Eyeing The Weekend – November 15, 2015

FRIDAY 16/11

SunSets at Torquay Hotel

Boo Seeka will kick off the local leg of the Coronas SunSets series today at the Torquay Hotel. Massive crowds are predicted to take in sounds of the Aussie synth duo. The pair have dominated national airwaves and featured on triple j’s Hottest 100 with their electronica/hip-hop hits. In pairing up with Corona the group will join several notable Aussie acts who have toured as part of the series in the past, including Portugal. The Man, Cloud Control, The Rubens and most recently Touch Sensitive. For more information go to torquayhotel.com.au.

SATURDAY 17/11

Workshop and market

Basils Farm is holding their Get Ready for Summer Gardening workshop today. Running from 10am until 12pm, the cost is $40 per person or $70 inclusive of lunch (with three choices available) and a glass of wine/ coffee. The workshop will cover garden preparation for summer, head to basilsfarm.com.au for more information. Meanwhile, in Torquay the Cowrie Market returns to The Esplanade running from 9am until 4pm serving up live music, local art, craft, jewellery, vintage, plants and fresh produce. Search ‘Cowrie Market’ on Facebook.

SUNDAY 18/11

The final day of Word for Word

The last day of the Word for Word Non-Fiction Festival is taking place today. The festival is Australia’s only national literary event with a dedicated focus on non-fiction writing and ideas. Passionate presenters and robust questions create a platform for discussion, dialogue and debate on a variety of subjects. The weekend sessions are held at the iconic Geelong Library & Heritage Centre and are packed with fascinating discussions through a series of in-conversations, panels, keynote addresses and the comic brilliance of the Great Debate. For a full itinerary head to wordforwordfestival.com.au.