I am Greek-Cypriot. Brisbane is my new home. I love exploring, reading and blogging.
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... [more]
The Abbey Museum of Art and Archaeology in Caboolture is a wonderful place to explore Medieval history and artefacts. It... [more]
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... [more]
Maleny is on the southern escarpment of Queensland's beautiful Blackall Range with stunning views south to the Glasshous... [more]
Enfin et Voila!
The wait is nearly over and we can all dive headlong into the Alliance Française French Film... [more]
Close your eyes and fly away on this note.
QSO is starting its season with a Dance Around the World and what a joyous... [more]
I have just read The Life and Rhymes of Banjo Paterson by Gregory North. It is a delightful and well-constructed edi... [more]
Families - who would have them?
Take yourself off to a typical Ashgrove house in Brisbane for a birthday party and a... [more]
If you are a person who is interested in world affairs and how opinions are formed then this book will appeal to you. ... [more]
We are excited that Wildlife Queensland is starting the year with a wonderful presentation. Tim Low will be presenting h... [more]
Batty not miss this one.
Wildlife Preservation Society of Queensland is planning a very active 2023 - we have mi... [more]
Summer days are here and they stretch before us languid and lazy, sunny and sweaty but full of the joy of being on h... [more]
A Very Naughty Christmas is on at the Roundhouse La Boite Theatre until the 17th of December 2022. Now, this show comes ... [more]
The Summer Exhibition has just opened at the Gallery of Modern Art. The exhibition is called "Air - We do not breathe th... [more]
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... [more]
Forager's Nest is a collective art centre for artists, craftspeople and creators and it is run by Bettina Palmer who h... [more]
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... [more]
It is all about the "P"s.Passion Productions, which is an award-winning production company, is based in Brisbane with th... [more]
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... [more]
And the T stands for Tea Towels
Not the most expected subject matter for an exhibition but that is exactly what you ... [more]
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.... [more]
PIP Theatre is a relatively new theatre and a great addition to Brisbane's vibrant performing arts sector. The theatre... [more]
Paniyiri is almost upon us. Keep the weekend of the 15th and 16th of October free for all the events that are organi... [more]
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... [more]
You are invited to the encore screening of My Rembetika Blues: a film about love, life and Greek music.Tickets: $10 ... [more]
See the biggest race of the year in a premium setting.
Image taken by Kgbo
Customs House is ready to welcome you a... [more]
Sculptures by the Wharf has just opened and will run until November 30th. There is a small but delightful indoor gallery... [more]
Opera Queensland in conjuction with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra is putting on The Call and the Human Voice from th... [more]
Dylan Jones has a new exhibition, entitled "Coming up for Air" and it is being held at Straightjacket Gallery in Newcas... [more]
Now and then.
Orchestral Adventures from the QSO took us on an interesting journey starting from contemporary times wit... [more]
This is a line I will never forget from the film Bridget Jones - where Colin Firth, as the lawyer Mark Darcy, was te... [more]
Ekka throws open its doors tomorrow for the first time in two years. I was there yesterday and there was so much going o... [more]
The title is apt but I am going to extend it and say Triumphant Tchaikovsky was a 'double Triumph' and I had the pleasur... [more]
Lighting up the sky!This year, as we gear up to experience a bigger and better Brisbane Festival, we start the festival ... [more]
How can I help you mate?
Darryl popped out from behind some pots as we wandered into the nursery in Montville. The... [more]
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... [more]
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... [more]
Chiharu Shiota "The Soul Trembles" which just opened at the Gallery of Modern Art is her 300th solo exhibition, a remark... [more]
If you are wondering who Margot McKinney is then here is your answer - a Queensland woman who has made her life's work t... [more]
Last night saw the premiere of Li's Choice at QPAC. This is the much-beloved Li Cunxin who heads Queensland Ballet and w... [more]
Wild Canary Bistro is launching its new exhibition on Saturday 11th June starting at 3:00pm, finishing at 4:00pm. Gu... [more]
This is some background information about the participating artists:
Gerald Phillips – Lazy Dog Lighting
Gerald... [more]
I have just finished reading Elif Shafak's The Island of Missing Trees and I think this is a must-read for any islan... [more]
'MOSAIC FOR BEGINNERS WORKSHOP'Sunday, 5 June 2022 from 9 am - 4 pm The $250 covers a base of your choice (a bird feeder... [more]
Paddington Then and Now is a wonderful and local group that looks into the history of the Paddington area. For those i... [more]
There is nothing tiny about the Tiny Tree Café, other than perhaps the Bonsais.
Everything else is a grand vision ... [more]
The Solomos Society, now in its 41st year, is named after Dionysios Solomos (1798-1857), the poet of the Greek Revol... [more]
Wild Canary has announced that it is now up and running after the devastating floods that caused so much damage to the b... [more]
Paula Quintela, a South American artist who has made Brisbane her new home, is exhibiting at the Artisan Gallery in King... [more]
If you have been to Binna Burra, you will know that it is the perfect setting for admiring nature and perhaps having a... [more]
Tanqueray over Hemingway anyone?
Walking into the Judith Wright Centre for Contemporary Arts for a live CabFest ... [more]
Right in the heart of the City are the Botanical Gardens - a lovely tranquil setting with mature trees, an avenue of Bun... [more]
Robyn Bauer has moved her one day sale to Saturday the 5th of March 2022.
Come along and support a local artist.... [more]
Robyn Bauer Art Studios are holding a one day sale. Don't miss it.
Robyn is a well-known local artist and through tw... [more]
Ruby's Choice is an insight into dementia that is heartwarming. They say that people with dementia are happy in the... [more]
Deception Bay was so named by Lieutenant John Oxley in 1823 who thought the bay was a river and because of his mistake a... [more]
Brisbane City Councils Environment Centres are inviting you to a little nighttime adventure in Mount Coot -tha Botan... [more]
A new shop has opened on Enoggera Terrace called the Forager's Nest and it is run by a very creative person - Bettin... [more]
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]
Lake Wyaralong was formed in 2011 when the dam was constructed and since then has provided a beautiful and tranquil sett... [more]