december-2011

EVENTS /// PROFILES /// FOOD /// DRINKS /// PLACES /// STYLE
8–20 DEC
BILLABONG PIPE MASTERS
HONOLULU
Catch some of the best surfers in
the world as they attempt to surf
the iconic Banzai Pipeline, often
referred to as the best wave on the
planet. It’s the fi nal stop of the Vans
Triple Crown and the fi nal event of
the ASP Men’s World Tour. Ehukai
Beach Park, North Shore.
SWAN LAKE
3–12 DEC, BRISBANE
Francois Klaus’ interpretation
honours the rich choreographic
heritage of this classic ballet while
deftly injecting a new narrative.
Look out for the lavish sets.
Playhouse, Queensland Performing
Arts Centre, tickets at 136 246.
008
SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL
ART SERIES
16 DEC–12 FEB, SYDNEY
Catch Mexican-Canadian artist Rafael
Lozano-Hemmer as he exhibits
Recorders — 13 pieces of highly
interactive and complex digital
artworks. Museum of Contemporary
Art & Art Gallery of NSW.
DON’T
MISS
FUTURE PAST
PERFECT TOUR
11 Dec–30 Dec,
across Australia
The Church
culminates
its 30th
anniversary
celebrations
in Australia,
ready to rock
three classic
albums. Tickets
at moshtix.com.
au, premier.
ticketek.com.au,
brisbanepower
house.org,
ticketmaster.
com.au.
BOOK NOW
SURFN’ INK
13–15 JAN, GOLD COAST
Get inked by the best tattoo
artists from around the world
at this tattoo convention. The
colourful program includes art
fusion, photo and art galleries,
and live music.
FLICKERFEST
6–15 JAN, SYDNEY
Over 100 innovative, provocative
and entertaining fi lms have
been picked for this summer’s
movie season under the stars.
There’ll be something for the
kids too at Flicker Kids.
THE RED HOT
SUMMER TOUR
2–22 JAN, ACROSS AUSTRALIA
One of Australia’s favourite rock
bands, INXS, will headline this
tour with special guests Vanessa
Amorosi and James Reyne.
SWAN LAKE: KEN SPARROW RED HOT SUMMER TOUR: JOHN MORTON BILLABONG PIPE MASTERS: GETTY IMAGES