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Elvis is Still Alive……

Well the legend of Elvis still lives on in Parkes NSW every January at the Parkes Elvis Festival. Parkes Love Me Tender Advertisement It is more than 47 years since Elvis left us, yet over 25,000 Elvis fans congregate in Parkes for 5 days in January Newspaper articles of Elvis at the Museum This year… Continue reading Elvis is Still Alive……

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How we roll….

Bowling has been around throughout history but it seems to have an association with the late 1950s. This is probably due to its great popularity with teenagers during this era. Bowling is a fun and a simple recreational pastime! Some people bowl professionally in sporting tournaments. Professional bowling tournaments were quite popular in the late… Continue reading How we roll….

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Chromefest 2018

On the last weekend of October, I attended Chromefest, held over 3 days at the Entrance. On the Friday the Chromefest starts with the arrival of all the classic cars. There was over 400 show cars to admire and take photos. On Sunday there were also retro caravans displayed. Below are some of the photos… Continue reading Chromefest 2018

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Tiki Safari

On Saturday, my friends and I went to the Tiki Safari held by Barfly Promotions, the makers of the Sydney Rock 'n' Roll & Alternative Market at The Factory Theatre in Marrickville. The Factory Theatre Marrickville It was a fantastic afternoon and night! The event is held annually at the Factory Theatre, however it was… Continue reading Tiki Safari

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Spooky Celebration👻

Last weekend Doughbox Diner held a 50s Halloween with staff & diners dressing up in scary Halloween outfits. Above: Doughbox Diner Instagram The diner was decorated extra special for Halloween and it had a special mix of 1950s Halloween music. The whole atmosphere was so enjoyable!! Each table also had spiderweb tablecloths. Above: the Diner's… Continue reading Spooky Celebration👻

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American Graffiti

The drive-ins are playing retro movies and last Saturday the feature was the classic movie American Graffiti. Skyline Drive in   The retro experience at the drive in. Website: eventcinemas.com.au   I was so excited as I love the movie. There were some hot rods and classic cars, which my husband and I were hoping… Continue reading American Graffiti

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Stray Cat Strut

Stray Cats were a rockabilly band formed in America in 1979. Rockabilly music blends country with rhythm and blues. The band was formed by guitarist and vocalist Brian Setzer. Other members included double bassist Lee Rocker and drummer Slim Jim Phantom.   Stray Cats Logo Image: stray cats.com   The band was influenced by music… Continue reading Stray Cat Strut