Some movies are classics for a reason. Matt Quartermaine has named a wide selection from several genres and decades condensed into the category of ‘old movies’ perfect for viewing with kids of most ages.
Almanac (Covid) Life – Lockdown submarine
July 19, 2021 by 8 Comments
All you need is love sometimes…in this time and place E.r was moved to share a local riff on one of Ringo’s finest moments while living in lockdown.
Almanac Basketball: Historic Mines
July 19, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Harold Peacock relates the wonderful story of Sidney Mines, from his journey as an African American man from the civil rights conflict area of southern USA to Australia and becoming a basketball legend in Queensland.
Almanac Poetry: Sickle Moon
July 19, 2021 by 4 Comments
This Monday’s poem from Kevin Densley looks in detail at the sickle (or crescent) moon – compared to its gibbous and full cousins, it is found wanting!
The Footy Almanac/Odd Friday Lunch – Gideon Haigh (July 23) [at this stage still going ahead]
July 15, 2021 by 3 Comments
Almanac/Odd Friday lunches are back on the menu in 2021 after a brief pause – next up on July 23 acclaimed author and South Yarra CC strokemaker Gideon Haigh will be talking about his latest book on the intriguing mid-20th century figure that is ‘Doc’ Evatt. [Going ahead until further notice – Ed]
Almanac Poetry: ‘The Irish Girl’ Part 3 – Tommy Mallet
July 13, 2021 by 2 Comments
Tommy Mallet’s epic poem ‘The Irish Girl’ comes to its conclusion in Part 3. Does Tommy stay, or does he go? [Warning: mature themes are contained in the poem – Ed.]
Almanac Life: A Nissan Exa, Eagle Super Beer and The Farrell Flat pub
July 12, 2021 by 5 Comments
Mickey Randall ventured to the tiny town of Farrell Flat, a couple of hours due north of Adelaide – a town with a long history, but possibly a small future. It does however have a pub…
Almanac Poetry: Hieronymus Bosch’s ‘The Conjurer’ (c. 1502)
July 12, 2021 by 9 Comments
This week’s poem from Kevin Densley concerns Hieronymus Bosch’s famous painting and how foolish people can be.
Almanac Books and Lunches: The Brilliant Boy: Doc Evatt and the Great Australian Dissent by Gideon Haigh
July 9, 2021 by 5 Comments
Gideon Haigh will be our guest at lunch on July 23 where he will chat about his new book, about Doc Evatt. In this piece he discusses the gestation of the book. [All welcome at lunch of course – Ed]
Almanac Food: KD’s Kitchen – The Anchovy: Èlite Piscine Performer
July 9, 2021 by 1 Comment
Who loves anchovies? Who loathes them? There seems to be no middle ground when it comes to this salty little fish. In this week’s instalment of KD’s Kitchen, Kevin Densley argues strongly on the side of these who are fans.
Almanac Poetry: ‘The Irish Girl’ Part 2 – Tommy Mallet
July 6, 2021 by 1 Comment
Tommy Mallet’s epic poem of life and love ‘The Irish Girl’ continues with Part 2 this week. [Reader Alert: Please note the poem contains mature themes. – Ed.]
Almanac Music: Dave Graney and Clare Moore at Trinity Sessions
July 5, 2021 by 3 Comments
The iconic and eclectic sounds of Dave Graney and Clare Moore made the jump from (computer) screen to stage and Greg Andrew went along for the ride.
Almanac Music – Matt (and Eve) Quartermaine on sharing music through Melbourne’s lockdown
July 5, 2021 by 5 Comments
We all deal with the lurches of this pandemic in different ways – for Matt Quartermaine part of the process has been through song, which he recently shared with The Shot.
Ash Barty, Australia’s authentic champion
Any way you slice it, Ash Barty is a marvel on and off the court. In light of her win on tennis’s biggest stage during NAIDOC Week, Paddy Grindlay takes a look at her composure, abilities and ongoing legacy.