The Sweethearts of Song
The Sweethearts of Song, Kathleen Watts, Carolyn King, Maree Lansdown and Susie Walker came together in 2015 for the purposes of a Remembrance Day concert at Esk’s RSL. Singing songs from the war years in the style of the Andrews Sisters, Vera Lyn and others proved so popular that the Sweethearts of Song became a ‘girl group’ in demand.
WHEN: 7pm
WHERE: 188 Brisbane Street, Ipswich
COST: All tickets $15, buy here
Valley Nights Launch Party
Introducing a brand new event, Valley Nights! Nothing but club bangers, dance tracks and Mash-ups all night. Local and guest DJs to be announced.
WHEN: 9pm – 2am
WHERE: Racehorse Hotel, 215 Brisbane Road, Booval
COST: Free entry
World War I Collection Tour
Meet in the Moving Goods gallery (at the Museum entrance) to see some of the Museum’s collection and hear stories from the First World War.
Items that will be covered on the tour include The Workshops War Memorial, First World War Photography and Hunslet 327.
WHEN: 11.15am
WHERE: The Workshops Rail Museum
COST: Adult $14.50. Children under three are free. (the tour is included in Museum entry)
ENTANGLEMENT: NEW WORK BY KATE DOUGLAS
Kate Douglas fell in love with Ipswich and now resides on the banks of the Bremer River. Her artworks capture the view at the river’s edge: ever changing networks of trees, roots, ragged grasses, leaves and other flora, ebbing and flowing with the tides and seasons leaving Kate with endless inspiration.
Her latest works in Entanglement explore how the interconnections that we view in nature mimic those we experience in our human relationships – pushing, pulling, finding balance and becoming part of a network or support system.
WHEN: 10am-5pm daily, until 11 November, 2018
WHERE: Ipswich Art Gallery, d’Arcy Doyle Place, Ipswich
COST: Free
Wreckhouse, Lozenges and Peter Wilson Green play Ipswich
Come and hang with some awesome music.
Peter Wilson Green is opening the night with a rare solo set. Feel the wrath of his 10 year, multi EP’d and one album career. Laugh, cry, bring the one you love and experience some TRUE emotions at 8pm at night.
Next up are Ipswich locals and party band The Lozenges.
Last but not to be considered the least is WRECKHOUSE. The solo project of Plastic Fangs iconic bass player, Nick Watson and the Bawdy dicks iconic drummer and the better guitarist in Peter Wilson Greens band, Chris Lee. The leader and sole reviver of Brisbane’s ‘dad rock’ movement. WRECKHOUSE have just finished cutting their first album. With influences like Meat Puppets and Todd Rundgren, you physically and emotionally can’t be disappointed! Catch WRECKHOUSE PLAY at 10pm at night.
WHEN: 8pm-11.45pm
WHERE: Banshees Bar & Artspace, 131 Brisbane Street, Ipswich
COST: Free
Paradise or Prison, by Kirsty Sailsbury
Opening Night of Paradise or Prison, exploring the consequences of an over active mind and the resulting anxieties, the first solo exhibition of Kirsty Sailsbury.
The exhibition continues until November 26. All welcome, feel free to bring your art loving friends.
WHEN: 6pm – 8pm
WHERE: Arttime Supplies, 203 Brisbane Street, Ipswich
COST: Free
Story Time - Springfield Central Library
Enjoy the magic of picture books and make new friends while exploring a different theme each month with stories, songs and movement. Share in the fun of stories, rhymes, songs and games to build important language and reading readiness skills.
WHEN: 9.30am-10.15am
WHERE: Springfield Central Library, corner of Main Street and Sirius Drive, Orion Springfield Central
COST: Free
Underworld
Descend into Sydney’s seedy underworld in a new photographic exhibition revealing the dark side of the Roaring Twenties.
Explore more than 130 candid and compelling mugshots taken by New South Wales Police between 1920 and 1930. Known as the ‘Specials’, they are unlike any found elsewhere in the world.
Immerse yourself in all things Underworld with the stunning accompanying book and an exciting line-up of talks and tours.
WHEN: 9.30am – 4pm
WHERE: The Workshops Rail Museum
COST: Adult $14.50. Children under three are free.
Mums, Dads and Bubs
The Springfield Mums, Dads and Bubs runners group aim to get parents out of the house and meeting with other parents.
See more activites for Mums and Bubs at Active and Healthy Ipswich – click here
WHEN: 9.30am every Friday
WHERE: Robelle Domain Parklands, 155 Southern Cross Circuit, Springfield Central
COST: Free
Springfield Markets
It’s market day at Springfield. Hop on down to Robelle Domain Parklands for an afternoon treat, browse through local talented artists and crafters, shop for homewares and enjoy dinner with family and friends from food trucks and multicultural stalls.
WHEN: 3pm-8pm
WHERE: Robelle Domain Parklands, Springfield Central
COST: Free entry
GYS YOUTH BBQ
The Goodna Youth Service exists to empower young people in their communities, to maximize their potential in the face of the barriers or challenges to positive living.
WHEN: Friday afternoons 3.30pm – 4.30pm
WHERE: GYS Office, 11 William Street, Goodna
COST: Free
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
