Bendigo Art Gallery’s latest blockbuster exhibition Paris: Impressions of Life 1880-1925 will open this Saturday 16 March, reflecting on the period of great social change, urban development and artistic innovation which shaped modern Paris and continues to capture the global imagination. This journey through the streets of historic Paris, will be brought to life in more than 170 works of art and artisanal objects from the renowned collection of the Musée Carnavalet – History of Paris. The oldest municipal museum in Paris, the Musée Carnavalet – History of Paris was founded in 1866 to document the history, built environments and unique character of…
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The full cast for Neil Simon’s Tony Award-winning comedy The Odd Couple, has been announced by producer John Frost for Crossroads Live. The play is set to open Melbourne’s Comedy Theatre from May and Theatre Royal Sydney from June. New tickets go on sale this week due to popular demand. Joining Shane Jacobson and Todd McKenney, who play Oscar and Felix, will be stage and screen stars Lucy Durack and Penny McNamee as Cecily Pigeon and Gwendolyn Pigeon, the giggly pair of English sisters who live upstairs from Oscar. Lucy and Penny played alongside each other in the original Australian…
The iconic Grampians Grape Escape is back again for its annual celebration of food, wine and music taking place in Halls Gap, surrounded by the the Grampians National Park, traditionally known as Gariwerd. The three-day festival will run from 3-5 May 2024 and will celebrate the end of vintage, showcasing the best the region has to offer, featuring masterclasses, cooking demonstrations, guest chefs, live music, kids’ activities, and more. More than just a feast for the senses, Grampians Grape Escape is an opportunity to support local businesses and discover the award-winning wines of the Grampians, Pyrenees, and Henty regions. With more than…
I subscribe to all the things so you don’t have to. This is a curated list of what’s been announced over the past week so you can save the date, or swoop on tickets, and also a list of what’s coming up soon if you’re looking to make last-minute plans. What’s new? Kim Wilde to tour this October Legendary English pop icon, Kim Wilde, is headed to Australia with her highly anticipated greatest hits tour in October 2024. This will be the first time she’s toured down under since 2016. Hot Dub Time Machine’s 100% Bangers Tour Hot Dub Time Machine…
Ballarat’s Civic Hall is set to be transformed into a high-octane battleground this year when professional wrestling returns to the Victorian regional city. Oceania Pro Wrestling (OPW) will once again bring world-class wrestling entertainment to Ballarat on the weekend of 30 August – 1 September 2024 for its ‘Gold Rush’ weekend of events. The Gold Rush weekend will feature three nights of top-tier wrestling and officially launch OPW’s partnership with the international promotion Major League Wrestling (MLW). In addition, a major international star, to be revealed soon, will headline one night of the event. Fans can anticipate high-level competition as…
Nina Sanadze is an upcoming exhibition at the Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia that surveys the work of Melbourne-based contemporary artist Nina Sanadze. With a practice combining installation, sculpture and found objects, Sanadze references public statues, structures and monuments as metaphors for societal transformation, sometimes incorporating physical fragments and traces of public sculpture into her work. The exhibition presents six sculpture and installation-based works which interrogate the meaning that statues carry, and the ways they reflect the values and priorities of the time and place in which they are erected or removed. Inspired by the public monuments in her childhood home of Tbilisi, Georgia, where Soviet icons replaced imperial…
Celebrating culture, nostalgia, and the pursuit of happiness, the Immigration Museum unveils its most expansive exhibition since 2020 – Joy. The exhibition features seven Victorian-based artists showcasing their interpretations of joy through immersive installations. Artists include Elyas Alavi (with Sher Ali), Spencer Harrison, Nadia Hernández, Nixi Killick, Jazz Money, Beci Orpin, and Callum Preston. Visitors are greeted by Nadia Hernández’s “Que te puedo decir, asi son las cosas,” a celebration of ‘contidianidad’ (everydayness) that highlights the comforts and rituals integral to her diasporic connections and relationships. On the second floor, Spencer Harrison invites visitors to embrace their authentic selves amidst jewels in…
Phillip Island is famous for its 40,000 little penguins, and now tourists can experience the island’s nocturnal nature party for the first time, with a new Eastern barred bandicoot tour. Phillip Island Nature Parks will host nightly wildlife experiences on Churchill Island over Easter from 29 to 31 March, giving unique insight into how the endangered Eastern barred bandicoots live and interact in the wild. It comes after the Nature Parks researchers, as part of a multi-agency recovery effort, helped save the Eastern barred bandicoot from extinction, reintroducing the species to the fox-free safe haven in 2017. Mark Anderson, General…
Holi, known as the festival of colours, is a vibrant Hindu celebration observed primarily in India and Nepal. It commemorates the triumph of good over evil and the arrival of spring. During Holi, people gather to playfully douse each other with colored powders and water, spreading joy and fostering unity. Beyond its religious significance, Holi promotes inclusivity, breaking down barriers of caste, creed, and age. Attending a Holi celebration offers a unique cultural experience, immersing participants in a riot of colors, music, and traditional festivities. It’s a celebration of life, love, and the beauty of diversity, making it a must-attend…
Melbourne’s 48h Pizza e Gnocchi Bar has been crowned Australia’s best pizzeria, for the fourth consecutive year. 48h Pizza ranked fifth overall in the the 50 Top Pizza Asia-Pacific 2024 awards this week, making it the best in Oz. It beat other Melbourne pizza joints Shop225, Il Caminetto and +39 Pizzeria who also ranked in the top 50. The greatness of the pizza and how seriously they take it is literally in the business name. 48 hours is the ideal amount of time that pizza dough should be left to rise. The win marks the fourth consecutive year the business…
Legendary English pop icon, Kim Wilde, is headed to Australia with her highly anticipated greatest hits tour. Renowned for her chart-topping singles and captivating performances, Wilde’s tour promises to be a nostalgic journey through decades of iconic music. This will be her first tour down under since 2016. Enjoy a trip back in time as Wilde performs her timeless classics such as Kids in America, Chequered Love, Cambodia, and You Keep Me Hangin’ On, among others. With her distinctive voice and energetic stage presence, Wilde is sure to deliver unforgettable live renditions of her greatest hits, evoking cherished memories and…
The latest Disney on Ice production to tour Down Under has been announced, and its coming to Melbourne this July. Road Trip Adventures sees Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Goofy and Donald Duck take the audience on a “road trip” to visit a range of different Disney stories and destinations. Travel with Moana to the sun soaked Motunui, set off on a safari to the Pride Lands with Simba. Discover a whole new world as you’re swept up in Aladdin’s princely parade. Play at a larger-than-life carnival with Woody and Forky. Disney On Ice Road Trip Adventures will be at Rod…