Tag Archives: Adelaide Festival

Mad March begins

Posted on March 2, 2024 by parrot feather

It’s Festival time here in Adelaide, and I have been out on the razzle dazzle, seeing shows and seeing friends. It’s been beautiful weather, and I’ve been loving it! I feel like I’m on holidays – well I am in … Continue reading →

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More of the glorious ordinary

Posted on March 20, 2022 by parrot feather

I want to write this week about some of the other events I have been to this month, the big cultural time here in SA. I went to some of Writers’ Week – that wonderful event held in the Pioneer … Continue reading →

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The glorious ordinary

Posted on March 13, 2022 by parrot feather

Art does many things, fulfils many functions – it can confront, it can reassure, hold up a mirror to the culture, help us to see what is around us, stimulate our imaginations, engender awe. It can contribute to social change … Continue reading →

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Ruby nest and Writers Week

Posted on February 28, 2021 by parrot feather

It’s that time of year again! Writers Week is on again, summer is drawing to a close, and the Festival has opened here in Adelaide. I went to Writers Week yesterday – it was a beautiful day, and it was … Continue reading →

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First night, leap day

Posted on March 1, 2020 by parrot feather

Yesterday was leap day – that curious day in the calendar that I have marked here before. It was the first day of Writers Week this year, and also the first night of the Adelaide Festival, with a free concert … Continue reading →

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History of leaves

Posted on March 11, 2018 by parrot feather

I have been to various Festival events this past week, and have been struck by the  various ways that ‘ordinary’ people, who don’t earn a living from artistic or creative activities, have played a big part in what’s been going … Continue reading →

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Writers’ Week 2018 (the interviewer)

Posted on March 4, 2018 by parrot feather

It’s that time of year again, Writers’ Week, and I have been lapping it up these past couple of days. Beautiful weather, lovely setting, great organisation, fantastic people to listen to and their books to enjoy. I have highlighted in … Continue reading →

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The sea! The sea!

Posted on February 27, 2016 by parrot feather

Mad March came early this year, with The Fringe already underway and Writer’s Week and The Festival starting today. My first event was last weekend, when Kathy and I went to Sarah’s Sister’s Cafe at Semaphore for a fantastic meal and … Continue reading →

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Beauty takes time (some reflections on Writers’ Week)

Posted on March 7, 2015 by parrot feather

I’ve been at Writers’ Week this week, and have had a great time again. I love hanging out in the sunshine (the weather’s been fantastic), and listening to writers talk about their books. A lot of work goes into the … Continue reading →

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