X-TRAIN – BLUEGRASS BAND FROM THE USA - What's On Ipswich, QLD

X-Train is a high energy bluegrass band featuring Ross Nickerson on banjo, Peter McLaughlin on acoustic guitar, Mark Miracle on mandolin and Bob Denoncourt on bass. The band offers traditional Bluegrass music, with world class banjo, guitar and mandolin picking, along with rock solid bass and superb three-part harmony singing. All the members of X-Train have toured throughout the world and played and recorded with numerous internationally renowned Bluegrass bands.

Ross Nickerson has toured extensively in the USA, Canada, Europe and Australia and has recently completed his latest instrumental CD “Just Kick It”.  Peter McLaughlin is a former Winfield National Flat Picking Champion and former member of the Laurie Lewis band and The Perfect Strangers. Mandolinist Mark Miracle is a lights out picker whose dazzling solos, solid back up and superb tenor vocals make him indispensable.  Bass player Bob Denoncourt is a veteran of top bluegrass bands from all over the USA.

X-Train has great fun performing on stage and their exciting brand of Bluegrass music, featuring superb instrumental work and brilliant harmonies, always leave audiences smiling.

Metro Hotel Ipswich International Creates Better Access For All Guests - Metro Hotels

Metro Hotel Ipswich International was named 2012 Inclusive Community Champion in the Best Tourism Award category by Spinal Injuries Association for ensuring inclusivity and access for all people.

The Hotel was one of six Ipswich ‘champions’ recognised for creating a world of better access for all, not just in relation to disability and wheelchair access, but by ensuring everyone, from mothers with prams to elderly with medical conditions, has access to participate socially and economically.

Metro Hotel Ipswich International’s General Manager, Ted Matthews, said he and his staff were delighted to receive this Award.

“We are committed to ensuring our property gives equal access to all our guests, including the elderly and people with a disability, both in and around the hotel,” Mr Matthews said.

Metro Hotel Ipswich International offers lift access to all floors from the car park, with clearly marked disabled parking.  There are a number of rooms on each floor with disabled access and facilities, including wheelchair accessible bathrooms with open shower areas.

The showers are fitted with handrails, shower bars, moveable shower head and shower seats. Toilets are wheelchair accessible, and fitted with grip bars.

On the ground floor, there is flat access to Platform 9 restaurant and lounge bar, function rooms and terrace, and to a disabled toilet.

People with disabilities and special needs should contact the hotel direct on (07) 3812 8077 before arrival for further information or to make the hotel aware of any special requirements.

THE RHYTHMS OF IRELAND Live At Civic Theatre Ipswich

Ireland’s most celebrated show, THE RHYTHMS OF IRELAND, will return to Australia in 2012.
WITH AN ALL NEW PRODUCTION - Following the highly-successful and critically acclaimed sell-out Australian and World tour , Ireland's most celebrated and elite company of dancers, THE RHYTHMS OF IRELAND, return with their awe-inspiring and innovative ALL NEW PRODUCTION to Australia ..

THE RHYTHMS OF IRELAND has been seen by over two-million worldwide amassing an unsurpassed reputation for their "stunningly executed performances". The incomparable quality and pure unadulterated spectacle of their work perfectly blends the ancient traditions of Irish dance and music with the innovative and flawlessly choreographed production values of contemporary Irish excellence.

Legend, folklore and enchantment are interwoven in a voyage of discovery without falling into the trap of sentimentality. That's not to deny that some passages make the hairs on the nape of the neck rise... the troupe's adaptation echoes the past as the dancers seem to fly across the stage to the beat of the bodhron by performers of zipping quality and enthusiasm make you want to clap in time, the best of the Irish experience, THE RHYTHMS OF IRELAND

Experience a spectacular evening of traditional Irish dance, music and song enhanced by stunning costumes, lighting and sound. This is indeed, THE RHYTHMS OF IRELAND.

SHOW DETAILS Dates: Friday 5 October 2012 Time: 7.30pm Tickets: Adult $64.90 |  Concession/Student/ Group 8+ $54.90  Child under 14 $44.90 |  Family of 4 $200 (2 adults and 2 children) More Info: World Music and Dance Send To A Friend: Think someone else will enjoy this show? Then forward this to your friends. HOW TO BOOK Phone: 3810 6100 (Credit Card Only) Monday - Friday 8.00am - 4.30pm In Person: Visit the Ticket Office located at:143 Brisbane Street, Ipswich (Ipswich City Council Customer Service Centre). Monday - Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm If you order online, you can now select your seat or let us choose the best available for your group

Metro Hotel Ipswich International the Place To Be On Melbourne Cup Day

Metro Hotel Ipswich International will once again host its popular Melbourne Cup Luncheon, so it’s time to spruce up your favourite hat, get out your best dress and dust off your stilettos.

The 2012 Melbourne Cup runners will bound out of their starting gates at 3pm on Tuesday 6 November  – the moment when every true blue Aussie will be fixed to a screen watching  as some of the world’s finest horse flesh competes to win the country’s most coveted racing title. And you can be part of the action, watching it all on a super-sized screen along with a host of other party-goers at Metro Hotel Ipswich International.

Celebrations will commence at 12 noon and continue until the conclusion of the race, shortly after 3pm. For the price of $75 per person, guests will enjoy a 4-course lunch, a selection of beverages (including beer, house wine and soft drink), Sweepstakes, raffles, lucky door prizes, a fashion parade and, of course, prizes for the best hat and best dressed guest.

There will also be a prize for the best dressed stiletto heel, with guests invited to be creative and decorate one stiletto for the chance to win one of three prizes from Obsession Shoes.  Stilettos will need to be dropped off at the hotel two weeks prior, and you must be attending the Luncheon to enter the competition.

The Melbourne Cup Luncheon is being held in support of the Ipswich Hospital Foundation (Sunshine Circle Appeal).

Hotel General Manager Ted Matthews said the Melbourne Cup provides a wonderful opportunity to organise a group of friends or work colleagues, to dress up and to celebrate a fabulous occasion, while also helping to raise money for a worthy local cause.

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Johnny Cash - The Concert at Civic Theatre, Ipswich

A celebration of Johnny Cash’s 80th birthday, this special two-hour concert event captures the spirit of this iconic Superstar. Johnny Cash: The Concert takes you back to the humble beginnings of the famed ‘Man In Black’, and through a musical journey of Cash’s timeless hits. From his first release on the Sun label,
1955’s Hey Porter to his signature Folsom Prison Blues and a string of Cash & Carter duets and more.

Featuring the star of The Class of ‘59 (2012), Daniel Thompson, legendary Australian Country guitarist Stuie French, internationally renowned singer/songwriter Alanna Cherote and introducing The Tennessee Studs.
This unique musical journey is one not to be
missed!

SHOW DETAILS Dates: Saturday 20 October 2012 Time: 7.30pm Tickets: All tickets $65.00 More Info: Music Concert Send To A Friend: Think someone else will enjoy this show? Then forward this to your friends. HOW TO BOOK Phone: 3810 6100 (Credit Card Only) Monday - Friday 8.00am - 4.30pm In Person: Visit the Ticket Office located at:143 Brisbane Street, Ipswich (Ipswich City Council Customer Service Centre). Monday - Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm If you order online, you can now select your seat or let us choose the best available for your group.

 

Melbourne Cup Luncheon - Metro Hotel Ipswich International

 

Melbourne Cup Menu—4 Course Alternate Drop

Starter 

Amuse Bouche

Prawn in Brick, Citrus Jellies, Marie Rose Sauce

Entrée 

Mango Bruschetta, Buffalo Mozzarella, Fig Vincotto.

Duck and Pork Terrine, Sesame Wafer, Hazelnut Salad

Mains 

Honey Soy Beef Kebabs, Rice Pilaf, w/ Roast Capsicum Rita

In House Poached Salmon, Nicoise Style Salad

Desserts 

Selection of Petite Fours

Plus a selection of beverages for your table (House wine, local beer and soft drink) Cash Bar Available

Enjoy the race on the big screen

* Sweepstakes, & Raffles

*Best Dressed & Best Hat competition

*Best Decorated Stiletto (1st, 2nd,3rd prizes donated by Obsession Shoes )

*Fashion Parade by Everybody - Riverlinks

Tuesday 6th November

Melbourne Cup Luncheon
 

12.00pm – 3.00pm
 

Our theme this year is Stiletto heels
Decorate one stiletto and bring it along to go in the competition
 

1st 2nd 3rd prizes from Obsession Shoes .
 

Let your imagination go wild , be creative it could reflect your personality or maybe your job .
 

Drop them off to the hotel 2 weeks before the event , make sure your name is on the base of the shoe . 

You must be attending the Melbourne Cup Function to enter the competition.
 

We will post the photos on facebook and have a peoples choice competition and also be displaying them in the hotel (Metro Hotel Ipswich International and local shop windows
 

• Best Hat on the day
• Best Dressed
• Fashion Parade

Metro Hotel Ipswich International
43 South Street . Ipswich QLD