WEEK 1

Mon 1 Dec 2008
Robert’s 5th Birthday at Australia Zoo
Australia Zoo, Steve Irwin Way, Beerwah
9am to 4.30pm
Crikey! Australia Zoo’s cutest chip off the old block, Robert is turning five & he wants you to help him celebrate this exciting day.
For more info visit www.australiazoo.com.au
or Ph: (07) 5436 2000

Wed 3 Dec
Flat on your Bacharach
The Events Centre, Caloundra
7.30pm
Following the success of their 2004 National Tour, the smash hit cabaret show “Flat on your Bacharach” will be performing at The Events Centre in Caloundra on December 3 as a part of their 2008 touring season.

Supported by Playing Australia, the South Australian trio Matthew Carey, Melissa McCaig and Libby O’Donovan promise a glorious trip through the timeless hits of Burt Bacharach - with a wry twist of fun!

“The show has come such a long way”, remarks Carey, musical director. “What began as a side project for the three of us has now become a sensational success”.

Success which has seen the trio perform in six states and territories across Australia as well as being invited as special guests to perform in Vancouver, Canada.

“Cabaret is currently enjoying resurgence in popularity within the entertainment industry” said O’Donovan. “It is great to see that local acts are gaining international recognition and promoting the huge pool of talent we have here in Australia.”

Billed by the Sydney Morning Herald as “powerful, sassy performers”, Flat on your Bacharach recently won the Adelaide Advertiser’s Yorrick award for “Best Cabaret” and were runners up in the “Best Cabaret” category in the Light Year Awards for Professional Performing Arts.

“Flat on your Bacharach’s” debut performances in 2001 received rave reviews and since then the show has enjoyed huge popularity. The Adelaide Festival Centre included the show in its Morning Melodies program where it was the fastest selling show the producers had ever seen.

A sold out season at the internationally acclaimed Adelaide Cabaret Festival followed. Frank Ford, initiator and chair of the Adelaide Cabaret Festival Advisory Committee said “We consider it one of the great successes of the Adelaide Cabaret Festival that local artists like the rising stars of “Flat on your Bacharach” are given the recognition they deserve. Among the many interstate and international artists “Flat on your Bacharach” shone brilliantly.”

Vocalists Melissa McCaig and Libby O’Donovan each travel overseas regularly as performers but McCaig says there is a special thrill performing to audiences in Australia.
Tickets: Adults $25.50, Conc. $22.50, Child/Student $16.50
To book Ph: 5491 4240 or visit www.theeventscentre.com.au

Thu 4 to Sun 7 Dec
2008 Cadbury Schweppes Australian PGA Championship
Hyatt Regency Coolum, Sunshine Coast
Now in its 7th consecutive year at the Hyatt Regency Coolum, Australia's oldest professional tournament, will once again feature the biggest names in Australian golf with the country's two highest world ranked players Geoff Ogilvy and Queenslander Adam Scott already confirmed to play. Also returning is defending champion Peter Lonard.

Tickets: Available for purchase from October 6 by contacting the PGA Hotline 1800 009 499 (freecall). Purchase tickets before December 4 and save 50% off the gate price.

For further information and ticket sales phone 1800 009 499 (freecall)or visit http://championship.pga.org.au

Sat 6 Dec
Big Time Boxing
Championship Boxing
Arthur Street Stadium Caloundra
See an Australian Title heavyweight fight between local boxer Matt the Italian Stallion Caltabiano up against Mitch Dittmar from Gympie.
Admission fee $25.00 adults and children $20 (16 years and under). Tickets available for presale or at the door.
For the details & times contact Craig Hill of Caloundra City Boxing on 5491 6669 or 0412 034 636

Sun 7 Dec
Pelican Waters Carols by Candlelight
Grounds of Caloundra City School, Pelican Waters Blvd, Pelican Waters
From 4pm all the fun of the fairground including rides and stalls.
6pm Carols start.
Hosted by swimming star Stephanie Rice and Channel 7 newsreader Rob Brough and features performances by Alvin and the Chipmunks, Australian Army Band, Queensland Youth Choir, Peter Cupples, David Kidd from the world renowned Ten Tenors and many, many more.

The inaugural Carols in 2007 was enjoyed by approximately 4000 revellers. The Caloundra City School oval has plenty of space for visitors and holiday makers, so come along and bring your blankets, picnic rugs and chairs to enjoy a joyous evening's entertainment!
For a full list of entertainers & more info
visit www.ccs.qld.edu.au/community/carols2008/

WEEK 2

Fri 12 Dec
Moonwalking December
Moonwalking is a free program to all residents & visitors. Journey along sections of Caloundra’s beautiful coastline & waterways by moonlight experiencing the beauty of our city under a full moon & star studded sky.
All walks depart at 7.30pm sharp & last for approx 45 mins. Bring a torch, water bottle & dress for comfort.

Golden Beach - Meet at Fraser Park, The Esplanade.
Lake Kawana - Meet at the viewing platform on Sportsman’s Pde, opp the Kawana Aquatic Centre.
Shelly Beach - Meet at Shelly Beach car park.
For more info visit www.caloundra.qld.gov.au or phone (07) 5420 8200

WEEK 3

Sun 21 Dec
Carols on Kings
Kings Beach Park, Caloundra
Headlined by Grace Knight
6.30pm to 8.30pm
including choirs, pantomime, artists, bands, dancers & much more!
More info phone Ant McKenna on 5441 8165

WEEK 4

Thu 25 Dec
Christmas Day
We wish you a Merry Christmas from all of us here at Global Village Promotions & Caloundra City.com.au!

Enjoy a relaxing time with your family & friends!

Fri 26 Dec
Boxing Day
Hit the beach in Caloundra & have some fun!

Sat 27 Dec 2008 to Thu 1 Jan 2009
Woodford Folk Festival
Woodrow Rd Woodford
The Woodford Folk Festival programme has now been launched. Organisers have called it their strongest ever.
23 programmed venues. Then there’s the biggest stage… the festival streets.

Programme features 580 booked acts (including presenters) programmed into 1600 or more events over the six days and six nights. Then there’s the unofficial programme of jam sessions, street theatre, rituals, chalkboard…

We recommend that to fully appreciate and plan your festival you should purchase the 130-page full colour programme booklet: your Essential Guide to doing Woodford - which details the thousands of events and artists and presenters backgrounds, street maps and full listings of public transport, festival food outlets and more.

Program Booklets are available at most Sunshine Coast newsagencies for $5 & are well worth it so you can plan your Woodford experience, especially if you are going on a day pass.

Find out everything you need to know & book tickets online by visiting www.woodfordfolkfestival.com >>

It’s an awesome experience…less than 1 hour’s drive from Caloundra via Beerwah. If you are local or visiting the Coast & have never been to Woodford & always wondered what it was like – just GO – don’t miss it. Get a glimpse of utopia. If only the world was like Woodford every day…
Grab a program, book a ticket. See you there!

WEEK 5

Wed 31 Dec
New Year’s Eve
Mooloolaba New Year’s on the Esplanade
Mooloolaba Beach
5pm to 12 midnight
Enjoy (2) fireworks displays at 8pm & midnight, free entertainment.
This is an alcohol & glass-free event.
More info phone Ant McKenna on 5441 8165

Wed 31 Dec
New Year’s Eve
Happy New Year 2009 from all of us here at Caloundra City!

Party Party Party!