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If you are looking for something to do in Airlie Beach this Sunday night, get yourself down to Mama Africa to see acclaimed DJ P-Money on the decks.

P-Money has won numerous awards over the years for his DJing – including the DMC New Zealand Championship in 2001 and “Best DJ” at the Australian Urban Music Awards in 2006.

As a producer he has also collaborated with major artists like Akon and Roc Raida, having released three albums. Don’t miss his session here in Airlie Beach – doors open at 10pm and quite incredibly entry is free.

Mama Africa is at 263 Shute Harbour Road. Telephone: (07) 4948 0438

I enjoy dining out as much as the next person but unfortunately I was not blessed with a particularly great palate, so it was interesting to read the dining adventures of a visiting foodie: Lorraine Elliot of the blog NotQuiteNigella.com.

She spent some time dining in and around Airlie Beach, as well as visiting local markets and farms including Whitsundays Hydroponics.

It sounds like the Tides Restaurant at Peppers Coral Coast has some amazing dishes, I will have to check it out.

It’s cool to hear about another side to Airlie Beach, you can read the whole article here. Enjoy, it certainly made me hungry…

School’s Out at Magnums

Magnums in Airlie Beach is holding a School’s Out party on Friday November 25th – strictly over 18s only.

Steve Frank (DJ from Soho & Ivy in Sydney) is headlining the night, with Christ Coast, MC Party Warrior and Beat Box Boy also making appearances.

Expect much podium dancing action. There is also a cash prize on the night for Best Dressed.

Doors open at 8pm, and admission is just $5 at the door.

Magnums is located at 366 Shute Harbour Road, Airlie Beach. Telephone: 07 4946 6188

Another local winner at the Queensland Tourism Awards last weekend was Villa Botanica, the popularly acclaimed wedding venue located right on the water’s edge in Airlie Beach.

It won the award for best Specialised Tourism Services – congratulations are in order! Great to see the Whitsundays region getting recognition.

If you are in Airlie Beach on Sunday November 20th, be sure to check out the 10th birthday celebrations at Mama Africa. Bars & nightclubs come and go at a frequent rate, so this one is definitely doing business just right.

On the night they will be giving away $10,000 in cash and prizes, and competitions include “best dressed”. DJs for the evening will include DJ Sugarlips and DJ Micko. It all kicks off at 10pm, show your support, have a great night and maybe even win some money!

Mama Africa is located at 263 Shute Harbour Road, telephone: (07) 4948 0438
More information can be found on their Facebook page

Capers at the Beach BAR|GRILL – part of the always popular Airlie Beach Hotel – won the award of Queensland’s Best Restaurant last weekend. This is the second year in a row that Capers has won the prize, so congratulations are definitely in order. Well done guys!

The Airlie Beach Hotel is located at 16 The Esplanade, Telephone: 1800 466 233
Full story at The Daily Mercury