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PUMA Glow Run 2013
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Runners light up at the PUMA Glow Run 2013

Come ravers, come runners, come glowstick lovers for a community run that will literally light up the city. For a fair percentage of us, running five kilometres doesn’t sound like much fun at all. But hold the race on a custom-designed, riverside track and team it with audiovisuals, lights, DJs and a finishing dance party, and the prospect is actually tempting. The PUMA Glow Run will be lighting up the City Botanic Gardens from 5:30 pm on Saturday August 24, with runners clad in luminous outfits and baubled up to the nines with glowing necklaces and headbands. The course will start and end at the Riverstage, and loop around the Brisbane River. Runners can recharge in one of the Glow Zone dance tents before releasing every last ounce of energy at the finish line dance party. more

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Bird Gallery and Studio
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Bird Gallery and Studio hosts Thursday night gigs

Thursday nights just got a whole lot louder at Bird Gallery and Studio. The laneway arts space has extended its existing support for local emerging artists by putting a call out to budding musicians. From 5:00–7:00 pm each Thursday, the venue will introduce two local artists to Brisbane crowds. As traffic battles its way out of the city, Bird offers those nearby a place to wait it out with a beverage and some soothing music at the new live music locale. The free gigs will also see the venue’s partnering cafe Bean. serving up espressos, with audience members invited to bring their own drinks along. more

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Winter Mornings and Whiskey Nights
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Whisky and music combine at The Old Museum

August has crept up on us, which means spring is on its way. Celebrate the last month of winter with two of the season’s best spirit-lifting aids – whisky and warming tunes. On Saturday August 3, The Old Museum will host Winter Mornings and Whiskey Nights: An intimate evening with Sue Ray. Supported by Brisbane-based musicians Phil Smith and thewhiskeyarchive, Sue Ray will share her acclaimed and soothing voice with an intimate audience in the picturesque historic setting. The night’s music will feature alt-country and nu-folk sounds served up alongside the suitably matched beverage, whisky. more


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Congo Flavour
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Congo Flavour comes to Greenslopes Bowls Club

In a night filled with Afro beats, barefoot bowls and Congolese culture, Congo Flavour will take over the Greenslopes Bowls Club on Friday July 26. Celebrating Congolese music and tradition, Congo Flavour is a benefit night featuring dance classes, DJs, organic African-inspired foods and a Congo dress-up corner. The Grotto Room of Greenslopes Bowls Club will be transformed in support of AusCongo Network, a non-profit organisation working to relieve poverty in the Congo and within Australia’s Congolese community. Doors will open at 6:00 pm. Image via Bichini Bia Congo. more

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RAW Elevation
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RAW showcases new artists in Elevation

This Friday July 19, Brunswick Street establishment The Arena will encase the creativity of 40 emerging artists from fields spanning fashion, music, visual art, theatre and film for one evening of RAW inspiration entitled Elevation. The evening of art-centric festivities will highlight the works of high achievers from varying genres, including artists who work with non-traditional art forms, such as hairstyling and make-up innovations. Guests can enjoy music by emerging bands, drinks at the bar and a stroll around the impressive works exhibited in the arts space.   more

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Edward Guglielmino
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Rock along to local showman Edward Guglielmino

Brisbane troubadour Edward Guglielmino brings his abstract folk rock to Southside Tea Room (SSTR) with a free performance from 8:00 pm on Saturday June 28. Boasting indie band The Grates as owners, Southside Tea Room in Morningside was always going to be a music-filled venture. Since acquiring a liquor licence and opening Thursday to Sunday evenings in late 2012, SSTR has played host to a bunch of great music acts. This Saturday night sees Edward supported by Wolf & Napoleon (otherwise known as Kahl from The Medics).  more

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Johnny Pav
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Johnny Pav launches EP at Dowse Bar

Indie-folk musician Johnny Pav is set to launch his debut EP, European Sun, at Dowse Bar in Paddington this Sunday June 30. Exploring themes of desperation, isolation and escape, European Sun is a deeply personal effort, combining traditional folk instruments, synthesisers and programmed drums to create soft soundscapes. With many influences evident in Johnny’s rhythmic compositions, the EP is a creative expression of Johnny’s distinct vision. After working on a variety of musical projects over the past few years, Johnny’s experimental journey has resulted in new techniques and some wistful new sounds. more