The wrap-up
There’s plenty to do in and around the Garden City with Style Magazine’s event guide for May
MAY ENTERPRISE EVENING
When: Thursday, May 11, 5.30pm to 8.30pm
Where: Highfields Cultural Centre, O’brien Rd, Highfields Cost: $95 What: Come along to this great monthly event where guest speakers discuss current opportunities along the interests of transport, logistics, civil and infrastructure, government and council.
More information on who the speakers are will be available closer to the date, so keep an eye on www.tsbe.com.au.
SARA STORER – LITTLE VILLAGE SESSIONS
When: Friday, May 12, 7.30pm to 9pm Where: USQ Arts Theatre, West St, South Toowoomba Cost: $42 adult, $38 concession, $35 member, $30 group of six or more What: Australian country music star Sara Storer is performing in the intimate Little Village Sessions concert series. Sara is a winner of 14 Golden Guitars in the Tamworth Country Music Festival, including seven in one year — the most awards ever won in one year in the 32-year history of the awards. To book your ticket, email boxoffice@usq.edu.au or call 4631 1111.
SILK PAINTING INTRODUCTION WORKSHOP
When: Saturday, May 13, to Sunday, May 14, 9am to 4pm
Where: Cobb+co Museum, 27 Lindsay St, East Toowoomba Cost: $345 What: This could be the ideal gift for your mum this Mother’s Day. Learn the basics of silk painting and create two scarves and a small
artwork for your wall or quilt with experienced textile artist Cecile Arndt as your tutor. Cecile uses the medium ‘dye on silk’ to create a variety of artwork including wall art, wearable art, soft furnishings, cards, banners, soft wall hangings and patchwork quilting panels. Visit www.cobbandco.qm.qld.gov.au for more details.
TOOWOOMBA ORCHID SOCIETY AUTUMN SHOW
When: Saturday, May 13, 8.30am to 3pm Where: St Paul’s Lutheran Church hall, cnr Phillip and James Sts, South Toowoomba Cost: $4 entry What: This annual show held by the Toowoomba Orchid Society is sure to be a lovely day out. As well as orchids for sale, there will be displays, tips and opportunities to talk to society members. For more details, visit toowoombaorchidsociety.org.au.
MOTHER’S DAY LUNCH AT THE WOOLSHED
When: Saturday, May 13, 8am to 4pm Where: The Woolshed at Jondaryan, 264 Jondaryan-evanslea Rd, Jondaryan Cost: Check website for details What: Why not escape to the country with your mother this Mothers Day? Enjoy a two course lunch at the Woolshed Cafe Restaurant including a complimentary glass of champagne for your mother. The lunch, made by the Woolshed’s incredible chefs, will be a truly memorable meal.
FIRST COAT FESTIVAL
When: Friday, May 19 to Sunday, May 21, 7am to 11pm Where: Toowoomba CBD Cost: Free What: Spend the weekend wandering through one of Australia’s most extensive outdoor galleries.
Engage with over 20 national and international artists who will be brightening the streets or peruse the markets, suitcase rummage and pop-up theatre performances in Bell St Mall on Saturday.
There will also be free artist talks exhibitions run all weekend.
For more details, visit www.firstcoat.com.au.
SUITCASE RUMMAGE
When: Saturday, May 20, 10am to 2pm Where: Bell St Mall, Toowoomba City Cost: Free entry What: For the first time, Suitcase Rummage will be setting up in Toowoomba. Renowned for being everything a market is without the hassle, stall holders will set up out of up to three suitcases, selling anything from bric-a-brac, clothing, books, jewellery, secondhand items, handmade goods, shoes, records, music and more. Visit suitcaserummage.com.au for more information.
DISASTER RELIEF GALA DINNER
When: Saturday, May 27, 6pm to midnight Where: The Mills Precinct, 251-291 Ruthven St, Toowoomba City Cost: $110 per person What: Show your support for communities in times of disaster with the Rotaract Club of Toowoomba. All proceeds from the night will go to the Rotary District 9630 Rural Community Disaster Relief Fund to ease the hardships encountered when mother nature batters communities whether through drought, fire or flood. Book your place by visiting toowoombatickets.com.au.