Party time for The Bennies
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
It’s been a whirlwind of touring, festival appearances, an album and single release, interviews and magazine covers for The Bennies so...
Salsa Solstice with Cuban flavour
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
The hot-blooded rhythms of Cuba will help Geelong dancers banish the winter blues at Geelong’s second annual Salsa Solstice.
Club La Vida...
Winter Dreaming for shortest day
A theatre troupe based at Ceres will be among local arts groups celebrating next week’s winter solstice with its own show.
Theatre of the Winged...
Geselle’s spirit dances for life
Geelong will launch The Australian Ballet’s regional tour next month.
The ballet’s tour of Giselle will kick off with two shows in Geelong, on 1...
Not Too Late so ‘appropriate’
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
It’s a 40-year career that has come full circle for Daryl Braithwaite with the release of mini album Forever the Tourist.
It’s...
Funnyman Dave back for charity
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
Comedy and casseroles are an unusual combination but Geelong comedian Dave Thornton is happy to share.
Back in his hometown for a...
Box-office busting blarney
No one could accuse Jimeoin of resting on his laurels.
The stand-up comedian who still makes great use of his Irish brogue has done it...
The Prince of friendships
Much loved children’s story The Little Prince comes to Geelong Performing Arts Centre’s Drama Theatre this month, sparking young imaginations with its timeless message...
Music filled with colour
The music of a “colourful figure” from the avant-garde movement in early 20th century Paris will fill a Geelong church this weekend, according to...
Artists capture moving images
It’s the digital age and technology is moving ever faster, presenting challenges to the way people see the world.
It’s this nexus that is explored...
Still good folk after 40 years
Ireland’s most famous and successful duo, Foster and Allen, return to Australia and to Geelong next month as part of their 18th Australian tour.
Mick...
Keeping the flame alive
Too much Elvis is never enough if the audience response to the stream of tribute artists is any indication.
But the man considered to be...
Librarians love a good story
Children love festive story books and books make great stocking fillers. Here are six festive children's books recommended by librarians.
Pig the elf by...
