26 November 2015
Have you ever felt disconnected? As if every room you enter there’s nothing connecting you to the people within it? It’s something we’ve all felt at one point or another, and it’s something Daniel Longo will explore in his upcoming exhibition Enter As Strays at Courthouse Youth Arts.
22 November 2015
Did someone say free popcorn? That’s rights kiddies, while tickets are a steal at $5 there’s the added bonus of a free popcorn or ice cream for the first 150 tickets. What will you be asking you ask? Only the finest selection of short films created by VCE students from around the region. The festival runs on December 5 at Village Cinemas, visit www.odysseyfilmfestival.com to get your tix.
19 November 2015
The New Year is fast approaching and that means it’s the perfect time for new opportunities. One such chance is the artist in residence position at the Courthouse Youth Arts Gallery. Applications are now open, so if you have an idea for the space and love showcasing incredible art, make sure you apply.
14 November 2015
Not all friends are on two legs, sometimes they’re on four and maybe even throw in a set of wings. Animals deserve a place in our hearts just as much as our human counterparts and the WEEAC (Worldwide Events to End Animal Cruelty) held at Ceres Environment Park this Sunday (November 15) could be just the chance to show them you care.
13 November 2015
The Melbourne Night Noodle Markets are back, and with it they bring the buzz, flavour and colour of Asian culture. Head to Birrarung Marr from November 12-29 and pick yourself up something tasty.
9 November 2015
Any celebration about food and we’re there. As part of the Taste of Melbourne festival you’ll get the chance to enjoy in the dream tasting menu of 50 dishes devised by some of Melbourne’s latest and greatest restaurants as well as learn a bit about getting to the finished product through a series of master classes. The event is held at Albert Park from November 12-14.
9 November 2015
The Lady Luck Clothing Fair is a quarterly event and the first of its kind in Castlemaine – not to mention it has a strong focus on sustainability and style. They’re pretty happy that the warmer weather is here, too, with their next outing set to take place at St Mary’s Hall, Castlemaine on November 28. 30 clothing stalls and vintage hair styling will feature, as will the cool sounds of The Seduceaphones.
6 November 2015
The Deakin University Visual Arts Honours students of 2015 are holding an exhibition of their year’s work, and they’d like to send an invitation your way.
4 November 2015
For a chance to see some of Australia’s leading celebrities depicted by some of the countries best artists, head down to the Archibald Prize at the Art Gallery of Ballarat. The exhibition will run until November 15, visit archibalballarat.com.au for more information.
3 November 2015
We’ve long loved local foodie business Natural Harry’s raw treats and delicious smoothies, but have you ever considered being able to make those too-good-they-feel-bad treats in the comfort of your home?
3 November 2015
If Guy Pearce is behind something, you know it’s a goodie. The GAFFAs, or the Gateways Short Film Contest, deadline is quickly approaching (November 6 to be exact) and they’re looking for budding film-makers or anyone who want to send in a film that showcases the untold story of the things those with a disability achieve in the community. First prize is a nifty $1000. Jump onto gateways.com.au for more information.
2 November 2015
Odyssey Film Festival is back for another year, giving further purpose to the films created during VCE studies in school and enabling the students to enjoy in the pleasure of it being on the big screen – and not just their teacher’s computer screen.
31 October 2015
Each year the world unveils new technologies and ways of doing things, and photography (even with its analogue beginnings) is no exception.
30 October 2015
Time to do some warmup stretches and invest in a good pair of runners as Run Geelong has come around for another year. Held on November 22 the event will be supporting the redevelopment of the Geelong Hospital Special Care Nursery. Hit up www.runaustralia.com.au to register.
30 October 2015
Maybe you haven’t heard, but a little bit of laughter goes a long way for the soul. What goes even further is when it’s for a good cause. Mercure & Novotel are hosting a one-off comedy night with Dave O’Neil, Tom Gleeson and Lehmo sharing some jokes for a Mission Australia.
29 October 2015
Fancy a glass of wine or two? The Toast to the Coast held over the weekend of October 31 & November 1 is the perfect chance to explore 33 wineries across the Bellarine, Morrabool Valley and Surf Coast.
20 October 2015
The Gateways Film Festival of Amazing Shorts, or the GAFFAS as its more commonly known, have officially been launched by Gateways Support Services with famous Geelong actor, Guy Pearce, generously putting his support behind the initiative.
19 October 2015
Laughing is good right? Wrong, laughing is the best thing you could ever do. The much loved UK comedian, Danny Bhoy, returns to Australia is 2016 with his brand new show Please Untick This Box, and better yet, Geelong is worth the visit.
17 October 2015
While StreetLife Festival is Geelong’s inaugural laneways festival, it’s also doing its bit for the arts community.
17 October 2015
The finest local produce, boutique beer and wine will all be in the one place when Extravaganza Geelong hits Deakin Waterfront on October 17. This is the third time the event has run in Geelong and is set to take locals’ tastebuds on journey.
15 October 2015
In a new innovative work by emerging artists, the theme of abandonment will be explored through a fusion of audio, visual and sensory experiences. Held at the Deakin University Project Space on October 15 – 17 (with performances at 7pm and 8.30pm) tickets are a mere $10 to support the blossoming talents of young artists in Geelong.
14 October 2015
Things are changing in the food scene in Geelong, and it’s all for the better. The newest venue to open is Centra, previously known as the Carrington Hotel, the newly renovated space has a rustic Italian menu and a modern ‘urban ruin’ design.
14 October 2015
There’s the old saying of ‘taking time to smell the roses’ in this case orchids are the flowers of choice and you’ll certainly have an endless amount to smell and admire. The Ballarat Orchid Show will take place over October 16-18 at the Primary Industries Training Center in Wendouree.
13 October 2015
The finishing touches are being put to the Lorne Film Festival, with submissions closing tomorrow, October 16. The inaugural event took place in 2013, which received over 1000 submissions before 29 films were screened across the festival’s duration.
