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7 July 2018

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Queensland Symphony Orchestra will present Star Wars: A New Hope In Concert, featuring a screening of the complete film with Oscar®-winning composer John Williams’ musical score performed live to the film. Star Wars: A New Hope follows the story of a young Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) as he begins to discover his destiny when, searching for a lost droid, he is saved by reclusive Jedi Obi-Wan Kenobi (Alec Guinness). As civil war rages in the galaxy, and Rebel forces struggle against the evil Galactic Empire, Luke and Obi-Wan enlist the aid of hotshot pilot, Han Solo (Harrison Ford). Joined by the quirky droid duo R2-D2 and C-3PO, the unlikely team sets out

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to rescue Rebel leader Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher) and make use of the stolen plans to destroy the Empire’s ultimate weapon. In a legendary confrontation, the rogue group mounts an attack against the Death Star for a climactic battle with the evil Sith Lord Darth Vader. Since the release Star Wars: A New Hope nearly 40 years ago, the Star Wars saga has had a seismic impact on both cinema and culture, inspiring audiences around the world with its mythic storytelling, captivating characters, ground-breaking special effects and iconic musical scores composed by John Williams. Legendary composer Williams is well known for scoring all eight of

the Star Wars saga films to date, beginning with 1977’s Star Wars: A New Hope for which he earned an Academy Award® for Best Original Score. His scores for The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi, The Force Awakens and most recently The Last Jedi were each nominated for Best Original Score. Don’t miss this live film experience of one of the most iconic films of all time. Star Wars: A New HopeIn Concert Queensland Symphony Orchestra Saturday 7 July, 2pm & 7.30pm Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre qso.com.au/anewhope

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Lifestyle: a sunshine state of mindOpen daily until21 October 2018Free exhibitionState Library of Queensland lifestyle.slq.qld.gov.au #SLQlifestyleShowcasing a range of State Library of Queensland’s rare and restricted collection items, the exhibition Lifestyle: a sunshine state of mind explores how Queenslanders have pursued meaningful and rewarding lives since the late 1800s. Participatory and thought-

provoking, it explores the myriad of ideas and identities that are quintessentially Queensland. Lifestyle delves into the quirks of the Queensland sensibility through the themes of wellbeing, home, expression, play, community and hope. The exhibition features a mesmerising collection of curios and heritage items including original artworks from Queensland’s early expressionist painters, quirky tourism posters from the 1950s, and vast collections of early home movies. Lifestyle: a sunshine state of mind takes the concept of lifestyle and the context of Queensland, and draws them together to present an interactive,

participatory exhibition against a unique sunshine state backdrop. In the process, it aims to challenge stereotypes, provoke thought and engagement, and shape ideas and stories about what the future of Queensland lifestyle might hold.

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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban In ConcertQueensland Symphony Orchestra Saturday 19 May,1.30pm & 7.30pm Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre qso.com.au/azkaban This May Queensland Symphony Orchestra will perform the magical score to Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban live while the film plays in high-definition

on a 12-metre screen. Earning an Oscar-nomination for the score, the spellbinding and incredible music composed by John Williams became an instant classic. In their third year at Hogwarts,Harry, Ron and Hermione faceescaped prisoner, Sirius Black,who seems to pose a great threat.They learn how to handlea Hippogriff, repel shape-shiftingBoggarts, and overcome thedanger of the Dementors. Withhis best friends by his side, Harrymasters advanced magic, crossesthe barriers of time and changesthe course of more than one life.

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MS Brissie to the Bay Bike RideSunday 17 June, 5am to 2.30pmMusgrave Park, Cordelia Street, South BrisbaneBrissietotheBay.com.auAs the sun rises on Sunday 17 June, thousands of riders will be slipping into their lycra and costumes of all sorts to take part in the 28th MS Brissie to the Bay bike ride to fight multiple sclerosis (MS). Join in the fun by riding one of four distances – the family friendly 10km around the Brisbane Riverside, the

scenic 25km ride to Balmoral, the classic 50km to Wynnum, and the more challenging 100km ride to Wellington Point and Cleveland. The MS Brissie to the Bay bike ride is more than just a fun day out on the bike, it is an opportunity to join the MS community aiming to raise $1.3 million to support people living with MS. The average age of people diagnosed with MS is 30, and three out of four Australians with MS are women. For the past 60 years, MS Queensland has provided care and support to those living with MS, and funds raised through the MS Brissie to the Bay bike ride helps ensure no one faces MS alone.

Visit www.BrissietotheBay.com.au and sign up today and save!

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Our Sporting Greats:Murri and Ailan athletes in the spotlight24 Mar – 2 SepState Library of Queenslandsportinggreats.slq.qld.gov.auOpen daily, free entrySome of Queensland’s unsung Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heroes from the sporting world are celebrated in an inspiring showcase of images,

memorabilia and digital stories at State Library of Queensland. Our Sporting Greats shines a spotlight on the lives, dreams and amazing achievements of Rhonda Purcell, Danny Morseu, Willie Prince, the Cherbourg Marching Girls and Uncle Charlie King. Admired for their talents and determination to succeed, these athletes are also considered champions for their enduring efforts as community advocates.

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The Crucible7 April – 19 May 2018on selected dates Tickets $28 - $34, student, concession and group discounts available Bookings online atartstheatre.com.au/thecrucibleA thinly veiled stab at the McCarthy-era witch hunts of suspected communists, Arthur Miller’s Tony Award-winning play The Crucible was first performed on Broadway in 1953. This period in recent American history has contemporary parallels and for that reason, Brisbane Arts Theatre presents one of the most powerful

and unnerving plays ever written in April 2018. Set during the Salem witch trials, a puritan society believes in the power of darkness and its ability to wreak havoc if it is unleashed. And havoc is indeed wrought as more and more innocent women are arrested and tried for witchcraft. A gradually increasing hysteria gathers strength and influence, a small untruth becomes reality and a community is ripped apart.

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Queensland Museum – Egyptian Mummies: Exploring Ancient LivesMeet six mummies and unlock the secrets behind their wrappings in Egyptian Mummies: Exploring Ancient Lives at Queensland Museum until 26 August 2018.Featuring more than 200 artefacts from the world famous Ancient Egyptian collections from the

British Museum, gain insight into the life and death of six individuals who lived in Egypt between 3000 and 1800 years ago. Discover how the mummies were embalmed, explore visualisations based on the CT scans of the mummies, as well as ancient texts, coffins, masks and funerary objects to unravel their mysteries. Book now and discover more at www.qm.qld.gov.au/mummies. Adult tickets are $21; Concession tickets $18, Children (3-15 years) enter for $12; and Family passes (2A + 2Ch) are $58.

Please note this exhibition contains human remains and CT scan images of mummified human remains.

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Mao’s Last Dancer the exhibition:A portrait of Li Cunxin1 Dec 2017 – 29 April 2018Museum of BrisbaneLvl 3, City Hall, Brisbane Citymuseumofbrisbane.com.auDiscover one man’s incredible journey from poverty to world-famous artist in this exclusive Museum of Brisbane exhibition. Mao’s Last Dancer the exhibition: A Portrait of Li Cunxin features never-before-seen interviews, performance footage and

personal artefacts in an intimate portrait of a contemporary Australian icon. Born into bitter poverty during the height of Mao’s Communist China, Li grew up in a world few of us can imagine. Through a chance of fate, at age 11 he was selected to attend Madame Mao’s Beijing Dance Academy – a rare opportunity to escape his humble, rural existence. Inspired by the love of his family and determined to succeed, Li become an international ballet star and celebrity when his fight to stay in the United States made worldwide headlines in the 1980s.

Don’t miss this extraordinary story of personal resilience and the strength of love – Mao’s Last Dancer the exhibition will be on display at Museum of Brisbane until 29 April.

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Dancing Keyboards29 April 2pmChristie Cinema Pipe Organ Kelvin Grove State College Auditorium Adult $32 / Early Bird $27Student $12 / Children $5www.tosaq.com.auDance back in time with Australia’s longest-serving theatre organist in Australasian cinema theatre history, Neil Jensen. Experience the charm, magic and sublime power when Neil performs the music from Fred Astaire’s great dance sequences on Brisbane’s magnificent Christie Cinema Pipe Organ.

The program will include songs by Rodgers & Hart, Harry Warren and classics by Rachmaninoff, Chopin, and Strauss to have you dancing the afternoon away. Neil grew up in Brisbane and spent his youth enthralled with the TOSAQ Christie Cinema Organ. He has held the role as house organist at the beautiful Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace in Cremorne, Sydney since it first reopened in 1987. TOSAQ will present Neil Jensen ‘Dancing Keyboards’ in comfortable cabaret style seating with projection of the performance on screens from multiple cameras bringing the audience closer to the action.

Enjoy a complimentary drink (wine or fruit punch) on arrival and afternoon tea at interval.

Book now and discover more at www.tosaq.com.au

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The Village A Return Season23 Apr – 5 May 2018laboite.com.auOrdinary people in extraordinary situations. Following a sell-out premiere season in 2017, The Village returns, inviting wider audiences to experience the compelling real stories of refugees and people seeking asylum. The Village showcases the cultural diversity of Australia and honours the courage, strength and determination of the women, men and children who have made Australia their new home.

This interactive performance experience allows audiences to witness first-hand the verbatim stories of ordinary people who have found themselves in extraordinary situations and persevered to tell their life-changing stories.

“Heart-warming and eye opening; it helps to understand humanity and how we see each other.” Audience Member, 2017

Storytellers Cievash Arean, Arwin Arwin, Silva Asal, Joyce Taylor, Lili Sanchez & Ngoc Phan Director Todd MacDonald Assistant Director Aleea Monsour Designer Moe Assaad Sound Designer Wil Hughes

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A Prudent Man11 May, 7:00pm12 May, 7:00pmGardens Theatre,QUT Gardens Pointgardenstheatre.qut.edu.auWhat makes the Trumps, the Abbotts and the Hansons of this world tick? What wouldhappen if their world started to shift ever so slightly? One man is all the politicians we love tohate in A Prudent Man, a fast-paced darkly comedic Australian political thriller exploring what it means to be right. Written and directed by Green Room-nominated playwright Katy

Warner and performed by Lyall Brooks, A Prudent Man takes an unapologetic look at a manboth in control and on the edge, inspired by real life political events and players. Brooks,who’s scarily accurate as an amalgam of the right-wing pollie who haunts us all, will alsolead a one-day monologue masterclass in conjunction with the show. Dig deeper into themaking of contemporary theatre with our Bonus Up Late events following each performance(exclusive to ticketholders).

Presented byQUT Gardens Theatre and Lab Kelpie

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Transbound-aries: art + connection:7 April – 3 June 2018Tues – Fri 10am – 5pm,Sat & Sun 12pm – 4pm | FREEQUT Art Museum, QUT Garden Pointartmuseum.qut.edu.auTransboundaries presents a collection of powerful work by seven artists and alumni of QUT in a triennial exhibition exploring environmental and social issues. Transboundaries crosses both disciplinary boundaries—merging dance with film media, installation with political documentation—and the boundaries of time, reaching into possible future worlds.

BNE Design13 – 15 April 2018 King George SquareBNE DESIGN is a design and art market that celebrates the talent and craftsmanship of independent designers and artisans from across the greater Brisbane region. Hosted by Museum of Brisbane, the market is a curated selection of 30 Brisbane artists and designers including jewellery, homewares, fashion, ceramics, stationery and accessories. In addition to the market, Museum of Brisbane will host a series of hands-on workshops. Delivered by local designers and artisans featured in the market, participants will have a chance to hear about what inspires them as well as the opportunity to learn new skills.

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