EVO @ B_SPACE MAY 15
B_SPACE PRESENTS EVO
Saving Ordinary Humans (And Nolitans!) From Themselves
Come and meet EVO and see EVO’S Mr. Fantastic, Jules Tognini, hairdresser extraordinaire and EVO International Ambassador in Action
Aussie literary salon hits New York
Writers Marieke Hardy and Michaela McGuire have been running their literary salons for three years in Australia, and have now decided to hit New York in the name of reviving the long lost art of correspondence. The Women of Letters tour has already played to packed audiences in Los Angeles and Austin as part of SXSW.
The Aussie BBQ is on TODAY!
var addthis_options = “facebook,twitter,tumblr”; var addthis_config = {“data_track_clickback”:true,”data_track_addressbar”:false,”data_track_textcopy”:false};
House of Card with love from Oz
Georgia Hopkins is making her mark on the US via her sustainable “popupdownundercoffee” stall and serving a good old fashioned flat white and a Tim Tam or three.
Billy’s Guide to Australia Day in NYC
Happy Australia Day, Mate! With so many Aussies living in New York City there are plenty of Australia Day activities going on across the city. You won’t be surprised that many of them involve a cold beer and a game of Two-Up. Here are some places to check out to get into the spirit:
Australian Acting Royalty Shine at Toronto International Film Festival
Although Australia’s population of 22 million makes it a cottage industry compared to the United State’s behemoth 311 million, Australian film had strong representation at the 37th Toronto International Film Festival. Beyond specifically Australian productions, many Aussie actors have found success in their own right as big-name Hollywood stars. We take a look at several Australian actors now considered among the biggest names present on the festival’s carpets.
Australia Day at Central Park Summerstage
New York’s Central Park Summerstage plays host to a boutique festival of Australian indie music THIS SATURDAY August 18th 3pm-7pm. The event will feature Triple J Unearthed winners HUSKY, pop sensation SHEPPARD, the ethereal HIGH HIGHS, lyrics supremo GEORGE BYRNE (check his Billabout profile!), diva Maya Jupiter and DJ Ashley Feraude, with live art by Kid Zoom. UPDATE: check out the PHOTO GALLERY from the event here!
Tropfest, the World’s Largest Short Film Festival Crosses the Pacific
Billabout caught up with Tropfest founder, John Polson, about the festival’s journey from Darlinghurst to Manhattan’s Bryant Park. “I’m looking at ways of combining the two cultures in a really fun way – I want to pack that park out. There is nothing like getting a picnic blanket and sitting in the park with a glass of wine to watch great films.”
Coffee Trails Book Launch at Toby’s Estate Coffee Shop NYC
The mind behind the beans at Toby’s Estate, Toby Smith, is launching his new book Coffee Trails tonight at the Brooklyn coffee shop. Join the Toby’s crew for coffee and cocktails and hear personal stories from Toby’s adventures around the globe sourcing the world’s best coffee beans. 7.30pm until 9.30pm at 125 North 6th St (between Bedofrd and Berry), Brooklyn, NY 11249RSVP: kate@tobysestate.com
The Aussie Meat Pie Hits the Big Apple
The Aussie meat pie has made it to Times Square, New York! With Australia’s Pie Face chain opening their flagship American store on the 26th of January – Australia Day. More than 50 stores are planned in New York and nation wide pie domination in the works. Billabout caught up with founder Wayne Homschek.
