Be startled, amazed, awed, moved or just plain gob-smacked. This is an extra-ordinary exhibition. Viewing twelve pieces of Ron Mueck’s work at one time leaves a lasting impact. The pieces are either over sized or under sized. For example there is the ‘Old Woman in Bed’. A perfect representation of an old lady asleep…
Read MoreI was looking up the Olivia helps with Christmas story and came across this video of the Myer Christmas window. If you can’t make it down this year here is the next best thing. The Myer Christmas window video, staring the book Olivia helps with Christmas
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Christmas tradition is always good and this year the Melbourne tradition of the Myer Christmas window display is a winner – one of the best I’ve seen – perhaps even the best. It is the story from the book “Olivia Helps Santa” by Ian Falconer. If you have any young children in your family…
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I believe some of this tranquility comes from the formal and the symmetrical design. It is pleasing to the eye and it seems to balance the mind. Or maybe it is just the over-all beauty of the design. The garden was officially opened in 1935. It was designed by Hugh Linakar as part of…
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There are some fascinating places in Melbourne. Russell House or The Old Corner Shop, as it is often called, is one of them. Places like this are what make Melbourne such an exciting city to explore. As you are wandering up Kings Street or along La Trobe Street at the edge of the CBD…
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It’s a weekday and you have time on your hands and you’re hungry? One way to spend part of the day is eating in the Melba Room at The Langham Hotel, 1 Southgate Avenue, Southgate. The Langham Hotel overlooking the Yarra River catching the last rays of the day’s sun. This hotel used to…
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Your’re in Melbourne’s CBD and you want time out – peace, time away from crowds and the concrete jungle and some tranquility? How about the Botanical Gardens and in particular the Tropical House? The Melbourne Botanical Gardens are at the edge of the CBD – walking distance if you are feeling energetic or a…
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Every month or so I drop into the Kirra Galleries in the Atrium of Federation Square to catch their latest exhibition. This gallery is full of wonderful and magical glass. It specializes in Australian Glass and we’re not talking wine bottles and chunky water glasses, we’re talking delicate and whimsical designs made from hot…
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A regular Saturday Book Market is held in the Atrium of Federation Square from 11am to 5pm. There are over 5,000 books displayed at a variety of stalls that command the entire floor area of the atrium. It is a great place for a market – warm on a cold winter’s day and cool…
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The Ian Potter Center in Federation Square is a great way to spend a damp and misty winter’s day. The Atrium Ian Potter Centre. This wonderful space houses part of NGV (National Gallery of Victoria) . This Gallery shows only Australian Art – which, as far as I know, makes it unique in Australia. …
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