewart have decided to return to their 'up close and personal' intimate 2 man show tour commencing in January 2012. (All tickets: $65.00; Group 8+: $60.00).
Rosanna Ryan events@rspcaqld.org.au http://qld.millionpawswalk.com.au/
The Million Paws Walk is conducted annualy to raise raise much needed funds to help the large amount of Dogs that come through the R.S.P.C.A annually. Join in the fun at RSPCA Qld?s biggest fundraising event of the year - Million Paws Walk! We need your help to raise vital funds to assist in caring for more than 18,000 dogs that our Animal Care Centres receive each year. These dogs are not as fortunate as your much loved family pet. They often need to be desexed and vaccinated before they can be put on the road to finding a new home. Yearly costs involved in caring for these dogs include: $360,000 for vaccination medication $270,000 to provide heartworm treatment $216,000 to provide food and shelter So whether you have a dog or not, you can walk on Sunday 20 May and fundraise to help make a real difference to the lives of these 18,000 dogs. Sign up to attend your local Million Paws Walk event at http://qld.millionpawswalk.com.au/ and start fundraising today! Event date: Sunday 20 May
All Tickets $35.00 Group 10+ $25.00 Stuffing one of the world's largest comedy festivals into the one show is no easy feat, but the Melbourne International Comedy Festival has done just that with Roadshow 2012. Offering a selection of Australian, international and special guest comedians, the Roadshow is literally all the best bits of the Comedy Festival condensed into the one 'all killer, no filler' travelling event.
0414 703 842
Experience the magic of a Middle Eastern Flea Market full of exotic sights, sounds and colours. Enjoy drummers, dancers, singers and fortune tellers, as well as country music from Sonny Wade. The market will be run from 9:00am til 2:00pm. Don't miss Aladdin's Bazaar opened by our Major Paul Pisasale!
On Sale Wed 9 Nov 2011 @ 9:00am Special Guest Amber Lawrence Adam Harvey, one of Australia's most accomplished Country Music performers, reaches a new pinnacle of achievement with his seventh studio album FALLING INTO PLACE. With a career that spans 10 years, 3 Gold albums, total sales upwards of 300,000 albums and 7 Golden Guitar Awards; including 2 for Album of The Year and 2 more for Male Vocalist of The Year, Harvey is already at the forefront of Australia's most acclaimed Country Music entertainers and has the runs on the board to show for it. FALLING INTO PLACE brings to life the friends, family and people who share Adam’s idyllic life around Bateau Bay on the NSW Central Coast. Adam has shown that home is an inspiring place for his heart by using its sanctuary and surroundings to write and record the new album, with long-time producer Rod McCormack at the helm.
Tuesday 29 May 2012 6.00pm (Public Performance) Wednesday 20 March 2012 10.00am & 12.00pm (School bookings only) All Tickets $10.00 Tickets on sale 9.00am Wednesday 26 October 2011 When James Henry Trotter accidentally drops some magic crystals by the old peach tree, strange things start to happen. A peach begins to grow at the top of the tree and before long it's as big as a house. Tickets on sale 9.00am Wednesday 26 October 2011