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Week one - April 1, 2010

• See

  The Laudanum Project: The Terrible Account of the St Fiacrius Orphans

  The Laudanum Project describe their show as being like a demented BBC radio play accompanied by a '70s slasher film score.
  Of the nineteen custodians, seven survived. Five went insane and were committed to the Christina Mirabilis Mental Asylum, two went missing, never to be found...
  The Laudanum Project bring you face to face with the chilling evil that occurred that fateful night at the St Fiacrius Home For Wayward Children.

  As part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival they are performing Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays until April 17.

  Location: Dante's, 150 Gertrude St, Fitzroy
  When: 8pm plus Friday late shows 10pm

  

• Food

  Noi Thai

  Noi Thai offers a modern take on South-East Asian cuisine. Their menu has been created to represent the exciting range of food styles found across Thailand. Each dish is made from the freshest and most authentic ingredients.
  Noi Thai serves some of the best Thai food in Melbourne.

  Location: 337 Lennox St, Richmond (Off Swan St)

  

• Watch

  The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo

  Based on the No. 1 International Bestselling novel by late Swedish author Stieg Larsson, The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo is full of fascinating personalities, twists and suspense.

  Whether you have read the book or not, this film will not fail to shock and entertain you.

  Watch trailer

  

• Go

  Asahi Silver + Black Exhibition

  Asahi Super Dry beer will stage Asahi Silver + Black, a unique combination of art, photography, fashion and design culture, a concept born from the aesthetic of the famous silver and black Asahi Super Dry label and Asahi's rich history of cutting edge design.

  Asahi will exhibit a variety of obscure vintage Asahi objects and artefacts, alongside a range of prints, sketches, installations, photography, fashion and live creative events. It will be the first time Asahi has collaborated with internationally renowned artists.

  One of the highlights of the exhibition will be the Karakuchi Project, a collection of work from six international artists who were specially selected to contribute their own interpretation of the Japanese characters 'Karakuchi' (Japanese translation for 'crisp, dry taste') featured on the Asahi Super Dry label.

  Artists involved include: Japanese artist Usugrow, renowned all over the world for his influence and involvement in the underground art and music scene & Melbourne installation artist and sculptor Evan Demas, whose current work includes the grand bamboo sculpture at the National Gallery of Victoria.

  For a full list of the artists visit: asahibeer.com

  When: 8-18 April, 2010
  Where: 1000 £ Bend - 361 Little Lonsdale St
  Cost: Free

  

• Shop

  Rich

  Do you ever feel like all new clothes look the same, carbon copies of what everyone else is wearing? In an age when we're overwhelmed with clothes made in a flash from inferior fabrics in order to catch onto new trends, Rich is a welcome and refreshing change.

  Rich clothing is dedicated to making fashionable yet timeless clothing, so you can be in style this season but wear the garment for many years to come.

  
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• Read

  Eucalyptus

  Eucalyptus tells the story of Ellen Holland, a young woman whose "speckled beauty" and unattainability become legend far beyond the rural western New South Wales town near the property where she grows up. Her protective father's obsession with collecting rare species of Eucalyptus trees leads him to propose a contest - the man who can correctly name all the species on his property shall win her hand in marriage.

  Written by Australian novelist Murray Bail, the book won the 1999 Miles Franklin Award and the 1999 Commonwealth Writers' Prize.

  

• Listen

  The Temper Trap

  The Temper Trap is a Melbourne band whose sound can be described as alternative rock/post-punk revival. Formed in 2005, their first studio album Conditions was completed in March 2009 and peaked at No. 9 on the Australian charts.

  They are currently touring the world and will be performing at Festival Hall on July 24th.

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• After Dark

  The Cult Live

  The Cult are an English post punk/gothic rock band formed in the early 80s. The band's sound has been described as heavy metal revivalist fused with the pseudo-mysticism of The Doors and the guitar-orchestrations of Led Zeppelin.
  They are coming to Melbourne so don't miss the chance to see them perform live.

  Location: Palais Theatre, St. Kilda
  When: 7.30pm, Saturday 8th May
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