10 things to do
From garden expos to feasts, there is heaps to do
1. Toowoomba Camellia Show and Garden Expo WHEN: Today and tomorrow, 9am to 4pm
WHERE: TAFE, Lindsay St Toowoomba
ENJOY the Toowoomba Camellia Show and Garden Expo today.
The event, which supports the Toowoomba Hospice, will include camellia competitions, the Winter Garden, Japanese Camellia Tea Ceremony and guest speakers Claire Bickle, Jerry Coleby and William and Brian Sams.
There will be a large range of plants for sale and specialist growers onsite. Entry is $8.
For details visit www.toowoombacamelliashow.com.
2. Toowoomba Orchid Society Winter Show
WHEN: Today, 8.30am to 4pm, tomorrow, 8.40am to 3pm WHERE: St Paul’s Church Hall, Toowoomba
CHECK out the displays and talk to knowledgeable Toowoomba Orchid Society members who and will give you tips on how to grow your orchids.
There are also sales tables to buy orchids and crafts.
Find more details at toowoomba orchidsociety.org.au/
3. Alexander’s Feast
WHEN: Today 7pm, tomorrow 2pm WHERE: Philharmonic Performance Complex
SEE the Toowoomba Philharmonic Society’s performances of Alexander’s Feast this weekend.
The show is based on a banquet held by Alexander the Great and his mistress Thaïs, after defeating Darius and capturing the Persian city of Persepolis.
Tickets are $35 for adults and $30 for concessions.
Book at www.toowoombatickets.com.au/.
4. Toowoomba Baby and Toddler Expo WHEN: Today, 10am to 4pm
WHERE: Highfields Cultural Centre
THE inaugural Toowoomba Baby and Toddler Expo will bring parents and prospective parents from Toowoomba and the surrounds together with more than 75 local businesses that provide products and services for fertility, pregnancy, birth, babies, toddlers and parents.
Find out more at www.toowoombababytoddlerexpo.com.
5. The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
WHEN:
WHERE:
Today, 7.30pm Empire Theatre, Armitage Bank Auditorium
JOIN some of Toowoomba’s finest musical theatre performers in this hilarious musical comedy by Shoebox Theatre Company about an eclectic group of six prepubescents who vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime.
Tickets are $35 for adults and can be booked at www.empiretheatre.com.au.
6. Chev Club comes to Town WHEN: Today and tomorrow WHERE: Various locations
MEMBERS of the Veteran and Vintage Chevrolet Association of Australia will visit Toowoomba for a Christmas in July celebration.
The oldest car will be a 1926 model while the newest will possibly be a Corvette from the 1970s.
Local Chevrolet enthusiasts are invited to join in the fun of the various weekend activities.
This afternoon will be spent at Pioneer Village at Highfields while a three-course Christmas in July meal will be enjoyed at the Inbound restaurant tonight.
Tomorrow, Chev enthusiasts will join local Darling Downs Veteran and Vintage Motor Club members for a run down to Gatton.
Anyone wishing to join in either all or part of the activities should contact Pat on 0428 746 272.
7. ACO Virtual
WHEN: Today
WHERE: Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery
IMAGINE standing on stage during a live performance by the Australian Chamber Orchestra. ACO Virtual will take you there.
Fusing digital technologies
with visual and sonic innovation, this ground-breaking interactive installation allows you to conduct and even play along with the ACO.
The installation runs for 30 minutes in a loop and includes music that has been specifically selected for the installation format and to maximise audience participation.
8. Oakey Health and Wellbeing Expo
WHEN: Tomorrow, 10am to 2pm WHERE: Oakey Cultural Centre
CHECK out all there is on offer at the Oakey Health and Wellbeing Expo tomorrow.
There will be local sports clubs, health providers, gyms, fitness activity groups, social groups, youth groups, churches, environmental groups, and service organisations of all kinds will be erecting stalls, holding activities and conducting workshops to promote what they do for the Oakey community.
Come and we what you can join, how you can volunteer, and who you can connect with.
Shane Webcke will be there, sharing his personal journey, and signing jerseys.
9. The Goombungee Trail Bike Ride WHEN: Today 9am and tomorrow 10am WHERE: Hill Top on Pechy-Maclagan Rd.
WATCH or compete in The Goombungee Trail Bike Ride.
All riders must have a MQ licence or purchase one for the weekend. Prices (including MQ licence) are $80 for open, $35 for novice or $25 for pee wee.
Prices without buying the licence are $70 for open, $25 for novice or $15 for pee wee.
Find more details by emailing goombungee trailbikeride@hotmail.com.
10. Silk Painting Introduction Workshop WHEN: Today and tomorrow, 9am to 4pm
WHERE: Cobb and Co Museum
LEARN the basics of silk painting and create two scarves and a small artwork for your wall or quilt. Cecile Arndt is an experienced textile artist who uses the medium “dye on silk” to create a variety of artwork including wall art, wearable art, soft furnishings, cards, banners and patchwork quilting panels. The cost is $345. See www.cobbandco.qm.qld.gov.au.