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 »
MiSociety February 19th, 2010
15 February 2010 Story and Photos: MiSociety
Fashion Designers Inside Information Handbook
Fashion Design is on the lips or so many of the people we meet around town. Seems a huge chunk of the young today are budding fashion designers so for this reason we attended the launch of the ‘Fashion Design Manuel 2’ held appropriately at the 2010 ‘Fashion Exposed’ show in Sydney. Continue Reading »
MiSociety February 17th, 2010
February 2010 Story: MiSociety Photos: Bill Ranken and MiSociety
Smoozing with Porsche, Ferrari, Maserati, Lamborghini, Mercedes, BMW, Bentley, Porsche, Ferrari, Maserati, Lamborghini, Mercedes, BMW and Bentley at Scuderia Graziani
Tony Graziani knows how to throw a party and when it’s for the opening of his new glitzy car showroom you know it will be big. And big is was. They glistened and they shone in a myriad of colours and they were some of the most stunning ’toys’ any party could produce. Of course we are talking the Porsche, Ferrari, Maserati, Lamborghini, Mercedes, BMW and Bentley cars that lined up to welcome us in this enormous showroom. Continue Reading »
MiSociety February 16th, 2010
7 February 2010 Story and Images: MiSociety
LL Wine & Dine drums up a lion of a party in Kings Cross
LL Wine & Dine launch party was no tame little affair. Co-inciding with Chinese New Year the boys pulled out all stops and in rolled the Australian Yau Kung Mun Dragon and Lion Dancing Association to create a huge stir in Llankelly Place, Kings Cross. The lettuce munching Chinese ‘lions’ pranced and danced and even climbed a pole while the drummers drummed and fireworks exploded. What fun! Continue Reading »
MiSociety February 16th, 2010
15 February 2010 Story and images: MiSociety
Tiffany & Co and their designer Paloma Picasso celebrate 30 years
Paloma Picasso is the epitome of grace and style. Nowhere was this more apparent than at the event held for her at the Tiffany & Co Sydney store to celebrate her 30 years as a designer for the iconic company and her new Marrakesh inspired jewellery collection. Continue Reading »
MiSociety February 14th, 2010
5 February 2010 Story and Photos: MiSociety
‘The Hermans – Art in the Family’ and Fairlie Kingston’s ’To The Lighthouse’ combined Exhibition opening at Manly Art Gallery
You just never know who is going to turn up at an art gallery exhibition opening. Manly Art Gallerys opening night for The Herman Family’s exhibition held in conjunction with Fairlie Kingston’s ceramic lighthouses bougth out a large and very interesting crowd. Continue Reading »
MiSociety February 13th, 2010
9 February 2010 Story and Photos: MiSociety
You Only Live Twice – the Incredibly True Story of the Hughes Family – Documentary Preview and CD Launch of 21st Century Blues – Dick and Christa Hughes
Spying ‘Hughes’ Talent
MiSociety was privileged to be invited to the Slide Bar in Sydney to view a remarkable documentary ‘You Only live Twice’ based on the incredible lives of four generations of the Hughes family.
The documentary centres on Richard (Dick) Hughes Senior who, from the 1940s to the 1980s was one of the world’s most celebrated foreign correspondents. Richard Hughes was based for a good deal of his intriguing life in Hong Kong on behalf of the Sunday Times of London. ‘Dick’ scored one of the greatest scoops of his era when in 1956 he managed to locate Guy Burgess and Donald Maclean, two members of the Cambridge spy ring who had defected to Moscow – an act that still cuts into the psyche of the British Establishment. The documentary affords Dick Senior an air of mystery with his connection to the murky world of spies. Not surprising for a man who was a chum of James Bond creator Ian Fleming and who was the basis of the fictional character “Dikko” Henderson in the Bond story ‘You Only Live Twice’.
The younger Dick Hughes, also a journalist, is featured in the documentary in his more well known guise as a lauded jazz pianist.
The documentary includes a portrayal of the amazing talents of Dick’s daughter singer/actress and one off, full on performer, Christa Hughes, formerly lead singer ‘KK Juggy’ from Aussie rock band Machine Gun Fellatio.
On a memorable night family, friends and guests (but no perceived spies) were treated to an incredable live performance from Christa and Dick joined on stage by one of the great jazz trumpeters of Australia, Bob Bernard and world renowned harmonica player, Jim Conway. As an extra thrill we got a sneak preview during the after party of a new CD by Christa and Dick called 21st Century Blues, featuring a series of jazz and blues classics performed originally by such musical icons as Bessie Smith, Jelly Roll Morton and Memphis Slim. The CD will be officially launched at the Basement in Sydney on February 22.
The documentary “You Only Live Twice’, directed by Brendan Young and produced by Ruth Cullen, will be screened by the ABC on 9:25pm Thursday, 18 Feb 2010 – make a diary date to watch it, after all – you only live once.
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The incredible Christa Hughes
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Christa Hughes
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Richard Hughes Jnr
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Tim Conway
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Bob Bernard
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‘You Only Live Twice – The Incredibly True Story of the Hughes Family’ Director Brendan Young with Gabriella Muir cu
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Anna Craney with Sean Barker and documentary producer Ruth Cullen
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Dick Hughes with Christa Hughes and her hubby Sean Barker
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Richard (Dick) Hughes
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Jeanette Lloyd and Fay Hughes
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Michael Lira, Christa Hughes and Jaimie Leonarder
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MiSociety February 11th, 2010
2 February 2010 Photos: Bill Ranken / Story: MiSociety
Dee Bee’s - The Place to Bee in Double Bay
Dee Bee’s along with owners Graeme & Brigitte Goldberg are an integral part of Sydney’s Double Bay and the invitation to join them at one of their ‘drinkies’ do’s always assures one is in for an interesting time. Continue Reading »
