All that glitters is glass
There is nothing fragile about the future of Drysdale’s premier festival after a second very successful Festival of Glass last Sunday.

Bluestone Junction bring bluegrass to MinyaBluegrass band Bluestone Junction are bringing their country sound to Minya Vineyard and Winery, as part of the Minya by Moonlight concert series.
Show off at the Bellarine Agricultural ShowWith a huge range of activities and competitions on offer, the Bellarine Agricultural Show has something for everyone.
Mansion filled with music of summerClassical music is coming to Barwon Park in Winchelsea this weekend with the first of four concerts to be presented at the heritage-listed venue.
Queenscliff’s new open air galleryTen art boards have been installed along Thwaites Walk, along the seaward side of Citizens and Princess Park down to the Maritime Museum.
Blinder stars hit townCameras have begun rolling on $5m local football drama Blinder, with about 60 cast and crew involved in Monday’s shoot at Point Impossible. 1
A sizable Scottish GatheringMyra McRae and her band Clan have teamed up with Taliska for the Port Fairy Folk Festival, for a special performance of Scottish music.
Arnold Zable, Tony Birch and Alice Pung will be in Queenscliff for Writers in Reflection 2, an event presented by Rural Australians for Refugees.
A Winter Palace in Deans MarshLorne musician Kirstin Honey has been performing around the Surf Coast under many different names and in a handful of wistfully named acts.
Bubbling along but in need of fundingThe Froth and Bubble Literary Festival AGM saw the election of key positions, but the issues of a venue for the festival and adequate funding remain.
Classics shine at showLuck was on the organiser’s side as the sun broke through for the Torquay Rotary Club’s annual Motor Show held on Sunday, after downpours on Saturday.
The Piping Hot Chicken Shop in Ocean Grove will host a Journeys for Climate Justice (JCJ) film night on Thursday.
Have a Blinder of a time on the film setLocations have been chosen. Actors have been cast. All that’s left to do is begin filming Australia’s latest homegrown film. That’s where you come in.
Apollo Bay festival still strong at 20The Apollo Bay Music Festival is turning 20, and with a second line-up of amazing acts just announced, it’s starting to look like a celebration.
All that glitters is glassThere is nothing fragile about the future of Drysdale’s premier festival after a second very successful Festival of Glass last Sunday.
An exhibition of photos by Sheri Browne and Jenny Kelly will be shown at the Barwon Heads Community Arts Garden this Friday.
Class Clowns in da ShedAs Melbourne prepares for the 2012 Melbourne International Comedy Festival, funny bones will be tickled on February 25 at the Potato Shed.
Grapevine: Vegan friendly vinoWith demand for organic produce growing and growing, it’s not surprising to see more wine companies now wading into this niche market.
Funds for the Anglesea Music FestivalA mini music festival is coming up in Anglesea to raise money for the full-sized Anglesea Music Festival later in the year.
Danawa oven firing up at the festivalGet ready for the freshest pizzas you have ever tasted, as the Danawa Community Gardens have finished building their pizza oven.
The 2012 Festival of Glass will be happening between 10am-5pm on Sunday 19 February 2012 at Drysdale’s Bellarine Basketball Stadium.
Opera on the lawnAs the sun sets over Thirteenth Beach, fine music and theatre appreciators will be able to soak up a one-off concert performance of The Merry Widow.
Honky tonk with Hogbelly Morton’sHogbelly Morton’s Country Revue are sharing their love of honky tonk with the Forrest Brewing Company this Sunday.
Food and wine and all things fineThe Geelong Food and Wine Show has added extra spice with Cats stars Jimmy Bartel and Tom Hawkins set to test their culinary skills against the best.
Surfing Dog unveiledSculptor Viktor Cebergs unveiled Surfing Dog last week at the Barwon Health Day Program in Torquay, as part of a new art module.
Grapevine: Head(s)… you win!It’s Valentine’s Day today and you’ve got a choice: is it going to be “The Blonde”, or “The Brunette”?
Memories of food are also important to me. Most often these are family gatherings, but I have many other food memories which mark time in my life.