What's On: Ensemble Trivium, a Taste of Broadway and more
Ensemble Trivium
Ensemble Trivium coming to Maleny
Maleny Arts Council are privileged to bring the brilliant Ensemble Trivium to town with Hayd’n Seek. This is a dynamic collective of Brisbane’s leading musicians and their concert features sublime music for flute, viola, cello and piano. Don’t miss our first show of the year - an afternoon of truly beautiful music! Sunday 19 March at 2pm Maleny Community Centre. Then join us on the deck for a glass of wine and to meet the musicians. Tickets malenyartscouncil.com.
Concert provides ‘A Taste of Broadway’
A concert of Broadway hits by Nambour Community Choir SingSpire Chorus will be held in the NLC auditorium adjacent to Nambour Christian College in McKenzie Road Nambour on March 25 from 2pm to 4pm. Hosted by Marty Hunt the concert will feature guest artists Karen Law and Singergy Kids with proceeds going to Lily House. Afternoon tea and door prizes included. For information email: pat.atkinson1@bigpond.com or 0404 980 222. Price is $20 from trybooking.com/CFSJQ or $25 at door.
Laughter as medicine
Po Mei Kwong is a certified Laughter Yoga Leader and is excited to provide a free session on International Happiness Day as part of the Harmony Week celebration at Woombye School of Arts. The Free Laughter Yoga Session will be held on Monday March 20 at Woombye School of Arts. Bookings/info: pomeikwong@gmail.com.
Happy Days event is chance for Woombye to rock and roll
The date is set and the hall is booked for the Woombye Community & Business Association’s Woombye Happy Days Event.
Woombye School of Arts Hall has been booked for Sunday May 7 2023 3pm to 10pm. Two bands have also been booked and locked in. Expressions of interest are being sought for WCBA business members who want to be stall holders at the event. Other businesses that may be interested in participating will be contacted with WCBA members given preference of placement.
Palmwoods Women’s Day 2023 Breakfast
The second International Women’s Day Breakfast will be held at Homegrown Cafe Palmwoods on Wednesday 8 March from 7am- 8.30am. Come along and celebrate the day, celebrate the community and enjoy local company and great speaker Jeanette Allom-Hill and entertainment by Andrea Kirwin. Breakfast and drink included. Raffles on the day. Sponsored by Mindstar and Palmwoods Psychology. Tickets: www.events.humanitix.com and search “Palmwoods”.
Nambour Chamber’s Drinks@5
Nambour Chamber of Commerce’s first Drinks@5 event for the year is being held at Club Hotel Namba from 5pm on Thursday March 2. It’s free to attend and members also get their first drink free courtesy of the Nambour Chamber and our Silver Sponsor Sunshine Coast Show Society. All of your questions will be answered regarding events and opportunities at the Nambour Showgrounds and the latest on Nambour’s Tram, thanks to our speakers Jenny McKay and Peter Clarke. To RSVP go to www.nambourchamber.com.au and look under Events and Meetings.
Male Choir concerts in Beerwah and Buderim
The Buderim Male Choir is presenting a new show, called Great Southern Land, a showcase of Australian music from bush ballads to the likes of Peter Allen and the Seekers, covering the earliest days of the colony to today. Our Great Southern Land concerts will be at Beerwah Community Hall on Saturday, March 11 at 2pm and Buderim War Memorial Hall,
Saturday, March 18 at 2pm. Meanwhile, the choir is looking for more singers. Rehearsals are at St Mark’s Church Hall, Buderim, every Monday from 7pm.
Outspoken presents Alexander McCall Smith
Alexander McCall Smith, often referred to as ‘Sandy’, is one of the world’s best-loved authors. He has written more than 100 books including his novels that have delighted tens of millions of readers. Some of his best-known are his The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series, and the popular 44 Scotland Street novels, now the longest-running serial novel in the world. More recently he launched the Ulf Varg series of Scandi blanc novels, set in Sweden.
While in Australia he will be promoting five books – Sandy is nothing if not prolific – and we are pleased to have him return to Maleny. This event has attracted a lot of attention. Please book today to avoid disappointment.
Our ‘introducing author’ is James Kirby, speaking about his recent book Choose Compassion.
The event will be held at Maleny Primary School Hall on Friday March 10, 6 for 6.30pm. Tickets: outspokenmaleny.com.
Things go better with vintage, at Showgrounds
Collectorama Fair will be held at Nambour Showgrounds on Saturday March 4, from 7am until 2pm. There will be 150 dealers bringing shed loads of special items, so there’s plenty of treasure to pick. Entry is $6 each (cash). Kids under 12 free. Parking is free. ATMs on site as well as food trucks.
World class cellist returns to Montville
Montville’s world-class cellist Sam Lucas is returning home to headline concerts in March and April.
He will be accompanied by South African pianist Berta Brozgul, and then Latvian violin sensation Sophia Kirsanova and acclaimed pianist Daniel Le.
Sam will again be playing his rare and beautifully-toned circa-1720 Nicolo Gagliano cello - generously on loan from the “Robert Schumann Hoschule”, a Rhineland Music Academy - and estimated at more than 250 years old.
For performance and ticketing enquiries, phone 07 5478 5667 or 0409 623 228. Lucas Parklands website: www.lucasparklands.com.au.
Junior Crushers seeking more players
Nambour Crushers Rugby League would like to encourage some more players in a number of teams, including girls-only teams and Under 16s and Under 17s Boys teams and under 13, 15 and 17 girls teams.
Interested players can come down to Crusher Park Tuesdays or Thursdays from 4.30pm and see the ladies in the canteen for more information.
New players must provide proof of age (eg birth certificate or passport). Come be a Crusher!
Eco Creative Festival to be held in Maleny
The Maleny Eco Creative Festival is a new and exciting festival to be held in the Maleny Community Centre in Maple Street.
Described as “a celebration of waste to art, functional items & extraordinary ideas” the event will run from Friday to Sunday March 31 to April 2. The festival will also feature specialty vintage items that are still “beautiful, collectible or incredibly fun”.
• Friday 31 March 12pm to 6pm (Shop & Sip from 3pm), Saturday 1 & Sunday 2 April 9am to 3pm.
Join in the Clean Up
Palmwoods Day on March 5
The annual Clean Up Palmwoods Day will be held on March 5. The event is organised and hosted by Martinuzzi Property Group and the Palmwoods Warriors Soccer Club. There will be a Find a Flag competition for the kids. For more information or if you are a local business who would like to donate a prize or contribute please see www.fb.me/e/2JB3PrEjQ
Seniors forum in Maleny
Learn how to Protect Yourself from Financial & Legal Abuse add a seniors forum to be held at Maleny RSL on Monday 20 March from 9–11.30am. RSVP by 13 March for catering purposes to Barbara on 0439 660 458 or speakupnowstopdomesticviolence@gmail.com.
Maroochy River Country Music Club March concert
The Maroochy River Country Music Club will hold their March Concert on Sunday 12th, commencing at 12noon.
Entry fee is $8 and includes free coffee and tea. Venue is the A.C.M.A Country Hall of Fame on Steggalls Road, Yandina. There will be a great variety of music. Come see the wonderful memorabilia on display. Inquiries phone Darryl on 0458 671 568.
Like Greek food? Tziki Bar opens in Forest Glen
A Greek-inspired brewpub has just opened in Forest Glen. The Tziki Bar serves an authentic modern Greek menu. Choose from dips, create your own mezze platter or enjoy yiros, souvlaki skewers and Greek-influenced pizzas. Desserts include baklava and orange halva cake. Drinks include an array of wines, local tap beers from nearby Glasshouse Brewery and special Tziki brews, as well as cocktails.
Brisbane Lions Supporter’s Club wants you
We welcome all members of the Australian Football Club fraternity to join us in celebrating this wonderful game. BLSCSC Inc supports the Brisbane Lions AFLW team. Endorsed by the Brisbane Lions, our meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the month at the Caloundra Powerboat Club. The next meeting is March 7. For more information blscsc@gmail.com or call Jenny on 0408 381 721.
Three big events at Woombye Bowls Club
MARCH is going to be a busy one at Woombye Bowls Club with three special events at the friendly little club with well-manicured greens.
• Sunday 19 March is our first Seafood Day for the year, an Open Fours. These events are always popular with good prizemoney and lots of seafood, fish and prawns. If interested please contact the club on 5294 5245.
• Thursday 23 March is our annual Friendship Day: Mixed-Optional Fours. Come along for a day of fun, friendship, food and good cheer.
• Sunday 26 March is monthly Legends Open Pairs. Here 40 percent of the nomination fees is paid out as prize money. $30 per team. Please phone our club to nominate on 5294 5245.
Fund-Raising Family Movie Night with a Difference
Sunshine Coast Riding for the Disabled (RDA) will be hosting a Movie Night on Saturday March 18. “Babe” will be shown on a “Starry Nights” outdoor screen in the horse arena. Bring your folding chair or picnic blanket. Gates open at 6pm for 7pm start. $6 for children up to 12 and $8 for all others over 12. Cash preferred. For more information contact 5472 7280 or admin@scrda.org.au.
Now Showing at Majestic Cinemas
Here’s what’s showing now at Majestic Cinemas in Nambour.
Now Showing: Ant Man and the Wasp Quantamania; Cocaine Bear; Missing; Fisherman’s Friends 2 and from March 2nd Creed 3 and Empire of Light. Our International series movie is the Danish film Margrete: Queen of the North.
For more information on session times please visit www.majesticcinemas.com.au or phone 5441 2954.