The wrap-up
There’s plenty to do in and around the Garden City with Style magazine’s event guide for November
GRADUART 2016
When: November 4 to December 15, 5pm Where: USQ Art Gallery, West Street, South Toowoomba What: This vivacious exhibition leads the way for future regional arts.
Graduating USQ Visual Arts students will display their work in an annual exhibition, representing the completion of their research in their chosen visual arts exercise.
This is ongoing until December 15, Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm.
The event is free.
CHRISTMAS IN THE COUNTRY ART AND CRAFT SHOW
When: November 4 to November 5, 9am to 4pm Where: Gatton Shire Hall, North St, Gatton What: This art and craft show will host over 65 stalls just in time for the Christmas shopping.
Browse stalls with Christmas gifts, jewellery, fresh local produce and cakes, quilting and patchwork supplies, timber, scrapbooking supplies, paintings, plants, home-made goodies, various crafts and much more.
Join in the festivities for opening night on Thursday, November 3, from 7pm with drinks and nibbles.
Tickets are $20 for adults and $8 for children under 12.
THE NUTCRACKER
When: November 5, 8pm Where: Empire Theatre, 54-56 Neil St, Toowoomba What: The Imperial Russian Ballet Company will return to Australia to perform the loved and well known ballet, The Nutcracker, famous for Tchaikovsky’s music. Don’t miss out on this magical journey. Tickets cost $87.90 for adults and $67.90 for children and teenagers 18 years old and under. For more information visit empiretheatre.com.au.
ZUMBA GOLD
When: November 7, 8.55am to 9.55am Where: USQ Works Health & Recreation Centre Group Fitness Room in The Clive Berghofer Centre, Baker Street, Toowoomba What: Zumba Gold is an altered Zumba class that recreates original you love at a lower intensity. moves The class is perfect for older adults, beginners, those who have previously tried Zumba but found it too difficult as well as for adults with medical issues or physical limitations. Choreographed moves are danced to latin rhythms such as merengue, tango, cha cha, salsa and swing, to name but a few. Each class focuses on balance, coordination and on the fitness elements such as cardiovascular, muscular conditioning, flexibility and balance. Classes are held each Monday and cost $8 for adults and $6 for pensioners and students.
A BEAR FOR ALL SEASONS
When: November 12, 1pm Where: Empire Theatre, 54-56 Neil St, Toowoomba
What: Dance Central’s Junior School Production presents A Bear for All Seasons, a tale of a neglected bear and doll who escape to the beach to find happiness, where a new little girl finds and cares for them.
Tickets cost $35 for adults, $25 for concession, $20 for children under 13 and $15 for children under 8.
For more information and to book visit empiretheatre.com.au.
COOL NIGHTS BIG BAND
When: November 12, 7.30pm Where: Armitage Centre, Heritage Bank Auditorium, Neil St, Toowoomba
What: Cool Nights Big Band is celebrating their 10th anniversary with a fabulous night of music, spectacular visuals and appearances from past members.
Cabaret seating tickets cost $30 (table seating) and $20 (seating bank) for adults, and $15 for children under 13.
For more information and to book visit empiretheatre.com.au
MURPHY’S CREEK MARKETS
When: November 19, 7am to 12.30pm
Where: Murphy's Creek Road (adjacent to Murphy's Creek Tavern), Highfields
What: Come along for some fresh local produce and homemade treats, where collectables, arts and crafts, books and lots of other goodies will also be available.
Murphy’s Creek Markets are held on the third Saturday of every month.
Admission is free and for all ages.
ALICE IN WONDERLAND
When: November 19, 3pm
Where: Empire Theatre, 54-56 Neil St, Toowoomba
What: Through dance, Radiance Academy Toowoomba retells the well-known classic Alice in Wonderland.
Performers from the age of two to eighteen will bring you on an exciting journey down the rabbit hole and into Wonderland. Come along for an afternoon of magic and fun. Tickets are $29 for adults, $22 for concession, $13 for children under 13 and $8 for children under 8.
For more information and to book visit empiretheatre.com.au.
CHRISTMAS CARNIVAL PARADE
When: November 30, 4.30pm to 8pm Where: Toowoomba CBD What: Join the festive celebrations including face painting, Christmas markets, carol singers, jumping castle and more. Entertainments, activities and market stalls will kick off at 4.30pm, with the lighting of the CBD Christmas tree at 7pm. Following will be a street parade along Margaret and Ruthven St to City Hall, including Santa and his sleigh, with the City Hall lights being switched on at 7.20pm.