Sunday 30 April 2023

Gallery: Australia Wide Eight - OzQuilt Network touring exhibition April 2023

Showcasing the work of Ozquilt Network members from throughout Australia and overseas. The exhibition features 34 small art works each 40cm x 40cm. 
The exhibition demonstrates the scope and variety of the 'stitched and layered textile'.


AUSTRALIA WIDE EIGHT
an Ozquilt Network members' exhibition on tour 2022-2024 

Selected for this touring exhibition:

Australia Wide Eight Selection Panel

Lisa Walton is a textile artist who started with traditional quilt techniques but quickly developed the urge to break the rules. She creates her own fabrics for her artwork which she exhibits worldwide. Lisa is a past president of Studio Art Quilt Associates in the USA.

Cathy Jack Coupland is a textile artist whose work has evolved from using traditional quilt and embroidery techniques to creating fully machine stitched works covering the entire surface. Cathy won the Ozquilt Network Award of Excellence in Art Quilt Australia 2021.

 Sophie O’Brien is Head of Curatorial & Learning for the new Bundanon Art Museum near Nowra NSW. She oversees a diverse range of the arts and artists through Bundanon’s residential program which is open to all Australian artists

Saturday 22 April 2023

Charters Towers Documentary Encore Screenings: ALL tickets FREE

 As part of the 150-year celebrations, Council produced two documentaries created by the people of Charters Towers. 

One hour-long film, titled ‘Our World’, premiered at the Twilight Markets and Film Festival on 30 September 2022 and includes interviews of prominent residents and their stories.

The Early Years first screened as part of Queensland Day celebrations at The World Theatre in June 2022 - and now you can enjoy both films for free!


Charters Towers: 
Our World 
The Early Years 
150th Documentaries 
on the cinema screen

Saturday, 22 April   
Our World 7:00pm
The Early Years 8:15pm

Wednesday, 26 April  
Our World 10:30am &
The Early Years 11.45am

ALL tickets FREE 

All Ages event



Unearth Our Secrets Photography Exhibition

 During 10 Days in the Towers, drop by The World Theatre VIP room to view the finalists of the ‘Unearth Our Secrets’ Photography Competition. 

While you’re there, be sure to cast your vote for People’s Choice Award

Winners (exclusive of People’s Choice) will be announced at the Official Opening on Saturday, 22 April from 6pm.

Exhibition Open SAT SUN from 1pm; MON-FRI 10am-1pm

FREE Entry


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PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION TO SHOWCASE THE REGION

20th March 2023

Council is inviting amateur photographers to enter the ‘Unearth our Secrets’ Photography Competition with images that celebrate their love of the Charters Towers Region.

Entrants are encouraged to submit images that depict our Region, be it our natural surrounds, our buildings, or our people.

The ‘Unearth Our Secrets’ theme, taken from our Tourism Destination Branding, encourages exploration and adventure in our diverse and rich Region.

Councillor Sonia Bennetto said that the Photography Competition is a great opportunity for the community to share photographs of what they love about the Charters Towers Region.

“Council is very excited to host the Photography Competition again this year, and hopefully showcase some amazing images of our Region,” said Councillor Bennetto.


Entries can be made in three categories:

  • People/personality
  • Buildings/architecture
  • Nature/landscape

The competition is free to enter, with winners of each category eligible to win a $500 cash prize.


“We are encouraging all residents and visitors (who reside in Queensland) to take part in this competition and submit their photographs. 

“No matter your age or your photography skills, we would like to see a large variety of photographs from our community showing different perspectives of the theme ‘Unearth Our Secrets’,” continued Councillor Bennetto.

Photo competition finalists will be on display at The World Theatre from 21 – 30 April 2023, with the winners announced at the official Exhibition Opening from 6pm on Saturday, 22 April.

A ‘People’s Choice’ prize of $250 is on offer and will be awarded to the photograph which receives the most votes during the exhibition.

The competition closes 9am Tuesday, 18 April 2023.

For more information about terms and conditions of the Competition, visit www.charterstowers.qld.gov.au/queensland-day/photography-competition-terms-conditions

Friday 21 April 2023

ALL FIRED UP! An 80's mixed tape musical...


Meet Tammy Tooth who’s on the brink of an epic existential midlife crisis. Through an unexpected quirk of fate, Tammy travels back to 1987 and comes face to face with her 15 year old self.

Younger Tammy is on the floor of her teenage bedroom, recording the hits of the decade on her Sanyo double red cassettte player, chewing Hubba Bubba and practising pashing on her Cabbage Patch Doll. Can older Tammy possibly rediscover the meaning of life from her younger self?

ALL FIRED UP!
An 80's mixed tape musical

FRI 21 APRIL 8PM


Join Tammy in the front seat of the Delorean, crank up the radio and take on a few life lessons from your favourite radio presenter, DJ Neon.

Dig out your leg warmers, Choose Life shirt and bust a move to our banging live band rocking the soundtrack of our youth.

Solve the problems of your world; one 80's song at a time! 


BOOK NOW $39. CONC/STUD $29. CHILD 3+ $25. GROUP 8+ $29

"All Fired Up is a fantastic show! Not only will you want to immediately see it again, but you will be straight-away wishing for its return so that you can also bring along everyone of a similar-life-vintage if you are a teen of the ‘80s. Indeed, it is all incredibly feel good."  Blue Curtains Brisbane


Performance warning:   
Haze and lighting effects 


Important information:  
Dancing and loud singing essential!



Credits
Written by Rachel Terry and Roz Pappalardo
Directed by Rachel Terry and David Terry
Musical Direction by Roz Pappalardo
Choreography by Rachel Terry
Lighting Design by Jason Glenwright
Sound Design by Mick Allen
Production Manager Sam Gibb
Featuring Roz Pappalardo, Rachel Terry and Scarlett Terry
Live Band: Tnee Dyer, Thomas Lever, Cameron Nicholls and Mike Turner


Presented by: Box Jelly Theatre and Roz Pappalardo Projects

Roz Pappalardo and Rachel Terry are artists from Cairns in Far North Qld. Roz is one half of the much loved independent music duo women in docs and Artistic Director of Tanks Arts Centre, Cairns Performing Arts Centre and Munro Martin Parklands. Rachel is a NIDA acting graduate who runs her own theatre company in Cairns touring schools throughout the region and producing/directing Main Stage productions.

All Fired Up was written by both women and has enjoyed sell out seasons at the Brisbane Powerhouse and theatres throughout regional Queensland, as well as a triumphant performance at South Bank Piazza for the Brisbane Festival.


Tuesday 18 April 2023

A MAN CALLED OTTO [M]

126 mins. Comedy  Drama 

Otto is a grump who's given up on life following the loss of his wife and wants to end it all. When a young family moves in nearby, he meets his match in quick-witted Marisol, leading to a friendship that will turn his world around.

Friday 14/04/2023        10:30 am
Saturday 15/04/2023    1:30 pm
Sunday 16/04/2023     1:40 pm  

+
MOVIE FUNDRAISER 
for 
OUR TOWN ASSOCIATION INC. 

7PM WED 19 APRIL
Doors & bar open from 6pm

bring your friends to support a great cause and enjoy a wonderful uplifting movie...
Tickets $10+donation$10

Wednesday 5 April 2023

TAD THE EXPLORER: THE MUMMY ADVENTURE [G]

89 mins. Animated  Adventure  Comedy 

Tad accidentally unleashes an ancient spell, endangering the lives of his friends Mummy, Jeff, and Belzoni. With everyone against him and only helped by Sara, he sets off on an adventure to end the Curse of the Mummy.

Friday 14/04/2023     10:40 am
Saturday 15/04/2023     6:40 pm
Sunday 16/04/2023     1:30 pm   FINAL


THE AMAZING MAURICE [PG]

93 mins. Animated  Adventure  Comedy 

This story follows Maurice, a goofy streetwise cat, who has the perfect money-making scam. He finds a dumb-looking kid who plays a pipe and has his very own horde of rats, who are strangely literate.

Thursday 13/04/2023     10:40 am
Friday 14/04/2023         6:40 pm
Saturday 15/04/2023     1:40 pm
Sunday 16/04/2023     4:00 pm  FINAL


ANT-MAN AND THE WASP: QUANTUMANIA [M]

 125 mins. Action  Adventure  Comedy 

Scott Lang and Hope Van Dyne, along with Hank Pym and Janet Van Dyne, explore the Quantum Realm, where they interact with strange creatures and embark on an adventure that goes beyond the limits of what they thought was possible.

Saturday 08/04/2023         1:30 pm 
Sunday 09/04/2023         1:40 pm
Thursday 13/04/2023     10:30 am
Friday 14/04/2023         6:30 pm
Saturday 15/04/2023     6:30 pm
Sunday 16/04/2023         3:20 pm  FINAL


PUSS IN BOOTS: THE LAST WISH [PG]

 102 mins. Animated  Adventure  Comedy 

When Puss in Boots discovers that his passion for adventure has taken its toll and he has burned through eight of his nine lives, he launches an epic journey to restore them by finding the mythical Last Wish.

Thursday 30/03/2023    10:40 am
Friday 31/03/2023         10:30 am
Saturday 01/04/2023     1:40 pm
Sunday 02/04/2023         1:30 pm


Wednesday 05/04/2023    10:40 am
Saturday 08/04/2023         1:40 pm
Sunday 09/04/2023         4:00 pm  FINAL    `

Cast ; Antonio Banderas · Puss in Boots ; Salma Hayek · Kitty Softpaws ; Harvey Guillén · Perrito ; Florence Pugh · Goldilocks ; Olivia Colman · Mama Bear .


LYLE, LYLE, CROCODILE [G]

106 mins. Adventure  Comedy  Live-Animated 

Lyle Lyle Crocodile lives in a house on East 88th Street in New York City. Lyle enjoys helping the Primm family with everyday chores and playing with the neighborhood kids but one neighbor insists that Lyle belongs in a zoo. Mr. Grumps and his cat, Loretta, do not like crocodiles, and Lyle tries to prove that he is not as bad as others might first think.

Thursday 30/03/2023     10:30 am
Friday 31/03/2023    10:40 am
Saturday 01/04/2023    1:30 pm
Sunday 02/04/2023     3:45 pm

Thursday 06/04/2023     10:40 am
Sunday 09/04/2023     1:30 pm
Saturday 08/04/2023     6:40 pm
Wednesday 12/04/2023     10:40 am FINAL

CAST; Javier Bardem · Hector P. Valenti ; Winslow Fegley · Josh ; Shawn Mendes · Lyle ; Constance Wu · Mrs. Primm ; Scoot McNairy · Mr. Primm.

Tuesday 4 April 2023

AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER 2D & 3D [M]

 193 mins.  Action  Adventure  Fantasy 

Jake Sully lives with his newfound family formed on the extrasolar moon Pandora. Once a familiar threat returns to finish what was previously started, Jake must work with Neytiri and the army of the Na'vi race to protect their home.

Friday 31/03/2023     6:30 pm
Saturday 01/04/2023     6:30 pm3D
Sunday 02/04/2023     3:25 pm
Thursday 06/04/2023     10:30 am
GOOD FRIDAY CLOSED
Saturday 08/04/2023     6:30 pm
Sunday 09/04/2023     3:30 pm3D
EASTER MONDAY CLOSED
Wednesday 12/04/2023     10:30 am3D  FINAL

Saturday 1 April 2023

April School Holidays 2023

 








MAGIC MIKE'S LAST DANCE [M]

112 mins. Comedy  Drama 

Mike takes to the stage again, following a business deal that went bust, leaving him broke and taking bartender gigs in Florida. Mike heads to London with a wealthy socialite who lures him with an offer he can't refuse.

Friday 31/03/2023         6:40 pm
Saturday 01/04/2023     6:40 pm
Sunday 02/04/2023     1:40 pm
Wednesday 05/04/2023     10:30 am  FINAL