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Domes & Lanes

Week two - July 9, 2008

See
The Dome
You don't have to look far to find beautiful architecture in Melbourne. The Dome at 333 Collins Street is one example of ornate beauty within our city's building walls. Dating back to 1891, this building was once a bank and was reworked in the 1930s.
You will find people standing in the foyer, staring at the ceiling in appreciation & wonder. Students are brought here. Tourists come from afar. Businessmen pass beneath, not even glancing above them.
Functions and product launches are held here. Take the time to check it out if you haven't already done so.
Food
Pizza e Birra
Finally a buzzing Italian restaurant up the top end of Fitzroy Street with delicious food & great atmosphere. There are Italian wines on offer. The specials are hard to choose from and you can't go wrong with the delicious pizza - such flavour!
Location: Fitzroy Street, St. Kilda (the old Termini)
Ph:03 95373465
Watch
Surf the Channel
Did u miss your favourite program last night? Want to check out a new series your friends have been talking about? Bored with the same old TV programming week after week?
Well, www.surfthechannel.com is for you! You can look up any TV show you might want to watch, it's all in alphabetical order, logged by series number and episode name. It's all there for your viewing pleasure! The quality is not necessarily as crisp as you'd like but it's ok if you really want to see what happened on that episode of 24 you missed, right?
Go
Skiing
A weekend of skiing could be just what you need mid winter to really make the most of this cold weather.
Plan a week at Mt. Hotham or a weekend at Mt. Buller, the perfect destinations for a bit of downhill action, whether it be on a board or skis.
Shop
SugarTown
Will vintage ever go out of style?
Another place to shop down memory lane is Sugartown, located near the Camberwell station. With this one it's all about gettin' in quick before everyone else clues on!
Location: 21 Cookson Street, Camberwell
Ph: 9813 0440
Bambini
Puffing Billy
It's the last leg of the school holidays and if you're running short on things to do, how about choofing up to the Dandenongs and hopping on Puffing Billy with the kids. From Belgrave to Gembrook, travel through the picturesque and lush Dandenong Ranges.
Adult return: $46.50
Child return: $22.50
Read
Kathy's Story
Kathy O'Beirne tells the harrowing story of her time inside a series of institutions including one of Ireland's notorious Magdalene Sisters Laundries. These workhouses which operated in Ireland during the twentieth century, were slave houses for young girls, often orphans, some pregnant or considered 'at risk' in the community. These girls were often sexually abused or cruelly punished. Kathy's tragic and detailed story is captivating and shocking. She tells her story in the hope that more will be done to help survivors of institutional abuse.
The film,The Magdalene Sisters was made in 2003 about the same topic.
Listen
The Bangles are Touring 0z
The Bangles have been around for a couple of decades and are hailed as one of the greatest all-female bands ever and they're coming to Australia!!
It's your chance to relive the 80s all over again with 'Manic Monday', 'Eternal Flame' & 'Walk like an Egyptian'.
Where: The Palms at Crown
When: Saturday 4th October 2008
Price: $79 - $99
After Dark
Manchester Lane
Manchester Lane is a smooth bar/restaurant and live music venue.
The Busted Onions are playing on Saturday 12th of July, so get along to get down!
Cost: $10 on the door and $5 for diners
Where: 36 Manchester Lane, CBD
For restaurant bookings & general enquiries
email: info@manchesterlane.com.au
Tech Heads
Virtual Keyboard
This tiny Bluetooth Laser Virtual Keyboard projects a full size keyboard onto any flat surface. You can take this matchbox sized little unit anywhere and type emails from your bluetooth enabled mobile phone or PDA.
It even has simulated clicking sounds!
The rechargeable battery gives you 120 minutes of typing time.
Price: $159.99 (US)