Tag: The Plus Ones

Time Out Melbourne Pub Awards

Time Out Pub Awards 2017: all the fun, all the winners

The Time Out Pub Awards celebrate everything we love about our public houses, from after work bevs that get us through the week, to hearty meals by the fire place that make winter a lot more inviting. Supporting Melbourne’s pubs…

SBS Eurovision

Bella Union & Eurovision: a match made in heaven

I fell in love with Eurovision after a Bella Union experience three years ago. The song contest has been building its profile in Australia ever since Australia somehow weaselled its way into it a few years back. Why are we there?…

LVY urban yoga retreat Melbourne

Urban Yoga Retreat with LVY Retreats

I couldn’t think of a better way to spend a cold Melbourne weekend than an Urban Yoga Retreat and LVY Retreats did not disappoint. Rather than involving an overnight stay, this retreat enabled participants to attend a full day at…

Ticket to Taste by Plumm Wine Glasses

Whoever says size and shape doesn’t matter is lying. At least when it comes to wine glasses and wine tasting. Ticket to Taste – an exclusive food and wine masterclass presented by Plumm Wine Glasses at Project 49 – explored…

Rochelle's mystery tour

Rochelle’s Mystery Tours – The best way to see Melbourne

A sunny autumn morning riding to discover Sandridge’s secrets is what we had in spades in Rochelle’s Mystery Tour. A small group, riding the historical journey enriched our learning in unique ways, with the added bonuses of stunning sea views,…

Smoke and Mirrors Loretta's World Class Cocktail Week

World Class Cocktail Week – Smoke and Mirrors at Loretta’s

It was a real treat to head to Loretta’s Bar for their ‘Smoke and Mirrors‘ event as part of World Class Cocktail Week. Loretta’s Bar is cosily situated within Bluebonnet Barbecue, Fitzroy North’s very own slice of Texas. As you would expect, the evening…

Opera Australia’s ‘Carmen’: an exhilarating production

Opera Australia’s colourful production of Carmen brings vibrancy, movement, and fun to Georges Bizet’s otherwise dark tale. Director John Bell has created a vivid atmosphere to accompany the gorgeous score. Eye-catching costumes offer an explosion of colour and the detailed…

Ridiculous Obstacle Challenge

The Ridiculous Obstacle Challenge or R.O.C. Race for short took over Flemington Showground’s last weekend for 5 kilometres of total mayhem. I was lucky enough to be invited down for a Saturday morning of ‘It’s a Knock Out’ style of…

Victorian Colonial Express train ride to Castlemaine

Travelling on trains has always been one of my favourite things to do, so I was super excited to ride on the Victorian Colonial Express as part of the National Trust Heritage Festival 2017. This line was officially closed in…

Away Malthouse Theatre Melbourne

‘Away’ at Malthouse Theatre

I was still trying to wrap my head around Away as I exited the Malthouse Theatre. The Australian classic doesn’t provide easy answers, but it gives audience members plenty to think about. The play takes place in the summer of…