If you are yet to stumble across South Bank’s new dining precinct, River Quay, then Mellow Music on the Green might be the perfect excuse to swing by for some free music, followed by a luscious meal at one of the new restaurants. more
Degas, Renoir, Rodin, Manet – from merely reading their names, dreamy mental imagery of tip-toeing through the impressive Musée d’Orsay on Paris’ left bank, gazing at the romantic works from the artists of the Belle Époque, begins to form. more
Remember pen pals? Remember writing letters to friends who had moved away, students in foreign lands and relatives at Christmas? Composing a recent tale on paper in slow, precise cursive was once the only possible form of communication. more
The arrival of the first child, for most young parents, signals the greatest life-changing experience they have encountered to date. French director Rémi Bezançon captures the adventures, challenges and heartbreaks of first-time parenthood in his film, A Happy Event (Un heureux événement). more
Providing a creative link between the realms of nature and culture, the Vera Möller exhibition delves into a seemingly underwater world. more
Adelaide-based artist Lucy Bonnin was looking after her boyfriend’s nieces, cutting and pasting collages together in a child-like fancy when she realised inspiration for her latest works. more
Through his pen, Charles Dickens bought to life an endless array of colourful characters, each cleverly woven into intricate plot lines filled with drama and intrigue. more
As musicians delve into their creative vaults in search of melodic and lyrical inspiration, adhering to the conventions of just one musical genre can impede the composer’s artistic endeavours. more
Loani Prior likes to knit. Taught by her neighbour at the age of six, she was hooked by the bright colours of the wool and movement of the needles. more
Alfred Hitchcock once remarked, “For me, the cinema is not a slice of life, but a piece of cake.” more
Gents everywhere, here is your chance to truly understand how a woman's mind really ticks – what makes her cry, what makes her happy, and what fuels her deepest anxieties. more
Actress, style icon, singer and the muse of one of France's musical idols, Jane Birkin occupies a charming and alluring presence on the stage. more
If the woodsy tunes of Swedish sister duo First Aid Kit are yet to captivate your attention, now is the time to make them very familiar. more
Are you dizzily fond of the fashions of yesteryear? Or maybe you have a penchant for Pan Am or see a little Don Draper in yourself? Whether it’s the style or elegance of attitude you’re chasing, it seems adding a teaspoon of vintage sweetness to modern life is here to stay. more
With hauntingly serene vocals that nourish a folk-music lover’s soul, Bon Iver’s compelling tender tunes can be hard to resist. more
Do you dress up on weekends in a Breton-striped tee and red beret, hopping from one patisserie to the next, eating croissants and baguettes with brie? Or maybe while away evenings with a little Edith Piaf on the record player, sinking blissfully into dreamy scenes of couples dancing down the magical streets of Paris as the Eiffel Tower twinkles with its hourly show? more
When surrounded by a sea of black umbrellas and grey clouds on a rainy day, your spirits can begin to soar after catching a glimpse of a vibrant rainbow peering through the clouds. more
The outrageous proclamations of president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and his subsequent tumble from power are what many people associate with the country of Iran. more
Many 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
Start 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
