Latest articles by Kaylah Joelle Baker
Arts House hits the snooze button with the Nap Bishop
Arts House has invited Tricia Hersey, founder of the Nap Ministry, to its performance space on August 19 and 26 to share the notion that “rest is resistance”.
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Local creative couple share the limelight once again
North Melbourne couple Amir Rahimzadeh and Sharon Heywood were brought together by their love of theatre, and now they are once again set to hit the stage side-by-side.
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Sublime Stim’s exploration into autistic culture creates “a safer space for generations to come”
Arts House season two launched on June 30, and starting off the program in August is Sublime Stim, which has been commissioned through the performance space’s The Warehouse Residency program.
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The newly-opened bakery getting stomachs rumbling
Residents of Kensington can now appreciate a sweet aroma wafting through Stubbs St, thanks to the newly-opened Double Dutch Bakery.
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Victorian Archives Centre collects memories that are worth holding on to
Public moments of joy and connection are being highlighted in Victorian Archives Centre (VAC) Gallery’s upcoming exhibition on July 28.
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The future of music is looking bright thanks to 21st Century Music Tuition
Local Kensington musician and tutor of 21st Century Music Tuition Brennan Smith hosted his very first student showcase concert on June 17, in an effort to help students with their stage confidence.
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The creative couple crafting bespoke websites for the not-for-profit sector
Six years ago, husband and wife duo, Bel and Mike Temby combined their unique skill sets and formed Digital Services Lab, filling in a gaping hole in the not-for-profit sector.
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Parkville Gardens’ Biggest Morning Tea perseveres despite bad weather
The Parkville Gardens Residents’ Association (PGRA) hosted its Biggest Morning Tea on Sunday, May 21, raising $904 for Cancer Council Australia, despite facing persistent rain and cold weather.
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Apollo Cafe goes from strength to strength
Apollo Cafe has been a highlight of West Melbourne since it opened in 2017, and now, under new management, it is reaching a whole new level of fame.
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The local North Melbourne record store “doing it their way”
Record Store Day (RSD) took place on April 22, but according to North Melbourne’s Heartland Records owner, Paul Cook, it just isn’t what it used to be.
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anaca studio: Furniture that turns a house into a home
There is nothing more homely than a house designed to suit the occupant’s personal style, and that is exactly what anaca studio is all about.
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A new resource helping to address stigma and discrimination has officially launched
The City of Melbourne, alongside a number of the city’s outreach support services, has officially launched a City Drug Support Services flyer on how best to help vulnerable community members.
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YIRRAMBOI showcases a thriving First Nations creative culture
For its fourth iteration, Melbourne’s leading First Nations Arts and Culture Festival, YIRRAMBOI, consumed the city for 10 spectacular days with performances, visual art, installations, workshops, storytelling, and Black activism.
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The beautiful stories beyond a building’s façade
When looking at the heritage value of a building sometimes its façade can be the sole focus but, according to architectural and urban historian, and heritage consultant, Peter Andrew Barrett, this should not be the case.
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It’s time to celebrate small businesses
Applications for the 2023 Lord Mayor’s Small Business Awards officially opened on March 29 and the council is seeking nominations for businesses that have helped shape the city.
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Bear With Us: The trending new way to enjoy art
Best friends Vivienne Choi and Jen Wang may not be professional artists, but their enjoyment of doing fun, artistic activities together has led them to opening their very own art workshop Bear With Us.
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Arts House to launch first iteration of curatorial project
Arts House is in the process of preparing for the opening of its new Equity-Building Curatorial project, and first to overtake the space will be visiting Dalit artist-curator Vishal Kumaraswamy.
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The North Melbourne artist confronting ageism
Local North Melbourne artist and So50 founder Magno Barros is using his skills in photography and artificial intelligence to challenge traditional views around ageing.
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Alpha Lewis: a sign of good business
Creating unique and captivating signage is a high priority for the team at Alpha Lewis Signs, but it’s the business’s strong family values that continues to see it thrive.
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North Melbourne Town Hall undergoes restoration works
North Melbourne Town Hall is currently receiving a “much-needed facelift”, after works to restore the façade of the notable building began in late-February.
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