Articles tagged ‘Sydney’
Disco Baroque
By Heather | February 22nd, 2007 |
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27th February - 30th March the University of Technology in Sydney is hosting Disco Baroque. The exhibit is described as “a kaleidoscopic synaesthesic experience, a vertiginous rollercoaster ride through the mirrorball realm of glitter and shine.” Now how can you resist that!
Six Australian and international artists engage with contemporary notions relating to [...]
Sydney Opera House- 10 Days on Earth
By Heather | February 22nd, 2007 | Add a Comment »
There are so many good things going on at the Sydney Opera House, it is hard to highlight just a few. One such event is entitled 10 Days on Earth by Ronnie Burkett. Mr. Burkett is touted as the world’s master of marionettes, and, according to critics, manages to ignite adult imaginations with [...]
The Australian Museum, 42nd Annual Wildlife Photography Exhibit
By Heather | February 21st, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Now in its 42nd year, the exhibition at the Australian Museum showcases the winning and commended images from the world’s largest wildlife photography competition which attracted over 18,000 photographs from 55 countries this year.
A remarkable image of the mimic octopus renowned as a brilliant master of disguise has won Sydney-based photographer, Michael Aw, the [...]
Sydney Women, Come Celebrate All Things Feminine
By Heather | February 20th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Come to the High Tea Party 23 Feb-25 Feb to help support the National Breast Cancer Foundation at the Sir Stamford Hotel in Circular Quay. Everything from hair and beauty pampering, gourmet indulgences and lingerie fittings to previews and financial planning will leave the guests never wanting the High Tea Party to end! [...]
Sydney Harbour- Sail on an America’s Cup Racing Yacht
By Heather | February 20th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Have you always had a bit of a romantic eye for the ocean? Always dreamed of sailing away into the sunset? Envisioned yourself part of a racing team battling the elements aboard a racing yacht? Desired the glamour, the fatigue, the exhilaration, and the emotion of watching the sail billow and the [...]
QM2 and QE2 in Sydney Harbour in Historic Meeting
By Heather | February 19th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
The massive 151,400-ton Queen Mary 2 will smash the record as the biggest ship of any type ever to visit Australia when she arrives in Sydney at 6.30am on Tuesday February 20, 2007. She was led by fireboats shooting fountains of seawater high into the air from their water cannons, and escorted by an entourage [...]
Sydney- Harbour Bridge Climb
By Heather | February 19th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Get ready to don a grey jumpsuit, harness, headphones, and do The Climb of Your Life as you conquer one of Australia’s greatest icons. Since 1998 almost 2 million climbers have taken part in the 3.5 hour guided journey.
Dawn, day, twilight and night climbs are available. The bridge you are getting [...]
Tours in The Rocks, Explore the Birthplace of Sydney
By Heather | January 31st, 2007 | 2 Comments »
Ghosts, Beer, and Culture, take your pick. The Rocks is one of the coolest areas in Sydney to go for a wander. At the foot of the Harbour bridge, there are old stone stair cases, twisting passage ways, buildings built by the infamous convicts, awesome pubs, and heaps of history. If you [...]
Little Portugal in Sydney, Petersham
By Heather | January 17th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Would you believe there is a road in Sydney that leads straight to the heart of Lisbon- tiled murals, terrible road signs, bad drivers and all? I of course loved Portugal, however, those last two things do stick in my mind. Driving aside, the emphasis of our travels in Portugal? Food [...]
Manly Beach, Learn To Salsa
By Heather | January 16th, 2007 | 2 Comments »
Wednesday nights in Manly- the temperature on the Rooftop @ The Steyne is bound to be soaring.
Manly has quite a large Brazilian traveller population and they like to get it moving. Just to add another night of the week to the constant party atmosphere of the Corso, The Steyne Hotel, on the [...]
