A Geelong based business has uncovered the best Simpsons tees

There’s something so nostalgic about the Simpsons.

Inverleigh is hosting a Dachshund Derby this weekend

Fancy dress is highly encouraged.

Boom Gallery to host three upcoming exhibitions

Boom Gallery has three upcoming exhibitions, all running from the 2 – 25 March.

Abstraction: celebrating Australian women abstract artists

This autumn, Geelong Gallery is presenting the exclusive Victorian showing of the national touring group exhibition Abstraction: celebrating Australian women abstract artists.

A new avenue for this local Geelong Creative

Geelong’s creative wonder woman Laura Van Noordenburg has found herself a new creative movement to pioneer with the fresh and inspired boutique clothing label Hera Bloom.

Ocean Film Festival

With a vision to “inspire you to explore, respect, enjoy and protect our oceans”, the Ocean Film Festival is a selection of short films covering oceanic environment, marine creatures, ocean related sports and coastal cultures.

Bellarine Agricultural Show

A feast of activities and things to see, the Bellarine Agricultural Show will be taking place on Sunday March 12th 2017 (Labour Day long weekend).

Save Barwon Heads Bush Dance

A local fund raiser for the Save Barwon Heads Alliance is happening on Saturday February 25th.

The Gellibrand River Blues & Blueberry Festival

From Friday 24th to Sunday 26th, the annual artisan Gellibrand Festival takes place for a weekend of art, craft, produce and music.

Ruby & Leo: A Vintage-Lovers Paradise.

Tucked away in Highton Village, is vintage-lovers paradise Ruby & Leo. Behind the counter is owner, jewellery designer and milliner-extraordinaire Victoria Henderson.

Terrain: Bringing spirit, purpose and strength to the stage

A powerful fusion of contemporary dance and storytelling, Bangarra Dance Theatre’s Terrain takes you on a journey, transporting audiences to Lake Eyre, the place of Australia’s inland sea, and will be featured at Geelong’s GPAC next month as part of a regional tour.

Pako Festa: 35 years as Geelong’s uniting, multicultural community celebration

In one place, on one day, Pakington street comes alive with an abundance of colour, unique costumes, live music, street performers, multicultural food, and traditional dancing in celebration of Geelong’s diverse mix of cultures with people from all walks of life.

Pause Fest: For the thinkers, makers and doers

Technology, business and creative are at the core of any industry, and are the three pillars of building a successful start-up that will be featured in a one-stop festival this weekend. In the heart of Melbourne CBD, Federation Square will become the home to some of the finest leaders, speakers and innovative thinkers at the premier creative technology festival Pause Fest.

Pako Festa Returns

Australia’s largest free celebration of cultural diversity is back again this February with Pako Festa.

Castlemaine State Festival

The Castlemaine State Festival is a 10 days multi-arts celebration of music, theatre, film, dance, literature and live arts from March 17 through March 26.

Shepparton Festival

Shepparton Festival ‘Mapping Shepp’ is a celebration of arts, culture, food and community held every March.

RAW Comedy at GPAC

On February 18, GPAC will host a heat of Australia’s biggest and most prestigious open mic comedy competition – RAW Comedy.

Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2016

Discover the world’s most prestigious wildlife photography collection by visiting the world-renowned Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2016 exhibition.

Colour Ya World Bendigo

The event is a 5km fun-run where participants make their way through a simple course of family-friendly madness.

Here’s our five top picks for what to do at Melbourne’s creative tech festival

Pause Fest is Australia’s premier event empowering young creators to achieve when it comes to technology and business. And when…

From polo to lawn bowls and carpark parties, here’s a few things to do on your day off today

Brace yourselves.

White Night Ballarat

The very first regional White Night will take place on Saturday March 4 in Ballarat, following the success of Melbourne’s acclaimed White Night events.

King of the Castle is hosting a summer pop up market this weekend

Geelong Creatives and King of the Castle are joining forces again this month with another pop-up market.

Discover Your Local Theatre

2017 has just begun, and it’s a year to be reckoned with. This year, get out and explore the dynamic performing arts, theatrical and musical performances that your town has to offer – you never know what you will discover. We’ve rounded up a few local theatres to look into.

 

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