Friday 9 November
The Age
Friday November 9, 2001
Good Life
Five things to do today
? JAZZ: A trio of male jazz musicians (led by Steve Sedergreen) accompany a trio of male jazz singers (Henry Manetta, Rick Woodroffe and Axle Whitehead) at Dizzy's Jazz Bar, 90 Swan Street, Richmond from 9pm (telephone: 9428 1233).
? THEATRE: A theatre event staged by Rotary Clubs, The Last Great Vaudeville Show aids the Rotary Liver-Cell Bank at the Royal Childrens Hospital. At the Palais Theatre, Lower Esplanade, St Kilda tonight from 8pm. Tickets: $45; book: 9537 2444.
? ARTS: Paintings, contextual materials and video works by New Zealand-based artist Crug-y-llyn (Andrew Hall was given this name when living in South West Wales) are exhibited at St Stephen's Church, Richmond until December 2. Includes live music by Jean Bentley from 12.30-2pm November 9-18.
? FILM: Contemporary short films ranging in duration from 30 seconds to three minutes, Cinema Sprints (at the Glen Eira Arts Complex Theatrette, corner Glen Eira and Hawthorn Roads, Caulfield) includes films from the 2001 Manhattan Short Film Festival (at the Classic Cinema, 9 Gordon Street, Elsternwick). Tickets from $7; book: 9524 3287 or 9524 3390 (or visit www.cinemasprints.com). Until November 11 (patrons must be 18 years plus).
? ARTS: A collaborative exhibition, ``Veg-In" incudes video and sound installation works from 12-6pm before screenings and a ``Psychodisco" from 6-9pm. At the North Melbourne Town Hall Arts House, corner Queensberry and Errol Streets until November 11. Free.
My Life
Fifteen minutes of fame
Paul Jarratt, 53, Altona
I'm a quarantine inspector. I'm usually a meat inspector but because of limited employment opportunities they've asked me to come across to quarantine for a short time. I'm about to finish up for the day. My role is to ensure that unwanted diseases, pests and contaminates don't get into Australia. It's been given a very high profile because of the recent Foot and Mouth outbreak in Europe. -- FLEUR LEYDEN
Friday 9 NOVEMBER
21 days until the Tuggerah Lakes Mardi Gras. Birthday of Hedy Lamaar. 30 years since Chinese Communists made their first appearance at the United Nations.
``Vote for the man who promises the least; he'll be the least disappointing." -- Bernard Baruch
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