We enjoyed three operatic experiences during February. First up, on the 7th, this concert, seemingly involving every opera singer in Melbourne. I heard about it on twitter and wasn't quite sure what to expect; but it was a terrific programme. And there was quite a joyful feeling in the Athenaeum as the audience gathered - a very different … [Read more...] about A Night At The Opera X Three
Living in Melbourne
Sculpture in Motion
Early in February we went to Woodend for a meal at the Japanese restaurant, Kuzu. It was a wonderful meal and I thoroughly recommend a trip for that sole purpose. The best Japanese meal I've had in ages and terrific service. Including from the sommelier who directed us to a terrific wine to accompany the set menu we chose. Check out the restaurant … [Read more...] about Sculpture in Motion
2019 – The Year That Was
Here's my overview of 2019. A year during which I've lived in Melbourne to the full, with occasional excursions further afield. Immersion in all things cultural overlaid with sadness at the untimely loss of friends along with sadness but some relief at the timely loss of others. Some big transitions; leaving home, leaving work, reaching milestones. … [Read more...] about 2019 – The Year That Was
The Silo Trail
From Sea Lake we embarked on the Silo Trail. I've been on it before with my siblings and have written about that trip here. But Joe hadn't seen it so a road trip was in order. Here's the map. We intended starting from Patchewollock ,which we hadn't reached on my earlier trip, and then going down the trail. But before recording that, here are … [Read more...] about The Silo Trail
Back To The Mallee
I'd promised my Aunt we'd visit her in Swan Hill some time this year, and we managed to do so in November. She welcomed us with a three course meal. It was the day before the Melbourne Cup and she had laid out all her Fascinators for women from her retirement village to come and choose from for an outing on Cup Day to the local bowling club. So we … [Read more...] about Back To The Mallee
Desert Lines: Batik From Central Australia
On our way in to see the Balenciaga exhibition at the Bendigo Art Gallery we came across this exhibition. I've seen some of this batik work before at the NGV in Fed Square. It is quite remarkable. Indigenous women in five distinct communities in Central Australia - Ernabella (Pukatja), Fregon (Kaltjiti), Utopia, Yuendumu and Kintore (Walungurru) - … [Read more...] about Desert Lines: Batik From Central Australia