Treat your mum to The City
02/05/2012
This Mother’s Day The City is celebrating the amazing Mother’s of Brisbane. From pampering at a day spa or picnic in a park, unique gifts or an overnight stay, to enjoying a movie or dining at an award-winning restaurant … there are the lots of ways The City can make mum’s day special.
With over 700 stores to choose from, The City makes it easy to find a great gift for mum. Try kikki.K, Perrotts Florist, Dusk, Biome, Chocolate to Die For, Georg Jensen, Adorne and Perfect Potion. For more stores, shoppers can have a look through The City Store Directory.
Treat mum at one of the many great restaurants on offer in The City. There are numerous options at Eagle Street Pier, or newbie Vintaged Bar + Grill at Hilton Brisbane. Room with Roses and Stamford Plaza offer gorgeous high teas. Or simply enjoy the beautiful autumn weather with a picnic lunch at the City Botanic Gardens or Roma Street Parkland. The City Dining Directory offers more options, click here.
If it’s entertainment mum is after, she’ll be spoilt for choice in The City. Why not take in a movie at Event Cinemas at The Myer Centre, enjoy a game of bowling at the new Strike Bowling at Wintergarden, or experience art at Metro Arts, QUT Art Museum or Bleeding Heart Art Gallery. Or kick back in The City and enjoy QSM Live: Ladies weekend, offering free music throughout the Queen Street Mall from great emerging Brisbane female musicians.
And what mum doesn’t enjoy some
pampering? Here are the best places in The City to spoil Mum with a massage, facial, manicure and more – Stephanies Spa Retreat, The Dome Retreat, Jurlique, The Revival Lounge and City Nails and Beauty.
And if that’s not enough, there’s a weekend for mum in The City up for grabs. To enter, just head to The City’s Facebook page here
facebook.com/brisbanecity
Mother’s Day Events
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Event
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Every Day
Myer & David Jones open til 7pm every night
All stores open til 9pm on Fridays
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Mother’s day shopping
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Take advantage of The City’s 700 retailers. With unique gift offerings, there’s something to suit every mum’s taste.
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Now until - 9 May
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Mother’s Day Competition
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Win a City weekend experience for you and your mum. Enter at facebook.com/brisbanecity
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11 May
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Paniyiri in The City
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Paniyiri is coming to The City! If you love all things Greek, then come along to Reddacliff Place experience a delicious taste of what’s to be expected at the main Paniyiri event, held from 19 – 20 May. Learn to dance the zorba, try Greek coffee, taste Greek food and drink Greek beer and wine. It’s the perfect excuse to immerse in Greek culture, where there’s no such thing as excess.
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12 May
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Shimmy Mob
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Flash mob belly dance.
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11, 12 & 13 May
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QSM Live: Ladies Weekend
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QSM Live showcases Brisbane's best emerging musicians at Milano Cafe and the Visitor Information Centre for FREE every Friday night and weekend. As a tribute to women and Mother’s Day, enjoy the sweet, sassy and sexy tunes of some of Brisbane’s most talented songstresses including Erin-Louise, Candice McLeod and Hayley Calvert.
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13 May
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Mother’s Day
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Treat mum to brunch, lunch dinner, high tea, a hotel stay, or simply take advantage of The City’s great picnic spots.
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For more information and The City’s store directory visit www.bnecity.com.au
Media – Meryn Cooper 3006 6284 or 0411 426 357