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The Toowoomba Hospital Foundation will be the beneficiary from the sale of art being exhibited at the Toowoomba Art Society’s ‘Culliford House’ over the next six weeks. ‘Works… Present & New’ is an exhibition of paintings and drawings by renowned local artist Mike Grice BVA.

A collection of his works including both paintings and drawings will be officially launched at ‘Culliford House’ this Friday evening by CEO of the Toowoomba Hospital Foundation, Peter Rookas. Mr. Rookas said it was an honour to be invited to launch the works. ‘I have known Mike for a number of years and I am very aware of his talents. His pencil art is extremely unique and very detailed. And his paintings are of the highest order.’ Mr. Rookas also said the Toowoomba Hospital Foundation had engaged Mr. Grice’s services on numerous occasions, with the most recent work undertaken, the drawings of a collection of various hospital buildings over the past 150 years to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Toowoomba Hospital.

Mike Grice commenced painting in 1980 and completed his BA in Visual Arts at USQ in 2003, majoring in Portraiture. He has entered works in the Sulman Prize, the Blake Prize and will enter his work in the Archibald Prize for the 7th time this year. The exhibition commences on Friday 5th February from 6.00pm with the official opening free to all wish to come along. A donation of 10% of sales from exhibition will be donated to the Toowoomba Hospital Foundation.

For further information, Peter Rookas, THF Ph. 4616 6166 or Mob. 0418 – 713138

Motorists are urged to avoid the intersection of Taylor and Tor streets on Sunday while Ergon Energy contractors relocate a power pole.

The pole has been struck on a number of occasions by turning trucks, so it will be relocated three to four metres further away from the roadway.

A generator will keep the traffic lights operating while the work is done, but motorists can avoid delays and improve safety by using alternative routes where possible between 6am and 3pm on Sunday.
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Toowoomba’s Australia Day celebration offers a grand finale to the lazy days of January with a day of free family entertainment. January 26th offers an unmissable event for an increasing number of families who enjoy the billy tea, damper, lamingtons, the sausage sizzle, snowcones, fairy floss, sideshow rides, tattoos and the coo-ee competition to a backdrop of entertainment.
The Program commences at 6.45am with the Welcome and Flag Raising at 7am. 2010 is the Year of the Girl Guides and the Toowoomba Australia Day Awards and Girl Guides Centenary Presentation commences at 11.15am.
Toowoomba’s Australia Day Program PDF

DownsSteam Tourist Railway and Museum are inviting you to their annual Australia Day celebrations to be held at the railway precinct in Cambooya Street, Drayton.
Take the opportunity to inspect the new working diesel locomotive and enjoy watching the children taking a fun ride on a railway trolley car. Other attractions include face painting, live steam exhibits, Toowoomba Municipal Band, tours and so much more. Refreshments available from the Melbourne tram.
Flag raising and welcome takes place at 11am followed by official naming ceremonies. Trolley rides start at 12noon. Gates open at 10am on Tuesday, 26th January. Admission by gold coin donation.

14 members of the Oakey Art Group exhibit their most recent works in their latest exhibition “Along the Way” at the Cam Robertson Room, Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery, Ruthven Street, Toowoomba from the 26th January to 21st February 2010. The official opening will be by Councillor Ros Scotney on Sunday 31st January at 2pm rsvp 21 January to Viv. phone 4632 1106. “Along the Way” is an exhibition of the journey from Oakey to Toowoomba. Each artist brings their own interpretation of sights they see “Along the Way”