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EXHIBITIONS

GROWING UP – 150 YEARS OF BRISBANE // The Lord Mayor’s Photographic Awards attracted more than 300 entries this year, and the winning and other selected entries are featured in this exhibition. The show is a great opportunity to reflect on our rich history and how far we’ve come. Until Mar 8, 2009, 10am-5pm daily, Museum of Brisbane, Brisbane City Hall, ph: 3403 8888. www.museumofbrisbane.com.au

FESTIVE MIX – CHARLES GINN GALLEY // A showcase of works by artists Pene Edwards, Anne Jamieson, Dot Knight, Jennifer McDowell, Roger Lane, Ben Gubb, Zygmunt Libucha and Marijke Lambregtse. Until Wed, Dec 24, Charles Ginn Gallery, 181 Latrobe Tce, Paddington, ph: 3369 4156.www.charlesginn.com.au

THEATRE

THE AWFULLY BIG ADVENTURES OF PETER PAN // Based on J.M. Barrie’s famous book about the boy who refuses to grow up, this hilarious adaptation of one of the world’s best-loved classics follows the adventures of the Darling children, Peter Pan and Tinkerbell. Jan 7-31, Wed-Sat, 7.30pm, Sat, 2pm, Cremorne Theatre, QPAC, ph: 136 246.www.qtix.com.au

THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS // Brisbane actors David Knijnenburg, Barbara Lowing, Kerith Atkinson and Tama Matheson perform much-loved Christmas tales, including The Nutcracker, Hansel & Gretel and The Little Match Girl. Thu-Fri, Dec 18-19, from $12, 4MBS Performance Studio, 384 Old Cleveland Rd, Coorparoo, ph: 3847 1717

MUSIC & DANCE

THE NIGHT THE RIVER SINGS // Enjoy a spectacular night cruising on the river, with fireworks and boats parading for the “best dressed” award. Join in the festive spirit and bring your own Christmas hat and a torch. Sun, Dec 21, 5.30-9pm; from $30 including buffet, leaving from Bretts Wharf, 449 Kingsford Smith Dr, Hamilton, ph: 3630 2666. www.brisbanecruises.com.au

CHRISTMAS CAROLS SPECTACULAR // Sing along and celebrate at this event funded by the Lord Mayor’s Suburban Initiative Fund and presented by City Church. 7pm, Victoria Park Golf Complex, Herston Rd, Herston, ph: 3253 1300.www.citychurch.com.au

SUNSET SOUNDS // Held over two blissful evenings, performers at this event include The Cat Empire, Franz Ferdinand, Blue King Brown, Skipping Girl Vinegar, The Boat People, The Hives, The Grates and Gomez among others. Wed-Thu, Jan 7-8, from $122, City Botanic Gardens. city, www.sunsetsounds.com.au

JAM HIP HOP WORKSHOPS // MAD Dance house is offering dance classes for 8-14 year olds of all dance levels. Each day, students will cover a different dance style, including hip hop, break dance and robot dancing. Jan 19-22, 11am-1pm, $35/day, $99/week, Mad Dance House, level 2/4, 99 Elizabeth St, city, ph: 3311 1770. www.maddance.com.au

HEAR & NOW // Enjoy an all-Australian line-up including Spiderbait, Regurgitator, Kate Miller-Heidke and many more. Sun, Jan 25, noon-10pm, $59 plus booking fee, River Stage, City Botanic Gardens, city, ph: 136 100.www.tenpoundcrew.com

 

WOODFORD FOLK FESTIVAL // This six-day festival features more than 2000 performers and 400 events, including concerts, dances, workshops, street theatre, comedy, films, writers panels, art and craft workshops and a spectacular fire event. Dec 27-Jan 1, Woodford. www.woodfordfolkfestival.com

MUSIC ON THE GREEN – JESSE WITNEY & URUKUM // With popular Brazilian music, jazz and a touch of swing, the lively rhythms of this trio will get you up and dancing. Fri, Dec 19, from 5.30pm, free, Grey Street lawn outside the Playhouse, QPAC, South Brisbane,www.qpac.com.au

ROCK NATIVITY // This musical by David Wood, Jackie Trent and Tony Hatch is a retelling of the Nativity with a pop rock gospel score. Until Dec 23, Brisbane Arts Theatre, 210 Petrie Tce, city, ph: 3369 2344.www.artstheatre.com.au

JOSE CARRERAS AND THE QUEENSLAND ORCHESTRA // Jose Carreras and the orchestra combine talents to make this a memorable night for everyone. Fri, Feb 6, 2009, from $100, Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Boondall, ph: 132 849.www.ticketek.com.au

BRISBANE NEWS & DYMOCKS BOOKS CLUB

ALEXANDER MCCALL SMITH // Brisbane News and Dymocks present the best-selling author of the No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency books. This professor of medical law will be discussing the latest book in the series, Tea Time for the Traditionally Built (Little Brown, $34.99, published Feb, 09). Wed, Feb 4, 6.30pm, $20, Brisbane City Hall, ph: 3886 5704.

OTHER

STROLL THROUGH BETHLEHEM // Join in the hustle and bustle of the ancient city streets with carpenters, weavers, wise men and beggars, soldiers and shepherds, and live animals. Dec 17-19, 6.30-8.30pm, Indooroopilly Uniting Church, 74 Station Rd, Indooroopilly, ph: 3878 9535.

SANTA’S SECRET WORKSHOPS // Santa and his elves are at this Christmas wonderland where kids of all ages can discover Santa’s secrets on a journey featuring puppet displays and ending in a photo with Santa. Until Wed, Dec 24, $5, The Ginger Factory, Pioneer Rd, Yandina, ph: 5446 7100.www.gingerfactory.com.au

NEW YEAR’S EVE

NYE CRUISE // Enjoy a buffet dinner, with a DJ and drinks, cruising the Brisbane River. Boats depart 8pm Bretts Wharf, 449 Kingsford Smith Dr, Hamilton, arriving back at 1am, from $120. Ph: 3630 2666. www.brisbanecruises.com.au

NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY // Wed, Dec 31 brings fireworks, dancing, movies and music, as well as plenty of magical moments at South Bank Parklands, ph: 3867 2051.

WHITE NIGHT NYE // Enjoy gourmet canapes, beverages, fireworks and live entertainment as you dance the night away at this exclusive event. Wed, Dec 31, 8pm, $150pp, Gianni Events Portside, Hamilton, ph: 3868 3600.www.gianniportside.com

TWO TENORS AND A BARITONE // The Queensland Pops Orchestra and singers David Kidd, Virgilio Marino and Jason Barry-Smith perform songs from Chess, Turandot and Les Miserables, as well as orchestral favourites. Wed, Dec 31, 3.30pm & 9.30pm, from $49, Playhouse, QPAC, ph: 136 246.www.qtix.com.au

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