Opera in the Castle

Elouera Tower is proud sponsor of the Opera in the Castle, held 18, 19 and 20th May at the Bli Bli Castle. Resonating through the magnificent Great Hall, some of Australia’s finest voices will perform a selection of pieces from popular operas and musical theatre showstoppers! 

Featuring nationally and internationally acclaimed artists Glenn Lorimer, Darian Johns, Kathryn Bradbury, Dominique Fegan, pianist Mr Brendan Murtagh and your host Bruce Edwards.

This production makes for a wonderful experience and is recommended to anyone who loves music. With complimentary canapés served during interval in the Castle Courtyard and an audience limited to one hundred “Opera in the Castle” has set the standard for an intimate evening of beautiful music and extraordinary voices in a wonderful setting.

Lifeline Annual Fashion Show

Annual fashion show highlighting the great range of pre-loved and new clothes/accessories for men/women/children that are stocked at the Lifeline shop. A fantastic team of volunteers will model up to 100 outfits between them, including casual, smart, formal, retro and eveningwear.

All proceeds go towards assisting with the invaluable and varied counselling services that Lifeline provides to the community. Entry is free, there will be discounts on purchases on the day and door prizes.

Where: The Lifeline shop, 88 aerodrome road, Maroochydore
When: 12th of May 2012, 2-4pm
Price: Free entry

Sunshine Coast Business Expo 2012

Recognised as one of the Sunshine Coast’s premier business events, the 2012 Sunshine Coast Business Expo will incorporate a comprehensive program of keynote presentations, workshops, seminars, exhibitors and networking opportunities.


Dates: Thursday 10 and Friday 11 May 2012
Venue: The Mooloolaba Campus of the Sunshine Coast Institute of TAFE [Maps]


Entry to the exhibition area is free. You'll need to book for events during the Expo.

Maleny Music Weekend

The Maleny Music Weekend is being held to coincide with and celebrate the 25^th anniversary of the Maleny Folk Festival. The music and camping weekend will have two indoor venues, bars, two workshop tents, and a session tent. 

Entertainment includes concerts, workshops, chalkboard sessions, poets’ breakfasts, roving outdoor performers and a bush dance. The event will be running from sunset Friday 20th April to afternoon Sunday 22nd April.

There will be a raffle during the festival. Prizes include fab musical instruments and music CDs.

Aero Engine Run Day

The Queensland Air Museum Caloundra presents the Aero Engine Run Day on 31st March with a special display of aviation horsepower. The museum will be firing up its collection of historic operational aircraft engines and aircraft. 

The museum's operational engines and aircraft cover a range of engine styles dating from the 1940s. Close inspection of the engines in between the runs is encouraged, when you can meet and talk to the restoration volunteers.

An all day barbecue Sausage Sizzle will be operating with cold drinks, tea and coffee. 

Bloomhill Annual Monster Garage Sale

Bloomhill Cancer Help is hosting its second annual Monster Garage Sale on Saturday, 31 March, following the success of last year.

Held at the Bloomhill Distribution Centre, 1/10 Endeavour Drive, Kunda Park, the sale opens from 7am to 1pm and will offer a wide range of discounts on good quality items such as furniture, appliances, clothing, sporting equipment and much more.

Bloomhill Cancer Help is a Sunshine Coast based charity and provides support and assistance to those affected by cancer. Operated by a team of dedicated staff and hundreds of volunteers, Bloomhill offers counselling, transport to appointments, respite care and a range of complementary therapies and other practical help. 

Garden Tourism Week

From 18 - 24 March a special week of garden related activities combined with enjoying the delights of the Sunshine Coast will happen at Buderim. 

The activities are a special event in the celebration of the Buderim 150th Anniversary of foundation. The activity also coincides with ‘The Year of Chinese Culture, in Australia’. Buderim Garden Club and Sunshine Coast Sister Cities Association are joint hosts.

The week is designed for home gardeners, plus landscapers and ‘parks-n-garden’ officials as well. The Autumn Plant Exhibition will service the cultural needs of gardeners and garden lovers.