Double Movie At The Foreshore

Next Friday at the outdoor movie theatre on the Airlie Beach Foreshore there will be back to back cinema magic with a showing of Nanny McPhee followed by The Man From Snowy River.

It’s time to grab your picnic blanket and invite your family and friends for a night under the stars in front of the 5.5 by 3 metre LED cinema screen.

Spring is the perfect time of year to enjoy the cool evenings and the expansive lawn on the foreshore offers a relaxing environment for all to gather.

There will be a host food vans on site and the children can also enjoy playing on the beach or at the play park before the movie starts, enabling you to make a night of it.

Nanny McPhee

A heart-warming family classic, this movie tells the story of a widower called Cedric Brown (played by Colin Firth) who hires Nanny McPhee (played by Emma Thompson) to care for his seven rebellious children.

Having chased away all previous nannies, the children do their best to get rid of Nanny McPhee too but are surprised when she uses mystical powers to instil discipline and eventually wins them over.

When the children's great-aunt and benefactor, Lady Adelaide Stitch (Angela Lansbury), threatens to separate the kids, the family pulls together under the guidance of Nanny McPhee.

The Man From Snowy River

An age-old classic featuring a combination of feel-good romance and heroic antics, The Man From Snowy River was released in 1982 and will be back for an exclusive screening at the Airlie Foreshore next week.

Cuddle up with a loved one and enjoy the nostalgia hit of this classic western.

The movie is about a proud young man called Jim Craig (played by Tom Burlinson) who sets out to become his own man following the death of his father.

He takes a job with a horse rancher (played by Kirk Douglas) and is treated poorly by the more experienced cowboys, but wins the heart of the rancher's daughter, Jessica (Sigrid Thornton), when he helps her break a high-strung colt and later saves her life.

When he's unfairly blamed for the loss of an expensive horse, Craig fights to restore his honour and prove that he's worthy of Jessica's hand.

WHAT: Movies Under The Stars

WHERE: Airlie Beach Foreshore

WHEN: Friday, October 14

Image 1: Nanny McPhee is a family pleaser

Image 2: The Man From Snowy River is a classic western

Craft Show This Weekend

A celebration of clever creations, the upcoming craft show at the Proserpine Museum will exhibit the intricate and expressive needlework and sewing from a host of local ladies’ groups.

From delightful doilies to quintessential quilts and natty needlework, all will be on display at the event which promises to both honour and celebrate our local skills and heritage.

For just $5 you will receive entry into the craft fair, and broader museum if you choose, plus tea, coffee and scone.

Correction: the wrong date was published last week, please note the correct date is Sunday, October 9

WHAT: Craft Show

WHERE: Proserpine Museum

WHEN: Sunday, October 9 from 1.30pm to 4.00pm

ADMISSION: $5 includes Devonshire Tea

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