Ararat Performing Arts Centre to host double-header this weekend

Although the Ararat Performing Arts Centre has closed its doors for renovations, they’re still continuing to put on shows in alternative spaces.

Workers Club in Geelong is hosting a May the Fourth Star Wars trivia and we’re in

Ones for quality and well-thought up trivia nights, The Workers Club in Geelong are back with another corker.

K Rock’s Stampsy set to share her story at Geelong ‘Coffee and Connect’ event

With just under 15 years experience in the commercial radio sector, Stampsy will share her story in detail of what truly goes on behind the scenes in the media industry.

Geebiz is the new Geelong app for local businesses and shoppers

In an endeavour to make the buy local initiative more accessible, a new smartphone app has launched, showcasing local businesses in the Geelong area.

Undertow is the new Geelong film looking for background extras

Want your 5 seconds of fame?

American Photographer David LaChapelle makes his Australian debut in Ballarat

Iconic American photographer David LaChapelle is making his Australian exhibition debut at the Ballarat International Foto Biennale in August this year.

The Dark Mofo 2017 lineup is here

Dark Mofo is an artistic exploration of the ritualistic, the sacred, the religious and an array of such dichotomous concepts as humanity and nature, darkness and light, birth and death.

Here’s what went down at this year’s RipCurl Pro at Bells Beach

This year the hunger for the trophy was strong as past and present world champions fought it out in epic waves throughout the contest.

Artist Salty Vibes did a new piece on Birdrock Cafe in Jan Juc

Birdrock Cafe in Jan Juc is quickly becoming a haven for street art in Jan Juc. You could even say the venue is a destination purely for the work alone.

Clunes Booktown Festival ft. Clementine Ford

Author talks, panel discussions and literary luncheons will all be a part of next month’s Clunes Booktown Festival.

Upstate Yoga are having an open weekend with free classes and discount memberships

If you’ve been looking for a health kick, or something to do this weekend, Upstate Yoga are the answer.

A bunch of local businesses raised some much needed $$ for the Good Friday Appeal

As many of you will be well into your first day back at work after the long weekend, we thought we’d take a look back at Good Friday and the great things some local businesses have done for the appeal.

Applications to the Regional Pitchfest and a share of $100k are now open

Applications are now open for Australia Post’s Regional Pitchfest, a national competition for rural entrepreneurs, start-ups and small businesses.

The Doctor Blake Mysteries Exhibition

Ballarat will be holding The Doctor Blake Mysteries exhibition, which will give an insight to behind the scenes of the series including props, set sketches, fabric swatches and costume design.

Bendigo Queer Film Festival returns

The Bendigo Queer Film Festival is back for another round of film and fun this month.

Street artist Baby Guerilla did a pretty impressive piece in North Geelong

Melbourne street artist Baby Guerilla has just finished a commissioned piece of work in North Geelong, thanks to Harcourts Real Estate.

There’s a barista in Geelong doing some pretty nifty coffee cup art

We’ve got serious respect for the barista jazzing up these coffee cups.

Geelong After Dark returns for 2017 with theme, ‘The Sound of Light’

Set for Friday, May 5, the program is yet to be announced, but the theme for the year is ‘The Sound of Light’.

Time to buy flights to Tazzie, the Dark Mofo 2017 lineup is here

Following last month’s confirmation that Norwegian genre-spanners Ulver will be performing in the fifth annual Dark Mofo festival, the lineup for the elusive festival has been released today.

Puttin’ on the Ritz is coming to Geelong and Bendigo with Rob Mills

Premiere theatre show ‘Puttin’ On The Ritz’ has been titled as a must see musical spectacular. The theatre show will feature music from Hollywood legends Irving Berlin, Cole Porter and George Gershwin.

Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow’s Announced

For those that want the laughs with the convenience of local shows, this one’s for you.

A Street Cat Named Bob

The Pivotonian Cinema are now screening the feel-good flick A Street Cat Named Bob.

The Workers Club are doing a Netflix and Chill trivia night, and we’re ready

Grab your date and bring them to the Worker’s Club on the 19th of April for a Netflix and Chill themed trivia night.

There’s a new ’80s/’90s retro workout class in Geelong

The Loft Dance and Yoga Studio are welcoming a new class, which will bring out everyone’s inner (and classic) Jane Fonda moves.

 

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