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25.01.2022 Throughout these remaining Advent days, we will mark each one by sharing little video memories from our lovely Carols evening last Saturday at Majestic Park. Let's begin with O Holy Night led by the lovely Laura! https://youtu.be/SrnJeXTLEyI
25.01.2022 ARTIST INTRO Brett Johnson is not just a friendly face you see down at Majestic Park with his gorgeous family, he's also an award winning radio and music producer with some skills of his own as you can see/ hear playing with yet ANOTHER famous person to enter into the spirit of the season!
25.01.2022 Artist Intro Laura Jane Hall is a triple threat performer and creative expert who has experience the world over. She is also a Mumma who is a passionate advoca...te for permanency for kids and her with film producer hubby, Derek, know the fostering and adoption world first hand. #ahomeforeverychild Laura will be sharing her beautiful voice via singing and speaking to bless our special night in more ways than one!
25.01.2022 As we processed in our Nativity Play, we enjoyed a beautiful reflection by Fr Francis Belciña, Parish Priest of St James Catholic Church, Coorparoo accompanied by parishioner, Akila - https://youtu.be/8c1JLrVOaaI
25.01.2022 A glimpse into the goals behind this year's chosen charity Hope for OUR Children, who advocate for permanency for children in foster care #ahomeforeverychild. Funds raised from your enjoyment of the #CoorparooChristmasCarols will go towards assisting children just like the young girl quoted below.
24.01.2022 Just a quick reminder that there are 2 days left to be part of brightening a foster child's life this Christmas Don't forget that donations can be dropped at either the address below OR 60 Park St, Coorparoo. CONTACT: Coorparoo: Cath 0415 397 618 Salisbury: 0732 74 2324
23.01.2022 ARTIST INTRO: Eve is a teenage Jenny donkey. She will be playing the part of Mary's donkey in our Nativity play but is available for pats afterward!... Fun facts - Evedine is her real name and she was born on new years eve. She is bred and raised and trained by the amazing Faye Brown. She is fully trained to show, saddle, carry pack, harness and agility. Her favorite treats are carrots and cuddles. She particularly adores performing at Christmas Carols events and is looking forward to spending time with us all - especially her Joseph and Mary @Veronica Abraham
23.01.2022 BEST NEWS EVA! You can be in the winning for some great prizes in our raffle from NOW by grabbing your tix online HERE: https://www.raffletix.com.au/?ref=669zp Thanks to all our donors for making this so worthwhile with the top prize from Matt Campbell for Coorparoo being a night away at Spicers Retreat, Vale. Other items include vouchers from local businesses or a set of coin cufflinks from Cuff & Co Australia, a bike from Federal Member Terri Butler MP and more. Be in it to win it all for Hope for OUR Children <3
21.01.2022 So Blessed - A truly glorious evening with over 1200 beautiful participants with someone smiling down? #nofilter #harktheheraldangelssing #joytotheworld
20.01.2022 Thank you to everyone who contributed! Thrilled to share that we raised over $2500 and that eight vulnerable children will receive a package of love & care at one of the most vulnerable times of their lives #HopeForOurChildren #SeasonOfGiving
18.01.2022 Today's the day! As you plan your outfits, keep the following in mind... Prizes awarded for: ... Best Group (family/ business) Runner Up Group/ Couple Best Dressed Man Best Dressed Lady Best Dressed 2 x girls and 2 x boys A big thank you to Kelly from Live Well, Dance Well for being our Expert Judge!
17.01.2022 Read up on our designated Charitable recipient for this year...trying to improve permanency placements for kids in foster care #ahomeforeverychild https://www.facebook.com/hopeforourchild
16.01.2022 Why we love our community supporters - because of their authenticity of outreach! Not only are Perfection Hand Car Wash Donating a $75 Voucher for one of their wonderful car washes to our Event and Charity Raffle, they are also donating $5 from every car wash this season to the Bush Fire relief. Good on you Dave - and make sure that if you need your car fresh for the Holiday season, this is the place to go and do it! #communitycare
16.01.2022 Artistic Introduction We're excited about a bit of a unique, acro performance piece being put together by the champion team down at the wonderful 360 Gymnastics Aus here in Coorparoo. We can't wait to see what you come up with peeps!
15.01.2022 Did you know? 1. Some children are moved from home to home with their personal affects simply placed inside a black bin bag? 2. There's a way YOU can change this either on or either side of our Carols event....see here:
15.01.2022 The delightful 16yo local talent, Grace Burke, with her own little festive medly https://youtu.be/rciRezHXyVQ
15.01.2022 Thank you for sharing with us Nadine x
15.01.2022 What's Christmas without gold coins? They're especially necessary for our occasion since cash is required for the many and varied activities we have available - from face painting & home baked treats to electric candles to donations towards our chosen charity. Pop by the shops or bank for cash out. #Jinglealltheway
13.01.2022 We are pretty excited to meet these two, large soldiers who will guard our stage for our Carols evening. Get your cameras ready for special snaps with them... (as pros, they are able to stay very focussed, it seems.) Special thanks to styling company Avideas - Event Designers for this great suggestion and booking ;)
12.01.2022 What a buzz it is to see all the excitement over this magical community gathering happening in just a couple of weeks! Carols with some of the best acts the Coorparoo Ward has to offer - with jazz, musical theatre, acrobatic, church and radio artists plus our local MP! A real live Donkey (aka Miss Eve) for our local Mary & Joseph (of MKR fame) to ride upon; Facepainting for all ages (from 5pm;)... Letter writing to Santa with the 'Elves' (from 5pm;) Local School involvement; Snow Cones from Mr John aka 'Santa' Sausage Sizzle plus Refreshing drinks stall for the older folk; Raffle and Prizes for festive dress ups; All MC'd by special guest, our Lady Mayoress Nina Schrinner alongside @Clr Fiona Cunningham AND ALL for the great cause of helping kids in the foster system have a better, more stable and loving experience of 'home' via Hope for OUR Children See more
12.01.2022 Another Perfect Prize for the season - A pack of 5 x Spray Tans valued at $130! Many thanks to Kimberley of Spray Tans Coorparoo for this generous voucher (which we secretly hope we win haha)
11.01.2022 Just a few brief snapshots of this evenings festivities! Full album to come. A huge thank you to all our wonderful performers, donors and volunteers! Councillor Fiona Cunningham
10.01.2022 PROGRAM OVERVIEW 4:45-5.05pm: Warm up with mood music Christmas Classics on the piano by local pianist, Benjamin Anderson (Snow Cones available too.)... 5pm - Face painting & Santa Letter Writing Tent open; Sausage Sizzle begins service 5:10pm - First Carols = Kiddie Show: Jingle Bell Rock, Jingle Bells, Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer; Merry Christmas Baby with Cath Toomey, Brett Johnson, Stuart West & their kiddies. 5:30pm - Christmas Blues original and Silent Night with local MP, Joe Kelly, supported by Mark Joe Hope. 5:45pm - Lady Mayoress is introduced and then introduces the amazing troupe from 360 Gymnastics followed by Bonnor Trio to the stage for Santa Claus is Coming and The Little Drummer Boy - singing and dancing youth act! 5:50pm - Move into a gentle reflection and candlelight with 16yo flautist, Grace Burke with a Christmas Medly on flute. 6pm - Our Nativity Play begins, narrated by Principal John Bates of St James and Mt Carmel fame. Mary and Joseph will travel on their donkey around the perimeter of the park to a moving rendition of Mary Did you Know by Fr Francis & Akila on guitar plus Away in a Manger. The brief play is open for all local children to participate as either angels or shepherds if they come dressed accordingly on the night. The play will conclude with a strong Hark the Herald Angels Sing, by Soprano, Marina Paroz. 6:30pm - We hear about the charity - Hope for Our Children - we are supporting tonight, followed by a feature act of the favourite classics: Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas and O Holy NIght with international performer, Laura Hall - a foster and adoptive Mother herself. 6:55pm - Round 1 Festive Dress Prizes!! Followed by a series of classic carols which will take us through to the Raffle Draw such as Joy to the World, Ding Dong Merrily on High, O Come All ye Faithful and We Wish you a Merry Christmas. 7:15 - While our formal part of the program concludes, we leave you with the dulcit tones of Ella King with her guitar and vocals for a few gentle songs to see us out and home. AND if, for some reasons you aren't able to read what's on the screen, then you may open this link to some of the key Carol Lyrics so you can join in! https://drive.google.com//1blJTnScgLrMCL8NELHuUpgEge/view
10.01.2022 Our musicians sound testing and rehearsing #getexcited #MajesticCarols Joe Kelly MP
09.01.2022 Artist Intro: To set a pleasant mood for the occasion, we are thrilled to have Ben Anderson playing some classics on the piano before our formal program begins! Ben began piano lessons at the age of 9, and achieved his A.mus.A in piano performance after 6 years. In 2016, he was accepted to study classical piano performance with Dr Anna Grinberg at the University of Queensland School of Music, and is now completing the fourth year of his Bmus (Honours) degree. Ben regularly pe...rforms as a member of the UQ Chamber Singers, and throughout 2017 was the events coordinator for the UQ Music Students Society. In 2019, he won the Burnett William Wendorff Memorial Prize for Classical Piano, and also maintains a love for collaboration through chamber music, accompanying and large ensemble performance. He has just discovered he is graduating his degree with first class honours so we ARE in for a treat
08.01.2022 SPECIAL GUEST MC - Our Lady Mayoress of Brisbane, Nina Schrinner! We are honoured she would consider this role for our community event and hope we can ensure her lovely kiddies are well entertained while she's at it also! Special mention of thanks to the Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner's Community Development Fund for the support for the worthy cause of helping our kids in foster care, while all enjoying a special festive time together as a community.
08.01.2022 'Run, run, as fast as you can / You can't catch me, I'm the gingerbread man!' Well, if you do want to catch a gingerbread man....come along to the Coorparoo Christmas Carols on Saturday! Talented local caterer Veronica Abraham is kindly donating 100 of these home baked treats. $3 each or $5 for an electronic candle/gingerbread man set. Proceeds to @hope for our Children
08.01.2022 And here it is! Thank you for your support Councillor Fiona Cunningham - this event would not have been possible without you See you all 5pm Saturday, Majestic Park!
08.01.2022 TOMORROW'S THE DAY A quick reminder as you prepare for tomorrow! #MajesticCarols
07.01.2022 ANNOUNCEMENT: It is with heavy hearts that must make the cancellation call for our planned public Coorparoo Christmas Carols for this 28th Nov 2020 With some council applications and CoVID-plan approvals still pending, we have had to make a call as logistically we know how important 2 weeks notice is for our community, our performers, our vendors and all. Please know we did everything in our power to deliver this year BUT we will surely be back in style at Majestic Park in ...2021 however. _________________________________________________ Continuing the Spirit Because we know how important it is for us all in Coorparoo to start the season right with celebrations and try to commit to raising funds for the appointed local charity this year Beyond DV. https://www.beyonddv.org.au/how-you-can-help/ Hence, some of us will be gathering for a series of private Christmas Carols parties (with the 40pax limit) which we encourage you to do as well. Simply gather friends in your street and ask each to prepare a song and a share platter, grab backing tracks from Spotify, encourage people to buy raffle tickets at the link to come and away you go! We will be sharing video and images from our own little street gathering on the 28th of November as an idea. Please PM us with any thoughts or queries you might have. Wishing you the very merriest of Christmases and a much improved 2021! The Coorparoo Christmas Carols Team
07.01.2022 Performer Intro: We are so looking forward to this lovely lady gracing our stage again this year! Marina Paroz ... Marina graduated from USQ Toowoomba with a Bachelor of Creative Arts majoring in Music (classical voice) in 2011. During her years in Toowoomba she performed with groups such as The Operartists, USQ Singers, Toowoomba Philharmonic Society, Toowoomba Choral Society & USQ Keyboard Ticklers (12+ pianists performing on 6+ pianos simultaneously). Music theatre performances include Les Miserables, Guys and Dolls, Pirates of Penzance & Joseph and his Technicolour Dreamcoat (with TCS), The Mikado, The Music Man, Thats Entertainment, Miss Saigon and Cats (with QMT), Oklahoma (Squids Theatrical) and Ruddigore Regional Tour - Toowoomba chorus (with Opera Queensland). As well as performing, Marina has also been involved with several Junior productions, particularly as the Squids Junior co-ordinator and music tutor in 2017. She has also assisted with several musical productions behind the scenes. Marina continues to pursue her love of music and performance while also working as an office manager in a busy specialist medical clinic.
07.01.2022 Artist Intro: Grace Burke is a 16 year old, Coorparoo talent who has been involved in the performing arts since a very young age. She learns ballet, contemporary, tap, jazz and musical theatre at Julie-Ann Lucas School of Dance, and has recently completed her Grade 8 AMEB flute exam and Grade 7 piano AMEB. She has participated in Hairspray the musical with Harvest Rain theatre company, and Oliver, the Wizard of Oz, Carousel and Cinderella with Queensland Musical Theatre. Grace was a featured artist in School2Stage production this year at QPAC. She loves everything about the performing arts and is so excited to be performing at the Coorparoo Christmas Carols 2019.
06.01.2022 Did you know that our lovely Parish Priest at @St James Coorparoo, was a pro musician back in the day?? Fr Francis is in our Carols Program to deliver a moving rendition of 'Mary, Did you Know?' alongside music ministry director, Akila. Looking forward to it, guys!... https://open.spotify.com/track/4z8sz6E4YyFuEkv5o7IJni See more
05.01.2022 While many of us may know him as our Local MP representing this community in the Queensland Parliament, others Joe Kelly MP is more personally acquainted with, know one of his hobbies is making music. That's why we are enthused he has agreed to share his talents with us by doing a Carol performance himself! He is even debuting a new, Chrissie composition just for us while being supported by Mark Joe Hope of https://www.facebook.com/Mark-Joe-Hope-Music-147052858663099/
05.01.2022 AND THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS GIVING CONTINUES BEYOND OUR BEAUTIFUL EVENT.... We were so thrilled that all proceeds from this year's Carols went to foster care o...rg. Hope for OUR Children, which as part of their advocacy supplies backpacks for children in foster care. If you couldn't attend the Carols this year or would like to contribute in a more practical way, the Australian Family Association is collecting backpack items for HFOC until 14 December. Items can be dropped either at their office at 5b Jaybel St, Salisbury (9 - 5 pm, Mon - Thurs) or right here at 60 Park St, Coorparoo (the house overlooking Majestic Park). Call 0415 397 618 or pop items on the veranda. A list of suggested items can be found here: https://hfoc.blog/backpack-drive/
03.01.2022 Fun afternoon filming our invitation video with our sponsor Councillor Fiona Cunningham on-site at Majestic Park Only three days to go! #MajesticCarols #CoorparooChristmasCarols
03.01.2022 *Event pending application approval
01.01.2022 As we mark another Remembrance Day, may we truly remember! Coorparoo Carols volunteer coordinator, Catherine Toomey, says she is always so moved when spending time among our elder Australians listening to the amazing contribution so many made for our beautiful, safe nation. It's one of the reasons she began her group, The Eastside Belles in the first place. "Our freedoms are sacred - as is our community..." she says.
