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Goldfrapp goes green in Sydney
A powerful sense of musical identity, plenty of coarse language and an abundance of intelligence adequately sum up Goldfrapp lead ... Read more
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Freeman gets back in the saddle
For leading Australian photographer and author Paul Freeman, there is nothing more satisfying than capturing the diversity of manhood. But doing ... Read more
Wed September 3rd, 2008 - 1 Comment
Diving into life’s emotions
Pool (No Water) is one of the first plays to sprout from the showbiz garden this spring and it’s somewhat ... Read more
Wed September 3rd, 2008 - No Comments
A crush on David Archuleta
David Archuleta may have scored the runner-up position on the seventh season of American Idol but the sweetie-pie is springing ... Read more
Wed September 3rd, 2008 - No Comments
Star play
CASTING COUCH Mitzi Macintosh has replaced Chelsea Bun as host of The Casting Couch at Arq on Thursdays. The night is ... Read more
Wed September 3rd, 2008 - No Comments
Getting the facts of life
An updated version of the hugely successful children’s book Where Did I Really Come From? will be launched on 13 ... Read more
Wed September 3rd, 2008 - No Comments
Stripping back Zola
Robert Pacitti is known for taking a lot of risks in his plays, especially those inspired by controversial original works. His ... Read more
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Tyran’s new adventure
Tyran Parke would make a perfect present — he is goodlooking, gentle, sincere and sings like a beautiful music box. The ... Read more
Wed September 3rd, 2008 - No Comments
Ricki-Lee set to Wiggle It at Arq
Juggling her Australian Idol duties, new marriage and singing career makes Ricki-Lee Coulter one busy little performer. But the former Young ... Read more
Wed September 3rd, 2008 - No Comments
Spring romp for Non-Scene
Tobin Saunders, Ben Drayton and Stephen Allkins are back for another of their chic and elegant Non-Scene parties at the ... Read more
Wed September 3rd, 2008 - No Comments
Get knickered
We just couldn’t resist finding a way to use this sexy pic from the latest Holeproof underwear campaign. The good folk ... Read more
Tue September 2nd, 2008 - 1 Comment
Saddle up, cowboys
NICK BOND www.bnews.net.au Speaking to Gary Hayward, one of the organisers of the three-day Spring Migration festival in Yackandandah, I have to ... Read more
Tue September 2nd, 2008 - No Comments
Fashion of the season
It’s that time of the year when budding fashion designers set out to inspire the nation with new trends and ... Read more
Mon September 1st, 2008 - 3 Comments
Civil turn for queer punk
Civil is what happens when a queer punk artist tries to become respectable by turning to raconteur Quentin Crisp. Robert Pacitti’s ... Read more
Thu August 28th, 2008 - No Comments
Kylie’s coming!
After wowing audiences and critics across the UK and Europe in what has been hailed as her most flamboyant show ... Read more
Thu August 28th, 2008 - 1 Comment
The cult of self reflected back
In a pop cultural realm where Paris Hilton types dominate headlines and every sitcom feels the need to feature its ... Read more
Wed August 27th, 2008 - No Comments
Opera recital on a budget
A trio of aspiring opera singers is set to join two of the industry’s distinguished professionals to help raise money ... Read more
Wed August 27th, 2008 - No Comments
Honest deconstruction of gay stereotypes
by SUNNY BURNS and NICK BOND A gay man’s masculinity is sometimes determined by the amount of bronzer he slaps on, ... Read more
Wed August 27th, 2008 - 1 Comment
GAMMA
GAMMA, a support group for married men who have sex with men, meets in secure confidential and non-sexual surroundings at the ACON building, 9 Commonwealth St, Surry Hills, on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 8pm. There is also a support line, Monday-Friday 6-10 pm, on 9267 4000.
www.gamma.org.auFOOD AND WINE FAIR
The AIDS Trust Sydney Food and Wine Fair will be held on Saturday 1 November in Hyde Park North and will this year feature the addition of a product market to highlight the quality of food and harvest. Go to www.aidstrust.com.au for more information or to buy coupons in advance.
www.aidstrust.com.auGAY BUSINESS
The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Business Association hosts Lemons With a Twist on the first Friday of each month and Fruits in Suits on the third Thursday of each month, at Slide.
www.gaybusiness.com.auQUEERSCREEN
Lovers of gay cinema are encouraged to become a member of Queerscreen, Sydney’s premier gay and lesbian film festival body.
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