Embrace the rhythm
Ginar Australia invites you to take a break from contemporary theatre styles and to experience the natural wash of tribal music and powerful body movements. Welcome to a culturally authentic setting, where voluminous song and dance reflects the depth of feeling. Discover the music, history and culture which pays homage to the land and sea, from the top of Australia to the southern border of Papua New Guinea.
When: Saturday, March 4, 6pm.
Where: The Events Centre, 20 Minchinton Street, Caloundra.
Entry: $59 via The Events Centre.
Five-course degustation dinnerÂ
Grab a taste of summer at the Savvy Squire Local Producers dinner party. The evening is a nod to Sunshine Coast growers by incorporating local ingredients paired with well-balanced Australian fine wine. Suppliers include Noosa Chocolate Factory, Cedar Creek Cheese, Mooloolah River Fisheries, Noosa Red Tomatoes, Sunshine Coast Organic Meats and Kenilworth Dairies.
When: Thursday, March 16, 6.30pm.
Where: Savvy Squire, 123 Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba.
Entry: $89 via The Savvy Squire.
Secret Garden
Once a month, Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Garden plays host to performances by local and touring artists. From folky tunes and gritty blues to reggae vibes and sweet pop sounds, you’ll discover something different at each event. Bring a picnic rug and your favourite snacks to relax with friends and family. This month features Those Folk and Josh Lovegrove.
When: Sunday, March 5, 2.30pm.
Where: Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Garden, 51 Palm Creek Road, Tanawha.
Entry: Children $5, adults $15 via Troubadour Wagons.
Lovely DayÂ
From the celebrated creators of Rumour Has It, Golden and Christmas Actually comes a new music experience celebrating the world’s greatest soul artists. Lovely Day brings together award-winning music theatre star Mat Verevis and spellbinding songstress Alisha Todd for a soul-brightening walk down memory lane. Relive awe-inspiring music moments from the past 50 years, including hits from Al Green, Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, Otis Redding, Bill Withers, Jill Scott, Etta James and Roberta Flack.
When: Wednesday, March 1, 11am.
Where: The Events Centre, 20 Minchinton Street, Caloundra.
Tickets: $25 via The Events Centre.
SS Dicky: History and RestorationÂ
Learn about the process to protect and preserve the wreck and the local landmark’s history, presented by council heritage officer Angela Marczi.
When: Friday, March 3, 10am.
Where: Landsborough Historical Museum, 4 Maleny Street, Landsborough.
Tickets: Free event. Registration essential via Sunshine Coast Council – Heritage.
Havana Brown tour
DJ Havana Brown has steadily taken over the charts as the first female DJ to sign a major label recording deal in Australia. Brown toured the world as the opening act for A-list artists such as Britney Spears, Enrique Iglesias, Pitbull, Pussycat Dolls, Lady Gaga, Rihanna and Chris Brown. Then she went on to release her hit single We Run the Night.
When: Saturday, March 4, 8.30pm.
Where: Sunshine Coast Function Centre, 19 West Terrace, Caloundra.
Entry: $40 via TryBooking.
Taittinger High Tea at Spicers Clovelly EstateÂ
Enjoy the stunning views of the European-inspired Clovelly Estate while dining on home-made treats such as lobster on brioche, strawberry macaroons and freshly baked scones, to name a few, all with a glass of Taittinger in hand.
When: Saturday, February 25, 11.30am.
Where: Clovelly Estate, 68 Balmoral Road, Montville.
Entry: $125 via Spicers Retreats.
Arrival – ABBA Tribute ShowÂ
ABBA, considered by many to be the greatest pop group ever, lives on through Australia’s leading production: Arrival Australia. What sets Arrival apart from the rest is that it tastefully recreates ABBA live in concert. The show is based on the three most significant live tours of ABBA: 1975 when the group toured the folk parks of Sweden, the nation-stopping tour of Australia in 1977, and the infamous Canada/Wembley tour in 1979.
When: Saturday, March 4, 8pm.
Where: Kings Beach Tavern, 43 Burgess Street, Kings Beach.
Entry: $35 via Oztix.
Gig guide
Friday, February 24Â
- The Castaways, Maroochy RSL, 5.30pm.
- Uncle Salty, Alex Surf Club, 7.30pm.
- David Zuric, Cooroy RSL, 6pm.
- Brixton Alley, Solbar, 7pm.
- Destiny’s Plan, Maroochy Surf Club, 7.30pm.
- DJ Indie Andy, Beerwah Hotel, 8.30pm.
- DJ MR Sparkle, Palmwoods Hotel, 8.30pm.
Saturday, February 25Â
- Black N Red, Maroochy RSL, 5.30pm.
- Andy V, Alex Surf Club, 7.30pm.
- Offbeat Music Festival, Imperial Hotel Eumundi, 12pm.
- Cool Britannia, Imperial Hotel, 7.30pm.
- Old Mervs, Solbar, 7pm.
- Chris Ramsay, Maroochy Surf Club, 7.30pm.
- Fleetwood Mac tribute, Beerwah Hotel, 8.30pm.
- Chester, Palmwoods Hotel, 8.30pm.
- These Four Walls, Norton Music Factory, 4pm.
- Rose Tattoo, Kings Beach Tavern, 8pm.
Sunday, February 26Â
- Poco Loco Duo, Maroochy RSL, 6pm.
- Skillz FJ, Alex Surf Club, 12pm.
- Shane Wilkinson, Mooloolaba Surf, 2pm.
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