There will be a rare lunar event on the 31st of January. The moment is exceptional as three moon phenomena will take place at the same time.
There will be a full moon which will be a “blue moon”, an occurrence that happens every two to three years. This “blue full moon” will also be a “supermoon”, a moon phenomenon that only happens every 150 years when the moon is in its closest proximity to Earth in a single orbit.
These two events will also coincide with a total lunar eclipse. So as the Earth is in between the sun and the moon, sunlight has to pass the Earth’s atmosphere and the moon will appear to be red.
The last time this simultaneous phenomenon happened was in March 1866. According to reports, after the episode on 31st January 2018, the event will not happen again until December 2028 and January 2037.
One of the best locations to enjoy the super blue full moon is in Redcliffe, where one can witness the event whilst attending a community guided meditation in Suttons Beach at 50 Marine Parade.
The moon will rise at 6.27pm over Moreton Island. The meet-up will be on the sand out the front of the Suttons Beach pavilion restaurant building. The meditation session will start at 6:50 p.m.
Here’s the schedule of the lunar eclipse as expected to be seen over Redcliffe.
Be ready with a towel, blanket or rug to lie down on the sand. Children are welcome at the meditation session just be reminded to bring a jacket for them as the night can be chilly.
The session is free. Bookings are a must. To book, please click here. A gold coin donation is not a requirement but will truly be appreciated.
The meditation session is hosted by the Karma Being Natural Therapies headed by Nicci Garaicoa, a local Kinesiologist specialising in women’s and children’s health. For more information about them, please click here.
Mon Komo Hotel at Redcliffe is hosting a series of holiday parties that will welcome everyone, whether they have been naughty or nice. The seaside hotel, done in the style of famous Caribbean resorts, has prepared a range of “wildly memorable” events, from the kind which normally end with a hangover, to the more formal type which involves sipping of wine whilst dressed to the nines.
Bad Santa Party on 23rd December, 9:00 p.m. – 3:00 a.m.
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“Bad Santa” has prepared presents for everyone who will party with DJ Wookie, Migs, and Jakey at the hotel’s Seabrae Bar. Everyone is expected to dress to impress and coming overdress will not be a problem at all. It won’t be a trouble too if they get a little naughty at the dance floor. It’s “Bad Santa’s” party after all!
The Seabrae Bar at Mon Komo Hotel is well-known in Redcliffe as one of the region’s premier nightclubs. It regularly hosts parties and has been a favourite place among young adults. The club is a picture of stylish sophistication, with state-of-the-art sound and professional lighting. The regular club DJs are among the finest in Queensland.
Hip Hop & RNB Takeover on 29th December, 9:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.
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Hip Hop & RNB takeover is a regular happening at Seabrae Bar every Friday. The one on the 29th, however, is the last gig before 2018 takes over. Two popular spinners, DJ Talk and DJ Paul Bell have all the slow jams and hip hop music prepared. And since it is the last hit for 2017, everybody is expected to dress to impress as there will be many surprises at the dance floor.
New Year’s Eve – Cabana Bar & Terrace Party on 31st December to 1st January, 7:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.
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Party in style at Mon Komo Hotel’s “All That Sparkles” event as 2018 rings in. “The Pinup Girls” will play for the night, along with music anchored by their expert DJs.
The Pinup Girls are South East Queensland’s most sought-after party rock act. The band is known for their high energy, exceptional musicianship, and excellent repertoire comprised of power-pop, guilty pleasures, and classic party throwback songs.
Mon Komo Hotel’s Cabana Bar & Terrace offers a relaxing environment and a location overlooking the magnificent views of Moreton Bay. It has a lounge sofa and cocktail tables. Private Caribbean-inspired nooks are also available for those who prefer privacy.
The Cabana Bar & Terrace has similar wine list to that of the main Mon Komo Hotel. The list is comprised of a wide selection of local, interstate and international wines, as well as tropical cocktails and traditional and boutique beers available on tap.
New Year’s Eve – Dinner and Show on 31st December, 7:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.
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Mon Komo Hotel’s “All That Sparkles Dinner and Show” is for those who prefer a quieter way of ringing in the New Year. Enjoy a three-course dinner while the Tyburn Swingers jazz band plays all through the night. The ladies are also treated to a hair and makeup retouch by a professional artist at the powder room.
NYE Glitter Storm on 31st December to 1st January, 9:00 p.m. – 3:00 a.m.
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The NYE Glitter Storm is Mon Komo Hotel’s offering for those who prefer lavish parties. The revelry happens at Seabrae and those coming will be partying the night away under the glitter cannons.
All events require prior booking, so please click here.
Mon Komo Hotel is located at 99 Marine Parade, Redcliffe
The Russian National Ballet Theatre is performing two of the world’s most precious classics – “The Nutcracker” and William Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” – at the stage of the Redcliffe Cultural Centre. Russian artist Evgeny Amosov has choreographed both of the two acts.
The company has regularly performed in Australia and is back this year after a successful tour of the “Swan Lake” in 2016. They have been scheduled to present in approximately 50 towns and cities from September to December.
Russian National Ballet Theatre is part of the Russian National Ballet S.Radchenko which was founded in 1989 by one of Russia’s honoured artists, Sergei Radchenko. At the time, only one troupe of dancers, called The Moscow Festival Ballet, was performing. After being overwhelmed by request for international tours, Mr Radchenko decided to form the Russian National Ballet Theatre.
Today, the dance company makes sure that each of the troupe tours in separate groups in order to reach audiences in smaller towns aside from the capital cities.
“We wish to give people the opportunity to experience classical Russian ballet, one of Russia’s great cultural heritages as passed down to us through the ages.”
“The Nutcracker” on 19th December at 7:30 pm
“The Nutcracker” is a classic Christmas story ballet which presents the events that took place in one family’s Christmas Eve celebration. The story centres on Marie Stahlbaum’s favourite Christmas Toy, the Nutcracker. It comes alive, defeats the villain Mouse King, and takes her to a magical kingdom.
“The Nutcracker” has its history deeply rooted in Moscow where it was first commissioned in 1891 by the director of Moscow’s Imperial Theatres, Ivan Vsevolozhsky. It premiered a week before Christmas in 1892 and was never performed outside Russia until 1943 in England and 1944 in the U.S. It has since become the most popular ballet act being presented during Christmas season.
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Ticket prices:
Adult: $89.00
Concession: $79.00
Child: $69.00
Groups (10+): $79.00
“Romeo and Juliet” is one among Shakespeare’s frequently performed plays in the present times. This one hundred year old romance tragedy will be performed by the Russian National ballet Theatre with equally heart-warming choreography.
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Ticket Prices:
Adult: $89.00
Concession: $79.00
Child: $69.00
Group (10+): $79.00
The Queen’s Baton will be the starring attraction at the 2018 Redcliffe Festival of Sails on Good Friday, the 30th of March, the Moreton Bay Regional Council announced on the 17th of November. The baton will be carried from the front of Council’s administrative building on Irene Street and would proceed along Redcliffe parade, through the markets, up in Marine Parade and onto the main stage on Suttons Beach.
The journey of the Queen’s Baton began at Buckingham Palace during Commonwealth Day held on the 13th of March 2017. During the ceremony, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II placed her message for the Commonwealth and its athletes into the Baton and entrusted the first chosen Batonbearer to travel with it. The baton has since started its journey through the entire Commonwealth, 388 days and 230,000 kilometres, until it arrives in Australia on the 25th of December 2017 and subsequently in Redcliffe.
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At the 2018 Redcliffe Festival of Sails, paralympic world record holder and Moreton Bay’s Young Citizen of the Year Lakeisha Patterson OAM will carry the baton on the stage. She will be joined by other baton-bearers around the region, namely Alicia Coutts from Macgregor, Colleen McCarthy from Brighton, Lakeisha Patterson from Caboolture, Eric Wallwork from Beachmere, Michelle Wardle also from Redcliffe, Isla White from Bracken Ridge, and Kayleigh Williams from North Lakes.
All Redcliffe locals are being encouraged to get involved in the celebrations, Moreton Bay Regional Mayor Allan Sutherland said during the announcement.
“The Baton’s arrival is the perfect way to kick-start the region’s iconic Easter celebrations – which will include the Redcliffe Festival of Sails and the Good Friday Redcliffe Jetty Markets along Redcliffe Parade,” he said.
“We want as many locals as possible to be part of the Baton’s journey around the world and share in the excitement of GC2018. So get on down to the Redcliffe Parade and Suttons Beach and be a part of history!”
The baton will then travel to the Gold Coast for the XX1 Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony on the 4th of April 2018. His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales will then read the Queen’s message from the baton to officially start the games.
“The baton relay represents a calling together of people from every part of the Commonwealth.” – Her Majesty The Queen
Picnic Hill is the place to be this weekend! Redcliffe residents can look forward to a Friday’s Food Truck Festival at the Picnic Hill. Don’t forget to bring the kids and the whole family for a fun-filled evening of food, drinks, live music, and entertainment.
Food trucks are part of an emerging new foodie trend! They serve something unique that every food lover wants in a format people anticipate and look forward to seeing. Here are some of the food trucks that will be pulling over at the Picnic Hill.
King of the Wings
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Brace yourselves, the “king” is on the hill! King of the Wings is the first American style chicken wing food truck in Australia. It was dubbed as the “Number One Food Truck in Queensland” in 2016 that represented Australia in the New York Wingfest 2016.
King of the Wings serves five unique flavours of crispy wings on half-dozen and dozen order sizes. “Southern Style” is their signature flavour, a crowd favourite which combines original southern spices. They also serve “American BBQ”, a smokey flavour with a bourbon hit; “Bee Sting”, a honey sesame with sweet chilli flavour; and “Chillogy”, a fusion of three Australian chillies.
That Greek Truck
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Craving for something “Greek”? No worries, That Greek Truck will be pulling over. Just look for the “little trailer” that promises to serve “big flavours” of Greek pita wraps and salads. That Greek Food Truck is for everyone. They have both vegan and non-vegan options on their menu.
Notorious E.A.T.
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The newest Gold Coast Food Truck will visit Redcliffe! Notorious E.A.T. serves an American diner style food, such as burgers, fries, and crispy wings. Their amazing burgers are made with high quality meat and homemade waffle or buttery buns. Their menu will not be complete without side dishes like Wu Tang Wings, Big Poppas Dirty Fries, and Nachos.
Joeys Mini Pancakes
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Who said that pancakes are just for breakfast? Joeys Mini Pancakes claims that their “pancakes make the world go round”. Catch them at the Picnic Hill to have a taste of their popular mini pancakes that go well with chocolate, maple syrup, and fruits. Be sure to get one of their Merlo coffees to compliment their delicious pancakes.
Perhaps, something sweet? The Twisted Ice Cream & Desserts will be there to serve their traditional soft-served classics and their unique and “twisted” range of desserts that will surely tantalise your taste buds. You may not be able to buy happiness, but you can definitely buy an ice cream.
There will be other food trucks going on over to Picnic Hill. Check out the event page to for an updated list of the food truck lineup.
One of the best cafes in Redcliffe, Good Vibes Espresso Australia, will celebrate the opening of the new shop of Mad Hatter Enterprises at the corner of Anzac Avenue and Sutton Street. Together with the Turn the Page – Book Realm, this cafe, known for sourcing its coffee beans locally, will organise a Suitcase Rummage-themed garage sale this Saturday, the 30th of September at the Good Vibes. The garage sale will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
The Suitcase Rummage-Like Garage Sale
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Inspired by the “Suitcase Rummage”, a mini-market with suitcases filled with goods to the brim, the garage sale will go vintage. Second-hand wares and vintage items can be spotted at the garage sale. Different stalls will open up and bring you back in time.
Bring your kids and the whole family for the free face painting, food stalls that will serve both vegan and non-vegan options, and Good Vibes’ best coffee on the menu.
Interested stall applicants can secure a spot for $15. Contact the event organisers for further details.
Recycle, Upcycle, and Go Vintage!
Why go vintage? Classics never go out of style! Vintage is unique and one-of-a-kind. Vintage items are anywhere from 20 to 80 years old. These older items were produced in much smaller quantities, making these items rare and hard to find.
Mad Hatter Enterprises
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The Mad Hatter Enterprises will open a new home near the Good Vibes Espresso Australia and Turn the Page – Book Realm. To celebrate this, they’ll be opening up on the day of the garage sale. They are specialising in recycling, reusing, and upcycling of vintage items and make it available to the market again. They’ll source used items (with great value) and add more value to them by rethinking the design and purpose.
Turn the Page – Book Realm
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Turn the Page – Book Realm is also a part of the garage sale. They formerly traded as RENU Books, until one of the employees bought RENU and rebranded it as “Turn the Page – Book Realm”. The bookstore is also “vintage” as they offer a lot of pre-loved books of every genre that are very low priced. They take donations and are running an exchange program. Donate a book and get a 50% off on the book purchase.
If you feel like hanging out for a while, they have stools and couches that you can lounge on. You can curl up on a couch and preview a book, or rest a while, from hunting for that elusive title. Going with the kids? No worries. They have a dedicated room for kids to play and read.
Want to be in style? Go vintage! Visit the event page for more information about this big vintage garage sale in Redcliffe.
As September comes to an end, Redcliffe will be filled with exciting events and activities so take your pick. Musicals, a garage market, and a night out are all happening before the month ends. Here are some of the events you need to watch out for.
The Roar Academy, a school where children aged 5-18 years are moulded in acting, singing, and dancing, presents “Kids in Kabaret”. The talented kids of Roar Academy will sing and dance their way through all of the biggest hits in the Musical Theatre. Kids in Kabaret will be the end-of-term performance of the academy.
Tickets can be purchased through the Roar Academy’s website and seats need to be booked. The academy can accept purchase at the door, but there’s no confirmed seating for walk-ins.
Brisbane Junior Theatre presents “Elf The Musical, Jr”. Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawled into Santa’s bags and was taken to the North Pole. He became an elf, but he later faced the truth that he is a human. He then embarked on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and help the city remember the true spirit of Christmas.
The kids will surely love this musical. Tickets can be purchased at the door.
The Good Vibes Espresso will host a suitcase-rummage-style garage market to buy and sell second-hand wares. Bring the kids for the free face painting and other kid-friendly activities. There will be food stalls that will be serving both vegan and non-vegan options.
Interested in being a stallholder? Spots are $15 each, excluding shade and electricity. Be sure to book your spot early as the spots are limited.
Riverfire is the closing event of the Brisbane Festival. Cruise down the Brisbane River and Fisherman Island and cross the Moreton Bay with the Dolphin Wild Island Cruise. This cruise includes dinner, and a panoramic view of the river fireworks and the military jets and choppers buzzing overhead.
The annual Redcliffe Kite Fest is the ultimate kids weekend. This year’s Kite Fest is happening on Saturday and Sunday, 26th and 27th of August, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on both days. It will be held at the Pelican Park in Clontarf.
All About Kites
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The sky above the Pelican Park will be filled with kites of all shapes and colours this weekend. Kite flyers from across the globe will be there to showcase their creations. Redcliffe’s very own Redcliffe Kite Club will be flying alongside the international kite displays. The organisation has also been tasked to organise the yearly kite displays.
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There will be aerobatic displays and flying tricks on both days at 12:30 p.m. The sky will once again play host to these wonderful kite tricks.
You can also BYO kites or make your own for $7 at the Kite Making Workshop and fly them on the Public Kite Flying Zone.
Ocean Zone
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The Cleanaway Ocean Zone is back this year. The H20 Events team will bring another heart-stopping air performances including the Flyboarders, Jet Ski Kite Show, and Windsurfing & Kitesurfing Demos. Watersports and kites will merge at this zone. Check out the schedule here.
Kiddie Entertainment
Proving that this is the ultimate kids weekend, a lot of kiddie entertainment will pop up on the day. Roving performers like Fluffy Monster, Flower Power, and Bubblewoman will be at the event.
The Main Stage
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The USC Main Stage will feature “Paw Patrol” live at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m on both days. The world-wide sensation “Trolls” will be shown on the big screen at 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. on both days. Kids can also get a chance to “Meet & Greet” the cast of Trolls and Paw Patrols by registering here.
Kite Fest Karnival
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It will not be a fest without the “Kite Fest Karnival” sponsored by Brisbane Events. Once the Kite Fest opens, kids will have full run of the rides, including the Bungee Trampoline, Dodgem Cars, Inflatable Train, Rock Climbing Wall, and Wild Hog Ride.
Tickets can be purchased at the ticket booth near the entry to the Karnival. Cost per ride may vary from $2 to $8, while an “All Day Ride Pass” costs $25 on the day. Do remember that the unlimited ride passes will not be available after 2:00 p.m., as the Karnival closes at 4:00 p.m.
Kite Fest Kidz
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If your kids are too small for the rides, the Sesame Lane sponsored another kids’ zone that is specifically for children age under 10 years of age. An interactive stage show of “Flutter the Fairy & the Magical Wishing Gems” will be performed at 10:45 a.m. and 12:45 p.m.
The youngest festival goers can relax at the “Bubz Hub”, where there are baby feeding and change areas, bottle heating, books, toys, and cushions for the bubs and mums to take a break from the busy Kite Fest.
The kids can also visit the BrisBricks Lego Workshop and Display and the Joyology Joy Arts for free. There will be jumping castles, trampoline, and sand art sections. The animal farm, pony rides, and face painting are also hosted at this zone, but with additional costs.
Bupa Splatt Nation
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The Bupa Splatt Nation is for the big boys and girls with a range of free and ticketed activities. The fun starts for free at the Laser Zone, where kids can engage into a serious combat on the laser battlefield; and the Splatt Workshop, where kids can enjoy Splatt Twister, Balloon Splatt, Fly Spatt Painting, Chalk Bomb Splatt, and Blow Marble Splatt.
The new Splatt Sponge Attack and Hover Ball are only low cost activities that both kids and adults can join at this zone.
Redcliffe Fest is Also for Adults
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Foodcourt and bar will be located at the site. Brunch, lunch, snacks, and nibbles will be available at the foodcourt. The “Black & White Cabs Bar” will be in front of the USC Main Stage serving their signature ice cold beverages and snacks, while you can enjoy the view of the Bramble Bay.
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The USC Main Stage will also host live music for the adults to enjoy. Market stalls offering different items will give a festival-vibe shopping experience.
Tickets
Tickets can be purchased online or at the gate. Pre-purchasing of tickets online gives you a chance to win a free all day ride pass valued at $25.
Adults – $18
Concession – $5
Children 15 years and under – $5
Family Pass – $20
A family pass includes two adults and two children, or one adult and three children. Children under 2 years of age and disability carers are free to enter the event.
Have a close encounter with different types of helicopters and the people behind these amazing machines. On Sunday, the 20th of August, the Aeropower Flight School at the Redcliffe Aerodrome will celebrate Open Hangar Day as part of World Helicopter Day from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Entry is free.
The Highlights
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During Open Hangar Day, there will be a range of helicopters on display, including the Rotorway Executive. It is also the chance for lucky visitors to sit in the helicopters and engage in informative discussions with the pilots and the engineers.
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The Air Force Cadets will be conducting a drill demonstration. To even make the day informative and educational, there will be several presentations on how to fly helicopters and what are the careers available in the helicopter industry. This might inspire children to take on careers in the aerospace industry.
Want to fly? There will be limited number of local area “joy flights” for the people who wants to experience riding and flying on a helicopter.
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Along with the flying, there will be a range of sports car on display. Food trucks offering BBQ and a host of other tasty nibbles will also be in operation during the event.
Held every third Sunday of August, World Helicopter Day aims to raise awareness of the contributions that the helicopters make in our society. It is also a celebration of the excellent works of the people who designs, flies, and supports helicopters all over the globe.
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The helicopter industry employs more than half-a-million people all over the world. Helicopters are not just awesome machines; these machines make great contributions in rescue and disaster relief operations, firefighting, medical transfers, powerline maintenance, and agriculture.
Every helicopter organisation is invited to support this international day and host their open day. This is an opportunity to show the world what helicopters are truly are.
The Picnic Hill is on again this month. There will be a new set of food trucks, street foods, and market stalls. The festival will also feature craft beers, live music, and entertainment.
Picnic Hill Festival is an event for the family to enjoy QT together. BYO favourite picnic rug this Friday.
Let your kids learn how to cook. This weekend, Cooking with Ada will hold another cooking class. Children will learn the basics of preparing pizza and pasta, as well as learning how to decorate a cupcake.
Children under 10 years of age are required to have a guardian.
