December 1st 2008
What's On: December 2008
As the end of another year on Magnetic Island draws closer it's time for locals to catch up for the many end-of-year parties and prepare for the Christmas holiday influx. Many will no doubt be gathering for the annual fun and pleasure of Carols by Candlelight which returns to Alma Bay on Thursday 11th. Others may opt to think globally and act locally by attending Walk Against Warming in Townsville on Sunday the 7th. Then, of course, there are the wonderful foreshore Markets at Horseshoe Bay on the 21st for last minute gifts and yet another - just for chilling out - on the 28th. Life goes on - Magnetically.Regular weekly events on Magnetic Island can be found (here) and listings of a wider range of events from across the Townsville area can be found at New Townsville City Council's Events Calendar (here)
If you know of public events not listed that you think we should include email: editor@magnetictimes.com so we can post them accordingly.
December 2008
Monday 1
3 Blokes and their Barbies, Christmas Style! Enter the sacred domain of blokes and their barbies with not a missus in sight! Our blokes will let you into their world where the sausage is supreme not the pizza! Join them for your Christmas special with some laughs, a cold beer, backyard wisdom, the meaning of life and the rules and regulations of the Aussie BBQ. Cabaret Setting: Bubbles or beer on arrival; Main Course Gourmet BBQ (vegetarian option available); Act 1 of the Show; Interval & Dessert; Act 2 of the Show Full bar service available throughout the evening. The Hottest Show in North Queensland!
Venue: The Court Theatre, Cnr Stokes and Sturt Street
Time: Arrival time by arrangement (Duration of evening approx 2hr 15 min) till Saturday 13.
Cost: $60 per head (Dinner & Show - we make whatever drinks payments arrangements that suit you) Presented by: Tropic Sun Theatre
Contact: 4721 5433 Email: admin@tropicsun.com.au or www.tropicsun.com.au
Wednesday 3
6.30pm: Magnetic Island State School Year 7 Graduation, Magnetic International Resort, Nelly Bay
Friday 5
6.30pm: Ribbons of Rhyme and Reason - Soft sculpture installations by Jacquie Stack Opening by Associate Professor Frances Quirk @ A Little White Space, The Brewery Wine Bar, 252 Flinders St. till January 4th
Barrier Institute of TAFE Certificate and Diploma of Visual Arts Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student exhibition. Till Sunday, 14 December 2008. Venue: Perc Tucker Regional Gallery, Cnr Denham Street and Flinders Mall. Family/Youth event. Presented by: Perc Tucker Regional Gallery, Contact: 4727 9011. www.townsville.qld.gov.au/recreation/gallery/perctucker/index
7pm: Peter Pan The adventures of the boy who didn't want to grow up. Venue: Townsville Civic Theatre. 2nd show Saturday 6 Dec, Adult $28, School Student/Child $17, Concession (includes Pensioner & Full Time Tertiary Student) $19, Family (2Ad + 2 Ch) $66 Presented by: Ann Roberts School of Dance. Tix: 47279797
Saturday 6
11:30 am: Magnetic Island Community Garden meeting, Uniting Church in Turnbridge St, Nelly Bay
9am - 1.30pm: Fibres and Fabrics Annual Christmas Craft Fair. A huge variety of crafts available. Come along and find the perfect gift. Morning tea and lunch on sale. Till Sunday, 7 Dec. Venue: QCWA Hall, Cnr Denham & Walker Sts. Presented by: Fibres & Fabrics Association. Contact: Anne Trimble 4724 2124
8pm: MI Film Society movie: The Band's Visit "Once - not long ago - a small Egyptian police band arrived in Israel. Not many remember this...It wasn't that important...." IMDB: A band comprised of members of the Egyptian police force head to Israel to play at the inaugural ceremony of an Arab arts center, only to find themselves lost in the wrong town. What follows is a special night of quiet happenings and confessions as the band makes its own impact on the town and the town on them."
Classification: PG (brief strong language) Duration: 133 mins Genre: Comedy/Drama Director / Writer: Eran Kolirin. Movies screened at The Magnetic International Resort. Tickets available at the door. All welcome. Adults: $10, Conc: $8, Members Free! Annual membership: $50.00.
Sunday 7
5 - 7pm: Walk Against Warming Venue: Anzac Park - The Strand, Townsvile (Start). Join the thousands of people nationwide who this year are walking to show our political leaders that Australians are deeply concerned about global warming. Come along for the short walk from Anzac park to the Strand park. Followed by displays and live music from Northern Lights and Dawn. In 2008 Walk Against Warming will highlight the need for laws in place to reduce Australia's greenhouse pollution, through: a reduction in energy use; increased energy efficiency; a shift to renewable energy; better public transport systems; an end to land clearing and logging of old growth forests; a price being placed on carbon pollution. nqcc.org.au/ Presented by: North Queensland Conservation Council. Contact: NQCC: 4771 6226
6pm: Hot Summer Night with James Morrison and Friends with the Barrier Reef Orchestra. For something big & exciting involving brass, join the Barrier Reef Orchestra with James Morrison, Emma Pask and Catherine Lynagh. Conductor Sean O'Boyle. Townsville Civic Theatre. Cost: Adult $35, Concession $27, Group 10+ $27 each, member (NQ Ensembles Inc) $25, School Student $14, School Groups 10+ @ $12 per ticket with 1 teacher free of charge per 10 students booked. Presented by NQ Ensembles Inc. Tix: 47279797
Tuesday 9
7pm: Songs of Freedom A concert to celebrate Human Rights Day featuring:
Aquapella (2006 Choir of the Year) and Robert Towns and Dave Saxby (winners of the human rights songwriting contest at the Palm Creek Folk Festival). Cost $10 for the Adopt-a-Prison project organised by Licadho, the lead human rights organisation in Cambodia www.licadho.org Refreshments will be served after the concert. Venue: St James Cathedral, Denham Street. Cost: $10 Presented by: Amnesty International (Townsville Branch) Contact: 4779 7480 (Tickets - Jenny) or at the door.
Thursday 11
MILT Play reading scheduled for Thursday 11 December has been cancelled due to Carols by Candlelight in Alma Bay. Future play readings will start again mid January, a date to be advised. People interested in being involved in amateur theatre on the island please contact Barbara on 4758 1808
7:00 pm sharp, finishing before 8:30 pm: Carols by Cadlelight: Carols by Candlelight will be at Alma Bay. There will be lots of popular carols for everyone to sing. Townsville Brass Band will lead the carols supported by Song-leaders from the Community Church and a Combined Churches Choir. The "Magnetic Island Young People" will present the Christmas pageant and the Magnetic Island State School Choir will sing. The Turnbull children, Christobel, Lily Rose,
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