THERE’S more than a touch of ho! ho! ho! at The Queanbeyan City Council’s cultural desk this week.
First comes an urgent reminder that entries into Council’s Regional Art Awards 2013 are due next Tuesday, July 23, at The Q, Queanbeyan performing arts centre, between 10am and 4pm. Entry is open to all artists and craftspeople residing in the Queanbeyan, Palerang, Cooma Monaro or Yass Valley Local Government areas, meaning that ACT residents are not eligible to enter, and forms are available at qcc.nsw.gov.au
Secondly, they’re gearing up for the Christmas in July Markets this Sunday, July 21, to run in The Q Foyer and Exhibition Space from 11am to 3pm.
As well as antiques, collectables, arts and crafts, revamped furniture, gourmet treats, jewellery, candles, ceramics, there will be free face painting and balloon modelling for the kids.
Performances will be by the Ukulele Republic of Canberra and among the gourmet items will be traditional German kransky and sauerkraut rolls, and cupcakes.
Annual Christmas In July Markets, The Q Foyer and Exhibition Space, 11am-3pm, Sunday July 21, access via Lowe St Queanbeyan at the council chambers level. All welcome.
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