‘Every Brilliant Thing’ is…. brilliant. My plus one and I were so pleased to attend the opening night performance at the Malthouse Theatre. Jonny Donahoe spins tragedy into comedy and reminds us of the simple things that make life worth living….
It’s basically impossible not to get swept up in the immediate beauty of a fashion show, but I’ve always found myself just as intrigued by the stories and inspiration that lie behind all those pretty clothes. So when I learned…
Abel Tasman may have faced difficulties discovering New Zealand borders in the mid-17th century, but craft beer knows no such barriers. Maybe if old mate Abel had docked at places like the Flemington-Kensington Bowls Club for a Renaissance Brewing Meet…
Feeling groovy? Jazz hands at the ready? Ready to stand in fishnets, drink in hand, and debrief opening night? Step right up for ‘Dance Magic Dance: Cast Party‘, an immersive back-to-the-1970s, post-show theatrical event at FOLA, The Festival of Live…
Dionysus would be pleased. This weekend my +1 and I were treated to a garden party high tea at the Hellenic Museum. The catering was flawless with tea, champagne, coffee, and frappe martinis making the rounds in-between beautifully presented courses. As part…
It’s the ultimate democracy. Beer democracy, that is. This weekend my plus one and I took a break from the stress of politics to vote on something a lot more fun – our favourite pale ale. The Terminus hosted the…
Some names go together: Simon and Garfunkel. Watson and Crick. Smith and Singleton. Haven’t heard of the latter? That’s okay. All you really need to know is that Smith + Singleton is the hot new restaurant in Parkville/North Melbourne. Okay,…
Milk-haters, I know you’re out there. Despite your qualms with the kitchen staple, there’s something reassuring about enjoying milk before bed that reaffirms our mammalian roots. Especially when it’s an Anchor Milk milk degustation at Milk the Cow led by…
It was a bit of a who’s who in the front row for the Opening Night of VAMFF – presented by David Jones and supported by Vogue Australia, with everyone from Julie Bishop to the Real Housewives of Melbourne crossing…
The Malthouse Theatre produces interesting new work alongside new interpretations of classic scripts. (This season includes both Meow Meow’s Little Mermaid and The Glass Menagerie). So Tom Wright’s new play based on the classic Picnic at Hanging Rock fits right…