Program
2023 Ritchies Boonah Arts Festival
Date & Time
Session
Information
Venue
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ALL WEEK
2ND - 9TH SEPTEMBER
- ENJOY THE ART ENTRIES
Purchase a raffle ticket to make your selection for the People’s Choice Prize or purchase some art.
Books by local writers on sale.
Art Viewing is open from 9am – 1pm daily. Free Entry.
- FREE ENTRY
Saturday 2nd September
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SATURDAY 2ND SEPTEMBER
1:00PM - 3:30PM
- BIG BANG BONG
An opportunity to hear two spectacular Community Bands playing a huge program for all music lovers.
Monday 4th September
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MONDAY 4TH SEPTEMBER
10:00AM - 11:30AM
- EXPLORE TEXTILE ART
Learn all about textile art and try your hand at creating something in this medium.
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MONDAY 4TH SEPTEMBER
2:00PM - 3:00PM
- SINGING FOR FUN - FOR THE YOUNG AT HEART
Come and have fun singing some simple songs to stretch those vocal cords.
Join in one rehearsal or all three with an opportunity for a performance at the Festival Finale.
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MONDAY 4TH SEPTEMBER
3:30PM - 4:30PM
- SINGING FOR FUN - YOUTH
Come and have fun singing some simple songs to stretch those vocal cords.
Join in one rehearsal or all three with an opportunity for a performance at the Festival Finale.
- FREE - JUST TURN UP!
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MONDAY 4TH SEPTEMBER
7:00PM - 8:30PM
- BLING THAT GIFT
Choose from a variety of objects like a picture frame, gift box, plate or bring your own item to ‘Bling That Gift’ to give to that someone special.
All glue and bling supplied or bring your own sparkle with you.
Tuesday 5th September
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TUESDAY 5TH SEPTEMBER
10:00AM - 11:30AM
- THE BASICS OF WRITING A NOVEL
Learn the basics of writing a novel, such as story arc, plotting and developing characters with editor and author Lynne Stringer
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TUESDAY 5TH SEPTEMBER
3:30PM - 4:30PM
- YOUNG BLING - ASHE LAWRENCE MEMORIAL EVENT
Take a whole lot of gems, sequins, material and paint and bling up a calico bag to take home. Everything supplied including bag, glue and serious bling.
- FREE EVENT - REGISTRATION ESSENTIAL!
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TUESDAY 5TH SEPTEMBER
7:00PM - 8:30PM
- DRAWING WITH PASTEL
Pastel drawing from absolute beginners to the more experienced who would like to explore the use of pastels.
Wednesday 6th September
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WEDNESDAY 6TH SEPTEMBER
10:00AM - 11:30AM
- MY NOVEL IS READY TO BE PUBLISHED …OR IS IT?
Find the answers to what you need to do before you start shopping your manuscript around. With editor and author Lynne Stringer
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WEDNESDAY 6TH SEPTEMBER
7:00PM - 8:30PM
- THE COMEDY DEBATE
A humorous debate with some of Fassifern’s funniest characters on the not so serious topic.
Includes the talented Boonah State High School debate team.
Thursday 7th September
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THURSDAY 7TH SEPTEMBER
10:00AM - 11:30AM
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THE ART OF SUCCESSFUL TRAVEL WRITING
Learn to create engaging, meaningful travel writing and how to get your story published – with Lee Mylne.
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THURSDAY 7TH SEPTEMBER
2:00PM - 3:00PM
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SINGING FOR FUN - FOR THE YOUNG AT HEART
Come and have fun singing some simple songs to stretch those vocal cords.
Join in one rehearsal or all three with an opportunity for a performance at the Festival Finale.
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THURSDAY 7TH SEPTEMBER
3:30PM - 4:30PM
- SINGING FOR FUN - YOUTH
Come and have fun singing some simple songs to stretch those vocal cords.
Join in one rehearsal or all three with an opportunity for a performance at the Festival Finale.
- FREE - JUST TURN UP!
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THURSDAY 7TH SEPTEMBER
7:00PM - 8:30PM
- SIP & PAINT
Try your hand at painting and have fun.
Includes a pre drawn canvas, paints, artist instructions and a glass of wine, beer or soft drink.
Friday 8th September
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FRIDAY 8TH SEPTEMBER
10:00AM - 11:30AM
- MEMOIR – WRITING YOUR BEST STORY
Whether you’ve been working on your memoir for years, or are yet to write a word, come along to this hands-on workshop with prize-winning writer and academic Sarah Klenbort.
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FRIDAY 8TH SEPTEMBER
2:00PM - 3:00PM
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SINGING FOR FUN - FOR THE YOUNG AT HEART
Come and have fun singing some simple songs to stretch those vocal cords.
Join in one rehearsal or all three with an opportunity for a performance at the Festival Finale.
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FRIDAY 8TH SEPTEMBER
3:30PM - 4:30PM
- SINGING FOR FUN - YOUTH
Come and have fun singing some simple songs to stretch those vocal cords.
Join in one rehearsal or all three with an opportunity for a performance at the Festival Finale.
- FREE - JUST TURN UP!
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FRIDAY 8TH SEPTEMBER
6:30PM - 8:30PM
- YOUTH SHOWCASE
A highly entertaining magical night, event featuring local children aged from 4 years performing and dancing in this special event.
Saturday 9th September
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SATURDAY 9TH SEPTEMBER
2:00PM - 3:30PM
- LIZ DAVENPORT FASHION SHOW
Australian Fashion Designer icon Liz Davenport will WOW us with a selection of her creations.
Ticket proceeds go to Templin Museum House of Fashion.
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SATURDAY 9TH SEPTEMBER
7:00PM - 9:00PM
- FESTIVAL FINALE
A night to celebrate the creative festivities of the Festival including the stunning outfits designed and modelled in this night of fashion and wearable art, the presentation of the Art and Writing prizes, plus entertainment from local young musicians, Sing for Fun performances, Boonah High School Rock Band and much more.
