Entertainment
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I wandered lonely as a cloud
For many, bruised by school experience, poetry is still some old fashioned literary form found in foxed and faded pages of books on bottom shelves…
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‘Super fun’ Shakespearean comedy comes to Lilydale
Shakespeare is preparing to come to town, but perhaps not in the traditional way one might think, as Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre Company (LATC) presents ‘The…
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The aspiring coal miner who found a home in Kallista
A local historian has captured the journey of two women who went in search of coal in the 19th century. Agnes Simmons and Geraldine Minet,…
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A festival for the ages
Parents and staff at Monbulk College have come together to create a new music festival set to become an annual event for the Hills community.…
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‘Drawn to Light’ exhibition at Sherbrooke Art Gallery marks first solo exhibition for artist
The Sherbrooke Art Gallery is now home to a series of realistic oil paintings inspired by the landscape of the eastern suburbs of Melbourne and…
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Young talent from The Basin hits television screens across the country
A young talent hailing from the foothills of the Dandenong Ranges has had her musical prowess showcased on the national stage. Maddie ‘Maz’ Green, 26,…
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Bright bulbs aplenty at Ferny Creek Horticultural Society Spring Show
Visitors to the Dandenong Ranges and locals alike will be able to enjoy Ferny Creek Horticultural Society’s Spring Show in Sassafras next month. An abundance…
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National photographic exhibition in final weeks
There’s just weeks remaining to see an outstanding display of talent in the only Victorian showing of the National Photographic Portrait Prize 2022 (NPPP) here…
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A season of special performances and play adaptations
The 1812 Theatre Picnic at Hanging Rock In Tom Wright’s chilling adaptation of Joan Lindsay’s classic novel, five performers struggle to solve the mystery of…
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Write a gem or solve a murder with these unique theatre events
The Basin Theatre’s Writing Masterclass with Hannie Rayson and Michael Cathcart Readers! Have you ever thought about writing a play for stage or screen, but…
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From behind the bank teller to in front of a canvas: Artist Tracey Samios celebrates first solo art exhibition
One Upwey local is proving that you can make your dreams come true at any age, after moving from behind the bank teller to in…
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Cardinia Arts Grants recipients announced
Cardinia Shire Council has announced the successful applicants of the 2023 Cardinia Arts Grants. The grant program aims to encourage local artists to connect their…