Stereo Stories, the music and memoir concert created by veteran Almanacker Vin Maskell, kicks off the new year with a show at St Kilda’s MEMO Music Hall on Sunday afternoon, 9 January.
Almanac Poetry: Two Poems – Tommy Mallet
December 28, 2021 by 1 Comment
Two short poems from Tommy Mallet this week; ‘Dusk’ plus ‘And I Thought Of You’.
Almanac Poetry: George Stubbs’ ‘A Lion Attacking a Horse’
December 27, 2021 by 2 Comments
Kevin Densley’s poem is based on a famous eighteenth century painting by arguably the greatest horse painter of all-time, George Stubbs. The great poet William Blake also receives mention.
Almanac (Christmas) Life: ER may have met Santa!
December 24, 2021 by 1 Comment
David Wilson experienced the community joy and spirit of Christmas in Brunswick when he may have met Santa!
Almanac Life: What I Did Last Summer … And The Summer Before … And The Summer Before …
December 24, 2021 by 4 Comments
Do you have an annual summer tradition, more particularly, something you typically do to occupy those languid days after the Christmas festivities, but before the New Year arrives? KD writes about how he usually fills in this time of the year.
Almanac (Holiday) Life: Another Christmas Day
December 23, 2021 by 4 Comments
Patrick O’Brien’s fine eye observes this year’s Christmas.
Almanac Music: The Beatles (continued)
December 23, 2021 by 6 Comments
Co-editor Ian Hauser responds to Col Ritchie’s call for your favourite Beatles song.
Almanac Lost & Found: One oar, St Kilda beach
December 22, 2021 by 15 Comments
This is the story of an oar. By E. regnans, who was down on the Bay for the the summer solstice.
Almanac Music – The Best Australian Albums of 2021
December 22, 2021 by 8 Comments
Courtesy of further lockdowns, Smokie listened to plenty of Australian music in 2021. Here are his best of the year.
Almanac Holiday Greetings – How To Make Gravox
December 21, 2021 by 12 Comments
Swish’s hopes that no-one stuffs up this year’s celebratory roast.
Almanac Poetry: ‘The Rattling Hush’ – Tommy Mallet
December 21, 2021 by 1 Comment
Observing fellow commuters is an interesting way to past the time during a train trip is the theme of Tommy Mallet’s poem ‘The Rattling Hush’.
Return to Country
December 20, 2021 by 7 Comments
Andrew Starkie shares a series of memories and moments, at once relatable and unique, that make him who he is – a country boy at heart.
Almanac Music: Not Quite Bob – Richard Thompson … Dancing for Dreamers
December 18, 2021 by 2 Comments
Trevor Blainey presents a ripper performer this week in his ‘Not Quite Bob’ series, one of the world’s great guitar players, Richard Thompson. Enjoy the music.
Almanac Footy History: Wando Vale FC – Premiers 1923: a photo with a difference
December 17, 2021 by 8 Comments
An old footy photo caught the eye of one of our editor’s; can you see why?
Almanac Memoir: Rannoch House, Renting, Music and Writing
December 17, 2021 by 9 Comments
This Friday’s post from KD is a multi-dimensional affair, involving an iconic Geelong mansion – Rannoch House – and personal memoir, music, writing and Geelong Football Club history.
Almanac (Footy) Life: The Colts of Traralgon
December 15, 2021 by 5 Comments
Shane Reid reflects upon the moments in his students’ experiences as they transition from one life to new one, a time of challenges and a time of risks. This moment of reflection reminds him of the young footballers moving on from the Traralgon Colts to greater things in the VFL/AFL.
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