Peter Crossing gives an entertaining account of the various forms of culture he imbibed across the Melbourne weekend, from the NGV to the MCG and other pleasant haunts. ‘The Arts’ in all their multi-faceted glory. Very Melbourne.
Almanac Poetry: Footy Whiskers
August 28, 2018 by 2 Comments
The Rhymer ponders: Who started the trend of growing whiskers amongst the current footy hipsters?
Darliah Killer and the Kimberly Football League (via ABC)
August 27, 2018 by 2 Comments
This short clip on a young woman from Looma in the Kimberly region of Western Australia serves as a reminder or refresher of the true power of our game.
Almanac Art: ‘The Art of Football’ exhibition – opening night review
August 24, 2018 by 2 Comments
Kasey Symons was honoured to be at the opening night of ‘The Art of Football’ in Mildura, the latest exhibition featuring works of footy art curated by Bob Utber.
Beginnings and Endings
August 23, 2018 by 6 Comments
Some recent sad news from a family friend has given Andrew Starkie a chance to reflect on the relationships he has to people he loves and the beginnings and endings we all face in life.
Almanac Art: ‘The Art of Football Exhibition’ launch tonight (Aug 22) in Mildura
August 22, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Bob Utber’s latest exhibition, ‘The Art of Football’ officially opens in Mildura August 22 and will run to September 22 – be sure to check out if you’re in or headed up to the Mallee. The launch is Aug 22. Details in this post.
Pies on the attack
August 20, 2018 by 2 Comments
A breathtaking picture that should strike fear into the hearts of Australians everywhere.
Galveston and me
August 20, 2018 by 7 Comments
How influential a song, a time, a longing for another – a longing for peace? Mickey Randall on the seminal track penned by Jimmy Webb, “Galveston”.
Haiku Bob – Round 21: first buds
August 17, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Blooming good time for Haiku Bob this week!
Parkinson’s Disease: To understand
August 17, 2018 by 9 Comments
A touching reflection from Anna Pavlou following the diagnosis of her second grandparent with Parkinson’s Disease
The Bob Dylan Solution – How Richmond’s Premiership Can Save Music
August 15, 2018 by 2 Comments
Hagman gets blown north by the wind, takes in some northern culture before heading back to Melbourne for the poet of his generation – but the Tigers are the thread that binds.
Almanac Memoir: Wisdom in politics? Can you believe that?
August 15, 2018 by 10 Comments
Neil Drysdale of Scotland shares this very personal account of his politics and those of his family; informed by the very WWI trenches, themselves. Personal philosophy as the basis of political affiliation. Originally posted a couple of years ago, this piece has never felt more timely.
Art Exhibition: Aussie Rules – Passion and Pain Exhibition
August 14, 2018 by Leave a Comment
A new art exhibition, Aussie Rules – Passion and Pain, opens Thursday 13 September at Glen Eira City Council Gallery featuring many works that encapsulate the love we have for our great game.
Haiku Bob- Round 20: breaking up
August 10, 2018 by 5 Comments
Haiku Bob on losing a close one, and breaking up.
Almanac Books: Sons of Guns – family and football
August 9, 2018 by 1 Comment
The author of the book “Sons of Guns”, Matt Watson takes us through his relationship with family & footy, shares tidbits from the stars of his manuscript and the long, involved process it took to complete.
Fundraising Lunch for BCNA event with Yvette Wroby as guest speaker.
August 8, 2018 by 1 Comment
The new owners of Prince Patrick Hotel are holding a fundraising Lunch for BCNA event with Yvette Wroby as guest speaker. She’s been asked to speak for 20 minutes. Come and see if she can stick to a deadline when there’s SO much to say in the current climate!
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