HARNESS THE POWER OF 3  l  Some of the world's brightest creative minds will shine at the inaugural creative3 international forum hosted by Queensland University of Technology's Creative Enterprise Australia in Brisbane from April 14 to 16.This event will showcase some stellar keynote speakers and a prize valued at $100,000 will be awarded to a promising creative business.

The new international industry event will empower both individuals and organisations to harness the power of creativity, investment and enterprise by providing invaluable insights and practical learnings from some of the best in the business.

For more information visit the QUT Creative Enterprise Australia website.

WOUND MANAGEMENT RESEARCH CENTRE FOR QUT  l  The Australian Government has awarded QUT a $28 million eight year grant to establish the Wound Management Innovation Cooperative Research Centre which will be led by IHBI researchers Professors Zee Upton and Helen Edwards.

The Centre's research will improve the quality of life for people with chronic wounds through research into the mechanisms of wound healing, developing new wound healing products and therapies, enhancing clinical wound care and prevention, and integrating best practice wound care into clinics and hospitals.

For more information about the Wound Management Innovation Cooperative Research Centre please contact Professor Zee Upton on 07 3138 6185.

JOIN THE ONLY LOYALTY PROGRAM WHERE THE REWARD IS SAVING LIVES  l  A blood donor knows how good it feels to give blood and save lives. They also know that thousands of Australians rely upon regular donors to live healthy lives.

So the Red Cross would like to invite you to become a blood donor and join their Frequent Donor Loyalty Program in 2010.

Every blood donation saves lives. By joining the loyalty program you'll be part of a group of Australians who commit to donating regularly and saving more lives.

You can register online or call 13 14 95.

VICTORIA PARK FUNCTION VENUE SET TO SPARKLE  l  As the city of Brisbane grows and develops into one of the world's most attractive destinations, it is only fitting that the Victoria Park Function Venue also moves forward during these exciting times.

The stunning contemporary Marquee will dazzle in its newly renovated form. The Marquee will now be home to eight spectacular crystal chandeliers and have the ability to host up to 1,000 people in cocktail style and up to 480 sit down, and boast a spectacular wooden deck overlooking the Putt Putt course and the city skyline. Perfect for large corporate events and Christmas parties.

Email Rachel Abbott or call on 07 3252 0666 to make a booking!

STUDENT VILLAGE LAUNCHES NEW LOUNGE  l  The Kelvin Grove Student Village officially opened its brand new student lounge on 17 February. The event was a huge success, attracting over 500 students, and featured dance battles by energetic street performers, Raw Metal, tunes by DJ Miss Jaime and giveaways from the Red Bull 'wings team'.

The student lounge is designed as an extension of residents' living rooms - a casual space to relax, meet and recharge.

Exclusive to Campus Living Villages, the student life programme takes a fresh look at the student experience by providing activities to help residents live, learn and grow. Find more information about Campus Living Villages Kelvin Grove online.

BECOME A GROUPIE  l  A number of popular groups have returned to The eXchange, Kelvin Grove's Community Centre, including Kids' Club, Book Club and Writing Group. School aged children are welcome for Kids Only Time including homework help every Wednesday afternoon.

Book Club kicks off this month or if you have a story of your own to tell, come along to Writing Group. Or join the Monthly Community Meetings on the last Friday of each month to share your thoughts about what you would like to see offered at The eXchange For more information drop into The eXchange (Shop 1, Blamey Street, Kelvin Grove Urban Village), view their program online, or phone them on 07 3175 9975.

LA BOITE'S HAMLET MUST CLOSE 14 MARCH  l  "...the most downright gripping Shakespeare production seen in Brisbane for many a year... It's no exaggeration to call this production a triumph. You should see it." - James Harper, The Courier Mail.

David Berthold's critically acclaimed contemporary reinvention of Hamlet must close 14 March. With a top-shelf cast that includes Cocoloco's Trevor Stuart, multi Matilda Award winners Eugene Gilfedder and Helen Howard, and the incomparable Toby Schmitz in the title role, Hamlet is the must-see theatrical event of 2010.

New show times: Tues-Wed 6:30pm / Thur-Sat 7:30pm / Sun 5.00pm. Tickets from $26. Book now by phoning La Boite on 07 3007 8600 or online.

COMING TO LA BOITE - THE BITTERLING (17 MARCH TO 4 APRIL)  l  From the writer of last year's runaway hit The Truth About Kookaburras comes the haunting new play set at the height of Brisbane's disastrous 1974 floods.

Fifteen years after her disappearance, Rose Cutler surfaces from the violent floodwaters that threaten the home of her mother and son. For Ruby, who was left to raise her grandson alone, her daughter's return is as astonishing as it is unforgivable. But for apocalyptic teen Kevin, his mother's emergence with the flood is an unmistakable sign that the world is about to end. The Bitterling is the latest work in Sven Swenson's acclaimed Sundial Series.

Tickets from $20. Book now by phoning La Boite on 07 3007 8600 or online.

VILLAGE MARKETS PROVING TO BE A LOCAL FAVOURITE  l  The popular Saturday Village Markets are keeping locals pleased and well-stocked with a range of fresh produce, seafood, baked goods and much more.

Market extraordinaire, Peter Hackworth is continuing to provide a strong blend of stall holders - including the Swiss cheese maker from the Sunshine Coast hinterland, amazing organic vegetables and mouth watering cupcakes - to name a few - at the KGUV Village Markets every Saturday from 6am to 1pm on Blamey Street.

For more information or stall enquiries please visit the KGUV website.

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