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Week one - April 2, 2008

• See

  The Peaceful Warrior

  You may have read the inspirational book, The Way of the Peaceful Warrior by Dan Millman, tomorrow you can see him speak at Melbourne University: Thursday 3 April.
  General admin tiks: $97
  His book has been made into a movie starring Nick Nolte. A moving and inspiring story.
  Book tiks here

  

• Food

  Soups in the City

  Soups in the City is located in Centre Place, off Flinders Lane. It offers a large selection of soups* in large 'old school' black pots in the shop front. As we're entering colder weather, this is the perfect place to get your insides all warm and tingly and spoil your taste buds at the same time.
  They also make delicious fresh juices and have a selection of naughty little treats.

  *A liquid food of many kinds, usually made by boiling meat and vegetables, or either of them, in water, commonly seasoned or flavored; strong broth.

  

• Watch

  Paranoid Park

  Paranoid Park is the latest project from writer and director Gus Van Sant (My Own Private Idaho, Last Days, Elephant & To Die For). It's the story of a teenage skateboarder whose life begins to fray after he's involved in the accidental death of a security guard. This arthouse flick is now showing at Cinema Nova only.
  Watch the trailer.

  

• Go

  Looking for a good framer?

  For framing, Eckersley's is the perfect place to go. Quality framing with quality materials to suit any budget. Friendly and expert staff help you frame anything from photos, artworks on canvas or paper, posters, prints etc. Conservation framing is also available.
  You may have to wait a few months unitl you pick up your treasured piece but it's worth it.
  Location: 120 Commercial Road, Prahran

  

• Shop

  American Apparel

  New store now open. One of the only two American Apparel stores in Australia is now open at 262 Chapel St, Prahran. Affordable every day wear; basic concepts for men and women in every colour you could ever want. They have everything from jeans, leggings and stockings to dresses t shirts & sunglasses. To get a better idea of what's on offer check out their online store.

  

• Bambini

  Cinderella on Ice

  Cinderella on Ice is a production by Imperial Ice Stars, world class ice skaters. They've travelled the world with their shows, including Sleeping Beauty & Swan Lake on Ice. Great for kids and adults.

  Fri 8 August, 7pm
  Cost: $79-$89
  Location: The Arts Centre, State Theatre
  Tickets on sale now

  

• Read

  Madison Entertains

  Madison Entertains is a glossy pictorial cookbook for the budding chef who is more interested in the aesthetics of putting on the dinner party than actually getting messy in the kitchen. Having said that, it does have great seasonal recipes and ideas for entertaining.

  

• Listen

  Mark Ronson

  Mark Ronson is the producer du jour. His album Version has him working with musicians such as Amy Winehouse, Phantom Planet, Lily Allen and Robbie Williams, bringing out the best in them. There's also a great cover of Britney Spears' Toxic, which is worth a listen.
  Buy Version here.

  

• After Dark

  Foo Fighters

  You gotta love Dave Grohl.
  The Foo Fighters are in town this month and they're going large with two shows at Rod Laver Arena.
  Don't miss your chance to see this modern rockin' and rollin' band.
  Mess Hall are supporting.
  April 24-25
  Buy tickets here
  Buy their latest album here.

  

• Tech Heads

  Review Mirror For Your Computer

  Want to know who's watching? Want to know who's heading your way when you're surfing the net at work? Well the review mirror is for you!!!
  Buy it here