Menopause the musical
Menopause The Musical returns to the stage with new songs, new dance routines, new gags, and a new producer. Celebrating all things menopausal, in the all-new Menopause The Musical – Women on Fire!
The original Menopause The Musical debuted in Melbourne in 2005 for a six-week season which was extended to six months. The show then went on to tour other capital cities for five years and was seen by 980,000 theatre goers across the country. Worldwide, it has been seen by 11 million people since it first opened in Florida, USA, in 2001.
WHEN: 7.30pm
WHERE: Ipswich Civic Centre, corner Limestone and Nicholas Sts
COST: $42
Scale-free network: Micro Draw Workshops
See the world in a whole new way! Ipswich Art Gallery will be home to Scale Free Network’s exciting art-science laboratory. Microscope drawing workshops combine a lesson in science, art and mathematics inspired by the microscopic world.
Using the microscopes supplied, students look at slides and live samples from different areas of scientific research such as microbiology, geology, water ecology, parasitology and botany as well as their own special objects. They then create works of art. This is for students in Years 3-10. Bookings are usually made by teachers and are essential.
WHEN: Sessions at 9.30am and 11.30am Monday to Friday, until March 23
WHERE: Ipswich Art Gallery, d’Arcy Doyle Place
COST: Free entry
Gallery Club Hour
If you’re going to Menopause The Musical at the Civic Centre, dine on delicious canapés and a complementing beverage package of wine, beer and softdrink at this exclusive event. A ticket to Gallery Club Hour includes a ticket to the performance of the evening.
Relish this VIP experience with exclusive access to our private gallery level and your own private wait staff and bar for one hour prior to theatre doors opening.
WHEN: 6pm
WHERE: Ipswich Civic Centre
COST: $60
First 5 Forever - Booval Pop-up
Booval Pop-Up Fun for little Ones. Bringing fun and interactive children’s programs to you. Spark your child’s creativity with different activities each session including stories, songs, music making and block play. Meet Bee-Bot, our child friendly robot and other characters. Collect free books and activities to continue the fun at home.
WHEN: 9.30am – 11am
WHERE: Glebe Road, Uniting Church, 98/104 Glebe Road, Booval.
COST: Free
Ipswich Hospital Museum
WHEN: 9am – 12pm Every Wednesday.
WHERE: Ipswich Hospital Museum, Jubilee Building, Ipswich Hospital
COST: Free entry
19th & 20th Century Works
View some of the finest pieces from the Ipswich Art Gallery’s collection of 19th and early 20th century fine art and folk art, as well as contemporary works reflecting Ipswich’s heritage.
WHEN: 10am-5pm daily, until October 14
WHERE: Ipswich Art Gallery, d’Arcy Doyle Place, Nicholas St, Ipswich
COST: Free entry
Sing with the Miner Chords
Like to sing? Join Ipswich A Capella Harmony Club – the Miner Chords. Men and women of all abilities welcome. For more information phone David Green on 0407 831 326 or Gordon Dryden on 0414 294 120.
WHERE: Old Ipswich Courthouse, 75 East Street, Ipswich
COST: Membership applies
Silk Road Belly Dance
Silk Road Belly Dance and Low Impact Exercise class is suitable for women of all ages and fitness levels.
WHEN: 6.45pm every Wednesday.
WHERE: Masonic Hall, Nicholas Street, Ipswich
COST: $12
Yoga
WHEN: 6.30pm every Wednesday.
WHERE: Yoga Studio Nada, 11 Connors Street, North Ipswich
COST: $10
Women's Singing Circle
WHEN: 7pm every Wednesday.
WHERE: Sacred Cow Yoga Studio, 233 Brisbane Street, Ipswich
COST: Cost is $15 per week casual rate or $120 per term
Genies in residence
Meet members of the Ipswich Genealogical Society at the Ipswich Central Library every Wednesday.
WHEN: 10am-12pm
WHERE: Ipswich Central Library
COST: Free
