Sunshine Coast Calendar of Events

JANUARY 2012

Sundays: 1stto 29th– Cotton Tree Street Market. Come and browse the markets in beautiful Cotton Tree, have coffee al frescoand walk along the river and up to the sea. Great food, great bargains! King Street, 7am-noon.
Sundays: 1stto 29th– Fishermans Road Sunday Markets. Come and enjoy a traditional market, whilst supporting an excellent cause. Organised by the Lions Club, all proceeds go towards supporting local charity and community organisations on the Sunshine Coast. There's something for everyone as the markets have a large variety of stalls ranging from food, coffee, fresh fruit & vegies to plants, clothing, books, jewellery and childrens' rides. Every Sunday cnr Fishermans Road and David Low Way, Maroochydore.
Wednesdays & Saturdays: 4thto 28th– Eumundi Markets from 6.30-2 Sat; 8-1 Wed. A visit to the Original Eumundi Markets is shopping heaven if you’re looking for something different, something handmade, something special… You’ll discover unique treasures, art and craft, jewellery and fashion designed and made by our talented stallholders. Enjoy world-class street performers, face painters & balloon artists. Have your palm read or indulge in the vast array of services offered by our many health and wellbeing practitioners. Our food stalls are loaded with taste sensations including quality coffee, chocolate, great cakes & old fashioned lemonade - and there’s a wealth of fresh produce including fruit and vegetables, breads, locally made cheeses and yoghurts & and condiments for you to take back home. Every Saturday and Wednesday from 6.30-2pm.
Friday 6th – The Eumundi Summer Nights Series. Enjoy a relaxed night out, with market food stalls, art and craft stalls, and fabulous entertainment including live music, performances by comedic juggler Great Scott, craft workshops for kids, and free outdoor movies! Tonight’s movie is Happy Feet presented by Flicks in the Sticks at approx 6.30pm
Saturdays 7th-28th– STEAM TRAIN SATURDAY! At the "Valley Rattler" we are asked so many times for shorter trips so that parents can take children for a steam train ride. So now EVERY SATURDAY is a STEAM TRAIN SATURDAY! Two trains, morning and afternoon, depart Gympie for Amamoor and return, for a 3hr trip. Ideal for Birthday Parties! Location: Gympie Railway station, Gympie
Saturday 10th December to Sunday 22nd January. AUSTRALIA ZOO– It's as wild as life gets this summer at Australia Zoo! Get set for more action and entertainment than you can poke a stick at these school holidays. Wooo-hoo! What a little beauty! Terri hand-feeding crocs; have your photo taken with Santa and a gator; bid in the silent auction ...and so much more!
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 10th-12th, 17th-19th. Maroochy Botanic Garden – Backyard Habits. Come to the butterflyFlutter Fest, Investigate Insects & Spiders, learn about Birds & bird boxes or Revealing Reptiles, join Geckos Wildlife to learn about native animals and come to Watching Waterbugs! At every session make a special memento to take home. Bookings are essential.
Thursday 12th– Rhythm Culture Drumming Workshop. Rhythm Culture takes you on an exciting journey through rhythm, movement and sound with these West African percussion workshops. Catering for ages from 7 years to 14 years (older people welcome, but no younger than 7yrs). At The J in Noosa. Time: 10:30am & 1:30pm
Friday 13th– The Eumundi Summer Nights Series. Enjoy a relaxed night out, with market food stalls, art and craft stalls, and fabulous entertainment including live music, performances by comedic juggler Great Scott, craft workshops for kids, and free outdoor movies! Tonight’s movie is Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs presented by Flicks in the Sticks at approx 6.30pm
Friday 13th– Pirates of the Valley - with the Valley Rattler. Calling all pirates who want to go on a Treasure Hunt down the Mary Valley. Pirates should join Capt Rattlebones at old Gympie Station to board the “Blueskellies Diesel Express” – the heritage train with a big blue diesel locomotive to go and explore the Mary Valley with the Captain’s stolen maps to try and find the hidden treasure. The ticket price includes the train ride, treasure hunt and sausage sizzle. Depart: 10:00am, Return: 2:30pm
Monday 16thto Friday 20th– SCYT - Summer Camp 2012. Love to sing? Love to dance? Just want to perform? Then it’s good news because…. Sunshine Coast Youth Theatre Summer Camp at The J is back! Summer Camp 2012 is a five-day intensive workshop that will cover all aspects of performance in Musical Theatre, and will include a Showcase Performance at the end. Develop your skills and craft over the five days, and learn the tricks of the trade in Movement, Dance, Singing, Acting Technique, and X-Factor Performance. This Camp is an ‘open’ Camp – all skill levels, abilities and experience welcome. Opportunities are also available for those who are keen to develop skills in Technical Production, including Lighting, Sound Recording and Mixing, Cue Calling and Stage Management
Wednesday 18th– Cinderella At The Disco. Cinderella works so hard to keep her step-mother happy. She cook a nice roast lamb, cleans the house all day, she even does her step-sister’s chores, but they still complain. Nothing is ever good enough…poor Cinders ! Murray, the moose has just delivered an invitation to the big disco dance – how exciting! Everyone is planning what they’ll wear and practising their new dance moves, especially as ‘Prince Perfect’ will be there too. All the girls are hoping to meet him, but not Cinderella; she has been grounded… just because her scones didn’t turn out “light and fluffy”. Oh dear! Even if she could go, Cinderella hasn’t got a thing to wear and she can’t dance either. What she really needs now is a miracle! Or maybe…….a Fairy Godmother! An interactive stage show suitable for 3 - 11 years. 10am at THE J Running time 50 minutes
Sunday 22nd– The King, The Killers and The Everlys. Direct from Las Vegas. This is not a stroll down memory lane, or a blast from the past. When you walk in the door sit down in your seat, and the curtain rises, the year is 1957. 'The King and The Killer'show recreates the Innocence, hysteria and rebelliousness that the original music caused all over the planet in the '50's. Time: 2.00pm at the Events Centre, Caloundra
Wednesday 25th– Australia Day Awards. The Sunshine Coast Australia Day Awards celebrate the contribution of individuals, community organisations and businesses in the region. These prestigious awards are designed to pay tribute to those who make extraordinary contributions to society or who are outstanding achievers in the community. Mayor Bob Abbott will present the 2012 Sunshine Coast Australia Day Awards at a special ceremony at Maroochy Baptist Centre in North Buderim.
Thursday 26th– Australia Day Community Celebration at Kings Beach Amphitheatre. A great day of family fun is planned from 10 am to 5 pm with entertainment to suit all tastes and ages. This free public event will be bursting at the seams with live entertainment, workshops, activities and market stalls expressing the national diversity that has become an important part of the Australian national character. Australia Day Community Celebrations are a great way to celebrate safely and responsibly and will be an alcohol and glass free event.
Friday 27th– Nambour’s Moonlight Market. The Nambour Friday Moonlight Market is more than a market, it is a community event with food, fun and entertainment for the whole family. Come & see us – you’ll love our new magic outdoor gathering place under the moonlight. From 5.00 pm - 9.00 pm.

FEBUARY 2012

Friday 3rdto Sunday 5th–Italian Film Festival . Fun, Food and Four Films: Welcome to the South (Benvenuti al sud), A family on the Verge (La Bellezza del Somaro), Escort in Love (Nessuno Mi Puo Guidicare), Lost Kisses (l Baci Mai Dati). Advance bookings recommended. All films have English subtitles. At Nambour Civic Centre
Saturdays & Wednesdays: 4thto 25th– Eumundi Markets. A visit to the Original Eumundi Markets is shopping heaven if you’re looking for something different, something special. You’ll discover unique treasures, all designed and made by our talented stallholders. Enjoy world-class street performers, face painters & balloon artists and indulge in the vast array of services offered by our many health & wellbeing practitioners. Our food stalls are loaded with taste sensations, enjoy quality coffee & old fashioned lemonade - and there’s a wealth of fresh produce including breads, locally made cheeses, yoghurts & condiments for you to take home. Every Saturday and Wednesday from 6.30-2pm.
Saturdays 4thto 25th– STEAM TRAIN SATURDAY! At the "Valley Rattler" we are asked so many times for shorter trips so that parents can take children for a steam train ride. So now EVERY SATURDAY is a STEAM TRAIN SATURDAY! Two trains, morning and afternoon, depart Gympie for Amamoor and return, for a 3hr trip. Ideal for Birthday Parties! Location: Gympie Railway station, Gympie
Sundays 5thto 26th – Fishermans Road Sunday Markets. Come and enjoy a traditional market, whilst supporting an excellent cause. Organised by the Lions Club, all proceeds go towards supporting local charity and community organisations on the Sunshine Coast. There's something for everyone as the markets have a large variety of stalls including food, coffee, plants, fresh fruit & veggies, clothing, books, jewellery & childrens' rides. Every Sunday, cnr Fishermans Road and David Low Way, Maroochydore.
Sundays 5thto 26th– Cotton Tree Street Market. Come and browse the markets in beautiful Cotton Tree, have coffee al frescoand walk along the river and up to the sea. Great food, great bargains! King Street, 7am-noon.
Saturday 11th– Colin Hay’s Gathering Mercury Tour. As frontman and principle songwriter for eighties hit machine Men at Work, Colin Hay is responsible for one of the most identifiable sounds in pop music. Time: 8.00pm at The Events Centre.
Tuesday 14th– Valentines Day at Australia Zoo. Love is in the air, so come and celebrate a wildly romantic Valentine's Day with us! Enjoy a magical day with animal magnetism competitions (test your animal magnetism throughout the day to see if you're an animal magnet for our dingoes, snakes and elephants), great prizes, free face painting and free kids' rides!! Have a go for your chance to win some ripper prizes. Don't miss out on celebrating Valentine's Day at Australia Zoo where Crocs and Cupid rule.
Friday 24th– Nambour’s Moonlight Market. The Nambour Friday Moonlight Market is more than a market, it is a community event with food, fun and entertainment for the whole family. Come & see us – you’ll love our magical outdoor gathering place under the moonlight. From 5.00 pm - 9.00 pm.

MARCH 2012

Thursday 1st– The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain. After 25 years of gigs in venues all over the world, from the Village Hall to the Royal Albert Hall, The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain comes to Caloundra for the very first time. Presented by Les Currie & Sean McKenna at The Events Centre at 7.30pm
Saturdays & Wednesdays: 3rdto 31st– Eumundi Markets. A visit to the Original Eumundi Markets is shopping heaven if you’re looking for something different, something special. You’ll discover unique treasures, all designed and made by our talented stallholders. Enjoy world-class street performers, face painters & balloon artists and indulge in the vast array of services offered by our many health & wellbeing practitioners. Our food stalls are loaded with taste sensations, enjoy quality coffee & old fashioned lemonade - and there’s a wealth of fresh produce including breads, locally made cheeses, yoghurts & condiments for you to take home. Every Saturday and Wednesday from 6.30-2pm.
Saturday 3rd– Collectorama. Country Antiques and collectables fair. More than 150 dealers offering china, glassware, estate jewellery, books, militaria, tools, coins, vintage clothes, toys and dolls. Nambour Showgrounds.
Sundays 4thto 25th – Fishermans Road Sunday Markets. Come and enjoy a traditional market, whilst supporting an excellent cause. Organised by the Lions Club, all proceeds go towards supporting local charity and community organisations on the Sunshine Coast. There's something for everyone as the markets have a large variety of stalls including food, coffee, plants, fresh fruit & veggies, clothing, books, jewellery & childrens' rides. Every Sunday, cnr Fishermans Road and David Low Way, Maroochydore.
Sundays 4thto 25th– Cotton Tree Street Market. Come and browse the markets in beautiful Cotton Tree, have coffee al frescoand walk along the river and up to the sea. Great food, great bargains! King Street, 7am-noon.
Friday 23rdto Sunday 25th– Mooloolaba Triathlon Festival! Don't miss out on one of Australia's favourite triathlon festivals! This year the Festival includes the following events Mooloolaba Triathlon & Mooloolaba Teams Triathlon, Ascics Mooloolaba Twilight run, Mooloolaba Ocean Swim & the Courier-Mail Mooloolaba Superkidz Triathlon.
Friday 23rd– Asics Mooloolaba Twilight 5km Run. A Mooloolaba Triathlon event! A fast, looped 5km run along Mooloolaba's beautiful Esplanade. This event is for runners of all abilities.
Saturday 24th– Mooloolaba Ocean Swim. A Mooloolaba Triathlon event! Join the stars of the pool and surf in the 1000m M-shaped ocean swim off Mooloolaba Beach. Swim will be wave starts, no wetsuits.
Saturday 24th- The Courier-Mail Mooloolaba Superkidz Triathlon. The kids only version of the Mooloolaba Triathlon - for all children aged 7-13 years. All participants receive a participation medallion. The first 350 registered participants will receive an official ASICS Mooloolaba Triathlon Superkidz Triathlon Singlet.
Sunday 25th– Mooloolaba Triathlon & Mooloolaba Teams Triathlon including the following events: 1500m Swim in the waters off Mooloolaba Beach, 40km Cycle & 10km Run
Monday 26th– Sesame Street Presents Elmo’s World Tour!! Come along with Elmo and the Sesame Street gang as they circle the globe in this all-singing, all-dancing stage show. Abby Cadabby, Big Bird, Grover, Zoe, Cookie Monster and Elmo use the letters of the alphabet to navigate a voyage through imagination that sees the gang visiting China, Zambia, France, India and Australia! Elmo and his friends have fun learning how people sing and dance and say hello in different places, but things don’t go to plan when Cookie Monster eats a letter of the alphabet. Can Abby Cadabby find the right spell to help? Along the way, audiences will also delight in hearing a sensational tale from The Count and will help some back-packing rubber-duckies find a place to stay with Bert and Ernie. Featuring a bunch of classic Sesame Street songs alongside catchy new tunes, this show will delight Sesame Street fans of ALL ages. At The Events Centre Caloundra, at 10.00am
Friday 30th– Nambour’s Moonlight Market. The Nambour Friday Moonlight Market is more than a market, it is a community event with food, fun and entertainment for the whole family. Come & see us – you’ll love our magical outdoor gathering place under the moonlight. From 5.00 pm - 9.00 pm.