School holidays have already started here in Victoria, and Easter falls nicely within them this year. Term 1 has just flown by, and the Autumn school holidays are a well-earned breather before the hard work of term 2 sets in. Autumn is a fab time of year to enjoy the Autumn colour in Melbourne, as the mild weather is a…
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Known as the man who made sculpture move, Alexander Calder was one of the most in influential and pioneering figures of modern art in the 20th century. You may have seen his iconic mobiles hanging in galleries all over the world including at the NGV as part of last year’s Winter Masterpiece Exhibition MoMA at NGV. It’s incredible to think…
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The Melbourne Food and Wine Festival is in full swing and one of the most popular feature events on every foodie’s calendar is happening this weekend at the South Melbourne Market. The 6th annual Port Phillip Mussel & Jazz Festival is a two-day seafood street party you don’t want to miss. Over the Labour Day long weekend expect a great…
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As I headed into the city with Emma and her cousin to see the latest production at the Athenaeum Theatre , Alice in Wonderland Live, the chatter amongst the girls was just how Lewis Carroll’s magical tale would actually be translated on stage. This timeless story of a girl who falls down a rabbit hole into a topsy-turvy world where…
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PAX Melbourne, otherwise known as Penny Arcade Expo, is a three-day gaming festival that celebrates video games, arcade games and tabletop games. It is an opportunity for indie developers and large publishers to share their upcoming games with the media and gamers alike. The only event of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere, gaming fans travel from all over Australia,…
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The 70s! It was the decade where sartorial rules were broken. Fashion was eclectic, colourful, and reflective of the fast paced changes in society’s attitudes of the time. It was also the decade I was born into, and very much connect to in regards to my own personal style. Graphic prints, bold colours and long elegant silhouettes, what’s not to…
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Always dreamt of jumping out of a giant birthday cake? Fancied swimming in a pool full of pink bubbles? Maybe even having a confetti shower? Well your wildest dreams can finally become a reality at Melbourne’s newest immersive experience with a very sweet twist – Sugar Republic. Aptly housed in a historic building that was once home to MacRobertson Steam…
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We all know the much loved story of a certain boy wizard who for seven years went to a certain magic school and conquered evil. But what about the rest of the kids, just trying to stay out of trouble at a school that proves to be very dangerous for children? PUFFS is a hilarious play about those kids who’s…
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When you walk into an exhibition and the first artwork that greets you is a Van Gogh, you know you are in for a visual treat. MoMA at NGV: 130 Years of Modern and Contemporary Art is an international exclusive which features more than 200 works from New York’s iconic Museum of Modern Art. Co-Curated by teams at MoMA and…
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Oz Comic-Con is back in Melbourne this June long weekend and I have a family pass to giveaway to one lucky reader. We’ve been going to Oz Comic-Con for a number of years now and it’s become a permanent fixture in the kiddo’s calendar, along with her birthday and Christmas. Yes, she really looks forward to it as much as…
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