Events on 31 December, 2009

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11 December 2009

Tapa: Bark Cloth - Polynesian & Melanesian Bark Cloth in Queensland

Arts & Culture

Showcasing the diversity of islander cultural practices through tapa in the context of their families, their homelands and new homes in Brisbane and shared history in order to preset this relatively new (since 1988) culturally diverse regional community in a new and culturally dynamic context.
A Travelling Exhibition from Brisbane Multicultural Arts Centre

Time:
11 Dec 2009 12:00 AM to 31 Jan 2010 12:00 AM
Venue:
Cairns Regional Gallery Cnr Abbott & Shields Sts Cairns
Phone:
(07) 4046 4800
Website:
http://www.cairnsregionalgallery.com.au/exhibitions.html
Ticket Price:
Free

18 December 2009

Cairns Photographic Society Biennial Exhibition

Arts & Culture

An exhibition of selected works by the Cairns Photographic Society members.
A Cairns Regional Gallery Community Exhibitions Program.

Time:
18 Dec 2009 12:00 AM to 24 Jan 2010 12:00 AM
Venue:
Cairns Regional Gallery Cnr Abbott & Shields Sts Cairns
Phone:
(07) 4046 4800
Website:
http://www.cairnsregionalgallery.com.au/exhibitions.html
Ticket Price:
Free

31 December 2009

Thomas Ray Ahwang

Arts & Culture

Torres Strait Islander Thomas Ray Ahwang uses numerous layers of painting overlaid with carving to weave a gentle and lyrical story about the differences between the Indigenous and modern worlds. Ahwang will be introduced at Pandanus Gallery on Saturday, November 14 at a function from 2-5pm.

Time:
31 Dec 2009 10:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Venue:
Pandanus Gallery Shop 2, Drift, Williams Esplanade
Phone:
07 4059 2300
Website:
http://www.pandanusgallery.com/

Foliar

Arts & Culture

A unique exhibition showcasing a spread of leaves scattered across the space made up totally from re-cycled objects - the use of discarded clothing and old coat-hangers as well as laminated display sheets from past events. Every piece contains a history and differing memories that is now adding to the present in a renewed format. Each leaf is cut and stitched by hand: A depiction of a carpet of colour.

Time:
31 Dec 2009 5:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Venue:
Cell Art Space
Phone:
0413 461 441
Website:
http://www.cellartspace.com/
Ticket Price:
Free

CAIRNS TROPIC JAZZ CLUB

Arts & Culture

ALL WELCOME TO ATTEND GREAT VALUE BIG NEW YEAR'S EVE JAZZ JAM with many local & visiting top jazz musicians and vocalists. A terrific program with something for everyone plus excellent dance numbers to make use of Tiger's Den large dance floor. Bar & Bistro at very reasonable club prices opens at 6.30pm.

Time:
31 Dec 2009 8:00 PM to 1 Jan 2010 1:00 AM
Venue:
Tigers Den
Phone:
4055 0331
Website:
http://www.tropicjazz.org.au
Bookings:
4055 0331
Ticket Price:
$10

See Out! The Naughty Noughties New Years Eve Party…

Community

See Out! The Naughty Noughties New Years Eve Party...

At the Blue Sky Brewery, 34-42 Lake Street, 8pm - 5am

Dress as your favourite Naughty Noughties celebrity
$50 bar tab each for the best theme-dressed man and woman!!

Resident DJ G-Been and guest DJ Sonya will be playing all your fave anthems of the past 10 years, to keep you movin' and groovin'...
All of this for only $10 entry... where else would you want to be?!?!

Time:
31 Dec 2009 8:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Venue:
Blue Sky Brewery 34-42 Lake Street
Phone:
07 4057 0500
Website:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=155165404158&index=1
Ticket Price:
Ticket: $10

The Doyle Family Fun Show @ Pacific Flavours for NYE

Community

The Doyle Family Fun Show returns again this New Year’s Eve to Pacific Flavours Restuarant in the Reef Hotel Casino to entertain children and their parents. Last NYE it booked out so get in early and book a table by phoning 07 40308888

Time:
31 Dec 2009 6:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Venue:
Pacific Flavours @ The Reef Casino
Phone:
07 4030 8888
Website:
http://kidsmusicaustralia.com.au
Ticket Price:
Free

New Years Eve Free Esplanade Entertainment & Fireworks

Community

Enjoy the Free entertainment brought to you by the Cairns Regional Council

Featuring: New Years Eve Free Esplanade Entertainment & Fireworks

Time:
31 Dec 2009 6:00 PM to 12:01 AM
Venue:
Esplanade
Phone:
(07) 4044 3715
Website:
http://www.cairnsesplanade.com.au/eventMonthView.html
Ticket Price:
Free

All Ages - Bluemoon Dance Party @ Fogarty Park

Community

Enjoy the Free entertainment brought to you by the Cairns Regional Council

Featuring: All Ages - Bluemoon Dance Party @ Fogarty Park

Time:
31 Dec 2009 9:00 PM to 12:01 AM
Venue:
Fogarty Park
Phone:
(07) 4044 3715
Website:
http://www.cairnsesplanade.com.au/eventMonthView.html
Ticket Price:
Free

New Years Eve

Community

Boating Club and Marina, with the largest all weather deck in the Far North.
"The best nautical address in the North"
Members and guests welcome
Heralding in the New Year on the waterfront!! New Years Eve at Yorkey's Knob Boating Club will be a blast! Let's party like it's 10 years past 1999!

Featured Artist: Windy City Soul Train (Covers/Rock/Blues Band)

Time:
31 Dec 2009 9:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Venue:
Yorkeys Knob Boating Club
Phone:
07 4055 7711
Website:
http://www.ykbc.com.au/
Ticket Price:
Free

New Years Eve 2009-2010

Community

Casa De Meze is possibly the best place in Cairns to farewell the old year and usher in the new. If you really want the best New Year’s experience, go to Casa De Meze, that’s where the real party is. Enjoy the fantastic view of the fireworks from the balcony as you celebrate the New Year in style.
Featuring:
- Capoeira Performance
- See the Fireworks from our balcony 9pm & Midnight
- DJ K - DJ BUBBY
Entry:5pm Until 3am

Time:
31 Dec 2009 5:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Venue:
Casa De Meze Corner or the Esplanade and Aplin Street
Phone:
07 4051 5550
Website:
http://www.casademeze.com.au/New_Years_Eve_Cairns.html
Ticket Price:
Free

Once In A Blue Moon New Year's Eve 2009

Music

Faker & Tim Rogers
Vanness, His Boy Elroy and Emma Louise

Salt House Bar & Restaurant presents 'Once in a Blue Moon' New Years Eve 2009. The entire Marina Point precinct will be closed off for the event which will see Oz rock act Faker take the stage with Tim Rogers (You Am I) for an amazing evening under the Stars (and Fireworks).

Other support acts include local bands Vanness, His Boy Elroy & Emma Louise.

There will be plenty of Bars and food outlets at the venue, and entry is restricted to 18+ ID holders only. Come down and enjoy a night of Music, Food and Fireworks under the stars and celebrate the new year in style.

Doors open at 5.30pm
Entertainments starts at 5.45pm.
Tim Rogers - 8.00pm
Faker - 10.30pm

Ticket Price includes entry and entertainment only.

Food and drink will be available to purchase on the night.

Time:
31 Dec 2009 5:30 PM to 2:00 AM
Venue:
The Salt House, Marina Point Lawn Area
Phone:
(0)7 4041 7733
Website:
http://www.salthouse.com.au/
Ticket Price:
Tickets: $54, $69

The Doyles @ the SEbel Palm Cove for NYE

Music

The Doyles entertain @ The Sebel Reef House @ Palm Cove for New Year's Eve

Time:
31 Dec 2009 8:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Venue:
Sebel Reef House Esplanade Palm Cove
Phone:
07 4045 2945
Website:
http://doylee.com/
Ticket Price:
Free

New Years Eve

Music

Come and celebrate New Years at Cairns best live music venue with a great line up of Cairns best bands including Black Label and Raunch!

Time:
31 Dec 2009 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Venue:
Shenannigans
Phone:
07 4051 2490
Website:
http://www.myspace.com/shenanniganslive
Ticket Price:
Free

The Doyle Songwriter Showcase

Music

For the past two years The Doyles have hosted Songwriter Showcase every Thursday trying to encourage songwriters to get out of their bedrooms and present their songs to the world. Songwriters wanting to show case their acoustic based songs please feel free contact Terry Doyle on 0418712906 or e-mail info@doylee.com ……………… STRICTLY NO COVERS.

Time:
31 Dec 2009 6:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Venue:
Mondo Cafe & Bar
Phone:
04 1871 2906
Website:
http://doylee.com/
Ticket Price:
Free

NYE Cloud 9 with a KISS

Music

Stay dry on Cloud 9 this NYE where Bellavista hosts it's second New Years Eve party. The first was one out of the box with many quoting it as their 'best New Years in Cairns ever' - the second promises to be better. When you can't count on the weather either, the massive deck overlooking the fireworks displays is a safety net you can't bypass! With two stages and some of Australia's best DJs playing through to 2am, you'll be on CLOUD NINE until the end of 2010!! Tickets are only $15 - the best value New Years ticket in town! Tickets are on sale now at the venue by contacting weare@bellavistabar.com.au and requesting details!

Time:
31 Dec 2009 5:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Venue:
Bellavista at the Marina
Phone:
07 4041 3991
Website:
http://www.bellavistabar.com.au/
Ticket Price:
Ticket: $15

New Years Eve Entertainment - Rocket Fuel & The Soul Objective

Music

Enjoy the Free entertainment brought to you by the Cairns Regional Council

Featuring: New Years Eve Entertainment - Rocket Fuel & The Soul Objective

Time:
31 Dec 2009 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Venue:
City Place
Phone:
(07) 4044 3715
Website:
http://www.cairnsesplanade.com.au/eventMonthView.html
Ticket Price:
Free

Celebrate New Years Eve

Music

Cazalys is home of Australian Football in Cairns, with world-class sporting facilities that have hosted national AFL games as well as International Cricket Matches. The social club is the home of the best value meals and entertainment in Cairns, offering outstanding service to members and guests.
Start your day off at the 'Cafe Caz' coffee shop with hot espresso and something from the selection of fresh cakes and pastries. Lunch & dinner specials are held regularly through the week, which makes for delicious meals in comfortable air-conditioned surroundings, with friendly service and a warm welcome.
Cazalys Cairns proudly supports and offers FREE live local entertainment on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sundays. Large special events are also hosted in the Allen Aylett Room, with rock & roll legends, tribute shows, charity events and current household names being a regular fixture.
The Sportsmans Bar opens out onto the back deck, overlooking the AFL grounds and Stadium. The grounds are home of the Mununda Hawks, and seasonal matches can be caught on Saturdays. You can put a bet down in the awarded “Best TAB 2009”, or for other entertainment, Cazalys offers Poker on Tuesday and 9 sessions of Bingo every week.
Conveniently located on Mulgrave Road; the main highway into Cairns City and only five minutes drive from the Cairns Esplanade.

Dance away 2009 and see the New Year in at Cazalys with music by "Juicy Fruits"

Featured Artist: Juicy Fruits (Dance Music/Rock 'n' Roll/Covers Duo)

Time:
31 Dec 2009 8:30 PM to 12:00 AM
Venue:
Cazalys Cairns
Phone:
07 4054 1464
Website:
http://www.cazalys.com.au/
Ticket Price:
Free

New Years Eve Full Moon Party

Music

Since its beginning in 2004 the Full Moon party has become Australia's answer to Koh Pha Ngan. Staged monthly in the ridiculously beautiful settings of BASE Magnetic Island's beach side location, the event has attracted some huge music acts including Krafty Kuts, Mark Dynamix, Benny Benassi, Martin Solveig, Hed Kandi, TV Rock and Potbelleez to name a few.

With crowds of up to 2000 people grooving to the tunes on the sand with handpicked international and local DJ's, this party is like no other in Australia.

This NYE get funked up at Base Magnetic Island for the biggest beach dance party OZ has ever seen. Headlining the event is the most glamorous music and lifestyle brand, Hed Kandi with dj's Sean Doyle and Andy Ward, supported by resident house dj Chrissy Mac. This event has sold out 4 years in a row. Grab your tickets now at Sunferries Townsville, Barrier Reef Dive Cruise Travel, Flinders Mall or online at stayatbase.com

Tickets are $35 presale or $59 with ferry transfers. Sunferries will be running ferry transfers to and from Magnetic Island on NYE every half an hour after midnight to transport party goers.

For further information call Base Backpackers on 07 4778 5777 or Sunferries on 07 4726 0800

Time:
31 Dec 2009 9:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Venue:
Base Backpackers Magnetic Island
Phone:
07 4778 5777
Website:
http://www.stayatbase.com/base-magnetic-island-hostel/
Ticket Price:
Tickets: $35 or $59

New year's Eve with Barbary Coasters

Music

Barbary Coasters play in the New year at Port Hinchinbrook Resort, a magic night by the Marina, a great variety of music, heaps of fun & dancing.

Time:
31 Dec 2009 7:30 PM to 12:00 AM
Venue:
Port Hinchinbrook Resort Bruce Highway
Phone:
07 4066 2000
Website:
http://www.porthinchinbrook.com.au/
Ticket Price:
Free

The Grand Hotel Presents...

Music

Good bye to 09. Bring in the new year in grand style. Rock out with your croc out with cairns best live band "THE FLYING LIBIDOS".

Time:
31 Dec 2009 6:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Venue:
The Grand Hotel 34 McLeod St, Cairns
Phone:
07 4051 1007
Ticket Price:
Free

New Year's Eve Jazz Jam

Music

Top local and visiting jazz musicians and vocalists will entertain with a very wide program being planned by Junior See Poy - plenty of dance music. Bar and bistro open from 6.30pm with quality drinks and food at economical prices.

Time:
31 Dec 2009 6:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Venue:
Tiger's Den (North Cairns Football Club)
Phone:
0418 774 175
Website:
http://www.tropicjazz.org.au/
Ticket Price:
Free

Carrizma

Music

Rock N' Roll New Years Eve!!

Time:
31 Dec 2009 7:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Venue:
Edge Hill Memorial Bowls Club
Phone:
07 4053 1036
Website:
http://www.edgehillbowls.com.au/
Ticket Price:
Free

New Years Eve @ Vibe Bar ,Hat Party

Music

From 7pm Hugh Monroe male performer from Sydney Casino will be singing live in drag till 10pm. Free event till 10pm.Free finger food till 10pm. Dj Jo will be play top 40 then Dj Dion. Open till 5am. Three bars open. Wear your favorite hat and win $250 drink tab.

Time:
31 Dec 2009 7:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Venue:
Vibe Bar (old Sapphire Bar)
Phone:
07 4052 1494
Website:
http://www.sapphiretapasbar.com.au/
Ticket Price:
Free

60-70-80 Mega Party

Music

APRES BEACH BAR & GRILL has been for the last 10 years the place to be in Palm Cove.
Live Entertainment with Marty Bell from 6PM
60-70-80 Party starts at 8.30PM till 2AM
Dinner bookings 6PM 6.30PM 7PM 8PM and 8.30PM
Or just join us for the party from 8PM NO cover fee

Time:
31 Dec 2009 8:30 PM to 12:00 AM
Venue:
Apres Beach Bar & Grill
Phone:
07 4059 2000
Website:
http://apresbeachbar.com.au/
Ticket Price:
Free

Retro Disco Karaoke

Music

Celebrate New Years Eve with Paddywhacks Retro Disco Karaoke. Dress in Retro Clothing for the chance to win prizes. Karaoke begins at 9:30 pm and runs to the small hours of 2010. Hope to see you at Paddywhacks to bring in 2010!.

Time:
31 Dec 2009 9:30 PM to 12:00 AM
Venue:
Paddywhacks
Phone:
07 4051 1123
Website:
http://www.paddywhacks.com.au/
Ticket Price:
Free