As I sat channel surfing the other night on my couch of complacency I came across a documentary on SBS about real life utopian societies. And while the idea of polyamarous relations in a shared, so-called peaceful commune setting certainly does appeal to me. It also made me question whether this lifestyle now, outside of [...]
It’s pretty easy to convince me to attend most events that involve ‘free’ somewhere in the description. I am fairly convinced that I would watch someone procure a ham sandwich from an obscure orifice at such an event and be consoled that I paid no money for this experience. In fact, I would most likely [...]
The Inner City Clayworkers Gallery in Glebe, just around the corner from Pyrmont Village, is showcasing the top Ceramics Students from around the State. The students, selected from various TAFE Institutes and Universities, were chosen and nominated by their lecturers for this Award Exhibition as being the highest achievers in Ceramics at their Institutions. This [...]
Hey There Pyrmont Wine Lovers, lately, organic beers and wines have been making more of a presence in bottle shops. So if you live in Pyrmont and you love wine, and are looking for an ethical and healthier alternative to more commercial beer and wine, you are now able to choose from a growing array [...]
The festive season is well and truly underway and we are less than a week away from the arrival of Santa! Christmas is typically a time, when we as Australians, also tend to over indulge in great food and wine and also rack up the credit card. This Pyrmont Village Christmas, why not consider ways [...]
This article has been written by Nigel Bailey of Becalm in Pyrmont. Nigel is a fully-qualified professional counsellor and psychotherapist. We don’t need reminding that the future, at least in the short term is fraught with uncertainty. The language of downturn, recession, retrenchment and bail-out pervades all discussion. Every newscast compounds our worst fears; an [...]
Join in the Cafe Conversations at Adyar Bookshop in the city, just a short stroll across the bridge from Pyrmont. At this event, Khenpo Ngawang Dhamchoe will discuss how individuals perceive the world in 3 alternative ways, that being the vision of experience, pure experience and impure perception. This is based on the teachings of [...]
Check out the The Finders Keepers markets and indulge in a little Christmas shopping, Pyrmont people. Previously known as the Hope Street Markets, this bi-annual event is now being held at CarriageWorks in Eveleigh, near Pyrmont Village. The markets will bring together contemporary designers and artists of high creative standards and original work. Over 60 [...]
If your keen to see The Wackness, check out our film review by Denieal Williams. And, if you do get along to see the movie, let us know what you thought of it Pyrmont people. I would like to think that the charm of Sony Pictures recent release The Wackness, extends beyond this reviewers nostalgia [...]
1. Tell us a little about Becalm I am a counsellor and psychotherapist, living and working in Pyrmont. Let’s face it; modern life can be extremely challenging and these are particularly difficult times. Because human beings are strong and resourceful by nature, I believe that it can be difficult to acknowledge when we have a [...]
