What's on Around Town
 'Embrace the Next Step'The Gold Coast Marathon - Sunday 6 July 2008
Celebrate 30 years of the Gold Coast Airport Marathon on Sunday 6 July 2008. More than 16,000 people from around the world will ‘Embrace The Next Step’ and participate in either the 42.2km Marathon, 21.1km Half Marathon, 10km Run, 7.5km Walk or Junior Dash races for the kids over 2.25km and 4km.
Regarded as the premier marathon in Australia, the Gold Coast Airport Marathon is recognised worldwide for its fast, flat and scenic course - it runs alongside the magnificent Broadwater, sparkling Pacific Ocean surf beaches and past the multitude of high rises with the hinterland mountains as a glorious backdrop. Tens of thousands of spectators line the course along with roving musicians and entertainers, creating an amazing atmosphere to help inspire and motivate the participants.
Visitors to the Gold Coast for the event can enjoy direct flights into Gold Coast Airport, a huge range of accommodation, dining, public transportation and leisure activity options. For more information about the 2008 Gold Coast Airport Marathon visit www.goldcoastmarathon.com.au or phone +61 7 5564 8733.
 Sanctuary Cove Boat Show - 22nd to 25th May 2008
The 2008 Sanctuary Boat Show is on from the 22-25 May 2008.
Asia-Pacific's largest on-water boat show, the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show features a huge range of boats, yachts and luxury cruisers from Australian manufacturers as well as the USA, UK, Asia, Europe and New Zealand.
For General enquiries please e-mail info@sanctuarycove.com or phone +61 7 5577 6500.
 Pan Pacific Masters Games - 1 to 9 November 2008
The 6th Pan Pacific Masters Games will be held from 1 to 9 November 2008 on the Gold Coast. An anticipated 10,000 participants from all over the world will compete in the multi-sport event which has stamped itself on the calendar at the beginning of November every two years.
34 sports will be on the program with team sports including softball, touch football, soccer, basketball and baseball to individual sports ranging from swimming, athletics, tennis and shooting, to name a few. No qualifying standards or times are required to enter the Masters Games. The only criteria is that participants meet the minimum age requirement for their respective sport, which for the majority is 30 years of age.
All sports are in close proximity to the ‘Games Village’ – Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre - which will feature live nightly entertainment, a sport’s expo, fully catered hospitality and a venue for the Games sportspeople to socialise, meet up and enjoy the camaraderie the event is renowned for. For more information about the 2008 Pan Pacific Masters Games visit www.mastersgames.com.au or phone +61 7 5564 8733.
 Gold Coast Little Theatre - (Next Show is Annie Get Your Gun from 29 March to 19 April)
Gold Coast Little Theatre, located in the heart of Southport, is the premier community theatre on the Gold Coast. Six productions a year including dazzling musicals, thought-provoking dramas and hilarious comedies. Home of Little Underground, experimental theatre for young people. Large subscription and membership base. Generous concessions for block bookings. Excellent sponsorship opportunities available.
The Encore Club is the theatre's very active social group. A warm welcome is extended to everyone who is interested in the theatre and socialising with like-minded people. Membership of Gold Coast Little Theatre automatically makes you an Encore Clubber. It entitles you to discounts on theatre tickets and Encore events. Also you receive a monthly newsletter and other exciting benefits. More details by phoning the box office on 07 5532 2096 or by going to www.goldcoastlittletheatre.com.au
Gold Coast Little Theatre 2008 season
2 to 16 February - A Chorus of Disapproval
29 March to 19 April- Annie Get Your Gun
31 May to 14 June - Deathtrap
26 July to 9 August - Our Country's Good
14 to 16 August - The One Act Play Season
27 September to 11 October - The Club
22 November to 6 December - Tom, Dick & Harry
22 November to 6 December - Tom, Dick & Harry
 MITSUBISHI WORLD MASTERS GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP - 26 TO 31 OCTOBER 2008
It is with great enthusiasm that the team from Go Golfing invites you to play in the twelfth Mitsubishi Masters. We have secured the Gold Coast's premier and exclusive golf resorts to bring you the ultimate golfing experience. This year we launch the St George Bank 19th Hole featuring world class entertainment every night plus a $50,000 hole in one cash prize. With 18 Championship divisions, more sponsors providing $100,000 in prizes and the wonderful atmosphere of a major event, this year's Mitsubishi Masters tournament package is again enormous value. Whether you come on your own or with a party of friends - just don't miss it!
Surfing Queensland
The Surfing Queensland Coaching Academy is an internationally recognised coaching and training facility on Australia's Gold Coast. The Academy develops surfers of all ability levels employing fully accredited and insured male and female coaches. Beginner lessons are offered on a daily basis from Surfers Paradise to Coolangatta.
 The Somerset College Celebration of Literature -10 to 14 March 2008
The Celebration of Literature held at Somerset College is now in its 15th year, is widely recognised as Australia’s premier school literary festival and offers book-lovers of all ages the opportunity to meet their favourite authors.
Some 30 writers and illustrators will take part in the 2008 Celebration of Literature in a lineup that includes established authors and newcomers who will stage a series of interactive workshops that offer readers the chance to meet, discuss and learn not only about specific books, but also about the craft of writing.
Crime writer Garry Disher, who will be giving workshops at the festival, is an outstanding example. He has a huge readership in Europe, and particularly in Germany where he has twice won the National Crime Fiction Prize. His most recent book, Chain of Evidence, took out Australia’s Best Crime Novel award in 2007.
The festival will also feature entertainment, including a Free Kids Concert; book launches; author signings; cocktail party; great debate; champagne brunch; and a literary dinner. Celebration of Literature chairperson Michael Brohier says the aim of the festival is to spur students to have fun with books and to encourage parents to read to their children.
Mr Brohier says the festival was instigated after a small group of Somerset College parents and teachers found themselves talking in the school library one day about how wonderful it would be for students to meet the people behind the books they read. Today, the Celebration of Literature is regarded as one of Australia’s leading literary events; a festival that, although its primary focus is children and young adults, also has much to offer adults.
To find out more about the event Click Here.
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