Under the sea

<strong> Deep sea: </strong> The Cairns Underwater Film Festival is conducting a massive, national photography competition.

The Cairns Underwater Film Festival is coming again, and is looking for the very best underwater photographers

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New threads at MOFO on Friday

<strong> New season: </strong> Joel Goodman tries out one of the new MOFO T-Shirt designs.

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.

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Expressions of interest

<strong> Mascots: </strong> these coloured figures form a key part of the Festival Cairns 2010 branding.

Festival Cairns is looking for performers, artists, entertainers and creative thinkers for this year's event... have you got what it takes?

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Petting zoo

<strong> Loyal bond: </strong> photographer Glen O'Malley explores the relationship between man and beast in his new exhibition.

Cairns Regional Gallery is currently presenting new work by local photographer Glen O'Malley in The Pet Show.

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Madcap masterpiece

<strong> Aussie twist: </strong> JUTE's take on the classic Macbeth is anything but conventional.

This Friday, JUTE Theatre will open its 2010 season to a full house with its contemporary, Aussie version of Shakespeare's Macbeth

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History in pictures

<strong> Iconic: </strong> scenes such as this shot of children playing beach cricket give a picture of an Australia finding its own independence.

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.

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Old space, made new

<strong> Weird and wonderful: </strong> both Nicholas Mills and Zane Saunders have their own unique style of art, no matter what they tackle.

Two of Cairns' hardest working artists will launch their new art-space on Saturday, with a series of new works and some surprise curiosities.

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Madcap Macbeth

<strong> Fresh talent: </strong> some of the young talent in JUTE's offbeat rendition of 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.

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Aerial view

<strong> Falling: </strong> Jane Leadley used gravity as a tool in her exhibition From A Great Height.

Local artist Jane Leadley is showing her latest exhibition at Cell Art Space, kicking off this weekend.

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Shining star

<strong> Memorable event: </strong> one of the images from Kelly Scott's exhibition at the Tanks Arts Centre.

This year is shaping up to be a big year for amazing young artist Kelly Scott.  

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From what remains

<strong> Remainder: </strong> using only things left over in her art classes, Julie Poulsen has created a fantastic exhibition at KickArts.

Don't miss this fantastic exhibition by one of the region's top artists at the KickArts Feature Wall from next week

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Brit wit

<strong> Play for today: </strong> Tempers boil in Cairns Little Theatre's production of Alan Ayckbourn's British comedy Living Together.

Think "great British comedy" and two things immediately come to mind: Alan Ayckbourn and the Cairns Little Theatre.  

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Past to present

<strong> Telling a story: </strong> Julie Gough's new show at Cairns Regional Gallery is both heart-breaking and insightful.

On display at Cairns Regional Gallery is an exhibition by celebrated Tasmanian artist Julie Gough.  

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Us vs them

<strong> Challenge the norm: </strong> Artur Zmijewski is a Polish video artist known for his confronting work.

A somewhat confronting, but entirely engaging, video work from a Polish master

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Jazz it up

<strong> Local legend: </strong> Wilma Reading is a locally based jazz singer with a serious international reputation.

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

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Master class

<strong> Master: </strong> Award-winning painter Evert Ploeg with conductor George Ellis and his Archibald portrait.

A chance to learn new skills from one of Australia's finest artists

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High flyers

<strong> Death-defying: </strong> Acrobatic Allstars will have you on the edge of your seat.

Some of China's finest acrobats are heading to Cairns

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Art imitates life

<strong> Zinetastic: </strong> Staples will offer a great mix of art, design and music this weekend.

For an insight into the world of an alternative creator's mind, Staples is a must-see

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Laugh at life

<strong> Sharing lives: </strong> Living together is filled with hilarious British wit.

Cairns Little Theatre is shaping up for its first production of 2010 at the Rondo Theatre

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Year Of The Tiger

<strong> Tradition and culture: </strong> there are a diverse range of activities planned in town for Chinese New Year.

Check out these great Chinese New Year options around the traps

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Ushering in the new year

The Year of the Metal Tiger.

Chinese New Year celebrations are about to begin

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Multi-talented Djan Djan to play Tanks

Jeff Lang with Djan Djan at Tanks

Don't miss what promises to be an extraordinary show

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The Love Shack for Valentine's weekend

The Love Shack at Vibe Bar

Great new play to catch your eye for this special date in the calendar

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Stack ahead of the pack

Short Stack at Brothers

Upcoming trio to play Brothers

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Women in Song

Clare Bowditch at Tanks Arts Centre.

Tanks Arts Centre is preparing to host the 10th annual Women In Song, featuring ARIA winner Clare Bowditch

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No strings attached

Puppetry of the Penis to play Cairns Civic Theatre

Daring theatre act Puppetry of the Penis to play Cairns Civic Theatre on Valentine's Day

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Good guys don't always come last

Ronan Keating plays Cairns Convention Centre

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Ronan comes to the Far North

Ronan Keating heads up to play the Convention Centre next Thursday, January 28.

IRISH pop star Ronan Keating will make his way to the Far North next week

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This dazzling star

Al di Meola to play Kuranda Amphitheatre

Top musician Al Di Meola will play Kuranda Amphitheatre in March

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Breaking Nue Ground

Jessica Mauboy stars in Bran Nue Dae and will be playing The Velvet Underground this Saturday

Get ready to see a movie that will change the Australian cinema landscape, writes Jesse Kuch

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Into the mirror

Experience the world of portraiture through the eyes of these new media practitioners, writes Jesse Kuch MORE


Please, can we have some more

Don't miss Cairns Choral Society's production of Oliver

Joeleen Bettini marvels at Cairns Choral Society's rendition of Oliver

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In the lab with Mad Professor

The UK's Mad Professor is playing Brother Leagues Club at the end of the month

Pioneering dub and mix DJ Mad Professor is playing Brother Leagues Club, Anderson St, on January 28

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From streets to hero

<strong> Massive cast: </strong> Oliver! is one of the biggest Cairns Choral Society productions ever.

The Cairns Choral Society's stunning new production of Oliver! is set to kick off its run tomorrow night at the Cairns Civic Theatre.

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Shape and form

<strong> Strong lines: </strong> an image from Geometric Expressions at Cairns Regional Gallery.

Geometric Expressions, an exhibition of works by members of the Cairns Photographic Society, is currently on display at Cairns Regional Gallery.

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Rainforest to sea

<strong> Sensational: </strong> Lockhart River's Josiah Omeenyo with My Country, My Land, My Mountains, My Trees.

Don't miss the great new exhibition from Lockhart River artists on display at KickArts

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Kids' workshops

<strong> Working hard: </strong> Kids at work last time Cairns Regional Gallery conducted workshops.

Cairns Regional Gallery is offering children the opportunity to explore their artistic side in the January school holiday workshops.

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Insider story

<strong> For the win: </strong>  Simon Poole by Caroline Mudge scooped up the inaugural Blunt Edge trophy on the big night, as well as being voted runner-up in the People's Choice Award.

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.

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Pictures: Blunt Edge Exhibition

Invading space

<strong> Creative centre: </strong> Davida Allen in her studio at Purga in Queensland, photographed by R. Ian Lloyd.

An introspective view into the working areas of some of Australia's finest artists

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The power of spirit

<strong> In the box: </strong> Roland Thring is an enchanting tale for the child in all of us.

Puppetry, drama and Kafkaesque beetledom are all part of a children's play on show this week at JUTE Theatre, writes Denise Carter

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Pick your pockets

<strong> One of the greats: </strong> Oliver, which will be showing at Cairns Civic Theatre.

Check out the new production for the Cairns Choral Society in January

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Blunt edge of the arts community

<strong> On edge: </strong> Roland Nancarrow Dominic Johns and prepare for the exhibition last year.

Artist-run project puts portrait skills in the picture this Friday

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New flames

<strong> Cultural heritage: </strong> Gail Mabo draws on her strong culture in her artwork.

Check out this exhibition of high-quality indigenous art from Gail Mabo, daughter of Australia's pioneer of reconciliation and land rights

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timeOUT Awards 2009

<strong> Reader's choice: </strong> the timeOUT Awards are for you and awarded by you!

Who had the hottest entertainment ticket in town during 2009? Get voting and help timeOUT decide!

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Christmas cheer

<strong> Sparkling play for Christmas: </strong> Finn O’Barnagain And Roland on the set of Roland Thring And The Year All  His Christmases Came At Once.

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

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Full circle

<strong> Cultural ties: </strong> one of Lea's paintings of a crocodile.

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.

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And the winners are...

<strong> Bird-like form: </strong> Ric Pierce's Pelican Jug.

The judging was long and hard but the winners have been announced for the Cairns Potter%u2019s Club biennial ceramic exhibition

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Youth stage show

<strong> Young stars of theatre: </strong> members of the North Queensland Academy Of Dramatic Arts Youth Theatre Company.

The North Queensland Academy Of Dramatic Arts is bringing fresh life to this classic children's story  

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Mates for life

<strong> Friends are forever: </strong> Peter Marshall and Syd Brisbane star as Len and Dale in The Shining Path.

JUTE Theatre's latest production is a rollicking adventure through Queensland's most famous towns and locations, writes Jesse Kuch

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