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Brisbane Arcade Spring Flower Show to be a fun floral Spring Fair tribute
Celebrate spring with Brisbane Arcade’s fifth Spring Flower Show. This year’s Spring Fair theme will take visitors for a floral stroll down memory lane with spectacular floral homage to Spring Fairs complete with floral adorned carousel horses, a ferris wheel, cake...
Overell & Sons Drapery Store
Friday flashback to vintage Fortitude Valley of 1900 and Oversell and Sons, Family Drapery Store, which once stood on Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley. Sadly the store was destroyed by fire in 1904, see below. Overells was later sold to Waltons, you can read more...
Dining at Eagle Street Pier
Recently I was invited to a progressive dinner with a selection of bloggers and media at Brisbane's premier riverside dining precinct, Eagle Street Pier, located in Brisbane city, on the banks of the Brisbane River with fabulous views of the Story Bridge. Eagle Street...
Hanworth House Winter Wine Dinner
You are invited to the Hanworth House winter wine dinner. Hanworth House are delighted to announce that Chief Winemaker, Ian Hongell from Torbreck Wineries, will share his knowledge providing an interactive experience for all wine aficionados as you enjoy a gourmet...
Opera Queensland releases rush tickets for The Merry Widow
Ahead of Opera Queensland’s first main-stage production of 2018, the state’s premier opera company is introducing special same-day rush tickets priced at $30 for anyone aged 30 and younger. For seven performances from Friday 22 June to Saturday 30 June in QPAC’s Lyric...
Brisbane daredevils
Friday flashback to vintage Brisbane of 1960 and a fabulous photo of riggers Bob Jones (left) and Vince Pascoe working on the Taxation Office building in Adelaide Street Image credit - Lost Brisbane Subscribe Sign up to receive Lady Brisbane's love letter of Brisbane...
Winter flowers
Happy Winter flower lovers! It's the season to enjoy the beauty and fragrance of a gorgeous selection of flowers all available from Northside Flower Market. Winter brings us an abundance of fragrant flowers like Narcissus flowers, Jonquils, Daffodils, Erlicheers,...
Eat Local Week – Scenic Rim
Experience the food and wine of the Scenic Rim at Eat Local Week from 30 June to 8 July 2018. This fabulous event on Brisbane's doorstep celebrates the food, farmers and natural beauty of the Scenic Rim region through a program of festivals, farm gate events and...
The Oasis
Friday flashback to vintage Brisbane of 1950 and The Oasis swimming complex and gardens once located at Sunnybank. The Oasis Gardens, formerly located at 141 Station Road, Sunnybank, consisted of eight acres of lawns and subtropical gardens, three swimming pools, and...
4Seasons by Expressions Dance Company
From the 14th of June, Queensland's critically acclaimed Expressions Dance Company and Hong Kong’s City Contemporary Dance Company unite to present the Australian premiere of 4Seasons at QPAC. This compelling triple bill features new contemporary dance works by...
Customs House
Friday flashback to vintage Brisbane of 1901 and Customs House illuminated for the Duke of York's visit. Image credit - Lost Brisbane Subscribe Sign up to receive Lady Brisbane's love letter of Brisbane sights, events and vintage images. Email Address Sign Up We...
Taste Queensland on a plate at Regional Flavours
Regional Flavours, the Sunshine State’s free must-do food and wine festival returns to South Bank Parklands on 21 and 22 July. Get ready for your annual taste of Queensland on a plate. From lazy, waterfront cocktails to a bustling market, celebrity chefs and beyond,...