WEEK 1
LABOUR DAY LONG WEEKEND - Monday 7 May is Labour Day

Wed 2 May
Erth’s Dinosaur Petting Zoo
Performances: 1pm + 6.30pm
Pyjama Party @ 5.30pm
The Events Centre Caloundra

It’s a petting zoo but not as you know it. Meet Erth’s awesome prehistoric creatures, from cute baby dinos to teeth-gnashing giants. Impressive life-like dinosaurs are alive and mostly friendly (!) in this fun, educational and unique performance event that will delight children of all ages.

A Pyjama Party for the 6.30pm show will be held from
5.30pm. Kids come dressed in their Pyjamas! Join us for fun, games and prizes!
Tickets: $15
Bookings: Ph: 5491 4240
More info: www.theeventscentre.com.au

Wed 2 May
Job Skills Expo
Lake Kawana Community Centre
10am to 3pm
At least 400 Sunshine Coast jobs will be up for grabs at an Australian Government Jobs and Skills Expo.

The Lake Kawana Community Centre will become a one-stop jobs and skills marketplace when the 50th Australian Government Jobs and Skills Expo returns to the Coast.

More than 70 local, state and national businesses, employment service providers, private recruitment agencies and registered skills training organisations will be on hand for a crowd expected to be in the thousands.

It provides the opportunity for local employers to engage eager job seekers all under one roof, all on one day. It’s a jobs and skills market. It's the only place you can do six weeks of job searching in one day.

More than 6000 people attended the last expo on the Coast in 2010, and 600 people secured a job - so get in quick for the 400+ jobs on offer today!

Thu 3 May 7pm
Fri 4 May 7pm
Sat 5 May 2pm & 7pm
Thoroughly Modern Millie
presented by Nambour Christian College
Nambour Civic Centre - Main Hall
Nambour Christian College is renowned for their professional stage productions, and this year are proud to bring to the Nambour Civic Centre stage, for the first time on the Sunshine Coast,  the award winning Broadway musical THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE. This high energy show set in 1922 New York is about a modern, Kansas girl seeking wealth but finding love. Full of laughs, spectacular dance numbers and toe-tapping songs, this delectable show is not to be missed.
Four performances only: from Thursday the 3rd to Saturday the 5th of May 2012. 
This production of Thoroughly Modern Millie is the Sunshine Coast debut, as the rights have never previously been released to any company on the coast. Be sure not to miss this exciting, award winning show. 
Tickets: Adult $25
Pension aged $20
Student high school & tertiary $15
Child up tp 12yrs $15
Family 2 adults & 2 children $75
Bookings Ph: 5475 7777
www.nambourciviccentre.com.au

SORRY: THIS SHOW IS SOLD OUT
Thu 3 May
Jane Rutter
An Australian in Paris
The Events Centre Caloundra
Show: 11am, Morning Tea from 10am

Jane Rutter, Australia’s most brilliant & versatile flautist.

An artistic young musician goes to Paris to learn how to live. Along the way she encounters ghosts of the artistic Parisian past. An Australian in Paris is a concert-theatre piece, with delicious French music ranging from la Belle Epoque to the present day.
Bookings: Ph: 5491 4240
More info: www.theeventscentre.com.au

Thu 3 May @ 8pm
Sunshine Coast Blues Club
Royal George Hotel
Currie St Nambour
1st Thursday of the month
Since the first meeting at the Royal George Hotel in Feb 06 , the Sunshine Coast Blues Club has provided members & visitors with a simple & successful recipe. The regular audience is always there by 8pm to see the Blues Club “House Band” start the night with a set of blues favourites. Al Hensley (piano) & Bob Lee (double bass) enjoy the opportunity to present some lesser known & seldom performed blues to a receptive audience. Al’s encyclopaedic knowledge of the blues, plus his willingness to share his knowledge, makes each performance an education for club members. The house band is rounded out with Aaron Giffin on guitar, Joanne Lee on drums & Fabio Brecciaroli joining in on blues harp.
The Nambour Blues Club has quietly established itself as a welcome event on the first Thursday of each month. The combination of dependable quality music from the house band & the regular performers, plus the unexpected & surprising contributions from guest jammers, makes for a great night of Blues in Nambour.
Keep up with the latest local blues news here >>
http://www.myspace.com/sunshinecoastbluesclub

Thu 3 May
2012 Melbourne International Comedy Festival ROADSHOW
Show: 8pm, Bar opens from 6pm
The Events Centre Caloundra

Featuring: Harley Breen (MC), Joel Creasey, Kate McLennan, Jeff Green & Tim Fitzhigham

Stuffing one of the world’s largest comedy festivals into the one show is no easy feat, but the Melbourne International Comedy Festival has done just that with Roadshow 2012.

Offering a selection of Australian, international and special guest comedians, the Roadshow is literally all the best bits of the Comedy Festival condensed into the one all killer, no filler travelling event.
Bookings: Ph: 5491 4240
More info: www.theeventscentre.com.au

Fri 4 May 2012
Buderim Maroochydore Blue Light Disco at Buderim
Buderim Basketball Stadium
Syd Lingard Drive, Buderim
Doors open 6.20pm
Disco finishes at 10pm
Entry: $10 - No Passouts
ALL DISCOS FULLY SUPERVISED BY POLICE
Both Maroochydore & Nambour are now Junior Disco’s catering for only school-age children—Yr 9 & below. (Under 15) 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 15.
Discretion will be upon Police officers in attendance to allow entry to those on the borderline.
Next Discos:
First Friday of the month is Buderim/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 4 May
Sat 5 May
Sun 6 May
Mon 7 May
Back to Buderim LONG Weekend!
presented by the Buderim Community to celebrate 150 years of community spirit
Various Venues - Buderim
See green panel top right for all the details >>>

PRO WRESTLING ACTION TO HIT THE SUNSHINE COAST!
Sat 5 May
Queensland Championship Wrestling
Inaugural Brawl 2012
PCYC Nambour
Youth Ave (off Perwillowen Rd) Nambour
Doors open 6.30pm Action starts at 7pm

Wrestling fans go wild! The Sunshine Coast’s first local Pro Wrestling company is to start running shows in Nambour. Inaugural Brawl 2012 features wrestling talent trained right here on the Sunshine Coast.

The spectacle that hits our TV screens twice a week is coming to the Sunshine Coast, featuring men and women from Cooroy to Caloundra, showcasing talent trained right here in Nambour and offering entertainment for all ages.

At Queensland Championship Wrestling we have been training hard to build a roster of talented wrestlers that will not only bring you an action packed night of in-ring action - they will also display the X-Factor that will have you coming back for more!

This event will include a 10-man over the top Battle Royale which will give 1 wrestler the opportunity to compete for the QCW South Queensland Championship. QCW North Queensland will also be making an appearance at the show as 4 of them compete in Tag Team action.

Training since November last year, we have Ricky Rembrandt, the arrogant artist from Noosa, Ben Ayres the lifelong wrestling fan from Maroochydore, Ryland the brawler from Burnside and many more including a few men who were trained in North Queensland.

Tickets Available from the PCYC or Online
Presale tickets: $10 - Door Sales $15

This event will be licensed and food will be available for purchase

If you would like more information about this event, or to schedule an interview with our wrestlers please contact Jamie Totorewa on 0410 857 232
or email @ prowrestling@bigpond.com
Visit www.queenslandchampionshipwrestling.com for more

This will only be the first show - with hard hitting pro wrestlers competing every month. Stay tuned for more!
Upcoming Brawls:
June: Date: TBA
6 July: Trans Tasman Show

Sun 6 May
Grace Knight
Buderim Tavern
DINNER & SHOW $38.95
DOORS OPEN 5:30PM - SEATED
From 7pm
Standing Room Only Tickets: $10

For one night only, ARIA award -winning Grace Knight is performing at the Buderim Tavern.

Tickets are available at the Venue or through Ticketmaster
Limited tickets available so don’t delay book now!
Visit www.buderimtavern.com.au for more >>

Sun 6 May
Maytime Music at a P.S.A (Pleasant Sunday Afternoon) Variety Concert
CCSA Hall, Nutley St., Caloundra
2pm

The Pleasant Sunday Afternoon concerts will resume on Sunday May 6th, at 2pm in the CCSA HAll, Nutley St., Caloundra.

These concerts are fantastic value for admission at the door of $9, or, for Members and Friends of the Caloundra Chorale for only $5. And this includes afternoon tea!!

The very entertaining Elizabeth Hood will be on stage. People will remember Elizabeth from her many acting and singing roles on the Coast, and also as the organiser of the PSAs, prior to Bev Gourlay taking them over in 1999.

As usual, there'll be an excellent variety of talent, including young Katherine Ernst (who has just topped Trinity College exams for Australia in musical theatre), the newly formed a cappella singing group "Cadenza", brilliant young Sebastion Wallace on saxophone with mother Tess Martin-Wallace on piano, singers David Kydd and Yvonne Everard, actress Jan Meade, and the usual Organisers/Performers - Bev Gourlay, Neil Booth and Aart Schouten.
There are different artists every month, ranging through instrumentalists, dancers, poets, comedy acts, singers - and always at least 2 sopranos!. And always, a lot of fun.
Check out the Chorale's website
www.caloundrachorale.com.au for the lists of artists each month.

There is no better place to spend an enjoyable afternoon than at these PSA concerts. See you there!
Enquiries: phone Bev 5444 8675

WEEK 2

Thu 10 & Fri 11 May
Sunshine Coast Business Expo
Mooloolaba Campus of the Sunshine Coast Institute of TAFE
Keynote Speakers:
• Ita Buttrose (Media Editor & Best Selling Author)
• John Eales (Wallaby Captain, Legend & Businessman)
• David Bartlett (Former Premier - Tasmania)
• Tony Melvin (Time Management Expert)

The Sunshine Coast Business Expo is back - bigger & better that ever!

Entry to the Business Expo exhibition area is FREE
You need to book & buy tickets for Expo Breakfast | Lunch | Workshops

Due to its success in 2011, the Sunshine Coast Business Expo will return this year to energise and enthuse the thousands of business owners and operators across the coast that are looking to broaden their business mindset.

Recognised as one of the Sunshine Coast’s premier business events, the 2012 expo will incorporate a comprehensive program of keynote presentations, workshops, seminars, exhibitors and networking opportunities.

For everything you need to know about the Expo, including the Full 2-Day Program & how to book Exhibitors Booths visit the website where you can also buy your tickets for all the Expo’s special events, workshops & seminars online at www.scbizexpo.org

Thu 10 May at 7pm
Fri, 11 May at 7pm
Sat 12 May at 2pm
Sat 12 May at 7pm
Back to the 80’s!
presented by Sunshine Coast Grammar School
The Events Centre Caloundra

Sunshine Coast Grammar School presents Back to the 80’s. The totally awesome musical! Written by Neil Gooding. Original music adaption by Scott Copeman.

4 shows only! On sale now!
Tickets
Full: $25.00
Youth (Children up to 17 years old or still at school): $15.00
Bookings: Ph: 5491 4240
More info: www.theeventscentre.com.au

Fri 11 May
BANG! CRASH! TAP!
presented by Raw Dance Company
One Show Only!! Don’t Miss Out!
Lake Kawana Centre
7pm
Bang! Crash! Tap! is a funk tap, acrobatics, live music, percussion & beat boxing extravaganza all rolled into one.

Conceptualised by Andrew Fee, Artistic Director of acclaimed RAW, the show has wowed audiences wherever it has gone.

Witness the collaboration of one of the most talented percussionists in Australia; a fresh and energetic beat boxer, and two of the fastest tap dancers you have ever seen! Combine this with a few laughs and a whole lot of energy and you have RAW's Bang! Crash! Tap!

And just to add to the excitement, audience members are encouraged to actively participate!

Tickets: from venue or online
$25 Adult / $20 Concession & Groups 8+ / $15 Child / $60 Group 4 (minimum 2 children)

Education or large groups - please call the venue direct on 07 5413 1400
www.thelakekawanacentre.com.au

Fri 11 May
David De Vito
World Class
Seated Show. All Ages
Sunshine Coast Function Centre Caloundra
Every once in a while someone extraordinary emerges with the power to transcend and captivate. David De Vito’s voice is at once overwhelming in its power and astonishing in its beauty.

World Class, is the only way to describe this multi-faceted man who has captivated audiences for years with a versatile array of songs to tantalise every palate from Dramatic Opera to Pop Rock and Blues. David De Vito has enjoyed a successful career of songwriting, stage, film and television and is at home in front of small audiences as he is in front of thousands.

Be dazzled as you will experience soulful original songs complemented by his incredible renditions of some of the most renowned songs in history. So share in the magic,  join a musically profound journey, impeccably presented by one charismatic and multi-talented David De Vito.
Presale Tickets On Sale Now:
Adults: $39 Including GST & $3 transaction fee
Call now to book your tickets - 07 5438 5800
www.sunshinecoastfunctioncentre.com.au

Fri 11, Sat 12 May + Fri 18, Sat 19 May at 8pm
Matinee: Sun 13 May at 2pm
BATS Theatre 2012 Season
- One Act Plays
Buderim War Memorial Hall
Buderim
BATS presents the Finalists of the Edythe Brooke-Cooper Playwriting Competition

• Pieces by Sharyn Anne Durley
Director: Paul Barrs
• Once Bitten by Sue Sewell
Director: David Coleman
• Thicker Than Water by Neil Ronald Anderson
Director: Jacqui Mata Luque

Bookings Ph: 5445 2515 or visit
www.batstheatre.com

Special Preview:
Wed May 9 at 7.30pm. All tickets $15
Continues:
Fri 11, Sat 12, Fri 18, Sat 19 + Fri 1 & Sat 2 June at 7:30pm
Matinees: Sat 12 May, Sun 20 May + Sat June 2 at 2pm
The Secret of Sherlock Holmes
An Elementary Exploration of Friendship
Caloundra Chorale & Theatre Co.
Piringa Street, Wurtulla

The wonderful Conan Doyle characters will come to life at the CCTC Theatre. Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson will be played by CCTC favourites Grant Marks and Jodie Collie and is a window to one of literature’s enduring friendships. This light drama is directed by Grant Marks (Little Shop of Horrors, The 39 Steps, Ying Tong, Harvey).

Tickets: Adults $25, Conc. $22, FOC/Members $20

All tickets include supper & souvenir programme
Evening performances licensed.
Bookings: 5491 4937

SOLD OUT!
Sat 12 May
Carl Barron
One Ended Stick
Nambour Civic Centre
8pm

Tickets may still be available for Carl Barron’s 2 shows at The Events Centre in Caloundra Thu 24 & Fri 25 May
(see Week 4 below)

Sat 12 May
Mamma’s Market
Buderim War Memorial Hall
Buderim
9am to 1pm
Mamma’s Market is a high quality boutique style market with a focus on handmade, unique items and services catering to pregnancy, baby, childrens and family needs which launched with over 75 stalls in December 2010 in Buderim on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast.

The market is the combined efforts of Buderim-raised sisters Amy Ruediger and Vanessa Portors after searching to find a suitable market to showcase their own wares. With 8 children under the age of 12 between them, they know how important it is to have lovely things for home and family that are stylish, practical and affordable and can all be found in a single shopping experience!

Mamma's Market also has an active presence on the internet and has received an overwhelming response to it's Facebook page with close to 2500 Facebook fans within the first 6 months - another testament to the success of this unique market.

It is more than just another market, it’s a fun experience for the whole family and is fast becoming a whole community event. There’s gourmet food to enjoy, activities for children and live entertainment which all complement the unique wares for sale and contribute to a great atmosphere.

SAVE THE DATE
Sat 12 & Sun 13 May
The Australian Body Art Carnivale 2012
Theme: Under the Sea
Various venues in Eumundi

Don’t miss this crazy, colourful weekend!
The 2012 Australian Body Art Carnivale will be taking place on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 May.

Australia’s premier body art event, the Carnivale is a colourful and creative festival experience for all ages, and is FREE for members of the public.

The Australian Body Art Carnivale is held annually in the artistic Sunshine Coast hinterland town of Eumundi, only 15 minutes from Noosa and around an hour north of Brisbane.

Event Manager Danielle Taylor says the event is nothing short of a ‘A Festival of Colour’ centred around body art in its many and varied forms.

“As the name suggests, the Australian Body Art Carnivale certainly has a strong focus on body art in its many and varied forms – from the more readily seen face painting right through to full body painting in the categories of brush and sponge, airbrush and special effects,” she says. 

“For members of the public, it’s an event like nothing you’ve seen before to watch the human canvases take shape during the competitions,” she says.

“While we will have experienced body and make-up artists competing, body art experience is not a prerequisite,” says Danielle.  “Many entrants in previous Carnivales had never before painted on a body – they simply used their artistic flair to work on a very different canvas … the human body!”

And it’s not just body art competitions. The Carnivale will also host competitions and exhibitions in:

• Wearable Art (fabulous fashion made from recycled treasures)
• Vehicle Body Art – a Show & Shine comp for those with vehicles already painted, along with a Car Bonnet Art comp where artists paint a car bonnet
• Photography (photo print + digital categories)

The competition theme for this year is "Under the Sea", providing an absolute wealth of inspiration for artists as they compete for over $12,000 in cash and prizes.

The Carnivale will also see world-class street performers, buskers and bands, craft workshops, a Saturday Night Gala Event at Fig Tree Restaurant (ticketed) and a whole lot more.

Visit www.australianbodyart.com.au for more info, competition registration, sponsorship opportunities and to sign up to receive eNewsletters in the lead-up to the event.

More info contact Katie Harvison on 0417 776 957

Sat 12 May
High Voltage 11 WBC Muaythai
Lake Kawana Community Centre
Doors open 5.30pm
Fite 'n' Fitness presents High Voltage 11 WBC Muaythai, the most exciting and talent packed show of the series to date.

Don’t miss the return of ISKA Welterweight World Champion Andrew KO Keogh  (making his return to the ring after a 30 month layoff) going head-to-head with Mark Luchiari. An event not to be missed!

A night of action packed entertainment and a talented line up of fighters contending for the WBC Title Belts.

For all fight fans and those just interested in the fine art of muaythai, get on in on May 12 for a great night of entertainment! 

Pre-purchase your tickets to avoid missing out!

$60 Ringside (18+ Only, limited seats)
$40 Adults
$25 Children (children and minors under 18)

For tickets, purchase online
www.scvenuesandevents.com.au
or call the venue on 07 5413 1400

WEEK 3

NOOSA INTERNATIONAL FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL 2012
Australia’s Premier Food & Wine Festival
Fri 17, Sat 18, Sun 19, Mon 20 May 2012
Enjoy 4 Great Days of Food & fun in Noosa

Four days of superb cuisine, fine wines and fabulous foodie events featuring more than 200 top Australian and International food and wine personalities and producers plus world class entertainment.
Recognised as the premier food and wine event in Australia, the Festival boasts an influential line-up of over 200 leading international and national chefs, iconic winemakers, high profile food and wine media, restaurateurs and serious foodies who converge on the magical setting of Noosa on Queensland's Sunshine Coast to taste, talk, debate, dine and indulge...Noosa Style!

NEW IN 2012

Extended to four days by popular demand plus 15 new and exciting events including:

Opening with a Gala Concert & Dinner
- The Cook, The Chef & The Orchestra featuring Maggie Beer, Simon Bryant, Jane Rutter and the Queensland Arts Orchestra with Guy Noble.

New Food Trail
- Strings & Straw in Maleny Hinterland

International Riverside Marquee
- featuring three international gourmet picnics on the banks of the beautiful Noosa River.

Village Wine Marquee
- some of Australia's best wine maestros presenting tastings and sharing their extensive wine knowledge.

Greatly expanded entertainment program featuring Sneaky Sound System, Jessica Mauboy, Anthony Callea, Audio Vixen, The Fabulous Singlettes, Martini Club & PocketLove

Westpac Ruby Luncheon featuring three inspirational women Stephanie Alexander, Nicky Riemer and Jane Ferrari.

SHOWCASE EVENT:
Qantas Best Dinner in the World

A stellar seven course degustation dinner with matching wines presented by Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Master of Wine and hosted by Matt Preston. Featuring internationally acclaimed chefs - Mark Best, Fergus Henderson, Alvin Leung, Davide Scabin, Ben Shewry, David Thompson and Seiji Yamamoto - all from the S.Pellegrino World's Best Restaurant list.

NOOSA, Sunshine Coast, QLD

The Festival is located in Noosa Australia's most iconic coastal destination surrounded by lush rainforest & boasting world class beaches, restaurants, golf courses, spas & Hasting Street's boutiques as well as fabulous waterways for boating  & fishing activities.

Find out all you want to know by visiting the website:
www.noosafoodandwine.com.au

Sat 19 May
John Waters
Looking through a Glass Onion
UP CLOSE & PERSONAL, WHERE IT ALL BEGAN
An Intimate Performance
Nambour Civic Centre
8pm
In 1992, John Waters and Stewart D’Arrietta took to the small stage at the Tilbury Hotel, Woolloomooloo, Sydney with their debut production of Looking Through A Glass Onion. What was an initially a one week booking quickly sold out and extended into a six week, sell out season.  Thus the original seed of Looking For A Glass Onion€� was born.

Fast forward 20 years and after many successful and sold out Glass Onion tours, John and Stewart have decided to return to their up close and personal intimate 2-man show tour.

John says he wants "to take the show back to its roots. This is a last chance opportunity for regional Australia to see this show as we’ll be taking it to Broadway in New York in 2013 and are in discussion with Yoko Ono on aspects of the New York shows€�.

The response the show is receiving has been fantastic, especially from the younger audiences that are coming along, some of whom were not even born when Lennon and The Beatles were recording and releasing their music, it’s a testament to the legacy of the man and his music that still excites and intrigues people to this day€� says Waters.

A homage to the music, mystery and memory of John Lennon.

The show is not a cut-and-paste biography of Lennon or an emulation of the original recordings.  On stage, with shadows from the lighting arrangement fluttering over his face as he explores the essence of the man through song and spoken word, Waters, becomes synonymous with Lennon.  He shies away from imitating the artist, but so emotive is his performance, it lulls the audience into believing anything is possible.  It’s part concert and part biography, though it doesn’t seek to tell the full story of Lennon’s life.

For the audience this is either an emotional trip down memory lane or a wonderful introduction to the life and times of one of the most fascinating icons of our time.

With 31 songs performed including to name a few, A Day in the Life, Strawberry Fields Forever, Revolution, Lucy In the Sky with Diamonds, Woman, Jealous Guy, Imagine and more, this is a show for all ages.
Tickets:
Adult $65
Pensioner $60
Student $60
Group 8+ $60
Bookings Ph: 5475 7777
www.nambourciviccentre.com.au

Fri 18 May at 7.30pm
Sat 19 May at 1pm
Sat 19 May at 7.30pm
Pacific Lutheran College presents...
The Crucible
The Events Centre Caloundra
Tickets
Adult: $15.00
Child: $10.00
Concession: $10.00
Family of 4: $35.00
Bookings: Ph: 5491 4240
More info: www.theeventscentre.com.au

Thu 17 May - Gala Opening Launch 7pm
Fri 18 May - 9am to 5pm
Sat 19 May - 9am to 5pm
Sun 20 May - 10am to 2pm
31st Immanuel Arts Festival
700 artworks on display
Immanuel Lutheran College, Wises Rd Buderim

Showcasing a wide range of amazing art including paintings, sculpture, photography, ceramics, mixed media, wearable art, including hats, jewellery & clothing from over 200 artists.
Artist in Focus: Chris Postle
Artist in Residence: Evangeline Cachinero from Eudlo
Entry: $5 payable at the door
More info:
www.immanuelartsfestival.com.au/

Sun 20 May 2012
RSPCA Million Paws Walk - Caloundra
Happy Valley Park
Warne Tce Caloundra
Register at 8am
Walk starts 9.30am
Length of Walk: 4.5km

RSPCA Million Paws Walk - Noosaville
Lions Park
Gympie Tce Noosaville
Register at 8.30am
Walk starts 10am
Length of Walk: 3.5km
Check the official website to register & for more info >>
Million Paws Walk continues to be one of RSPCA Qld's most popular outdoor events for animal lovers and their furry friends. Get involved on Sunday 20 May 2012 by enjoying a healthy walk, mingle with other pet owners, enter fantastic competitions and end the day by relaxing with great entertainment, a variety of food and drink, exhibitor stalls and animal demonstrations.

Funds raised through walk registrations and online fundraising goes towards vital programs, services and campaigns undertaken by RSPCA Qld, as well as looking after the animals in our care.
An Early Dog Registration Discount applies until 5pm 18 May
Registration prices, after 5pm 18 May onwards & on the day:
Adult : $15
Child: $10
Family : $35
Concession: $10
More info: Contact: Leonie Ensing
P: 0422 343 342
E: mpw.caloundra@hotmail.com

Sun 20 May
Seascapes
Featuring Vaughan Williams' epic
"A Sea Symphony" & works by Debussy
Lake Kawana Community Centre
3pm

Rosemarie Arthars soprano / Joshua Rowe baritone
Conductors Emily Cox and Antoni Bonetti

For tickets, purchase online
www.scvenuesandevents.com.au
or call the venue on 07 5413 1400

Sun 20 May
The Sunshine Coast Concert Band presents...
Maytime Melodies Concert
Nambour Uniting Church
37 Coronation Ave Nambour
2pm
In the merry month of May, people have the opportunity to hear a lively assortment of rousing tunes and songs which will be presented by the Sunshine Coast Concert Band at a "Maytime Melodies" concert at Nambour Uniting Church (37 Coronation Ave.), at 2pm on Sunday May 20th.

As usual, Music Director Ken Chadwick OAM will present a musical smorgasboard which includes stirring marches, the ever-popular Dixie Group, a Singalong item of familiar songs, Trumpeter Todd Wynyard in the rousing tune “Braziliance�, songs from the Musicals - such as “Goodbye� and a "Sound of Music" Medley, and “My heart will go on� from the currently popular film Titanic.

All proceeds are for the Sunshine Coast Community Hospice's “Katie Rose cottage� which provides much needed palliative care for terminally ill people.

Bookings can be made at the SCCH office on 5479 0881, or will be available at the door.

The admission is $15, which includes a scrumptious afternoon tea.

Singers are Bev Gourlay, Aart Schouten and Alan Winter, and the compere is the Hospice’s own Bev Barton.

Please support this magnificent local band in their effort to raise funds for the S.C. Community Hospice.
A most enjoyable afternoon of musical entertainment is assured.
Details of SCCB events are on www.sccb.org.au

Sun 20 May
Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow 2012
Nambour Civic Centre
Nambour
from 7pm
WARNING: This show may contain coarse language, sexual references & material that can offend.

Featuring: Harley Breen (MC), Joel Creasey, Kate McLennan, Jeff Green & Tim Fitzhigham

Stuffing one of the world’s largest comedy festivals into the one show is no easy feat, but the Melbourne International Comedy Festival has done just that with Roadshow 2012.

Offering a selection of Australian, international and special guest comedians, the Roadshow is literally all the best bits of the Comedy Festival condensed into the one all killer, no filler travelling event.

Tickets: $42
Strictly 15+ event
Bookings Ph: 5475 7777
www.nambourciviccentre.com.au

Watch State of Origin LIVE at the Buderim Tavern
Promo Girls providing Drink service - Great Prizes to be Won!

WEEK 4

SAVE THE DATE!
Wed 23 May
Harvey Norman State of Origin Series 2012
Game 1
NSW v QLD
Etihad Stadium Melbourne

DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND, A NEW SHOW HAS BEEN ADDED!
on Thu 24 May
8pm
+
Fri 25 May (Single seats available)
Time: 8pm
Carl Barron
A One Ended Stick
The Events Centre Caloundra

Carl returns with his new show. Get ready for something a little different with Carl’s new monologue/stand-up/music show. More Troy stories, worms, ants, acid, and being Carl Barron are all explored. Follow Carl as he looks for things that may not actually be there.
Bookings: Ph: 5491 4240
More info: www.theeventscentre.com.au

Fri 25 to Sun 27 May
2012 Brakes Direct International Rally of Queensland
Imbil & Pomona
with Main Event Sat night in Caloundra
Super Special Stage, fireworks and Pro Drift Car show at Caloundra Aerodrome on Saturday night.

The 2012 Brakes Direct International Rally of Queensland is live and happening on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast from Friday 25 May to Sunday 27 May.

This is Australia’s biggest international rally this year. Round 3 of the FIA Asia Pacific Rally Championship and the Bosch Australian Rally Championship,

Australian Classic Rally Challenge and Side-by-Side Rally Challenge, rounds one and two of the Queensland Rally Championship, plus other supporting categories are all in action across the weekend.

Spectators can catch all the action on Saturday and Sunday with competition stages on gravel at Pomona and Imbil and with the dazzling Main Event Super Special Stage, fireworks and Pro Drift Car show at Caloundra Aerodrome on Saturday night.

The best way to see all the action is with the Event Super Pass. Book with us now before May 21 and children under 15 receive FREE ADMISSION!

International teams and drivers come from throughout the region and as far afield is Europe, providing fans with the kind of stunning driving displays that have made international rally a sport with a fanatical following.

The FIA Asia Pacific Rally Championship is your only chance to see World Class Rally Action in Australia this year - don’t miss out.

Tickets: Pre-Event Week Prices (Ends 20th May)
Super Pass (Full Event Access - BEST VALUE): $45
Friday Night (25th May): FREE
Saturday Day Pass (26th May, 7am): $20.00
Saturday Night Pass (26th May, 5pm): $25.00
Sunday Day Pass (27th May, 8am): $20.00

Bookings: Ph: 5491 4240
More info: www.theeventscentre.com.au

Fri 25, Sat 26 May & Fri 1, Sat 2 June at 7.30pm
Matinees: Sun 27 May at 2pm & Sun 3 June at 5pm
Night Train to Terror
A Murder Mystery
Independent Theatre at Eumundi
Cnr Pacey St & Memorial Drive, Eumundi
Sherlock Holmes in his most baffling and exciting Adventure ever. 
As a train hurtles through the night Holmes, Dr Watson and Chief Inspector Lastrade attempt to solve murders and catch a master criminal. Set in the 30s, in film-noir style, this is edge-of-the-seat fun

Bookings: Ph: 5472 8200
or at www.eumundilivetheatre.com

Fri 25 May 2012
Moonlight Markets
Nambour Town Square
Lowe St Nambour
5pm to 9pm
Food | Wine | Arts | Music Live Entertainment
Live Music

Enjoy a groovy night out in Nambour ON THE LAST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH, eat, drink, shop & browse & be entertained! It’s got a really great vibe.
Come & try the new Nambour…you’ll love our new magical outdoor gathering place under the moonlight.

4th Sunday of each month
Sun 27 May
10am to 3pm
ALL ABOARD!
Ride the Miniature Steam Trains!
Nambour’s Best Kept Secret is out!
Little trains – a whole lotta fun!
The kids just love it – big kids & little kids!
Presented by the Sunshine Coast Railway
Modeller’s Society
Florence St Nambour
Open to the public. All ages welcome!
NOTE: All passengers riding the trains must wear enclosed footwear
Enquiries & more info phone 5450 8340
The Society always welcomes new members!