Italians have been part of our Australian heritage since the 1800s and this exciting exhibition heralds their contribution to our culture.  The exhibition at the Commissariat Store will cover important facets of the Italian heritage in Queensland including immigration, culture, religion, and the part they played in the sugar, fruit and wine in...

Visit State Library of Queensland’s Our Dreaming, a free interactive exhibition forall ages, showcasing Queensland's vibrant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stories as they are retold through animation. ... Begin your journey in kuril dhagun (level 1) and enjoy an exhibition of stories by the next generation of Indigenous storytellers....

Call out to all artists! We are now accepting entries for the Lethbridge 10000 Small Scale Art Award. ... The Lethbridge Gallery has established a strong reputation for exhibiting works demonstrating exceptional detail and creativity. With the intention of fostering the next generation of artists, Lethbridge Gallery initiated the Lethbridge 10000 ....

REDSEA Gallery invites you to view our Autumn Exhibition which aims to inspire visitors to discover Australian and International Contemporary Art. This exhibition will feature a number of our artists, including: Tiffany Kingston, Robert Ryan, Craig Penny, Stewart Westle, Neil Hicks and TRUC. ... Visit our website for more information.

In an exhibition of new performance and sculptural works, Leena Riethmuller invites viewers to encounter their bodies in different ways. Building on her past somatic experience inquiries, Leena turns the gallery into a space for both reflection on the individual body and a chance to encounter the bodies of others. ... The exhibition encourages view...

State Library invites you to an exclusive night with Melbourne based artist and musician Philip Brophy as he performs his live score to Andy Warhol's silent film series ‘Kiss’ (1964). ... This event is presented by State Library of Queensland in support of the Experimenta Speak to Me exhibition, on display at QUT Creative Industries Pre...

Join Philip Brophy —musician, composer, sound designer and filmmaker —at State Library of Queensland as he discusses the creative process of film scoring, creative collaboration and navigating challenges within the film industry. ... Using his own work as examples, together you will explore alternate ways of setting up a dialogue with a...

To fight, to forgive, to forget; come together as stories of reconciliation are shared in the final Now Hear This event at SLQ. Eight randomly selected storytellers will vie for the position of Slam Champion, judged by three teams from the audience. The winner will have their story played on ABC Radio National.**Please Note: storyteller registratio...

Iconic Buddha celebrates 18th Birthday in South Bank... ... Close your eyes for a moment. Imagine smelling the glorious fragrance of rows and rows of fresh carnations and chrysanthemums while in the background you hear the delightful harmonies of voices chanting. Your mind, relaxed and tranquil is at peace with the world. Now slowly open your eyes...

For unique, hard to find products and services for the whole family, stop by The Mummy Tree Markets boutique family market at Riverside Place, Morningside. ... Entry is FREE and there is parking and pram access as well as children's entertainment and yummy food. ... Well located within 5ks from the City and close to both the river and the popular h...

The Cherish Women’s Cancer Foundation has partnered with Sol Breads to create a beautiful morning tea at the West End SOL Breads Café. ... Ahead of World Ovarian Cancer Day on 8 May, it’s a great opportunity to connect and share stories with gynaecological cancer patients and their families as well as meet other women and friends...

Join us for an exciting evening filled with fun, laughter, cocktails and success as we celebrate the launch of Success Women's Network in Brisbane! ... If you love being a woman, being successful and having lots of fun then this event is one that you should not miss! ... The evening will be jam packed full of fun, laughter, fashion, entertainment,...

Playback Theatre is unique improvisational theatre where moments and stories from people's lives are re-enacted or ‘played back’ spontaneously by a troupe of actors and a musician.Come along to a special event inspired by Our Dreaming: animating country, State Library’s latest exhibition. This playback theatre performance explores...

Four blokes, four beers, one hour and one actor. This honest and darkly funny tale will introduce you to four mates who meet at the same bar at the same time every year. But this year, it’s different…. ... Not just for the blokes, this smart and witty play explores masculinity, mateship, sexuality and relationships. Presented by Brisba...

The Hills Carnivale is an annual community event featuring a program of live entertainment, food and market stall, rides, kids’ activities and fireworks. ... For more information contact Bronte Morris.

Celebrate Mother's Day by bringing along a picnic and joining rangers on activities the whole family will enjoy. See a wildlife presentation and join a guided walk to discover what animals forage in the forest. ... No bookings required.

The Barracks is hosting a decadent high tea this Mother’s Day, Sunday 11 May at 10.30am, upstairs at the Palace Barracks Cinema, allowing guests to enjoy panoramic views of Brisbane City while enjoying delicious traditional high tea sweets and savouries from Palace Espresso Bar, French Twist and Mayfield Chocolates. ... For an extra special t...

Herb Awareness… ... 1 DAY ONLY – Don't miss out! ... Sunday 12th May 2013 ... For everyone who wants to learn more about growing and using herbs. ... Discover a large variety of medicinal and culinary herbs and plants for sale. ... Browse a wide variety of stalls with herbal products including preserves, coffee, teas, spices,...

An intense one day workshop delivering top tier industry professionals sharing their inside 'tricks of the trade'. ... The role of the ‘Tricks of the Trade’ workshops is to develop and grow the knowledge and skill sets of aspiring Event Industry professionals to maximize their employment potential and provide them with a greater insight...

An excellent venue and location. ... Well known as a family friendly Hotel Everton Park is an inner North location handy to transport and many parts of Brisbane. ... The Venue offers - ... Plentiful off street parking and easy pram access. ... Inside Market location – with Permanent large Marquee and surrounding stalls ATM on site as well as...

A night in the JOL is a free, monthly series delving into Queensland’s rich and diverse history. ... This May at State Library of Queensland, join Ian Townsend from ABC Radio National in conversation with Professor Clive Moore (School of History, Philosophy, Religion and Classics, UQ) and independent filmmaker, Jan Cattoni, as they explore th...

The Game Changers series 2014 is back at State Library of Queensland. Facilitated by Ray Weekes, Chair of The CEO Institute, Game Changers brings innovation leaders from business, technology, and creative industries to share their insights with aspiring Queensland entrepreneurs. ... In May, hear from Dr Dimity Dornan AO, Founder and Executive Direc...

Makerspaces are do-it-yourself community spaces where people can explore their creativity, collaborate, share knowledge and resources, and work on projects to develop ideas and "make stuff".  ... Join us for a full day forum exploring what makerspaces are, why libraries are creating them, and how to engage with the makerspaces community to fin...

Richard Strauss is 150! ... Come celebrate with Leslie, Lucy and Prue. ... This year we celebrate the 150th birthday of Richard Strauss, a man who is sometimes called "the Ladies Man of Opera" because his music seems to capture them so perfectly. ... But there was only one woman who was his inspiration: his wife, Pauline de Ahna.

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Australia’s pre-eminent raw food expert, Amanda Brocket, founder of The Raw Food Kitchen, is bringing “Explore Raw,” a two day workshop for anyone interested in super-charging their health and well-being through raw food, to Brisbane on May 24th and 25th, 2014. ... Running sell-out classes in Sydney year-round, Amanda’s &ldq...

The Queensland Rifle Association invites you to the Belmont Shooting Complex to see behind the scenes of this state of the art 2018 Commonwealth Games venue. Tours will be running every half an hour from 10.00am – 2.00pm on Sunday 25 May and will be hosted by some of the Queensland Rifle Association’s top athletes and staff. ... Free &l...

It’s on again! The wheels are in motion for Brisbane’s Favourite Mates Ride, goa7Pillars, as it’s back and happening on Sunday 24 May 2014. ... goa7Pillars is your chance to support Motor Neurone Disease research at Royal Brisbane and Woman’s Hospital, and help find a cure for one of medicine’s greatest mysteries. ......

Queensland Herb Society Inc. is proud to present: Herb Awareness ... 1 DAY ONLY – Don't miss out! ... For everyone who wants to learn more about growing and using herbs. ... Discover a wide range of medicinal and culinary herbs and plants for sale. ... Browse a vast selection of herb related stalls with everythin...

Let’s face it, there’s nothing more glamorous than generosity, and what better way to show it off than topped with your best hat at the Student Care Welfare Qld Inc. High Tea FashionShow Fundraiser. ... With all money raised helping disadvantaged kids in South East Queensland, you can indulge in an afternoon of decadence, style and the...

Come along to the Tastes of the Village Event at Toowong Village, with a guest appearance from the ‘Aussie Health Girl’ and author of The Lunchbox Revolution, Mona Hecke, Friday 30 May 10.30am to 1.30pm. ... Mona will be sharing recipes from her book and giving advice on healthy and delicious lunchbox recipes that both kids and fam...

Get out and about with your little one and join a ranger for a quided tour along a stroller-friendly walking trail. Discover the wonderful world of wildlife with story time for families and meet an animal up close. ... Bookings required. Please phone between 9am and 4pm.

Queensland Rugby is hosting an Indigenous Business Breakfast on Thursday, 29 May at the Rydges Hotel, Southbank, as part of National Reconciliation Week. ... The breakfast will be in support of the Queensland Reds Indigenous Program, Learn Earn Legend! which has been helping a large number of Indigenous students stay in school, graduate and get emp...

The UN-YEYP network brings together a likeminded mix of young professionals from diverse fields who are inspired to be part of a network which enables them to engage with politicians, academics, campaigners and influential members of the business community. ... Speakers: ... Laura John, the official United Nations Youth Representative ... Susan Fo...

Award nominations are open until Friday 14 March 2014 to recognise the work of Queenslander's achieving excellence in sustainable practices.Nominate your Queensland-based project or initiative now at www.ehp.qld.gov.au/premiersawards. Cash prizes on offer for category winners. ... The winners and finalists for each award category will be announced...