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On a balmy autumn evening last Saturday, this pigeon socialite attended the opening of QTC’s Romeo and Juliet at The Playhouse Theatre. The evening started out as innocuously as any other, but the director promised us a small surprise after the show and dared us to stay in our seats...
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Contemporary Australia Women Exhibition At GoMA
—Hiromi Tango \ Pistil \ 2012 This morning I witnessed the unveiling of GoMA’s latest exhibition, Contemporary Australia Women, and even though it’s hard to top their jaw dropping past catalogue I think they may have just done it. Forget Valentino, let’s focus on the amazing talent that is sitting... -
'Artfelt Creations At in.cube8r
How much do you know about felt and what you can do with it? You’ve used it for a school art project and seen it on pool tables. This Pigeon was rather lacking in felt-y facts, however, after Friday’s demonstration by felt extraordinaire Wendy Bailye at in.cube8r, I can now... -
French Brisbane
Bonjour mes amis! Comment ça va? Quels sont vos plans pour ce week-end? What’s that? You don’t have any fabulous soirees pencilled in yet! Quelle horreur! But never mind, don’t fear – we all-knowing pigeons have got you covered. From the 14 March to 1 April, Brisbane’s cinemas will be... -
Modern Woman: Daughters and Lovers 1850 to 1918 at QAG
— Eugene Boudin – Woman in blue If, like Owen Wilson in Midnight in Paris, you’ve ever dreamed of being taken back to a more imaginative and romantically-lit time, the Queensland Art Gallery has just the answer. Their latest exhibition explores the changing roles of women during the Belle Époque,... -
The Uni Student Survival Guide to Brisbane
Hello young, money challenged university student. Are the words ‘free’ ‘two for one’ ‘half price’ ‘BYO’ ‘happy hour’ and ‘discount’ like music to your ears? Yes, then you must read on! There are tricks to living like pigeon kings and queens on a mi-goreng budget. We are here to help... -
An exhibition with a ‘Heart of Gold’
In search of a bit of Friday night culture to segue into the weekend, this little bird shook the water off her wings and braved the downpours to drop into the Bleeding Heart Art Gallery in the city centre. The occasion? The opening of the 8th Hearts of Gold exhibition!... -
Edwina Corlette Gallery Exhibition Opening Julie Paterson
Last Thursday night saw a celebration of the ‘everyday’ in New Farm. Julie Paterson opened her exhibition at the Edwina Corlette Gallery on Brunswick Street, to a welcoming crowd of local art lovers. This birdy flew by to sneak a peek at Paterson’s first solo exhibition of paintings and was... -
A Lustful New Coop
Lust for Life is a sweet blend of three quintessential lifestyle pre-requisites: art, coffee and shopping. In this lush Asian-inspired tattoo parlour lies the labour of love of owner Aureole, who has poured her artistic passions into a single space, breathing new life into the meaning of living art. The... -
C Gallery Christmas Gifts & Exhibition
C Gallery is a gift giving wonderland, and their exhibitions bring forth exclamations of excitement and amazement. If you’re stuck for a gift this year we recommend something from C Gallery. You’ll thank us when the mother-in-law is eating out of your hands. Now follow us back a few months... -
West End Twilight Markets
The corner of Wilson and Boundary Streets in West End may look like a mundane bank car park by day, but come Saturday afternoon, the area undergoes a bespoke metamorphosis to become something truly special: the West End Twilight Markets. The seductive aroma of organic coffee wafts onto the street,... -
SPIRO GRACE ART ROOMS
Nestled in the rolling heart of Spring Hill, lies this enticing and innovative gem. Devoted to delivering the highest quality undiscovered local art, Spiro Grace offers an occasion to engage with innovative designers and artists alike. It allows creatives to construct and exhibit thought-tantalising art within a new context. The... -
Simone Felice @ Brisbane Writers Festival 2011
On Friday afternoon, Brisbane Writers Festival attendees flocked to New Farm’s illustrious Powerhouse Theatre for an intimate encounter with crooner and author Simone Felice. Hailing from New York City his appearance at the festival offered a deep and soulful experience for all involved. The theatrical setting within the former power... -
BIGSOUND DAY 3
Oh it’s all over! And what a night! We flew through the city alighting at various pumping venues and were treated to some of the greatest new bands in Australia. We then fluffed up our tail feathers at the after party as some big birds spun amazing tunes for the... -
The Dream Menagerie
I have had a dream past the wit of man to say what dream it was. A story of a midsummer night is told, the most lamentable comedy therein beholds fantasies that apprehend, more than cool reason ever comprehends. Transcend into the ether of the lovers and madmen, their minds... -
WIN Tickets to QTC’s Pygmalion.
COOL GIVEAWAY 3 double passes up for grabs, getting flappin’ to be a bird about town! HOW? Email the nest: info@thegoodguide.com.au with your full name and contact details. Queensland Theatre Company presents George Bernard Shaw’s Pygmalion- “Is it possible to survive being dressed up and dragged into a tier of... -
Woyzeck | Under the Radar @ Metro Arts
Heading to Metro Arts showing of Woyzeck for their under the radar segment of the Brisbane Festival, this pigeon’s date was less than keen. With bribes of “you can hold my hand” and “I’ll give you kisses” (we must all sacrifice for art) the date finally consented with the warning... -
Ryan Renshaw Gallery | Gavin Hipkins
“Boundless in the existence of living time and the ability to personify the invisible world that lies behind the visible…” To view Gavin Hipkins’ work is to take a breath. Dreamlike in it’s simplicity yet eternal in the spaces he is creating. In this day and age where more seems... -
Rhinoceros in Love | Brisbane Festival
When I heard that one of this year’s feature theatre productions for Brisbane Festival was Rhinoceros in Love, I had a shocking thought that they were bringing a Discovery Channel documentary to stage. Now, there may be a slight fascination in observing rhinoceros’ in mating season on the telly at... -
Emulator @ Bleeding Heart Gallery
Boys of Brisbane rejoice! For you now have a socially conscious reason to pick up the console and play video games until your fingers cramp. Until Friday 30th September, you can flock to the Bleeding Heart Gallery in the city to take part in the ‘Emulator’ art exhibition, and explore... -
Rhinoceros in Love | Brisbane Festival
When I heard that one of this year’s feature theatre productions for Brisbane Festival was Rhinoceros in Love, I had a shocking thought that they were bringing a Discovery Channel documentary to stage. Now, there may be a slight fascination in observing rhinoceros’ in mating season on the telly at... -
The Gathering Festival
So you remember waking up and Cloudland Ballroom was gone in the night; going to the Royal Exchange Hotel involved Harleys’ and Ducatis’; Powderfinger held the resident spot at Rics. You remember an epic era of backyard gigs, 10pm lock-outs, Joh Bjelke-Peterson, the Valley, strip clubs, crooked cops, punks and... -
Simone Felice @ Brisbane Writers Festival 2011
On Friday afternoon, Brisbane Writers Festival attendees flocked to New Farm’s illustrious Powerhouse Theatre for an intimate encounter with crooner and author Simone Felice. Hailing from New York City his appearance at the festival offered a deep and soulful experience for all involved. The theatrical setting within the former power... -
The Dream Menagerie
I have had a dream past the wit of man to say what dream it was. A story of a midsummer night is told, the most lamentable comedy therein beholds fantasies that apprehend, more than cool reason ever comprehends. Transcend into the ether of the lovers and madmen, their minds...