Emily Cat 176

I have my first poem by a Dutch poet today. I hope you are enjoying these poems as much as l am. I also like looking at poets from all the different countries, and centuries.  Fridays are for poems and books. Next week l will be talking about a book that now has a release date. Hopefully you are all getting out and seeing something this weekend. I am and will tell you about it on Monday. Enjoy your weekend.

Do you like jazz? On any given weekend here in Melbourne you can see jazz being played in cafes, bars, even bowling clubs. We even have some stand alone jazz clubs and this is what l'm talking about today. I also give details about the wonderful Wangaratta Jazz and Blues Festival.  It's a great weekend away over the Melbourne Cup long weekend. If you're interested tickets are on sale now, or, you may be interested in going to some of the clubs l mention. The arts thrive in Melbourne and l hope you are all getting out and enjoying them.  

I went over to Nunawading on the weekend to the wonderful Suburban Arts Centre called The Round. This is the newest Arts Centre built in Melbourne and it's so good.  I saw the Babirra Theatre Company perform My Fair Lady. What did l think of it? It was good. I had never seen the musical before, only the film: and l did think of Audrey Hepburn while l was watching this performance. I keep saying this but suburban arts in Melbourne are of the same standard as many of the big shows in the CBD. Hopefully this is the same for you where you live. Musical Theatre is my favourite and l loved the show l saw yesterday. I have seen several productions from this Theatre Company and will be seeing their next show in October. It's Grease. I've got more theatre coming up this weekend.  How lucky am l.

This is my first Russian poem. Russia has a such rich arts history.  Think of all the wonderful authors and composers over the years. I had never heard of this poet, but, l think he is well known in Russia. It's a longer poem but stay with it as there is real emotional intensity.  He was well known for this.  I hope you enjoy.   

I'm talking about theatres here in Melbourne this week. We have at least 61 theatres here so there's plenty to choose from.     Hope you see something good this week.

My first VR experience.  Was it good? The world of The Titanic was recreated and, when we weren't bumping into each it was as if we were on the ship.  Have any of you gone to a VR exhibition?