Bleeding Heart Gallery hosts Oxfam Goat Drive
19 Sep 2013There’s nothing quite like a goat to say ‘I care about you’ ... Give the greatest gift to those in need by supporting the Oxfam Goat Drive 2013 at Bleeding Heart Gallery. more
QUT’s Art Museum presents Fragments exhibition
19 Sep 2013The works of Brisbane-based husband-and-wife team Alfredo and Isabel Aquilizan will be exhibited as part of Fragments: Another Country from Saturday September 28 to Sunday November 24. QUT Art Museum will host the exhibition, which showcases the Philippine-born couple’s elaborate and intricately planned installations – focusing on migration, family, belonging and dislocation. Each subsequent artwork in the exhibition builds on the previous and provides an unprecedented opportunity for audiences to view a comprehensive series of pieces from the acclaimed duo. The exhibition will be officially opened on Friday September 27 at 6:00 pm. Image Credit: Alfredo and Isabel Aquilizan | In-habit: project another country (2012) | Sherman Contemporary Art Foundation, Sydney more
Weekend Tunes … Beach Fossils – Generational Synthetic
19 Sep 2013The indie fuzz, dream garage sound of Beach Fossils will whirl about The Spiegeltent this Thursday when the Brooklyn band arrives in Brisbane for its Australian debut. more
Some weekend brunch tunes … Golden Gate Quartet – Thornato Remix
14 Sep 2013Some weekend brunch tunes for your enjoyment … more
Stormie Mills’ bunnies bound into Brisbane
12 Sep 2013Since Friday August 23, Brisbane's inhabitants have been noticing some vibrant pink structures popping up in public spaces. more
Forage for assorted Junk in the Trunk at West End
12 Sep 2013An intense collision of bric-a-brac, loot and treasure is bound for West End as part of Brisbane Fringe Festival on Saturday September 14. more
Craft meets science at the Brisbane Powerhouse
12 Sep 2013Crafty cats and science nerds will roll up their sleeves in a series of interactive workshops led by industry experts at the Brisbane Powerhouse in September. more
The Street Photographer: The Pop-Up Hotel at Brisbane Festival
12 Sep 2013Those of you not lucky enough to have caught our latest project The Pop-Up Hotel in the flesh yet can now take a peek inside the luxury bell tent via our The Street Photographer gallery and Captured album from our Instaparty. more
The 48 Hour Film Project flaunts fast filmmaking
12 Sep 2013The 48 Hour Film Project challenges Brisbane’s filmmakers to create their best work in a single weekend, from September 13–15. more
See your city from a new angle on goa billboards
12 Sep 2013Now in its 16th year, the goa billboards Exhibition will once again share the photography prowess of local high school students as part of Brisbane Festival. more
Seaside celebrations commence in Redcliffe
12 Sep 2013Combining food, music and seaside frivolity, the Celebrate Redcliffe Festival launches September 14–15. Redcliffe’s annual two-day festival will begin with its Sunset Fiesta, on Saturday September 14 in Charlish Park at 4:00 pm. Throughout the festival, Redcliffe Parade will be filled with live music, roving entertainment and fireworks, to which diners at nearby restaurants will receive front row seats. Having recently returned from Europe, chef Matt Golinski will be in the kitchen to celebrate the region’s festivities, while footballer Billy Moore will be sharing his award-winning pizza recipes in a cooking demonstration. more
Leap and lunge into Action, Hong Kong Style
12 Sep 2013Throughout September, GOMA presents the big shots of Hong Kong’s action cinema genre. The performances of Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan and Chow Yun Fat – among other action heroes – are being showcased in a reflex-testing cinematic experience. Lovers of film can watch the dramatic choreography of 70 Hong Kong action classics on the big screen during Action, Hong Kong Style. The collection of films is hoped to uncover the global influence of this genre and to celebrate physical feats achieved in the name of cinema. Image credit Production still from Golden Swallow 1968 / Director: Chang Cheh / Image courtesy: Celestial Pictures Limited. more
The Global Concepts Weekend List
05 Sep 2013On a visit to the magical city that is Paris a few years ago, we were riding our rented bicycles over the Pont des Arts, when not only the love-left padlocks caught our eye, but also the merriment of the crowd that was gathered in this public space. more
The Pop-Up Hotel launches at Brisbane Festival
05 Sep 2013We’re very excited to share with you the latest map family creation – The Pop-Up Hotel. more
GOMA illuminates the Everyday Magic of life
05 Sep 2013Some days, when life becomes crowded by strict routines and daily demands, we fail to notice the little fragments of magic and beauty that surround us. more
Creative minds share wisdom at Creative³ Forum
05 Sep 2013Along with the arrival of Brisbane Festival comes the fourth year of the Creative³ Forum – a series of presentations where leading creative entrepreneurs share business-oriented insights. more
Word nerds unite for Brisbane Writers Festival
05 Sep 2013Bookworms and logophiles are invited to come along and join in the language-fuelled Brisbane Writers Festival this weekend. more
BIGSOUND 2013 showcases Music+Design world
05 Sep 2013Celebrating its 12th birthday, BIGSOUND 2013 is set to highlight national and international guests who are leading the way in the music industry. more
Exhibition reveals hidden treasures of Afghanistan
05 Sep 2013On Thursday September 5, Queensland Museum will reveal a collection of some of the most exciting archaeological finds of Central Asia, and expose an exclusive glimpse into the bygone world of the ancient Silk Road. Afghanistan: Hidden Treasures from the National Museum, Kabul is an exhibition that shares the beauty and significance of Afghanistan’s past. The display also represents the courageous story of the men who risked their lives to protect their nation’s heritage and uncover these items, which were hidden from view for many years. more
Sex, Drugs & Helvetica chats design at QUT
05 Sep 2013On Friday September 6, QUT’s Gardens Theatre will host design conference with a difference, Sex, Drugs & Helvetica. From 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, the conference (and its after party) will celebrate and demonstrate the creative work of talented designers, featuring talks from some stimulating guest speakers. Suzy Tuxen of A Friend of Mine will chat to audiences about how she has established her distinct work across various fields and collaborated with many craftspeople to create a multi-disciplinary portfolio of projects. Discussion around The Town Mouse Project will follow, detailing the custom-drawn typography of the Melbourne-based bar and restaurant. more