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What's Happening   It's a Jungle in There - The Block transformed into African jungle for Deloitte Red Carpets for Optus - 'Hollywood' theme for Optus Queensland Engineers Brisbane's Wedding Jewel - Old Government House restoration update Venue of the Season - The Loft, Kelvin Grove _________________________________________________________________________________________ It's a Jungle in There The Block transformed into African jungle for special event The Block became the deepest darkest jungles of Africa recently for the international professional services firm, Deloittes. They hosted their annual “Little Deloittians Day” in the space which was transformed using large format projections, real jungle flora and rhythmic jungle drumming. The 100 children that attended the day played jungle games, ate jungle food and got to interact with real jungle snakes and baby crocodiles. The Block’s state-of-the-art technology with projections, sound and lighting capabilities together with the live trees, fake rocks and camouflage netting combined to make thetotal immersion possible for the young guests. If you are looking to create the “wow factor” for your next event, consider using the The Block - a unique blank canvas with multi-media capabilities that are limited only by your imagination.   For more info on The Block, contact Liz Thomas on (07) 3138 5496 or events@qut.edu.au. "Bombs Away!" QUT Precincts are giving Venews Readers the chance to win two tickets to Bombshells by Joanna Murray-Smith, at QUT Gardens Theatre on Saturday 27 September at 8pm.  What do you need to do to win? Nothing! Just by being on the Venews mailing list, you are automatically in the draw to win two tickets to this funny, clever and often touching play.  For more information about Bombshells, and other shows presented by QUT Gardens Theatre, visit www.gardenstheatre.qut.com. The winner will drawn on Wednesday, 17 September and will be advised by email. back to top _________________________________________________________________________________________ Red Carpets for Optus "Hollywood" theme for Optus Queensland Engineers 180 Optus Queensland Engineers recently gathered for their annual “Optus Networks” awards night at Gardens Theatre Complex, with a ‘Hollywood’ theme providing the backdrop for their celebration. The built-in lighting rig and sound system capabilities, together with the drop down projection screen, were used to assist in the transformation of Gardens Theatre Foyer into a Hollywood party extravaganza.    Roving entertainment including Austin Powers & Elvis impersonators, a DJ as well as a plethora of interactive games provided the entertainment for the night. The Hollywood theme continued through to Gardens Theatre auditorium with a red carpet up in lights and a couple of 1950’s paparazzi waiting in the sidelines allowed for a grand entrance to the awards in the theatre. Gardens Theatre Complex offers a blank canvas to clients to theme as much or as little as required. For more information about these spaces, contact Elaine MacRae on (07) 3138 4463 or on events@qut.edu.au. back to top _________________________________________________________________________________________ Brisbane's Wedding Jewel Old Government House restoration update At the completion of its current restorations, Old Government House will once again be the jewel in Brisbane’s crown. The historical building will again showcase events and celebrations fitting to its grand past. This truly unique venue is the perfect setting for an elegant wedding. From ceremony through to reception, Old Government House has spaces to host your entire event. Sympathetically restored rooms, a traditionally landscaped garden, and the nearby Botanical Gardens and Brisbane River make for a beautiful Brisbane photo opportunity on your special day.  Restorations will be completed by March 2009 in time for Brisbane’s 150th Year Celebrations. For more information about booking this venue for a wedding or any other special occasion, contact Elaine MacRae on (07) 3138 4463 or on events@qut.edu.au back to top _________________________________________________________________________________________ Venue of the Season The Loft Located just five minutes from Brisbane’s CBD in QUT Kelvin Grove’s Creative Industries Precinct, The Loft is a black box theatre built for live work integrated with new media. Fashion shows, corporate training sessions, music acts, dance performances, theatre productions and even meditation sessions have taken place inside this flexible space.  It is also popular amongst Film and TV companies who have used The Loft to film music videos, pilot series for television and commercials. For further information about The Loft, contact Liz Thomas on (07) 3138 5496 or email events@qut.edu.au . Special Features Fully-wired space with projection, data, light and sound capabilities Retractable Cinematek screen Retractable tiered seating Fully light and sound controlled Dimensions 18.1m x 12m x 9m Floor area (size): 217.2m2 Maximum entrance width: 1.8m Capacity Theatre Style: tiered seating for 100 For more pictures, please visit The Loft page on our website .   Questions or Comments? Contact us at events@qut.edu.au , make on online enquiry. Printer friendly version: www.gardenstheatre.qut.com/venuehire Anyone can subscribe or unsubscribe to QUT Precincts Venews at any time. Visit www.gardenstheatre.qut.com/venuehire or email events@qut.edu.au for more information about our spaces. back to top

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• Winter 2007
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