Install view of ‘Matisse: Drawing Life’ exhibition at the Gallery of Modern Art, Brisbane Photograph: Natasha Harth

Featuring the amazing work of Henri Matisse, ‘Matisse: Drawing Life’ is the most comprehensive exhibition of the artists prints and drawings ever mounted. Presented in partnership with theBibliothèque nationale de France, the exhibition includes more than 300 drawings, prints and illustrated books by one of the twentieth century’s greatest artists. Exploring the themes and subjects to which Matisse repeatedly turned throughout his long career, the exhibition provides insights into the artist’s daily drawing practice.

‘The Drawing Room’ installation Part of the ‘Matisse: Drawing Life’ exhibition at the Gallery of Modern Art, Brisbane until March 4, 2012 Photograph: Natasha Harth

If you like your art served with a glass of vino make sure you check out Up Late at GOMA where you are invited to join friends for a drink in the stylish exhibition bar in the Drawing Room or a bite to eat at the GOMA Restaurant.

Up Late also features contemporary artists talks, costumed models bringing the Drawing Room to life plus music performances with an acoustic edge providing the perfect backdrop to the exhibition.  This Friday you can catch Michael Zavros at Up Late from 6:30pm.

For more information on the exhibition click here.

‘The Drawing Room’ installation. Part of the ‘Matisse: Drawing Life’ exhibition at the Gallery of Modern Art, Brisbane until March 4, 2012 Photograph: B Standen

The search is on!

World Number 2,  Sally Fitzgibbons is searching the world for the three most intriguing, fun, engaging, daring and savvy girls to experience a life changing adventure travelling the world as the face and voice of Roxy.

On Friday the search begun with the launch of the search titled “Let The Sea Set You Free” held at the Roxy Beach Tent at the Roxy Pro.  During the week of the Pro (Feb 26- March 9) Roxy will cast one young, fresh face for the APEC region to live the amazing life of Sally Fitzgibbons and live the Roxy dream.

The lucky winner will have the opportunity to travel the world as the face and voice of Roxy including travelling to the Roxy Pro in Biarrtiz France, learning to surf on some of the best waves in the world, hanging out with pro athletes, be outfitted in head-to-toe Roxy apparel, record a song in a music studio, score a cash prize plus meet the Roxy designers.

If you think you have what it takes make sure you visit the Roxy Beach Tent at the Roxy Pro or enter via Facebook.

The three winning girls from around the world will be posted on the contest website on June 15, 2012.

For more information visit the Roxy Facebook here.

Sally Fitzgibbons, Korbin Kutchings

The design collaboration was a distinct real estate campaign that saw the two creative teams fully furnish a full floor apartment for a fictional client. The result is nothing short of spectacular with furniture designed and selected by Deka Design specifically to fit the apartment.

To celebrate the partnership, the completed apartment was unveiled last night. Over 100 guests gathered to see the finished product and admire jewels designed by Calleija.

The interior is distinct and thought provoking, with an emphasis on high quality locally designed and made furniture and objects.

Kate Thompson,Hillary Christensen,John Calleija and Jessica Faulkner

The Scott Street grand apartment was fitted out by Deka Design and Calleija

Ben Brokken and Claire Wilson

Helena & Lasse Kinnunen

Hayley & Jeff Butler

For more information visit Calleija or Deka Design.

Pete @ Beenleigh Rehoming Centre, Rossmans Rd.

Pete is your typical, happy go lucky Aussie Cattle cross pup, aged 4 months young!  He’s full of life and love to give to his new family and would benefit from ongoing training.  He loves his trips to the beach and to play with all the other dogs.

Pete is $350 and comes desexed, vaccinated, microchipped and wormed.

If you would like to meet Pete, please drop by the AWLQ Beenleigh Rehoming Centre on Rossmans Rd, open 7 days 10am – 3pm.
Alternatively you can call staff on (07) 3807 3782 or visit our website: www.awlqld.com.au

Aleaha @ Gold Coast Rehoming Centre, Shelter Rd.

Aleaha is a lovely little cattle dog who especially enjoys playing with toys, dogs and to have human company.  After a good run around she’s all too happy to lay at your feet in contented silence.  She seems to have not had much training in her previous home and she can get a little over excited and mouthy with people and other dogs, but means well and is generally social and happy.  Aleaha will be a loyal and loving mate.  She is 9 months old.

Aleaha is $300 and comes desexed, vaccinated, microchipped and wormed.

If you would like to meet Aleaha, please drop by the AWLQ Gold Coast Rehoming Centre on Shelter Rd, open 7 days 10am – 4pm.
Alternatively you can call staff on (07) 5509 9000 or visit our website: www.awlqld.com.au

Deano @ Gold Coast Rehoming Centre, Shelter Rd.

Deano is a lovely mix of Aussie Kelpie and Cattle dog, aged 6 months young.  He would love a new home with another dog to keep him company and active throughout the day.  He is suitable with children over the age of 6, but is not so great with cats or other small pets.  Deano would make a fantastic gym buddy, enjoying vibrant and stimulating activity daily to ensure he is content!

Deano is $240 and comes desexed, vaccinated, microchipped and wormed.

If you would like to meet Deano, please drop by the AWLQ Gold Coast Rehoming Centre on Shelter Rd, open 7 days 10am – 4pm.
Alternatively you can call staff on (07) 5509 9000 or visit our website: www.awlqld.com.au

Bonnie @ Gold Coast Rehoming Centre, Shelter Rd.

Bonnie has been with us since November 2011 and we would be overjoyed to see her go to her new forever home as soon as possible!  She’s quiet and independent and really enjoys her own space.  A peaceful new abode would be most fitting for Bonnie as she is one of our Golden Oldies at 9 years of age and likes to cat nap a lot!  She’s a lovely girl that would request only a daily head scratch from you, and in return will give unconditional love and companionship.

Bonnie is $70 and comes desexed, vaccinated, microchipped and wormed.

If you would like to meet Bonnie, please drop by the AWLQ Gold Coast Rehoming Centre on Shelter Rd, open 7 days 10am – 4pm.
Alternatively you can call staff on (07) 5509 9000 or visit our website: www.awlqld.com.au

Oz @ Gold Coast Rehoming Centre, Shelter Rd.

Oz is an inquisitive and intelligent boy.  He’s also very friendly and will wander over to you for a pat and to say hello!  He loves cuddles and has a playful nature too.  Oz is 2 years old.

Oz is $100 and comes desexed, vaccinated, microchipped and wormed.

If you would like to meet Oz, please drop by the AWLQ Gold Coast Rehoming Centre on Shelter Rd, open 7 days 10am – 4pm.
Alternatively you can call staff on (07) 5509 9000 or visit our website: www.awlqld.com.au

Meeka @ Gold Coast Rehoming Centre, Shelter Rd.

Meeka is a sweet cat who is affectionate, although doesn’t enjoy being held much.  She tolerates other cats but is finding the large numbers in her pen a little intimidating.  She is 3 years old and would love a quiet and peaceful new home where she will be doted on by her loving new owner!

Meeka is $100 and comes desexed, vaccinated, microchipped and wormed.

If you would like to meet Meeka, please drop by the AWLQ Gold Coast Rehoming Centre on Shelter Rd, open 7 days 10am – 4pm.
Alternatively you can call staff on (07) 5509 9000 or visit our website: www.awlqld.com.au

Ashlee Hart

All images by Michael Greves, see more here.

F . T . G . is an experiment in time and place; an epoch of Kalebs artistic evolution through singular moments and time itself. Kalebs fascination with the idea of travelling in time and love of interpreting life through his camera is a driving force of his creative focus. Inspired by vivid catalysts, Kaleb travels back to junctures in time to transform visual entities with his unique style of artistic perception. “F . T . G . depicts fragments of my imagination infused with elements of fluid movement, sublime dimension and abstract revelations”, Kaleb muses. More often than not, Kaleb finds himself zig zagging into the surf with his camera. See more here, well worth a look.

You can even order online. Click here or visit them on the ground level of Oasis Shopping Centre. Phone 07 5539 8333.

The night promises to have everything from a comedy hypnosis stage show by Mark Anthony (renowned as being one of Australia’s leading hypnotists), a burlesque extravaganza with a special show by Carlotta (an Australian cabaret performer and television celebrity), two performers you will never forget in Pricasso (the entertainer who paints with his you-know-what!)  and hilarious comedian Anne Ferguson-Howe with a live band and two-course dinner included.

The dinner and show costs just $135 with proceeds going to Special Children of Queensland. This show is for one night only and has never been seen before on the Gold Coast so book now.

Date: Saturday March 3, 2012

Venue: Paradise Showroom, The Gold Coast Arts Centre

Time: 6:30pm for pre-dinner drinks. Dinner show starts at 7:30pm.

Cost: Dinner and show $135

To book phone The Gold Coast Arts Centre on 07 5588 4000 orwww.theartscentregc.com.au

What can you expect… Wandering around Parklands Showground it was not hard to spot the massive fluro green blow up box that is the V Energy Green Room. As we get closer we can hear the base shuddering through the walls as the first scheduled DJ Silver Sneakerz runs his tracks. I’m excited yet I have no idea what to expect as we approached the line up to enter the room. Promo guys and girls welcome us with paint brushes ladden with glow in the dark green paint, glow sticks which the clip around our wrists and green V visors. We are kitted up and ready to go! As we walk inside the darkened room a swarm of happy punters dance within the tent, bopping to the booming beats and screaming appreciation as the DJ smoothly skips to a new track. In the darkness, sweaty bodies glow with the green armour (paint and glow sticks!) to form a mass of movement combined with an impressive light show. It is like a mini-rave in here and I can’t help but imagine the energy the tent will contain later in the evening. A bar is situated at one side of the tent serving up V Energy Drink with a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic additives and thanks to the restricted number of guests allowed in the tent at any one time, there are no timely line ups to get a beverage. Cheers to that. After 20 minutes on the dance floor I almost forget that I am at The Big Day Out and venture outside to bask in the sunshine and catch one of the acts on the main stage.

The must-visit factor… Unlike anything else at The Big Day Out, the V Energy Green Room is a must-visit for the mini-rave within a music festival factor. The room is also a great opportunity to get a snappy or two with your mates at the V Energy Power Wall; an innovative technology that allows you to capture your festival fun via a touch screen and inbuilt HD camera. All you need to do is add your mobile number to the V Energy Wall and you will receive a photo of you and your friends via a facebook link post event.

Where can you experience it next… If you missed the fun at this years Big Day Out you can catch the V Energy Green Room at Future Music Festival in Brisbane on March 3. For more information visit here or to check out photos from the V Energy Green Room visit here.

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