Swan Lake

You will be awed by the lavish production of Swan Lake during its premiere at Queensland Performing Arts Centre at the Playhouse, South Bank, Brisbane on December 3 to 21, 2011. QPAC is perfectly located on the banks of Brisbane River, along with 17 hectares of river walks, well trimmed parks, rainforest settings with restaurants and crafts market.  It is a short ten minute walk from the heart of Brisbane City. QPAC is part of the lively Cultural Centre area.

Swan Lake is believed to be one of the greatest classical music ballets of all time. Its romance and beauty has allowed the classic ballet to mesmerize audiences for more than 100 years.

 Attuned to the magnificent music of Tchaikovsky, Queensland Ballet Principal Guest Conductor, Andrew  Mogrelia together with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra’s and choreographer   Francois Klaus , the splendid interpretation of this classic ballet pays respect to its rich choreographic tradition,  and records an epic story of devotion and betrayal with its extravagant sets, colorful costumes and thrilling dance. 

Swan Lake was fashioned from Russian folk tales and it’s about the story of Odette, a princess turned into a swan by an evil sorcerer’s curse. 

This is presented to you by Queensland Ballet in association with Hyundai Motor Company, Australia.

Purchase your tickets now. Price details and group discounts can be found in their site.

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Brisbane New Year Ball

This year, after the committee has met the challenge of creating a great atmosphere in the avenues and adjoining Pavilions at the RNA Showgrounds,  a PROM NIGHT theme has finally been chosen.
Brisbane New Year Ball 2011-2012 Prom Night is to be held at RNA Showgrounds, Alexandria Street, The Avenue , Bowen Hills,  on Saturday, December31, 2011 at 7:30 to 1:00 am. This is a unique open style of Ball that caters for all ages over 18 that are ready to party.

Brisbane New Year Ball is a night of magnificent live entertainment with 3 stages that will cater to all the genres, from classic party to the most modern dance music. Capitol Groove, The Jahbutu Band, Lucky 13 and more will surely show their talents with flair in this sizzling hot party. DJ Bill assisted by the ever versatile DJ Phoenix will be keeping the crowd in cloud nine with the latest popular tunes and Jhabutu who prides itself on giving a colourful stage act and getting with the audience hype will always get the crowd dancing.
 
What are you waiting for? Dust off your best prom night formal attire now! Great prizes await the Best Group/individual outfits and King and Queen of the Prom.

Tickets are limited for 2000 patrons only so don’t miss this best year ender bash. Buy your tickets now so you can paint the town red. Ticket prices include foods, rides and drink with spirits, beer, wine and champagne. 

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Fairy Tales and Fantasy

This holiday season until January, QPAC will be transformed into a world of childhood wonders. Queensland Performing Arts  Centre, (QPAC) located at Corner Grey & Melbourne Streets, Southbank, Brisbane will be jam packed with families with  keen interest in  the performing arts from December 5 until January 21,2011.

Kids of all ages can unleash their creativity and imagination with numerous framed colourful chalk wall located within the walls of QPAC tunnel by creating a message or an inspired artwork. Better yet, you can just watch a chalk master at work.

 There are lots of exciting and stimulating fun free activities for the whole family to enjoy. You can bring your Dino-mites and join them for a Dinosaur Picnic in Melbourne Street Green where you can create a dinosaur costume to dance, sing, stomp and roar and at the same time learn about these wonderful creatures with performances by Jurassic Joe.  

You can also experience a touch of magic with different magic shows and fantasy crafts with a picnic playground for the whole family to enjoy. A packed picnic lunch is offered for sale at the café’.

Bring your hat and sunscreen! And the most important, never forget your  imagination and appetite! 

See you all there and visit brisbaneupdates.com. They keep you informed!

Vroom Bistro

Vroom Bistro, located at James Street, Fortitude Valley is  a popular brekkie spot for locals to fill them up for the day. But these days the spotlight for the most part is on great foods with a wide variety of options for the health conscious.  The whole place is getting bigger that it elevates its description from a humble corner café to a trendy bistro and bar.

Voom Bistro and bar is a conduit that offers something for everyone.  Styled as a modern garage with terrazzo floors complete with top of the line automobile, is a motoring aficionados haven.

 From Australian/Italian menus that changes regularly, great coffee, warm service,  gourmet food at very reasonable price, childrens’ menu, a wine and beer list that embraces a great selection of international, local and craft beers, what more can you ask for? There isn’t any reason for you not to drive in.

There’s also plenty of room to focus on your foods with the extended outdoor dining area with tables and real fresh tablecloths, sofas and benches inside. It’s a place around the back if you want some peace and quiet rather than the noisy façade.

Vroom Bistro is absolutely smoke free where you can unwind and chill out with friends and family. It has wireless internet access, ample customer parking area, easy wheelchair access, and it’s great for kids too, with parental supervision.

Vroom on James Street offers a relaxing dining experience amongst an alfresco garden setting. Be part of the trendy and cool market atmosphere, striking feature wall & soaring ceiling that is James Street, while you enjoy great coffee and a modern menu of bistro cuisine.

To know more about this, visit http://brisbaneupdates.com/vroom-bistro

Cesar Millan Live “Unleash Your Packpower Tour”

Cesar Millan,   a world acclaimed dog behavior expert and star of the The Bio Channel’s Dog Whisperer   is in Australia with a new and unique live event that has become a sensation from audiences across the UK, Canada and Europe.

Presented by Bio Channel, Chugg Entertainment and TV Touring, Cesar is back with “UNLEASH YOUR PACKPOWER LIVE”  Seminar on Saturday, September 26, 2011, 7:00 PM at Adelaide Entertainment Center.

It is a  must see multimedia and entertaining live seminar that will change the relationship with your dog forever as fans and dog lovers alike will be inspired by the simplicity of how Ceasar will reveal the secret to a happier and healthier relationships between humans and canine companions. He will also share with you the powerful knowledge of dog psychology and how it can prevent and solve daily behavioral matters.  You can become a Pack Leader as he reveals the things we do as humans which we initiate to create problems with our dogs.

These are just some of the highlight on Saturday’s big event. So much more are in store for you. If you want to have a better relationship with your dog, reserve the date, reserve a seat and buy your tickets now.

For more about this event, visit http://brisbaneupdates.com/?p=3075

SANTA CELEBRATION (November 26)

The Workshops Rail Museum in North Ipswich, Australia is a wholly interactive authentic heritage and cultural encounter located at the origin of rail in Queensland. The fun and excitement with the Santa Celebration event begins here on November 26 -27, 2011.

Santa will make a very special stop at The Workshops Rail Museum before the Christmas season begins. So, come and join in all the fun to welcome this blissful season. There’s a whooping shrill and great exciting activities lined up during the affair.

You can meet Santa each hour and every hour between 10am and 3pm and you can say to the man in the jolly red suit what you would like for Christmas.

A Christmas Creation Station is also designed for you to make themed art and craft including brilliant Christmas decorations. A Bush Gala Christmas Show where you can sing along with your favorite Aussie Christmas songs.  Take time out with family and friends to ride on the land train or simply enjoy a picnic in the Museum Grounds.

 Local Santa appearances, Christmas parades, light display, Christmas festivals, kids activities and family events are just a few of the unsurpassed family events in Brisbane and Queensland this Christmas holiday season.

The Ipswich Railway Workshops has a long and varied history of traditions to celebrate Christmas and what a better way to start with is to check out the details of the Santa Celebration Steam Train and sign up now. Everybody is invited!

For more information, visit http://brisbaneupdates.com/?p=3079&preview=true

Fiesta Latina

Fiesta Latina or Latin American Festival is an annual festival that promotes the art, food, dance and culture of all Latin American countries.The Latin American Festival will be celebrated in the heart of Brisbane’s most popular venue, South Bank, on November 19, 2011. 

Celebrate the sounds and sights of the Latin world as they showcase the great talents from Latin American community in South East Queensland. A wide array of colorful entertainment program and performances from local national and internationally known musicians awaits you. The air will surely be filled with salsa and meringue music.

You will also be amazed with the authentic food and craft items for all of you to savor and enjoy.  From handmade arts and crafts, traditional folkloric dance performances, authentic Latin cuisine, is a true cultural experience for everybody, it is no wonder. Brisbane’s South Bank will come alive!

Best of all, it is free. So join and plunge yourself in all that is America Latina in Brisbane and enjoy with family and friends the most pleasurable experience ever imagined.

Hope to see you there!!!

For more about this event, visit http://brisbaneupdates.com/?event=brisbane-fiesta-latina