Mackay travel agency Helloworld Travel Mackay and Mt Pleasant will have all the answers for travel enthusiasts at its annual expo at the MECC on Saturday - along with the chance to win some big prizes. General manager Annabel Dolphin said the team was proud of the expo and looked forward to showcasing the many travel options available. Leading up to the event, Helloworld Travel encouraged people to use their 2018 Mackay City Centre Flavours of the World Passport to collect stickers when they shopped at participating restaurants, cafes and eateries in Mackay City Centre. Those who have collected four stickers can collect their final one at the expo and go in the draw to win a luxury Mekong River cruise for two valued at over $10,000. The winner must be present at the draw, at 2.30pm. Contributed
Entertainment
48 hours of things to do this weekend
2018 Helloworld Travel Expo
When: Saturday, February 17, 10am to 3pmWhere: MECC Plenary HallsDetails: The Travel Expo is a great way to kick off your travel planning for the year and will include more than 50 travel suppliers, 24 travel seminars and expert advice. People can also speak one on one with Helloworld staff and can book on the day and secure the great deals.Elvis: An American Trilogy
When: Saturday, February 17, 7.30pmWhere: MECC AuditoriumDetails: The complete story direct from the United States. Take three of the world's leading Elvis tribute artists, then start from the very beginning. Elvis: an American Trilogy is the complete story in one of the most spectacular live concert productions. Take a journey through the music of the The King in the history of entertainment.Puppetry of the Penis
When: Sunday, February 18, 7.30pmWhere: MECC AuditoriumDetails: A worldwide phenomenon, this one-of-a-kind show has played to most of the Western World including all around Europe, the US and South America. To get to the nuts and bolts of it, be ready to see some Willies, Johnsons, Peter Peckers. The performers will be performing in nothing but tennis shoes and above all it's really funny!Making a Living - Making a Life art exhibition
When: Until Sunday, February 25Where: Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens Lagoons GalleryDetails: The artists in this exhibition have created works in response to this theme, using their choice of printmaking or related arts techniques. As an extension to this, the local social and economic trends relating to changes in the coal mining industry and how this impacts upon families.\Primavera at 25: MCA Collection
When: Friday February 16 to Saturday May 13Where: FIELD Engineers Gallery, Artspace Mackay. Details: The Museum of Contemporary Art Australia (MCA) celebrates twenty-five years of Primavera - the annual exhibition dedicated to showcasing the work of young Australian artists. Drawn from the MCA Collection, Primavera at 25 brings together established and emerging artists working across a range of disciplines from painting, sculpture, video, performance, kinetic and installation art.Library Lovers Day
When: Until Saturday, February 17, 8.30am to 5.30pm Where: Mackay Regional Council LibrariesDetails: Sunday, February 11 to Saturday, February 17 Mackay Regional Council Libraries celebrate Library Lovers' Day. As part of the celebrations, staff have picked items in the collection that they love. Just look for the bright bookmarks at any of our library locations
