Christmas 2018 – Time for Good Cheer, To Praise & Enjoy Life
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Humanities
Christmas Gifts vs Experiences List – by Carolyn McDowall
Christmas is a good time to reflect on the gifts we give whether object or pleasure and question will what we choose offer more than momentary pleasure, or more
Mandy Sayer: Misfits and Me – Life, Love, Literature and Art
A delicate mix of misfortune abuse artistic endeavour humour and the magic of Sayer’s pen crafts with literary finesse a significant Australian non-fiction work
Christmas Gift List – Picture Books for Kids by Rose Niland
This year the gifts on my Christmas list, says Rose, are picture books for children. who across the world might be different, but have hearts that are the same
Kahlil Gibran: The Garden of the Prophet, Immigration Museum
Kahlil Gibran: The Garden of the Prophet is a thought provoking literary and art exhibition now showing at the Immigration Museum, Melbourne until 17 March 2018
Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty – Suspense Thriller
Best selling author Liane Moriarty’s suspense thriller Nine Perfect Strangers says Rose, delivers a compelling read, ideal for the upcoming Xmas holiday season
Kahlil Gibran: The Garden of The Prophet – A Summer of Love
Immigration Museum at Melbourne recently announced their focus this summer is on love with two stunning shows; Love and Kahlil Gibran: The Garden of the Prophet
Italy: Place of Pilgrimage – Fusion of Art, Nature & Culture
Italy and its wealth of historical ruins and art treasures still provides a rich record for visitors tracing man’s journey from prehistory to the present day
Christmas Tree – Celebrating the Giving of Love and Life
Christmas became a celebrated occasion during the nineteenth century in England. Its ethos is about giving love and life, of which the tree is a powerful symbol
NIDA 2018 Student Productions – Pleasures of the Imagination
Australia’s NIDA, presents its annual October-November season of Student Productions, shining a spotlight on comedy, as they tackle ‘urgent issues of our time’
Cook and the Pacific – National Library of Australia
Cook and the Pacific, an exhibition, National Library of Australia, starts September 22 and showcases 3 journals written by Captain James Cook about his voyages
In, A Month of Sundays, Liz Byrski: Book Review Rose Niland
A Month of Sundays, a novel by Liz Byrski, is about 4 women in their 60s and 70s, Ros, Adele, Judy and Simone, all members of an Online book club for ten+ years
AA&ADA Antique Fair, Sydney, 2018 – Art, Design and Living
Members of the Australian Antique & Art Dealers Association August 16 – 19 in Sydney will present a wondrous array of art, antiques, design & jewellery for sale
Karakorum: Memorable Medieval Musical Journey Par Excellence
The ABO deserved its standing ovation for Karakorum; a sublime experience of early music from the medieval Christian, Islamic and Eurasian worlds par excellence
David Rankin: Expanding a Conversation of Cultural Influence
David Rankin will visit Melbourne and Sydney this Spring to expand a conversation about the rich vocabulary of forms integral to his lifetime of works in art
Desiderata, by Max Ehrmann – A Considered Guide to Happiness
Go placidly amid the noise and the hast, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons