John Harms will be in Canberra on Thursday night (Aug 18) for a public seminar at the National Museum of Australia which looks at sport in its social context. The panel includes Christian Sprenger, Sally Shipard, Chris Sarra and Louise Burrows. Hosted by Paul Barclay from Radio National. All welcome.
Almanac Politics: Who was Anstey?
August 16, 2016 by 5 Comments
Do you know Frank Anstey and his role in Australian History? Glen! fills in the blanks.
News from the Football Research Collective
August 15, 2016 by Leave a Comment
The Football Research Collective deals in matters to do with scholarly, humanities-based, football research. Here is their latest irregular correspondence via Rob Hess.
Almanac Footy History – The Galahs: encore screenings of the movie
August 15, 2016 by 1 Comment
In 1967 Harry Beitzel took a representative team of Australian Footballers to Dublin, Ireland, to play Gaelic Football against the Irish champions. Last week, Tony Wilson and Rob Heath’s film recounting the trip sold out at the Melbourne International Film Festival. Encore screenings are coming – beginning on Sunday.
Almanac Olympics: An Olympic Cycle – The Journey
August 12, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Our man in Rio, DaveP has been following the Australian Men’s Team Pursuit squad for three years leading into Rio2016, watch an extract of his forthcoming documentary as they race for Gold.
Round 20 – Carlton v St Kilda: From Tokyo-Kobe-Tokyo with love.
August 11, 2016 by 4 Comments
Yvette has sent through a sensational report from Japan full of food, family, friends and of course a Saints game with Yoshi.
Almanac Music: Hell’s Bells chime across the half forward flank
August 11, 2016 by 6 Comments
ACDC’s Hell’s Bells bobbed up in an unlikely place and was almost the highlight of the season. But there was something better. John Harms explains.
Almanac Music: “When An Old Cricketer Leaves the Crease”
August 10, 2016 by 2 Comments
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.
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