Round-ups, suggestions and ideas to make your weekend better.
Australia Post’s small-business grant applications are now open
Australia Post’s Local Business Heroes program, is currently open for applications, offering winner’s a $5,000 support package to see their business thrive.
A sneak-peak inside artist Monique Correy’s upcoming collection 'Honey'.
Local Artist Monique Correy’s upcoming boutique collection 'Honey' drops next week, and we’re already gooey with excitment.
Calling all Artists: Expressions of Interest are open for the 2023 Public Art Cow Painting Competition
If you’ve ever had the urge to paint a life-sized fibreglass scupture of a cow - well, you’re in luck! but hurry, because applications close soon.
This week's gig guide
We’ve rounded up some awesome live music performances happening in pubs, clubs and cafés near you.
Artist Spotlight: TALLOU, releases debut single: I promise I Love You
We’re all about shining the light on local talent in Toowoomba. This week local artist TALLOU released her debut single: I promise I love you, and we’ve been listening to it on repeat.
Local Indigenous-Owned Businesses You Should Know
Here are six local entrepreneurs sharing culture and connection through their businesses.
Just for Laughs
With a slew of comedy gigs popping up in 2023, and an emerging local comedy culture of our own, we talked to two home-grown comedians about how they got their start, the Toowoomba comedy scene and all the local shows we know about (so far) in 2023.
TAFE Queensland marks momentous 140 year milestone
TAFE Queensland celebrates a mammoth milestone this month, with the state’s largest and most experienced training provider blowing out the candles on 140 years of quality vocational education and training.
To celebrate its rich history in Toowoomba and the Darling Downs, Toowoomba will play host to 3 unique events starting this week.
New exhibition opens as a celebration of Spring and identity
The Write Gallery, within The Lighthouse, has just announced Botanicals, an exhibition by Artist and Designer Tarn McLean.
Event Highlight: Brisbane Philharmonic Orchestra presents Emily Granger (harp) and Jonathan Henderson (flute)
Join Emily Granger (harp), Jonathan Henderson (flute) and members of the BPO for an afternoon not to be missed.
20 Classes to Make You a Well-Rounded Person
The key to a rich life is to be constantly learning.
Well, that’s what we believe anyway.
The Field Guide on Spotify
Winter dinner parties made right with a playlist thoughtfully curated, from TFG to you. Fireplace and Mulled Wine optional, but highly recommended!
New exhibition opens in both Farsi and English
The Write Gallery has just announced a live event and exhibition hosted in both English and Farsi.
Arts festival returns this weekend full of circus, dance, music and cabaret
Curious Arts Festival returns to the Empire precinct full of all-ages entertainment options and plenty of freebies.
New It’s OK To Be Me exhibition celebrates LGBTQI+ communities
A new exhibition at USQ aims to grow support for the LGBTQI+ community in Queensland by making visible challenges and triumphs for the ‘rainbow’ community.
Toowoomba Grammar Art Show to open this weekend
The Toowoomba Grammar Art Show is back, featuring the work of hundreds of artists across the country.
Where to hear live and local music around town
There’s a huge array of incredibly talented local musicians in Toowoomba.
Here’s where to find them.
Toowoomba Regional Council community grant applications are now open
The funding opportunities provide monetary support to local organisations (such as sports clubs and arts venues) in our region, and could mean a new coat of paint or weekend event for your group.