A TASTE OF NEW ORLEANS

The Jazz and Blues Collective presents Slips & the F.W.’s (Flamin’ Whippersnappers), an eclectic collection of musicians from the Gold Coast, Brisbane and Toowoomba who love to reignite the spark and charm of early Blues, Traditional Jazz and Ragtime tunes from the 1900s to 1930s. Taking influences from Clarence Williams, Blind Boy Fuller and Spencer Williams to name a few, Slips & The F.W's thrive on performing classic numbers and originals in their own unique way bringing a taste of New Orleans wherever they may roam.

Sunday September 3, Millwell Road Community Centre, 11 Millwell Rd East, Maroochydore. Music from 1.30pm to 4pm (doors open 1pm).

A coffee van will be on site from 12.30pm, BYO liquor licence, you are welcome to bring your own food and drink. Enquiries: Graeme 0417 633 734, bookings: ticketebo.com.au/jazz-blues-collective

DEAR READER

Dear reader: a celebration of readers, writers and libraries, is presented as part of the Horizon Festival by Sunshine Coast Libraries, on Saturday September 2, 9.30am – 4pm, at Beerwah Heart Precinct.

Meet and mingle with successful local authors, join exciting storytelling sessions, hear compelling First Nations stories, find your next great read, and immerse yourself in a range of fun activities for all ages.

If you are an aspiring author, come and get hands-on with a series of creative writing and publishing workshops which will inspire you to follow your literary dreams.

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Choose from contemporary character writing, historical non-fiction, memoir, self-help and wellness, authentic crime, screenwriting and more. Workshops from $22, Book Emporium – free, visit horizonfestival.com.au for details.

MONICA TRAPAGA

Iconic Australian jazz singer Monica Trapaga is coming to Maleny! Monica will be accompanied by a quartet of her favourite musicians – Tod Hardy (trumpet), Steve Russell (piano), Helen Russell (bass) and Dave Sanders (drums).

A consummate singer, actor and author Monica was also a beloved presenter on Playschool. Her warm and witty approach has brought her success as a jazz singer at major festivals across the world.

In July 1988 she founded Monica and the Moochers in Sydney, and their first studio album, Too Darn Hot, was released by August 1990. Their second studio album, Cotton on the Breeze, was nominated for Best Adult Contemporary Album at the Aria Music Awards 1992.

In an afternoon of fabulous jazz on August 6 from 2pm, Monica will share her favourite tunes and tales of a life well lived, then join us for wine on the deck. Bookings and further information malenyartscouncil.com

SPARKLING SYMPHONY 

The Grand Marquee at Russell Family Park, 196 Main Street, Montville is the location for the Mumm Sparkling Symphony on Sunday 13 August from 6pm–8pm.

Sunshine Coast Symphony Orchestra plays popular classics and compositions from emerging youth artists performed, with The Rangebow Children’s Orchestra supported by world-renowned chamber orchestra Topology. Note:eachofTheRangebow Children'sOrchestrayoung musicianswhoareperforming with the Sunshine Coast SymphonyOrchestrareceive a free ticket for their own admission plus one free ticket foranaccompanyingparentor guardian. To book tickets, visit therangebowfestival.org