Eumundi Voice - Issue 97, 11 July 2024

What's On?

Matso’s from Brewery to Plate

Matso’s Sunshine Coast in Eumundi is hosting two lunches as part of The Curated Plate Food and Drink Festival. Called Matso’s from Brewery to Plate, head chef Ji Zheng Gu and head brewer and distiller Lachlan McIntyre show off their skills over a five-course lunch, each course featuring one of Matso’s brews.

The event is scheduled from 12noon-2pm on Friday 26 July and again on 2 August. Tickets: events.humanitix.com.

Author Talk:

Joe Hextall

The Director and Curator of the Eumundi Museum Joe Hextall recently published A History of Eumundi: Volume 1 1873-1919. He will introduce his new book at the Cooroy Library on 23 July from 2-3.30pm.

Joe will help separate fact from fiction and talk about the surprises and frustrations he faced piecing together this history. The talk is free, but registration is essential. Visit: libraryevents. noosa.qld.gov.au.

Musical Garden

For something a little different for the kids, step into the Musical Garden at the Lions Park, Gympie Tce, Noosaville on 21 July from 11am to 1pm.

The Musical Garden is an innovative work made from recycled materials that will entertain and engage all ages. This is a free event which is part of the Noosa Alive! Festival. Visit: noosaalive. com.au.

Tai Chi classes

The Taoist Tai Chi Society is offering introductory Tai Chi classes from the end of July at Eumundi, Buderim, Caloundra, Maroochydore and Nambour. The Eumundi classes will start at the Eumundi State School Hall each Wednesday from 31 July from 7-8pm.

All courses run weekly for three to four months, with the first session obligation free. Sessions are open to all ages and health conditions and are designed for beginners. Pre-registration is essential. Email sunshinecoast@taoisttaichi.org, phone 1800 108 801 or register at taoiststaichi. org/find-a-location/sunshine-coast.

Noosa Jazz Festival

The annual Noosa Jazz Festival takes place from 22 August to 1 September with performances at various locations.

The first event will be at The J Theatre in a joint performance by the Australian Jazz Ensemble and Noosa Chorale, which like the Noosa Jazz Club is celebrating its 30th birthday. A special concert will be held at The Majestic Theatre in Pomona on 25 August.

The centrepiece of the festival is the Noosa Jazz Party on 28, 29 and 30 August with a focus on improvisation. Other jazz-filled events include river cruises and dining at various local restaurants. The festival concludes on 1 September with a Father’s Day free Community Jazz Concert at the River Stage Noosa Lions Park. There are early bird tickets for bookings made before 1 August. Visit: noosajazzclub.com.