Saturday 19th November, Eagle’s Nest comes alive to the music one of the most popular opera composers of all time. Giaccmo Puccini was an Italian composer whose operas, including La boheme, Tosca, Madama Butterfly and Turandot, are among the most frequently performed in the standard repertoire. Some of his arias, such as ‘O Mio Mabbino Caro’ from Gianni Shicchi, “Che Geli da Manina” from La boheme, and “Nessun Dorma” from Turandot, have become part of popular culture.
Puccini was deservedly the leading operatic composer of his day – a period which was particularly rich in Opera, Operatta and Song. Tenor Glenn Lorimer makes a welcome return to Eagle’s Nest, joining Tania in presenting pot pourri of Songs, Arias and Duets from Puccini and his contemporaries including Verdi, Catalani, Ponchie1li, Tchaikovsky, Delibes and more.
Sit back with a good dinner, glass of wine, and good company, to be serenaded by the romantic and uplifting music of Puccini and his contemporaries in the unique setting of Eagle’s Nest, overlooking the stunning lights of the Gold Coast – experience the Passion and the Power.
Saturday, 19th November, 2011 – 6.45 for 7.00pm. $65 pp, includes 3 course set menu and concert. Eagle’s Nest is BYO, please note there are no card facilities and please advise of special dietary requirements at time of booking.
Bookings are essential, ph 07 5545 2540. If we are not answering, please leave your message on our answering machine.
Calendar of Events
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Puccini – The Passion and the Power – Dinner and Concert
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Springtime on the Mountain – Open Gardens
Open Gardens on Mount Tamborine
Six superbly presented private gardens open to the public to showcase Springtime on Tamborine Mountain.
Six Private Gardens with Plant Stall, Botanic Artists and one garden with our Club Cafe with wandering Harmony Singers. The mountain has many natural attractions including accommodation, eateries, wineries, galleries and shops as well as many picnic areas. So stroll in the sunshine and make a day or a weekend of it.
Open to the public from 9:00am thru 4:00pm, Friday 30th September thru Sunday 2nd November.
Trail Passes are just $15.00 (dependent children Free) – Tickets will be available at all Open Gardens as well as the Botanic Gardens on Mount Tamborine.
Why not come on up and stay the night or weekend at Tamborine Mountain Bed & Breakfast – comfortable accommodation, friendly hosts, hearty & tasty breakfast with simply the best views!
For more details call (07) 5545 3334
Email: Tamborine Mountain Garden Club
Visit the Tamborine Mountain Garden Club web site.
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Voices on the Mountain – Classical Meets Digeridoo – Mt Tamborine
Introducing Tamborine Voices Choir
The synthesis of Indigenous & Western, Classical & Popular , in the rainforest setting of St George’s, is sure to inspire and uplift you.
Also performing…
- Tania Edmunds – Soprano
- Susan Grantham – Soprano
- Russell Smith – Didgeridoo
- Richard Ham – Piano & Organ
To join us for this special event at just $25.00 per person ($20.00 concession) including afternoon tea, contact us by phone on 07 5545 2540 or by emailing us
Programme starts at 2:30pm
Bookings recommended.
Saturday, August 6, 2011
The Magic of the Mediterranean! – Dinner and Concert Mt Tamborine
Take a journey with us to discover the Magic of the Mediterranean – a special evening not to be missed.
At just $65.00 per person for a 3 course dinner and concert, this is the best value for your dollar around.
Doors open 6:45pm for 7:00pm
Bookings are essential – contact us by phone on 07 5545 2540 or by emailing us
Please Note: Eagle’s Nest is BYO and does not have card facilities.
Please state at time of booking if you have any special dietary requirements.
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Exhibition by Maki Horanai – Marks and Gardner Gallery Mt Tamborine
Exhibition of Works by Maki Horanai
The Sound of the Moon Descending Into the Sea – An Exhibition of Works by Maki Horanai – at Marks & Gardner Gallery on beautiful Tamborine Mountain.
Exhibition continues through until Sunday 24th July 2011.
Marks & Gardner Gallery is committed to exhibiting quality contemporary art by established and emerging Australian artists. The innovative exhibition program presents exhibitions by contemporary painters, sculptors, printmakers, jewellers and designers, together with focus exhibitions including original illustrations from children’s books, and an annual ceramic exhibition.
The exhibition calendar changes every 4 weeks.
Marks and Gardner Gallery is located on beautiful Tamborine Mountain, nestled in the Gold Coast Hinterland, only a 35 minute drive from the Gold Coast beaches and one hour from busy Brisbane. Tamborine Mountain is famous for its natural beauty, cool rainforests, waterfalls, expansive views and national parks.
The gallery is surrounded by 5 park like acres, with Witches Falls Winery located immediately beside the gallery and other attractions close by.
The Verandah Café is open Wednesday to Sunday 9am – 4pm on the large and roomy rear deck, allowing visitors to enjoy the ambience of the quality art over a light lunch, coffee or glass of wine (we are Licensed).
A most delightful spot to while away an afternoon surrounded by quality artwork and nature at its best.
Gallery Opening hours — Open from Wednesday to Sunday 9am – 4pm
Saturday, July 9, 2011
The Magic of Paris! – Dinner and Concert Mount Tamborine
Ooh la la!!
On Saturday 9th July, Opera Eagle’s Nest brings you The Magic of Paris.
Be transported to all things French, the mystery and elegance of Paris and the timeless beauty of the City of Love in all her moods…..
The Streets of Paris in War and Peace
Paris of Stage and Screen
Paris at the Opera
Those indelible French melodies will tug at the heart strings, and make you want to sing along!
So bring your best Edith Piaf and Maurice Chevalier voice for a rousing sing-a-long.
Enjoy the culinary character of French cuisine bringing you the tastes and aromas of France to complement the passionate music, the warmth of the log fire, a glass of wine and fabulous company.
C’est Magnifique! An evening not to be missed.
At just $65.00 per person for a 3 course dinner and concert, this is the best value for your dollar around.
Doors open 6:45pm for 7:00pm
Bookings are essential – contact us by phone on 07 5545 2540 or by emailing us
Please Note: Eagle’s Nest is BYO and does not have card facilities.
Please state at time of booking if you have any special dietary requirements.
Saturday, June 11, 2011
Night of Broadway Blockbusters – Dinner and Concert Mt Tamborine
A touch of Rodgers & Hammerstein — A taste of Webber & Rice
On Saturday, 11th June, Opera Eagle’s Nest presents two of the greatest music collaborations of our times – firstly the music of Richard Rodgers and the lyrics of Oscar Hammerstein and more recently the music of Andrew Lloyd Webber and the lyrics of Tim Rice.
Together, and individually, they have produced the most popular shows, and enduring songs, in Music Theatre over the last 80 years and accumulated a number of honors, including Tony Awards, Grammys, Oscars, and Golden Globes.
Joining Tania Edmunds for the evening are Baritone Steve Beck, and pianist John Woods, bringing you highlights from such Rodgers & Hammerstein shows as The Sound of Music, Oklahoma, South Pacific and The King & I. and from Webber & Rice, Joseph, Cats, Evita and Phantom of the Opera.
Steve Beck, baritone, performed with Opera Queensland in Puccini’s Girl of the Golden West last month, and has performed lead roles and covers, including the principal role of Kromov in last year’s production of The Merry Widow. His wide repertoire includes Figaro, Faust, Les Miserables, My Fair Lady, Oklahoma, West Side Story, South Pacific, The Student Prince, La Traviata, Guys and Dolls, Chicago and Phantom of the Opera; and his “Tom Jones” impersonation is legendary!He has a wide scope for musical styles, and is in great demand performing repertoire from Stage, Screen and Opera.
Accompanying pianist is international repetiteur John Woods, is well known to Opera Eagle’s nest audiences.
This is an opportunity to hear the best of Broadway Music Theatre right here on your doorstep.
The log fire will be burning, so come along, sit back with a glass of wine and good company in an evening not to be missed.
At just $65.00 per person for a 3 course dinner and concert, this is the best value for your dollar around, and is an evening not to be missed.
Doors open 6:45pm for 7:00pm
Bookings are essential – contact us by phone on 07 5545 2540 or by emailing us
Please Note: Eagle’s Nest is BYO and does not have card facilities.
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Drift – Paintings and Ceramics Exhibition Mt Tamborine
NSW artists Annie Franklin and Cheryl Jones will drift back to Tamborine Mountain for their third voyage together and the 2nd joint exhibition at Marks & Gardner Gallery.
Commencing Friday, April 15th 2011 and showing until Sunday, 15th May 2001, the exhibition ‘Drift’ will again combine the intricately detailed paintings and etchings of award winning artist Annie Franklin and the whimsical ceramics of Cheryl Jones.
The artists have titled the exhibition “Drift” as “a word that can portray some sense of the life of a visual artist”. Ideas and images ‘drift’ around; the artist ‘drifts’ from one to the another.
Marks & Gardner Gallery is committed to exhibiting quality contemporary art by established and emerging Australian artists. The innovative exhibition program presents exhibitions by contemporary painters, sculptors, printmakers, jewellers and designers, together with focus exhibitions including original illustrations from children’s books, and an annual ceramic exhibition.
The exhibition calendar changes every 4 weeks.
Marks and Gardner Gallery is located on beautiful Tamborine Mountain, nestled in the Gold Coast Hinterland, only a 35 minute drive from the Gold Coast beaches and one hour from busy Brisbane. Tamborine Mountain is famous for its natural beauty, cool rainforests, waterfalls, expansive views and national parks.
The gallery is surrounded by 5 park like acres, with Witches Falls Winery located immediately beside the gallery and other attractions close by.
The Verandah Café is open Wednesday to Sunday 9am – 4pm on the large and roomy rear deck, allowing visitors to enjoy the ambience of the quality art over a light lunch, coffee or glass of wine (we are Licensed).
A most delightful spot to while away an afternoon surrounded by quality artwork and nature at its best.
Gallery Opening hours — Open from Wednesday to Sunday 9am – 4pm
Monday, May 2, 2011
Craft Extravaganza Mothers Day Mount Tamborine
The 9th Annual Craft Extravaganza Mother’s Day will take place on Friday 29th April thru Monday 2nd May 2011 at the Vonda Youngman Community Centre , Knoll Road, North Tamborine on beautiful Tamborine Mountain.
The Craft Extravaganza will be open for business from 10:00am thru 4:00pm each day.
The show is a 4 day event and is always popular with our regular visitors who snap up the best bargains.
Featured will be handmade craft by 50 local and South East Queensland craft persons. Handmade craft has largely disappeared from the shopping scene these days, so to have the opportunity to visit a craft show where there are no mass produced imported craft for sale is a unique experience.
There will be a number of new exhibitors for this show including pottery, decorative candles, wood turned products, jams and chutneys to name a few. As well we are pleased to have the popular recycled corrugated iron sculptures back for this show.
The show will raise funds for the Mt Tamborine Rural Fire Brigade and other worthy local organisations.
For more information please call Dorothy on 07 5545 2822.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Painting and Ceramics Exhibition Tamborine Mountain
Painting and Ceramics Exhibition — Marks & Gardner Art Gallery at Secret Garden
Julie Martyn and Monique Quarantini, are two well respected members of the Tamborine Mountain arts community and they have banded together for this special exhibition of porcelain and paintings. Birds (both local, endangered or extinct species) are represented in the wonderful artwork.
Marks & Gardner Gallery is committed to exhibiting quality contemporary art by established and emerging Australian artists. The innovative exhibition program presents exhibitions by contemporary painters, sculptors, printmakers, jewellers and designers, together with focus exhibitions including original illustrations from children’s books, and an annual ceramic exhibition.
The exhibition calendar changes every 4 weeks.
Marks and Gardner Gallery is located on beautiful Tamborine Mountain, nestled in the Gold Coast Hinterland, only a 35 minute drive from the Gold Coast beaches and one hour from busy Brisbane. Tamborine Mountain is famous for its natural beauty, cool rainforests, waterfalls, expansive views and national parks.
The gallery is surrounded by 5 park like acres, with Witches Falls Winery located immediately beside the gallery and other attractions close by.
The Verandah Café is open Wednesday to Sunday 9am – 4pm on the large and roomy rear deck, allowing visitors to enjoy the ambience of the quality art over a light lunch, coffee or glass of wine (we are Licensed).
A most delightful spot to while away an afternoon surrounded by quality artwork and nature at its best.
Gallery Opening hours — Open from Wednesday to Sunday 9am – 4pm