Solar Eclipse competition| Francis Bacon exhibit | Brisbane International Film Festival

Thursday 1 November 2012 Last chance to win a trip to Cairns for Solar Eclipse Tomorrow morning, you have one last chance to go in the draw for the chance to be heading to Cairns to see the solar eclipse on 14 November with Spencer Howson and Brisbane Planetarium curator Mark Rigby. Brush up on your knowledge of solar eclipses tonight and be ready to call Spencer in the morning. The winner will be drawn live on air tomorrow morning. >>more Win a trip to Sydney to see Francis Bacon exhibit We are giving you and a friend the chance to fly to Sydney for a weekend to see the Francis Bacon exhbit at the Art Gallery of New South Wales. The prize includes return flights from Brisbane to Sydney for 2 people, overnight accommodation in a 5 star hotel, and the opportunity for the winner and their guest to attend a special Francis Bacon event for ABC Local Radio winners at the Art Gallery of NSW on the morning of Sunday 25 November, including an introduction and guided tour of the exhibit with ABC Local Radio presenter Adam Spencer, followed by a champagne breakfast in a private function room at the gallery. To enter, simply complete the entry form on our website and in 50 words or fewer, critique Francis Bacon's work titled Portrait of Michel Leiris and tell us how it makes you feel. Entries close on Friday 9 November, and all entries will be judged by the curator of the Francis Bacon exhibit, Anthony Bond. >>Enter competition here Michael Palin in Brisbane next week You have the chance to see Michael Palin in Brisbane next Monday 5 November at a special event, hosted by Spencer Howson. Michael will be talking about the new show Brazil on ABC1 followed by a Q and A session and book signing.  Tickets are on sale now and include canapes and wine on arrival. >>Bookings available via ABC Shop website Brisbane International Film Festival | 14 - 25 November BIFF will be a cinematic journey through politics, sex, drugs and pasta! There will be 136 films and 66 shorts in 227 sessions over 12 days from November 14 - November 25. Be listening to Drive with Tim Cox next week for your chance to win tickets to BIFF. >>more Rescue at Ipswich Art Gallery opens this weekend Be the hero of your family these school holidays and experience Rescue at Ipswich Art Gallery. This free, hands-on exhibition puts you in control as you discover what it's like to be part of real-life emergency scenarios. Rescue is at Ipswich Art Gallery from 3 November 2012 until 28 January 2013. The gallery's open daily between 10am and 5pm - except for public hoIidays - and entry is free. >>more Kids In Care Christmas Appeal starts Monday From Monday 5 November you can help bring a smile to the faces of more than 8000 abused or neglected Queensland children spending Christmas away from home by supporting the Queensland Government Kids in Care Christmas Appeal.  We asked Spencer why he thought it important to support the 2012 Kids in Care Christmas Appeal ? "I love Christmas and while it might sound a bit new-age, I am one of those people who prefers giving to receiving presents. Therefore, I'm so chuffed that 612 ABC Brisbane is getting  behind the appeal this year. Buying one extra present, just one, is the very least each of us in Brisbane can do to help those in our city who are less fortunate than ourselves.  No matter how tough things are, there is always someone worse off than you. So I hope all our listeners get behind the appeal and purchase one extra present this Christmas," said Spencer Howson. More details on the 2012 Kids in Care Christmas Appeal will be announced on Monday so stay tuned. Explore, Rescue, Protect! Win a copy of the new Octonauts magazine Australia launches the first official Octonauts Magazine following the huge success of the books, merchandise and television series. Put together by ABC Magazines' senior editorial team, in consultation with an early childhood learning expert, the Octonauts Magazine takes three-to-five year old preschoolers on a fun and exciting educational journey. Loved by little fans worldwide, the Octonauts are a team of adventure heroes who dive into action whenever there is trouble under the sea to: Explore. Rescue. Protect. For your chance to win a copy of the Octonauts magazine, email us at 612promotions@abc.net.au and tell us the name of one of the characters from the Octonauts.  Entries close 5pm Friday 2 November.  5 winners will be selected at random from all correct entries received. >>Octonauts magazine is available for sale from the ABC Shop To access the 612 ABC Brisbane website go to: Home | Schedule | Events | Contact | Newsletter Subscribe or Unsubscribe © 2009 Australian Broadcasting Corporation | Privacy Policy ABC, 114 Grey Street South Brisbane QLD 4101