Music
the falls music and arts festival
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Roll south to The Falls Music & Arts Festival

If you’re still deliberating whether to host a last-minute house party (and whether anyone will show up) or spend a fair chunk of cashola at a confetti-strewn bar this New Year’s Eve, make the decision easier for yourself and throw caution to the wind by roadtripping down to The Falls Music & Arts Festival. more

Music
white christmas trainspotters
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White Christmas comes to Trainspotters

If you’ve pa-rum pum-pum-pummed the heck out of Christmas carols and your festive spirit is waning, we reckon a dose of local audio goodness will pull you out of the seasonal slump. Join local dreamboats Johnny and The Fembots and their pals Babaganoüj, Teen Sensations and Tempura Nights for an all-out White Christmas celebration at Grand Central Hotel’s Trainspotters this Saturday December 21. In true Christmas spirit, entry is free and revellers will be able to stock up on candy canes and Christmas-themed drinks. The local bands have also collaborated to record a special album full of original Christmas tunes, so be sure to pick up your copy before full merriness kicks in. If the recent overflow of Christmas spirit has left you feeling a little Grinchy, drape those dancing limbs in tinsel and get along to this gig – or get your fill of coal at its sister event tonight, Black… more

Inspiration
christmas table styling
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The Christmas Table Styling Weekend List

While we often put in extra effort to prepare a special meal when friends and family visit, sometimes the table – your place of gathering – is left neglected of extra attention. This Christmas, make your family lunch an aesthetically pleasing and memory-making one with a few extra touches to the table setting. more

Vintage
vielle branche, albion
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Vieille Branche reopens in new Albion space

Brisbane’s bringer of French furniture and unique homewares Vieille Branche has packed up and moved from its former Newstead premises. Its spacious new digs in Albion, at 10 Fox Street, is providing the store’s admirers with some rousing new opportunities and occasions to prepare for. The Albion warehouse will be a fitting spot to set up shared creative workspaces, partake in regular events such as markets, and enjoy good coffee at a leisurely pace. Visit the store’s Facebook page to find out about its upcoming happenings. more


Music
Go Violets
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Go Violets launch EP at Alhambra Lounge

On Friday December 20, Brisbane band Go Violets will share its blend of 1960s garage and 1990s pop sounds with Alhambra Lounge audiences as part of Friends. The group has recently debuted its first EP Heart Slice, produced by Sean Cook (formerly of Yves Klein Blue) and mastered by Greg Calbi (of Sterling Sounds). Go Violets’ EP includes its single ‘Wanted’, a track that was mixed in New York City by Doug Boehm. The girls will be joined by The Babe Rainbow, Jesse Davidson and The Good Sports, and the venue’s popular combination of cheeseburgers, fussball, ping pong and old-school game systems will be offered alongside the performances. more

Dance
elements collective brisbane
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Elements Collective showcases students’ skills

Brisbane’s very own hip-hop studio Elements Collective will present the talents of its students in an energetic performance at the Judith Wright Centre on Saturday December 21. From 7:00 pm, the End of Year Student Showcase will allow friends, family and dance aficionados a chance to see what the students have been working on during 2013. The studio’s programs are created for both kids and adults, and beginners and professionals, so all hip-hop enthusiasts can find their level and learn the art of moving and shaking. more

Inspiration
sake
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The Sipping Saké Weekend List

You may be well acquainted with the loud ritual involved in drinking saké at Harajuku Gyoza, but there’s more to the act of sipping the clear liquor than multiple overflowing tumblers resulting in a hangover the next day. more

Student
strut the streets brisbane
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Be brave, strip off and Strut the Streets

Conservative types, look away. Near-nudity is coming to Brisbane’s streets in scores on Friday December 13. People of all walks are getting a bit bare and donning a pair of budgy smugglers (or slightly more modest swimwear) to raise funds for AIME – an organisation that aims to dramatically improve the chances of indigenous children finishing school. Those who prefer the comfort of a kaftan or boardshorts can purchase tickets at a higher price and donate more to the worthy cause. All tickets also include entry to the event’s afterparty. So if you’re willing to disrobe in the name of education, head to the Strut the Streets homepage to find out more. more

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brisbane by bicycle
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Hop on two wheels and see Brisbane By Bicycle

Our fine city happens to be home to many bikeways and river walks, and now local initiative Brisbane By Bicycle is ensuring that these paths are being utilised. Tourists and locals can see the shining sights of the city, and learn city facts to boot, as they pedal around in the sunshine on a guided tour presented by Brisbane By Bicycle. The new eco-tourism opportunity is perfectly suited to those who love to explore, or want to see their town from a new angle. The tours, which begin at South Bank, include historical and cultural attractions, as well as information about local bars, dining spots and events. If you’re from out of town, bikes and helmets are also available for hire. more

Exhibitions
Transplantation exhibition at QCA
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Peruse the trinkets of Transplantation at QCA

An exhibition showcasing British and Australian jewellery is coming to Queensland College of Art at South Bank from Thursday December 12. Transplantation is a travelling exhibition featuring 12 contemporary jewellery artists. Using a diverse range of resources, from precious materials to everyday objects, the artists explore the cultural and artistic ‘transplantations’ that occur between the UK and Australia. Each artwork will represent the artist’s unique interpretations of the topic, stemming from personal experiences. The exhibition will run until Saturday February 1. Image Credit: Jack Cunningham / The Great Barrier / Collection: QCA 2013 more