Cherry Blossom Festival
Saturday 11 October 2008
Burnie's Rhododendron Garden is at peak bloom in October.
Saturday 11 Oct is our Cherry Blossom Festival, Sunday 12 Oct is our Big Bloom Competition.
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Location: Emu Valley Rhododendron Garden
Time: Time: Gardens Open from 9:00am - 5:00pm Daily. Tea rooms are open from 10:00am – 4:00pm Daily.
Cost: $6 adult
Cactus (M)
Saturday 11 October 2008
Big Screen @ Metro Australian Film Festival
How far would you go to save the life of a loved one? Would you kidnap, would you murder?
You'll be on the edge of your seat in this outback thriller that keeps you guessing to the end.
Friends of Burnie Regional Art Gallery Fundraiser Movie Night - The Home Song Stories (M)
Saturday 11 October 2008
Big Screen @ Metro Australian Film Festival
Join us for pre-movie drinks and refreshments before seeing "The Home Song Stories", This is the true story of Rose, a glamorous Shanghai nightclub singer, who struggles to survive in 70's Australia with two young children. Winner of 8 AFI awards, The Home Song Stories is an epic tale based on writer/ director Tony Ayres' own life.
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Location: Metro Cinema
Time: 5:30pm pre movie drinks. Movie Start 7:00pm
Cost: $20 adult, child under 12 free
Children of the Silk Road (M)
Saturday 11 October 2008
Big Screen @ Metro Australian Film Festival
Based on a true story, Children Of The Silk Road tells the story of an intrepid young reporter George Hogg (Jonathan Rhys Meyers), who led sixty Chinese orphans hundreds of miles through war-ravaged China on an incredible journey across the snowy Liu Pan Shan Mountains to Mongolia.
Babe (G)
Saturday 11 October 2008
Big Screen @ Metro Australian Film Festival
Babe is a little pig who doesn't quite know his place in the world. He just knows he has the makings to become the greatest sheep-pig of all time...and so does Farmer Hogget. An Oscar winning family favourite.
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Location: Metro Cinema
Time: 10:00am
Cost: $5 kids price includes popcorn and drink, grown ups entry is free.
Burnie Orchid Society Spring Show
Saturday 11 October 2008
Orchid Show featuring many varieties of Orchids grown in North West Tasmania.2008 En Vogue Model of the Year
Saturday 11 October 2008
The search is on to find En Vogues best model in the North West.
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Location: Reflexions Dance Studio
Time: 6:00pm, for a 6:30pm start
Cost: $10 adult, $3 child
Bloomin’ Tulips! Festival
Saturday 11 October 2008
Bloomin' Tulips Festival is the highlight of the "Colours of Wynyard", a three week calendar when locals and visitors celebrate spring and our adopted flower the tulip. Music, entertainers, food, craft and art all go into the mix to make this a special occasion. A fireworks fanfare over the Inglis River tops off a great day.
‘Les Sylphides’ Gala Tour
Saturday 11 October 2008
For the first time audiences in regional Tasmania can experience this beautiful one-act ballet evoking the Romantic spirit of the sylph, to the timeless classic of Chopin. Join your own state ballet for a superb night of dance as they perform another famous white ballet from the romantic era.
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Location: Burnie Civic Theatre
Time: 2:30pm and 7:30pm
Cost: $39 adult, $22 child, $99 family, $31 conc.
Brooklyn Shines
Saturday 11 October 2008
A changing children's art exhibition in the window of Angus and Robertson.
This exhibition runs from Wed 1 - Tue 14 Oct.
How Great Thou Art
Saturday 11 October 2008
An exhibition of various forms of arts and crafts from people of all walks of life and ages who have been inspired by their creator.
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Location: Lutheran Church, 14 Mooreville Rd
Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Cost: Gold Coin Donation
Burnie Shines Feature Artist Exhibition “Dolly Makes a Dash For It” by Kareina Day
Saturday 11 October 2008
Be enchanted by a world of emancipated dolly pegs, set in a 1950s laundry.
This exhibition runs from Wed 1 - Fri 31 Oct.
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Location: Creative Paper Tasmania
Time: Mon - Fri 9:00am to 5:00pm, Sat & Sun 9:00am - 4:00pm
Cost: Free
Cradle Coast Outrigger Canoe Club Regatta
Saturday 11 October 2008
Tasmania's Inaugural Outrigger Canoe Regatta, bringing together participants from around Australia. Races will include a marathon event along the coast, sprints and a marathon in and around Emu Bay.
Day 2 - 16km Marathon from Wynyard to Somerset.
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Location:
Time: race start 10:00am, Clinic at 3:00pm, Dinner at Wellers Inn 6:30pm drinks for 7:00pm start
Cost: race and clinic free, dinner $50 per head for 3 course meal
City of Burnie Tasart Exhibition
Saturday 11 October 2008
Art Exhibition featuring a diverse range of artwork by local and interstate artists. All works for sale including fine craft such as ceramics and jewellery.
This exhibition runs from Sat 27 Sept - Sun 19 Oct.
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Location: Burnie Regional Art Gallery
Time: 10:00am – 4:30pm weekdays, 1:30pm – 4:30pm weekends
Cost: Free
Burnie Youth Council Art Challenge
Saturday 11 October 2008
Burnie Youth Council is running the 8th annual "Art Challenge". The competition is open to all stduents attending primary and senior schools in Burnie. Great prizes, including the 'People's Choice Award'.
This exhibition runs from Fri 10 - Fri 17 Oct.
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Location: Burnie Coastal Art Gallery, 211 Mount Street, Upper Burnie
Time: Opening Day 4:00pm-5:00pm, Sat-Sun 2:00pm-4:00pm, Mon-Fri 3:00pm-5:00pm
Cost: Free
Art in Miniature
Saturday 11 October 2008
A display of Art in Miniature from members of the Wednesday Group which meets every Wednesday morning at the Burnie Library.
This exhibition runs from Wed 1 Oct - Wed 5 Nov.
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Location: Burnie Library, 30 Alexander Street
Time: Mon & Tue 8:45am to 5:30pm, Wed & Thu 9:30am to 6:00pm, Fri 9:30am to 7:00pm and Sat 9:30am to 12:30pm
Cost: Free
