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Sconetime Beerwah

Maleny Music Festival

Feb

Info: Dr Chris Sarra is a Gurang Gurang/ Taribelang man, a former Queenslander of the Year, and the author of Good Morning, Mr Sarra. Chris will talk about his memoir, but also, in this year when a referendum on a Voice to Parliament is to be held, talk about what are often considered the three pillars of effective reconciliation.

Tickets $25, $18 for students. outspokenmaleny.com

Formation of the Witta Community

Time: 10-11am

Where: Bankfoot House, 1998 Old Gympie Rd, Glass House Mountains

Feb 3

Info: Hear the story of the formation of the Witta Community, the settlement by predominantly Germanic immigrants and their influence on the future of Maleny. Presented by Dale Jacobsen, co-author of Teutoburg to Witta and Assistant Editor of Aurora, quarterly journal of the ANARE Club (Australian National Antarctic Research Expedition).

Tanya Dick Art Exhibition

Time: 6pm

Where: Vianta Arts, 70 Simpson Street, Beerwah

Time: 10-11.30am

Where: Beerwah Community Hall, 29 Peachester Road

Feb 9

Info: Join local seniors in the Beerwah Community Hall to enjoy a scrumptious morning tea of freshly baked scones with Cuppa tea or Montville Coffee. Open to all, Scone Time is designed to reignite life into the wonderful old halls of the Sunshine Coast. The event is a wonderful opportunity for seniors, along with their carers, companions and family to get together.

Time: 5pm

Where: Maleny Showgrounds

Feb 17-18

Info: After a three-year hiatus the Maleny Music Festival is returning with its first musical offering a ‘Summer Warm Up’ mini-festival. The program offers a Friday evening acoustic and family Bush Dance in the Bunya Pavilion. The Saturday program will commence at 11am and feature an impressive line-up of local Sunshine Coast talent as well as interstate headlining

Feb 3

Info: Tanya is a proud Yuwaalaraay/Gamilaroi woman who creates original contemporary one-off pieces of Indigenous art. Her exhibition “Storytime” will be on display from January 30 until April 3 with the official opening on February 3 at 6pm. The public is welcome to attend a pleasant evening with live music and even stay for dinner.

Beerburrum Hall Country Markets

Time: 8am - 12pm

Where: Beerburrum Hall, 7 ANZAC Avenue

Melony’s Drag Queen Bingo

Time: 6pm

Where: Maleny Hotel

Motorcycle Club Swap Meet

Time: From 6am

Where: Maleny Showgrounds

Mar 11

Feb 10

Info: Drag Queen Bingo is back at the Maleny Hotel. Head along for a fantastic night of BINGO to raise needed funds for the Sunshine Coast Animal Refuge (SCARS). Doors open at 6pm, balls drop at 7.30pm. Tickets are $35 online through trybooking. com or $39 at the door. 18+ event.

Feb 4

Info: Browse the great range of crafts, arts, local growers, products and cottage industries at the Beerburrum’s friendly community country markets. Stalls will be inside and outside the hall. For more info, email beerburrumhallpresident@gmail.com

Peachester History Committee

Time: 11am

Where: Peachester Community Hall

Feb 5

Info: Come along to the first Peachester History Committee for 2023, from 11.00am at Peachester Community Hall. The theme is “Woodchopping: stories of the sport and local axemen past and present.” group will recommence for 2023 on February 13 at 7pm in the RSL Hall. Dancing is in sets, similar to bush dancing and there is no need to bring a partner. Newcomers are always welcome, will be given plenty of guidance and our motto is Fun, Fitness and Fellowship. The first night is free, with $5 thereafter. Wear comfortable clothing, soft shoes and bring water. Contact Linda on 0429654033 or Helen on 0432251606.

Guest speakers will be Gerald Youles and Bruce Winkel (both champion axemen) will share their experiences. Visitors welcome.

Please bring lunch to share.

Info: On the March 11, the Sunshine Coast branch of the Historical Motorcycle Club will hold their annual Swap Meet at the Maleny Showgrounds. Motorcycle enthusiasts from around the country will descend on the Showgrounds for what will be the 29th Maleny Swap. Not only does the swap fund the running of our club, but the monies raised supports charities which include the Qld Cancer Council, Prostate Cancer and Bloomhill Cancer Care to name a few. Entry tickets $10, Stall tickets $10.

Paul Ballum-Cross Concert

Time: 2pm

Where: St George’s Anglican Church, Maleny

Mar

Info: Come and enjoy this afternoon of classics and compositions executed with skill, sensitivity and joy. Paul, who has a Doctorate in Musicology, is a well-known and respected musician, composer, and teacher in the Brisbane community. His performance includes pieces by Mompou, Arregui, Sor and Tarrega. Tickets are available through trybooking from Feburary 1.

Maleny legend kicks off 2023

STARTING the new year with a bang, Maleny’s own singer songwriter, Kelly Cork, released his new album ‘Fibro Sunset’ at the 51st Tamworth Country Music Festival. Family, friends and both new and old fans gathered to hear Kelly’s new album live throughout the 10-day event. There’s no doubt about Kelly’s skill or the popularity of his music, with an audience age ranging from 9 to over 70. Future tour dates for Kelly in 2023: Feb 18 – Maleny Music Festival, Mar 4 –Woodgate Pub, Mar 26 – Heart Baked Music Project - Mapleton

Rosetta’s Great Reads

How to Kill a Client

Reviewed by Lea Dodd

How do you solve a murder when just about everyone has wished the victim dead? Gavin Jones is the inhouse counsel for a law firm’s biggest client, so he’s accustomed to a life of being schmoosed. But his misogyny and ‘boys’ club’ attitudes have made him unpopular with many. When he’s found dead, the firm’s biggest concern is how the partners will continue to fund their lavish lifestyles without his favour. Author, Joanna Jenkins shines in this debut legal thriller. A fastpaced and often witty read, her years of experience as a Brisbane lawyer are evident in this story of corruption and revenge. Having begun my career in just such an environment, I loved the raw honesty of this book and you’ll love to hate many of the characters.

The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida

Reviewed by Karin Markowski

With such an intriguing title and Booker Prize Winner 2022, I couldn’t bypass this book. Maali Almeida is the witty and cynical main character at the heart of this story weaving magic and superstition into the political turmoil of Sri Lanka’s decades long civil war. Maali is a photojournalist, or was, as he finds out he’s been killed, not knowing how, and is in the afterlife in a bizarre waiting room with other lost and confused souls. He needs to find the people he loves and lead them to a hidden box with important photographs that will cause a scandal amongst the country’s political elite. Shehan Karunatilaka’s book is a thrilling satire with laugh-out-loud moments followed by a feeling of being punched in your stomach.