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FEBRUARY 2019
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                                                                                                       Festival fun for all ages
                                                                                                       Get fit outdoors for free
                                                                                                    Brisbane Metro works begin
                                                                                            WIN Brisbane Comedy Festival tickets

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                                                                                           BrisAsia Festival is back
                                                                                           for 2019!
                                                                                           A smorgasbord of Asian-inspired art and
                                                                                           culture will be on offer across Brisbane this
                                                                                           month as part of the 2019 BrisAsia Festival.

                                                                                           More than 100 exciting events will be held
                                                                                           over 23 days from Saturday 9 February to
                                                    On the ball with the Ridgettes         Sunday 3 March, including music, public
                                                                                           art, sport tournaments, markets, live
                                                                                           comedy, rooftop parties and much more.
A message from Lord Mayor Graham Quirk
As we enter the final month of summer, the heat is still on, so be sure                    Highlights include the Summer Party at
to visit one of Council’s 22 swimming pools across Brisbane. Our pools                     Musgrave Park to celebrate Asian pop
offer opportunities for hours of fun, fitness and recreation. If you are                   culture, the Lunar New Year Rooftop Party
after something more relaxing and with breathtaking views of the                           at Sunnybank, Dumpling Day at Bowen
cityscape and Kangaroo Point, keep cool by the mighty Brisbane                             Hills and the Brisbane Holi - Festival of
River at the city’s newest dining and entertainment precinct – Howard                      Colours at Seventeen Mile Rocks.
Smith Wharves.                                                                             The BrisAsia Festival is just one of the
Lunar New Year falls on Tuesday 5 February and 2019 is the Year of the                     thousands of markets, festivals and events
Pig. The Pig occupies the twelfth position in the Chinese zodiac and,                      Council helps deliver each year to create
according to custom, makes this a great year to make money and a                           more to see and do. See our website for
good year to invest. The BrisAsia Festival coincides with Lunar New Year                   the full schedule of events.
celebrations. From Chinatown to Sunnybank, more than 100 exciting
events will be held over 23 days, including music, public art, markets
and more. This is said to be an auspicious year because the Pig attracts
success in all the spheres of life – so why not get amongst the cultural
festivities and celebrate?

Finally, for those in or near the city, take a lunchtime break and be
entertained by a wide variety of performances every Tuesday from
midday to 1pm at the Lord Mayor’s City Hall Concerts. Information on
more to see and do is inside this edition of Living in Brisbane.

Graham Quirk
Lord Mayor
                                                                                          Traditional lion dance

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IN                                         Ring in the Lunar New Year in the Valley
    W                                              Head to Chinatown Mall on Saturday 9 February and Sunday 10 February for
                                                   Lunar New Year festivities. There will be plenty for everyone, with an exciting
                                                   mix of roving lion and dragon dancers, hands-on workshops, market stalls,
                                                   firecrackers and Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese cultural performances.

                                                   The Lunar New Year celebration is one of the Valley’s flagship events,
                                                   alongside the Chinese Moon Festival and Valley Fiesta. Last year alone, more
                                                   than 61,500 people attended the precinct’s musical and cultural events. Head
                                                   along to Lunar New Year celebrations for a great day and evening out.

                                                   The Fortitude Valley precinct is a vibrant space that hosts music and cultural
                                                   events throughout the year, with Brunswick Street Mall and Chinatown Mall
                                                   being the central entertainment hubs.

                                                   For information on Lunar New Year and other events, visit myvalley.com.au

    See it live on stage!
    It’s no joke – the hilarious bestseller
    by Andy Griffiths has been adapted
    for the stage by Brisbane-based              Traditional Korean dance performance
    children’s author, Dave Lowe. A
    world-first, the show is premiering
    in Brisbane this summer!
                                                   Clean up Australia and Brisbane every day
    Presented by Brisbane Arts Theatre
                                                   Clean Up Australia Day, on Sunday 3 March, is a great opportunity to join
    (Petrie Terrace, Brisbane City)
                                                   forces with neighbours, family and friends to show how a little action can
    until Saturday 9 March, The Day
                                                   make a big difference. The national event supports the litter-free legacy of
    My Bum Went Psycho tells the
                                                   the late great Ian Kiernan AO, co-founder of Clean Up Australia Day.
    story of 12-year-old Zack and his
    runaway bum.                                   Keeping Brisbane clean, green and litter-free is something we can all do every
                                                   day. Council’s ‘104 or more’ initiative encourages everyone to pick up at least
    We have five family passes
                                                   two pieces of litter every week of the year, while our community composting
    (four tickets per pass) to give
                                                   hubs and Love Food Hate Waste campaign help reduce the amount of food
    away. To enter, visit our website
                                                   waste going to landfill.
    and search ‘Living in Brisbane
    competition’. Entries close on                 Download the Brisbane bin and recycling app to stay up to date with bin
    Sunday 17 February.                            collection days and for handy recycling tips.

    Take a midday music break in the city
    Fancy catching a lunchtime recital by award-winning musicians, or an
    orchestral performance or tribute show? You’ll be able to enjoy acts such
    as these and more at our iconic Brisbane City Hall, for free, with the return
    of the Lord Mayor’s City Hall Concerts.

    The 2019 program showcases a vibrant mix of performers, including
    contemporary, tribute and multicultural acts, with weekly concerts every
    Tuesday from 12 noon-1pm, from now until the end of November.

    More than 34,000 people enjoyed the Lord Mayor’s City Hall Concerts series
    last year. It is just one of the thousands of events, markets and festivals
    Council delivers each year. Visit brisbane.qld.gov.au/whats-on for details.
                                                                                               A concert in the historic City Hall

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New-look Howard Smith Wharves
                                             Howard Smith Wharves – the new river hotspot
                                             Brisbane’s newest dining and entertainment precinct, Howard Smith Wharves, is
                                             now open!

                                             Formerly industrial land for decades, Council undertook an extensive process to
                                             transform the 3.43 hectare site into a vibrant riverfront destination, announcing
                                             the successful tender for the revitalisation project in 2016.

                                             The new must-visit location, creating new leisure and lifestyle opportunities for
                                             locals and visitors, includes parkland and an outdoor amphitheatre that will host
                                             events such as markets and festivals year-round. There is also scenic river-side
                                             dining at new restaurants, a brewery and an overwater bar, and a five-star hotel
                                             opening in March.

                                             You can access Howard Smith Wharves from the top of the cliffs via two new lifts
                                             at Bowen Terrace and Wilson Outlook Reserve, or walk or cycle in via the City
                                             Reach Boardwalk or Brisbane Riverwalk from New Farm.

 Getting students                               Feel fit and fab at westside parks
 home quicker and                               Get fit, feel fabulous and enjoy the great outdoors at a local park.
 safer                                          Get moving at Grinstead Park in Alderley, with the multi-use hardcourt, fitness
 The start of a new school year is              equipment and connections to the Kedron Brook pathway network. Perrin Park
 the perfect time to teach children             in Toowong also has a hardcourt and outdoor gym located beside a pathway
 about road safety and encourage                loop that’s perfect for cardio exercise. Both parks have free or low-cost
 active and healthy habits.                     activities including fitness circuits, pilates and ball skills sessions for children.

 Our Active School Travel (AST)                 Our Active and Healthy program offers activities for all ages at more than
 program offers primary schools                 100 parks, making our city a great place to live, work and relax. Class details
 free resources, tools and incentives           are available on our website.
 to enable students, parents and
 teachers to leave the car at home             Get fit at an outdoor gym
 and walk, scoot or cycle to school.
 Carpooling and public transport
 are great options if you live a little
 further from the school gate.

 Celebrating its 15th anniversary
 in 2019, AST is the largest and
 longest-running program of its
 kind in Queensland – 157 schools
 have participated since 2004. This
 year, 18 new schools will join the
 program which is all about creating            Put Mt Coot-tha on your must-visit list
 healthier, more active students
 and families, increasing road                  With its Botanic Gardens, Planetarium, biking and walking trails, picnic areas
 safety awareness, safer streets and            and panoramic lookout, Mt Coot-tha is one of Brisbane’s top destinations.
 tackling traffic congestion.                   Recognising its growing popularity, Council is investing $14.8 million in
                                                enhancements including the already-completed new Visitor Information
Encouraging active travel                       Centre, upgrades to picnic areas and the Summit Track, and planning for a
                                                green leisure precinct including a zipline for all ages and abilities.

                                                Protecting the natural environment has been central to zipline planning,
                                                with selective trimming and removal of trees and shrubs affecting only 0.1%
                                                of the Mt Coot-tha Forest. Features such as extra buffer zones on the treetop
                                                canopy tour to protect the Powerful Owl inhabiting the area in breeding
                                                season and planting more than 1700 new trees will preserve Mt Coot-tha for
                                                future generations.

                                /BrisbaneCityCouncil        @brisbanecityqld        @brisbanecitycouncil                                3
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IN                                                                         IN BRIEF
    W
                                                    MORE TO SEE AND DO NEAR YOU
                                                    With thousands of markets, festivals and events each year in Brisbane, there’s
                                                    plenty to check out on the westside. This month, browse the gourmet wares
                                                    of the farmers markets in Bardon, Northey Street and New Farm, or check
                                                    out the Easton Pearson Archive at the Museum of Brisbane. Or enjoy a sunset
                                                    drink at the newly opened bars and restaurants at Howard Smith Wharves.

                                                    NOMINATE YOUR ‘VOICE’ FOR YOUTH
                                                    High schools are invited to nominate one Year 10 student as their representative
                                                    on the 2019 Lord Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council. They will join students
    Brisbane Powerhouse will burst with laughs
                                                    from across the city to provide a voice for young people and participate in
                                                    local and citywide decision-making at meetings chaired by the Lord Mayor.
    Laughs await at the                             Online nominations are open until Friday 15 February.
    Brisbane Comedy
    Festival                                        SCHOLARSHIPS AND MENTORING OPPORTUNITIES
                                                    Do you come from a culturally and linguistically diverse background and want
    Australia’s fastest growing comedy              to start or grow a business? Apply now for the Lord Mayor’s Multicultural
    festival, Brisbane Comedy Festival              Business Scholarship Program and Mentoring Scheme. There are more than 50
    returns for its 10th year, offering             placements, with scholarships including training from Certificate IV through to
    a multi-venue extravaganza of                   post-graduate university courses. Applications close on Friday 12 April.
    giggles and gags. It kicks off with
    an Opening Gala at City Hall on
    Friday 22 February and runs until
                                                    NEW BIKEWAYS UNDERWAY
                                                    Construction has started on two of Brisbane’s busiest cycling corridors,
    Sunday 24 March.
                                                    Woolloongabba Bikeway and Kangaroo Point Bikeway. The improvements will
    From stand-up and improv to                     enhance connections between both bikeways, improve links to popular facilities
    sketch comedy, the line-up is                   such as The University of Queensland and offer a safe corridor for cyclists.
    better than ever before, featuring
    more than 75 local, interstate
    and international acts across
    three Council venues – Brisbane
    Powerhouse in New Farm,
    Brisbane City Hall and SunPAC in
    Sunnybank.

    We have two tickets to the
    Opening Gala to give away.
    To enter, visit our website
    and search ‘Living in Brisbane
    competition’. Entries close
    on Thursday 14 February. For
    the Festival program, visit                                                                               Sunset by the Brisbane River
    brisbanecomedyfestival.com

    While you’re there for the laughs,
    check out the local art and dining
                                                    Plan the perfect Valentine’s Day
    scene before or after the show.                 Is 14 February your day to play Cupid or to spend time with friends? Let
    Wander through the night-time                   Brisbane be your supporting act, with plenty of options for a romantic
    markets at Brisbane Powerhouse,                 rendezvous or friendly catch up.
    take in an exhibition at the
                                                    Take a moonlight stroll down Brisbane Riverwalk and enjoy dinner and drinks
    Museum of Brisbane in City Hall
                                                    by the river at the city’s newest dining precinct, Howard Smith Wharves.
    or sample some of the city’s best
    Asian cuisine in Sunnybank.                     After something more casual? Try a sunset CityCycle or CityCat ride along
                                                    the river, with a picnic basket filled with treats from a local deli.
    To see what’s happening nearby
    on your show day, visit                         Or head to Mt Coot-tha for dinner at the Botanic Gardens Cafe followed by
    brisbane.qld.gov.au/whats-on                    a show at the Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium. To book, call 3870 7598.

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We’re creating more to see and do in a
clean and green Brisbane, including new
recreational river hubs and opportunities
 for tour boats to help you connect with
  Moreton Bay and its beautiful islands.

          Growing your Brisbane lifestyle

  /BrisbaneCityCouncil   @brisbanecityqld   @brisbanecitycouncil   5
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Your Views of Brisbane                       Brisbane Metro works underway to get you
    Thanks to everyone who shared
                                                 home quicker and safer
    their amazing Views of Brisbane!             We’ve begun upgrading four intersections in South Brisbane and the CBD to
    Simply share your photos on                  help manage traffic changes as part of Brisbane Metro, which will cut travel
    Instagram using #viewsofbrisbane             times, reduce congestion and put more buses in the suburbs.
    for your chance to be featured.
                                                 The works will also set the foundations for the conversion of Victoria Bridge
                                                 to a ‘green’ bridge, with three lanes for Brisbane Metro and bus services,
       @djkang1965                               plus a separated two-way cycleway and dedicated pedestrian pathways.

                                                 These intersection upgrades will ensure other cross-river connections, particularly
                                                 the William Jolly Bridge, are easily accessible for all users.

                                                 Fast-track your commute on a SpeedyCat
                                                 Whether you’re studying at university, commuting to work or exploring the
                                                 river, our SpeedyCat services can get you there quicker with more than 100
                                                 peak-hour express services along the Brisbane River each week.

                                                 SpeedyCats provide express peak-hour services on weekdays for passengers
       @ecogardenelf                             travelling to the inner-city reaches of the Brisbane River. Students commuting
                                                 to The University of Queensland can also access express services that take as
                                                 little as 15 minutes from North Quay. SpeedyCat stops are located between
                                                 Northshore Hamilton and UQ St Lucia. For the timetable visit translink.com.au

                                                                                               Brisbane’s first purpose-built
                                                                                               library opened in West End in
       @erinljbennion                                                                          1929. It was originally named
                                                                                               the Kurilpa Library – Kurilpa
                                                                                               being the name given to parts
                                               Shop smart to reduce waste                      of South Brisbane, West End
                                                                                               and Hill End by local Aboriginal
                                                 Love Food, Hate                               people. The Kurilpa Ladies’ War
                                                                                               Memorial Committee presented
                                                 Waste in 2019                                 Council with a clock featuring
                                                 Live more sustainably by joining              Westminster bells to install in
                                                 the Love Food Hate Waste                      the tower as a memorial to
                                                 movement. Little things like doing            fallen soldiers. The bells chimed
                                                 a fridge and pantry stocktake or              every 15 minutes until they were
                                                 planning meals can help combat                decommissioned in the 1980s due
       @jefferstanner
                                                 the 78,000 tonnes of food waste               to noise complaints. In 2007 the
                                                 we, as a city, bin every year.                bells were reinstated and now
                                                                                               chime on the hour.
                                                 Council is committed to keeping
                                                 Brisbane clean, green and
                                                 sustainable. Our Clean, Green,
                                                 Sustainable blog features
                                                 delicious recipes and clever
                                                 shopping tips and storage ideas
                                                 designed to minimise waste.
                                                 Search ‘environment and waste’
                                                 on our website.

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COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT

                                                                  The Dingle family

                                                                                          A When was the first BrisAsia
Brisbane family explorers                                                                   Festival held?
The Dingles, a multicultural family of five (parents John and Lili and their
                                                                                          B How long is the Victoria
three children) could be better described as local explorers than a typical
                                                                                            Bridge?
family. Back in 2016 they set themselves the challenge of discovering and
documenting 100 places, activities and events in and around Brisbane on                   C Why did the original City Hall
their blog, brisbanefamilyexplorers.com                                                     clock tower have a red glowing
                                                                                            sphere at its apex?
They’ve now enjoyed 150-plus adventures, which they’ve shared with
more than 20,000 social media followers, but the Dingles still have more                  D The former Ithaca Shire loosely
to see and do.                                                                              covered which suburbs?
                                                                                              Paddington and Bardon
“We just like to get out and explore our city,” John says. “We treat every                    the height of the building D Red Hill,
day like we’re visiting Brisbane for the first time.”                                         A 2013 B 313 m C To warn aircraft of

Favourite family outings include the Brisbane Festival and ‘Christmas in
Brisbane’ events, but it’s the unexpected finds that have provided some of
the fondest memories.
                                                                                          Spotlight on
“One event that really sticks out was the Dog Lovers Show. We don’t even                  New Farm
own a dog, but it turned out to be a really great day,” John says.
                                                                                          Set on the Brisbane River, New
“Brisbane is such a diverse city, always celebrating arts and culture – and the           Farm offers visitors and locals of
weather is fantastic,” he adds. “It’s the kind of place where, if you take the            all ages more to see and do.
time to scratch the surface, you’ll be amazed at what you will find to do.”
                                                                                          From comedy shows and musical
                                                                                          theatre to riverside dining, you’ll
                                                                                          always find something interesting
                                                                                          and inspiring at Brisbane
                                                                                          Powerhouse, one of our city’s
                                                                                          iconic entertainment venues.

                                                                                          Visit Brisbane Powerhouse on a
                                                                                          Saturday morning and wander
                                                                                          through the Jan Powers Farmers
                                                                                          Markets. Browse the stalls
                                                         Rocking Queen Street Mall
                                                                                          offering fresh produce, meats,
                                                                                          seafood, small goods and more.
Hit the right note – The QUBE Effect                                                      New Farm Park is an inner-city
Are you a musician looking for your big break? Jump online to apply for The               oasis perfect for families and
QUBE Effect 2019 and you could be jamming on six months’ industry mentoring               friends. Pack a picnic and settle
and live performances as part of Youth Week 2019.                                         on the lawn to read a bestseller
                                                                                          borrowed from the library. Or
The QUBE Effect is a youth music program for 12 to 25 year olds and is
                                                                                          meet up for a playdate at the
open to soloists, duos, bands and musical groups. This year, 24 finalists will
                                                                                          treehouse-style adventure
have the opportunity to be mentored by some of Brisbane’s most influential
                                                                                          playground.
artists, managers and producers. Every act will have their own music video
professionally filmed, score BIGSOUND 2019 passes and have the chance to                  Getting around is easy, too, with
perform at some of Australia’s biggest music festivals. Applications close on             CityCat, buses and CityCycles
Friday 22 February.                                                                       nearby helping you explore.

                           /BrisbaneCityCouncil        @brisbanecityqld         @brisbanecitycouncil                                   7
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WHAT’S ON                                                                                      BNEWhatsOn
                                                                                                bne.cc/whatsonbne

FREE
                      KNOCKOFF: COMEDY                                                           IN YOUR REGION
                      Fridays, 6pm, Turbine Platform,
                      Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm                                          TODDLER TIME
                      End the working week with a chortle as some                            Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9.15am,
                      of the biggest up-and-comers in Brisbane                               Indooroopilly Library, FREE
                      comedy serve up their hilarious stories and                            Meet other parents and toddlers for a fun
                      side-splitting observations. On the last Friday                        session of singing, clapping and dancing.
                      of the month, ImproMafia will have you in                              Learn action rhymes and songs to help
                      stitches with their improvised comedy routine.                         develop children’s literacy skills.
                      brisbanepowerhouse.org
                                                                                             MITCHELTON ORGANIC
                                                                                             GARDENERS
                      MOONLIGHT CINEMA                                                       9 February, 7.45am, Mitchelton Library,
                      Until 31 March, 7.15pm, The Amphitheatre,                              FREE
                      Roma Street Parkland, various prices                                   Join local green thumbs for a morning of
                      Bring your picnic rug or hire a bean bed and                           tending to the citrus and herb garden.
                      settle in for a movie screening under the stars.                       Learn something new while you’re at it!
                      moonlight.com.au
                                                                                             50 PLUS: BRIDGE
                                                                                             11 February, 8.30am, Fifty Plus Centre,
                      THE DESIGNERS’ GUIDE:                                                  Brisbane City, $2
                      EASTON PEARSON ARCHIVE                                                 If you love Bridge and want to fine-tune
                      Until 22 April, 10am-5pm, Museum of                                    your skills and meet new players, this is for
                      Brisbane, Brisbane City, from $9                                       you! To book, call Fay on 3266 6495.
                      Get an insight into the creations behind our
                                                                                             GET THERE BY BIKE
                      local fashion icons. museumofbrisbane.com.au
                                                                                             23 February, 7am, Perrin Park, Toowong,
                                                                                             FREE
                      NITRO CIRCUS STADIUM TOUR                                              Looking to use your bike as a regular mode
                      23 February, 3pm, Suncorp Stadium,                                     of transport? Experienced trainers share
                      Milton, from $39                                                       useful tips on everything you need to know,
                      You’ll be on the edge of your seat watching                            including choosing suitable routes. To book,
                      death-defying FMX, BMX and skate tricks.                               visit eventbrite.com.au
                      ticketek.com.au or call 132 849.
                                                                                             ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
                                                                                             WOMEN’S DAY BREAKFAST
                      DEATH OF A SALESMAN                                                    6 March, 7am, United Service Club,
                      Until 2 March, Playhouse, QPAC, South                                  Spring Hill, various prices
                      Brisbane, from $35                                                     Make new friends over a cuppa and listen
                      See Arthur Miller’s classic tale brought to life                       to guest speakers discuss this year’s theme,
                      by Queensland Theatre. qpac.com.au or                                  ‘Achieving diversity’. To book,
                      call 136 246.                                                          visit brisbanerotary.org.au

                                                                                             SAM CRANSTOUN: IMPOSSIBLE
FREE                                                                                         CONVERSATIONS
                      HOME: A SUBURBAN OBSESSION
                      Until 14 July, 10am-5pm, State Library of                              Until 31 March, 10am-5pm, Museum of
                      Queensland, South Brisbane                                             Brisbane, Brisbane City, FREE
                      Step back in to 1960s and 1970s Queensland                             See the Brisbane artist’s watercolour/pop
                      suburbia with incredible untold stories and                            culture interpretation of conversations with
                      rarely-seen photos. slq.qld.gov.au                                     notable figures from Italian history.

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