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Urbanathlon survival guide

If running 11kms isn’t challenging enough, imagine doing it while hurdling barriers and weaving through rope webs. That’s the premise of Urbanathlon, an inner-city obstacle course race being held at Docklands this Sunday. We spoke to previous participant Ian Cockerill, … Continue reading

Monet’s Garden: The Musée Marmottan Monet, Paris

Claude Monet’s name is synonymous with Impressionism, and his garden at Giverny is synonymous with inspiration. The NGV’s latest exhibition, Monet’s Garden: The Musée Marmottan Monet, Paris showcases more than 60 works devoted to Claude Monet’s garden and will delight with its … Continue reading

A behind-the-scenes look at Monet’s Garden

How do you design a blockbuster art exhibition? We talk to exhibition designer at the NGV, Mark Patullo about their latest exhibition, Monet’s Garden and give you a sneak peek of what you can expect to see. How far in advance does … Continue reading

Melbourne Visitor Centre: At your service

National Volunteer Week from 13 to 19 May is a great excuse to share your love of Melbourne by becoming a Tourism Melbourne volunteer. While drifting through New York with an upside-down map, David Hobby was often stopped by locals … Continue reading

Butterfly Club lands in Melbourne

After fluttering its wings in South Melbourne for 14 years, the Butterfly Club has picked up sticks and relocated, treasures and all, to a new home in the pulsing heart of the city. The new Carson Place digs boast a … Continue reading

Cluster at City Gallery: Put me on the map

In an age where the branded environment is considered to be a new thing, City Gallery’s latest exhibition Cluster shows that our urban surrounds have always been branded, right from their very design. The names of streets in Melbourne are no mere accident … Continue reading