Seniors Today Brisbane - 23rd August 2021

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Trivia Time By Allan Blackburn Seniors Today Trivia 1 1. The island of Shikoku is part of what nation? 2. In chess, what colour moves first? 3. How many pockets does a standard billiard table have? 4. What is the past tense of the word “creep”? 5. What is 4% of 600? 6. What is the only day of the week with an “o” in its spelling? 7. In which Century did the Spanish Civil War occur? 8. What is the most common gas in a human’s expired breath? 9. What is the subject of an artists’ self-portrait? 10. What is the most common sedimentary rock in caves? 11. What does the French phrase “merci beaucoup” mean? 12. What large muscle is found at the front of the thigh? 13. What major line of latitude crosses the Coral Sea? 14. In the old Imperial System, how many pounds were in a stone? 15. In the Boy Scout movement, what section is intended for boys and girls from 8 to 10 years of age? 16. What kind of living thing is a bandy bandy? 17. What song by Roger Miller begins, “Trailer for sale or rent, rooms to let fifty cents”? 18. What free-to-air TV network shows Anh Do’s Brush With Fame? 19. Who became the UK Prime Minister in July 2019? 20. In the children’s nursery rhyme, who “kissed the girls and made them cry”?

ENTERTAINMENT

Sticky Fingers at Caloundra festival The popular beachside Caloundra Music Festival will have a distinctive Rolling Stones flavour when it returns on 1-3 October. This year’s festival will feature Ball Park Music, Sneaky Sound System, Spiderbait and The Stones’ Sticky Fingers starring Adalita, Phil Jamieson and Tim Rogers with Baker Boy, Ben Lee, Gyroscope, Katchafire, San Cisco, The Badloves, The Superjesus and The Whitlams also ready to rock. While the event promises to be start studded the final day is expected to be a highlight – particularly for Rolling Stone fans. On Sunday 3 October the festival will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of The Rolling Stones’ album Sticky Fingers with Adalita (Magic Dirt), Phil Jamieson (Grinspoon) and Tim Rogers (You Am I) bringing the songs to life. The event kicks off on Friday with Spiderbait taking to the main stage while Indie pop-band San Cisco are an exciting late addition to the Friday lineup, returning to CMF to share their new

album before heading off on the next stage of their national tour. The Saturday line-up features artists from the 2021 Queensland Music Awards (QMA) including finalists Thelma Plum and WAAX, plus winner of the Folk / Singer Songwriter Award, Jaguar Jonze and Album of the Year winners Ball Park Music. With four festival stages providing back-to-back entertainment over three days, Sunshine Coast performers will also get their share of the platform this year with more than 30 local bands on the bill. Tickets are on sale for the Caloundra Music Festival. With limited capacity due to COVID-19, it’s important to snap up tickets quickly. www.caloundramusicfestival.com. The Caloundra Music Festival is an event initiative of Sunshine Coast Council and supported by the Queensland Government through Tourism and Events Queensland. This event features on the It’s Live! in Queensland events calendar

Spiderbait to play the Caloundra festival. SENIORSTODAY.COM.AU

The Brisbane Festival Step into dance, theatre, music, cabaret, circus and more at this year’s Brightly Brisbane Festival. Hop on board Brisbane’s Art Boat at Northshore Hamilton, catch a show at South Bank Piazza beside the BOQ Festival Garden and look out for Street Serenades in the suburbs. From 3 to 25 September – it’s a chance to be part of this party! For more information, keep up with any changes and to see the full festival line-up, visit the Brisbane Festival website. https://www.brisbanefestival.com.au/ news

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The Riverlink Market Zone is back! Enjoy a selection of unique crafts, market stalls and live music every fourth Sunday of the month at the Riverlink Market Zone – Around the East Mall. The Shopping Centre will be open from 9 am for shopper’s convenience. https://www.riverlink.net.au/. When: Every Fourth Sunday of the month. Time: 8:30am – 3pm Entry Cost: Free Where: Around the East Mall (The Reject Shop, along the River & in the Gasometer).

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Redcliffe KiteFest From 11 September 2021 -Get swept away with the fun, colour and excitement at the annual Redcliffe KiteFest. Boasting a family-friendly environment for families looking for low-cost entertainment in a safe, outdoor setting, the Redcliffe KiteFest features a weekend of international kite flyers and colourful kite displays, aerobatic displays, jet ski stunt shows, stage entertainment, children activities, workshops, market stalls, food vendors and much more, all with a breathtaking backdrop of Moreton Bay.

The Truth About Anxiety with Celia Pacquola Oct 3 on SBS.

WHAT’S ON

documentaries that tackle some of the biggest issues in Australia today, in the most revealing, surprising and compelling ways. Airing every Sunday evening from September 12, these distinctive, bold and uniquely Australian stories will explore diversity and equality in our contemporary society. From Osher Günsberg investigating our suicide crisis, comedian Celia Pacquola exploring anxiety in The Truth About Anxiety with Celia Pacquola, to a desperate search for justice in The Bowraville Murders and the gender politics during the term of Australia’s only female Prime Minister, Julia Gillard (Strong Female Lead), these programs reveal the issues facing contemporary Australia, and are told by the country’s best, award-winning storytellers. The series starts with Strong Female Lead – from the makers of See What You Made Me Do? exploring the gender politics during Julia Gillard’s term as Australia’s first female PM.

The Pirates of Penzance This year, in 2021, Bluey and her little sister Bingo will perform twice daily! https://www.redcliffekitefest.com.au/

·Moon Festival

Come and experience the Moon Festival in the heart of Fortitude Valley and enjoy the unique flavours and vibrant culture that the Valley has to offer 18 September. Book a table at favourite venue for family and friends, and enjoy the roving entertainment, including lion dances, throughout the Valley Malls and within various venues in the Valley precinct. https://www.myvalley.com.au/eventsguide?trumbaEmbed=view=event&eve ntid=154694788

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Stay in for Australian Documentaries SBS is proud to present Australia Uncovered, a strand of eight stand-alone

Presented by Ipswich Musical Theatre Company - The Pirates of Penzance, Simon Gallaher’s unique brand of Gilbert and Sullivan, arrives at the Ipswich Civic Centre in September. Ipswich Musical Theatre Company (IMTC) is proud to present one of the most successful musicals in Australian theatre history. This adaptation has more laughs and a more modern sound than traditional versions, yet the most beautiful arias remain untouched. This spectacular reimagination of Gilbert and Sullivan’s beloved comedy promises to deliver singing, swordplay, silliness and all the fun of the seven seas. h t t p s : / / w w w. q u e e n s l a n d . c o m / au/en/things-to-do/events/p61037d8f86e8d4b977729fac-simongallahers-pirates-of-penzance--ipswichcivic-centre.

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