Dance
The Little Mermaid, Brisbane
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The Little Mermaid splish-splashes into Brisbane

Adapting the enchanting tale of Hans Christian Andersen and combining it with the magic of Walt Disney’s classic animated film, the Ballet Theatre of Queensland brings its new production to Brisbane audiences. In The Little Mermaid, Ariel and her sisters float about in an imaginative underwater palace – with choreography as envisioned by artistic director Timothy Brown. Some of the state’s best young dancers will help to tell the story of a young mermaid who hopes to discover a world above the sea, and strikes a deal with a powerful sea witch who changes her life. Performances will run from Wednesday January 22 until Saturday January 25. more

Inspiration
The Take A Break Weekend List
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The Take A Break Weekend List

We’ve been pushing ourselves the last two weeks to hold on strong to those resolutions, and while we’re feeling good about the little achievements, the perfectionists in us have left our energy levels a little deflated. Here’s a few ways to take a little break this weekend and catch up on rest after the initial start-of-year excitement. more

Literature
Lifeline Bookfest Brisbane
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Word nerds get ready for Lifeline Bookfest

Pick up a classic tome, expand your recipe book collection or invest in a bundle of travel memoirs for a decadent bout of couch-based wanderlust – the biannual book rummage that is Lifeline Bookfest returns to the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre this Saturday. more

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apple store, brisbane city
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New Apple Store opens in Brisbane City

Brisbane is set to gain a third Apple Store, when the tech giant opens its doors in the historic MacArthur Chambers this Friday January 17. Opening at 10:00 am, the Apple Store is giving away a commemorative t-shirt to the first 1,000 customers – no purchase necessary. Following openings at Westfield Chermside and Carindale, this third store for Brisbane is also the brand’s first to be set in a heritage building in Australia. At the store, window shoppers will be able to test drive Apple products, ask questions and access hands-on technical support, and attend free workshops to teach you the basics. One on One training and The Genius Bar will be available in-store, which you can make a reservation for online. Apple Store MacArthur Chambers 201 Edward Street, Brisbane City Ph: 07 3182 9000 Open: Monday to Thursday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, Friday 9:00 am to 9:00 pm, Saturday 9:00 am to… more

Literature
David Sedaris
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Be enchanted by An Evening With David Sedaris

Not a stand-up comic, nor a performer, David Sedaris somehow manages to weave his dry wit and incisive social critiques into a comedic strand of language that leaves you inspired and uplifted. Experience the man and the writer in person when he sits down with audiences at Brisbane Powerhouse for an evening of reading and conversation. On Thursday January 23, the author of Me Talk Pretty One Day and Let’s Explore Diabetes With Owls will take to the stage to deliver his usual satiric observations of the human condition in person. more


Music
the lumineers
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The Lumineers melts hearts at The Tivoli

The American darling of toe-tapping, heart-melting folk, The Lumineers is bringing its enchanting sound to a Big Day Out sideshow in Brisbane this weekend. Playing The Tivoli on Saturday January 18, the five-piece weaves heart-on-your-sleeve lyrics with timeless rustic melodies, stirring and soothing the soul with each new ‘hey’. Get a taste of the resulting warm and fuzzies here. more

Theatre
the illusionists
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Magic returns to QPAC with The Illusionists 2.0

Delivering a tingle down your spine and multiple awe-induced exclamations of ‘wow’, the magic makers behind The Illusionists return to QPAC with a sequel to their sold-out show of last year. The Illusionists 2.0 will see cutting-edge visual effects and 3D interactive projects melded with high-risk stunts and tricks to enchant and intrigue audiences both young and old. These tricksters will stretch the mind from January 19–27 in QPAC’s Concert Hall. more

Inspiration
new year's resolutions
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The Second Chance Weekend List

If your resolutions for the new year have so far proved more aspirational than physical, there’s no need to bury your head in the refrigerator munching on leftover ham in defeat. There’s still 357 days left in the year to start conquering your new set of dreams. Make a to-do list and start ticking off achievements. more

Music
lou doillon
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So Frenchy So Chic dazzles at Brisbane Powerhouse

Whether you’re a French native or simply a die-hard Francophile, So Frenchy So Chic should be clearly marked in your 2014 diary, kickstarting your Gallic cultural exploits for the year. Unfortunately it has just been announced that French songstress Lou Doillon has had to cancel her Australian tour including the Brisbane Powerhouse performance due to a medical condition. So Frenchy So Chic will still see magnetic duo Lilly Wood & the Prick deliver its playful bursts of spirited pop on Thursday January 16. more

Theatre
The Rocky Horror Show QPAC
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The Rocky Horror Show loosens ties at QPAC

Steady yourselves, innocuous Brisbane audiences. In its 40th anniversary production, Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show is coming to QPAC and bringing its collection of devious characters along for some justly provocative enactments. Craig McLachlan will don the racy black corset to play the wily role of Frank N Furter, while Christie Whelan Browne and Tim Maddren will take up the parts of the unknowing twosome Janet and Brad who stumble into an unexpected situation. In the title character of Frank N Furter’s creation, Rocky, Brendan Irving will step out in the infamous gold hotpants – and be joined by the likes of Riff Raff, Magenta and Columbia on the Lyric Theatre’s stage. The show will go on until Sunday February 9, or until it is deemed too lascivious to continue. more

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Revolting Rhymes takes to the stage at La Boite
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Revolting Rhymes takes to the stage at La Boite

Roald Dahl’s Revolting Rhymes & Dirty Beasts takes to the Roundhouse theatre stage this summer, twisting and twirling beloved fairytales into frightfully silly stories. The Three Little Pigs, Snow White, Cinderella and Goldilocks – no sweet narrative is left unaltered by Roald Dahl’s original rearrangement in this live show delivered by shake & stir theatre company. Steered towards children aged five to 12, the production will run at La Boite from January 8–18. more

Dance
ballet boot camp brisbane
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Pirouette into the new year with Ballet Boot Camp

If you’re keen to start the new year off on a creative note and show those resolutions who’s boss, throw a glance towards Queensland Ballet’s timetable. The dance company is hosting a Ballet Boot Camp from January 6–8, with each night of the intensive course focusing on a new ballet technique and dance style. The three-night camp combines ballet, contemporary and Pilates and is suited to both absolute beginners and those with a few pairs of well-worn ballet tights in their wardrobe. more

Music
Zac Gunthorpe
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Zac Gunthorpe wins hearts at Shady Palms

Sunshine Coast-based singer-songwriter Zac Gunthorpe has his guitar and harmonica at the ready to sincerely croon out acoustic melodies to ease you back into the routine of the new year. Pull up a stool at Shady Palms Cafe & Bar this Sunday January 5 to listen to tunes from the young musician’s five-track debut EP, Long Lost Love Lies, like toe-tapping ‘William Blake’ and tender-hearted ‘In The Shadows’. more

Film
Unknown Geoffrey Rush
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Journey into the Unknown with Geoffrey Rush

With previous shows guided by the distinguished vocals of Robert Redford, the new Black Holes: Journey into the Unknown viewing comes accompanied by the well-known speech of Geoffrey Rush. For those with an interest in all things cosmological and planetary, this show imagines a place where time stands still and universal order breaks down. A production by the Melbourne Planetarium, Black Holes travels to Brisbane’s own Sir Thomas Planetarium until the end of January, with the weekend-run show followed by a projected night sky tour. more

Film
saving mr banks
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What films to watch this Boxing Day

After an enjoyable (yet exhausting) Christmas Day filled with food, family and friends, Boxing Day can’t help but be lazy. With seven new films out this December 26, take to the cinema and let your mind drift through the varied creations of the silver screen … more