2017 BMW Caulfield Cup Carnival
The Caulfield Cup, a day on the calendar that sparks joy in the racing world. There is nothing quite like the buzz of a major racing event and the 2017 BMW Caulfield Cup was a day full of surprises, glitz,…
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Catanach’s Blue Sapphire Stakes at Caulfield Racecourse
Spring Racing has arrived. A time of year for fashion, champagne, sunshine, oh and did I mention, horse racing! Melbourne provided delightful sunshine and blue skies for Catanach’s Blue Sapphire Stakes at Caulfield Racecourse, making it an exceptional day filled with…
Cathedral Ranges Wilderness Yoga
Have you ever thought of combining yoga, meditation, and hiking in the Victorian wilderness? The beautiful Dr Belinda Christie did, and hence Wilderness Yoga was born. Dr Belinda, an environmental scientist and yoga teacher, runs Wilderness Yoga once a month…
Footy-loving women!
With the flashing vigour of a flying Sherrin, a trio of footy-mad sheilas huddled to elevate all things women’s AFL on high in Footy Girls, as part of the Melbourne Writers Festival Schools Program. Featuring long-time AFL commentators Alicia Sometimes…
Queen of Spades: Fitzroy’s new boardgames bar + cafe
Boardgames are all the rage, and Queen of Spades bar in Fitzroy is helping the growing trend get even bigger. The Plus Ones’ writers team was invited to experience an afternoon at their new Smith Street location. Food, games, drinks,…
Popup Spin Class at Kingpin Laser Room
Forget boring workouts. Bodhi & Ride is notorious for their unique spin class popups at unexpected locations around Melbourne. The latest popup was at Kingpin Bowling in the laser tag room, and it was nothing short of exhilarating. Envision a…
BandTherapy with Zac Jones
BandTherapy does not offer mental help for dysfunctional musicians (although I did feel mentally relieved after my session). BandTherapy is actually a new form of rehabilitation that blends dance, reformer Pilates, and martial arts. The founder of BandTherapy, Zac Jones,…
Bodhi & Ride at Kingpin
Kingpin Crown Casino is not your average bowling alley, and to put the proof in the pudding, they are hosting a range of inspired events that celebrate the diversity of their new digs. Everything from cooking and tequila master classes…
‘VELVET’: Las Vegas-style cabaret at Crown Casino
‘It’s the best disco in town, bump and boogie all around…’ Velvet is bringing a disco inferno to Crown Casino for a limited run at The Palms. It is celebration and glittering homage to the 1970s, combining circus acts, comedy, and songs….
Flow After Dark Yoga Silent Disco
I’m writing this article about 40 minutes after coming home from Flow After Dark Yoga Silent Disco *DEEP BREATH*. I am fairly sore, but also super relaxed. I have to be honest, this is the first time I’ve really tried yoga….