Celebrate SG50 at Singapura this Saturday. Enjoy Singaporean street food, cultural and heritage exhibits, cooking demonstrations, cultural performances from the Lion Dance Troupe and the Spirit of the Lion Dance Team, Kompang Melayu and Bollywood Dance crew. Cost: Free When: Saturday 5 September 10am -9pm Where: Federation Square. Visit the website here.
For the first time ever, the captivating Chinese Cultural Works Light Spectacular is coming to Australia in September. Following successful tours throughout Europe and China, the Chinese Light Spectacular is set to amaze Melbourne with its Dandenong Festival of Lights. The Dandenong Festival of Lights will provide an incredible Chinese cultural experience for the whole family to share and enjoy through its display of 32 beautiful and unique silk lanterns. The vibrant light displays, some of which are an impressive 20m wide and 8m high, come in all shapes and forms, including windmills, Chinese Zodiacs, dinosaurs and many more. When: 6pm- 10pm, 11th September – 18th October 2015 Where: Dandenong Showgrounds, Greaves Reserve Visit the website here.
Calling all electricians, carpenters, joiners, technicians, finishers, artists, designers and regular Joes. Jack Daniels wants to celebrate his birthday with you! Jack Daniels is a mysterious man. No one knows exactly when he was born because there are no birth records, but it’s customary to celebrate Mr. Jack’s birthday every year in September. Last year, In 2014, Jack Daniel’s created the world’s first crowd-sourced bar in Sydney to celebrate his birthday and honour his craftsmanship, style and uniqueness. This year, it’s being taken to a whole new level with the creation of the world’s first bar built on tour, completely crowd-sourced by fans. So if you’re handy with your hands, crafty with your craft or just a general Mr (or Mrs) fix it all, Jack would like you to donate your time and expertise in exchange for whiskey (of course) and an invitation to celebrate Jack’s birthday in style – in the very bar you help to build. Curious and crafty fans check out the dates to get involved here. And for the rest of us, “The Bar That Jack …
Did you know that Melbourne is almost 180 years old? This Sunday will mark 180 years since Melbourne was founded on 30 August 1835 by settlers who sailed from Van Diemen’s Land (Tasmania) aboard the schooner Enterprize. Celebrate our fabulous city with these free events around town: Official flag-raising ceremony Join city councillors, the 2015 Junior Lord Mayor competition winner, Melbourne Day chairman Campbell Walker and committee, VIPs, dignitaries and others as we hoist the city’s flag at 9am. Hear the 35-piece Royal Australian Navy Band Melbourne. Meet the Enterprize’s “first settlers” in period costume — including Gilbert, the Tassie tabby, Melbourne’s first cat! Sing along to sea shanties by the Enterprize Shanty Band. See and hear roving town crier Brad Croft in full voice. MC Sally “Dr Feelgood” Cockburn, of radio 3AW’s Talking Health show.\ Melbourne Day Free all ages concert Melbourne-born music legends Daryl Braithwaite and Russell Morris headline our FREE concert on Sunday, August 30, in the Docklands — proudly sponsored by GOLD 104.3 with Brig and Lehmo. Melbourne Day Market The …
Disco yoga is coming to Queen Victoria Market! Blending beats with powerful Vinyasa Yoga and freestyle dance, Yoga guru Nickie Hanley introduces DISCO YOGA to Queen Victoria Market. Get your bend and groove on to the uplifting beats of a live house D.J. whilst delving into your inner thoughts. Entry is free and there will be healthy giveaways and free tastings. Mats supplied by Lululemon. Register here.
Yoga classes are often priced at $20 or more, but this Thursday I joined a wonderful yoga class, for little more than a couple of gold coins. After finishing work and jumping in a lift to the 15th floor of The Swanston Hotel, I hopped into position on a mat, looking out over the city of Melbourne while the sun was just beginning to set – what a view! Our teacher, Lucienne lead us through a series of (sometimes challenging) postures, breathing, stretches and meditation. I left feeling some soreness in my muscles but totally rejuvenated and knew I would be sure to sleep well that night. It was the absolute perfect way to end the workday and my gold coins went to Mission Australia and I even received a little gift bag filled with herbal teas, bath & body products and a free class pass at the nearby Kaya Health Club, in return for my donation. To find out more about events and news at The Swanston Hotel, Grand Mercure, sign up to their …
New to Melbourne, Hash Speciality Coffee & Roasters is the epitome of Melbourne hipsterdom. From the logo (yes, it’s a hashtag), through to their range of filter and cold brew coffees, this cafe, is one you’ll take your out of towner friends to, that will make them question why they aren’t living in Melbourne already. While we chose to dine there for breakfast, one cooler Sunday morning we must admit that the main drawcard for us was the speciality hot chocolate – We even passed up coffee to drink it. You’ve probably seen the photos already, the one that makes you look twice and wonder how it even works. (To be honest, we thought the same thing). Served on a wooden board, their signature “Hash Hot Chocolate”, is made with Mork Dark Chocolate (80% cocoa) and served with fairy floss to sweeten the bitterness. Pour the hot chocolate over the fairy floss over and watch it dissolve like magic. For $6 it’s a chocolate mouthgasm! Visit the Hash Specialty Facebook page here.
