Eastern Suburbs Mums

Queenie van de Zandt in BLUE: The Songs of Joni Mitchell at Bondi Pavilion

22/02/2024

Settle in for a treat and be transported to Woodstock as Queenie van de Zandt, with her live band, performs the spellbinding show, BLUE: The Songs of Joni Mitchell. Australian cabaret chanteuse and musical theatre star Queenie van de Zandt, renowned for her artful storytelling and raw, emotive vocals, takes us on a sonic journey in BLUE, through the songs, stories and art of this musical legend. Affectionately reinterpreting Mitchell’s music, Queenie reveals the intimate stories behind Joni’s haunting songs such as A Case of You, River and Little Green from her iconic album, BLUE (one of Rolling Stone’s greatest…

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What to do

Recycle It Saturday

21/02/2024

Recycle It Saturday makes it easy for Sydney, Woollahra and Waverly Council residents to recycle tricky household items. Drive and drop off clothes in great condition, old electronics, small metal items, bicycles, polystyrene, x-ray scans and more. Quarterly, free. Recycle It Saturday is a partnership between City of Sydney, Waverley Council and Woollahra Municipal Council. The council can only accept items from residents who live in these local council areas. Bring identification with proof of your address. You may be asked for this before we can accept your items. Prepare and separate your items using old cardboard boxes Before you…

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Inspiration

Elevate Your Comfort: Exploring the World of Women’s Flats

21/02/2024

When it comes to choosing footwear, women have a range of options. Finding the balance between style and comfort, from heels to sneakers, can sometimes feel overwhelming. However, one type of shoe that consistently manages to achieve this balance is women’s flats. In this article, we will explore the world of women’s flats and why they are an essential addition to every woman’s wardrobe. 1. The Appeal of Women’s Flats: Women’s flats from high-quality providers like Jo Mercer hold a place in fashion due to their timeless charm and versatility. Unlike heels or fancy sandals, flats offer a blend of…

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Kids

Hip hop class in Redfern (8 to 14 years)

21/02/2024

Come and join this fun after-school dance class in the heart of Redfern. The free 8-week program is open to anyone 8 to14 years and no dance experience is needed. Led by an experienced dance teacher, you’ll get an introduction to hip hop dance and culture. Learn basic steps, grooves, rhythms and freestyle techniques and explore hip hop music and foundations. Each weekly workshop begins with warm up exercises and a recap of techniques and skills learnt in previous weeks. We’ll combine the moves to create a short, choreographed dance by the end of the program. Snacks provided. To register…

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For Mums, Playgroups

Bop 2 Books (24-36 months) – Margaret Martin Library

20/02/2024

Bop 2 Books is a weekly program for children aged between 24 – 36 months. Featuring rhymes, music and stories for young children and their parents or carers every week of the year on Tuesdays, except school holidays and public holidays. Come along and Bop! when: Every week on Tuesday, until Apr 9, 2024 Where: Margaret Martin Library, Level 1, Royal Randwick Shopping Centre, Belmore Road, Randwick Cost: Free. Bookings essential online (bookings open one week in advance). Subject to terms and conditions listed below. More Information Enquiries: 9093 6400 Note: Please leave your prams at home as space is…

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Events

Australian folk jazz trio, Elixir, performing at Bondi Pavilion

20/02/2024

Australian folk jazz trio, Elixir, have well and truly established themselves as a creative favourite on the Australian music scene. Featuring the ethereal voice of Katie Noonan and in collaboration with renowned Australian poet and cartoonist Michael Leunig, Elixir perform their new acclaimed album, ‘A Small Shy Truth’. The Elixir band also includes phenomenal jazz musicians Zac Hurren on saxophones and Ben Hauptmann on guitar, who, with input from some of Australia’s finest composers (such as Iain Grandage, Joe Chindamo and Steve Newcomb), give musical life to the philosophical musings of Leunig. This intimate night of original songs full of…

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Monday's Mum Profiles

Monday’s Local Mum, Michelle Bouabaid.

19/02/2024

Hello there! 👋 I’m Michelle, a local business owner and mum of three. Growing up in the Inner West now living in the East, I’ve always had a deep rooted connection to community and creativity. My husband is a builder and I was an industrial designer who later gained a teaching degree. When our second child was 3 we moved to the East and haven’t looked back. Our children are now 21, 19 and 13. With our youngest now more independent, I’ve been able to indulge in some of my favourite hobbies like dancing, going to the beach and working…

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Events

Sydney Streets on Stanley Street

18/02/2024

Stanley street is transforming the village high streets into spaces for walking, shopping and dining. Traffic is stopping on Stanley Street for a day of fun for the whole family. Businesses will be bringing their best – enjoy offers, pop-ups, activations and more. Expect festival vibes along the street with plenty of live music, entertainers, kids acitvities and alfresco dining. Remember to use #SydneyStreets and show us how you celebrate your ‘hood. Program For the kids 11am-4pm Circus Playground 11am-4pm Face Painting 11am-4pm Rosette Workshop Roving entertainment 11am-2pm The Seagulls 11:30am-2:30pm Dragon Stilts 12:30pm-3:30pm Sally Bubbles 1pm-4pm Style Police 1:30pm-4:30pm…

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Events

ALICE IN WONDERLAND Royal Botanic Garden Sydney

18/02/2024

This Easter school holiday, experience an adventure like no other as Lewis Carroll’s absurd & wickedly clever classic ALICE IN WONDERLAND is brought to life in Glenn Elston’s acclaimed production in the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney 13 to 28 April. Meet your favourite assortment of curious characters; the skittish, constantly late White Rabbit, the Dodo and other birds who love a sing-along, the Duchess and her crazy cook, the Cheshire Cat who will leave you with a grin and Humpty Dumpty on his way to meet Tweedledum and Tweedledee. You can’t miss the silliness as the Mad Hatter arrives with the…

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Events

Europa! Europa Film Festival in Randwick Ritz

17/02/2024

Having scoured the globe for European cinematic gems, Europa! Europa 2024 presents a handpicked selection of entertaining, heartfelt, and thought-provoking films from compelling storytellers and new cinematic voices. Featuring 47 films from 28 countries, Europa! Europa celebrates the world’s best new European films over three jam-packed weeks filled with prestige European cinema and entertaining Australian premiere screenings. OPENING NIGHT AND CENTREPIECE GALA SCREENING In The Promised Land, Europa’s opening night screening and Denmark’s submission to the Academy Awards, viewers are transported to 1755 Denmark, where the impoverished soldier Ludvig Kahlen, played by Mads Mikkelsen, embarks on a quest to colonize the…

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Queenie van de Zandt in BLUE: The Songs of Joni Mitchell at Bondi Pavilion

Recycle It Saturday

Elevate Your Comfort: Exploring the World of Women’s Flats

Hip hop class in Redfern (8 to 14 years)

Bop 2 Books (24-36 months) – Margaret Martin Library

Australian folk jazz trio, Elixir, performing at Bondi Pavilion

Monday’s Local Mum, Michelle Bouabaid.

Sydney Streets on Stanley Street

ALICE IN WONDERLAND Royal Botanic Garden Sydney

Europa! Europa Film Festival in Randwick Ritz

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