Voice of Ireland” Tommy Fleming May 2013

 Artist Network presents the “Voice of Ireland” Tommy Fleming, returning to Australia in May, 2013.

Tommy brings his own beautiful interpretation of classic and contemporary songs such as Bridge Over Troubled Water, The Isle of Innisfree, Something Inside So Strong, “the best version of Danny Boy - bar none” (Eric Clapton), and many others you know and love.

His recording and performing credentials speak for themselves; with over 32 platinum albums under his belt and has already brought his mesmerising voice to audiences around the world, performing in prestigious venues such as New York’s Carnegie Hall.  Returning to Australia for his third tour will delight his legion of Aussie fans with a reputation of drawing capacity crowds during his previous Australian tours.

A Tommy Fleming concert is a musical experience not to be missed. He has a universal appeal to all ages and backgrounds with a fan base that is growing stronger worldwide year by year.  Give your loved one a very special Christmas present they will never forget.

Tickets to Tommy’s concert will make a fabulous 2013 Mother’s Day gift for every Ipswich mum!

Tickets on sale now!

SHOW DETAILS Dates: Sunday 12 May 2013  Time: 7.00pm Tickets: Adult $49.00  Concession/Student $47.00 Child $30.. Group 10+ $47.00   More Info: Music Concert Send To A Friend: Think someone else will enjoy this show? Then forward this to your friends.

HOW TO BOOK Phone: 3810 6100 (Credit Card Only) Monday - Friday 8.00am - 4.30pm In Person: Visit the Ticket Office located at: 143 Brisbane Street, Ipswich. (Ipswich City Council Customer Service Centre) Monday - Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm If you order online, you can now select your seat or let us choose the best available for your group.

Ipswich Boy to Play Pugsley in The Addams Family Musical

THEY'RE creepy and they're kooky, mysterious and spooky, and an Ipswich boy has joined them; the Addams Family.

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Young Ipswich Grammar School student Jaxon Graham-Wilson has been chosen to play Pugsley in Sydney's Capitol Theatre production of The Addams Family - The Broadway Musical.

Landing the role came as an early birthday surprise for Jaxon, who turns 14 tomorrow.
"I've know for a while, but I had to keep it quiet until Sunday, when it was properly announced," Jaxon said. "I flew down to Sydney to audition after my mum found out about it, and we went back down last Monday to do the photo shoot with the other Pugsleys."

Jaxon will star alongside well-known actors John Waters and Russell Dykstra in the show.
The Collingwood Park boy said he would have no trouble getting into the character of Pugsley, Gomez and Morticia's son and brother to Wednesday.

"I've watched all the movies and TV shows and I saw the original cast on Broadway," he said.
Jaxon said he loved the "creepy" nature of the family.

"Pugsley is a bit devious and loves torturing his sister, so I'm basically always in character when I'm annoying my own sister," he joked.

The Addams Family production opens next March, and Jaxon will move to Sydney for nine months with his mother and sister.

"I'll be doing distance ed and my sister will go to school," he said.
"I want to travel and do shows when I'm older so this is exciting."

Family Facts

• The Addams Family was created by American cartoonist Charles Addams.
• It was first developed into a television series in the 1960s, and has since inspired films, books, videos and a musical.

See original article from QT

X-TRAIN – BLUEGRASS BAND FROM THE USA - What's On Ipswich, QLD

X-Train is a high energy bluegrass band featuring Ross Nickerson on banjo, Peter McLaughlin on acoustic guitar, Mark Miracle on mandolin and Bob Denoncourt on bass. The band offers traditional Bluegrass music, with world class banjo, guitar and mandolin picking, along with rock solid bass and superb three-part harmony singing. All the members of X-Train have toured throughout the world and played and recorded with numerous internationally renowned Bluegrass bands.

Ross Nickerson has toured extensively in the USA, Canada, Europe and Australia and has recently completed his latest instrumental CD “Just Kick It”.  Peter McLaughlin is a former Winfield National Flat Picking Champion and former member of the Laurie Lewis band and The Perfect Strangers. Mandolinist Mark Miracle is a lights out picker whose dazzling solos, solid back up and superb tenor vocals make him indispensable.  Bass player Bob Denoncourt is a veteran of top bluegrass bands from all over the USA.

X-Train has great fun performing on stage and their exciting brand of Bluegrass music, featuring superb instrumental work and brilliant harmonies, always leave audiences smiling.

QR Bulls Masters v Ipswich Invitational XI

Come and see Queensland and Australian greats play against our local heroes in the fast paced environment that is Twenty20 Cricket! 

Players will include: Ian Healy, Greg Ritchie, Michael Kasprowicz, Andy Bichel & Jimmy Maher + more! Gates open at 10am, beginning with U10 matches. Free coaching clinic for kids 12.30 - 1.30pm. Main Game commences at 2pm. Tickets are available at the gate - Adults $10, Under 16's are free. 

Date: 18 November

Venue: Baxter Oval - Ivor Marsden Memorial Sporting Complex, Old Toowoomba Road, Amberley QLD 4305

Contact:

ipscricket@optusnet.com.au or telephone (07) 3282 4251

Chefs To Help Tackle Obesity with Good Fork Week

Metro Hotel Ipswich International has joined other Chefs and foodservice operators across the country in the fight against obesity. By taking part in the inaugural Good Fork Week, where participating chefs have been asked to tweak menu items and deliver more nutritious options for diners.

The campaign, which is leveraging off October as National Health Awareness Month, and will run from 2 to 28 October.

Good Fork Week's launch follows the results of Unilever Food Solutions' World Menu Report 3, which looks at eating-out-of-home trends and found that 64 per cent of Australians eat out at least once a week and only half look for or choose a healthier option, despite 66 per cent saying they prefer healthier options.

David Manz Head Chef at the Metro Hotel Ipswich International has made so changes to the lunch time menu to include some healthy choices . One of David’s 'hero dish' menus can be found on the Unilever Food Solutions website

If you're interested in taking part or would like to learn more about the campaign, head to www.goodforkweek.com.au

THE RHYTHMS OF IRELAND Live At Civic Theatre Ipswich

Ireland’s most celebrated show, THE RHYTHMS OF IRELAND, will return to Australia in 2012.
WITH AN ALL NEW PRODUCTION - Following the highly-successful and critically acclaimed sell-out Australian and World tour , Ireland's most celebrated and elite company of dancers, THE RHYTHMS OF IRELAND, return with their awe-inspiring and innovative ALL NEW PRODUCTION to Australia ..

THE RHYTHMS OF IRELAND has been seen by over two-million worldwide amassing an unsurpassed reputation for their "stunningly executed performances". The incomparable quality and pure unadulterated spectacle of their work perfectly blends the ancient traditions of Irish dance and music with the innovative and flawlessly choreographed production values of contemporary Irish excellence.

Legend, folklore and enchantment are interwoven in a voyage of discovery without falling into the trap of sentimentality. That's not to deny that some passages make the hairs on the nape of the neck rise... the troupe's adaptation echoes the past as the dancers seem to fly across the stage to the beat of the bodhron by performers of zipping quality and enthusiasm make you want to clap in time, the best of the Irish experience, THE RHYTHMS OF IRELAND

Experience a spectacular evening of traditional Irish dance, music and song enhanced by stunning costumes, lighting and sound. This is indeed, THE RHYTHMS OF IRELAND.

SHOW DETAILS Dates: Friday 5 October 2012 Time: 7.30pm Tickets: Adult $64.90 |  Concession/Student/ Group 8+ $54.90  Child under 14 $44.90 |  Family of 4 $200 (2 adults and 2 children) More Info: World Music and Dance Send To A Friend: Think someone else will enjoy this show? Then forward this to your friends. HOW TO BOOK Phone: 3810 6100 (Credit Card Only) Monday - Friday 8.00am - 4.30pm In Person: Visit the Ticket Office located at:143 Brisbane Street, Ipswich (Ipswich City Council Customer Service Centre). Monday - Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm If you order online, you can now select your seat or let us choose the best available for your group.

Metro Hotel Ipswich International the Place To Be ...

Metro Hotel Ipswich International will once again host its popular Melbourne Cup Luncheon, so it’s time to spruce up your favourite hat, get out your best dress and dust off your stilettos.

The 2012 Melbourne Cup runners will bound out of their starting gates at 3pm on Tuesday 6 November  – the moment when every true blue Aussie will be fixed to a screen watching  as some of the world’s finest horse flesh competes to win the country’s most coveted racing title. And you can be part of the action, watching it all on a super-sized screen along with a host of other party-goers at Metro Hotel Ipswich International.

Celebrations will commence at 12 noon and continue until the conclusion of the race, shortly after 3pm. For the price of $75 per person, guests will enjoy a 4-course lunch, a selection of beverages (including beer, house wine and soft drink), Sweepstakes, raffles, lucky door prizes, a fashion parade and, of course, prizes for the best hat and best dressed guest.

There will also be a prize for the best dressed stiletto heel, with guests invited to be creative and decorate one stiletto for the chance to win one of three prizes from Obsession Shoes.  Stilettos will need to be dropped off at the hotel two weeks prior, and you must be attending the Luncheon to enter the competition.

The Melbourne Cup Luncheon is being held in support of the Ipswich Hospital Foundation (Sunshine Circle Appeal).

Hotel General Manager Ted Matthews said the Melbourne Cup provides a wonderful opportunity to organise a group of friends or work colleagues, to dress up and to celebrate a fabulous occasion, while also helping to raise money for a worthy local cause.

Continue Reading at Metro Hotels Press Releases

Johnny Cash - The Concert at Civic Theatre, Ipswich

A celebration of Johnny Cash’s 80th birthday, this special two-hour concert event captures the spirit of this iconic Superstar. Johnny Cash: The Concert takes you back to the humble beginnings of the famed ‘Man In Black’, and through a musical journey of Cash’s timeless hits. From his first release on the Sun label,
1955’s Hey Porter to his signature Folsom Prison Blues and a string of Cash & Carter duets and more.

Featuring the star of The Class of ‘59 (2012), Daniel Thompson, legendary Australian Country guitarist Stuie French, internationally renowned singer/songwriter Alanna Cherote and introducing The Tennessee Studs.
This unique musical journey is one not to be
missed!

SHOW DETAILS Dates: Saturday 20 October 2012 Time: 7.30pm Tickets: All tickets $65.00 More Info: Music Concert Send To A Friend: Think someone else will enjoy this show? Then forward this to your friends. HOW TO BOOK Phone: 3810 6100 (Credit Card Only) Monday - Friday 8.00am - 4.30pm In Person: Visit the Ticket Office located at:143 Brisbane Street, Ipswich (Ipswich City Council Customer Service Centre). Monday - Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm If you order online, you can now select your seat or let us choose the best available for your group.