Articles by: Library Author

Pioneer portraits

Pioneer portraits

December 11, 2012

People & professions, Such was life:

Born in London, Thomas Chuck came to Melbourne in 1863 and opened a photography studio in Royal Arcade, Collins Street.

Listening Post Sounds: Angels, Follies, Wiggles & more…

Listening Post Sounds: Angels, Follies, Wiggles & more…

December 6, 2012

Music, Rare Books & Arts:

Some recent CD arrivals feature on the Listening Posts in Arts. The online catalogue indicates which Listening Post the CD is available on. There are eight jukebox listening posts in… Read More ›

Arts on Film: Wonderful Town!

Arts on Film: Wonderful Town!

November 20, 2012

Musicals, Rare Books & Arts:

Wonderful Town! : excerpts from the musical in concert, is the next program in the Arts on Film series for 2012, to be screened this coming Wednesday November 21 in Arts.… Read More ›

New DVDs: Haydn, the New York Times, the Don & more.

New DVDs: Haydn, the New York Times, the Don & more.

November 12, 2012

Film, Music, Rare Books & Arts:

New DVDs arriving into the collection include the following: In Search of Haydn: a film by Phil Grabsky   Michel Legrand and the cinema A classical and film composer are… Read More ›

Arts on Film: Opera Gala

Arts on Film: Opera Gala

November 5, 2012

Rare Books & Arts:

Part One of The Metropolitan Opera Centennial Gala is the next program in the Arts on Film series, to be screened this coming Wednesday 7th November in Arts. In celebration… Read More ›

Musical listening in Arts

Musical listening in Arts

October 24, 2012

Musicals, Rare Books & Arts:

Musical theatre features on new Listening Post music in Arts highlighting some recent CD arrivals, plus a few popular titles making a return visit. There are eight jukebox listening posts… Read More ›

Arts on Film: Ballet Double Bill Screening

Arts on Film: Ballet Double Bill Screening

October 23, 2012

Dance, Rare Books & Arts:

A ballet double bill is the next program in the Arts on Film series to be screened this Wednesday October 24 in Arts.     Baryshnikov Dances Sinatra and more…is… Read More ›

Musical Listening in Arts

Musical Listening in Arts

October 10, 2012

Musicals, Rare Books & Arts:

Musical theatre features on new Listening Post music in Arts highlighting some recent CD arrivals, plus a few popular titles making a return visit. There are eight jukebox listening posts… Read More ›

Opera Screening: The Merry Widow

Opera Screening: The Merry Widow

October 9, 2012

Rare Books & Arts:

The Merry Widow : an operetta in three acts is the next program in the Arts on Film series, to be screened this Wednesday October 10 in Arts. With music… Read More ›

Outside-in cinema has a few bugs

Outside-in cinema has a few bugs

September 26, 2012

Film, Rare Books & Arts:

Well before films, music, photography, and all manner of other idle pursuits took over, I found nothing more fascinating than the insects that crawl beneath my feet. When people stepped… Read More ›