Shepparton Art Museum’s latest Art Wall will be a playful homage to the fruit growing and preserving industries of the Goulburn Valley. Titled Can You Peel The Love Tonight, this installation by Narrm/Melbourne-based artist Kenny Pittock, becomes the fifth commission for the Furphy Family Art Wall on SAM’s Level 4. Kenny Pittock is a visual artist who works with ceramics, painting, and drawing to playfully critique the seemingly mundane, often using humour as an entry point to discuss topics such as anxiety, both on a personal level as well as on a global scale. Can You Peel The Love Tonight draws inspiration from…
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Ancient Egypt for Kids is a free exhibition inviting children to unlock the mysteries of ancient Egypt through a series of activities exploring the art and culture of this fascinating world. Coinciding with the Melbourne Winter Masterpieces exhibition Pharaoh at NGV International, this interactive exhibition will captivate young visitors and their families with displays of ancient Egyptian objects from NGV’s collection, including a decorated coffin lid that’s more than 2,500 years old, along with a space filled with gleaming gold walls and floor-to-ceiling hieroglyphs. The exhibition is designed to evoke the mystery and wonder of ancient Egyptian culture. Children will step into a space…
The Melbourne Good Food & Wine Show has just announced that Donna Hay will be joining an epic line-up of the country’s top chefs and culinary icons in the Harvey Norman Kitchen at its Melbourne show. As Australia’s leading food editor and best-selling cookbook author, Donna has made her way into countless hearts (and homes) across the globe. Known for her modern, fresh approach to cooking, Donna Hay rose to fame with her eponymous magazine, which became a global sensation. Hay’s cooking style emphasizes simplicity, showcasing seasonal ingredients in beautifully crafted dishes. With numerous bestselling cookbooks, television shows, and a strong online…
Multi-platinum, three-time Grammy award-winning artist Olivia Rodrigo has announced her first-ever run of shows in Asia and Australia, adding nine international dates to her highly celebrated GUTS world tour. Produced by Live Nation, the tour now includes a massive 82 shows globally, with the new dates kicking off Monday, September 16 in Bangkok, Thailand and continuing through Seoul, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Singapore, Melbourne, and Sydney, wrapping up on Friday, October 19 at Qudos Bank Arena. Olivia’s tour supports her second studio album, GUTS, which was released 8 September 2023 via Geffen Records to critical acclaim, landing her six Grammy-award nominations including Album of the Year…
Following the resounding success of last year’s inaugural Wonder Children’s Festival, Geelong Arts Centre is thrilled to announce the return of the enchanting program, set to captivate young hearts and minds from 12 – 26 September. Young people, families and schools are invited to celebrate the end of Term 3 and dive into the school holidays at Geelong’s premiere children’s festival through a vibrant line up of events. Kicking off the festival from 12 – 14 September, Alison Lester’s iconic best selling book is brought to life at IMAGINE LIVE, a joyous celebration of the natural world produced by NCM and Jolyon…
Eastern suburbs favourite Pizza Republica has announced the grand opening of its newest location in Camberwell, in addition to its popular original outlet in Surrey Hills. This expansion marks a significant milestone for the brand, as it continues to redefine the pizza and donut experience with its focus on bringing unique pizza flavours to the people of Melbourne. Nestled in the heart of Camberwell, the new Pizza Republica location promises to be more than just a restaurant—it’s a welcoming haven for the community alike to come together. The cozy ambience of dimmed lighting and leather-bound booths enhances every dining experience,…
Nillumbik Shire Council is proud to present Local Remix: Still Life – a captivating new art exhibition that reimagines ordinary objects into extraordinary works of art. Local Remix features significant still life works from the renowned Nillumbik Art Collection, alongside newly commissioned installations by acclaimed artists Kenny Pittock, First Nations artist Tricia ‘Vandal’ Van Der-Kuyp, and local Nillumbik artist Nusra Latif Qureshi. The free exhibition is now on at Montsalvat Barn Gallery until Sunday 23 June. The exhibition invites us to see the beauty and artistry in the everyday objects that surround us. Nillumbik Mayor Ben Ramcharan said Nillumbik has…
Comedic virtuoso, Eric Idle, is bringing his latest show to Australia later this year. You’ll be able to catch him at Melbourne’s Hamer Hall on Monday 4 November. Best known as a member of the iconic British comedy group Monty Python, Idle’s quick wit and irreverent humor have left an indelible mark on the world of comedy. His contributions to Monty Python’s Flying Circus, including writing, acting, and singing, helped shape the landscape of surreal and absurdist humor in the 1970s. Notable characters like the “Nudge Nudge” man and the cowardly Sir Robin in Monty Python and the Holy Grail…
RocKwiz, the TV quiz show turned live theatre production, has announced an extensive Australian tour for October through December 2024. Helmed by quizmaster Julia Zemiro and scorer Brian Nankervis, the Never Mind the Buzzers, Here’s RocKwiz LIVE! tour will visit a whole heap of metro and regional locations. Joining Zemiro and Nankervis will be their human scoreboard Dugald McAndrew as well as the RocKwiz OrKestra, featuring keyboardist Clio Renner, guitarist Olympia and long-serving drummer Peter Luscombe. As well as their trademark rock’n’roll trivia, the live show will include special musical and comedic performances. “Getting back on the road and touring…
After successful runs in Edinburgh, London, and New York, Zinnie Harris’ play Macbeth (An Undoing) is coming to Australia for the first time at Malthouse Theatre – opening on Friday 5 July. In this reimagining of Shakespeare’s Scottish Play, we witness the untold side of the story as seen through Lady Macbeth’s eyes. It’s a gripping tale of ambition, manipulation, and the desire to challenge societal norms. Starring Bojana Novakovic (Love Me) and Johnny Carr (Five Bedrooms), the play delves into the 11th century with a raw and haunting portrayal of Lady Macbeth’s quest for power and change. Under the…
Step aboard the Puffing Billy Train of Lights for an unforgettable winter adventure that will leave you spellbound. As dusk falls, this enchanting steam train, bedecked with thousands of twinkling lights and mesmerising visual effects, embarks on its nightly journey from Lakeside Station. Prepare to be captivated as the train winds its way along the historic narrow-gauge track to Gembrook, immersing passengers in a world of magical charm. Partnering with renowned lighting specialists, Resolution X, known for their work with events like White Night and the Melbourne Fashion Festival, the Train of Lights transforms the countryside into a dazzling spectacle…
Delve into the realms of geometry, math, and science intertwined with traditional pattern design when Hybycozo’s mesmerising installation Deep Thought takes centre stage in the Bunjil Place Plaza at Narre Warren this winter. Experience Hybycozo’s larger-than-life geometric sculptures, brought to life through high level metal fabrication. Their extensive experience in creating spaces of peace and wonder will ensure the experience is world class. The sculpture is the work of artists Yelena Filipchuk and Serge Beaulieu, who created it for the Burning Man Festival in 2015. It was named after Deep Thought – the supercomputer in Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy built to…