http://cclblog.wordpress.com your people, your library... Fri, 10 Jul 2009 03:48:19 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Sort of.  Dominic West who plays Jimmy McNulty in The Wire (The. Best. TV. Series. Ever) is undertaking a new project reading from classic books including Pride and Prejudice. He loves the writing of Jane Austen, especially the scene in Pride and Prejudice where Fitzwilliam Darcy declares his most ardent love: I ... http://cclblog.wordpress.com/2009/07/10/mcnulty-calls-jane-austen-muscular/ The New Zealand International Film Festival starts on July 30 giving Christchurch movie fans of all persuasions two weeks of fantastic film going. I was lucky go to the festival launch where the feature film was the documentary The September Issue. Don't miss this - you don't need to be a ... http://cclblog.wordpress.com/2009/07/10/nuclear-wintour-film-festival-choice/ and here's a wonderful entry Christchurch City Libraries is running its very first YouTube competition – to celebrate a phenomenal 150 years of public library service. To be in to win unleash your inner-film director to make a stand out video, upload it to YouTube and send us your entry form. A ... http://cclblog.wordpress.com/2009/07/10/150th-youtube-competition-is-underway/ Yeah right! No, it's true. I'll tell you how. In my team meeting the other day we were examining the Christchurch City Council blue, that will soon be incorporated in library branding. It's such a pretty blue. In fact, it's cobalt blue. I learned this the next day when I was reading ... http://cclblog.wordpress.com/2009/07/09/reading-books-earns-you-prizes/ Dismal winter weather getting you down? Yes?.......... In lieu of a foreign holiday in exotic climes, I'm pinning my escapist hopes on re-reading some high-octane, pacey thrillers from yesteryear. Central library is packing a bulging display of goodies from the 60's, 70's and 80's including some thriller writing greats: Alistair MacLean, Desmond ... http://cclblog.wordpress.com/2009/07/09/thrillin-while-were-chillin/ "Male and female cabin crew of TEAL standing at the corner of Colombo and Armagh Streets" From the Canterbury Progress League Archives, Christchurch City Libraries Archive 72 Like what you see? Complete this form to order an image. If you have any further information on any of the images, or if you ... http://cclblog.wordpress.com/2009/07/09/image-of-the-week-6/ Necrology - a list of notable people who have died recently. Now a regular feature on our blog. Karl Malden, 1912-2009 Method actor who thrived in roles written by Tennessee Williams, directed by Elia Kazan and opposite Marlon Brando McNamara, Robert S., 1916-2009 Technocrat who applied his brilliant business brain to the waging of ... http://cclblog.wordpress.com/2009/07/08/recent-necrology-1-8-july-2009/ The Christchurch Art Gallery is currently promoting a short story competition. It will be judged by Kate De Goldi, Gavin Bishop and Sally Blundell and is open to two age-groups. Age groups 13–17yrs: 1500 words max. First prize $250 and publication of short story in The Press. 18+yrs: 1500 words max. First prize $750, publication of ... http://cclblog.wordpress.com/2009/07/08/sun-2-august-one-day-short-story-competition/ Peter Hook (ex Joy Division, ex New Order) is one of the real characters in the music world - renowned for his dry wit and distinctive bass sound.  I've been waiting for his book about the famous music venue The Hacienda and was a mite disappointed when my hold on the library's ... http://cclblog.wordpress.com/2009/07/07/hammer-of-the-gods-for-people-who-wear-anoraks/ Over the years I've been to many great concerts with my Dad.   He's introduced me to some of my favourite musicians including James Taylor, Dave Matthews and the Finn Brothers and I always jump at the chance to go and see someone in concert that I've never heard of before.  ... http://cclblog.wordpress.com/2009/07/06/marvel-at-the-acoustic-brilliance-of-tommy-emmanuel/