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May Events
What’s on in the Scenic Rim in May 2012
2012
Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow
Boonah Cultural Centre- Tuesday May 1, 2012
See some of the best acts from this year’s Melbourne International Comedy Festival live in Boonah. Every year Festival organisers choose a selection of the best acts to go on the road. It’s a hilarious night of entertainment but be warned, the language and subject matter can be ‘colourful’.
Garterbelts & Gasoline Festival
Tamborine Mountain- May 4 to 7, 2012
A popular rockabilly and Kustom car show, featuring live entertainment, art, a rockabilly ball, dance workshops, movies and a hot rod carnival.
More information www.garterbeltsandgasoline.com.au
Drumley Walk & Arts Dinner
The Centre Beaudesert- May 4 & 5, 2012
This event begins on Friday at The Centre Beaudesert and features a two-course dinner prepared by Jymbilung House. Proceeds from the dinner go to aid indigenous community projects in the region and the work of the Yugambeh Museum.
The Drumley Walk is a short Aboriginal Cultural Walk for reconciliation and leaves from The Centre at 9am on May 5.
Full detail at www.liveatthecentre.com.au
Murri Arts
The Centre Beaudesert- May 4-5, 2012
Murri Arts kicks off the Studios of the Scenic Rim festival for 2012, and celebrates the art and culture of the Mununjali people of the Scenic Rim.
The two-day event features the Jingu Wahlu Photo Exhibition, an Elders Morning tea, Tukka Celebrity Chef demonstrations, and The Rim Community Arts Project.
Full details at www.liveatthecentre.com.au
Bang Crash Tap
Boonah Cultural Centre- May 9, 2012
RAW Dance’s Bang! Crash! Tap! features a crew of two tap-dancers, an amazing Beat Boxing Champion and one of Australia’s most talented drummers. Bang! Crash! Tap! is a mind-blowing dance and percussion stage spectacular!
Buy tickets online at www.liveatthecentre.com.au
Boonah Show
Boonah Showgrounds- May 12 & 13, 2012
Don’t miss this bumper country show. It has all that you would expect of a great country show – horses, cattle, chooks, rides for the kids, showbags, country cooking competitions and a sensational night show. Everything you need to know is at www.boonahshowsociety.org.au
Psychic Fair
The Centre Beaudesert- May 12, 2012
What does the future hold for you? Find out at the Psychic Fair, at the Centre Beaudesert. Featuring internationally certified mediums, numerology, trusted and well known psychics, tarot readings, energy healing, gifts and much more. Entry is free and the event runs from 10am to 4pm. www.psychicfair.info
Studios of the Scenic Rim – Arts in the Olives
Lost World Valley- May 13, 2012
The Scenic Rim arts and gourmet food communities converge on the picturesque Worendo Olive Grove this Sunday for Arts in the Olives – an art and food festival in the Lost World Valley.
It’s the latest instalment in the month-long Studios of the Scenic Rim event, which celebrates the talented artists who live in the region. Arts in the Olives features art workshops, musical performances, free activities for the kids and gourmet food and wine stalls.
Workshop bookings are a must. Studios of the Scenic Rim continues every weekend until June 4 and gives visitors the chance to step inside the studios of the region’s leading artists. Find out more at www.liveatthecentre.com.au
Choirs & Cabernet
Simon’s Tavern Boonah- May 19, 2012
The Zengarra Zingers and the Zyngerbyrds will perform at Simon’s Tavern from 6.30pm. Canapes and champagne on arrival, cheese tasting and two drinks are included in the $37 ticket price. All enquiries to Mike Leah on 07 5463 5600 or visit the Zengarra website, www.zengarra.com
Caldera in the Raw
The Centre Beaudesert- May 19 to June 30, 2012
Andra Temple, a conservation artist has created new paintings and drawings in a range of medium, showcasing the unique fauna and flora from the Scenic Rim area, with a special emphasis on wildlife areas that may be cleared for a coal seam gas pipeline.
Studios of the Scenic Rim – Tamborine Mountain
Various locations Tamborine Mountain- May 19 & 20, 2012
The Tamborine arts community throws open the doors to their studios this weekend for the Studios of the Scenic Rim event.
The month-long event gives visitors a rare insight into the creative process by inviting them into the workspaces of professional artists.
Participating artists include sculptor Christopher Trotter, textile artist Bec Andersen, bookbinder Lorraine Brown, Japanese painter Maki Horanai and sculptor Kate French. Studios of the Scenic Rim runs every weekend until June 4 and entry to studios is free.
For full details go to www.liveatthecentre.com.au
Studios of the Scenic Rim – Boonah & Kalbar
Boonah Butter Factory- May 26 & 27, 2012
The historic Boonah Butter Factory will host Studios of the Scenic Rim this weekend.
Boonah-based artists, Felicity Smith, Catherine Anderson and Rachael Brook will be on hand to explain to visitors how they create their artwork.
Nearby at Kalbar a group of developing artists will exhibit their art at the 103-year-old, Heritage-listed Wiss Emporium.
Studios of the Scenic Rim runs every weekend until June 4 and entry to studios is free. For full details go to www.liveatthecentre.com.au
A World Apart – discover the hidden tastes of Mt Barney
Mt Barney- May 26 & 27, 2012
This food and wine festival celebrates its 6th year and draws together the diverse variety of regional food and wine available in the Mt Barney region.
Five unique country properties are involved in this event and over the weekend will offer wine tastings, Italian cooking classes, bushtucker tours and tastings, a gourmet bushtucker BBQ, Alpaca introductions and a traditional Scottish Highland morning tea.
Find out more at www.scenicrimescapes.com.au/mt-barney
Adam Harvey & Amber Lawrence
The Centre Beaudesert- May 26, 2012
Enjoy the music of these country great at The Centre Beaudesert.
Buy tickets online at www.liveatthecentre.com.au
Studios of the Scenic Rim – Canungra & Beechmont
Various locations- June 2 & 3, 2012
Studios of the Scenic Rim moves to Canungra and Beechmont this weekend for the final instalment in the month-long open studios event, which gives visitors a rare insight into the creative process.
Meet local painters, fibre artists, potters and pets at the Wallaby Ridge Retreat Artists’ Studio in Canungra and see how they create their art. Book in for watercolour and drawing lessons, stay for afternoon tea or stay overnight.
At Binna Burra Mountain Lodge, artists Sharon Louise and Therese Flynn-Clarke will be in residence all weekend. Sharon Louise will offer two free photography workshops, while Therese will lead workshops in basket weaving.
For full details go to www.liveatthecentre.com.au
2011
Open Studios of the Scenic Rim
Normanby Wines Jazz in the Courtyard- Sunday 1st May, 2011
Normanby Wines 178 Dunns Ave, Harrisville 4307
Jazz & Hot Finger Food-12-4pm $25 per person. Music by Fassifern Five
Bookings essential phone 54671212 or Email
Stinson Walks – 7th May & 14th May, 2011
O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat, Lamington National Park Road, Via Canungra QLD 4275
Retrace Bernard O’Reilly’s famous journey through mountainous rainforest terrain as he searched for the survivors of the ill-fated Stinson plane crash over 70 years ago. Experience one of Australia’s iconic walks on this rugged yet rewarding journey.
Contact: O’Reilly’s Reservations 1800 688 722 Email Website
The Arts in the Olives Festival 8th May, 2011
Worendo Grove.
There are more workshops this year, including bead making, poetry and glass work as well as the old favourites blacksmithing and horning and felting and basketry etc – $25 per session and free children’s workshops.
Entry fee is $6 per person 5 years and over. Gourmet food and wine tastings, artisan stalls and an excellent music programme are all planned.
Contact Email Websites www.lostworldvalley.com or http://artsintheolives.wordpress.com/
Zengarra Music Concert Series – MARIMBA MAGIC – 14th May 2011
6:00pm at Zengarra Country House, Lake Moogerah
An Evening of Concert Marimba solos ranging from Pachelbel’s Canon to the Black and White Rag, performed, arranged, and accompanied by Christine Leah GRSM, ARMCM, PGCE. Each piece will have a short explanation by Christine. The repertoire will include her YouTube hits.
This exclusive Evening will include a light supper and feature a wine tasting from Bunjurgen winery.
Tickets $40 in advance including food & wine tasting. Strictly limited places.
All enquiries to Mike Leah on 07 5463 5600 or Email Website
Commando Steve 3 Day Bootcamp at Binna Burra Mountain Lodge – May 2011
For bookings and dates call 1300 246 622 or visit Binna Burra Mountain Lodge
A World Apart – 21 & 22 May 2011
Discover the Hidden Tastes of Mt Barney.
Barney Creek Vineyard Cottages are offering free tastings of up to five wines plus wines are available for purchase by the glass or by the bottle.
Classi di Cucina Italiana offers free locally flavoured gelato tastings and there is also traditional wood-fired pizza or minestrone for sale.
Lillydale Farmstay has free fresh pikelets with homemade lillypilly jam. Available for purchase: a typical German lunch between noon & 2 pm or a tractor ride available hourly.
Mt Barney Lodge has free bushtucker tastings and an hourly bushtucker tour. Delicious gourmet bushtucker BBQ including dessert also available for purchase.
Rathdowney Alpaca Farm is offering a fantastic farm visit to introduce you to alpacas free of charge and “The Alpaca Shack” will be open with a wide range of gifts for purchase.
For those who visit at least three of the above destination we are offering the chance to win over $600 in prizes. Your next overnight visit to Mt Barney could be free.
On from the 20th- 22nd May 2011, five locations at Mt Barney, within the Scenic Rim, will open their doors to showcase some unique Regional food during “A World Apart” . A FREE ticket is valid for both Saturday and Sunday and includes wine and bush tucker tastings, an Alpaca farm tour, and traditional Italian gelato.
There will be additional food items and activities for sale on the day including; authentic wood fired pizzas or minestrone, Alpaca products, German lunches, tractor rides, gourmet Bushtucker BBQ and wine by the glass or case.
This is only a sample of what there is on offer. There are a number of venues you can choose to stay at, each with inspiring mountain views, with unique services on offer.
For those who taste it all we are offering the chance to win over $500 of accommodation,regional food and wine. Your next getaway could be free!!
For more info Phone 5544 3233, email: info@mtbarneylodge.com.au
Visit www.scenicrimescapes.com.au View PDF of A World Apart
Scenic Rim Events throughout the year
If there’s a Scenic Rim event you think we should list here, send us an email with the event details, tourism@scenicrim.qld.gov.au