SURF & ART - Take a trip to start a collection

As we head into the new year ( financially speaking) , its time to look again at how we work hard, and how we reward those around us, or even ourselves... 


Sometimes its just a walk in the park, or a gluttonous Macaron - thats another post!!  - but sometimes it is also something to make your everyday view of the world just a little more... you...


If you have not seen Claire Whitney's Work, then don't forget to join us for the Nicholas Building Open Studio... as Fiona bought one for our office...


BUT next week, perhaps wander out of the city centre, and  head to Geelong.. not just for the freezing cold wetsuit obligatory surf, but a little art and design watching... and perhaps a little gluttony  - this one should be on everyones Southcoast adventure! 


Metropolis Gallery is ready to excite you about the Geelong scene... and now there are FIVE lanes on the Westgate there are NO Excuses..

THEATRE : get on down to the Donkey

One of our lovely past team members Zoe is part of the most amazing new program this weekend. 

Its a must see! with such a fabulous ensemble and we are proud to be supporting Zoe on this.. we'll be there... and if you have not been to the Donkey Wheel house.., get down there..  this is a perfect place for the play!

Read here as described by a great little Theatre website: 

CHANTS DES CATACOMBES is a filthy little storyabout a showgirl, a surgeon and a courtesan. The innocence of each  has been stripped. For these three women history has turned its page, and they’re now entombed creatures of the catacombs.

This promenade piece of theatre will inhabit the basement of the gorgeous Donkey Wheel House building. This production will be an entire sensory experience, with a special series of scents created by perfumer Emma Leah.

Chants Des Catacombs is the brainchild of Anna Boulic, a NIDA trained voice teacher, harpist and singer, who developed a ten-minute version alongside theatre maker Bryce Ives. Last year it was the winner of the Short+Sweet Cabaret Festival.

This new cabaret experience mixes the styles of musical theatre, vaudeville, burlesco, indie pop, hip-hop and the macabre.

SO TO BOOK:

http://www.trybooking.com/9503 

or at the door

Tickets:
$ 30 Adult
$25 Concession/ Student

Thursday 16th of June at 8.30pm,
Friday 17th of June at 8.30pm & 10.30pm
Saturday 18th of June at 8.30pm &10.30pm
Sunday 19th of June at 6pm

Postcript - go get em ZOE, we are very excited for you!

Fiona and the team at HST

EVENT - Dinner in the Studio - Middle Park

This is a little update for a fabulous event our friends are doing.. join us! It will be delicious!


Dinner in the Studio - 4th and 5th July


Nicolas Poelaert from Embrasse Restaurant, Andrew Marks from The Wanderer and Gembrook Hill Vineyards and Potter, Shelley Panton

Shelley as she does a demo during dinner

See our blog about the dinner that was at Shelley's Studio that Fiona took the photos for...


Back in March Shelley Panton hosted two dinners in the studio with chef Matthew Wilkinson and winemaker Mac Forbes.  It was a warming experience to collaborate with foodies alike to celebrate all things artisan for the table from the produce, to the plates, to the wines.  


Shelley is pleased to announce that she will be hosting two more events in July with chef Nicolas Poelaert of Embrasse Restaurant and Andrew Marks of  The Wanderer  and Gembrook Hill vineyards


Set in the century-old butcher’s shop which houses Shelley's home based studio-come-store, guests will savour four courses created by Nic alongside wines by Andrew Marks, presented on stoneware clay plates made by Shelley, especially for this dinner             


Event Details

When:         Monday 4th and Tuesday 5th July 2011

Where:        At Shelley Panton's Studio and Store - 88 Park Road, Middle Park

Time:           7.00pm - 11.00pm
 
Cost:           $145 per head, inclusive

To Book:     Call the studio on 03 9537 0737 or email: info@shelleypanton.com
Places are limited to 24 guests per evening, so we suggest you book ahead if you would like to join this amazing event.

NEW - Coffee spots and directional dilemas

YES - we have a coffee problem - a good one :) ... a Melbourne one.. 


How to choose the next step once out of the lift - left to see Jo at Switchboard, left then right to head up to Shany and Danny at Liason, or perhaps our newest short cut - sharp Right and then down to the right again, and we find Rob, and Hugh at Hoboken... Thanks to some well experienced and passionate locals.. this is a great addition to our corner of town! -

It is a dilema! ( and so far that is just the first 3 off the top of my head.. we have 15 that we share on our Cafe Culture Walk  but thats another story!)

Great Salads, fresh pastries, and amazing Soups! - oh some other yummy's too

Hoboken with great coffee from Seven Seeds - home is Hosier Lane

SALE: Leather jacket TODAY ONLY

Just for you, our loyal clients, we are looking for all the good MELBOURNE sales we can find.. Austerity measures are all about us, but that's not to say you shouldn't keep your eyes peeled..
This is only in ONE size - they are all size 10!

get dialing!

WORK for us - Internships, part time admin positions avalable soon.

Have you ever thought of working in a small tourism comapany?

Or perhaps even an event company, or a marketing, or even a PR company...

Well thats what you would get to do with us... 

Life is never dull thats for sure.



Award winners in the 2008 Melbourne Awards.

We are looking for someone who loves what we stand for, for where we are, and for what we do.

It may sound simple.. but we have not found such people very easily.

With several awards to our name, and more to come, we're keen for an energetic individual to join us.

Some of our team are moving on to do other things, we'll miss them, but its a great time to make an impression.. shine brightly as help will be needed, and there is room to develop.

Laughter in our group of hosts is always present

Think about what you can bring with you.. Do you know the city, and those who work it? Do you like to write blogs? Do you enjoy making people feel as though they have no cares in the world? Are you good with databases, and relationship building? Do you have a good phone manner that will be both professional and at ease? Are you full of youthful ideas, but also  able to manage clients of wealth and prestige...

 We are a small team, and need someone who wants to grow with us...



Depending on how you fit, and what you are interested in, we can discuss Internships, or hours of employement.



Tight knit team, that has a lot of fun.



Start time we'd like as late June,             so in the mean time email Fiona...   

work(at)hiddensecretstours.com

With researched proposals. More info will come in weeks to come.

Cheers, and thanks. Fiona

Happy BIRTHDAY - its the NGV's 150th.. celebrate!

If you are not sure where to wander in the morning.. then perhaps you can check out this map - dont forget, we have some tour spots for early afternoon - but you may need a break from all the festivities .. see earlier post to know what I am talking about..
Happy Birthday NGV, you inspire us every day!..

May 28th 2011