PepiGoGo - the Outside In of Bendigo: February 2011

Autumn in Benders 2012

Bendigo at its best. What more can I say. Winter and all her comforts and snugness is just around the corner, as the leafy streets of Bender's inner suburbs display their glorious hues. Grace Kelly lives on at the gallery, and the food and open fires of some fave pubs tempt you with sheer gluttony.
Some suggested fave haunts for Autumn:
- The Hub, Mitchell St
- The Manchester Arms, Long Gully. Yes, sounds scary. But this little pub shits all over pretention and wankiness. Good food, homely environment with 'make your own' tea and coffee facilities. A glowing fire and a glorious court yard. Daggy but loveable, ideal for a quiet midweek pub meal. (Nice wine list too).
- Castlemaine. Its 30 minutes out of B Town but the culture changes dramatically in this short drive. I love Castlemaine. There is a vibe and energy that reeks creativity and embraces the eccentric in all of us. Castlemaine's carefree nature is packed with enough book shops, botiques, cafes and fine dining to keep a culture vulture like me happy for days!

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Bendigo Queer Film Festival - 8 & 9 April 2011

Bendigo Queer Film Festival (BQFF) is now in its eighth year. Still going strong with a fine offering of queer film, art and general party-down queer culture. http://www.bendigoqueerfilmfestival.info/

Castlemaine State Festival

The Castlemaine State Festival is a ten day multi-arts celebration that draws on the distinctive culture of the central Victorian goldfields region – of old and new, of the artistic and the agricultural, and its dynamic community strengths. Held in autumn every two years, the festival showcases works from the region’s finest artists and performing arts companies, alongside national and international artists. More info go to: http://castlemainefestival.com.au/2011/

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Bendigo's First ZOMBIE SHUFFLE!!!

PepiGoGo will host the FIRST Bendigo Zombie Shuffle, Sunday 17 July 2011, 3pm. The Zombie Shuffle will commence at Rosalind Park,View St end, and will ramble along to public places in Bendigo. The Shuffle is a Public Event - considered to be "performance art" in memory of the late Champion of Bendigo's Art scene - LIZZIE ROCKERFELLER. Stay tuned for details of the Zombie Trail.