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THE BABUSHKA BOOK CLUB JOIN Matilda Award-winning cabaret group Babushka for a musical deep dive into all things literary, playing at the Majestic Theatre, Pomona this June 25 as part of their Sunshine Coast tour. The three unlikely bibliophiles of Babushka deconstruct the classics, try to look smarter than they are… and drink a lot of pinot grigio. After performing to rapturous applause at Queensland Cabaret Festival, Melbourne Cabaret Festival and Adelaide Fringe Festival, Babushka want to discuss some serious literature, sing some killer tunes and expand the membership of their bawdy book club. The Babushka Book Club dives into the pages of your favourite novels, be it chick lit, the NY Times best seller, or the wellthumbed erotic thriller on your bedside table. Be entertained by a wickedly funny cabaret that features the iconic music of Kate Bush and Bananarama through to Billie Eilish, as Babushka turn your best loved novels inside-out and colour them various shades of grey. Babushka give Elizabeth Bennett a makeup tutorial, slap the handcuffs on Christian, and say ‘boy, bye!’ to Heathcliff. These licentious literary critics, (who totally read the book before they saw the movie), demand a fresh look at Jane Austen and some more snacks. Pass the brie!
The Babushka Book Club Sunshine Coast tour is presented by local performing arts company Red Chair with the support of Arts Queensland through the Touring Queensland Fund. Sunshine Coast Performance Dates Friday June 17: Eudlo Hall, Saturday June 18: Coolum Civic Centre, Friday June 24: Maleny Community Centre, Saturday June 25: The Majestic Theatre (Pomona), Sunday June 26: Saltwater Eco Tours (Mooloolaba) Full Event Details www.redchair.com.au M 15+ (Course language, adult themes)
A MUSE AND A M E M O R I A L AT T H E P O M O N A G A L L E RY The delightful Molly Galpin has turned her creative energy to making dolls of fellow artists for her show ‘My Doll Muse’ at the Pomona Railway Station Gallery. While she has been a 3D artist for many years, doll-making is a new pursuit for Molly. “They’re so inspiring, all bringing their own style,” Molly said. The dolls are created in mixed media, textiles, clay and recycled materials, lovingly hand-stitched and some painted. Come and meet them face-to-face in the Carriage Room, on show from June 4 to 29. Also throughout June, the gallery will host a memorial exhibition of the works of a favourite local artist, the late Yvonne Thompson. Yvonne started painting landscapes in New Zealand using oils and, after she arrived in Australia in 1970, took up watercolours. ‘In Memory of Yvonne Thompson’ is on show from May 28 to June 22. Pomona Railway Station Gallery 10 Station Street Pomona, open 10am4pm Tuesday to Friday and 10am to 2pm Saturday and Sunday.
$12,000 total prize pool $3000 BEST IN SHOW
Ron Jeffery Realty Prize Auto entry for best artwork selected from across all 10 sections.
$1500 + $1000HC Open Section ENTRIES CLOSE JUNE 27 Open daily 10am-3pm Imbil Public Hall, Imbil Opening Night July 22 Poet’s Breakfast July 23 People’s Choice Youth Art Project
21– 24 JULY 2022
www.maryvalleyartfestival.com.au
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