Neil Drysdale traces the sprawling music career of Roy Harper.
The Superfish and Olympic Fairy Dust
August 9, 2016 by 11 Comments
The Olympics fills Peter Baulderstone with cynicism and loathing for 206 weeks every 4 years. On Monday a chance encounter with the Superfish sprinkled him with Olympic fairy dust for the next 2 weeks.
Almanac Documentaries: Tom Wills (Aug 7,10,13)
August 6, 2016 by 1 Comment
Greg de Moore’s biography of Tom Wills has been made into a documentary. It is being shown this coming week on Aug 7, 10 and 13. Here’s a sneak preview.
Lucky 23: A review of Work Work Work
August 5, 2016 by 7 Comments
Here’s what John Harms saw in this show, Work Work Work which made him laugh a lot, and made him want to write something in appreciation
Haiku Bob – Round 19 – in a patch of sunlight
August 5, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Haiku Bob’s has his unique perspective on the Pies win on Saturday afternoon against the Eagles.
Round 19 – Collingwood v West Coast: Footy and music in Carringbush
August 3, 2016 by 23 Comments
Footy and a great gig. What more can you ask for! Luke Reynolds has a memorable day out with his younger sister.
Almanac Comedy: Work, Work, Work
July 30, 2016 by 4 Comments
Work, Work, Work is a new stage comedy directed by the Almanac’s Matty Quatermaine and is currently running at The Tuxedo Cat in Melbourne. Stone Cold Steve Baker dragged himself off the couch to check it out
An Open Letter to the Almanac Community
July 29, 2016 by 3 Comments
A note of thanks from Dips O’Donnell to the Almanac community. [You might like to also read Dips’ eulogy of his father John O’Donnell – JTH]
Everday Obituaries: John Dalton O’Donnell
July 29, 2016 by 23 Comments
I was at this funeral, to send off John O’Donnell. It was a magnificent day. Dips O’Donnell’s eulogy of his much-loved father is one of the finest I have ever heard. JTH
Almanac Art: Footy and art? Footy IS art!
July 28, 2016 by 1 Comment
Lots of things happening in the world of footy art. Apart from the forthcoming exhibition in Mildura, “Redball” has opened at the Red Gallery in North Fitzroy. Anddrew Gigacz has been along to have a look.
The Oceanic Adventures of Bev Package: Our Week on a Cruise Ship
July 22, 2016 by 23 Comments
Mickey Randall has been at sea. With a big and growing cast, including Billy and including Bev. New experiences cloaked in old, new locations forever now a part of life’s tapestry. “Isn’t this what people should do? With love, drape their stories upon an innocent geography…”
If Jeremy Corbyn ran your local pub: Seeking your variations
July 22, 2016 by 8 Comments
“If Jeremy Corbyn ran your local pub” is a great premise and the topic of an article on Buzzfeed. It has got us wondering; who would you most like to see running your local?
Haiku Bob – Round 17 – all the spaces
July 21, 2016 by 2 Comments
Haiku Bob’s latest Collingwood installment. Watching the last quarter on auto pilot….
Almanac Recommendations: Bush to Belly
July 20, 2016 by 1 Comment
A tale of 500 bike riders through the Kimberley, seven kids, one coffee machine; and of indigenous and non-indigenous team work. [This SBS documentary is a cracking good news story – Ed].
Some sad news
July 19, 2016 by 46 Comments
Dips O’Donnell’s father John O’Donnell passed away on Saturday evening.
Almanac Review: Upbeat – how art can thrive in adversity
July 17, 2016 by 3 Comments
Neil Drysdale presents a unique and inspirational story on Paul MacAlindin in his effort to establish a youth orchestra in Iraq.
Haiku Bob – Round 16 – moment not believing
July 14, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Collingwood and Giants, Haiku Bob reflects on the unbelievable.
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