There’s a volcano and lamington themed event on this week and I could not be more intrigued.
Charity Shoe Sale for It’s a Bloke Thing – Thursday 16 July
Do you like the sound of massive discounts on European designer shoes? Me too. It’s a Bloke Thing is hosting a one day only shoe sale to raise money for prostate cancer. Go to Fitzy’s Function Centre from 12pm to 7pm and check Facebook for more details.
Winter Urban Design Seminar Series – Monday 20 July
The final seminar in a series about urban design and planning in Toowoomba is set for this Monday. Hear from speakers and panellists Tony Hall (Griffith University), Michael McKeown (Jensen Planning + Design), Graham Secombe (Aspect Architects & Project Managers) and David Snow (Peter Snow & Co. Real Estate), about how our ever-changing lifestyle is impacting future home design.
The event is at the Empire Theatre from 5.15pm to 8pm and entry is free. RSVP on Facebook.
Theatre: The 26 Story Treehouse – Monday 20 July
Based on the book from acclaimed children’s author Andy Griffiths this crazy treehouse adventure is aimed to delight kids 6 to 12. At the Empire Theatre, 11.30am. Tickets are $20 or $14 per person in a school group.
Wonders of the Volcano – Tuesday 21 July
Who could resist the pairing of volcanos and National Lamington Day?
If a National Lamington Day wasn’t enough, two Toowoomba sisters have chosen the day to launch their new creative enterprise – products that celebrate their volcanic home of Toowoomba.
Held at the Sauce Kitchen on Tuesday 21 July at 5.30pm, the sisters will launch their locally designed and handmade range of linen tea towels, featuring volcanic style artwork. So what’s the Lamington link? The Wonders of Volcano team believe the lamington has its origins here in Toowoomba, when the chef to Lord Lamington, Governor of Queensland created the delicious cakes at the governor’s country residence in Toowoomba.
For more info or to RSVP to this event have a look on Facebook.
And in Brisbane…
Regatta Fair – Friday 17 July-Sunday 19 July
Find premium brews, good food (including the food of the moment: the doughnut) and entertainment aplenty at the Regatta Fair this weekend. See their website for details.
Regional Flavours Food Festival – Saturday 18-Sunday 19 July
Adam Liaw, Adriano Zumbo, Georgia Barnes, Matt Preston! If you watch Master Chef these names should be ringing bells for you. They’re just some of the chefs and foodies who will be at the Regional Flavours Food Festival at South Bank this weekend. Come and wrap your mouth around fresh produce from more than 80 Queensland providores.
Prizes up for grabs include a signed Matt Preston cook book, $200 Sirromet Wines hamper and a Lockyer Valley getaway valued at $1200. Open from 10am to 5pm each day, entry is free.
