Entertainment
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Burrinja is the best
By Derek Schlennstedt Burrinja Cultural Centre was awarded the Best Small Museum at the 2017 Victorian Museum Awards on Wednesday 26 July. The Archival Survival…
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It’s love – with a twist
By Derek Schlennstedt Love songs are generally expected to be all dramatic and emotional, but Sunshine Coast Roots gurus, Bearfoot have taken a different approach…
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Healing the Earth
By Derek Schlennstedt From Warburton’s Peter Downey, the director of Surviving Earth and Animal Mundi, comes Esteem, a documentary about the relationship between our inner…
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Spectacular show
By Peter Douglas Performing in front of up to 10,000 people would be daunting for even the most seasoned professional. But for students Charlie Mustoe…
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Mooney takes the lead
The 1812 Theatre has welcomed top comedian and media identity Lawrence Mooney as its Patron, in recognition of his strong ties to the company and…
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Rain bound for Earth
Hills-based artist Rain White is preparing to show off her talent to local audiences, with her solo exhibition ‘Earthbound’. The exhibition focuses on White’s creative…
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These Sparks are on fire
Hills-based musicians Liam, Dylan and Michael from Sparks are now set to further their idiosyncratic take on rock‘n’roll and beats in upcoming performances. After forming…
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Abstract art on show
The work of six emerging local artists is being showcased in a new Growing Pains exhibition, Abstractify, at Burrinja Cultural Centre. The Burrinja-based Growing Pains…
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Connected to nature
By Derek Schlennstedt To coincide with the change in seasons, Belgrave illustrator and watercolour artist, Susie Parry is unveiling her new exhibition that reflects the…
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The circus is back
The return of the fourth annual Burrinja Circus Festival will take place these winter holidays, until Saturday, 8 July. A great experience for these holidays,…
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Dance has taken over
A successful formula for engaging the community and developing opportunities in the Yarra Ranges has seen exponential growth in local dance participation. The Dance Tracks…
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The nature of creativity
By Wendy Williamson A forthcoming exhibition at Upwey’s Burrinja Gallery is inspired by the three participating local artists’ shared love of nature and is testament…