Month: March 2015
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In focus: Living a vegan life
A happy earthling We spoke to a very happy earthling called Alex. Originally becoming vegan due to health benefits and wanting a change, Alex says she thrives on the lifestyle and couldn’t be happier. “I initially became vegan for the health benefits. It was an easy decision once I realized that I’d been over thinking it…
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Wattle St Market
An eclectic mix Bringing together an eclectic mix of stalls including handmade kids and adult clothing, accessories, bags, organic soy candles, soaps, plants and all things organic food; Wattle St Market is a quaint avenue for market goers on a Saturday. Held within the front yard of a house, the market utilises the area without feeling too crowded. Attracting a…
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In Focus: A Little Chaos
Opening in Australian cinemas on March 26, A Little Chaos sees Alan Rickman direct Academy Award Winner Kate Winslet through a walk amongst a garden set in France. Dancing between drama, design and the politics of French court in 1682, the film sees Sabine (Winslet) invited to design a garden for King Louis XIV (Rickman),…
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Dark Lord Funk
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbdvogFyZZM&w=854&h=500] It’s been nearly four years since the last Harry Potter film was released but the fandom is still funking things up and having a kick ass time. YouTube creator KFaceTV who have a bunch of other fandom tribute videos released “Dark Lord Funk” yesterday – it’s funking amazing. Combining “Uptown Funk” with a…
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Abseiling for Anglicare SA
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hq7zRQtbbT0&w=600&h=378] BY TANYSHA BOLGER South Australian resident Nicholas Stevens is abseiling Adelaide’s tallest building in an effort to raise money for Autism Awareness month this coming April. Hoping to raise $1000, Mr Stevens was inspired to partake in the event due to “always wanting to skydive” but thought he would give abseiling a try first. “It’s…
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Pure Veg Food and Wine Fair
A shopper and foodies delight, I’m excited to see it hopefully come back later on in the year. Our treat pick of the day were the vegan-friendly pops from Adelaide Hills business Loca Pops, they were incredibly sweet and creamy; a perfect addition to a wonderful afternoon.
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Switch off for Earth Hour in 2015
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBs2dnDj8Og&w=680&h=470] Earth Hour in 2015 will once again be shining a light on the severity of global warming. On Saturday, March 28, people around the world are encouraged to switch off their lights and (if you can) electricity to power down the world and join millions of other people to help spread awareness and encourage discussion about…
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Public Service Broadcasting | Interview
All set for Womadelaide 2015 Public Service Broadcasting is the brainchild of London-based J. Willgoose, Esq, who, combined with his drumming companion Wrigglesworth are on a mission to inform, educate and entertain audiences around the globe. Their music is a combination of sounds and video from old public information films, archived footage and propaganda material. Mixed in…
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Tim Finn | Interview
The Time and Tide of Tim Finn BY PETER MCALPINE Tim Finn is one of New Zealand’s premier songwriters. He has been the driving force for much loved 1970s super group Split Enz and an integral member of Crowded House. He has had a career spanning many decades. However even after all this time though, he’s…
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Mumford & Sons ‘Wilder Mind’
Mumford & Sons announce third studio album Produced by James Ford (Arctic Monkeys, HAIM, Florence & The Machine) ‘Wilder Mind’ features twelve new tracks, written collaboratively by the band in London, Brooklyn and Texas. The new album sees the band heading in a different direction from their previous records, ‘Sigh No More’ and ‘Babel’,…