Upcoming Events!

Brisbane Irish Festival

Clear a space in your diary for the Brisbane Irish Festival, scheduled to take place from 9 to 17 March.

Tipped to be a week to remember, the Brisbane Irish Festival is a must for anyone with or 
without an ounce of Irish Blood. Enjoy and experience a packed schedule of events 
featuring culture, dance, sport, film, food and music.

Highlights from the Brisbane Irish Festival will include the St Patrick's Day Parade through The City, a Gaelic sports festival, an Irish Film Night, a Food Fair, the BIF Ball and plenty of music and dancing in venues across Brisbane. 

For further information visit: W: www.brisbaneirishfestival.com.au

2013 RACQ Insurance International Women's 

Day Fun Run/Walk

Brisbane's largest female orientated fun run is on again!

This event is about bringing together females of all ages, backgrounds and fitness levels for a morning celebration to recognise International Women’s Day, fun & fitness and to raise awareness of women and women’s issues.

The 5km run/walk starts and finishes in the Cultural Forecourt, The Parklands, South Bank.

Entry categories include 5km Individual Walkers; 5km Individual Runners (nine age categories); and 5km Corporate Teams Challenge, as well as a School’s Team Trophy and Best Dressed Team prizes. 

DATE: 10 Mar 2013
VENUE: South Bank
SOUTH BANK
QLD 4101
W: www.womensdayfunrun.com.au

Australian Romance Readers Convention

Australian Romance Readers Convention, Brisbane, 1 March 2013 – 3 March 2013

The Australian Romance Readers Convention will bring together romance readers, authors and publishers and provide an opportunity to talk about all things related to romance fiction.

The convention is an international event and will feature award-winning authors Kristan Higgins, Anne Gracie and Rachel Vincent as keynote speakers. Panel members will include numerous bestselling Australian romance authors.

Where:Mercure Hotel, Brisbane, 85-87 North Quay, Brisbane

Visit their official website here.

International Women's Day with Gretel Killeen
International Women's Day with Gretel Killeen, Brisbane, 2 March 2013

Where:Victoria Park Golf Club, 223 Herston Road, Herston

International Women's Day  2013 is a wonderful celebration of the economic, social and political achievements of women worldwide. Come and share an afternoon of fashion, food and raffles and join us in expressing the promise, hope and potential of women -now and in the future.

Visit Website: www.coasit.asn.au for more information.

Redlands Healing Centre Launch Day Free Event 2nd March
Redlands Healing Centre Launch Day Free Event 2nd March, Brisbane, 2 March 2013

Redlands Healing Centre Launch Day Saturday March 2nd

This is an invitation to attend Redlands Healing Centre Launch Day
Saturday March 2nd 9am – 4 pm
Register online to receive free membership and great discounts
http://www.redlandshealingcentre.com.au/launch-day/

**Free Entry and a totally free event

This is a day of sharing information not selling about natural health and well-being. There will be over 35 healing modalities on display such as kiniesiology, naturopathy, iridology, allergy testing, traditional chinese massage, yoga, meditation, ,counselling, reiki, reflexology, hypnotherapy, crystal healing, spirit art, energy sheets, Doula,Acupuncture, medical intuitive, homeopathy, astrology and natal charts, Tai Chi,Women's circles, and vegetarian cooking.

There will also be performances by all girl band Love Like Hate and lots of free giveaways and demonstrations and speakers.

Register online for the launch day for your free membership to receive great specials on healing consultations, services and products.

http://www.redlandshealingcentre.com.au/launch-day/

Venue:
Redlands Healing Centre
557 Mt Cotton Road Sheldon
(10 minutes from Chandler Sports Centre)
www.redlandshealingcentre.com.au

Gem Show - Gem and Jewellery Festival
Gem Show - Gem and Jewellery Festival, Brisbane, 2 March 2013 – 3 March 2013

Over 30 dealers will have for sale a wide range of coloured gemstones like opals, sapphires, tourmalines, zircons, rubies, pearls and more. The range of gems available will be one of the largest seen in one site in south east Queensland. The festival will provide an ideal opportunity for visitors to purchase a unique Queensland gem. Jewellers in attendance will be selling a wide range of both set and unset jewellery. It will be possible to select a special gem and have it set in a setting of your choice at the show. Fossils, beads, crystals and pearls will also be featured.

Visitors to the show will be able to view displays of cut and polished gems and hand made jewellery completed by members of the club. Demonstrations of craftpersons faceting semi precious gemstones, cutting opals, and hand manufacturing jewellery will be ongoing over the weekend. 

Aviation High School, Widdop Street, Clayfield, Brisbane, Brisbane

Where:

For further information checkout their website at: www.nblc.com.au.

New Zealand in a Glass
New Zealand in a Glass, Brisbane, 4 March 2013

New Zealand is a land like no other. New Zealand wine is an experience like no other. In every glass of New Zealand wine is a world of Pure Discovery.

Join over 40 premium wineries at our exclusive tasting, featuring over 230 wines. Meet the representatives, hear their stories, taste their exceptional wines and make our discoveries your own.

Join the #nzwine conversation on Twitter at the event!

Ticket price includes your own Riedel glass to take home, valued at $20 (one glass per person).

Visit and win! Guests also have the chance to win a return trip for two to New Zealand.

Where:

     The Pullman, Cnr Ann and Roma Streets, Brisbane CBD

Website:

• www.newzealand.com/events
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Upcoming Events...

Bleach* Festival | Gold Coast, Gold Coast MC

22 Feb to 3 Mar 2013 Free Entry

Unleashing an artistic tidal wave that will engulf the Gold Coast, Bleach* Festival will return from 22nd Feb - 3rd March 2013.

Long renowned as the global home of surf culture, the Gold Coast was the logical birthplace for Bleach*. The festival embraces the beach heritage of the Southern Gold Coast, re-imagining it in the form of a contemporary arts celebration.

With a global reach estimated in the millions and showcasing the work of more than 168 visual and performing artists in its opening year, Bleach* Festival 2013 will again celebrate surf & beach culture with a series of indoor and outdoor pop up music & arts events and installations.

Visit their website for further information.

Clancestry | South Brisbane, Brisbane Area

1 to 3 Mar 2013 Free Entry

Clancestry features performances by high profile artists alongside new and emerging artists in a program that includes free and ticketed events. Opening at dusk on Friday, audiences will share in a traditional Welcome to Country presented on a sand circle on South Bank's Cultural Forecourt and a performance bringing together artists from across the program to be directed by guest curator Rhoda Roberts. On Saturday, the legendary Black Arm Band will perform in QPAC's Concert Hall.

The free weekend program includes contemporary and traditional performances as well as workshops, discussions, ceremony, and visual arts.

Through the presentation of a dynamic and distinctive group of art makers and knowledge keepers, Clancestry welcomes audiences of all cultures to celebrate in understanding who we are and how we belong.

Visit their website for more information.

BRISBANE POWERHOUSE AND BRISBANETIMES.COM.AU PRESENTS

BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL

TUE 26 FEB - SUN 24 MAR 2013

DATE: 26 Feb 2013 - 24 Mar 2013
VENUE: Brisbane Powerhouse
119 Lamington Street
New Farm
QLD 4005
W: www.brisbanepowerhouse.org

Check out the Brisbane Powerhouse website to get the full details or details of other fun events.

Brazil Film Festival

DATE: 27 Feb 2013 - 3 Mar 2013

Brazil Film Festival brings to Brisbane the images, sounds, scents and flavors of Brazil through cinema.

In its 4th edition, Brazil Film Festival will be presenting ten of the best and most awarded Brazilian film productions.

With cinema, the Festival also attracts a wide range of cultural and artistic expressions, including music, dance, fine arts and culinary.

Come and immerse yourself in the full sensuous experience that is Brazil!

VENUE: Schonell Cinema & Live Theatre
Bld 22/Lvl 3 Union Complex
Union Road
University of Queensland
St Lucia
QLD 4072
W: 4th.brazilfilmfestival.com.au

Brisbane Welcomes International Students

 (BWIS)

DATE: 2 Mar 2013

EVENT TIMES

Saturday

11:00am

On the 2 March 2013, King George Square in the City centre will come alive as Brisbane welcomes over 7,000 students from around world!

Invitations are open to all students – local and international – to attend the city’s biggest welcome event, Brisbane Welcomes International Students (BWIS).

Check out their website for further information including registration details.



If you visit any of these events or others not mentioned here - including international events - I would love to hear from you.

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Active Fun!

I've been looking at getting out and about with my son in the Brisbane area.  Since our holiday to Maroochydore last year, I've taken a liking to Kayaking.  Below are a list of fun adventure activities suitable for both adults and kids (all in the South East Qld area):

Kayaking on the Brisbane River with "riverlife" - check out their website for a wide range of fun and adventurous activities available.

I found the prices reasonable and family friendly.

Another option is to travel up to the Sunshine Coast for a 2 hour guided Noosa River Kayak/sailing tour.

This tour is suitable for children as young as 6.  For further information, check out the BCL - Brisbane City Life - website.  Prices start from $60 for adults.

For something a little less water logged, how about a game of Laser Skirmish?

$37 gets you 2 hours of laser shooting in either Mount Cotton, Mt Crosby or Tamborine.  This experience is an ideal venue for birthday parties or group functions.

Visit their website for further details.

What about this for an adventure?  Zorbing!  It looks a bit silly to me and I'm sure you wouldn't want to be experiencing any directional problems when undertaking this activity; however for those people who are into the weird and wonderful take a look this!

It looks fun, but I'm a little bit undecided.  Wouldn't you be extremely dizzy and disoriented when you got down the bottom?

The cost of this fun looking activity is very reasonable and 2 kids can experience it from as little as $40.  An adult and a child cost around $60.

If anybody reading this blog has tried it before please post us your experience in the comments.





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Upcoming Events

7-8 February 2013

Crossroad Photo Exhibition

The Crossroad photo exhibition of the great East Japan earthquake will take place from 7-8 February 2013 in Brisbane.

More than a year and a half has passed since the Great East Japan earthquake struck on 11 March 2011. Despite this, many people are still feeling effects of losing their loved ones, homelessness and financial loss. Over time there has been small steps made to  rebuild the communities and cultural life. This exhibition is a photo journey through areas that have been effected, and emphasizes the importance of the communities we live in.

Find out more about the Crossroad Photo exhibition of the great East Japan earthquake.

8-12 February

Breaka Burleigh Pro 2013

The Breaka Burleigh Pro attracts some of the world's best surfing talent to the iconic surfing location of Burleigh on Queensland's Gold Coast.

Visit the Burleigh Breaka Pro website here.

9 February

Rugby League All Stars

Saturday, February 9 will see the Indigenous All Stars take on the NRL All Stars in the Rugby League All Stars match at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane.

The event is the official kick off to the 2013 Rugby League season, and will feature some of the best players from across the Southern Hemisphere.

Tickets are available through Ticketek.

Still on the 9th of February, but if you are not keen on the footy - head on up to Cairns in Far North Queensland to celebrate this year's Chinese New Year.

Chinese New Year Street Festival

The Chinese New Year Street Festival has been a significant Chinese cultural event in the Far North since 2004 and is a widely popular and anticipated event in the community.

Held along Cairns Esplanade, the event brings you five hours of non-stop entertainment including Chinese music, art and cultural displays, demonstrations, children’s activities, market and food stalls, traditional lion dancing, dragon dancing, firecrackers and more.

Visit website.

Events to celebrate Chinese New Year are held throughout Australia.  Check with your local council for more information.

2013 Valley Chinese New Year Festival

2013 Valley Chinese New Year Festival, Brisbane, 8 February 2013 – 17 February 2013

Join in celebrating one of Brisbane’s signature events, the 2013 Valley Chinese New Year Festival, marking the beginning of the Year of the Snake.

Chinatown Mall in Fortitude Valley will come alive with ten days of celebration including dancing, musical performances, cooking demonstrations, firecrackers and Tai Chi displays.

There will also be 3D lanterns on display, market stalls and special food offerings from the Valley Chinatown Mall restaurants.

Chinese New Year is also a most important date for all Asian cultures that adhere to the Lunar Calendar. This includes Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, Thai, Malaysian Chinese, Laotian, Burmese, Singaporean, Filipino Chinese and Cambodian cultures.

Saturday Fresh Market: Brisbane MarketPlace

Saturday Fresh Market: Brisbane MarketPlace, Brisbane, 7 January 2012 – 30 March 2013

Brisbane MarketPlace Saturday Fresh Market is the largest fresh food and lifestyle market in Brisbane and offers fresh produce and fresh cut flowers at unbeatable prices.

The Market is open every Saturday with over 170 stalls from all over South East Queensland and Northern New South Wales with the following offerings to tempt you.

- Huge selection of fruit &andvegetables
- Quality meats and poultry
- Fresh cut flowers
- Bread and baked goods
- Gourmet and deli lines
- Huge range of indoor and outdoor plants
- Lifestyle products

The outstanding value of product available and relaxing atmosphere draws over 6,000 eager shoppers every Saturday.

Brisbane MarketPlace is fully paved with most walkways under shade sails for the comfort of market customers. Take a break from your shopping and relax with a well deserved coffee or a wide variety of international cuisine while enjoying live entertainment at the food court stage. Customers can watch or even participate in some of the regular promotions for chances to win prizes.

Brisbane MarketPlace is located at Brisbane Market Place, 252 Sherwood Road, Brisbane.

Sunday Discovery Market: Brisbane Market Place

Sunday Discovery Market: Brisbane Market Place, Brisbane, 22 January 2012 – 31 March 2013

The Sunday Discovery Market is Brisbane's biggest weekend market. Over 5,000 bargain hunters eagerly explore over 380 stalls every Sunday to find hidden treasures including:

- Quality plants
- Antiques and collectables
- Home and renovation products
- Clothing new and used
- CDs and DVDs
- Toys and games
- Books
- Garden products
- Craft and home wares
- The unique and unusual plus much more

Regular visitors to the Sunday Discovery Market spend hours searching for bargains amongst a huge variety of new and second hand goods.

Brisbane MarketPlace is fully paved with most walkways under shade sails for the comfort of Market customers. Take a break from your shopping and relax with a well deserved coffee or a wide variety of international cuisine while enjoying live entertainment at the international food court stage.

Bliss Glamour Girl Workshop

Bliss Glamour Girl Workshop, Gold Coast, 20 January 2013 – 10 February 2013

Love make-up and beauty? Bliss Industries are running three hour make-up workshops at Palazzo Versace Gold Coast, this January and February. The workshops include a free glass of sparkly, over $70 worth of Bliss Cosmetics (including a 7 piece brush set), plus lots of great tips and information on skincare, make-up and its application.

Learn how to choose the right foundations, do a great look, achieve that smoky eye, apply false lashes and much more. Learn from an expert make-up artist who has years of experience in the industry.

Need more info? Email connie@blissindustries.com.au or call on 0438 397 655. 

There are plenty more activities out there for people seriously looking.  I hope you find something suited to your tastes and lifestyles.



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