Curious Kate

The Paper Boy

Week three - July 16, 2008

• See

  Closer at The Loft

  You loved the movie, now see the play by Patrick Marber.
  Larry is a dermatologist, Anna is a photographer, Dan writes obituaries and Alice is a stripper. Four people meet and, over a period of years, fall in love, change partners, and emotionally torture each other beyond the point of no return.

  Not for the emotionally squeamish, Closer mercilessly exposes the darker side of our relationships.

  Where: Chapel off Chapel
  When: 21 Aug 08- Sat. 6 Sep 08
  Thurs - Sat 8pm, Sun 6pm
  $30/$25
  Bookings & Enquiries: 03 8290 7000

  

• Food

  The Pantry

  A very popular spot with the Brighton locals. The food is hard to pass up. Delicious chicken sandwiches of a generous nature, pizzas etc.
  There is a deli interconnecting the restaurant that sells much of the produce on the menu.
  Bring a friend and order a chardy!

  Where: 1 Church Street, Brighton

  Open: Monday to Wednesday, 7.30am-5pm;
  Thursday and Friday, 7.30am-10pm;
  Saturday, 8am-10pm; Sunday, 8.30am-5pm.

  Pricing ranges from: $4-$17.50 for breakfast, $13.50-$26 for lunch and $9-$33 for dinner.

  

• Watch

  Things we lost in the fire

  A heartfelt, emotional story revolving around a family and the best friend of their deceased father/husband. He helps them cope with their loss and they help him turn his life around.
  The performances by Oscar winners Halle Berry & Benicio Del Toro are well worth watching it for. The kids are gorgeous.

  Buy the dvd.

  

• Go

  PROJEKTA 57

  As part of the Melbourne International Design Festival, get along to:
  DESIGN DEMYSTIFIED: Inspiration Uncovered
  Window installation @ KIDS IN BERLIN
  Thursday July 17th- Sunday 27th July 2008

  Four Melbourne designers create elements of their workspace within the Kids in Berlin window accompanied by Matt Solomon's photographic exhibition of the designers in their studios.

  Featuring: Angela White (Sew Your Own), Liz Jones (Betty Jo Designs), Anna Blandford (Anna Laura) & Madeleine Beatty (Madz has Runaway).

  

• Shop

  Il Papiro

  Il Papiro is a Tuscan hand decorated paper shop right in the heart of Melbourne. Founded in 1976 in Florence, these hand crafted paper & leather products, prodominately paper marbling design, are distinctly Italian. Now you don't even have to leave your own city to obtain such beautiful items you could once only find in the narrow cobblestoned streets of Florence or Tuscan villages. The shop's interior is exactly as you would find in Italy.

  Where: Shop 5, Degraves Street, Melbourne

  
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• Bambini

  Clevercats

  With those scool holidays over, it might be time to think about sending your pre-school child to early learning. A great preparation for school with pre-reading and writing activites. Based on the letterland learning program Clevercats is a fun and educational experience for your kids where they wont even realise they are learning!

  Where: 391 Hampton St., Hampton
  Phone Emily for more info: 0409792255

  

• Read

  Captain Corelli's Mandolin

  Louis de Berniere's book is set in 1941. Captain Corelli, a young Italian officer, is posted to the greek island of Cephallonia during World War 2. Here he meets the daughter of the local physician.
  At first the is ostracised by the locals but in time proves to be civilised, humourous, and a consummate musican.

  Buy the book

  Buy the dvd. Be advised that it's no where near as good as the book.

  

• Listen

  I Heart Paris

  Ladyhawke is the solo project of Pip Brown, originally from New Zealand, now based in London.

  The name Ladyhawke came from the 1985 fantasy film starring Matthew Broderick. Buy dvd.

  Listen to her latest single: Paris is Burning.
  Her debut album is due to be released in September of this year.

  Check out her website.

  

• After Dark

  Jessica & the Paige Boys

  Jess & the Paige Boys is a Melbourne band. Their style is alt-pop with a pinch of jazz. They'll be performing 2 sets starting at 9 pm.

  Where: The World Bar Restaurant, Southbank, (restaurant/bar near the water, towards the Casino).
  When: Friday July 18
  Free entry!

  It will be a great night of award-winning original music.
  Listen here

  

• Tech Heads

  Gorillapod

  The Gorillapod is the go anywhere, do anything, you wont know what you did before you had one, tripod!
  It's light, versatile, malleable and can grip onto almost any surface, from a tree to a jagged rock.
  It serves all the functions of a traditional tripod, however it's easy to carry around in your pocket or your backpack.

  It makes a great friend for your digital camera!
  Cost: $24.95 (US)