Glen Eira Storytelling Festival – I Like the Sound of That!
The Glen Eira Storytelling Festival in Melbourne will be held June 22 – July 7, 2019, highlighting the fusion of art and culture in an atmosphere of celebration
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Martyn Cook: Tribute to a Professional Master of His Trade
Martyn Cook (1958-2019) was a true Renaissance man, one whose thirst for knowledge was exceeded only by his desire for more; the epitome of a compleat gentleman
The Appleton Ladies’ Potato Race – Heart-Warming Theatre
The Appleton Ladies’ Potato Race at the Ensemble is playing to a SOLD OUT season; a defining experience celebrating the tenacity of women and comfort of humour
Edmund Capon – A Man For and Of all Seasons in Art and Life
Vale Edmund Capon, former director of Art Gallery of NSW, a man for all time who empowered millions to know, to learn and to appreciate art in society and life
Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show, 2019
The Southern Hemisphere’s largest horticultural event the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show will be presented by Lawn Solutions March 27 – 31, 2019
SO – IL: Viewing China – Old and New Conversing Stylishly
SO-IL: Viewing China at NGV reveals the use of historically inspired triangular shapes to draw attention to, or away from, fifty white porcelain objects on show
Art of Dining – NGV International: Special Event Experience
Tables decorated by designers, architects, florists and couturiers in the Great Hall of the NGV International, May 2 & 3, 2019, will celebrate the Art of Dining
Lindsay Tuffin: Man of Influence – Tasmanian Times, A Legacy
Founder, editor & publisher of the Tasmanian Times Lindsay Tuffin has announced his retirement leaving behind a rich legacy of truth and integrity in journalism
Melbourne Design Week: NGV 2019 – Shaping the World’s Future
Melbourne Design Week 2019 program is about business technology and community coming together to enrich Australian culture and society through design excellence
Pinchgut Opera – Celebrating in Melbourne & Sydney in 2019
Pinchgut Opera begins its 2019 season at Melbourne, April 6, at Sydney, April 7, with the Easter Oratorio by J.S. Bach and Thunder Ode by Georg Philipp Telemann
Students Striking from School March 15 – Safe Climate Future
Students are striking from school March 15, as they want politicians to take climate change, the biggest threat to their generation and those to come, seriously
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May Gibbs: Wondrous Adventures – Travels in Gumnut Land
The expressive nature of May Gibbs characters, and their adventures in the Australian bush, captivates the hearts and minds of her growing fans around the world
Head-On Photo Festival – Celebrates 10th Anniversary, 2019
Head-On Photo Festival, Australia, will celebrate the end of its first decade with its largest program in 2019, including five exhibitions of stunning imagery
Valentine’s Day: Love and Desire – Pre-Raphaelites at NGA
Valentine’s Day Gift: take the love of your life to view Love and Desire: Pre-Raphaelite Masterpieces from The Tate, London, on show at NGA until April 28, 2019
David Williamson: The Big Time – Ensemble Theatre, Sydney
David Williamson, playwright, has a new theatrical experience at the Ensemble Theatre Sydney, offering audiences insight into the frailty of the human condition
Rosslynd Piggott: I sense you but I cannot see you – NGV
Melbourne born and based artist Rosslynd Piggott: I sense you but I cannot see you is an exhibition of 100+ works on show NGV Australia, April 12 – Aug 18, 2019