WEEK 1

Fri 1 to Sat 2 Aug (Last 2 days)
Caloundra City Bowls Carnival 2008
Caloundra Bowls Club, Caloundra RSL Memorial Bowls Club, Kawana Bowls n Recreation Club, Pelican Waters Bowls Club & the Caloundra RSL present the Caloundra City Bowls Carnival.
Competition events include Mixed 2-Bowl Triples, Ladies Fours, Mens Pairs, Mixed Fours, Ladies 2 Bowl Triples, Mens Fours, Ladies Pairs, Mens 2 Bowl Triples, Mixed Pairs, Mixed Medley.
Come and join in the friendly competition on offer at 4 great bowls locations in the Caloundra area. The inaugural event held in 2007 was a great success and 2008 will be even better. Winter days in Caloundra are just beautiful and the camaraderie of the Carnival combines to make this a memorable event.
For further information and entries please contact the Caloundra Bowls Club on 07 5491 1961 or email carnival@caloundrabowls.com.au
or visit their website www.caloundrabowls.com.au

Fri 1 Aug
Maroochydore/Buderim Blue Light Disco
Buderim Basketball Stadium (Home of the Clippers)
Syd Lingard Drive, Buderim
Doors open 6.20pm
Disco finishes at 10pm
Entry: $8 - No Passouts
ALL DISCOS FULLY SUPERVISED BY POLICE - HAVE A GREAT NIGHT AT EITHER MAROOCHYDORE OR NAMBOUR.
Both Maroochydore & Nambour are now Junior Disco’s catering for only school-age children—Yr 9 & below. (Under 14) Some 14 year olds may be allowed entry—discretion upon Police Officer at door. Older children MUST produce your School ID to be able to gain entry into either disco. No ID—NO entry. This applies only to the older children to verify to us that they are in Year 9 or under 14.
Discretion will be upon Police officers in attendance to allow entry to those on the borderline.
Next Discos:
First Friday of the month Maroochydore
2nd Friday of the month is Nambour
(ZERO TOLERANCE APPROACH TO POOR BEHAVIOUR & ATTITUDES DIRECTED TO POLICE, SUPERVISORS & OTHER CHILDREN - ANYONE OFFENDING WILL BE BARRED FROM FUTURE DISCOS)
www.maroochydorebluelight.com >>

Sat 2 to Sun 10 Aug
Cash & Carry Art Expo
10 to 4pm
Buderim Craft Cottage, Main Street Buderim – opposite the Buderim Mountain State School, right beside the Buderim Memorial Hall.
The Painting Group of the Buderim Craft Cottage has once again put together a fabulous exhibition of their artwork. This year it has a new twist & they have called it the ‘Cash & Carry Art Expo’... meaning you can take your treasure with you there & then, and the blank space on the wall will be filled again with new art work. In short, the exhibition is continually renewing & recharging itself over the whole week that it is open. 

With pieces ranging from miniatures to large canvases, pencil & charcoal sketches to exquisite watercolour, oils, acrylics & pastel – if the art world has invented the media, it will be on show.
Further enquiries call Helen on 5477 1037.

WEEK 2

Fri 8 Aug at 10.30am & 12.30pm
Justine Clarke
‘Songs to Make You Smile’
Nambour Civic Centre, Centenary Square Nambour
Justine Clarke is back with a national tour to celebrate the release of her new CD, Songs To Make You Smile. This acclaimed Australian actor, singer and star of ABC TV's Play School will play the Nambour Civic Centre as part of an exclusive series of Queensland concert dates for her Songs To Make You Smile National Tour. On stage Justine Clarke will perform with her live band as she journeys through a fun filled musical landscape singing old favourites and cool songs for kids from her new CD Songs To Make You Smile.
All Tickets: $18.40 (Babies under 12 months free)
Bookings & more info Ph: 5475 7777
or visit www.mve.org.au

Fri 8 Aug from 5pm to 9pm + Sat 9 Aug ALL DAY
BACK TO NAMBOUR WEEKEND!…Starts Here!
A community Festival event
Friday Night Market
Nambour Civic Centre Lower Court Area,
Centenary Square, Nambour

Celebrate your inner Nambourian in style at the Nambour Civic Centre Friday Night Market during the ‘Back to Nambour’ Weekend!

View and purchase unique creations, visually experience indigenous artworks, local crafts, and feast on delicious foods. Be entertained by The Black Bows String Quartet and Kel de Zac... a slice of Fiesta!

Click Here for the full ‘Back to Nambour’ entertainment program >> Go to www.NambourTown.com.au now!

Sat 9 Aug
BACK TO NAMBOUR WEEKEND!- DAY 2!
ALL DAY: Festival in the Park
FREE Community Entertainment
FREE Entry & Activities
Quota Park, Matthew St, Nambour
• Calypso Carnivale Street Music 11am – 12 noon
Start at Council Chambers ... Walk through town...|
Ending at Quota Park
• Gubbi Gubbi – Lyndon Davis 10.30am – 11am
• Opening Ceremony & Performance – Amphitheatre
• Emerging Artists 11am – 12.00 noon
• Liam Brew 12 noon to 12.30pm
• Mishelle Bradford Jones 12.30pm – 1.15pm Amphitheatre
• Calypso Carnivale Street Music 1.30pm – 2pm
• Roving Musicians & dancers
• Story Telling Sponsors Tent All Day
• Calypso Carnivale Street Music 3.30pm – 4pm
back through town

Amazing ALL DAY Children’s Festival
• Sound Playground
• Roving MC & Entertainers
• Claylog
• Sandwizard
• ET Circus Skills
• Pix Clowning
• Plaster Painting
• Face Painting
• Hug Patrol
• Volleyball
• Table Tennis
• Badminton
• Chess

Also Workshops with:
• Beading and Crystals
• Hula Hooping
• Cartooning workshops
• Pottery
• Jewellery
• Woodworking
• Hip Hop Dance
• Didgeridoo/dance

AND IF THAT’S NOT ENOUGH, THEN THERE’S…
Saturday Night
NIGHT: from 4pm to 9pm
Saturday Night Food Fest and Wine Bar
Nambour Civic Centre, Lower Court Area
Centenary Square, Nambour
Taste, sample and experience the delectable smorgasbord of gourmet foods and wines…pick up a few cooking tips and take home some exotic treats …soul and contemporary rock vibes by Barry Charles. Savour the sounds!

Fri 8 Aug 8pm &
Sat 9 Aug 2pm & 8pm
‘Dangerous Curves’
A Cabaret Musical Extravaganza!
"Never pass up the opportunity for a joy ride!"
PART OF THE BACK TO NAMBOUR WEEKEND!
Nambour Civic Centre
Centenary Square, Nambour

Celebrate your inner Nambourian in style at the Nambour Civic Centre during the ‘Back to Nambour’ Weekend!

Dangerous Curves is the story of three 45+ women who went to university together & decide to get out of Brisbane & drive north for some respite from their busy lives.

Their weekend takes them on a wild ride which ends up in Nambour. The home town of one of the women & of course it's also the home town of Kevin 07 & Wayne who she went to school with.

The women's crazy journey takes them to places which give them a new way of viewing themselves, each other & their worlds. This funny & moving musical extravaganza has been described as a cross between "Thelma and Louise" & "Strictly Ballroom". It is a life affirming piece which is gutsy, poignant & real.

Join Rainee Skinner, Glenda O'Sullivan, Sam Saunders & their fabulous friends on a hilarious musical road trip to Kevin and Wayne's heartland.

"You have to see this before it achieves cult status!" anon.
Tickets: $32 Adults or $26 Conc.
Tickets on Sale NOW!
Bookings & more info Ph: 5475 7777
or visit www.mve.org.au

Sat 9 & Sun 10 Aug
The Healthy Living Expo 2008
Sunshine Coast Function Centre
West Terrace, Caloundra
9.30am to 4.30pm
The Healthy Living Expo is an opportunity for you to introduce yourself & your business to other people who are interested in the benefits of healthy living plus spiritual & health related techniques in a relaxing atmosphere. People attending the event will include anyone who is interested in their health & wellbeing as well as anyone who is interested in healthy living with both spiritual & healing techniques.
Entry: Adults $5 per person or $10 for a family.
Free Parking.
For more info Ph: 07 5493 5033
Email: admin@dynamique.com.au
Web: www.healthylivingexpo.net.au

WEEK 3

Fri 15 & Sat 16 Aug
An Evening of Live Theatre in Buderim
3 One-Act Plays
6.45pm for 7.30pm
Matinee on Sun 17 Aug at 2pm
(no pre-show champagne and nibbles)
Join us at the Buderim War Memorial Hall, cnr of Main Street and Gloucester Road, Buderim, as we present 3 x award winning one-act plays performed by local award winning actors.
Enjoy and evening of Live Theatre with all proceeds going to the Motor Neurone Disease Assoc QLD Sunshine Coast Support Group.
Two evening performances on Friday 15th and Saturday 16th August with pre-show glass of champagne and nibbles included in the cost.
Tickets: Evening performances $20 & matinee $15
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL - Ph: Susie on 5452 7881

PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED
Sat 16 Aug at 8pm
Rhonda Burchmore
‘Pure Imagination’
Nambour Civic Centre, Centenary Square Nambour
From television to the big screen, musical theatre to opera to cabaret, there are few entertainment mediums that Rhonda Burchmore has not embraced with her wide ranging talents.

Throughout her career Rhonda has made a distinctive impression on audiences with her dazzling dance steps, superb comic timing, effervescent personality and her stunning voice.

In April 2008, “Pure Imagination” Rhonda’s third solo album was released to overwhelming reviews. A collection of songs such as “Unchained Melody”, “Crying”, “In My Daughters Eyes”, “Seventeen”, "The Way We Were” and many more which take you on a journey about love, life, loss and fantasy, whilst showcasing Rhonda’s multi-octave vocal ability, backed by simplistic jazz influenced, touching arrangements and string orchestration.

This live show will feature songs from the ‘Pure Imagination’ album, as well as some of Rhonda’s well known performances from musicals and shows such as “Diamonds Are a Girls Best Friend”, “Fever”, “Sway” and “To Sir With Love” and some fabulous tap dancing thrown in, all backed by the amazing Ray Aldridge Orchestra.

Tickets: $55 Adult, $50 Conc./Student
Bookings & more info Ph: 5475 7777
or visit www.mve.org.au

WEEK 4

Thu 21, Fri 22, Sat 23 & Sun 24 Aug
Sunshine Coast Theatre Festival 2008
32 short plays
over 4 days
(Just like a short film festival only LIVE!)
Buderim Memorial Hall
Main St Buderim
For session times & more info
go to www.livetheatre.com.au

Sat 23 Aug
‘Flinders Fair’
Matthew Flinders
Anglican College
Stringybark Rd Buderim
Noon to 8pm
Fireworks at 7pm
Rides Pass $35 All day
Music • Dancing • Entertainment
Sideshow Alley
Food Court • Stalls • Rides • Fireworks

Sat 23 & Sun 24 Aug
Family Life Expo
Stockland Park
Kawana
9.30am to 4.30pm
Browse through a variety of exhibits for the whole family, from baby products & family planning through to careers & lifestyle.
Adults $10
Under 16 FREE
More info: visit >> www.familyexpo.com.au

Sat 23 Aug
Grace Knight
Dinner & Show
Sunshine Coast Function Centre
Caloundra RSL, 19 West Tce Caloundra
In a career spanning 30 years, Grace Knight has earned her stripes as one of Australia’s premier jazz vocalists.
She launched the Eurogliders to the top of the charts in the ’80s, became Australia’s number-one selling jazz diva in the ’90s and has performed alongside the best in the business.
Though Grace, 50, has tasted plenty of success she says some of the best times have been when she has played at intimate gigs in front of enthusiastic audiences.
“I think if the audience has enjoyed it, that’s the highlight for me,” she said.
“I’ve played with famous people, but to be honest it’s not really a highlight because you’re kind of stilted in what you can do.
“But the greatest part is just simply the fact that I’ve been doing this for 30 years and am still getting paid to do what I love.”
Non-Members will require photo identification to gain access to the venue.
Tickets $50 for dinner + show, on sale now
(An additional $2 booking fee also applies)
Tickets available at reception, Caloundra RSL
or call 07 5491 1544
Whilst collecting your tickets, if you are not already a member this is the time to buy your RSL membership for $5.00. This allows you to enter the club and the SCFC through the express gate!

WEEK 5

Tue 26 to Sun 31 Aug
Country Music Muster 2008
Amamoor State Forest Park, via Gympie
40 mins north of Noosa
6 days of great country music, good food & fabulous live entertainment by well known country music legends such as Lee Kernaghan, Kasey Chambers, John Williamson, Adam Brand, Pete Murray & a whole lot more!
Prices vary depending on Day Pass or Season Pass
Check all details here: visit www.muster.com.au

Sat 30 Aug at 8pm
The Ten Sopranos (NSW State Opera)
Nambour Civic Centre - Main Hall
Centenary Square Nambour
A concert you should not miss!
Visually pleasing, artistically clever, vocally exciting. The combination of 10 Sopranos is a powerful and exhilarating experience, directed by and featuring the critically acclaimed Soprano Penny Pavlakis, former principal artist with Opera Australia and winner of American International Star search, and described by her peers as "The Singers' Singer"
She has worked with some of the worlds biggest names including Baz Luhrman, Dame Joan Sullivan and Tommy Tycho.
This truly is a show that once seen never forgotten!! Original, world class and beautifully delivered.

Musical highlights include..The Prayer, Amigos Para Sempre, Nessun Dorma, Oh Danny Boy, New York New York and more...
Purchase your ticket now and avoid disappointment.
Prices: $38 All Tickets
Bookings & more info Ph: 5475 7777
or visit www.mve.org.au

Sun 31 Aug
Festuri 2008 – Languages in Harmony
Sunshine Coast University
10am to 4pm
A family festival showcasing multiculturalism on the Sunshine Coast. Live music & performances, workshops, storytelling tent, market & music stalls.
More info: visit >>www.festuri.org.au
or email >> info@festuri.org.au

Sun 31 Aug
Sunshine Coast Jazz Club presents
‘The S.C.R.E.A.M Band, in support of ‘OPERATION AUSSIES HOME’
(Sunshine Coast Retired Ex-Armed forces Musicians Band)
Kawana Community Hall
Nanyima St, Buddina
(in air-conditioned comfort)
Doors open 1pm – Show: 1.30pm to 5.30pm
The special benefit is for ‘Operation Aussies Home’ which was formed by retired Lieutenant Colonel Jim Bourke in 2005 for the express purpose of finding and repatriating the remains of servicemen listed as Missing In Action (MIA) in Vietnam.
The founder and prime mover of the band S.C.R.E.A.M is Keith "Phantom" WALKER OAM from Beerwah. Keith spent 37 years in the Australian Army Band Corps reaching the rank of Warrant Officer Class One.
With monies raised from the private and government sectors there have been three successful outcomes. Lcpl "Tiny" PARKER, Pte Peter GILLSON and Lcpl John GILLESPIE are finally home after 40 years lying in foreign soil.
There are still three MIA's and the cost to locate, identify and repatriate each one is $60,000.
Operation Aussies Home consists entirely of ex Vietnam servicemen and they will be most grateful for all donations. Let's support them.
Tickets: A Special Benefit Price: Adults: $15.00,
Students with id: $5.00
BYO Nibblies & Drinks

Bookings: Call Helen Ph/Fax 07 5438 1976, Claire Ph 07 5492 7271, or Ted Ph/Fax 07 5491 6017

How to Book:
Please send a stamped self addressed envelope with your Cheque/Money order to
PO Box 1428, Caloundra 4551