There’s something about Halloween
All Hallows Eve is October 31, and is celebrated in many cultures as Halloween, the day before All Saints Day on November 1. As a child growing up in Scotland, we celebrated Halloween, dressing up, ducking for apples, and other games, telling creepy stories, and getting sweets and fruit. In Scotland it is related to the Gaelic festival of Samhain and the national poet Robert Burns wrote a poem about Halloween as a “night when witches, devils and other mischief-making beings are all abroad on their baneful midnight errands”. Many countries celebrate the festival, but none so over-the-top it seems as the United States and now Australia, with specially-grown carveable pumpkins, and lots and lots of plastic. I hope you enjoyed your Halloween.
Redfern Community Barbecue – November 14, 3.30-5.30pm
This is a monthly event at Redfern Community Centre, 29-53 Hugo Street, for a chance to meet your neighbours and get to know your local services. The BBQ is free, and you can book ahead on 0477 712 494. The last one for 2024 is Thursday December 12.
The Finders Keepers Sydney Design Market, Carriageworks – November 15-17
Some 160 of Australia’s best designers and makers will be in attendance with their works for sale. Cost is $6 for adults, children under 13yrs free. There will be music, food and drink. Tickets are available from https://events.humantix.com/.
Summer Art Blockbusters at the Art Gallery of NSW and Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA)
Art Gallery: Magritte – October 26 to February 9, 2025
Adult $35/Concession $32
Cao Fei (pron. tsow fay) – November 30 to April 13, 2025
Adult $35/Concession $32
MCA: Julie Mehretu – November 29 to April 27, 2025
First Release tickets: Adult $24.40/Concession $19.50
Cana Farm Christmas Cakes
This is my annual plug for a great organisation and their enterprising farm shop. The highly prized Christmas cakes come in three sizes: 1kg $58.00, 600g $35.90 and 270g $15.50. The shop also has lots of seasonal goodies and you can contact them on https://canafarm.com.au/.
Sculpture by the Sea will end on November 4.
Summer starts Friday December 1, 2024, and ends Wednesday February 29, 2025, and the Summer Solstice will be on December 21, 2024.
SSH Harbour Cruise Fundraiser – Sunday October 27
Unfortunately, I was unable to attend this wonderful day out on the harbour but I’m so glad to hear that everyone had a marvellous time! Thanks for donations and support, it means so much to all of us.
