WEEK 1

Sat 1 Mar
Collectorama
Sunshine Coast Showgrounds Nambour
Coronation Ave, Nambour
7.30am to 2.30pm
New opening times this year for Collectorama will see the Nambour Showgrounds bustling with excitement as keen customers prowl for bargains.

This giant fair features more than 160 dealers with their wonderful antiques & collectables for sale in the relaxed country setting of the Showgrounds. It's mostly undercover so you'll be comfortable in any weather.
Whatever your budget you're assured of finding something delectable to take home. Whether it's glassware, china, tools, books, brass, toys, lamps, clocks & watches, vintage clothing, records, retro items, militaria, kitchenalia, shipwreck goods, jewellery, tins, boxes, art deco, or furniture, to name a few, bargains are there to be had!
Admission is $5, food & refreshments are available. There's ample free parking inside the Showgrounds. Come along & enjoy the friendly country atmosphere.
Enquiries phone Tom 07 5446 8273
Collectorama dates 2008: 31 May | 6 Sep | 1 Nov

Sat 1 Mar
Big Pineapple Farmers Market
1st & 3rd Saturday of every month
Big Pineapple Car Park
Nambour Connection Rd, Woombye
8am to 2pm (please note gates open at 7:45am)
40 local stallholders showcase the finest & freshest regional produce, grown & produced right here on the Coast. Buy the country’s best produce direct from local growers to you!
More info: Shane Stanley
Mobile: 0418 769 374

Thu 6 Mar
Gadgets
Childrens Theatre
The Events Centre
20 Minchinton St Caloundra
10am
Gadgets combines physical theatre, an exciting & demented rollercoaster ride through technology with live music, spectacular laser triggering & rhythm juggling.
Special Guest Erik the Dog is a smooth talking irreverent, remote-controlled tin terrier with attitude.
Adults $24, Conc. $19.50, Child/Student $15
Bookings Ph: 5491 4240
or www.etixdirect.com.au

Fri 7 Mar
Circa
By the light of the stars that are no longer…
The Events Centre
20 Minchinton St Caloundra
7.30pm
Circa, Brisbane’s internationally-renowned contemporary circus ensemble, is delighted to premiere its latest work.
Acrobatics, trapeze, tumbling & contortion have all been shaped with Circa’s unique sensibility to create a moving piece about our individual relationships with the heavens. Observing the stars we experience an emptiness that is not our own.
All Tickets $12 (Early Bird Price: $10 Expires 31/1/08)
1 teacher free per group of 10
Bookings Ph: 5491 4240
or www.etixdirect.com.au

Fri 7 Mar
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 >>

WEEK 2

Tue 12 & Wed 13 Mar
Sunshine Coast Business Expo
Lake Kawana Community Centre
Kawana Waters
With displays & information from over 50 local businesses & business organisations, the Sunshine Coast Business Expo busines-to-business trade show is supported by a program of over 30 business seminars on topics such as marketing, finance, technology, management & recruitment.

WEEK 3

Fri 14 Mar
Sands Tavern & Premier Artists present
Lowrider & The Winnie Coopers
with special guests:
Sands Tavern, Plaza Pde, Maroochydore
opens 8pm
18+
Tickets $11.50: www.sandstavern.oztix.com.au

Fri 14 Mar
Chain + Phil Manning Solo
Joe’s Waterhole, Eumundi
The originators of ‘Oz Blues’, Chain are the only blues band in the world to have a number one on Australian charts with ‘Black’n’Blue’. That song sat at #1 for 18 weeks before being squeezed out by Daddy Cool's, 'Eagle Rock'. Together with singer Matt Taylor another number one ‘I Remember When I Was Young’ & the double gold album ‘Toward The Blues’ ensured them a place in rock history.
www.blues.org.au/bands/c/chain.php
Tickets $25
Phone 07 5442 8144 for all ticket sales
More info: www.musicliveatjoes.com

Sat 15 Mar
Big Pineapple Farmers Market
1st & 3rd Saturday of every month
Big Pineapple Car Park
Nambour Connection Rd, Woombye
8am to 2pm (please note gates open at 7:45am)
40 local stallholders showcase the finest & freshest regional produce, grown & produced right here on the Coast. Buy the country’s best produce direct from local growers to you!
More info: Shane Stanley
Mobile: 0418 769 374

Sat 15 Mar
Velocity Festival (All ages + Licensed)
Kawana Community Centre
5.30pm to 11.30pm
8 bands including Chant, Showpony, For All Colours, Sue-Anne, Silence is Deafening, Aces High, Golden Virtues & Brisbane all-girl band Angels of Fire will perform.

Other displays will include tramp boarding (a skateboard, trampoline hybrid sport), fire twirling & circus theatre

Tickets: Single $10, Family $25, Under 5’s Free
Available at PCYC Nambour
More info: www.xtremev.com

Sun 16 Mar
New World Artists, Aloha & Pushworth Group presents
Shihad
with special guests:
Horsell Common & The Galvatrons
Sands Tavern, Plaza Pde, Maroochydore
opens 7.30pm
18+
Tickets $24.75: www.sandstavern.oztix.com.au

WEEK 4

Sat 22 Mar
Easter Book Fair 2008
Buderim Library
(next to Buderim Craft Cottage)
Main St Buderim

Sat 22 Mar
Easter Saturday
DON’T MISS THIS!
Buderim Easter Fair 2008
Buderim Craft Cottage
5 Main St Buderim
8am to 4pm
Come for a trip up the mountain to the Buderim Craft Cottage’s famous annual Easter Fair!
Be tempted with a beautiful array of completely handmade work from all the Cottage’s groups (painting, pottery, lace, needlework, patchwork, porcelain painting, spinning & weaving, silversmiths, fabric art & calligraphy) there is also cakes, produce, plants & refreshments.

The Craft Cottage is located opposite the Buderim Primary School, set back from the road between the Memorial Hall & St Marks Anglican Church.
More info Ph: 5445 5454

Sun 23 Mar
The 31st Conondale Easter Sunday Rodeo
from 7am
I&T Smith Arena, opposite Fritz Park, across the bridge, just North of Conondale township.
Come to Conondale on Easter Sunday & enjoy a cheap family day out with heaps of entertainment!
Events include: Campdraft, Barrel Racing, Team Penning, Steer Undercorating, Bullock Ride, Wild Cow Milking, Team Branding, Cutting & Penning, Ribbon Races & the crowd favourite: Feature Bull Ride.
For more info Ph: Ian on (07) 5494 4560

WEEK 5

Thu 27 Mar
Lior
Autumn Flow Tour
Nambour Civic Centre @ 8pm
Some people go to extremes of volume, vision & hype to attract attention to themselves while others are happy to simply do what they do & rely on building a reputation by the response of those around them. Such is the case with Sydney singer songwriter - Lior.

Lior's sound is a rootsy mix of styles that always harks back to the lyric & melody. With Middle Eastern heritage, Lior also keeps the music of his bloodline close to the surface. It is Lior's voice that has drawn most attention, capable of both power & tenderness, always delivered with soul in its truest sense.

Lior's debut album "Autumn Flow" has gone gold, making it one of the most successful independent debut releases by an Australian artist.
All tickets $33 - On Sale Soon!
Ph: 5475 7755 for more details

Fri 28 to Sun 30 Mar
2008 Suncoast Stitches, Craft & Hobby Expo
Lake Kawana Community Centre, Kawana
Fri 8.30am to 5pm | Sat 8.30am to 4pm | Sun 8.30am to 3pm
The event will once again feature a diverse range of exhibitors and products, including Sewing, Scrapbooking, Craft Supplies, Patchwork, Decoupage, Embroidery, Paper Tole, Beads and Crystals, Stamping, Fabrics, Lace, Digital Scrapbooking & loads more.
Entry $10 per person, Child free when with adult. Pay once & return free all weekend!
Free onsite parking.
The 2008 event will also feature around 50 art, craft & sewing workshops spread over the 3 days. Everything from Beading to Painting, Sewing to Scrapbooking & everything in between.
More info visit www.australianevents.com.au
or phone 1800 671 588

Fri 28 to Sun 30 Mar
Mooloolaba Triathlon Festival 2008
Mooloolaba Beach
Entries open from 8.30am to 5.30pm daily.
Online entries are open 24 hours.
Now in its 16th year, the Mooloolaba Triathlon Festival encompasses more than just triathlon - it’s a 3-day celebration of sport.
The festival, not only attracts competitors from interstate but with numerous supporting events encourages locals to get involved, with events & activities to suit everyone; swimming, running, cycling & partying. The 3-day festival brings Australia's best athletes to compete alongside competitors of all ages & abilities in the huge program.
The Mooloolaba Triathlon Festival also hosts the BG Mooloolaba ITU World Cup, which attracts over 150 of the world's top triathletes as they battle for their share of the valuable Olympic qualifying points & US$100,000 prize money.
Headlining events range from the Peregian Springs Mooloolaba Ocean Swim, Asics Twilight 5km Run, The Courier Mail Superkidz Triathlon & the Ryders Cycling Grand Prix.
The public can enjoy the expansive range of exhibitors at the Mooloolaba Lifestyle Expo along with will live entertainment & the Coffee Club Waiters Challenge.
Children: Children are welcome. The Courier Mail Noosa Superkidz Triathlon. A children's triathlon for ages seven to 13. Children are also eligible to enter into The Asics 5km Twilight Run & Mooloolaba Ocean Swim.

Disabled: There is access for guests with a disability. Disabled toilets provided. The Mooloolaba Triathlon Lifestyle Expo is accessible by wheelchair.
More info Ph: 07 5449 0711 or visit website for full program & entry costs.
Email: info@usmevents.com.au
Web: www.usmevents.com.au

Sat 29 Mar
Sands Tavern presents
Dragon Remembers
with special guests
Sands Tavern, Plaza Pde, Maroochydore
opens 8pm
18+
Tickets $27.75: www.sandstavern.oztix.com.au