One can only imagine the storm of propaganda and fear mongering that is about to descend on the public should a referendum take place.
Monthly Archive: June 2011
Jun 28
RAW: Cabaret Festival – Michael Feinstein Sings Sinatra – 5K
Just the consummate performer and performance and one of the highlights of the festival, far surpassing how it opened with ONJ. 5K
Jun 28
RAW: Racism in the AFL a thing of the past?
However it would seem that 18 years on from Winmar’s famous gesture towards the Collingwood supporters, and 12 years on from the last suspension of an AFL player for racial vilification, racism has once again surfaced in the game.
Jun 28
RAW: Colourful debate on plain cigarette packaging
Big tobacco sees a real threat about to hit their brands. And that is the un-branding of their product. Maybe the reason we haven’t seen such a strong response like this from tobacco industries previously is because they haven’t particularly seen the threat.
Jun 27
RAW: Beyond Our Borders – Espionage Gallery – July 9 – Preview
Beyond Our Borders is a one-night exhibition directed at advocating and raising funds for Compassion Australia, an organisation that supports child growth and development in poverty-stricken countries. See post for details.
Jun 26
RAW: Cabaret Fringe – Galonka and Tzigane – Nexus – 4K
Tzigane eased us into the evening with a short yet varied set, prior to the energetic whimsy of the main act for the evening, Galonka. With the later, it was all a lot of fun, with jokey banter amongst the members between, and even during, songs, but there were also beautiful melodies played on violin and clarinet to the soulful backing of guitar, mandolin, contrabass and piano accordion. 4K
Jun 26
RAW: Cabaret Festival – The Jitterbug Club – 3K
The Hoodoo Emporium’s Jitterbug Club is like a late-night underground 1930s jazz club in New York. It’s cheeky and kitsch.
Jun 24
RAW: Cabaret Festival – Amy Housewine: Back to Crack – Banquet Room – 4K
Just how many songs changed to be about drugs can be funny in a row? Performer Lisa Adam, and co-writer Trevor Ashley, have structured the evening well to ensure this doesn’t get old. Adam has a wonderful voice, certainly matching the vocal talents of the lady that is her inspiration. 4K
Jun 24
RAW: Cabaret Festival – Storm Large – 4.5K
One was perhaps unprepared for a dose of biographical outpouring by the ‘sexually omnivorous’ American Storm Large. Not sure too many of the audience were but they sure as hell got their money’s worth. 4.5K
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