WHAT’S ON
Conductor Kim Kirkman (centre) with choir members Peter Wilson and Sue Hawes.
CHORALE TUNES INTO THE FESTIVE SEASON CALOUNDRA Chorale and Theatre Company’s Christmas Concert sets the mood for the festive season with carols, uplifting music, and singalongs. Join the award-winning Caloundra Chorale and conductor Kim Kirkman for a feast of entertainment with cellist Christoph Blickling providing a special treat. Arrive early to shop at the Christmas market for delicious goodies and gifts. CCTC Theatre 3 Piringa St, Wurtulla Friday December 10, 7pm; Saturday 11 and Sunday 12, 2pm. Tickets $24, concession $22, includes supper/afternoon tea Bookings essential 0490 329 912
TRY YOUR HAND AT BRIDGE BRIDGE is the most popular card game in the world and can be played at many levels, from a social foursome over a cuppa and a gossip, to local, national and international competitions. As well as the intellectual and competitive elements, friendships are formed at the bridge table. Sign up for lessons in the new year with Buderim Contract Bridge Club. The cost of $50 includes a book, 10 lessons and six sessions of supervised play. Lessons are planned so that beginners can progress comfortably and then be ready to play at the club or with friends. Education Centre, Hibiscus Resort, Lakehead Drive, Sippy Downs Wednesdays, from February 2, 8.30am Call 0449 521 588 or email cl@iret.net.au
GIFT SHOPPING FOR A GOOD CAUSE
THREE MUSIC LEGENDS COMING TO NOOSA
SUNSHINE Coast artists will have some unique gift ideas at their Christmas market and fair. It will be a fun day out with refreshment stalls and a sausage sizzle, while seeking new works of art for yourself or as a gift. There will be paintings, sculpture, woodwork and photography. Proceeds will go to Hummingbird House which provides palliative care to babies, children and young adults. HTK-Kawana Anglican Church, 11 Meridian Street, Bokarina December 4, 8am-2pm
THREE Australian music legends come together in concert – and it’s the real deal, not a tribute show. Australia’s first King of Pop Normie Rowe, Queen of the Mods Dinah Lee and King of Country Rock Jade Hurley bring back the energy and excitement of the ’60s. The audience is guaranteed great music and wonderful memories, proudly presented by Bob McKinnon and Brian Fogarty. Normie Rowe’s hits included Shakin’ All Over, Ohh La La and It Ain’t Necessarily So and he has also starred in many of the big stage musicals. New Zealand born Dinah Lee had the international No.1 hits Don’t You Know
JOIN CHOIR FOR CHRISTMAS WITH RUTTER
CHRISTMAS CHEER FROM THE BAND
Conductor Adrian King and accompanist Natasha Koch SUNSHINE Coast Choral Society presents Christmas with Rutter, the soul-stirring music of John Rutter. John Rutter has composed or arranged many Christmas Carols and the community choir, established in 1994, is singing a selection including Nativity Carol, Shepherd’s Pipe Carol, and Jesus Child. Adrian King is the conductor and Natasha Koch on piano/organ will be accompanist. Gregson & Weight Memorial Chapel, 158 Wises Rd, Buderim Sunday, December 12, 2pm Tickets $25, concessions $23 Purchased at the door or book with Yvonne 0431 550 713
THE Sunshine Coast Concert Band presents Christmas Cheer with music director Noel Bowden. A community band performing since 1996, members range from teens to seniors who perform a variety of styles from Baroque to Big Band, classical to jazz and pop. Musicians are in the traditional concert band format, with flutes, clarinets, saxophones, trumpets, trombones, tuba, bass and drums. Expect a special treat for Christmas. Kawana Community Hall, Nanyima St, Buddina. Sunday, December 5, 2.30pm. Tickets $20 at the door include afternoon tea. Prebooking call 5375 6090
Yockomo, Reet Petite and Do the Blue Beat while Jade Hurley has the record for every release achieving gold, platinum or double status in Australia and New Zealand. The J, 60 Noosa Drive, Noosa Heads April 5, 2022, 2pm. Bookings 5329 6560 or visit thej.com.au
JAZZ WITH A SEASONAL TWIST THE Jazz and Blues Collective presents Dark and Stormy with a Twist of Christmas Born from a deep love, respect, and appreciation of authentic blues, soul, funk, and gospel tunes, exciting new blues outfit, Dark & Stormy delivers the music of a people. Musically diverse, songs and music come from the greats, such as Etta James, Aretha Franklin, B.B. King, Ray Charles, Nina Simone, Eric Clapton, Peggy Lee, Bessie Smith, John Mayall, Bonnie Raitt and Joe Cocker. Doors open 1pm and Bumblebean Coffee Van will be on site from 12.30pm. There is a BYO drink licence (no glass), bring your own eats and decorate your table for Christmas. Millwell Road Community Centre, Maroochydore, Sunday, December 5, 1.30pm Tickets $26, seniors $24. Bookings ticketebo. com.au Enquires Graeme 0417 633 734
JOIN A GUIDED GARDEN WALK LEARN about the essential work of the pollinators, with a guided walk coming up again at Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Gardens on December 9. Gardens are important eco-systems providing habitat and food sources for a range of pollinators, from bees to butterflies, bugs, birds and bats. In return, they play an essential role in the reproduction of flowering plants and
biodiversity. Meet at the entrance to the Arts and Ecology Centre at the Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Gardens, Palm Creek Rd, Tanawha, at 9.30am. Friends of Maroochy Botanic Gardens also have free walks on Mondays at 10am. Tickets $5 at Eventbrite.com.au or call Elaine 0424 074 484. Visit friendsof maroochybotanicgardens.com.au
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