by Laragh Michael | Oct 28, 2025 | Arts/Lifestyle/Culture, Feature, News
By Laragh Michael and Bella McCann Over the last century, Anita’s Theatre has seen great change, however its significance within the Illawarra has remained intact. At each stage, one thing has stayed the same. The venue has been a significant cultural hub for the...
by Laragh Michael | Nov 2, 2024 | Arts/Lifestyle/Culture, News
Creativity took centre stage at GongLUG’s annual LEGO fundraiser, with exhibitioners fostering generosity and community values for a special cause this Christmas season. During the October long weekend, GongLUG (Wollongong Lego User Group) hosted a fundraiser event...
by Laragh Michael | Nov 2, 2024 | Arts/Lifestyle/Culture
Yours and Owls Festival will be returning to Wollongong next March for a two-day celebration of live music and the arts, complete with local and international acts. Yours and Owls dropped the highly anticipated lineup for the 2025 festival, featuring some massive...
by Laragh Michael | Sep 23, 2024 | Arts/Lifestyle/Culture, News
Heyday Bar has hosted its monthly Gayday event which featured a ‘Denim and Diamonds Disco’ dress theme and beloved drag royalty from Wollongong’s LGBTQ+ community. Gayday has been described as ‘Wollongong’s most inclusive and fabulous event’, regularly promoting...
by Laragh Michael | Sep 23, 2024 | Arts/Lifestyle/Culture, News
Guest Gallery has held their first ‘Connect Night’ art exhibition at Society City showcasing the talent of Wollongong’s local visual and music artists. Organised by local organisation Guest Gallery, the unique event featured a range of purchasable exhibition art, a...