It was a cracking afternoon of footy chat, music, and all round good humour at The Footy Almanac Season 2024 launch at The All Nations Hotel in Richmond.
Round 1: Essendon v Hawthorn: Bombers scorch Hawks’ feathers!
March 17, 2024 by 4 Comments
Col had a great time catching up with family and friends at the MCG to watch the Bombers come out with a convincing win over their traditional rival, the Hawks.
Almanac Music: Vale Karl Wallinger – World Party
March 12, 2024 by 3 Comments
Karl Wallinger, another key figure from the music world has passed away. He is best known for his work with World Party especially their major hit ‘Ship Of Fools’.
Almanac Literary: Adelaide Writers’ Week 2024 – Richard Ford: an invitation
March 12, 2024 by 12 Comments
Col received more than he bargained for when Richard Ford signed his book at the Adelaide Writers’ Week.
Almanac Music: ‘1971 – The year that music changed everything’
February 27, 2024 by 13 Comments
‘1971 – The year that music changed everything’ is an excellent TV series, and together with its soundtrack brought back many memories of the time for Col.
Almanac Music: ‘The Basement Tapes’ – The Legendary Tales: Bob Dylan and The Band
February 23, 2024 by 6 Comments
The making of the legendary ‘The Basement Tapes’ by Bob Dylan and The Band features in a short documentary created to support the release of the complete songs recorded during the Big Pink sessions – and Bob fan Col is rapt.
Almanac Music: Calexico – Melbourne Recital Centre
February 16, 2024 by 3 Comments
Col had the pleasure of watching one of his favourite bands, Calexico, perform at the Melbourne Recital Centre a few days ago.
Almanac Music: New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival 2024 – Would you like to go?
February 4, 2024 by 4 Comments
Would you like to go to New Orleans for JazzFest 2024? Col has a vacancy if you’re interested.
Almanac Music: New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival 2024
January 23, 2024 by 1 Comment
The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival 2024 has announced the headliner acts for this year, and it’s a cracker. Col and Meryl will be there to enjoy the fabulous music and culture of New Orleans.
Almanac Swimming: Post Pier to Pub 2024 Reflections
January 16, 2024 by 15 Comments
The Pier to Pub 2024 is over and Col Ritchie reflects upon his satisfying swim.
Almanac Swimming: Pier to Pub 2024
January 9, 2024 by 16 Comments
Col Ritchie presents a few thoughts as he prepares for his 23rd Lorne Pier to Pub swim on Saturday.
Almanac Gardens and Art: Wendy Whiteley’s Secret Garden
December 19, 2023 by 4 Comments
Most of Col and Meryl’s visits during their Sydney trip had an artistic aspect to them and the visit to Wendy Whiteley’s Secret Garden was no exception.
Almanac Art: The Brett Whiteley Studio
December 15, 2023 by 6 Comments
Col and Meryl had a fascinating and enlightening visit to The Brett Whiteley Studio in Surry Hills during their recent visit to Sydney.
Almanac Art: Vasily Kandinsky – ‘Around the Circle’: Art Gallery of New South Wales
December 12, 2023 by 2 Comments
On his recent trip to Sydney Col Ritchie was fortunate to view the superb ‘Vasily Kandinsky: Around the Circle’ exhibition at the Art Gallery of New South Wales.
Almanac Art: ‘The purple noon’s transparent might’ – Arthur Streeton
October 16, 2023 by 5 Comments
Col Ritchie discusses his favourite painting first introduced to him by his primary school teacher in 1961, ‘The purple noon’s transparent might’ by Arthur Streeton.
Almanac Lunches: Footy Almanac Grand Final Eve Lunch Review
October 1, 2023 by 8 Comments
It was another classic Footy Almanac Grand Final Eve Lunch full of stories old and new, good humour and laughter, and camaraderie that celebrates all that is the Almanac family.
Almanac Music: Vale Jimmy Buffett
September 5, 2023 by 10 Comments
Another icon of the music world has passed away – this time Jimmy Buffett. Col Ritchie remembers Jimmy and his music.
Almanac Music: Vale – Robbie Robertson of The Band: RIP
August 10, 2023 by 8 Comments
Robbie Robertson, guitar player and songwriter, and member of The Band has passed away after a long illness.
Almanac Music: In The Shadow of Hank B. Marvin
August 8, 2023 by 5 Comments
Guitar aficionado Tony Forbes produced a stellar one man show called ‘In The Shadow of Hank B. Marvin’ to tell the story of The Shadows through words and music.
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