Proud Mary was John Fogerty’s first serious attempt at writing a song, penned in celebration of his release from the army. Released in...

Jimi Hendrix's electrifying rendition of " The Star-Spangled Banner " at Woodstock in 1969 is etched into the collective memory,...

In the 1960s, the growth of long, untamed hair became a potent symbol of dissent against authority, particularly in opposition to...

Imagine stepping back in time to the legendary Woodstock festival in August 1969. What do you think you would remember most? It wasn't...

Forget the drugs, the 1960s had music to take you on a trip! Psychedelic sounds emerged as artists explored mind-altering experiences,...

The first British (cultural) Invasion of the US was primarily musical, but was part of a broader counter-cultural movement. During the...

As we continue to set the scene for the "Summer of Love", we can't ignore the transformative part played by music in counterculture in...

You got a hint about this in our introductory post for this series. The 1960's was a time of great social change. Baby Boomers were...

Exciting news! The Second-Wind Ensemble's annual showcase is coming up on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at 3 pm.  Save the date!   This year,...

The English detective Fix makes sure that things catch up with our intrepid pair in Calcutta, and they must make amends for...

After an eventful time in Bombay (Passepartout unintentionally causes offence in a temple), the pair manage to escape from Bombay on the...

Arriving on schedule in the Port of Suez on the steamer Mongolia, Phileas and Passepartout find themselves under close scrutiny by the...

As Phileas and Passepartout continue their journey from Paris to catch the steamer Mongolia to Suez, they arrive in Brindisi, a coastal...

A couple of quick questions. As Phileas and Passepartout head off in their first-class train carriage travelling from London to Paris,...

Are you ready to join us on this perilous adventure? As Phileas and Passepartout set off in haste from London, we can hear the...

A gasp rippled through the opulent Reform Club. Phileas Fogg, a man of unwavering punctuality and stoicism, had just shattered the serene...

Jules Verne: By Étienne Carjat/ Adam Cuerden - This file comes from Gallica Digital Library and is available under the digital ID...

Fancy some more sleuthing while we look forward to the 2023 Mitcham Band Festival? The title character of the Inspector Gadget franchise...

Detective fiction has left an indelible mark on our literary and cultural landscape, thanks to the unforgettable characters it has given...