Four Pillars is bringing its Martini Collective event to Melbourne for the first time, after it enjoyed success in Sydney last year – to celebrate the martini crafted with Four Pillars’ Olive Leaf Gin. Martinis are iconic and timeless and embody sophistication in simplicity. Their allure lies in the harmonious marriage of gin’s botanical elegance and vermouth’s subtle complexity, transcending mere cocktails to become a cultural icon. The ritual of crafting a martini, from the meticulous stirring to the crisp chill of the glass, is an art form in itself, evoking a sense of refinement and indulgence. With each sip,…
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Bendigo’s Hargreaves Mall is set to be transformed into a winter wonderland for the June/July school holidays, Stars on Ice will feature a pop-up mobile ice skating rink to be placed in the middle of the Mall and be open for business from June 28 – July 14. This exciting installation measures 20 metres x 10 metres and will be open daily, 10am – 9pm, skate sessions run for 45 minutes and start on the hour, last session at 8pm. Ticket prices include skate hire and will cost $24 adult (16 years and above), $19 child/concession (6-15 years), $15 toddler…
Cult favourite Lebanese charcoal chicken merchants, El Jannah, are set to open FOUR new stores across Melbourne. The new stores will be in Dandenong, Niddrie, Kensington and Ferntree Gully. These new locations join the existing raft of El Jannah stores that have taken over Melbourne in recent years at Preston, Mitcham, Pakenham, Cragieburn, Campbellfield, Broadmeadows and Bayswater North. El Jannah first hit the Melbourne scene just two years ago, with one store in Preston and people can’t get enough of it. It’s been a fixture in Sydney since 1998 with its iconic chickens cooked over open charcoal fire, famous garlic…
A brand new Ferris wheel is set to open in Melbourne next week, promising views of the city. The new wheel will be at the Polly Woodside Park in South Wharf, next to the Melbourne Convention an Exhibition Centre, where it will be in operation for six months. The wheel comes to the city from the company Skyline Attractions, who have had a massive Ferris wheel operating on the St Kida Foreshore – the KIIS Eye – all summer (which is set to close this weekend). On its website, the business promises the $5 million wheel will deliver a “world-class…
Moon Dog Craft Brewery’s hotly anticipated new Footscray venue – Moon Dog Wild West – is set to open its doors inside the former Franco Cozzo building today at 11:30am. The venue was originally supposed to open two weeks ago, which had to be postponed. A second attempt to open last week had to be abruptly canceled at the last minute over a fire hydrant safety issue. This is the iconic Melbourne brewer’s third outlet in the city, and will be their biggest yet. Moon Dog Wild West will span three levels and have the capacity for up to 800…
During the COVID-19 pandemic, South Africa based artist Christopher Rimmer was compelled back to Australia. Unable to leave, he set off on an intrepid adventure through the outback to create his new series, Remnant: The Tragedy of Lost Significance, launching internationally through Art & Collectors in Fitzroy on 20 May 2024. Journeying to some of the country’s most isolated regions, the twenty-one photographs capture abandoned towns, railways, disintegrating cars, mysterious sculptures in the desert and the effects of climate change. The series features photographs of the old Ghan Railway and soldier resettlements, two schemes that failed in the 20th century and evoke…
The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) presents the 10th annual Melbourne Art Book Fair (MABF), a state-wide celebration of art book publishing and Melbourne’s status as a UNESCO City of Literature. Over 11 days, from 23 May to 2 June 2024, the Fair will enliven venues across Melbourne and Victoria with book launches, talks, exhibitions and more, including a special in-conversation with art historian Katy Hessel, a TV gameshow pop-up and showcase art and design publishing from across Australia and beyond. From 24 – 26 May, Melbourne Art Book Fair transforms the NGV’s Great Hall into a marketplace of art…
Having spent more time in our country than his own, Australia’s funniest adopted Californian Arj Barker has come to understand our culture perhaps even better than we do ourselves. He bloody well better, mate! This funny bugger has appeared all over Aussie TV, including the original Hey Hey It’s Saturday (yep, he’s been coming here for a while). His latest show The Mind Field has just had a run at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, and now he’s taking it on the road. All of reality – at least to the extent that we can ever know it – exists…
Hugo’s Deli in Melbourne and Maxibon are joining forces to offer a treat to locals. The popular eatery, situated at the intersection of Swan and Dando streets in Richmond, will be giving away 10,000 free Maxibon ice-cream sandwiches this weekend (27-28 April 2024). The event marks the return of the Maxibon Peanut Jams with Butter, also known as a PBJ Maxibon which came back following a petition on social media garnered thousands of supporters. To celebrate the return of the peanut butter and jam combo, the iconic deli will undergo a Maxibon-themed transformation, offering a special menu highlighting the beloved…
Stephen K Amos is back with a brand new show – Oxymoron – after treading the boards of London’s West End in the smash hit musical My Fair Lady. What a mad couple of years it’s been! How did you get through it all? Stephen’s solution… find the funny. The opportunity in crisis, the joy in sadness, the wisdom of fools! After all comedy equals tragedy. Join Stephen for an hour of solid jokes and guaranteed belly laughs. Amos effortlessly blends humor with social commentary, creating a unique comedic style that resonates with audiences worldwide. Born in London, his upbringing…
Visitors to Ballarat are set to enjoy a serendipitous adventure at this year’s popular White Night event when the regional city is lit up in an all-encompassing radiant display on Saturday 1 June 2024 from 6pm -12 midnight. White Night will transform Ballarat with dazzling laser beams and breathtaking projections illuminating the historic city, with an awe-inspiring program featuring the light spectacular, music and interactive works in this one-night-only event. The inclusive event is a celebration of immersive art and community participation, with something for everyone. The late-night illumination will transform the streets, laneways and heritage venues of the Ballarat…
Acclaimed pianist David Helfgott returns to the Melbourne Recital Centre in July to bid a fond farewell to his long-performing career which has been closely associated with the iconic Melbourne venue. Playing some of his favourite solo piano works of Chopin and Liszt and performing Rachmanioff’s third piano concerto in its version for two pianos with British pianist, Rhodri Clarke, David will share with his legion of loyal fans, some of the music so iconically connected with his amazing life of personal challenge and enormous success that has been defined by his determination to find joy in every moment. Born…