Curious Kate

The First Newsletter

Week one - January 30, 2008

• See

  Nick Cave Exhibition

  Iconic Australian musician, songwriter and author Nick Cave is now the subject of his own exhibition. View photos, notebooks, unseen documentary footage and Nick's stuff that has been in boxes for years. Get an insightful look into the life of the mysterious man that is Nick Cave. Entry is free; it's open daily and runs until 6 April, 2008.

  Some material may not be suitable for all audiences. For more information visit The Arts Centre.

  

• Food

  Kanzaman Lebanese Restaurant

  458-460 Bridge Rd, Richmond.

  Bridge Rd can sometimes be overwhelming with the choice of restaurants and deciding which ones are worth visiting. I had good luck the other day when I walked into Kanzaman. A little unsure of Lebanese cuisine, I thought I'd try something new and was pleasantly surprised! The servings of seafood, rice, red meat were deliciously doused in garlic, herbs and spices, but not too much. There is a choice of tapas plates so you can sample the Middle Eastern flavours. Prices for mains range from $18 - $27. Belly dancing delights on a Friday night.

  See website for menu and other details: Kanzaman

  

• Watch

  Big Love

  Now on DVD, Big Love Series One and Two are definitely worth taking a look at if you're into watching something a little different from your average drama on TV.

  Starring Chloe Sevigny, Bill Paxton, Ginnifer Goodwin and Jeanne Tripplehorn, it's about a man, his three wives, their three houses, all their children, his extended family and all the dramas that unfold in the Polygamous state of Utah in which it is illegal.

  Nominated for a Golden Globe and executive produced by Tom Hanks, it's worth catching up to speed in time for Series 3, set to be aired this year in the states and hopefully again on SBS here in Oz.

  Buy seasons 1 & 2 here

  

• Go

  Fashionistas Unite

  2008 L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival, 2-9 March.

  There's a reason all the celebrities and fashionistas are always front row at all the international runways shows, it's because they're curious about upcoming trends so they can be at the forefront of fashion. Melbourne is THE city for fashion in Australia, so get your dose of glamour and excitement, with 160 labels and designers involved, by booking tickets now.

  For more information go the website or book at ticketmaster on 136100.

  

• Shop

  10 Things

  Looking for a random, entertaining purchase or gift for the person that seriously has it all, or maybe just a sense of humour? Check out: '10 Things You Did Not Know You Could Buy On Amazon.com'.

  Titles include: The Celebrity Black Book: Over 55,000 Accurate Celebrity Addresses. Buy it here

  
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• Bambini

  Swimming Season

  If you have a tiny tot who doesn't know how to swim yet, the season is now. Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre have lessons for mother and baby and school aged children. Class prices range from $11 to $14.

  MSAC

  

• Read

  Style A To Zoe: The Art Of Fashion, Beauty, & Everything Glamour

  This is a book for any female who has pride in their appearance, which is hopefully most of us. Written by Rachel Zoe, stylist to stars on the best dressed lists such as Cameron Diaz, Keira Knightly and Mischa Barton, the book light heartedly takes you into to a world of superficiality and tells you that know matter the event or circumstance there is no excuse to skip out on the glamour. It has a lot of great styling tips and photos that inspire you to dress for your imaginary red carpet for every occasion in order to feel and look your best.

  Buy it here

  

• Listen

  New Music Podcast

  Subscribe to this Triple J podcast and get updated with new music weekly, for those of you who are curious about the new sounds being released into the universe.

  Find Music here

  

• After Dark

  Free Symbiosis Gig

  Great live Melbourne band, Symbiosis is playing at the SoCo Cargo Containers in St Kilda, the night of 31 January on the old burnt out Palace site. The SoCo Cargo Containers are converted shipping containers that travel around Australia as a live music venue and bar.

  For images of the SoCo Containers check out Lifelounge.

  Symbiosis blend reggae with rock, gypsy with ska, and soul with hip-hop. Curious as to what this blend of sounds is? If so, you'll just have to go and check them out for yourself. Check out the Symbiosis MySpace for a taste.

  If you miss this gig, you can catch them at The St Kilda Festival, Sunday February 10.

  

• Tech Heads

  Grab an apple

  It's been around for a while but for those of you not familiar, Apple TV is a great addition to a Mac lover's household. Syncing with your Mac, this device allows you to view your photo albums straight from your iphoto, play your music direct from itunes and watch or listen to your podcasts or youtube videos. Miss the last episode of Chaser's? Then download the podcast and play it through your Apple TV, it's too easy. Bore you friends senseless at your next dinner party with the slideshow from your lastest trip. Pricing starts at $449.

  For more info vist the Apple store.