Local brand Lunar Label set to launch new range this weekend

We’re all about celebrating local creatives here at Forte, and Geelong brand Lunar Label has been doing what they do for quite some time now.

There’s a new spin cycle fitness studio in town

Owned by fitness lovers Kate Berechree and Anthea Reid, Ministry of Spin is the newest place to get sweaty in Geelong.

The Pivotonian is screening films made by one of New Zealand’s finest this month

From June 9 – 18 you’ll get to enjoy Eagle vs Shark, What We Do in the Shadows, Boy and Hunt for the Wilderpeople.

The Queen Vic Winter Night Market returns this week

The original night market is back this Wednesday to kick off a 13-week long season of food, drinks and entertainment designed to help you make the most of the chilly Melbourne winter.

An inspirational women’s speaker event is heading to Geelong ft Renee Enright, Tina Mose art, Hilary Holmes makeup + more

The Glitter Project Collective is Geelong’s newest inspirational event for women, featuring a day’s worth of keynote speaker sessions, workshops and stalls showcasing local businesses and creatives.

John Safran, Clementine Ford, John Marsden and more set for Bendigo Writers Fest

One of the region’s highlights on the literary calendar is the Bendigo Writers Festival and its back with its 2017 line up.

You can now get donuts and flowers delivered on Fridays in Geelong to your loved ones…or yourself

Sending a bouquet of flowers by itself was so last month, but with a six-pack of donuts? That’s true love.

A new music and arts festival is coming to St Kilda and it’s well worth the trip

The Garden of Unearthly Delights, Australia’s biggest independently funded performing arts festival, is bringing its expertise to Melbourne this winter with MAP 57: St Kilda’s Winter Garden.

Piano Bar is starting a bingo drag night on Wednesdays called ‘Bitch Bingo’

A great new reason to head out during the week is coming to Geelong.

The Melbourne Aquarium is opening after dark for a night of unlimited booze and beats

Sea Life Melbourne are hosting a special edition of Aquarium After Dark to celebrate World Oceans Day.

The works of Hollywood costume designer Edith Head are heading to the Bendigo Art Gallery

Arguably one of the most significant costume designers in film history, Edith Head’s career spanned more than five decades designing for Paramount Pictures and Universal Studios.

Boom Makers is the newest creative hub for Geelong

Expanding on its creative offering to Geelong, Boom Gallery has recently opened the Boom Makers space across the road.

An interactive horror experience is heading to Geelong

Dark Lake is the newest interactive horror experience, set for its Geelong showcase one October 12-14.

Geelong Comedy Showcase set to bring a whole lot of laughs

A big night of laughs is in store for GPAC on June 10.

Winifreds Corner Shop raised $1,373 for beyondblue from coffee sales on Saturday

Recently Winifreds Corner Shop cafe partnered with Chris Lytas in raising money for beyondblue.

This brand new festival is Victoria’s answer to Dark Mofo

Winter Wild is the new festival on the block, bringing a world of dark arts to the beautiful surrounds of the Otways.

The Australian Indigenous Surfing Titles head to Bells Beach for sixth year

Running for its sixth year, the Australian Indigenous Surfing Titles is a chance to showcase what Indigenous surfers have to offer.

Jimeoin is heading to Ballarat for his Renonsense Man tour

Acclaimed comedian Jimeoin is coming to town this winter and bringing his fast-wit standup along with him.

The ultimate Mario Kart 64 Tournament is back at Ms Bartronica

Titled ‘The Ultimate Ms Bartronica Tournament’, the Mario Kart 64 event is BACK!

Winifreds Corner Shop is hosting ‘Coffee for the Mind’ to open up the discussion of mental health

It’s rare that we would ever say no to a good coffee, but what if I told you that you could make a real difference while indulging in said coffee?

Five films worth seeing at Pivotonian Cinema

Here are five films worth your time and eating a bucket of popcorn to.

Yoke Yoga are hosting a Pot Luck Dinner with plenty of warm food in front of the fire

What better way to celebrate the cold winter months than with warm food and like-minded yoga lovers.

Moondust is the newest giftware store in town for everything you didn’t know you needed

A new store has just opened up in Geelong and it’s sure to become your new one stop shop for gifts.

Fed Square’s ice skating rink is returning for winter

Winter just got a whole lot better with Fed Square’s River Rink set to return for the month of July.

 

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