A Harry Potter film festival is coming to Melbourne

Celebrating 20 years since the first publication of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, Potterfest arrives as a movie marathon screening all the Harry Potter films from start to finish, as well as a 70mm presentation of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.

The Jungle Body announce permanent venue

The Jungle Body is Geelong’s fun, judgement free dancing class where you can dance like no one is watching – and are offering bring a friend for free class this Wednesday.

Life Drawing Geelong is back from an unexpectedly long hiatus

After finishing up classes last year, Life Drawing Geelong is back and with no skill or talent required to take part, it’s the perfect place to let your inner artist shine. We chat to Jane about what life drawing is really about.

Still life painting; Adam Pyett’s solo survey exhibition

When we think of still life painting, one might be inclined to think of hyper realistic paintings of fruit on purple tablecloths.

Real Music Vinyl & CDs: the astronomical rise of vinyl

The owner of Little Malop street’s Real Music Vinyl & CDs Matt Penney grew up in a world where if you wanted to listen to music, you bought a record or cassette. When CDs came to the forefront of the public consciousness, Penney steered clear.

Ballarat International Foto Biennale unveils 2017 program with exclusive David LaChapelle exhibit

The 12th Ballarat International Foto Biennale lineup is here, showcasing over 100 exhibitions from local and international artists.

GIVEAWAY: Q&A session with director Peter Gleeson

The Pivotonian Cinema have a rare opportunity up for grabs!

John Safran is set to make an appearance at this year’s Bendigo Writers Festival

This August Safran returns to one of the key scenes in his book ‘Depends What You Mean by Extremist’, where the two sides of Australia’s extremism collided in Bendigo. He joins the likes of Clementine Ford, John Marsden, Maxine Beneba Clarke and more at the Bendigo Writers Festival.

A breakfast to help ‘Heat the Homeless’ is going down in Geelong tomorrow morning

A breakfast at The Hive in Geelong will take place this Friday, June 9 will serve as the launch of this year’s Heat the Homeless appeal.

Bendigo Writers Festival

The Bendigo Writers Festival is fast approaching and whether you are a budding writer, professional or freelance, or just someone who loves to put pen to paper, the Bendigo Writers Festival is sure to strike some form of interest for you.

Rob Mills: Australia’s golden boy of theatre

Rob Mills has lived what seems like a plethora of lives for a 34-year-old.

The Melbourne International Film Festival announces first titles

Australia’s leading film festival is returning this August and they’ve just announced an impressive list of first glance titles set to feature at MIFF 2017.

Local brand Lunar Label set to launch new range this weekend

We’re all about celebrating local creatives here at Forte, and Geelong brand Lunar Label has been doing what they do for quite some time now.

There’s a new spin cycle fitness studio in town

Owned by fitness lovers Kate Berechree and Anthea Reid, Ministry of Spin is the newest place to get sweaty in Geelong.

The Pivotonian is screening films made by one of New Zealand’s finest this month

From June 9 – 18 you’ll get to enjoy Eagle vs Shark, What We Do in the Shadows, Boy and Hunt for the Wilderpeople.

Eileen Sims: changing food perspectives

After years of perfecting her raw, plant-based diet (including a stint learning from renowned chef, Matthew Kenney) Raw Ambition’s Eileen Sims brought it to the people of Geelong in the form of a cooking school in 2012. Now several years later, she’s just launched an online store for the treats and is set to appear at the first ever The Glitter Project Collective where she’ll be talking about raw, plant-based eating and sharing some recipes.

The Queen Vic Winter Night Market returns this week

The original night market is back this Wednesday to kick off a 13-week long season of food, drinks and entertainment designed to help you make the most of the chilly Melbourne winter.

An inspirational women’s speaker event is heading to Geelong ft Renee Enright, Tina Mose art, Hilary Holmes makeup + more

The Glitter Project Collective is Geelong’s newest inspirational event for women, featuring a day’s worth of keynote speaker sessions, workshops and stalls showcasing local businesses and creatives.

John Safran, Clementine Ford, John Marsden and more set for Bendigo Writers Fest

One of the region’s highlights on the literary calendar is the Bendigo Writers Festival and its back with its 2017 line up.

Jeff Shreds: The clothing brand raising awareness for mental illness

Jeff Shreds is the clothing brand with a cause. Created and designed by Torquay’s Ryan Torpy, Jeff Shreds came about as a coping mechanism for Torpy’s generalised anxiety disorder, to stop bad thoughts and panic attacks through drawing designs to keep his mind busy and on the present.

You can now get donuts and flowers delivered on Fridays in Geelong to your loved ones…or yourself

Sending a bouquet of flowers by itself was so last month, but with a six-pack of donuts? That’s true love.

A new music and arts festival is coming to St Kilda and it’s well worth the trip

The Garden of Unearthly Delights, Australia’s biggest independently funded performing arts festival, is bringing its expertise to Melbourne this winter with MAP 57: St Kilda’s Winter Garden.

Piano Bar is starting a bingo drag night on Wednesdays called ‘Bitch Bingo’

A great new reason to head out during the week is coming to Geelong.

The Melbourne Aquarium is opening after dark for a night of unlimited booze and beats

Sea Life Melbourne are hosting a special edition of Aquarium After Dark to celebrate World Oceans Day.

 

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