Archive for the ‘Brisbane Scene’

  • Congrats – Gunshop Cafe (Voted Best Cafe in Aus!)
    Congrats to The Gunshop Cafe – taking home the ‘Best Cafe’ award by delicious. Magazine’s Cafe Awards.   Taking home the award last year for Best Cafe in Queensland – they’ve now trumped their past by claiming Best Cafe in Australia. “The Gunshop is clearly beloved by its regulars,” delicious. editor Kylie Walker, a former...
    by Ian at February 1st, 2010 at 11:02 am
  • Mana Bar (An Aussie First)
    The term ‘Gaming Bar’ in Australia is soon to change with the highly anticipated launch of Mana Bar in Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley.   We’re not talking Pokies .   Think PS3, Wii, Xbox – yep that’s right – we’re talking next-gen gaming consoles! From early February 2010 – The Mana Bar will be the first licensed venue...
    by Ian at January 27th, 2010 at 12:01 pm
  • Australia Day: Activities Guide (QLD)
    This year in Brisbane, if you’re out and about wanting to celebrate Australia Day – it’s all about the Parklands at South Bank for an event packed day for friends and the family. Courtesy of the Official Australia Day website – here’s a quick run down of some of the events taking place at the Parklands: 10 am – 5 pm - Australia Day...
    by Ian at January 22nd, 2010 at 10:01 am
  • Queensland Feline Association Cat Show
    Here is a great way to spend a day if your an amateur or professional cat lover, The 2010 Summer Cat Show presented by Queensland Feline Association. There will be all sorts of breeds,from kittens and cats. Watch the felines being judged. Also a chance to talk to breeders and exhibitors. If your looking for a new kitten for the family this is always a great place to start. When?...
    by Shane at January 21st, 2010 at 01:01 pm
  • The 6th Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art
    The sixth exhibition in the Gallery’s Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art series occupies the entire Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA) as well as the iconic Watermall and adjoining galleries at the Queensland Art Gallery (QAG). APT6 includes the work of more than 100 artists from 25 countries, including collaborations and collectives, which reflect the diversity of...
    by Ian at January 20th, 2010 at 11:01 am
  • Christmas Celebration & Movies in The Park
    Here is another awesome event for you, family and friends. Councillor Jane Prentice invites residents to come and celebrate the festive season at a free Christmas celebration in the park. Highlights include: * Free Giant Slide Ride * Free Jumping Castle * Free Rock Climbing Wall * Free Face Painting * Free Christmas Carols * Free Movie Under the Stars- “ The Muppet Christmas...
    by Shane at December 18th, 2009 at 12:12 pm
  • X&Y Bar – White Xmas Party
    We’re well and truly into the silly season now – so you don’t even need an excuse to party over the coming weeks.   The RAYV Radar was recently alerted to what sounds like one helluvah party about to take place at X&Y Bar in Fortitude Valley on Sunday 20th Decemeber. Apart from the fact this place just looks and sounds amazing (reason number 1 to...
    by Ian at December 17th, 2009 at 03:12 pm
  • Christmas movie in the park
    The kids are on holidays and your looking for something fun and free to do with the family leading up to Christmas? Conrad Treasury will screen the family classic, “Elf” out in Queen’s Park on Friday December 18, from 7pm. There will also be a sausage sizzle from 6:30pm, to raise money for the Cerebral Palsy League, who provide services and support to people with...
    by Shane at December 17th, 2009 at 03:12 pm
  • POLL: Who makes the best cofffee in Brisbane?
    Nothing beats the taste of your favourite coffee blend, lovingly made by a barista with flair.  With cafe culture on the ‘ever’ increase – coffee shops are popping up left, right and center and serving up superior quality tipples. We’ve put together some of the best coffee shops (collected recommendations from a previous RAYV member survey).  ...
    by Ian at December 9th, 2009 at 04:12 pm
  • South Bank Christmas Fireworks
    One of my favourite times of the year when South Bank comes alive with magical colours of the South Bank Christmas fireworks explode off the Brisbane River. Best viewing point head to the  Cultural Forecourt. 3 nights of fireworks. Dates:    Fri 18 December 2009 – Sun 20 December 2009 Times: 8pm each night Venue:  Cultural Forecourt cnr Melbourne and Grey Street,...
    by Shane at December 9th, 2009 at 01:12 pm