Latest articles by Kaylah Joelle Baker
Arts House’s month of dynamic dance and motivating stories
For the month of March, North Melbourne’s Arts House will be home to the inaugural FRAME: A biennial of dance, with five vivid and diverse works already on the line-up.
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Building confidence through the arts
Lisa-Marie Parker is a highly experienced voice teacher and performer, but it is her love for seeing people express themselves confidently through performing arts that makes her Vocal Studio so unique.
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New public art transports locals through Arden Station’s history
After a number of weather-related delays late last year, local artist Michael Zampogna is very “happy” to finally present his completed public art project on Laurens St.
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Historic site in North Melbourne gets “beautified”
An historic fire station in North Melbourne is in the process of becoming a green oasis after receiving $14,000 as part of the City of Melbourne’s Urban Forest Fund Grant Program.
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Missing cat returns home after two years of adventuring
North Melbourne resident Sarah Gibbins spent two long years wondering if she would ever see her beloved cat Sleeves again.
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The free service reducing the stigma of managing periods
The City of Melbourne has extended its free period care pilot program until June 30, after it was successfully launched in September 2021.
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A mouth-watering Balinese escape at your doorstep
For people wanting to experience a night in Bali, without the flight, then family-owned restaurant Warung Agus is just the place to transport you away.
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Local programs helping to connect the community together
North Melbourne Language and Learning (NMLL) and Kensington Neighbourhood House (KNH) are looking forward to continuing with life changing programs after being selected as 2023 Connected Community Grants recipients.
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Experience a suburban-like Christmas with Blender Studios
City residents and visitors are invited to experience a suburban-like Christmas in an urban setting with Blender Studios, after it was selected to be part of the 2022 Christmas Collective program.
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Escape into nature with North Melbourne’s latest mural
Christmas joy is spreading to a prominent corner of North Melbourne thanks to a new vibrant nature-focused mural.
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Perfectly crafted chocolate shop provides a burst of flavour for QVM’s Munro Build
Eight years ago, Anya Tran and Jason Stockton were casually discussing their dream to one day have their own business and, come July this year, they were opening the doors to their very first city located chocolate shop Only Mine.
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Improving the Ambiance of Melbourne homes this December
While sisters Connie and Mel Martino’s Ambiance shop may be open all year round, this month is the time when it truly shines.
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The North Melbourne bottle shop quickly becoming a destination for craft beers and a good chat
Sessions at Arden may have only been opened in North Melbourne since May, but it has already quickly established itself as a unique space set on making its mark.
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QVM’s very own certified cicerone
After experiencing the hospitality industry in the United Kingdom and finding a passion for introducing people to new experiences and styles of beers, Darren Ivey has found his place at Brick Lane Shed.
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Art meets Activism
In an effort to support and fundraise for refugees, grassroots activist group Refugee Action Collective Victoria (RAC-Vic) successfully held an art auction on Saturday, November 12 at The Stables in North Melbourne.
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Kensington Neighbourhood House a Melbourne Award winner
After supporting the community for 47 years, Kensington Neighbourhood House (KNH) has taken home a 2022 Melbourne Award.
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A fun-gi event for all to indulge in
This month is Urban Agriculture Month, and to highlight the annual national movement, Kensington Stockyard Food Garden is holding a Gourmet Mushroom Growing workshop on November 20 from 10am.
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New artist to reimagine Arden Station’s history through public art commission
Following a call out to local artists to paint a mural on two Laurens St electrical boxes opposite the future Arden Station, Michael Zampogna was selected as the chosen artist on October 26.
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Curing people’s palates one product at a time
From standing on his tippy toes trying to see over the counter as a child, to full-time owner as an adult, it is clear to see just how special Big Vic Deli is to Konstandinos Kardaras.
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Layers of Blak exhibition returns for a second year
Eleven Victorian First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and designers have been chosen for their unique talents and ideas to present their stories through exquisite contemporary jewellery.
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