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 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

JOIN CHOIR FOR CHRISTMAS WITH RUTTER

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 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 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

CHRISTMAS CHEER FROM THE BAND

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

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

$12 seniors specials

craft beer taphouse in birtinya rotisserie kitchen × craft beer × wine

THE Sunshine Coast Art Group’s Christmas Art Market and Exhibition will feature all things creative, bright and beautiful for gift ideas or seasonal decorating at home.

All things painted, potted and sewn have been lovingly handmade by local artisans.

As well as the exhibition and sale of work, members will be giving demonstrations of their craft throughout the day.

There will also be entertainment from the group’s band, Live Junction who will provide the background music for sitting outside under the umbrellas enjoying refreshments.

Sunshine Coast Art Group has been a creative hub for the local community for more than 50 years, providing a friendly meeting place for artistic minds across all disciplines.

Budding artists and seasoned talents are invited to join for regular group sessions plus classes and workshops.

The market includes a silent auction, lucky door prizes drawn every hour and a raffle.

If looking for quality Christmas gifts of original pieces at reasonable prices and a great day out, it’s the place to go.

Sunshine Coast Art Group Studios, 1 William Parker Place, Buderim Sunday, December 5, 9am-2pm Free

OWN UP FOR A BIG NEW YEAR CALENDAR

OLDER Women’s Network Qld welcomes mature aged women interested in social activities, meeting new people, making friends and learning new things to a meeting at one of its branches. On the Sunshine Coast, meetings are at The Avenue Maroochydore Retirement Village, 32 Baden Powell St, Maroochydore, on the third Monday of the month at 2pm. Contact Lee 0429 831 414 for more information.

Gympie branch meets fortnightly on Thursdays at Gympie & District Indoor Bowls Association, 35 Graham St, Gympie. Contact Marilyn 0409 256 603.

Wed 15 December 11am Tickets $20.00 - $22.50

Saturday 22 January 7pm Tickets $64.90

Wed 2 February 7:30pm Tickets $74.90 - $79.90

Thursday 3 February 7:30pm Tickets $49.00 - $59.00

Saturday 5 February 7:30pm Tickets $100.00 - $120.00

Saturday 19 February 7:30pm Tickets $59.90 - $69.90 Saturday 26 February 8pm Tickets $99.00 - $199.00

Sunday 27 February 2pm Tickets $42.00 - $49.00

Saturday 5 March 7:30pm Tickets $89.90 - $99.90

Thurs 10 March 2pm & 7:30pm Tickets $59.00 - $69.00

Sunday 13 March 3pm Tickets $79.90 - $84.90

Saturday 26 March 7pm Tickets $55.00 - $64.00

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