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Front cover image: The Paris Underground Cabaret by Madotti & Vegas

Welcome to Mackay for the 2016 Mackay Mazda Festival of Arts – part of our vibrant calendar of events that makes Queensland the best address on earth.

Experiences are at the core of any destination event and I hope you come away from the Mackay Festival of Arts with some amazing Queensland memories. Events play an important role in showcasing a destination, driving visitation, fostering community pride and creating jobs for the local community.

The Palaszczuk Government recognises that events drive Queensland’s tourism economy and we are proud to support this event through Tourism and Events Queensland’s Destination Events Program.

Thank you to the event organisers, volunteers, and those who have come together to deliver the Mackay Mazda Festival of Arts for Queensland, and I encourage you to make the most of the tourism offerings throughout the destination.

The Hon Kate Jones MPMinister for Tourism and Major Events

queensland.com/events

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mazda 2when you like Mackay Mazda’s Facebook page and post a photo of yourself with the car at selected Festival events, you’ll receive one extra entry into the draw! Look for the Mazda 2 throughout the program to fi nd out where you can snap

your photo with the car, for your bonus entry.

The Mazda 2 is valued at $18,500. A winner will be drawn on Monday 18 July 2016.

*Satellite event tickets are not included in this promotion. Terms and Conditions on the Council and MECC websites.

Every Festival ticket purchased receives two entries

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Picture yourself sitting perched on a picnic blanket with your loved ones, under the stars at the beautiful surrounds of the Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens, sipping on a glass of wine, maybe a hot chocolate, or tempting your tastebuds with a picnic basket full of gourmet delicacies…

Now cue the entertainment - listen to the Queensland Youth Orchestra as they deliver their much-loved classical program.

But it doesn’t stop there. Be serenaded by the sounds of the Mackay Choral Society and the Mackay Big Band, bringing you their combined program of modern hits and traditional classics.

BYO alcohol permitted – please drink responsibly.

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g&s engineering’s wine & food day

The ultimate day of free entertainment for thousands of people from the Mackay region and visiting holiday makers.

In 2016, you will see the G&S Engineering Wine & Food Day pop up on the fi rst weekend of the Festival, kicking the Festival into high gear

from beginning to end. Boasting an oval full of gourmet food, sublime wines and craft beers coupled with two stages of free live entertainment, the Black Duck Kitchen’s Chef’s Bites demonstrations and a great selection of market stalls, you can see why it’s Mackay’s event not to be missed.

10.30am to 5.30pmsaturday 9 JulyQueens park maCkay

- free event -

The 2016 G&S Engineering Wine and Food Day Main Stage will feature a stellar line-up of singers and bands from around the nation.

The day kicks off at 10.30am with the captivating vocals of local talent Oliver Carter-Beck.

Entertainment includes a selection of fantastic live performances from local bands such as Django heating up the stage with their popular party hits, through to the Danni Da Ros Band. Danni Da Ros (pictured) is one of Australia’s most talented, versatile and dynamic vocalists and will have you up off your picnic blanket this year.

Headlining our Main Stage is Tim Campbell, supported by some of the best musicians in the business. Step back in time, and boogie on down to the most loved songs of the 70s, 80s and 90s with The Tim Campbell Band.

Catch the headline acts on stage at the exclusive after party – the Festival Supper Club, live and intimate at the MECC from 7pm.

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g&s engineering’s wine & food day

Grab a bite to eat and head to the Grassroots Stage – the ultimate hangout for music lovers. Pick a patch of grass and settle in for the sounds of The Soorleys (pictured) – a tousled bohemian outfi t bringing you original songs including four-part harmonies, the jangle of banjos and the thump of the fl oor tom.

Sol Nation will heat up the Grassroots Stage in 2016 – the band is set to get the party started mid-afternoon with their infectious rhythm, worldly lyrics and impassioned musicianship. Sol Nation draws upon a wealth of international musical culture to bring you a melting pot of Reggae, Samba, Funk, Salsa, East Timorese folk and African dance music.

The essential stage to visit for music lovers interested in discovering new artists, music and fun.

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The Kidzone at the G&S Engineering Wine & Food Day is always a must-do for young families of Mackay, including train rides, jumping castles, tea cup rides, merry go round and face painting. The Kidzone will offer children a place to exert all that energy before settling down in front of one of the stages with their parents for an afternoon of music.

This year will feature the Pop Up City Workshop where the possibilities are endless! Mums, dads and kids can venture in and create their own buildings and archways in this cardboard city. Put your imagination and building skills to the test and see what you can create in this cardboard jungle. This workshop is free! Please check the website for times.

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The wait is over…. The Chef’s Bites Tent is back in 2016, highlighting local and guest chefs in action as they demonstrate the art of creating delicious dishes. Don’t miss your chance to learn from and question these great culinary minds.

Be inspired by talented chefs who will create amazing meals before you. Ticket holders can watch the meal being prepared, get hands-on with the demonstrations and sample the meals paired perfectly with a selection of delectable wines.

The new-look Chef’s Bites Tent will delight with a modern rustic kitchen, from Black Duck Kitchens, and alfresco seating. These sessions sell out each year. Don’t wait until the day, book ahead online with ease.

Sessions: 11.30am - Family Table: Australian Seafood Sensation

1.30pm - Spice Bazaar: Tastes of Africa

3.30pm - Spice Bazaar:Vietnamese Street Food

chef’s11.30am - 4.30pmQueens park Culinary tentAdmission: $20.00Bookings: Phone 4961 9777 > mackaytix.com.au

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wine & food day

This gourmet seven-course meal includes three wine or beer tickets, undercover seating, table service and live entertainment. Enjoy exclusive access to wine company reps and Kevin’s bar, with a selection of beverages available for purchase. Cuisine will be presented over the course of the afternoon with each dish coupled with carefully selected wines. Dress code: smart casual

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tent open 11.30amlunCh serviCe From 12.30pm

Admission: $98.00 per personTickets are limited, book now to avoid disappointment -phone: 4953 5835

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tent open 11.30amBanquet Lunch

featuring the best of Mackay’s locally grown produce

Louis Roederer NVglass on arrival

Boutique Beers & Winesincludes 3 glasses of either wine

or beer

Admission $130 per personTickets can be purchased

directly - phone 4951 3546

Dress code: smart casual, no singlets, caps, hi-vis, steel caps or costumes.

The offi cial after-party of G&S Engineering Wine & Food Day, the Festival Supper Club, offers guests smashing performances from the crème de la crème of headline performers in Mackay for one night only. The MECC halls are transformed into a hive of entertainment and ticket holders can delight in the delicious tapas menu and licensed bar. Lighting up the stage will be the Tim Campbell Band, the Danni Da Ros Band, The Soorleys and outstanding local band Django. Put on the party shoes and head to the MECC for the ultimate night out on the Festival’s opening weekend.

7pm saturday 9 JulymeCC halls

festival Supper Club

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Adults: $35Concession/ Friend of Festival/MECC: $30Group of 6+: $30Bookings: Phone 4961 9777mackaytix.com.au

Skip the early dinner at home and indulge in the delicious Tapas Menu available at the Festival Supper Club from 7pm.

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8pm saturday 9 JulymeCC auditorium

Adult: $45.00Concession/ Friend of Festival/Friend of the MECC: $40.00Group 6+: $40.00Bookings: Phone 4961 9777 mackaytix.com.au

Presented by Madotti & Vegas - enter the Paris Underground and journey through the dark delights of the city of light. Witness astounding acts of magic and illusion, spectacular tap dancing, brilliant burlesque, breathtaking aerials, quirky circus and incendiary song in a classic European cabaret and variety show.

Draw the curtain on a stage that will seduce and intoxicate with a moveable feast of magic, song, dance, burlesque, comedy, circus and cabaret. A blend of surprises and visual attractions of international renown.

Gorgeous. Crazy. Sexy. Cool.An eye to the dark side and a night to remember!

Tour supported by The Playing Queensland Fund and arTour, initiatives of the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland, part of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet.

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Back by popular demand – 50 lucky ticket holders will embark on a unique food trail as they sip and sample the day away, visiting local lowline beef producer Cloudbreak Lowlines on their picturesque property overlooking Eungella in the Pioneer Valley hinterland.

Coupled with amazing food tips and including a farm to plate lunch experience created using local produce and coupled with wines from Sirromet Wines, this event will sell out again this year. Avoid disappointment and book without delay.

GOURMET

9am Bus departs From meCCsunday 10 JulyAdmission: $90 Friends of the MECC / Festival: $87bookings: Phone 4961 9777 > mackaytix.com.au

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caneland central’s

Popping up at a shopping centre near you…This steadfast tradition will be returning to Caneland Central in 2016 for its 29th year as a Festival event. The three-day concert series will see hundreds of local performers take to the stage, entertaining the public, passing shoppers and other regular concert goers.

Grab a delicious lunch from the range of traders in Caneland Central’s food court and settle in for a free concert like no other in the Festival program. Proudly supporting the students of Mackay – you never know, you could be watching the next superstar!

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11.30am to 1.30pm tuesday 12 -

thursday 14 JulyCentre Court

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The Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase will be tearing up the freeways of Australia for the fourth year in a row to bring the crème de la crème of the Festival right to your doorstep in Mackay.

Boasting a line-up of the best local and international comics and showcasing some of the freshest emerging talents, this jam-packed night of pure entertainment will leave you sore from belly laughs!

So get ready ‘Straya… The Showcase Tour is back on the road! Call your pals and grab your tickets to the funniest night of entertainment you will see all year!

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7.30pm Wednesday 13 JulymeCC auditorium Admission: $35Bookings: Phone 4961 9777 > mackaytix.com.au

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“the comedians in the showcase all knew what they had to do to get a laugh, and had the crowd in constant stitches...” - AU Review, May 2015

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An event like Mackay has never seen before…

A pop up city - Metropolis will be built in the Civic Precinct in front of Mackay Regional Council’s Administration Building, running for four days during the Festival. Imagine a fun, colourful village complete with multiple bars, outdoor seating and gourmet street food.

This 450+ seated venue will play host to a morning show from Pants Down Circus Rock, an early-evening comedy cabaret from #FirstWorldWhite Girls and the world-renowned cabaret production Scotch & Soda, direct from the Dublin Fringe Festival.

multiple shoWs dailyWednesday 13 to saturday 16 July

Pop Up Venue: Front lawn of council’s

administration building, Gordon Street

Entry to Metropolis is free - shows in the main tent

are ticketed. Visit mackaytix.com.au

for more details.

MET RO eXPRessLove what’s on at Metropolis?

Can’t decide which shows to see?See all three shows for the price of two with the Festival’s Metro Express!

Metro Express allows you to see all three shows*:

- Pants Down Circus Rock

- #FirstWorldWhiteGirls

- Scotch & Soda *does not include ringside seating

$75

caRNIVaL MeNUBarbecued mini corn cobs - $3Caramel popcorn - $4Mini dagwood dogs - $4Churros w/ chocolate sauce - $5

Warmed camembert cheese with rosemary oil, cracked pepper, candied chilli and cranberry jam served with crunchy fresh bread. -$12

Pulled pork with hickory sauce, homemade coleslaw on a warmed brioche roll - $12

Churros - Spanish donuts serve with cinnamon sugar and chocolate ganache - $8

Mini fi sh cake rolls w pickled vegetables and a pork and carrot salad - $8

Korean BBQ plate - pickled radish, spring onion, lettuce, sesame grilled pork, smoked duck and Korean chilli sauce - $10

Whether you’re looking to fuel

up or wind down, the Fuel

Up Bar will cater to your needs.

Open each night with free entry, why not grab a

group of friends and enjoy a

night at Mackay’s funkiest Pop Up

Bar, here for four nights only.

So whether you’re looking to fi ll up, fuel up

or get your fi ll of incredible entertainment -

Metr opolis is a must during the Festival.

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Imagine the greatest rock band of all time as a circus. A new-age circus show for all ages.Pants Down Circus is the ultimate day out for young children and their families – picture pranks, comedy and high-quality circus played against the world’s most famous rock ‘n’ roll tracks – it’s a hoot for children of all ages.

Pants Down Circus ROCK is a high-energy circus show set to a soundtrack of classic rock music. Think AC/DC and acrobatics, Bon Jovi with back fl ips, jaw-dropping acrobatics, both in the air and on the ground, combined with hilarious and original comedy routines that punctuate this rockin’ circus extravaganza. All the elements you would expect from some of the country’s biggest circus companies performed by four multi-talented rock stars of Australian circus.

Amazing food and drink available at the Metropolis Carnival Food Stand for your little ones or maybe yourself, including barbecued mini corn cobs, caramel popcorn, mini dagwood dogs and churros with chocolate sauce.

pants down circus6pm Wednesday 13 & thursday 14 July,

10.30am Friday 15 & saturday 16 July

Family (2 Adults + 2 Children): $65* Ringside: $22 Gallery: $20 Sideview: $18 Metro Express: $75 (Includes 1 x ticket to all three Metropolis shows) *Ringside seating not available Bookings: Phone 4961 9777 > mackaytix.com.au

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at Metropolis, part of the Pop Up City on Gordon St

Just because you have clean water, food, shelter and a Mimco handbag doesn’t mean you don’t have problems. #FirstWorldWhiteGirls is a hilarious comedy cabaret created and performed by Judy Hainsworth (Babushka, Revolting Rhymes and Dirty Beasts) and Kaitlin Oliver (The Mikado).

Tiffany (Judy Hainsworth) and Kendall (Kaitlin Oliver Parker) are a trust fund princess and day-drinking trophy wife from the suburbs of Brisbane. Join Tiffany and Kendall as they delve into the trauma of living in the fi rst world - dealing with kale shortages, un-bespoke furniture, battling FOMO and in times of crisis, asking themselves, What Would Kim Kardashian Do? These spoiled songstresses invite you into their den of entitlement to laugh, vent and share in their fi rst world pain. Politically incorrect and outrageously funny, this is a must-see for anyone who has been too cold with the aircon on, but too hot with it off.

Perfect for a ladies night out, relax in the Fuel Up Bar pre and post show and make a night of it with your besties!

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#fi rst world

Ringside: $30 Gallery: $25 Sideview: $20 Metro Express: $75 (Includes 1 x ticket to all three Metropolis shows) Bookings: Phone 4961 9777 > mackaytix.com.au

6pm dailyFriday 15 and saturday 16 July at metropolis, part of the pop up City on Gordon st.

Ringside: $45 Gallery: $40 Sideview: $35 Metro Express: $75 (Includes 1 x ticket to all three Metropolis shows) Bookings: Phone 4961 9777 > mackaytix.com.au

8.30pm dailyWednesday 13 - saturday 16 July

Some of Australia’s fi nest musicians and acrobats butt heads to create Scotch and

Soda, a whiskey-soaked evening of raucous dance and

dextrous feats.

Channelling the vibe of some alternate place and time where early military

brass bands meet travelling gypsies in a rowdy whiskey

joint. Leading you in to the realm of vaudeville

with their grimy charm and breathtaking acrobatics

are four of Australia’s most experienced and respected circus performers. Add the

big brass gyp-hop/funk fusion stylings of the Crusty Suitcase

Band, led by renowned percussionist and composer

Ben Walsh; and things are going to get spectacularly

messy.

“the show is unmissable; its world is so alluring, so intoxicating”

★★★★★ - THE GUARDIAN

scotch& soda

dBct’s

at metropolis, part of the pop up City on Gordon st.

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11am sunday 17 JulymeCC north Foyer

Adult: $65 Concession / Friends of the MECC/Festival: $60Bookings: Phone 4961 9777 mackaytix.com.au

The ever-popular Friends of the MECC Jazz Brunch will be again making an appearance in the Festival program. Hosted in the beautiful surrounds of the MECC North Foyer with a delicious buffet breakfast and featuring cabaret production, Judy, Frank & Dean. Starring one of Australia’s leading ladies of song, international artiste, Melanie Parry, the one, the only, four-time Aria nominated artiste, Frank Bennett and Las Vegas crooner and the world’s No.1 Dino, Grant Galea.

From Vegas to Sydney, this is the ultimate once-in-a-lifetime event recreating Judy Garland, Frank Sinatra, and Dean Martin, three of the world’s greatest stars that ever lived, in one concert room together, with Judy, Frank & Dean.

This event offers you a feast of musical talent and a delicious gourmet brunch menu rolled into one glorious Sunday morning. Ticket price includes full brunch buffet, tea, coffee and juice.

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jazz11am sunday 17 JulymeCC north Foyer

Adult: $65 Concession / Friends of the MECC/Festival: $60Bookings: Phone 4961 9777 mackaytix.com.au

Popping up in three secret locations in Mackay, this dinner

is no doubt one of the most popular events in the

Festival program.

Closing out the 10-day Festival, the Progressive Dinner takes

guests on an adventure. Three courses, three secret locations, listen as the excitement grows

while guests on the bus try to guess where they are

going! The locations do not disappoint, providing guests

the opportunity to dine in unique spaces on gourmet

meals and enjoying high-quality entertainment to boot.

With meals and wines to match on offer at each location

and included in the ticket price, plus the incredible

entertainment, it’s no wonder the event sells out so quickly. What are you waiting for, buy

your tickets online now.

Early sitting – 5pm – for those who might work Monday but

don’t want to miss out!

Late sitting – 7.15pm – for those who don’t work

Monday or are simply throwing caution to the wind!

5pm or 7.15pmsunday 17 July Adult: $145 Group of 6+: $135Concession/Friends of the MECC / Festival: $135Bookings: Phone 4961 9777 > mackaytix.com.au

Bus Departs MECC to three Mystery Locations

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artspacemackay

This exhibition draws attention to humankind’s changing relationships

with animals which are complex and often contradictory. The

artists examine human nature and challenge us to think about how we treat animals, asking us to question

the ethics of keeping, killing and engineering new species of animals.

The selected artists Katka Adams, Marian Drew, Hayden Fowler, Kelly

Hussey-Smith, Owen Hutchison, Claude Jones, Sam Leach, Emma

Lindsay, Rod McRae and Walter Stahl have dedicated much of their

arts practice to this challenge. They have tackled the subject in diverse ways, seeing issues from different angles and expressing themselves through a variety of

media, including photography and moving images, painting, mixed

media, print making, installation art, performance art and sculpture.

AnimAl FAnFAirmain Gallery

1 July – 21 auGust

Entering the fantastical world of Rona Green you will find yourself surrounded by misfits, loners and

outcasts who bear the scars of past experience. The works of this prominent Melbourne based artist

are a celebration of individuality and transformation. Green explores

ideas of identity through her hand coloured prints, poppets, paintings and drawings. In this world of Rona Green we are all animals after all…

You cAn dress them up but You cAn’t tAke them

out: ronA GreenFoyer Gallery

1 July – 21 auGust

satellite eventswhat’s happening around our Region?

An immersion experience for enthusiasts of any age or ability level - investigate Shakespeare’s plays, world, characters and language through action. Participants will learn through doing and understanding, engaging with Shakespeare in fresh and highly accessible ways under the direction of the Sport for Jove professionals. Residency costs $60. For further information: meccsalesandmarketing@mackay.qld.gov.au Participants will provide a special performance on Wednesday 13 July from 1.30 – 2.30pm at the MECC Auditorium. Tickets are $5.

sport For JoVe shAkespeAreAn residencY proGrAmmeCC north Foyer – 8.30am – 4.30pmmonday 11 July to Wednesday 13 July

Greenmount Homestead hosts the Veteran Car Club Rally. The Club is “dedicated to the preservation and restoration of Veteran vehicles” built prior to January 1919. The Club aims to encourage restoration and preservation of veteran vehicles; and to engage in tours, exhibitions and other events suitable for these vehicles. Greenmount Homestead was completed in 1915, thus providing the perfect backdrop to showcase the Club’s collection. Visitors are encouraged to come to Greenmount, enjoy the display of 40-plus vehicles and take a tour of the homestead and its grounds.

VeterAn cAr club rAllYGreenmount homesteadWednesday 6 July From 10am to 2pm

Wasted beauty is an environmental art exhibition, which aims to take some of the items which cannot go in our recycling bin, and use them to create beauty. This exhibition aims to increase awareness around consumption and highlight the excessive and often unnecessary waste in our consumer society. It hopes to inspire people to look at these disposable items differently and creatively. This project uses a variety of plastics, including plastic bottle tops to create hanging works, sculptures and a large floating mandala installation visible from the café deck. The exhibition is created by a group of diverse, environmentally-conscious local artists.

WAsted beAutY bY lAlune crokerlaGoons Gallery, maCkay reGional BotaniC Gardens, 6 – 31 July, open Wednesday to Friday 10am – 3pm and Weekends From 9am – 4pm

An eVeninG With kenneth luddenseven on Wood, 7 Wood street (aBove sinGapore sam’s) saturday 2 July at 7pm A man who has danced with ballet royalty and studied at the Royal Ballet School, opened the door for Jacqui Kennedy, page turned for Leonard Bernstein, courted Dames including Dame Edna Everage, composed for royal coronations, assisted Liza Minelli backstage, parodied Barbara Streisand for Sony, shared a personal photographer with Teddy Kennedy, taught class to Nureyev and Fonteyn, danced at casinos with Grace Jones, partied with Gloria Gaynor, sang for Renee Geyer, served bagels and humble pie to Yul Brenner, shared a sandwich with Marlene Dietrich and was entrusted with the legacy of co-founding and directing the Margot Fonteyn Ballet Academy New York… join us for ‘An Evening with Kenneth Ludden’.Admission is $35 and includes a light supper, BYO alcohol. To book, phone 0423 289 402 or email: davidwpykes@gmail.com

This event is supported by RADF

whitsUnday voices yoUth literatUre festival 2016

Do the write Thing!

There will be lots of story-telling and laughs as Oliver Phommavanh hosts the ever popular Writers’ Panel on opening night. Joining Oliver on stage will be one of Australia’s leading and much-loved writers, John Marsden, highly-regarded young adult authors Jay Kristoff and Amie Kaufman, as well as journalist, television news producer and author, Megan Jacobson. Winners of the popular Short Story Competition will be announced with prizes kindly donated by Friends of the Mackay Libraries. Bookings are required. FREE entry.Phone: 4969 2076 or email jbn@was.qld.edu.au

FestiVAl openinG niGht lAunchWednesday 13 July, 6.30pm – 8.30pmpansy Wood CentreWhitsunday anGliCan sChool

‘do the Write thinG’ student session dAYsthursday 14 and Friday 15 July9.30am – 2.15pmWhitsunday anGliCan sChoolTwo days of student sessions, jam-packed with book talks, workshops, performances and more! Don’t miss this year’s stellar line-up of first-class authors, illustrators, poets and performers from around Australia. All sessions are open to the public. Bookings are essential. Sessions $7 / Workshops $12Phone: 4969 2076 or email jbn@was.qld.edu.au

litchAt eVent “don’t be borinG”thursday 14 July, 4pm – 6pmpansy Wood Centre Whitsunday anGliCan sChool

“Don’t be Boring!” Presented by Harry LaingA must for teachers, librarians and parents who want practical advice which can be used back in the classroom or when assisting children in their writing endeavours. Join award-winning children’s author, poet, performer and teacher, Harry Laing, as he imparts his knowledge on how to get the best creative writing from kids. Bookings are essential. Tickets $40, includes refreshments.Phone: 4969 2076 or email jbn@was.qld.edu.au

What if buildings could talk?Witness historyUnder the starsCrossroad Arts brings together images and sounds of the past in large-scale digital projections and live performance. Participants from the senior communities of Mackay, Winton and Longreach tell their stories in a richly layered tapestry of sounds, dance and cinema. This is a free event!www.crossroadarts.com.au

crossroAd Arts presents ‘trAilblAZe’Wood street Carpark Corner oF Gordon & Wood streets 14 – 16 July, 7.30pm to 8.15pm

Explore trees, plants and grasses that could provide you with food, shelter, medicine and tools during a walk through the Gardens. Samples of bush tucker will be available to taste as part of this educational experience.This is a free event, bookings are preferred. For more information phone 4952 7300 or visit the Garden’s facebook page or website -www.mackayregionalbotanicgardens.com.au

‘plAnts Feed the plAnet’ – bush tuckersaturday 9 July, 10am to 1pmmaCkay reGional BotaniC Gardens

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WhitsundAY Voices dalrymple Bay Coal terminal literary dinnerFriday 15 July, 7pm til late at the meCC

Kick up your heels with a superb evening of dining and dancing. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear ABC Radio presenter, comic performer and award-winning writer, Richard Fidler, when he delivers the keynote speech. Also entertaining our guests will be actor, musician and poet, Matt Caffoe. Dance the night away to the grooves of Mango Junction and delight in mouth-watering food. Bookings are essential. Phone the MECC on 4961 9777 www.mackaytix.com.au

old stAtion teAhouse lunch hosted bY helloWorldsaturday 16 JulyBus departs meCC at 12 noon

Gather your friends, leave the car at home, sit back and relax as we whisk you away to a magical destination for an enjoyable afternoon. Set on the gorgeous deck overlooking the lush gardens, the Old Station Tea House located on Cape Hillsborough Road is hidden amongst a beautiful forest setting. Tickets are $115 per person and include a return bus trip, 3 course lunch, drinks (beer, wine and softdrink) and entertainment by Gypsy Soul. To book phone Helloworld: 4969 3600

dining accommodation partnershave we got a deal for you...

Dine at any of the following Festival Dining Partners from 4 June to 17 July to receive discounted ticket prices to all three Metropolis shows.Discount available to dining partner customers only – vouchers will be given to customers when dining.

The Festival Dining Partners are:• Kevin’s Place• Coco Cubano• Coffee Club• Burp Eat Drink• K&Co• Zambreros• Nutrition Station• Gelatissimo• Masala Indian• Paleo Café Mackay• Spice n Flavor• Eastern Port Yum Cha• Ribs n Rumps• Stellarossa• Mackay Metro Market• Romeo and Juliets• Bings Nomiya• Fusion 128 • Sorbellos Italian Restaurant

Potter’s Oceanside Motel

• Twin-share Bed & Breakfast + Show Gala at the Gardens $69.50/personG&S Wine & Food Day $67.50/personChef’s Bites Sessions $82.50/personFestival Supper Club $92.50/person Paris Underground $102.50/personGourmet Safari $152.50/person Qld Youth Orchestra $67.50/personPants Down Circus Rock $85.50/personScotch & Soda $103.50/personFirst World White Girls $90.00/personJazz Brunch $127.50/personProgressive Dinner $202.50/person

Mackay Grande Suites

• 1 night accommodation in a one bedroom suite and 2 x tickets to Festival Supper Club - $205.00

• 1 night accommodation in a one bedroom suite and 2 x tickets to The Paris Underground Cabaret - $255.00

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Bookings: phone 4961 9777 mackaytix.com.au