Archive for the ‘Events’ Category
Tuesday, February 21st, 2012
Sustainable Table has the runs. And no, it wasn’t a veggie curry gone bad. The organisation is hosting a program of charity marathon events this year in an effort to raise money for their Kenyan Compost Toilet project. Why? Well, heartbreakingly, lack of sanitation is still the single largest cause of illness in the world, claiming the lives of some 4,900 children every day. Compost toilets can do wonders in turning this statistic around – and at the same time, also turn human waste into nutrient-rich organic fertiliser so communities can grow their own food naturally. It’s a win-win. To get involved, sign up to participate in either the Great Ocean Road Run (May 19-20) or Run Melbourne (July 15), or sponsor someone doing the legwork for you. Distances are flexible to accommodate all fitness levels and Sustainable Table ethical hampers are on offer if you need incentive to get your friends involved too. So, in the words Sustainable Table themselves, sign up, shoes on, and let’s all look forward to getting the runs together.
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Tuesday, February 14th, 2012
Trash Amour sounds like the way Oscar the Grouch would dish out romance. It is, however, the latest exhibition hosted by Reverse Garbage to help celebrate loved-up February with attitude and edge. This romantic, handmade and junky art show will feature the work of over 20 local artists, crafters and designers who all work with salvaged and recycled materials. Pieces include fine art, jewellery, sculpture, fashion accessories, cards, home wares and more. Join them on Saturday February 18th 6-9pm for an opening night of entertainment, drinks and late night shopping. Oui oui!
Posted by Daniela Sunde-Brown in Art, Events | No Comments »
Monday, February 13th, 2012
The annual Sustainable Living Festival has been injecting old Melbourne town with daily doses of green goodness since Saturday. An absolute bumper program of events (they don’t call this Australia’s largest sustainability festival for nothing!) has been taking place across the city, but what would a festival be without a market to top it all off? Next weekend is the Festival’s Big Weekend which means that The Green Market will once again transform Federation Square into an eco haven. From Friday Feb 17th to Sunday Feb 19th, more than 80 eco-minded vendors will pop-up and pop-out their finest wares – from food, coffee and lifestyle products to building materials, home improvement goodies, green services and alternative transport, energy and waste disposal options. The markets will be complimented by a range of other must-see events, including a Climate Quiz with Adam Hills and Tanya Ha, a Green Inventors forum, Dr Karl tackling renewable energy and ‘off-the-grid’ gigs by Lisa Mitchell and Amanda Palmer. Check out the full, irresistible program here.
Posted by Emily Lush in Environment, Events | No Comments »
Thursday, February 9th, 2012
Ryan McGennisken spent most of his childhood on the road. While travelling around Australia with his parents, surviving off fire-cooked meals and sleeping in huts made of sticks were common features of a life constantly on the move. With an upbringing as dreamy and fantastical as that, it’s little surprise that Ryan has grown up to be an artist. His delicate ink and watercolour drawings combine symbols of childhood and adulthood to blur the lines between nostalgia, fantasy and reality. Telling stories of “survival, intrepidness and the journey of lost souls on the quest to find a new livable environment away from a deconstructed, over used planet,” Ryan also reflects on contemporary environmental and social debates. Over forty works in handmade frames created from salvaged red gum timber will be hanging at Ryan’s first solo exhibition, if it’s between death and magic, opening at 6pm this Saturday at Latrobe Contemporary Gallery in Morwell, Victoria.
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Wednesday, February 8th, 2012
A rusty lawnmower, a spanner and an old car engine walk into a bar… Okay, let’s leave the metal humour to someone who knows what they’re doing. Christopher Trotter is a local sculptor known for his wit and uncanny ability to give new energy and personality to scrap materials and disused mechanical parts (which is a pretty tough thing to do!). His new exhibition, Animated Steel: Heavier Metal, launches at Brisbane’s gallery artisan on February 9th alongside Derlot’s Bespunk, an equally intriguing series of ‘trash to flash’ sculptures. RSVP via email for the opening night and catch guest talks on upcycling, recycling and repurposing from both the artists and Raffaele Persichetti of Holloway Eyewear (as seen in Issue 12!). I always knew there was a reason I’ve always loved trips to the tip…
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Friday, February 3rd, 2012
Did you just hear that thud at your front door? Is that a bicycle trailing off into the distance? If you live in Brisbane, your next morning delivery might not be the daily rag, but it will be good news! Tomorrow, February 4th, the Papergirl team will be spreading out across the city to deliver rolled-up artworks to random houses. That’s right – every surprise package contains a one-of-a-kind piece that could be anything from poetry or short stories to drawings, photography, zines or collage. There’s still time to help out with distribution by participating in Papergirl’s community ride. Bring a bike, a bag and meet at White Canvas Gallery, 26 Church St, Fortitude Valley at midday. Who knows, you could even be the lucky recipient of a very special delivery!
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Wednesday, February 1st, 2012
Despite the overwhelming evidence in favour of sustainable energy, it seems those in power (no pun intended) are still reluctant to throw their full support behind it. If only they’d take a trip to Melbourne’s Federation Square this month: we’re sure the sight of the Strandbeest strolling on the sandstone would make them see the light. The creation of Dutch artist Theo Jansen, the Strandbeest is made from materials such as plastic pipes and recycled plastic bottles, and runs (well, walks) entirely on wind power. Although the natural habitat of his creations is the beaches of the Netherlands (Strandbeest means “beach animals” in Dutch), Jansen has generously let two of his inventions make the big trip to Fed Square, where they will frolic – wind permitting – from today until February 26th. Here’s hoping these gentle giants’ peaceful promenading will bring a breath of fresh air to the renewable energy debate.
Posted by Leeyong Soo in Art, Events | No Comments »
Friday, January 27th, 2012
While a reworked Young Talent Time returned to our screens this week, the only young talents we need to know about are the ones who have been busily burrowing away in preparation for today’s grand opening of Evergreen: fresh sustainable fashion at Sydney’s Object Gallery. Showcasing the works of both emerging and established eco designers from Australia and abroad, Evergreen runs from today, January 27th until Sunday, March 25th, giving you plenty of time to head along and admire the designs – both bold and beautiful. But this exhibition is about much more than just pretty dresses: Evergreen aims to educate its visitors on just how difficult it is to transform an industry driven by waste and excess. You’ll learn not only ways in which the exhibition’s designers are burning the torch for more sustainable and ethical fashion, but how you, as a consumer, can too. And we’re all for that!
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Wednesday, January 25th, 2012
What’s on this weekend in your neck of the woods? Don’t forget to check the Peppermint Events page for listings of markets, fairs, workshops, sales and many more eco, organic, fair trade and fashion events coming up in 2012! If you want to spread the word about something that’s happening in your area (or you’d like to advertise as a ‘featured event’ for a fee of $50), simply drop us a line at hello@peppermintmag.com. {Image from here}.
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Friday, January 20th, 2012
Its no secret that Peppermint’s favourite colour is green. Looking at these vibrant colours, however, we are tempted to broaden our palette! The earthy tones and vibrant hues produced by natural dyes owe to their extraction from leaves, plants, fruits and minerals using processes that are easier on the environment than the harsh chemicals and industrial techniques used in the manufacture of most textiles. If you want to learn more about natural dyes or even try your hand at using them, Beautiful Silks’ Natural Dye Symposium is an ideal place to start. Scheduled for June/July in Melbourne, Natural Colours in the City offers workshops in weaving, dying and knitting plus lectures by leaders in the natural dyes field like India Flint, Donna Walariki and David Higgins. Tickets are limited and selling fast, so visit their website for more information.
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