Trust and friendship begets ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ event in Perth (MoMa at AGWA)
Finally eleven shipments, making a total of over 100 pieces of art, have made it safely from New York’s prestigious Museum of Modern Art (MoMa) to the Art Gallery of…
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Picasso, by george she’s got it! (New York MoMA at AGWA, Film Festival)
I’ve never been to an Art Gallery Film Festival before but hey, if I can watch a film on a rooftop why not in a gallery foyer. This week I…
A momentary peek into the celebrity lifestyle
The other night I went out with three female friends to celebrate their birthdays. While I anticipated an evening of lashings of fluid, exquisite food and infinite chatter, I hadn’t…
Perth has stolen the heart of New York (AGWA Manhattan-style bar)
This morning I was summoned to the Art Gallery of Western Australia (AGWA) which I must admit wasn’t a top priority having had a particularly big weekend. Besides in terms…
When residents design the city Part 5 Neighbours (Home Sweet Home)
Back in the daylight hours, I was reminded that while we may try to be the rulers of our own domain, we have no control over what our neighbours do, or who they invite…
When residents design the city. Part 4 Night Life (Home Sweet Home)
…marketing had however made it to …Drunken Dans, complete with signage, a cork (or is that an advertising balloon) on the roof and a drive-through section.The Ponder RoomHowever The Tuck Inn…
When residents design the city. Part 3 Night life (Home Sweet Home)
… perhaps the unicorn ride home came after an evening at the pub, or ….The Ponder Roomor the ‘Night Club’ although it seems to have it’s own transport system on…
When residents design the city. Part 2 Transport (Home Sweet Home)
A public transport system … beautifully marketed as Unicorns …Oh come on who hasn’t found themselves waiting in a Perth taxi queue dreaming of a white unicorn transporting them home …. or…
When residents design the city. Part 1 (Home Sweet Home)
Stop Press: Okay this psychic blogging is getting a tad creepy now. I wrote this post very late on Friday night and scheduled it to appear 9am Monday. After reading…
How to get the most out of festivals (Perth Writers Festival 2012)
Last year I achieved a personal best at the 2011 Perth Writers Festival, attending 20 one hour sessions. Admittedly the last few sessions were listened to from the floor at…
Lightbulb moments at 2012 Tropfest smorgasbord
There’s something magical about sitting outside watching movies under the summer sky, it’s guaranteed to make my heart sing. For me Movie Extra Tropfest, held annually at Fremantles Bohemia Outdoor…
Brilliance of James Thierree in Raoul (Perth Festival 2012)
It’s clear to see why James Thierree and La Campagnie du Hanneton have won so many awards including four Moliere Awards, France’s highest achievement in theatre. In Raoul, his latest…
Put your hands in the air …. (Stirling Farmers Market #2)
Is it me or do these photos also have you pondering …..Is armpit airing a byproduct of living a healthy lifestyle?Are they privy to some new consumer psychology finding about the…
Consumers get fresh (Stirling Farmers Market #1)
The following article also appears on http://www.wellnesswa.com.au/I have to admit the thought of exploring the Stirling Farmers Market on a steamy 36 degree, thunderstorm induced morning, didn’t have me bouncing…
When death stares are essential (Hopman Cup Ball #5)
A break in eating and dancing signalled it was time for the auction to get underway. As usual the quality of the items was unbelievable. My tiny brain simply can…
After all it’s only human nature (Hopman Cup Ball #4)
When I read that the Australian band Human Nature (Human Nature) was going to appear at the ball I have to admit I wasn’t fazed either way. Even though they’re doing great…
A ball in the hand is worth …? (Hopman Cup Ball.. ball #3)
I know a Ball is an excuse to bring out the bling, but seriously this is ridiculous. During the dinner two models walked around the tables giving us the opportunity…
Why menu writers should pick their words carefully (Hopman Cup Ball #2)
Having settled myself and said hello to my fellow guests I took a moment to read the menu and have to say I was a tad concerned. The entre sounded…
