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I am Greek-Cypriot. Brisbane is my new home. I love exploring, reading and blogging.
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My WeekendNotes - 558
Drizzle Boy at Queensland Τheatre
Why Drizzle Boy I wondered as I took my seat. Well, if you have seen Rain Man that might give you a clue but we shall le... [
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11/03/2023 - 31/03/2023
Performing Arts
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Theatre
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Theatre Reviews
South Bank
Abbey Medieval Festival
The Abbey Museum of Art and Archaeology in Caboolture is a wonderful place to explore Medieval history and artefacts. It... [
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08/07/2023 - 09/07/2023
Family
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Festivals
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Outdoor
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Unusual Things to do
Caboolture
Empire of Light - Film Review
This is the latest film from Sam Mendes starring Olivia Colman and Micheal Ward. It's the story of an old and run-down c... [
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Cinema
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Film Reviews
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Movie Reviews
Maleny Magic: Top Things to do in Maleny
Maleny is on the southern escarpment of Queensland's beautiful Blackall Range with stunning views south to the Glasshous... [
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Animals and Wildlife
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Outdoor
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Parks
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Walks
Sunshine Coast Hinterland
French Film Festival 2023
Enfin et Voila! The wait is nearly over and we can all dive headlong into the Alliance Française French Film... [
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15/03/2023 - 12/04/2023
Festivals
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Film Reviews
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Cinema
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Cultural Events
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Cultural Events
Dance Around the World – QSO
Close your eyes and fly away on this note. QSO is starting its season with a Dance Around the World and what a joyous... [
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12/02/2023
Concerts
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Classical Music
Brisbane City
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South Bank
The Life and Rhymes of Banjo Paterson - Book Review
I have just read The Life and Rhymes of Banjo Paterson by Gregory North. It is a delightful and well-constructed edi... [
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Books and Writing
Family Values at Queensland Theatre
Families - who would have them? Take yourself off to a typical Ashgrove house in Brisbane for a birthday party and a... [
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20/01/2028 - 25/02/2023
Shows
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Performing Arts
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Theatre
Brisbane City
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South Bank
The Successor: The High-Stakes Life of Lachlan Murdoch - Book Review
If you are a person who is interested in world affairs and how opinions are formed then this book will appeal to you. ... [
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Books and Writing
Wildlife Queensland presents Tim Low
We are excited that Wildlife Queensland is starting the year with a wonderful presentation. Tim Low will be presenting h... [
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05/02/2023
Nature
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Public Lectures
Chapel Hill
Batty Boat Cruise - Half Price
Batty not miss this one. Wildlife Preservation Society of Queensland is planning a very active 2023 - we have mi... [
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29/01/2023
Outdoor
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Day Trips
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Cruises
Brisbane City
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South Bank
Vegemite Thongs - The Ultimate Aussie Must-Have
Summer days are here and they stretch before us languid and lazy, sunny and sweaty but full of the joy of being on h... [
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Beaches
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Australia Day
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Gifts
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Quirky
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Shopping
A Very Naughty Christmas - La Boite Theatre
A Very Naughty Christmas is on at the Roundhouse La Boite Theatre until the 17th of December 2022. Now, this show comes ... [
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01/12/2022 - 17/12/2022
Burlesque
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Comedy
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Theatre
Kelvin Grove
AIR at QAGOMA
The Summer Exhibition has just opened at the Gallery of Modern Art. The exhibition is called "Air - We do not breathe th... [
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26/11/2022 - 23/04/2023
Exhibitions
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Art
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Fun Things To Do
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Galleries
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Shows
South Bank
Islander at PIP Theatre
Dreaming of a new life - here is how.Pip is a new theatre venue in the heart of Milton. It has a lovely terrace on which... [
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17/11/2022 - 27/11/2022
Community Events
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Musicals
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Performing Arts
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Shows
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Theatre
Brisbane City
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Milton
OSSOM x Tiwi Design Collection Launch 'Glory, Time, and Place'
Forager's Nest is a collective art centre for artists, craftspeople and creators and it is run by Bettina Palmer who h... [
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27/11/2022
Free
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Cultural Events
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Art
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Fun Things To Do
Red Hill
Greek Film Festival 2022
It's been a while since we had the Greek Film Festival coming to Brisbane, so we are excited to welcome it back to our s... [
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17/11/2022 - 20/11/2022
Festivals
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Cinema
Western Suburbs
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Eastern Suburbs
Islander the Musical
It is all about the "P"s.Passion Productions, which is an award-winning production company, is based in Brisbane with th... [
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18/11/2022 - 23/11/2022
Musicals
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Performing Arts
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Shows
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Theatre
Milton
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Near Brisbane
Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi 2022
It's been a while - COVID was so disruptive to the art world but I am delighted to tell you that today marks the inaugur... [
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21/10/2022 - 07/11/2022
Art
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Escape the City
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Walks
Queensland to a T
And the T stands for Tea Towels Not the most expected subject matter for an exhibition but that is exactly what you ... [
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06/08/2022 - 22/01/2023
Cultural Events
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Libraries
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Exhibitions
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Fun Things To Do
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Libraries
South Bank
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South Bank
Brookfield Rose Farm presents Strings and Stems
I would like to introduce you to a little treasure in the heart of Brookfield that is my go-to place every time I visit.... [
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20/11/2022
Community Events
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Concerts
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Farms
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Music
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Outdoor
Brookfield
The Boys at PIP Theatre - Review
PIP Theatre is a relatively new theatre and a great addition to Brisbane's vibrant performing arts sector. The theatre... [
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04/10/2022 - 22/10/2022
Shows
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Performing Arts
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Community Events
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Theatre
Milton
Women of 1922 - Free Lecture at the Greek Club
Paniyiri is almost upon us. Keep the weekend of the 15th and 16th of October free for all the events that are organi... [
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12/10/2022
Literary
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Free
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Community Events
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Public Lectures
South Bank
Paniyiri Greek Festival 2022
OPA and GEIA SAS Some of you may recall that this year's Greek Paniyiri Festival due to be held in May of 2022 had t... [
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15/10/2022 - 16/10/2022
Food Festivals
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Festivals
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Community Events
South Bank
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Brisbane City
My Rembetika Blues
You are invited to the encore screening of My Rembetika Blues: a film about love, life and Greek music.Tickets: $10 ... [
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07/10/2022
Film Reviews
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Festivals
Brisbane City
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South Bank
Melbourne Cup at Customs House
See the biggest race of the year in a premium setting. Image taken by Kgbo Customs House is ready to welcome you a... [
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01/11/2022
Food and Wine
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Historic Houses
Brisbane City
Sculptures by the Wharf - Hamilton
Sculptures by the Wharf has just opened and will run until November 30th. There is a small but delightful indoor gallery... [
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17/09/2022 - 30/11/2022
Art and Craft Centres
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Exhibitions
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Shows
Hamilton
Meet and Greet Zoe Zeniodi
Opera Queensland in conjuction with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra is putting on The Call and the Human Voice from th... [
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18/09/2022
Classical Music
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Opera
Brisbane City
Dylan Jones: Coming up for Air at Straightjacket Gallery
Dylan Jones has a new exhibition, entitled "Coming up for Air" and it is being held at Straightjacket Gallery in Newcas... [
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10/09/2022 - 25/09/2022
Art
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Art and Craft Centres
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Exhibitions
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Fun Things To Do
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Galleries
Near Newcastle
Orchestral Adventures - Queensland Symphony Orchestra
Now and then. Orchestral Adventures from the QSO took us on an interesting journey starting from contemporary times wit... [
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13/08/2022
Classical Music
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Concerts
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Cultural Events
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Music
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Shows
Brisbane City
Embrace Kids: Meet the Filmmaker Q&A Event
This is a line I will never forget from the film Bridget Jones - where Colin Firth, as the lawyer Mark Darcy, was te... [
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28/08/2022
Cinema
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Personal Development
Brisbane City
Become an Ekka Community Volunteer
Ekka throws open its doors tomorrow for the first time in two years. I was there yesterday and there was so much going o... [
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06/08/2022 - 14/08/2022
Community Events
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Fairs
Bowen Hills
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Brisbane City
Triumphant Tchaikovsky - Queensland Symphony Orchestra
The title is apt but I am going to extend it and say Triumphant Tchaikovsky was a 'double Triumph' and I had the pleasur... [
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30/07/2022
Concerts
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Classical Music
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Performing Arts
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Shows
Brisbane City
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South Bank
Riverfire - Brisbane Festival 2022
Lighting up the sky!This year, as we gear up to experience a bigger and better Brisbane Festival, we start the festival ... [
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03/09/2022
Festivals
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Nightlife
Brisbane City
Darryl Banks Orchids
How can I help you mate? Darryl popped out from behind some pots as we wandered into the nursery in Montville. The... [
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Shopping
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Gardens
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Gardening
Sunshine Coast
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Sunshine Coast Hinterland
World Press Photo Exhibition 2022 - Brisbane Powerhouse
I remember how moved and impressed I was by the last exhibition and vowed that I must not miss the next one. Well, it is... [
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02/07/2022 - 24/07/2022
Exhibitions
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Photography
Brisbane City
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New Farm
Osprey House
George and Hope and their chicks are likely to live for 25- 30 years, so this is an excellent way to introduce you to th... [
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Animals and Wildlife
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Day Trips
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Environment
Griffin
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Moreton Bay
Chiharu Shiota: The Soul Trembles - Gallery of Modern Art Brisbane
Chiharu Shiota "The Soul Trembles" which just opened at the Gallery of Modern Art is her 300th solo exhibition, a remark... [
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18/06/2022 - 03/10/2022
Cultural Events
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Art
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Exhibitions
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Galleries
Brisbane City
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South Bank
World of Wonder: Margot McKinney - Museum of Brisbane
If you are wondering who Margot McKinney is then here is your answer - a Queensland woman who has made her life's work t... [
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15/06/2022 - 06/11/2022
Exhibitions
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Jewellery
Brisbane City
Li's Choice - Queensland Ballet
Last night saw the premiere of Li's Choice at QPAC. This is the much-beloved Li Cunxin who heads Queensland Ballet and w... [
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10/06/2022 - 25/06/2022
Dancing
Brisbane City
Meet the Artist - Stewart Free
Wild Canary Bistro is launching its new exhibition on Saturday 11th June starting at 3:00pm, finishing at 4:00pm. Gu... [
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11/06/2022
Art
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Exhibitions
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Fun Things To Do
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Galleries
Brisbane City
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Brookfield
Welcome to the Nest
This is some background information about the participating artists: Gerald Phillips – Lazy Dog Lighting Gerald... [
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04/06/2022
Fun Things To Do
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Exhibitions
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Art
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Shopping
Paddington
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Queensland
The Island of Missing Trees - Book Review
I have just finished reading Elif Shafak's The Island of Missing Trees and I think this is a must-read for any islan... [
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Book Reviews
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Books and Writing
Mosaic For Beginners - Art Classes Brisbane
'MOSAIC FOR BEGINNERS WORKSHOP'Sunday, 5 June 2022 from 9 am - 4 pm The $250 covers a base of your choice (a bird feeder... [
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05/06/2022
Courses
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Art and Craft Centres
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Art
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Hobbies
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Workshops
Near Brisbane
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The Gap
Under the Lino: A Milton Mystery
Paddington Then and Now is a wonderful and local group that looks into the history of the Paddington area. For those i... [
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27/04/2022
Historic Houses
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Public Lectures
Paddington
Tiny Tree Cafe
There is nothing tiny about the Tiny Tree Café, other than perhaps the Bonsais. Everything else is a grand vision ... [
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Art
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Bakeries
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Exhibitions
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Galleries
Coorparoo
Solomos Society Greek Australian Cultural Association
The Solomos Society, now in its 41st year, is named after Dionysios Solomos (1798-1857), the poet of the Greek Revol... [
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20/04/2022
Cultural Events
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Community Events
West End
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Brisbane City
Meet the Artist - Dee Curran at Wild Canary
Wild Canary has announced that it is now up and running after the devastating floods that caused so much damage to the b... [
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05/04/2022 - 09/04/2022
Art
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Art and Craft Centres
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Restaurants
Brookfield
Paula Quintela - Con Ojos Y Dientes (With Eyes and Teeth)
Paula Quintela, a South American artist who has made Brisbane her new home, is exhibiting at the Artisan Gallery in King... [
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19/03/2022 - 04/06/2022
Art
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Art and Craft Centres
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Exhibitions
Bowen Hills
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Brisbane City
Landscape Workshop with David Groom
If you have been to Binna Burra, you will know that it is the perfect setting for admiring nature and perhaps having a... [
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04/04/2022 - 06/04/2022
Art
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Art and Craft Centres
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Escape the City
Scenic Rim
The Babushka Bookclub
Tanqueray over Hemingway anyone? Walking into the Judith Wright Centre for Contemporary Arts for a live CabFest ... [
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25/03/2022 - 04/06/2022
Cabaret
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Comedy
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Music
Queensland
Gigs & Picnics - City Botanic Gardens
Right in the heart of the City are the Botanical Gardens - a lovely tranquil setting with mature trees, an avenue of Bun... [
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19/11/2022
Music
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Parks
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Picnic Spots
Brisbane City
Robyn Bauer Studios - One Day Sale
Robyn Bauer has moved her one day sale to Saturday the 5th of March 2022. Come along and support a local artist.... [
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05/03/2022
Galleries
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Art
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Pop Up Shops
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Sales
Paddington
Robyn Bauer Art Sale - One Day Only
Robyn Bauer Art Studios are holding a one day sale. Don't miss it. Robyn is a well-known local artist and through tw... [
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26/02/2022
Galleries
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Art
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Sales
Near Brisbane
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Paddington
Ruby's Choice - Film Review
Ruby's Choice is an insight into dementia that is heartwarming. They say that people with dementia are happy in the... [
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Cinema
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Film Reviews
Deception Bay Heritage Trail
Deception Bay was so named by Lieutenant John Oxley in 1823 who thought the bay was a river and because of his mistake a... [
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Walks
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Parks
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Outdoor
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Nature
Queensland
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Deception Bay
World Science Festival: Night Adventure
Brisbane City Councils Environment Centres are inviting you to a little nighttime adventure in Mount Coot -tha Botan... [
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12/03/2022
Outdoor
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Parks
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Walks
Mount Coot-tha
Forager's Nest Art Space
A new shop has opened on Enoggera Terrace called the Forager's Nest and it is run by a very creative person - Bettin... [
more
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Art and Craft Centres
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Workshops
Red Hill
Valentine's Day in the City
From O to V in two easy steps or more as the fancy takes you. The New Year has come and let's admit it, it has been a... [
more
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Boating
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Restaurants
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Romantic
Brisbane City
Wyaralong Sculpture Park
Lake Wyaralong was formed in 2011 when the dam was constructed and since then has provided a beautiful and tranquil sett... [
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Animals and Wildlife
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Art
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Escape the City
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Picnic Spots
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Walks
Beaudesert
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