Curious Kate

Double Trouble

Week two - June 11, 2008

• See

  Arnhem Exhibition Opening

  Chris Dirkin is from Millingimbi, an amazing tropical Island off the coast of Arnhem Land. He manages the Art Center there, working with the producing artists and facilitating exhibitions around Australia and Internationally.
  Last year one of their artists won the Telstra Art Award.

  He is in Melbourne with a couple of artists to open an exhibition of their work this Thursday night at Mossenson Gallery, 6pm

  Location: 41 Derby St. Collingwood, just off Smith St.

  

• Food

  Wabi Sabi Garden

  Wabi Sabi in St Kilda has delicious traditional Japanese food in a lovely atmosphere, genuine wait staff and an open kitchen. The swimming fish projected onto the pond are a nice touch.

  Novelty factor: a male geisha roams restaurant from time to time.

  Location: Wabi Sabi Salon: 17 Wellington St, St Kilda
  There is also Wabi Sabi Salon: Smith St, Collingwood

  

• Watch

  Across The Universe

  Across The Universe is a collaboration of the greatest Beatles songs incorporated into a musical film. This movie is first and foremost a work of art. Set in the 60s and 70s, it is a love story tainted by the affects of the Vietnam War. Starring Evan Rachel Wood (Thirteen, Running With Scissors), newcomer Jim Sturgess (21) and a cameo from Bono. It is well acted, aesthetically pleasing and musically divine.

  Buy it here.

  

• Go

  South Melbourne Market

  Who doesn't love picking up fresh produce at their local market?!
  Whether you're in the area or not,make a detour to the fabulous South Melbourne Market.
  Check out their organic stalls, delis, Ralphs Meats, fresh seafood & flower stalls.
  The potato stall has an amazing array of varieties to choose from. If you're peckish then and there, grab a couple of the famous dim sims or visit the spanish shop for some great paella on Cecil Street.

  Ample & free parking on roof on market days.

  Location: Corner Cecil and Coventry Streets

  Normal Opening Times:
  Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday: 8.00am - 4.00pm
  Friday: 8.00am - 6.00pm

  Closed: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday & some Public Holidays.

  

• Shop

  Dont Think Just Shoot

  If you're all about taking happy snaps, documenting life as it happens and perhaps producing a slightly blurry or 'off kilter' exposed photograph, then Lomography is for you! With the analog Lomo camera's small size, simple controls, ability to shoot in low light and therefore whenever where-ever, then you too may join the cult following of this brand! Lomo sell various types of cameras from the Fisheye, Frogeye and Colorsplash to name a few.
  Loads of fun and a lifetime of memories!!!!

  
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• Bambini

  Chalk - Concepts for Kids

  Chalk Concepts is a website with a bevy of different brands for children. From homewares to clothing, there is something for everyone. Including these cute little custom t-shirts that can be ordered to read your child's name!

  Location: 83 Anderson Street, Yarraville

  

• Read

  Harnessing Peacocks

  Bestselling author Mary Wesley tells the fascinating story of Hebe:

  Hebe listens in the darkness of the hall to a family conference. Her stern and hypocritical grandfather has convinced her three prissy sisters and their successful husbands that Hebe's unexpected pregnancy must be terminated. So Hebe flees into the night......
  Twelve summers later, she is living happily with her son in a seaside town, putting her son through an expensive boarding school by using her two unusual talents, until the unexpected happens....

  Buy it here.

  

• Listen

  The Ting Tings

  The Ting Tings, Jules and Katie, have configured a sound that represents the pure heart of British pop. Driven by personality, unstoppable momentum, friendship and the love of great pop music - however stylised it arrives.

  Listen here.
  Buy it here.

  

• After Dark

  Double Happiness

  What makes Double Happiness so cool is not just the friendly staff who are damn good at making a cocktail, it's the fact that you can buy your own bottle of spirits, keep it there under lock and key until next time you visit - all you need is a password and the need for a good time. They make the cocktails for you, no extra charge!

  Just what we like in Melbourne, a bar with something different to offer!

  Location:21 Liverpool Street, Melbourne

  Above Double Happiness you'll find another very funky place to have a drink.
  Just enter through the wooden door....

  

• Tech Heads

  Shewee

  This would've come in handy last night during the epic two and a half hours of the Sex and the City movie when I couldn't 'carrie' myself away to the Ladies!!! Check out the Shewee - the portable urinating device for women!