MiSociety March 11th, 2010
9 March 2010 Story and Photos: MiSociety
The Mitchell Library 100th Birthday Party and Launch of the ‘100′ Exhibition
The Mitchell Library is a major page within the NSW State Library and this week the grand old lady turned 100 years old. This significant occasion to celebrate both this and the opening of the ‘100′ Exhibition at the library, dignitaries and guests were treated to a party in one of the most impressive spaces in town. Continue Reading »
MiSociety March 8th, 2010
7 March 2010 Review and Photos: MiSociety
Al Di Meola World Sinfonia Australian Tour Dates 2010
Al Di Meola World Sinfonia; Latin Jazz Fusion, World Music, New Music, 3D Music - call it what you like, but it’s bloody brilliant!
Al Di Meola and World Sinfonia kicked off their Australian tour at the City Recital Hall, Sydney with MiSociety attending the concert as ‘recruits’ and leaving as new devotees of this extraordinary line-up of musicians. Continue Reading »
MiSociety March 6th, 2010
5 March 2010 Story and Photos: MiSociety
Sydney’s Town Hall is rewired, back in business and she’s looking better than ever.
Sydney Town Hall dates back to 1868 and is one of Australia’s most iconic buildings. The just completed $40 million fire safety and essential services upgrade is the first major works undertaken at the Town Hall for nearly eighty years. Continue Reading »
MiSociety March 4th, 2010
3 March 2010 Story and Photos: MiSociety
Art Month Sydney Opening Night Party sets the tone for an ‘arty’ month
Art Month Sydney got off to a roaring start when hundreds crammed into the balcony level of Customs House at Circular Quay to launch this new event for Sydney. With the involvement of over 70 of Sydney’s top commercial galleries and 140 events lined up during the month everyone was ready to party in this first time innovation.
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MiSociety March 3rd, 2010
2 February 2010 Story and Photos: MiSociety
Dirty Work is an understatement!
Glen McNamara, author of ‘Dirty Work’, became a constable in the NSW Police Force at 19. Graduating to Detective he soon found himself immersed in Sydney’s seedy underworld and dealing with the likes of Warren Lanfranchi, Neddy Smith and disgraced cop Roger Rogerson. Continue Reading »
MiSociety March 2nd, 2010
26 February 2010 Story and Photos: MiSociety
Greg Matthews forecasts England to win the upcoming Ashes series in Australia 2-1 at Cricket Legends Lunch.
Greg Matthews dropped this bombshell at the Cricket Legends Lunch where cricketers are not only famous for their sport but for also being staunch supporters of the famous cricket lunch held annually to support the Northcott Disability Services. Continue Reading »
MiSociety March 1st, 2010
February 2010 Story and Photos: Bill Ranken (Ed. MiSociety)
Gilbert and George in discussion with Edmund Capon
Gilbert and George, two visiting artists from the U.K. sat down at the AGNSW for a discussion with Edmund Capon, Director of the NSW Art Gallery. Continue Reading »
MiSociety February 27th, 2010
24 February 2010 Story and Photos: MiSociety
Max Gillies, the High Priest of Impersonation and Satire breaks into GOD’s ZONE of Politics.
GODZONE showcases Max Gillies singularly portraying the cream (homogenized?) of today’s Australian political leaders. Max lumps them all into an evening basket of great fun where none of them are safe. Seeing these characters in this light we couldn’t help but ponder what basket cases they can appear to be. Continue Reading »
MiSociety February 22nd, 2010
21 February 2010 Story and Photos: MiSociety
Shock winner of Tropfest 2010 as Elijah Wood joins judging panel as they throw the dice
Abe Forsythe’s short ‘Shock’ took out the first prize at Tropfest 2010 with the award being presented by US actor Elijah Wood.
Abe Forsyth, now 28, has been entering Tropfest since he was 16. ’Shock’ is about a morning radio host whose on-air personality conceals the desperation and frustration of his private life and was inspired by controversial radio and TV personality Kyle Sandilands. Continue Reading »
MiSociety February 22nd, 2010
February 2010 Story and Images: Bill Ranken
Max Cullen Art Exhibition at the South Hill Estate Gallery Goulburn
My family have a property in the Goulburn district so while I was visiting my sister Jean Onions we drove in to Goulburn to check out an art exhibition by Max Cullen. Continue Reading »
