events Friday on the Floorboards
BACK by popular demand! After a standing ovation at the inaugural concert in May, Friday on the Floorboards concert will return to Cooroy Memorial Hall on Friday 10 September. Once again, the GregoriaMcGrath piano-violin duo will be followed by the spellbinding ‘Gypsy Jazz’ of the Shenzo Gregorio Quartet, this time with special guest Rachael Ward bringing her vocal talent to a range of jazz classics. Rachael Ward is an accomplished international stage and screen performer, having recently led the stage as bombshell Ulla in the smash hit musical The Producers at the Brisbane Powerhouse. Further musical roles include Go-To-Hell Kitty in the Australian National Tour of Chicago, Margarita in Opera Australia’s EVITA, and Bombalurina in CATS at the Théâtre Mogador in Paris. Rachael has also toured aboard the Royal Caribbean with roles as Blue Girl in Shout! The Mod Musical, Mona cover Roxie Hart in Chicago, and many more roles with internationally touring productions. Friday on the Floorboards tickets are available via not-for-profit ticketing site Humanitix for $25: https://events.humanitix. com/friday-on-the-floorboards The usual COVID-19 protocols will apply and in the event of a lockdown, tickets will be fully refunded.
Change of Oktoberfest date THE date for the first inaugural Cooroy Oktoberfest has changed. Instead of being held on Saturday 2 October at the event will be held on Saturday 9 October at Saw & Mill. An initiative of Saw & Mill and The German Bakehouse, the free family-friendly community event will have German food and beer, gingerbread hearts, Oktoberfest music, traditional outfits, Oktoberfest sweets, a hotdog eating competition, kids competitions (Pretzel toss, relay races, Games on the Green), giant games, lawn bowls, a fashion parade and the best dressed hosted by Lifeline, and more.
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Majestic Theatre Pomona 100th year Grand Finale celebration THE grand finale to celebrate 100 years of the Majestic Theatre is on 19 September from 1.30pm to 5pm. Featuring a short silent film accompanied by Ron West on the 1937 Compton organ, organ and piano recitals by Harvey & Harvey and Chris Rose, birthday cake and champagne, closing performance by Arioso Chamber Ensemble, and laying of two sidewalk stars. Tickets $60, concession $50. Book online at www.themajestictheatre.com.au. Email in a great Majestic memory or story to be in the running to win 1 x double pass to this grand finale. Email admin@themajestictheatre. com.au
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‘Trailblazers’ comes to Cooroy COAST Academy of Song & Dance will be putting on their new original production of ‘Trailblazers’ at the Cooroy Memorial Hall on September 3, 4 and 5 at 6:30pm.This fun ‘girl power’ musical is about some of the most influential women in history! According to Principal Anna Quayle, “This is definitely CASD’s most interesting and varied show in terms of the depth of characters, contrasting situations, and dance styles. The sheer volume of songs and dances that the cast have learned in less than 3 terms is astonishing.” There are 22 very talented cast members in the show aged between 9 and 16. Tickets are $25 for Adults and $15 for children 16 and under. Tickets will be sold at the door, or can be booked by contacting Anna on 0466 508 489 or anna@songanddancenoosa.com.au
Social ballroom dancing at Pomona EVERY Tuesday evening from 7pm to 9.30pm, Pat and Norm Young organise a social evening at the Pomona Memorial School of Arts Hall - the cost is $4. It is a very enjoyable evening as Pat and Norm provide New Vogue as well as Old Time Dancing. Come and be a spectator, and see if you will enjoy it. Everyone is welcome. Phone 0407 456 939 for more information, or come and visit.
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