Curious Kate

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Week two - August 13, 2008

• See

  Hazel Dooney Exhibition

  Hazel Dooney is a talented Australian artist. Her artistic mission is to explore areas that others may not choose to go because she doesn't want there to be any boundaries on her imagination and her exploration. This is definitely evident in her current exhibition suitably named Porno.

  Warning: material may be confronting.

  Where: Mars Gallery, 418 Bay Street, Port Melbourne
  Open: Since July 29th

  

• Food

  Cumulus inc.

  Cumulus Inc. Eating House & Bar.
  Very funky warehouse feel. Oysters. Share plates, salads and mushrooms. Good wine list. Bring your wallet and be prepared to order quite a few dishes if you're hungry; they're not generous portions but they're mighty delicious.

  Open: Mon-Fri 7am-11pm, Sat 9am-11pm
  Where: 45 Flinders Lane, Melbourne
  Ph: 9650 1445

  

• Watch

  Celebrity

  This Woody Allen film is about the fascination with celebrity. The protagonist breaks up with his wife because his career is bringing him into contact with all sorts of celebrities and he doesn't want to have to pass up the possibility of sex with one of them because he is married. What follows is ironic and comic.
  With a slew of talented actors including Charlize Theron, Leonardo DiCaprio, Winona Ryder and Melanie Griffith, this film is definitely worth seeing.

  

• Go

  Werribee Open Range Zoo

  An open wide savannah that gives you an African-like feel.
  An amazing array of animals. See rhinos, hippos, giraffe, antelope and zebra. Go on a guided safari tour & get up close and personal with lions. See cheetahs and monkeys. Fun for the whole family and only a 30 minute drive from Melbourne.
  Open daily 9am-5pm
  Last tour departs 3.40pm
  Ph: 1300 ZOOSVIC
  www.zoo.org.au

  

• Shop

  Moustache

  Moustache is a vintage clothing store with something for every vintage desire. There are plenty of accessories, colour and great prices! There is definitely something there for you to mix with your more contemporary fashion to create an individual look.

  Location: 124 Gertrude St, Fitzroy
  Ph: 9417 7637

  

• Bambini

  Wasabi Kids

  Wasabi Kids is a 'groovy' kids clothing range and online store. Selling unique Japanese inspired kidswear for 6mths-6years. Inspired by a couple of mums who had some generous friends living in Japan who would send clothes back for their kids. When the friends returned to Oz, their kids' wardrobes "suffered", so they've decided to make similar, affordable gear available in Australia.

  Wasabi Kids have an opening special for their new summer stock. Everything at $20 for Curious Kate readers when ordering online. Just put "Curious Kate" in the special info section of the online ordering process.

  Stocked in these stores in Vic:
  My Poppet - Caulfield South
  XQ - Brunswick

  

• Read

  Framelines

  Framelines is an excellent online magazine showcasing Australian artists, musicians, writers etc.
  Framelines are not for profit and online, so you make the decision whether to print it or not - totally environmentally friendly!

  Subscription is FREE.

  It's beautiful, entertaining & informative. The latest edition out now - so why not subscribe today!!

  Join the Framelines group on Facebook

  

• Listen

  The Grates

  The Grates are a three-piece band from Brisbane. They have been praised for their catchy songs and enthusiastic and energetic live shows. Their sound has been compared to the Ramones and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs.
  They have a new CD out, Teeth Lost, Hearts Won.

  Listen here

  

• After Dark

  The Apartment

  The Apartment is a restaurant and lounge bar. The intended ambiance is the comfort of your own living room with the buzz of a much enjoyed party. The warm tones of the interior make you instantly comfortable and relaxed. Rated as one of Melbourne's top ten bars. Worth venturing to.

  Where: 401 Lt. Bourke St, Melbourne
  Ph: 9670 4020

  

• Tech Heads

  Live Band

  Liveband allows you to purchase download gigs. Download that gig you didn't get to or your favourite artist.
  It's easy to use and reasonably priced. Get Paul Kelly's gig at Hamer Hall on your ipod today at www.liveband.com.au.
  A great source of live music. There are constantly new gigs going up on the Liveband site, so be sure to visit them regularly.

  Register & you can buy and download gigs directly with your credit card or with a LIVECARD purchased at one of the gigs they record.