Put away your Tinder, a singles party is heading to Geelong

Single Let’s Mingle is a series of Single Parties all about getting back to the basics, meeting and connecting with people in the flesh.

Collective Vision: 130 Years

Bendigo Art Gallery celebrates 130 years this year, and to celebrate, the gallery presents a dynamic new exhibition

Mali & Wolf, an evolving local business

Seven months ago, Dajana Dizdarevic took her creative venture from the confines of her carport and selling at markets to the streets of Geelong West with her first physical storefront.

Melbourne Queer Film Festival

Look out everyone, the Melbourne Queer Film Festival (MQFF) will be returning for another massive movie marathon this month. Going strong for 27 years, MQFF is well known for their striking appearance of LGBTIQ cinema and amazing films from all over the world. The festival has always been a huge support of the queer film making community, and this year is no exception.

Alex James: Slowing Down Fast Fashion

As part of Virgin Australia’s Melbourne Fashion Festival, the National Wool Museum is hosting Alex James: Slowing Down Fast Fashion film, the last film of the fibre and fashion series

Local artist Joshua Maxwell de Hoog is having a new exhibition

Geelong artist-musician-photographer-barista-business owner, Joshua Maxwell de Hoog is set for another solo show this month.

Gifts for the Geek is celebrating 10 years of business by throwing a party

Geelong Geeks unite in this brand new event, inviting all gurus of the Geek World to be apart of the first annual Geekfest.

Local business Mali & Wolf has moved into a brand new store

The popular creative plant-wares store Mali & Wolf have officially moved spaces to Bloom Makers in Newtown.

Street Art Wall to Wall Festival

Hosted by Benalla Street Art, this unique street art festival will run from April 7 – 9.

Ballarat and Bendigo Antique & Vintage Fair

Whilst style may go in and out, finding a piece that is timeless is one of life’s big wins and despite traipsing through much-loved items being a steady past-time for decades, the Ballarat Spring Antique Fair, now in it’s 47th year, have managed to keep things fresh.

Deans Marsh Festival

Going strong for more than two decades, the Deans Marsh Festival is a combined treat of live music, street performers, Otway food and wine and a unique artisans’ craft market.

Here are some local events to celebrate ladies for International Women’s Day

If you want to get involved and support the day, here are some event’s you can attend in the region.

Nightlife Exhibition

Barwon Park Mansion in Winchelsea will transport you to the glamour of 1920’s and 30’s, while you check out the evening wear of those decades, alongside dazzling jewellery draped in diamonds.

X-Borders Exhibition

Dudley House in Bendigo will play host to a group exhibition, which explores what it means to seek asylum, and to cross physical, mental and cultural borders.

A Geelong based business has uncovered the best Simpsons tees

There’s something so nostalgic about the Simpsons.

Inverleigh is hosting a Dachshund Derby this weekend

Fancy dress is highly encouraged.

Boom Gallery to host three upcoming exhibitions

Boom Gallery has three upcoming exhibitions, all running from the 2 – 25 March.

Abstraction: celebrating Australian women abstract artists

This autumn, Geelong Gallery is presenting the exclusive Victorian showing of the national touring group exhibition Abstraction: celebrating Australian women abstract artists.

A new avenue for this local Geelong Creative

Geelong’s creative wonder woman Laura Van Noordenburg has found herself a new creative movement to pioneer with the fresh and inspired boutique clothing label Hera Bloom.

Ocean Film Festival

With a vision to “inspire you to explore, respect, enjoy and protect our oceans”, the Ocean Film Festival is a selection of short films covering oceanic environment, marine creatures, ocean related sports and coastal cultures.

Bellarine Agricultural Show

A feast of activities and things to see, the Bellarine Agricultural Show will be taking place on Sunday March 12th 2017 (Labour Day long weekend).

Save Barwon Heads Bush Dance

A local fund raiser for the Save Barwon Heads Alliance is happening on Saturday February 25th.

The Gellibrand River Blues & Blueberry Festival

From Friday 24th to Sunday 26th, the annual artisan Gellibrand Festival takes place for a weekend of art, craft, produce and music.

Ruby & Leo: A Vintage-Lovers Paradise.

Tucked away in Highton Village, is vintage-lovers paradise Ruby & Leo. Behind the counter is owner, jewellery designer and milliner-extraordinaire Victoria Henderson.

 

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