Art & Theatre
Under the sea
The Cairns Underwater Film Festival is coming again, and is looking for the very best underwater photographers
New threads at MOFO on Friday
Local gallery and T-shirt boutique Merchants Of Fine Objects, aka MOFO, is launching a fantastic new line of designs this weekend and it wants you to come join in the party.
Expressions of interest
Festival Cairns is looking for performers, artists, entertainers and creative thinkers for this year's event... have you got what it takes?
Petting zoo
Cairns Regional Gallery is currently presenting new work by local photographer Glen O'Malley in The Pet Show.
Madcap masterpiece
This Friday, JUTE Theatre will open its 2010 season to a full house with its contemporary, Aussie version of Shakespeare's Macbeth
History in pictures
Cairns Regional Gallery launches Max Dupain on Assignment this weekend, a visual record of post-war changes in Australian society, from capital cities, architecture and industry, to rural scenes and people.
Old space, made new
Two of Cairns' hardest working artists will launch their new art-space on Saturday, with a series of new works and some surprise curiosities.
Madcap Macbeth
A humorous Aussie take on Macbeth will showcase some of the Far North's emerging talent as it performs alongside respected professionals in JUTE Theatre's first production for the year.
Aerial view
Local artist Jane Leadley is showing her latest exhibition at Cell Art Space, kicking off this weekend.
Shining star
This year is shaping up to be a big year for amazing young artist Kelly Scott.
From what remains
Don't miss this fantastic exhibition by one of the region's top artists at the KickArts Feature Wall from next week
Brit wit
Think "great British comedy" and two things immediately come to mind: Alan Ayckbourn and the Cairns Little Theatre.
Past to present
On display at Cairns Regional Gallery is an exhibition by celebrated Tasmanian artist Julie Gough.
Us vs them
A somewhat confronting, but entirely engaging, video work from a Polish master
Jazz it up
If you're up on the Tableland and looking for something to do this weekend, look no further than this great show in aid of a good cause
Art imitates life
For an insight into the world of an alternative creator's mind, Staples is a must-see
Laugh at life
Cairns Little Theatre is shaping up for its first production of 2010 at the Rondo Theatre
Multi-talented Djan Djan to play Tanks
Don't miss what promises to be an extraordinary show
The Love Shack for Valentine's weekend
Great new play to catch your eye for this special date in the calendar
Women in Song
Tanks Arts Centre is preparing to host the 10th annual Women In Song, featuring ARIA winner Clare Bowditch
No strings attached
Daring theatre act Puppetry of the Penis to play Cairns Civic Theatre on Valentine's Day
Ronan comes to the Far North
IRISH pop star Ronan Keating will make his way to the Far North next week
Breaking Nue Ground
Get ready to see a movie that will change the Australian cinema landscape, writes Jesse Kuch
Experience the world of portraiture through the eyes of these new media practitioners, writes Jesse Kuch MORE
Please, can we have some more
Joeleen Bettini marvels at Cairns Choral Society's rendition of Oliver
In the lab with Mad Professor
Pioneering dub and mix DJ Mad Professor is playing Brother Leagues Club, Anderson St, on January 28
From streets to hero
The Cairns Choral Society's stunning new production of Oliver! is set to kick off its run tomorrow night at the Cairns Civic Theatre.
Shape and form
Geometric Expressions, an exhibition of works by members of the Cairns Photographic Society, is currently on display at Cairns Regional Gallery.
Rainforest to sea
Don't miss the great new exhibition from Lockhart River artists on display at KickArts
Kids' workshops
Cairns Regional Gallery is offering children the opportunity to explore their artistic side in the January school holiday workshops.
Insider story
Touted tongue-in-cheek as "Cairns' answer to the Archibald", Blunt Edge, now in its third year, walks a fine line between artistic in-jokes and a genuine appreciation of character.
Invading space
An introspective view into the working areas of some of Australia's finest artists
The power of spirit
Puppetry, drama and Kafkaesque beetledom are all part of a children's play on show this week at JUTE Theatre, writes Denise Carter
Blunt edge of the arts community
Artist-run project puts portrait skills in the picture this Friday
New flames
Check out this exhibition of high-quality indigenous art from Gail Mabo, daughter of Australia's pioneer of reconciliation and land rights
timeOUT Awards 2009
Who had the hottest entertainment ticket in town during 2009? Get voting and help timeOUT decide!
Christmas cheer
Cairns children and families can look forward to an extra sprinkling of Christmas magic this year, with the premiere of a heart-warming new play
Full circle
Lea Ambrum Stevens' first solo exhibition, From the Land, Through the Rainforest, to the Sea, will open at the UMI Arts Gallery Space on Friday from 5.30pm.
And the winners are...
The judging was long and hard but the winners have been announced for the Cairns Potter%u2019s Club biennial ceramic exhibition
Youth stage show
The North Queensland Academy Of Dramatic Arts is bringing fresh life to this classic children's story
Mates for life
JUTE Theatre's latest production is a rollicking adventure through Queensland's most famous towns and locations, writes Jesse Kuch
























































