WEEK 1

Wed 1 Oct
Senior Superstar Auditions
Don’t be idle. Be a Star!
10am to 2pm
Living Choice, Kawana Waters
Senior Superstar is proudly supported by the Nambour RSL Club

Fri 3 Oct
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 >>

Fri 3, Sat 4, Fri 10, Sat 11 Oct at 7.30pm
Matinees: Sun 5 at 2pm, Sun 12 Oct at 5pm
‘The Importance of being Earnest’
The Independent Theatre at Eumundi Inc,
Cnr Memorial Drive and Pacey Street, Eumundi.
Direction by David Berker.
Sparkling revival of the Oscar Wilde Classic with a classic cast to match it, including: Eddie Ellis, Alan Ball & Luke Lanham.
Air-conditioned, licensed bar, table seating.
Bookings: 5472 8200

Sat 4 Oct
Showcase 2008
An Evening of Cabaret & Entertainment!
Noosa Arts Theatre, Weyba Rd, Noosaville
Matinee at 2pm & Evening performance at 7.30pm
An Evening of Cabaret & Entertainment ‘showcasing' outstanding Sunshine Coast Performers. Director Ian Mackellar; Music Director Neil Pattenden; Choreographer Amanda Harvey. Complimentary Glass of Champagne & Supper.
Singers include star of Bronhill, Gail Evans; the fabulous soprano Carolyn Pattenden (The Mikado, Man of La Mancha), Travis McFarlane who wowed audiences as the Phantom in Tribute; local singer songwriter Andrew Healey; Andrew Kelly, one of the most beautiful tenor voices you will ever hear as well as Yvonne Woodlock, 12-year old Libby Hendrie, who shared the lead role in Good Shepherd Lutheran College’s recent production of Annie, Yvie Somerville, Susan Dearnley, John Woodlock, Margaret Courtney, Ian Mackellar, plus the madcap Matt Dunstan & Carly Partridge.
Tickets: $35 includes Champers & Supper;
Matinee performance $25, $15 Children.
Due to popular demand, Noosa Arts has added a matinee performance on 4 October at 2pm with matinee tickets $25 adults, $15 children (no food or drink included).
Bookings: 5449 9343

Sat 4 Oct
The Sunshine Coast Jazz Club Inc presents
The Clare Hansson Trio – ‘Nostalgic Journeys’
Kawana Community Hall, Nanyima Street BUDDINA
6.45 pm for an 7.30pm start – 10.30 pm finish
Here is the next special event for all our jazz friends!
Something jazzy to really get your feet tapping.
TICKETS: On Sale Now - Members $15.00pp
Visitors $20.00pp – Students with ID $5.00

PLEASE BOOK EARLY MAKE UP A TABLE!
CONTACT: CLAIRE 5492 7271, HELEN 5438 1976
or TED 5491 6017
Raffles and CD’s will be available!
BRING YOUR OWN DRINKS & NIBBLES
Make up a Picnic Basket!
PLEASE BOOK AHEAD:
Send a stamped self addressed envelope with your Cheque/Money order to PO Box 1428, Caloundra.4551

Sat 3 & Sun 4 Oct
Sunshine Coast Daily—My Money Expo
Lake Kawana Community Centre
Sat 9.30 to 4.30pm, Sun 9.30am to 4pm
Find all the answers to your financial, investment, retirement and business needs all in the one convenient location. Interact with leading industry professionals.
For more info visit www.moneyexpo.com.au

Sun 5 Oct
A Variety Concert
hosted by Bev Gourlay & Neil Booth
Caloundra Chorale & Theatre Co.
at CCSA Hall, Nutley Street, Caloundra
Come along & be entertained by some of the Coast’s best artists.
Each month has a different line up including Vocalists, Poets, Instrumentalists & the odd Comedy Routine.
It's a very pleasant way to spend a Sunday!
Afternoon tea is included in the admission price.
Cost: Adults $9, Chorale Friends & Members $5
More info: 5444 8675

Sun 5 Oct
Fusion Festival
Cotton Tree Park
River Esplanade Maroochydore
12 noon to 7pm
Discovery is celebrating Mental Health Week, from 5 to 11 October, with its Fusion Festival at Cotton Tree Park on Sunday 5 October 2008 between 12pm & 7pm.
There will be free entertainment on the stage, arts activities, sports activities, stalls & information about support networks. Something for everyone with opportunities to join in, be involved, make new friends & make a difference.

Key dates for Mental Health awareness in Queensland are:
• Mental Health Week : 5 - 11 October 2008
• Official State launch - Sunday 5 October 2008
• World Mental Health Day : Friday 10 October 2008
• Stress Less Day : Wednesday 8 October 2008

More info: http://www.health.qld.gov.au/mentalhealth/news/week08.asp

WEEK 2

Tue 7 Oct
Maroochy River Trail
Community Information Evening
Maroochydore Multi-Sports Centre
108 Fishermans Rd, Maroochydore
6.30pm
More info: Ph: 5475 8501

Thu 9 Oct
deep blue
The Events Centre, 20 Minchinton St, Caloundra
7.30pm
deep blue looks like an orchestra, acts like a band, feels like a movie. An orchestra with attitude, deep blue immerses its audience in powerful music, superb sound & dynamic visuals. It combines the social occasion fo a club with the huge sound of an orchestra & the stage presentation of a spectacular rock concert. Not your trad orchestra, deep blue is orchestra re-imagined for the 21st century. This is sexy, sophisticated & entertaining. No conductor, no music stands, no stuffy rules. Come & experience something truly different. Experience deep blue.
Tickets: Adult $36, Conc. $32, Student $19, Family $95
For bookings & more info visit www.etixdirect.com.au
or Ph: (07) 5491 4240

Sat 11 & Sun 12 Oct
Coolum Kite Festival 2008
Coolum Beach, Stumers Creek Road
Coolum Beach
Open Sat 10am to 9pm & Sun 10am to 4pm
Free Entry, however a gold coin donation is appreciated
Soar like a sea eagle at the IGA Coolum Kite Festival, home to a dazzling display of kite flying, kite surfing, live performances, artistic creations & interactive workshops. Staged at the colourful Coolum beach, this environmentally friendly event provides a breath of fresh air to a Sunshine Coast October. Watch the kite surfers tackle the tubes in this gusty & gutsy event. Here the sky, quite literally, is the limit.
This Festival is open for every age group from toddlers to Grandparents. The festival has grown over the years to become one of the best kite festivals in the Southern Hemisphere.
Children most welcome.
Facilities are available for guests with a disability.
More info Ph: 07 5446 2500 or visit website
Email: info@coolumkitefestival.com
Web: www.coolumkitefestival.com

Sat 11 & Sun 12 Oct
Nambour Gemfest
Sunshine Coast Showgrounds
Coronation Ave Nambour
For sale will be local & other precious stones, gems, crystals, pearls, jewellery, fossils, minerals & beads of semiprecious stones in every colour of the rainbow. It's a great time to browse and buy. Get Christmas presents & gifts for family, friends & for yourself!

Sun 12 Oct
Senior Superstar Heat 1
Don’t be idle. Be a Star!
2pm
Caloundra RSL
Heat 1 of 4 Heats with Grand Final on Sun 16 Nov

WEEK 3

Tue 14 Oct
6pm for 6.30pm start
Books of Buderim invites you to
Ann Rickard's latest book launch
‘Ooh La La! A French Romp’ By Ann Rickard
$8 per person
RSVP: As soon as possible, as seating will be limited, and Ann's launches are always so popular.
Phone 5445 1625 to reserve your seat
or email boobud@flexinet.com.au

Noosa-based travel author Ann Rickard released her latest book this month & it's her funniest & best yet. Entitled ‘Ooh La La! A French Romp’ it details Ann's quirky adventures as she changes career from travel writer to tour guide in Provence. The change came about when Madame Amanda Taylor-Ace, a Kiwi living in Provence, read Ann's previous books, contacted her & invited her over to stay in her 18th century stone maison in the tiny village of St. Maximin. These two voluptuous 'women of a certain age' immediately clicked, & came up with the idea to run a cooking school and tours of Provence.

Ann gathered the tour guests from Australia, Amanda gathered the chefs from Provence, they both enlisted the help of Ann's husband, the ever-patient Geoffrey, for the mini-van driving, wine purchasing & gentlemanly tour guide
duties. The result was very ooh, la la! This book takes you on a delightful romp through the South of France with two women, one patient man, eight expectant tour guests, lashings of French food and wine, & just for added measure, some quirky sexual adventures. Set amongst the glorious French countryside, it will have you laughing out loud & wishing to join them. Ooh La La! A French Romp is
a true celebration of life & all its joys.
A copy of Ann's bestselling 'Not Another Greek Salad' will be given away with all purchases.

Wed 15 Oct
Moonwalking October
Moonwalking is a free program to all residents & visitors. Journey along sections of Caloundra’s beautiful coastline & waterways by moonlight experiencing the beauty of our city under a full moon & star studded sky.
All walks depart at 7.30pm sharp & last for approx 45 mins. Bring a torch, water bottle & dress for comfort.

Golden Beach - Meet at Fraser Park, The Esplanade.
Lake Kawana - Meet at the viewing platform on Sportsman’s Pde, opp the Kawana Aquatic Centre.
Shelly Beach - Meet at Shelly Beach car park.
For more info visit www.caloundra.qld.gov.au
or phone (07) 5420 8200

Fri 17 to Sun 19 Oct
SAVE THE DATE! DON’T MISS THIS!
2008 Caloundra Music Festival
Kings Beach Park, Kings Beach, Caloundra
HEADLINING IN CALOUNDRA
• The Whitlams
• Ian Moss
• Pete Murray
• Darryl Braithwaite
• Lior
• Roy Ayers
• Kate Miller-Heidke
• Jackson Jackson
• Tripod
& more!
The beautiful Kings Beach Parklands will come alive for the second annual Caloundra Music Festival.
Sunshine Coast Council Mayor Bob Abbott will also perform at the festival with his council band ‘The Blueocrats’.
“The festival is promising to be a great family friendly event with an impressive line-up of Australian and international talent”, said the Mayor.
Discounted tickets are available until Sunday 31 Aug at $89 for an adult weekend pass, or $65 for concessions. VIP passes and family passes are also available.
Visit www.caloundramusicfestival.com.au for heaps more info & updates.

Fri 17 Oct
2 Rock Legends, one incredible kid
Kevin Borich, Phil Emmanuel + Smokin’ Joe Robinson
The Events Centre
20 Minchinton St Caloundra
8pm
Two of the most well respected guitarists in the music industry join forces with a legend in the making to show audiences what true Aussie rock is all about! This is, without doubt, one of the most exciting musical events to grace Australian stages this year. Kevin Borich & Phil Emmanuel are no strangers to performing together, in fact, their high energy reunion on stage recently raised the roof & resulted in a standing ovation. Now, they are sharing their immeasurable talent & skill with up-&-coming virtuoso 17-year-old Smokin’ Joe Robinson & the result is a tour that is certain to go down in the history books of Australian music folklore. Phil & Joe have already wowed audiences by performing together, so it was really a natural progression that all three would eventually join forces – and the time is here. Never before have three such impressive musicians & skilled guitarists linked up for the one show like this – nor taken it on the road around the metropolitan & regional areas of Australia. This is a once in a lifetime & for music-lovers to experience something truly great.
Bookings: Ph: 5491 4240
Tickets: Adult- $38; Pension/Senior- $35;
Student/Child- $25.00

Fri 17 to Sun 19 Oct
Sunshine Coast Home Show & Outdoor Adventure Expo 2008
Stockland Park, Nicklin Way, Kawana
Building, renovating or updating? For all your home, leisure & lifestyle needs.
For more info visit www.homeshowinfo.com.au
or phone (07) 4637 2766

Sat 18 Oct
Senior Superstar: Heat 2
Don’t be idle. Be a Star!
2pm to 4pm
Nambour RSL Club
Matthew St Nambour
Heat 2 of 4 Heats with Grand Final on Sun 16 Nov
Senior Superstar is proudly supported by the Nambour RSL Club

Sat 18 Oct
Heath Franklin’s ‘Chopper’
Make Deadsh*ts History
The Events Centre - Theatre
20 Minchinton St Caloundra
7.30pm
From the creative mind who gave you cutting off peoples toes for money, headbutting mothers and lots of f-words comes a new show about deadsh*ts & the people who hate them. So, donate today, help Chopper help you ‘Make Deadsh*ts History’.

Warning: This show contains coarse language, sexual references and material which can offend. It is not recommended for children under the age of 15.

Bookings: Ph: 5491 4240
Adult- $32.00, Groups 8+ - $28 00,
Student - $28.00, Pension - $28.00

Sun 19 Oct at 3pm
Mueller International Chamber Orchestra & Master of Paganini, Violinist Attilla Sautov present…
Spring Festival of Classical Music
St. Mark's Anglican Church, Main Street, Buderim
Tickets available at the door from 2pm
Concert from 3pm
Purcell, Vivaldi, Bach, Handel, Haydn, Mozart, Paganini, Saint-Saëns, Mussorgsky, Tchaikovsky, Massenet & Gypsy Airs.
Musicians:
~ Attilla Sautov, Uzbekistan - Violin
~ Jade Eldridge, Australia - Violin
~ May Yamanaka, Japan - Violin
~ Peter Krenske, Poland - Organ
~ Zohara Rotem, Israel - Piano
~ Sam Nester, UK - Trumpet
~ Alena Bogdan, Belarus - Violin
~ Frances Hyu, Indonesia - Violin
~ Eddy Whiting, Australia - Viola
~ Tristane Selke, Germany - Violin
~ Renat Yusupov, Uzbekistan - Cello
~ Nik Davey, Australia - Double Bass
~ Nicholas Kaye-Smith, Sri Lanka - Violin
~ Chantelle Hope-Hodgetts, Greece - Soprano

Tickets: Adults: $ 30, Concessions & Students $20,
Children Under 12 Free.
Tickets available one hour before the concert
At the door St.Mark's Anglican Church from 2 pm
To book call 0424 780 389
For more info visit www.attillasautov.com

WEEK 4

Thu 23 Oct at 6pm
Book Launch
‘Holding Up the Sky: An African Life’
Meet author Sandy Blackburn-Wright
Books of Buderim
Burnett St Buderim
You are invited to meet Sandy Blackburn-Wright, author of
HOLDING UP THE SKY: AN AFRICAN LIFE
Tickets: $8.00 pp
TO RSVP: Phone: 5445 1625
or email RSVP to Books of Buderim here >>

Sandy was a guest at the Sydney Writer's Festival this year and is flying up to the Sunshine Coast for only 3 days to talk about her new book

HOLDING UP THE SKY: AN AFRICAN LIFE
Sandy Blackburn-Wright's grippingly insightful attention to detail will take you deep into the South African landscape - political, racial, emotional and cultural, during a decade of extraordinary world changing events.
Sandy lived in South Africa between 1988 and 2003 where she was a community development worker in the townships. She then married into a traditional rural black South African family and together with her husband sought to contribute to the rebuilding and transformation of a post apartheid nation. A significant and heartfelt read.

Thu 23 Oct
TaikOz
‘The Gathering’
The Events Centre, Caloundra
7.30pm
TaikOz is a high-energy ensemble renowned for its physicality and spirit. The group's unique fusion of Japanese ritual drumming and western percussion music propels you on a transcendent journey through exotic sound worlds, with the ethereal and translucent sounds of shakuhachi (Japanese bamboo flute) Grand Master Riley Lee contrasting dramatically with the exhilarating thunder of the taiko drums.

TaikOz: The Gathering includes several new works and features guest artist Timothy Constable from Synergy Percussion, adding a new dimension to the group and raising its expressiveness and power to explosive new levels.

“Thrilling yet tender, disciplined yet wild, full of deep reverence and gentle larrikinism, this show took the TaikOz ensemble to a new level of genuinely musical theatricality and impressiveness.”
SYDNEY MORNING HERALD, 2007

The Australian Government is proud to be associated with this tour through the national performing arts touring program, Playing Australia, which gives Australians across the country the opportunity to see some of our best performing arts
Tickets: $32.00 Adult, $28.00 Concession/Pension, $18.00 Child/Student. Members $28.80 Adult, $25.20 Concession
More info: Ph: 5491 4240

Fri 24 Oct at 7.30pm
Caloundra's home of comedy presents
Steady Eddy & Lindsay Webb
Velvet Waters Live Rock 'n' Roll Restaurant & Cafe
97 Bulcock Street, Caloundra
Lindsay Webb was a finalist in the "Comic of the Year" 1999 and winner "Best Comedy Host" Steady Eddy crazy, irreverent, hilarious, very, very funny!
Don't miss this show. Two top comedians - One great night out!
Tickets: Show & supper $40
For bookings & more info visit www.velvetwaters.com
or phone (07) 5492 6600

Sat 25 Oct
Senior Superstar: Heat 3
Don’t be idle. Be a Star!
2pm to 4pm
Tewantin/Noosa RSL Club
Memorial Ave Tewantin
Heat 3 of 4 Heats with Grand Final on Sun 16 Nov
Senior Superstar is proudly supported by the Nambour RSL Club

Sat 25 Oct at 2pm
Operatif!
‘If I Loved You’
Maroochy Baptist Centre
Wises Rd Buderim
SENIORS SPECIAL! 2 TICKETS FOR THE PRICE OF 1
“If I Loved You,’ is the title of Operatif!’s latest show and this concert is brimming with great love songs of all sorts.
Favourites from the stage will include highlights from The Desert Song, Showboat Carmen, The Sound of Music and Rosemarie. There will also be a broad selection of simply great songs, including, ‘The Indian Love Call’, ‘One Fine Day’ from Madam Butterfly, the haunting duet from Lakme, ‘Sally’, ‘Someday My Heart Will Awake,’ ‘Climb Ev’ry Mountain, and ‘My Hero.’ Operatif!’s brilliant pianist will also delight with the Mozart favourite, known these days as the ‘Theme from Elvira Madigan.’

Joining Operatif! regulars, soprano Jennifer Parish, baritone Stewart Cameron and pianist Lynne Sterling Jordan, will be fabulous mezzo soprano Dorothy Williams. Dorothy’s rich, deep tones always thrill and she is a regular guest with the company.
If you haven’t yet enjoyed an Operatif! program, then this is the month to treat yourself. Soprano Jennifer Parish guarantees that any music lover will enjoy Operatif!’s concerts. “People who think Operatif! is for lovers of dreary opera are very much mistaken,” she says. “Yes, we are trained opera singers as the quality of voices will attest, but our fans will tell you that we perform a varied and broad selection of quality songs and even share some humour with the audience in between!”
Tickets are just $25 or a mere $20 for groups of 10 or more. As well as the concert, audience members can enjoy morning or afternoon tea, included in the ticket price.

Operatif! is a fully independent company of singers and musicians and this group of enterprising artists has been entertaining thousands each year for well over a decade.

Also catch Operatif! at the following Brisbane & Sunshine Coast venues this month…
Wed 22 Oct at 11am
Montville Village Hall
Thu 23 Oct
Brisbane City Hall
Thu 30 Oct
Bribie Island Uniting Church
To book or to enquire about the concerts (including Operatif!’s exciting November program), phone the company on 1300 308 385 or go to www.operatif.com.au

Sat 25 & Sun 26 Oct
‘Artists in Action’
Art Exhibition
Mixed & multimedia painting group
10am to 4pm
Buderim Craft Cottage Atrium Gallery
Main St Buderim
The artworks cover a diverse range of styles including paint, pastels, coloured pencil, textural & 3D pieces.
Artists will be demonstrating techniques & a variety of media styles on both days. Children can also participate & make their own work of art!
Morning & afternoon tea will be available.

WEEK 5

Wed 29 Oct to Sun 2 Nov
Noosa Triathlon Multi Sport Festival 2008
Hastings Street, Noosa Heads
Open daily from 8.30am to 5.30pm
The Noosa Triathlon is one of the most celebrated events in the Southern Hemisphere each November & is steeped in rich history & uniqueness not matched anywhere in the world.
The Noosa Triathlon Multi Sport Festival is Australia's premiere multi sport event incorporating the second largest Olympic distance triathlons in the world. The Festival brings visitors from across the globe to Noosa's sunny shores for action-packed days of sport, entertainment & events.
There's a week-long festival of swimming, cycling, running, triathlon events for everyone from 7 to 70 plus, two golf tournaments (celebrity & corporate), massive expo, corporate/VIP facilities, a Miss & Mr Noosa Model Search plus a serious After Party you'll also need to train for.

Add a whole host of high profile personalities for celebrity spotting & it's little wonder spectator numbers swell to more than 30,000 with a total of 8,500 competitors across all events.
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 Noosa Journal Breakfast Fun Run, Eyeline Noosa Ocean 1000 Swim and the Cannibal Tour de Noosa Breakfast with the stars.
Disabled: There is access for guests with a disability. Disabled toilets provided. Wheelchair ramps to enter and exit the Noosa Triathlon Lifestyle Expo.
Contact USM Events for nomination fees. or visit website for more info.
Phone: 07 5449 0711
Email: info@usmevents.com.au
Web: www.usmevents.com.au

Fri 31 Oct
Nambour’s Moonlight Market
Food • Wine • Arts • Music • Entertainment
5pm to 9pm
Centenary Square Courtyard (next to Newsagent)
Currie St Nambour
It’s Halloween! What better night to kick off Nambour’s Moonlight Markets?
Featuring live entertainment from Barry Charles & Sunshine Coast emerging artists, Sir Andum the Magician & street performers.
Hey Kids! Enter the Halloween Fancy Dress costume parade & win prizes for:
• Best Wizard
• Best Witch
• Best Fairy
• Best Goblin
• Most Unusual
• Most Scary
Fancy Dress Costume Parade sponsored by
‘Fancy That Costume Hire’
For more info & stallholder enquiries contact Helen Langlois on 0416 217 093 or email Helen here >>

Christmas Moonlight Market on Fri 12 Dec 2008

Fri 31 Oct
Halloween at Australia Zoo
Australia Zoo, Steve Irwin Way, Beerwah
Trick or Treat! Get decked out in your beastly best to win some terrifyingly awesome prizes. Be sure to grab a monster muffin on the way in!
Australia Red Cross Blood Service van will be in the car park from 8.30 and anyone who donates blood on the day will receive $5.00 off entry and a FREE buffet breakfast.
There'll be loads of fun activities to keep your little monsters amused, including a crazy candle workshop, a costume parade in the Crocoseum, colouring competitions and performance by the Gubbi Gubbi dancers. Wooooo-hoo!!!
For more info visit www.australiazoo.com.au or phone (07) 5436 2000