Arts on Film: Opera Gala
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 ›
Melbourne Cup facts
Celebrate this race that stops a nation by learning some key Melbourne Cup facts.
Oy vey! It’s International Jewish Genealogy Month!
Family matters, Uncategorized:
Yes, October 17 to November 14 is International Jewish Genealogy Month. The International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies is the coordinating agency. Their website has links to a variety of… Read More ›
Library hours for Melbourne Cup Day
About us, Announcements, Collection, Education, Exhibitions, Family history events, Library services, News, Opening hours, Search, Updates:
The Library will be open between 10am and 6pm on Melbourne Cup Day, Tuesday 6 November. Please note that some services will run to a public holiday schedule.
Artists books and other wonders
Rare Books & Arts, Visual arts:
Guest blogger Des Cowley, manager of our Rare Printed Collection, sent me this piece about a remarkable volume recently added to our seriously fine collection of artists books from both… Read More ›
Musical listening in 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
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 ›
Children’s Week and the arrival of a Bunyip
About us, Collection, Education, Family history events, Library services, News, Uncategorized, Updates:
This week is Children’s week and to celebrate the Library has a special storytime on Wednesday and unveils some new permanent visitors for everyone to enjoy.
AGL Shaw Summer Research Fellowships open – student applications invited
The State Library of Victoria invites honours year and postgraduate students to apply for the 2012 AGL Shaw Summer Research Fellowships. Three $1,200 AGL Shaw Summer Research Fellowships are offered… Read More ›
New books: culture can be popular, popular can be culture……
Comic books, Music, New books, Popular music, Rare Books & Arts, Visual arts:
Our hero: Superman on Earth by Tom De Haven Tom De Haven is the author of a very beautiful and surprising novel about Superman/Clark Kent’s early years in Depression-era America,… Read More ›
Such was life
Feasts of Christmas past
What are your favourite festive food memories? Have you ever enjoyed Christmas Day lunch on the beach, up a mountain or aboard a ship? Do you remember pineapple glazed ham? Would you like the 100-year-old recipe for walnut stuffing? The State Library’s historic menus, cookbooks, photos and magazines trace Christmas foods from early colonial tables to the festive flavours celebrated by our diverse migrant communities. Dive in and rediscover your favourite Christmas dishes — or find inspiration for this year’s feast.
Arts
Portraits of Melbourne artists in their studios
John Hinds, an artist, photographer and active ROAR member from 1986 to 1992 spent time capturing artists he personally knew and the spaces that they used to create their works. His photographs captured a unique and often unseen time and place, creating an invaluable insight into the art scene in Melbourne.
