The multi-award-winning, record-breaking musical CHICAGO is Melbourne’s must-see Summer Musical! Produced in Australia by John Frost and Suzanne Jones, this Australian production will be playing at the State Theatre, Arts Centre Melbourne until February 23rd. The sassy musical stars some of Australia’s most talented performers and many from our hometown, Melbourne. Starring as the irreverent and determined Roxie Hart, is one of […]
Melbourne Artists Gerard & Marc present ‘Queens of the Pub’.
Melbourne artists Gerard and Marc have once again carefully constructed a highly detailed photographic collection with these latest works known as ‘Queens of the Pub’, over the past two years, Gerard had been collecting bottle tops and hotel disposables from St Kilda’s most iconic venues. A team of artists recycled these materials collected from busy […]
Art, cocktails and 1980s vibes: BOMBAY SAPPHIRE GIN, is this summer’s NGV Friday Nights choice of drink.
BOMBAY SAPPHIRE has once again partnered with the National Gallery of Victoria to create a Gin Garden for the much-loved summer series NGV Friday Nights. Taking place over 18 weeks from 6 December, BOMBAY SAPPHIRE’s Gin Garden reflects their ‘Stir Creativity’ mindset and celebrates the 1980s-era New York City that is showcased in the NGV’s […]
NGV Melbourne – CROSSING LINES | KEITH HARING | JEAN MICHEL BASQUIAT by Roger Grinstead
The 1980s was an explosive time in the evolution of New York’s subculture. Hip Hop was in its infancy, as was the new wave of electronic music. The post-modern art movement had only started a decade earlier and was generally seen as a reaction to the idealism of modernist art that had run its course. […]
Melbourne My Style’s Ultimate Christmas wish list – Let’s go shopping!
If you’re anything like me, you put off holiday shopping until the exact last minute. To save you from dodging throngs of shoppers and aimless wandering through department stores, we’ve compiled a list of timeless items with a modern twist, for your sartorially inclined friends and family. Consider this a collection of accessible luxury that […]
VAMFF 2020 – Melbourne’s ‘Fashion Wonderland’ more than just runways.
On Thursday 5th December 2019 the Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival 2020 program was launched by our Governor-General, the Honourable Linda Dessau at Government House. The highly anticipated ‘Fashion Wonderland’ presents a mode of expression for our creatives to showcase new trends for the upcoming season and raise awareness into topics such as slow fashion […]
NGV Gala 2019 – ‘Belle of the Ball’ our top 15
On Saturday, November 30th celebrities arrived and well-known Australian designers to play dress ups for the night of nights at Melbourne’s National Gallery of Victoria. The stars arrived and were ushered on to the Pink Carpet for a glamour shot on the media wall. The ladies exuded elegance in a stunning array of gowns from […]
Illustrator Megan Hess and award-winning French Interior Designer Nadia Aber present, ‘La Capsule Royale’ in Melbourne.
Australian and French dream teams have joined forces to deliver a luxury furniture collection, the collection was launched exclusively at Jade + Amber on Thursday, 28th November at the Toorak store. The style meets art collaboration is based upon four fantasy-themed characters to deliver a fresh sophistication to interior design. Award-winning French Interior & Furniture […]
Sun Kitchen x Jo Ward presents Sunshine, Blooms & High Tea by Albert Park Lake
A Fuse of Modern Yum Cha & Fusion High Tea On Sunday 24th November I was invited by the team at Sun Kitchen, Executive Chef Chan Kwok and Chef Jo Ward from Gault & Millau (Pastry Chef of the Year 2018), to enjoy a contemporary Chinese High Tea concept. This “East Meet West” culinary partnership […]
The Holy Shroud – artworks by Italian artist Veronica Piraccini
The Holy Shroud an immersive experience by Italian artist Veronica Piraccini, was presented over ten days at Melbourne’s SpACE @Collins. Six artworks that were created in response to the Holy Shroud of Turin using ancient technique and colours by Veronica’s own creative expression took us on a journey that was not only historical and scientific […]