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fiction: the lost symbol by dan brown
I have a weakness for trashy page-turners when I’m not so poor that I’m living on classics, which normally cost $10 or less and save me the hassle of trying to find and join my local library. But every time … Continue reading
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music: howling bells at the corner hotel
This happened way back in December but somehow slipped through the cracks of my sieve-like memory. Thanks to Mr McIlroy for the tickets. The Howling Bells’ show at the Corner Hotel proved that this is a band that has to … Continue reading
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music: animal collective at the forum
The Animal Collective concert was like a frolic through a really trippy forest – a light and sound show with a visually spectacular backdrop that matched the colour and energy of the music. Each track was blended into the next, … Continue reading
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rant: westfield and facebook
This is fairly old news, but I found it so irksome I’m still going to whinge about it now. In late November, shopping centre chain Westfield launched a competition on Facebook to promote their gift cards by offering Facebook users … Continue reading
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art: jeff buckley – a wished for song by merri cyr
Earlier this week, I went to the Raw gallery on Park St, South Melbourne, to check out their new exhibition. This little gallery, specialising in rock and pop culture photography, is now playing host to an impressive collection of photos … Continue reading
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flings and things: Peter Blizzard
I was in Ballarat last week which might not sound like/ever be the most exciting place in the world, but I was grateful for the chance to go to the Art Gallery of Ballarat. They’re currently featuring an exhibition on … Continue reading
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