On Water Exhibition

On Water is the first ever open entry art show for local and Deakin artists. Being an open exhibition, one thing you’ll certainly get from attending is a surprise, with artworks ranging from painting and photography to mixed media and sculpture.

Class Clowns

Witness the upcoming talents of young and local comedians at the Ballarat heat of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s ‘Class Clowns’, a national competition to find Australia’s funniest young comedian.

Marilyn Monroe Exhibition

Get a deeper insight into the star of the silver screen with the Australian debut of this exclusive exhibition of Marilyn Monroe, featuring authentic artefacts, clothing and other objects belonging to or worn by the star herself.

Geelong Heritage Wine Walk: Oakdene Vineyards

Bringing an appreciation for the finer things in life to the region, the Geelong Heritage Wine Walk is your chance to get classy and taste some of the best produce in the area. Held on February 13 in the Geelong CBD, the event benefits the APCO Foundation.

Regional World’s Longest Lunch

Sit back and relax at Ballarat’s historic Jacksons & Co Hotel, Bendigo’s Rosalind Park or Geelong’s Steampacket Reserve and take part in the Regional World’s Longest Lunch as part of the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival.

FLiCKERFEST

Grab the popcorn and blankets as Flickerfest International Short Film Festival returns for its 25th year, presenting over 50 hand-picked, diverse short films from a range of filmmakers across the country and the world.

High Tea in the Gardens

Bring out your inner Downton Abbey character by celebrating the summer afternoon in the gardens of Narmbool for a high tea, surrounded by fine selections of savouries and sweets along with refreshing beverages.

Price

Back to Back Theatre’s Scott Price is on a mission to see what makes the people who work in the arts industry and beyond click.

Odyssey Film Festival Recap

Just over a month ago friends and family headed to Village Cinemas in Geelong for the annual Odyssey Film Festival – an event that showcases the incredible work year 11 and 12 students are creating as part of their VCE studies.

Next Gen Art Exhibition

The Next Gen 2016 Exhibition showcases the talents of VCE students who completed studies in Art, Studio Arts, Design and Technology, Visual Communication and Design and Media in 2015.

Disney’s Mary Poppins

A spoonful of sugar still seems to make the medicine go down as the timeless classic, Disney’s Mary Poppins heads to Geelong.

Geelong Gallery Announces New Director

Things are changing over at the Geelong Gallery, and the board of the gallery have recently announced Jason Smith as the new director following Geoffrey Edwards’ departure in April.

Pop Up Exhibit and Open Studio

Set in a pre-war Queenslander style beachhouse in Barwon Heads, with perhaps the oldest General Electric fridge anyone has ever seen, is the newest pop up exhibit and open studio to feature in the region.

Cirque Africa

We all know how circus’ work, there’s the ringmaster giving us the laughs, the clown giving us even more and we’re ‘wowed’ by things we’ve seen before. But Cirque Africa is about so much more.

Beach Bonnet Pop Up

Known for their mouthwatering BBQ meats, Bluebonnet has made the trip from Melbourne to Point Lonsdale Surf Life Saving Club to fire up the smoker.

At the Lighthouse

With summer comes the perfect market season. One of the newest to add to your list is the Lighthouse Engine Shed Artisan Market.

King of the Castle Solves Your Gelato Cravings

Consider your wildest gelato dreams now a reality, as King of the Castle on Pakington Street is bringing Dolce House Gelato to Geelong all the way from Melbourne.

School Holiday Sewing

The art of sewing is nowhere near dead, and making sure it stays alive and kicking is Lyn Luck from the Sewing Room in Newtown. Classes for these holidays have just been announced and are to be held on January 6, 8, 12, 15, 20 & 22.

Simply Marilyn

The Bendigo Art Gallery will deliver the goods once again in 2016, collaborating with Twentieth Century Fox for the stylish exhibition, Marilyn Monroe.

GPAC 2016 Season

This time of year isn’t just about Christmas presents, it’s also a time when the theatres give back and announce its season for the next year. GPAC have just launched the season, and it features nine incredible theatre productions.

Danny Bhoy

Find a seat at an old bar in Scotland and after a day of listening and watching, nothing else, chances are you’ll have a bank of stories and characters locked in your mind for another day.

A Region of Laughter

While it may seem like only the best of comedy is held at the Melbourne International Comedy festival, there’s actually a lot to indulge and all of which is heading our way.

Rock of Ages

It’s time to pull those faded jeans from the bottom of your cupboard, get to work on teasing your hair and prepare yourself for one of the biggest ’80s celebrations to hit Her Majesty’s Theatre in Ballarat: Rock of Ages.

Best Kept Secret

Secrets are a beautiful thing, as is the beach and great music, combining all three are the Secret Garden Markets happening in Barwon Heads this summer. With live music, street food, artisan stalls and beer, it’s a space to celebrate all there is about summer and the creative aspects of life.

 

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