Big family Fun Day

The Bellarine’s biggest Free Family Fun Day returns to the Potato Shed.

Passionate Pathways: Sila Toprak

Sila, at nineteen, is someone who’s life experience has already given her a pretty big perspective on the world and its challenges.

Up close with the founder of SMATE

Sunny Bhasin is the founder of SMATE – an Australian consumer electronics company that designs and manufactures high quality affordable consumer electronics, TVS, sound bars and headphones.

Humans In Geelong Expo 2017

Inspired from the Humans in Melbourne Facebook page, Humans in Geelong is ran by a small team of ‘Not-for-Profit’ volunteers who aim to inspire with stories about our home town Geelong.

Ally Maki is leading the way for Asian-American actors

You may not have heard of Ally Maki, but you should now take note.

Ballarat Cabaret Festival 2017

Returns for 2017 with an exciting line up of stars and venues to match.

Heathers: The Musical

Cult ’80s comedy gets a musical theatre makeover.

Neel Kolhatkar Live

Unfamiliar with, but keen to see Neel Kolhatkar at GPAC recently, I left the wife and kid behind to have a laugh with the old man.

Laughs will be had

Having performed at Adelaide Fringe Festival, Melbourne Comedy Festival and Sydney Comedy Festival, Nick Capper has a comedy home in many cities.

Deakin University Graduate Exhibition: XIII

Opened by Professor Bill Hay and formally addressed by Public Arts Officer for Geelong Steve Singline, XIII explores a varied range of subject matter and medium.

Paddle for Aboriginal Health

An awareness campaign for the health and well-being of Aboriginal Young People.

There’s a vintage Victorian inspired circus coming to the city

Nestled somewhere between the madness of a Tim Burton psychosis and the darkness of a David Lynch nightmare, The Carnival of Lost Souls tells the tragic tale of unrequited love and loss set amongst the splendour of a Victorian-era circus.

Australia’s only self-sufficient festival returns

Australia’s only solar-powered symposium Off the Grid is back in 2017 for its third year celebrating creative self-sufficiency.

A life without toxic chemicals

Local superman and Geelong Creative, Laura, is running her very own Young Living Chemical Free workshops.

Moonlight Market

It’s back after a brief hiatus over the colder months.

Extensive Music Program announced in conjunction with upcoming exhibition Amy Winehouse

The Jewish Museum of Australia is thrilled to announce an impressive music program running as part of Amy Winehouse: A Family Portrait, from October 22, 2017 until March 25, 2018.

Grand Final day at The Sporting Globe

You’ll want to head to The Sporting Globe for the best Grand Final celebration in town.

There’s a workshop on how to nail social media for your business

​Are you looking for a casual setting to learn the “need to knows” for building a profile that is engaging and attractive? Well, this is for you.

QO – The Future of Design in Geelong

This October over 70 new graduate designers will exhibit the work they have been creating in collaboration with the Melbourne and Geelong community groups

What Rhymes with Cars and Girls

A contemporary love story inspired by an iconic Australian rock album.

Art on time

Held in a tranquil garden setting, the annual Art and Clock Exhibition and Sale is back for its eighth year.

Kathy Griffin to hit Australia on debut world tour

Remember when people got a tad upset about the time Kathy Griffin posed for a photo with what appeared to be the severed head of Donald Trump?

Verandah Literary and Art Journal is launching its 32nd edition next week!

Celebrating thirty-two years of publishing, Verandah would like to invite YOU to celebrate with the journal’s editorial team, contributors, and supporters.

Mule Coffee Shed are starting a monthly disco

Mule Coffee Shed loves to keep changing it up.

 

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