Art & Theatre
Have a laugh with 2011's best political cartoons at Behind The Lines at Cairns Regional Gallery
Cairns Regional Gallery showcases the best political cartoons from 2011
Tim Storrier: Photography 1971-2005 exhibition at Cairns Regional Gallery
An acclaimed Australian artist explores the other side of his dynamic practice in an engaging exhibition at Cairns Regional Gallery
Regan O'Neill presents a solo exhibition at El Mundo Tapas for one night only 23/1
Explore bright and colourful works by Regan O'Neill at El Mundo Tapas in Edge Hill.
Meet the artists from Impress: Body to Body at Cairns Regional Gallery on 21/1
Cairns Regional Gallery offers a chance to interact with some of the region's best
Ron Mueck's In Bed at KickArts Contemporary Arts from Saturday
Australian-born, London-based artist Ron Mueck creates astoundingly realistic sculptures that are some of the most widely acclaimed and identifiable works in the contemporary art arena.
THEATRE REVIEW: Denise Carter's word on Cairns Choral Society's The Producers at Cairns Civic Theatre
There's a lot of laughs in Cairns Choral Society's latest show, writes Denise Carter
Cairns Choral Society presents Mel Brooks' The Producers at Cairns Civic Theatre
Escape to the madcap world of stage and theatre that is Broadway with Cairns Choral Society, writes Jesse Kuch
Cell Art Spaces launches Anne Heraghty's In The Backyard on Sunday, followed by live music at Havana Music Cafe
Cell Art Space officially launches its first exhibition for 2012 this Sunday.
Charles Street: Tools For The Revolution exhibition launch MOFO Xmas Party
Check out Charles Street's new exhibition at Room1 Contemporary Arts, then stick around for four live bands at the MOFO Xmas Party
Impress: Body to Body and Passing Through, Lasting Impressions at Cairns Regional Gallery
Two striking new exhibitions are on show at Cairns Regional Gallery this week.
Cairns Entertainment Precinct gets go-ahead
VIDEO: Construction of the Cairns Entertainment Precinct will begin within months after the project scraped through a critical council vote yesterday by the narrowest margin.
Big weekend at Cairns Regional Gallery with close of The Postcard Show 2011 and two new exhibition openings
A series of exhibitions are on show at the Cairns Regional Gallery, including their annual fundraiser The Postcard Show and Red Sofa Syndrome, an exhibition by students from TNQ TAFE.
All aboard the Christmas shopping tour
SHOPPERS will swap the chaos of the parking lot and get aboard a Christmas shopping bus tour for a more bearable buying experience this festive season.
The Cultural Place indigenous performing arts centre to open in Cairns
A JOINT venture between a businessman and a jobs and training provider to create an indigenous performing arts centre in Cairns will showcase the talents of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people.
Theatre review: KurandaCoots presents The Beast at the Centre Of Contemporary Arts
timeOUT took a walk on the wide side of life at KurandaCoots' production of The Beast at Centre Of Contemporary Arts last week.
Pictures: KurandaCoots presents The Beast at Centre Of Contemporary Arts
Greek Australian Soprano Katerini Manolatos
The call of the Greek isles will be hard to resist after a musical odyssey at Whitfield House with Australian-Greek mezzo-soprano Katerini Manolatos.
Theatre review: Popcorn at The Rondo Theatre
Popcorn at Cairns Little Theatre is a well-produced and directed play with a cast of talented actors.
Blunt Edge of Portraiture this weekend at Pink Phoenix Gallery in Westcourt
More than 60 local artists will keep it blunt this weekend, as one of the city's most anticipated annual arts events touches down at Pink Phoenix Studio Gallery in Westcourt.
Time for Cairns residents to embark on a Coral Sea adventure
HISTORY, drama, strange creatures and natural beauty; the Coral Sea will unearth its secrets to motivate the public to protect it at an exhibition and special performance next week.
KickArts artist-in-residence Kristin Tennyson talks 12 months of hard work in the studio
THE art of crossing cultures is a big part of artist Kristin Tennyson's work.
KurandaCoots present The Beast at Centre Of Contemporary Arts
The weird and wonderful combine in this new production by KurandaCoots
Ben Elton's Popcorn premieres at The Rondo Theatre
The Rondo's final production for the year asks one of humanity's oldest questions
Dance Theatre Review: Bangarra's Mathinna
Bangarra's Mathinna is a tour-de-force of dance and emotion.
A story of identity with Bangarra Dance's Mathinna at Cairns Civic Theatre
Torres Strait performer Elma Kris will be the principal dancer in Bangarra's Mathinna, She tells DENISE CARTER
Grab a beverage, sit in the beanbag and enjoy JUTE's Studio Shorts at new venue The Space
Explore a whole new world of theatre at Studio Shorts, writes Jesse Kuch.
Bizoo zine hosts free workshops and events in Cairns at Crate59 and MOFO
One of southeast Queensland's legendary underground zines lands in Cairns to spread the love
Buy direct from the artists at the last UMI Arts Indigenous Markets for the year on Friday at Cairns Esplanade
Grab some goodies and enjoy the sausage sizzle at the last UMI Markets for the year
Review: Imperial Russian Ballet's Festival Of Russian Ballet at Cairns Civic Theatre
IT was billed as "a spectacular" and it was indeed spectacular in every way.
Cairns Choral Society presents its annual Gala Spectacular at Cairns Civic Theatre
Combining the talents of some of the city's finest and most experienced performers, including members of the Cairns Choral Society, Cairns Brass, Cairns Young Voices, the Julia Macalpine Dancers and a number of soloists, the Choral Society's annual Gala Spectacular promises a great night of entertainment for the whole family.
The Imperial Russian Ballet's A Festival of Russian Ballet at Cairns Civic Theatre
Experience three hours of one of the world%u2019s finest ballet companies on Thursday and Friday at the Cairns Civic Theatre.
New venue for Sit Down Comedy Club at LILO's function rooms at Rydges Plaza Resort
Get a laugh-and-a-half with Dave Williams and Paul Brasch at the Sit Down Comedy Club.
Tastey Street Art Fest 2011 video and photos online
Check out all the action as it happened from last weekend's Tastey Street Art Fest 2011 on Grafton St, including video and photos.
Indigenous Art Trail Project to showcase art and nature
ARE you a local indigenous artist who wants to be involved in a spectacular new project that aims to bring fresh life to Cairns Botanic Gardens?
Entertainment Precinct: technical expertise will bring Cairns star power
WORLD-class theatre technicians have brought their expertise to the Far North, starting work on the next stage of plans for the Cairns Entertainment Precinct.
Drama in the blood: Dramaturg, director and actor Willem Brugman
Willem Brugman takes a spiritual approach to theatre
Tropical Arts Inc presents Shakespeare at the Tanks with Romeo and Juliet
One of theatre's greatest tragedies is thrust into the future by Tropical Arts at the Tanks, writes Jesse Kuch.
Cairns Regional Council and Mayors For Peace present War In Profile at Tanks Arts Centre
Cairns Regional Council and Mayors For Peace host a special series of events at the Tanks from this week.
Tastey Street Art Fest runs from Thursday-Saturday on Grafton St
Tastey and Caffiend turn it on for a three-day street art fiesta as their world-famous graffiti wall gets a repaint, writes Jesse Kuch.
The weight of war: photojournalist Stephen Dupont speaks The South: War exhibition at Tanks Arts Centre
Photojournalist Stephen Dupont has documented war zones around the world and feels the responsibility keenly. It's one he is discharging as curator of South: War, which opens next week
Theatre review: Bell Shakespeare's Julius Caesar at Cairns Civic Theatre
Denise Carter gives the final word on Bell Shakespeare's latest production at the Cairns Civic Theatre.
Shorter Sweeter Dance Festival comes to Cairns Civic Theatre
Six of Australia's hottest dancers, from the likes of So You Think You Can Dance and the Sydney Dance Company, perform everything from parkour, break dance, adagio and hip hop, to ballet, African, musical theatre and tap dancing.
North Queensland Talent Quest seeks final entries
Got a performance to share? The North Queensland Talent Quest is on, and it's open to any act and any age. So go on - the stage is yours.
Choreographer Sarah Collins in residence for New Move Network to produce Heart's Labyrinth
A special choreographer brings her new moves to Centre Of Contemporary Arts this week
Future Shock by Evan Guerra opens at Crate59
Future Shock is the first solo exhibition of mixed media works by emerging Cairns artist Evan Guerra
Cairns artist Regan O'Neill solo exhibition - one night only at Buddha Bar
Regan O’Neill’s dynamic and colourful artwork is just like her, writes Denise Carter
Chalk art workshops this week for Cairns Busker's Festival
When Melbourne chalk artist Ulla Taylor first picked up some coloured chalk and hit the pavement, she had no idea that it would become a way of life.
Heroes at The Rondo Theatre
A tricky trio of fine local actors underpins Jimmy Barton's new comedy at The Rondo
Man vs Fascinator Exhibition: a fascination with the bizarre
IT's an exhibition that has captured the bizarre and absurd side of men in Cairns. Do not miss this FANTASTIC Cairns Festival Show!
