Exhibitions
pedal Brisbane
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Put pedal to the metal and ride south of the river

14 Nov 2013

BMX bandits, retro beach cruisers, middle-aged men in lycra (MAMILs) and fixie pixies can all share the two wheels they have in common at the first Pedal exhibition in West End. The idea for Pedal was born when two friends met up during a warm Copenhagen summer and became decidedly determined to see more riding of bicycles in Brisbane. Upon their return home, Mara and Ciara decided to combine their love of cycling, photography, art and design in an exhibition. Launching on the evening of Friday November 15, Pedal will kick off with a leisurely group ride from the city to the Mollison Street venue, where crowds will soak up cycle-inspired photography and film, and tuck in to food from Street Food Australia and Hellhound Hotdogs, as well as organic beer and wine. more

Exhibitions
silver exhibition
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Six power pairs paint Museum of Brisbane silver

14 Nov 2013

Six pairs of Queensland’s most renowned visual artists will unite their powers for Museum of Brisbane’s newest exhibition, Silver. Each coupling sees a leading photographer collaborate with an artisan jeweller, together exploring the consistencies and differences in their art forms. From this exploration, the duos will present new artworks inspired by Brisbane. Employing the use of silver throughout the creative process, the artists will look at the historical significance of silver in art and reflect on the stories that link Brisbane’s past and present. The pairings will see Michael Cook and Ari Athans, Ray Cook and Matt Dwyer, Marian Drew and Barbara Heath, Andrea Higgins and Madeleine Brown, Deb Mansfield and Sheridan Kennedy, and Carl Warner and Nadine Cameron come together. The exhibition will begin on Friday November 15 and run until April 27. more

Exhibitions
The Changing Standards of Dialogue
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The Changing Standards of Dialogue prompts natter

14 Nov 2013

From November 13–30, The Changing Standards of Dialogue will furnish Metro Arts with a unique collection of sculptural, object and image-based artworks. The immersive installation will challenge the standard conventions of dialogue in a collaborative venture between Brisbane-based artists Marcel Daniels and Daniel Herberg. The two artists explore concepts and complexities that make up contemporary conversation, as well as the grey areas created by cross-cultural discourses. more

Christmas in Brisbane City
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Embrace Christmas early this year

14 Nov 2013

The sounds of Mariah Carey’s ‘All I Want for Christmas’ are starting to echo about town, the trees are being pulled from their hibernations and, most importantly, the parties are being planned. It’s hard not to transform into a Christmasphile as December approaches. more

Inspiration
Local Brisbane produce
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The Keep It Local Weekend List

07 Nov 2013

This week we attended a design-thinking talk at the State Library of Queensland where the panel and the audience put forward questions and discussed the idea of how might we design a more ethical and sustainable economic system. While the topic is a large one to conquer and can by no means be solved in one creative session, there are things we can all do in our personal lives to contribute to a positive and localised economy. Here’s a little list to inspire new habits in your weekend routine. more

Theatre
Darcy O and the Browbeat Factory
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Darcy O and the Browbeat Factory arrives at JWC

07 Nov 2013

Blue Roo Theatre Company is coming to Judith Wright Centre from November 7–9 with Darcy O and the Browbeat Factory. In a performance set to challenge the perception of discrimination – and in a satirical and poignant fashion – the show will combine live music, choreography and thought-provoking themes. Inspired by the imaginations and dreams of the Blue Roo ensemble, the story will explore ideas of retribution and justice, with references to the work of Roald Dahl and Mel Brooks thrown in for good measure. more

Exhibitions
Zenith 150
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New Zenith 150 exhibition opens at South Bank

07 Nov 2013

Zenith 150 is an exhibition presenting the works of Southbank Institute of Technology’s talented visual art students, and is the product of two years of hard work and concentrated deliberation. On Tuesday November 12 from 6:00 pm, the exhibition will open its doors to the public, inviting you to support this local, emerging group of artists who are graduating in December 2013. The evening will also feature guest speakers, snacks and drinks, and all 34 artists’ works will be available for purchase. The exhibition also celebrates 150 years of education at the arts institution. Image via Briony Law. more

Inspiration
The Beckoning Beach Weekend List
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The Beckoning Beach Weekend List

31 Oct 2013

The glistening water beckons. The smell of salt fills the air and freshens a cloudy mind. You can already feel the miniscule grains of sand that promise to playfully attach to every surface of skin they can find. Drop all responsibility and commitment to chores this weekend – the beach is calling. more

Markets
Northshore Containerval Festival
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Containerval lids pop open this weekend

31 Oct 2013

Some things just can’t be contained, and, on Saturday November 2, Northshore Containerval Festival is set to step out of hiding. Set alongside Hamilton’s sunny banks, the new festival will see a collection of shipping containers transformed into cafes, shops and galleries for three weekends. more

Exhibitions
Lauren Carney Happy Haunts exhibition
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Lauren Carney launches Happy Haunts exhibition

31 Oct 2013

The spooky Halloween-inspired artworks of Lauren Carney will be hung about in the cosy space home to The Rabbit Hole Ideation Cafe this weekend. Launching on Saturday November 2, Lauren’s first solo display Happy Haunts will feature more than 50 works. With tiny watercolour pieces, prints, large-scale artworks, t-shirts and crafty goods on show, the vibrantly coloured exhibition has been described as both creepy and cute. more