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Kim Kirkman’s Celtic Dreaming at St George’s
Beautiful songs and tunes from the Celtic lands will float out of St George’s Anglican Church, 2 Walkers Drive, Maleny on May 28 at 2pm.
Popular performer of voice, harp and violin, Kim Kirkman, brings together Abakus Trio. Kim with Amy Jansen on flute, whistle, and mandolin, along with guitarist Bernard O’Scanaill will present an amazing experience of Celtic music.
The $20 tickets are available at the door or from www.trybooking.com/CHUZA.
MAY:
Until May 26: Plan your hinterland Open Studios journey at Yandina Historic House Art Gallery, browse artworks, get trail guides and enjoy refreshments. www.yandinahistorichouse.com.au.
Until June 18: Mater Prize Home open for viewing at 343 Western Avenue from 9am to 5pm daily until Sunday, June 18.
May 26-28: Kenilworth Artsfest, Kenilworth Public Hall. Silver Jubilee 25th ArtsFest.
May 26 - June 3: Don’t miss the zany play “My Husband’s Nuts” at Lind Lane Theatre, Nambour. Bookings: lindlane.com.au/whats-on, 1300 732 764.
May 27: Genealogy Sunshine Coast Open Day from 9.30am to 3pm. Free access to records, Ancestry.com and Familysearch. Assistance and morning tea. GSC Resource Centre, Nambour. Contact genealogysc@gmail.com or 5329 2315.
May 27, June 24, July 22 (9am): Nambour Croquet Club invites newcomers to “Come and Try Croquet” at Coronation Drive. Equipment provided. Contact Patrick at 5472 7287 or berpat@bigpond.com.
May 28: Kim Kirkman’s Celtic Dreaming concert at St George’s Anglican Church, Maleny. Featuring Kim Kirkman, Amy Jansen, and Bernard O’Scanaill. Tickets $20 at the door or www.trybooking.com/CHUZA.
May 28: Cooloolabin Hall Country Market Day, 7am-4pm. Variety of stalls, food, drinks, live music. Fundraiser for hall maintenance. Eftpos available. Contact Neve 0400 750 673 or Dee 0459 207 453.
May 28: Special Olympics Sunshine Coast Golf Event at Palmer Coolum Golf Course & Resort. Contact Golf Programs Australia Inc for details.
JUNE
Until June 18: Mater Prize Home open for viewing at 343 Western Avenue from 9am to 5pm daily until Sunday, June 18.
June 2 & 3: Maleny Show celebrates 100th anniversary with Bluey and Bingo (on June 3) live shows, pavilion displays, human pyrotechnics, free train rides, and Dinosaur Adventure Park. Visit malenyshowsociety.org.au for more details.
June 2: ‘Comedy For a Cause’ at Chevallum State School featuring top comedians. Drinks, nibbles, and a night of laughter while supporting the school. Purchase tickets and find more details with the QR code (see ad inside).
June 2 (7.30pm) and June 4 (2.30pm): The Mapleton Choir presents “A Celebration of Australian Legends” at Kureelpa Hall. Book with choir members or Ailsa 5478 6079.
June 3 : Enjoy music performances by Sunshine Brass, Noosa District Concert Band, and Nambour Salvation Army Band on at Nambour Salvation Army Auditorium. Free event, donations appreciated.
June 3: Collectorama at Nambour Showgrounds, a vintage fair with a diverse range of treasures. Entry is $6 cash per adult. Check out Collectorama Fair on Facebook and Instagram.
June 3: Nambour & Burnside Chaplains’ Trivia Night Fundraiser at Woombye Bowls Club. Support school chaplains and enjoy brain-teasing fun, laughter, and camaraderie. Tickets $10 at the door. Registration at 6:30pm. Contact Jan at 0411 278 171 or chaplainsnambourburnside@gmail.com for details.
June 7-18: Makers Perspective II - Bushland Impressions Exhibition at Maroochy Bushland Botanic Gardens, Tanawah. Open daily 10-3pm. Demonstrations and meet the artists. Support Compass Social Enterprise. Facebook/Instagram: @MakersPerspective.
June 8-13: Graduates of Diploma of Photography Exhibition at The Old Ambulance Station Gallery in Nambour. Opening event June 9 from 6-8pm. Free entry.
June 9: Summer Candlelight Concert featuring Vivaldi’s Four Seasons at Flaxton Gardens. Tickets available at www.feverup.com.
June 9-11: Conondale Classic Weekend event, Conondale.
June 10: Acclaimed singer-songwriter Neil Murray performs at Diddillibah Hall to celebrate his latest album, “The Telling.” Doors open at 6pm. Tickets available at www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1022462.
June 10: Worldwide Knit and Crochet in Public Day event hosted by Crochet Australia and QCWA Yandina Branch. 10am-2pm at Crochet Australia store, 1563 Yandina-Coolum Road, Yandina. Contact Lynda at 54728586 or info@crochetaustralia.com.au.
June 9, 15, 16 and 17: Estampa world folk jazz band performs at Eudlo Hall, Maleny Community Centre, The Majestic Theatre in Pomona and Coolum Civic Centre respectively. For tickets and more information, visit redchair.com.au and search “estampa”.
June 10, 11, 17, & 18: Experience Mascagni’s “Cavalleria Rusticana” at Maleny Community Centre. Powerful opera performed by Maleny Singers, accompanied by a 25-piece orchestra. Tickets at trybooking.com or Maleny Information Centre. Matinee performances at 3pm.
June 16, 17 & 18: Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show. Phone 5441 2766 or email manager@sunshinecoastshow.com.au.
June 21, 22: Piers Lane solo recitals featuring works by Chopin, Tchaikovsky, Liszt, and Rachmaninov at Lucas Parklands, Montville. Contact 0409 623 228 or 07 5478 5667 for tickets.
June 23-25: Graceville Art Festival at St Luke’s Lutheran Church, Nambour. Explore diverse artworks, including the captivating mandalas of featured artist Billie Baxter. For more info and workshop bookings, visit www.gracevilleartfestival.org.au.
June 24, July 22 (9am): Nambour Croquet Club invites newcomers to “Come and Try Croquet” at Coronation Drive. Equipment provided. Contact Patrick at 5472 7287 or berpat@bigpond.com.
June 24 and 25: Camellia House Open Days at 116 Woombye-Palmwoods Road, Palmwoods, from 9am to 4pm. Entry is $5, with all proceeds supporting the Autism in Children organization. Children free.
June 28: Introductory Tai Chi courses by Taoist Tai Chi Society at Nambour Uniting Church Hall. Obligation-free first session at 9am. Contact Taoist Tai Chi Society for details.
The organising committee includes, from left, Cal Roberts, Michele Gusman, Wendy Turton, Maegan Stoddart, Penny Shaw, Katrina Lambert and Jenny Stephensen. Right: Kate Bush from the 1980s video.
Mapleton channels Kate Bush for Wuthering Heights Red Dress Day
Mapleton is set to be swept up in the spirit of Wuthering Heights – Red Dress Day, a global phenomenon that originated as a flash mob re-enactment of Kate Bush’s iconic 1978 music video in the UK. On July 30, starting at 1pm, locals and visitors alike will come together for an unforgettable experience.
For further details or if you’re interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact wutheringheightsofmapleton@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page, Wuthering Heights of Mapleton – Red Dress Day.