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Stereosonic 08
What:
Stereosonic 08
Where:
RNA Showgrounds
When:
Sat Nov 22, midday - 10pm
How much:
$85 + bf - purchase tickets here
WIN:
For your chance to pick-up 1 of 5 dbl passes, email holly.gazal@katarzyna.com.au with the subject line ‘stereosonic08'
Description:
It's big, it's bright, it's loud and it's going to be the most fun you've had in a long while. With all the big names in electronic music: Carl Cox, Pnau, Ajax, TV ROCK, DJ Funk and more... plus some indi-pop from Faker to help you keep our tops on. Don't forget Midnight Juggers (isn't that what the kids call them these days?), Lost Valentino and Booka Shade and so, so many more.
Event: Bands & DJs
Stimulus: E
GAME ON
What:
GAME ON
Where:
State Library of Queensland, Cultural Centre, Stanley Pl, South Bank
When:
GAME ON Party Sat Nov 22, 6 -10pm. Exhibition on now and until Sun Feb 15
How much:
Party: $30. Exhibition $18 /$12 con. Buy tickets here
Description:
I've never really been a video game fanatic. Well, there was that summer I aced Wonder Boy on the Sega and I took a stab at Mario Bros and Sonic the Hedgehog more than once. GAME ON is for serious gamers, with over 100 playable games as well as rarely seen consoles and collectables - play your way through the history of the video game.
Event: Exhibition
Stimulus: Cordial
Premier of Queensland's National New Media Art Award
What:
Premier of Queensland's National New Media Art Award
Where:
GoMA, Stanley Place, South Bank
When:
Now and continuing until Feb 09
How much:
Free
Description:
A congratulations is in order to Queensland artist Peter Alwast, who last week scored the inaugural Premier of Queensland's National New Media Art Award (which came in the form of a giant cheque for 75,000 big ones ). The exhibition houses Peter's work and works from the other 8 short-listed artists - pretty fancy, so make sure you go have a look-see.
Event: Exhibition
Stimulus: San Pellegrino
triple j Reach Around Australia
What:
triple j Reach Around Australia: Breakfast Show live in Brisbane
Where:
Brisbane Powerhouse, 119 Lamington St, New Farm
When:
Fri Nov 07, 5am
How much:
Free
Description:
With so many of Australia's youth suffering from vitamin D deficiencies, it's time for someone to be socially responsible and the kids a reason to log off MSN, have an early night and an even earlier morning... triple j to the rescue! Yep - Robbie, Marieke and The Doctor are broadcasting live @ 5 tomorrow morning.
Event: Bands
Stimulus: coffee
antipodes water
Yes, this water is what we would regard as a ‘luxury item' - yes, it's more expensive than a carton of beer and yes, technically it's just water; but what must be understood about antipodes is that... it really isn't just water. Scientifically speaking, antipodes is categorised as the deepest, highest quality artesian water in New Zealand.
Stolichnaya Opening Night Parties
What:
Stolichnaya Opening Night Parties
Where:
Palace Centro Cinema, 39 James Street, Fortitude Valley
When:
Thu 06 Nov, doors 6.30pm
How much:
$35
Description:
You like the Russian, yes? You like the Vodka, yes? You like the film, yes? Then is so the party for you! This year marks the 3rd annual Stolichnaya Opening Night Parties to celebrate the launch of the Russian Resurrection Film Festival. It'll be worth the ticket price in Russian Spring Punch (yum) alone.
Event: Party
Stimulus: Stoli
MOD.CONS
In Brisbane, there are only so many places you can find the latest, the kitschest and the cleverest in gifts and general ‘Ooh, look at this dandy little thing I found at this cute little shop...' Located right smack bang on the corner of Ann and Warner Streets, man! those lights take sooo long to change, by the time you cross over to MOD.
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