Markets
Celebrate Redcliffe Festival
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Seaside celebrations commence in Redcliffe

Combining food, music and seaside frivolity, the Celebrate Redcliffe Festival launches September 14–15. Redcliffe’s annual two-day festival will begin with its Sunset Fiesta, on Saturday September 14 in Charlish Park at 4:00 pm. Throughout the festival, Redcliffe Parade will be filled with live music, roving entertainment and fireworks, to which diners at nearby restaurants will receive front row seats. Having recently returned from Europe, chef Matt Golinski will be in the kitchen to celebrate the region’s festivities, while footballer Billy Moore will be sharing his award-winning pizza recipes in a cooking demonstration. more


Film
Action, Hong Kong Style
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Leap and lunge into Action, Hong Kong Style

Throughout September, GOMA presents the big shots of Hong Kong’s action cinema genre. The performances of Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan and Chow Yun Fat – among other action heroes – are being showcased in a reflex-testing cinematic experience. Lovers of film can watch the dramatic choreography of 70 Hong Kong action classics on the big screen during Action, Hong Kong Style. The collection of films is hoped to uncover the global influence of this genre and to celebrate physical feats achieved in the name of cinema. Image credit Production still from Golden Swallow 1968 / Director: Chang Cheh / Image courtesy: Celestial Pictures Limited. more

Inspiration
River Quay Green, South Bank
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The Global Concepts Weekend List

On a visit to the magical city that is Paris a few years ago, we were riding our rented bicycles over the Pont des Arts, when not only the love-left padlocks caught our eye, but also the merriment of the crowd that was gathered in this public space. more

Exhibitions
Afghanistan: Hidden Treasures from the National Museum, Kabul
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Exhibition reveals hidden treasures of Afghanistan

On Thursday September 5, Queensland Museum will reveal a collection of some of the most exciting archaeological finds of Central Asia, and expose an exclusive glimpse into the bygone world of the ancient Silk Road. Afghanistan: Hidden Treasures from the National Museum, Kabul is an exhibition that shares the beauty and significance of Afghanistan’s past. The display also represents the courageous story of the men who risked their lives to protect their nation’s heritage and uncover these items, which were hidden from view for many years. more

Student
Sex, Drugs & Helvetica chats design at QUT
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Sex, Drugs & Helvetica chats design at QUT

On Friday September 6, QUT’s Gardens Theatre will host design conference with a difference, Sex, Drugs & Helvetica. From 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, the conference (and its after party) will celebrate and demonstrate the creative work of talented designers, featuring talks from some stimulating guest speakers. Suzy Tuxen of A Friend of Mine will chat to audiences about how she has established her distinct work across various fields and collaborated with many craftspeople to create a multi-disciplinary portfolio of projects. Discussion around The Town Mouse Project will follow, detailing the custom-drawn typography of the Melbourne-based bar and restaurant. more

Brisbane Festival
The Dance in the Dark Weekend List
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The Dance in the Dark Weekend List

Thanks to Fatboy Slim & Riva Star we’ve felt the desire to break out a few box steps and crumps at all hours of the day of late. Once an addictive beat has positioned itself permanently in our mind, we’re left eagerly and impatiently looking forward to the weekend to put the track into motion. more

Literature
TEDxBrisbane
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TEDxBrisbane returns to stimulate and inspire ideas

Stimulating new ideas, communicating amazing stories and inspiring the next generation of thinkers, TEDx conferences drive our world forward in a positive fashion. From early beginnings covering topics such as technology, entertainment and design, TEDx conferences are independently organised events that allow TED inspiration to continue to spread beyond online videos. more