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.

Enjoy!

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Tuesday, November 27, 2012

eBook Review - One of Us by Antonia Adams

I picked another book to read from my successful free downloads from iTunes.

This time I picked 'One of Us' by Antonia Adams.

Antonia Adams joined the Xcite team in 2010, but she is no stranger to writing. She uses various pseudonyms and her work has been published extensively in the UK and abroad for the last 25 years. She also lectures in creative writing at events around the country.

This book is a small one, comprising only of 136 pages on my iPhone 5.

The story is about successful 35 year old artist Natalie Crane who meets handsome, independent and spirited Will Falcon at her art exhibition. A romance is quickly formed with the secretive Will, only to end in heartbreak and betrayal, so Natalie thinks. As Natalie's art show comes to a close, so does her relationship with Will, especially since he stands her up on her last day in Dorset.

While the romance is in full swing the sex is hot and steamy and very well written.

While in Dorset, Natalie's most beloved and treasured painting, 'Waiting for her Lover' is stolen and Natalie jumps to the conclusion that it was the enigmatic Mr Falcon, who only recently was found to be admiring it too closely.

When Natalie goes back to Dorset to confront Will...a different surprise awaits her....

It is a well written story and I enjoyed it thoroughly even if it was a really quick read.

Other books written & edited by Antonia Adams include: