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“The play’s the thing”, so why not make your own Shakespeare Festival?

“The play’s the thing”, so why not make your own Shakespeare Festival?

July 23, 2011

Rare Books & Arts:

The remarkable thing about Shakespeare is that he is really very good — in spite of all the people who say he is very good. Robert Graves in The Observer… Read More ›

John Gollings: eye for architecture

July 18, 2011

News, Uncategorized:

Join us for a free film screening of ‘Eye for Architecture’ and journey into the world of cutting-edge architecture as seen through the lens of renowned architectural photographer John Gollings.… Read More ›

A few icons, some with their clothes on….and Percy in the rigging!

A few icons, some with their clothes on….and Percy in the rigging!

July 15, 2011

New books, Rare Books & Arts:

A few cultural icons to liven up the shelves! Sean Connery: the measure of a man by Christopher Bray Poised uneasily somewhere between gushing fan tribute and serious career critique,… Read More ›

Don Grant (1932 – 2011) – gentleman and genealogist

Don Grant (1932 – 2011) – gentleman and genealogist

July 11, 2011

Family matters, Uncategorized:

Don’s contribution to the Victorian and Australian genealogy world is considerable and has been well documented – co-founder of the Australian Institute of Genealogical Studies (A.I.G.S), long time member of the judging… Read More ›

Godzilla, he’s just a boy who can’t say Noh!

Godzilla, he’s just a boy who can’t say Noh!

July 6, 2011

Rare Books & Arts:

 The secrets of Noh masks by Michishige Udaka ; photography by Shuichi Yamagata This exquisite book by Noh actor and mask-maker, Michishige Udaka, contains photographs by Shuichi Yamagata of 32 beautiful… Read More ›

The rainbow screen

The rainbow screen

June 30, 2011

Rare Books & Arts:

This third post marking the publication of the latest issue of the La Trobe Journal, Queen City of the South: Gay and Lesbian Melbourne, centres on gay studies in film… Read More ›

Family History Feast 2011 booked out!

Family History Feast 2011 booked out!

June 27, 2011

Family history events, Family matters:

Yes Family History Feast 2011 is booked out!  On Monday 1 August the State Library of Victoria will again host the annual Family History Feast during National Family History Week. It is… Read More ›

Masterpieces come in all shapes and sizes

Masterpieces come in all shapes and sizes

June 23, 2011

New books, Rare Books & Arts, Visual arts:

What makes a masterpiece? Not just a good question, but a great book title! What makes a masterpiece? : artists, writers and curators on the world’s greatest works of art edited by Christopher… Read More ›

Kim Scott wins 2011 Miles Franklin Literary Award

June 23, 2011

News, Uncategorized:

The State Library of Victoria congratulates West Australian author Kim Scott for winning the 2011 Miles Franklin Literary Award for his book That Deadman Dance.

Out of the closet and into the concert hall

Out of the closet and into the concert hall

June 16, 2011

Music, Rare Books & Arts:

We turn our attention to music as we continue to mark the publication of the latest issue of  The LaTrobe Journal, Queen City of the South: Gay and Lesbian Melbourne.… Read More ›