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‘Capitano Pretends Again’ arrives in Toowoomba and then Dalby, Roma and Charleville – Empowering people with a disability through theatre.

A production with a difference, Brisbane-based Blue Roo Theatre Company is touring the Darling Downs and South West Queensland showcasing ‘inclusive theatre’ which empowers people with a disability through arts and theatre.

Artistic Director Clark Crystal, with over 30 years professional experience in the production industry, is proud to open ticket sales for Blue Roo’s touring theatre performance ‘Capitano Pretends Again’ starting on 7th March  in Toowoomba and finishing up on 23rd March in Charleville. Blue Roo’s philosophy is to create a theatre production that is inclusive of all our actor’s abilities – working with professional production values and utilising Brisbane’s best in the music, choreography and production industry,” Clark Crystal said.
In the tradition of ‘Commedia dell’Arte’, Blue Roo brings a touring theatre production steeped in this classical Italian comic style. Performed in the original style of mask, live music and complete with mayhem, the Blue Roo ensemble will bring a touch of chaos to the Darling Downs and South West Queensland as characters Arlecchino, Zanni, Brighella, and Columbina attempt to foil Capitano’s insatiable fibbing.

While on tour, Blue Roo is also delivering carefully planned drama workshops to empower people with a disability through arts and theatre. We use drama, movement, music and theatre to build confidence, communication skills and encourage social inclusion,” Clark said. Blue Roo will be offering 3 days of drama workshops from Monday 11th-Wednesday 13th of March in Toowoomba.

Blue Roo will also offer a drama workshop before the public performances in Dalby and Roma at 9.30am, and at 11am in Charleville. Ticket prices are $15.00 for performance and workshop $10.00 for performance only $5.00 for workshop only.

Tickets for Toowoomba can be purchased from the Empire Theatre box office on 4698 9900 and at the door. To purchase tickets for Dalby, Roma and Charleville please call 0439 007 676 or tickets can be purchased at the door.

Come and see the next generation of stars in Country Music…..

The 20th Annual Country Music Rush organised by Garden City Country Music Assn Inc (Toowoomba) will be held on 23rd and 24th of March, 2013 at the fully air conditioned Oakey Cultural Centre with sound being provided by Mountain Tracks Recording Studio.

Competitors from South East Queensland will compete against each other in nineteen different sections over the two days of competition (sections such as bush ballad, vocal, country rock, gospel, instrumental, group and duo). Entries close 15th of  March and it is hoped that the target of 200+ acts for the weekend will be reached.

Campers from Bundaberg in the north to Roma in the west, Brisbane and the Gold Coast have booked their spots for the weekend at Oakey Showgrounds.

The program commences at 8.30 a.m. Saturday morning going through to approx 8 p.m..

Sunday morning  it commences again at 8.30 a.m. and will conclude with a performance by our 2012 winner Amanda Faulkner at approx 3.00 p.m, before the presentation to the winners for the weekend.

Admission: Adults $10.00 per day
Children (under 12) – $4.00 per day
Under 4 years – free
Pensioners $8.00 per day
Weekend pass: $45.00 (2 adults 2 children)

Canteen available both days. Bar available on the Saturday.

Entry forms or further information can be obtained by phoning Dell on 4635 6429 (a/h) or by visiting www.gardencitycountrymusic.com

Submitted by:
Dell Lowien Event Secretary
Ph 4635 6429 (a/h) or 0417 728 182

The 76th Millmerran Show scheduled for March 2nd and 3rd has been called off except for the Pavilion Displays.

Show Society Secretary, Lyn Kirby has advised that due to water in cattle pens, stockyards etc and the general waterlogged condition of the grounds, a decision has been taken to officially cancel this years’s Show

However, the public is encouraged to visit the Pavilion displays between 9am and 3pm Saturday, March 3rd.

There are many great exhibits to be seen – cooking entries are the best in 5 years, and there are over 100 entries in the fruit and vegetable section.

No admission will be charged.

The Darling Downs Model Railway Club Inc. will be opening its Model Railway Museum & Display Centre at the Toowoomba Showgrounds this weekend, Saturday the 2nd of March 9am till 5pm and on Sunday the 3rd of March 9am till 2pm.

We will be operating Model Railway layouts in N and HO Scales, Model Railway artefacts dating as far back as the 1930’s, with constant screening of Railway subjects.

Entry is Free, though a Gold Coin Donation is always appreciated.

You will find us across the road from the southern end of the Berghofer Pavilion at Toowoomba Showgrounds.

Rain, Hail or Shine, the Trains will run on time!

Also, AR KITS, advertiser and supporter of the Darling Downs Model Railway Club Inc. is holding a MARCH MADNESS Sale – go to the AR KITS Website for details and your chance to pick up some real bargains right through Mad March.

www.arkits.com

Yours in Model Railroading,
Ted (Teditor) Freeman,
Secretary – DDMRC Inc.

Rosalie Gallery Mocatta Street, Goombungee is currently hosting an exhibition entitled A Single Step” by emerging artists Lyn Johnston, Sandra Willis & Lester Zirbel. A single step marks the beginning of every journey.” This exhibition is the first step in what the artists hope will be a long artistic adventure of joy and discovery.

The exhibition is a collaboration of realistic work in a diverse range of genres, using charcoal, graphite and soft pastel, whilst beautiful timber begs to be touched.

Lyn commenced drawing in 2011. Since then she has not looked much past graphite and charcoal due to their simplicity and their method of application in order to create different textures. . If I can get close to capturing the likeness of my subject, then I am satisfied,” said Lyn. I am trying to draw what I can see, a highlight here and shadows there.”

Lester first started making things from wood in 1975.  In those days it was from necessity, rather than a desire to create something beautiful. I had some split Silky Oak slabs from the walls of a pioneer house built circa 1900 from which I made various useful items for our home,” Lester said. Now in retirement he converts the raw materials into something beautiful as well as useful – Boxes. Matching the varieties of timbers together to get that Wow” feeling when you see the finished article is a challenge that I feel I will always be searching for,” said Lester. However it sure feels good when it is achieved .”

 

Sandra Willis commenced painting in 2010. Whilst looking for art resources for her children, she discovered the online community Thinkdraw” which changed her life. As she discovered the joy of drawing, she found she was seeing everything through new eyes. She has painted portraits of children, adults, pets and wildlife, working in pastels, charcoal and graphite. “I continue to be deeply moved by the emotional responses with which my portraits are received,” said Sandra. It is a joy to capture the essence of my subjects personalities, and to know that the resulting paintings will be treasured.”

Mrs Edna Russell officially opened the exhibition on Friday 22nd February at 7.30 p.m. The exhibition will continue until 24th March. Phone the gallery on 4696 500 for further information.

Submitted by:
Jenny Gersekowski

CPEA(Childbirth and Parenting Education Association Toowoomba Inc.) is a not-for-profit organisation and has been running since 1974. Over the years CPEA has offered the opportunity for parents to meet other parents and to make new friends. CPEA organises a number of activities that are open for all to join. This includes our weekly Hopscotch Playgroup, monthly free Mums, Bubs and Toddler Coffee Mornings and Mum’s Night Out. We help to fund and make these events affordable to all through our Nearly New Sale.

CPEA’s next Mum’s Night Out is at Gips Restaurant, Russell Street, Toowoomba on Friday 1st March 2013 from 8pm onwards. A great chance for mums to get out and meet other mums! This MNO is focused on desserts and wine! (Desserts from $14.80, Coffee from $3.80, Wine from $8.90) RSVP essential for reservation Please RSVP by Wednesday 27th February to: cpea.toowoomba@gmail.com

The CPEA ‘Nearly New Sale‘ is on Saturday 16th March from 9.30am-1pm at the Toowoomba Turf Club. Entry is $2 per person and free for children. We will be selling quality preloved maternity, babies and children’s clothing, nursery equipment, toys and books and many other parent, baby & child related products. NEW 2013 INFORMATION STALLS!! Come along for you chance to win free classes, introductory offers and so much more! Check out Facebook to see who the stall holders are! If you want us to sell your items for you please call 0422 444 736 or for further information email us at cpea_nns@hotmail.com.

Thank you so much for taking your time to read this letter. If you know of any parents or parents-to-be who may be interested in joining one or all of our activities please feel free to contact us for more information.

Submitted by:
Maria Hay
Nearly New Sale Co-ordinator
cpea_nns@hotmail.com
PO Box 490 Toowoomba QLD 4350
or find us on facebook – CPEA Toowoomba