‘A Separation’ gives a glimpse into Iranian life
08 Mar 2012The outrageous proclamations of president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and his subsequent tumble from power are what many people associate with the country of Iran. more
Young talent transforms Edgar Allen Poe’s ‘The Raven’ at Metro Arts
08 Mar 2012Many great writers find inspiration for their works within their own lives and the people that surround them, twisting and stretching the truth into poetic fiction. Though when Edgar Allen Poe wrote The Raven in January 1845, he had not yet lost his wife, but the death of a beautiful woman was a frequent theme among his prose. more
Mellow music rolls on to River Quay’s green
08 Mar 2012Start your weekend on a mellow note, soaking in the soft and smooth sounds of some of Brisbane's best musicians on the River Quay Green at South Bank. more
Discover treasures from eras past at the Brisbane Vintage Fashion Fair
08 Mar 2012When Karen Zavadil was little, she used to love dressing up in her mother’s hand-tailored outfits made from beautiful fabrics. It was the cool, smooth silks and delicately embroidered beading that initiated her dive into the vintage scene. more
Stroll through the streets of Paris from your couch
08 Mar 2012When Frenchmen Joseph Nicéphore Niépce and Louis Daguerre were developing the technology to take permanent photographs in Paris, the pair could not have chosen a more photogenic city to use as their muse. more
Collect celebrates the little things in life
08 Mar 2012There are so many untold stories in the world. Stories of clever artisans, stories of gentle souls with kind hearts, and stories of humble corner stores providing a gathering point for the community. more
Socially conscious Gordon Hookey shows at Milani Gallery
08 Mar 2012There comes a point when rhetoric alone is not enough to really illustrate the depth of an issue in the audience’s mind. more
Bold bookworms join Coaldrake’s book club at Emporium
08 Mar 2012In our gadget-for-everything, hi-tech modern world, where a book can be read on a screen, pages flipped digitally and stories even read aloud to you via a cd, it’s nice to slow down, step away from the electronics and simply pick up the papery goodness of a physical book. more
Shakespeare’s ‘As You Like It’ lights up at La Boite
08 Mar 2012It may have been written in the 17th Century, but Shakespeare’s most joyous comedy As You Like It is a timeless story of love and lust, family feuds and reunions, wit and flamboyancy. more
A new documentary explores The New York Times
08 Mar 2012The New York Times still conjures classic images of gentlemen in tweed jackets carrying leather briefcases, the whirring of an ancient printing press and newsboys chanting the morning headlines to passersby. more
The Missing Peace pops up in Fortitude Valley
08 Mar 2012What if you didn’t take that risk? Would it always linger in the back of your mind? It was these questions that Damon King pondered before quitting his job and making painting a full-time passion. more
The layered sounds of A French Butler Called Smith
08 Mar 2012Purveyors of an enticing blend of roots, funk, latin, gypsy and dance music, A French Butler Called Smith are adept at crafting infectious tunes that will have you tapping your toe and bopping your head. more