#SheReviews Fangirls
by I am so happy that I’ll be one of the lucky few who can say, “Yes, I was there at the Opening Night of Fangirls in Brisbane. I interviewed Yve Blake, you know“ This show is a phenomenon. It’s a modern […]
Michelle Beesley
Violets Are Blue
by Roses are red, Violets are blue, the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers is coming , with some collectable jewellery, too. Did you know the official flower for the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers is a Violet? Neither did I! I have an affinity […]
Meet Yve Blake from Fangirls
by Do you have a fan girl moment? Mine was way back in the 70’s. You remember the days of platform thongs and crocheted bikinis. My friends Ducky, Jules and I got up at four in the morning. We caught a bus […]
#SheReviews The Day The Lies Began
by I have been following Brisbane author, Kylie Kaden since she first came to launch her debut novel Losing Kate at Ashgrove Library. Her story of being one of the few writers to have been found in the slush pile and being […]
Launch of Queensland Anthology Bjelke Blues
by Do you remember the days when people in Queensland were not allowed to gather in groups of more than three? Or the early days of radio station 4ZZZ? Do you remember when Russ Hinze was Minister for Racing and Joh Bjelke […]
Day Three – Mercedes Benz Fashion Festival – Next Gen Wows
by The Next Gen show at this year’s Mercedes Benz Fashion Festival Brisbane promised to be creative, diverse and universal and it also proved to be a vibrant celebration of inclusivity and self expression. Showcasing the work of four fashion colleges, as […]
Day Two Highlights – Mercedes-Benz Group Show 1
by Brisbane turned on another beautiful night for the second day of the Mercedes Benz Fashion Festival Brisbane. Ensconced in a cosy corner of the Fashion Bar at Mr Percival’s we were in prime position to watch the local fashionistas arrive. There […]
Day One Highlights – Mercedes Benz Fashion Festival Brisbane
by This year’s Mercedes Benz Fashion Festival Brisbane is full of new surprises. From the brand new venue at Howard Smith Wharves, to the Lunch With The Girls showcasing everyone’s favourite personality, the stylish Kerri – Anne Kennerley, through to the highly […]
Season Launch 2020 – The Queensland Symphony Orchestra
by It’s a week of launches for SheSociety and we were delighted to attend the relaxed, inclusive and very colourful launch of the Orchestra for Everyone , The Queensland Symphony Orchestra. Colourful? I hear you say! Yes, colourful, for not only were […]
Buzzing About Books – Interview with Maya Linnell
by #SheSociety’s Michelle Beesley interviews author Maya Linnell, and talks about her new book Wildflower Ridge. Michelle BeesleyFreelance writer, wife and mother of three sons, occasional supply teacher and aspiring romance author, Michelle Beesley can be most often found in a coffee […]
Maya Linnell’s New Book – Wildflower Ridge
by Before I started writing for SheSociety I had no social media at all. Yet through the magic of Instagram I’ve gained new friends all around the world. Many of my Instagram friends are writers and that is how I came to […]
Buzzing About Books – Favourite Beach Reads in The Maldives
by #SheSociety shares her favourite reads from the Maldives! Michelle BeesleyFreelance writer, wife and mother of three sons, occasional supply teacher and aspiring romance author, Michelle Beesley can be most often found in a coffee shop chatting with friends or beside a […]
50 Years Of Queensland Theatre
by In 2020, Queensland will celebrate 50 years of having a dedicated theatre company, a company that has grown and thrived. At the launch of the 2020 season, Queensland Theatre promised audiences 50 Seasons of Stories plus an array of special events […]
#SheReviews L’Appartement
by As many readers know I’ve been a regular visitor to Paris since I was 21 and have stayed in many cool and quirky apartments. There was the crazy shower apartment; where the shower could only be turned on by my clever […]
#SheWatches Danger Close : The Battle of Long Tan
by Being a child of the 60’s, the Vietnam War and talk of the war swirled all around us. Who could ever forget the footage that was being beamed around the world? Many of us had friends and family affected by the […]
#SheWatches – The Australian Dream
by As we walked away from the advanced screening of The Australian Dream it was easy to see the emotions on the faces of the audience members. Many had been crying and even sobbing throughout the movie. Many were still shaking and […]
#SheReviews Storm Boy
by Do you remember reading Storm Boy at school? I do. It was one of the first Australian novels I’d ever read and it was a revelation for this bookish little Redcliffe girl who’d also grown up barefoot and beach-combing by the […]
Meet Fay Clayden – The Original Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers Queen
by The Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers is now one of the most loved events in Australia. Each year it grows bigger and the visitors keep on coming, many returning every year. It has been voted the Best Major Festival or Event at […]
#SheWatches The Public
by If you’re anything like me The Breakfast Club is one of your favourite movies to watch and rewatch. You’ll remember Emilio Estevez was the dreamy star of this classic film, set mostly in a library. Fast forward over 30 years and […]
Cabaret de Paris
by Brisbanites could be forgiven for thinking they were in Paris as all things French came to town. The Brisbane Eye was resplendent in red, white and blue, Le Cordon Bleu – Le Festival was in full swing serving pastries, croissants, crepes […]