When your adolescent fantasy turns into an adulthood reality. Tess Pryor recalls the in-the-flesh meeting of her teenage idol. [A brilliant and humorous tale – Ed]
Almanac Music : Albums Still Matter
February 12, 2015 by 30 Comments
After Prince reminded the world that albums still exist at this week’s Grammy Awards, Tech and pop-culture website Cult of Mac took the brave step of declaring their ’20 Must-Listen-To’ LPs for the music lover in the download age. How did they go? [Huge call limiting the selection to just 20 albums – Ed]
Theil Grant for Online Writers
February 11, 2015 by 2 Comments
Details of a great new initiative that could be of interest to our contributors.
Foody Almanac : How Do You Know You’re In A Melbourne Café?
February 10, 2015 by 11 Comments
If you’re not a Melbournian, the city’s café culture can be tricky to negotiate. For our non-Victorian Almanac brethren who plan on visiting ol’ Melba’s Town during the footy season, Emma Westwood’s guide to Melbourne café culture is essential reading.
Foody Almanac : The Beast From 20,000 Grapes – The Wine Lover’s Guide to Horror Films
February 10, 2015 by 7 Comments
You think the humble grape has no place in the viewing of horror films? From Godzilla to Alien, The Exorcist to Evil Dead and Dracula to Frankenstein, Emma Westwood presents the wine lovers guide to horror films.
Almanac Art: Bush Footy Scoreboard and Art Exhibition
February 10, 2015 by 3 Comments
W.A Almanackers: The Bush Footy Exhibition is currently on at the Mossenson Gallery in Subiaco, Perth. Les Everett has more details…
Sapporo Snow Festival – Part 1: International Sculpture Competition
February 9, 2015 by 2 Comments
The unstoppable Yoshi Imagawa – San takes us through the highs and lows of Sapporo International Snow festival.
Foody Almanac – Recipes to Remember: The Basic Rissole
February 9, 2015 by 12 Comments
As we introduce The Foody Almanac, JTH recalls his the insanity of the last day of the academic year and his Mum’s world-famous recipe for Rissoles à la Harms
O Captain! My Captain!
February 6, 2015 by 10 Comments
Peter Baulderstone transcribes a message from the Captain of Team Australia.
Living and Breathing Tamworth
February 6, 2015 by 8 Comments
In Tamworth for the annual music festival, Andrew Starkie encounters a woman named Angeline.
Hertfordshire: Harry Potter and the Cheeky Half Pint
February 5, 2015 by 18 Comments
If you’ve ever wondered where the name St Albans came from – indeed if there even IS a Saint Albans, Mickey Randall is here to help. Now with extra Harry Potter, and recollections of youthful exuberance in Ol’ Blighty.
Almanac Weekend Reading
January 30, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Another great weekend of elite-level international sporting events and some great reading to get you in the mood for the contest,
What Did We Learn from the Latest Triple J Hottest 100?
January 28, 2015 by 18 Comments
The reaction to this year’s Hottest 100 has been quite surprising. Should the J’s have allowed TayTay voters to get involved?
The First Ever Almanac Psychological Profile and Questionnaire: 100 Quick Questions (No fence sitting allowed)
“Take a seat on ze couch pliss. Dr Curtain vil be vis you shortly… “[really liking this one! – Ed]