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Sensory with OperaQ
If you think opera is dull and dreary, well think again. When Opera Queensland recently launched their 2017 season with a 'Sensory' event at Brisbane's iconic GOMA it was the most wonderful evening combining opera and art to create colour and excitement. Upon...
Once in Royal David’s City
WIN one of two double passes to see the Queensland Theatre Company's latest production 'Once in Royal David's City' written by Michael Gow and directed by new Artistic Director, Sam Strong, on Saturday April 22, 2017. CLOSEDWho are we, what are we doing here,...
Making Modernism at QAG
O'Keeffe, Preston, Cossington Smith - Making Modernism is the name of the new exhibition on display at the Queensland Art Gallery at South Bank showcasing three female artists who are considered pioneers of the modern art movement. The exhibition celebrates the...
Caravan Days
Friday Flashback to vintage Queensland (in fact Biloela where this photo was taken) of 1952 and the days of enjoying the great outdoors in a Brisbane built Chesney caravan. You can read more about Neil Chesney, who constructed his first caravan under his...
Sunset Paddle, Dips and Drinks with Riverlife
Paddling on the Brisbane River at sunset is one of the most magical experiences I have ever done in Brisbane and you too can enjoy this adventure with the new Sunset Paddle, Dips & Drinks experience at Riverlife. Riverlife, located at the base of the Kangaroo...
Favourite things to do at South Bank this April
South Bank can be as relaxing or as active as you like. There are always activities and events taking place or perhaps you just want to chill with a wander thru the Grand Arbour or a swim at Streets Beach. When it's time to eat there is an endless selection of...
Beautiful Sunday – Red Lanterns
South Bank Parklands looks stunning for the month of April decorated with thousands of ruby red lanterns to celebrate the 21st birthday of the Buddha Birth Day Festival. In this the Year of the Rooster, the three-day event organised by the Chung-Tian...
Adams Cake Shop
Friday flashback to vintage Brisbane of 1925 and the cosy and quiet Adams Cake Shop situated in Fortitude Valley.
Gelato Messina – South Brisbane
Gelato Messina, the gelato store making a name for itself world wide, has recently opened on Melbourne Street South Brisbane just a short stroll from South Bank Parklands, with a store as stunning in appearance as their range of 40 gelato flavours. Gelato...
Favourite things to do in Brisbane this April
Ideas come to me when I am out and about in glorious Brisbane taking photos to share with you and that's how I came up with my idea to share my favourite things to do in Brisbane each month. So today I start with a short list of my favourite things to do this April in...
Somerville House
Friday flashback to vintage Brisbane of 1953 and the days of elegant high school debutantes such as these ladies from Somerville House Girls School.
High tea at The Lab Restaurant & Bar
Indulging in high tea is one of my favourite past times and recently when a friend celebrated her 50th birthday we decided that a girls high tea in the elegant surrounds of The Treasury Hotel and Casino's The Lab Restaurant and Bar was the perfect place to celebrate. ...