Tuesday night is Family Night at Mondo Cafe Bar and Grill!
Every Tuesday, bring the family together and enjoy:
- live entertainment by The Doyles
- $11 Kids' Meal Deal, including free icecream and unlimited softdrink
- colouring in for all children
- FREE face painting by Rachel. Don’t miss our regular theme nights!
Don't miss our regular theme nights, where the the Mondo team transforms into pirates, princesses, superheroes, circus performers and more!
Live local music from some of Cairns’ best unsigned talent.
Every Thursday, from 7.30pm - late.
Every Friday from 6pm, the best local music acts perform live on the waterfront at Mondo Cafe Bar and Grill.
Soak up the evening ambiance and enjoy a quiet drink after work, or stay on for dinner.
In June 2010 Craig Walsh set up shop in the Cairns ARI Crate59, and asked the community to get involved in the construction of the collaborative screen for the Cairns installment of the HOME project. Cairns locals and visitors dropped by Crate59 to contribute materials and get involved in the making of a large-scale screen. Items donated relating to what ‘a sense of home is’, constructed a screen specifically for the project. The completed screen will be hung and large-scale videos of people discussing what home means to them will be projected onto its surface in Gallery 2 at KickArts in 2011. Craig Walsh: Digital Odyssey, A Museum of Contemporary Art Touring Project is a two-year tour and artist residency, which brings internationally regarded Australian artist Craig Walsh's distinctive artwork to locations throughout the country. For this innovative and ambitious project, Walsh is travelling around Australia developing and presenting temporary or semi-permanent large-scale public projection works that are responsive to regional history, local stories and the surrounding landscape.
Sangit is a felt maker and artist and Heart Felt is a collection of wet-felted pictures, wall hangings and sculptures. The brilliant colours and rich textures of her work with merino wool and silk expresses the joy and intensity that is possible in day-to-day life once you connect with deeper levels of yourself, the levels where love and creativity reside.
As well as artwork Sangit creates a lot of 'wearable art' like nuno-scarves, hats, vests, jackets and bags.
“I have always loved to express myself through painting and drawing and now I have found my ultimate medium: painting with dyed wool that I can not only see but also touch, the tactile aspect of felting has changed my whole approach to art and life, actually. To be able to be around colours and the softness of wool & silk all day long as I am working - its a blessing, indeed!”
OPENING NIGHT FRI 11 February 2011 5.30pm - 8.30pm – Free, All welcome.
Please join us at Cell Art Space, 109 Lake St at 5.30pm sharp to officially launch Heart Felt. From 6pm - 8.30pm meet the artist and enjoy food and drinks at Twelve Bar Café, Cnr Lake & Shields St.
Heart Felt is supported by the Visual Arts and Craft Strategy, an initiative of the Australian, State and Territory Governments.
FIREWATER Presents... Music Marathon Flood Relief Concert.
24 Bands in 12 hours.
Licenced Bar, Food , Softdrinks and refreshments.
Bring the whole family and support the Flood relief effort.
All proceeds donated to the Qld Premiers flood relief appeal.
The 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day is being celebrated with a dynamic display of new work by local women artists. The ‘Women in the Arts’ exhibition opens at c1907 Contemporary Artspace, on Tuesday 8th March, marking the day of world-wide celebration.
Women in countries across the globe are participating in similar events celebrating women’s achievements and contribution within their communities.
This exhibition highlights the diversity of talent amongst women in the local region. The show features both established and emerging women artists in the Cairns contemporary art scene. ‘Women who have been involved in the arts for a life-time will be shown alongside up-coming local talent. The arts community in Cairns is strong and this event is a chance to see artists at all stages of their career, who have come together to participate in this celebratory show,’ explains curator, Louisa Ennis-Thomas.
‘Artists have been invited to produce a work which highlights their individual approach to creating art. It is an opportunity to showcase their skills and to explore their medium of choice’. Traditional techniques such as painting, drawing and sculpture will be shown with more contemporary mediums such as digital media, sculptural assemblage and works with innovative materials.
‘Women in the Arts’ will be on display until Saturday 26th March.
Celebrating the many and varied roles women have - we're mothers, carers, sisters, friends, lovers, career women and all round masters of multitasking!
The event is open for all to attend, it gives us all the excuse and the opportunity whether you're a mum, career women, carer, community volunteer or any other role, to have time out, celebrate and network. We should all have the opportunity to celebrate what we do best!
Includes:
2 Course Lunch & Glass of Wine
Entertainment & Awards
Raffle with proceeds to the YWCA Encore program and Climbing for a Cause
The Black Pram Project is a collaborative exhibition of installations, digital and mixed media works, which considers and probes perspectives on and understandings of childhood and children’s lives and place in modern society. This exploration gives rise to particular complexities such as familial contexts and sensitivities, but also to the darker, less rosy side of the world of children. KickArts is proud to be working in partnership with established local artists Robyn Baker, Barbara Dover and Anna Holan in the presentation of The Black Pram Project. Robyn, Barbara and Anna are well respected, leading artists of Far North Queensland. They have contributed to the growth of contemporary art in the region for many years as practicing artists.
In line with our fine dining ethos, The Elandra will host the incredibly popular "Taste of The Tropics" food and cooking experience featuring Australia's most recognized practitioners of high cuisine Chefs Alastair McLeod, Manu Fieldel and Miguel Maestres.
Alastair McLeod will be kicking off the first event which will commence on 16th March 2011.
There are options of a 4 day stay at The Elandra which includes accommodation, 3 initimate cooking experiences/ master class with the celebrity chef including the infamous Gala Dinner, an arrival dinner, one gourmet meal per day as part of the cooking events, a la carte breakfast daily, exotic fruit farm tour and transfers to and from Cairns Airport.
Information/training session for Consultants / Subcontractors and Suppliers.
Learn how BIO will benefit your business in streamlining your project administration.
Building Industry Online can also deliver new work opportunities!.
The Leukaemia Foundation's World's Greatest Shave is taking place at the Cairns Courthouse Hotel on FRIDAY, 18 MARCH!
It's great fun and anyone can take part - go it alone or get together with friends, workmates or club members to form a group and register on the day.
http://my.leukaemiafoundation.org.au/TeamPage.aspx?teamID=52311&langPref=en-CA&Referrer=direct%2Fnone
It's still not to late to register to shave or colour!
Taste of The Tropics Gala Dinner hosted by Celebrity Chef Alastair McLeod.
Get up close and personal and let our Celebrity Chef's take you on an gastronomical journey you will never forget. Accommodation specials are available for the night of the Gala Dinner.
Ever wanted to participate in a Master Class with one of Australia's best known chef's? Come to The Elandra Mission Beach and learn from the best - Alastair McLeod will be hosting a MasterClass as part of our Taste of The Tropics events in 2011
Cairns' "World's Biggest Playgroup" will be on March 23rd at Goomboora Park, Brimsmead.
Fun free activities will be provided by Fun- E -Farm, Sumphun Kidzcraft, Kidsmoves, Kindermusik, Cairns Libraries, Parenting Companion, My Other Mum, Baby Equipment Hire and Cyclone Circus along with other creative and messy play experiences.
Emergency Services will be visiting and parents can enjoy free pampering from the Body Shop as part of their community program, along with coffee from Espresso Mobile coffee van and fruit from Neil’s Organics.
A dedicated “Baby Zone” for the under 2’s will be provided along with a change area and products supplied by Calanna Pharmacy.
There will be door prizes and raffles with money raised to go to our “Keep Kids Playing” flood and cyclone appeal.
“International research and an emerging parent understanding supports Playgroup’s long held belief that children learn more in their first five years of life than any other period” said Jennifer Mobbs, Playgroup’s CEO. “Play is fundamental for children in establishing their identity, learning new skills and emotions and playgroup is great way of assisting children prepare for school” she said.
Playgroup Queensland invites all families to join in the free festivities. You need not belong to a Playgroup to enjoy the day and Fathers and Grandparents who care for children are especially welcome.
Playgroup Associations, Playgroups, Mums, Dads, and children right across Australia will be joining the World’s Biggest Playgroup events to celebrate and promote the value of playgroup.
To join or start a Playgroup or learn more about your local National Playgroup Week activity please contact Playgroup Queensland on 1800 171 882. More information about Playgroup and its support for families can be found on www.playgroupaustralia.com.au
Playgroup Queensland welcomes new members. For information about joining your local playgroup contact Playgroup Queensland on 1800 171 882.
For information on the State-wide celebrations for National Playgroup Week go to www.playgroupaustralia.com.au/qld or call 1800 171 882 (toll free).
Venue: Goomboora Park, Granite Close, Brinsmead
Date: 23 March 2011
Time: 10am – 12pm
Cost: FREE Event
What to bring: Hat, sunscreen, gumboots, umbrellas, picnic morning tea and smiles
Contact: Emma on 4041 5574 or 0400 826 853
Please Note: If required due to unforseen weather cancellation of this event will appear on www.playgroupaustralia.com.au/qld or www.facebook.com/playgroupqueensland
For the first performance of her Australian Tour, critically acclaimed Belgian chanteuse Micheline Van Hautem will dazzle Cairns for one night only.
Playing to packed houses at Edinburgh Festival (where she won a prestigious Herald Angel Award), Sydney Opera House, Adelaide Cabaret Festival and throughout Europe, Micheline is renowned for her spellbinding stage presence and emotional expression.
Micheline has forged a remarkable career singing the music of Jacques Brel, one of the 20th Century's greatest chanteurs, who channelled the light and dark of the human soul. In 2009 Micheline completed a 60-date European tour with Brel's nephew, Bruno Brel.
For this one-off Cairns concert Micheline will be joined by Erwin van Ligten on guitar as she brings to life her Brel favourites, including Ne Me Quitte Pas, The Port of Amsterdam, Seasons in the Sun, Mathilde, Marieke and Bruxelles among others.
Behold the livid, sensual force of Micheline as she inhabits the poetry and passion of Jacques Brel, singing in French, Flemish and English.
"If the key to Cabaret is engaging with the audience, then Belgian singer Micheline Van Hautem has perfected the art…. A performer with the ability to grab hold of audiences and transport them to another world" The Adelaide Review
"Her voice, by turns caressing and corrupting, unadorned by tricks, sometimes even dispensing with the microphone altogether, evokes in the listener that kind of euphoria which comes from being in the presence of someone completely in command of their material, idiom and instrument. ….She is, simply, fabulous." The London Times (5 stars)
Make your pledge to "go beyond the hour", as part of Earth Hour 2011. Think about how you can avoid wasting energy throughout the year to not only reduce our impact on the planet but save money too.
Come along to Council's Earth Hour event on Saturday March 26 at the Earlville shopping centre, Centre court between 9am -12noon. Grab a card, write your pledge and stick the card on your fridge at home, to help remind you of your Earth Hour pledge throughout the year. Giveaways and helpful tips will also be available.
By now, you’ve hopefully heard about Sarah Mulligan. A strong, courageous young woman and former St. Mary’s High School student who suffers from an ‘invisible illness’ formally known as Cystic Fibrosis.
While most people will have heard of the name Cystic Fibrosis (or Sixy Five Roses), many will not know what this incurable disease is or how it affects approximately 3,000 children and young adults around Australia.
In an effort... to raise the profile of CF – and some much needed funds – we would like to extend a special invitation to you to attend ‘Cocktail for a Cure’ on Saturday, 26th March. But, this event has a double meaning, Sarah will also be celebrating her 25th Birthday on the night which means double the fun!
Thanks to the kind contributions of many businesses around the community there will be heaps of prizes to giveaway or auction on the night including a
SKYDIVE
SUNLOVER REEF TRIP FOR 2
SIGNED JERSEY FROM WAYNE CAREY!
Tickets include a complimentary drink on arrival and hot nibbles.
So, purchase your ticket, slip on your cocktail attire and join Sarah and Cystic Fibrosis Queensland for a Cocktail.
Pre-purchase your tickets for $30/person at the Cairns Courthouse Hotel or email: tammy@cairnscourthousehotel.com.au
Follow this link to view Sarah's story: http://www.cairns.com.au/article/2011/03/16/154315_local-news.html
‘2011 MEMBERSHIP DRIVE’ featuring local reggae band ‘KOAHLITION’
Come along and support the Amphitheatre in its 30th Anniversary year at the annual Membership Drive - this Saturday night at the Amphitheatre Understage - featuring local reggae masters KOAHLITION! Licensed Bar from 6:30pm till late - Dinner & desserts available. Entry $10 members / $15 non-members. Annual Membership: $15 Single / $20 Family.
KOAHLITION - A truly local band with members from Cairns and the Tableland coming together to share some great Reggae classics as well as their original songs. The band holds its own, making the most of being close to indigenous Australia, the Torres Strait and PNG and melding with other cultures. This puts the band on the cutting edge of developing music in FNQ. The band has been working the region for nearly five years now and are always crowd pleasers. Regulars at some of the regions major festivals, KOAHLITION continues to grow in stature...
WHAT: Kuranda Amphitheatre Society – 2011 Membership Drive
WHERE: Kuranda Amphitheatre Understage
WHEN: Saturday 26th March – 6:30PM till late
DETAILS: Featuring local reggae outfit ‘Koahlition’ – Licensed Bar – Dinner & Dessert available
COST: $10 Members / $15 Non-members
CONTACT: (07) 4093 7633 or info@kurandaamphitheatre.org
Jobstopper proudly presents the release of their debut album 'These Ones'.
The fun doesn't end there! Cairns Courthouse Hotel is playing host to SIX original bands to celebrate the release.
Get set for an evening of fun and entertainment with a few suprises along the way.
Peyote (Pregressive/ Grunge)
Tweak N Vital (Hip Hop)
Twenty Ounces (Ska/ Punk) from Townsville
Meat Bikini (Punk)
Enemies Closer (Metal)
JOBSTOPPER
Come along and support original local music LIVE!
A Day of Relaxation Just for You...
You are invited to join us for a day of relaxation and discovery at the Essential Oil Goddess Day Retreat to replenish and inspire you with new experiences.
It's Time to Love Yourself
...*Relax*
*Replenish*
*Release*
*Learn*
*Discover*
*Experience*
~OVER $200 OF FREE BONUSES WHEN YOU BOOK TODAY~
Here's the Program for the Day:
Session 1 - Relax:
•Discover a new connection with yourself through a powerful visualisation and relaxation experience.
•You will give and receive an amazing technique!
•Learn other simple techniques to use essential oils in everyday life for mind, body and soul.
•Learn why essential oils are such a powerful tool.
Session 2 - Replenish:
•Learn why it's all about you through a fun creative experience.
•Discover a new way to love yourself unconditionally.
•Learn how you can naturally support your health and wellbeing with essential oils for stress, relaxation, cold and flu, aches and pains and common aliments.
•Experience the joy of loving essential oils.
Session 3 - Pamper:
•Learn the exciting art of "Perfume Blending" and how to make blends for any purpose from a hormone balancing blend for women to a simple and sexy aftershave for men!
•Receive recipes for natural gift making for special events.
•Use your intuition during an experience to create your own signature perfume.
•Make your own essential oil perfume to take home and enjoy.
About the Presenter:
Jen Gallagher is known as the Essential Oil Goddess. An author, professional aromatherapist, teacher and counsellor, Jen has extensive experience with working with groups to give you an amazing experience which may just change your life. She also loves to share her passion of essential oils for a beautiful day of relaxation for YOU.
Retreat Details:
City Venue Date Time
Cairns, North QLD Seville Mercy Conference Centre 35 Bauhinia Avenue, Earlville, Cairns
Sunday 27 March 2011 10am-4pm
Cost:
Normally: $107 **For a limited time only $49**
Your day includes over $200 of bonuses:
•FREE manual of recipes and resources used during the day. Value $30
•FREE 272 page Essential Oil Pocket Reference Guide Value $25
•FREE individualised blend to take home - just for you. Value $30
•FREE access to my exclusive eBook - Essential Oil Goddess Guide to Purposeful Living. Value $30
•FREE one hour essential oil coaching session (via phone or skype) guaranteed to get results in the area of your choice such as wellbeing, family, pets, abundance, relationships. Value $120
*ALL FOR ONLY: $49*
Please note: To keep costs to a minumum, please bring a plate of lunch to share. Thanks.
Book Now - Limited Places
To Book and Pay online please go to: http://www.essential-oil-goddess.com/relaxation.html
For all enquiries please contact me via the website above. I look forward to sharing an amazing day with you!
Science at the Courthouse presents JCU Prof Ajay Rane who developed a hospital in the slums of India and raised awareness of female infanticide through his award-winning Bollywood film.
Science at the Courthouse will take place Wednesday 30 March, 6pm at The Side Deck, Courthouse Hotel, Abbott St, Cairns.
Everyone is welcome to this free event and will receive a complimentary drink on arrival.
An exhibition showcasing the dynamic art and culture of the Torres Strait. The exhibition includes impressive linocuts, fabulous dancemasks and headdresses, textiles and sculpture.
A public seminar: non toxic living for you and your family. This seminar exposes the hidden contaminents in many everyday foods, personal care products, medications and household products. Dr Sarah Lantz is a university lecturer, researcher, writer and a mother. She is currently employed as a Research Fellow at the University of Queensland. She passionately believes in conscious, compassionate parenting and is committed to organic living and developing a sustainable, natural environment for future generations.
Don't miss a spectacular weekend of music and mates in the unique setting that is Undara Experience and the Gulf Savannah.
Six new and returning artists will perform over 3 days. Accommodation, including camping, available to suit all budgets. Tours of the Undara Lava Tubes. Self cater or dine in Fettlers Iron Pot Bistro. Experience Bush Breakfast.
Undara Experience is 275km SW of Cairns along a fully sealed road. Fly-in options available.
Bookings Essential - accommodation selling fast.
Informal group of amateur artists meet every Wednesday 11am-3pm BYO materials, lunch
cost $4.oo to assist the hire of the hall and coffee
every one welcome
contact YMCA Ph 40577507