Tom Ballard is putting his all into comedy

With the 4am wake ups of a triple j breakfast host out of the way, the worst thing Tom Ballard has to experience is the jet lag gained from travelling and gigging two months abroad.

Word for Word Non-fiction Writing Festival

Geelong welcomes the third annual writing festival Word for Word over the weekend of November 18-20.

Dazzling Dan the Magic Man celebrates 20 years of astonishing crowds

After 20 years of performing local magic, performer Dazzling Dan the Magic Man is going back to his roots.

Lady Eats Apple Premieres in Melbourne

In a world premiere, Geelong’s Back to Back Theatre presents Lady Eats Apple. Directed by Bruce Gladwin, this a show…

Geelong-turned-Melbourne street artist RONE is having his first solo show in two years

Known for his work creating portraits of women around the world, RONE is having an exhibition showcasing such works.

Award-winning director heads to Geelong for Q&A session of Joe Cinque’s Consolation

Award-winning director, Sotiris Dounoukos, is set to come to Geelong for a special Q&A screening of his new film Joe Cinque’s Consolation.

The Regional Artist Drawing all the Time

Lily Mae Martin isn’t an artist who is about making pretty things. In her newest exhibition, Drawing, All the Time, women hide their faces under a blanket of hair as they twist and contort their naked bodies. Each artwork is as much about the subject as it is the way we perceive it.

The State Library Is Unlocking Its Music Archive For Melbourne Music Week

The State Library will delve deep into its vaults to reveal some extraordinary items in its collection for Melbourne Music Week.

Henrietta Mitchell: H Grace Designs

The newest local visual and graphic designer pursuing her dreams through H Grace Designs.

GPAC To Present ‘Disgraced’ with Mitchell Butel

Contemporary attitudes, freedom of speech, political correctness and racial prejudices. Forte chat to Disgraced star Mitchell Butel ahead of Geelong’s show tomorrow night.

The ultimate celebration of French music, food and culture returns for 2017

For lovers of all things French, So Frenchy So Chic is the festival for you.

Feminist writer Clementine Ford celebrate new book with Anne Summers in Geelong

Clementine Ford and Anne Summers are both well-respected writers when it comes to feminist discussion. Having just released a new book, titled Fight Like a Girl, it’s part memoir, part polemic.

The NGV Is Giving Away Thousands Of Flowers In An Interactive Artwork

Thousands of flowers will be gifted between strangers for the Taiwanese-American artist’s artwork coming to Melbourne in October.

PSA: Make up lovers of Geelong, Mecca Cosmetica is coming to town

Perhaps one of the biggest make up stores in Australia, stocking a large range of international and national brands is coming to Westfield in Geelong.

Moonlight Cinema Returns For Melbourne’s Summer, Remains BYO

Start packing your hampers Melbourne, Moonlight Cinema is back in business for another year.

ARTEMIS: Art Show by Stacey Williams

Charming illustrator Stacey Williams will be showcasing her new works at Analogue Academy on Friday September 30. Jeremy Palmer’s poetry…

Tom Ballard, Luke McGregor and Cal Wilson announced for Daylesford Comedy 4 Karma

Each year the Comedy 4 Karma event rolls around, bringing some of the finest comedians to Daylesford all to raise funds for the Daylesford Dharma School.

Darren Middleton and Clayton Donovan come together in music food night at Flying Brick

Ex-Powderfinger member Darren Middleton and celebrity hatted chef Clayton Donovan have joined forces to put together an evening of great food, drinks and music.

The fundraising initiative challenging masculinity and raising awareness for abuse against children this October

Sometimes, a conversation starter is all you need.

Meet the Geelong Photographer Documenting Found Items

Jonathan Dredge, on the rediscovery of his passion, shark eggs from Bancoora beach and using film photography to help people delve into their inner world.

Expand your mind with these five great films at the Pivotonian Cinema

While seeing things explode with all manner of CGI is fun, sometimes it’s nice to watch something that challenges your mind. You know, the kind of thing you leave the cinema actually thinking about.

Voicebox: The immersive theatre experience returns to Geelong

What is it that draws you into a play? The actors? The stage set up? More likely it’s the ability for the overall package to entice you into the story and make you feel like you’re walking hand-in-hand with the characters as they take each step. Voicebox’s I Am is a Geelong production that follows this concept, but takes it to the next level.

Seeing The World in Shapes, Light and Colour

Take a walk down any busy street and the untrained eye will struggle to see past the swarms of people. Belinda Van Zanen is someone who sees past the faces and admires the angles, light and colour of what’s in front of her. As is the case for many photographers, Belinda sees the world in “shots”.

The Geelong Gallery are open tonight for wine, cheese and of course art

Nothing to do tonight? Geelong Gallery are putting on an after-hours event where those attending can enjoy wine and cheese while admiring the artwork.

 

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