QPAC's 2008 Out of the Box Festival
The Festival will run from 10 to 15 June (Tuesday to Sunday). As well as the 9 performances and 8 hands-on workshops, there will be 15 free events!
ISLAND features traditional and contemporary music, song and dance from Aboriginal, Torres Strait and Pacific Island cultures. The lively heart of the festival, performers will include favourites such as the Nunukul Yuggera Aboriginal Dance Group, Malu-Kiai Mura Bua and more. Cascade Court, QPAC, 10am to 2pm daily. Presented by Brisbane City Council
CHILL OUT is a creative space designed to inspire the imagination while resting the body. Children can participate in a number of creative activities lead by students from QUT School of Early Childhood. Playhouse Balcony Foyer, QPAC, 9am to 2pm daily
THE MEGAPHONE PROJECT is an exciting installation experience where children can sing, listen, call, and physically grapple with big red megaphones. Presented by State Library of Queensland in partnership with Art Play, Knowledge Walk, Level 1, State Library of Queensland, 10am to 4pm daily.
FAMILY ALBUM is a hands-on and creative way of exploring photographic techniques, express ideas and create an album. The Studio, Level 1, State Library of Queensland, 10am to 4pm daily.
THE WRITING POST is a special place where children can put their story-writing skills into action by creating and illustrating a postcard or letter to share their stories about their day at the festival. (Plan ahead and bring your friend or relative’s address with you and Australia Post will provide an envelope, stamp and a mailbox to send the story on its journey through the post!). Presented by Australia Post, Concert Hall Foyer, QPAC 9am to 2pm Daily
BOOKS AND WRITERS gives you the chance to listen to story readings, discover a new book or even meet an author. Join the festival’s Reading Champions (sports champions, community members and performers) presented by HBA Health Insurance. Books and Writers is all about the written word. Lyrebird Restaurant, QPAC, 9.30am to 2.30pm daily.
CHILDREN’S ANIMATION allows you to view short films created by children who have worked with artists from the Australian Children’s Television Foundation using the 3D animation software Kahootz 3. Presented by QPAC, ACTF and Queensland Art Gallery, Lecture Theatre, Queensland Art Gallery; 10am to 2pm daily
EXHIBITION PROGRAM will enthral, inspire and delight! It includes a special Window created by artist Elizabeth Johnson, the Museum of Brisbane’s Brillustration: children’s picture book illustrators in Brisbane exhibition, as well as the artwork of Brisbane school students. Throughout QPAC 9am to 3pm daily
DINOSAUR & BIG THINGS TRAIL is a self guided trail that will lead children on a journey of discovery throughout the Museum as they find the answers to their BIG questions! Level 2, Queensland Museum South Bank, 9.30am to 5pm daily
TOURS FOR KIDS are run by the Queensland Art Gallery’s Children’s Art Centre and provide children in family and school groups with the opportunity to explore the works of Australian artist Sidney Nolan.
Queensland Art Gallery, Galleries 4-6, 11.30am, 12.15pm and 1pm daily
THE KING AND THE MOCKINGBIRD (LE ROI ET L’OISEAU) is an animated feature film based on Hans Christian Andersen’s story. Never seen before in Australia, the celebrated film tells the story of a tyrannical king and the paintings on his bedroom wall that come to live when he falls asleep. Cinema A, Australian Cinematheque, GoMA, Friday to Sunday 2pm.
THE SHED is a creative hands-on and minds-on place and program for children. Housed in The Corner at the State Library, The Shed a place where things are built and fixed, problems are solved, inventions are made and good things grow. Drop in from 10am until 12noon daily to participate in artist–led activities! The Corner, Level 1, State Library of Queensland 10am to 4pm Daily
THE PARLOUR is a special place where you can borrow and play new and traditional parlour games, learn and practice the strategies for playing Chess, Mah-jong, Yahtzee and Backgammon, or just enjoy some old favourites like Boggle, draughts or noughts and crosses. 1.38 Infozone, Level 1, State Library of Queensland 10am to 4pm daily
STORYTELLING IN KURIL DHAGUN Stop by and enjoy deadly stories from our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in Queensland. Join in the circle, bring some snacks, sit back and let yourself get swept away into the Dreamtime! kuril dhagun, Level 1, State Library of Queensland 12pm, 1pm and 2pm daily
MUSEUM ZOO is a unique and VERY different kind of Zoo! Come face to face with over 700 animal specimens from tiny insects to big mammals. Children can size themselves up to a towering polar bear, match their jump length to a kangaroo and feel what its like to have a skeleton on the OUTside! Level 3, Queensland Museum South Bank, 9.30am to 5pm daily
The full festival program is available atwww.outoftheboxfestival.com.au
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Enter The Parlour at the State Library: The Parlour is a special space where you can borrow a variety of board games and play with friends or other games fans. Featuring resort inspired games, including Oceanopoly, Quoits and 10 Days In Asia, plus all the favourites like Chess, Backgammon, Scrabble, Mah Jong, life-size Snakes and Ladders, Hungry Hippos and even cards for Bridge and Canasta. Reserve your game at the Information Desk on level 1.The Parlour – Family Challenge is a great way to spend time with family and friends. A Family Challenge facilitator coordinates challenges and special programs for the whole family.
Join a Chess expert for “how to” workshops and tips at The Parlour – Game On session.