Paniyiri is Queensland’s signature celebration of all things Greek and the state’s largest cultural festival. The event will be held from Saturday May 19 and Sunday May 20 at Musgrave Park and The Greek Club in South Brisbane.
Now in its 36th successful and exciting year, Paniyiri is a community initiative of the 25,000-strong Greek community of South East Queensland. Funds raised are channeled back into the community via the Greek Orthodox Community of St George, Brisbane’s oldest Greek community established in the 1920s.
In 1976, a group of passionate Greek Australians wanted to share their cultural traditions with Brisbane. They wanted to take this city on a journey. A journey of discovery, a celebration of dance and music, a gastronomical tour through secret recipe books, a voyage through history rich in colour and passion.
Fast forward to 2012, and this kaleidoscopic cultural explosion is now legendary with over 50,000 Greeks and honorary Greeks flocking to Musgrave Park, South Brisbane every year for the annual Paniyiri Greek Festival.
In Musgrave Park more than 30 food stalls will showcase the tastes, recipes and secrets of food from all corners of Greece while on the main stage famous Greek dances the Zorba, Sirto, Kalamatiano and Sousta, performed to music performed on traditional Greek instruments including the bouzouki, tarabuka, lira and laouto are enjoyed by Greeks and non-Greeks alike in a wonderful cross cultural celebration.
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Tuesday, 9 April 2013
Brisbane City Hall lunchtime concerts are BACK!
If you ask me what did I miss the most during the 3 years that City Hall was closed for restoration, this is it!
I love the FREE lunchtime concerts (almost every Tuesday). It helps that I work 1.5 blocks from this place and the auditorium is great. You can just seat there for an hour and enjoy music.
On April 9th, the program opens with the jiving tones of James Morrison and Band.
On April 16th, Jazz get the blues. Popular jazz songstress Cate Shaw presents a selection of tunes from her Blues catalogue. A selection of standards that have withstood the test of time, covered by major recording artists, and now for one special concert presented by Cate in her sultry jazz style.
On April 30th, Happy Dayz. Brisbane Kings of Rock’n’Roll, Facin the Crowd, take a trip back to the 1950s and the music that spawned the popular TV show Happy Days.
I will keep you updated of coming concerts.
On April 9th, the program opens with the jiving tones of James Morrison and Band.
On April 16th, Jazz get the blues. Popular jazz songstress Cate Shaw presents a selection of tunes from her Blues catalogue. A selection of standards that have withstood the test of time, covered by major recording artists, and now for one special concert presented by Cate in her sultry jazz style.
On April 30th, Happy Dayz. Brisbane Kings of Rock’n’Roll, Facin the Crowd, take a trip back to the 1950s and the music that spawned the popular TV show Happy Days.
I will keep you updated of coming concerts.
Saturday, 6 April 2013
Brisbane City Hall Restoration
After three years of critical restoration and repair, City Hall is ready to open its doors once again.
A re-dedication ceremony will be held in King George Square on Saturday, 6 April 2013 at 11:00am, followed by a week of activities to celebrate the return of Brisbane's most cherished icon.
The $215 million restoration has not only saved the building, but provided modern upgrades and increased space for community use. City Hall now meets the requirements of modern building codes. Measures have been taken to achieve greater sustainability and accessibility throughout the building. To look at videos of the restoration process and other interesting documentaries go to the Brisbane City Hall restoration channel.
There will be many things for visitors to see and do inside City Hall when the building re-opens.
The $215 million restoration has not only saved the building, but provided modern upgrades and increased space for community use. City Hall now meets the requirements of modern building codes. Measures have been taken to achieve greater sustainability and accessibility throughout the building. To look at videos of the restoration process and other interesting documentaries go to the Brisbane City Hall restoration channel.
There will be many things for visitors to see and do inside City Hall when the building re-opens.
- Museum of Brisbane: Museum of Brisbane will open in a brand new location on level 3 of City Hall and will be open from 10am to 5pm, seven days a week.
- Visit the clock tower: Take a ride up to the iconic City Hall clock tower from 10am to 5pm, seven days a week. Entry is free.
- Tours: Guided tours will be available inside City Hall from Monday, 8 April. Bookings are essential. Phone Council on 07 3403 8463 to make a booking.
- Cafes: Both the Shingle Inn and Red Cross Cafe will be available for City Hall visitors, providing an opportunity to dine in this unique heritage setting.
For more information about today's event go to Brisbane City Council events
Tuesday, 19 March 2013
Ride to Work Day Breakfast - March 21, 2013
Start: 7.00am
End: 8.15am
Location: Reddacliff Place (Brisbane Square)
Cost: Free
Bicycle Queensland (BQ) invites you to stop in at Reddacliff Place on your ride to work for a free breakfast (including coffee!). All riders are welcome and there'll be plenty of bike parking. BQ encourage everyday bicycle commuters to bring a new rider with them whether it be a friend or colleague And if you haven't ridden to work before, but have been thinking about it, this is the perfect opportunity to get those wheels in motion by joining an existing rider on the morning's commute - Check out the start locations near you. The ride leaders will be able to share their knowledge, support and encourage new riders starting out.
Bike Week is a celebration of all things cycling. Packed with mostly free activities for all ages and cycling abilities, Bike Week runs from Saturday 16 to Sunday 24 March, 2013. So whether you're a regular rider wanting to participate in some more challenging events, a recreational rider wanting to socialise with like-minded bike riders or if you haven’t been on a bike for years and want to test the theory about not forgetting how to ride a bike, Bike Week has something for you!
Read more at http://bikeweek.bq.org.au/whats-on/events/
End: 8.15am
Location: Reddacliff Place (Brisbane Square)
Cost: Free
Bicycle Queensland (BQ) invites you to stop in at Reddacliff Place on your ride to work for a free breakfast (including coffee!). All riders are welcome and there'll be plenty of bike parking. BQ encourage everyday bicycle commuters to bring a new rider with them whether it be a friend or colleague And if you haven't ridden to work before, but have been thinking about it, this is the perfect opportunity to get those wheels in motion by joining an existing rider on the morning's commute - Check out the start locations near you. The ride leaders will be able to share their knowledge, support and encourage new riders starting out.
Bike Week is a celebration of all things cycling. Packed with mostly free activities for all ages and cycling abilities, Bike Week runs from Saturday 16 to Sunday 24 March, 2013. So whether you're a regular rider wanting to participate in some more challenging events, a recreational rider wanting to socialise with like-minded bike riders or if you haven’t been on a bike for years and want to test the theory about not forgetting how to ride a bike, Bike Week has something for you!
Read more at http://bikeweek.bq.org.au/whats-on/events/
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