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22 June to 9 July 2007 |
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"A triumph of the human spirit," Pat Mackie
Among the most significant industrial disputes in
Australia's history, the 1964 Mt. Isa mining dispute over
workers' rights, led by a charismatic man in his trademark red
cap, Pat Mackie, lasted a marathon seven months.
The
dispute polarised the nation and saw the miners and their
community facing an uphill battle against the Company, the
State Government and even their own union.
Presented by Queensland
Music Festival and QUT Precincts, RED CAP: The
Exhibition will bring together for the first time archival
footage and media reports with Pat Mackie's personal records
of the dispute in a dynamic display of Queensland workers'
struggle for better wages and conditions.
The free
exhibition at The
Block (Creative Industries Precinct, Kelvin Grove) has
been designed to complement La Boite Theatre
Company's stage production of RED
CAP, from 19 July to 4 August.
For more
information, see www.ciprecinct.qut.com
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Art Museum
2 George Street, Brisbane
(next to City Botanic
Gardens) |
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Meet the designer: Lasse Kinnunen
Sun 24 June, 2-3pm
The 2006 Queensland Designer of the Year |
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Meet the designer: Ari Athans
Wed 27 June, 6-7pm
Brisbane-based jewellery designer inspired by the
power of gemstones and metals |
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The Great Design Debate
Wed 4 July, 6-8pm
Venue: Room
117, B Block, QUT Gardens Point
Topic - Consuming Design: Design is being undermined
by the seductive and frivolous
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Meet the Designer: Brian Steendyk
Sun 8 July, 2-3pm
Brian's design practice includes architecture as well
as urban, interior, landscape, furniture and product
design
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More
Public Programs |
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creative industries precinct
Cnr Kelvin Grove Road and Musk Ave
Kelvin
Grove |
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Medieval II Tournament
Sat 7 July, 10am-4pm
Sun 8 July, 10am-3pm
Come and play Medieval II in a free tournament open
to all comers across the two days of play. Test your
skills in a single battle, play against others in a
short campaign or stay longer for a full campaign.
Prizes and glory up for grabs!
Venue
Kelvin Grove
Urban Village Community Hub (Carraway St, Kelvin
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Tour and Talk
Fri 27 July, 7-7.45pm
Join RED CAP exhibition curators Karin Mayer or Peter
Lavery for an informal guided tour of the exhibition and
an in-depth commentary of the events and issues
surrounding the 1964 Mt. Isa mining dispute
For a
private group tour anytime, contact us on 07 3138 3248
so we can tailor a Tour and Talk program to your needs
(min. 20 people per group)
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Gardens Theatre
2 George Street, Brisbane
(next to City Botanic
Gardens)
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Neil La Bute's The Shape of Things
Tues 24 July, 8pm
Wed 25 July, 2pm &
8pm
Tickets $20-$34
GardensTix online
or 07 3138 4455
This multi Green Room Award nominated production will
have you questioning the way you judge appearances as
shy, overweight Adam slims down and cleans up, all for
the love of a woman.
More
info ... |
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creative industries precinct
cnr Kelvin Grove Road and Musk Ave,
Kelvin
Grove |
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Strider
Until 23 June, 7.30pm
Tickets $8-$12
QUT Precincts 07 3138 5495
Strider, a piebald horse born into a herd of
thoroughbreds, is ostracised by other horses and humans
because of his unusual markings. His thoroughbred and
champion traits are recognised by a prince, who buys him
and with whom Strider spends the best years of his
life.
More info ...
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Breaking New Ground: Brisbane women artists of the
mid-twentieth century
Opens 27 July
Celebrating the achievements of six leading artists,
including Margaret Olley
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creative industries precinct
cnr Kelvin Grove Road and Musk Ave,
Kelvin Grove |
Free entry |
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RED CAP: The Exhibition
Opens 19 July
RED CAP: The Exhibition exposes the action caught by
the press and television at the time of the 1964 Mt Isa
mining dispute, as the charismatic Pat Mackie, with his
ever-present trademark red cap, leads the workers
against their bosses and the police.
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Freestyle: new Australian design for living
Until 22 July
40 outstanding Australian designers from the fields
of furniture, lighting, textiles, homewares, fashion,
jewellery and accessories
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creative industries precinct
Cnr Kelvin Grove Road and Musk Ave
Kelvin
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CRICOS
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