The works of Hollywood costume designer Edith Head are heading to the Bendigo Art Gallery

Arguably one of the most significant costume designers in film history, Edith Head’s career spanned more than five decades designing for Paramount Pictures and Universal Studios.

Boom Makers is the newest creative hub for Geelong

Expanding on its creative offering to Geelong, Boom Gallery has recently opened the Boom Makers space across the road.

An interactive horror experience is heading to Geelong

Dark Lake is the newest interactive horror experience, set for its Geelong showcase one October 12-14.

Geelong Comedy Showcase set to bring a whole lot of laughs

A big night of laughs is in store for GPAC on June 10.

Winifreds Corner Shop raised $1,373 for beyondblue from coffee sales on Saturday

Recently Winifreds Corner Shop cafe partnered with Chris Lytas in raising money for beyondblue.

The Hot Guy: The story behind the frothy romantic comedy novel

Forté chat to the co-authors and film critic duo Mel Campbell and Anthony Morris on their first novel ‘The Hot Guy’.

This brand new festival is Victoria’s answer to Dark Mofo

Winter Wild is the new festival on the block, bringing a world of dark arts to the beautiful surrounds of the Otways.

The Australian Indigenous Surfing Titles head to Bells Beach for sixth year

Running for its sixth year, the Australian Indigenous Surfing Titles is a chance to showcase what Indigenous surfers have to offer.

A cartoonist on why she does what she does

Having great ideas pop out of thin air is something that comes naturally to me, and drawing cartoons is a way of expressing them – I have so many ideas that I will even write them into my phone calendar so I don’t forget them and turn them into art pieces for ‘It’s Cartoon Time’.

Jimeoin is heading to Ballarat for his Renonsense Man tour

Acclaimed comedian Jimeoin is coming to town this winter and bringing his fast-wit standup along with him.

The ultimate Mario Kart 64 Tournament is back at Ms Bartronica

Titled ‘The Ultimate Ms Bartronica Tournament’, the Mario Kart 64 event is BACK!

Winifreds Corner Shop is hosting ‘Coffee for the Mind’ to open up the discussion of mental health

It’s rare that we would ever say no to a good coffee, but what if I told you that you could make a real difference while indulging in said coffee?

Ballarat Heritage Weekend: Exploring the mysterious side of Ballarat’s past

There’s no town quite like Ballarat, and the annual Heritage Weekend is back again to prove it. The final weekend of May is dedicated to celebrating the town’s unique landscapes, street-scape and history. Held in the heart of the CBD, the weekend will highlight the mysterious side of Ballarat’s past, focusing particularly on the 1950s.

Five films worth seeing at Pivotonian Cinema

Here are five films worth your time and eating a bucket of popcorn to.

Yoke Yoga are hosting a Pot Luck Dinner with plenty of warm food in front of the fire

What better way to celebrate the cold winter months than with warm food and like-minded yoga lovers.

Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow

The time of year has come to brace ourselves, fellow Australians. Our stomach muscles have a rather large work out ahead of them, as the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow buckles up to hit the road.

Moondust is the newest giftware store in town for everything you didn’t know you needed

A new store has just opened up in Geelong and it’s sure to become your new one stop shop for gifts.

Fed Square’s ice skating rink is returning for winter

Winter just got a whole lot better with Fed Square’s River Rink set to return for the month of July.

A barefoot bowls single event is happening next week

With singles events popping up all over the region, there couldn’t be a more prime-time to be single than now.

V/Line is gaining 142 services this August, so your trip may actually get better

Geelong is the biggest winner of a new V/Line timetable announced by the State Government.

Cotton On BODY is celebrating 10 years of existing with a free cardio dance workout

To celebrate turning the big 1-0, Cotton On BODY decided to tour fitness dance sensation, The Fitness Marshall, around the world.

Armageddon Cake is hosting a slow-dating dessert night

Say goodbye to love at first swipe and hello to love at first bite.

Geelong ‘Let’s Talk’ is the event confronting the stigma of mental health

Hoping to open up that discussion for the region is the Geelong Let’s Talk… event set for The Geelong Hotel on June 14.

Queen Victoria winter night market to illuminate with ‘Fire And Lights’ for 2017

Behind an exciting new lighting concept, the next installment of Queen Vic’s Winter Night Market is bringing warmth to your wintery Wednesdays.

 

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