As part of the Queensland Poetry Festival, August 24-27, Logan heats for the Australian Poetry Slam will be held at Logan Hyperdome Library on Friday August 4. Masterclass at 3.30pm and heat sign-up at 5.30pm.
Chinese artists will demonstrate traditional art making techniques at Logan Art Gallery on Saturday August 5 from 2-4pm.
During National Science Week August 12-20 Logan West Library is screening winning entries from the SCINEMA International Film Festival on August 16 at 10am.
Auslan interpreted events have started at Logan Art Gallery. Come to Creative seniors on August 12, from 2-4pm. Light refreshments will be served.
Celebrate Logan Loves Seniors Day on August 15 with low cost and free entertainment and information at Logan Entertainment Centre, from 9am. The Beehives will feature with two 90 minute ‘Bringing back the sixties’ shows at 9.30am and 1pm. Tickets just $5.00.
Canterbury song writers perform covers and original country, rock and pop tunes at Logan Art Gallery on Saturday August 26 at 2pm.
Marsden Library hosts a satellite event from the Queensland Poetry Festival ‘We are the Diasporas’, featuring award winning Aotearoa poet Tusiata Avia, Laurie May from Alice Springs and Brisbane based Kiri Cooper. Thursday August 24, from 3.30pm.
Creative Markets will be held at Logan Art Gallery on August 26 from 10am, just in time to pick that gift for Fathers’ Day.
During the Second World War Camp Cable housed over 20,000 American Troops.
If you have any memorabilia or information from that time, please contact Logan City Council’s Local Heritage Specialist on 3412 4165, as a commemorative event is being planned for September.
Panable Orchetra, an eight-piece steel band played by people with a disability, are recruiting now for performers. Free lessons and equipment, rehearsals in Rocklea and Jimboomba. Call 5548 7843 for more information.
