Tim Lucas at Windowspace

Tim Lucas’s poetic single image Reclaimed (2015) captures Beeac history with salt and windmill production, two activities in ‘one take’.

Five street artists you need to see at the Wall to Wall Festival

The Wall to Wall festival is now in its third year, and serves as one largest celebrations of street art in Australia, and most certainly in regional Victoria.

A night of music, good food and local wares is heading to Ocean Grind in Torquay

If you are interested in locally crafted art, good food, drinks and awesome music, then head to Torquay for the Ocean Grind Twilight Market.

Bill Nighy to appear live in conversation at The Astor Theatre

Well-loved actor Bill Nighy is set to hit Melbourne to appear live in conversation.

Deakin University Twilight Fiesta

Deakin University will be celebrating cultural diversity at the inaugural Twilight Fiesta at Geelong Waterfront campus tonight from 5:30pm.

Carl Barron heads to Ballarat

Ballarat is set to be host to Australia’s biggest live stand-up comedian Carl Barron, as he brings his new show ‘Drinking with a Fork’ to Her Majesty’s.

House of Mirrors

Bendigo will be playing host to a fascinating walk-through installation composed of a labyrinth of seemingly endless mirrors.

The Lip Lab Opens in Geelong

Ladies of Geelong rejoice – you can now get your very own customised lipsticks and lipgloss.

Golden Plains Art Trail

The 2017 Golden Plains Art Trail is back again

A festival of wine, music and food is heading to Bendigo next month

Bendigo is ripe and ready for the 2017 Strategem Winemakers Festival, kicking off in April.

Put away your Tinder, a singles party is heading to Geelong

Single Let’s Mingle is a series of Single Parties all about getting back to the basics, meeting and connecting with people in the flesh.

Collective Vision: 130 Years

Bendigo Art Gallery celebrates 130 years this year, and to celebrate, the gallery presents a dynamic new exhibition

Mali & Wolf, an evolving local business

Seven months ago, Dajana Dizdarevic took her creative venture from the confines of her carport and selling at markets to the streets of Geelong West with her first physical storefront.

Melbourne Queer Film Festival

Look out everyone, the Melbourne Queer Film Festival (MQFF) will be returning for another massive movie marathon this month. Going strong for 27 years, MQFF is well known for their striking appearance of LGBTIQ cinema and amazing films from all over the world. The festival has always been a huge support of the queer film making community, and this year is no exception.

Alex James: Slowing Down Fast Fashion

As part of Virgin Australia’s Melbourne Fashion Festival, the National Wool Museum is hosting Alex James: Slowing Down Fast Fashion film, the last film of the fibre and fashion series

Local artist Joshua Maxwell de Hoog is having a new exhibition

Geelong artist-musician-photographer-barista-business owner, Joshua Maxwell de Hoog is set for another solo show this month.

Gifts for the Geek is celebrating 10 years of business by throwing a party

Geelong Geeks unite in this brand new event, inviting all gurus of the Geek World to be apart of the first annual Geekfest.

Local business Mali & Wolf has moved into a brand new store

The popular creative plant-wares store Mali & Wolf have officially moved spaces to Bloom Makers in Newtown.

Street Art Wall to Wall Festival

Hosted by Benalla Street Art, this unique street art festival will run from April 7 – 9.

Ballarat and Bendigo Antique & Vintage Fair

Whilst style may go in and out, finding a piece that is timeless is one of life’s big wins and despite traipsing through much-loved items being a steady past-time for decades, the Ballarat Spring Antique Fair, now in it’s 47th year, have managed to keep things fresh.

Deans Marsh Festival

Going strong for more than two decades, the Deans Marsh Festival is a combined treat of live music, street performers, Otway food and wine and a unique artisans’ craft market.

Here are some local events to celebrate ladies for International Women’s Day

If you want to get involved and support the day, here are some event’s you can attend in the region.

Nightlife Exhibition

Barwon Park Mansion in Winchelsea will transport you to the glamour of 1920’s and 30’s, while you check out the evening wear of those decades, alongside dazzling jewellery draped in diamonds.

X-Borders Exhibition

Dudley House in Bendigo will play host to a group exhibition, which explores what it means to seek asylum, and to cross physical, mental and cultural borders.

 

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