Month: October 2017

Paris to Provence

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Want to travel to France the last weekend of November? Good choice, as Christmas markets are booming during this period. Your ID will never be ready on time, “Dommage, mais c’est la vie” as we said in the “langue de Molière”. Except if you drive to the Como House and Garden. Upon arrival process to the cashier and get your ticket… no ID required…, and let the magical Paris to Provence comes to you. Each year in November the Como House and Garden transforms into a whimsical French popup village for three days and puts together more than 70 stalls and exhibitors representing everything French in Melbourne, ranging from French food, travel and tourism, children activities, boutique, brocante, lifestyle and furthermore. If you love France and its culture come along to polish your French skills, network with other Frenchies, watch, touch, smell and taste all that embodies France and be immersed in a vibrant and lively French village atmosphere. This year, the festival will honour Coco Chanel with a unique exhibition in Como House’s Boudoir, Grand …

World Premiere of Roland Tings’ full live band

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Promising to be a highlight on Melbourne’s cultural calendar Nocturnal returns Friday 3 November with an evening of unheard sounds, unparalleled collection items, and wondrous questioning. For the first time EVER, globally acclaimed Ronald Tings takes to the Melbourne Museum stage to introduce his three-piece band offering a high-fidelity experience unlike none other. The moniker of Melbourne producer Rohan Newman, Ronald Tings will be joined by Julian Sudek (Mercy Arms / World Champion) who’ll be switching it up via a hybrid kit of acoustic drums and electronic pads, and Yama Hondow-Wellby (Damn Arms / G.L.O.V.E.S.) on keys. Expect communal arm raising and oscillating emotions on the dance floor. Continually rebooting, Nocturnal started out as a blank slate and has since evolved into the ultimate evening of art, science and self-directed learning. Encouraging inclusion and enquiry, this adult-orientated night has welcomed both strangers and long-lost friends to explore the museum with a drink in hand and minus the usual distractions. Objects and stories, both past and contemporary, span across the galleries and incorporate at least 16 …

Get ready for Melbourne Cup Day

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It’s a buzz unique to Melbourne that begins to heighten around September – the Spring Racing Carnival capped off by the race to stop the nation, the Melbourne Cup. There’s a thrill to finding something to wear that’s entirely you, and completely unique, as difficult as it can be in a sea of threads. Read on to get access to four exclusive Melbourne boutiques that hold the winning ticket to one of a kind dress and accessories to complete a race day look. Grace Melbourne Touted as a ‘fashion mecca and destination for lovers of style’, this Toorak based store with enviable online presence stocks a range of international labels as well as the custom Grace collection. Lock in your look with their chic range of cool, casual accessories. Where: 595 Malvern Road, Toorak 3142 M.VE Boutique An affordable, accessible range from some favourite brands such as Bec & Bridge, Shona Joy and Misha Collection. The team restocks their styles and range weekly, so you’ll need to get in quick in order not to miss …

The Food Truck Fiesta

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Measuring last year’s success in smiles and tummy’s full of food, The Food Truck is excited to present an all-inclusive experience celebrating food, drink and local music with family & friends. It’s a fiesta! Last year they saw over 65,000+ attendees at the St Kilda & HIghett events. So this summer they are looking to expand the events and concept throughout Victoria. The team at Food Truck Fiesta are committed to including the community on every level at each event. One of their largest endeavours is to partner with a different charity to raise funds and awareness for various causes throughout Melbourne and Victoria. Pet friendly, vegan options, rides and activities for kids, live entertainment and most importantly, it is community based! Start off your Summer early in November with delicious food and outdoor warm Summer air. Event info: Highett:   2nd to 7th of November ’17 – Sir William Fry Reserve Geelong: 1st – 3rd of December ’17 – Geelong Showgrounds Williamstown: 25th – 28th of January ’18 – Seaworks More information: Check their website.

Night Noodle Market 2017

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The highly-anticipated Night Noodle Markets returns to Birrarung Marr from 9-26 November, setting Melbourne alight with the smells, sights and sounds of more than thirty sizzling hawker-style stalls. The Asian market feast will see food-lovers indulge in the signature dishes and innovative tastes from Melbourne favourites such Hochi Mama, Bambu, Mr Miyagi, Hoy Pinoy, Wonderbao and Gelato Messina, all served alongside roaming performers, DJs and live music. Over eighteen flavour-packed nights, the markets will shine a light on Melbourne’s multi-cultural flavours, fusing cuisines from across Asia in one vibrant, open-air experience. Old favourites Hoy Pinoy will be serving their sizzling ‘ Inihaw na manok – Chicken skewers in traditional soy glaze’, while St Kilda’s Mahjong showcases their regional signatures from across China, including their ‘Dan Dan Noodle’ – Szechuan hawker style spicy chicken noodles. Wonderbao is cooking up heavenly steamed buns with tasty flavours and fillings, including their ‘ Guabao box’ with roast pork belly, sweet & spicy korean fried chicken, panko crumbed eggplant as Vietnamese food truck, Nem N’ Nem, brings their signature bahn …

The Carnival of Lost Souls Review

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A circus-like you have never seen before, The Carnival of Lost Souls combines aerobatic acts, magical illusions, emotive music and dramatic performances to tell a tale of unrequited love and loss. From the moment you walk through the Spiegeltent doors, you’ll find yourself whirled away to the mysterious and somewhat gothic 19th century. The living dead slither through the tent and on to the stage with nothing but lanterns for light. They lurk within the shadows with their piercing eyes always fixed on the audience while awaiting direction from the ringmaster. Throughout the 90 minute show, you’ll bear witness to some carefully choreographed circus acts that display great strength and talent, leaving a look of awe on your face each time (especially when the actors seem to perform these acts with such ease). The Carnies show off their skills, balancing on anything they can, while the Aerialist gracefully dances and twirls from hoops and silk hanging off the big top. The acrobatics continues with a swinging act that winds up with one of the most …

Jamaican Music and Food Fest

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The pervasive cultural energy of Jamaica makes a triumphant return to Jamaican Music & Food Festival after a sell-out festival in 2016. This second audacious celebration will feature highly- charged performances from international headliner and Jamaican reggae superstar Bushman, and British-born artist Marvin Priest, son of Maxi Priest, alongside a top line-up of Australian talent all in one beautiful dockside location. Jamaican Music & Food Festival explores the rawest and realest corners of Jamaican culture with a uniquely Australian melting pot of world-class reggae, dancehall, ska, roots and dub talent over five stages; Fasmwa with More Judgement (Sydney), Basmati (Queensland), Mumma Trees and General Justice (Perth), PBS’s most respected radio mob Babylon Burning PBS host Jessie I, Top Ranking and Mohair Slim plus the strongest line- up of Reggae Queens Australia has ever known from Systa BB to Sista Itations, Miss Fee to pioneering DJ and absolute Boss Nadine King, infamous for supporting the likes of Lee Scratch Perry, Mad Professor and Sly and Robbie. 2017’s festival will see even more bars serving fine Red Stripe …