In-Between: Re-Winding Life’s Thread
Mural artist of 25 years Mieke van den Berg swaps her brushes and ladders for performance, sculpture and immersion in her exhibition showing in Nambour at the Old Ambulance Station from July. The exhibition marks a shift from her 25 years as a mural artist towards immersion, performance and sculpture. A culmination of six years of study ‘In-Between: Re-Winding Life’s Thread‘ presents the artist’s experiences of displacement and memory in 3Dimensional forms. Take a seat, have a yarn and unwind while her performance pieces, installations and miniature worlds invite you to consider the familiar sensations of ‘home’ and those that are ‘in-between’.
When: Saturday July 17 – Saturday August 21, 10am-3pm
Where: Old Ambulance Station, 80 Howard Street Nambour
Tickets: Free event, donations welcome
Sunshine Coast Dragons Paddling Club’s Christmas in July
Have you got a hankering for some Christmas ham but can’t wait six months? Come along to Christmas in July presented by Sunshine Coast Dragons Abreast Rowing Club and hosted by Caloundra Powerboat Club. Receive a complimentary wine on arrival before sitting down to a delicious two course meal. Live cover band ‘Dance The Night Away’ will hopefully have you up and dancing as they serenade the crowd. There will also be raffles, auctions and lucky door prizes to be given away, you won’t want to miss out.
When: Friday July 30, 6pm
Where: Caloundra Powerboat Club, 2 Lamerough Parade, Golden Beach
Tickets: $65 available from Pam 0439 293 012 or Janet 0411 877 926
The Wayward Suns ‘Yeah Nah’ Single Launch
Come and celebrate the Sunshine Coast Communiverse at the NightQuarter with Indie Roots outfit The Wayward Suns who have just released their intoxicating new single called ‘Yeah Nah’. Supporting special guests will be Roots Reggae Rhythms direct from the heart and soul of The Lyrical along with Emph n Treats definitely a set not to miss. Having opened for Bliss n Eso on the Gold Coast, on top of many other countless shows over the years, these two have proven they’re well capable of “moving the crowd” to the fullest extent with their authentic Aus Hip-hop style.
When: Friday July 16, 7pm-11pm
Where: NightQuarter, 8 The Avenue Birtinya
Tickets: $5 via NightQuarter.com.au
Maximum Adventure Race Series
Short, fast and fun, and suitable for anyone and everyone with a real sense of adventure, the Maximum Adventure Race Series is designed to offer the perfect introduction to the exhilarating sport of adventure racing. Designed for teams of two, the races are fun, fast and furious with teams having to change between three core disciplines several times during the event including mountain biking, trail running and kayaking. These non-stop events will take between two to six hours to complete so there is never any time to get bored or tired — you will constantly be challenged throughout the race, physically and mentally.
When: Saturday July 17 and Sunday July 18, 9am-3pm
Where: Johnston Rd, Coochin Creek.
Tickets: $210 via bit.ly/3hXWZyr
STEPS Autism Treehouse: Self Defence
Many children with autism are affected by bullying at some stage in their lives. These specialised classes are vital for children to learn strategies to reduce the chances of being bullied by building self-esteem, confidence and resilience. It’s also lots of fun. South East Self Defence have been working together with STEPS for four years delivering these very special classes for the autism community on the Coast.
When: Wednesday July 21, 3:30pm-4:15pm
Where: South East Self Defence, 1/18 Technology Drive, Warana
Tickets: Free for any children with ASD. Register via trybooking.com/book/sessions?eid=781718
Barung Connects: The Glossy Black Cockatoo Food Project
Come and join an informative evening with Janet Carew on how to be part of the conservation and recovery of feeding habitats for the Glossy Black Cockatoo. Hear an update about the Glossy Black Cockatoo — Future Food For Glossies Project and how you can get involved in the Glossy Black-Cockatoo Birding Day. It is asked that if you are registering for more than one person (e.g. a partner or family member/s), please add them as a guest as part of your registration. This will enable us to identify you as a group which will support us with attendance numbers and restrictions.
When: Wednesday July 21, 5:30pm-6:30pm
Where: Maleny RSL Hall, 1 Bunya Street, Maleny
Tickets: Members free, non-members $10. Via, barunglandcare.org.au/barung-landcare-events/
Funny Girl — The Barbra Streisand Story
An actress, singer, and filmmaker with an impressive six-decade career, Barbra Streisand is simply timeless. She is one of the best-selling recording artists of all time, with over 150 million records sold worldwide, and she is the only recording artist to have enjoyed a number-one album in each of the last six decades. Starring Sunshine Coast favourite Susanne Campbell (Kitty Kats), together with the delicious Simon Chamberlain (Cloudland, Oh what A Night!), with musical direction by Mr Peter Kelly, this show celebrates the life and career of this phenomenal artist through song, images and stories.
When: Saturday July 24, 2pm
Where: The Events Centre Caloundra, 20 Minchinton Street Caloundra
Tickets: $59 via theeventscentre.com.au/product/funny-girl-the-barbra-streisand-story/
Tradies War Ambrose Event
There is an exciting upcoming Tradies event coming to Coolum where you can put your trade head to head against others. Down tools on Friday the 23rd of July and get your mates together for a great day at Mount Coolum Golf Club. The perfect excuse for some team bonding and networking for your business, prizes are up for grabs and sponsorship packages available. It’s time to show what the superior trade is (in golfing abilities anyway!), so register your business or get your mates together and battle it out in our four-man Ambrose Event.
When: Friday July 23, 12pm-8pm
Where: Mount Coolum Golf Club, Lumeah Drive, Mount Coolum
Tickets: $65pp which includes 2 drink vouchers. Enter at scgolftournaments.weebly.com/
EMPOWER HER CONNECTIONS Cocktail Style
EMPOWER HER CONNECTIONS is the perfect place for you to connect and learn while you sip and socialise with a room full of passionate female entrepreneurs. You’ll have the best of the best in sales and marketing ready to answer your most burning questions. Q & A panel with sales and marketing experts Kara De Schot, Jaya McIntyre, Rachel Dunn, Michael Hole, Kym Cousins and Lizzie Henebery. So put your party shoes on and dress up cocktail style because you won’t want to miss this event.
When: Friday July 23, 6:30[m-8:30pm
Where: 4/79 Brisbane Rd, Mooloolaba
Tickets: $37 for members and first time attendees, $47 for returning non-members via bit.ly/3yzVSvt
Dido and Aeneas by Henry Purcell
Henry Purcell’s only opera proper, Dido and Aeneas, is a magnificent example of English Baroque music, with lively dances and passionate aria sections that demonstrate Purcell’s masterful compositional and choral writing skill. Based on a libretto by Nahum Tate, it was first performed in 1689, comprises three acts and lasts about an hour. Filled with dramatic lyricism with a wide range of musical and emotional content, it is a monumental baroque composition considered to be one of England’s foremost operatic works. Dido and Aeneas contains all the elements of a successful opera including a shipwreck, sorcery, love and lost love and death.
When: Sunday August 29, 2pm
Where: Gregson and Weight Memorial Chapel, 159 Wises Road, Buderim
Tickets: $30, concession tickets $25. For bookings call Yvonne 0431 550 713. Afternoon tea will be provided.
Ross Noble 2021 Comeback Special
The pandemic forced Ross Noble off the road for the first time in years. He’s chomping at the bit, he’s rearing to go. With an on-stage presence like no other, his exuberance, spontaneity and cerebral style have established him as one of the world’s best-loved comedians. Freewheeling and off-the-cuff, join the master surrealist as he uses an infinite imagination and plenty of tomfoolery in a night not to be missed. Ross Noble is now perhaps the most successful cult comedian of our time, with a loyal fan base derived largely from the ‘word-of-mouth’ recommendations of those having seen him perform live.
When: Thursday July 22, 8pm
Where: The Event Centre Caloundra, 20 Minchinton Street Caloundra
Tickets: $54.90 via theeventscentre.com.au/product/ross-noble-2021-comeback-special/
Meditation Chair Yoga
Feeling stressed? Take a deep breath and relax with registered yoga teacher Lynne Paterson for a meditation and chair yoga session. Enjoy gentle, breathing exercises and slow movements from traditional yoga. Learn and follow simple yoga and meditation instructions that can become part of your daily wellness and self-care routine. Find out how to find peace and calm in a busy day. No equipment required or special clothing. This special workshop will leave you refreshed and recharged.
When: Monday July 19, 10am-11:30am
Where: Civic Centre and Library, 6 Park St, Coolum Beach
Tickets: Free event registration essential via bit.ly/364mUi4
