Ipswich in Spring 2023

Message from Ipswich Mayor, Teresa Harding

Front Cover Image: Spring is a great time to get out and explore Ipswich’s waterways. If you have any feedback regarding the Spring Guide, please email council@ipswich.qld.gov.au or visit Ipswich.qld.gov.au Disclaimer: Published by Ipswich City Council © 2023 At time of printing all information is current and correct. Every care has been taken to ensure the information in this brochure is correct at the time of publication. Ipswich City Council accepts no responsibility for any errors, omissions or changes leading to such information being incorrect. Phantom of the Opera on for five shows between 9 and 17 September. Ipswich Musical Theatre Company brings this outstanding production to Ipswich, Broadway’s longest running and one of the most successful musicals of all time. Be entranced by Spring in Ipswich is one of my favourite times of the year. Those bone-chilling mid-winter mornings have gone, and we head into some warmer months with plenty of events on the city calendar to get us outside again. Winter brought you our amazing SPARK Ipswich festival and spring is synonymous with Galvanized, running from 31 August to 10 September 2023. Galvanized is a curated collection of experiences immersing residents and visitors in the unique story and heritage of one of Queensland’s oldest towns, with a strong focus on community and First Nations culture. Delivering over 75 events presented by 50 event organisers through performance, exhibitions and behind- the-scenes tours, thought-provoking talks, walks and bus tours in venues ranging from galleries to graveyards. There is a spring treat at the Ipswich Civic Centre with the Broadway hit

As activities, programs and events may cancel or move subsequent to publication of this brochure, no responsibility is accepted for accuracy of content. This publication is copyright. Other than for the purposes of and subject to the conditions prescribed under the Copyright Act 1968 (C’wlth), no part of it may in any form or by any means (electronic, mechanical, micro copying, photocopying, recording or otherwise) be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted without prior written permissions. If you wish to disseminate or share this information and or images please contact Ipswich City Council for permission. Exhibitors will engage with residents who are seeking new ideas on how to live more sustainably, including offering energy, waste, water, organics and transport solutions. It’s all happening in Ipswich this spring! the grandeur and romance of this lavish production accompanied by an orchestra of 27 musicians. The September school holidays are always packed with fun things for the kids and this year is no different with Tulmur Place becoming a hive of activity and the Ipswich Art Gallery featuring a special exhibit. Join our gallery facilitators as we use the creative potential of clay to help children discover traditional and non-traditional forms and develop visual literacy through experimental, process-based, hands-on exploration. Spring is also a reminder to start thinking about the annual Christmas Lights competition and getting nominations in for the Australia Day Awards. And of course, it is that time of year to get out in the garden – and what better way to get some ideas than from our Ipswich Sustainable Living Festival on Saturday 21 October at Tulmur Place.

Image courtesy of Enviro Photo Competition entrant Fox M. Image titled: Solartree Marburg