2016 Alive with Events Calendar - Townsville

TOWNSVILLE NORTH QUEENSLAND IS ALIVE WITH EVENTS YOUR 2016 EVENTS GUIDE

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CONTENTS Welcome..............................................................................................................................................03 Townsville North Queensland..............................................................................................04 Castrol EDGE Townsville 400...............................................................................................06

Bali

Darwin

V8 Supercars Driver Meet and Greet..............................................................................07

Cairns

Australian Festival of Chamber Music..........................................................................08

Mount Isa

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Da Vinci Machines.......................................................................................................................09 Taste the North................................................................................................................................. 10 Townsville Fashion Festival...................................................................................................... 11

TOWNSVILLE Mackay Rockhampton Brisbane Gold Coast

Townsville turns 150: the old and news...........................................................................12 Sydney

McDonald's® Townsville Running Festival...................................................................13 SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week...............................................................................14

Melbourne

Australian Hand Cane Cutting Championships........................................................15 EVENTS CALENDAR...................................................................................................................16 The Percivals....................................................................................................................................20 Townsville 150 Anniversary Celebrations......................................................................21

GETTING HERE Whether you’re planning your next family holiday, a business trip or visiting friends and family in Townsville North Queensland,

Burdekin Growers Race Day..................................................................................................27

Townsville Airport has you covered. Serviced by a number of major

Australian Italian Festival.........................................................................................................27

Australian airlines and offering you more than 200 direct flights to

Troy Dunn Invitational................................................................................................................ 28

Townsville per week, Townsville Airport is your gateway to Townsville North Queensland.

Goldfield Ashes.............................................................................................................................. 28 Full Moon Down Under Party............................................................................................... 29 Groovin the Moo............................................................................................................................. 29 Towers of Tomorrow with LEGO® Bricks.....................................................................30

With direct flights from major hubs including Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Cairns, Darwin and Bali, Townsville Airport is ready to welcome you when you kick-off your adventure in Townsville North Queensland.

Towers Rocks...................................................................................................................................30 Adventurethon.................................................................................................................................32 Intersport Townsville Triathlon Festival..........................................................................32 Glencore Greek Fest.....................................................................................................................33 Townsville Cultural Fest.............................................................................................................33 Where to Eat.......................................................................................................................................34 Where to Stay....................................................................................................................................36 Markets and Galleries.................................................................................................................38 Townsville.............................................................................................................................................39 Magnetic Island..............................................................................................................................40 Charters Towers...............................................................................................................................41 Burdekin................................................................................................................................................42 Hinchinbrook....................................................................................................................................43

PARTNERS Front cover image by Andrew Rankin DISCLAIMER: Event dates, names and venues are subject to change without notice. Please see townsvillenorthqueensland.com.au/events for latest listings.

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WELCOME Townsville North Queensland is on the doorstep of many of Australia’s greatest natural attractions including the Great Barrier Reef and its tropical islands, outback landscapes and World Heritage-listed Wet Tropics rainforests.

This city is also becoming recognised as an arts and culture leader in regional Australia and home to a diverse range of events.

From the Australian Festival of Chamber Music, Castrol EDGE Townsville 400 and McDonald's® Townsville Running Festival to SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week; Townsville North Queensland hosts an impressive line-up of events year-round.

In 2016 Townsville will celebrate its 150th birthday, and to recognise this milestone there is a bumper calendar of events planned for residents and visitors to our city.

The T150 program will feature some key events not to be missed. One of the biggest will be the T150 Defence Force Air Show and the Townsville Bulletin Sky Show on October 15. There is also the T150 Variety Concert headlined by David Campbell and featuring a range of local talent on April 2. Add to this the return of the T150 4TOFM Pacific Festival along The Strand and the black tie T150 Port of Townsville Gala Dinner Under The Stars on September 10 and you have some highlights that will truly celebrate our great city and its past, present and future.

in Townsville North Queensland, recognising the importance of events

Of course we also have a number of events held annually including the Australian Festival of Chamber Music, the Townsville Running Festival,

tourism in driving visitation to Queensland’s regional areas. Many of

SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week, and the Castrol EDGE Townsville

these events feature in the It’s Live! in Queensland events calendar and

400. We will also all cheer on our North Queensland Toyota Cowboys as they defend their title as premiers.

The Palaszczuk Government proudly supports a diverse range of events

offer the perfect opportunity for a tropical getaway. Events are a great source of community pride and economic delivery.

I encourage you “spark your curiosity”, visit Townsville North Queensland and experience the many event and tourism experiences in the region.

The Hon Kate Jones MP Minister for Tourism and Major Events

Towards the end of 2016 we will have the privilege of hosting the Da Vinci Machines, a major international touring exhibition coming to Pinnacles Gallery in November. More than 500 years ago, Leonardo da Vinci conceived possibilities far beyond the understanding of others with his ideas about nature, anatomy, mechanics and flight, recorded in his manuscripts. This exhibition features more than 75 exhibits reconstructed from illustrations and writings by the mastermind.

Art lovers will also be looking forward to The Percivals, Townsville’s biennial celebration of portraiture at Perc Tucker Regional Gallery and Pinnacles Gallery, which showcases the outstanding and innovative work currently being produced by Australian artists. With $50,000 prize money on offer across the two, the Percival Portrait Painting Prize and DUO Magazine Percival Photographic Portrait Prize will no doubt be hotly contested. Applications close on March 18.

2016 is shaping up to be an exciting, fun-filled year on the social calendar with a program of events to please art-lovers, sports fans, fine food connoisseurs and thrill-seekers alike.

I look forward to celebrating our city’s milestone with all of you.

Cr Jenny Hill Mayor of the City of Townsville

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Townsville City from Castle Hill – image by Aaron Spence

WELCOME TO TOWNSVILLE NORTH QUEENSLAND Spark your curiosity...

The best holidays are the ones that leave you feeling energised and alive. Townsville North Queensland gives you that feeling with a collection of destinations and attractions to spark everyone’s curiosity.

Begin your exploration in Townsville City, the cultural capital of regional Australia. Explore a local art gallery, catch a theatre performance or immerse yourself in some of the best events Queensland has on offer.

Relax with a stroll along The Strand. Enjoy ocean breezes and admire the views across to Magnetic Island and the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.

fishing in the Burdekin River. Explore ancient rainforests and awe inspiring waterfalls in Hinchinbrook.

Don’t miss the remarkable Forts Walk on Magnetic Island – the best vantage point for wildlife, spectacular rocky coves and historic military sites.

Townsville North Queensland rewards your curiosity. Wander, ramble, peer and unearth, and you’ll leave with something more precious than gold – the feeling of being alive.

Feel the fervour of the gold rush with a trip to Charters Towers, try your hand at barramundi

The Strand, Townsville –image by Megan MacKinnon

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Townsville Bulletin Square Visitor Information Centre – image by Megan MacKinnon

VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRES TOWNSVILLE BULLETIN SQUARE The Townsville Bulletin Square Visitor Information Centre is located in the heart of the Townsville Central Business District, just off Flinders Street.

BRUCE HIGHWAY Bruce Highway Visitor Information Centre is located in the entrance of Billabong Sanctuary, an interactive wildlife park set in 11 hectares of wilderness and right next to a picturesque Australian billabong.

Townsville Bulletin Square, Flinders Street, CBD 07 4721 3660 Paid car parking is available in the CBD. Parking suitable for caravans and RVs is located on Dean Street, a short walk from the Information Centre.

Billabong Sanctuary, 17km south of Townsville 07 4780 4397 Parking suitable for cars, caravans, RVs.

Heading North? The centre is situated on the right hand side of the road, approximately 2.5km north of the Alligator Creek Caltex Service Station.

Heading South? The centre is situated on the left hand side of the road approximately 17km south of Townsville on the Bruce Highway. Signs on the highway direct you straight to Billabong Sanctuary.

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Castrol EDGE Townsville 400 – image by Mark Horsburgh

SUPERCAR EXCITEMENT

The V8 Supercars are back in 2016, bigger and better than ever!

WHAT: Castrol EDGE Townsville 400 WHEN: 8–10 July 2016 WHERE: Reid Park, Townsville It’s fast and furious; V8 Supercar action is a proven crowd pleaser and it’s on again.

After the massive success of the 2015 event, Australia’s largest regional sporting event — the Castrol EDGE Townsville 400 — will bring its massive travelling road show to the people of Northern Queensland in July.

On top of the amazing V8 Supercars Championship, the on-track action will heat up with the V8 Supercars Dunlop Series, Australian

GT Championship and V8 Utes firing around the streets of Reid Park.

Making the racing even more exciting is the switch to soft tyres for V8 Supercars — adding an element of strategy that we’ve never seen as teams work out how to get to the chequered flag first.

Following an incredible ‘silly season’, the people of Townsville will get their first look at champion Mark Winterbottom in green, following his sponsor switch to Team Bottle O Racing, and legend Craig Lowndes in his Caltex Commodore.

Also making moves are Shane van Gisbergen

to Red Bull Racing Australia, Will Davison to Tekno, David Reynolds into an Erebus Motorsport Mercedes, Fabian Coulthard piloting a DJR Team Penske Falcon and James Moffat into a Garry Rogers Motorsport Volvo.

With Frosty dominating in 2015, will we see Prodrive continue their run at Reid Park? With competition tougher than ever, they’ll have their work cut out for them!

Picture: SCOTT RADFORD-CHISHOLM

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The Superwelcome to Townsville, 2014 – image by Jacqueline Ferry

V8 SUPERCARS DRIVER MEET AND GREET Super event to kick off V8 party WHAT: V8 Supercars Driver Meet and Greet WHEN: 7 July 2016 WHERE: Flinders Street, Townsville CBD Before the engines start rumbling, before the big acts complete their mic checks, and before Townsville turns into an action-packed, fast-paced course for the V8 Supercars, the aspiring motorheads of the region will get their chance to get up close and personal with the masterminds behind the machines.

Previously held at Jezzine Barracks, the newly relocated V8 Supercars Driver Meet and Greet will begin with a convoy of all your favourite drivers,

arriving in style in Townsville’s iconic Flinders Street!

The Driver Meet and Greet is the place to kick off the V8 Supercars party with V8 drivers descending on the Townsville CBD. Cr Tony Parsons was keen to encourage Townsville locals and visitors to converge in the Townsville CBD and join in on all the pre-V8 festivities.

“Kicking off all the action of the V8 Supercars is the return of the popular, free, family V8 Supercars Drivers Meet and Greet event on Thursday night.

“The main attraction this year will be the drivers

of the V8 machines. This is your opportunity to meet your favourite drivers and teams, get their autographs and snap a few photos with them.

“It is going to be a great event to kick off the official celebrations for this year’s Castrol Edge Townsville 400 and I would encourage everyone to come along and enjoy the atmosphere – you will be sure to run into a few sporting heroes while you’re there.”

The V8 Supercars Driver Meet and Greet is the council’s signature event to officially launch the Townsville 400 and has become a firm favourite among children, families and V8 fans alike.

Picture: WESLEY MONTS

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Musician from the Australian Festival of Chamber Music at Jezzine Barracks – image by Andrew Rankin

SOUNDS LIKE PARADISE

Annual world class chamber music festival of concerts draws international crowds and musicians WHAT: Australian Festival of Chamber Music WHEN: 29 July–6 August 2016 WHERE: Various locations, Townsville Exquisite music, incredible artists and a genuinely friendly atmosphere - that’s what you’ll find at the annual Australian Festival of Chamber Music held in venues across Townsville.

Held over nine days during winter, the festival is a wonderfully unique offering of first class musicians from around the world, innovative programming of concerts and a happy mix of locals, visitors and artists enjoying each other’s company.

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This year’s festival will showcase a strong line-up of Australian artists, including the country’s finest string quartet and festival quartet in residence, the Goldner String Quartet.

Festival executive director Justin Ankus said up to one-third of the visiting artists would be international musicians. “It’s the unique programming that attracts the growing audiences,� he said.

may not again) which helps to create a sense of excitement and spontaneity the audience loves.

With more than 25 concerts and special events spread over the nine days, there really is something for everyone.

The festival also delivers a valuable education program through its Winterschool for young musicians culminating in a concert at the end of their training, which is free to the public and allows the students to demonstrate to friends, family and the community how hard they’ve worked.

Artistic Director Piers Lane combines different musicians to perform together on various pieces.

Often they’ve never played together before (and

Festival of Chamber Music Australian

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TOWNSVILLE 29/07 — 06/08/2016

Leonardo da Vinci's "The Last Supper"

DA VINCI MACHINES

Revealing the work of a man with extraordinary vision, direct from Italy WHAT: Da Vinci Machines WHEN: 12 November 2016 – 12 February 2017 WHERE: Pinnacles Gallery at Riverway Arts Centre In a first of its kind for Townsville, Pinnacles Gallery will this year host a major international touring exhibition, on loan from the Museum of Leonardo da Vinci, Florence.

More than 500 years ago, Leonardo da Vinci conceived possibilities far beyond the understanding of others. His ideas about nature, anatomy, mechanics and flight, recorded in his manuscripts, reveal a man of extraordinary vision.

Da Vinci Machines brings the innovations of

Leonardo da Vinci to life, featuring more than 75 exhibits reconstructed from illustrations and writings by the mastermind. Many of the creations on display will be interactive, allowing the exhibition to bring to life the most important and impressive designs of the original Renaissance Man. Each machine has been handcrafted using the materials of the time by the internationally acclaimed Artisans of Florence, and is accompanied by images of da Vinci’s original designs.

The exhibition is presented by The Niccolai Group Artisans of Florence Pty Ltd, together with The Museum of Leonardo Da Vinci, Florence – Italy,

under the auspices of Comune di Firenze (Florence) Professor Carlo Pedretti, UCLA (Los Angeles), Associazione Culturale – La Cittá Ideale (Vigevano).

EXHIBITION INFORMATION • Major

international touring exhibition on loan from the Museum of Leonardo Da Vinci, Florence • M ore than 75 interactive exhibits reconstructed from Da Vinci’s illustrations • A range of public programs will be available throughout the exhibition • E ntry to Pinnacles Gallery is free MORE INFORMATION townsville.qld.gov.au

DAVINCI MACHINES Pinnacles Gallery 12 November 2016 - 12 February 2017

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Taste the North 2015 at Quayside Terminal – image by Budd Photography

CELEBRATING FOOD AND THE ARTS

Experience the best of alfresco dining, culinary talent and artistic flair WHAT: Taste the North WHEN: 21–23 October 2016 WHERE: Various locations, Townsville

Event organiser Matt Merrin from Jam said Taste the North was proud to show off local produce across a five-course degustation dinner.

Regional produce, local chefs and their culinary creations will again be showcased at the second annual Taste the North Gala Dinner to be held in November 2016.

At this remarkable event, diners are treated to an amazing culinary experience while admiring the sweeping views of Magnetic Island and Castle Hill.

Building on the success of the inaugural 2015 event, this popular black tie dinner will be a highlight of the Taste the North Festival in 2016, which showcases the region’s produce, chefs and the Arts.

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“Within a two-hour radius of Townsville we have some of the best produce in the world, including local seafood, tropical fruits, dairy, export quality cattle, pork and poultry.’’ he said.

appeal, incorporating a mix of local performing and visual artists, all with the collaboration of some of the best chefs of the region and proudly featuring the best of our locally grown produce.

“In addition to the dinner we have a twilight/ sunset French Champagne boat cruise and a Sunday produce luncheon to further promote our produce and the region.‘’

As well as being a night out for the tastebuds, Mr Merrin said the black tie event had its own unique

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The Runway at the Townsville Fashion Festival – image by Danielle Hansen

RUNWAY STYLE

Celebrating fashion, style, creativity and colour WHAT: Townsville Fashion Festival WHEN: 23–29 May 2016 WHERE: Various locations, Townsville For the last week in May, Townsville will become the North’s fashion capital, full of style, creativity and passion.

The Townsville Fashion Festival is all about style, pampering and the latest trends. Creative and inspiring, the event offers a week of activities, culminating in “The Runway”, a fashion show for all to adore.

In the past three years the event has grown to

become a much-anticipated event in the region’s calendar and now the event falls into line with the fashion season, events season and Townsville’s tropical winter climate.

This year, the event will continue to engage facets of the creative industries including retail, design, manufacturing, hair and beauty, photography, art, dance and media.

EVENT WEEK 1. W eek of all things fashionable Commencing Monday 23 May Fashion films, Fashion through the ages exhibition (Townsville 150 Years), fashion sales, school

fashion competition, photography, art, modelling workshops, and health and beauty expos.

2. B eauty in the Making

Commencing Friday 27 May at Umbrella Studio A six-week photography exhibition with workshops and artist talks.

3. The Runway – Saturday 28 May Ticketed event featuring designers from across Queensland.

4. A lfresco Fashion on Flinders – Sunday 29 May Ogden St will come alive with parades, boutique shopping, designer markets and more.

Image courtesy of CityLibraries Townsville

TOWNSVILLE: THE OLD AND THE NEWS

Major exhibition traces the history of Townsville through the eyes of the media WHAT: Townsville turns 150: the old and the news WHEN: 15 February 2016–29 January 2017 WHERE: Museum of Tropical Queensland, Townsville A major exhibition celebrating Townsville’s 150 anniversary will open at the Museum of Tropical Queensland on the exact day the municipality was declared, on 15 February. th

Townsville turns 150: the old and the news will reveal the events and personalities that influenced the development of the ‘Queen City of the North’ over the past 150 years and the way the media, from newsprint to digital, have captured and reflected these times.

Museum of Tropical Queensland exhibition developer Vivienne Moran said the exhibition would include a timeline of major events from 1866 to 2016, historic photographs and media reports.

Townsville turns 150: the old and news is open until 29 January 2017.

“We’ve also collected hundreds of objects from Townsville locals and a selection of these will be on display,” she said.

The Museum of Tropical Queensland is open every day from 9:30am to 5:00pm except Good Friday, ANZAC Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

“There are so many stories to tell that we’ll be swapping out sections of the exhibition every few months, giving us the opportunity to profile more personalities and events.”

The exhibition is a partnership with the Townsville Bulletin and James Cook University.

Craig Mottram at the McDonald's® Townsville Running Festival – image by SuperSport Images

RUNNING STRONG FOR 18 YEARS

Set along The Strand and Heritage listed trails; running has never been easier on the eye WHAT: McDonald's® Townsville Running Festival WHEN: 7 August 2016 WHERE: Various locations, Townsville The McDonald’s® Townsville Running Festival will celebrate its 18th birthday this year and is ready to party with its ever increasing number of participants each year.

Starting and finishing at Jezzine Barracks, the McDonald’s® Townsville Running Festival encompasses seven events – the Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K Classic, 5K Corporate Fun Run and Walk, 5K Adult Fun Run and Walk, 5K Junior Fun Run and Walk, and the 2.5K Hero Run.

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All events are raced along the award-winning Strand Esplanade past World Heritage-listed buildings, with the longer distance events continuing along the Rowes Bay coastline out to Pallarenda.

The festival, the oldest organised running event in Australia, attracts both serious and social runners with its range of event types and distances, as well as the idyllic beachside location and scenery.

as runners head for the Marina and through Townsville’s historic city centre.

As more runners are added to the track throughout the morning, the buzz mounts in a bevy of broad smiles, colourful costumes and contagious camaraderie between old friends and new.

Registrations are open now for the event and may be completed through the festival’s website townsvillerunningfestival.com

Starting before sun-up, the Marathon – the second oldest in Australia – heralds the dawn of an exciting day with an electrifying energy

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Victoire sails around Magnetic Island during the 2014 SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week – image by Norman Jenkin

SAILING INTO THE SUNSET

Magnetic Island Race Week celebrates its 10th anniversary with the ever-popular sailing regatta WHAT: SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week WHEN: 1–6 September 2016 WHERE: Various locations, Magnetic Island Townsville’s SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week this year celebrates 10 years of exceptional sailing competition and onshore fun.

The national regatta will feature racing and cruising yachts and catamarans from Tasmania, South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland which will converge on Magnetic Island Marina and Peppers Blue on Blue Resort.

pristine waters with stunning natural backdrops and plenty of tactical challenges.

Townsville Yacht Club’s board member, Mike Steel, said previous regatta winners were already talking about entering this year. Previous winners Bob Steel’s Quest, Howard Piggott’s Flying Cloud and Colin Wilson’s Never a Dull Moment are just a few famous sailing names planning to return to the island for the 10th anniversary.

On the Friday the sell-out Business in Heels Ladies Long Lunch returns with women from all walks of Townsville business life gathering at Peppers Blue on Blue. Event organiser Sarah Mathieson said, “It’s a great opportunity for people to be part of race week whether they know about sailing or not”.

Saturday and Sunday feature plenty of nonsailing events for everyone to enjoy.

Onshore, SeaLink Queensland’s general manager Paul Victory said his team would be organising several exciting community social events.

Over five days the sailors will enjoy sailing on

Your ticket to Paradise

The Australian Hand Cane Cutting Championships – image from Burdekin Shire Council

CANE CUTTING THE OLD FASHIONED WAY OFFERS A TEST OF SKILL AND ENDURANCE Remembering the ‘old timers’ WHAT: Australian Hand Cane Cutting Championships WHEN: 28 May 2016 WHERE: Home Hill Showgrounds, Home Hill Bring the family to experience a taste of history in the sugar capital of Australia - the Burdekin region.

The Australian Hand Cane Cutting Championships is a true test of skill and endurance, with thousands of dollars in prizemoney up for grabs for competitors.

The dirty, back-breaking work of a by-gone era, the expertise of the 'old-timers', and the excitement of the 'Cut, Top and Load' will be on show again at this iconic Australian event.

Spectators will have the opportunity to walk through a paddock of burned sugarcane - an unusual and memorable experience for many city dwellers. Watch tonnes of burned sugarcane being cut through the grit and determination of the competitors.

Championship titles and trophies are presented at the end of the day's competitions.

Displays, market stalls, face painting, and a jumping castle will add to the day's activities, with food and drinks available throughout the day.

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JAN

FEB

TheatreiNQ – What is the Matter with Mary Jane?

4–6 Feb & 11–13 Feb

The Venue Townsville Presents The Black Sorrows 'Endless Sleep' Tour 22 Jan

Guy Sebastian 'You...Me...Us' Tour 6 Feb

Annie The Musical 10–14 Feb

Freshwater Saltwater: Existence and Theatricalise 22 Jan –28 Feb

Goldfield Ashes 22–24 Jan

MAR

Benthos Illumination and Tribal Odyssey and Fragments of Moments 4 Mar – 10 Apr

Quartet 12 Mar

Cruise for a Cause 13 Mar

Reclining Rockers at The Ville 23 Jan

OzFest Street Party 23 Jan

Townsville Crocodiles vs Cairns Taipans 11 Feb

JCU Townsville Fire vs UC Capital 24 Jan

Australia Day Celebrations – Jezzine Barracks 26 Jan

JCU Townsville Fire vs Dandenong Rangers 12 Feb

Townsville Crocodiles vs Sydney Kings 27 Jan

Townsville Crocodiles vs Sydney Kings 13 Feb

Townsville turns 150; the old and the news 15 Feb 2016 – 29 Jan 2017

The Venue Townsville's Wedding Expo 31 Jan

Riverway Movie Night 19 Feb

North Queensland Extreme OffRoad Challenge (Charters Towers) 19–21 Feb

North Queensland Toyota Cowboys vs Cronulla Sharks 5 Mar

Toad Day Out 20 Mar

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George Gittoes: I Witness 12 Feb – 27 Mar

Morning Melodies: The Mikado 17 Feb

Morning Melodies: Lonnie Lee 23–24 Feb

Biennial North Queensland Ceramic Awards 11 Mar – 1 May

Celebrate the Sea Festival 6 Mar

World’s Greatest Shave – North Queensland 10–13 Mar

Melanoma March (Riverway) 13 Mar

North Queensland Toyota Cowboys vs Sydney Roosters 17 Mar

Riverway Movie Night 18 Mar

Morning Melodies: Cheek to Cheek – Love songs in Jazz feat.

Lizzie Moore and Dan Barnett 22–23 Mar

Manpower Australia 26 Mar

T150 Townsville Yarns Series 30 Mar – 22 Nov

The Underarm –

by David Geary and Justin Gregory 18–19 Mar

Adventurethon Magnetic Island 19–20 Mar

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APR

T150 Variety Concert 2 Apr

North Queensland Toyota Cowboys vs St George Dragons 2 April

Dust N Gold Rodeo 2 Apr

Tenori – Charters Towers 2 Apr

Home Hill Campdraft 9–10 Apr

Rainbow Vomit 11–15 Apr

Embedded 15 Apr – 22 May

North Queensland Toyota Cowboys vs South Sydney Rabbitohs 15 Apr

Riverway Movie Night at Bluewattle Estate 15 Apr

Private Ginger Mick at Gallipoli 22–25 Apr

North Queensland Toyota Cowboys vs Parramatta Eels 23 Apr

Bastard Territory 23 Apr

Morning Melodies: Tenori – Townsville 5–6 Apr

From Page to Stage 7–9 Apr

Jim Jeffries Australian Tour 30 Apr

Burdekin Auto Festival Car and Bike Show 23–24 Apr

Healthy Life INBA Tropix Townsville Classic 23 Apr

Townsville City ANZAC Day 25 Apr

Sugarland – Children’s Theatre 26 Apr

Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow 26–27 Apr

Recovery of the Great Barrier Reef 29 Apr – 6 May

Educating Rita – Townsville 29–30 Apr

MAY

Groovin the Moo Townsville 1 May

Battle of the Coral Sea 4 May

Educating Rita – Charters Towers 5 May

Festival of One Act Plays 6–8 May

Percival Portrait Painting Prize 6 May – 10 Jul

DUO Magazine Percival Photographic Portrait Prize 13 May – 10 Jul

Faulty Towers The Dining Experience Riverway Sessions 13–14 May

Burdekin Sugar Rush 15 May

T150 Heritage Day 15 May

Morning Melodies: Love and Roses – and a Touch of Shamrock 17–18 May

North Queensland Toyota Cowboys vs Brisbane Broncos 20 May

Full Moon Down Under Party 20 May

Tasman Turtle Picnic Day 21 May

Burdekin Growers Race Day 21 May

Australian Hand Cane Cutting Championships 28 May

Townsville Fashion Festival 28–29 May

EcoFiesta 29 May

Beauty in the Making 27 May – 8 Jul

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Townsville MS Swimathon 1 May

Picnic at Cataract Gorge 27 May – 3 Jul

Riverway Movie Night 20 May

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JUN

Wuthering Heights Townsville 2–3 Jun

IF ______

The 52-Storey Treehouse 6–7 Jun

Live and Loopy – Linsey Pollack 16 Jun

Charters Towers Motor Show and Swap Meet 10–12 Jun

WAS ______ 10–11 Jun

Riverway Movie Night 17 Jun

Full Moon Down Under Party 17 Jun

I am Woman: the songs of Helen Reddy 18 Jun

Pet Expo 19 Jun

North Queensland Toyota Cowboys vs Manly Sea Eagles 27 Jun

Motoco Dam Fine Rally 30 Jun – 4 Jul

Australian Italian Festival 6–7 Aug

McDonald’s® Townsville Running Festival 7 Aug

Snugglepot and Cuddlepie – Children’s Theatre 8–9 Aug

JUL

Night and Day, The Doris and Shirley Show – Riverway Sessions 1 Jul

Adventurethon National Challenge Townsville 2–3 Jul

AUG

V8 Supercars Driver Meet and Greet 7 Jul

The Paris Underground – Riverway Sessions 8 Jul

V8 Supercars Castrol EDGE Townsville 400 8–10 Jul

Rocket Man by String Fever 13 Aug

The Moon's a Balloon 12–13 Jul

Images of an Era, The Martin Gallery 15 Jul – 14 Aug

Romeo and Juliet (Charters Towers) 15 Jul

Burdekin Readers and Writers Festival 15–17 Jul

Townsville Cultural Fest 13 Aug

Opera Queensland: The Barber of Seville Townsville 17 Aug

Tastes of the Burdekin 16 Jul

Townsville Swap Meet 2016 17 Jul

North Queensland Toyota Cowboys vs Canterbury Bulldogs 21 Jul

Kids Rock Rodeo, Heart of the Goldfields 22–23 Jul

Townsville Triathlon Festival 19–21 Aug

Full Moon Down Under Party 19 Aug

Full Moon Down Under Party 23 Jul

Senior's Week 21–26 Aug

HIPPO! HIPPO! A BIG NEW Musical Adventure!

Children’s Theatre 22–23 Aug

The Three Dancers 31 Jul

Townsville Plant and Garden Expo 27–28 Aug

Magnetic Island Aquathon 28 Aug

Australia Classic 23–24 Jul

Paluma Push Mountain Biking Adventure 24 Jul

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North Queensland Toyota Cowboys vs Newcastle Knights 4 Jun

T150 4TOFM Pacific Festival 3–5 Jun

The Peasant Prince – Children’s Theatre 25–26 Jul

Australian Festival of Chamber Music 29 Jul – 6 Aug

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Danny Elliott – I’ve Got The Music 13 Aug

Compact Prints 2016 and Students In-Case 2016 and Shift 19 Aug – 25 Sep

Always...

Patsy Cline 19–20 Aug

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SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week 1–6 Sep

Spirit of ANZAC Centenary Experience 2–10 Sep

Magnetic Island Bay Dayz Festival 2 Sep – 2 Oct

OCT

Bell Shakespeare’s Othello 6 Oct

Burdekin Water Festival 3 Sep

Towers Rocks 3–4 Sep

Charters Towers Festival 3 Sep – 30 Oct

The Gizmo – Children’s Theatre 6–7 Sep

Light the Night 7 Oct

Glencore Greek Fest Townsville 8–9 Oct

T150 Port of Townsville Gala Dinner Under the Stars 10 Sep

Sweet, Sour and Saucy 11–12 Oct

Roaring Twenties – Riverway Sessions 12 Oct

TheatreiNQ – Hamlet 13–20 Sep

T150 Defence Force Air Show and Townsville Bulletin Sky Show 15 Oct

Taste The North 21–23 Oct

East Coast Encounter 23 Sep – 30 Oct

Townsville Rock Fest 22 Oct

Tri Charlies Trousers (Charters Towers) 22–23 Oct

Full Moon Down Under Party 29 Oct

Towers Rush 30 Oct

Full Moon Down Under Party 16 Sep

Healthy Life INBA Tropix North Queensland Championships 17 Sep

ABCRA North Queensland Zone Finals Rodeo 24 Sep

More than Steel and Stone and Ad Wer: Story of the Stars by Erub Island and Young Indigenous Printmakers 30 Sep – 6 Nov

Luxlumin – Lighting Up The City 30 Sep – 3 Oct

NOV

An Evening with Groucho – Riverway Sessions 4 Nov

Generation: Umbrella Annual Members Prize and An Island Almanac 11 Nov – 16 Dec

Doll – Riverway Sessions 17 Sep

Cyclone Sunday 6 Nov

Da Vinci Machines 12 Nov 2016 – 12 Feb 2017

Queensland Symphony Orchestra in concert 15–16 Nov

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Troy Dunn Invitational 18–19 Nov

Morning Melodies: The Ultimate Tribute to Shirley Bassey 22–23 Nov

Noni Hazlehurst in Mother 27 Oct

Picturing Townsville 28 Oct – 27 Nov

DEC

Carols by Candlelight – Townsville 4 Dec

Stable on the Strand 2016 18–22 Dec

Full Moon Down Under Party 25 Nov

New Year's Eve – The Strand 31 Dec

Full Moon Down Under Party 31 Dec

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Image: Frank Giacco, Born Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 1955, Charles Blackman [detail] 2010, Oil on canvas, 198 x 200cm, Acquisitive Prize Winner of the Glencore Percival Portrait Painting Prize, 2014

CELEBRATING PORTRAITURE

The Percivals include two major portrait competitions and exhibitions of the finalists WHAT: Percival Portrait Painting Prize WHEN: 6 May–10 July 2016 WHERE: Perc Tucker Regional Gallery, Townsville The biennial Percival Portrait Painting Prize is the region's own portrait competition and is held at Perc Tucker Regional Gallery.

While showcasing the outstanding and innovative work currently being produced by Australian artists, the competition has given emerging artists an opportunity to engage with portraiture and share their expressions.

Across the years, participating artists have presented varied styles and approaches to the contemporary portrait – from abstracted images and cool conceptualism to smooth realism and the energetic aura of thick, impasto oils executed with broad brush and palette knife.

Thanks to the generosity of Glencore and other sponsors over the years, the competition has steadily grown in stature and prize monies, from $3,000 in 2007 to the current major acquisitive prize of $40,000.

EXHIBITION INFORMATION • Entry is open to all local, interstate, national and international artists • Works are painted from life • Various mediums including oil, acrylic, watercolour, pastel, charcoal, ink and mixed media • Entry to Perc Tucker Regional Gallery is free KEY DATES Applications close: 18 March 2016 Official opening: 6 May 2016 Exhibition Dates: 6 May – 10 July 2016

PLAYING WITH LIGHT

Two years on, a photographic celebration of portraiture gathers pace WHAT: DUO Magazine Percival Photographic Portrait Prize WHEN: 13 May–10 July 2016 WHERE: Pinnacles Gallery, Riverway Arts Centre

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Gallery and ensures a city-wide celebration of portraiture. The exhibition offers a major $10,000 acquisitive prize.

and international artists • Open

to all forms of still photography on any media • Entry

to Pinnacles Gallery is free

This year marks the return of the DUO Magazine Percival Photographic Portrait Prize, an exhibition launched by Pinnacles Gallery in 2014.

The exhibition was extremely popular in its first year, with 105 artists entering a total of 167 works, from which 75 works by 61 artists were displayed as finalists at the exhibition.

KEY DATES Applications close: 18 March 2016 Official opening: 13 May 2016 Exhibition dates: 13 May– 10 July 2016

This exhibition coincides with the popular Percival Portrait Painting Prize at Perc Tucker Regional

EXHIBITION INFORMATION • Entry is open to all local, interstate, national

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In 2016, Townsville city will celebrate its anniversary, marking 150 years since being declared a municipality and we want you to join us in celebration.

During the year-long salute, Townsville will host a variety of community-led festivals, events, concerts, exhibitions and activities to explore our community’s rich heritage and celebrate the evolution of our vibrant and colourful culture.

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T150 Event Highlights Include:

Swimming carnival during the Jubilee Celebrations, Tobruk Memorial Baths, 31 December 1951.

proudly presented by townsville cit y council

proudly presented by townsville cit y council

T150 Yarn Series

T150 Variety Concert

30 March, 15 May, 19 July, 23 August, 28 September, 22 and 23 November, Various venues

2 April 2016, Townsville Civic Theatre

Experience Townsville Yarns, a series of engaging story-telling events held around the city, told live by a panel of local and visiting identities.

Stay tuned for the exciting line-up of presenters.

Topics include; Villians, Heroes and Saints; Townsville’s History and Heritage; Townsville’s Greatest Sporting Achievements; The Garrison City; Townsville’s Natural Disasters and 150 Years on Stage & Screen.

Townsville City Council presents the T150 Variety Concert, a night of entertainment, showcasing and celebrating the arts and cultural life of the city over 150 years.

This ticketed gala concert will star ARIA award-winning performer David Campbell, Kurt Phelan (national star of Dirty Dancing), Luke Kennedy, the combined Band of the First Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (1RAR Band) and Barrier Reef Orchestra and a host of Townsville talent. A night of music, dance, comedy and surprises.

Tickets will go on sale from 9am, 1 February 2016 and will be available from www.ticketshop.com.au or phone 4727 9797. Tickets $75 Adults, concessions available, booking fees may apply.

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T150 4TOFM Pacific Festival

T150 Port of Townsville Gala Dinner Under the Stars

3,4,5 June 2016, The Strand and Jezzine Barracks A re-creation of the city’s annual traditional festival which ran for over 21 years. This three day event will include a community parade of floats and bands, carnival including a 32metre Ferris Wheel (brand new to Australia), live entertainment and fireworks displays!

Image: Pacific Festival parade, Flinders Street East, August 1987.Photo: CityLibraries.

10 September 2016, The Strand Join us for the black tie gala event of the year. This momentous occasion will pay tribute to one of the biggest gala outdoor events ever staged in the city, the Longest Dinner on the Strand, which was conducted to officially open the Strand in 1999.

Guests will enjoy a night of fine dining and entertainment featuring a legend of Australian music and one of televisions biggest stars.

Further details on the event including ticketing and times will be announced in the coming months.

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Saturday 15 October 2016 The Strand and Jezzine Barracks The T150 Defence Force Air Show and Townsville Bulletin Sky Show will be the most highly-anticipated community event of the T150 Celebrations! The best viewpoint will be the iconic Strand with military aircraft conducting an impressive air show throughout the day. As day turns to dusk, the sky show will commence with a breathtaking ďŹ reworks display that will ignite the sky!

Sunday 16 October 2016 Open Day, RAAF Base Townsville

Image: Courtesy of Department of Defence

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Townsville turns 150: the old and the news 15 February 2016 – 29 January 2017, Museum of Tropical Qld

Percival Portrait Painting Prize 2016 6 May – 10 July 2016, Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

T150 Walking through Townsville’s History - Launch

T150 Embedded 15 April – 22 May 2016, Umbrella Studio

11 March 2016, Townsville Bulletin Square, Townsville CBD

T150 Heritage Day 15 May 2016, West End Park (near West End Cemetary)

Frank GIACCO Charles Blackman [detail], Oil on canvas, 198 x 200 cm, Acc no. 2014.0075, Acquisitive Prize Winner of the Glencore Percival Portrait Painting Prize, 2014. City of Townsville Art Collection

Your Stories, Our Histories: Public Lecture: 150 Years of mixed marriages and war brides in Townsville

26 September 2016, CityLibraries Flinders Street

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Celebrating Townsville: The City`s visual history drawn from the James Cook University Art Collection

8 July – 14 Aug 2016, Umbrella Studio

T150 LUXLUMIN Lighting up the City

Your Histories, Our Histories:

30 September – 02 October 2016, Townsville CBD

150 Years of mixed marriages and war brides in Townsville and their contribution to the success of multiculturalism in Townsville

01 October - 30 November 2016, CityLibraries Flinders Street

T150 Four Bus Tours Sundays 24 April, 8 May, September and November to be confirmed Townsville

Images of an Era, The Martin Gallery 15 July-14 August 2016, Perc Tucker Regional Gallery John COBURN, Desert ceremony, 1984. Oil on canvas. Gift of John Coburn (the Artist), 1985.

City of Townsville Art Collection

Picturing Townsville 28 October – 27 November 2016, Perc Tucker Regional Gallery William Jamieson ALLOM, Townsville [painted from David Brands Slipway, Ross Creek] 1884.

Oil on canvas. Purchased, 1995. With the assistance of Mr Paul Martinez of wilson/ryan/ grose Lawyers. City of Townsville Art Collection

For more great T150 events visit: www.townsville150.com.au

Grab your

Limited Edition T150 Plate

Join the celebrations with a personalised limited edition T150 registration plate.

Choose from 5 designs, only $495 each.

For more great T150 events visit www.townsville150.com.au and follow us on Facebook and Twitter. * Information correct at time of printing. Check council’s website for the latest event information.

A percentage of every plate purchased is donated to the Mayor’s Christmas Tree Appeal.

Go to www.ppq.com.au/townsville

Townsville City Council Events @TCC_news www.townsville150.com.au

2016

The year we explore our community’s rich heritage and celebrate the evolution of our vibrant and colourful culture.

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BURDEKIN CROWD PLEASER

Going a country mile for the race day fashion stakes It’s the race day that sees Burdekin locals go a country mile when it comes to the fashion stakes.

The Burdekin Growers Race Day, one of the Burdekin’s most anticipated social events of the year (drawing a record crowd of 4,100 in 2015), left organisers hard pressed to fault anyone for dress code or demeanour on the day.

their hair and makeup done and they get their husbands and boyfriends fitted out,” she said.

“It is difficult to find anyone not dressed up and everyone is on their best behaviour.”

Ms Achurra said with $50,000 in prizes up for grabs, Fashions on the Field entrants came from all across Queensland.

Volunteer promoter Nicky Achurra said the event saw everyone in the small township get involved.

“It’s a big deal for our small town, everyone gets right into it because it’s the one big day our community can go all out. The women get

WHAT: Burdekin Growers Race Day WHEN: 21 May 2016 WHERE: Burdekin Race Club, Home Hill

A LITTLE BIT OF ITALY

TYTO Wetlands goes Italian for a weekend of family fun The Australian Italian Festival is a much loved and authentic Italian cultural event held on the first weekend of August in Ingham, Townsville North Queensland.

The two-day carnival began in 1995 as a way to celebrate the economic and cultural diversity of the Hinchinbrook region and community.

are greasy pole climbing, pizza and pasta eating competitions, grape stomping and gondola races.

The Australian Italian Festival is held in the beautiful TYTO Wetlands, featuring lagoons and raised walkways that come alive with Australian flora and fauna. Come and enjoy an experience like no other in Australia.

The Australian Italian Festival features cooking demonstrations, endless food stalls, Italian art and history, free amusement rides and games for all ages. Spend time with family and friends as you enjoy the atmosphere, food, and excitement of the best of Italian culture. Among the favourites

WHAT: Australian Italian Festival WHEN: 6–7 August 2016 WHERE: TYTO Wetlands, Ingham

Celebrating 18 Years

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LOCAL RACES

including CUB Burdekin Cup

SATURDAY 21 MAY 2016 HOME HILL RACE COURSE www.burdekinraceclub.com.au

BOXED CARTONS OF LOCAL PRODUCE

SUPER BETS, MEGA PRIZE DRAW, PRODUCE & SUGAR CANE CHALLENGE

For info contact Club Ph: 4782 1665 • Table Bookings & Pre-Purchase Gate Entry Tickets from Kids Crossing, 135 Queens St, Ayr. PH: 4783 5466 from April 11

THIS EVENT IS STRICTLY

18+

THRILLS AND SPILLS The toughest sport on dirt

Experience a once-in-a-lifetime event as the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) prepare to deliver two huge nights of the toughest sport on dirt at the Townsville Entertainment Centre.

It’s a showdown like no other - elite cowboys versus the toughest bulls on the planet in a three hour action packed sporting entertainment event that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

WHAT: Troy Dunn Invitational WHEN: 18–19 November 2016 WHERE: Townsville Entertainment Centre

Cowboys, all eager for glory, strive to overcome the power of the 52 most extreme bucking bulls in a battle of power, agility and the fight of the fittest eight seconds at a time.

The whole event is choreographed with pyrotechnics, lasers, concert sound system and mega screen replays. Multiple camera angles will take you behind the scenes and inside the bucking chutes as riders prepare for the ride of their lives while delivering the ultimate live event bull riding experience.

Far from the dress circle appeal of our arts culture, PBR has its own loyal following of salt of the earth people from all around Australia and the world, drawing huge crowds to each thrilling event.

Townsville holds its annual Troy Dunn Invitational in November each year.

GOING BATTY IN THE TOWERS

Gentlemen's sport attracts thousands to Charters Towers yearly Indulge yourself in a weekend of cricket unlike any other. Every year, Charters Towers prepares to give itself over to a horde of cricket mad sportsmen, and all are welcome.

The Goldfield Ashes in Charters Towers is the largest amateur cricket carnival in the Southern Hemisphere, conducted by the Charters Towers Cricket Association Incorporated (CTCA).

Recently labelled a Queensland Iconic Event, matches are played on 58 different playing fields, including some that are privately owned.

The event attracts about 3,000 players and their

support crew who converge on Charters Towers for a few days indulging in the sport of gentlemen.

The objective of the carnival is to bring fellow cricketers togther from near and far to participate with good sportsmanship and friendly rivalry in the King of Games.

While ‘The Ashes’ has grown to levels well beyond the imagination of its president Jack Mann’s original concept, it has not lost its reputation for friendliness and hospitality. Perhaps within that reputation lies the secret of its past success and assures its growth into the future.

WHAT: Goldfield Ashes WHEN: 22–24 January 2016 WHERE: Various locations, Charters Towers

THE BIGGEST ISLAND PARTY IN AUSTRALIA An iconic Australian event held at a beautiful Base camp In the last five years, Full Moon Down Under has grown to become one of Queensland’s and Australia’s most iconic events. Full Moon is staged monthly (with a brief hiatus during wet season) and hosted at the ridiculously beautiful Base Magnetic Island hostel in Nelly Bay, Magnetic Island.

Held as close as possible to each full moon, the event features some of the biggest acts Australia and the world has to offer, ensuring an explosive night full of quality entertainment every time.

WHAT: Full Moon Down Under Party WHEN: Friday once a month WHERE: Base Backpackers, Magnetic Island

experience this unique island party, you can expect nothing less than the best, with fire twirlers, body paint, plenty of colour and good times. From sunset to sunrise, it’s one the region’s most successful events.

Over its 11 years since inception, the event has attracted some huge music acts including Timmy Trumpet, Havana Brown, Ruby Rose, the Stafford Brothers, Potbelleez, Krafty Kuts, Mark Dynamix, Benny Benassi, Martin Solveig and Hed Kandi, just to name a few.

With past events bringing more than 5,000 people from different parts of the world to

CELEBRATING THE CREATIVE Australia's only regional music odyssey Groovin the Moo (GTM) is an annual music festival held at various regional centres across Australia during April and May and Townsville is proud to be part of the community concert movement.

In 2016, GTM will again take place at Murray Sports Complex and is expected to draw thousands of revellers of all ages to its annual celebration of music.

While the line-up of artists is not yet confirmed, patrons can expect the artist line-up to hit the streets, triple j airwaves and social media on Thursday 28 January.

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Along with the cream of the crop of both local and international bands to be announced on the bill, GTM 2016 will embrace the community even further by showcasing and involving each region’s distinct qualities.

Sign up to the Moosflash at gtm.net.au or make sure you’re following @groovinthemoo for the latest news, info and competitions.

Tickets for GTM shows in 2016 will be on sale from Tuesday 2 February.

WHAT: Groovin the Moo WHEN: 1 May 2016 WHERE: Murray Sports Complex, Townsville

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TALL TOWERS TEST LEGO LIMITS

Lego master Ryan McNaught’s new creation on display

WHAT: Towers of Tomorrow with LEGO® Bricks WHEN: 7 May – 13 November 2016 WHERE: Museum of Tropical Queensland, Townsville

What do you get if you fuse some of the most

Taipei 101, Japan’s Tokyo Skytree, Kuala Lumpur’s

iconic and eye-popping skyscrapers from Asia

twin Petronas Towers and Sydney’s own Sydney

and Australia with LEGO?

Tower.

You get the awe-inspiring Towers of Tomorrow

Featuring more than 400,000 LEGO bricks

with LEGO® Bricks, an interactive exhibition at the

weighing more than 1000kg, the LEGO Towers

Museum of Tropical Queensland that showcases

of Tomorrow took more than 2000 hours (nearly

architecture and design in a lively, creative space.

three months) to build.

Created by Australia’s Ryan McNaught, the only

Towers of Tomorrow with LEGO® Bricks will

certified LEGO professional in the Southern

be on show from Saturday 7 May to Sunday 13

Hemisphere, Towers of Tomorrow with LEGO®

November, with an exclusive preview for museum

Bricks showcases 15 skyline-defining towers

members on Friday 6 May.

including Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands, Taiwan’s

TOWERS ROCKS Boutique Music Festival

The inaugural Towers Rocks festival in 2015 was so successful that it’s now an annual concert event.

More than just a concert, it is a full two-day festival for the over 40s, with great Aussie rock acts as well as lots of fantastic local talent too – it’s Charters Towers’ biggest music event.

Among last year’s great acts were Daryl Braithwaite, Mental As Anything, The Radiators, Wendy Matthews and local support acts, supported by an international food village and full bar service.

Towers Rocks organiser Ian Wade-Parker said

planning for this year’s event was in progress.

“The 2015 event went fantastically and we received overwhelmingly positive feedback from attendees who are raving about the music, the great vibe and the overall way the festival was run over the two days," he said.

The boutique-style festival held at Bivouac Junction is pitched at the discerning festivalgoer who wants to have a great day out with fantastic music and food as well as a comfortable and enjoyable experience.

Tickets for Towers Rocks are available now with early bird rates available.

WHAT: Towers Rocks WHEN: 3–4 September 2016 WHERE: Bivouac Junction, Charters Towers

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DESTINATION ENDURANCE

Where the spirit of adventure meets endurance sport Offering a unique excuse to get out, get fit and see Australia, destination endurance competitions are quickly growing in popularity.

Among the favourites is Adventurethon – a fiverace, off-road competition played out in six unique locations across the country, including Magnetic Island and Townsville.

Each adrenaline-charged Adventurethon race is conducted through national parklands, beaches and hiking trails to enjoy spectacular scenery and experience the outdoors.

WHAT: Adventurethon WHEN: 19–20 March & 2–3 July 2016 WHERE: Magnetic Island and Townsville

The multi-sport challenge incorporates paddling, mountain biking and off-road (or trail) running.

It’s all about setting yourself a big challenge.

Adventurethon offers five events over a weekend, challenging all levels of fitness and skill; catering equally for the first time adventurer to the hardcore seasoned athlete.

Magnetic Island will hold its Adventurethon on 19–20 March 2016 and the Townsville Adventurethon will be held on 2–3 July 2016.

This is a great opportunity to grab your mountain bike, kayak and running shoes and get straight to the beachside suburb of Pallarenda where the scenery is spectacular.

It’s all in a weekend of fun.

RUN, SWIM AND RIDE

Two days of run, swim and ride set to rival any With a bigger and better program, the Intersport Townsville Triathlon Festival is a weekend of events for all ages, fitness levels and groups.

With a brand new format, two days of racing and the ability to take part in a number of events across the weekend, this is an event you’ll want to take part in. The action on the sideline will be one to watch too.

A dinner under the stars at Strand Park (Carb with the Stars) will be held on the Friday night before the race, featuring ambassadors and inspiring guest speakers.

Event organiser Sam Pascoe said Carb with the Stars was open to the whole community, not just athletes, and would be an introduction to the event before the festival officially opens at 9:00am Saturday.

In conjunction with the Triathlon, the Live2TRI expo will be open all weekend featuring offers from gyms, lifestyle organisations and health food stores, as well as ways to keep energy up with food stalls and coffee carts.

WHAT: Intersport Townsville Triathlon Festival WHEN: 19–21 August 2016 WHERE: The Strand in Townsville

ENJOY EVERY DAY @ TYTO 7 DAYS OF EVENTS, ACTIVITIES, WORKSHOPS, TOURS OR TIME OUT

TYTO is owned and operated by Hinchinbrook Shire Council

JOHN HEARD: Grasshopper

OPEN 10.00AM – 4.00PM (EXC INFORMATION CENTRE)

GREEK EXPECTATIONS

A grape-stomping and plate-smashing celebration in the park Townsville’s annual Glencore Greek Fest is a multi-award winning family event that’s free to attend and tons of fun.

Event organiser Bill Malandris said in 2016 there would be more Greek music, more cultural dancing and more delicious Greek food than ever before! Held in the idyllic setting of Riverway, under the raintrees, it’s a great time and place to relax and enjoy the entertainment.

WHAT: Glencore Greek Fest WHEN: 8–9 October 2016 WHERE: Riverway, Townsville

There will be plenty of food and drinks, including a licensed bar. Kids entertainment will include rides and sideshows – roller coaster, ferris wheel and dodgem cars to name a few. The park will be filled with the unique sounds of both traditional and modern Greek music throughout the weekend.

The Glencore Greek Fest has won a string of awards over the years including Community Event of the Year six times since 1999.

Keen favourites with the crowds are music and dance, the children's program, cooking demos, plate-smashing and grape-stomping competitions, rides, and fireworks.

GET YOUR CULTURE FIX

Food, art, music and culture are all here The Townsville Cultural Fest showcases the diversity of Australian music, food, arts and culture, bringing people together in celebration of life itself.

The Cultural Fest includes more than 100 food and market stalls from around the world, offering arts and crafts, workshops and presentations, fashion, food and produce.

The event is a not-for-profit festival organised by the Townsville Intercultural Centre.

This year there will be a music stage, a dance stage, a chai tent stage for intimate sets, and a zen space for chilling out.

In mid-August each year more than 100 performing groups will entertain tens of thousands of visitors, offering everything from folk, rock and pop, to Indigenous Australian music, African drum circles, as well as Latin, Pacific Islander and Middle Eastern dance groups.

Around the grounds you will find everything from roving performers and interactive art installations, to show rides and henna tattoo stalls.

WHAT: Townsville Cultural Fest WHEN: 17–21 August 2016 WHERE: Location to be announced

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Explore the region...

Townsville offers plenty of dining options – image by Budd Photography

WHERE TO EAT Whether you are seeking Australia’s best breakfast, a vibrant evening atmosphere or you just want a simple and relaxing picnic with an awe-inspiring view, Townsville offers plenty of dining options.

PALMER STREET Located on the city’s south bank, Palmer Street captures the essence of international cuisine and is a prime location to start your night, or day, boasting award winning restaurants for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

GREGORY STREET AND THE STRAND The alfresco dining and proximity to the beach makes Gregory Street and The Strand the perfect stop for a meal. Spoil yourself with a delicious

gelato or have a relaxing drink at one of the restaurants or bars found along The Strand.

Flinders Street East buzzes with a lively nightclub atmosphere.

CANNON PARK Cannon Park offers diners a range of cuisine and a fun, family social atmosphere. You can catch a live show at Riverway Arts Centre, see a movie at the cinemas, challenge your friends at tenpin bowling, watch the North Queensland Cowboys at the nearby 1300SMILES Stadium or have a pint at the local Irish pub.

CITY LANE The dining scene has come alive with Townsville’s first creative laneway precinct, City Lane, offering a variety of dining options. This sophisticated, New York-inspired precinct on Flinders Street is complete with street art, funky décor and an atmosphere to match.

FLINDERS STREET Flinders Street boasts an eclectic mix of restaurants, nightclubs, pubs and cocktail bars with many tucked away in basements and laneways, waiting to be discovered.

FLOUR . WATER . SALT At Three Loaves, we respect that the best breads take days to prepare.

We take three basic ingredients and turn them into wholesome, additive-free, traditional loaves.

It’s the Artisan way.

TRADITIONAL AND MODERN BREADS AND ROLLS. CROISSANTS, PASTRIES, SCROLLS, CAKES AND TARTS. PIES AND SAUSAGE ROLLS LOW GLUTEN AND ALLERGY CONSCIOUS VARIETIES

Open Daily at The Precinct, Village Road, Idalia | Phone 07 4729 0707

CENTRAL VILLAGE For a fun family night out, catch the latest movie at the cinema followed by dinner and a Max Brenner chocolate treat at Central Village, Flinders Street West.

A DESTINATION Michels restaurant is Townsville’s food destination.

Enjoy modern Australian cuisine, crafted from local produce and seasonal ingredients. Michels can be enjoyed for a quick city lunch, a business dining venue, family dinner or enjoy our degustation experience.

Michels is a relaxed dining and drinking destination, perfectly situated in the heart of Townsville’s restaurant hub - Palmer Street.

BAR M Offering an alternative dining & drinking destination.

Bar M’s cocktail list has been created to complement Michels cuisine and capture the essence of Michels, which is simple sophistication. The cocktail selection has all the traditional oferings along with some innovative, must try cocktails. Bar M also ofers an impressive selection of French Champagne, Australian sparkling wine, premium imported & local wines, spirits, as well as a range of imported & local beers.

CATERING Michels catering has been Townsville’s leading caterer for nearly two decades.

The secret to Michels success is consistency – always creating memorable events through innovative cuisine and seamless service.

LUNCH - TUESDAY - FRIDAY FROM 11.30AM DINNER - TUESDAY - SATURDAY FROM 5.30PM 7 PALMER ST, STH TOWNSVILLE TEL 4724 1460

MICHELSRESTAURANT.COM.AU

Reservations are now available online

Townsville City – image by Budd Photography

WHERE TO STAY With the iconic Castle Hill taking a dramatic centre stage, the fabulous beach front Strand Park, beautiful marinas and stunning Magnetic Island at its doorstep, Townsville North Queensland offers plenty of accommodation options to enhance your stay in the tropics.

With over 100 accommodation options available, there is something to suit everyone’s desires.

Whether you are a newcomer to the region, a local keen to explore close to home, or you are looking to show visitors around, enticing accommodation options vary from luxury inner city apartments to island retreats and mountain cabins.

Choices include backpacking in style at Townsville’s newest glampackers, Rambutan, waking to ocean breezes in an apartment on The Strand, strolling through boutique fashion stores and unsurpassed dining options along Flinders Street and Palmer Street, spending a night in the iconic "Sugar Shaker" (Holiday Inn) or enjoying the parklands and river views from Itara and Jacana Apartments in Thuringowa.

Much of Townsville’s accommodation is located within short walking distance of The Strand, key dining precincts and Townsville’s ever expanding CBD and nightlife.

Head further afield for a romantic retreat at Hidden Valley Cabins – spot platypus in the wild, roam the tropical rainforest tracks and cool off in one of the nearby waterholes.

STAY EXCITED.

A holiday in Townsville North Queensland wouldn’t be complete without a stay on Magnetic Island. Choose from the many private homes for rent, budget accommodation and luxury waterfront hotels and apartments. Best of all, Magnetic Island ferries run frequently so you can taste what’s on in the city then retreat to island life if the crowds get too much for you.

Top off a fantastic event with an overnight stay at the Holiday Inn Townsville ‘Sugar Shaker’.

Enjoy a hot buffet breakfast for two and a late checkout of 4pm when you book the ‘Weekend Special Package’.

Visit www.holidayinn.com or call 4729 2011 to get started. *Terms and conditions apply

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Take in the stunning views while cruising on Magnetic Island’s only vehicle and walk-on ferry.

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Cotters Market on Flinders Street – image by Rob Parsons

MARKETS AND GALLERIES Townsville North Queensland offers art in all forms, from traditional exhibitions to outdoor art installations. Taste some of the region’s finest fresh produce and discover some truly unique gift ideas at one of the local markets. Townsville is alive with arts and culture.

MUST–DO GALLERIES AND MARKETS

Umbrella Studio invites experimentation, encourages excellence and inspires appreciation for contemporary visual art in the region and beyond.

Art in Public Spaces – There are over 220 public artworks currently on permanent display throughout the city.

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery is Townsville’s premier regional art gallery. It offers a dynamic range of local, national and international exhibitions complemented by workshops, talks and a host of other programs.

The Willows Rotary Market is held every Sunday in the Willows Shopping Centre car park.

Pinnacles Gallery is a dynamic art space located within the Riverway Arts Centre.

Magnetic Island regularly hosts markets from Friday night through to Sunday.

Cotters Market is held every Sunday from 8:30am to 1:00pm on Flinders Street.

The North Queensland Farmers Market is held every Saturday at North Shore.

The Strand Night Market is held on the first Friday of the month from May to December at Strand Park from 5:00pm to 9:30pm.

Renegade Handmade is held on the second Sunday of each month at the Marian School Hall.

Renegade is rapidly gaining a reputation for good quality, handmade goods of all varieties.

Label Traders Market is held on the third Sunday of each month at Mundingburra State School and is the city’s first vintage, recycled and designer market.

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Ross Creek in the Townsville CBD – image by Megan MacKinnon

TOWNSVILLE

A Vibrant and Bustling City Townsville is a place to take your time. Sprawled below iconic Castle Hill, Townsville City combines federation architecture with sophisticated restaurants, quality accommodation and shopping like no other Queensland city.

Warm all year round, Townsville is a nature lover’s paradise. Choose from tropical islands, wetlands, the Great Barrier Reef, wet tropics rainforests and a glorious beachfront with breathtaking views.

Explore the art, culture and entertainment which brings the city of Townsville to life. Enjoy alfresco dining, urban street art, coffee along the beachfront, the vibrant night life in laneway bars

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Billabong Sanctuary – Take a walk on the wild side, eyeball a croc or cuddle a koala

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Reef HQ Great Barrier Reef Aquarium – Experience the reef without getting wet

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Castle Hill – Get physical, break a sweat and walk or drive the monolith for amazing sunset views

and eateries, as well as boutique shopping.

Immerse yourself in our relaxed way of life and stroll The Strand. With a number of fantastic playgrounds and the ever-popular Water Park, The Strand will keep the kids entertained for hours while you sample the café culture. Take advantage of the free Wi-Fi offered right along The Strand.

Take an ocean swim; visit the Rock Pool, Tobruk Pool, Riverway lagoons or head out to one of the many freshwater swimming spots like Alligator Creek, Rollingstone or Crystal Creek. You won’t want to go home.

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Magnetic Island – image by Amber Toms

MAGNETIC ISLAND Tropical Island Paradise

Escape overseas to a tropical island paradise just 20 minutes off the mainland. Magnetic Island features gorgeous secluded bays, golden beaches and outdoor activities for everyone.

Mexican or French cuisine, fast food, cabaret theatre shows, café and alfresco dining, or purchase your own supplies to prepare a favourite dish of your own.

The rocky granite headlands fuse with sheltered bays and beaches studded with majestic hoop pines, creating a dramatic and spectacular coastline. Over two-thirds of the island is classified as national park, providing a haven for native wildlife including rock wallabies, koalas and about 100 bird species.

With accommodation ranging from luxury resorts through to backpacker and budget options, there is something to suit everyone.

Magnetic Island has plenty of dining options.

Select from pub meals, fine dining, Italian,

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Toad Races – World famous family fun at Arcadia Village Hotel at 8:00pm every Wednesday.

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Topless Car Hire – Let your hair down, turn the music up and tour Magnetic Island the fun way, in a topless car.

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Walk the Forts – With stunning views, historic sites and diverse wildlife, these walking trails are perfect for outdoor enthusiasts.

While on Magnetic Island be sure to explore the incredible fringing reefs. Starting just a short distance from the beaches of Nelly and Geoffrey Bay, the Magnetic Island Snorkel Trails give you the chance to spot giant clams, live coral, marine life and even a WWII plane propeller.

Exhibition Dates 13 May to 10 July 2016 Applications Close Friday 18 March 2016

PERCIVAL PORTRAIT Painting Prize 2016

Applications Close Friday 18 March 2016 Exhibition Dates 6 May to 10 July 2016

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Mosman Street, Charters Towers – image by Megan MacKinnon

CHARTERS TOWERS Discover Hidden Treasures

The Charters Towers region is a caravan and camping paradise, steeped in natural beauty and a sense of history. With 11 caravan parks ranging from award-winning facilities with resort-style swimming pools and all the creature comforts to classic Aussie bush camps right beside the mighty Burdekin River, there is choice aplenty.

Connecting with history, Towers Hill was a significant allied military base in World War II with some 30 concrete bunkers dotted throughout the surrounding hills still visible.

Step inside the bunkers and live the story of wartime years through interactive digital displays.

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Ravenswood – Discover an old gold mining settlement, set among the rolling hills of the outback.

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Texas Longhorn Wagon Tour – Take a traditional horse drawn wagon ride back in time to the ‘Old West’ and see the legendary Texas Longhorns.

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Tors Drive-In – An entirely unique film experience and flashback to the “olden” days.

The City Hall World War II photographic display and the collection of military memorabilia at the Zara Clark Museum are must-sees.

Enroute to the Burdekin Weir, stop at the Bore Sight Range and see where bomber aircraft test fired their guns for accuracy training. The ANZAC Centenary Digital Heritage Trail and the Boer War Memorial in Lissner Park are also significant sites in Australia’s military history.

Charters Towers offers a stunning variety of natural attributes and a rich historical significance, making the region a definite “must-see” on your itinerary.

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Burdekin Farmland – image by Megan MacKinnon

BURDEKIN

Light up your travels Just one hour’s drive south of Townsville is the Burdekin Shire – the sugar capital of Australia, fishing mecca, bird watching paradise.

The district is made up of the neighbouring towns of Ayr and Home Hill and includes over a dozen other smaller centres. It is as famous for its rich, flat farmlands as it is for its amazing waterways and scenic beauty.

The SS Yongala shipwreck lies just off the coast of Ayr and is ranked one of the top 10 dive sites in the world. This is a must-do for experienced divers and is easily accessible with tours departing from Ayr, Townsville and Magnetic Island.

The Burdekin region is the biggest and sweetest sugar cane producer in the country and is one of the few cane growing regions left in Australia where cane is burned before harvesting. These magnificent cane fires frequently light up the evening skies between June and December.

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Birdwatching – Visit Plantation Park or Horseshoe Lagoon to see magnificent wetlands teeming with birdlife.

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Go barefoot – Nearby Alva Beach offers miles of unspoilt, sandy coastline and is a popular spot for beach fishing, birdwatching and windsurfing.

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Dive – Take an underwater tour to the world famous wreck dive, the ‘SS Yongala’.

The Burdekin River Bridge, linking Ayr and Home Hill, is the district’s best known landmark. Known as the Silver Link, the 1,103m crossing is the only bridge in Australia without a solid footing and is longer than the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Come visit the Bountiful Burdekin

and the vast array of Festivals and Events that take place throughout the year.

Some of these include: The Addams Family Production – January/February Flickerfest 2016 – 5 March Take the Floor – 19 March Burdekin Auto Festival & Car Show – 23-24 April Burdekin Grower Race Day – 21 May Burdekin Show – 30 June & 1 July

Readers & Writers Festival – 15-17July Tastes of the Burdekin – 16 July Mania 4B Rodeo – 23 July Water Festival Grande Parade & Mardi Gras – 3 September Giru Show – 10 September Harvest Festival – Grande Parade & Mardi Gras – 5 November

For a complete list of all our upcoming Events, please refer to the Council’s website www.burdekin.qld.gov.au

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Wallaman Falls in Girringun National Park, Hinchinbrook

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Pack a picnic – Trawl the local delis, cafés and roadside fruit and veg markets, packed with local produce and traditional Italian fare.

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Taylors Beach – This quiet beachside community offers beaches, fishing and is the gateway to nearby Orpheus Island and fringing reefs.

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Thorsborne Trail – Hinchinbrook Island offers nature-lovers the best beaches, waterfalls, rainforests and savannah treks.

Nature’s paradise

The Hinchinbrook region encompasses amazingly beautiful beaches, waterfalls and national parkland.

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At 228 metres, Wallaman Falls is Australia’s highest permanent single-drop waterfall, located in Girringun National Park. Experience the beauty of World Heritage-listed rainforest and spectacular gorge views on one of the short walking tracks near the falls.

TYTO Wetlands is an award-winning destination, just perfect to while away an hour or a day of artistic, cultural or ecological excellence. The extensive centre, covering 120 hectares, features

Fishing is a favourite pastime here. Throw in a line and discover why the Hinchinbrook Channel is a hot spot for fishing enthusiasts and a relaxing day on the water.

Lucinda is Shangri-La for keen anglers. Mangrove jack, coral trout, juicy mudcrabs and barramundi are all in plentiful supply. Hire a boat and head out to sea or try your luck in the estuary mangroves off the beach, or over the side of the jetty.

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2016

Theatre Season EXPERIENCE IT LIVE

february

may

Morning Melodies: The Mikado

NQ Festival of One Act Plays

townsville civic theatre

riverway arts centre

17 February, 11am

Morning Melodies: Lonnie Lee 23 – 24 February, 11am townsville civic theatre

HIPPO! HIPPO! A BIG NEW Musical Adventure!

22 – 23 August

riverway arts centre

6 - 8 May

september

Riverway Sessions: Faulty Towers the Dining Experience 13 – 14 May, 7.30pm riverway arts centre

march

The Gizmo

6 – 7 September

riverway arts centre

Morning Melodies: Love and Roses – and a touch of shamrock 17 – 18 May, 11am

townsville civic theatre

june

Wuthering Heights

Doll Photography by Nick Morrisey

2 – 3 June Quartet Photography by David Kelly

townsville civic theatre

Quartet

The 52-Storey Treehouse

townsville civic theatre

townsville civic theatre

Riverway Sessions: Doll 17 September, 7.30pm riverway arts centre

6 - 7 June

12 March, 7.30pm

october

july

The Underarm 18 – 19 March

Riverway Sessions: Night and Day, the Doris and Shirley Show

townsville civic theatre

Morning Melodies: Cheek to Cheek 22 – 23 March, 11am

1 July, 7.30pm

Bell Shakespeare’s Othello 6 October, 7.30pm

riverway arts centre

Morning Melodies: Sweet, Sour & Saucy

riverway arts centre

11 – 12 October, 11am

townsville civic theatre

townsville civic theatre

april

Riverway Sessions: Roaring Twenties 12 October, 7.30pm

Morning Melodies: Tenori

riverway arts centre

5 – 6 April, 11am

townsville civic theatre

Bastard Territory 23 April, 7.30pm

The Paris Underground

riverway arts centre

Riverway Sessions: The Paris Underground 8 July, 7.30pm

riverway arts centre Noni Hazlehurst in Mother Photography by Serena Ryan

The Moon’s a Balloon 12 – 13 July

Sugarland Photography by Zan Wimberley

townsville civic theatre

Noni Hazlehurst in Mother

The Peasant Prince

riverway arts centre

25 – 26 July

riverway arts centre

Sugarland

26 April, 10.30am

riverway arts centre

Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow 26 – 27 April

townsville civic theatre

Educating Rita 29 – 30 April

townsville civic theatre

august

27 October, 7.30pm

november

Riverway Sessions: An Evening with Groucho 4 November, 7.30pm

Snugglepot and Cuddlepie

riverway arts centre

riverway arts centre

Queensland Symphony Orchestra in Concert

8 – 9 August

15 – 16 November, 6.30pm

Opera Queensland: The Barber of Saville

townsville civic theatre

townsville civic theatre

Morning Melodies: The Ultimate Tribute to Shirley Bassey

17 August, 7.30pm

Always… Patsy Cline

19 – 20 August, 7.30pm townsville civic theatre

22 – 23 November, 11am townsville civic theatre

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