Ignorance 2 Impact – Creating Sustainable Futures
October 12, 2009 by tim
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Are you willing to make a change?
AIESEC UQ’s upcoming event, Ignorance 2 Impact – Creating Sustainable Futures, provides an environment for Brisbane’s top university students as well as concerned members of the Brisbane community to learn about and discuss the current state of environmental and social issues in Australia and around the world.
The seminar will be followed by a networking event for passionate delegates to meet and discuss with representatives from different companies after the seminar. There will be more than 15 companies attending the networking event, offering great opportunities to people to share their opinions directly with these corporates. Furthermore, opportunities to work overseas (voluntary positions) will be presented at the event.
We will have 5 speakers during the event:
- Vice-Chancellor of UQ – Paul Greenfield
- Geodynamics – Dr Doone Wyborn
- Oxfam – Ms. Angela Ballar
- University of Queensland – Dr Andrew Griffiths
- Carpets for Communities- Beata Majewska
Donations to the event will be given to Carpets for Communities (CFC) – a charity organization aiming to provide long term income to empower women in Cambodia to reduce the cycle of poverty.
For further information about CFC go to http://www.carpetsforcommunities.org/
RSVP at www.aiesecuq.com
To get updates of the event, please join the Facebook I2I event page
Mental Health Week 2009
September 29, 2009 by tim
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Mental Health Week is an annual national event which aims to engage communities in activities which promote good mental health, and raise awareness and understanding of the needs, experiences and issues concerning people with a mental illness.
Mental Health Week in 2009 will commence on Sunday 4 October and run through to Saturday 10 October – which is also World Mental Health Day.
Check out the Queensland Government’s official Mental Health website
Also the Mental Health Association Queensland website has more information
If you are interested in Mental Health, check out the calendar of events for October.
Sunday 4 October
Check out the services for Monday
Monday 5 October
Check out the services for Monday
Tuesday 6 October
Check out the services for Tuesday
Wednesday 7 October
Check out the services for Wednesday
Thursday 8 October
Check out the services for Thursday
Friday 9 October
Check out the services for Friday
Saturday 10 October
Check out the services for Saturday
2high Festival 2009 is looming for November
August 19, 2009 by tim
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Be part of this creative playground on November 13 and 14 to feel art, performance and music that leaps through the floor, speaks from the heart and screams to a nation.
2009 2high Festival pushes new boundaries. It is about touching art and being touched by art.
Head to the 2high website for more information!
Also of interest… If you’re into arts, head over to Backbone Youth Arts and get involved in the Brisbane art scene.
BCI’s List of Student Priced Tickets for July 2009
July 14, 2009 by tim
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With many thanks to Hannah Suarez for creating this and sharing with us (@HannahSuarez on Twitter).
I have decided to compile a list of student priced tickets and free events for July! Any changes that need to be made or additions, make sure to contact hs@briscreativeindustries.com
15-17
Australian Society for French Studies Conference (Student: $175)
@ Forgan Smith Building, St Lucia Campus, University of Queensland
http://australiansocietyfrenchstudies.org/
16
Design Institute of Australia Bubble and Speak Series: Rhyl Hinwood (Artist), Greg Hatton (Furniture and Landscape Designer) (DIA Student: $25 / General Student: $35)
@ Emporium Hotel Function Room, 1000 Ann St, Fortitude Valley
http://www.design.org.au/bubbleandspeak
16
Institute of Modern Art: Urban Cultures 1 Public Lecture (Free)
@ IMA, 420 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley
http://www.ima.org.au/pages/events.php
18
Queensland Writer’s Centre: Advanced Grammar Workshop with Robyn Heales (QWC Student: $100)
@ QWC Seminar Room, Metro Arts Building, 109 Edward St
http://www.qwc.asn.au/Shop/List/1/ProductID/55.aspx
20
Mobile Monday Brisbane (Free)
@ i.Lab, Toowong
http://www.mobilemondaybrisbane.com
24
Institute of Modern Art: Lecture with Maura Reilly (Free)
@ IMA, 420 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley
http://www.ima.org.au/pages/events.php
28
Brisbane Powerhouse: ‘Music Stimulants’ Discussion (Free)
@ Brisbane Powerhouse, 119 Lamington St, New Farm
http://www.brisbanepowerhouse.org/events/view/music-stimulants/
28
The Hive Brisbane (Free)
@ TBA
http://www.thehive.org.au
28
Green Drinks Brisbane (Free)
@ Ashala Bar, 138 Albert St, Brisbane
http://www.greendrinks.org/index.php?country=Australia&city=Brisbane
29
Queensland Conservatorium: Inside Music with Anthony Pateras (Free)
@ Ian Hanger Recital Hall, Queensland Conservatorium, 16 Russell Street (Free)
http://www.ourbrisbane.com/whats-on/performing-arts/2344061.inside-music-anthony-pateras
30
SLQ: Serious play – Videogames and Education (Free)
@ Auditorium 2, State Library of Queensland, South Brisbane
http://www.slq.qld.gov.au/whats-on/events/talks#play
How this list works
Free events from the BCI list (http://www.briscreativeindustries.com) will be duplicated here. Any changes or additions please email hs@briscreativeindustries.com
Events with a Student priced ticket option will be included as well as the price.
Information for the rest of the year coming shortly!
Bling Bang Hiphopera
June 24, 2009 by tim
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Join us! Get involved in a musical theatrical journey of sound and sight into the stories of youth in an urban hip hop environment. A dancing, rhyming, theatrical journey into urban hip hop culture…
So you think you can rhyme? Dance? Sing? Organise? Make sets? Costumes? Join in the making of a cross-cultural theatrical musical – a ‘Hiphopera’.
Drawn from the stories of war and peace, land and city, from the lives of immigrants and refugees, indigenous and non-indigenous, and from all levels of ability comes this heavy visual journey into hip hop culture. Bling Bang is supported by internationally renowned music and theatre directors & choreographers, to be performed at The Powerhouse, New Farm, in October 2009.
To be part of this, and to audition, Contact Sam: sam.tracy@accessarts.org.au or phone (07) 3258 6200.
“Thirteen” – New Art In An Old Warehouse
June 22, 2009 by tim
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Hot new art exhibition coming up! Thirteen is an artist-run initiative consisting of works by a group of emerging Brisbane artists.
Operating out of a run-down warehouse in Albion, Thirteen aims to present art outside of an institutional or commercial context.
Exhibition runs 26 June @ 6pm and runs until 5 July.
It’s at 28 Anstey Street, Albion.
Head to the Thirteen Facebook Group page to get involved and find out more.
(Via @JanetELeach on Twitter, thanks Janet!)
Eat, Drink + Be Kerry
June 9, 2009 by tim
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An awesome blog I stumbled across on Twitter (@eatdrinkbekerry) about eating and drinking around Brisbane and South East Queensland. Reviews, pretty pictures, prices, hot spots, events, and much more. Kudos to Kerry the author.
http://eatdrinkandbekerry.blogspot.com/
Update: if you love food and live in Brisbane, check out http://twitter.com/BNEFood
Access Arts Community Showcase
June 2, 2009 by tim
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Access Arts Inc presents a showcase of the works created by emerging visual and performing artists through the multi-arts workshop program, in an evening where they share their creativity with the community!
Download the flyer (Word format)
Venue: Barbara Fielding Room (Creative Learning Centre), Brisbane Girls Grammar, Gregory Terrace, Spring Hill
Time: 5:30-7:30pm
Date: Friday, 19th June
Cost: Entry by donation. (This then entitles you to a free yearly membership to Access Arts!)
Refreshments and light finger food will be served.
Featuring:
- Keepin It Real Hip Hop Crew
- The B Naturals
- Drama Performance Troupe
- Harmony Blyth
- Dance performances
- Drumming
- Contemporary visual arts exhibition
How to get there:
Public Transport: Catch a train to Central Station, then you will need to go to Edward St approaching Ann St (not far from the Central Station) to catch a bus. You will need to go to Stop 141, and the bus route numbers are 380, 381, 411, 415, 417, 433 and 445. A suitable bus will run every 10mins. You will need to get off at Albert Park – one stop – (next to St Andrew Hospital on Wickham St) and it is a 5 min walk to Brisbane Girls Grammar (stay on the Wickham St till you hit Gregory Terrace and you will find Brisbane Girls Grammar).
Download the bus timetable in PDF
Free parking is available on site (please download the map from the link available above. Brisbane Girls Grammar has a white picket fence).
Volunteers will be available at the front of the school to help you find your way to the venue.
A low cost car pooling option from the Access Arts office (Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm) is also available. Please call Access Arts to discuss this option.
To RSVP please call 3358 6200 or email: julie@accessarts.org.au.
We hope to see you there!
Barefoot Party – Fundraise to Fight World Poverty
June 2, 2009 by tim
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Visible Ink Youth Space is hosting a Barefoot Party to raise money for The Oaktree Foundation and help fight world poverty. And we want YOU to be there. Being barefoot is a symbol of poverty. Living in a country where we have so much it’s easy to take the basics for granted and not realise what poverty means for people. Going barefoot is about acknowledging poverty and doing something about it.
Bocce & BBQ for gold coin donation
Date: Thursday 4th June 2009
Time: 12-2pm
Address: 54 Berwick St Fortitude Valley
RSVP: 3rd June 2009 Chrissie 3403 0136 ASAP!!! 
Email: chrissie.nowland@brisbane.qld.gov.au
Cultural Safari Afrika Celebration Day pictures
April 22, 2009 by tim
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Cultural Safari Afrika Celebration Day on Saturday 18 April at Holland Park Library was a great success with an estimate of 3,000 people over the day enjoying wonderful music, dance, workshops and food on beautiful day.
Congratulations to Rachel Apelt and Claire Lagosha staff from Creative Communities, Judith Brough, Deanna Borland-Sentinella, John Arnold, Naomi Stanley, Jeremy Wellard, Library Services, Imogen Alexander, Debra Hartley, Sonia Geiger, Linda Pickering, Toni Whiteoak, Social Inclusion And Diversity, Sumathy Selvamanickam, Ewen Heathdale, Access and Equity, Koda-Jo Berry, Indigenous Team, Robyn Currie, Luke Bell, Compliance & Regulatory Services, Lydia Spataro, producers, artists, performers and community volunteers.
This project involves the input of 20 African cultures in the planning and production.
Cultural Safari Afrika is part of Council’s Cultural Connections in Libraries, is partnership between Creative Communities and Library Services which encourages communities of different cultural backgrounds to create connections and share their culture with the wider community.
