What better place to enjoy the post ‘Christmas unwind’ than in beautiful Brisbane. With perfect weather, you’ll be able to set in motion some of those New Year Resolutions to ‘embrace life and make time for a little more fun and relaxation’. The following are a few suggestions from Brisbane conference centres to start the ball rolling in the month of January. If cultural enrichment ticks your box, then consider these two options.
‘The Hand, the Eye and the Heart’ Exhibition (Culture)
This fascinating concept is not to be missed! ‘The Hand, the Eye and the Heart’ exhibition combines unique works that comment on the public dimension of private experience. The exhibition incorporates various mediums including video, photography, drawing and sculpture, used by artists to record private aspects of the human experience and provide the opportunity to observe how these acts of remembrance are made both material and spiritual.
- TIMES: Saturday & Sunday 9am – 5pm, Weekdays 10am – 5pm
- DATE: 2 Dec 2011 – 4 Mar 2012
- VENUE: Queensland Art Gallery/Gallery of Modern Art , Stanley Place, South Bank
‘Matisse: Drawing Life’ Exhibition (Culture)
This major exhibition features the works on paper by Henri Matisse the iconic artist of the twentieth century and includes more than 300 drawings, prints and illustrated books. Providing a unique insight into the artist’s daily practice of drawing, the exhibition explores the themes and subjects to which Matisse repeatedly returned throughout his long career.
In addition to several international museums, various private collections have also contributed to this remarkable exhibition in a bid to adequately explore the extraordinary range and depth of Matisse’s engagement with the graphic mark.
This stunning exhibition is sure to have you channelling your inner-Matisse, so come and be inspired.
- TIMES: Saturday & Sunday 9am – 5pm, Weekdays 10am – 5pm
- DATE: 2 Dec 2011 – 4 Mar 2012
- VENUE: Queensland Art Gallery/Gallery of Modern Art, Stanley Place, South Bank
Brisbane Moonlight Cinema ( Event)
The Brisbane Moonlight Cinema is the perfect way to kick back and enjoy the cool of a summer’s evening. Consider the great range of popular and new release movies coming your way this month.
Thu 12 Jan Jack and Jill (PG)
Fri 13 Jan Puss In Boots (PG)
Sat 14 Jan The Darkest Hour (M)
Sun 15 Jan Red Dog (PG) Doggie Night – BRING YOUR DOG ALONG!
Wed 18 Jan The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 (M)
Thu 19 Jan Monty Python’s Life of Brian (M)
Fri 20 Jan New Year’s Eve (M)
Sat 21 Jan Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol (M)
Sun 22 Jan J. Edgar (M)
Wed 25 Jan A Few Best Men (CTC)
Thu 26 Jan The Sitter (CTC)
Fri 27 Jan Midnight In Paris (PG)
Sat 28 Jan Dolphin Tale (PG)
Sun 29 Jan Buck (PG)
- TIME: 6 pm
- VENUE: New Farm Park Rotunda, Brunswick Street
Gold Coast Blaze Home Games (Sport)
Take a drive along the beautiful coast to catch the hottest sporting action this summer – Meriton Gold Coast Blaze returns to the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC) for the team’s fifth NBL Season. Now mid way through, the season is in full swing, Blaze continues to bring all the adrenalin-packed basketball action, live entertainment and an opportunity to meet players after each game.
- TIME: 7 pm – 11 pm, Saturdays
- WHEN: through to 25th March,2012
- VENUE: Exhibition and Convention Centre, Corner Gold Coast Highway, TE Peters Drive
Laneway (Music)
Be there!
A batch of fresher than fresh young Aussie talent joins the already popular hype bands such as Girls, Cults and M83 for an explosive line-up of newly discovered talent. That’s right, this will be a big moment for the winners of the triple j Unearthed Muso’s Competition held recently across each state. From melodic indie rockers, The Medics to the hazy garage surf wonders, Drunk Mums, you will want to make sure you are amongst the first to see the best of new Aussie talent at Laneway.
- COST: $120.00
- DATE: 28 January @ 12:00PM
- VENUE: Alexandria Street
If you still have a week or two of Summer holidays, why not make the call to a Conference centre in Brisbane and book one last hurrah before the routine of another year begins.
