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Uncle Jack Charles

“...there are many Aboriginal people who are gay, both men and women, and ... we’re so proud we’ve made our mark and stamped our ground. ... us gay and Indigenous mob, we’re fringe dwellers twice over, and that’s what gives us great strength.”

Bunurong and Wiradjuri man Uncle Jack Charles was taken from his mother at just four months old as part of the Australian government policy of forcibly assimilating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. These children are now known as the Stolen Generation.

Raised in a Salvation Army boys’ home, and then by a white foster family, Jack grew up believing he was an orphan, and had no idea he was Aboriginal until he was 17. When he left his foster home at 17 to seek out his birth family, his foster mother called the police. When Jack was finally able to connect with his family, he described himself as being born again in his Aboriginality.

Uncle Jack had his first acting role at 17, in a community production of African-American playwright Lorraine Hansberry’s Raisin in the Sun. He went on the become a stalwart of Indigenous theatre in Australia, and in 1971, co-founded the country’s first Indigenous theatre group, Nindethana, which achieved international acclaim.

Throughout his life, Uncle Jack dealt with homelessness and heroin addiction, and spent time in jail for theft. As a burglar, he deliberated targeted wealthy Melbourne neighbourhoods, saying later "I robbed as rent collection for stolen Aboriginal land!"

Having experienced the prison system himself, Uncle Jack became a tireless advocate for young incarcerated men, especially Indigenous men. In 2010, he starred in a one-man show called Jack Charlves v The Crown, where he explored his life, and his struggles with a government bureaucracy that said a man with a criminal record couldn’t be allowed to mentor prisoners.

Uncle Jack was openly gay, although romance was never a big part of his life. He described giving the Welcome to Country at Melbourne’s pride event, Midsumma, as one of his most cherished duties.

Uncle Jack passed away on 13 September 2022.

Keep an eye on this blog throughout the week as we continue highlighting queer Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history and culture for NAIDOC Week.

[Image: Uncle Jack holding his record Son of Mine]

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Some promotional images from Cats at the CPAC Musical Theatre.

Production description undercut (x)

Cats is based on T.S.Eliots 1939 poetry Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats, the songs in the musical consists of Eliot's verse set to music by Andrew Lloyd Webber.

On September 3, 1939, Australian Prime Minister Robert Menzies announced that the country was at war with Germany, a sombre moment for a nation still reeling from the losses of World War I. Despite this, the war still felt remote to those on the home front – that is, until December 1941, when the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor and began advancing through Southeast Asia. Suddenly, the threat of invasion placed Australia directly in the line of fire, as was evidenced by the bombing of Darwin on February 19. Enter Melbourne, where only a quarter of street lamps were lit and even electric trains had reduced lighting. The city's "brown out" period was a response to the danger of air raids, and it had a profound impact on daily life. In this production, amidst this tumultuous time, one unique story stands out – the inhabitants of Melbourne’s Jellicle Cats and the threat of war upon them. This assemblage of cats must decide who will journey to the ‘heavyside layer’ in a process of selection for each nominated cat to be considered to be reborn into a new life. In this newly reimagined production, our "Cats" tell this tale, set against the backdrop of wartime Melbourne in 1942, with a nod to the social changes brought on by the war effort, post-war reconstruction, migration, and the reintegration of returned servicemen into the local economy. The musical features no dialogue, only music, and provides a unique perspective on a pivotal moment in Australian history.

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Hey Sophie, I'm going to be in Melbourne soon! Do you have any tips for what to do, see, or eat?

Hey! Ah! How exciting! Melbourne's a really fun city to visit, and I feel really does have something for everyone.

Hmmm, tip wise, I think I'd say:

grab a Myki card for public transport. You can buy these at any news agent, train station or petrol station. Melbourne has a free inner-city tramzone, which is great for getting around the CBD, but you should also take advantage of Melbourne's incredibly good train network which'll open up the broader city to you. A Myki card works on all forms of public transport - buses, trams (for trams outside of the free tram zone) and trains - so they're pretty straight forward.

On that note, the PTV app is pretty useless for public transport (you're better off using Google maps tbh), but it does let you top up your Myki instantly via your phone, which makes it useful. The TramTracker app is very good for trams though, especially because you can type in the number of the tram you're on and know exactly which stops you're heading towards. The logos look like this: (trust the doggo)

Don't drive in the city - it's a layer of hell.

Have a little bit of cash on you. Most places take cards or smart watches, but you'll need gold coins for certain things too, particularly accessing certain gardens or markets.

Pack for all weather. Melbourne's known for having four seasons in a day, and having lived here for almost five years now, it's not an exaggeration. Layering is your friend, and always have an umbrella!

Hook turns are a real thing here, and whether you're driving or just crossing the road, they're worth being aware of.

Places to visit

Melbourne's famous for its street art, and while you can just wander around and observe yourself, doing a tour is particularly fun (and makes sure you see the best stuff!)

Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) is one of my favourite places to show out-of-towners (although that's probably partly just because it's me, haha). It's a museum of film, tv and games, and explores the moving image as both a form of commercial entertainment and as a form of art. Their cinema is often playing really interesting films too.

National Gallery Victoria is always worth checking out.

Chapel Street is known for it's little galleries, restaurants and indie shops, and makes for a fun day out.

Queen Vic Market and South Melbourne Market are both iconic and for good reason. They've been operational since the mid-1800s, and you can often feel that when you're in them. They can get packed though, so just a heads up.

I love love love heritage buildings and exploring history through place, so will always recommend checking out the National Trust's historic sites in Melbourne. Rippon Lea Estate is a personal fave and only about 20 minutes out of the CBD on the train. They shot parts of Miss Fisher there, and even if you don't get to tour the house (although I recommend you do!) even just exploring the gardens are beautiful.

Abbotsford Convent & Collingwood Children's Farm are right next door to each other and a pretty amazing day out.

If you fancy seeing a movie, my all time fave cinemas are The Classic and The Lido, which are owned by the same family. Either spot is worth checking out.

If you're looking to see a show or performance, you can look for the big ones at any of the big theatres, but for smaller, exciting indie stuff, I'd check out the programs at Malthouse, La Mama, Art House, Meat Market, and Footscray Community Arts Centre,

What to eat

Wellllll, this ultimately depends on your budget, haha, since Melbourne restaurants can run the gamut. Some of my favourite restaurants that are a bit more on the expensive side but great for a special occasion:

Maha's probably my favourite restaurant in Melbourne? It's modern Middle Eastern cuisine and their seafood in particular is divine. It's a set menu, and like I said, a little exy, haha.

Mabu Mabu is modern Australian First Nations (Torres Strait Islander) cuisine and is very good! They sell some of their own sauces too, and I highly recommend snagging their pineapple hot sauce! It's also very easy to get to, as it's located in Fed Square right next to the Koori Heritage Trust which often has Indigenous exhibitions on (and a great gift store if you're looking for anything to take home)

Chin Chin's - delicious South East Asian fusion cuisine. Again, a little exy.

Transformer - incredible vegetarian restaurant. They do both ala carte and a fixed menu. Highly recommend their fixed menu! They're also very good with dietary requirements, particularly if you're gluten free or if you have annoying allergies for a vegetarian restaurant like me, haha (tomato and eggplant).

Cheaper eats that are also delicious:

A little out in the South Side 'burbs, but Saigon Mamma is my favourite Vietnamese restaurant in Melbourne.

Rice Paper Scissors is good too, as is Chocolate Buddha, Green Man's Arms, and oh! Studley Park Boathouse is a fave. It's beautiful location-wise with pretty standard (but good) pub eats, and they've got a lot of water birds you can feed and boats you can hire pretty cheap ($30 for a kayak, $40 for a row boat) to row along the Yarra River. It's also really close to the Convent + Children's Farm if you fancy making a day of it.

If you're willing to travel a little further out of inner Melbourne, I'd also suggest:

Healesville Sanctuary - the bird show is i n c r e d i b l e. I took my nephews last year and the older one still talks about it, haha.

Mornington Penninsula Hot Springs - Mornington Penninsula is a great day trip from Melbourne. It's only just over an hour drive, and it's pretty stunning. Full of wineries and beachy walks. The hot springs are so relaxing though, and really centring if you need it.

Mount Macedon - home of the Hanging Rock of Picnic at Hanging Rock fame! Plus it's just a beautiful area.

Cranborne Gardens - the Royal Botanical Gardens in the city are beautiful too, but I'm particularly partial to these ones.

Hope this gets you started, and just let me know if you have any other questions!

[zahri-melitor]

2023 Theatre: aka I Saw Things!

Much theatre discussion below. I have one more show but it's going to be a tiny one.

Hubris & Humiliation: This was one of the first things I saw this year, and I’m still 50/50 on it being the best play I saw this year (there are a few other candidates). It was a very, very worthy play to create and put on for World Pride. It was a modern Austen adaption that didn’t take itself too seriously or work too hard to slavishly follow the plot of any specific Austen. It was about gay boys while still respecting all the women characters in the story. It was hilarious without ever making me uncomfortable. And it was an incredibly loving send-up of a lot of Sydney gay culture. Yes, this play had an ersatz Lydia, and I was cheering her on with every decision she made. She stole the show.

Forgotten: This was one of those pieces that was incredibly centred on history and location. There’s something magical about a play so totally focused on a little local story, and seeing it in a theatre almost on top of the site made it more eerie. This is the story of the Female Convict Uprising at the Parramatta Female Factory in 1827. It was flawed but interesting, and the choice to cast almost exclusively from recent drama grads definitely helped with the age of the actors matching those of many of the characters.

Julia: Do you want to see a one-woman play about the life of Julia Gillard, capped by a complete re-enactment of the full Misogyny speech? Then have I got the play for you. I saw a few things this year whose intended audience was squarely ‘Labor Drips’, and Julia was the first of these.  It certainly didn’t really go hard enough in interrogating Gillard’s actions and legacy in parts, but it was quite entertaining to enjoy the full speech in an audience who were applauding and cheering for all of their favourite lines, given half the audience could probably quote the first minute from memory.

At What Cost?: oh damn I loved this. This was a piece about the return of William Lanne’s head to Country in Tasmania, and the community tensions that develop between acknowledged palawa community members in Tasmania, and those who do not belong to a confirmed family line. While it was a little heavy handed in some ways (Gracie is very clearly claiming heritage she cannot substantiate, bringing the correct conclusion to the debate firmly down on one side of the argument), it was definitely enriched the more you know about the Tasmanian palawa community and particularly the Aboriginal Land Council of Tasmania (there’s a whole host of not-quite-spelled-out issues bubbling under the surface of the play)

Relativity: and finally we get to something on the list that might be known internationally. This was a really interesting production in that I surreptitiously did a wiki search during interval to work out what was real and what was extrapolation. A woman approaches Albert Einstein, claiming to be a journalist who wants to interview him about his life. As the play evolves, you realise she believes herself to be his daughter, and she has a reasonable argument for the claim. Worth seeing.

Driftwood The Musical: it’s been a while since I walked out of a theatre and immediately picked up the phone to call my mother to tell her she needed to see the show. This was one. The story of the Duldig family and the invention of the foldable umbrella, set against the background of the family’s WWII escape from Austria to Australia and settling in Melbourne. Lots of generational trauma. Extremely in communication with the Caulfield Jewish community (unsurprising as it’s a family memoir) - I’ve heard similar stories while growing up from my mother’s best friend. They’re trying to workshop this in New York and I’d love to see it picked up.

Poison of Polygamy: The first Chinese-Australian story ever written, now on stage. The fun of seeing a newspaper serial railing against failures in morality getting adapted is that it’s tropey and heavy handed and hilarious. I snorted at one point during the opening monologue railing against the evils of polygamy on the family and community, and the actor immediately noticed and directed his next line questioning the audience’s views directly at me. Very simple adaptive staging. The plot has its problems in parts, but the point of the play was not ‘the greatest story ever told’, it was ‘the first Chinese-Australian story ever written down’. I had fun.

Aida: what is there to say? It’s Aida. I got $20 opera tickets through one of the community application programmes so I went and enjoyed myself thoroughly. The costuming was sumptuous.

Miss Peony: there is a point in the Australian arts scene now where I can say “this was an extremely Family Law, and even more extremely Michelle Law production” and people will nod and understand. It’s about the type of humour, the stories told, the perspective, etc. Miss Peony is a play about identity and being Chinese in Australia, and having pride in that identity, in the setting of a community beauty pageant. I have to link to this review (https://www.theaureview.com/arts/theatre-review-miss-peony/) and agree thoroughly with this comment about Sabrina, “who’s the woggest wog you’ve ever wogged in the history of wogs.” It’s TRUE. She IS. And it’s fabulous as her accent and attitude were pitch perfect and it’s rare to see that so lovingly conveyed.

On the Beach: this is one of my three contenders for best play I saw. It was a stunning adaption of the classic novel, done with care and love. It imbued a lot of extra meaning and depth into the play by treating all the female characters as rational actors who were making considered decisions in the face of an existential threat. I admit I cried. (the Victa lawnmower box! I almost howled) I also freely admit that I’m still marvelling at the final scene change as I wasn’t paying close enough attention to see how they did it, and I spent a fair amount of time staring at the lighting rig in the flies at the end of the show trying to work out how they managed it around everything – that was a TIGHT fit.

Captain Moonlite: this was a bad, bad show. You know how you sometimes read a story or a script where you can tell someone has read a single history of a person and then has decided to dramatise it? And even more, has a very fixed view on the answer to any questions of who was at fault in a scenario? That’s this script. If I had read more biographies on Captain Moonlite I could probably even pick which one was scraped for information. The playwright is in fact gay and wanted to tell the story of the Gay Bushrangers, but he did so in a manner where my sister and I kept glancing at each other the whole way through going “was that…intentional? Did you intend to imply that?” because it read very much like someone trying to sneak crap past the censors in the mid 90s, not a play written in the 2020s to celebrate part of Australian queer history.

Reckōning: this show was not what I expected it to be (I apparently didn’t read the description closely enough) but it was also a really good time with excellent dancing and singing. It was an intensely personal story. I also enjoyed the crowd there as it was definitely a night out for the Pasifika community, and I ended up having some lovely conversations with the person sitting next to me.

The Dismissal: another show that got COVIDed finally got its run. It was exactly as entertaining as I expected it to be, while also simultaneously clearly being pitched for a crowd of ��local Labor Party branch night out”. At interval we had audience participation reminiscence sessions over memories of the Dismissal. I adored it for a number of reasons, but I particularly have to shout out the song “Private School Boys” which was simultaneously extremely referential to Revolting Children from Matilda the Musical, but also hilarious to see in a venue only a couple of hundred metres from St Andrew’s College. The show started with a newsreel of moments in Australian politics involving a whole lot of different PMs, and it was hilarious listening to the audience cheer on various moments or yell ‘you’re a grub’ at others. (The political slant. Was obvious)

The Visitors: my final contender for best show of the year. It was gorgeous, thought provoking, and in conversation with the landscape. This second run using both men and women for elders/heads of tribes worked really well, especially as having Dalara Williams’s character as visibly, strikingly pregnant, gave an extra layer to her performance and the opinions of her character. It’s a very clever play that deliberately frames and upsets audience expectations in a story we all know all too well (the events around 26 January 1788). What languages were used for what phrases and terms was fascinating, particularly with the choice to translate the names of the various clan groups to English, as a good portion of the audience could pick out which communities from which regions went with each name.

Wicked: some times you just need to see a classic. I went with one of my best friends and her husband, and it was one of those performances that you end up telling everyone else about, because there was an injury in the opening scene and we ended up on hold for half an hour while the theatre called a swing to come in. Due to our seats, we both saw exactly what happened AND managed to chat to the conductor during the break to check that everything was ok and pass on our best wishes. In terms of the show, however? Strongest Glinda I’ve seen in the role. Courtney Monsma is an incredibly gifted physical comedy actress and her skills and immaculate timing brought something extra to the role I’ve not seen from anyone else.

Oil: Worth seeing. Really well done in that they did it in the round (always enjoyable) and filled the centre of the stage with black sand, which coated things, and clung to costumes occasionally, and was disturbed and covered up. The way the narrative shifted through time with the family aging slower than the period was actually a stylistic choice I adore; I love stories that do this and play with how it changes things. (I mean I’m a comics fan – I couldn’t cope if I couldn’t conceptualise this).

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Books of 2023

A slightly late round-up of my favourite books from last year. I’m learning to love myself more so for once in my life I had a lot of Did Not Finish books rather than a lot of low voted books, but these are the good lot.

- Grand Slam Romance by Ollie Hicks & Emma Oosterhous - queer Magical Girls play softball in this sexy, fun graphic novel.

- Cleat Cute by Meryl Wilsner - queer non-magical women play soccer in this hot but also sweet and thoughtful novel.

- Pas de Don’t by Chloe Angyal - a New York City Prima Ballerina runs all the way to Sydney to get away from a bad breakup. She finds the obligatory giant spiders, but she also finds herself and maybe love again?

- Saint of Steel series (including the not pictured Paladin’s Faith) by T Kingfisher - Paladins of a dead God keep on keeping on, fighting the forces of darkness, PTSD, and awkward social situations. There is also a great romance in each book.

- The Dos and Donuts of Love by Adiba Jaigirdar - I didn’t expect this book to to be YA and would have loved it EVEN MORE if it hadn’t been, but anyway you get what you get. A fat Bangladeshi girl signs up to be on a TV baking competition only to find out that her competitors include her very recent ex-girlfriend and another girl who seems extremely interested in her. This book has SO. MANY. PUNS.

- The Appeal by Janice Hallett - Murder mystery (not usually my thing) involving an amateur theatre company (ok that’s my thing) and also some medical drama (also my thing). This was a Fun Romp.

- Personal Score by Ellen van Neerven - fascinating look at what it’s like to love and play sport as a queer, Aboriginal, non-binary person on Stolen Land. There is history, memoir and poetry in this book but it’s not a hard read. This is probably my book of the year and I’m looking forward to hearing van Neerven speak about it at Midsumma later this month.

- Can I Steal You For A Second? By Jodi McAllister - this was a sequel to a book I read last year and the next in the series comes out on the 3rd of January. Two contestants on not!TheBachelor fall in love with each other instead of with The Bachelor. You don’t have to read the first book (Here For The Right Reasons) I don’t think to enjoy this but it is a great book also. One of the women is a nurse exhausted from working on the frontlines of the COVID pandemic and the other is a tiny blonde mechanic who is always eager to please.

- The Matchmaker by Saman Shad - I’ll admit, I chose this book based purely on that beautiful cover, but I ended up devouring it in 4 days so I think that speaks to its quality. A Sydney-based matchmaker (why so many books set in Sydney last year?! I need more Melbourne books this year!) is starting to lose clients as her community gossips that she has “unconventional methods” but then she lands a huge client with a huge catch - she can’t tell him he’s using her services. Of course this all goes horribly wrong (or horribly right). This book was a lot of fun and ALMOST made me want to go to Sydney.

[brookston]

Holidays 11.7

Holidays

American Choral Society Day

Ben Ali Commemoration Day (Tunisia)

Climate Action Day

Commemoration Day (Tunisia)

Day of Accord and Reconciliation (Russia)

Day of the Hungarian Opera (Hungary)

Days of History and Memory (Kyrgyzstan)

Dunce Day

Employee Brotherhood Day (SpongeBob Squarepants)

European Radon Day

Gastrointestinal Day (Germany)

Gentian Day

Good Tummy Day (Japan)

Hug a Bear Day

Hungarian Opera Day (Hungary)

International African Writers’ Day (a.k.a. Pan African Writers’ Day)

International Day of Medical Physics

International Inuit Day

Little League Girls Day

Magazine Day

Medical Science Liaison Awareness and Appreciation Day

Melbourne Cup Day (Victoria, Australia)

Meteorite Day

National Bassist Day

National Cancer Awareness Day (India)

National Canine Lymphoma Awareness Day

National Day for the Victims of Communism

National Day in Northern Catalonia (France)

National Day of Remembrance for Ka Otis (Philippines)

National Food Fortification Day (Philippines)

National Inuit Day (Canada)

National Keith Day

National Lori Day

National Programmatic Advertising Day

National Railway Day (Canada)

National Retinol Day

National Revolution and Solidarity Day (Bangladesh)

Notary Public Day

N7 Day (from “Mass Effect”)

Outdoor Classroom Day (UK)

Red Cup Day

Republican Elephant Day

Return Day (Delaware)

Social Revolution Day (Kyrgyzstan)

Stay Away from Anyone Named Honest John Day

Students’ Day (Maharashtra, India)

Supporting Male Victims of Domestic Abuse Day (UK)

Tajik Theatre Day (Tajikistan)

Treaty of the Pyrenees Day (Northern Catalonia, France)

Victims of Communism Day (Florida, Missouri)

Watercress Day (French Republic)

Williams Syndrome Day (UK)

World Cancer Awareness Day

Food & Drink Celebrations

Chocolate Mud Cake Day (Sweden)

International Merlot Day

Martini Day

National Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day

National Kumquat Day

World Pad Thai Day (UK)

Independence & Related Days

October Revolution Day (Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, Transdniestria, former U.S.S.R.; 1917)

Revolution Day (Bangladesh; 1971)

1st Thursday in November

International Day Against Violence & Bullying at School including Cyberbullying [1st Thursday]

International Project Management Day (a.k.a. IPM Day) [1st Thursday]

International Stout Day [1st Thursday]

Kid Lit Art Postcard Day [1st Thursday]

National Cash Back Day [1st Thursday]

National Casting Day [1st Thursday]

National Men Make Dinner [1st Thursday]

National Non-Fiction Day (UK) [1st Thursday]

Thankful Thursday [1st Thursday of Each Month]

Thanksgiving Day (Liberia) [1st Thursday]

Therapy Thursday [1st Thursday of Each Month]

Thirsty Thursday [Every Thursday]

Three for Thursday [Every Thursday]

Thrift Store Thursday [Every Thursday]

Throwback Thursday [Every Thursday]

World Digital Preservation Day [1st Thursday]

Weekly Holidays beginning November 7 (1st Full Week of November)

Dear Santa Letter Week (thru 11.13)

National Book Awards Week

Volusia County Fair (DeLand, Florida) [thru 11.17]

Festivals Beginning November 7, 2024

Caribbean Food and Wine Festival (Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands) [thru 11.10]

Cork International Film Festival (Cork, Ireland) [thru 11.17]

Creativa Barcelona (Barcelona, Spain) [thru 11.10]

Dharamshala International Film Festival (Dharamshala, India) [thru 11.10]

Gatlinburg Winter Magic and Chili Cookoff (Gatlinburg, Tennessee)

International Filmfestival Mannheim-Heidelberg (Mannheim, Germany) [thru 11.17]

PizzaCon (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)

Port Barre Cracklin Festival (Port Barre, Louisiana) [thru 11.10]

Spinach Festival (Crystal City, Texas) [thru 11.10]

Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival and Awards (Taipei, Taiwan) [thru 11.24]

Taste of the Ozarks (Springfield, Missouri)

Taste of the Town (Pasadena, Texas)

The WhiskyX (Austin, Texas)

World Food Championships (Indianapolis, Indiana) [thru 11.12]

World Film Festival of Bangkok (Bangkok, Thailand) [thru 11.17]

Feast Days

Albert Camus (Writerism)

All Dominican Saints and Blesseds (Christian)

Armstrong Sperry (Artology)

Bartholomäus Ziegenbalg (Lutheran)

Billy the Grownup (Muppetism)

Birth of Baháʼu'lláh (Baha'i) [2 Muharram]

Charles Baudelaire Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Engelbert II of Berg (Christian; Saint)

Feat of All Saints of the Dominican Order

Feast of Blessed John Duns Scotus (The Subtle Doctor)

Feast of Stolen Fire

Festivals of the Twin Birthdays, Day 2 (Baha'i)

Florentius (Christian; Saint)

Francisco de Zurbarán (Artology)

Hawaiian Harvest Festival to Lomo (Ancient Hawai’i)

Herculanus of Perugia (Christian; Saint)

Jan Matulka (Artology)

John Christian Frederick Heyer (Lutheran)

John Duns Scotus (Christian; Blessed)

Lesser Ury (Artology)

Ludwig Ingwer Nommensen (Lutheran)

Makahikii Festival (Ancient Hawai’i)

Night of Hecate (Ancient Greece; Everyday Wicca)

Norah McGuinness (Artology)

Paul Peel (Artology)

Philippe de Comines (Positivist; Saint)

Prosdocimus (Christian; Saint)

Storm of Fears Day (Starza Pagan Book of Days)

Tentacle Day (Pastafarian)

Tiamat’s Day (Pagan)

Tokhu Emong (Lotha Nada people of India)

Vicente Liem de la Paz (Christian; One of Vietnamese Martyrs)

Werenfrid (Christian; Saint)

Willibrord (Christian; Saint)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Butsumetsu (仏滅 Japan) [Unlucky all day.]

Prime Number Day: 311 [64 of 72]

Umu Limnu (Evil Day; Babylonian Calendar; 51 of 60)

Premieres

Aerial, by Kate Bush (Album; 2005)

Alice In Chains, by Alice In Chains (Album; 1995)

Big Hero 6 (Animated Film; 2014)

Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (Radio Series; 1932)

…But Seriously, Phil Collins (Album; 1989)

The Divine Miss M, by Bette Midler (Album; 1972)

Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?, by Chicago (Song; 1970)

Don’t Look Now (WB MM Cartoon; 1936)

Elf (Film; 2003)

Feast (Disney Cartoon; 2014)

Fifty Cents Lost or Get That Half Back (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S3, Ep. 123; 1961)

The Flintstones: Fred’s Final Fling (Hanna-Barbera Animated TV Special; 1980)

Green, by R.E.M. (Album; 1988)

Hogfather, by Terry Pratchet (Novel; 1996) [Discworld #20]

It’s a Mad Mad Mad Mad World (Film; 1963)

Job, by Joseph Roth (Novel; 1930)

London Gazette (Weekly Gazette; 1665)

Love Actually (Film; 2003)

Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (Animated Film; 2008)

Martha & Snoop’s Potluck Dinner Party (TV Series; 2016)

Mater and the Ghostlight (Pixar Cartoon; 2006)

The Midnight Line, 22nd Jack Reacher book, by Lee Child (Novel; 2017)

Miss Fritter’s Racing Skool (Pixar Cartoon; 2017)

Mister Magoo (Animated TV Series; 1960)

Raising Steam, by Terry Pratchet (Novel; 2013) [Discworld #40]

Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, by Sergei Rachmaninoff (Conertante; 1934)

Role Models (Film; 2008)

The Rose (Film; 1979)

Safari So good (Fleischer/Famous Popeye Cartoon; 1947)

The Scheme Misfires of You Can Planet Better Than That (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S3, Ep. 124; 1961)

Sid and Nancy (Film; 1986)

Something Wild (Film; 1986)

A Son Unique, by Wu-Tang Clan (Album; 2006)

Southern Fried Hospitality (Woody Woodpecker Cartoon; 1960)

Starship Troopers (Film; 1997)

Studio One (Radio Series; 1948)

Ten Hail Marys & Ten How’s Your Fathers, by Elvis Costello (Album; 1980)

The Theory of Everything (Film; 2014)

Ummagumma, by Pink Floyd (Album; 1969)

Uncle Vanya, by Anton Chekov (Play; 1899)

Whole Lotta Love, by Led Zeppelin (Song; 1969)

Wild Honey or How to Get Along Without a Ration Book (Barney Bear MGM Cartoon; 1942)

The Winds of War, by Herman Wouk (Novel; 1971)

Winter’s Heart, by Robert Jordan (Novel; 2000) [Wheel of Time #9]

Zot, Parts 3 & 4 (Underdog Cartoon, S1, Eps. 11 & 12; 1964)

Today’s Name Days

Carina, Engelbert, Willibrord (Austria)

Anđelko, Baldo, Florencije, Zdenka (Croatia)

Saskie (Czech Republic)

Engelbrecht (Denmark)

Kiira, Kiiri, Kirke (Estonia)

Erin, Taisto (Finland)

Carine (France)

Engelbert, Carina, Willbir, Tina (Germany)

Athinodoros, Ernest, Theagenis, Themelios (Greece)

Rezső (Hungary)

Ernesto, Prosdocimo (Italy)

Helma, Lotars (Latvia)

Ernestas, Gotautė, Karina, Sirtautas (Lithuania)

Ingebrigt, Ingelin (Norway)

Achilles, Antoni, Engelbert, Florentyn, Melchior, Przemił (Poland)

René (Slovakia)

Carina, Ernesto (Spain)

Ingegerd, Ingela (Sweden)

Engelbert, Graham, Hollis, Holm, Holmes, Holt (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 312 of 2024; 54 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 4 of Week 45 of 2024

Celtic Tree Calendar: Hagal (Hailstone) [Day 12 of 28]

Chinese: Month 10 (Yi-Hai), Day 7 (Yi-Hai)

Chinese Year of the: Dragon 4722 (until January 29, 2025) [Wu-Chen]

Hebrew: 6 Heshvan 5785

Islamic: 5 Jumada I 1446

J Cal: 12 Wood; Foursday [11 of 30]

Julian: 25 October 2024

Moon: 36%: Waxing Crescent

Positivist: 4 Frederic (12th Month) [Isabella of Castille]

Runic Half Month: Nyd (Necessity) [Day 1 of 15]

Season: Autumn or Fall (Day 46 of 90)

Week: 1st Full Week of November

Zodiac: Scorpio (Day 15 of 30)

Calendar Changes

Nyd (Necessity) [Half-Month 22 of 24; Runic Half-Months] (thru 11.21)

[brookstonalmanac]

Holidays 11.7

Holidays

American Choral Society Day

Ben Ali Commemoration Day (Tunisia)

Climate Action Day

Commemoration Day (Tunisia)

Day of Accord and Reconciliation (Russia)

Day of the Hungarian Opera (Hungary)

Days of History and Memory (Kyrgyzstan)

Dunce Day

Employee Brotherhood Day (SpongeBob Squarepants)

European Radon Day

Gastrointestinal Day (Germany)

Gentian Day

Good Tummy Day (Japan)

Hug a Bear Day

Hungarian Opera Day (Hungary)

International African Writers’ Day (a.k.a. Pan African Writers’ Day)

International Day of Medical Physics

International Inuit Day

Little League Girls Day

Magazine Day

Medical Science Liaison Awareness and Appreciation Day

Melbourne Cup Day (Victoria, Australia)

Meteorite Day

National Bassist Day

National Cancer Awareness Day (India)

National Canine Lymphoma Awareness Day

National Day for the Victims of Communism

National Day in Northern Catalonia (France)

National Day of Remembrance for Ka Otis (Philippines)

National Food Fortification Day (Philippines)

National Inuit Day (Canada)

National Keith Day

National Lori Day

National Programmatic Advertising Day

National Railway Day (Canada)

National Retinol Day

National Revolution and Solidarity Day (Bangladesh)

Notary Public Day

N7 Day (from “Mass Effect”)

Outdoor Classroom Day (UK)

Red Cup Day

Republican Elephant Day

Return Day (Delaware)

Social Revolution Day (Kyrgyzstan)

Stay Away from Anyone Named Honest John Day

Students’ Day (Maharashtra, India)

Supporting Male Victims of Domestic Abuse Day (UK)

Tajik Theatre Day (Tajikistan)

Treaty of the Pyrenees Day (Northern Catalonia, France)

Victims of Communism Day (Florida, Missouri)

Watercress Day (French Republic)

Williams Syndrome Day (UK)

World Cancer Awareness Day

Food & Drink Celebrations

Chocolate Mud Cake Day (Sweden)

International Merlot Day

Martini Day

National Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day

National Kumquat Day

World Pad Thai Day (UK)

Independence & Related Days

October Revolution Day (Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, Transdniestria, former U.S.S.R.; 1917)

Revolution Day (Bangladesh; 1971)

1st Thursday in November

International Day Against Violence & Bullying at School including Cyberbullying [1st Thursday]

International Project Management Day (a.k.a. IPM Day) [1st Thursday]

International Stout Day [1st Thursday]

Kid Lit Art Postcard Day [1st Thursday]

National Cash Back Day [1st Thursday]

National Casting Day [1st Thursday]

National Men Make Dinner [1st Thursday]

National Non-Fiction Day (UK) [1st Thursday]

Thankful Thursday [1st Thursday of Each Month]

Thanksgiving Day (Liberia) [1st Thursday]

Therapy Thursday [1st Thursday of Each Month]

Thirsty Thursday [Every Thursday]

Three for Thursday [Every Thursday]

Thrift Store Thursday [Every Thursday]

Throwback Thursday [Every Thursday]

World Digital Preservation Day [1st Thursday]

Weekly Holidays beginning November 7 (1st Full Week of November)

Dear Santa Letter Week (thru 11.13)

National Book Awards Week

Volusia County Fair (DeLand, Florida) [thru 11.17]

Festivals Beginning November 7, 2024

Caribbean Food and Wine Festival (Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands) [thru 11.10]

Cork International Film Festival (Cork, Ireland) [thru 11.17]

Creativa Barcelona (Barcelona, Spain) [thru 11.10]

Dharamshala International Film Festival (Dharamshala, India) [thru 11.10]

Gatlinburg Winter Magic and Chili Cookoff (Gatlinburg, Tennessee)

International Filmfestival Mannheim-Heidelberg (Mannheim, Germany) [thru 11.17]

PizzaCon (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)

Port Barre Cracklin Festival (Port Barre, Louisiana) [thru 11.10]

Spinach Festival (Crystal City, Texas) [thru 11.10]

Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival and Awards (Taipei, Taiwan) [thru 11.24]

Taste of the Ozarks (Springfield, Missouri)

Taste of the Town (Pasadena, Texas)

The WhiskyX (Austin, Texas)

World Food Championships (Indianapolis, Indiana) [thru 11.12]

World Film Festival of Bangkok (Bangkok, Thailand) [thru 11.17]

Feast Days

Albert Camus (Writerism)

All Dominican Saints and Blesseds (Christian)

Armstrong Sperry (Artology)

Bartholomäus Ziegenbalg (Lutheran)

Billy the Grownup (Muppetism)

Birth of Baháʼu'lláh (Baha'i) [2 Muharram]

Charles Baudelaire Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Engelbert II of Berg (Christian; Saint)

Feat of All Saints of the Dominican Order

Feast of Blessed John Duns Scotus (The Subtle Doctor)

Feast of Stolen Fire

Festivals of the Twin Birthdays, Day 2 (Baha'i)

Florentius (Christian; Saint)

Francisco de Zurbarán (Artology)

Hawaiian Harvest Festival to Lomo (Ancient Hawai’i)

Herculanus of Perugia (Christian; Saint)

Jan Matulka (Artology)

John Christian Frederick Heyer (Lutheran)

John Duns Scotus (Christian; Blessed)

Lesser Ury (Artology)

Ludwig Ingwer Nommensen (Lutheran)

Makahikii Festival (Ancient Hawai’i)

Night of Hecate (Ancient Greece; Everyday Wicca)

Norah McGuinness (Artology)

Paul Peel (Artology)

Philippe de Comines (Positivist; Saint)

Prosdocimus (Christian; Saint)

Storm of Fears Day (Starza Pagan Book of Days)

Tentacle Day (Pastafarian)

Tiamat’s Day (Pagan)

Tokhu Emong (Lotha Nada people of India)

Vicente Liem de la Paz (Christian; One of Vietnamese Martyrs)

Werenfrid (Christian; Saint)

Willibrord (Christian; Saint)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Butsumetsu (仏滅 Japan) [Unlucky all day.]

Prime Number Day: 311 [64 of 72]

Umu Limnu (Evil Day; Babylonian Calendar; 51 of 60)

Premieres

Aerial, by Kate Bush (Album; 2005)

Alice In Chains, by Alice In Chains (Album; 1995)

Big Hero 6 (Animated Film; 2014)

Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (Radio Series; 1932)

…But Seriously, Phil Collins (Album; 1989)

The Divine Miss M, by Bette Midler (Album; 1972)

Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?, by Chicago (Song; 1970)

Don’t Look Now (WB MM Cartoon; 1936)

Elf (Film; 2003)

Feast (Disney Cartoon; 2014)

Fifty Cents Lost or Get That Half Back (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S3, Ep. 123; 1961)

The Flintstones: Fred’s Final Fling (Hanna-Barbera Animated TV Special; 1980)

Green, by R.E.M. (Album; 1988)

Hogfather, by Terry Pratchet (Novel; 1996) [Discworld #20]

It’s a Mad Mad Mad Mad World (Film; 1963)

Job, by Joseph Roth (Novel; 1930)

London Gazette (Weekly Gazette; 1665)

Love Actually (Film; 2003)

Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (Animated Film; 2008)

Martha & Snoop’s Potluck Dinner Party (TV Series; 2016)

Mater and the Ghostlight (Pixar Cartoon; 2006)

The Midnight Line, 22nd Jack Reacher book, by Lee Child (Novel; 2017)

Miss Fritter’s Racing Skool (Pixar Cartoon; 2017)

Mister Magoo (Animated TV Series; 1960)

Raising Steam, by Terry Pratchet (Novel; 2013) [Discworld #40]

Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, by Sergei Rachmaninoff (Conertante; 1934)

Role Models (Film; 2008)

The Rose (Film; 1979)

Safari So good (Fleischer/Famous Popeye Cartoon; 1947)

The Scheme Misfires of You Can Planet Better Than That (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S3, Ep. 124; 1961)

Sid and Nancy (Film; 1986)

Something Wild (Film; 1986)

A Son Unique, by Wu-Tang Clan (Album; 2006)

Southern Fried Hospitality (Woody Woodpecker Cartoon; 1960)

Starship Troopers (Film; 1997)

Studio One (Radio Series; 1948)

Ten Hail Marys & Ten How’s Your Fathers, by Elvis Costello (Album; 1980)

The Theory of Everything (Film; 2014)

Ummagumma, by Pink Floyd (Album; 1969)

Uncle Vanya, by Anton Chekov (Play; 1899)

Whole Lotta Love, by Led Zeppelin (Song; 1969)

Wild Honey or How to Get Along Without a Ration Book (Barney Bear MGM Cartoon; 1942)

The Winds of War, by Herman Wouk (Novel; 1971)

Winter’s Heart, by Robert Jordan (Novel; 2000) [Wheel of Time #9]

Zot, Parts 3 & 4 (Underdog Cartoon, S1, Eps. 11 & 12; 1964)

Today’s Name Days

Carina, Engelbert, Willibrord (Austria)

Anđelko, Baldo, Florencije, Zdenka (Croatia)

Saskie (Czech Republic)

Engelbrecht (Denmark)

Kiira, Kiiri, Kirke (Estonia)

Erin, Taisto (Finland)

Carine (France)

Engelbert, Carina, Willbir, Tina (Germany)

Athinodoros, Ernest, Theagenis, Themelios (Greece)

Rezső (Hungary)

Ernesto, Prosdocimo (Italy)

Helma, Lotars (Latvia)

Ernestas, Gotautė, Karina, Sirtautas (Lithuania)

Ingebrigt, Ingelin (Norway)

Achilles, Antoni, Engelbert, Florentyn, Melchior, Przemił (Poland)

René (Slovakia)

Carina, Ernesto (Spain)

Ingegerd, Ingela (Sweden)

Engelbert, Graham, Hollis, Holm, Holmes, Holt (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 312 of 2024; 54 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 4 of Week 45 of 2024

Celtic Tree Calendar: Hagal (Hailstone) [Day 12 of 28]

Chinese: Month 10 (Yi-Hai), Day 7 (Yi-Hai)

Chinese Year of the: Dragon 4722 (until January 29, 2025) [Wu-Chen]

Hebrew: 6 Heshvan 5785

Islamic: 5 Jumada I 1446

J Cal: 12 Wood; Foursday [11 of 30]

Julian: 25 October 2024

Moon: 36%: Waxing Crescent

Positivist: 4 Frederic (12th Month) [Isabella of Castille]

Runic Half Month: Nyd (Necessity) [Day 1 of 15]

Season: Autumn or Fall (Day 46 of 90)

Week: 1st Full Week of November

Zodiac: Scorpio (Day 15 of 30)

Calendar Changes

Nyd (Necessity) [Half-Month 22 of 24; Runic Half-Months] (thru 11.21)

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Sydney Fringe Festival begins

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Sydney Fringe Festival begins

The Sydney Fringe Festival has launched this week with a program of over 400 events and 12 festival hubs taking over the city until September 30.

The Festival kicks off with a program of unforgettable shows at the Spiegeltent Festival Garden and the newly expanded Village Green Festival Garden, plus Sydney Place comes alive on Saturday, September 7 with a one night only exhilarating live concert, featuring South Korean underground sensation MEMI.

Spanning theatre, music, comedy, dance, visual art, circus, and cabaret, Sydney Fringe Festival program highlights include events at the Village Green Festival Garden at Darling Quarter, featuring four weeks of comedy, drag and circus programming.

Highlights include musical comedy duo Otto & Astrid, fresh from Glastonbury, Die Roten Punkte, cabaret romp Leather Lungs: Shut Up & Sing! and the bewitching burlesque Something Wicked, featuring a lineup of international and award-winning artists performing death-defying acts.

The inaugural Queer Hub at Qtopia Sydney, presented by QNews, will amplify the work of LGBTQIA+ storytellers with an exciting line-up of international and local artists.

Highlights include Frankie Fearce’s acclaimed satirical show DAZZA; Melbourne cabaret star Florian Wild’s show MONSTER; and Purple Plastic Maori, singer and comedian Shalom Kaa’s autobiographical show of self-discovery, weaving together comedy, song and storytelling.

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Machine Hall will host a dynamic series of events presented by Maker’s Mark, including Just Desserts on September 27. Guests will be treated to an intimate evening of live music by Ngaiire while enjoying sweet treats by powerhouse pastry chef Anna Polyviou and Maker’s Mark cocktails, surrounded by vibrant floral artistry by ACID FLWRS.

Producer, interviewer and co-creator of multi award-winning ABC show You Can’t Ask That, Kirk Docker is set to host Feed Your Fire at Machine Hall on September 20. Featuring an evening of conversations around what makes Sydney’s cultural scene tick, participants will gather around a communal table and enjoy dishes crafted by the social enterprise Plate it Forward.

Sydney Fringe Sideshow returns every Tuesday to Sunday throughout the festival, with a program of immersive and experiential shows performed in pop-up spaces throughout The Rocks. Highlights include Dancefloor Conversion Therapy, a history of dancefloors and joyful regret by Sydney DJ Jonny Hawkins, Lola’s Piano Bar, the ultimate pop-up musical theatre club, and the Multicultural Comedy Hub at 37 George Street featuring a diverse array of comedic talents.

The Spiegeltent Festival Garden takes over Entertainment Quarter, with the iconic Sydney Spiegeltent hosting two headline shows by triple Grammy award-winning Soweto Gospel Choir.

A collaboration between ARIA-nominated DJ Groove Terminator, History of House is a celebration of dance music through the decades, while the all-new concert Hope, features a rousing program of South African freedom songs, alongside beautiful renditions of protest music from the Civil Rights Movement.

Also at the Spiegeltent Festival Garden is must-see show 27 Club, celebrating the music of Janis Joplin, Amy Winehouse, Kurt Cobain, Jim Morrison and Jimi Hendrix, performed by Australian rock royality, while circus dome The Vault is home to comedy-acrobats Headfirst Acrobatics’s multi-5-Star reviewed show GODZ and All Star Circus.

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Made in Sydney returns from 17 – 28 September at PACT Centre for Emerging Artists, with a lineup featuring two sensational Sydney-made works and six award-winning shows from the 2023 Sydney Fringe Awards.

Highlights include Voices of Joan, a radical retelling of the story of Joan of Arc through a solo performance by actor and theatre-maker Janie Gibson; Hillsong Boy, a queer holy communion musical chronicling weird and wonderful experiences of an ex-Hillsonger, The Ukulele Man, the untold story of wartime comedian and ukulele legend George Formby, and acclaimed one-woman show ENDHOE that uncovers actor and comedian Anna Dooley’s journey of living with endometriosis.

Bringing to Sydney smash-hit shows from the international Fringe circuit, the Touring Hub is back at New Theatre from September17-28. Highlights include Clockfire Theatre Co’s Plenty of Fish in the Sea, Tom Moran’s hilarious solo show Tom Moran is a Big Fat Filthy Disgusting Liar; Sh!t Theatre’s award-winning show Drink Rum with Expats; and rising star of Australian dance, choreographer-director Lewis Major’s show Triptych.

The LIMITLESS hub returns to 107 Redfern from 10 – 21 September, celebrating the work of deaf artists and artists living with a disability, while offering an inclusive and accessible space for audiences and artists to enjoy.

Highlights include stand-up comedian Loz Booth’s show Extra Ordinary, Not Dead Yet! by Crones in Cabaret, and Crips & Creeps Comedy, an inclusive comedy night that celebrates comedians who are marginalised due to sexuality, race, gender or disability.

The Neilson Studio at Sydney Dance Company will host the festival’s Dance Hub from September 26-28. Highlights include contemporary dance work Love Arena by Sydney-based choreographers Remy Rochester and Jasmin Luna; and Move FM, an eclectic assortment of contemporary dance by Sydney’s most exciting emerging artists and makers.

The Cabaret Club finds a new home at Kings Cross Hotel with a month-long program of burlesque, piano sing-alongs, musical satire, and more.

Highlights include the world premiere of Gladys: A Musical Affair, ABBAsolutely Abbey as Abbey Paige Williams explores self-discovery through the beloved music of ABBA; and back by popular demand, the interactive, inclusive, body positive production Church of the Clitori.

Immersive piano concert In the Key of G celebrates the creativity of Sydney’s city centre. Four celebrated composers have crafted unique pieces that will come to life on two pianos in the George Place foyer, with music enthusiasts and piano players from the Sydney community invited to learn segments of the compositions before performing them together on September 25.

On September 28, at the final Saturday night of the festival and official closing party, audiences are invited to join Daft Punked – The Tribute as they don their replica chromed helmets to celebrate and continue the legacy of electronic dance music pioneers.

-Visit the website for full details of all Sydney Fringe Festival events at sydneyfringe.com

For the latest LGBTIQA+ Sister Girl and Brother Boy news, entertainment, community stories in Australia, visit qnews.com.au. Check out our latest magazines or find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.

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It's hard to imagine someone with so much gut-wrenching soul, being fake. Mk.gee, soon-to-be on tour throughout the U.S. and in the fall/winter, Europe and Australia, will be winning more than a few fans' hearts. His latest (debut) LP, Two Star & The Dream Police which dropped in February, finally is getting ears worldwide, to pay attention. Catch him and his band LIVE on the following tour dates👇🏾

Upcoming Tour Dates

North America:

9/2 - Vancouver, BC - Commodore Ballroom

9/3 - Seattle, WA - Showbox SoDo *

9/6 - Oakland, CA - Fox Theater

9/7 - Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood Palladium

9/8 - Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood Palladium

9/9 - San Diego, CA - The Observatory North Park

9/11 - Denver, CO - Summit

9/13 - Houston, TX - White Oak Music Hall

9/14 - Austin, TX - Emo’s Austin

9/15 - Dallas, TX - House of Blues Dallas

9/18 - Atlanta, GA - Tabernacle

9/19 - Louisville, KY - Mercury Ballroom

9/20 - Nashville, TN - Marathon Music Works

9/21 - Newport, KY - MegaCorp Pavilion *

9/23 - Silver Spring, MD - The Fillmore

9/24 - New Haven, CT - Toad’s Place

9/25 - New York, NY - Terminal 5

9/26 - Boston, MA - House of Blues Boston

9/28 - Philadelphia, PA - Franklin Music Hall *

9/29 - Brooklyn, NY - Brooklyn Paramount

10/1 - Toronto, ON - History 

10/2 - Detroit, MI - Saint Andrew’s Hall

10/3 - Chicago, IL - The Vic Theatre *

10/5 - Minneapolis, MN - Uptown Theater

*Non-Live Nation Date

UK & Europe:

10/29 - London, UK - Electric Brixton

10/30 - London, UK - Electric Brixton

10/31 - London, UK - Electric Brixton

11/2 - Paris, FR - Élysée-Montmartre

11/4 - Berlin, DE - Betonhalle

11/5 - Amsterdam, NL - Paradiso

Australia:

12/3 - Brisbane, QLD - The Triffid

12/5 - Sydney, NSW - Enmore Theatre 

12/7 - Melbourne, VIC - Max Watt’s

12/8 - Melbourne, VIC - Max Watt’s

[collingsrealestate]

Exploring Thornbury: A Haven for Short-Term Rentals

Nestled in Melbourne's northern suburbs, Thornbury offers a delightful blend of historic charm, modern comforts, and natural beauty, making it an ideal destination for short-term rentals. Whether you're visiting for work, leisure, or to explore Melbourne's vibrant culture, Thornbury's diverse accommodation options cater to every traveler's needs. This guide unveils the allure of Thornbury and provides insights into finding the perfect short-term rental in this enchanting neighborhood.

Discovering Thornbury's Charm

Thornbury is characterized by its tree-lined streets, historic architecture, and welcoming community atmosphere. As you explore this suburb, you'll encounter a mix of old-world charm and contemporary vibrancy.

Thornbury's Historic Appeal: Exploring Tudor-style Short-Term Rentals

Thornbury boasts a rich history reflected in its architecture:

Tudor-style Homes: Quaint cottages and heritage houses exuding character.

Historic Landmarks: Explore local history at sites like the historic Thornbury Theatre.

Modern Comforts in Thornbury: Highlighting Contemporary Short-Term Accommodations

Alongside its historical charm, Thornbury offers modern conveniences:

Newly Renovated Apartments: Stylish interiors with updated amenities.

Serviced Apartments: Ideal for business travelers seeking comfort and flexibility.

Thornbury's Natural Beauty: Emphasizing Short-Term Rentals Near Parks and Green Spaces

Nature enthusiasts will appreciate:

Parks and Gardens: Enjoy picnics or leisurely strolls at Penders Park and Hayes Park.

Riverside Views: Explore the scenic Darebin Creek Trail for outdoor adventures.

Short-Term Rental Options in Thornbury

Thornbury's diverse rental market caters to various preferences and budgets, ensuring a memorable stay for every visitor.

Boutique Rentals in Thornbury: Exploring Unique Short-Term Accommodations

Discover unique accommodations such as:

Converted Studios: Artistic spaces with character and charm.

Designer Lofts: Contemporary design with artistic flair, perfect for creatives.

Family-Friendly Rentals: Highlighting Spacious Short-Term Options for Families

Consider:

Townhouses and Villas: Generous living spaces for families with children.

Kid-Friendly Amenities: Playground access and family-oriented facilities.

Budget-Friendly Stays in Thornbury: Emphasizing Affordable Short-Term Rentals

For budget-conscious travelers, options include:

Shared Accommodations: Rooms in guesthouses or shared apartments.

Short-Term Leases: Discounts for longer stays, ideal for budget planning.

Insider Tips for Renting in Thornbury

Navigating Thornbury's rental market requires understanding local dynamics and leveraging insider knowledge to secure the best accommodation.

Navigating Thornbury's Rental Market: Tips for Finding the Perfect Short-Term Rental

Start Early: Research and book in advance, especially during peak seasons.

Local Connections: Seek recommendations from residents or online communities.

Flexibility: Be open to different types of accommodations to find hidden gems.

Understanding Rental Agreements: What to Look for in Short-Term Rental Contracts

Key considerations include:

Duration and Rates: Clear terms regarding pricing and payment schedules.

Cancellation Policies: Understand penalties and refund policies.

House Rules: Respect property guidelines for a pleasant stay experience.

Local Attractions Near Thornbury Rentals: Highlighting Nearby Amenities and Attractions for Short-Term Residents

Explore Thornbury's vibrant surroundings:

Cafes and Restaurants: Sample local flavors at High Street's eateries and bars.

Shopping: Boutique stores and weekend markets for unique finds.

Cultural Experiences: Attend community events or art exhibitions at local galleries.

In conclusion, Thornbury stands out as a haven for short-term rentals in Melbourne, offering a perfect blend of historical charm, modern comforts, and natural beauty. Whether you're drawn to Tudor-style cottages, contemporary apartments, or family-friendly accommodations, Thornbury caters to diverse preferences and budgets. By navigating Thornbury's rental market with insider tips and understanding rental agreements, you can ensure a rewarding and enjoyable stay in this vibrant suburb, immersing yourself in its local culture and attractions.

[pynkhues]

do you any recommendations of what to look out for/things you're excited for for melbourne fringe? i missed it last year because i was working crazy hours but im hoping to see a few things this year but i dont know where to start

Oh, man, yeah, the program is enormous, as it is every year, and honestly it's a challenge to navigate even being a part of the industry, so I totally feel you on not knowing where to start. Ultimately, what you want to see is going to depend on what you're into, so I'm going to put the comedy and cabaret performances to one side, and focus on the theatre program, if that's okay? Just because I can probably speak to it a little better, haha.

SO! Places to start:

Ballkids (or, scenes from a friendship) - love the creative team on this, and I've yet to see anything Liv's been involved in that hasn't blown me away. She is, I think, one of the most exciting emerging theatremakers in Australia right now. Her work tends to run the gamut of emotion from genuinely very funny to gutwrenchingly devastating, and her focus tends to be on specific moments in youth that change, well, everything. I'm really excited to see this one.

I Once Was a Tree - this is puppet theatre, so full disclaimer if that's not your vibe, haha, but I've worked with some of the artists from Bonkel Thetare before and I just love the creative team there too. They're really a great bunch of people and immensely talented, so I think this will be pretty special.

I saw Patrick Livesey in Sirens a couple of years ago (a play he actually did with Liv) and he was really incredible, he's just a really, really talented performer, so I'm really excited to see him in I Hope This Means Something.

Smother's also got a really exciting creative team and sounds really interesting, so I'm hoping to get to that this week.

There's a lot of Sydney talent involved in After Rebecca. I haven't seen it or worked with anyone on it, but I've heard positive things through the grapevine + it's had very good reviews. I love Daphne du Maurier's Rebecca too, so I'm curious as to what this one might be like.

A bit expensive for Fringe (although it's on at the Arts Centre), but I'm hearing quite a bit of buzz about Werewolf. Written by Van Badham too, which is exciting. Her stuff's often very good.

Not All Men - this is being run by a newer company (they were only established last year), but it got some good reviews and hype at Adelaide Fringe earlier in the year, so it sounds like it could be worth checking out.

The We the People x Yarra art exhibit / social history looks awesome and like one of the more exciting free events they're doing.

And just to keep things a little gothic, haha, the adaptation of Edgar Allen Poe's The Black Cat got really good reviews out of Adelaide Fringe too and has been nominated for a few awards already this year. I'm hearing really good things about it, and apparently the music in particular is off the hook.

Hopefully some of these take your fancy!

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Australia's top nine streets in popularity

Australia's dynamic cities are home to a mosaic of streets, each with its own distinct appeal and following. The country's streets provide a variety of experiences, from Sydney's famed Oxford Street, a famous shopping boulevard, to Melbourne's busy Chapel Street, dubbed a shopper's paradise. Melbourne's Chapel Street is a vibrant center that is brimming with boutiques, stores, and cafés, making it a fashionista's paradise. Oxford Street in Sydney, on the other hand, steals the show as a top shopping destination. Decorated with upscale stores and hip restaurants, it draws in both residents and fans of design. Fitzroy's Brunswick Street, which is dotted with antique shops and offbeat boutiques, radiates a bohemian character unique to Melbourne. Those looking for an alternative and artistic experience will find paradise on this colourful boulevard. Even farther south, Adelaide's Rundle Street becomes a bustling center of entertainment, combining food, shopping, and entertainment all in one cohesive package. Street entertainers, outdoor cafés, and boutique shops provide a lively scene. Australia's streets each tell a different tale, reflecting the country's broad cultural fabric. These avenues, which range from the historic beauty of Brisbane's George Street to the hipster paradise of Collingwood's Smith Street, are vivid chapters in the story of Australia's urban appeal.

 Here are some of Australia's most popular streets.

1. Melbourne's Chapel Street: A Shopping Paradise: Melbourne's busy Chapel Street is a great place to experience the core of the city's colourful culture. Fashion fans will find themselves in shopping heaven, as it is lined with a wide variety of stores, boutiques, and cafes. Both locals and visitors should make time to explore the street, which comes alive with the newest styles, street art, and a unique assortment of culinary establishments.

2. Sydney's Oxford Street: A Famous Shopping Avenue: Sydney's Oxford Street is well-known for being a world-class retail destination. This boulevard draws both fashionistas and design aficionados with its selection of upscale boutiques, landmark businesses, and cool restaurants. The lively environment enhances the street's appeal, particularly during occasions like the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras.

3. Fitzroy's Brunswick Street: A Bohemian Charm: Brunswick Street is a bohemian haven in Melbourne's colourful Fitzroy neighbourhood. It's a sanctuary for individuals looking for an alternative and artistic experience, lined with odd boutiques, vintage stores, and distinctive eateries. The boulevard is also lined with colourful street art, which fosters a culture that values uniqueness and originality.

4. King Street, Newtown: Sydney's Cultural Center: With a wide variety of stores, theatres, and eateries, King Street in Newtown, Sydney, is a cultural melting pot. The street has independent boutiques, booksellers, and antique stores and is well-known for its varied neighbourhood and creative atmosphere. For those who want to discover Sydney's diverse and artistic side, it's a refuge.

5. Rundle Street, Adelaide: A Vibrant Center for Entertainment: Adelaide's Rundle Street is a bustling thoroughfare that skilfully combines food, shopping, and entertainment. There are street entertainers, al fresco cafés, and boutique shops, making the Boulevard lively. Both residents and visitors like visiting this well-liked location, particularly when there are celebrations and activities going on that heighten the excitement.

6. Brisbane's George Street: Historic Elegance: Brisbane's George Street is a grand thoroughfare with a rich history. It provides a window into the city's rich history and is lined with famous buildings, theaters, and upscale stores. George Street is a must-see destination in Brisbane because of its open-air areas where people can shop, unwind, and take in the local culture.

7. Collingwood's Smith Street: Hipster Paradise: Collingwood, on Melbourne's Smith Street, is a hipster stronghold that exudes a stylish but carefree vibe. The Boulevard draws a varied clientele because of its independent boutiques, vintage shops, and artisanal eateries. The neighbourhood is given character by the colourful street art, which makes it a popular choice for anyone looking for an unusual and varied experience.

8. Adelaide's Hindley Street: The Center of the Nightlife: When the sun goes down in Adelaide, Hindley Street becomes the heart of the city's nightlife. Enormous with taverns, clubs, and live music venues, it's a popular destination for tourists wishing to take in Adelaide's lively nightlife. The street is popular with residents and tourists looking for a fun night out because of its vibrant environment and wide selection of entertainment alternatives.

 9. Melbourne's Bourke Street Mall: The Mecca of Retail Therapy: Situated in the center of Melbourne, Bourke Street Mall is the pinnacle of retail therapy. It's a shopper’s paradise with major stores, global brands, and a lively environment. In addition, the mall holds a number of events and has street performers, making it a popular choice for people seeking entertainment and shopping together.

Conclusion

Australia's well-travelled streets depict the country's metropolitan attractiveness vividly and entice residents and tourists to partake in a variety of events. These streets, which range from Sydney's famous Oxford Street to Melbourne's busy Chapel Street, are known for their distinctive fusion of vibrant atmospheres, shopping, and culture. Adelaide's Rundle Street entices with vibrant entertainment, while Fitzroy's Brunswick Street in Melbourne captivates with its bohemian appeal. Every street adds to the dynamic story of Australia's urban landscape, from the hipster utopia of Collingwood's Smith Street to the historically graceful George Street in Brisbane. Getting an Australia visa from Delhi becomes essential for everyone who is anxious to experience these famous streets and discover their beauty and uniqueness. With this visa, you may go on a trip that offers cultural discovery, exciting shopping, and the lively spirit of Australia's busy streets. Every instant is a chapter in the tale of Australia's enthralling charm as travelers go through these well-known locations, and the memories made among the many streets constitute an essential component of the fascinating vacation.

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Exploring Melbourne's Top Attractions with Chauffeur-Driven Tours

When it comes to experiencing the vibrant and culturally rich city of Melbourne, there's no better way to explore its top attractions than with chauffeur-driven tours. Melbourne, often referred to as Australia's cultural capital, boasts a plethora of sights and experiences that are best enjoyed without the hassle of driving or navigating public transportation. In this article, we'll take you on a journey through some of Melbourne's most captivating destinations, all made accessible and enjoyable through the convenience of chauffeur-driven tours.

The Melbourne Museum: A Dive into History and Culture

One of Melbourne's crown jewels, the Melbourne Museum, stands as a testament to the city's rich history and culture. With a chauffeur at your service, you can effortlessly delve into the past, exploring fascinating exhibits and collections. From the awe-inspiring IMAX theatre to the iconic Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre, the Melbourne Museum offers an enriching experience for history buffs and curious minds alike.

Art and Elegance at the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV)

The NGV is a paradise for art enthusiasts, and chauffeur-driven tours Melbourne ensure you arrive at this cultural marvel stress-free. Home to an extensive collection of international and Australian art, the NGV boasts an impressive array of exhibitions that will leave you awe-struck. From classical masterpieces to contemporary installations, the NGV promises an unforgettable artistic journey.

Roaming the Royal Botanic Gardens

Escape the bustling city life by exploring the serene beauty of the Royal Botanic Gardens. With a chauffeur as your guide, you can revel in the tranquility of this urban oasis. Stroll through lush gardens, admire exotic plants, and enjoy picnics by the picturesque lakes. The Royal Botanic Gardens is the perfect spot for a leisurely day out.

Unraveling History at Old Melbourne Gaol

For those with a penchant for history and the macabre, a visit to the Old Melbourne Gaol is a must. With your chauffeur-driven tour, you can arrive conveniently and delve into the chilling history of this former prison. Hear tales of notorious inmates, explore the eerie cells, and even witness the gallows. It's a spine-tingling experience that history enthusiasts won't want to miss.

Soak in the Sights along the Great Ocean Road

While not within the city limits, a Melbourne chauffeur-driven tour can take you on a captivating journey along the Great Ocean Road, one of Australia's most scenic drives. Marvel at the iconic Twelve Apostles, soak in the stunning coastal views, and make memories that will last a lifetime. Your chauffeur will ensure a smooth and safe voyage as you explore this breathtaking natural wonder.

Conclusion

Melbourne's top attractions are diverse and captivating, offering something for every traveler. With chauffeur-driven tours, you can make the most of your visit, ensuring a stress-free and enjoyable exploration of this incredible city. From cultural institutions like the Melbourne Museum and NGV to the tranquility of the Royal Botanic Gardens and the historical intrigue of the Old Melbourne Gaol, there's a wealth of experiences waiting for you. And if you're up for an adventure, don't miss the breathtaking beauty of the Great Ocean Road. So, sit back, relax, and let a chauffeur guide you through the heart of Melbourne's wonders.

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'Step into the realm of unparalleled cinematic grandeur with Christopher Nolan's latest masterpiece, Oppenheimer, where the enthralling narrative and remarkable performances come to life in the mesmerizing format of IMAX 70mm. As the visionary director behind acclaimed films like Inception and Interstellar, Nolan's decision to shoot Oppenheimer in IMAX demonstrates his unwavering commitment to delivering an unparalleled movie-watching experience.

With IMAX 70mm, audiences are drawn into the very essence of J. Robert Oppenheimer's world, feeling as close as possible to his brilliant mind and the momentous events of history he shaped. Every detail, every emotion, will be brought to life with breathtaking sharpness and vividness, allowing you to immerse yourself fully in this jarring epic.

As audiences follow Cillian Murphy's compelling portrayal of J. Robert Oppenheimer in IMAX 70mm format, you can’t help but experience a layer of immersion that traditional screens simply cannot match. Having delivered a historic opening weekend at the global IMAX box office, don't miss the chance to witness this monumental cinematic achievement on IMAX 70mm.

Where Can I Watch Oppenheimer in 70mm?

The 15-perf/70mm film version of Oppenheimer will have the privilege of being showcased in just 30 theaters worldwide, with 19 of these cinemas located in the US. Below is the list of US theaters you can catch Oppenheimer in all its intended glory:

US Theaters

Arizona

Harkins Arizona Mills 25 & IMAX – Tempe, AZ

California

AMC Metreon 16 & IMAX - San Francisco, CA Universal Cinema AMC at CityWalk Hollywood & IMAX - Universal City, CA TCL Chinese Theater IMAX – Hollywood CA Regal Edwards Ontario Palace & IMAX – Ontario, CA Regal Irvine Spectrum 21 + IMAX – Irvine CA Esquire IMAX – Sacramento, CA Regal Hacienda Crossings & IMAX – Dublin, CA

Florida

AutoNation IMAX, Museum of Discovery & Science - Fort Lauderdale, FL

Georgia

Regal Mall of Georgia & IMAX - Buford, GA

Indiana

IMAX Theatre at Indiana State Museum - Indianapolis, IN

Michigan

Chrysler IMAX Dome Theatre, Michigan Science Center – Detroit, MI Celebration! Cinema Grand Rapids North & IMAX - Grand Rapids, MI

New York

AMC Lincoln Square 13 & IMAX - New York, NY

Pennsylvania

Regal UA King of Prussia & IMAX - King of Prussia, PA

Rhode Island

Providence Place Cinemas 16 and IMAX – Providence, RI

Texas

AMC Rivercenter 11 & IMAX - San Antonio, TX Cinemark 17 & IMAX – Dallas, TX

Tennessee

Regal Opry Mills & IMAX – Nashville, TN

You can also purchase tickets on IMAX's website.

Where Can I Watch Oppenheimer in 70mm Outside of the US?

If you’re living outside the US, you can still catch Oppenheimer in 70mm in these cinemas below:

Canada

Scotiabank Chinook & IMAX – Calgary, AB Scotiabank Edmonton & IMAX – Edmonton, AB Cineplex Cinemas Langley & IMAX – Langley, BC Cineplex Cinemas Mississauga & IMAX – Mississauga, ON Cineplex Cinemas Vaughan & IMAX – Woodbridge, ON Kramer IMAX, Saskatchewan Science Centre – Regina, SK

UK

BFI IMAX, British Film Institute - London, UK

Vue Manchester IMAX & The Printworks – Manchester, UK The Ronson Theatre at the Science Museum – London, UK

Australia

IMAX, Melbourne Museum – Melbourne, AU

Czech Republic

IMAX Theatre, Palac Flora – Prague

What Is the Difference Between IMAX 70mm and Regular IMAX?

Nolan is no stranger to IMAX filming, and Oppenheimer is certainly no exception. Often regarded as the "gold standard" of filmmaking, Nolan has consistently embraced IMAX throughout his entire career, despite the considerable effort it demands. The director has a long-standing history of leveraging the advantages of IMAX, and he remains committed to its use. In fact, when asked about his preference for IMAX filming, Nolan shared his perspective on why he continuously turns to this format:

“The sharpness and the clarity and the depth of the image is unparalleled. The headline, for me, is by shooting on IMAX 70mm film, you’re really letting the screen disappear. You’re getting a feeling of 3D without the glasses. You’ve got a huge screen and you’re filling the peripheral vision of the audience. You’re immersing them in the world of the film.”

But there’s a difference between watching on IMAX 70mm and regular IMAX.

IMAX 70mm offers the IMAX Experience with 15 perf/70mm film projection. This format delivers exceptionally bright, clear images at 10 times the resolution of standard projections, combined with laser-aligned digital sound and custom theater geometry for the most immersive movie experience ever created. Oppenheimer was shot using a groundbreaking blend of 5-perf 65mm and 15-perf IMAX FILM. When viewed on 70mm IMAX screens, the visuals shot on 15 perf IMAX retain their native format, displaying the highest quality imaging ever conceived, filling the giant screens from top to bottom. The 5-perf 65mm sequences fill the IMAX screen seamlessly from side to side, while the film switches between aspect ratios, accompanied by an IMAX uncompressed 5.0 digital sound mix, ensuring an awe-inspiring and fully engaging presentation of the movie.

In regular IMAX theaters, cutting-edge projectors are utilized to deliver exceptionally sharp, clear, and vibrant images, accompanied by laser-aligned sound and tailor-made theater geometry, resulting in an unparalleled digital movie experience. Exclusively offered by IMAX, this experience allows viewers to enjoy the film in both 1.90:1 and 1.43:1 aspect ratios, depending on the location. The Digital Cinema IMAX digital presentation is crafted from 8k scans of the original film elements, meticulously graded to suit the high-contrast dual-projector IMAX digital projectors. These visuals are then scaled down to 4K resolution and paired with the uncompressed IMAX 5.0 sound mix, ensuring an immersive cinematic journey like no other.

How Long Will Oppenheimer Be Playing in IMAX 70mm?

Theaters have committed to featuring Oppenheimer in IMAX 70mm through August 16/17, as stated by a spokesperson from Universal Pictures.

IMAX 70mm screenings are experiencing immense popularity, with numerous showings being completely sold out, except for a few scattered seats in the front rows near the screen. However, there is a possibility of extending the movie's run if it receives a positive response from the audience.

Oppenheimer IMAX 70mm Showtimes Continue Into the Fall

While Oppenheimer will lose its exclusive access to IMAX screens on August 18 with the release of Warner Bros' Blue Beetle, Universal and IMAX have already made plans to bring back the film in late summer/fall, as availability permits. With films like Kraven the Hunter getting delayed until next year, there is the possibility that the film will return as soon as September or October.'