Arts & Culture
“Goodbye, for now”: farewell Nabe Studios
Nabe Studios, an all-accepting space for emerging artists and a creative haven for the Kensington community, is sadly closing its doors later this year – but not without a few final hurrahs.
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Meat Market transforms into a diverse hub of First Nations art
Deadly Fringe will take over the Cobblestone Pavilion at North Melbourne’s Meat Market from October 12 to 15 as part of the Melbourne Fringe Festival, celebrating First Nations storytelling in the arts industry.
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Lightning, dwarfism, community at Arts House
Zoë Barry was hit by lightning, thrice. Now the award-winning cellist responds with a hair-raising solo performance charged by her uncanny encounters.
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Around the galleries
Foot traffic has dropped and the galleries of North and West Melbourne are keen to get people back out on a Saturday afternoon visiting.
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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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DRIFTW O O D at Gallerysmith
Lisa Seward stopped, standing over a piece of driftwood on Shoreham beach, fascinated. The artist began to study the small tracks grooved by ancient currents, musing on the driftwood’s journey and how it came to rest.
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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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Striking buildings take out prestigious architecture awards
Australia’s first build-to-rent-to-own housing development in Kensington, and an Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) accommodation building in North Melbourne have taken out top Victorian architecture awards.
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Self-deprecating singer does solo book signing
A book launch is a beautiful moment when a wordsmith gets to sign his latest edition for a fan who has just listened to him perform.
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Council calls on locals to “participate”
Wombat family warmly welcomes roly-poly joey
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