Monthly Archives: September 2011

Brisbane Open House 2011

Posted on Friday by Dianne McLay

If you’re interested in architecture, you won’t want to miss Brisbane Open House Day on Saturday 1 October 2011. This special event, which coincides with World Architecture Day, is when the doors of many Brisbane buildings, usually closed to the … Continue reading →

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Book Clubs

Posted on Friday by Dianne McLay

If you’re a member of a book club and you’re trying to choose your next book, Brisbane City Council libraries have a publication called Top 40 Book Club Reads.  It features 12 non-fiction and 28 fiction books, many of which are … Continue reading →

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Brisbane History and Hollywood Film Star Jimmy Stewart

Posted on Thursday by Dianne McLay

Building Brisbane’s History Historian, Helen Gregory and I had a great time at Riverbend Books a while back, talking about our book, Building Brisbane’s History.  The crowd who filled up Riverbend’s wonderful deck enjoyed wine and sushi – no wonder … Continue reading →

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Brisbane Writers Festival – 2011

Posted on Friday by Dianne McLay

One of my favourite annual Brisbane events is the Brisbane Writers Festival. In 2011 the festival runs from Wednesday 7 until Sunday 11 September with most of the events being held at the State Library of Queensland in the Cultural … Continue reading →

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Eumundi Markets

Posted on Thursday by Dianne McLay

Eumundi If you’re visiting Australia’s Sunshine Coast, the markets based in the small township of Eumundi are worth a visit.  At the Eumundi Markets you’ll find hundreds of stalls selling handmade jewellery, crafts, artworks, clothes and more. Foodies will enjoy … Continue reading →

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