Official Opening of “LOVE LETTERS” combined with Gayndah Art Gallery Christmas Party
Gayndah Art Gallery 34 Meson Street, Gayndah, QueenslandAn evening of Art and Music at Gayndah Art Gallery from 6.30pm
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Mundubbera – Fiona McArthur Author Talk
Mundubbera Library 30 Lyons Street, Mundubbera, QLD, AustraliaBestselling author, Fiona McArthur is visiting the North Burnett! Join us this October to hear from acclaimed Australian author, Fiona McArthur, as she unveils her brand new book. ‘As the River Rises’ explores themes of emotional abuse, the rural doctor shortage and hope in the face of natural disasters, but in true McArthur form – there’ll always be sunshine at the end of the storm. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to meet the author behind bestselling works like ‘The Opal Miner’s Daughter’ and ‘Aussie Midwives’, hear her story and ask your burning questions. No bookings are required for these free Author Talk events! You can find details, including times and locations, below. Copies of Fiona’s book may be purchased on the night from Fiona and borrowed from the Libraries. Book signing available.
Eidsvold Storytime
Eidsvold Library 36 Moreton Street, Eidsvold, QLD, AustraliaDid someone say Storytime? Bring your little ones and join us for weekly Storytime fun to Talk, Read, Sing and Play. Biggenden Library - Monday, 10.30am Eidsvold Library - Wednesday, 10.30am Gayndah Library - Friday, 10am Monto Library - Tuesday, 10am Mundubbera Library - Tuesday, 10am Mt Perry Library - Tuesday, 1pm No bookings required – come and join in! First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
Eidsvold – Fiona McArthur Author Talk
Eidsvold Library 36 Moreton Street, Eidsvold, QLD, AustraliaBestselling author, Fiona McArthur is visiting the North Burnett! Join us this October to hear from acclaimed Australian author, Fiona McArthur, as she unveils her brand new book. ‘As the River Rises’ explores themes of emotional abuse, the rural doctor shortage and hope in the face of natural disasters, but in true McArthur form – there’ll always be sunshine at the end of the storm. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to meet the author behind bestselling works like ‘The Opal Miner’s Daughter’ and ‘Aussie Midwives’, hear her story and ask your burning questions. No bookings are required for these free Author Talk events! You can find details, including times and locations, below. Copies of Fiona’s book may be purchased on the night from Fiona and borrowed from the Libraries. Book signing available.
Ironing Maiden Workshops: Music and Dance
Gayndah Town Hall 32-34 Capper Street, Gayndah, QueenslandMusic workshop Join the Ironing Maidens for a fun skills based music workshop in Gayndah on Thursday, 12 October. This workshop will introduce you to the world of songwriting and electronic music production using the software Ableton Live software. No prior experience required! Whether you’re interested in learning to use Ableton for songwriting, live performance or making beats, we’ll show you the basics of writing and arrangement. You will even get to take home instructional notes and meet people with similar interests - you might even start your own band! Book your spot today at https://cqcm.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/113616 Cost: $15.00 Dance workshop Are you ready to groove to fresh sounds! Join the Ironing Maidens for a fun Dance workshop in Gayndah on Thursday, 12 October. You will learn new skills from professional dancers including fundamental dance techniques and choreography from the Ironing Maidens live show, Electro House Wife. You will even be invited to rehearse and perform the dance at the Live Show on Friday 13 October. This fun and energetic workshop is an inclusive experience for people of all ages and abilities. No prior experience necessary! Book your spot today at https://cqcm.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/113623 Cost: $15.00
Monto – Fiona McArthur Author Talk
Monto Library 50 Newton Street, Monto, QLD, AustraliaBestselling author, Fiona McArthur is visiting the North Burnett! Join us this October to hear from acclaimed Australian author, Fiona McArthur, as she unveils her brand new book. ‘As the River Rises’ explores themes of emotional abuse, the rural doctor shortage and hope in the face of natural disasters, but in true McArthur form – there’ll always be sunshine at the end of the storm. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to meet the author behind bestselling works like ‘The Opal Miner’s Daughter’ and ‘Aussie Midwives’, hear her story and ask your burning questions. No bookings are required for these free Author Talk events! You can find details, including times and locations, below. Copies of Fiona’s book may be purchased on the night from Fiona and borrowed from the Libraries. Book signing available.
Mt Perry – Fiona McArthur Author Talk
Mt Perry Library 66 Heusman Street, Mount Perry, QLD, AustraliaBestselling author, Fiona McArthur is visiting the North Burnett! Join us this October to hear from acclaimed Australian author, Fiona McArthur, as she unveils her brand new book. ‘As the River Rises’ explores themes of emotional abuse, the rural doctor shortage and hope in the face of natural disasters, but in true McArthur form – there’ll always be sunshine at the end of the storm. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to meet the author behind bestselling works like ‘The Opal Miner’s Daughter’ and ‘Aussie Midwives’, hear her story and ask your burning questions. No bookings are required for these free Author Talk events! You can find details, including times and locations, below. Copies of Fiona’s book may be purchased on the night from Fiona and borrowed from the Libraries. Book signing available.
Ironing Maiden’s ‘Electro House Wife’ Live Performance
Gayndah Town Hall 32-34 Capper Street, Gayndah, QueenslandAward Winning Electronic Music duo the Ironing Maidens are visiting Gayndah this October with their Live Show, Electro Housewife. The Ironing Maidens will bring dance music with a difference to the North Burnett region for a free for all ages family friendly Live Show on Friday, 13 October at the Gayndah Community Hall. Bookings are essential (details below). Ingeniously adapting real irons and ironing boards into electronic instruments to create breakthrough music, Electro Housewife is a playful, thought provoking, wholly entertaining experience. Event Details Free Community Event – Live Performance Date: 13 October 2023 Time: Doors open at 6pm. Location: Gayndah Community Hall Book online: https://events.humanitix.com/electro-housewife-gayndah Cost: FREE This project has been made possible thanks to the generous support of Bundaberg, Fraser Coast, South and North Burnett Regional Councils, as well as the generous support of Arts Queensland through the Regional Arts Development Fund and the Regional Arts Services Network and Arts Queensland.
Biggenden’s Big Weekend
Biggenden Show Hall 13 Walsh Street, Biggenden, Queensland, AustraliaA celebration of Biggenden's bounty and the legacy left by the early pioneers. It is also the 200th anniversary of birth of William Henry Walsh, the first white settler in the district who came after the explorers. The event will include abook launch of the Biggenden Wall of Fame and Pioneer Walk, bus tour of the district, street markets, music, pony rides, old time activities, a guided climb of Mt Walsh, art exhibition, rose display and a theatre restaurant. During the celebration everyone will be encouraged to wear period dress. At the same time there will be a Biggenden School Class Reunion of Year 10, 1968 and a Back to Biggenden for all those who have moved away. This event will be sponsored by the Biggenden Historical Society.
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Biggenden’s BIG Weekend
Biggenden Town Hall 22 Victoria Street, Biggenden, Queensland, AustraliaBiggenden’s Big Weekend 13-15 October 2023 William Henry Walsh 200 th Birthday William Henry Walsh Esquire, was born in 1823 Berkshire, England. Oxford educated, he arrived in Australia aged twenty-three and set up Degilbo Station. He was the first European to settle in our district after the explorers. Squatter, pastoralist and controversial politician, Walsh died in Toowoong Brisbane 1888. Let’s celebrate the bounty of Biggenden and district by honouring the hard work, tenacity and vision of all the early settlers. Immerse yourself in the history of the era - wear your best period attire and embody the spirit of the pioneering Australians of the 1800s. contact Moira Thompson 0458 365 051 biggenden@outlook.com
Gayndah Storytime
Mundubbera Art Gallery and Library 32 Lyons Street, Mundubbera, QueenslandDid someone say storytime? Bring your little ones and join us for weekly storytime fun to Talk, Read, Sing and Play. Biggenden Library – Monday, 10.30am Eidsvold Library – Wednesday, 10.30am Gayndah Library – Friday, 10am Monto Library – Tuesday, 10am Mundubbera Library – Tuesday, 10am Mt Perry Library – Tuesday, 1pm No bookings required – come and join in! First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
