Putting the fun in Funda, that’s for sure! Enter this restaurant where you’re met with a tunnelled arch of brightly coloured signage and you’ll find yourself in this super cool venue that is brightly lit, has cool music and live DJs to round off an excellent dining experience. This modern Korean fusion is brought to … Continue reading Modern Korean fare @ Funda
Another cool exhibition on Powerhouse Museum is called “Unpopular” showcasing artifacts from the 90’s alternative music scene. This showcases pieces from the behind the scenes collection of promoter, record company founder and entrepreneur Stephen ‘Pav’ Pavlovic. There’s footage of live performances, unheard music demos, photographs, tour itineraries, original graphic art, posters and more. There’s pieces … Continue reading Unpopular @ Powerhouse museum
Jolene’s brings the country American charm to us in a basement bar to Sydney’s CBD (in what was Mojo Record Bar). Head downstairs from the mainstreet and you’ll see the sparse with plenty of booth seating, velveteen chairs and bar stools. Prints of country stars; Dolly Parton (her song, the namesake of the bar), Taylor … Continue reading Nashville inspired whisky bar
The 4th annual East Malvern Food & Wine Festival will be held on Sunday 17 November from 11am - 5pm showcasing an array of foods and wines on the lawns of Central Park. The festival will feature food from plenty of Melbourne Food trucks such as 48 hour Pizza and Gnocchi Bar, The Greek Stop and Mushiki … Continue reading East Malvern Food and Wine Festival @ Victoria
How I love a good musical. My first ever musical to see was Phantom of the Opera starring premier superstar Anthony Warlow. When I heard he was appearing in Sweeney Todd, I was there in a heartbeat. That incredible deep voice and control of the stage is so engaging. Warlow plays the demon barber Sweeney … Continue reading SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET
It was so good last year, that we returned for World Whisky day at Black Gate Distillery in Mendooran again. We most certainly will also be back next year. Mendooran where is that? Head over the mountains, though Capertree and Crafty's Distillery, via Mudgee for a coffee, through Dunny Doo for a top pie shop … Continue reading World Whisky Day at Black Gate Distillery
Spring Street Social is an awesome speakers type venue, hidden underground on Spring Street in Bondi Junction. Enter down the rabbit hole via the staircase, into this basement entertainment space, with a fully stocked bar and a kitchen pumping out some enticing bites. The kitchen is headed by new chef Kago Fong with his inspired … Continue reading Spring Street Social‘s new Asian Tapas Menu
Shakespeare is not just for old theatres or the year 12 English Curriculum. It is for the masses to enjoy in a pub whilst having a few beers and dinner! Developer by Chris Huntly-Turner and James Haxby, and supported by a range of quality performers, the folks at @bardwork have put together a modern version … Continue reading Shakesbeer – plays in a pub!
Three internationally-renowned art music ensembles will unite at Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre (CPAC) for a world-exclusive performance: Suppression Dam. Ensemble Offspring (Sydney), International Contemporary Ensemble (New York/Chicago) and Ensemble Adapter (Berlin) will present a surround-sound experience in the vast Turbine Hall, for Sydney Festival’s first ever visit to CPAC. Featuring ARIA award-winning percussionist and Artistic … Continue reading Sydney Festival at Casula Powerhouse: Suppression Dam
Attention all fans of the Rolling Stones! Australia is lucky enough to have an exhibition of the famous, brilliant and influential British band that is the Rolling Stones. Known as a band that were pushing the boundaries in a Beatles dominated period, they evolved into somewhat of an “anti-Beatles” image, with music and lifestyle that … Continue reading Rolling Stones Exhibitionism
