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Art heads outdoors in Logan with Archibald Prize finalist

One of Australia’s most respected landscape painters, Joe Furlonger, will display his works and host an outdoor painting masterclass in the City of Logan. Drawn from the Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA) Collection, Joe Furlonger: Horizons traces the artist’s 40-year career. Works ranging from painting and ceramics to sculpture and drawing will be displayed at Logan A

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Artists group celebrates big 20

From picturesque landscapes in watercolour to vibrant patterns on pottery, the Logan Artists Association has been creating beauty in the City of Logan since the 1980s. Now celebrating the Association’s 20th year of having its headquarters in Coral Street at Loganlea, president Di Flack is full of thanks for the support along the way from the community and Logan City Council. ‘The original Prog

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Max Jackson talks FLAME Festival and living the dream

FLAME BBQ and Music Festival’s country music rising star Max Jackson is moving on out and moving on up, literally at the same time. ‘I’m actually doing the absolute worst job today and I’m moving house, so talking about FLAME Festival is such a nice break from this,’ Max laughs. Aside from the challenges of moving day from her Newcastle home to a little further inland near Maitla

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Bird art honours our wildlife

Self-confessed ‘bird nerd’ Christina Lowry is soaring to new heights with her new exhibition at Logan Art Gallery, opening 17 July. The Rochedale South award-winning fine artist, 43, says her latest work, Ex Libris, was informed by pieces in collaboration with one of Australia’s most well-known and innovative contemporary artists, Fiona Hall AO. ‘Fiona is a role model of mine and the time

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Orchestrating a local legacy

A new cultural legacy will be music to the ears of classical fans, with an esteemed maestro leading the launch of a City of Logan orchestra. Waterford conductor Dr Lewes Peddell is heading the new initiative as President and Music Director of Logan City Orchestras (LCO), and has already planned for a debut concert in July. With a career in music spanning decades in Australia and the US, Lewes hope

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Visit best culture and heritage sights in Logan

From historic homesteads to living museums and ornate temples, the City of Logan is home to world-class cultural and heritage attractions that little kids (and big kids) will love. Stroll through tranquil gardens and marvel at contemporary art from around the globe, nibble on scones or cupcakes and learn about the city’s social history, or spend an afternoon immersed in Logan’s pioneering pas

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Garage Sale Trail in Logan

Bargain hunters, odds-and-ends collectors and every shopper in between can flock to the City of Logan this month for the annual ultimate Garage Sale Trail. The nationwide event will be returning to Logan for 2 weekends only, from 8 to 9 November and 15 to 16 November, stretching far and wide across the suburbs. Local streets are set to buzz with sales as stallholders display pre-loved selections o

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Riding around Logan for Biketober

That familiar saying to ‘go for a ride’ takes on a special meaning in October this year, with the month being declared Biketober by international cycling enthusiasts. There’s even an event all month to celebrate cycling and community, known as the Love to Ride Logan Biketober Challenge. It’s the annual event tied to the Love to Ride campaign, which is backed by many organisations and busin

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