Friends, Franco-files and followers, Dahlia Dior presents Edith Piaf and Friends “There’s nothing quite as inspiring as French song when it’s done right. Dahlia Dior does it just right and doesn’t restrict herself to Piaf, but ranges over the best work by the likes of Aznavour, Trenet, Brel and more…” The Drum Media “Let me share […]
Written by Jake Stone For over thirty years SIMA has staged fresh, exciting jazz concerts throughout NSW, but its influence extends beyond the shows to the community of players populating its stages. More than just a non-profit arts organisation, SIMA has become a vibrant cultural hub, moving with the shifting cast and evolving style of […]
At about 10:40 am, we continue with Part 2 of Eat Your History with Jacqui Newling and this week’s episode is about sugar. My special guest at 11:00 am is Mia Kacen, telling us all about personal trainers. Mia is an exercise physiologist and a personal trainer, but personal trainers are part of a self […]
Australian Design Centre announces the program for the Sydney Craft Week Festival 2022 which runs from Friday 7 – Sunday 16 October. The festival program includes 180+ events: 80+ workshops and 38+ exhibitions across 45 suburbs. Sydney Craft Week is the first and only festival in Sydney dedicated to making by hand. The sixth annual Sydney Craft Week Festival focusses on the climate and sustainable […]
The Sydney Philharmonia Choirs perform the music of Eric Whitacre at the Sydney Opera House – Saturday 17 September 2022 Reviewed by Paul Neeson (Arts Wednesday) There were three stars of this concert at the newly refurbished Concert Hall of the Sydney Opera House: the Sydney Philharmonia Choirs, the genius of Eric Whitacre and long […]
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In the first half hour, we return to a series from 2016 with Jacqui Newling called Eat Your History. Jacquie is colonial gastronomer at Sydney Living Museums and in this series, she takes us through our history of basic food staples. First episode is our most basic: bread. At 11:00 am, I’ll be pleased to […]
Multicultural Lineup Celebrates Women In Jazz Musicians from around the globe will gather in Sydney for SIMA’s annual celebration of women in jazz. Now in its 11th year, the Sydney International Women’s Jazz Festival continues to showcase some of the most talented, inspiring and creative musicians from home and abroad. Headlining the 2022 festival is […]
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For Eastern Suburbs Residents 7:00pm Wednesday, 21 September Clovelly Bowling Club Free Event & Refreshments Bar open for beverage purchases Interested in going solar but don’t know where to start? The Jewish Sustainability Initiative (JewSI) is teaming up with the non-profit community group Inner West Community Energy (IWCE) to hold a Solar Information Night for […]
The Conservatorium Open Academy’s Spring Short Course Program If you have a yearning for music and learning OPEN ACADEMY’S short course program for adults is open for enrolment. Classes are held at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music with a handful of classes online. Conservatorium Open Academy offers a range of singing, instrumental, music technology, writing […]
Indigenous Artist Kabushka Ngemba brings arts & culture workshops to Sydney’s East Kabushka Ngemba brings her Dot Art Circle Workshops to the Eastern Suburbs. Learn all about the meaning of indigenous art, the stories behind each component and compose your own work of art by the end of the session. Kabushka is a highly entertaining, […]
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Finalists compete in three-way playoff for $21,000 award Sydney trumpeter, composer and innovator Tom Avgenicos was awarded the 2022 Freedman Jazz Fellowship in an exciting final playoff at the Sydney Opera House on Saturday 3 September. The sold-out crowd enjoyed the return to the Studio, after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19. The three finalists […]
The Freedman Fellowship Concert at Sydney Opera House Saturday 3 September 2022 Reviewed by Mick Paddon from Time & Space If you want to hear what Australia’s emerging jazz musicians are up to there is no better place to be than the concert for the finalists for the Freedman Jazz Fellowship. On Saturday September 3rd, […]
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