The annual Neighbour Day is happening in West End on the 25th of March 2018 and it will be a perfect time to spend time and chill out with members of the community.
The event will be held at Bunyapa Park in West End starting at 10:30 in the morning. Expect sausage sizzle, exciting activities and entertainment for the whole family.
On Sunday 25 March 2018, it will be a gelato feast in West End as La Macelleria presents the first-ever All You Can Eat Gelato event in Australia. For $10, ticket holders can delight in all the sweet gelato flavours they can devour.
The all-you-can-eat event will be a whole day affair, starting at 11:00 in the morning and continuing until 9:30 in the evening, so there’s plenty of time to try all the flavours on hand.
Event Details
What:
All You Can Eat Gelato
When:
Sunday 25 March 2018
Where:
La Macelleria Gelateria
321 Montague Road, West End
La Macelleria Gelateria will be serving its usual favourites, including chocolate gelato, coffee and pistachio. On the day, however, there will be five flavours that will be available exclusively during the event. These include Matcha, Maple Pecan Pie, Earl Grey & Yuzu Sorbet, Coconut White Chocolate & Line, and Strawberry & Balsamic Vinegar Sorbet.
The All You Can Eat tickets are valid only cups and cones.
Interested in this ultimate gelato immersion? Buy tickets online at Eventbrite or purchase tickets on the day.
About La Macelleria Gelateria
La Macelleria is a specialist in artisan gelato and boasts using only premium and local ingredients. It prides itself on bringing only natural and “clean” gelato, free from colourants, preservatives, additives or hydrogenate fats.
West End is the place to be in March as the biggest beer festival returns to Brisbane.
From Friday 9 March up to Sunday 18 March, Brewsvegas 2018 will quench the thirst of Brisbanites for great local beer. Now in its fifth year, Brewsvegas promises to bring pleasant surprises as it features the originality and personality of the different beer venues in the city.
West End bars, breweries and eating places will play host to many of the events during the beer festival.
Here are some of the Brewsvegas events happening in West End.
Friday 9 March
Brewsvegas Launch Party by Beer InCider The Joinery on Montague Road will host the launch party of Brewsvegas, bringing a Beer InCider Experience to every beer lover. Expect lots of great music, food cider and beer as well as collaboration brews made for the night.Venue: The Joinery, 244 Montague Rd, West End Time: 5:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Living the Dream – So You Want to be a Brewer The Catchment Brewing Co will open its doors and give the crowd a behind-the-scenes experience of what it is like to be a brewer. The event is perfect for aspiring brewers and beer geeks.Become a brewer for a day, decide what should be brewed and get a typical brewer’s lunch, pizza. Attendees will also do heaps of quality control, that is, drinking beer.Venue: The Catchment Brewing Co, 150 Boundary Street, West End Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Tipsy with the Gypsy with Brisbane Beer Barons Brisbane Brewing Co is hosting some of the best ‘gypsy’ brewers who have figured out how to bring their brews to the public without shelling out millions of dollars in investment.The gypsy brewers will be challenged to brew a one-off 50-litre keg. Expect the new and limited brews at the event.Venue: Brisbane Brewing Co, 124 Boundary Street, West End Time: 12:00 noon – 4:00 p.m.
FREE ENTRY
Sunday 11 March
Not in My Back Yard (Party) Come to The Burrow and celebrate the best New Zealand brews. West End’s favourite cottage will be serving Kiwi-theme lamb pizza and Kiwi beers from 8 Wired and Garage Project.Venue: The Burrow, 52 Russell St, West End Time: 3:00 p.m. until late
FREE ENTRY
Beyond a Brew Beers can be more than just a brew. The event at The End Bar aims to bring people together to start a conversation over a beer. There will be a food truck, talks, merchandise and local vinyl DJs at the event.Venue: The End Bar, 73 Vulture St, West End Time: 3:00 p.m. – 12:00 midnight
FREE EVENT
Wednesday 14 March
West End Progressive Dinner This event will show why West End is the best side. Hope to Bosc for the first course, then to Catchment, Brisbane Brewing Co and finish at Archive Beer Boutique.Venue: Archive Beer Boutique Time: 6:30 p.m. until late
The Fluster Cluck It’s collaboration night at Brisbane Brewing Co. The craft brewery and bar will have double collaboration brews from Dainton and Kaiju and a one-off batch with Thirsty Merchants.Venue: Brisbane Brewing Co Time: 4:00 p.m. – 12:00 midnight
FREE EVENT
Northern Rivers Producers Dinner Archive Beer Boutique is teaming up with Stone & Wood to bring the best of the Northern Rivers and Byron Bay area. Expect a banquet-style feast with a broad range of organic produce, wine, spirits and fantastic beer.Venue: Archive Beer Boutique, 100 Boundary St, West End Time: 7:00 p.m. until late
Summer may be ending, but in West End, the vibrant pop up Endless Summer Markets is set to capture West End in March.
Presented by The Sunday Girl, Endless Summer Markets will feature the best of pre-loved items, top quality vintage pieces and artisan goods created by local craft makers. The venue will also feature food trucks featuring delectable and healthy eats and sweet treats.
Photo credit: The Sunday Girl/Facebook
The markets will be on Sunday 11 March 2018 on Montague Road in West End.
Event Details
What:
The Sunday Girl Endless Summer Markets
When:
Sunday 11 March 2018
9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Where:
204 Montague Road, West End
The Sunday event is perfect for artisans and vintage item makers to feature their work and pre-loved articles. Anyone interested to sell their pre-loved items and original arts and crafts can avail of tickets ranging from $27.46 to $48.56.
Vendor Tickets
Food and Beverage Vendor Ticket
For food trucks and vendors
Price: $48.56
Stall Holder Ticket
Ideal for hand-made goods sellers
Price: $38.01
Rack Stall – Clothing Ticket
Provides clothing vendors with 2x1m racks to be displayed
Price: $38.01
Suitcase Rummage – Clothing Ticket
Second-hand clothing ticket. Suitcase Rummage. Suitcases must be featured as part of the display.
Price: $27.46
Vendors can choose to share a stall with their fellow vendors to split the fee and maximise profits.
Among the first to stalls to showcase their vintage treasures is Scouted Design, which should give every girl her fill of boho clothing and chick fashion.
Vendor ticket sale will end on 9 March 2018 at 4:00 p.m.
The Dutton Park Ecosciences Precinct has been selected as the site for a new high school, which has been planned to address the growing demand in Brisbane’s inner-south.
It took some months for the government to determine the site for the new inner-south school. Initially, they explored the possibilities of Davies Park, Kurilpa Point and Dutton Park for the planned high school.
In the end, Dutton Park proved to be the ideal area for the new school.
The Ecosciences Precinct’s access to existing and future transport networks is one of the reasons why it was seen as the ideal location. It also helped that the government’s partner in the school project, The University of Queensland is also easily accessible via the Eleanor Schonell Bridge. Proximity to UQ will help maximise opportunities for the students to access the university’s resources.
The site, which sits on state-owned land, was also chosen because of its close connection to health sciences precincts and hospital and its capacity to support urban growth and development.
Population Growth Response
The building of the new schools is a response of the government to the growing population in the inner-city.
“As a local parent, I have witnessed first-hand the significant population growth in the inner-south and the corresponding impact on local school populations, like Brisbane State High, which is the largest secondary school across the nation,” said Deputy Premier and Member for South Brisbane Jackie Trad.
“That’s why I have fought hard, on behalf of my local community, to secure a new school for the inner-south because I know it is the number one issue for our community, Ms Trad said.
Locals within inner-city Brisbane have expressed dismay at the lack of foresight in planning for schools in the area. Recent reports have indicated overcrowding in schools as a result of more families moving to apartments near Brisbane CBD.
The new Dutton Park school is expected to open for Year 7 students from the start of 2021. UQ will be actively participating in developing innovative education for the Years 7-12 in the secondary school.
The Queensland Government will seek community feedback on the project. There will be school and community information sessions in February and March 2018.
The construction of the new high schools is part of the government’s $800-million Building Future Schools program.
This year’s Ice Cream Festival promises to be better and cooler than last year’s festival, which sold out within six hours after tickets were released.
Ice cream enthusiasts should expect tickets to be gone just as fast this year, so it’s best to be first in line when organisers release tickets on Tuesday 13 February at 10:00 a.m.
Ticket distribution starts Tuesday 13 February 2018
Where:
Peters Ice Cream Factory
97 Boundary Street, West End
There will be three session times for the festival, starting 11:00 a.m.
Just like last year, only 6,000 tickets will be made available due to logistic considerations. Tickets are free and will grant the holder entry to the event. Guests can then purchase ice cream delights from the vendors at the event.
New Frozen Creations
This year’s Ice Cream Festival promises to be the coolest event yet as top ice cream makers across the country gather at the event to feature frozen treats never before seen in Brisbane.
There a dozen reasons to drool over the cool treats at the event. Think sweet treats created by Ruby the Little Red Ice Cream Van, taking inspiration from the ‘Stranger Things’ TV series. Chop Chop Chang will be concocting a Golden Gaytime bao. There will also be cannoli stuffed with pistachio gelato courtesy of La Macelleria.
Vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free sweet treats will also be available at the festival for those with specific dietary needs.
It’s the month of love and it can be the perfect time to find love.
For singles looking for a date, CitySwoon is once again hosting special dating events in West End in February.
Valentine’s MegaParty
Singles ages 21 to 39 years can look forward to a Valentine’s MegaParty event on Friday 9 February 2018 at The Loft. It’s not just another Valentine’s event but promises to be the biggest dating event of the year.
Photo credit: Loft West End/Facebook
Guests can have a chance to find their Valentine through a series of quick mini-dates.
After the mini-dates, it will be an all-night party with some of the best DJs in Brisbane setting the party mood.
Tickets will include two drinks and the fast-paced mini-dates.
Singles from 35 to 47 years of age can also participate in a post-Valentine event on Thursday 15 February 2018 at the Archive Beer Boutique.
The Matched Speed Dating event hosted by CitySwoon promises to be a fun night with unlimited drinks, delicious canapes and speed dating. The newly renovated venue should give singles the right atmosphere for the quick first dates.
Based on their profile, participants will be matched in real time with the most compatible person. They will then be sent on a series of quick dates lasting around 12 to 15 minutes.
Event Details
What:
Matched Speed Dating in West End
When:
Thursday 15 February 2018
7:00 p.m.
Where:
Archive Beer Boutique
100 Boundary Street, West End
CitySwoon holds regular dating events in Brisbane, sourcing the best night spots and venues in the city. Events are fun and ideal for anyone looking for a relationship or wanting to socialise. It should also suit those who wish to test going back to the dating scene.
A new 12-storey residential development is being proposed on Victoria Street in West End, and while the developer is touting it as a future subtropical river-garden, Councillor Jonathan Sri (The Gabba) thinks it would be madness to let such a development push through.
Crown Group has lodged a Development Application for a residential tower with 446 apartment units. These would include 1-bedroom to 3-bedroom apartment units and penthouses. The proposal involves building a 10-storey building with a two-storey podium on a lot area of 10,766 square metres.
Site of the proposed residential development. (Photo credit: pdonline.brisbane.qld.gov.au)
Riverfront Garden Lifestyle
Architectural firm FJMT, which designed the building, said they drew inspiration from the Brisbane River and the Hinterland beyond when they came up with the gentle and fluid design for the building.
Photo credit: pdonline.brisbane.qld.gov.au
The idea was to create homes instead of apartments, with units provided with private gardens and balconies of at least 12 square metres. Residents would also be provided with communal landscaped spaces. The building is U-shaped and turns towards the river to take full advantage of the views.
The design boasts a central garden with an infinity waterfront pool and a communal garden terrace for residents. This subtropical riverfront garden concept is in keeping with the Buildings that Breathe guidelines of the Brisbane City Council.
Councillor Jonathan Sri expressed dismay over the proposal. He asserted that it would be madness to approve such a proposal, which does not comply with the neighbourhood plan.
Cr Sri explained that while the proposal states that the plan is for a 12-storey building, the building looks more like a 14 or 15-storey structure.
A vocal fighter for affordable housing, Cr Sri said that what the neighbourhood needs now are safe pedestrian crossings and not luxury penthouses.
“The council can’t cram more people into an area without improving public transport facilities, or traffic congestion will just get worse and worse,” he said.
He also noted that upzoning the area for high-density residential development is based on a premise that the council would first build a new CityCat terminal at the end of Victoria Street. That has not happened yet.
“West End needs more medium-density public housing and affordable community housing – not more,” Cr Sri said.
The latest vegan café in West End is luring non-vegans into trying plant-based eating with delightful degustation dinners prepared by Alejandro Cancino.
Photo credit: grownbne.com
Chef Cancino is the man behind the highly rated degustation menu at Urbane in Brisbane CBD. The plant-based degustation expert is expected to bring elegant dishes that would arouse the interest not only of vegans but the omnivores as well.
Grown will feature the pop-up vegan degustation dinners on Tuesday and Wednesday nights in January and February.
Event Details
What:
Pop-Up Vegan Degustation
When:
Every Tuesday and Wednesday
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Where:
Grown
21 Buchanan Street, West End
Cost:
$120 per person
Gone are the days when vegan living is identified with bland cooking. The plant-based restaurant scene is booming in Brisbane and Grown is one of the new hip places created for vegans.
Photo credit: grown_bne/Instagram
Through the degustation events, Grown owner Sacha Muchall and Cancino aim to introduce more people to the vegan way of living.
The pop-up degustation dinners feature seven-course plant-based menu, with an option of matched alcoholic and non-alcoholic pairings. The dinners can only accommodate 16 people each night and bookings are essential.
To book a seat at the Pop-Up Degustation Dinners, call 3036 7213 or email Grown at hello@grownbne.com.
In a bid to fulfil conditions to full approval of the West Village project in West End, the developer has submitted plans to double the green space accessible to the public.
The increase of publicly accessible green space is one of the conditions set by Deputy Premier and Planning Minister Jackie Trad when she approved the development application in November 2016. This was after Ms Trad called in the development back in September 2016 after it was met by strong public opposition.
After review of the project, the development was eventually approved, provided that they meet certain conditions. Conditions include providing at least 30% of the site area as publicly accessible open space. The approval also called for the developer to bring down the maximum number of multiple dwelling on site to 1,250 units. Initially, the developer planned for 1,350 apartment units.
On 21 December 2017, the developer lodged a development application to meet certain conditions of the approval.
The plans posted on the Brisbane City Council website on 3 January 2018 address the conditions covering the open areas open to the public. These include plans for The Common and the laneways.
The Common space proposal to meet approval condition. (Photo credit: Brisbane City Council)
Under the plan, West Village would provide 1,532 square metres of publicly accessible area through The Common space. The Common space would be available for public access 24 hours a day.
The Common would include a water play area as well as space for public performances. Through the plan, the developer also aims to fulfil requirements for unimpeded and safe 24-hour public pedestrian access and crime prevention through environmental design principles.
The plans for Factory Lane and Wilson Lane are also included in the recent proposal. Factory Lane would be a green laneway leading to The Common space. Wilson Lane would be right next to the existing factory and would provide 10 bike racks and vehicular access bollards.
Plan for Wilson Lane includes bike racks. (Photo credit: Brisbane City Council)
The proposal also aims to address the condition covering community focused land uses. This involves adding at least one child care centre, providing a minimum of 500 square metres of the gross floor area for community space and 100 square metres of the gross floor area for knowledge space or co-working hub.
Other Conditions
Approval of the development also depends on the fulfilment of other conditions. These include provision for car and bicycle parking spaces for non-residents, traffic management prepared by a qualified traffic engineer, and deep planting for 10% of the site area.
