Events in Canberra this week have David Wilson pining for the partnership of John Clarke and Bryan Dawe.
Schrödinger’s Cat – a Valentine’s Day Story about Life, the Universe and Footy
February 16, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Theoretical physics thought experiments, Mr Ed, fan fiction and Aussie Rules are all connected. An early season reflection from George Smith
Almanac (Cricket) Haircuts: A Fringe Player?
February 15, 2018 by 1 Comment
Bush cricket photos from Peter Argent. He reckons the Sevenhill offie M. Wells could do with a trim. [Classic – JTH]
Almanac Book Review: The Rules of Backyard Cricket by Jock Serong
February 12, 2018 by 9 Comments
Read Swish’s review of Jock Serong’s 2016 Australian thriller, ‘The Rules of Backyard Cricket’.
Almanac (TV) Memoir: Three Little Bops
February 10, 2018 by 22 Comments
Beaut memories from Mickey Randall as he looks back at his boyhood TV and the binding power of Thee Little Bops. [Super piece. Thanks Mickey – JTH]
Everyday Obituaries: Patricia (Pat) Collins
February 8, 2018 by 4 Comments
Anthony ‘Gulbo’ Collins, known in these parts by his nom de plume ‘Mulcaster’, delivered these fine words at the funeral of his mother Pat. She was the personification of love.
Tassie footy in the context of community, people, life
February 7, 2018 by 2 Comments
This beautiful song and clip from David Bridie, set in Tasmania, is a reminder of footy and community. It’s timely.
Almanac Art: Opening Night of ‘You Kick Like A Girl’
February 6, 2018 by 1 Comment
A fine night was had by all at the opening of “You Kick Like a Girl” and Lyn Campbell-Anderson took the photos to prove it. Exhibition open until February 18th at Red Gallery, 157 St Georges Road Fitzroy North.
Tamworth: the ritual
February 6, 2018 by 4 Comments
Andrew Starkie writes on Tamworth, on old mates and on ritual.
Almanac Exclusive: Footy Almanac Haiku T-Shirts for sale
February 4, 2018 by 7 Comments
Haiku Bob, Chris Rees and the Footy Almanac bring you some genuinely original T-shirts.
Almanac Music: Vale Mark E Smith. The Unrepentant Poet of Post Rock
January 30, 2018 by 5 Comments
Gone too soon at 60. Read Dennis Gedling’s tribute to Mark E Smith, frontman of Manchester post-punk band The Fall.
Remembering Festival Hall – The Night Jezza and George Walked Out on the Blues
January 29, 2018 by 9 Comments
Reflecting on the loss of another treasured Melbourne venue – Warren Tapner reminds us of some of Festival Hall’s rich history outside of the music world.
Almanac Books: Empathy, Race and Australia Day – thoughts based on A Rightful Place, edited by Shireen Morris, & Why I’m No Longer Talking To White People About Race, by Reni Eddo-Lodge.
January 28, 2018 by 8 Comments
Jack Banister responds to the discussions which make up Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People About Race by Reni Eddo-Lodge and A Rightful Place: A Roadmap to Recognition by various authors. His review essay is timely. [These are books 3 and 4 in Jack’s 52 book odyssey]
You Kick Like a Girl: Women in Football Exhibition at Red Gallery
January 24, 2018 by 12 Comments
Opening February 1 just in time for the AFLW Season, is a new exhibition at Red Gallery: You Kick Like a Girl: women in football. Be sure to check it out.
70-year old letters come to life!
January 21, 2018 by 9 Comments
Enormous thanks to Jan Courtin who, in this post, shares with us her parents’ letters to each other during the Second World War.
Almanac Music: Welcome to the Working Week
January 20, 2018 by 15 Comments
Workshy Swish had the day off. His idle hands have produced this playlist that draws parallels with his forty-odd years in the workforce.
Servo Wars/Bin Ninja: So you wanna be a Reality TV star?
January 19, 2018 by 12 Comments
Mickey Randall has some ideas for reality TV. He just needs a wise investor to back him.
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