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.

Paddle for Aboriginal Health

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

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.

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.

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.

Six Hours in Geelong

Created and performed by the Geelong Edge Ensemble, Western Edge Youth Arts presents the premier of Six Hours in Geelong this October.

Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase featuring Daniel Connell

Long after the main event has ended, the Sydney Comedy Festival continues to hand out laughs with their travelling showcase.

Aussie larrikin Frenchy heads to Geelong and Ballarat

In the words of Frenchy, “come for the comedy, stay for the shoeys.”

Ms Bartronica is where two worlds collide

Espresso Martini in one hand, joystick in the other. I never thought these two worlds would collide, but I’m seriously glad they did.

Oz Kink Fest is the ultimate alternative lifestyle festival

Strap yourself in. The Oz Kink Fest is back, bringing fetish enthusiasts, experts and retailers together for the kinkiest 10 days Melbourne has seen!

Spring at the Potato Shed

October is one of our busy time periods. We have the Seniors Festival and Children’s Week activities throughout the Month.

Jungle featuring at the MIFF Travelling Showcase

A true story of survival against all odds, four travellers set off into the heart of the Jungle, but what begins as a dream adventure quickly deteriorates into a nightmare.

Fred Williams in the You Yangs

Changing the way we consider the Australian landscape.

Art in Public Spaces

Art in Public Spaces is a Hobsons Bay City Council initiative, that takes the form of a month-long, multi-venue celebration of all things art and related ideas.

Birregurra Festival and Art Show returns this October

Celebrating community life, the Birregurra Festival and Art Show combines the best in local gourmet food and wine with modern agriculture and regional artists.

Ballarat Laneways After Dark 2017

Ballarat Laneways is back, this year a little later with a stellar ‘After Dark’ lineup, presented by the City of Ballarat to complement the Ballarat International Foto Biennale.

Escapade Puzzle Games Escape Room

What does a chess board, UV lamp and gas mask have in common? Well, not much really, unless you are at the Escapade Puzzle Games Escape Room in Ballarat.

New Yorker Nilaja Sun brings entire Lower East Side to life in Pike St

Acclaimed international performer Nilaja Sun will return to Geelong next month direct from Edinburgh Fringe with Pike St, part of GPAC’s 2017 Deakin University Theatre Season.

Breaky for Boobies – because everyone deserves a lifetime

They say alone we can do so little, together we can do so much. This couldn’t be more true for local fundraiser Breaky for Boobies, the brainchild of two Geelong mums – Emily Townsing and Clare Barnes.

There’s five ‘Guys In Ties’ raising funds for A.B.I tonight

Raising funds for children with Acquired Brain Injury and Barwon Health’s Mckellar Centre, five ordinary guys have come together to try and make a difference.

 

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