Events

  • Brisbane Writers Festival 2010

    Next week  (1 – 5 September) more than 250 writers and participants will gather in Brisbane as they take part in more than 150 sessions, (including 24 workshops), as part of this year’s Brisbane Writers Festival (BWF). BWF 2010 is so much more than the name suggests… It’s an opportunity for people who love reading to come together;…

  • Ambiwerra Festival today!

    In its 18th year, the Ambiwerra Festival returns to delight foodies, fashion lovers and music fans at the Ambiwerra Sportsground, Corinda today (1 August) from 10.30am until 5pm. The annual tradition has indie-rock, blues, folk and nu jazz with 15 acts on three stages – including Mental as Anything and Darryl Braithwaite. Plus you can…

  • iPhone 4

    It’s 1:50 on a Friday. Not like any other day… except this Friday is special. Yes, it’s iPhone 4 day, and I spent my entire lunch break waiting in internet lines to get my very own. Just like everyone else it seems. As my internet froze and I’m still phone-less. This just won’t do! These…

  • The popular Art and Jewellery Market

    It’s that time of the year again, the much anticipated Karuna Art and Jewellery Market. Held at 8am-3pm Saturday 7 August 2010 @ 27 Cartwright St Windsor Brisbane. Get there early to nab yourself a masterpiece and a treasure! There are several paintings, canvases, frames, jewellery and crafts to keep you wide-eyed The proceeds go…

  • Foodies will love Regional Flavours 2010

    On the eve of the MasterChef finale, why not let your taste buds go wild today (24 July) with gourmet produce and boutique wines at Regional Flavours at South Bank from 10am to 3pm. Little Stanley, South bank will host more than 80 top food producers and wine makers from across South East Queensland. This…

  • Meet the woman behind Peppermint Magazine

    Kelley Sheenan from Peppermint Magazine will kick off the Design Institute of Australia’s 2010 Breakfast Series: Bubble & Speak as their first speaker this Thursday 15 July. Kelley comes from a graphic design background, graduating with distinction from Media Design School in Auckland. Initially working for a design/communications company, Kelley and her husband Ben McGill…

  • DesignerDates #1

    Date ideas brought to you by Amber-saurus… fashion, food, culture and art. Ron Mueck @ GOMA 8 May-1 August 2010 Admission prices vary – Adults $12 Don’t let the long queue put you off, Ron Mueck’s spectacularly life-like sculptures are a must see! Catch this gem of an exhibit while it’s at Brisbane’s GOMA. The…

  • Semi-Permanent: Design Conference

    So, what is Semi-Permanent? To put it simply Semi-Permanent is a design event. It consists of a conference and side events which include exhibitions, competitions, workshops and parties. It’s a week long celebration of all things design. Graphic Design, Film, Art, Illustration, Web Design, Photography, Visual Effects, Animation, Graffiti, Motion Graphics, Stop Motion; all these…

  • Brand damage

    If you decide to sponsor an event, wouldn’t it be a smart idea to research, ask and understand exactly what you are signing your business name up for? Obviously Kraft didn’t feel it was very important to ask what was going on at an ‘Australian’ themed circus in Texas, as to be linked with Australia…