Rare Books & Arts

Gutter glitter

Gutter glitter

April 5, 2011

Music, Rare Books & Arts:

The New York Dolls were a rock group both fortunate and unfortunate enough to fall in the cusp of two movements: glam and punk rock. Playing a trashy, loud, and… Read More ›

Doing nothing in Arts, and then some!

Doing nothing in Arts, and then some!

March 31, 2011

New books, Rare Books & Arts:

They say that you can’t, or shouldn’t, judge a book by its cover (a theory I don’t entirely agree with), and I suppose the same can be said for the title, but… Read More ›

Firebird & other legends – free screening.

Firebird & other legends – free screening.

March 30, 2011

Dance, Rare Books & Arts:

The Music and Dance on Film series commences for 2011 this Wednesday March 30.   A great lineup is scheduled for the year, beginning with this tribute to the Ballet Russe by… Read More ›

The cat has left the roof…..farewell Elizabeth Taylor

The cat has left the roof…..farewell Elizabeth Taylor

March 24, 2011

Film, Rare Books & Arts:

They come and they go. In our age of celebrity culture it can be difficult enough just keeping up with who’s who, let alone notice the passing of names that might once have… Read More ›

Elvis returns, music from a ruined city, and other loud things in Arts

Elvis returns, music from a ruined city, and other loud things in Arts

March 18, 2011

Music, New books, Rare Books & Arts:

Return of the King : Elvis Presley’s great comeback by Gillian G. Gaar Elvis Presley had more comebacks throughout his glorious career than Nellie Melba had farewells, some more successful… Read More ›

A few new things to listen to in Arts

A few new things to listen to in Arts

March 18, 2011

Rare Books & Arts:

New CDs arriving into the collection include a popular selection of Broadway Cast Recordings such as Oklahoma and Little Shop of Horrors, Susan Boyle’s debut album and classic music from the… Read More ›

New Sound Beam

New Sound Beam

March 16, 2011

Music, Rare Books & Arts:

Two new CDs are currently featured on Sound Beam in Arts.   Compass is the new album by the 2009 winner of Australia’s Got Talent, Mark Vincent.  It includes popular favourites… Read More ›

Folk music indoors and out

Folk music indoors and out

March 7, 2011

Rare Books & Arts:

The Port Fairy Folk Festival is coming up later this month and continues its amazing tradition of presenting a vast array of performers and musical styles from across Australia and… Read More ›

Furious love, and a bit of Gunk Punk in Arts

Furious love, and a bit of Gunk Punk in Arts

February 28, 2011

Rare Books & Arts:

Furious love : Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, and the marriage of the century by Sam Kashner and Nancy Schoenberger   I’m sorry, but some titles are just irresistible, and when… Read More ›

All the world’s a stage, and screen!

All the world’s a stage, and screen!

February 23, 2011

New books, Performing Arts, Rare Books & Arts:

Am I giving away my age if I say that I grew up watching the marvellous Margaret Rutherford on TV in those wonderful Miss Marple movies, not to mention other… Read More ›