Ipswich in Winter 2022

Your guide for entertainment, events and activities Ipswich in Winter 2022

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Message from Ipswich Mayor, Teresa Harding

With plenty going on during the cold months to keep you warm this winter, I’m very excited to welcome you to the latest Ipswich in Winter. Our lovely sunny winter days and crisp evenings are the perfect time to get out and explore our beautiful region, attend an event, take in a show or experience something new. Ipswich comes alive in Winter and this year the Ipswich Art Gallery Foundation are celebrating 25 years of purchasing art of cultural significance to add to the Ipswich Art Gallery collection. The 25 YEARS: The Ipswich Art Gallery Foundation large-scale exhibition is on now. Spark Ipswich returns from 7 to 17 July featuring day and night events for everyone, with music, comedy, arts, circus, technology shows, children’s festival and more on the program. The 2022 program will deliver fresh new festival content, visit Ipswich Festivals website for more information. The Festival of Horsepower gallops in June, a month-long program packed full of horsepower-fuelled adrenaline from drag racing at the Gulf Western Oil Winternationals on 9 to 12 June to horse racing at the TAB Ipswich Cup on the 18 June. Front cover: Enjoy one of the city’s many open spaces and parks If you have any feedback regarding the Winter Guide, please email council@ipswich.qld.gov.au or visit Ipswich.qld.gov.au Disclaimer: Published by Ipswich City Council © 2022 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.

It’s also a great time to take advantage of cooler days by getting out and venturing into the region’s 6,000 hectares of parks and conservation areas. Ipswich is fast becoming a major draw card with many outdoor recreation and endurance events being held here. This Winter showcases cycling, mountain biking and trail running events to suit the whole family. Or get active with an outdoor class as part of the council’s experiences and courses on offer too including Knife Making, Tea Tasting Experience, Jamie’s Ministry of Food program, Didgeridoo Jams and so much more. Tulmur Place comes alive with the twilight markets, handmade expo market, food trucks, live music, yoga classes and there are also children activities held each school holidays. You also won’t go hungry while exploring Ipswich. You can eat and drink your way around the city from fine dining, boutique breweries to coffee and brunch at one of Ipswich’s many tasty cafes. So, rug up, and discover what our beautiful region has to offer this Winter. 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. Active and Healthy program. Ipswich is buzzing with various

MODERN TECHNOLOGY TO REVEAL ANCIENT SECRETS

Ipswich’s oldest cemetery burials are being mapped for the first time through the use of ground penetrating radar. The innovative use of technology is part of a council project to redesign some of Ipswich General Cemetery that was razed by the Cemetery Trustee in the 1970s. Unfortunately, there are limited records of burials from this time. Graves in the historic Ipswich General Cemetery date back to the mid-1840s. Burials in the oldest part of the cemetery were organised into cultural and religious groups including a designated area for First Nations people who we do have some burial records of, from as far back as the 1880s.

Sadly, many of the headstones have been removed or destroyed when they were moved from their original location in the 1970s by cemetery trustees who cleared the site to reduce maintenance costs. There are also many unmarked graves and we want to hear from anyone who has any information around who may be buried there. The Ipswich General Cemetery Heritage Project will develop a conceptual design for a new area to re-house and integrate the existing memorials into a new landscape as well as to consider new internment opportunities for cremains.

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EXPAND YOUR HORIZONS IPSWICH’S NATURAL ENVIRONMENT HAS MUCH TO OFFER IN WINTER

ENVIROFORUM August

This annual highlight in the Ipswich calendar features experts and local champions. Connect, share and be inspired by environmental ideas and actions. Find out more at Ipswich.qld.gov.au/enviroforum

KIDS GO WILD School holidays Kids can have fun with activities

focused on being more sustainable and connected to our local environment. See the ‘School holiday programs’ page at Ipswich.qld.gov.au/enviroed

FOR THE LOVE OF NATURE All year It’s the busiest time of year for visitors to Ipswich conservation estates and reserves. We all have a responsibility to sustainably manage these areas of flora, fauna and cultural importance. You can report problems or unsafe behaviours to council. Ipswich.qld.gov.au/lovenature

320 YEARS OF COUNCIL EXPERIENCE RECOGNISED

CEO Sonia Cooper with Dale Hubner, celebrating his 40 years of service with Ipswich City Council

“I have been a labourer, a truck driver, a carpenter and a carpenter supervisor, and now I am a project manager,” Dale said. “Back when I started, the Thorn Street Depot was the main depot for council; it included the ambulance and SES area and housed the entire council workforce – from road gangs to sign writers – plus the mechanical workshop and blacksmith shed. “The carpenters, painters, and plumbers’ workshop ran alongside and had been converted from horse stables.” Ipswich City Council currently employs more than 1,200 people across a range of industries and delivering a wide range of services to the Ipswich community.

The year was 1982. Joh Bjelke-Peterson was the Premier of Queensland; work had just started on Wivenhoe Dam; a loaf of bread cost 77 cents; and Bundamba man, Dale Hubner, started a new job at Ipswich City Council. Forty years on, and Dale attends a barbecue breakfast at the Riverview Depot to celebrate the long service and dedication of 12 Infrastructure and Environment Department employees, who have together racked up 320 years as council officers. Now a Capital Delivery Branch Project Manager, Dale said he has worn many hats in his time at council.

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FREE ACTIVE AND HEALTHY PROGRAMS MEET OUR TRAINERS

SYLVIA YOGA INSTRUCTOR

How long have you been teaching? “I started teaching 2012 and I’ve been teaching yoga, mindfulness and meditation in the local area ever since.” What do you love most about being a yoga instructor? “I love being able to help people feel better. Dru Yoga is a very therapeutic style of yoga, and no matter how much Yoga you’ve done before or what ability level you’re at, Dru Yoga supports people to feel better in body, mind,

heart and spirit. It’s known as the Yoga of the Heart.”

When you’re not instructing/getting active, what else do you like to do? “I love learning and being creative whenever I’m not practising teaching yoga. Right at this moment I’m into reducing material waste, by up cycling unwanted material into rags. I’m also passionate about the environment and love my plants too.”

Join Sylvia at one of her free sessions!

Active Parks – Yoga All Abilities – Chair Yoga Active Mums and Bubs – Yoga

Saturdays 7.30 am Spring Lake Park, Springfield Lakes

Queens Park Education Centre, Ipswich

Wednesdays 9.00 am

Providence Yoga Circle (Harmony Way), South Ripley

Fridays 9.30 am

Can’t make it to a session? Follow along at home with our Active at Home yoga videos on YouTube by visiting Youtube.com/ipswichcitycounciltv

For more information or to book, visit Ipswich.qld.gov.au/activehealthy

JULIAN TAI CHI AND QIGONG INSTRUCTOR

How long have you been teaching Tai Chi and Qigong? “I have been a Tai Chi and Qigong instructor for 4 years, so very much a novice in the whole scheme of things of these arts.”

be beneficial. It also establishes and reinforces community and friendship. I also enjoy passing on what knowledge I possess about these arts, hopefully in an enthusiastic and fun manner.” When you’re not teaching a class, what else do you like to do? “Of course I have my own practice and study of Tai Chi and Qigong, as I believe it’s important to keep learning and improving, particularly as I’m instructor too.” Join Julian at his free Tai Chi and Qigong classes held weekly as part of our Active Seniors program.

What do you love most about being an Ipswich Council Active Seniors Instructor?

“I think what I love most about being an Ipswich Council Active Seniors Instructor is seeing (most) people enjoy themselves – in my case doing Qigong, which many may have never tried before. Attempting to calm the mind, body and breath while doing gentle movements can really

Active Seniors Tai Chi and Qigong Tuesdays 9.00 am Robelle Domain, Springfield Central

DANIELLE STRENGTH AND FITNESS INSTRUCTOR

How long have you been a Personal Trainer? “I’ve been a personal trainer for 4 years” What do you love most about being an Ipswich Council Active Seniors Instructor? “I love seeing the community that has been built within the active seniors group. A lot of friendships have been made, and our seniors are happy to exercise and move their body knowing they are doing it with a group of friends.”

When you’re not teaching a class, what else do you like to do? “I like to train myself and promote a healthy happy lifestyle through my personal training business.” Join Danielle at one of her free Strength and Fitness classes held weekly as part of our Active Seniors program.

Wednesdays 8.30 am Cameron Park, Booval

Active Seniors Strength and Fitness Classes

Thursdays 8.00 am Browns Park, North Ipswich

For more information or to book, visit Ipswich.qld.gov.au/activeseniors

RANGER JODY ACTIVE KIDS BUSHWALKING GUIDE

How long have you been leading bushwalks in Ipswich? “I have been leading bushwalks in Ipswich Conservation Estates for four years now, but my passion for exploring, understanding and telling the stories of our amazing nature goes way back to when I was 8 years old!” What do you love most about being an Active Kids instructor? “I love introducing kids to the secret lives of the animals and plants of the forest, helping them find answers to their questions about nature, and watching as

they discover their own connection with the natural world around them.” When you’re not leading a bushwalk, what else do you like to do? “Any activity that helps nature, like joining in with community activities such as tree planting or cleaning up litter. At our own farm we are restoring some native bushland, so there’s lots of tree planting and weed management to enjoy with my family too. Recently I have also had fun creating a worm farm and home vege garden to grow our own organic, sustainable food.”

With over 30 free activities to attend, it’s easy for your kids to get outdoors and stay active in the school holidays.

For more information or to book, visit Ipswich.qld.gov.au/activekids

OUT NOW

Order or download your FREE copy today from DiscoverIpswich.com.au/magazine The Discover Ipswich Visitor Guide is full of exciting experiences on offer throughout the City of Ipswich. From family fun to outdoor adventure and adrenaline- pumping thrills to indulgent escapes, you’ll find it inside.

THE BEST OF IPSWICH IN WINTER AS THE MERCURY DIPS THIS WINTER IT’S TIME TO EXPLORE THE OUTDOORS WITH CULTURAL ACTIVITIES, NATURE EXPLORATION AND ADVENTURES TO CHOOSE FROM

TAKE PART IN A JAPANESE TEA CEREMONY Learn the traditional way to prepare matcha at a traditional Japanese tea ceremony right here in Ipswich’s very own Japanese gardens. Take your shoes off to enter the tea house and sit on the tatami mat to participate in the ceremony or observe from the bench seating on the veranda. Japanese Tea Ceremonies run on the last Saturday of each month until October, bookings are essential at DiscoverIpswich.com.au/ japanese-tea-ceremony

SEE SOME STREET ART If you’ve never taken a walking tour of the street art in Ipswich, winter is the time to do it. Lace up the walking shoes and visit the art dotted around Ipswich Central, all within walking distance of each other. There’s cafes and shops to visit along the way including St Shoebill , Rafter and Rose , Fourthchild and Oikos . See the locations at DiscoverIpswich.com.au/street-art

CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE

You’re spoilt for choice when it comes to action packed adventures in Ipswich. Book a heli-tour, Floating Images Hot Air Balloon Flight , Hardcore Blasters gel blaster session, V8 Race Experience or a Seraphim Escape Room challenge. Find out more at DiscoverIpswich.com. au/choose-your-own-adventure

ESCAPE TO NATURE Spend some time surrounded by trees, clean country air and rustling leaves on a weekend nature escape. Either camp or book a rustic cabin to take in country views and spend some time enjoying the stillness. Or head off on a hiking or biking adventure. See more at DiscoverIpswich.com.au/nature-escape

SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN These winter school holidays enjoy some time with the kids close to home. Visit animal farms like the EWE Nique Hobby Farm at Haigslea, they’ve started adding koala days, or The Llama Farm . Stop in at the Ipswich Nature Centre or take the kids to The Workshops Rail Museum . Discover our best school holiday boredom busters at DiscoverIpswich.com.au/schoolsout

For further info visit DiscoverIpswich.com.au

2022 THEME A Breath of Fresh Air SHORT FILM COMPETITION

AGE CATEGORIES FORWARD 7–11 Years FORWARD 12–17 Years FORWARD 18–25 Years Monday 11 July - Friday 16 September 2022 ENTRY DATES

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What’s On IPSWICH CIVIC CENTRE AND STUDIO 188

Friday 3 June 7.30 pm Ipswich Civic Centre Original Artist

Friday 3 June 8.00 pm Ipswich Civic Centre Comedy

Friday 3 June 7.00 pm – 11.00 pm

Saturday 4 June 11.00 am Ipswich Civic Centre Morning Melody

Studio 188 Live Music

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Tickets:

Wednesday 8 June 10.00 am and 1.00 pm Ipswich Civic Centre Variety Concert

Thursday 16 June 7.00 pm and 9.30 pm Ipswich Civic Centre Comedy

Friday 24 June 8.00 pm Ipswich Civic Centre Comedy

Friday 24 June 8.00 pm Studio 188 Trivia

Sunday 3 July 7.00 pm Ipswich Civic Centre Magic

Tues 5 July - 6.00 pm Wed 6 July - 11.00 am and 2.00 pm Ipswich Civic Centre Children’s Theatre

Thursday 7 July 7.30 pm Ipswich Civic Centre Comedy

Friday 8 July 7.30 pm Ipswich Civic Centre SPARK Festival

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Tickets:

Saturday 9 July 7.30 pm Ipswich Civic Centre Tribute Band

Sunday 17 July 7.30 pm Ipswich Civic Centre Cabaret

Thursday 21 July 7.30 pm Ipswich Civic Centre Theatre

Friday 22 July 7.30 pm Ipswich Civic Centre Comedy

Saturday 30 July 8.00 pm

Sunday 31 July 2.00 pm Ipswich Civic Centre Variety Concert

Studio 188 Live Music

Friday 12 August 8.00 pm Ipswich Civic Centre Comedy

Saturday 13 August 8.00 pm Ipswich Civic Centre Live Music

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Studio188.com.au/whats-on Tickets:

Sunday 14 August 2.00 pm Ipswich Civic Centre Live Music

Wednesday 24 August 6.00 pm Ipswich Civic Centre Children’s Theatre

Thursday 25 August 2.00 pm Ipswich Civic Centre Original Artist

Friday 26 August 8.00 pm Studio 188 Trivia

HOTELIER TAKES REINS OF ICONIC IPSWICH PUB

Ipswich’s much-loved Commonwealth Hotel will continue to be revitalised in the $250 million Nicholas Street Precinct after AusHotels signed on as the new operator of the iconic pub. The hotel will act as an anchor for the Nicholas Street Precinct attracting additional visitors and diners to Ipswich Central. This is a pivotal moment in the Nicholas Street Precinct redevelopment that council has been working towards. While the Commonwealth Hotel has been meticulously restored to maintain its heritage façade, the forthcoming extension of the hotel will transform the site into a state-of-the- art dining and entertainment hub.

The Commonwealth Hotel, also known as Murphy’s Pub, was built over a century ago and extensive plans for the redevelopment include indoor and outdoor dining, a feature cocktail bar, beer garden and function rooms, while keeping its classic and authentic persona at its core. The reopened hotel will draw more people to the precinct and bolster future trade. Importantly, it will help reactivate the night-time economy in the Nicholas Street Precinct and complement the precinct’s other new offerings.

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Explore more with FREE School Holiday Fun! Meet your favourite characters at Tulmur Place for daily stage shows and meet and greets. Tulmur Place, Nicholas Street Precinct Monday 27 June to Saturday 2 July

Monday 27 June

Tuesday 28 June

Wednesday 29 June

Thursday 30 June

Friday 1 July

Saturday 2 July

Weekday food trucks Free 3-hour parking Zero-depth water play

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IPSWICH 1-7 AUGUST 2022

Ipswich’s biennial StoryArts Festival returns in August! Presented by the Ipswich District Teacher-Librarian Network, the festival brings you award winning authors, illustrators, storytellers and performers from all over Australia to deliver an exciting program of literary experiences through an eight-day schools, family and adult program. This year’s family program delivers up another awe-inspiring afterschool workshop program from Monday 1 August to Thursday 4 August. Attendance is free but bookings are essential as spaces are limited. For program information and bookings go to Storyartsfestival.com

FAMILY PROGRAM WHAT’S ON Monday 1 – Thursday 4 August Level One, 1 Nicholas Street, Nicholas Street Precinct

LET’S GET MOOOOOVING WITH KATHRYN APEL AND RENÉE TREML Monday 1 August 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm

MIDNIGHT IN THE MUSEUM WITH RENEE TREML Tuesday 2 August 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm Children will create an authentic museum specimen worthy of the Museum of Natural History in ‘Sherlock Bones’ using air drying clay. Activities led by Megan Daley.

CREATING COMICS WITH REMY LAI Wednesday 3 August 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm Join Remy Lai in this comic making workshop, from writing your story to designing your own characters. For young illustrators aged 8+. A whole herd of hands-on activities for children aged 0-8 to have fun on the farm with the creators of ‘ The Bird in the Herd’ , Kathryn Apel and Renée Treml.

This program is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.

2 DAY WOODLANDS LITERARY RETREAT Saturday 6 – Sunday 7 August Woodlands, Marburg

StoryArt’s conference style adult program is designed for teachers, teacher-librarians, librarians, emerging writers and illustrators, readers and anyone with an interest in children’s literature. It is an opportunity to be inspired and to mingle with the festival’s writers and illustrators in an informal setting. Hosted at Woodlands of Marburg, the two-day program will include panels, demonstrations, talks and social dinner.

MEET THE CREATORS OF BLUEY – Q&A WITH BETH DURACK AND DAVE LOWE

Thursday 4 August 6.00 pm – 7.30 pm

BLUEY AND BINGO INSPIRED PARTY WITH YVONNE MES Thursday 4 August 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm For children who love Bluey and Bingo.

Learn about the production processes of making the TV show Bluey. Beth has been working on Bluey since season one and is now a Lead Animator at Ludo Studio. Dave Lowe is the author of 11 children’s books and has co-written an episode of the TV show ‘Bluey’.

BOOK SALES OPEN TO STORYARTS PARTICIPANTS Monday 1 – Thursday 4 August 9.00 am – 5.00 pm daily + Thursday evening Children always get a great deal of pleasure in buying books and having them signed by the authors and illustrators they have met. ‘A Lot of Books’ will be set up in the venue. Save time and pre-order your book online at Alotofbooks.com.au. Ages 6+.

WOODBLOCKS AND RANGOLI FROM INDIA WITH LEE FULLARTON Monday 1 – Wednesday 3 August 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm Ipswich Community Gallery, d’Arcy Doyle Place A delightful workshop for children aged 5-11 that explores the traditional Indian Art practices of Block Printing and Rangoli. Like in Lee’s picture book Mr Chippa the Woodblock Carver of Bagru kids will create their own printed works using traditional blocks from India.

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DOG REGO DUE PAY ONLINE Ipswich.qld.gov.au/dogrego

Pay by 30 June to receive a discount

August to November 2022 (Opening hours align with Ipswich Nature Centre) Ipswich Nature Centre, Queens Park, Goleby Avenue, Ipswich

Follow the Trail, Read a Tale, Have an Adventure!

Discover UP AND DOWN ON A RAINY DAY written by Kathryn Apel and illustrated by Janet Turner as you follow the trail through the Ipswich Nature Centre. Find the pages around the centre as you learn about how a Queensland family celebrates rain and makes it fun with rainy-day play. Visit the Queens Park Environmental Educational Centre or any branch of Ipswich Libraries to collect your Nature Play Passport. All ages

Is this your egg? is moving to Robelle Domain, John Nugent Way Bridge from August.

The first 5 years last a lifetime. slq.qld.gov.au/first5forever FREE EVENT

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Don’t lose it to landfill. Recycle it in your yellow lid bin.

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Local gardeners and avid green thumbs will soon more easily spot invasive plants when council launches a new book to support community identification of environmental weeds impacting Ipswich. Council developed the Invasive Weeds of Ipswich book and field guide as an up-to-date resource to empower residents to identify weeds and take appropriate actions. Invasive weeds come in many forms, from small delicate daisy-like flowers to large trees covered in massive thorns, to scrambling vines many metres high. What they have in common is that they compete with native vegetation for nutrients, light and space. INVASIVE WEEDS CATALOGUED IN NEW BOOK AND FIELD GUIDE

Invasive weeds disturb the balance of natural systems, causing damage to conservation areas, waterways and reducing food and habitat for native animals. Community education and action makes a big difference in controlling invasive weeds. The new book and field guide will be available for the Ipswich community at the Queens Park Environmental Education Centre.

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IPSWICH | JUNE

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Festival of Horsepower is a month-long program packed full of adrenaline and excitement in the City of Ipswich. Taking place in June, the annual festival includes a number of Australia’s signature racing and motorsport events.

Experience the glitz and glamour of the TAB Ipswich Cup, the raw and adrenaline fueled action of the Gulf Western Oil Winternationals at Willowbank Raceway, 2 Days of Thunder at Queensland Raceway and the Rotax Pro Tour held at the Ipswich Kart Club. Thurs 9 - Sun 12 June Gulf Western Oil Winternationals Australia’s largest drag racing event featuring a range of professional and sportsman brackets along with the amazing flame-throwing ‘Top Fuel Funny Cars’. The four day event presents up to 500 vehicles of competition racing, children’s rides and entertainment - fun The Rotax Pro Tour is Australia’s premier karting tour with 5 events across the eastern states of Australia. Ipswich Kart Club are thrilled to be able to host Round 3 of the Australian Tour. Sat 25 - Sun 26 June 2 Days of Thunder Queensland Raceway is bringing the thunder to Willowbank. From intense wheel-to-wheel battles on track and motorsport legends wandering the paddock, 2 Days of Thunder is not to be missed! for the whole family. Fri 17 – Sun 19 June Rotax Pro Tour

WHAT’S ON

SOCIAL EVENTS

Tues 14 June TAB Ipswich Cup Barrier Draw The TAB Ipswich Cup Barrier Draw will be broadcast live on Sky Racing in 2022. Hear from racing commentators, owners, trainers and jockeys about the upcoming Ipswich Cup plus other featured races. Sat 18 June TAB Ipswich Cup Ipswich’s social event of the year. Established in 1866, the Ipswich Cup attracts over 20,000 racegoers enjoying a day of entertainment, horses, fashions and socialising. Sat 18 June Festival of Horsepower Marquee Overlooking the home straight, enjoy food, drink, tote facilities and access to the TAB Ipswich Cup after party.

TAB IPSWICH CUP

Saturday 18 June | 10.00 am - 8.00 pm Ipswich Turf Club | Ticketed event

The TAB Ipswich Cup is back for 2022. Rich in history, heritage and horses there really is nothing like the Ipswich Cup. But it is more than a horse race; it is the social day of the year for South East Queensland since 1866.

The event features a host of areas to enjoy the Cup action and social activities, including trackside marquees, in-field DJ entertainment, Fashions on the Field and After Party, and the Festival of Horsepower Marquee. Gather your friends together now for the 2022 TAB Ipswich Cup!

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2 DAYS OF THUNDER Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 June Queensland Raceway | Ticketed event

A massive weekend of racing with an eye-watering array of cars, trade stands, activities, and entertainment. From intense wheel-to-wheel battles on track and motorsport legends wandering the paddock, 2 Days of Thunder is not to be missed!

This year’s edition of 2 Days of Thunder features the blockbuster line up of TA2 Muscle Car Series, Improved Production, Queensland Touring Car Championship, Group N, HQ Racing Queensland, Production Utes combined with Hot Hatches and Porsche Club Sprints.

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GULF WESTERN OIL WINTERNATIONALS

Thursday 9 June to Sunday 12 June Willowbank Raceway | Ticketed event

Don’t miss four days of fast-track action at Australia’s largest drag racing event, Gulf Western Oil Winternationals, a Championship round of 400 Thunder. See the amazing flame-throwing ‘Top Fuel Funny Cars’, with up to 500 cars

and motorcycles competing over four days to be crowned the event championship for their bracket. This high-octane fun family day out includes children’s activities, entertainment and ‘up-close’ pit action with the drivers.

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ROTAX PRO TOUR Friday 17 June - Sunday 19 June Ipswich Kart Club | Free

The Rotax Pro Tour is Australia’s premier karting tour with 5 events across the eastern states of Australia, and Ipswich Kart Club are thrilled to be able to host Round 3 of the Australian Tour.

With drivers attending from all over the country, the champions from each tour have the chance to represent Australia at the hotly contested Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals in Portugal in 2022 where the most talented drivers in the world are competing against each other in this unrivalled event.

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I P SWICH 1 – 1 1 S E PT EMB E R

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11 DAYS OF ARTS & CULTURE

JULY 2022

7 – 17 JULY 2022

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WELCOME TO SPARK IPSWICH

After the success of the inaugural festival in 2021, SPARK Ipswich is set to ignite the city again in 2022 with a fresh program of events, activations, and performances reflecting the culture of Ipswich, its people and places. Audience favourites Waghorn to West, Little Day Out and SPARK on Tour are back with all new line-ups, and St Mary’s will once again steal the show as the canvas for the iconic deLight projections. This year’s festival program welcomes new additions including WOMI a free, one-day World Music Festival in Springfield Central and luminate, a festival hub where you can gather your friends and family and enjoy SPARK AFTER DARK in Ipswich Central. Ipswich is a rapidly evolving to become a cultural destination of choice. Join us for SPARK Ipswich and discover all that our city has on offer.

Mayor Teresa Harding City of Ipswich

Councillor Andrew Fechner Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee Chairperson City of Ipswich

Cover Page Image Credits deLight - Projection Artist: James Muller Image: James Muller | Charmaine Davis Wild Eyed Wonder - TamCam Images Bubble Queen - Talitha Rice Photography

Ipswich City Council respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners as custodians of the land and waters we share. We pay our respects to their elders past, present and emerging, as the keepers of the traditions, customs, cultures and stories of proud peoples.

FESTIVAL SNAPSHOT

10 JULY: WOMI A one-day world music festival showcasing and celebrating the vibrancy of Ipswich and South East Queensland’s culturally and linguistically diverse community. 15 JULY: BOYD MEETS GIRL Australian classical guitarist Rupert Boyd with American cellist Laura Metcalf perform songs of love and despair. 16 JULY: PETER AND THEWOLF Ipswich City Orchestras present this light-hearted symphony telling the irreverent story of a young boy named Peter, who joins a menagerie of animals to outwit a fierce wolf. 17 JULY: LITTLE DAY OUT Ipswich’s signature children’s contemporary music and arts festival is little by name but BIG on fun. 17 JULY: THE BABUSHKA BOOK CLUB Be entertained by a wickedly funny cabaret as Babushka turns your best loved novels inside-out and colours them various shades of grey. 25 JUNE – 21 AUGUST: SPIRIT OF PLACE - HERE, THERE AND EVERYWHERE An exhibition of newwork by much loved local indigenous artist, Sally Harrison. 24 MAY – 24 JULY: 25 YEARS IPSWICH ART GALLERY FOUNDATION An exhibition of an eclectic range of artworks – from heritage to contemporary – acquired by the Foundation over its 25 year history.

7–17 JULY: SPARK AFTER DARK Explore the festival’s light-based installations of deLight and pixel. 7–17 JULY: LUMINATE

Gather and graze at the new festival hub, featuring main stage live performances in Timothy Molony Park. 7–10 JULY: SPARK ON TOUR See what all the buzz is about when SPARK Ipswich hits the road taking A Bee Story to small halls across the region. 8 JULY: ILLUMINATIONS: CAMERATA - QUEENSLAND’S CHAMBER ORCHESTRA French chic meets British refinement in a performance of classic works by Elgar, Debussy and Britten. 25 JUNE–9 JULY: BUNKASAURUS Two clowns are continually distracted from the serious work at hand, and use a blend of puppetry and silent comedy to create an entertaining theatrical universe, steeped in imagination and creativity. 8–10 JULY: MONSTER SIEGE Sport for the non-sporty and arts for the non-arty. A fictional quest, where kids star as the best versions of themselves. 9 JULY: WAGHORN TOWEST Ipswich’s multi-venue indie live music crawl. 16 Queensland artists take over four venues for one epic night of live music. 9 JULY: SOUND THE HORN Waghorn to West’s music industry development event, empowering you to ask questions, develop networks and gain access to experienced music industry specialists.

Head to SPARKipswich.com.au for the full program and to book tickets.

Program details correct at time of printing. Always check the website for the latest event and program information.

SPARK AFTER DARK

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Over 11 nights St Mary’s Church is transformed into a projection art piece, profiling local artists, heritage architecture and the culture of Ipswich, its people and places. Participating local artists: Kylie Hill, Jacob Sarra, Jarryd Lawton, Jennifer Kent, Rebecca Lewis, Lee FullARTon, Colin Mac, Kenneth Gavin Lewis, Glen Smith and Jessica Andersen. deLight When the sun goes down, SPARK AFTER DARK comes to life showcasing projections, light activations, music and performance. Gather your family and friends and explore deLight and pixel on foot, or view the light spectacle from luminate – the new festival hub in Timothy Molony Park. DATE Thursday 7 – Sunday 17 July TIME 6.00 pm – 10.00 pm COST FREE

HUMAN–MACHINE CONNECTION

The Design and Interactive Technologies team from

the University of Southern Queensland explore the human-machine connection in an immersive light experience on the Ipswich City Council, 1 Nicholas Street building.

Projection Artist: James Muller Image: James Muller | Artwork: Charmaine Davis

luminate

Featured performances include Nunukul Yuggera Aboriginal Dance Company, Bullhorn, Annie at the Helm, Orpheus Chorale, Cambrian Show Choir, Las Chimilitas, Brooke Austen, Kim Wright, Jarrad Wrigley, Taylor Wilton, Ipswich SHS Jazz Band, Ipswich City Big Band and many more... DATE Thursday 7 – Sunday 17 July TIME 6.00 pm – 9.00 pm VENUE Timothy Molony Park COST FREE

Shining the light on our local artists.

Timothy Molony Park is recreated as luminate, your festival hub.

Each night of the festival, luminate hosts music, dance, choir, big band and roving performances along with delicious food offerings and the best vantage points for SPARK AFTER DARK’s light-based installations. The luminate main stage program celebrates the talent, stories, communities and people of the Ipswich region against the backdrop of historic St Mary’s and the newly developed 1 Nicholas Street.

Artist Pictured: Brooke Austen Image Credit: TamCam Images

Image credit: Talitha Rice Photography

LITTLE DAY OUT

Feisty trio Babushka want to break rules, sing killer tunes and show the next generation how to be rascals, radicals and ratbags. Prepare to spike your mohawk and fight for your right to party! The young and young at heart are invited to sing, dance, create and play! Seedling planting, boomerang painting, quiet zone and a silent disco are all part of the Little Day Out experience.

Ipswich’s signature children’s contemporary music and arts festival is little by name but BIG on fun. With a focus on sustainability, Little Day Out is bursting with music, hands-on art experiences, food and roving entertainment. Regurgitator’s POGOGO show headlines the main stage with their witty, silly attitude and musical mash-up of funk, pop and rock.

DATE Sunday 17 July TIME

COST $5 per entry – children 10 years and under receive a bucket hat ADDITIONAL INFO Little Day Out is a high-quality music, arts and sustainability

Session 1: 9.00 am – 11.30 am Session 2: 1.00 pm – 3.30 pm VENUE Ripley Town Centre

experience for children 10 years and under and their accompanying adults.

Image Credit: Keegan Byrne Artist Pictured: Clayton Francis

WAGHORN TOWEST

SPARK Ipswich presents Waghorn to West, Ipswich’s multi-venue indie live music crawl. 16 ARTISTS 4 VENUES 1 EPIC NIGHT DATE Saturday 9 July TIME 5.30 pm – 11.30 pm VENUES Circa 160 Goleby’s Basement Hotel Metropole Studio 188 COST $25 ADDITIONAL INFO 18+ event SOUND THE HORN Level up, Connect and Get Noticed!

ARTIST LINE UP BUGS LISI GRETA STANLEY HALLIE WI IGZ

ASHA JEFFERIES AUSTIN MACKAY DENNIS. EMILY GRACE TAYLOR FLAMINGO BLONDE MELALEUCA NICOLE MCKINNEY CLAYTON FRANCIS DU0 SOVIET X-RAY RECORD CLUB T.A.S.

Waghorn to West’s music industry development event. For more information, visit SPARKipswich.com.au

SPARK ON TOUR

Image credit: Kai Leishman

A BEE STORY

DATE Thursday 7 July – Sunday 10 July TIME Performances: 10.00 am and 12.00 pm VENUES 7 July Ripley Valley State Secondary College 8 July Goodna State School 9 July Bundamba State School 10 July Rosewood State High School COST Individual – $5

SPARK Ipswich hits the road taking the festival to small halls across the region. In A Bee Story we find ourselves in a sticky situation. Queen Bee & Worker Bee need to work together to rebuild their hive, but things never quite go to plan... Join the bees on their buzzy adventures and be enchanted by their pollen- collecting skills, honey-making abilities, and super-bee strength. A Bee Story has themes of environmentalism, sustainability, and community spirit. The show is directed by performer Robbie Curtis (Circa, Cirque du Soleil, Circus Oz, Australian Ballet), and co-created with musician and performer Lizzie McRae. See what all the buzz is about.

Family of 4 – $15 Family of 5 – $20

ADDITIONAL INFO Recommended for ages 3+

IPSWICH ART GALLERY

25TH ANNIVERSARY EXHIBITION 25 YEARS: The Ipswich Art Gallery Foundation celebrates the Foundation’s 25th anniversary with a large-scale exhibition that highlights its astonishing contribution to the Gallery’s collection. EXHIBITION DATES Friday 21 May – Monday 24 July TIME 10.00 am – 5.00 pm daily SPIRIT OF PLACE - HERE, THERE AND EVERYWHERE: An exhibition of newwork by much loved local indigenous artist, Sally Harrison. DATE Saturday 25 June – Sunday 21 August TIME 10.00 am – 5.00 pm daily COST FREE

BUNKASAURUS In BUNKASAURUS, two clowns are continually distracted from the serious work at hand, and use a blend of puppetry and silent comedy to create an entertaining theatrical universe, steeped in imagination and creativity. DATE Monday 27 June – Friday 8 July TIME 10.30 am and 2.00 pm Duration: 55 minutes, no intermission. COST $10 per person (FREE for under 2s not occupying a seat)

MONSTER SIEGE Monster Siege is more than a game. It’s a fictional quest where kids star as the best versions of themselves. It’s a show. On a sportsfield. There are rubber ducks. The dastardly King Slobber will stop at nothing to have them. The Game Master and the young defenders will do whatever it takes to protect them... Parents are invited to perform as well as Slobbers, who are assailed by young defenders in Monster Siege. DATES Friday 8 July – Sunday 10 July TIME 10.00 am and 2.00 pm daily VENUE Timothy Molony Park COST Tickets available at SPARKipswich.com.au ADDITIONAL INFO Ages 12 – 17 years and their parents or carers

PETER AND THE WOLF

Join Ipswich City Orchestras for a musical tale of courage and adventure. This light-hearted symphony tells the irreverent story of a young boy named Peter who joins a menagerie of animals to outwit a fierce wolf. With animals and characters brought to life by different instruments, this is the perfect introduction to the live orchestra experience. DATE Saturday 16 July TIME 5.30 pm VENUE St Paul’s Anglican Church COST Adults – $35 Student/Concession – $30 Children under 12 – Free

Tickets available at Trybooking.com/BUSOV

BOYD MEETS GIRL

ILLUMINATIONS: CAMERATA – QUEENSLAND’S CHAMBER ORCHESTRA French chic meets British refinement in Illuminations, where Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra performs classic works by Elgar, Debussy, and Britten. Soprano Sofia Troncoso joins Camerata for Britten’s “Les Illuminations”. A bright and vivid song cycle, “Les Illuminations” pairs Sofia’s “impressive… powerful voice” (Limelight Magazine) with some of the most glorious and moving string sounds that you will hear. Coupled with the deeply sensual French poetry of Rimbaud, Britten’s song cycle with its sparkling orchestral sounds and divine vocal lines expresses sheer beauty. DATE Friday 8 July TIME 7.30 pm VENUE Ipswich Civic Centre COST Adults – $60 Student – $50

Boyd Meets Girl pairs Australian classical guitarist Rupert Boyd with American cellist Laura Metcalf. Songs of Love & Despair is the second album from the husband-and-wife duo; an album of love, despair and some things in between. Largely conceived, arranged, rehearsed and recorded during the Covid-19 pandemic, Songs of Love & Despair contains the music that we were drawn to during this time - a time of unprecedented stillness and solitude, travelling at most a few kilometres from home for months on end. This collection of repertoire is half love, half longing; from the delicate beauty of Debussy and the joyousness of Boccherini, to the anguish of Messiaen and heartbreaking Appalachian folk songs, which tell stories of love, life and loss. DATE Friday 15 July TIME 7.30 pm (60 minute performance) VENUE St Mary’s Church Elizabeth Street, Woodend COST Adults – $20 Concession – $15

Child (3–15) – $35 Group (4+) – $50

Tickets available at Ipswichciviccentre.com.au

Tickets available at SPARKipswich.com.au

WOMI

Featuring Matt Hsu’s Obscure Orchestra, Sasta, Estampa,

Featuring music from across the globe, WOMI is a one-day world music festival showcasing and celebrating the vibrancy of Ipswich and South East Queensland’s culturally and linguistically diverse community.

MZAZA, NoWay José, East ofWest, Tibet2Timbuk2, Shansheel Arabic Music Ensemble, Mircha Mangiacotti

Quartet and many more... Full line-up coming soon.

DATE Sunday 10 July 9.00 am – 4.00 pm VENUE Main Street, Orion Springfield Shopping Centre COST Free

Artists pictured above Top left: East of West Top right: MZAZA Bottom left: Shanasheel Arabic Music Ensemble Bottom right: Zumpa

Presented by Little Match Productions, SPARK Ipswich and Ipswich Civic Centre. 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 and Melbourne Cabaret Festival, Babushka wants to discuss some serious literature, sing some killer tunes and expand the membership of their bawdy book club. Be entertained by a wickedly funny cabaret that features the iconic music of Kate Bush and Bananarama through to Billie Eilish, as Babushka turns your best loved novels inside-out and colour them various shades of grey. Pass the brie!

DATE Sunday 17 July TIME 7.30 pm (60 minute performance) VENUE Ipswich Civic Centre COST Adults – $40 Student – $30 Group (4+) – $35 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION M15+ (Course Language, Adult Themes)

Tickets available at Ipswichciviccentre.com.au

Image Credit: Penny Challen

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