Jump on the Garage Sale Trail to find treasure
10 Oct 2013The specific joy of rising before the sun to hunt out a rare vintage item, a unique piece of furniture, or a record collection at a 1970s price is one that is hard to trounce. more
The Soda Fountain Weekend List
10 Oct 2013While these days, a soda fountain may more closely resemble the soft drink dispenser found at greasy food joints, from the early-to-mid 20th century, a soda fountain was a single-spouted hand pump set atop the bar at pharmacies and ice-cream parlours. more
Kick back with Sunday Sessions on the River Quay Green
10 Oct 2013Upon rising from slumber on a Saturday morning, a trip to the farmers market and brunch with friends are usually the first points of order to kickstart the weekend. Come Sunday, the busy-ness of the work week and excitement of a free Saturday usually means a lazy afternoon is in order to relax and rejuvenate before the cycle starts again. more
Immerse yourself in the touching stories of Iran
10 Oct 2013Returning to Brisbane October 10–13, the Iranian Film Festival Australia will bring a stirring collection of insightful films to Brisbane Powerhouse’s screens. more
Green Heart Fair inspires sustainable living
10 Oct 2013Take your green heart on down to Carindale this weekend for a bit of inspiration, education and innovation in sustainable living. more
Step back in time for Brisbane Arcade’s 90th
10 Oct 2013One of Queensland’s most historically significant structures is turning 90 and throwing a party to celebrate. more
Chantal Fraser adorns Spiro Grace Art Rooms
10 Oct 2013When an artist uses adornment as an aesthetic and tool for material exploration, the resulting artworks are bound to reveal colour, texture and decorative embellishment. Chantal Fraser’s works are the resulting vision of cross-cultural representations, through silhouette and the embodiment of adornment. From Saturday October 12, Spiro Grace Art Rooms will become home to Chantal’s ornamental pieces. The Brisbane-based multimedia artist’s unique creations have been exhibited in galleries all over the world, and will adorn the space at Spiro Grace Art Rooms until Saturday November 2. more
Classic literature comes alive at Little Women
10 Oct 2013Those who read Louisa May Alcott’s classic Little Women, can relive the memories of Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy as they grow up in Civil War America through a live theatre performance at UQ’s Schonell Theatre. On October 11–12, the timeless stories of the March sisters will be tied together with music and dance over three uplifting performances. The stage adaptation of the American classic novel is set to evoke the sadness, spirit and struggles of the family, through the tales that remain relevant in contemporary times. more
The Labour Day Long Weekend List
03 Oct 2013An extra-long weekend means ample time for escaping, relaxing and sleeping in. While we’re planning to roadtrip up the coast to satisfy our warm-weather yearning for sandy beaches and Massimo’s ice-cream, we’ve plotted out a few other restful and restorative events to consider this weekend. more
Boomerang Festival sets up camp in Byron Bay
03 Oct 2013Byron Bay is preparing to host an exciting line-up of artists at Boomerang Festival over the long weekend October 4–6. more
See great beauty at the Italian Film Festival
03 Oct 2013Blending drama, comedy, tragedy and fun, the Lavazza Italian Film Festival 2013 arrives in Brisbane on Thursday October 3. more
Stroll through the Spring Twilight Bazaar
03 Oct 2013From 5:00–9:00 pm on Friday October 4, the Winn Street Spring Twilight Bazaar will bring music, street food and fashion to Fortitude Valley’s lively laneway. more
Explore Curated Collections at the State Library
03 Oct 2013As part of its fascinating Clever Convention series, SLQ’s Curated Collections allows visitors to explore the library’s hidden objects. Attendees to the Tuesday October 8 segment will get a rare opportunity to don the quintessential white gloves, examine books made from fish and microfische, see a cuneform tablet from 2028 BC and read from a steam punk e-reader. The library’s Helen Cole will share her insights into why certain items have been added into the collection, and Rachel Spino will show visitors how those objects are preserved. more
Chris Bennie’s Move comes to The Hold Artspace
03 Oct 2013From October 4–19, The Hold Artspace welcomes Chris Bennie’s newest exhibition Move to West End. In what will be Chris’s first solo exhibition in Brisbane, Move will feature several of the artist’s works, which explore movement, time, dislocation and the transformation of objects that are no longer considered useful. Split across two venues – The Hold Artspace and Davies Park – the exhibition uses a caravan motif to examine darkness and Chris’s relationship with Bundaberg. Davies Park will also host The Kissing Swans – an almost seven-metre sculpture made from a flooded caravan. more
Peek inside some of Brisbane’s finest homes
03 Oct 2013Though we may hate to admit it, there’s a little voyeuristic streak hiding within most of us. Put yours to good use at the NOT FOR SALE: architects @ home event on the public holiday of Monday October 7. more
Celebrate at The Waiting Room’s birthday bash
03 Oct 2013A venue that wears many hats, West End’s The Waiting Room is celebrating two years of existence with a couple of live concerts. To help The Waiting Room revel in its success, Friday October 4 will see Sonic Masala present the talents of The Spinning Rooms, Turnpike, BIG RICHARD INSECT and Landing in the Presence of the Enemy Jaguars Advanced. Saturday October 5 will see a softer group of artists, including Pale Earth, Cam Bower, You and St Augustus. more
The Street Photographer: Hotel San Giorgio, Mykonos
03 Oct 2013Elevated on a cliff away from the interminable partying and debauchery of Mykonos’ famed Paradise Beach (but within an easy stroll for those who wish to partake), Hotel San Giorgio virtually demands relaxation. With whitewashed walls, organic-toned furnishings and a private jetty that just begs to be leapt from into the sparkling blue, the boutique dwelling – a member of Design Hotels – is a Grecian paradise. Check out Hotel San Giorgio on The Street Photographer. more
Japanese Film Festival arrives in Brisbane
26 Sep 2013Embracing the beauty, complexity and, at times, absurdity of Japanese culture, Japanese Film Festival will bring a diverse collection of films to Brisbane during October. more
The Reggae Beats Weekend List
26 Sep 2013In the spring of 1979, French musician Serge Gainsbourg released his 13th album Aux Armes et cætera, which was recorded in Kingston, Jamaica. Gathering together some of the island’s best reggae musicians including Rita Marley, Serge infused his usual French pop with the local sound. Kick back to Aux Armes et cætera spinning on the record player, or witness some reggae beats of a more energetic tempo down at South Bank this weekend. more
QSO takes on The Lord of the Rings at Riverstage
26 Sep 2013On a balmy spring night, Queensland Symphony Orchestra will perform the iconic soundtrack from The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers live at Riverstage. more