Green thumbs and budding gardeners, here’s your chance to find lush, leafy, and colourful plants for your home or office! Another Plant Market pop-up event is springing in West Village this Sunday, the 8th of Sept. 2019.
After the success of The Plant Market’s first West Village showcase last June, the event is returning with more vendors. So, head over to 97 Boundary Street this Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to check out the line-up and choose from heaps of vendors selling large or small indoor and outdoor plants, seeds, ferns, flowers, and herbs.
The Plant Market is also bringing back its popular adoption centre. If you’ve had no luck growing a pot — don’t worry! You can drop off those unhealthy plants to allow someone else to nurture it for free.
You might want to stick around to join the botanical-based workshops, though. Grab the opportunity to learn the basics of caring for plants or growing a herb garden.
The highlight of this Saturday’s workshop includes a full-hour education on vegetable gardens to grow this spring from the West Village Gardener. This activity requires advance booking for $10.
The Plant Market is also a showcase for makers and crafters. Besides the greens, you mosey around the stalls or snap up unique handcrafted pieces like accessories, homeware and plant-themed gift items from Billeta, Max and Mort, All The Green Things, Luvia Designs, Succulent Mummas, and The Plant Market designers.
The Plant Market is the brain child of Tamara Scheiwe who decided to create a space for a group of green-loving and creative Brisbaners to share their talents and passion to the community. Interested in joining the next market? Contact Tamara on her website.
If you love beer and would like to try a variety of brews in the shortest time possible, then prepare to get mighty busy sampling 40 kinds of tasty beer from both local and international brands at the Armakeggon Craft Beer Fest in West End!
Happening on Saturday, the 24th of Aug. 2019, from 11 a.m. until the wee hours the next day, this beer fest also has giveaways and games in store for guests, and the place to be is at the Archive Beer Boutique at 100 Boundary Street.
While you’re experimenting with different flavours at the Armakeggon Craft Beer Fest, local talent DJ Moses will be playing excellent dance music to keep with the fun vibe.
At 7 p.m., Joyride, the pride of Sydney’s hip hop world and the man responsible for hit songs like “3 am” and “Aunt Tracey’s Cookies,” will be performing on stage for the beer fest’s first-ever after-party.
Joyride has been with theOne Day Crew and the tour DJ for Spit Syndicate in the last six years. He has also collaborated with the biggest names in the Aussie hip hop scene, such as Horrorshow, Jackie Onassis, Hermitude, Drapht, Urthboy, Illy and Purpose.
For more than a decade, the Armakeggon Craft Beer Fest has been the “hoppiest” event in Brisbane. Always soldout, this is a party to never miss if you’re all about enjoying the beer!
Entry to the Armakeggon Craft Beer Fest is free but be sure to bring your ID and wear your most comfortable beer-drinking shirts.
A proposal for a five-storey mixed-use development under a “build-to-rent” model, with a ground level retail space and residential accommodation, on Vulture Street, West End has been lodged.
The proposal by developer Property Projects Q seeks to develop four above- ground level residential accommodations on a 798sqm site located at 45-49 Vulture Street, comprising 36 medium density units functioning under a “build-to-rent” model, plus retail tenancies to be located at the ground floor.
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“The development is proposed under the ‘build-to-rent’ model, with all units to be held in single ownership (and management), enabling a high degree of control over the delivery of the proposed residential arrangements, tenant mix, and management of key operational aspects,” Mewing Planning Consultants Assessment Report said.
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The proposal, designed by WMK Architecture, will provide Rooming Accommodation, Multiple Dwelling, and Short-term Accommodation.The Rooming Accommodation, the assessment report said, will likely be the primary and most-aligned use of the building because of the shared nature of the facilities such as the laundry and drying area, and the communal recreation area.
There will be 32 one-bedroom apartments and four two-bedroom units (one per each residential level) with shared facilities at each level: communal dining space, communal laundry and drying area; a 230sqm communal rooftop space with a large outdoor terrace, vegetable gardens, shaded kitchen, barbecue, dining and seating area; and communal car parking arrangements.
The car parking area for residential accommodation with 12 parking spaces will be comprised of six visitor and six car share spaces — intended to be operated by GoGet or a similar operator. There will be a dedicated bicycle storage at the ground level which includes 40 resident bicycle spaces and 10 visitor bicycle spaces.
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The Ground Floor retail space will consist of Centre Activities including a shop, food and drink outlets, and office. Pedestrian access is provided to Vulture, Bond, and Exeter Streets whilst vehicular access is provided to Exeter Street (ingress) and Bond Street (egress).
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The development intends to cater to residents comprising of key workers, para-professionals, young professionals, researchers, and students, who typically don’t have dependents and require rental levels lower than what is prevailing in the market.
“Despite the volume of unit approvals and construction in recent years in Brisbane, including on the West End peninsula, there is a notable gap in the West End market for the types of residents identified above, at a reasonable rental cost.
“Those residents have been somewhat limited in access to West End housing by expensive luxury stock, and larger apartments intended to appeal to families with children seeking placements in highly sought-after local schools.”
Have you ever heard of cooking using hemp as an ingredient? If you want to try its taste or learn what you can do with hemp for food then join Marcia’s on Montague’s Cooking with Hemp workshop in West End.
As of 2017, the Food Standards Code has legalised hemp seed, a derivative of the Cannabis sativa plant, as food. Since then, Marcia’s on Montague, a specialty grocery store and cafe on Montague Road, has been selling hemp in its inventory. This ingredient is also in some of the dishes served at their cafe.
Set for Wednesday, the 31st of July 2019, botanical expert Caroline de Lore will conduct Cooking With Hemp. The hands-on workshop will begin from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., where participants will learn to prepare the following products:
Wondering where you can bring your kids during school holidays so they won’t get bored? Do you know that there is a free outdoor art space in West End where the children can do arts and crafts for several hours?
Creative Kids Brisbane is open from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. during weekdays, and from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. during weekends. This open art space doesn’t have any strict requirements. Just drop in with your children during opening hours, grab a seat and then start creating something with the materials provided.
Any age is welcome to join the free art sessions; however, children under five will need to be assisted by a parent or adult. Creative Kids Brisbane holds session under the trees for shade but participants are still advised to wear sunscreen.
Each session lasts for 60 minutes but the kids and their parents may stay longer if they like. For the current winter school holiday, you can expect the following creative activities to take place:
Colourful paper mache birds
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Olaf (“Frozen”) puppets
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Albert Einstein portraits
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Paul Klee block printing
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Fluro watercolour animal paintings
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Clay Minecraft chests & faces
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Painted fox masks
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Colourful pom pom trees
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Registration is not required but you can book a spot. However, if you want to be certain of the slots or you’re planning to bring more than one child, you can book online.
Check out Creative Kids Brisbane’s full schedule of activities this July below:
Every year since 2009, a group of local filmmakers mounts the West End Film Festival (WEFF) in support of the creatives. As its 10th year offering, WEFF will be staged at two venues to showcase over 50 short films reflecting stories that are unique to Brisbane.
On Friday, the 28th of June 2019, the red carpet will be rolled out at the Rumpus Room in Russel Street to mark the opening of the West End Film Festival at 6:45 p.m. This is the official selection process of the Blue Session with 10 nominated short films featuring the sci-fi, drama, comedy and animation genre. Among these are “A Rare Breed,” “#Typecast” and “The True History of Billie the Kid.”
The Yellow Session official selection will follow at 8:45 p.m. featuring a batch of interesting characters in short films like “Pool Side,” “Fez” and “Green Pastures.”
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By Saturday, the 29th of June 2019, two discussion panels will be underway at the Rumpus Room for budding filmmakers and students who would like to get into the business of making movies.
9:30 a.m.
So You Think You Have A Story Panel
Joe Carter (documentary producer), Dr Phoebe Heart (documentary director), Dr Sue Cake (scriptwriter) and Jo Kenny (production manager)
At 1:00 p.m. a selection of short films featuring the stories about ageing and the elderly will be screened in the B.OLD Films session.
The official selection process featuring the Red, Purple and Orange Session films will run by 2:45 p.m. The night will close with the WEFFY Awards ceremony at 8:45 p.m.
Meanwhile, a free screening of these year’s movies, officially and unofficially included in the sessions, will take place the Bunyapa Park on Saturday and Sunday, the 29th and 30th of June 2019. Set from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., movie-goers are enjoined to bring their blankets or camp chairs to get comfy will watching the specially-curated movies.
Stovetop Chai will be serving hot beverages so viewers will be kept warm during the screening.
A spectacular display of fiery flow arts will take place at the West End Fire Fest in Orleigh Park on Hill End Terrace.
Happening on Saturday, the 15th of June 2019, the West End Fire Fest will be underway from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and this event will also feature a yoga workout and a dance party.
Feel like a kid and marvel at the moving lights as performers dance, spin and juggle with fire or manipulate lit up objects to demonstrate the beauty of this creative activity. Set a picnic blanket on the ground as you watch the spinners and their exhibitions whilst eating tasty meals from the food trucks.
This community event will begin with a sunset yoga demonstration from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., where guests may also join.
For the rest of the evening, DJs and entertainers will be performing and playing hits or dance tunes to rouse the crowd. Among them are DJ Buzz, Michale Jenkins, DJ Onyx, DJ Lucid Geko, Emma Nekous, DJ Stephen, DJ Roger, PH-Zero and KOA.
Whilst this the West End Fire Frest will take place in an open space, adults with pets or children under 18 years old are expected to be watchful of their family members at all times, especially around the fire circle. Guests and fire spinners are also expected to clean up after themselves and observe the rules of the event to prevent any untoward accidents.
Here’s a good motivation to roll out that yoga mat and loosen those stiff muscles in this winter cold as West End Yoga Centre on Browning Street will hold two special sessions with internationally-renowned yoga teacher Simon Marrocco.
On Sunday, the 9th of June 2019, warm up and reduce the feeling of sluggishness at Mr Marroco’s workshop from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Another session will start at 1:30 p.m. and end at 3:30 p.m.
Tickets to the 2.5 hours workshops are at $60 each. Booking is required, so make sure to purchase early as the spots are limited.
Doing yoga in the winter can help improve body circulation and make those long naps more efficient. It also balances the mind and body when you’re most likely to overindulge on sleep and food because of the cold weather.
Mr Marroco, a Senior Iyengar Yoga instructor, has been a yoga practitioner for over 30 years. Whilst he frequents the West End Yoga Centre, he is also the founder and director of the Melbourne’s St. Kilda Iyengar Yoga School.
The West End Yoga Centre is owned and managed by Jamie Denham. He opened the site in 2014, which has become a hub for teachers, students and enthusiasts.
The bi-annual West End Warehouse Shoe Sale is here again!
On its 39th run, shoppers can score European or Asian-made shoes from $20 to $80 at this bargain opportunity on 12 Turin Street.
The warehouse sale will run from Wednesday, the 29th of May, until Saturday, the 1st of June. Heaps of sneakers, espadrilles, winter shoes and leather boots will be on display from sizes 36 to 42. Shoppers may also potentially find dress shoes for men, school shoes for kids, work boots and Uggs.
Come wearing your most comfortable clothes. With a huge selection of quality-made footwear laid out table after table, you’ll likely be staying a while to find that perfect pair of shoes.
Creating a miniature Japanese garden can be gratifying and you can learn how to make one at this three-hour workshop at Mappin’s Nursery & Aquarium on Montague Road in West End.
Conducted by Kent Florist, the miniature Japanese garden workshop is set for Sunday, the 2nd of June 2019, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The class is for $95 per person, which already covers the cost of materials like the plants, driftwood, gravel, pottery, rocks, and the container.
Mikoko Inoue, the owner of Kent Florist, has almost two decades of experience as a florist and a wedding provider. She has worked on film sets, on commercial environments and in various functions for business and governments.
Ms Inoue will teach students what materials go well and what shouldn’t be arranged together during the miniature Japanese garden workshop. She will also guide students on how to create artistic designs despite the space constraints of a small container.
Doing miniature gardens as a hobby helps people connect with nature and highlight their creative side. It may also take them back to their childhood and remind them of how fun it was to assemble, construct or build doll houses, figures, vehicles and other objects.
