Mickey Randall and family are back on the road in search of a good pub, a decent stubby holder and a Greek rejuvenation story. They find all three.
Almanac (Racing) Poetry: Melbourne Cup Blues
November 13, 2018 by 4 Comments
The Melbourne Cup can bring on the Blues.
Almanac Music: Classic Rock’s most underrated lead guitarists
November 5, 2018 by 19 Comments
The beauty of great rock guitarists is they manage to leave an indelible, unique mark on the genre despite having the same six strings and the same twenty-odd frets as every other player to work with. Alex Darling discusses some of his favourite guitar players.
TAB Epigram
November 2, 2018 by 4 Comments
Wilde about the flutter! The latest from wordsmith Damian Balassone.
Pub Review: The Exeter, Adelaide
October 25, 2018 by 15 Comments
Mickey Randall has been to another pub! Here is his review of the Exeter in downtown Adelaide.
Almanac Music – Blinded by the List: a Springsteen game for the whole family!
October 24, 2018 by 9 Comments
Not interested in horse racing or can’t wait for next footy season? Trucker Slim has come up with a game based upon the music of Bruce Springsteen as an alternative for you to while away your time instead.
The Gambler at the Guillotine
October 23, 2018 by 4 Comments
Damian Balassone’s latest offering provides a cutting edge view of the perils of the punt.
The Royal Tour: Oh cringe of cringes! What abasement!
October 19, 2018 by 28 Comments
I get the impression Dips is no fan of the royal family.
Almanac Music – Aussie album review: INXS “Shabooh Shoobah”
October 16, 2018 by 9 Comments
Smokie returns to share the seventh in his occasional series of Australian album reviews- this time “Shabooh Shoobah” by INXS.
Almanac Art: Fort Delta presents the second event in their monthly ‘Art Dinner Series’ on Collecting Contemporary Art.
October 15, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Fort Delta is excited to bring you the second event in our monthly ‘Art Dinner Series’ on Collecting Contemporary Art at our favourite local; The North Fitzroy Arms Hotel, to hear James Makin of James Makin Gallery and Andy Gomez of Fort Delta, in conversation on the topic of collecting contemporary art.
Almanac Cricket Dinner: Joe Darling biography with Bernard Whimpress and Graeme Ryan
October 12, 2018 by 2 Comments
Col had a wonderful night gaining fabulous insights into the extraordinary life of Joe Darling: cricketer, farmer, politician and family man.
Almanac Art: Introducing Darren ‘DJ’ Williams
October 10, 2018 by 6 Comments
These days DJ Williams has taken the leap of faith to try his hand at being a full time artist and writer. He has a special interest in footy history. Here’s some of his recent work.
Almanac Art: South Melbourne v Carlton and the 1909 VFL Season
October 10, 2018 by 5 Comments
DJ Williams tells the historic tale of the 1909 season, accompanied by his own original artwork.
Almanac Travel: Perspective
October 8, 2018 by 13 Comments
Dips and Frances O’Donnell spent September in Africa which was spectacular and confronting. The experience forced him to consider the things that are important. One incident in particular had a huge impact.
The 2018 AFL Grand Final Haiku Kukai: The Far End of the Stadium
October 8, 2018 by 1 Comment
Haiku Bob convened the seventh annual Grand Final Kukai – this time from the MCG! With the Pies in it! He was one of numerous contributors.
Pub Review: The Crown, Victor Harbor
October 4, 2018 by 13 Comments
‘If petite bread rolls are doughy joy then the frisson when these arrive fresh from the oven is seismic. Surely a clear sign of a caring god, or at least, and this is not a given in our state, reliable electricity.’ Mickey Randall gives us his hilarious take on Victor Harbour watering hole, The Crown.
Peter Norman Week 2018
October 4, 2018 by 4 Comments
As we come up to Peter Norman week (Oct 9 -Oct 16), Glen! revisits the story of the man that stood tall with Tommy Smith and John Carlos at the 1968 Mexico Olympics.
Almanac Music (and AFL premierships): ‘Eagle Rock’ and the origin of The Down Trou
September 30, 2018 by 16 Comments
Given the West Coast’s victory, we’re thinking the state of WA should celebrate with a choreographed and coordinated Down Trou. Or a whole year of it – every time the opening riff is heard. This is something about its elusive origins written by an ardent Pies fan Lord Malcaster:
The Down Trou has become world famous. Lord Mulcaster remembers its Union College origins. He was reminded of those grand days recently when he was at a Union College re-Union Ball at City Hall in Brisbane. When that riff plays, there is only one thing to do…
Seminar – Lives of Sports Fans: Meaning in the Face of Inconsequence
Andy Fuller gives notice of an upcoming presentation at the University of Melbourne. PhD candidate Elena Balcaite will speak to her work into ‘the intersection of individual biography and grand narratives’.