Strictly Ballroom the Musical
In 1992, internationally acclaimed director, Baz Luhrmann wrote and directed Strictly Ballroom, which became an Australian iconic classic and worldwide phenomenon. Strictly Ballroom The Musical, tells the story of Scott Hastings, a champion ballroom dancer who defies all the rules and follows his heart, finding not only his true calling but also his true love.
WHEN: 7.30pm
WHERE: Ipswich Civic Centre
COST: Adults $68, concession $58, children $35, book here
Ipswich cricket season launch
Join Brisbane Heat players and take part in a fast bowling competition at the Ipswich club cricket season launch.
WHEN: 5pm-7pm
WHERE: Limestone Park, Selwyn Edwards Drive, Ipswich
COST: Free to attend, cost involved in signing up to a club
Story Time at Riverlink
Share in the fun of stories, rhymes and songs to build important language and reading readiness skills. Sessions are held in the Riverlink Shopping Centre food court performance area and are ideal for children under six years of age. No bookings necessary.
WHEN: 9.30am-10am
WHERE: Riverlink Shopping Centre
COST: Free
Create and explore virtual reality
This three-week course will teach you how to create simple interactive worlds using Unity. Start to create your own unique landscapes with assets and textures. Explore prefabs and mix them into your own creation. Prepare your world and explore your finished creation in virtual reality.
WHEN: 10am-noon
WHERE: Springfield Central Library
COST: Free
Story Time - Springfield Central Library
Enjoy the magic of picture books and make new friends as we explore 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.
Everyone is welcome at our free Story Time sessions at Springfield Central Library, held every Tuesday of the month at 9.30am.
WHEN: 9.30 – 10.15am
WHERE: Springfield Central Library, corner of Main Street and Sirius Drive, Orion Springfield Central
COST: Free
Slapdash Galaxy - a bunk puppets show for the whole family
Two brothers embark on an epic quest to find a new home planet. This is the tale of Sam and Junior: two brothers, who must flee their barren planet, and embark on an epic quest across the galaxy. Using the contents of your cleaning cupboard, Bunk Puppets’ David Geddes conjures up astonishing lo-fi theatrical wizardry using only old boxes, bubble wrap, drinking straws, tennis balls, ping pong bats and old toys. It’s a crazy shadow puppet universe, made from bits of rubbish.
WHEN: Daily, until 7 October, 2018
WHERE: Ipswich Art Gallery
COST: $7 per person, bookings essential. More info here
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
A Private Collection
Belonging to an astute private collector, this uniquely personal collection of Australian art was assembled over a 60 year period. The collection gathers together over 130 works and has a particular focus on Queensland artists. Artist featured include William Bustard, Robert Campbell, Julian Ashton, Lionel Lindsay and Charles Lancaster.
WHEN: 10am – 5pm
WHERE: Ipswich Art Gallery, d’Arcy Doyle Place, Ipswich
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
Ipswich House Portraits from the collection
Image: Bruce Buchanan Claremont 2004 (detail) | Watercolour on paper, 67 x 100cm. Ipswich Art Gallery Collection. Commissioned with funds donated by the Friends of the Ipswich Art Gallery, 2005
This selection of ‘house portraits’ examines the city’s significant domestic architectural heritage as seen through the eyes of contemporary Queensland artists.
These house portraits are more than mere pictorial representations of the city’s heritage-listed buildings, instead offering explorations into the architectural design, construction and fabrication methods while also exposing more than a hint of the personal histories and memories of their former residents.
WHEN: 10am-5pm daily, until August 26, 2018
WHERE: Ipswich Art Gallery, d’Arcy Doyle Place, Ipswich
COST: Free
Wind Tubes
Design and build your very own flying creation to test in the Wind Tubes. See your creation take flight and soar to the ceiling and defy gravity by hovering high overhead… or just fall to the floor. It’s all about air and invention, with a little bit of mid-air mayhem.
Wind Tubes is a hands-on exhibition that challenges you to make a flying creation out of everyday materials and launch it into large, clear vertical tubes of moving air.
Plastic, paper cups, polystyrene, ping pong balls, propellers and more … all the materials you need are provided. But can your design overcome turbulence, drag, air resistance and gravity?
Wind Tubes is a fun, interactive exhibition for the whole family. There’s a special space for children under two to enjoy.
WHEN: 10am – 5pm
WHERE: Ipswich Art Gallery, d’Arcy Doyle Place (Nicholas Street), Ipswich
COST: Free
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
Shapeshifters: 3D Printing the Future
Showcasing works by seven Australian and one international maker, this exhibition explores how 3D printing has revolutionised the way we design and apply products in our everyday lives. Artist creations on display include jewellery, fashion and prosthetics, all created using 3D printing technology. A series of workshops will accompany the exhibition including hands-on opportunities for adults and children to design and print their own 3D objects.
WHEN: Daily, until 2 September, 2018
WHERE: The Workshops Rail Museum, North St, North Ipswich
COST: Free with admission
Theory of Flaw: New work by Matthew Cheyne
In his latest exhibition titled Theory of Flaw, local artist Matthew Cheyne is taking his work in a new direction.
After graduating from Queensland College of Art in 2001, Matthew exhibited in Brisbane and Melbourne which led to his first European show in Berlin presenting a commissioned series of works created in collaboration with his wife Caroline, an electronic musician. After working and studying for 5 years in Europe, Matthew has returned home to Ipswich, establishing a studio in the outer rural suburb of Karalee.
Since his return Matthew has spent time exploring techniques, making a break from the more considered compositions of his past work, in search of new opportunities that allow for chance. This experimentation became the framework for the Theory of Flaw.
WHEN: 10am-5pm daily, until August 26, 2018
WHERE: Ipswich Art Gallery, d’Arcy Doyle Place, Ipswich
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
